Coming?....or Going?....(Wanganui) Traditional Cache
Hidden : 11/16/2012
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: other (other)

Join now to view geocache location details. It's free!

Watch

How Geocaching Works
Looking for a different adventure?

Please note Use of geocaching.com services is subject to the terms and conditions in our disclaimer.

Geocache Description:


Coming?....or Going?....

If you’re leaving, we’re sad to see you go. If you’re coming, then there’s heaps to do here, (as well as Geocaching of course!)

PLEASE NOTE: There is a long drop to the rivers edge over the bank - Please watch your step

Population: 45,000+

The Whanganui River is the second longest in the North Island and the longest navigable waterway in the country with 239 rapids and stunning bush scenery. It flows 290km (180 miles) from the upper reaches of Tongariro National Park to the Tasman Sea. In the 1900s, visitors called it the ‘Rhine of New Zealand’.

Whanganui refers to the river, national park and region, but there is no ‘h’ in the city of Wanganui.

A town, originally known as Petre was established at the rivermouth for the settlement of traders. The name was officially changed to Wanganui on 20 January 1854. Wanganui was incorporated as a Borough on 1 February 1872, and declared a city on 1 July 1924.

The city has a vibrant arts scene with fine arts, graphic design, glass blowing and fashion.

Wanganui’s Durie Hill elevator, built in 1919, is one of only two earth-bound elevators in the world.

The Memorial Tower is built from fossilised shell rock and offers excellent views of the city, Mount Taranaki, Mount Ruapehu and the Tasman Sea.

The Ward Observatory in Wanganui houses the largest unmodified refractor telescope still in use in New Zealand.

There are tons of places to go and things to do…..

Kowhai Park, Sargjeant Art Gallery, Spirit of the River Jet, Mosquito Point, Durie Hill Tower, Kayak Trips, Bike Parks, Roberts Ave Lookout, Bushy Park, Whanganui Regional Museum, Bridge to Nowhere, Windermere Gardens, The Beach, Kai-Iwi Beach, Ototoko Beach, Bason Botanic Gardens, Virginia Lake, Riverfront Walkway, Durie Hill Tunnel/Elevator/Steps & Tower, Putiki Marae, Glass-blowing, sculptures, fishing, Gordon's Bush, skatepark, Westmere Lake, St Johns Hill Lookout, the Splash Centre, Matipo Park, Hylton Park, Kanaan Honey House and of course….

The Waimarie – the only paddle steam boat in New Zealand.

- - - - o O o - - - -

Hazards: a long drop down to the river and if parking on the road, watch for traffic
Parking: safe parking off the road down Pauls Rd or on the other side of the road
Activity: not much in the way of foot traffic but plenty of cars
Dog Friendly: alright for taking Fido for a ride in the car, but leave him in the car due to high-speed traffic going past
Stroller Friendly: not advisable
Wheelchair Friendly: not advisable
Kids: a firm hand, or leave them in the car to watch from a safe distance from across the road
- - - - o O o - - - -

We love reading your comments about how you enjoyed the cache, (or suggested improvements) and request that if possible that you list incoming and outgoing swaps, as it helps us gauge when maintenance is necessary. Just remember to make your trade of equal or greater value and perhaps add a photo or two of your adventure. Enjoy! Cheers

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

jr'er ehaavat evatf nebhaq lbh

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


Advertising with Us