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Navigators (Wellington) Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

trancer96: Went to have a look what's going on here and there's been a slip of sorts which has changed the area again. The hidey hole where the cache used to be is gone and I couldn't find the cache anywhere. So rather than find yet another place for this cache I think it's time to call time on this one and make the area available for a better cache.

I was slightly reluctant to archive this because it was the first cache I ever placed. Still waiting for the updated log for the FTF. Way to diss a new CO Yeetrees.

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Hidden : 9/10/2016
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

This cache will take you past a set of carvings of navigators situated on the walkway behind the Titahi Bay Beach.


Above the Titahi Bay beach is a short walkway from the northern end to the surf lifesaving club with connections to the roads above. Along this walkway are 4 carvings by Nathan Rei of navigators significant in New Zealand's history,

The navigators are, in the order you encounter them: Kupe, Abel Tasman, James Cook and Te Rangihaeata.

Visit waypoint 1 near the start of the path to see the information board about the carvings then take a short walk to get to the cache looking out for the navigators along the way which can be easy to miss if you're not looking for them. One of them is quite consipcuous though.

There are also some nice views overlooking the beach and Mana Island from the walkway

The cache itself is within a few metres of one of the carvings - just off the path. It can be reached without trampling any foliage or disturbing the artwork. You may be tempted to walk over some small flaxes - please walk around them.

Note that the pathway is not lit at night and can be very dark but it is quite navigable by torchlight. Take extra care where you step near GZ if you do this at night. Muggle traffic is suprisingly low even in the summer and doing this in daylight is recommended.

Additional Hints ()

Sebz Pbbx, hc gur onax oruvaq gur ovt gerr. Ghpxrq va n yvggyr pnir oruvaq n ebpx. Tb nebhaq gur synkrf abg guebhtu.

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)

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