Kings Ransome @ Kings Canyon Areyonga, Northern Territory, Australia
By cache_angel and show_me_the _cache on 21-Jun-02. Waypoint GC68ED

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Logs

10-Aug-08
This cache has been moved and renamed 'Kings Ransome Lives On ' GC1E98Y

 
16-Jul-08
The cache was moved by the park ranger and the owner is not responding to emails.

Michael LaPaglia
Community Relations Specialist

Groundspeak, Inc.
www.geocaching.com

 
01-Jul-08
Found easily.

TNLNSL
 
22-Jun-08
Spent quite some time looking but couldn't locate this one. Didn't have the information printed out - just the GPS location - so maybe more information may have helped...
 
07-Jun-08
I replaced the container back in 2006 sometime with a white screw top I think, as the clear container went missing. The cache location was updated but the description was not. Brendan
 
06-Jun-08
Nice to grab a cache in one of my favourite ever places. GPS led me past it at first and was very determined about where it should be. Was about to pull the plug due to the amount of time it seemed to be taking but spotted it at the last moment, 5-10 metres from my GPS' GZ. Cache seems to have morphed from a 30cm clear container to a white one, half the size. TNLN. Many thanks for the cache.
 
23-Apr-08
Terrific walk lovely day a lot of walkers on the track bu a very enjoyale find.

T Voucher

L dice
 
20-Apr-08
This cache was a bit of a sprint as I was only allowed the time it took the rest of the family to do the creek walk to complete the climb & return Twisted
I did spend a few minutes enjoying the views though!
TNLNSL, Cheers.

PS. Cache is in a good condition still.
 
24-Mar-08
Dropped off Premium Membership voucher. This voucher is valid for current premium members and non-premium members.
 
06-Mar-08
Oh man! Looked, looked and looked and was nearing giving up just like another geocacher. And out of nowhere she appears! No ribbon anymore. Whoever left her dread there was SOOOO cool. We left a parchuting guy (I hope someone films a jump of his off a ledge) and took a die. There a clearly safer ways to get to this than how I did it!

Enjoy some time at the Garden of Eden watering hole.

Amazing views!
 
02-Jan-08
Found this one on our holiday trip while discovering the canyon.
The weather was fine and caching down under was great fun for us.
TNLNSL +

T4TC
 
30-Sep-07
TFTC! This was our third cache in Australia.
Greetings from Germany

skol

no trade
 
27-Sep-07
It took me ages to find the cache. I had gone straight passed it and was starting to make wider and wider circles at the top. Didn't want to start going back down, in case that was the wrong direction.
Eventually found and logged. Glad no one else was around this area watching.
Got a bit further around the top and there were these young fellows photographing each other standing on the rock platform jutting out over the canyon. Yikes.
TFTC. TNLN.
 
28-Aug-07
Thanks for cache. Jumbo & Slonik (Czech Republic)
 
06-Aug-07
Couldn't find it, though I must have climbed RIGHT past it! I think my coords were out or something Sad
I had to wait for ages to even search, as a ranger was taking her time going through the area collecting rubbish. That and there were about a bajillion muggles! Oh well. The rim walk was excellent!
 
29-Jul-07
Took pendant and left bottle opener. Excellent location. Found by Chris who is enthralled by the fun. Other helpers included Mick, Stigma, Gail & Lynn.
 
26-Jul-07
There must be an easier way than the one I used.
Took thong key ring ... Left a Camel.
A good 4 hour walk ... Loved it.
Thanks
 
17-Jul-07
Found it on my tour trough central australia, great location, loved it Smile
TNLN
thanks for this cache
madmas
 
03-May-07
Found on a Heading Bush tour. Great hide!! Several new cachers
created this trip!!
TNLNSL Thanksfor the hide!!
 
27-Apr-07
Great location for the cache. A good walk. Grabbed the geocoin. It will head south to the kids German class then into a cache in the Adelaide Hills.
 
31-Mar-07
Nice cache location on a beautiful hike. Getting the cache was a bit difficult due to all these groups of muggles, however, we made it. Temperatures were moderate today between 25 and 30 degrees, so we had too much water with us.

In/out: geocoin

Thanks and greetings from Dresden, Germany,
Bergzwerge
 
08-Mar-07
It's a amazing place!
Thanks and greetings from Germany!
in: come togehter GC 123 part 1
out:-

T.H.
 
08-Mar-07
After a litel climing we foundt it together with Thor Heyerdahl
thanks
 
21-Jan-07
Showed the Westbound Pigeon the beautiful Canyon.... and took them with us again.

[This entry was edited by Carschti on Monday, March 12, 2007 at 5:54:42 AM.]
 
21-Jan-07
Great Scenerie. Although we arrived a little bit late which meant high temperatures we faced that challenge and finally we did it.
It was a beautiful hike.
Thanks, Carschti (Germany)
 
11-Jan-07
I'm ever so glad I set out early to find this cache. The temperature was 27 degrees at first light, and by the time I got back to the car park 3 hours later had hit 37, before reaching a high for the day of 44... scary stuff when steep climbs are involved...

And then I almost missed the cache, as I was thinking it was at a lower altitude... happend to look at my GPSr whilst admiring the view and discovered that I'd walked past the cache about 150 m ago.

Made the back track and found after a short hunt (so many hiding places Wink

TNLNSL TFTC
 
01-Jan-07
We left early to avoid the heat and tourists. Looked a bit and the decided to atke a picture of the cache guardian where upon I spotted the cache. A good hide. On the way down we picked up two Swiss tourists who were a bit lost, Claire prattled on to them in schwytzer-duetsch.

TN
Left : Alice Springs patch

TFTC
 
08-Dec-06
Didn't really plan on getting to this one, even though we were in Kings Canyon. We weren't sure if my 9 year old could stand the rim walk. Fortunately, I had the sheet with me when we decided to push forward. It was a very warm morning by the end of the tour, but the sights along the way were worth it, and most of all, launchkid proved to herself that she could really do it. Took nothing, left a shuttle. Great location, too bad not many summer visits, but then again, it is the outback. TFTC. P.S. Someone did replace the logbook - no replacement needed.
 
01-Oct-06
Thanks for the feedback guys, sorry it took so long to change the coordinates.. enjoy this cache its a good one!
 
01-Oct-06
NEW CACHE LOCATION

Cache_angel has now changed the co-ordinates, thanks. But the description and hints aren't quite right now.

From the first original cache location as described, spot another ghost overlooking the first.
New co-ordinates S 24 14.913 E 131 34.622

For more info see the logs below from HIDEandSEEK

[This entry was edited by SIDEandHEEK on Tuesday, October 03, 2006 at 3:14:57 AM.]
 
30-Sep-06
Well I suppose it will teach me to go through all the logs prior to going out on a hunt. We were at the wrong co-ords and even though we spread the search we were unable to locate the cache. It was only when I came home and went to log the DNF and I read the previous logs that I aaagh found our error. However regardless or not of the find the Area is absolutely fantastic, the scenery is breathtaking - not to mention the first part of the walk- The cache would have been a bonus but it doesn't really matter that much the visit was well worth it. However I do agree that if cache location has been changed co-ords should be updated to reflect the change.
 
17-Sep-06
Couldn't find this one. Obviously a looked at the original location. Why haven't the coordinates been changed??? [:(!]
I mean I hardly ever read all old logs before I go caching. Maybe I'll be back in a couple of years, maybe not. Nice place anyway.
 
02-Sep-06
After previous posts held concerns over finding this, but it was an easy find right where it was supposed to be, and quite findable even with muggles. The photo was a major help. TNLN as I was walking with friends but big thanks to those who placed and replaced this cache - it is in a lovely place well worth visiting, and well worth a cache.
 
11-Jul-06
Running short of time, we had earlier decided to skip the longer walk, but the Garmin dictated otherwise. Unfortuntaly we werent able to find either of the caches - the continual busloads of muggles made searching off the track virtually impossible.
Nonetheless, well worth the visit, as we then carried on around on what turned out to be one of the highlights of the trip.
Many thanks - and maybe we'll try later during the day if we are ever up this way again.
 
28-Jun-06
D+Ei really enjoyed the fantastic walk, we found the tree with the remains of the pink ribbon but unfortunately not the cache and we spent 15 minutes looking for it.
 
03-Jun-06
Nice walk. Bit cold this time of the morning.
Please change the co-ords to the new cache location as I wouldn't have found it without going through the logs.
Took: nothing
Left: New Logbook, pen, finger monster, whistle, water pistol, and a thong keyring.
Thanks, Robmc.
 
30-Apr-06
Cache number 40 on Geo Busters "Great Red Centre Trek".
A tough but very rewarding walk to find the cache. If you have the time and stamina I would highly recommend doing the entire rim walk, the views are some of the most spectacular around.
After a bit of a search we are pretty sure that the original cache is indeed MIA. We then went after the replacement but we had a bit of a wait while some muggles enjoyed the views. When we got a chance the find was quite simple, however the next group of muggles was approaching so there was no time for swaps, barely enough time to sign the log.
TNLN
 
17-Apr-06
found after a long search, muggles everywhere. great place for photos TN, LEFT CANADA PATCH
 
01-Apr-06
[This is truely an amazing place to visit. Just in case the original is still there, here is where it was in august:] In the linked picture, to the right of and slightly behind the base of this tree there is big flat rock. It was about 6 to 12 inches into the opening that is barely visible in the picture Maybe it washed farther underneath.
 
29-Mar-06
Well technically not found it but replaced it.

From the first original cache location, spot another ghost overlooking the first.
New co-ordinates S 24 14.913 E 131 34.622

A white screw top container only containing a log book and pen and google earth map of Kings Canyon. I had no goodies to load the cache up sorry, so if the next visitors could be so kind to add to this cache it would be great!

Happy hunting. B
 
29-Mar-06
I also couldn't find this cache but I did find the old beer can and the pink tape on the tree, so I am sure I was in the correct place. I had a good old dig around under a couple of flat rocks at the base of the tree but only found dirt and leaves. I believe heavy rain may have washed the cache away Sad

Please as next visitors have another really good search at this location too.

BUT GOOD NEWS

I came prepared to replace the cache with a new one Wink

see my next post

B

[This entry was edited by SIDEandHEEK on Saturday, April 01, 2006 at 1:44:35 AM.]
 
08-Mar-06
Could not find it either. However, we did not look quite as extensively probably, as we were there on an organized hike and did not have much time to spend.
Cheers,
Toby.
 
05-Mar-06
I believe this one is gonner. We looked for a long time and only found an empty beer can. Would have been a good one to get tho
 
17-Dec-05
Got to the vicinity of this cache this afternoon and found it in a couple of minutes.

Well hidden so close to the main track.

Took nothing - left 5 bucks.

Cheers

Equinox
 
24-Nov-05
Found this cache on our trip to Australia. This is one off the most beautifull places here. But lots of tourist groups here.
Thanks for the cache.
No Trade.
 
24-Oct-05
There is one way to discribe this cache AWESOME. This is another example of what caching is all about. Anyone can hide a cache in the middle of a park but it is these type of caches you will never forget.
Having heeded all advice we started nice and early on this cache since it was to be 39 deg today. We arrived at GZ and while taking a water break we retreved the cache. The cache was duly signed and returned to its resting place with no muggle around.
We continued to finish the ridge walk and the garden of eden but by the finish in about 2 and a 1/4 hours we were very hot and tired, so back to the resort for a swim.
Many thanks for the cache,
Regards Mr.Coffee and the Kids, KIDS get away from that edge NOW!!! Clan.
 
24-Oct-05
Start walk: 31 degree, End walk: 37 degree. Pfffffff.
But what a beautifull track to walk. GREAT !!
Thanks for the cache.

H&H (also from Holland) Smile
 
11-Oct-05
Found it early in the morning.
Out: TB Jeep 4x4/Whistle
In: Keycord
Thanks
Meryl(from Holland)
 
01-Oct-05
Great scenery and a nice trail! Definitely one of our best caches in Oz so far. The right place for the TB 4x4 Jeep.
Out: Frog
In: TB 4x4 Jeep
Greetings, Thomas & Birgit (Germany)
 
12-Sep-05
This area is certainly well worth a visit and even the steep climb is quickly forgotten. Breathtaking scenery in all directions. Took a green star and left a China doll.
Thanks cache_angel.
 
26-Aug-05
Steep initial climb, but worth it. We've had a great time touring Australia by following cache routes. Caches seem to indicate the best places to visit. T chain w/ clip, L whistle. Left new log book.
 
07-Aug-05
Found this cache on the 28th of May. Just like King's Ransom, this one took awhile to log. The canyon is gorgeous (no pun intended). The walk up, the rim, the garden... it was all outstanding. If you are anywhere near here, make it a priority to come see this place, the memories will last awhile. Oh, the cache was excellent as well. Monki & Mrs. Rinch
 
17-Jul-05
Found it together with Team Waxo on our guided Rim Walk. Very beautiful walk and location! Thanks for the cache!
no trade

team libervir from Austria
 
17-Jul-05
11/15 founds by an austrian geocaching team while on holiday.
We visited Kings Canyon with a guided tour and were worried if it is possible to find the cache while walking in the group, but it was no problem. [^]

The location of the cache itself was found quickly, but it was hard to get it out, because we where worried about snakes, although we never saw on. The logbook is realy full, so we wrote only our team names and the date of the find.

The cache location is realy a beautiful one. We liked it very much and where very sad that we had so less time, and so much to see..... Sad

In/Out: Nothing
Thanks for the cache.
Team Waxo from Austria
 
05-Jul-05
Found by Alice, Luke + Nicholas the day before lots of rain came!
Great spot. Various swaps.
 
02-Jul-05
Very beautiful walk ! Nice spot for a cache !

Picked a balloon to attach to the kid back pack, left a glow stick. Dropped Mr Iix TB !

Will need a new log book very soon !
 
19-Jun-05
Found at 4.00pm after a bit of a search as we were being directed about 10 metres in another direction. This place is truley a kings paradise, with fantastic views once you walk that first steep bit. Took: Note book Left: key chain. Thanks cache_angel and show_me_the_cache.
 
07-May-05
Well, what can we say, one of the BEST traditional caches we have ever done.
Kings Canyon simply has to be seen to be believed, the "Lost City" around the top rim of the canyon is a magnificent geological formation that you can spend all day exploring, we spent most of the day!
The walk up into the canyon is nothing compared to the rim walk.
We did this one on our Honeymoon!
Easy find and cache is in good nick.

Thanks guys for one of our favourite caches!
 
30-Apr-05
Flying Solo I took a little walk up to Kings Ransome! It was definately a great view and one of the most interesting places for a cache. Thanks for the Cache, Took Patrol, Left Star Rock. Cache is in good condition.
 
08-Feb-05
42C+ Strenuous climb should be extreme climb, at least when it gets really hot. In: Nissan Patrol Out: TB Caching Nuts (Will log when I have internet acces) (Posted by cellphone at 10:37-GMT)
 
03-Feb-05
Found easily at 7.30am.On a walk with a group during a wayward bus trip. Great location. Left note book and Geonuts TB. Took cd

Thanks for the cache
The Mr Men Gang
 
19-Jan-05
After a heavy climb to the top, we had this great view to the whole valley. We found the box after 10 minutes of search in the dry river bed.

Thank you for this cache with the great view.
(In Switzerland we have great views too! Big Grin)


Eni & The Boss send Urs to this dry cache Cool

In: TB Litle Al
Out: -
 
10-Jan-05
Thanks for this great cache during our walk with magnificent views of the Canyon. Althoug it was a bit hot (41 degrees celsius in the shade during the climb, 44 degrees when we finished the walk), very hot for two tourist from the Netherlands. But great cache anyhow Big Grin
 
16-Dec-04
A wonderful walk in such an amazing region. we had to be ceareful about a lot of muggels. Thank's for this cache with that beautiful view. It was our third chache in australia. cheers from switzerland
in : swiss german rock cd
out: live strong bracelet (lance armstrong)
 
05-Nov-04
Fantastic walk.

Finding the cache was surpisingly easy.

Took the keyholder (that beep when you or some birds whistle) and left another low-tech keyholder and a scout badge.

OursDispo
 
28-Oct-04
A very nice walk in a beautyfull landscape.

Greatings from Munich, Bavaria, Germany

hpolzer
 
02-Sep-04
A pleasant walk around the canyon, liberated a Yellow Jeep TB. Robbie and Wiskers visited. Absolutely amazed that this cache hasn’t been swept away in heavy rain, but it hasn’t so that must make it a good placement.

Thanks from
The Odlids
 
14-Aug-04
What a cool hike! Loved the climb...got my heart pumping. But it didn't take me 3-4 hours to complete the 6K loop like they said...ok, my mom was waiting down below so I hurried and still ended up taking 24 pictures.

Some other guides have found the cache, they even added things to it and the log. Interesting. Wonder if he'll keep checking on it each time he comes up there?

Dropped off some TBs for a quick visit.

Also dropped of a JEEP TB. These are a big hit in the US right now (there's some sort of contest with them). But I figured the JEEP needed to go to the outback! Maybe someone will take him back to the US before the contest is over.

Also dropped off a LIVESTRONG bracelet which you might be seeing on TV if you watch sports or if you saw the Tour de France, lots of riders had them on. If you go grab this bracelet, either give it to a bike rider or a cancer survivor/fighter, please.

Took nothing.
CITO
 
29-Jul-04
Nice cache, found together with fussfolk.
 
29-Jul-04
Just on our way around the rim. Nice location, easily found, cache in good condition. Definitely worth the way!

IN: reflector
OUT: helicopter
 
29-Nov-03

Read the cache information carefully when you start.
The cache was 250 metres away when we realised we were on the wrong route (hence the log as a note, not a sad face!!!). So close, yet so far!!!! The walk was not recommended in 42 deg heat!

Great spot. We will be back.

Clear skies
TeamAstro
 
09-Nov-03
We expected temperatures above 40 C, so left early to take the tour.
It was a Great walk, and the cache location is on a Great spot.

Rob & Annita (The Netherlands)
#319
 
26-Apr-03
First find of Phatcache's Oz Adventure. Just visiting from Canada. What a feast for the Geomorphic eye! No sign of the previously mentioned disguises in the cache. TNLN. Now off to Uluru...

[last edit: 6/3/2003 9:08:49 PM PST]
 
15-Apr-03
First we try'd the easy looking option and walked along the creek bed to see if we could find it with-out having to scale the cliffs, no such look.

We found the cache after a nice walk up and along the hill top. It is still in good condition and we went on to have a great walk and take lots of pictures.

As Kevin (dad) says in his log above it is a great place, It just makes me want to come and live in Aus even more.

[last edit: 4/17/2003 11:04:36 PM PST]
 
15-Apr-03
What a great day! Lovely walk (hard slog really) around the canyon.

Makes you realise what a great country we live in, its natural beauty never ceases to amaze me.

Kevin
(glad to be in Oz)
 
08-Jan-03
I had trouble trying to change the date and actually found the cache on 22/Dec/02. (It takes time to get back to the PC when your on the road.)
The shady gum tree came in handy in the heat whilst we enjoyed the playing the Marx Bros.
 
04-Jul-02
This proved to be the most fun we have ever had geocaching. The challenge was not to let all the tourists (who were wandering by just 20 metres away)know what we were up to. The face masks however made us all laugh loudBig Grin and certainly we drew quite a few looks from passerbys however they just thought we were quite mad. A great spot for lunch we said at 11 o'clock to explain why we stopped under a gum tree with no view of the canyon in sight Wink. The tourists all went by without any idea of what we were up to and we carefully replaced the cache when there was a break in the crowds so they were all none the wiser. Thanks cache angel.