Rangitoto Baches (Auckland) Traditional Cache
Hidden : 12/21/2008
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

The historic baches of Rangitoto are a must see for any visitor to the island.

The bach communities on Rangitoto Island were built in the 1920's and 30's and consisted of private holiday dwellings and boatsheds as well as communal facilities such as paths, swimming pool, community hall and tennis courts. Built by families, using the scarce resources of the Depression era, the buildings demonstrate the 'kiwi' do-it-yourself, jack-of-all-trades attitudes of the times.

As a result of a prohibition order on further buildings in 1937, the remnants of the communities reflect this specific time in Auckland's development and as a result they are part of local history involving typical New Zealanders in a unique environment.

Because other bach communities, which were prevalent throughout the country, have virtually disappeared, the Rangitoto bach settlements are irreplaceable artefacts of New Zealand's architectural, and social history and therefore are important beyond their locality.

A humble kiwi bach on Rangitoto Island made the big league by winning an international award for heritage conservation – a first for New Zealand.
(visit link)

The Rangitoto Island Historic Conservation Trust was formed in 1997 to retain, restore and interpret the baches left on the island.

Take a short walk from the wharf around the coastline to see many of these baches.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Haqre fyno pbeare.

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)


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