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Advancetown Amble: Advancetown Hotel Traditional Cache

Hidden : 9/1/2019
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:


Third in the series of four 'Advancetown Amble'. Here is a hidden world just off the beaten track. The first hotel was built in the area in 1884 as the area became more prosperous through logging, bananas, pigs and cattle. It was also a halfway point between the ranges and Nerang station where supplies were brought to and from Brisbane. It burnt down in 1933 and wasn't rebuilt in any formal state until 1965 but by 1977 it had relocated again to its present position, to accommodate the rising waters of the Hinze Dam. Hinze Dam is great for a paddle or a walk. I've done both many times before and after the great water level rise. The halo of decaying trees make for an eerie approach and then there's a little 'up' walk. The cache is close to a small summit which is a great place for a little rest and a picnic. There is evidence of people camping here as well as the remnants of an old track leading up to the other cache in the series. This is a challenging cache. You'll need a water craft and sense of adventure.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Genqvgvbany pnfuvat fcbg sbe guvf glcr

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)