High Point (Otago) Traditional Cache
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A cache at the highest point of the Routeburn Track.
The Routeburn Track is one of New Zealand's "Great Walks", and this cache is placed at the highest point on the track.
Details of the track can be found at the DOC website for the Routeburn The distance from the Routeburn Shelter (carpark) to the Harris Saddle shelter is a bit over 10km, with a walking time of between 3 and 5.5 hours depending on many photos you stop to take.
This cache is between the Falls hut and the Saddle Shelters. The cache can be found in the vicinity of a large rock on the bank above the highest point
Note: Access to this portion of the track can be limited in winter due to snow and avalanche danger. Check the info on the DOC website, or at the hut for the very latest.
The pictures give an idea of the views from around here.
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Oruvaq gbc fvqr bs ebpx.