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The Drifters Mystery Cache

Hidden : 4/10/2017
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:


 

The final cache is not at the above coordinates. The cache is a small container containing a log only there is no room for trackables. Extreme stealth is required when searching for this cache as the location is often swarming with muggles. Please re-hide the cache  as found to prevent the cache from being stolen.

Stage 1: You should be standing in front of the Maroubra Beach Playground where you will be able to find the information listed below; use this information to solve the equation which will give you the final coordinates for the cache.

Count the number of pine trees within the playground. Answer = A & G & I

Count the number of light poles within the playground. Answer = B.

Count the number of poles supporting the shade sails. Take 1. Answer = C.

Count the number of shade sails. Answer = D.

Count the number of bubblers within the playground. Answer = E & F.

Count the number of bench seats with backs within the playground. Take 2. Answer = H & J.

 

Checksum: A+B+C+D+E+F+G+H+I+J = 46

The final cache is at S 33 AB.CDE    E 151 FG.HIJ and is only a short walk away.

 

 

Congratulations to EverestHigh and MaxAdventurer on their FTF.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Haqre gur obneqjnyx arkg gb n juvgr srapr cbfg jvgu n oynpx oybo ba gbc.

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)