Welcome to Mailbox Road
This cache is just off a forestry road in Akatore Forest. The cache is a 600m walk from the locked gate at the start of Mailbox Road.
Have you ever wondered how forestry roads are named. Berwick Forest has roads named after locations in Scotland. Allanton Forest roads are apparently named after the wives of the staff. I wonder how Mailbox Road got it's name.
Please Note:
This cache is on private property - a forest block owned by Wenita Forest Products. Permission has been granted to place the cache in the forest block. All public access to the forest is by permit only - this includes looking for this cache. This is for the safety of all forest users.
The following information information is from the Wenita Forest products website.
All forest access is by permit only. All forest access for recreational use is restricted to weekends only. This is to ensure the safety of all forest users. General Access Permits are free of charge and can be applied for online at this website. or by calling at the Wenita Forest Products Mosgiel Office at 11 Hartstonge Avenue, Mosgiel, between 9:00am and 1:00pm, Monday to Friday. Wenita will use its best endeavours to accommodate your request within the constraints of its forest operations and other permitted activity. To assist with processing your request, intending forest users are urged to make application for General Access Permits at least 3 working days in advance of the required date.
So plan ahead when you are going to go and look for this cache.
In addition exercise common sense as you would any trip into remote bush or forest.
- Please tell someone where you are going, how long you expect to be, and what time you expect to return.
- Take appropriate food, clothing and equipment (spare batteries for GPS, torch, etc) in case of emergency or other problem.
Logging your find: You must supply your permit number when logging your find or otherwise.
No permit - No smiley face.
When placed the cache contained the usual goodies and included logbook with pen/pencil.
The closest road access and best place for parking is on Akatore Road at coordinates - S 46° 08.045 E 170° 08.555
