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Winding Waters of Whanarua (East Cape) Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

Beauty & The Beast: Excerpt from a council submission spells out why access to this stream is restricted. Back when we planted, the access was open, and the landowners didn't seem to worry about it. These things change over time, unfortunately. Thus we're archiving this cache.

https://www.odc.govt.nz/repository/libraries/id:2bpcqtp1b1cxby3k9b0b/hierarchy/sitecollectiondocuments/Archived%20Agendas%20and%20Minutes/hearings/Reserves%20Management%20Plan%20review%20-%20Schedule%20of%20speakers%20and%20copy%20of%20all%20submissions.pdf

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Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
3.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

Little unmarked, but obvious track that will take you to the cache (45 minutes return). It's very well known around locals.

Need good shoes that can (WILL) get wet. Don't attempt barefoot!

Please note, as we weren't able to get a GPSr fix, so make sure you have these instructions:
Park @ S 37º 41.005', E 177º 47.353'
Find the track @ S 37º 41.027', E 177º 47.336'

Follow upstream. At the end of track enjoy, bring your swimming togs!, then on the way back look for the "Elephant tree" (about 20m from the end of the track). The cache is in the elephant's eye.

Cache contained: telephone, milk, lame joke, log book, pencil.

Please note that the pencil often gets very soaked, so it's probably best to bring your own pencil!

Beware of geomugglers! Suitable for kids provided they have appropriate footwear. Can (and will) be slippery. No climbing required.

If you can get your GPRs to fix, could you please send us your coordinates for GZ? THANKS!!!

jeffcrazy's coordinates are: S37 41.195 & E177 47.237

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ybbx gjb zrgref nobir tebhaq

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)