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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The Spanish Quarter Steps are nestled in a narrow laneway between Sussex Street and Douglass Street, Sydney.
This public stairway is built alongside a steep, heritage-listed sandstone embankment, making the laneway far more accessible without obscuring the street’s historic character. The modern metal steps form a sharp contrast with the worn sandstone of the original embankment, highlighting the difference between the laneway’s new and existing features.
Before the installation of the steps, the embankment was almost inaccessible. The stairway helps to form new connections between the people who live, work and spend time in the area.
Above the steps artist Peter McGregor has created a framework of metal beams and suspended lights that cast both light and shade, echoing the contrasts that are a characteristic feature of the area.
Sydney’s small Spanish Quarter was located alongside its bustling Chinatown. These steps and lighting were installed as part of the upgrade of Chinatown and the Spanish Quarter before the Sydney 2000 Olympics.
The stairs highlight the fact that the cobblestones on the embankment have been laid to accommodate the irregular alignment of the larger streets on either side of the block.
Source: City of Sydney website
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.