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The Speed of Light Mystery Cache

Hidden : 4/13/2018
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Note: The cache is not at the above listed coordinates, though parking here is a good option.

To access this cache you need to walk through part of the Kamay National Park, make sure you are aware of current park alerts, carry adequate water for the walk. There is a gate on the access road that closes at 7:30pm.

Check out link for park closure or alerts

http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/alerts/alerts-list

"Kamay Botany Bay National Park is located at La Perouse and Kurnell in Sydney. Discover its rich Aboriginal culture, explore Captain Cook's Landing Place, spot native plants on a bushwalk or whales at Cape Solander. Filled with significant sites, coastal landscapes and heritage-listed attractions, Kamay Botany Bay National Park is an easy day out in Sydney's south. Separated by the marine-rich waters of historic Botany Bay, the park’s northern and southern headlands feature a unique combination of natural and cultural heritage." National Parks website.

National parks consent has been obtained for this cache.

"The Henry Head Battery is an artillery battery located on the northern side of the entrance to Botany Bay at Henry Head, La Perouse, New South Wales, Australia.Constructed between 1892 - 1895 with 2 BL 6-inch Mk V disappearing guns,[2] the fort operated until 1910, upon which the fort became obsolete." wikipedia

"The battery along with 2 six in gun emplacements and observation posts was re-utilised during World War II to defend the approaches to Botany Bay.[3] During WWII, it was armed with two 18-pounder Mk IV field guns and two QF 3 pounder Hotchkiss guns.[2] The underground bunker and tunnel complex consisted of vaulted ammunition storage rooms with double walls and ceilings. The doubling up of walls and ceilings was a preventative measure meant to stop the walls from collapsing in the event of a direct hit. The battery is currently not in use." wikipedia

“The lighthouse was built in 1955 on Henry Head, a headland on the north side of the entrance to Botany Bay, next to a coastal battery. The Endeavour Lighthouse is still active.The lighthouse is named after Captain Cook's flagship, Endeavour.” Sydney A-Z

Keep an eye out for youngsters as there are high cliffs at Ground Zero.

If you have the time, continue round to do the 5 km loop track, taking in the Cruwee Cove cache along the way.

The Cache is located at S33 59.(7+7)(9)(5-4) E151 14.(6)(6+7)(4)

The link below is a geocheck

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Whfg haqre gur fheirl znex

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)