SAVE CACHES FOR OFFLINE USE AREAS ON THE SCENIC DRIVE HAVE WEAK OR NO CELLPHONE RECEPTION
The Scenic Drive is also known as the Auckland Urban Route number 24.
The road was first constructed in the 1910s, opening in January 1914 as Exhibition Drive (named for the 1913-1914 Auckland Industrial, Agricultural and Mining Exhibition, held in the Domain on the site of the Wintergardens).
Later known as the Waitākere Scenic Drive, today its name shortened to the "Scenic Drive".
It is also part of the Twin Coast Discovery Highway.
On a fine day you are able glimpse some of the amazing views of the city and see the native trees that have grown since the roads creation.
If travelling between Titirangi to Swanson - parking is on left side of road.
Across the road from this cache is an entrance to the Spraggs bush track, a 3.2km (50mins) walk that passes Kauri trees, regenerating bush and the remains of a small historic cemetery (5 acres). Established in the 1860's. it was originally known as the Waitakere Cemetery.