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Totally Findable Tourist Caches
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 you’ll be given some information about the site you are visiting.
Enjoy!
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Port Authority of NSW - Marine Pilots
Marine pilots are highly experienced seafarers, who venture out in small boats or helicopters, in all types of weather, to meet cargo and cruise ships on the open ocean.
With expert local knowledge of tides, currents, depths and hazards, marine pilots take navigational control of the visiting vessel and guide it safely to port.
When the ship is ready to leave port, marine pilots do the same process in reverse.
The work of marine pilots goes mostly unnoticed and that's just how Sydney Harbour pilots like it.
In Sydney, the particular challenge marine pilots have is bringing the larger vessels safely into and out of a very busy harbour with lots of ferries, commercial and cruise ships as well as a host of recreational craft criss-crossing their path.
In the 1800s, pilots in Sydney reached arriving ships by oar-powered whaling boats.
It's not just cargo ships that require the skills of marine pilots. More Australians are taking cruise holidays than ever before, making it the country's fastest growing tourism sector. Each cruise ship that docks in Sydney's Circular Quay is manoeuvred by a local pilot. Their expert knowledge helps these big ships to arrive and depart safely.
Source: ABC News - abc.net.au
Image: Sydney Morning Herald - Kate Geraghty