The maori name for Cook's Cove is Oputama, and is sheltered by Mitre Rocks and Pourewa Island, located at the entrance of the cove. It is historically significant as the first spot in New Zealand where Captain Cook on board the HMS Bark Endeavour, managed to obtain fresh water, firewood and supplies in October 1769. Joseph Banks and Daniel Solander also collected plants from here.
The track is closed for lambing season each year from 1st August, to the start of Labour Weekend in late October. To reach the trailhead carpark, take the Wharf Rd turn-off, 2km south of Tolaga Bay and 52km north of Gisborne on SH35.
The cache replaces an old archived cache "Captain Who II" (GCMHBX).
The cache is a 100ml plastic vial. There is no room for trades and please BYOP.