Achilles Point (Auckland) Traditional Cache
Achilles Point (Auckland)
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A micro cache at the newly upgraded Achilles Point lookout.
Achilles Point was officially reopened last December following an upgrade of the headland by Auckland City Council. It is a stunning location with great natural and historic significance. The popular lookout enjoys commanding views over the Hauraki Gulf. Key features of the Achilles Point upgrade include the installation of a new viewing platform and a large deck area, as well as a naval mast and Maori artwork, representing the diverse history of the site.
The headland was known as Te Pane o Horoiwi (the head of Horoiwi) in te reo Maori, named after Horoiwi who arrived on the Tainui waka. The name Achilles Point dates back to 1940 when the Auckland Council decided to honour the New Zealand-crewed ship HMS Achilles. It participated in the defeat of the German cruiser Graf Spee in the 1939 Battle of the River Plate, the first major naval battle of World War II. Four naval ratings gave their lives during the battle.
A plaque at Achilles Point declares that "This Reserve is dedicated to commemorate the gallant performance of HMS Achilles and the bravery of her Captain, Officers and Ship's Company in the victorious naval battle fought in the South Atlantic off the River Plate on December 13th 1939.
The cache is a magnetic key holder, containing logsheet only.
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