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Frank's Christmas Cracker (Auckland) Mystery Cache

Hidden : 11/24/2007
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
3 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

This cache was inspired by Frank who some 40 years ago introduced me to the wonders of the wild 'West Coast'.


The direct route to the cache will take you across a fast flowing stream, which although shallow most of the time, can be difficult under certain weather conditions. Prolonged SW winds can create boisterous surf conditions and this combined with a high tide level can make the steam crossing hazardous.

Use your common sense and if conditons appear difficult use the alternative route.

Alternative route: Park at S 36 53.069, E174 27.026 and follow the marked track.

Click here to view tide tables

Supervise small children as some areas are steep and care is needed.
The cache is a one litre Sistema container.

You need to solve the 'code-cracker' puzzle to find the co-ordinates. Each number in the 'Christmas Cracker' represents a different letter of the alphabet.

With the puzzle solved now look for the ten hidden single digit numbers.


With this information proceed to:
S 36 xx.xxx
E 174 yy.yyy

The cache contains a number of items, which many consider to be an indispensable feature of the festive season. Observe the instructions on page one of the logbook.
Each item will provide you with a memorable quotation of an 'edifying' and uplifting nature, intended to raise your cosmic awareness and instil a measure of transcendental global enlightenment.
You are requested to quote this message in your log so that all cachers will be suitably inspired by these words of wisdom.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

YBTBA. Gur pnpur vf npprffvoyr jvgubhg evfx bs ragnatyrzrag jvgu gur fbzrjung hasbetvivat irtrgngvba. Ybpngrq whfg gb gur yrsg bs gur svany genpx oraq.

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)