Heart Attack Hill Traditional Geocache
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Once you start the climb up to Quarantine Hill, the aka "Heart
Attack Hill" name given to the hill by the Camp Quaranup managers
will become evident. The lookout was erected in 1997 by the
managers of Camp Quaranup and is the highest point of the Vancouver
Peninsular. The lookout will give you 360deg views of the Whaling
Station, Goode Beach, Little and Big Grove, Torndirrup National
park, Princess Royal Harbour, King George Sound to the Islands, Emu
Point and back to the Port and Albany on the sides of Mount
Clarence and Melville.
The vista on a calm, clear, cloudless day is awesome and
spectactular. The trail up the hill is overgrown in places. If you
follow the yellow survey tape, then you can’t get lost (or
can you!!!) The trail is due to be pruned in the coming months by
GreenSkills. When you get to a sapling with three pieces of survey
tape around the trunk, veer left around the base of the rock. You
can go straight; but you will have to climb the rock. Be aware of
snakes in the warmer months, the Coaster had to take a few steps
backwards as a Tiger appeared out of nowhere and became quite
excited as it crossed the trail.
History of Camp Quaranup
The Commonwealth Quarantine Station, Albany was established in 1875
as a consequence of W.A. Government officials being quarantined on
Rabbit Island ( Mistaken Island ) and having to live in tents with
basic ration and ablutions. The ensuing outcry and increasing
migration to W.A. forced the government to plan a small quarantine
station on an isolated parcel of land across the harbour at
Vancouver Peninsula. As immigration increased more buildings were
added, in particular between 1898 and 1904.
Main reasons for increased immigration were Wars in Europe and
South Africa and subsequent huge displacement of people, opening up
of vast tracts of agricultural land and discovery of gold in W.A.
Quarantine measures were also increased as peoples from all over
the world poured into W.A. Some immigrants brought deadly diseases
with them thus starting epidemics. As ships were quarantined the
passengers were sent to the Quarantine Station.
As immigration declined in the late 1900’s and with increased
medical advances the Quarantine Station become less used and was
eventually closed in the 1950’s. Several community groups
used it over the next 30 years but gradually the Station fell into
serious disrepair.
The Quarantine Station was then privately leased to the Wheeler
Family in 1956 and the name was changed to Camp Quaranup.
Eventually the State Government took over the lease and run it as
primarily as a Recreation Camp.
In 1992 Rob and Joanne Lucas, both teachers, were the successful
applicants to run Camp Quaranup as a private operation. Camp
Quaranup now not only offers Camps with many activities but also
caters for conferences, weddings and in services.
Camp Quaranup has undergone extensive restoration in the last 18
years and now is one of the few intact, working ex quarantine
stations in the world.
Camp Quaranup (Circa 1875) is situated in a nature reserve on a
picturesque peninsular on the Princess Royal Harbour with panoramic
views across to the City of Albany. Camp Quaranup has access to
superb ocean and harbour beaches, its own jetties, bush walks and
spectacular coastal scenery. It offers unlimited opportunities in
recreation and special interest programmes involving community
groups and school. Camp Quaranup is also an ideal place to hold
Weddings, Conferences, Business Meetings, Functions or
Dinners.
Park at S35.03.428 E117.55.274. This is the entrance to Camp
Quaranup. Walk down the bitumen road until the gravel starts and
follow the trail to the right. The trail left will take you to
“Cheynes II”
Absolutely no bush bashing required.
BYO writing stick, only room for trackables.
This cache has been place with the kind permission of Rob and Jo
Lucas, the managers of Camp Quaranup.
Additional Hints
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