CANZ: Bay of Plenty Traditional Cache
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This cache is part of the Cache Across New Zealand (CANZ) series.
Find the cache, sign the log, grab the 3-digit code, and enjoy New Zealand!
North Island Regional Caches:
South Island Regional Caches:
Semi-Final Island Caches:
Final NZ Cache:
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The Cache Across New Zealand (CANZ) Series: This is a series of caches that will take you on a memorable tour of New Zealand. One cache in this series is hidden in each of the 16 official regions of New Zealand.
Each North Island Regional Cache contains a numeric code that will help you locate a Semi-Final North Island Cache located somewhere in the North Island. Similarly, each South Island Regional Cache contains a numeric code that will help you locate a Semi-Final South Island Cache located somewhere in the South Island.
Each Semi-Final Island Cache contains a numeric code that will lead you to the NZ Final Cache located somewhere in New Zealand.
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About This Cache:
* * * The cache, a 10 Litre Bucket, is placed along side lake Okataina, about 6 metres off the track on the lake side, please take note of the bonus number taped inside the logbook cover.
Lake Okataina is the northernmost and largest of four smaller lakes lying between Lake Rotorua and Lake Tarawera in the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand's North Island. The others are Lake Rotokakahi (Green Lake), Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake), and Lake Okareka. All lie within the Okataina caldera, along its western edge.
Unlike many other lakes in the region, Lake Okataina is completely encircled by native forest. It also has no inlets or outlets. Perhaps as a result, over the past 30 years, the level of the lake has risen and fallen in a range of about 5 metres.
The lake can be accessed by road via Hinehopu on the southern shores of Lake Rotoiti. At the end of the road there is a large sandy beach, a massive grassed area and the privately owned Okataina Lodge. Due to changes in the surface level of the lake, the lodge jetty has at times been either completely submerged or left high and dry. The area around the lodge is, to the surprise of many, heavily populated by Tammar Wallabies introduced from Australia in the 19th century. * * *
You are encouraged to include pictures with your log (just no spoilers).
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Additional Hints
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