Welcome to Kumara
The cache is not at the posted coords so don't go there.
I was awarded another opportunity of placing an Adventure Lab cache and decided to create it in Kumara. Each location is within walking distance from the next although some people might prefer to use their mode of transport.
This Adventure Lab cache will show you only some highlights of local places, historic and/or memorable events in Kumara and can be participated in by downloading the Adventure Labs app.
Android: link
Apple: link
"Welcome to Kumara Adventure Lab Cache"
Use the search function in the vicinity of Kumara, and log-on with your Geocaching log-in. You can then begin your adventure.
As you correctly answer each question you will be awarded one find against your logged in geo-account username.
When you successfully finish this Lab Adventure you'll get the details to find this bonus cache. It's just a very short walking distance away.
The discovery of gold at Kumara in 1876 was among the last in New Zealand. In a very short period the bush was cleared and a busy town sprang to life.
It featured 41 licensed hotels, a hospital, courthouse, police station and its own newspaper, The Kumara Times. Banks, Churches. bootmakers, bakers and a Catholic and a Protestant school soon appeared. With the eventual opening of Arthurs Pass, Cobb and Co. Coaches would deliver the Royal Mail as well as passengers. John Seddon, 'King Dick', represented Westland as member of Parliament for 28 years, 13 of these as Premier. He arrived in NZ in 1866 and settled in the Goldsborough area for nearly a decade, then moving family and business to Kumara at the beginning of the gold rush there. He led the way in the town of Kumara, and with his organisational ability, soon had the town laid out, reserves established, and he was elected the first mayor of the new borough.
Richard John Seddon
He was to live in Kumara for the next 20 years, 2 of those as Premier of New Zealand, before moving to Wellington. He resided in Parliament for 13 years until his death.
Since the West Coast Wilderness Trail incorporated the township it re-invented itself as start, finish or place for a rest and sustenance. It offers accommodation, competitive fuel, general store, meals and refreshments. The locals of course are happy to share their history whether you're leather clad, in lycra or just passing through in the car.
Find the cache at: S 42° 3A.BCD E 171° 1(B-A).EB(B-(C+D))
Enjoy