Alambee Beek Falls
A hidden gem located in Otways National Park that requires determination and good off track navigation skills. You'll need to be well prepared with tracks and nagivations preloaded, have plenty of water, snacks, a first aid kit, and dress for all seasons. Expect mud and possible rain.
Getting there
Whilst there is an offical track, this is unmarked and often faint. There is a steady trail of pink ribbons leading the whole way.
You will be walking a couple of K's on a closed 4x4 track, until turning right onto the track. At this waypoint there is two different tracks, ensure you are taking the correct one.
I have linked a GPX file which contains a full route to the falls. You can find this below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NC4eDxl4QKx3LQb5Tm43GUGXqNe4ZWp3/view?usp=sharing
To do these waterfalls in the full circuit, it will take anywhere from 5 - 7 hours.
What is a Glen?
A glen is a valley, typically one that is long, deep and often glacially U-shaped, or one with a watercourse running through it.
What is a Valley?
A valley is an extended depression in the Earth's surface that is usually bounded by hills or mountains and is normally occupied by a river or stream. Because valleys are usually occupied by a river, they can also slope down to an outlet which can be another river, a lake or the ocean. Valleys are one of the most common landforms on the Earth and they are formed through erosion or the gradual wearing down of the land by wind and water. In river valleys for example, the river acts as an erosional agent by grinding down the rock or soil and creating a valley. The shape of valleys varies but they are typically steep-sided canyons or broad plains, however, their form depends on what is eroding it, the slope of the land, the type of rock or soil and the amount of time the land has been eroded.
Logging the Cache
Your task is to answer a few simple questions:
1. Describe how this area can be called a glen using the information above.
2. Look to the left of the falls. What evidence is there of erosion? Compare this erosion to that of the falls.
3. Does this location meet the definition of a valley as described above? If so how?
4. Take a photo of yourself in front of the falls, or that of your Team Name.
Once you complete the Earthcache requirements you can post your find without delay, as per the guidelines. You will also need to verify your find by sending me an email providing answers to the questions. This can be through the message centre or via gemmasiemensma@gmail.com
Thanks for visiting this Earthcache. I hope you enjoy it.