Gotta catch em all: Groudon (Whangarei) Traditional Cache
Gotta catch em all: Groudon (Whangarei)
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After the cross roads, head down the side track until you come to a clay island in the middle of the land. Here you will need to head up to the top to find this Pokemon. This may be a place that it would create, so a fitting place to be.
Groudon is a Ground-type legendary Pokémon.
It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
Groudon possesses the ability to expand continents. In ancient times it came in conflict with Kyogre, a Pokémon with the ability to expand the oceans. In Pokémon Ruby and Emerald Versions, Groudon is sought after by Team Magma as a major part of their plot to create more habitats for land Pokémon by lowering the sea level.
Groudon is the version mascot of Ruby, appearing on the boxart.
Along with Kyogre and Rayquaza, Groudon is a part of the weather trio.
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About the walkway!
Location
Waikaraka Walk is located just a few kilometres outside Whangarei City, inland from Onerahi, towards the Whangarei Heads, and traverses the hills that frame the northern side of Whangarei Harbour. (This can be confusing, as many maps show the tiny settlement of Waikaraka, which nestles right on the beach along Whangarei Heads Road).
You can walk Waikaraka Walkway uphill from the end of Cartwright Road, Onerahi, or downhill from Mount Tiger Road.
Cartwright Road – turn into Cartwright Road opposite the shopping area. The track entrance is at the end of the road next to Kings Kauri Scenic Reserve.
Mount Tiger Road – turn off Whareora Road on to Mount Tiger Road. A car park, sign and stile indicate the beginning of the track.
Description
Follow the orange walkway marker posts along the fence line along the ridge. The track then heads down into the pine block. You can enjoy a panoramic view of the city and harbour from this high vantage point (280m). The walkway then follows a clay road, which is steep in places. There is a block of native forest on the right with pine trees dominant on the left. A metal forest road then winds gently down, moving out of the Forest Products block at the locked gate.
The walk offers excellent views of Whangarei Harbour. The Whangarei Harbour Marine Reserve came into being on the 18th of October 2006 and comprises two sites – Waikaraka and around Motukaroro/Passage Island at Reotahi.
Distance: 8.0 km (Caching approx 10.5km)
Duration: 4.0 hours (Caching approx 5 1/4 Hours
Level: Medium
Additional Hints
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Treasures
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