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Cave Creek (Punakaiki, Westcoast) Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

BigNick: Cache location is now pretty overgrown with gorse and cache was very waterlogged so have decided to remove. Thanks to all who visited.
Cheers Nick and Bernadette

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Hidden : 4/28/2002
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

The cache is placed just off a very well formed and signed track. It is only about 15mins from the car park. The GPS reception is good.

Take the Bullock Creek Rd (42 06.003, 171 20.527) which is off SH6 just north of Punakaiki. The road is prone to flooding after wet weather and it is advised that you check in with the DOC information office (42 06.914, 171 19.785) before setting off, esp. if you have a 2 wheel drive vehicle. Bullock Creek Rd is about 6 km long. Park at 42 05.820, 171 24.194. From here the cache is about 15mins away, it is a gentle walk down hill.

When placed, contained in a 2l camo painted plastic box were:

  • Whoopee Cushion
  • Smiley Squashy Ball
  • Smiley Bouncy Ball
  • Smiley Magnetic Clip
  • Wooden Ladybird
  • Kids Boxing Glove game
  • Glow in the Dark Skeleton Keyring

Warning: Keep to the track as the area is peppered with limestone sink holes, please read the information board at the parking area for more info. The cache is on the edge of the track.

Once you get to the cache you may wish to continue on the Cave Creek track to see some of the West Coast's most beautiful Native Forest. If you do decided to make the trip down to Cave Creek, I ask that you treat the area with the upmost respect it is a very special place for many people, in New Zealand and around the world. Please leave the remembrance tokens that family and friends have placed there in peace. There are many other walks in this area of varying length, from day trips to overnighters.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Nf lbh nccebnpu n evtug unaq qbt yrt va gur genpx lbh jvyy frr gjb gerr fghzcf, gur pnpur vf uvqqra va gur yrsg unaq bar.

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)