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Motutapu WW2 Sites: Above the Radar (Auckland) Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

Curglaff: As there's been no cache to find for months, I'm archiving it to keep it from continually showing up in search lists, and to prevent it from blocking other cache placements. If you wish to repair/replace the cache sometime in the future, just contact us (by email), and assuming it meets the guidelines, we'll be happy to unarchive it.

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Hidden : 1/31/2010
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
3 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


The Radar room is near the gun emplacements and was as "the eye" an important part of the counter bombardement battery.Motutapu’s counter-bombardment battery was an essential component in the defence of Auckland during WW2, one of the key defining events in New Zealand history. Over £500,000 was spent on construction during the period 1936-44, and the island accommodated up to 1000 personnel.

Cache Info:The cache is a cammoed eclipse container. Bring your own Pen!

 
This is part of the "Motutapu WWII Sites" series. All of the listed caches are possible in one day of hiking. Do not forget to bring plenty of water.
 
1. Goat Power
2. Above the Radar
3. Bunkerluft
 
*waiting for approval

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

zntargvp

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)