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Sssh, It’s a Secret Beach (Auckland) Traditional Cache

Hidden : 3/6/2010
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

Oatoru Bay is a secretive little spot on the shores of the Manakau Harbour.


Access at low tide is possible by walking the rocks / mud flats from Wood Bay, however as with most beaches along this coast they are at their best with a full tide. If taking this route, beware that the rocks are very slippery and the mud can be very soft.

A more direct route exists from Takahe Rd through a thin strip of reserve (see trailhead waypoint), and makes for a pleasant bush walk. The track is not maintained, but is in reasonable condition. It is likely to get very muddy in winter.

The cache is located about 20m before you reach the beach, do ensure you carry on and check out this special spot.

The beach is made mainly of oyster shells, if the tide is right have a look at the banks of shells just around the small bluff to the left of where the track exits. To the right is a small waterfall (though this was dry at the time of placement).

No need to bush bash, cache can be reached from the track, or maybe one foot off the track.

Please ensure that the cache is covered well before leaving, thanks.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

oruvaq avxnh, 10z hc sebz whapgvba

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)