Find even later (Matamata) Matamata, North Island, New Zealand
By
KirsTim on 26-Dec-14. Waypoint GC5J8YC
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Logs
Cannot believe the log is still here! Was on the ground as previous caches have said. No container on me either. Have tried to tuck away in the corner. TFTC.
Our family holiday has come to an end and we are on our way home so time to stop along the way.
As per previous log the cache paper was in place but there was no container
Thanks for the cache.
As per previous log the cache paper was in place but there was no container
Thanks for the cache.
Hmm. Strange. Found cache log, but no cache container. Didn't have a replacement with me. TFTC.
Apologies to the CO.I found this cache a while ago but stopped caching for a while due to the pandemic, and this find was left as a draft on my app.TFTC
We were heading for the playground but paused to pick up this cache so no pen to log our find. A quick easy find
Today the bunch was Miss P(5), Miss W(3) and Mummy.
Today the bunch was Miss P(5), Miss W(3) and Mummy.
Nice little walk to get this one on our way home from Tauranga. Found on 22.02.2022!
Impromptu visit to the small playground nearby while we wait for dark to view Matamatas Christmas lights (came over to visit my sister and have dinner)
Nice little hide
Nice little hide
Well hidden but didnt take too long to find. Thankfully not many muggles walking around today
Found!! Lady across the road came out and asked about what we were finding, she said she always sees people searching for something and never knew what it was haha
**#14,223**
Been too long since lst in Matamata, had to pick up a book purchased online so while waiting found the caches that we had not found in the town.
TNLn TFTC
Been too long since lst in Matamata, had to pick up a book purchased online so while waiting found the caches that we had not found in the town.
TNLn TFTC
Athena owner of the house came out and asked me if I was looking for something. I had to explain. She was lovely and helped me look and said I was the 2nd one in a bit more than a week. She will probably help future geocachers loved it!
Second search in daylight, wee search again until located but guided kids to find it themselves. Beautiful day and stop of Kai before play at park
We had a very brief attempt to look for this one a couple of years ago but decided to abandon the search due to high muggle activity.
Today we were having breakfast nearby and remembered our unfinished business so headed over afterwards to give it another try.
Once again there were a lot of muggles, mostly walking their four legged friends, but we managed to search sporadically when no one was looking and made the find, although the hint was a little misleading so not sure if its where it's supposed to be.
Glad to finally turn this into a smiley. TFTC.
Today we were having breakfast nearby and remembered our unfinished business so headed over afterwards to give it another try.
Once again there were a lot of muggles, mostly walking their four legged friends, but we managed to search sporadically when no one was looking and made the find, although the hint was a little misleading so not sure if its where it's supposed to be.
Glad to finally turn this into a smiley. TFTC.
One of five caches located in the Matamata area today on our drive from Wellington up to Morrinsville. Got most of our trip completed before looking for any caches. Took a few minutes to find this one, taking extra care to avoid being ‘spotted’ by a neighbour in her front garden. We concentrated on where the hint indicated it might be but eventually found it elsewhere. #3533. TFTC.
#12,130. Park and grab on Weka Street in Matamata. Fortunately GZ was all quiet at the time of our visit. Found after a short search. The cache was in good condition, all nice and dry inside. Took nothing, left nothing, signed log.
Replaced where found.
Thanks for the placement, and for bringing us to this site, and …
.T h a n k s. .f o r. .t h e. .c a c h e.
.M a u r u u r u. .k o e. .n u i. .a t u. .h o k i. .t e. .k e t e r o k i.
Replaced where found.
Thanks for the placement, and for bringing us to this site, and …
.T h a n k s. .f o r. .t h e. .c a c h e.
.M a u r u u r u. .k o e. .n u i. .a t u. .h o k i. .t e. .k e t e r o k i.
Great day out adventuring in the Waikato. Nice and quick on a big tour of the town. Nice drive too. Thanks for the hide, the clue was perfect!
Found while out biking on a Spring-like day. Looked in the wrong places first of course. TFTC
Heading home from Rotorua after a weekend away with Jag50 for the GC45 plaque event so collecting a few caches on the way. A nice quick find here
The geo toddler needed a break from car which is why we ended up at this play ground. If you look at hint before searching you may end up looking in wrong place.
TFTC
TFTC
Found it, didn’t bring a pen but the memory of looking silly trying to find it will forever be in my mind
Today I'm starting my road trip home from Auckland to Nelson with my newly acquired convertible cachemobile. I'm going to be finding a few caches along the way. Whew! This one took me longer to find than it should have done. Perhaps I was taking the hint too literally. Anyway, I found it in the end and that's all good. TFTC, Biggles.
The park was quiet so an easy find. The paper could use some plastic to protect it.
Yay. Found my first one. Log needs updating, getting a bit worn. But thanks to whoever placed this.
Heading home from a few days in Taupo, we needed a break and to stretch our legs. Lovely walk to GZ on a sunny Winter's day and the cache was quickly located, just as the family near the cache were driving away.
This one was tricky for me. If that was the large key hider I would hate to try find the small one. Tftc
On a quiet and cloudy day, the only muggler in sight was a white cat - supervising from the garden...but she promised not to tell.
Got lucky because I didn't start looking until my GPS told me to! The coords are very good!
Had a good look, must say I have an aversion for these installations which may affect the thoroughness of the search
We searched at the more difficult spots first, but turned out that it is at a simple spot lol.
TFTC and hello from Singapore!
#1201
TFTC and hello from Singapore!
#1201
I'm from Switzerland and spend 4 months in New Zealand on vacation. Found this cache after a few minutes search, thanks.
Took a little hunting but managed to find it quickly. Had an RV parked across the road so had to take care. TFTC
A fun drive out for a second day of caching with my sister and niece (straws2008), we decided to combo our names as team Jaws. A nice quick find with my niece. Tftc.
On holiday from Australia. I'm amazed by how beautiful Matamata is. I loved walking along this road, really pretty. TFTC!
On the road to Hobbiton today. We are visiting from Toronto ON Canada to spend 25 days with our daughter who lives in Wellington NZ. We have planned a driving tour of both the north island and the south island. Quick stop at GZ. Found at 3:54 PM. Thank you KirsTim for placing and maintaining this cache.
