This is a series of caches to highlight some of the parks, reserves, boat ramps and jetties around Gwawley Bay and Kogarah Bay. Some of them are lesser known locations at the end of a small street. Each one is different, with it's own character, some recognising a local identity from the past. The one thing they all have in common is they will provide you with some pleasant views, where you can relax and take in the scenery around this section of the Georges River.
You can do them in any order, and each one can be reached by car, bicycle or walking. You could even reach them by kayak or boat if you are really keen. They can be done in any order or direction, but anticlockwise would be the preferred method, starting at Hawkesbury Park. I hope you enjoy these little gems around the fringe of Botany Bay, in southern Sydney.
THE OLD PUNT
For many years the only means for vehicular traffic to travel from the St George district to the Sutherland area, across the Georges River, was by means of a punt at Tom Uglys Point. As traffic built up over the years this became very congested, and pressure mounted for a second ferry to connect Sans Souci with Taren Point.
In 1916 the Taren Point Punt opened and operated from here. In 1954 a larger car ferry (built in 1921) was used and was capable of carrying 26 vehicles at a time. However, it was a long slow wait. Cars would have to wait, and wait, and wait for the ferry to arrive and carry them across the Georges River. As more and more cars appeared on the roads, it was decided to replace the punt with a bridge. The last run by the Taren Point Punt was made at 1.40pm Saturday, 29 May1965, just prior to the official opening of the Captain Cook Bridge. Ending 41 years of the punt service between Sans Souci and Taren Point.
At its peak, the ferry - known to locals as “old number 31” - was carrying 1000 cars a day. The opening of the six lane Captain Cook Bridge was predicted to carry over 30 000 cars a day. It stretches more than 500m across the river and is precast pre-stressed concrete girder bridge.
THE CACHE
You are looking for a small round container. Please take care to replace so the magnet is attached to keep it secure.
There is no room for TBs or SWAG. BYO pen.
Have fun!
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This geocache was part of GC Project: It's Raining Caches 2025.
The project's aim was to create a rain of new geocaches to fall from the sky across the state of NSW at 9am on 19th January 2025 - 1 week before Sydney Geoquest, the first Block Party in the Southern Hemisphere.
Many legendary hiders came together to generously contribute their finest geocaches to build excitement and connection amongst the community and for all finders to enjoy years after the event. This geocache helped make it rain.
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Did you know that NSW has a geocaching association? Geocaching NSW aims to enhance and improve the activity of geocaching and holds regular events where geocachers meet to enjoy their common interests. Visit the association website here.
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