Kei hea te ika? (Bay of Plenty) Traditional Geocache

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Hidden : 7/27/2013
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
3.5 out of 5

Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Where is the ika?  

This cache is located on the summit of Mauao, and it may seem odd for this location, but will be fun to retrieve.

The sacred mountain Mauao (Mt Maunganui) stands at the eastern entrance to Tauranga Harbour, and according to tradition was once a nameless mountain overshadowed by loftier peaks in the Hautere forest. Mauao’s love for the beautiful mountain Pūwhenua was spurned in favour of Ōtānewainuku’s attentions. In anguish he cried out to the fairy-like creatures of the forest to drag him into the ocean, so that his pain might be forever ended. As they neared the water’s edge, the first rays of dawn sent the fairies fleeing to the forest for safety, because for these near-immortal creatures the shards of light meant certain death. Transfixed by the morning light, the mountain became a landmark of significance. To mark this new status he was given the name Mauao, as he had been caught (mau) in the light of day (ao).

Where is the ika?  

From the summit, head towards the setting sun.  The co-ordinates will show you the way down.  There you will need to open the kuaha to the rapeti's whare (made out of kohatu).

The terrain to the summit is obviously difficult, but GZ is open and in muggle zone, so be very sneaky especially in the middle of the day. However this is a quiet track that few muggles venture on.

Use the hint if you can't understand the language. extra challenge, when logging use a word from the language of the hint. Enjoy the great views to the west, to Matakana and Rangiwaea islands.

 

This is our first cache, so happy caching and hope you enjoy!

 p.s this used to have an instrument but it was muggled and no longer required anyway.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

guvf jrofvgr znl uryc znbevqvpgvbanel.pb.am.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


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