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Hidden in the Numbers (Auckland) Multi-cache

This cache has been archived.

the.pud: Called in today to do a re-work of the maths.
Also checked the final and it has gone again.........[v][v][v]
As this is the second time it been muggled we are not going to replace it again.......time for a new cache to appear in the area.
Thanks to all those that found and hope you all enjoyed it.
Cheers M+S [:O)]

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Hidden : 5/6/2006
Difficulty:
3.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

***** The above Co-ords are Bogus *****

This multi cache will take you on a merry dance within a tertiary institution.


You will need to go to all the waypoints to gather the info needed to get to the final.

Waypoints A – F will give you the co-ords that will put you close to the final cache position.

 

The Format is A B.C

                   D E.F

 

You will need the WP G info to find the exact location.

 

WP A

Subtract 1810 from the first date.

 

WP B

Subtract 1880 from the year the Portico was removed.

 

WP C

Number of stones in circle, Multiplied by the number of birds on poles.

 

WP D

Number of white pavers in NZ (large and small) multiplied by 2 then subtract 2.

 

WP E

Divide 92 by the number that the Title of the sculpture represents.

 

WP F

The number represented by the 3rd, 61st & 47th alpha characters on the plaque, if Z=26, Y=25, X=24 etc.

 

WP G

Subtract 1661.3 from the year 'Bill' laid the stone.

 

All the info from the waypoints can be gathered at all times, but you will need to check opening hours for the final.

You can check your answers for this puzzle on Geochecker.com.

 

Thanks to Crazy Aaron for the inspiration for the cache.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

W.Znegva Xbur znl or noyr gb tvir lbh n unaq.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)