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Mount Cargill is a 680 metre high volcanic outcrop which dominates the skyline of northern Dunedin, New Zealand. It is situated some 15 kilometres north of the city centre.
The peak is named for Captain William Cargill, an early leader of the Province of Otago. It is one of the youngest parts of the massive extinct shield volcano (A shield volcano is a large volcano with shallow-sloping sides.) of which the Otago Harbour is the crater, and was formed some 10 million years ago.
Mount Cargill is topped by Dunedin's tallest structure, the 105 metre Mount Cargill television transmitter, which was completed in 1970.
From the summit, views can be obtained of the entire Dunedin urban area, as well as a considerable stretch of open countryside and much of Otago's coastline, from Shag Point near Palmerston to Nugget Point in The Catlins. Particularly notable is the view of the Otago Peninsula and Otago Harbour, the entire length of which can be seen from the summit.
To the northeast of Mount Cargill's peak are several smaller peaks including Mount Zion, Mount Holmes and Buttar's Peak.
In order to log this cache you must do two things. firstly go to the listed Co ordinates and you will find a large round plaque. you need to email me the answers to these questions.
1. What is the four digit number located directly below Flagstaff?
2. Take a look around from the top of Mount Cargill what if any evidence can you see to suggest Dunedin's volcanic past?
Email me your answers, do not post it in the log or it will simply be deleted.
Finally take a picture of the television transmitter, preferably with your GPSr in the picture. And include that in your log.
Thanks :)
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