I went and did the cache: Burtton's track (Manawatu) GC35W4F
I felt the cache wouldn't get many visitors as the area is quite
isolated. However I have placed 4 new caches on the way to that
cache from the south to encourage you to visit.
Burtton's track. In the Northern Tararua Ranges, is part of the
Te Araroa walkway. It takes you through from Palmerston North to
Shannon. The track can be walked in either direction. The northern
access is through Gordon Kear Forest, Scotts Road off Tennant Drive
(SH57), 5km north of Tokomaru. The southern access is from Tokomaru
Valley Road, a left turn off Mangahao Road behind Shannon.
To walk the full track would take 6-7 hours
My 4 caches are placed by walking in from the southern access
over part of the historical trail built around 100 years ago by Jim
Burtton. He was a farmer and land speculator.
The track is fairly well graded and is a pleasant walk although
in some places it is a bit overgrown and narrow and has some scrub.
Also the first area of track is often a little muddy and wet.
It follows the Tokomaru river valley through regenerating bush and
recently cleared forest.
The cache is a NANO container, but with a distinctive cover and
should be easy to spot.
It is placed around 10 metres before a stream crossing (can cross
without wet feet)and is on right hand side of track (walking in
from south)
From my suggested parking area which is around 25 metres from
the track start you would expect to walk to cache in about 90
minutes although that is at a fairly casual pace.
NOTE: You must sign the log book for each individual cacher.
Finds logged not corresponding with the logbook will be
deleted.
*You will need to bring a pen / pencil*
Please take some time before leaving to ensure that the cache is
well hidden.
I hope you enjoy your visit.
Phoenix NZ - First to find