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Velbroeksdraai Big Tree Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

ROTSIP: No response from owner. If you wish to repair/replace the cache sometime in the future, just contact us (by email), and assuming it meets the current guidelines, we'll be happy to unarchive it.

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Hidden : 12/22/2006
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

The Knysna forest is full of really BIG trees that are hundreds of years old. It makes you feel small to see these giants. May these wonders be spared for our children and their children to see.

The cache is located just off the R339 / Prince Alfred's Pass between Uniondale and Knysna. Please be aware when approaching the cache from Knysna as the turnoff from the N2 into R339 can be really dangerous. Keep your doors locked.

Proceed through the Prince Alfred's Pass untill you reach S 33 56.299 E 23 09.468 (Velskoensdraai picnic spot). Take the pathway as indicated.At the fork, take the right path for 100 meters. An amazing 600+ years old yellow wood tree will welcome you to his patch. The tree rises 46 meters into the air and is absolutely amazing.

Small note on cache maintenance: Please take note that although the owner of this cache stays some distance from the cache, special arrangements have been made to maintain the cache, should it be necessary. Fellow cachers, friends and family in the vicinity will do the honours. Cache placements in South Africa are minimal related to the number of cachers playing the treasure hunt game especially in the Garden Route area. We will be placing at least 30 caches during this December 2006 holiday season – so watch this space. This is number 10.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

[under the boardwalk]

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)