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Wanganui, Ruatiti Return (Volcanic Plateau) Traditional Cache

Hidden : 4/3/2005
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

Cache relocated 02 July 06, now 20 metres at 189 degrees mag. from stated co-ordinates.

Well off the beaten track, this place is a real gem! About 30 minutes drive from Raetihi township, drive in and camp!


Travelling north from Wanganui up the Parapara highway to the township of Raetihi. Turn left 1 km past Raetihi and descend into the valleys.

The road is winding and quite narrow in places ( please take care, travel slowly), sealed for all but the last 1 km.

Camping in the domain is free!! There are toilets and good drinking water on tap but that is all. Take the tent or what have you for an overnight stay. The river is great for a swim in summer, freezing in winter, is abounding with trout. The peace and tranquility (no cell phone coverage!) make it worth the trip.

Blue Ducks breeding on the river mean no to the pooch November thru April. You may be lucky enough to spot a pair!

A great place to camp out.

Clear 1 litre plastic containing:

  • Log book and pencil
  • Red and green pegs
  • Pkt tissues
  • Small piece of lava
  • Surfboard Keyring
  • 3 trout flies: 1 Redsetter, 1 Hamils killer, 1 green beetle.
  • A cork (sorry, bottle wouldn't fit!).
  • Yellow Duck Hackey sack


Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Nal ercynagvat cebtenz vf n tbbq guvat urer V guvax!

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)