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Archive for April, 2009

8km. per. hr. (Auckland) GC1QGHV

Saturday, April 25th, 2009

S 36° 53.640 E 175° 03.688
Placed: 25th April 2009
Geocaching.com: GC1QGHV

Description:

This is a lovely little spot on the main Pohutukawa coastline that offers loads of paddling opportunities tide in or out.There are plenty of rock pools to keep both young and young at heart occupied, overhanging Pohutukawa trees provide shelter from the sun and great spots for picnics and when the tide is out you can walk for as long as the heart desires in either direction.

This bay is one of the many hidden coastal gems that are often frequented regardless of time, tide and weather so if you notice company please act out an appropriate scene with precision timing for claiming the oh so in your face cache container.

If you are unable to obtain parking by GZ then you will find plenty of pockets are available in both directions only a short walk away.

Andy & Kathy :o

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Porters Path (Auckland) GC1QGKW

Saturday, April 25th, 2009

S 36° 52.572 E 175° 02.152
Placed: 25th April 2009
Geocaching.com: GC1QGKW

Description:

Omana beach offers a great experience for all regardless of age as it provides a safe, sheltered sandy beach that includes a boat ramp, playground for little ones, petanque grounds and public toilets with tap water (not suitable for drinking).

The cache is located along side a little concrete path and steps that lead from the beach to the road (or vice versa), it’s always accessible from the road side and some stealth is required should the beach be occupied or if the neighbours are breakfasting on their deck (lucky them!) but this brilliant little spot simply invites you to take some fantastic photos which would put to rest the inquisitive minds of passerby muggles.

Andy & Kathy :o

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Tug-aware GC1QGJ9

Saturday, April 25th, 2009

S 36° 55.058 E 174° 57.625
Placed: 25th April 2009
Geocaching.com: GC1QGJ9

Description:

Tupperware container in Whitfords boatclub

Hidden away in Whitford’s little known boat club. Great views great you on your approach to this location.

Geocaching is so often associated with Tupperware, yet very few cache hides use these famous containers. Tug-aware is a nice and easy multi with no climbing or bush wacking at all required for WP1 (cache is in plain sight).

You are looking for a medium sized Tupperware container with a few assortments of swag inside for swap. Please be sure to close the container tightly and hide well.

Please note that the gate to this reserve is mostly closed so please park at the top, there are no signs but the familiar MCC gate will show the way.

Andy & Kathy :o

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