Geocaching Woodman Point WA: Great Hides Great Location!

by David Sloane | Sep 3, 2024 | 2024 Great Central Road, Geocaching, Our Travel Blog

Geocaching Woodman Point WA: Great Hides Great Location!

We found hidden treasures at Woodman Point WA while geocaching. It’s a perfect for geocache destination for adventurers and nature lovers alike. A day out geocaching at Woodman Point near Fremantle in WA. We located 5 of them. when we’d finished geocaching Woodman Point we visited our daughter who we hadn’t seen for ages. Had a great lunch at Brooklands Tavern.

After driving through from Kalgoorlie and setting up camp at Discovery Park Woodman Point WA the day before we were looking for something to do on a cold, wet and very windy morning before meeting up with our daughter for lunch. The answer was easy, let’s go geocaching Woodman Point! We looked up the app on our phones and found a group of them close to where we were staying.

It’s an absolutely awesome location for geocaches. Views across the water to Fremantle and out to sea as you walk along a breakwall. It’s definitely or number one pick for geocaching scenery to date.

Amanda With A Geocache On The Breakwall At Woodman Point wA

What Did We Find Geocaching Woodman Point WA?

The “On The Point” series is a mini series at the Woodman Point Recreation Reserve and follows one of the rock walls. Please allow approximately 30 minutes to complete the series. The walking distance from the carpark to the end of the rock wall is 1.7km.

FOUND OTP – Getting Close | GCAHM0J
Thankyou for these caches they were awesome
OTP – Getting Tired | GCAHM0N
Another great find on a very windy day thankyou
OTP – Getting There | GCAHM0P
Another great hide thankyou
OTP – Getting Distracted | GCAHM11
We are all the way from NSW country and love the location.
OTP – Getting Started | GCAHM0W
We were all but blown away but we found it

Woodman Point Breakwall

About Woodman Point WA: A Coastal Gem

Woodman Point located about 9 km south of Fremantle in Western Australia is a beautiful and historic coastal area. It’s a favourite spot for locals and tourists. Woodman Point sticks out into the Indian Ocean. It has easy access to the beach and stunning seaside views.

Some Woodman Point History

Woodman Point has a rich history, dating back to the early days of European settlement in Western Australia. Named after Thomas Woodman, who was an early settler, the area became significant in the 19th century. During World War I, Woodman Point played an important role as it housed a Quarantine Station that operated for many decades, particularly during times of disease outbreaks. The station was built in response to the risk of infectious diseases being brought into the state by ships. It became one of the largest quarantine stations in Australia.

Later, during World War II, Woodman Point was used as a military site, with gun batteries installed to protect the nearby port of Fremantle from potential enemy attacks. Today, remnants of the quarantine and military sites remain, giving visitors a glimpse into its fascinating past.

Things to Do at Woodman Point

Geocaching: Whilst probably not the main reason people visit Woodman Point it was the thing that got us out and about on the breakwall. There are geocaches to be found in quite a few other places at Woodman Point – we just didn’t have the time to get them all.
Hit the Beach: One of the main attractions of Woodman Point is its pristine beaches. Whether you’re keen for a swim, to cast a line, or just laze about in the sun, the beach here is top-notch. The sheltered waters make it great for swimming and fishing. If you’re into water sports, kayaking or paddle boarding are also popular activities.
Fishing: For fishing enthusiasts, Woodman Point is well-known for its good spots. You can fish off the jetty or along the shore and locals reckon it’s a good place to catch whiting, herring and the occasional snapper. It’s a top-notch spot for a relaxing day by the water with your rod and tackle.
Woodman Point Recreation Reserve: The reserve is perfect for bushwalking and picnicking. Plenty of BBQ areas, picnic spots and shaded seating, making it an ideal place for a family day out. Great for birdwatching with many bird species around.
Explore Historical Sites: The old Quarantine Station buildings are still there and you can take a wander around to explore the history. It’s not only a great way to stretch your legs but also gives insight into the area’s importance in the past. There are also remains of World War II military defences scattered around, giving history buffs something to enjoy.
Camping and Caravanning: There are camping and caravan facilities nearby, which makes it a great spot for an extended getaway. You can camp out under the stars and enjoy the peaceful coastal environment.

Woodman Point is a place where you can relax, soak up some sun and appreciate the coastal and historical heritage of Western Australia. Whether you’re a beach bum, history buff, or fishing fanatic, there’s a bit of something for everyone. If you’re ever near Freo, give it a go you won’t be disappointed!

Geocaching Around Woodman Point Gallery

Across The Water At Woodman Point

Woodman Point Breakwall

Nice Bird At Woodman Point Google Reckons Its An Australasian Darter

Amanda With A Geocache On The Breakwall At Woodman Point WA

Sneaky Little Geocache Hide

Geocaching Woodman Point I Damn Near Fell In Getting This One

Woodman Point Selfie

Sneaky Little Geocache Hide

Geocaching Broken Hill There’s Lots To Find!

by David Sloane | Aug 11, 2024 | 2024 Great Central Road, Geocaching, Our Travel Blog

Geocaching Broken Hill There’s Lots To Find!

A day out geocaching Broken Hill NSW. We located 22 of them. Had lunch at the Workers Club and then did some geocaching around town.

Out and about today doing some more geocaching this time around Broken Hill. Most of the ones we found were pretty easy. There were some great stories behind some of the hides.

First Act Geocaching Broken Hill

What Did We Find Geocaching Broken Hill NSW

Found White Rocks | GC606FG
Found it
Found Brown / Kangaroo | GC4R118
Found it
Found The Pinnacle of Views | GC9PEZZ
Great hide found it
Found First Act | GC1PHN4
Awesome hide. We have been to Broken Hill about 5 times and never knew this was here so thank you
Found June Bronhill OBE | GC8JQ59
Thankyou. What are great Cache
Found Oh Mr Hart!! | GC7XZQX
Found it on our way to Uluṟu

Notable Caches And A Bit About Them

Oh Mr Hart!!

Born at Broken Hill in 1928 Kevin Charles Hart grew up on the family sheep station “Larloona” near Menindee before beginning work in the mines at the age of 18.

He was considered the father of the Australian Outback painting movement and his works are widely admired for capturing the true spirit of the outback.

Whilst working in the mines Pro Hart acquired the nickname Pro(fessor) for his wide general knowledge and inventing skills. In 1960 he left the mines to pursue a career in Art. Pro Harts vibrant paintings bore a recognisable Australian image and not only won numerous awards, but were also exhibited world-wide.

Using mainly oils and acrylics Hart layered, glazed, scumbled and scratched – or as he put it: “I chucked the paint on.”

He also created sculptures with welded steel, bronze and ceramics.

In 1976, Hart was awarded an MBE for his services to art in Australia and in 1982 received an Honorary Life Membership of Society International Artistique for outstanding artistic achievement.

June Bronhill OBE

June Bronhill OBE (26 June 1929 – 24 January 2005) was an internationally acclaimed Australian coloratura soprano opera singer, performer and actress. She was well known for light opera and musical theatre in London West End theatres and Australia as well as on the opera stage.

Bronhill was born June Mary Gough in Broken Hill, New South Wales.

Her hometown Broken Hill honoured her by declaring a minute’s silence during the 2005 Australia Day celebrations two days after her death. Mayor Ron Page noted, “She is very special to us; if you ask every householder in Broken Hill, they’ll be able to say, yes, they are proud of June Bronhill.” Then acting prime Minister, John Anderson noted, “The world is mourning the loss of someone who entertained millions, but it’s good to see the local community here recognise one of their own in … a very proud community celebrating the life of one of their daughters.”

Beers At The Broken Hill Workers Club

Geocaching Around Broken Hill Gallery

Amanda with Another Geocache

Beers At The Broken Hill Workers Club

Broken Hill

Broken Hill Town Hall

David Geocaching Around Broken Hill

First Act Geocaching Broken Hill

Geocaching Broken Hill

Geocaching Broken Hill June Bronhill

Lookout At Broken Hill

More Sturt Desert Pea

White Rocks Lookout Broken Hill

Geocaching Old Junee – Kapooka – Wagga Wagga

by David Sloane | Jun 23, 2024 | Geocaching, Our Travel Blog

Geocaching Old Junee – Kapooka – Wagga Wagga

A day out geocaching Old Junee, Kapooka and Wagga Wagga NSW. We located 22 of them. We headed out from home in Cootamundra at about 9am and didn’t get back until around 6.00pm. It was a very full day.

Out and about today doing some more geocaching this time around Old Junee, Kapooka and Wagga Wagga. Most of the ones we found were pretty easy except for the ones in the Old Pioneer Cemetery at Old Junee and the one near the welcome to Wagga Wagga sign. We spent quite a bit of time finding those two. The one we found outside of the John Deere dealership in Wagga Wagga was also an absolute beauty. We walked past it a load of times, I even looked at it closely then dismissed it before going back to it again.

Amanda Found Another Geocache

What Did We Find Geocaching Old Junee, Kapooka And Wagga Wagga NSW

Found Pioneer Cemetery | GC4XVE8
Took us a while but found in the dead end
Found Old Junee Cemetery | GC4XVFV
Found it. Lovely old cemetery
Found Community Hall | GC6P6CG
Found it giddy up
Found Bus Stop | GCAJY56
On our way home from Wagga great quick find TY
Found Dame Mary Gilmore | GC61H9N
Thankyou for the hide
Found Flowerdale #3 | GC2425Y
Great hide the tip for needing a tool was a godsend. Plenty of kisses in the ear from a friendly neighbour
Found WT – Flowerdale | GCAKFAD
Nice easy find
Found No iDeere | GC2ZXAC
Wow wow wow found it also replaced clip seal bag
Found P.M.G. Shack | GCAPHE4
Love these hides
Found Roostaman – Old Way Home | GC7VB57
Thanks for the hide
Found Private “Dalkenny” | GC7D1A8
What a tragedy. Thankyou for the hide and bringing us to this place
Found Farewell Wagga – West | GC8GTFW
What a way to find out 100th cache “Farewell Wagga”
Found WT – The Tunnel | GCAGN96
Awesome hide.
Found WT – Fore | GCAPHBB
Great hide
Found WT – Dead Tree | GCANAR8
Found. Watch out for the spider
Found WT – Branching Out | GCANAR7
Found it quick and easy find
Found WT – Edwards Street West | GCANAR3
Clip seal bag damaged so we replaced it.
Found WT – Flowerdale Lagoon | GCANAR0
Once we got down low we found it. No trolls just a couple of young lads fishing
Found Wagga Travel Bug Highway | GCQ7QT
Great hide thankyou
Found Welcome To Wagga – North | GC8GYMZ
Great hide took a while but got there in the end. Watch where your walking unpleasant deposits everywhere.
Found Mt Pleasant Legend | GC8GRB7
Quick find on the way to Wagga
Found Houlaghans Creek | GC8WWFH
Great hide nice crisp winters walk

Notable Caches And A Bit About Them

Dame Mary Gilmore

Dame Mary Gilmore can be found on our ten dollar note. This cache takes you directly to the school where Mary attended on the outskirts of Wagga Wagga. Even though the school is unused today, it is a reminder of the much history that took place here.

On 16 August 1865, Mary Jean Cameron was born near Goulburn, New South Wales, at Cotta Walla. In 1866, her maternal grandparents, the Beatties, had moved from Penrith, New South Wales to Wagga Wagga with her parents, Donald and Mary Ann. In 1989, her father was hired as station manager at Cowabbie, 100 km north of Wagga. After a year, he left that job and became a carpenter, constructing homes on properties in Wagga, Coolamon, Junee, Temora and West Wyalong. Despite their frequent itinerant lives, Mary received some formal education on their frequent trips to Wagga, either staying with the Beatties or renting a house. Brucedale on the Junee Road became her family’s permanent home after her father bought land there and built his own house. When Colin Pentland’s private academy at North Wagga Wagga closed, she attended Wagga Wagga Public School for two and a half years before returning to North Wagga Wagga Public School.

To prepare for becoming a teacher, she worked as an assistant at her uncle’s school in Yerong Creek at the age of 14. one of her uncles Charles White (1845–1922) was a journalist and author of books on bushrangers. After Mary completed her teaching exams in 1882 she took up a position as a teacher at Wagga Wagga Public School working there until December 1885. After a short spell teaching at Illabo she took up a teaching position at Silverton near Broken Hill. At Silverton Gilmore developed her socialist views and began writing poetry.

Private “Dalkenny”

Kapooka Army Camp was established in 1942 during the Second World War. In response to the Japanese threat to Australia, the Army was being significantly expanded and reorganized under the new Commander-in-Chief, Thomas Blamey. To streamline the training of engineers, or sappers, six of the seven engineer training depots (excluding the one in Western Australia) were consolidated into a single establishment.

A site near Wagga Wagga was selected for the Royal Australian Engineers Training Centre (RAETC) because it was strategically located halfway between Sydney and Melbourne. This location was easily accessible by both road and rail, and it was near the RAAF bases at Forest Hill, Uranquinty, and Temora. At approximately 2:45 PM on Monday, May 21, 1945, a devastating explosion occurred in a dugout in the Demolition Area at Kapooka Camp. The blast resulted in the immediate deaths of 24 soldiers, and four others were seriously injured, with two of them succumbing to their injuries within hours of being admitted to the hospital.

This explosion remains the worst training tragedy in Australia’s military history. Here you will find a memorial dedicated to these soldiers.

Notice Board At Site Of 1945 Explosion That Killed 26 People Near Kapooka

Pioneer Cemetery (Old Junee)

This was the first cemetery in the area and is locally known as the Original Junee Cemetery. The sign out the front of it notes it as the Original Junee Cemetery. You can access the cemetery by a style over the front fence near the roadway.

As it stands at the moment it is a small cemetery, about the size of a residential block of land, and contains only 5 original headstones dating back to 1863.

The cemetery is located just past the Old Junee Cemetery and about 0.3 kilometres to the left from the main road from Wagga Wagga to Temora. It is on Murrulebale Road which is the extension of the road from Junee to Old Junee.

Old Junee Pioneer Cemetery

Geocaching Old Junee, Kapooka And Wagga Wagga Gallery

Amanda Found Another Geocache

Amanda With Geocache

Another Geocache Found In Wagga Wagga

Bunnies Have Been Busy

Dead End Street Parking

Geocache Found At Old Junee Hall

Geocache Found In Wagga Wagga

Geocache Found Near Kapooka

Geocache Found Near Old Junee Cemetery

Geocache Hunting In Old Junee Cemetery

Geocache Old Junee Pioneer Cemetery

Geocache Underneath Bridge Wagga

Geocaching In Old Junee

Houlaghans Creek Geocache

Lunch While Out Geocaching

Notice Board At Site Of 1945 Explosion That Killed 26 People Near Kapooka

Old Junee Cemetery

Old Junee Hall

Old Junee Pioneer Cemetery

Old PMG Hut On Original Olympic Highway Near Kapooke

Over Behind The Bus Shelter Near Old Junee

Plaque Found While Geocaching Old Junee Pioneer Cemetery

Site Of 1945 Explosion That Killed 26 People Near Kapooka JPEG

Tunnels Under Highway Wagga Wagga

Getting To Old Junee From Sydney By Car

Begin your journey in Sydney. Ensure your vehicle is ready for the trip, check your fuel levels, and set your GPS for Old Junee.

Distance: Approximately 460 kilometres
Driving Time: Around 5 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions

Step-by-Step Directions

Exit Sydney
Start your drive on the M4 Motorway heading west. This road will take you out of the city and towards the Blue Mountains.
Merge onto the M31 Hume Motorway
Continue on the M4 until you reach the interchange with the M31 Hume Motorway. Merge onto the M31 and follow signs for Goulburn/Canberra.
The M31 is a major highway that will take you southwest through the picturesque countryside.
Pass through Goulburn
As you drive through Goulburn, consider taking a short break to explore this historic town. Goulburn is home to several attractions, including the Big Merino and Belmore Park.
Continue on the M31 after your break.
Turn onto the A41 Sturt Highway
After Goulburn, stay on the M31 until you reach the turnoff for the A41 Sturt Highway. Follow signs for Wagga Wagga.
The Sturt Highway will take you westward through more rural landscapes and small towns.
Approaching Junee
Once you’re on the A41, continue driving until you reach the town of Junee. Here, you might want to explore some local attractions, such as the Junee Roundhouse Museum or the Junee Licorice & Chocolate Factory.
From Junee, you will take local roads to reach Old Junee.
Final Leg: Junee to Old Junee
From Junee, head northwest on Old Junee Road for about 10 kilometres.
Follow the signs and local directions to reach Old Junee. This part of the journey will take you through beautiful farmlands and rural scenery.

Travel From to Old Junee	Distance	Time
Adelaide	917km	09:54
Albury	163km	01:51
Brisbane	1,207km	13:55
Canberra	234km	02:41
Melbourne	489km	05:22
Sydney	448km	04:58

Geocaches In Boorowa, Harden, Murrumburrah & Wallendbeen

by David Sloane | Jun 16, 2024 | Geocaching, Our Travel Blog

Geocaches In Boorowa, Harden, Murrumburrah & Wallendbeen

A day out finding geocaches in Boorowa, Harden, Murrumburrah and Wallendbeen. We headed out from home at about 9.30am and didn’t get back until around 4.30pm. It was a full day.

Found a heap of them today and couldn’t find a few as well (Wallendbeen you suck). Started out in Wallendbeen then moved on to Murrumburrah and Harden then rolled on and found some more geocaches in Boorowa and finished by cleaning up a few in Coota. It was a pretty cold day but an enjoyable one. We finally managed to get up close to the Bill The Bastard statue in Harden-Murrumburrah. It’s very impressive and quite detailed up close.

View Of St Clements Geocache

Geocaches We Found Or Didn’t Find In Boorowa, Harden, Murrumburrah And Wallendbeen

Found Trains & Planes | GC2MCTQ
Great quick find
Found Nanna “Angel” Ward | GC5MQKP
Good find on a bitterly cold afternoon
Didn’t Find Cattle Loading Ramp | GCA0DHV
No good today with this one
Found Frogs Of The World – Black Rain Frog | GC9PNNT
Replaced the bad as wouldn’t seal but another great find
Found Turtles of the World – Ornate Box Turtle | GC9PMEC
The plastic container was badly disintegrated so we replaced it with the best we had.
Found Frogs Of The World – Surinam Horned Frog | GC9PNR8
Another great hide. Thankyou
Found Old School | GC2AYCP
Very interesting hide
Found Turtles Of The World – Green Sea Turtle | GC9PMFT
Found it. A geocache in Boorowa. Was a bit of a walk from where we parked but it’s another one marked off
Didn’t Find Acramans | GC2AYAR
Gave it a good go but not found
Found St Patricks | GC4TFTH
Great historical place shame it was knocked down. Great find – geocache in Boorowa
Found Turtles Of The World – Dinner Plate Turtle | GC9PNM5
Awesome hide
Found View Of St Clement’s | GC8F1B8
OMG what a view
Found Galong To Boorowa Rail Trail #1 | GC8ETKE
Replaced the bag on this one as it was not sealing. Great hide
Found Galong Uniting | GC8F1AZ
Great hide took a while but got there in the end
Found Galong Half Railway Station | GC774MQ
Great hide in beautiful country landscape
Found A View From Heaven | GC201N2
Found it what a beautiful old church and great view
Found Hardly Welcome | GCQDAA
Great hide thankyou
Didn’t Find Match Point | GCA0DGZ
No good today finding this one
Found Milestones | GCA0DHE
Thanks for the hide
Didn’t Find The Others | GCA0DHN
Looked for over half an hour no luck with this one
Found Can You Hear The Kookaburra? | GCA0DH6
Found but couldn’t stamp as at our age not worth breaking a bone

Dave The Bastard Amanda The Bastard And Bill The Bastard

Geocaching Boorowa, Harden, Murrumburrah and Wallendbeen Gallery

About Bill The Bastard

Amanda On The Hunt For Another Geocache In Boorowa

Amanda With Another Geocache Found Near Galong Station

Another View At Galong Station

Bill The Batsard

Church In Harden

Dave The Bastard Amanda The Bastard And Bill The Bastard

Galong Station

Geocache Found Here Just Out From Galong

Geocache Found Here Outside Of Boorowa

Geocache Found Just Out From Galong

Geocache In Boorowa Found At St Patricks Church

Geocache In Boorowa St Patricks Church

Geocache In Harden

Geocache Just Across From Cootamundra West Station

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Inside Signal Box At Galong Station

Salt Water Creek Geocache Found Here Outside Of Boorowa

St Clements Church Behind The Ute

St Clements Church In The Distance

Suffoolk Vale School Marker Geocaches In Boorowa

Uniting Church At Galong Geocache Found Plenty Of Muggles Around

View Of St Clements Geocache

Welcome To Harden Murrumburrah

Getting To west Wyalong From Sydney By Car

Driving from Sydney to West Wyalong is a journey of approximately 470 kilometres (about 292 miles) and typically takes around 5-6 hours depending on traffic and road conditions. Here is a step-by-step guide.

Start in Sydney
Get on the M4 motorway from your starting point in Sydney.
Follow the M4 Motorway
Head west on the M4. The M4 will eventually become the Great Western Highway/A32.
Continue on the A32
Stay on the A32/Great Western Highway for about 55 kilometres until you reach the junction with the M7 motorway.
Take the M7 Motorway
Merge onto the M7 motorway (North-Western Motorway) via the ramp to Liverpool. Follow signs for M7/Goulburn/Canberra.
Exit onto the M4 Motorway
Continue on the M7 for about 25 kilometres. Then take the exit onto the M4 motorway toward Penrith.
Continue on the M4
Follow the M4 motorway for another 30 kilometres until you reach the junction with the A32 at Lapstone.
Continue on the Great Western Highway (A32)
Stay on the Great Western Highway (A32) through the Blue Mountains, passing through towns like Katoomba and Lithgow. This part of the journey will take you through scenic mountain roads and small towns.
Merge onto the Mitchell Highway (A32) at Bathurst
When you reach Bathurst, continue following the A32, which becomes the Mitchell Highway. This highway will take you through Blayney and on to Cowra.
From Cowra to West Wyalong
At Cowra, follow signs for the Mid Western Highway (B64) toward Grenfell. Continue on the Mid Western Highway until you reach West Wyalong. This section is about 150 kilometres.
Arrive in West Wyalong
Follow local directions to your specific destination within West Wyalong.

Summary

Sydney to Blue Mountains: Follow the M4 and A32.
Blue Mountains to Bathurst: Continue on the Great Western Highway (A32).
Bathurst to Cowra: Stay on the Mitchell Highway (A32).
Cowra to West Wyalong: Follow the Mid Western Highway (B64).

Make sure to check for any roadworks or closures that may affect your journey and consider breaks for rest and fuel. Have a safe trip!

Travel From to West Wyalong	Distance	Time
Adelaide	911km	09:43
Albury	276km	03:02
Brisbane	1,097km	12:21
Canberra	275km	03:20
Melbourne	596km	06:19
Sydney	476km	05:18

Geocaching West Wyalong And Barmedman

by David Sloane | Jun 10, 2024 | Geocaching, Our Travel Blog

Geocaching West Wyalong And Barmedman

A day out geocaching West Wyalong and Barmedman NSW. We headed out from where we were camped at Bimbi NSW at about 9am and didn’t get back until around 4.30pm. It was a pretty full day.

Out and about today doing some more geocaching this time around West Wyalong and Barmedman. Most of the ones we found were pretty easy except for the one in the war memorial park in Barmedman. That one had Dave on his hands and knees and lying flat on his back with a torch for about ten minutes trying to find where the geocache was hidden. After checking everything over and over again finally it was found. . All in all though it was a good fun day – we can highly recommend getting off your arse and getting out and about geocaching West Wyalong and Barmedman!

Geocaching west Wyalong Dave Being A Billygoat

What Did We Find Geocaching West Wyalong And Barmedman NSW

Found Rocky | GCA86ZZ
My hubby the old Billy goat gruff found it again
Found Barmeds Dead End | GC45DDQ
Great quick find on our way back to Bimbi
Found Lest We Forget Barmedman | GC45DDK
Hubby found because I don’t put my hands where they are not wanted ????
Found YIDDA | GC45DBR
Very wet thought we might need a boat June 2024
Found Cooinda Park | GC2P5ZX
Great easy find ty
Found Charcoal Tank Road | GC7PZDY
After a trip and a stumble I gathered myself an found it
Found Charcoal Tank Rest Area | GC7PZC7
Watch your not stepping in someone’s business
Found Fallen Giant On The Road To Nowhere | GC7T9QP
Nice easy walk to find

Amanda Found Another Geocache

Geocaching West Wyalong And Barmedman Gallery

War Memorial Park In Barmedman

Old Abandoned Church Near Yissa NSW

Geocaching West Wyalong And Barmedman Found It!

Found A Geocache At Charcoal Tank Rest Area Near West Wyalong

Cooinda Park West Wyalong Geocaching And Free Camping In The Same Place!

Charcoal Tank Nature Reserve Geocaching West Wyalong

Amanda With Another Geocache Near West Wyalong

Amanda Found Another Geocache

Getting To west Wyalong From Sydney By Car

Driving from Sydney to West Wyalong is a journey of approximately 470 kilometres (about 292 miles) and typically takes around 5-6 hours depending on traffic and road conditions. Here is a step-by-step guide.

Start in Sydney
Get on the M4 motorway from your starting point in Sydney.
Follow the M4 Motorway
Head west on the M4. The M4 will eventually become the Great Western Highway/A32.
Continue on the A32
Stay on the A32/Great Western Highway for about 55 kilometres until you reach the junction with the M7 motorway.
Take the M7 Motorway
Merge onto the M7 motorway (North-Western Motorway) via the ramp to Liverpool. Follow signs for M7/Goulburn/Canberra.
Exit onto the M4 Motorway
Continue on the M7 for about 25 kilometres. Then take the exit onto the M4 motorway toward Penrith.
Continue on the M4
Follow the M4 motorway for another 30 kilometres until you reach the junction with the A32 at Lapstone.
Continue on the Great Western Highway (A32)
Stay on the Great Western Highway (A32) through the Blue Mountains, passing through towns like Katoomba and Lithgow. This part of the journey will take you through scenic mountain roads and small towns.
Merge onto the Mitchell Highway (A32) at Bathurst
When you reach Bathurst, continue following the A32, which becomes the Mitchell Highway. This highway will take you through Blayney and on to Cowra.
From Cowra to West Wyalong
At Cowra, follow signs for the Mid Western Highway (B64) toward Grenfell. Continue on the Mid Western Highway until you reach West Wyalong. This section is about 150 kilometres.
Arrive in West Wyalong
Follow local directions to your specific destination within West Wyalong.

Summary

Sydney to Blue Mountains: Follow the M4 and A32.
Blue Mountains to Bathurst: Continue on the Great Western Highway (A32).
Bathurst to Cowra: Stay on the Mitchell Highway (A32).
Cowra to West Wyalong: Follow the Mid Western Highway (B64).

Make sure to check for any roadworks or closures that may affect your journey and consider breaks for rest and fuel. Have a safe trip!

Travel From to West Wyalong	Distance	Time
Adelaide	911km	09:43
Albury	276km	03:02
Brisbane	1,097km	12:21
Canberra	275km	03:20
Melbourne	596km	06:19
Sydney	476km	05:18

We Go Geocaching Around Tumut And Find Plenty!

by David Sloane | May 12, 2024 | Geocaching, Our Travel Blog

We Go Geocaching Around Tumut And Find Plenty!

Another day out geocaching around Tumut NSW. We headed out from home at Cootamundra at about 8.00am and didn’t get home until about 4.30pm. It was a pretty full day.

Out and about today doing some more geocaching this time around Tumut. We had a bit of a mixed bag success wise. I think there were about four we couldn’t find. I suspect that one was actually AWOL but the rest of them I think were just too deviously hidden for us to find. All in all though it was a good fun day – we can highly recommend getting off your arse and getting out and about and doing some geocaching around Tumut!

Geocaching At The Dirty Bird

What Did We Find Geocaching Around Tumut NSW

Found Betelgeuse | GC62X7D
Great hide found on our way home from Tumut
Found 397 Gocup | GC4F2M8
Great hide and a nice chat to the farmer even wished me happy Mother’s Day
Found On Ya Bike | GC75BXC
This was easy
Found Give It A Burl | GC1WZDF
What a great hide and walk
Found Pirate’s Booty | GC43E2P
Found thank goodness hubby has long arms
Found Roosta | GC7Z1WW
Found it although my husband thinks he is a better looking rooster
Found Old Town Bridge | GC1YNZB
Great hide definitely need a torch
Found Roostaman’s Nemesis | GC5F2JG
Easy find this one
Found Roostaman’s Nemesis Too | GC7Z02Q
This was a sneaky hide
Found Raz’s Stash | GCA26WR
Breakfast in the park and then on to find

Geocaching Brings us Closer Together No Arguments Ever Yeah I’m A Liar

Geocaching Around Tumut Gallery

Another Geocache In The Bag!

Betelgeuse Betelgeuse Betelgeuse At Muttama

Breakfast In The park In Tumut

Driving Downhill Into Tumut

Found A Geocache Inside The Burl Of A Tree In The Tumut Wetlands

Found Another geocache This Time In Tumut

Found One Tumut

Geocaching Around Tumut Located One Under The Old Bridge

Geocaching At The Dirty Bird

Geocaching Brings us Closer Together No Arguments Ever Yeah I’m A Liar

Geocaching In The Wetlands At Tumut

Under The Old Bridge In Tumut Waters A Bit Low This Time

Getting To Tumut

Tumut is just over a 4-hr drive from Sydney and 2hr 15min drive from Canberra. You can also fly into Wagga Wagga Airport and hire a car for the 90min drive.

Travel From to Tumut	Distance	Time
Adelaide	,1,020km	10:53
Albury	197km	02:08
Brisbane	1,309km	14:04
Canberra	130km	02:12
Melbourne	523km	05:36
Sydney	410km	04:22