This geocache belongs to the SideTracked series that is popular in the UK and throughout the world. The first cache was placed on the 10th August, 2007, and is now spreading around the world. It is designed to be a relatively quick cache find around train stations for travellers but, of course, anyone else can find it too! More Information about the series can be found at the SideTracked Series
Remember if you have not signed the physical log inside the cache container you have not successfully found the cache and your online log may be deleted. The container is not suitable to hold a pencil so it is essential you carry your own writing stick. Sadly no photo logs are acceptable.
Mittagong
The name Mittagong is thought to have come from a local Aboriginal word meaning "little mountain".
Governor Macquarie facilitated settlement of the area with the construction of the Old South Road from Picton. The first settlement was recorded in 1821 as a government cattle grazing area. The first land grant was in 1823 and within a few years there were several inns serving travellers. Many of these buildings are still standing today.
Today Mittagong is considered to be the gateway to the Southern Highlands and is home to many wineries.
About Mittagong Station
The station is at the junction of the old alignment of the Main South Railway line from Picton, and for the now lifted line to the ghost town of Joadja. The station is heritage listed and opened on the 1st March, 1867 as a single track. The brick 'second class' building on Platform 1 was constructed in 1873 and contained a Refreshment Room. The refreshement room was short lived and moved to Moss Vale as the Governor did not like to be kept waiting at Mittagong while refreshements were taken on his way to his country residence in Moss Vale. The timber building on Platform 2 opened in 1919 when the line was duplicated.
