The Silent Witness (Auckland) Traditional Geocache
Tramper Ted: With Covid times, and the difficulty of getting to Auckland to sort this replacement, we have decided to archive it.
The Silent Witness (Auckland)
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Another in the inner city suit-able cache series, but this is a three for one bonus in that from the cache site you can view three historical points of interest.
Supreme High Court
At the junction of Waterloo Quadrant and Symonds Street we find the Supreme (High) Court. The oldest part was designed by Edward Rumsey and built in 1867 in Gothic revival style with carved gargoyles added by a young Prussian immigrant. It has recently been extended with a new wing and a huge entrance foyer, which you may or may not find aesthetically pleasing!
St Andrews Church
St Andrew’s First Presbyterian Church has stood sentinel on the corner of Symonds Street and Alten Road, at the top of Constitution Hill in central Auckland, for over 150 years. With its imposing portico, ornate tower and sturdy bluestone walls it has become a familiar sight to generations of Aucklanders.
The church was completed in 1850 and opened for public worship.
The Silent Witness
Just in front of the church is a commemorative stone. Take a moment to cross the road and read the plaque, you'll find another really interesting piece of history here.
As always, please be discreet.
Additional Hints
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