Kei hea te ika? (Bay of Plenty) Tauranga, North Island, New Zealand
By Waaka Warriors on 27-Jul-13. Waypoint GC4H6VH

As there's been no cache to find for months, I'm archiving this to keep it from continually showing up in search lists. Just contact us when you have the cache repaired, and assuming it meets the current guidelines, we'll be happy to unarchive it.

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I hope we are allowed to log this as find. We found the hiding spot and even the "log" of one of the prior cachers here. However the container seems damaged and no real log sheet could be found. It would be great, if the CO could check and replace if applicable.
Nevertheless, the hiding spot is very creative! TFTC

Over here with HKCB after other plans up the Kauaeranga Valley were dashed as the road had been washed out and access was by foot only, and both of us didn't feel like added 10km to a 20km hike. So with plan B in mind to head over to Tauranga and focus on the caches on the Mount and the new Night Caches and anything else that was nearby.

Found while gathering information for the Zig Zag the mount multi. Second attempt today on the info gathering as a miscount put us in the wrong spot, and after eventually working out what we had done wrong we were pretty keen to finish it today. Unfortunately we missed the final on the multi but it did mean I could find the last few caches on the mount.

Like others have mentioned the cache is still the but cannot get the log out. As it's been a few months with no fix, I didn't think the CO would mind me collecting as I'm not over this way very often. Thanks for the cache.

Another weekend mission with C&D, we initially had a plan to go hiking in Kauaeranga Valley, but the road had been washed out and access was by foot only, and both of us didn't feel like added 10km to a 20km hike. So plan B was to head over to Tauranga and focus on the caches on the Mount and the new Night Caches and anything else that was nearby.

Found while gathering information for the Zig Zag the mount multi. Second attempt today on the info gathering as a miscount put us in the wrong spot, and after eventually working out what we had done wrong we were pretty keen to finish it today. Unfortunately we missed the final on the multi but it did mean I could find the last few caches on the mount.

Like others have mentioned the cache is still the but cannot get the log out. As it's been a few months with no fix, I didn't think the CO would mind me collecting as I'm not over this way very often. Thanks for the cache.

cache located in its sorry state scratched G on part of it alas I can't remember which bit ( catching up on my logging after the grand tour of north and south island), pity its not fully functioning, a good view TFTC #3341

CZECH
nevěděl jsem, že je disabled, našel jsem na první pokus, ale tak jsem udělal foto a podepsal se na polámané víčko jako S46

hi, please this is not in any shape to collect.

I headed on up the hill this morning
While the wild westerlies tried at times to blow me off the mountain
No rain !! [^]

Here on the exposed westerly bit of the mountain,
I was hiding from the blast as best I could
And soon found something cache like !!

Ooh !! Yuck !!
It's a puddle in there !!
I guess there was a container attached to the lid I found somewhere in there once

I satisfied meself with signing the 'camo' to satisfy the log signing claim
Hey !! I found the cache

TFTC !!

Easy find the cache, but the lid is broken, well is full of water. Found piece of plastic bag where once was a logbook.
Need to fix this.

Pretty much destroyed. Lid is smashed, well is full of water, logbook nowhere to be seen. I hope the CO will repair as it's a great cache.
As for Te Reo- a couple of colleagues wrote this:

Mauao
Kopurererua
Takitimu
Huria
Ngati Ranginui e
Otumoetai e

E kore rawa
Te tangata
E pakari
I te wai marino
Otumoetai e

Good news - I found it. Bad news - it's pretty much destroyed. Lid is smashed, well is full of water, logbook nowhere to be seen.

Our cache is definitely needing some TLC. We will do our best to get up there within the next week or two and fix it up. apologies all!

Full of water but very nice place. TFTC.

Found the cache, but as per the logs it couldn't be signed. Have a pic for proof of find if required, but won't post it as its a spoiler image!

Kia ora , this is broken will go fix this week if I get the chance. Please bare with us.

I am visiting from Australia and after a week at New Plymouth visiting my sister then the mega event at Turangi over the weekend it is time to play tourist on the way back to Auckland for a Saturday flight. Today was a full day based at Tauranga checking out some of the local caches and sights starting with a hike up and around Mount Maunganui.

Made my way here and after waiting for a couple of muggles to move on it was a quick find. Not that there was much to find apart from the damaged lid shown in the previous photo and a floating empty zip lock bag. Still it was a nice walk, but I think it is time for this one to be archived if it won't be fixed. Thanks Waaka Warriors.

Day two of my NZ geoadventure.
Logging earth caches mainly and adding letter boxes, and other odd cache types plus the odd traditional that I came by.
Found the good hide, unfortunately badly damaged. Took a picture in case CO wants to have it
Thanks for the cache
R

Found it but lid wasn't on properly and was full of water!

didnt check the dictionary but thought i would look anyway. followed my instinct and sure enough i found it.cache was full of water so could not sign.photo taken 4 proof. tftc.

Up in Tauranga as a spectator/parent support for the AIMS games. Did the Mount with Uncle Hugh. Great cache! As already said, needs a bit of maintenance. Thanks for the great cache.

PS: Did a geohash the day before: http://wiki.xkcd.com/geohashing/2016-09-06_-37_176

Needs some TLC - someone apparently found a container. I just found a log in a plastic bag, but didn't see the picture until now.

Found but unfortunately nothing was in there. Very clever though!

Found cache container broken, really wet and no log TFTC

Found a log book in a bag. Only now I look at the webpage I see there might have been a container somewhere as well.

Found the cache, but as previously mentioned, it has been destroyed and it is full with water...

Tftc

 (4697) I found the cache, but it was destroyed. The cover was broken and out, box full of water. No logbook. I can send a picture to owner.
Thanks for the cache.

Nice find after hard hike enjoying the sunset.

Found whilst on a sunrise climb of the Mount.

Found the hiding place but lots of water in the container. Nice idea though.

TFTC

Tauranga was our last big place to visit in New Zealand. And what should we say, it showed us once more the beauty of this country.
Thanks for showing this place.

#673, 11:02

Thanks! Good one

Was very easy but the sad news is that it's in a very poor state needs maintenance

Found it on our walk to the top...
Another geocacher gave us a hint while searching!
Thanks for that! Nice cache!

Sweet hide. Lol. Definitely not your usual. And I like those ones. No tbs up here. Tftc.

First Cache in New Zealand!

TFTC!!
All the way from Malta!

Amazing views well worth the walk

TFTC!!
All the way from Malta!

Amazing views well worth the walk

Absolutely amazing

It was a great walk up and a brilliant view from the top. I am glad I was able to find this cache, it took me a minute as my phone gps had me on the other side of the path. Loved the cache!! tftc

NIcely hidden, and quickly found. Fav from me. Cheers.

Damn, picked up a cold somewhere. Not as focussed on caching as I could have been. Never mind, around The Mount and to Rotorua today.

Thanks to the CO's for the hides. Cheers.

Nice trackable and sweet cache off to another adventure...

What a nice cache. Left legoman travel bug. TFTC

Replaced log book. Easy find, not what I expected though! I opted to go caching at the mount instead of attending the powhiri at school, as our poor pup was at the vets for the day so I thought I'd make the most of being dog-free. TFTC

Kia ora, and thank you for the cache. A nice one after watching sunrise on the Mount.

A clever cache, I like it. But careful, this is not a trap (there are mice (?) traps hidden in the bush, the cache is completely different)

Awesome! Thanks easy find great view.

Wow I thought it was a pipe at first!!

Nice hike to get this cache. Amazing views! TFTC from the USA!

What a nice place for a cache! We walked up the hill in the evening and were lucky enough to be on the top just when the sun was setting, painting the most amazing colours - what a view! Really nice cache, easy to find and no muggles around at that time of the year/day. Thank you for hiding!

Nice hide, lovely view

Walk up the Mount with the grandson.
Beaut day.
Cheers

Another nicely done cache on the Lovely Mount ! A fav point from us.
Nearly had us tricked but Master 11 found it & hadn't realised at first. TDC
Sorry no TB in here - one of the last 8 people must have taken & forgot to log!?

Found this a while back on a family walk up the mount, only realised I hadn't logged when browsing for possibilities for the next few days. It was a cracking day and as the family split to go their different ways to the top, Poppy and I came this way especially for this cache. She was onto it in a flash once at GZ - great hide!

TNLNSL

Aroha

Very nicely done cache! I was sitting on rock about to visit the suggested website when LCBuilder just happened to find the cache! He wasn't actually looking, he just wanted that 'object' TFTC

Found with Wafflekitties TFTC

On my walk up the mount with my muggle friend. We searched & thought about the clue & I was ready to give up but my very persistent friend found it. Took team work to get the cache out. Awesome hide. Co-ordinates may be out a bit but I was using my phone. TFTC

This one had me for a while. Tftc

A long time in the planning but this "once in a lifetime" holiday has finally come to fruition and will see us travelling around as much of New Zealand as we can manage in six weeks. This is not a caching trip, Yvonne doesn't participate but she does tolerate, so I hope to pick up a few here and there. And it's great to get away from the English Winter!

Day 34
Mount Maunganui was the main objective for today. First we walked to the top and back down again. Then, after an excellent ice cream, we did the low level circuit. Naturally I attempted all the caches I could but muggles made life difficult and to keep Yvonne happy I only searched 3 or 4 minutes before moving on. So, some success but more failure, such is life sometimes. Excellent walks though.

I'd ignored this one on the way up but coming down I saw the path I needed to take and a short search revealed the cache. Neat hide! Have a fav point.

BaSHful.

A lovely walk up the Mount and a very clever hide. Our first one in Mount Maunganui! TFTC

Awesome cach, and a nice day for a walk

I came over to New Zealand to meet my son, who is staying now for more than five months on the other side of the world. Our intension is, to travel now for 4 weeks through this fantastic land and visiting a lot of fine spots on both islands.
Met in Auckland, our first trip led us to the Far North with some spectacular locations. It was a lot of driving, but we think, it was worth the result.
Now the second part of our travelling route led us to the south. Going via Hamilton with some fine locations, Hobbiton was an absolutely must of our "unexpected journey" . Went then to Tauranga with a hard upclimb to Mt. Maunganui, visited Rotorua to see lot of vulcanic activities, have had a lot of fun with Zorbing and Claybird shooting and drove then to Taupa, to doing Skydiving.
Here we go: Napier with it's beautiful Art Deco district and the great Aquarium was the next stop.
Final destination on the North Island was Wellington, were we visited some great places and met some friends from Germany.
Of course, even if it is not our main activity during this holidays, we will looking for some caches, which are laying beside our route.
So this cache was one of those, we've picked up.
Many thanks to Waaka Warriors for this fine cache and best greetings from Germany.
**Geovortex** & *Nilito*
# 6045

Great cache!! Thanks for that! And for teaching me some Maori!! May the uranga always shine

Nice view and hide

Did the hike up mt maunganui on a hot day and got awarded by this cache. Thanks for that.

We spent 4 incredibly wonderful weeks in New Zealand for vacation and
had a lot of fun to discover all the marvels of this country.
Day 12 - we climbed up Mount Maunganui and were rewarded by breathtaking views.
The rest of the day was relaxing and uneventful - drinking a cup of coffee in a nice little cafe and
chilling at the beach.
Besides we still found time for geocaching and picked up quite a few caches on our way.
This was one of them!

TFTC,
Stadibast

From 19th February to 20th March Stadibast and I visited New Zealand. Half of the time we made a trip around the North-Island. After a short stay in Auckland we went to: Bay of Islands, Cape Reinga, Rotorua and the Wai-o-Tapu-Thermal Wonderland, the great Taupo-lake… We made a Rafting Tour in the Waitomo-Glowworm-caves or hiked the Tongariro –Alpine-Crossing and, and…
In the second part of our holidays we visited the south island, hiked in the Abel-Tasman-Reserve , went to the Marlborough-Sounds, the Golden Bay, the Oparara-Arch, the Franz-Josef- and Fox-Glaciers, had a great sight on Mt. Cook and Mt. Tasman, relaxed at the Wanaka- and Hawea-Lakes,….
New Zealand is a very amazing country and with exceptional natural sites. We are very impressed of these great nature monuments and sights and we are happy that we met so much friendly and helpful people.

What a great view on the Bay of Plenty.
Greetings from Germany.
TFTC
black_dog2402

Thanks and greetings from the Czech Republic:-)

Walking up the hill there were also a few caches on our way.
This was one of them.
And a fast find too.
Very nice work.
Thank you for the cache.

Most enjoyable cache exactly as described! A definate favourite. Greetings from Scotland. TFTC

#11778. Good to be able to reunite the cache container and the logbook. TFTC.

We wanted to walk up the Mount in the cool of the morning, and took the clockwise route up, so a good half of the time we were in the shade any way. The weather was lovely with the blue sky making a perfect background to the stunning views as we walked. A lovely walk marred by StreetWalker twisting his ankle as we started to head downhill, so it was a painful descent for him.
We spotted the log book in its plastic bag on the ground, so we did the paperwork then had a hunt for the missing container. Soon located it, in its proper place, all present and correct, except for the log book. Reunited the two. Nice hide. TFTC.
Logged with wrong date, now fixed

Awesome hike, and great location for a cache, only one person came by me while I was writing in the log book.

Awesome find tftc

Loved this cache. What a great first hide!! Battlebarbie and I were in a rush and had to do some guessing as our Maori was not totally up to speed. Thanks heaps for this cache

Wow, great hiding spot. My first cache in NZ and hopefully not my last (had not internet here, but no translation needed if you have a keen eye and are patient enough to wait for muggle free moments)

Me and MojitoMa were in a hurry, so we only got to translate some of the words. Thankfully, I could guess the other words and the actual GZ was looking a bit suspicious to me, so the cache was a quick find. Very well camouflaged and well kept container. Definitely worth the hike up the Mount. Thanks a lot for making it!!! Got my fave point too! TFTC

Great cache

Found this cache on our hiking tour today.
Thank You!
Stefan

Ki a kotou a big climb for me this morning. Great hide well done. TFTC

Ingenious hide, but easily found on my climb to the summit of Mount Mauganui. TFTC.

Family and friends walk up the Mt. Took the time to find this one while at the summit.

Great hide, a favourite from us. TFTC

Discovered this audacious hide on the way to the summit and it kindly allowed us to stop for a few minutes to catch our breath. Had no access to Maori language so had to depend on our cacher's eye. Left some swag. Fav point awarded. TFTC and greetings from Scotland

The Whanau and I had just conquered Mauao and decide to grab a cache on the way down ...located this one and Kia kaha lifted it to locate the cache clever hide and thanks for the cache I enjoyed it

Great spot. Found it a few weeks ago but had no pen. Armed with pen this time an now there is a pen in container. Typical. Thanks.

TFTC very fun cache! Loved it ans the view is wonderful!

Loved this one and the walk was well worth it. A fav TFTC

Excellent cache hiding spot. TFTC.

done some maintenance after last few logs noted difficulty. weather and human interference i think. she is all go again.

Joined up with yorkshirekiwi83 today and headed down to Papamoa and Mount Maunganui for a long day of caching. We arrived in Papamoa early in the morning and then spent the rest of this hot summers day making our way to The Mount and finding what caches we could along the way. Once we reached The Mount, we then went for a walk around it, then up and down it, looking for the caches that we hadn't found previously here. This took ages to find, despite understanding the translations, it was very well hidden! TFTC!

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Vistra and I had decided to go for a full on day and head down to Papamoa / Mount Maunganui to see if we could get some numbers and quick drive bys.

After the circuit around the mount now was time to drag myself up it! It was very difficult to find as it goes against the rules of caching so wasnt looking for it there, found as it was the only location left. TFTC


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After biking: hiking !
fefe.adrien and I did'nt have a maori dictionnary but something is quite strange on the spot...
Quick find.
We signed on the logbook with our team name : lekiprokos

Nice view from the top of the mountain !

TFTC

English :
After 12 kms on bike, Ninalila and I went to the top of Mt Maunganui to see the view and resolve the earthcache. before going back to our bikes, we stopped and did this cache.
Very nice hide

We logued with our team name : Lekiprokos

Thank you for the cache

Français :
Après 12 kms à vélo, Nous sommes allé au sommet du Mt Maunganui pour la vue et résoudre la earthcache qui s'y trouve. Avant de repartir, nous faisons cette cache.
Bien vu le camouflage

Nous loguons avec notre nom de team : Lekiprokos

Merci pour la cache

3.40pm - Great cache to tick off our list. Able to sign off without any muggles about. SLTFTC

Dot Day... And the first official day of the school holidays for me... Woohoo!! Gap (of Fap and Gap) and I was determined to clear off a few more Mount Maunganui caches... We didn't have a lot of early success, but the situation improved as the day progressed.

Our target for today was Mauao... Gap and I have a few caches to visit between us. Our walk would take us up to the top of the mountain, with a variety of diversions for cache hunts. Then back to the base track for a complete circuit... A walk of 6+ kilometres.

We walked straight to this one for a quick find. Not sure what this would gave looked like originally, but judging by the favourite points, it must have been a cracker. TFTC.

First time up this Maunga. Thanks for the back story.

Great idea for hiding! Tftc

Found during our holiday in New Zealand. Thanks for the cache. Greetings from the Czech Republic.

Good find