This cache is the next in the "Curse of the FTF (Wellington Area)" series of caches.
The rules are really simple.... Guidelines for this series are below:
1. FTF'er should place the next cache in the series (in this case, Curse of the FTF #17(Wellington) within 1 month. Please note only the FTF'er should place the next cache and not every time someone finds the cache.
2. You can only be a FTF for this series once, and no joint FTF's accepted on these caches. This spreads the FTF love around, and gives others a chance to play along. (This is at least till everyone has had a go at FTF who wants to).
3. Cache can be any size or type of cache (Puzzle, Multi, etc.), but I do ask that you set it within the Greater Wellington Area (Wellington, Hutt Valley, Wainuiomata, and Kapiti Coast up to Waikanae), and if it is a puzzle then it cannot be too hard, as it should be easy enough for everyone to find.
4. You must include this set of guidelines in your listing for the series. I will be happy to answer any questions concerning the guidelines or about the placing of caches to those who have not placed a cache before. There is no requirement besides the standard signing of the cache log to prevent you from logging this cache when found. Everyone should log their find, and hopefully the FTF person will play along and place another cache, but is it is no way a requirement for logging your find. But if you don't intend to carry on the series please do not FTF and leave it for someone else. Under Geocaching guidelines while there is no requirement for the FTF to place a new cache within a month, it is hoped that future FTF'ers, if they so wish, will enter into the spirit of the series, and continue to place new caches.
REMEMBER. NO JOINT FTF'S ACCEPTED ON THESE CACHES!!
The CURSED FTF for the series:
1. Gonefishing - Cursed 09/12/10, curse lifted 20/12/10 with GC2KDH8.
2. LeftyNZ - Cursed 20/12/10, curse lifted 25/12/10 with GC2KGXD.
3. Paua Rangers - Cursed 26/12/10, curse lifted 09/01/11 with GC2M787.
4. SAROC - Cursed 10/01/11, curse lifted 21/01/11 with GCCMMRY.
5. Huhugrub - Cursed 22/01/11, curse lifted 24/01/11 with GC2MW21.
6. Ctredpath - Cursed 24/01/11, curse lifted 26/02/11 with GC2MX94.
7. Mud-wiggle - Cursed 30/01/11 curse lifted 26/02/11 with GC2P4YW.
8. Troodles - Cursed 26/02/11 curse lifted 08/03/11 with GC2GBVH.
9. Yeetrees - Cursed 09/03/11 curse lifted 14/03/11 with GC2Q4H6.
10. Boxhill - Cursed 16/03/11 cursed lifted 24/03/11 with GC2QT9J.
11. Paua - Cursed 25/3/11 curse lifted 13/4/11 with GC2T3HE.
12. Tmann421 - Cursed 14/4/11 curse lifted 23/4/11 with GC2TFTK.
13. Skeetinnz - Cursed 23/4/11 curse lifted 16/5/11 with GC2MQ52.
14. Clippie - Cursed 20/05/11 curse lifted 05/06/11 with GC2WHXE.
15. agcnz - Cursed 13/06/11, curse lifted 16/06/11 with GC2YA4D.
The cache is a camouflage-painted 1 litre snaplock plastic container. It is located in native bush above the Camellia Garden deep inside the Wellington Botanic Gardens, and is quite close to the track. It is a particularly attractive spot during the camellia flowering season in late winter. This whole area is classified as a Garden of National Significance by the Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture and is an Historic Places Trust Heritage Area. When placed, the cache contained a logbook, pencil with sharpener and a ballpoint pen, plus a few other small swappables.
Please ensure that the cache is hidden well when replaced and that you try not to leave any traces of your visit that might be visible from the track.