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Big Ben Multi-Cache

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Damo.: The cache has indeed gone missing. 4 and a half years is a good run. Time to retire. Thanks to those who made the effort to seek Big Ben and the kind words written.

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Hidden : 2/9/2004
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
3.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

This is an offset cache, close to public transport and parking. (If you're lucky!) Rock hopping/climbing is required around GZ and there are steep drops in this area so not suitable for geokiddies. No special equipment required apart from good footwear and a head for heights. Binoculars might be handy depending on the tide! (Or clever people may find the required info nearby!)

Waypoint one is an object which was washed out of the sea during a storm in the early 1900's. It was such a memorable event that the local council commemorated the event 21 years later with a plaque. (They sure knew how to party back then!)

For the coordinates of the Cache:

Take the weight of the object in tons, and add the number to 3353354 to get the Southing.

Take the year it was washed up and add to 15115150 to get the Easting.

Cache is close by. Easiest route is by the fairly level rock platform, but there are a couple of ways down (or back up) the cliff. When I took the Co-ords for the Cache I was picking up 7 satellites at full signal, (hint!) but being close to a cliff it could vary. (Especially if you are looking in the wrong spot)

If you are having trouble finding parking, drive up Campbell Parade to the top of the hill past the bus stops and turn right into Hastings Parade. Take the next right at the end of the street and look for a spot.

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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Uvtu naq qel jurer Wbua yrsg uvf znex.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)