Larsen Crescent Reserve is a small reserve located on the footslopes between Larsen Crescent and Peterhouse Streets. It covers an altitudinal range of 70 - 90 metres and is completely surrounded by urban residential development.
The area had been damaged by the felling of several of its canopy trees in 1996 and only saved from further damage through residential development by when the Wellington City Council acquired the land. In 2002 the lower eastern portion was subdivided for residential development and the remaining bush portion retained as a recreation reserve.
While the remnant is very small (0.7184 hectare), it is still regarded as a regionally significant remnant site in terms of its age, diversity and species. Notable specimen trees in the Reserve include impressive stands of Matai and Tawa trees as well as mature specimens of Totara. Possum control of this area commenced during 2002.
The Cache
The cache is a camo 1 litre snaplock container. Satellite reception may be patchy because of the dense canopy. Updated coordinates had accuracy of +/- 8m when recorded.
To minimise unnecessary trampling of the undergrowth, there are additional descriptions of the hide in the hints.
When placed, the cache contained:
- logbook/pen
- gonefishing fish
- matchbox car
- bracelet
- Harry Potter frog card
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