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Rocky Tops (Waikato) Traditional Cache

Hidden : 2/25/2012
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
3 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

A cache placed on the new Kakepuku Summit Loop return Track.
200ml Sistema camo log and pencil..

Originally I placed this cache at S 38° 03.919 E 175° 15.145
I then observed later at home it had conflict issues with proximity to another cache.

I came up tonight and moved it to a new location
Not so "Rocky Tops" as the title suggests and you will see what we mean when you pass by here.

Nice to see this track up and running and a good alternative return route.
Quickest way here walking (30-40 min)is via mountain bike track.
Take the ascent on the provided waypoint for a bit of a steep workout.
At the top of the ridge it levels out for a breather.
Follow track along until you reach new stairway then proceed up.
If you have got this far by the quick route the the rest is a piece of cake!

Follow the new gravel track to the cache.
From here a short walk to the Summit if you wish

See cache GC35KD7 for more detailed track view.

Cache is in a dip in the track and at an unusual feature..Not quite what you would expect to see here.

Please note how cache is retained before moving.
Mind the bush lawyer as it seems prevalent on the way up near GZ and almost gets you as it creeps across the canopy above.

Sunset at Rocky Tops.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Gjb cbfgf bar gerr jver ergnvare oruvaq

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)