Frenzy (Wellington) Traditional Cache

This cache is celebrating the new opening and upgrade of The Owhiro Bay carpark that serves Red Rocks and the South Coast seal colony. Visitors making the trek to Red Rocks and the seals at Sinclair Head will be able to find out more about the South Coast by checking out the displays in the new purpose-built shelter adjacent to the car park.

This cache is named after the newly erected award winning sculpture of a bronze shark that has been placed here and designed by the late New Zealand - born sculpture Colin Webster-Watson

Officially opened in June 2008, the new entrance has won two awards: the New Zealand Recreation Association Outstanding Park award and the Wellington Civic Trust Best Environmental Project award.

The new building has been constructed on the site of the old quarry building and incorporates parts of the old structure. Inside it has information panels, which have been funded by a Ministry of Tourism grant, about the geology of the area, flora and fauna, shipwrecks, the former quarry operations, the old baches and the planned marine reserve.

The upgraded entrance area has been landscaped with rocks, recycled timbers and locally sourced native plants and features new viewing spots, picnic areas and places where groups can gather before and after walks. It also has public toilets, which will be open seven days a week, from 7.00am to 6.00pm in winter, and slightly longer in summer.

The building itself will be open seven days, 9.00am to 4.00pm in winter and 9.00am to 6.00pm during daylight saving months.

This is the gateway to an important part of the South Coast and a major entrance to the Te Kopahou Reserve and every year thousands of people will pass through on their way to Red Rocks, the seal colony at Sinclair Head and beyond so it is a great opportunity to learn a little more about the area and its history if you want to. It will also be a great resource for locals, schools and tourists.

The Council's brought and close the Owhiro Bay Quarry combined with the restoration work that had happened since 2000, together helping native plants and marine life in the area to recover.

Original cache contents

Please come here and enjoy this spot all correspondence and pictures are gratefully appreciated

Please replace the cache back exactly how it was found as this is a very high muggle location we definitely don't want it to go missing

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