Sunny Side Up Koonibba, South Australia, Australia
By Adrian Mc on Friday 1 October 2010. Waypoint GC25896

5th

Ha ha haha ha no more tubes for us. But will have the tubeless repair kit and a couple of spare tubes will be coming along anyway.
Looks like we have the extra time off to do Lake Eyre
 

2nd

Hope the Burton's bring a few puncture repair kits and remember to take the labels off the tubes before pitting them in the tyre.  

2nd

A cold beer and food sounds like a grand idea. It can be very tricky getting out of those 4x4 shops without smoke coming off the credit card. Too many must haves!!!!! As we havent been that direction before we are happy to follow the crowd, besides our usual run is 15 hours through to Sydney so 700km is a doddle!!  

1st

Acraman Creek looks great and happy for a pub get together either as an event or informal. Not long now we can't wait.
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Mrs Parrot

Mr Parrot
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Visited here in April 2007 nice spot.



This entry was edited by SA_ParrotHead on Wednesday, 01 September 2010 at 06:34:38.  

1st

I hereby propose a get together of as many attendee's as can make it at a pub somewhere to go over some of the logistics of this event.

Things to be discussed: who is bringing what, who can carry what, a rough agreement on timings, heading further north after hitting The Stuart Hwy at Glendambo to visit Lake Eyre, the meaning of life and lots of other good stuff.

I will list this as a separate event if people prefer or we can do it informally.


 

1st

First night campsite now decided.

Acramans Creek Conservation Park.

Approx 740kms from Adelaide and approx 9:15 driving time. Only 15kms or so out of Smoky Bay and a lot closer to Ceduna to give us more time on the track the next day.

Lookup cache Goog's at Easter Night 1' (GCJ5X0) for some co-ords and a rough idea of what to expect.
Also lookup the long since archived Googs at Easter, 4x4 Caching Long Weekend (GCHR23) to read about Skippys problems with a Nissan.


 

1st

Nice 'lux Jim. Good looking roof topper and awning combo.

Firewood is not going to be an issue as I have heaps to get rid of. I can fit a large amount in the back of my car as it is a dualcab ute but would appreciate having it shared around some other vehicles if possible. I will also be packing the chainsaw for 'just in case'.

I will also have room for other peoples bulky items in the tray if needed. Just let me know.

I visited ARB today to purchase a new snatch strap and ended up walking out with not just a new snatch strap but a nice recovery kit bag, an equaliser strap, a new compressor, and a new inflation gauge as well. Means the $100 cheapy compressor I only just bought is now a spare.

I also have a spare sand flag pole and bullbar bracket if someone wants to borrow one. Or make me a good offer and you can buy it.

Still looking for campsite ideas on the first night???  

31st

Edit to listing.

Removed Someuser from attendees list.

After much discussion, and to-ing and fro-ing, the route on first day will now pass through Kimba and then head on to we get as close as possible to Ceduna.
Unfortunately this will make for a long day of driving with not many caches found, and will bypass the Gawler Ranges, but will leave us with more time on the track itself.

Open to first night campsite idea's.................  

27th

Unfortunately it is with great regret that I have to officially pull out of this most awesome looking event. I really wish I could go as it looks like a lot of fun, but my priority at the moment is getting my wife to Australia and it means sacrificing some things for the long term gain. Have fun everyone. Make sure you post plenty of stories and photos.  

24th

Hi Adrian. Just wondering if you still planning on coming through Kimba on the Friday. If you are, The Wife and I figured we could put on a BBQ for you for lunch and I had considered putting out a cache just for you guys. I would be happy to suggest the "quick but interesting" caches around the area. If you want to ditch Wudinna (there aren't too many caches past here) you could always head into the ranges through Buckleboo.
 

18th

Edit to listing.

Added GumAko as passenger in Tk2's vehicle.
Moved Mr o'cholio over as passenger in my vehicle.  

18th

Hi Tk2,

There was some discussion about a trip further north after hitting Glendambo but I think most people need to head back to jobs and such stuff for Tuesday.

As for joining into the convoy I am easy about wherever you join in, I only listed Pt Wakefield as I didn't know exactly where you would be coming from.
Surely being a country lass GumAko doesn't need too many cosmetics


Adrian  

17th

Has anyone thought about heading to Lake Eyre when we exit at Glendambo,Gum-Ako is my passenger at this stage and we will probably head to Lake Eyre for a few days,the joy of being a farmer I have some spare time.
I have completely changed my motor, the old one shit itself during seeding,flushed the radiator, new injectors, new clutch and reconditioned diff, just need to change the oils and everything is go.
I may have room for one more it just depends on how much cosmetics Gum-Ako needs to bring.
As for the alternate route I am easy.
Adrian can I join the second group at Snowtown, it makes no sense to me travelling south to Pt Wakefield only to drive past Snowtown again on the way north to Pt Augusta.  

17th

Just canvassing peoples thoughts on a route change for the first day.

Current route is through Kimba and Wudinna and then into Gawler Ranges Nat. Pk.

Suggested change is to turn off at Iron Knob and head into the Gawler Ranges park from the top.
This would mean we could stop off at Mt Ive Station and climb Mt Ive.
There would be a fee per vehicle for access to the property which is currently $25 per vehicle.

It would mean missing caches but the route would be more dirt and more scenic than the bitumen.

Open for discussion.............  

14th

I'm quite happy to "mechanic" on my Landrover. It is 15 years old and has no electronic crap to go wrong.

The 3 year old ford ends up at the "technician" when it needs work. Too much computerised stuff to wrap my head around.

 

13th

Get with the times, Adrian. "Mechanics" are called "technicians" now (presumably because they only swap parts these days!) .  

13th

If anyone needs a radiator screen to keep the bugs out let me know as I have heaps of shadecloth offcuts.

Available colours are black, red and cream just in case you want to colour match your vehicle.

My conatct details are:

adrianmclachlan1@gmail.com

or phone 0409675908.

 

13th

Edit to listing.

Added vehicle 15 to list of attendees.
The more the merrier and I'm anticipating some no shows anyway.


I'm still compressor shopping and have been slowly working on my vehicle.
I installed a new higher capacity intercooler, changed the swivel hub seals on both sides, installed a new heater blower motor, dropped and changed both front and back diff oil, engine oil and oil filter change, put on some front mudflaps, and on the list for this weekend is to change all the radiator hoses and give the radiator a flush.

That then leaves connection of the second battery and hooking up the new UHF radio.

Maybe I need to change jobs and be a mechanic instead.........

 

6th

another Holden?? Have we got enough Toyota's & snatch straps?? Thinking I'll need some extra HB's for the trip  

6th

Room for a new cacher??

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Vehicle 15: Holden Jackaroo TD

Dvr- Timmy G (aka Huskii)
Pax 1- Wingnut

Bringing Nissan recovery gear, Snatch-Strap, Shovel, Compressor, Tyre Repair Kit, Sand Flag, UHF, Sand Trax, Ropes, Waeco, Stubby holder
Propellor head cap, Spare nut for behind the wheel.
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1st

I've been compressor 'shopping' for a few weeks now as my '97 one needs replacing. AMc I'll send you my notes on Monday. If anyone else needs one let me know & I'll send also. Mike  

1st

I visited the camping show today but I didn't buy a tent
I am intertested in checking out Mr Parrot's RV5 though, as we saw it at the show and it looked good but just not quite big enough for a family.
I did check out the off road camper trailers though, the missus likes the Jayco style of camper but I much prefer the Adventure Camper Trailers.

I am also in need of a new compressor after my ARB one has given up the ghost, but in its defence it was 10 years old and had seen some hard service.

Any one out there with some reccomendations for a new compressor??  

31st

Yep now the happy owner of an Oztent RV5  

22nd

As a previous borrower of Parrot Head's tent's I can thoroughly recommend them, especially in situations where you have forgotten your tent poles.  

22nd

Only a week to go to the Camping show.
Parrots are very keen to buy a RV tent.

You can never have enough tents.
I have about 3 spare 6 people tents if anyone is looking to buy a second hand tent.
Did I mention I like tents.  

22nd

Bradley Firesafe has decided a school trip to Japan for 2 weeks is more important than doing the Googs Track (would be a lot cheaper for me to do the Googs Track) so he will be a scratching but his seat will probably be filled by a friend of Rachael Firesafe.  

22nd

Edit to Listing.

Added Ms Waldron and Muggle Friend of Ms Waldron to passenger list of Team Waldrons vehicle.  

21st

The latest update is that our youngest daughter and a friend of her's have generously put aside their social lives to come with us for the trip.

Looks like another tent needs to be added to the list.  

15th

29 July for all your Googs needs.

http://www.caravanandcampingsa.com.au/page.asp?parentid=257&parent2id=281

I need a new compressor so just the place for seeing heaps.
 

14th

Pigs do like to play in mud  

14th

And one more picture.  

14th

Edit to listing.

Removed Jardry and Jaryd as passengers from my vehicle.
They are no longer attending due to other commitments.  

14th

Just wanted to post some photos from a former workmate of mine who just got back from somewhere else recently.
 

14th

I'm sitting at home due to bad weather so I decided to check my GC.com email mailbox.
Hmmm thats a fair few messages........
I apologise for not replying to anybody in regards to geocaching but that damn four letter word that starts with W and ends with K is keeping me busy at the moment.
Oh the joys of self employment.

The recon trip has not gone ahead as yet due to trying to find time to fit it in.
I will advise via a note here when I have some time to go, but be warned it may happen during a working week (the joys of self employment again).

As to costs for the trip it really depends on the occupants of the car.
When you add food, fuel, fluids and other incidental costs up and then split the costs there can be no set figure.

And I am jealous of those who have headed up the Birdsville track. I may have to ditch work for a week or so and head up there instead.  

13th

Any idea on the rough costings yet? Want to get my tax done in time lol  

2nd

Thought we better try the new Mickey T's in some sand.
Thought well why not go to the top of Big Red.
That and the chance to cross the Coopers on the punt.
Who could resist.
Pity we missed being ferried back over by Dick Smith by one day.
 

23rd

Check your RAA coverage & upgrade to PLUS if you need to. $100 or so vs $1000s

Another story from my own experience with RAA Plus. Be warned what you tell the RAA, because I said a rock had hit the fuel tank and caused a leak from it, they said it was an impact and to call my insurance company, end of RAA assistance. [:(!] What I should have said was my car is losing fuel, and I don't know where from.
Cheers  

23rd

**Ladies & Gents please take note**
was chatting to a guy at a party the other night who'd done Googs late last year - sort of! Was 100ks in & ripped out bottom pipe going into radiator from tranny. "what's that puddle under the car"? "oh s*#t".
Anyway, he was towed back to Ceduna & was told over a week for parts. But he had RAA PLUS that paid for accomodation & the transport of his 4wd all the way home to Adelaide.
Get the jist of this story yet??
Check your RAA coverage & upgrade to PLUS if you need to. $100 or so vs $1000s  

23rd

Pink's guide to tyre pressure
 

16th

Hurricaine Harry has new suspension and 2 inch lift, nice new rims and headlights.
Will be adding Maxtrax and sandflag to our list and hopefully some more goodies.

Mr Burton is interested in tagging along to pre scoping out camp sites if room available


 

15th

Sorry Adrian, just got told by my Coordinator today I cannot get the Friday off needed to attend this trip, so this frees up a spot for some one else.

Barra  

14th

Yes recon mission still a goer.
Just nailing down dates.
I will advise through a note here when final dates are decided upon.

No need to go past Wawirra Creek cache now, Skippy and I did it today on our way home from Menindee Lakes  

14th

Where can we pick up our winnings?  

9th

think I have snagged one of the mystery passenger seats
bringin nothing but red wine, a soh and as much patience as I can muster.........  

7th

Our car just serviced as well. Rear suspension arm replaced and front steering bushes replaced.

Adrian are you still doing your recon mission?  

17th

The Geomobile underwent a major service today in preparation of the upcoming events  

16th

Mr Parrot concurs with Mr O'Cholio on doing the comet cache and is happy to add a couple of days to the trip if it means getting this one.  

16th

I know it's a 'maybe' on the list, but we've GOT to find Comet Nalara-Lois - I don't feel like solving a hard puzzle and driving to Shepparton for that particular D/T combo (the only other 4.5/5 in Australia)  

16th

Edit to listing.

Added SA Sewer Rats to attending list.  

15th

Should be interesting, breaking our geocaching cherry with a decent trip  

14th

Edit to listing.

Added Kettles and Someuser to attendees.


It is my intention to do a visit over to Gawler Ranges prior to the event to scope out the campsites(need a big one to fit lots of vehicles).
At this stage it is looking like a late July timing.
Mr o'cholio is planning on coming with me but I am open to others tagging along if they would like to.

Leave early Saturday, stay the night near Pt Augusta.
Cache around the place Sunday, stay the night Gawler ranges.
Come home Monday.  

14th

Having done Googs Track before sand flags are required. The track is 2 way and some of the dunes are very steep and you dont want to come over the top into another car.  

13th

On your way past check out the Lake Gilles CP.

We stayed there when we did googs in 2007 and from what I remember there was a fair bit of space around the lake and not many people.

There used to be 2 caches, one on the way in and the other at the Lake but both have been archived. Turn off at S 33 07.228 E 136 35.917

Looks like old cache 10kms from road at S 33 02.740 E 136 36.022 called Gilles Getaway.  

12th

I'll be there one way or another. I'll most likely be borrowing a six wheel 100 series land cruiser. I will have all kinds of recovery gear, snatch straps, spare wheels, tracks etc and a Sand Flag (essential for Goog's I've been told), UHF radio etc etc. The 6 wheeler has an extra large tank for 1500km fuel range.

I may turn up to day 1 in the RAV4 and pick up the Landcruiser at the end of the day from Smoky Bay before returning to camp in Gawler Ranges. Then after doing all the rough stuff in the cruiser, day four abandon the convoy and return to Smoky Bay. Then possibly pick up the RAV and head back home on Day 5, 6 or 7

EDIT: More likely I'll do the same as Orange Angels now and meet the fleet somewhere like Kimba. Full details coming very soon.

[This entry was edited by someuser on Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 11:32:28 AM.]  

11th

Great! Looks like we can attend now.

Toyota Landcruiser carrying Ma and Pa Kettle as well as some or all of the Kettle Kids.
Shovel, Compressor, UHF, Snatch strap

Looking forward to it.  

11th

I have a hand held UHF which someone can borrow.  

10th

Edit to listing.

Event now open to a maximum of 20 vehicles.
Added convoy procedures to listing.  

4th

OK WHO is the mystery_passenger !!

Post It Girl Won't tell me [:(!]

I need to know so I can make a seat available  

2nd

Adrian sounds like another event for the trip.  

1st

Hi Everyone. We note that if you stick to your itinery, that you will be in Kimba around lunchtime. We would like to offer you our hospitality for the short time that you will be there by organising a meet and greet lunch / barbecue with local geocachers in the Lions Park (co-ords to be advised). Most of the caches around Kimba are ours, so if you would like some info on the quick ones to do please let me know. Have a great trip.  

30th

Do you need any more for the list?  

29th

Edit to listing.

Added Tk2 and Orange Angels to attendees.
Place Wawirra Creek on CACHES NOT GOING PAST list.
Event now declared full. No more more vehicles will be added to the list.

I drove 1600km round trip on the long weekend for 2 FTF's (and a few other caches) so I suppose 180km isn't that bad.....  

29th

It's only 180 ks from Jamestown.
I've driven further than that for a cache (when you taxpayers were paying for the fuel).
 

29th

That was last years direction Glenn.
Or do you just have your GPS upside down and thats now west.........  

29th

It's only a slight diversion, and there is a cache out there  

29th

Should we tell him
If he doesn't come with us it could save me snatching him up and over every sand dune
 

29th

Does Glenn know we are heading west  

29th

GC1C2TQ Which way are you going Glenn  

29th

Any chance of swinging past GC1C2TQ so I can tidy the area up?  

28th

Well it looks like this event might be full already. If a spot becomes available the Kettles would love to come.

Toyota Landcruiser  

26th

This sounds like a good trip. I have been along Googs Track once a few years ago but would like to do it again.

As Port Lincoln is home is it ok to meet the group at the Gawler Ranges and then travel home from Port Augusta?

Vehicle: Land Rover Discovery
Driver: Robert - Orange Angels
Pax: Darrel - Wheres Wolly
Not sure about the rest, may have some spare seats available

Equipment: Compressor, 1 or 2 Engels, Snatch Strap, Shovel. Hope to also have HF, UHF, Tirfor Winch and anything I can beg, borrow and steal LOL
 

25th

Yes I will try and attend and make some of you real 4wd owners work by pulling me out every now and again.
I have a Holden Rodeo dual cab 4wd,compressor, snatch strap, ropes ,repair kit and all the other most likely(hope) unnessary things including me.


[This entry was edited by Tk2 on Sunday, April 25, 2010 at 2:18:12 AM.]  

23rd

Very mysterious  

23rd

I'm the mystery passenger

[This entry was edited by mystery_passenger on Friday, April 23, 2010 at 10:09:10 PM.]  

22nd

Edit to listing.

Added mystery passenger to the Skipmobile.
Added Princess Consuela as a passenger to Mr Whitedoggang's vehicle.

Changed listing to cap number of attending vehicles at 12.  

22nd

Keen as for this trip!

I will be there with Dad (thewhitedoggang)

Can't wait! 3 big Geocaching events for me in 1 year!  

22nd

The Prof steadfastly refuses to consider 4WD.......perhaps I WON'T show him these photos in my ongoing attempt to change his mind!  

22nd

I now have a passenger coming with me too  

21st

Edit to listing.

Added Skippy and o'cholio to attendees.
Added Barra to attendees even if only a maybe.

 

20th

A tentative "Will attend" at this early stage

Vehicle: Toyota Landcruiser

Dvr- Barra
Pax- haven't asked them yet

Bringing shovel, snatch straps, equalizer straps , dual spare tyres, Jimmys Thunder Box, and maybe a trailer?  

18th

Beauty Skip glad that you are bringing skyhooks- I'm a long time fan. Will they be doing a Priscilla and performing on top of the Patrol?
Mrs P  

16th

As per Skippy's log, 1 x o'cholio hoping to be a passenger in the Skipmobile (if not, then in someone else's). Good to see taxpayers' dollars being put to good use in those pics!  

16th

Put me down as coming at this stage

Driver Me Passanger O'chollio

Patrol , Winch Chains, Gratemates, Snatch Straps, Hi Lift jack, Flying Doctors Radio, Sky-Hooks

 

16th

Tyre problems will DEFINITELY be sorted well before then. Am lusting over some ROH sunraysias (tubeless of course) and hopefully a few other goodies besides!!!!!!!!!  

16th

Added a few photos at the bottom of the listing.

 

16th

Is this going to be Australia's next mega event?  

16th

Edit to listing.

Placed Postiegirl into Honeysuckers vehicle.
Added Mr emily~angel as passenger 1 to Whitedoggang vehicle.
Added Burton's to attedee list.

Highlighted spare seats in red to assist those who may want to attend with someone else.  

15th

Edited listing to add Honeysuckers to attendee's.  

14th

looks like we will have to make two trips of this trip the first is just to get there the second the adventure
will be bringing the Mitzi bug
2 x Honeysuckers
and 1 spare seat
tow rope and shovel
and a bit of red wine and cheese  

14th

Edited losting to add Postiegirl to list of attendees.  

13th

Not sure how or why ~ but apparently I'm coming along LOL  

12th

Edited listing to add whitedoggang to attendee's.

Hmm 80lt waeco, thats sh@#$ on my 40lt engel.
 

12th

Got the ok from SWMBO [:X]
Now to round up some passengers to run the straps out to the Nissans, Holdens & (god forbid) Mitsees
And....I would never disparage a Land Rover, they are legendary.

97 Prado, snatch staps, hi-lift, shovels, compressor, UHF & most important 80 litre Waeco for the home brew.
usual tents & sleeping gear

Only 171 sleeps to go...bring it on  

12th

Thinking, thinking...................if we did it would make Prados in the majority!  

12th

Its all OK. The trusty defender will be on hand to sort everyone out.

Nothing like a bit of quirky english engineering to conquer the aussie bush.  

12th

I guess the fronteras and pathies will have to prove the whitedoggang wrong  

10th

Looks like we will be a go. Will be bringing at least one other family with us.

Vehicle1: Holden Frontera
Dvr- Scott Firesafe
Pax1- Jenny Firesafe
Pax 2- Bradley Firesafe
Pax 3- Rachael Firesafe

Tow strap & compressor

Vehicle 2: Toyota Hilux Surf
Dvr- Andrew Muggle
Pax 1- Lewis Muggle
Pax 2- Chelsea Muggle
Pax 3- Abbie Muggle

Tow strap & compressor

Further info on Googs Track at http://www.exploroz.com/TrekNotes/EyreHwy/Googs_Track.aspx
 

9th

Edited listing to include Jarryd in Adrian Mc vehicle.

Changed night 3 camping to be bush camping near the cache 'Gunson'.  

9th

Can the remaining seat in the AdrianMc Defender be reserved for my son Jarryd please.  

9th

There is good bush camping just before the mines at Gunson. Stayed there a couple of years ago.
Plenty of firewood.  

9th

Listing altered again.

Added team Waldron to attending list....is the masseuse for hire??
Added Jardry as passenger to Adrian Mc vehicle.

 

8th

If there is room in the AdrianMc Defender for me, I'll be in.  

8th

I will be there with bells on.
I cant wait to do this one.
I hope Skippy comes then everything can be his fault.
Bring it on.

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Vehicle: Nissan Pathfinder

Dvr- Mr Parothead
Pax 1- Mrs Parrot
Currently spare seats x 0

Bringing
shovel, snatch straps, tow staps, tree strap, bow shackles, high lift jack, 6tonne jack, exhast jack,
2x compressor, Maxtrax, axe, rope. Kitchen sink.
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8th

This has been on my "must do list " for a long time. Don't think we can make it but will recommend that part of the world for those who haven't been before.
The Gawler Ranges are magnificent. We are doing a big OS trip this year so will be very broke by then!( Hopefully will have some international caches up).
I will be with you in spirit.
A MUST DO cache is "There's a Bear in there" at Corrabinnie Hill north of Kyancutta. SA Parrothead has been there and rates it highly. Andrew I agree.  

8th

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