A quick one stage multi at Te Maatu / Thorp Bush. Although you do not need to enter into the bush to complete the cache, if you have the time, it is highly recommended. The bush is a beautiful stand of native trees with a labyrinth of paths to enjoy it.
Visit the information boards at the posted coordinates, and find the cache at S41 06.ABC E173 00.XYZ where ABC and XYX can be determined from the information boards as follows:
A - On 2A October 1841 a hui was held in Kaiterteri ...
B - Since 197B efforts have been made to restore the bush ...
C - Ownership was finally restored to the mana whenua of Motueka after - sum of the digits of the number of years.
X - The number of letters of the commonest hardwood in the Bush. It grows to between 10 and 20m with spreading branches, shiny leaves, and smooth dark bark.
Y - ... before he immigrated to New Zealand in 1Y42.
Z - Today Te Maatu / Thorp Bush is down to 4.W ha. Z = W+1
Bring your own pen. Please replace upside down to prevent water entering the cache.