In August 2020 work began on the new 63km trail extension to the Clutha Gold Trail, it is designed for cyclists and would follow a "grade 2 easy" route providing riders with "variety and interest", between Lawrence and Waihola.
The trail already runs for 73km from Lawrence to Roxburgh (also at grade 2), where it joins a further trail network extending into Central Otago.
The trust estimated eventual use of the extension could be as high as 15,000 riders a year and it is due to open 2022.
I have been looking at the new sections of trails as they have been constructed and thinking these need some geocaches. I have made a start but hope others will join in the fun.
The maps of the trail options all show it travelling through Milton from Grey Street and travel along the SH1 north until it joins up with the track in front of the Toll House. So to add to the variety of cache types on the trail, I thought I would make a multi which will be quick for anyone heading north (in the direction of the final cache), you won't need to cross the road to southbound side as any numbers are visible from footpath.
Final can be found at S 46° 0A.BCB E 169° 5D.EBF
At the listed co-ordinates (Location 1, outside Milton Country Club);
A = There is a large digital clock and temperate screen. A is the number of letters in the word above the large L plaque.
B = Look across the road and you can see the museum building above the door is the Royal Crest and a date. B is the third digit in the date
At stop 2 (Location 2. Look across the road and you can see the Milton Coronation Hall building);
CD = There is a date at the very top of the building . C is the first digit in the date. D is the second digit in the date.
At stop 3 (Location 3. sign of location in Milton);
F = How many photos are on the road side of the sign?
At stop 4 (Location 4. Toll House, see date above porch);
E = Second digiit of date minus first digit of date.
Checksum A+B+C+D+E+F= 31
Whilst there was a pencil placed in container at time of placement, they have a tendancy to go missing, so please remember to bring your own. Photo logs are not acceptable substitutes and these logs will be deleted.
For your information you can find out the guidelines for Geocaching and Covid-19 in New Zealand. https://wiki.groundspeak.com/display/GEO/New+Zealand .