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Taupo, Coles Killer (Bay of Plenty) Traditional Geocache

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Zero Gravitas: Given the reports of access now being limited and area offlimits to the public I'm archiving this cache for the moment. If the owner can confirm access with a site visit then this could be unarchived.

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Hidden : 8/8/2005
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
3 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

Taupo Thermal Lookout

Many access points for this use any of the mountain bike paths off Poihipi Rd.
Or park at S 38° 38.202' E 176° 03.074'
Walk or mountain bike this one, through the pine forest. Take the dog with you.

The view is outstanding, as you are high up 550m
? Poihipi Thermal Power Station
? Wairakei Power Station
? Ohaaki Thermal Power Station
? Waikato River
Take a camera

Small yellow bucket with a red lid.
Cover well when replacing please.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Evtug bs genpx (nf lbh ybbx qbja),1 zrger onpx, Jryy uvqqra haqre cvar oenapurf.

Decryption Key

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

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)