Johnny Key Cash (Northland) Riverside, North Island, New Zealand
By Robertot on 19-Jan-09. Waypoint GC1KXJE

Parts of 1st waypoint missing so will archive and remove final cache.

A pa site right behind our temporary accommodation? So we headed up, counting seats. Number 3. And there is a "dead" obvious hide object 6m away... but no waypoint there. Searched all around at the appropriate distance, but couldn't find anything.

Went on to the pa and the final container, all good there, but of course we can't sign the logbook!

What a good lookout point this was for the Whangarei basin. Really worth seeing - thank you!

Couldn't find Waypoint - think it may be missing. Can CO please check?

Just like the previous finder I took the tool on a very long hot uphill walk. Was reading logs and realised my error. Back down the hill to bench 5. Ironically the wrong coordinates are close to the other bench 5. TFTC

Decided to have the afternoon off and go for a walk. It was supposed to be around 1 1/2 to 2 hours. We ended up being out for at least 4 hours not sure where the time went.

The key went for a very long walk around the track. Should have trusted my gut and gone were I thought the cache should be. Once at the top of the hill and saying that it does not feel right, my partner looked at the key and he said what about this other number, the one I thought was just a smudge from getting wet. No that was actually the number I should have used. Once our loop was finished i went back up the track headed where I should have gone to start.
Searched a few ferns before locating.

TFTC

in town for a conference. needed some fresh air so dashed up here before dinner. got wp1 quickly but stopped short of the hint for wp2. after a bit of looking decided to go on a bit and then things lined up nicely. tftc. great views and a lovely spring evening.

What a great multi ....sure glad the key was there or I may have been a tad lost enjoyed the stroll to the final and yep it worked ..awesome cache ... Thanks Roberto easy fav

Arrived in Whangarei with a bit of time to spare so spotted this multi. I had never been into the Quarry Arts Centre so this interesting as well. I headed up, not really knowing what to expect and noting that the cloud was very black and ready to "burst". Wpt 1 was straight forward. Wow, I didn't even know that there was a Pa site here, and I went to school just below!! Headed on and was fascinated with the "earth works". Loved the final. All good here. Thanks for the fun, themed cache Robertot.

Today is my Dad's birthday. He died three years ago yesterday and his favourite CD was Johnny Cash. I was in town for work and I really wanted to get this cache today in memory of him.

I totally messed it up and used the old co-ords and headed off up the hill on the other track. I found a couple of other caches on my way so that made up for it.

I plugged the other co-ords into my phone on the way back downhill. When I went to return the keys I noticed the cache wasn't too far away so I gave it one last try.

It was in a very logical place and I don't know why I ignored my gut feeling earlier and went the opposite direction. The cache was in good condition and I had a lovely walk with lots of views with my longer than needed walk in the hills today.

I turned on spotify for my trip back home and the song was about Johnny and the lyrics were: "don't forget your roots my friend", "don't forget your family". Very apt. Thanks for this neat cache

Took kids up here to get the outta the house. 1st stage found easily. 2nd stage not too bad either. Tftc.

Changed the info at the first stage. Not sure how long it has been giving the incorrect coordinates !!!! Most still seemed to find it despite the error! Well done geocachers.

TFTC! Coordinates from WP1 are not correct. Still managed to find it.

Out in the area with some other cachers after a local event, the cache found this time as the coord's on the key were written wrong, fortunately a quick find at GZ put logbook back into the cache box where it presumably should be. TFTC

Coming back down the hill and I was alerted that this cache was close by, so gave it a go along with thegreatauk, and 0B80B8 for moral support. Quickly located WP1 and was immediately faced with a long walk to the final, but it just didn't seem right, so supposed an error in the final coords that made it seem more likely. And yes, that's where we found the final. Great view from the final and on the way along. TFTC!!!

Had several good looks for this not even finding stage 1. So i'm not sure if i'm missing something or is it very well hidden?.

Out for my evening exercise jaunt and to try for some caches. This one was on the way back. Nearly sucked in by the trap, but then remembered the detail in the description and was soon able to locate the cache. Lots of treasures, but no cash....!!

TFTC

Jax found both of these today. LN. Lovely walk, great views. TFTS

Placed new container at the first destination and checked final cache. Replaced the log book inside correctly and checked all was well. Plenty of key rings for swapping but didn't noticed the jelly baby TB..perhaps being so small it was hidden with all the other things and I omitted to check for it.

Out and about picking up a few more caches on my last day back up in Whangarei. Had a good search around WP1, but just couldn't find anything! I decided to have a quick look for the final anyway, using my instinct (and the hint!) and was able to quickly find the cache there (it was a bit exposed.) I opened the first layer and cockroaches scuttled off everywhere. I then opened the second layer, where I found the log book and the final layer of protection. I signed the logbook, but I am guessing it should have been inside the final layer? As I couldn't find anything at WP1 I was unable to reveal the caches secrets! A cool idea and hide anyway - favourite point allocated! TFTC!

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#255 Wonderful little journey. Favourite point earned. TFT(key)C.

Awesome! My first cache and it was a goody. Lovely track and views.

TFTC!
Jelly Baby TB wasn't here :-\
Very good multi, had been meaning to do this for ages.
Type pressure key ring left.
Fox on the path

Nice and simple.multi cache, we are still very new to this world and we really enjoyed this straight forward cache. Not to hard on the legs as the little ones always moan. Tftc

Ive walked past there and never new that look out was there. Very nice spot.

Checked on WP1 and final. Rewrote instructions on the squid and the note at WP 1 and placed a little better. Removed the TB from the final to send it onwards.

Find number 50 for me! Thanks for this cache, it's one I've been meaning to do for a while. I brought along a new recruit who loved it too. The instructions at the first stop are pretty damp and could do with some attention, we dried them out as best we could in the time it took us. Left a TB (Ace travel morale) but didn't see the jelly baby?

Great cache!!! My first multi-cache TFTC! careful reading the coords at stage one, they are a bit damp and one number is a little obscured.

This entry was edited by William Dampier on Monday, 24 June 2013 at 23:40:40 UTC.

Found it and then realised that I hadn't read the small print. Dated the log, but don't think that I signed it. Too much excitement for this old fella. TFTC

Loved the views and the concept.

Loved this one . great to see a different type of cache.

Reasonable easy find once I figure which way 220 degrees was. Thanks

Weekend visit to the area and headed for this cache after a tour of the art gallery area. Nice little walkway and a well themed cache. Lots of keys in the cache but didn't spot a TB TFTC.

This entry was edited by rosmar on Sunday, 23 September 2012 at 03:40:55 UTC.

Path pretty slippery after the recent rain. Found with Wiiphee, Bucko, and Reebuck. All of whom were a bit small to go down the hill, especially number 3. Has given up on final hide, but spotted it as I was just heading back up to safety. Great cache to show is the sights of Whangarei - never knew this track was here. Will have to explore again in the future, during drier times. Tftc

Found with the family on a grey day! A bit of a hike up the hill! Tftc

drove my '60 '61 '62 '63 '64 '65 '66 '67 '68 '69 '70 automobile to the trail head. Took the dirty ol egg suckin' dog. Found it one piece at a time, and it didn't cost me a dime.

With an arts festival in full swing at the start of the trek, we were dodging cameras and stilt jugglers until we made it into the woods. A nice stroll, but a little steeper than we expected for 1.5 terrain, but after a vit of a scramble we had the cache in hand. Added to the contects with a key chain whistle. TFTC.

yeah we found it finally, swapped key rings

what and awesome cache! really enjoyed it.

The first stage is no longer placed under the bench, as it went missing twice. It is now 6ms up the path and as per the hint! It was still there when we checked a month ago.

Hey. Actually found this on 14 October. This was a great cache thanks, took the kids with me and we had a great time. actually found the main cache first as we missed the first. went back and after rereading the first clue it was exactly where you said it would be!!! We all had a great time and both kids did a swap, great cache!!!

this was our third or forth try at this. this time the cache under the bench was not there so we couldnt complete it.

Finally Came back to complete cache
Really enjoyed this one
TFTC

Decided to introduce my brother to geocaching
And thought this cache would be great to do so
Great views!
TFTC!

Had a great time doing this one solo! Yet another track I never knew existed. Thanks for showing me the way. Everything all good and put back in its place for the next cacher. TB out. TFTC

put in a new device at WP!.All OK. Dropped off TB that likes to be in the forest.

Looks like that darned key has gone again..plan 4 on our return.

We found clue 1 but the key was missing.
we continued on to main cache But the key wasn't there either
Really wanted to see content!!
Great camo though and beautiful scenery walk
we will definitely return
thanks !!

Really nice walk and learnt a bit too about Whangarei. Good directions and cache quite easy to find. Thank you

#412
A nice multi on a lovely track and site! We had to leave two TBs although they are not key-rings as we are leaving this area tomorrow... As we did not want to spoil the valuable space in the inner cache box we dropped them in the outer box. Hopefully the next cacher will rescue them!

IN: 2 TBs
OUT: -

awesome cache!! really enjoyed this one!

This was sooo fun! Myself and shikatso found this cache and enjoyed the beautiful walk throughly!! TFTC!!!

5.20pm. Walked the track to the Pa site after visiting the arts and crafts centre which we enjoyed. Beautiful views of Whangarei. Nice bush. Had no difficulty locating the key nor the final. Most enjoyable.
Took a Santa key and left a TB.
TFTC
[8d] M&P.

Yet another wonderful view. Sat awhile and listerned to great music comming up the valley from below, concert I think by the sounds.

Went for a jog this morning, retreived Janey bear TB and Ladybug reborn after owners concerns for it. Ladybug safe and well and about to spread her wings to a new cache.Key to first stage safely stashed in its correct pozzy out of muggle view.

HI, can the next visitors maybe confirm if the tb's are still in the cache??
this is my second ladybug tb that may have gone awol in NZ [xx(]

Brought a special friend up here to drop off her Travel Bug and get it started on its journey.Love this cache and great to revisit.TFTC.

Finally did this after dissapointment last time.Glad it is up and running , did with a group of four. TFTC.

Found second time round now that key replaced. Nice bush walk.TFTC.

4737 First find of the day… after missing out a year ago. No problems locating the key to the cash today, TFTC.

Found it! took a little while and some endurance, but got there in the end. Took out silver $ sign keyring and left a silver metal keyring. TFTC.

new container and tool hidden at waypoint one and TB dropped off

Been advised that stage 1 has disappeared. Yes , we do have 1 spare key so will place it elsewhere as this is the 2nd time the key-holder has gone.

Decided to take a friend up here to show him the cache, but got to the first seat and the key holder is gone, not under the seat. No key No coordinates to the next part. Needs to be sorted out. Hope you have a spare key or two.

Hadn't been here before, nice views over town. TFTC

yay

3.45pm Nice easy first step, gps didn't quite send me in the right direction when looking for second one.

In Smiley face, $ and sun key rings
Out Compas and light

Really enjoyed this one,took the folks and daughter on this one and thoroughly enjoyed by all.In Oneil keyring, out Libra sign keyring.TFTC.

Nice walk liked the cache theme left a tea bag strainer key ring
and have taken Guppy TB for a walk
Many thanks for cache

A nice walk up to the cache on a well-maintained path, and great views at the top. No problem finding the waypoint or the final. Thanks for an enjoyable multi.

# 1104

Searched the bush but coulldn't find . Didn't really matter as it was alovely walk and a great day. i will try again soon

We really enjoyed this cache, great view, will definitely go back some time for another look. Got all the way back down to the car and realised I still had the pen from the cache in my hand so while I browsed the cool shop, off the Lionel trotted to replace the pen in the cache! Poor guy... haha

Most enjoyable cache. Still quite gloomy in the bush in the early morning but were rewarded with magnificant views of Whangarei with the street lamps still on down below. The Pa site was well worth the visit too.
Fortunately Mrs Zorgon wasn't with us as we wouldn't have got past the attractions at the carpark if she had been!
Many thanks

did found the key, but the box is really hard to find. I did not....
I'm a bit sad about it... maybe a hint ?

My gps system did failed to a bit (no sattelites)

found the 1st stage ok, stumbled around for 1/2 hour and no luck,,,,shame really, will go back at some stage and have another go.

Went up to secure the WP1 container and drop off the KEY TB which seemed well suited for a visit to our cache.

Out for an early walk on a beautiful spring morning. Have often come to the Quarry Arts Centre but have never walked this track. Now I have & what amazing views and set out Multi Cache. Took Guppy the Dog T/B for a walk & left him guarding the cache. TFTC

This would have to be one of our top caches in Whangarei. The pa site is an excellent historic site to visit, and well mapped out. The added theme, and great walking track, all adds to the enjoyment. Well done - this is what caching is all about. TFTC

We planned to do our 900th cache somewhere in Northland and did not exactly know which cache was going to be the lucky one. We didn’t specifically plan on making Johnny Key Cash our 900th but on arrival in Whangarei and with 899 finds under our belt, we decided to take a bit of time reading about the caches that were within range of our location. It was then that we chose Johnny Key Cash with hopes that it would be an enjoyable cache to mark our 900th find. Johnny did not disappoint! From the fun theme and unique waypoint to the fantastically set up final, this cache led us into an interesting area filled with history, with lovely bush and views. As we were paperless, we scrambled a lot in along the slope getting rather muddy checking under all the likely hiding spots at GZ. Geodaughter finally found the cache in an easy to access spot and we took it to the top where geomum was waiting. Swapped a pukeko keyring for a crab keyring and also left a nice geocoin for the next visitor. We then set up the camera on a gorilla pod attached to a tree branch for a group photo to mark our 900th find! By the way, the glue to WP1 had come off, so we MacGyvered a fix using a bandaid to secure the micro, so you may want to check it out. All in all a fantastic themed cache and one of our favorites! One we’ll remember for a long time to come. Thanks Robertot  for a great effort and for helping make this such a fun and memorable cache.

Way cool, didint know this was here.
Neat views of the town.
Thanks for briniging me here.
TFTC

With a break in the weather went out and found it. Co-ords was abit out but then id did say approx. Thanks for the walk, the views and the cache.

placed another container and tool at WP1 and dropped off TB

Requires maintenance.

WP1 tool missing, found the point of attachment but no container… continued on with our walk and found the final using the clue, unfortunately we weren’t able to open it… so until next time…

it has been reported that the container at WP1 is missing. We will check out and rectify soon.

4.05pm. The batteries died just before the first waypoint. Had to run back down to the car for more. Good exercise. Took a while with the final because we assumed we were in the right place when we were not!. Once we sorted that out it was in hand in less than a minute.
Good views from the high places, especially on this bright sunny afternoon. An excellent cache.
Left our final T.B. for the day. Thank you. David and Noeline.

No problems with this one. Stage one easy enough spent a bit longer on the final but soon in hand. TFTC

A very enjoyable multi-cache. Found the first one and charged off to find our 'Ring of Fire'. No problem. Left TB. T4TC

Well, was the start of bad luck for me. I had been wanting to do this one for awhile, so off I trudged.
What a climb, but worth it for the view.
Found the 1st part easily, and continued on.
Search for close on an hour for the final cache with no luck.
Gave up after getting scratched by Gorse 1 too many times, and came across the biggest spider I have ever seen!
Was very dissapointed not being able to find as I had some cool keyrings to leave.

Have been in Whangarei now for four weeks, but in the last two have been too busy to consider caching. Finally managed to finish work early enough to get one in. Hopefully tomorrow will get one more, to get the town ticked off before I finally go home.

Great views from the cache site, but after 12 days of solid long days, the hill was a bit of a grind.

TFTC, -TB, +geocoin

Great view, peaceful walk and ended with a good chat to man carving walking sticks. In TB. TFTC

Real nice view up there. I think the final coords are a bit off.

Haven't been to the quarry for ages, and didn't know about this track, so thanks for the Cash cache!
I wouldn't have guessed Johnny Key would have such a nice vantage point overlooking the quay .

Indeed a nice stroll through the bush and good views.
Took a bit off search around GZ but found it.
TFTC #497

Nice views, cache found quickly.

A nice afternoon for a stroll in the bush. The tracks in this reserve have been on our "to do" list for a while so this cache was a good reason to make a start.

The first to find was a bonus as was the selection of keyrings. As my wife collects keyrings a swap in and one out for her collection was done. TFTC

I must have been right behind you, just missing out of a FTF.
Its been several years since I last came up here, and a lot has changed, The art's center was not there, it was one large carpark last time and the track was in poor condition, it is really nice now.

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