The Muggle ate my Homework Traditional Cache
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The Muggle ate my Homework
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In 2009 I was a student at Hamilton Boys High School and I had to
do a research project. I chose geocaching. One of my questions was
"What is the 'ideal' geocache design?".
I sent out a survey to 40 geocachers and here are the
responses.
What type of geocache do you prefer?
What size of geocache do you prefer?
What type of container do you prefer to use?
What items do you think are essential in a new
geocache?
What location do you prefer to place a cache?
According to my results, the 'ideal' cache would be a
traditional, regular, a clip-top container,
with a log book, a pencil, a cache note, a
pencil sharpener and some swaps and is placed on a
bush walk.
As part of my research project, and as a conclusion to "What is
the 'ideal' geocache design?", I have placed an 'ideal' geocache at
the Taitua Abroretum.
The Taitua Arboretum covers 20 hectares of trees and open pasture
with 2.3 kilometres of easy grade walkways. In 1997 the Taitua
Arboretum was gifted to the Hamilton City Council by John and Bunny
Mortimer to ensure its sound management and continued development
for the benefit of the community.
The Mortimers began planting trees at Taitua in 1973. Today there
are more than 1500 species of idigenous and exotic trees and
shrubs.
The overall collection of trees provides a mix of open and wooded
areas and contains unusual and rare species of trees and shrubs
growing in a variety of soil types and terrains.
The Hamilton City Council continues the vision of the Mortimers and
is continuing in developing the Arboretum as a recreational and
educational assett for the inspiration and enjoyment of the
community.
Open 7 days from 8am to half an hour before dusk. Admission
free.
This is not the first cache at the Taitua Arboretum, the other
cache is
Taitua Arbo... what? (Waikato) . If you have not done this
cache, add it to your list for an extended walk.
The cache is a green 2l sistema clip-top container.
When the cache was hidden it contained the following swaps:
HBHS Bookmark
Popball
Spinning Top
Marbles x3
2 Francs coin
Hong Kong 20 cents coin
Toy Police Badge
Toy Lion
Toy Tree
Toy Hunter
Toy House
Toy Motorbike
Rugby Cards x3
Please replace hidden and well covered.
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
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