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), 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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Spectacular Sydney Harbour has been rated the "Best Harbour in The World" and it's easy to see why!
Before European arrival and colonisation, the land around the harbour was inhabited by the Eora clans, including the Gadigal, Cammeraygal, and Wangal people. Eora means ‘here’ or ‘from this place.’ When asked by the British where they came from, Aboriginal people said ‘Eora.’ So Eora became the word the British used to describe them. As fish was available all year round, Aboriginal campsites were close to the shore. Men fished from the shoreline using multi-pronged spears tipped with bone while women paddled their bark canoes (nowies) across the harbour to cast lines made from the bark of kurrajong and hibiscus trees.
Lieutenant James Cook named the harbour Port Jackson in 1770. It was named after Sir George Jackson, one of the Lord Commissioners of the British Admiralty, and Judge Advocate of the Fleet. As Cook’s ship, the Endeavour sailed past the entrance at Sydney Heads, Cook wrote in his journal "at noon we were about 2 or 3 miles from the land and abreast of a bay or harbour within there appeared to be a safe anchorage which I called Port Jackson." Cook never entered the harbour to see just how magnificent it was.
Today, Port Jackson is the focal point for great events such as the start of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race on Boxing Day. This is one of the most gruelling yacht races in the world. Thousands of spectators flock to every rocky vantage point around the harbour to watch the yachts battle for the honour of being the first boat out of Sydney Heads.
The harbour dazzles on New Year’s Eve when the night sky erupts in a blaze of colour from the world class fireworks display. This event attracts visitors from all around the world as Sydney is one of the first cities to welcome in the New Year.
On the 26th January each year, the harbour comes alive as all manner of brightly decorated craft take to the water to celebrate Australia Day with a highlight being the annual Ferry Boat Race.
I hope you enjoy the spectacular views from this iconic location. Feel free to upload a photo of yourself with your favourite background.
Source: Wikipedia - Port Jackson; Customs House website - Eora