The Wonderful Whangarei Falls (Northland) Traditional Geocache
The Wonderful Whangarei Falls (Northland)
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A cache in a nice spot.
The walk to GZ is well graded and suitable for all ages. The paths on both sides of the falls basin zig-zag down steep slopes to the lower bridge.
The picturesque waterfall is 26.3 metres high and falls over basalt cliffs. The two viewing platforms above the waterfall give spectacular views of the falls.
Traditionally this area was a good eeling spot for the local Maori and around the turn of the century it was known as a popular picnic spot from Whangarei. In the late 1920's Mr Archibald Clapham bought the property, reputedly to prevent the falls being developed as a commercial watermill. In 1946 a local businessmen's association raised the purchase price by public subscription and the property was vested as a public domain.
The Hatea River walk leads down from both A H Reed Memorial Kauri Park and Whangarei Falls and is an easy stroll along the river flats. The walk passes through open pasture land, where trees and structures are evidence of early settlers' activities and interests, and through lush bush at the foot of the falls. Track markers with the sign of the eel (tuna) guide visitors along the route and over the swing bridge.
While we were here I didnt get to flash GPS reception. I have a Garmin 60csx, and got a number of marks, and picked the best on the day. Any probs the clue should make it all clear.
Cache is a cammoed eclipse container, held on via a invisible force field, and contains a logsheet(waterproof!) and no writing tool. So bring your own one!
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