Waikaraka sits along the creek and has been an important area for locals for generations. Māori used this area for food gathering and as part of travel routes along the waterways.
Early European settlers also recognised the creek as a useful route, and the surrounding land was used for small-scale farming and recreation.
Over time, the area has remained relatively quiet, though it’s still visited by people enjoying the water, wildlife, and open spaces. You can imagine how the tides and the creek shaped daily life here for generations, and how this small stretch of land has quietly connected communities for hundreds of years. It is home to the Waikaraka cemetery.
I really wanted to place a cache here, and managed to squeeze one in. It felt like the perfect spot to hide something small. Never been to the race track before... Try out the other traditionals here by "OmaRapeti" - (Great work on the excellent camoflage!) , if you haven't found them already!
The container is a small sized tube, behind a rock / in a hole at the end of the rock wall, not ground level, near top of wall. Just a meter or two from sign, not road side... There is absolutely no need to pull apart the rock wall!!! Keep it low-key, cars and trucks do come through sometimes. Night time more recommended.