Hillsborough Point (Auckland) Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

G.R.O.W.: Based on last photo id say the cache has washed away long ago. Time to archive. Thanks to those who visited and posted.

More
Hidden : 9/19/2010
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size: regular (regular)

Join now to view geocache location details. It's free!

Watch

How Geocaching Works
Looking for a different adventure?

Please note Use of geocaching.com services is subject to the terms and conditions in our disclaimer.

Geocache Description:

A hidden cove. This area is officially known as White Bluff, or Tetapere in Maori.

A short walk around the coast from Hillsborough Bay (or from the other direction, but not sure about access). Walk will take you past rugged, actively eroding cliffs, with Pohutukawa trees hanging by their roots. There are some good examples of steeply dipping/folded sedimentary strata (probably siltstone/sandstone) protruding from the beach and cliffs, while visible across the Manukau lies the more recent volcanic Mangere Mt. There is also an interesting perspective of Ambury Farm from GZ.

The destination is somewhat secluded, and difficult or impossible to reach at high tide, so please check the tide link below. Guessing you should avoid the 2 hours before high tide, and 1 or 2 hours after. Sturdy shoes advisable due to an abundance of very sharp broken shell.

Best parking, and a nice picnic spot and playground, is at 36D 55.757' 174D 45.572'. Note: there is a path leading upwards from the carpark, above the cliffs - this is not the way to go, but might be worth an explore...

Tide info here: (visit link)

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ohfurf nobir ebpx nobir gerr ebbg (be qevsgjbbq ) ba ornpu. HCQNGR. Vg jnf qevsgjbbq naq vgf abj tbar! Ohfurf nobir ebpx nobir yrsg rqtr bs svefg fznyy pbir, arne uvtu gvqr znex.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


Advertising with Us