Forgotten Road (Northland) Donnellys Crossing, North Island, New Zealand
By MYTROX on 31-Jan-09. Waypoint GC1M7T1

As there's been no cache to find for months, I'm archiving it to keep it from continually showing up in search lists, and to prevent it from blocking other cache placements. If you wish to repair/replace the cache sometime in the future, just contact us (by email), and assuming it meets the guidelines, we'll be happy to unarchive it.

The cache appears to be in need of owner intervention. I'm temporarily disabling it, to give the owner an opportunity to check on the cache, and take whatever action is necessary. Please respond to this situation in a timely manner (i.e., within 14 days) to prevent the cache from being archived for non-responsiveness.

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Searched a while with The-Shredder. But nothing there. An owner maintenance would be great.

No luck here. Found the nylon but no cache at WP1, decided to have a hunt around for the final using the hint but with no luck.

Oh dear I'm not having much luck with this cache Found WP1 this time - thanks for replacing, however couldn't find the final despite a reasonable look and some obvious but empty spots that matched the hint object

based on the last log & my DNF, suggest the owner repair/replace WP1 thanks

No sign of old or new at WP1. Had a good look at likely spots for the final for 1/2 km along the road but no luck either

Found first cache, without lid, out in the open and very soggy. Replaced with eclipse mint tin and new paper in end of large log (at GZ) with bit of bark covering the hole. Also left the original cache on ground, under piece of bark, where we found it. No sign of the fishing line. Cache 2 was in good condition and dry. Old ammo tins really do their job well! T4TC

Just loved this one. Great find. Really had us thinking and then there it was. thanks for this one.

Easy find of both caches, enjoyed the walk and interesting to see how quickly nature takes over again.

TFTC

We were initially stumped by the fishing line at Wp1 - placement was not as expected. Relieved at getting the co-ords for the final we set off down the road. Nice and dry today, in contrast to the previous finders. A nice walk, with lovely views of the rocky stream meandering below the road. No trouble finding the cache at GZ. Thanks for an enjoyable multi.

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Had over night and morning drizzle which made things a bit wet! This cache will be hard work in winter...come prepared. No trade.
Pleased to have found another area to be explored in future. Would love to cycle along the old road and circle back to one of the camp sites in the area. Anyone with information on the history of the mill and gorge road?
TFTC

Found it! Nice trick with the fishing line thing stuff us up a bet lol, -coaster +carculator TFTC
cheers

great idea with the fishing line - might have to copy that idea for our next cache thanks for bringing us out there.

An interesting old road. Enjoyed the tranquil walk & scenery...what must it have been like many years ago with the old mill site. Not quite so tranquil! TFTC

Nice walk, kind of cool thinking this was once a road. TFTC

First part was found quickly, the 2nd required a different approach but was found quickly once in the right spot

We found the first part of the cache with no problems. For the second cache we got close but no luck. Tried a different aproach and there it was. Thanks for bringing us here and TFTC

1.25pm. WP1 was sitting out in the open so we re-hid it.
Came across a goat and her two young on the track heading to the final.
Final was a quick find.
+ domino
+ keyring
- finger puppet
TFTC
Cheers M+S [:O)] 1300

Found first one easily, except same as before, tug, tug, *snap*, managed to find the other end with some searching then retied and replaced. Found right spot we think for second but was too dark by then. Oh well, we will return! Thanks for the cache. Team Hudson.

2.20pm. Enjoyed this one a lot - a beautiful valley for a cache hunt. Think we had travelled over this road before Cyclone Bola. Arrived at stage 1 and found the fishing line. Tug tug! Stuck! Snap!! However by this stage we realised that if we looked behind and around we may find the other end. This we did and a good strong granny knot should do the trick. Armed with the info and advice off we set enjoying the scenery. The old mill must have been something in its hay day if the pile of sawdust is anything to go by. The co-ordinates for the final took us straight to it. Very little searching required and not muddy today.
Swapped the small "clacker" and the card for a Kiwi finger puppet and gemstone bracelet.
Many thanks Mytrox for an excellent cache.
[8d] M&P.

another DC DNF!
oh well... maybe I spent too much time picking blackberries instead of looking for the clues?! LOL
On arrival the residents were quite suspicious, until I got out the camera and made like super-tourist....

Visited today as I was informed of work that had taken place on the path, but all is good....even better than before!

excellent cache did without a gps thanks to some wonderfull clues (delicous blacberries by the way)

MIDB

Great spot for a cache, was a lovely walk in nature
TFTC

Great Cache, was an interesting walk.
TFTC

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