A note to all Geocachers, particularly new players:
Are you aware that two of the fundamental rules of the activity of geocaching is that you must retrieve the geocache container and sign the physical log located within that container in order to claim a find online? For this reason, you should always carry a pen/pencil with you. To assist, I've placed a small pencil in each of the TFTC Sydney geocaches but sometimes these go missing. Also, simply locating the geocache in situ, without retrieving it and signing the physical log, is not enough to claim a find. Sadly, photo logs are also unacceptable.
I would kindly ask that all players abide by these rules when finding geocaches. (Virtuals, Earthcaches and Adventure Labs excepted.) Unfortunately, non-compliance with these rules could result in your find log being deleted by the cache owner (CO).
Thank you for your cooperation.
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Totally Findable Tourist Caches
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Welcome to Sydney
This series of geocaches is designed primarily with visitors to Sydney in mind who may have limited time and transport options and want a quick and easy find while out enjoying some sightseeing around this beautiful city.
All cache containers will be one of three types; a flat magnetic key case (MKC), a round film canister (FC or MFC for magnetic) or a fake rock (FR).
The hint will indicate the type of container used and will be very specific to help you find the cache easily. If you want a challenge to find this cache and don't wish to know exactly where it's hidden, do not look at the hint.
At each location youâll be given some information about the site you are visiting.
Enjoy!
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The Governor's Domain
Six months after the First Fleet had landed in Sydney Cove, Governor Arthur Phillip had established "a farm of 9 acres of corn" by a stream which still flows through the present palm grove into appropriately named Farm Cove. Unsuitable soils made the harbourside farm unproductive, and within a few years the governmentâs farming efforts were shifted. Once it was no longer relied upon for food production, Governor Phillip converted this large area of trees, scrub, open grasslands, sandy foreshores and rocky headlands into his private âdemesneâ or Governorâs Domain.
Over the years, the Domain has been a site of fiery protest, political debate, and mass entertainment. In times of economic hardship, the trees have shaded sprawling encampments of homeless people. In more prosperous times, crowds of screaming fans have danced and raged before cacophonous rock bands or the more sedate spectacle of a symphony in the park.
Source: The Governor's Domain - Sydney Living Museums
