GC1KH0J Flax Walkway (Auckland) (Multi-cache) in North Island, New Zealand created by Helefant

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A cache by Helefant Message this owner

Hidden : 1/5/2009

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Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Easy walk through native bush.

First part of walk is through mature native bush along the bank of the Te Wharau creek. From waypoint 2 you continue along a combined walk/cycleway path.

'This 680m long walk/cycleway passes through native bush with views of both Te Wharau and Lucas Creeks. A bridge and boardwalk have been constructed as part of the project with artistic handrail features that symbolise native flax growing in the reserve.' (North Shore Times, 9 Dec, 08)

Both species of flax are growing beside the path, Harekeke - Commom Flax (phormium tenex) and Whareriki - Mountain Flax (phormium cookianum). I only saw 1 plant of the cultivar Whero (Red) Harekeke, but this must be the plant the artistic handrail symbolises.

There is a section of the track that goes down 12 steps then up 12 steps, but a bicycle or light pushchair could be carried down/up these - otherwise it is a flat or slightly enclined track.

Start at parking noted below.
Co-ordinates at waypoints are the last 3 digits for S 36, 45.XXX - E 174, 41.XXX, except where noted at waypoint 3.
No need to bush bash, waypoints and cache can be reached with one foot still on path.
Waypoints are all micros of a different type.

Waypoint 2 is only accurate to 6m - it is not on private property. All others 3m.

Continue 40 metres past the cache for a view of Te Wharau and Lucus Creeks meeting - best at high tide.

Probable high mini muggle level just before and after school.

Cyclists you may like to return by a different route - check map inside log book bag.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

[Waypoint 1] Srapr pbeare - zrgny [Waypoint 2] Srapr raq - jbbq [Waypoint 3] Synk srapr fgneg - znt [Cache] TY abg Synk (pnoontr)

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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