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Palm Central Traditional Cache

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Hidden : 1/1/2012
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

The Palmetum is a botanical garden featuring one family of plants, the palms. This cache site is approx 3 minutes walking time from the carpark. Cache contains First To Find coin (finder to keep), a trackable (please help this trackable complete it's mission) and various trinkets / vouchers. Logbook and pencil. (Note the main gate from the carpark is only open from sunrise to sunset however the gardens can be accessed directly from the road 24 hours as the gardens are not fenced)

The Palmetum is a botanical garden featuring one family of plants, the palms. The collection contain all six subfamilies within the family Arecaceae. Approximately 60 species of palms are native to Australia; most are represented. The collection contains about 300 species; many rare and threatened in their natural habitat.

A visit to the Townsville Palmetum is proof of community energy. A Bicentennial Project, this internationally recognised attraction was supported and planned by the Townsville community and organised through the Townsville City Council Parks Services.

Opened in September 1988, the Palmetum has continually expanded as new palm varieties and scenic walks are added. Tumbetin Lodge is an example of local heritage architecture. Any visitor would agree that the Palmetum is an exotic and attractive feature of our city, and a significant botanic achievement.

This cache site is approx 3 minutes walking time from the carpark and is hidden within a rocky section of the gardens. Cache contains First To Find coin (finder to keep), a trackable (please help this trackable complete its mission) and various trinkets / vouchers. Logbook and pencil.

(Note the main gate from the carpark is only open from sunrise to sunset however the gardens can be accessed directly from the road 24 hours as the gardens are not fenced)

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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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)