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Founders Park Nelson (Nelson/Marlborough) Wherigo Cache

Hidden : 4/3/2011
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

A Wherigo tour of Founders Park in Nelson, New Zealand that will lead you to a cache hidden there.

The cache is not hidden at the published coordinates. These are the starting point for a Wherigo tour of Founders Park. Investigate some of the historic and interesting buildings and features there. Answer some questions posed by your guide and discover the final hiding place of the cache that's hidden there.

Enjoy the charms of days gone by. At Founders Heritage Park experience life as it was in Nelson in the 1880s to 1930s. Stroll through the character streets, tranquil established gardens and charming village greens.

Note that this park is NOT open 24/7 - sorry nocturnals those are the rules.
Opening hours are: 10.00am - 4.30pm - every day except Christmas Day and Good Friday.
Although there is an entrance fee for visitors from out of town, locals (Nelson region residents) and their guests can access the park for free.

On a nice day its a great spot for children of all ages with a playground and cafe on site too.

You can download the Wherigo catridge here

The cache itself is a 200ml camo painted Sistema container with log, pencil, sharpener, eraser and room for small swaps. Please replace it as found with the stone on top to keep it in place.

I hope you enjoy this third Nelson Wherigo from the Biggles team.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Lbhe thvqr jvyy fubj lbh gur jnl.

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)