Road Web-Cam #3: Alison Rd, Randwick Randwick, New South Wales, Australia
By
Zalgariath on 27-Oct-10. Waypoint GA2671
Cache Details
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| Terrain: | |
| Type: | Webcam |
| Container: | Virtual |
| Coordinates: | S33° 54.370' E151° 13.866' (WGS 84) |
| 56H 336456E 6246839N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 31 m |
| Local Government Area: | Randwick City |
/151.2311,-33.906167,14/400x200?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiY2F1Z2h0YXR3b3JrIiwiYSI6ImNqa2l4ZzNzMDE5bjgzdm1sZGpuODF1Mm0ifQ.q8YMzVyzDJJlJHHV8EMjwQ)
Description
Snap a Photo of Yourself on the RTA Randwick Traffic Cam!
Road Web-Cam Series #3: Alison Rd Randwick
(The Rest of the Series: #1 Ashfield, #2 Strathfield, #4 Kogarah, #5 CBD)
With my increasing interest in GCA I have been looking into ways to fully utilise the wide range of caching options it provides. When thinking about A Real Busy Day (12 for 1) and A Busy Day (8 for 1) I commented on their difficulty due to the lack of "Rare" cache types. While I don't mean to flood the market so to speak I think there is lots of room to spread the different experiences these caches can provide! SO! Let's learn more about Webcam Caches; a type many cachers may not have encountered before.
To Log a Webcam Cache:
- Head to the listed Co-Ords
- Stand in the Right Spot Facing the Camera (Where I am! ... see the photo below :S)
- Either with your own Smart Phone / Pocket PC, or with the aid of a friend on a computer over the phone, go to the Online Site hosting the webcam. It may be specifically set up by the Cache Owner, or as in this case, utilising a Public Webcam. For today head to the RTA Live Traffic Webcam for Alison Rd Randwick.
- Hold Your GPS and Arms in the air.
- Be aware that most Webcams are STILL cameras that only refresh every-so-often. Hit the "Refresh Button" until you get your good self on screen. (In this case every 60 seconds, but others may vary)
- Right Click the Image of you and Save Image As a JPG file.
- Log the Cache as normal (except it will be a "Photographed" instead of "Found It" Log)
- Upload your photo! (You can do this au-natural or like me highlight yourself in some manner with editting).
Series Bonus Cache Info: In all there are 6 Caches in the Road Web-Cam Series. At this, and the other four GCA Web-Cams you need to collect an Additional Piece of Information! These clues will lead you to "Webcam Resurrection" (GC2KZR6) Mystery Cache hidden in the Inner West of Sydney.
For RWCS#3 Randwick find the Metal Plate with NSW on it which is located on the Traffic Island you should be standing on. Record the 3 Letters on it represented by the Red X's in the photo below, you will need this to solve the Final Puzzle Cache!
All Done! You Have Successfully logged a Webcam Cache!
Discalimer: I don't own or operate this webcam and it is at the mercy of the NSW RTA!
Hints
Genssvp znl oybpx lbh... fb nibvq crnx ubhef |
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Logs
Hi guys! Thanks for the update Mr MR,
I'll pop out when I can and find a new clue. For now anyone with a valid log can message me for the clue.
I'll pop out when I can and find a new clue. For now anyone with a valid log can message me for the clue.
I visited today in pursuit of information for the final but was unable to locate it due to the upheaval caused by road re-construction for the new tram service. Thanks Zalgariath.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Came now to Randwick after going to South Head found a photo of me on the island thanks for the webcam Zalgariath
Rated: for Overall Experience
We were parking close by to go into Centenial Park and I stayed back for a bit to do this virtual I was wanting to do for a long time allready. TFTC
16 Months unfound. 
I don't do GCA caches much now, just concentrate on the originals. But this is one for me to complete a mystery, and while getting the required info, I couldn't help but take a camera selfie.
I don't do GCA caches much now, just concentrate on the originals. But this is one for me to complete a mystery, and while getting the required info, I couldn't help but take a camera selfie. Rated: for Overall Experience
2/02/14. 8:17 AM. GCA Cache #12. Found amongst 6 GC finds this morning, mostly around Randwick council. While I was in the area at "Burnie Park Cache", I still remembered this webcam was on my to-do list, especially if I want to find "Webcam Resurrection". (Only Rockdale's cam left to get some day).
Got my required X's, got my happy snap and headed on to UNSW next - "In Honour of Birt".TFTC }:)
Got my required X's, got my happy snap and headed on to UNSW next - "In Honour of Birt".TFTC }:)
Rated: for Overall Experience
My first gca as part of webcam resurrection have collected Ashfield and strathfield but didn't take photos will have to revisit them. Thanks for a different take on cameras
Rated: for Overall Experience
I think this would be my first webcam cache on gca? Like the idea, but needed help from sopmbody on a home pc as I had no idea how to get a picture with my phone.
TFTC Wilbert67
TFTC Wilbert67
Rated: for Overall Experience
Second web-cam of the day. I still hadn't shaken off my camera-shyness so pretended to made a call on the mobile....
Thanks, Zalgariath, for something different.
Found at 12:20 PM
Thanks, Zalgariath, for something different.
Found at 12:20 PM
Rated: for Overall Experience
# 2 done. On a rainy sunday, we had time to go and knock off two webcams. This one was first. TFTC
Rated: for Overall Experience
I found myself right near GZ almost by accident while visiting the Light Garden show to mark the 125 yr anniversary of Centennial Park. Hardly ever come to this area, so what a good chance to nab another web cam. Photo captured, not too much traffic at that time and the clue found. No idea how to use all this info though.
Rated: for Overall Experience
While my son did his assignment at home, supposedly, we took the opportunity to knock the remaining Web-Cam caches is the series. Now for the final.
I am there in my yellow NCFC shirt.
We walked for 450m to this one to find parking within 50m!?! D'oh!
I am there in my yellow NCFC shirt.
We walked for 450m to this one to find parking within 50m!?! D'oh!
Rated: for Overall Experience
Back in Sydney for work and I have decided to take the Zal web cam challenge and complete the series.
Take #3 - The hardest part at night is getting in a spot that you can be seen, especially when the rain is pouring down. Even with the high vis vest is is a hard one to spot.
The start of this challenge is certainly a wet one tonight. I might leave the others till tomorrow when it is drier. Now where is the wet smiley?
Thanks for the series Zal
Take #3 - The hardest part at night is getting in a spot that you can be seen, especially when the rain is pouring down. Even with the high vis vest is is a hard one to spot.
The start of this challenge is certainly a wet one tonight. I might leave the others till tomorrow when it is drier. Now where is the wet smiley?
Thanks for the series Zal
Rated: for Overall Experience
Started my afternoon of caching in the area getting my first web-cam cache. It was interesting standing on the side of the road with laptop in hand trying to workout how to save the picture, but managed it.
After not finding the underwater cache while snorkelling at Clovelly I though I would stop and get this one on the way home. After all there is less chance of a DNF!
Found the spot to stand and got a nice yellow cement truck to pose as well.
Took a screen shot on the mobile using the Sydney Traffic app which give you easy access to the RTA cam feeds.
Thanks for the cache Zalgariath.
Found the spot to stand and got a nice yellow cement truck to pose as well.
Took a screen shot on the mobile using the Sydney Traffic app which give you easy access to the RTA cam feeds.
Thanks for the cache Zalgariath.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Well I agree that you do feel like a dill standing there waving a red shopping bag at the traffic. 
That IS part of the requirements isn't it?
This was my first webcam so it was fun! It was a pretty hot day to take a 1 hour hike in the middle of the day but I get a tripple bonus for this cache, 1st I get the smilie, 2nd i get to log a cache on 14th Jan which was blank in my caching calender and 3rd, I know what xxx is (but not what to do with it although i've tried a lot of things so far
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Thanks Zal, another obsession started of course.
That IS part of the requirements isn't it?This was my first webcam so it was fun! It was a pretty hot day to take a 1 hour hike in the middle of the day but I get a tripple bonus for this cache, 1st I get the smilie, 2nd i get to log a cache on 14th Jan which was blank in my caching calender and 3rd, I know what xxx is (but not what to do with it although i've tried a lot of things so far
)Thanks Zal, another obsession started of course.
OK so it took me a while but the final cache of this series is now in place... making these cams actually worth finding 
Dont forget to grab the clue at each one... you are lucky! People who dont use GCA are going to have a MUCH harder time trying to solve "Webcam Resurrection" (GC2KZR6)
Moseyed down the road to location and stood in the appropriate spot (fealing a bit of a goose) hoping it would be a quick 60 seconds,while Mrs beetle2 was on the laptop back in the comfort of the Waldorf appartment ready to take the happy snap. TFTC
Rated: for Overall Experience
Half Way there! Once you get this we can break for intermission! Scene 3, annnnnddd.... ACTION!
