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Kepler Challenge(Fiordland) Multi-Cache

Hidden : 6/10/2005
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

Welcome to the Kepler Challenge,in order to complete this mission you will have to locate 3 Micro-caches to give you the final cords to the Traditional Cache.

Your journey starts in the lakeside town of TeAnau,this scenic little village has the spectacular Southern Alps as a backdrop. Teanau draws thousands of visitors each year as it boasts the title of "Tramping Capital of the World."
Part of this Multi-cache will take you into Fiordland National Park(NZs Largest)which was given World Heritage status in 1986.
Hidden are 3 Multi-caches(Film Canisters),you will have to find the first one to get the cords for the next,and so on.The 3rd Micro-cache will give you the location of the final Traditional Cache. On the final leg you will have to endure the Mini Luxmore Grunt,its bigger Brother has been made famous in the "Kepler Challenge" Mountain Race,held anually here each year.
Final Cache is a 2ltr translucent plastic container,when hidden it contained: Welcome note
Logbook
Pen&Pencils
Pencil Sharpener
Water Balloons
Bag of Marbles
Mini Sega Game
Bottle of Twink
Bone Carving
Bic Lighter

GPS Accuracy at all 3 Mico-caches 4mtrs.GPS a bit scratchy towards the end of the final stage,but comes right at the Cache Site,accuracy 10-15mtrs.


REMEMBER!, YOU WILL ENTER A WORLD HERITAGE AREA,PLEASE TREAT THIS ENVIRONMENT WITH RESPECT.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Pnpur #1 Va tenff tebjvat hc Cbcyne(Ynxrfvqr) Pnpur #2 Haqre yrns yvggre ng purfg urvtug Pnpur #3 Haqre Obhyqre Svany Pnpur:Haqre Gerr nccebk 10 zrgerf bs genpx gbjneqf evire.

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)