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).
As always with city caching, the surrounding structures can affect GPS accuracy. If in doubt, use the hint however be mindful that 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. I hope you find this information enlightening.
Enjoy!
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Image: Google Maps
Tarpeian Way
This spot is known as the Tarpeian Way and includes the pathway that runs along the edge of the steep cliff to Macquarie Street. The wall of the cliff is known as the Tarpeian Wall. The rock wall was excavated in 1880 to build Macquarie Street that now leads to the Opera House.
The area was named after the Tarpeian Rock, which overlooks the Forum in the city of Rome, Italy. During Ancient Roman times, the Tarpeian Rock was used as an execution site. Murderers, traitors, perjurors, and larcenous slaves, if convicted, were flung from the cliff to their deaths. The cliff was about 25 metres high. Thankfully, there is no evidence that anyone was flung to their death from this cliff here in Sydney.
Sources: The Dictionary of Sydney; Sydney-City Blogspot
Tarpeian Rock, Rome
Image: Ancient Origins
A prisoner being flung to their death
Image: UK Telegraph