Mt Sugarloaf Merrimu, Victoria, Australia
By Ian - VK3JAP & Cache Mistress Nola on Sunday 6 July 2008. Waypoint GC1DXCE

13th

Found this one today with a newbie and boy !! What an introduction !! We actually hiked this one from the south side to challenge ourselves and reached the top @ 14.30 hrs. This is rugged but very beautiful untouched country i would recommend this cache to any one that loves scenery and a good walk!!!!!!! TNLN SL TFTC Thanks VK3JAP & Mistress Nola
 

19th

Refound this again today while adding "and Cleo(im)patra" to my finds.
This is a terrific walk for anyone that enjoys good exercise, fantastic scenery, and a well defined track.
Must say though that the cache is still in good order, well stocked full of goodies.
Just a shame it hasn't had a heap more visits.

Thanks again vk3-jap and cache mistress Nola for the highly enjoyable walk.

[This entry was edited by bogonghazy on Saturday, August 22, 2009 at 2:48:15 AM.]  

29th

Well...we took a while to get around to getting this cache but we finally did have time and we did it via the east face of the mountain.
Yes, that's right, the East side. Through the scrub and undergrowth.
The Wednesday walking group of the Essendon Bushwalking Club had a walk in the area and it was somewhat of an adventure being mainly off track.
We breached the summit for lunch and it was nice to not only have the veiw as a reward, but to pick up a cache as well.
We will try for the other local caches on our next foray into the area. And yes...probably off track again!
The Riddellers
 

8th

I'd also like to thank all those involved in setting up this cache for their efforts in setting up the page and all the associated links and waypoints. We chose the shortest route and appreciated the links to maps and information and the waypoints to help us along the way. Cheers VP4  

8th

Found today and what a great cache in a very little visited area. Really enjoyed the walk even though it did show how unfit I am as I laboured up the hills while my son casually strolled along. We had lunch on the cairn before heading back. We thought we were there only to be tricked by the false summit. Overall a really good experience. In crab out candle and Waleed TB. SL TFTC
 

4th

Found at 1415 on 04DEC08
Who: John

This is what I call a cache. Great walk, well placed, well hidden, great view once found. Delivered some much overdue exercise. Wanted to walk on to "Walk On" cache but ran out of time.

Took: Nil
Left: Whoopy cushion & Waleed TB from Dubai

TFTCF
 

7th

What a fantastic walk with the geodog. Fortunately, forecast winds of 80-100kph winds didn't eventuate, but gusts would have been near enough. This is 10 min. drive from home & I never knew about it. Just another terrific benefit of GCing. Took Geocoin & hope to deposit it in the Brisbane Ranges, 60km West of Melbourne in the next couple of days. TFTC Ian & Nola
 

4th

Figured I needed something more than "drive bys" to get my fitness up for a forth-coming trip to Tassie. Reached the top in 55 minutes and after a few more, grabbed the cache. Beautiful Grass Tree in full flower at the summit. Pity about the ugly old pole beside it. My plan was to head from here, cross-country to "Walk On" then return the same way but the vegetation seemed so thick and scratchy, that I chickened out and decided an approach from the North might be a better option. I've done a few walks over the years in the northern end and didn't find the scrub anywhere near as thick as it is at this end. Many thanks for the cache and for getting me off my butt and out walking. No swaps made.
 

27th

Decided today would be a nice day for a long walk in the bush. Very nice walk and scenery. Took 47mins to get up to the top. Don't bypass this one thinking the walk will be tooooo hard. Take your time and it is quite easy.
Left "I'm Tempted" Geocoin. Took Nothing.
Thanks VK3JAP-Ian


 

20th

Could not let this cache get too lonely as I wasn't far away on the prior Monday. Should have done the full circuit and picked up both on the same day but there are many short but steep hills in the area that test your endurance.

A solid walk to the top in about 55 mins with good views on the way up. Cheers Ian for another one!
 

12th

It didn't really surprise me that no one had visited this cache during the week as the weather has been freezing.
So I followed the cache instructions to the letter. I plugged all the waypoints in as it gave me something to do on the long walk. Although it was cold I was nice and warm by the time I crested the summit. My GPS said it was 2.59km back to the car as the GPS flies, considerbly longer by the tracks.
No surprise to claim the FTF here at 10am, my second of the morning.
Fantastic views from the cairn and a quicker walk out as most of it was downhill. Thanks for showing this corner of the Pyrete. Took yoyo and left tape measure.
Thankyou.
 

6th

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