Take a Punt (Otago) Traditional Cache
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The Tuapeka Punt was established in 1896, and still tackles the swift-flowing Clutha River, it is the only one of its kind still operating in the Southern Hemisphere.
The punt is a bridge-like platform fixed across parallel steel pontoons. A ramp runs down to it from the bank. It’s better when the ramp runs up to it, for that means higher river levels. When the hydro dams at Roxburgh and Clyde hold back the water for power generation, the river level drops and the punt grates against gravel on the south side.
River current powers the ferry, which is attached by wire ropes to two overhead cables. The trip across the river is 130 metres wide at this point. Takes four minutes and is free, courtesy of the Clutha District Council.
It is a convenient crossing for traffic between the Gore and Lawrence areas.
It operates from 8am to 10am and 4pm to 6pm each day. If you are keen take a ride across, but remember, Peter ( the punt master) is a muggle
If you are here in the times when the punt is operating stealth will need to be used.
Please watch your children. The Clutha River can be dangerous
The cache is a 440ml camo snaplock container not visible from 0m. When placed it contained.
· Logbook and pencil
· Swaps
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
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