Wonderland Traditional Geocache
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Ministro - Matt
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Located in Tamarama Gully. Room for small swaps. Please replace
camouflage.
Tamarama Beach gets
it's name from the Aboriginal name "Gama Gama"
Ironically it's called "Glamarama" by the locals because of all the
Glamorous types sunbathing at the beach.
Tamarama looked completely different 100 years ago. In 1887
Bondi Aquarium opened (at Tamarama) as Sydney's first coastal
amusement park. It was renamed "Wonderland City" in 1906.
It had electric lights operated by its own steam plant. Attractions
included a two mile railway, a Haunted house, a Merry go round, The
"Katsenammer Castle", An airship ride from cliff to cliff, a
rollercoaster that went right across the beach, an artificial lake,
a rollerskating rink, an Elephant ride on the beach and much more.
The aquarium featured marine life including Seals and Sharks. Entry
was sixpense and you entered via several entrance points including
"Wonderland Avenue"
Wonderland City closed in 1911 due to battles with local residents,
allegations of animal cruelty, an airship accident and declining
numbers.
The area the cache is in contains what I believe to be ruins of
Wonderland City. There are many sandstone staircases leading
nowhere and a "relic" right near the cache. (see hint)
Warning - Your GPS WILL go haywire
under the trees. Take a bearing from the clearing.
Congratulations "sow noi" FTF
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Whfg Abegu bs gur Orytvna Rkcbeg Pb. ( n fgrry cbfg )