Red Rocks is a 30 to 40 minute coastal walk on the south coast of Wellington. It leads from Owhiro Bay to the Red Rocks (Pari-whero) - an area of national significance with fascinating geology and Maori history.
Maori folklore tells two stories relating to the colour of the rocks. In one, Kupe - the famous Polynesian explorer - was gathering paua (shellfish) here when one clamped his hand. He bled and stained the rocks red. In the other story, the red is the blood of Kupe's daughters. Fearing for their father's safety on a long voyage, they gashed themselves in grief over his absence.
The coastal walk continues on to Sinclair Head, where there is a New Zealand fur seal colony. From May to October the colony is populated by bachelor males who were unsuccessful in their attempts to win the rank of breeding male in the colonies of the South Island. The absence of female seals and their young means this colony is less aggressive than some. However, seals are affected by stress and people are asked to keep a reasonable distance from the young males.
There are a number of historic places on route and further around coast and some excellent views from gun emplacements and lookouts built during the major wars of 1900's. The entrance to the walk is no excellent, with good car parking and displays in a converted quarry truck and plant shed. Motorbike and vehicle proof gates are locked all weekend.
(http://www.newzealand.com/int/feature/red-rocks-reserve/).
The cache is a bright green sistema container containing only a logbook and pen. You will also find our little crocodile that has been travelling with us for much of the time we have been together. The cache is slightly off track, but should be a straightforward find.