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Edge of the World (Hahei) Traditional Cache

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Zero Gravitas: 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 : 12/6/2010
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
3 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Great lookout spot! Nice walk too. Caution - there are cliffs and it is a really long drop. So please be careful.

Bring your own pen/pencil.

At the southern end of Hahei Beach Te Pare Historic Reserve encompasses the remains of two prominent Ngati Hei pa sites. A nearby spring and the remains of several midden suggest the site was a good location for both freshwater and shellfish.

The two pa offered protection to the Ngati Hei people against frequent attacks from Ngati Whanaunga, Ngati Tamatera and Ngapuhi. However, many of these attacks led to considerable loss of life and enslavement.

The cache, although not right next to the cliffs edge, is close enough to be dangerous. Perhaps not suitable for children, but suitable for adults watching children :)

Bring your own pen/pencil.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Svaq gur ybar Cbuhghxnjn, gur shegurfg ba gur cbvag. Vg'f haqre n ebbg gurer, dhvgr n ynetr bar.

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)