Francis Bell Reserve 1 (Wellington) Traditional Cache

There is no need to bush bash for this cache as it is just on side of track within arms reach.  Could be slightly prickly!

The cache is on left side of track if you are traveling South.  It is on a flattish part of track that is surronded by young manuka.

Painted small sistema container.  Please place back so it is out of sight of muggles.

Contains Logbook only so please bring a pen.

Francis Bell Reserve

East Harbour Reserve land dates from the 1930s. In Lowry Bay, following occupation by the Jacksons and Greenwood, much of the land was bought as the site for Governor’s Grey residence. By the later half of the nineteenth century, however, almost all of the land in the Bay had been acquired by Sir Francis Bell. When Bell died in 1936, the northern portion of his estate was subdivided for sale. As part of the terms of the subdivision, Walter Road was formed and a scenic reserve was set aside. The Francis Bell Scenic Reserve of 55.278 hectares was vested in the Crown in 1937.83 In 1972, the Lands and Survey Department vested the Reserve in the Eastbourne Borough Council.

There are a few caches on your way to this one whether you start in Wainuiomata, Point Howard, York Bay or Days Bay.

The quickest route would up the Puriri track in Wainui.

Enjoy your walk.