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Hillpark Bush Walk Series #4 - The Water Tower Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

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.

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Hidden : 5/14/2016
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Welcome to the Hillpark Bush Walk Series!

Nestled away in the middle of suburbia is a lovely group of small bush walks to help you escape from reality and in to nature. We've set these up so you can enjoy the beautiful environment that we all live in and allowing you get so a few more caches while you're at it. 
So get off the couch and start caching!


Thankfully the Crackens didn't take you alive so it's time to relax at this beautiful hidden water tower. 

The Water Tower was built to protect the Nathan family house after their original house burnt to the ground in December 1923. It replaced a useful, but unattractive stand of 16 water tanks. These were filled with water by a windmill pump. 

The Water Tower was designed by D.B Patterson in the style of a Norman church. David Nathan had been inspired by an old church tower in Normandy that he had seen on a postcard. It is an icon of the area, although it has become less visible from the street as the surrounding bush has matured (Try look for the kiwi on the top of the weather vane as you head to your next destination). 

The cache is hidden near the south edge of the tower not far off the main track. Should be a nice one for the kids and please replace as found.

Happy Caching!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Sbyybj gur ynetr ybt abegu gb gur Gbgnen ng gur raq bs vg

Decryption Key

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

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)