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Gone West (Auckland) Multi-Cache

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Hidden : 4/5/2008
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

The cache is not at the above location, but you will find all the information you require there.


The 761 acres of Kaitarakihi Park were gifted to Auckland city by Wesley Spragg as an enduring memorial to his son, also Wesley, who was killed in the great war.

A monument was erected on the highest point of the park.

To locate the cache.

A = : The number of words in “Gone West” (excluding the title).

B = : Number of letters in his whole name.

C = : The day in January that he died.

D = : His age.

South Coordinate:

(A – B) + C = S

Add S to the decimal minutes of the south coordinate above

East coordinate:

D – C = E

Subtract E from the decimal minutes of the East coordinate above

The cache, a large ammo box, is a short stroll away. It is located a short distance off the track, but can be reached from relatively open ground. Please take care not to trample every plant in sight.

A seat has been provided a few meters away so that you can sign the log in comfort and take in the view. As you sit here, imagine a sunset, framed by the harbour entrance, and those words on the memorial “Gone West”

It is probably not a good idea to look for this one on Anzac day.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Natyrq znahxn, qbag trg phg

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)