Historical Collingwood (Nelson/Marlborough) Collingwood, South Island, New Zealand
By
BigglesNZ on 15-Jun-12. Waypoint GC3NM98
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Logs
After a couple of days up near the spit, heading back south today, but not before grabbing a couple of caches in Collingwood, quick detour and another nice find here, cheers
Found on the way back to Nelson from Wharariki Beach.It is such an interesting place to visit. So many untold stories. Thank you for bringing us here.
A fascinating bit of NZ history, which we treated with respect.Found the cache on the 3rd look, a little higher than expected.
Trouve ! / Found it ! 5305me cache trouve.Merci BigglesNZ pour la cache 5305th cache found.Thank you BigglesNZ for the cache
A quick find this afternoon once we rolled into Collingwood. Had the place to ourselves, and parked at the lower area and walked up. Found in first place looked, a nice cemetery in that old school way of giving the departed some high ground to look back over the sea to where they come from. At least, that is how an old history teacher explained it to us way back when. TFTC Biggles.Easter Sunday, and we had loose plans while heading out toward Collingwood. On the way, we wanted to do the Aorere Goldfields loop walk up to Druggan Dam, an Ad Lab out at Collingwood, visit the Mussel Inn in the afternoon, and pop over to Wharariki Beach. We achieved all of these except the last one, as that was a bit of a bridge too far and we had run out of time. There will be another day. But all up we got a good handful of caches and visited some places neither of us had been to before. And that is what geocaching is about, so that is a success.Thanks all COs. Some photos from our day added.
Located with Ricardinho A find in the cementary once we found GZ Day 3 of our Goldenbay Getaway & today we are off to explore the Aorere Goldfields, hike to Druggans Dam & the Cathedral Cave & finish up in Collingwood. We did have Wharariki on the agenda for today but we just ran out of time. Another fabulous day in paradise TFTC
Spending some time here up around Golden Bay and the Spit Of course these are not only lazy days , some caches need to go after Found wellTftc
I remember finding this one years ago and that it was big enough for a TB, as I was here for the multi that starts at the cemetary and as I have a few TBs to get rid of I thought I'd leave one here as it looks like the cache is still found regularly. Checked the condition of the log book at the same time, still nice and dry with plenty of space to last a few more years.
A spot we visit frequently and never realised a cache was here. The kids enjoyed finding their first ever cache.
#5.576On our way back from the Cape and beach with finally some sun we found this one rather quickly. Thanks for bringing us to this garden of eternal rest.TFTC says team mastba from Hamburg/Germany IN: TB
At GZ the hint made perfect sense, tftc! Quickly spotted by the kids and photo log cause no pen.
On our way out to Wharaki beach we stopped for coffee. Well my family did whilst I went up here from Collingwood. Nice spot, good view and quickly found cache. Tftc
Second cache today. On the way home from Pūponga to Richmond today but stopped off in Collingwood en route for morning tea and caches. Fascinating place but sadly not enough time to do the multi. Next time!
Early start to try catch sunrise from the lookout but wrong side of the hill. Good view over Collingwood and a smilie in tow. Tftc
Some time ago a group of us from Wellington decided that what we should do is come down to the Nelson region for a long weekend of Geocaching. So we did. With minimal specific agendas, and lots of unfound caches in the area, the goal for this four day break is exploring, having fun, and finding geocaches. Here is one we found.
We were caching our way around Nelson on Sunday some new caches appeared over this way. We looked at the distances involved and decided that today was not the day, but that if they were still unfound tomorrow we would head on over here. And so we did. A long drive, but worth it for the scenery alone.
One of those new caches was back here near this historical cemetery. So naturally we also collected this cache while we were here.
The log was signed as NuMpTY (or NMTY) for NZ_B, Mr-Mcgoo, TwigNZ, & YetiNZ
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Thanks to BigglesNZ for placing and maintaining this cache. I enjoy each and every cache I find, and it is only with CO's like this placing them out in the world that this wonderful game continues.
[DGSc-Bulk] tagging to help me generate a list for GC30AD8 - DGSc Challenge.
We were caching our way around Nelson on Sunday some new caches appeared over this way. We looked at the distances involved and decided that today was not the day, but that if they were still unfound tomorrow we would head on over here. And so we did. A long drive, but worth it for the scenery alone.
One of those new caches was back here near this historical cemetery. So naturally we also collected this cache while we were here.
The log was signed as NuMpTY (or NMTY) for NZ_B, Mr-Mcgoo, TwigNZ, & YetiNZ
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Thanks to BigglesNZ for placing and maintaining this cache. I enjoy each and every cache I find, and it is only with CO's like this placing them out in the world that this wonderful game continues.
[DGSc-Bulk] tagging to help me generate a list for GC30AD8 - DGSc Challenge.
(# 7934) A caching trip to Nelson with NZ_B, TwigNZ and YetiNZ. Day 3 of a 4 day trip interspersed with exploring and humour. A quick find.
The log was signed as NuMpTY (or NMTY) for NZ_B, Mr-mcgoo, TwigNZ, & YetiNZ. Thanks for bringing me here.
The log was signed as NuMpTY (or NMTY) for NZ_B, Mr-mcgoo, TwigNZ, & YetiNZ. Thanks for bringing me here.
Interesting little spot. Amazing how many of these people died trying to cross the Aorere! TFTC 
Found with teenz04 on a holiday mission from Wainui. Quick, easy find. TFTC!
enjoyed a morning walk up to the lookout and reading the history of the town and cemetery. tftc
Found, but no pencil in the cache. We weren't organized enough to bring a pen out on our walk. Great info panels about the planned township. TFTC
Found with Ulmuslynx on this beautiful day Great hide beaut cemetery thank you for bringing us here
Out here with Vistra tracking down the PWGT caches when we also noticed that there was a trad here for the finding. A quick search and we soon had the cache in hand. A peaceful spot with some interesting history. Tftc
AliGle and I were traveling around the middle and upper South Island, with the main focus being the completion of the PWGT3 and PWGT4 GeoTours, but we found a few other caches along the way. Made a quick find of this cache while in the area working on the PWGT multi. TFTC!
Quick find while spending a few days in Collingwood. Always wonder what caused the death of some people especially brothers just two days apart. So sad. Thanks for the cache.
A third BigglesNZ cache today. A quick find with all in good order. Thanks again for another smilie.
Found with SJT_NZ on our way up to park and walk into the gold fields. Sadly the weather turned out to be too wet. We drove in the access road a fair way, but it was hosing down and we were worried that at the only place we could park, that we might not get out later on. Another time. Managed to grab this one though. All in good order, and thanks for the cache.
On a PWGT tour of Tasman, and picked this up while in the area. An interesting place. Tftc
As we were looking for the PWGT cache nearby, we stopped for this one. Easy find at GZ. The most difficult was to be sneaky as a couple was visiting the cemetery too. Both container and logbook were in good condition. Thanks.
Found George and John! Being of the short persuasion getting the cache was interesting on a wet day!
Piwaka54 along for the adventure. Old history of NZ is fascinating! TFTC Biggles
Piwaka54 along for the adventure. Old history of NZ is fascinating! TFTC Biggles
Wonder how the James family cited with losing two teenage sons only two days apart. TFTC
Now that was a fast find!
Spotted it as I was approaching, I removed some general rubbish which may rust, but everything else is fine with it.
Thanks!
Spotted it as I was approaching, I removed some general rubbish which may rust, but everything else is fine with it.
Thanks!
We are spending the day caching around Golden Bay. We came to this particular spot to begin the PWGT multi, but since there is a trad right here. 
Made our way to GZ and soon located the hide. Thanks.
Made our way to GZ and soon located the hide. Thanks.This is a fascinating old cemetery, well worth having a look around.
I had some trouble reaching the cache, but got it eventually.
I left a pet rock - a chicken
Thanks for setting this up
I had some trouble reaching the cache, but got it eventually.
I left a pet rock - a chicken
Thanks for setting this up
Was here to get the PWGT cache and this was to close not to get while we were here. TFTC ??
Down for a long weekend, chasing PWGT caches with Itchyfeet2020.I enjoy these types of country cemeteries - very quaint with lots of local history. Look for the bush that looks like groot - not kidding.TFTC BigglesNZ
Found right where the hint advised. Looks like a sad story, but a lovely spot to dwell. TFTC.
Day 11 - Labour weekend extended road trip with Kiwicampnut - relocated to stay south of the ditch.
Cemetery caches quite intrigue us - it's interesting look g at the dates and causes of deaths, particularly in these older cemeteries. Would be interesting to know more about these boys - died within days of each other - accident or illness? I'd like to think that they were the adventurous type and would enjoy all the visits they are getting while we are on our adventures. Retrieved from the side with a bit of a stretch.
Thanks for the cache BigglesNZ
# 3109 25 October 2021 6:15 pm
Cemetery caches quite intrigue us - it's interesting look g at the dates and causes of deaths, particularly in these older cemeteries. Would be interesting to know more about these boys - died within days of each other - accident or illness? I'd like to think that they were the adventurous type and would enjoy all the visits they are getting while we are on our adventures. Retrieved from the side with a bit of a stretch.
Thanks for the cache BigglesNZ
# 3109 25 October 2021 6:15 pm
On a trip with Ruru_NZ to gather the tour caches needed or in my case not done yet. Should be able to knock them off on this trip.
While doing multi we jabbed this one too
While doing multi we jabbed this one too
A quick find while doing the nearby PWGT multi.
Such a lot of history here.
We love places like this that we would never have discovered if it wasn’t for Geocaching.
TFTC
Such a lot of history here.
We love places like this that we would never have discovered if it wasn’t for Geocaching.
TFTC
Day 19 of three weeks winter motorhoming in the upper half of the South Island. Moved on from Pakawau in Golden Bay today via Collingwood (Adventure Lab time) to Takaka and on to Port Tarakohe for the night. Picked up a number of caches along the way despite quite a bit of rain at times.
Detoured to here on our way out of Collingwood. Perhaps a little higher than the hint suggests, but still a reasonably quick find. Life could be harsh in those days! #4215. TFTC.
Detoured to here on our way out of Collingwood. Perhaps a little higher than the hint suggests, but still a reasonably quick find. Life could be harsh in those days! #4215. TFTC.
Enjoyed our visit here today in search of the geo tour multi. But very pleased to grab a trad as well.
Thanks for the cache
Thanks for the cache
On a PWGT expedition to the South Island with Gorby, RustyNZ, Rebel98 and boneybruce. TFTC!!!
With a group of Westies (rustynz, rebel98, gorby, FMZ and boney bruce) on a caching adventure in the South Island 
We were gathering some information for a nearby multi, and collected this one too!
Just after we arrived the rain at last caught up with us, so umbrellas are up. Very interesting location, full of history. Thanks BigglesNZ for bringing us here.
We were gathering some information for a nearby multi, and collected this one too!
Just after we arrived the rain at last caught up with us, so umbrellas are up. Very interesting location, full of history. Thanks BigglesNZ for bringing us here.
We flew down from Auckland to Nelson for another session upon the PWGT caches and other caches that appeal. This is our last trip for the series and will complete it in the 4 days we have allowed ourselves. On this trip there is myself, rustynz, FMZ, Rebel98 and Bony-Bruce (FMZ’s mascot) starting in Nelson and heading north as far as Abel Tasman and then way south of Fox Glacier. 1500km of driving in our trusty rental.
Crappy weather here today, mind you, it's our fault.... we did choose to come down in mid-winter. The cache here was found by Rebel98 while us others were busy sorting the elongated PWGT multi, that took forever in the pouring rain. Thank you Mr Biggles sir!
Crappy weather here today, mind you, it's our fault.... we did choose to come down in mid-winter. The cache here was found by Rebel98 while us others were busy sorting the elongated PWGT multi, that took forever in the pouring rain. Thank you Mr Biggles sir!
Enjoyed a wander about this early evening. Meet up with George and John resting. Always find historic cemetery’s sad but interesting. Tftc
Interesting cemetery to visit, spent a few minutes looking at the old grave stones and then reading the information boards. All good here, TFTC.
Quick and easy find here. First time visiting this region. Came looking for geotour caches and left wanting to return. Tftc
A quick sign and log after finding the tour cache. TFTC.
The holidays are here and the second half of the ‘Very Top of the South Tour’ begins. GraciesGPSFun and I have been joined by NosyNel and Jude_E and so the fun begin begins.
The holidays are here and the second half of the ‘Very Top of the South Tour’ begins. GraciesGPSFun and I have been joined by NosyNel and Jude_E and so the fun begin begins.
Thanks for this cache, BigglesNZ - it certainly is a historic cemetery.
No muggles around late afternoon on a aweekday, quick find.
No muggles around late afternoon on a aweekday, quick find.
An Easter weekend and I decided to try and aim to complete the PWGT3 Geotour caches - which I did manage to achieve.
Stopped between geotour caches to do a bit of sightseeing and of course to grab some caches. It was a pleasant walk around here and I was excited to be back here after 10 years. As I pulled up here I discovered my phone was dead ... not just battery dead but actually fried motherboard dead.... Agh.
My little meltdown in the car was obviously not noticed by the geocachers ivxss_xx. I grabbed my gps out of the boot and the geotour caches were loaded but no others. Luckily having watched the others with the container I knew where t go to get this one
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Stopped between geotour caches to do a bit of sightseeing and of course to grab some caches. It was a pleasant walk around here and I was excited to be back here after 10 years. As I pulled up here I discovered my phone was dead ... not just battery dead but actually fried motherboard dead.... Agh.
My little meltdown in the car was obviously not noticed by the geocachers ivxss_xx. I grabbed my gps out of the boot and the geotour caches were loaded but no others. Luckily having watched the others with the container I knew where t go to get this one
======== NZ Mega 2020 ========
NZ Mega 2020 is definitely happening, but has been postponed until 2021. It will be held in Auckland over Labour Weekend, 22 to 25 October 2021. It's going to be a massive celebration of geocaching:
20+ years of geocaching worldwide.
20+ years since New Zealand had the very first geocache hidden outside of USA.
All the 20s and now 21 as well!
Talk to your geo-friends and start planning to be part of this event - you won't want to miss it!
11:54
FITW GreenMenace
Hunting for the GeoTour, we arrived in Collingwood.
George and John are still here. I mean, where would they go, right?
Found and replaced, then, before proceeding up to the viewpoint, saw another cacher arrive but not get out of their car yet.
Kia ora! Paldies!
#8229
FITW GreenMenace
Hunting for the GeoTour, we arrived in Collingwood.
George and John are still here. I mean, where would they go, right?
Found and replaced, then, before proceeding up to the viewpoint, saw another cacher arrive but not get out of their car yet.
Kia ora! Paldies!
#8229
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As we were in the area collecting the PWGT cache we thought we had better nab this one too. Had to wait for some unusual chap who was reading all the headstones to move far enough away for us to be able to make the find without him seeing. Cache quickly in hand, signed and tucked back away for the next cacher. TFTC
As we were in the area collecting the PWGT cache we thought we had better nab this one too. Had to wait for some unusual chap who was reading all the headstones to move far enough away for us to be able to make the find without him seeing. Cache quickly in hand, signed and tucked back away for the next cacher. TFTC
Found while doing PWGT cool old headstones and old tree..I would enjoy hearing some stories if it could talk thanks BigglesNZ
That was a stroke of luck. We came here for the multi and noticed another cache here. I wonder what this tree was? I bet it had some stories. Thanks for bringing us here BigglesNZ
Continuing on our PWGT journey visiting the top of the Mainland this weekend. Would have been rude not to sign the visitor’s book while in the area TFTC.
Headed to Golden Bay to get a few cache got to Collingwood and it started to rain only for short time. I was able to do the cache without getting wet quick easy find .Tftc BigglesNZ
Véry special find. I was here 1993 for the first time, then 1999 and today but never noticed the historic cemetery
Thank you!!
Thank you!!
We were just here for the PWGT multi and did not see this one. So we are back for a quick snag and tag to turn this into a smiley. Cheers.
Saturday 13 Feb - Motueka - Takaka - Pupu Springs - Collingwood - Riwaka and back to Motueka. Another fun day.
A surprise call from Taybee NZ wanting to do the PWGT series inspired us to come to Tasman for a 3 day weekend with Zara and Toby. We explored some awesome spots in Collingwood, Takaka, Kaiteriteri, Riwaka, Wakefield, Nelson and Cable Bay. Thanks for al the COs who helped this happen. Enjoyed reading all the cache pages relating to NZs history and events.
Saturday 13 Feb - Motueka - Takaka - Pupu Springs - Collingwood - Riwaka and back to Motueka. Another fun day.
A surprise call from Taybee NZ wanting to do the PWGT series inspired us to come to Tasman for a 3 day weekend with Zara and Toby. We explored some awesome spots in Collingwood, Takaka, Kaiteriteri, Riwaka, Wakefield, Nelson and Cable Bay. Thanks for al the COs who helped this happen. Enjoyed reading all the cache pages relating to NZs history and events.
Took some time out to read to their stories. Fascinating history. Thanks for the cache placement.
Huge contrast between the cemeteries, thanks for the caches to discover them.
