Logs for sveppi
03-Jan-24
28-Mar-23
Still keeping an eye on the track status. Officially still closed for now 
but would like to reactivate the cache if it ever reopens!
https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/bay-of-plenty/places/lake-okataina-scenic-reserve/things-to-do/eastern-okataina-walkway/
The Eastern Ōkataina Walkway is closed due to a large slip. It is dangerous due to the fractured and unstable slip face high above the walkway. There is a second slip further along the track and the area remains unstable followng recent rainfall events. There is an extreme probability of further rock falls.
First published on 26 January 2021. Last reviewed on 27 February 2023.
but would like to reactivate the cache if it ever reopens!https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/bay-of-plenty/places/lake-okataina-scenic-reserve/things-to-do/eastern-okataina-walkway/
The Eastern Ōkataina Walkway is closed due to a large slip. It is dangerous due to the fractured and unstable slip face high above the walkway. There is a second slip further along the track and the area remains unstable followng recent rainfall events. There is an extreme probability of further rock falls.
First published on 26 January 2021. Last reviewed on 27 February 2023.
Still keeping an eye on the track status. Officially still closed for now but would like to reactivate the cache if it ever reopens!
https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/bay-of-plenty/places/lake-okataina-scenic-reserve/things-to-do/eastern-okataina-walkway/
The Eastern Ōkataina Walkway is closed due to a large slip. It is dangerous due to the fractured and unstable slip face high above the walkway. There is a second slip further along the track and the area remains unstable followng recent rainfall events. There is an extreme probability of further rock falls.
First published on 26 January 2021. Last reviewed on 27 February 2023.
but would like to reactivate the cache if it ever reopens!https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/bay-of-plenty/places/lake-okataina-scenic-reserve/things-to-do/eastern-okataina-walkway/
The Eastern Ōkataina Walkway is closed due to a large slip. It is dangerous due to the fractured and unstable slip face high above the walkway. There is a second slip further along the track and the area remains unstable followng recent rainfall events. There is an extreme probability of further rock falls.
First published on 26 January 2021. Last reviewed on 27 February 2023.
20-May-22
Checking the track status..
Eastern Ōkataina Walkway closed
The Eastern Ōkataina Walkway is closed due to a large slip. It is dangerous due to the fractured and unstable slip face high above the walkway. There is an extreme probability of further rock falls.
First published on 26 January 2021. Last reviewed on 23 February 2022.
Eastern Ōkataina Walkway closed
The Eastern Ōkataina Walkway is closed due to a large slip. It is dangerous due to the fractured and unstable slip face high above the walkway. There is an extreme probability of further rock falls.
First published on 26 January 2021. Last reviewed on 23 February 2022.
Must be a decent slip!!
Eastern Ōkataina Walkway closed
The Eastern Ōkataina Walkway is closed due to a large slip. It is dangerous due to the fractured and unstable slip face high above the walkway. There is an extreme probability of further rock falls.
First published on 26 January 2021. Last reviewed on 23 February 2022.
Eastern Ōkataina Walkway closed
The Eastern Ōkataina Walkway is closed due to a large slip. It is dangerous due to the fractured and unstable slip face high above the walkway. There is an extreme probability of further rock falls.
First published on 26 January 2021. Last reviewed on 23 February 2022.
09-Nov-21
Mmmm not much happening..
24 August 2021: Eastern Ōkataina Walkway closed
The Eastern Ōkataina Walkway is closed due to a large slip. It is dangerous due to the fractured and unstable slip face high above the walkway. There is an extreme probability of further rock falls.
First published on 26 January 2021. Last reviewed on 24 August 2021.
24 August 2021: Eastern Ōkataina Walkway closed
The Eastern Ōkataina Walkway is closed due to a large slip. It is dangerous due to the fractured and unstable slip face high above the walkway. There is an extreme probability of further rock falls.
First published on 26 January 2021. Last reviewed on 24 August 2021.
Mmmm not much happening..
24 August 2021: Eastern Ōkataina Walkway closed
The Eastern Ōkataina Walkway is closed due to a large slip. It is dangerous due to the fractured and unstable slip face high above the walkway. There is an extreme probability of further rock falls.
First published on 26 January 2021. Last reviewed on 24 August 2021.
24 August 2021: Eastern Ōkataina Walkway closed
The Eastern Ōkataina Walkway is closed due to a large slip. It is dangerous due to the fractured and unstable slip face high above the walkway. There is an extreme probability of further rock falls.
First published on 26 January 2021. Last reviewed on 24 August 2021.
02-Oct-21
On holiday on a bit of a road trip grabbing caches along our way. TFTC
30-Sep-21
On holiday but the tramp weather has failed us and we are now on a road trip, grabbing caches along the way (between rain storms!). TFTC
On a bit of a road trip due to bad tramping/hunting weather. Grabbing caches along the way. TFTC
04-Sep-21
On a goat/deer hunting mission we took the long way down to this one. Great place and great cache. +FP 
Found after the plane cache... really we are hunting but picked up the geocaches on our way out via the stream. TFTC
02-Sep-21
Found by coincidence while foraging for wild edible weeds. Needs some TLC I'm afraid.
25-Aug-21
I cross this bridge all the time as I live close by but on this particular occasion we grabbed the phone to look for the cache. TFTC
22-Aug-21
Took a bit of finding but got there in the end. Logging late as I am playing catchup!
Exploring the local neighbourhood by foot. Road almost finished. TFTC
Was out here earlier in the year but a return trip seen us nab this cache. Logging late as I have log catchup to do, oops!
10-Aug-21
Keeping an eye on the track closure:
20 July 2021: Eastern Ōkataina Walkway closed
The Eastern Ōkataina Walkway is closed due to a large slip. It is dangerous due to the fractured and unstable slip face high above the walkway. There is an extreme probability of further rock falls.
First published on 26 January 2021. Last reviewed on 20 July 2021.
20 July 2021: Eastern Ōkataina Walkway closed
The Eastern Ōkataina Walkway is closed due to a large slip. It is dangerous due to the fractured and unstable slip face high above the walkway. There is an extreme probability of further rock falls.
First published on 26 January 2021. Last reviewed on 20 July 2021.
Keeping an eye on the track closure:
20 July 2021: Eastern Ōkataina Walkway closed
The Eastern Ōkataina Walkway is closed due to a large slip. It is dangerous due to the fractured and unstable slip face high above the walkway. There is an extreme probability of further rock falls.
First published on 26 January 2021. Last reviewed on 20 July 2021.
20 July 2021: Eastern Ōkataina Walkway closed
The Eastern Ōkataina Walkway is closed due to a large slip. It is dangerous due to the fractured and unstable slip face high above the walkway. There is an extreme probability of further rock falls.
First published on 26 January 2021. Last reviewed on 20 July 2021.
07-Aug-21
10-Jun-21
Still closed... but watching for updates...
2 June 2021: Eastern Ōkataina Walkway closed
The Eastern Ōkataina Walkway is closed due to a large slip. It is dangerous due to the fractured and unstable slip face high above the walkway. There is an extreme probability of further rock falls.
First published on 26 January 2021. Last reviewed on 2 June 2021.
2 June 2021: Eastern Ōkataina Walkway closed
The Eastern Ōkataina Walkway is closed due to a large slip. It is dangerous due to the fractured and unstable slip face high above the walkway. There is an extreme probability of further rock falls.
First published on 26 January 2021. Last reviewed on 2 June 2021.
Still closed... but watching for updates...
2 June 2021: Eastern Ōkataina Walkway closed
The Eastern Ōkataina Walkway is closed due to a large slip. It is dangerous due to the fractured and unstable slip face high above the walkway. There is an extreme probability of further rock falls.
First published on 26 January 2021. Last reviewed on 2 June 2021.
2 June 2021: Eastern Ōkataina Walkway closed
The Eastern Ōkataina Walkway is closed due to a large slip. It is dangerous due to the fractured and unstable slip face high above the walkway. There is an extreme probability of further rock falls.
First published on 26 January 2021. Last reviewed on 2 June 2021.
06-Jun-21
05-Jun-21
21-May-21
... catching up on logs we haven't logged. More focused on finding goats and deer than caches these days!!
06-May-21
Keeping an eye on the track closure.....
5 May 2021: Eastern Ōkataina Walkway closed
The Eastern Ōkataina Walkway is closed due to a large slip. It is dangerous due to the fractured and unstable slip face high above the walkway. There is an extreme probability of further rock falls.
First published on 26 January 2021. Last reviewed on 5 May 2021.
5 May 2021: Eastern Ōkataina Walkway closed
The Eastern Ōkataina Walkway is closed due to a large slip. It is dangerous due to the fractured and unstable slip face high above the walkway. There is an extreme probability of further rock falls.
First published on 26 January 2021. Last reviewed on 5 May 2021.
Keeping an eye on the track closure.....
5 May 2021: Eastern Ōkataina Walkway closed
The Eastern Ōkataina Walkway is closed due to a large slip. It is dangerous due to the fractured and unstable slip face high above the walkway. There is an extreme probability of further rock falls.
First published on 26 January 2021. Last reviewed on 5 May 2021.
5 May 2021: Eastern Ōkataina Walkway closed
The Eastern Ōkataina Walkway is closed due to a large slip. It is dangerous due to the fractured and unstable slip face high above the walkway. There is an extreme probability of further rock falls.
First published on 26 January 2021. Last reviewed on 5 May 2021.
14-Mar-21
mmmm sure we found this before, but maybe not. Anyway found now. Cool area, love the forest here. TFTC
07-Mar-21
04-Mar-21
Temporarily disabling this cache as the track is closed due to a large slip:
https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/bay-of-plenty/places/lake-okataina-scenic-reserve/things-to-do/eastern-okataina-walkway/
5 February 2021: Eastern Okataina Walkway closed
The Eastern Okataina Walkway is closed due to a large slip. It is dangerous due to the fractured and unstable slip face high above the walkway. There is an extreme probability of further rock falls.
First published on 26 January 2021. Last reviewed on 5 February 2021.
Will activate the cache again once the track is re-opened.
https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/bay-of-plenty/places/lake-okataina-scenic-reserve/things-to-do/eastern-okataina-walkway/
5 February 2021: Eastern Okataina Walkway closed
The Eastern Okataina Walkway is closed due to a large slip. It is dangerous due to the fractured and unstable slip face high above the walkway. There is an extreme probability of further rock falls.
First published on 26 January 2021. Last reviewed on 5 February 2021.
Will activate the cache again once the track is re-opened.
Temporarily disabling this cache as the track is closed due to a large slip:
https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/bay-of-plenty/places/lake-okataina-scenic-reserve/things-to-do/eastern-okataina-walkway/
5 February 2021: Eastern Okataina Walkway closed
The Eastern Okataina Walkway is closed due to a large slip. It is dangerous due to the fractured and unstable slip face high above the walkway. There is an extreme probability of further rock falls.
First published on 26 January 2021. Last reviewed on 5 February 2021.
Will activate the cache again once the track is re-opened.
https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/bay-of-plenty/places/lake-okataina-scenic-reserve/things-to-do/eastern-okataina-walkway/
5 February 2021: Eastern Okataina Walkway closed
The Eastern Okataina Walkway is closed due to a large slip. It is dangerous due to the fractured and unstable slip face high above the walkway. There is an extreme probability of further rock falls.
First published on 26 January 2021. Last reviewed on 5 February 2021.
Will activate the cache again once the track is re-opened.
04-Feb-21
Not living in the area for over 2 years now we had to plan a trip to swing by this cache and sort out the water issue. Thanks Geckoh for adding the waterproof paper. Not quite sure why it's so wet (place is nice and dry) but decided to:
1. Add more waterproof paper
2. Have the log in a dry box
3. Exchanged the old container for a new one
4. Add more swops
That should do it for hopefully many more years.
Totally forgot how amazing this forest is.... really special (remembering why I put a cache here in the first place).
Enjoy!
1. Add more waterproof paper
2. Have the log in a dry box
3. Exchanged the old container for a new one
4. Add more swops
That should do it for hopefully many more years.
Totally forgot how amazing this forest is.... really special (remembering why I put a cache here in the first place).
Enjoy!
30-Jan-21
Grabbing the cache on a hunting mission. Very surprised to see only a couple of entries in the log book!! TFTC
24-Jan-21
Fanfan-77 did the searching while I looked for a flat dryish spot to camp. TFTC
Exploring a new area that's not far from home. Cache is a bit wet.
01-Jan-21
30-Dec-20
Found without the coords as we had a bit of a PQ fail. Spent a week in the Dingleburn grabbing this on the way out. TFTC
Found with fanfan-77 in the obvious spot (which was lucky as we had a PQ fail!). Amazing valley had a great time here. TFTC
23-Dec-20
Not many people around this morning. No views either. Took a bit of searching but got there in the end. TFTC
Amazing visitor centre thanks. Completed with fanfan-77 on our Christmas holidays. TFTEC
22-Dec-20
20-Dec-20
FTF with fanfan-77. Just arrived on South Island, random stop for lunch on the way south, found without looking at coordinates. Cool spot TFTC.
04-Oct-20
Nice easy find for us. We explored this area during the lockdown... back on a rare weekend at home to grab a cache or two. TFTC
30-Aug-20
As we don't geocache often the logs almost get forgotten.... explored this area awhile back, nice walk up from the carpark but no deer spotted (which was our goal). TFTC
01-Aug-20
Going back a bit logging finds we forgot to log! Nice location we had such a still day up here (not usually still up here). Great fun chasing goats!! TFTC
26-Jul-20
Stayed at the hut (nice location) almost for got to grab this .... excited we were to go look for animals! I mis read the hint (scratch on GPS screen) so took longer than it should. Wet inside. TFTC
