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Matauwhi Bay (Northland) Multi-Cache

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SaltyCacheNutZ: I don't have time to get out there

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Hidden : 6/5/2009
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

An offset cache, with the intention of bringing you to see this beautiful little bay & wander & explore it's immediate surroundings. Even though the adjacent reserve is DOC, dogs Are allowed, under control.
Cache is now a small tube with pencil & the old log, please be sure contents are tucked down so lid stays on securely, Thanks!

Matauwhi Bay is a popular anchorage & roadstead, dominated by boats on swing moorings.

Russell Boating Club
Russell Boating Club is full of character, and there are bound to be some sea gypsies or perhaps even a pirate or two lurking about... Don't worry, most are friendly and you might even find one happy to sign you in as a guest so that you may enjoy some grog, or a meal on a Wednesday, Friday or Sunday evening

The Coords should take you out to sea;(accuracy/confirmation of these would be appreciated!) turn around & face the Guardian.
The Guardian
It is 130 meters on bearing of 300° to GZ, though you must be Very special if you can manage it in a straight line! (walk on water or over hot hangi coals?!) arrgh! All bearings given are magnetic An average pirate must hobble approximately 37 paces West, 8 paces bearing 330°, 45 paces bearing 260°, 105 paces bearing 310°, and finally 10 stumbles towards 300°

If all this proves too confusing, or we have imbibed upon differing amounts of grog and our hobblings do not match, check the hints or solve the puzzles (linked below) to get spoiler photos.

You are getting very warm!

Getting Hot! You can see the Guardian in the distance through this special "window" on the reverse magnetic bearing of 120°

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

ng onfr

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)