Waioeka Gorge (Bay of Plenty) Traditional Cache
Hidden : 10/10/2010
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
3.5 out of 5

Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

Waioeka Gorge





Waioeka Gorge

There is no pen or pencil in this cache, please bring your own.

The Gorge has spectacular bush and river views and provides excellent opportunities for hunting, tramping, picnics, swimming, canoeing, rafting and fishing.

Since the late 1890's attempts were made to farm this area with limited success. Depressions, falling prices for sheep, wool, and cattle, and increasing erosion forced many families to abandon the farms. Within the scenic reserve old abandoned farmland is regenerating at a fast rate.

The regeneration of the land goes through many rapid changes, from pasture grass to fern, and then invasion of fern by broadleaved hardwood and softwood shrubs. Illustration of these stages can be clearly seen throughout the Gorge.


Cache container is a black duct taped
Eclipse Mint Tin.

Eclipse Mint Tin

My apologies for the bad timing for the geocachers that have just been in this area for the Motu Challenge last weekend, I'm sure it will be a good excuse to come back here again.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Uvturfg cbvag, onfr bs gerr.

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)


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