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A Problematical Gap (Otago) Mystery Cache

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katie w: Finally muggled.[:(!] Sometimes being obvious works, but the risk is always there that a muggle will investigate, and remove for a reason better known to themselves,[?] that we, as cachers, cannot know.
A cache with a chequered career that lived up to its name.
At least, I don't need to go "eyes left" each time I drive past, now!

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Hidden : 2/2/2010
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

A little puzzle and two very short walks, less than 100m each to collect the information to solve the coordinates for the cache. The cache is a 200 ml sistema container with logbook only Please bring your own pen. HIGH RISK AREA NO TRACKABLES PLEASE

There is no cache at the published coordinates. They are the coordinates for waypoint 1. The cache is located within 2 km of the published coordinates. It has taken me a couple of weeks to finally finish this cache, there were a number of problems to solve connected with placing the physical cache, so I decided it was only fair that the seekers should have a bit of a run around too.

At each waypoint you are required to collect a barcoded number and use this in the solution for the final coordinates. But there is a little number puzzle to solve first before you head out.

Puzzle
Complete the next 6 sequences for the following:


Now use the last (10th)sequence in the solution.

To solve the coordinates go to each waypoint in turn and collect a barcoded number you will find there.

Waypoint 1 is located in the Craigieburn Estate. This is a scenic spot which is undergoing development.
To read the history of the reserve I suggest you visit the dunedin amenities society website for information.
At this location you need to collect a single. barcoded number.

Waypoint 2 is located up a short but steep bush track less than 100 m from where you may park.At this location you need to collect the lower of two barcoded numbers you will find there.

To solve the coordinates
From the highest barcoded number, subtract 10 a, where a= CAD + HUT
From the lowest barcoded number, subtract 31 b where b =T0P + QYZ
Coords expressed in the form S 45 ## ### E 170 ## ###

You can check your answers for this puzzle on Geochecker.com.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

G0C vf abg GBC Gur pnpur vf abj ybpngrq ng tebhaq yriry, ba gur evtug.

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)