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BOTTLE ON THE NOSE Traditional Cache

Hidden : 1/28/2011
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
3 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

Location is on Longnose Point near Silica Cove. Access by land from the designate car park. 30 to 40 minute walk each way on a marked pathway. Is is possible to clamber around the rock platform is you know the area
Access by sea is possible in suitable conditions.
No matter which access the location is worth the effort. Bring a camera and enjoy the location.
Access to the area is closed sometimes due to Defence Force operations.

Research the history of the area and in particular the 1994 wreck of the ship St Martin de Porres that remains on the point. This was a holiday night one family will not forget. Although the boat was wrecked everyone survived.
Reference sites include; (visit link) (visit link)

Opportunity for two FTF
1. Access by land Congratulations to FoxesDownUnder for FTF by land access
2. Access by sea...seeking a FTF via sea. Not that difficult in good sea conditions.Congratualtions to jakeleonard and Dad for FTF via sea access. Great photos as well

I have made repairs to the container . I hope everyone who makes the effort to visit finds the treasure.
I discovered it is a tight fit the first level so look in the second level from the top. A torch could helpful.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

N oynpx pbagnvare va n abfr

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)