Argyle Rocks - (Manawatu) Traditional Cache
TheCoddiwompler: I am regretfully archiving this cache since there's been no response from nor action by the cache owner within the time frame requested in the last reviewer note.
Argyle Rocks - (Manawatu)
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Discover one of Manawatu's newest one day hiking track walkway adventures the Sledge Track and it's Argyle Rocks.
The Argyle Rocks are named after historian Ian Argyle one of the key volunteers who led the redevelopment of the Slege Track in 2000 that was officially opened by former Prime Minister Helen Clark in April 2003.
This cache is hiding along wonderful Sledge Track that has many options for fitness levels for all ages and experience. Families with small children can enjoy this first part of the track up to the swimming hole and picnic table. For school aged children, the Argyle Rocks are a realistic target of the track.
Sledge Track is located at the end of Kahuterawa Road, a 17 km drive from the Palmerston North City Centre taking 20 – 25 minutes. Leave Palmerston North City via Summerhill Drive, turn right into Turitea Road,and veer right to follow Old West Road (SH 57). Take a left into Kahuterawa Road,continue down this road untill it ends at Kahuterawa carpark, where picnic tables and a green toilet are provided for your convenience. Sledge Track starts some 200 metres from the car park.
The time from the car park to Argyle Rocks is approx 30-40 minutes depending on fitness levels. If you do think you are capable to do this walk, and find this cache, wear good supportive trail walking footwear and be prepared, experienced trampers will have good food, drink and rain gear in his/her backpack.
This location is a very popular resting spot along a busy trail and is in full view from the picnic table and very close to the track, so be cautious of Muggles! Cache contains log book, small pencil and eraser. Please take extra care to replace and hide the cache exactly how you found it.
If you do think you are capable to do this walk, and find this cache, wear good supportive trail walking footwear be prepared, experienced trampers will have good food, drink and rain gear in his/her backpack, as well at good footwear.
There is minimal to no cell phone coverage along most parts of this track.
You shouldn’t rush; remember you are a long way from the rat race, so enjoy what is around you. :)
Additional Hints
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