Acknowledgement of Country: I would like to pay my respects to the First People: the traditional custodians of the lands and waterways of Ngunnawal, Ngunawal and Ngambri Country. I would like to acknowledge that this geocache has been placed on what always was, and always will be, Aboriginal land.
I promised a powertrail at Googong Dam after months of hiding caches out here - and here it is! This is one of a series of 20 that goes on a loop trip on both the first part of the Western Foreshores track and to return, you continue on the Shoreline Walk. The series is dedicated to 20 songs created by my favourite band of all time - Queen.
And this cache is: We Will Rock You
Album: News of the World
Single Release: October 1977 (UK)
Composer(s): Brian May
Facts: This two minute tune with the famous stomp stomp clap, was released as an A-side to We Are the Champions. This song has become a large icon in sporting events around the world and is one of the band’s most iconic songs. This also has shared the title with the Queen musical dedicated to them in 2002.
Queen was a British rock band that got together in London in 1971. The band consisted of four members that brought many different qualities: Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, pianist and occasional acoustic guitar player), Brian May (vocals, guitarist), Roger Taylor (vocals, drummer) and John Deacon (bass). Brian and Roger studied at university together and were originally in a band called "Smile". After they split up, Freddie (who migrated from Zanzibar) formed a new band with Brian and Roger, along with John, who then became Queen. Together, they managed to create some of the most successful and iconic rock anthems of all time. They are admired for their diversity in music genres such as metal, rockabilly, opera, hard rock and even disco. Their songs target many different emotions; and are reflective of any mood possible someone can be in. Their live performances have been identified as some of the best of all time; notably their performance at Live Aid in 1985. Freddie Mercury passed away in 1991 of bronchopneumonia caused by HIV/AIDS. After Freddie's death and John's retirement, Brian and Roger have continued to promote the Queen legacy, with ongoing collaborations with artists such as Adam Lambert.
The 20 caches on this trail are based on a compilation album released by the remaining members of Queen a few years ago called 'Queen - Absolute Greatest'. All the containers are 200mL sistema containers with a few small swaps and most are close to the path (with some requiring some bush bashing and hill climbing due to the lack of space on the trail). While on the track, get Googong Glimpse IV and Shannon's Shore (both by Tankengine). You should allow two hours to complete the series and we recommend doing the set route to prevent climbing too many hills. Enjoy a morning (recommended) or afternoon at Googong, by walking (riding is not recommended as the Shoreline walk doesn't have space for them) on this trail with great vegetation and views all around. It is not advisable to attempt this after heavy rainfall as there are some minor river crossings to make. Watch out for snakes but play the game and have fun!
NOTE: DURING DAYLIGHT SAVINGS, THE RESERVE IS OPEN FROM 8AM TO 8PM. IN NON-DAYLIGHT SAVINGS, IT IS OPEN FROM 8AM TO 6PM. PLEASE DO NOT ENTER OUTSIDE OF THESE TIMES.