Seeking red (Auckland) Traditional Cache
tanetops: A recent report has indicated that the cache area has become an encampment by persons of unknown disposition. The cache has served its purpose for many years and perhaps it is now time to disable and reflect on the achievements of those who succeeded in the quest
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A simple cache for those stalwarts who are seeking relaxation from the more arduous 'brain storming' geocaches that on occassion can challenge both sanity and matrimonial harmony.
Located in an area which lays claim to a degree of historical significance.
Supervision of young children necessary - unfenced ponds and steep banks above water.
Some stealth and cunning are advisable as this could be a curly one.
Please bring your own inscribing tool and magnifier.
The early history of Riverhead saw activities such as forestry, gum digging, flax cutting and flour milling.
Riverhead
About 1870 Riverhead gained some prominence as a transit point for travelers heading to (or from) Northland. Ferries from Auckland would dock close by the 'Riverhead' tavern, formally known as 'Deacons Hotel'. Thereafter following refreshment, no doubt of a convivial nature, the journey would continue. For a time Cobb & Co ran a regular four horse coach service to Helensville with an overnight stop at ‘The Halfway House’ in Waikoukou, but this was discontinued when the railway line was completed linking Riverhead with Kumeu and thence to Helensville.On completion of the North Auckland railway line section connecting Kumeu with Auckland in 1875, the former route via Riverhead was no longer viable as a means of transportation and the railway to Riverhead was closed.
Later activities in the Riverhead area saw the growth of a tobacco growing and processing industry. In the 1920’s ‘The National Tobacco Company’ produced a range of products as shown in image below.
The veracity of the statements above might be called into question by present day health authorities:
“DOES NOT INJURE HEART, LUNGS OR THROAT”
“MEDICAL AUTHORITIES RECOMMEND IT”
Present day Riverhead offers the opportunity to indulge in a little bit of relaxation and sustenance may be found at the nearby establishments:
1. The Riverhead Tavern
2. Hallertau restaurant
3. Kauri Gum Country Store and Café
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Svaqvat n zngpu sbe n pnaqyr gb gbnfg oernq juvyfg jnyxvat n lneq zvtug or punyyratvat rabhtu. Jvgu sbegvghqr naq gur pbzzba gbhpu lbh jvyy fhpprrq naq gung vf gur raq bs gur znggre.
Treasures
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