GCNWQ3 Waaay Down South (Traditional Cache) in Western Australia, Australia created by SmokyBear

This cache has been archived.

Balayang: I am archiving this cache due to the unfortunate lack of action taken to restore it, or any communication from the cache owner, SmokyBear, requesting additional time.

Despite ample opportunities provided for the Cache Owner to respond, their silence leads me to the conclusion that the cache has been abandoned.

In such cases, archived caches will not be unarchived, and as a result, this location is now open for the placement of a new cache by another interested party.

Thanks,

Balayang
Community Reviewer - Australia

GCNWQ3 ▼

A cache by SmokyBear Message this owner

Hidden : 5/12/2005

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Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

West Cape Howe National Park. Near Albany WA. 4WD Required.

West Cape Howe is the southern-most part of Western Australia, About 30km west of Albany.
The cache is hidden in coastal heath near the black granite cliffs for which the cape is most well known.

A 4WD (or a long walk) is required. From the Shelley Beach road, take the 4WD track at S35º05.920' E117º37.719' and follow it, ignoring all side tracks until hitting a T intersection. Turn right and follow it to the end, where there is a large parking area (you can't miss it.) You can't really get lost in here, as all the tracks are dead ends.

CALM have always recommended lowering tyre pressures to avoid track damage, and have recently added 50 metres of very soft sand at the track entrance to force the issue. I suggest an air compressor be part of your equipment list for this one.

WARNINGS:
1. Please obey all safety signage in the area..
2. High Cliffs! There is no need to go anywhere near the cliffs for the cache. Please exercise caution if you decide to go near. People have fallen in the past.
3. 4WD Required. A 'soft-roader' should be ok on the main track if you are careful, but it is your call. If you explore any of the side tracks, you WILL need a proper 4x4. I rate the tracks as easy-moderate difficulty.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Gur pnpur vgfrys vf uvqqra nccebk 300z sebz gur cnexvat nern, haqre fbzr ohfurf. Vg vf n fznyy nzzb obk.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)

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