Heritage New Zealand Pouwhere Taonga has kindly given permission for this cache. Please treat the property with respect. It is not necessary to pay the entrance fee to sign the cache.
Alberton. This exceptionally well-preserved mansion is an architectural delight offering a fascinating insight into the lives of a wealthy early settler family. This beautiful home is full of interesting possessions owed by the Kerr-Taylor family and worth a look around.
Opening Hours: Sun 10.30 am to 4pm
Entrance Fee: Its not necessary to pay to sign the cache. The house is full of history and an interesting place to visit, Adults $10, children and HNZPT members free.
Other Historic places caches: HIghwic & Ewelme
MULTI: S36 53.ABC E74 43.DEF
Kitchen Wall - S36° 53.395' E174° 43.470' E= Number of small square windows on the kitchen wall / 2 ?
Wash House - S36° 53.399' E174° 43.470' A= Second number on the padlock of the wash house door?
Garden - S36° 53.413' E174° 43.476' D= What is the last word on the "Apple" plant identification tag? Number of letters in the word - 1
House - S36° 53.390' E174° 43.470' B= How many green turrets does Alberton have? (look carefully as you move around the house) Number -1
Fountain - S36° 53.391' E174° 43.490' F= How many swans decorate the fountain? Number + 5
Holly Tree - S36° 53.382' E174° 43.486' C= How many letters in the first letter name on the plant identification tag? Number +2
Check Sum: A+B+C=11 D+E+F=15 The Final is a walk away, while you make your way there you will be where Alan Kerr-Taylor used to go ox-hunting.
To retrieve the cache: Facing structure, RHS, rear