There are plenty of other caches in the area so the trip is worth
it if you are not from Lower Hutt.
This cache takes its name from the Te Atiawa people who call
this area their tribal home. Te Whiti park together with the
buildings ( Wharenui, cultural centre, Recreation centre, Medical
centre, Radio station residential houses ) around the park belong
to the Te Atiawa people.
The original Waiwhetu pa was the last Maori-owned settlement in
the 1920s in the Lower Hutt region. However, it was eventually
overtaken by river works and developments. Its site is now marked
by the cemetery, Owhiti, near the mouth of the Waiwhetu Stream. The
current pa was established here in 1960.
After you find this cache why not take the time to view the
ceremonial Waka built in 1989 to mark the 150th anniversary of the
Treaty of Waitangi? The Waka is located in the cultural centre
north of the Marae.
Cache is a 1 litre camo container. When first placed it
contained:
log book, pencil & sharpener
koosh ball keyring
small helicopter puzzle
travelling toothpaste
kiwi geocoin
Placed by a member of
The
Kiwicaching Association of NZ