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<div>[[File:mmmm_pathtags.jpg|400px|thumb|right|Prizes have been awarded at the conclusion of some games. Check out these shiny path tags that were minted for the MMMM 2023 game.]]<br />
[[Geocaching Australia]] is renowned for its dynamic approach to geocaching. Enhancing the caching experience, Geocaching Australia frequently hosts a variety of games that incorporate elements of competition, strategy, and fun. These games, typically run for a short period, often spanning a couple of months, add an extra layer of excitement to the traditional geocaching hobby.<br />
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==Current Games==<br />
No games currently in progress.<br />
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==Previous Games==<br />
[[File:Gnome_movable.jpg|400px|thumb|right|A GeGnome from the 2010 race waits to hitch a ride from a geocacher.]]<br />
A retrospective look at the diverse and exciting games hosted by Geocaching Australia over the years:<br />
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===[[Cacheopoly]] (2023)===<br />
Cacheopoly is a fun and exciting game that blends geocaching with the classic strategy of Monopoly. In this game, players move around a virtual board by rolling two digital dice. Each roll generates random numbers that determine your next position on the board, taking into account any extra points or penalties you might receive. The main aim is to collect as many points as possible, which boosts your ranking in the game. There's a leaderboard that shows where you stand at any time, helping you keep track of your progress.===Mid-Year Mystery Madness Months (2023)===<br />
An exhilarating mid-year game, Mid-Year Mystery Madness Months focused on unraveling mysteries and solving intricate puzzles. Participants earned points both for cracking the puzzles and for successful cache finds, adding an extra layer of challenge and excitement to the geocaching experience.<br />
===Battleships (2021)===<br />
Drawing inspiration from the classic board game, Battleships transformed geocaching into a strategic naval battle. During the game, eligible cache finds counted as 'hits' on a virtual game grid, with players aiming to locate and sink differently sized, randomly placed battleships.<br />
===Blitz Series (2019, 2021)===<br />
In the Blitz Series, geocachers engaged in a dragonZone challenge, racing against time to find as many unique, valid dragonZone geocaches as possible. Rewards, in the form of dragonZone points, were only awarded if the entire team exceeded the collective find target.<br />
===2020 Monthly Games===<br />
This year-long series adapted and thrived through the challenges of COVID lockdowns, introducing new themes and challenges each month. It offered a continuously evolving geocaching experience, keeping players engaged even during difficult times.<br />
===Showdown (2019)===<br />
Showdown was a clan-based dragonZone encounter, where teams competed to amass the most points from unique dragonZone geocache finds. The goal was not just personal achievement but also to elevate the clan to the top.<br />
===Journey or Destination (2018)===<br />
This grid-based game offered players a choice: follow a path to uncover a story or meander randomly, collecting points. Each eligible cache find or hide revealed a new tile, adding to the game's intrigue.<br />
===Spring Caching Carnival (2018)===<br />
In this game, participants' dinosaur-themed geocaches embarked on a global journey, accumulating finds, moves, and distance. The ultimate goal for each player was to guide their dinosaur to victory, earning the prestigious title of King or Queen of the Spring Caching Carnival. <br />
===GeosportZ ([https://wiki.geocaching.com.au/wiki/GeosportZ_2016 2016], [http://wiki.geocaching.com.au/wiki/Geosportz2018 2018])===<br />
Coinciding with major sporting events like the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, GeosportZ mirrored the diverse disciplines of the modern Olympic Games, offering various challenges ranging from simple to complex.<br />
===States of the Nation (2017)===<br />
A competitive scavenger hunt pitting Australian states against each other in a race to find and hide geocaches. Spanning five weeks, participants tracked down hundreds of scavenges, converting their finds into points for their state.<br />
===Christmas In July (2017)===<br />
This unique event featured a new gift box each day for the first 25 days of July, with a special bonus on the 26th. Each box contained specific actions or criteria for participants to fulfill.<br />
===Summer Scavenger Series (2016)===<br />
Running from December 2016 to January 2017, this series was a comprehensive scavenger hunt, challenging participants to dive into numerous tasks to accumulate points for their clan.<br />
===[https://wiki.geocaching.com.au/wiki/Gegnome_project GeGnome Project (2010)] and GeGnome ][ Electric Boogaloo (2015)===<br />
Centered around the adventures of moveable garden gnome caches, these games tracked the distances and number of moves made by each gnome over the game period, adding a whimsical twist to geocaching.<br />
===Winter is Coming (2015)===<br />
Set in the cold weather, this challenge focused on controlling dragonZones and fulfilling personal goals. With a variety of challenges ranging from easy to potentially impossible, it tested participants' dedication and skill.<br />
===Angels (2013), Transport (2012), and [https://wiki.geocaching.com.au/wiki/Leapfrog Leapfrog (2011)] Moveable Races===<br />
These races involved moveable caches, sparking creativity in cache creation and tracking their movements and distances throughout the game period.</div>Mattyrxhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Pathtags&diff=7277Pathtags2024-01-09T22:27:03Z<p>Mattyrx: Add logging instructions</p>
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<div>== Pathtags ==<br />
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Pathtags are personal trading items. Used most often in Geocaching, they are also very handy for Scouting, Military and Promotional use.<br />
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A pathtag is a single-sided custom metal tag about the size and weight of a U.S. Quarter, a one Euro coin or an Australian ten cent piece. The precise dimension of Pathtags are 23mm in diameter and 2.0mm thick. Pathtags are made from a solid iron base and are plated in a protective colored plating of either silver, gold, copper, or black nickel.<br />
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Pathtags are not typically traveling items such as Geocoins or Travel Bugs. They are generally used as personal "signature items" for Geocaching or other trade item. If found, simply log it and the tag's profile will display for you to view. Unless the profile says otherwise, you are welcome to add it into your permanent collection.<br />
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You can read more at http://www.pathtags.com/<br />
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== Pathtag Participants ('''C'''reates / '''T'''rades / '''S'''ells)==<br />
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=== Australia ===<br />
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==== Australian Capital Territory ====<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=1570 allrounder] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=23659 Agent Basil] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=19138 Dvixen] ('''C''','''T''') (as Geo-what? Geo-stuff!)('''S''') <br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=2067 Fore!] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=3996 Gigglygecko] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=12667 jusojara] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=26958 justjessie] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=13053 mr_roo] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=9034 mtbikeroz] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=29332 RBirtles] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=2260 Shadow!] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=5096 Sol de Lune] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=3241 Stevenwill] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=6682 Tankengine] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=2259 Tealby] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=18750 Winglen] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
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==== New South Wales ====<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=99277 asbestiform] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=9184 murf] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=28118 rogerw3] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=21248 The Rats] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=33026 darth trader] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=41454 MattyRx] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=77364 nellc2] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=31942 fluffyfish] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=51104 AmethystPig] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
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==== Northern Territory ====<br />
* None yet listed<br />
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==== Queensland ====<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=15648 flower1] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=35920 Team Fuddley] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
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==== South Australia ====<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=5657 crane2] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=12445 Dazzatron] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=9324 firesafe] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=3115 FLIPPER&CO] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=2692 four-fun] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=26288 J_&_J] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=21941 Lilysu&Boxer] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=18407 Margieh] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=16265 Rocky Glen Grommets] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=27924 Shrek4] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=18283 stanleys] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=1538 Team Wibble] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=16942 Winterdragon] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=11155 McKee Clan] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
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==== Tasmania ====<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=11290 Cheesy Pigs] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=17391 hookline] ('''C''','''T''','''S''')<br />
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==== Victoria ====<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=73414 2max] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=31141 80degrees] ('''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=35016 ahomburg] ('''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=91787 B/dale Bandits] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=62288 BettyBoo3747] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=48302 Breannaluke] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=29288 Datruk] ('''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=26715 Geocaching Australia] (aka. [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=26715 caughtatwork]) ('''C''','''S''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=10444 Facitman] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=36885 gmj3191] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=12368 Keeper of Time] ('''C''',''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=45173 landau351] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=3835 Landsergruppe] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=84503 LouiseAnn] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=3120 maccamob] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=22372 McAdies] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=3355 Mr Emu] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=88230 Pea Bear] ('''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=24291 PrincessDiala] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=37767 quiet1_au] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=62102 SirJ-Oz] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=67153 SnapHappy1] ('''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=15603 squalid] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=15724 stagetree] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=27081 team coxy] ('''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=23184 tigersden] ('''C''','''T''','''S''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=29389 walenators] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
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==== Western Australia ====<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=34144 Mickeydv] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=576 Team Pathfinder] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=51534 Team Roorider] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=3588 urch] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=3812 Varuna] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=39633 aussie-O's ] ('''T''')<br />
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== Logging a Pathtag ==<br />
Pathtags can be logged into your collection on the pathtags.com website.<br />
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You’ll need to go to http://www.pathtags.com and create an account on that website if you dont have one setup already. Most cachers use their caching name as their pathtags username for simplicity.<br />
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Once you have an account and have logged in, you can select '''Log Tags''' at the top of the screen, then select '''Log One Tag''' from the menu underneath (or just click on this link: https://www.pathtags.com/community/log)<br />
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A screen appears that lets you log the tag. You can enter the location that you found the tag (or use your home location). You also need to enter the number on the back of the pathtag, so the system knows what tag you have found. You can also add a note and change the date and quantity of tags to add if you want to.<br />
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Once all that information is in there, press the '''Click to Add''' button and the tag will be added to your collection. <br />
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You can see your collection by clicking on '''My Stuff,''' then '''My Collection''' (or clicking here: https://www.pathtags.com/community/mycollection)</div>Mattyrxhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Event_cache&diff=7276Event cache2023-12-13T22:58:00Z<p>Mattyrx: Update Event Listing URL</p>
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<div>[[Image:Event.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Australia's first Event Cache.]]<br />
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An [[event cache]] is a gathering of [[geocacher]]s.<br />
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It might be an evening at the pub to discuss caching, through to major state or nation-wide events such as the Red Ochre Cachers [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCMGVE Dubbo Gold Rush Weekend, 2005] or the Tasmanian [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCNYF8 Marco Polos Invasion].<br />
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There have been dinners as well, such as South Australia's [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCKE9K Shankers Get-Together Dinner] which have been well attended.<br />
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EcoDave listed an event for his wedding: [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCNA3K I thought love was only true...].<br />
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[[Event cache]]s can also be listed to get people together for an adventure trip - [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCHAF3 Claustral Canyon].<br />
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They can even include crossover events with a more competitive element like the [[Geogaine]], combining geocaching and rogaining. <br />
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Some of these events will be large, others small.<br />
They are open to everybody, but not everybody will be able to, or inclined to, attend every event in their area.<br />
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Larger events, called [[mega events]], may be multiple days in duration and have a number of geocaching related games and activities oprganised. An event is classified as mega if it has more then 500 attendees. Even larger events, with regularly more than 5000 attendees, can be classified as giga events.<br />
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==Upcoming Events==<br />
For a a consolidated list of all upcoming [[Geocaching Australia]] and [[Geocaching.com]] events in Australia, see:<br />
* https://geocaching.com.au/caches/event/all/au/<br />
(You can also select your State for a more specific list.)<br />
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==Guidelines==<br />
* [[Geocaching.com]] has [[guidelines]] for listing event caches<br />
* [[Geocaching Australia]] has no restrictions on the listing of event caches<br />
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==See Also==<br />
* [[Cache type]]s</div>Mattyrxhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Cacheopoly&diff=7274Cacheopoly2023-12-03T21:28:33Z<p>Mattyrx: </p>
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<div>[[File:CacheopolyBoard.png|600px|right|thumb|alt=Cacheopoly Board|The Game Board.]]<br />
==Introduction==<br />
The game period for Cacheopoly is Game Period: 01-Dec-2023 00:00:00 to 31-Jan-2024 23:59:59 AEST.<br />
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There are a number of facets to the game of Cacheopoly. You move around the cacheopoly board by rolling a pair of virtual dice, which will generate a random pair of numbers each time you can make a roll. You will be automatically moved to a new location on the board depending on your roll or any benefit or penalty that may apply.<br />
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==Game Board Tiles==<br />
===Corner Squares===<br />
The four corner squares will provide a penalty or benefit depending on which one you land on: <br />
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*Pass or land on the Go tile and a receive 25 points<br />
*Land on the redemption tile to redeem a DNF and score 9 points<br />
*Land on the First To Find tile to score 16 points<br />
*Land on the DNF tile and suffer a DNF, score nothing but be sent straight to redemption without passing Go<br />
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===Hide/Find Tiles===<br />
Other locations on the board have different requirements in order to claim that location and roll to move forward:<br />
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*Hide or Find a dragonZone geocache matching the container to complete this quest<br />
Points are awarded based on Terrain * Difficulty<br />
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*Hide or Find a dragonZone geocache matching the difficulty to complete this quest<br />
Points are awarded based on Terrain * Difficulty<br />
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*Hide or Find a dragonZone geocache matching the terrain to complete this quest<br />
Points are awarded based on Terrain * Difficulty<br />
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*Hide a dragonZone geocache of any type, size, difficulty or terrain to complete this quest<br />
Points are awarded based on Terrain * Difficulty<br />
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===Colour Tiles===<br />
Additionally there are 8 colour groups that relate to a set of tags at Geocaching Australia.<br />
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*Find these icons on locationless geocache pages to easily identify geocache targets<br />
Points are awarded based on Terrain * Difficulty<br />
Find all caches in the same tile colour group and earn a bonus multiplier<br />
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*You will be able to use the power of the My Query generator to narrow down geocaches in the the colour groups you may need to search for<br />
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*A set of pre-made public queries are available, simply by clicking or tapping on the colour icon in the Game Information area in the Board section of the game:<br />
[[File:CacheopolyQueries.png]] <br />
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[[https://geocaching.com.au/my/query/screen/12618 Brown]] [[https://geocaching.com.au/my/query/screen/12619 Aqua]] [[https://geocaching.com.au/my/query/screen/12620 Purple]] [[https://geocaching.com.au/my/query/screen/12621 Orange]] [[https://geocaching.com.au/my/query/screen/12622 Red]] [[https://geocaching.com.au/my/query/screen/12623 Yellow]] [[https://geocaching.com.au/my/query/screen/12624 Green]] [[https://geocaching.com.au/my/query/screen/12625 Blue]]<br />
*Cacheopoly tags will be added to the game on announcement and new locationless caches created and published after the announcement has been made will not be assigned a tag<br />
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==Gameplay, Scoring and Prizes==<br />
Your goal in Cacheopoly is to cacheopolise the number of points you gain throughout the game. A ladder is provided so you can gauge where you are on the ladder at any time. The higher your points the higher your position. Ladder positions will be calculated on points and prizes will be awarded accordingly.<br />
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Quests must be on caches found on or after your last roll. So if I roll today and land on a quest, I cannot claim a cache that I found and logged yesterday. The cache must have been found / hidden today or later. e.g. I roll and land on a coloured quest. I find and log a cache that meets that criteria today. I can roll again. I get a different coloured quest. I find and log a cache that meets that criteria today. I can roll again. What I cannot do is use a coloured cache that I logged yesterday to meet the quest for today. The quest must have been achieved on or after the date your rolled.<br />
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As soon as you collect your current quest, you can roll again.<br />
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You cannot build up a large backlog of logged caches and then just roll and roll and roll. But you could "find" caches and then only "log" them on the correct day. That's not in the spirit of the game of geocaching, but the game does not stop you doing that. Your moral compass will guide you there.<br />
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There are prizes for finishing in certain places on the ladder, so even if you can't cacheopolise the points, your strategy may mean you can still claim a prize by being weaselly like a weasel. Prize positions will be 1st through to 10th (inclusive) and then every subsequent 5th position until the number of prizes has been exhausted. This could mean that some days position 90 is the highest winning position and other days where position 50 is the highest winning position. Prizes are dependent on the ladder positions being filled and your position on the ladder is based on your strategy.<br />
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*Geocaches you claim for the game must meet the criteria and be listed at Geocaching Australia<br />
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*Geocaches you claim for the game must be found (for a find tile) or hidden (for a hide tile) on or after the date on which you land on the tile<br />
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*Each tile must be claimed against a geocache previously not found by you<br />
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*Each tile must be claimed against a different geocache<br />
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*The game tracking mechanism relies upon your honesty when making your claims. Players who continually log inaccurate information will be disqualified from the game<br />
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*The game administrators decision is final and the game administrators reserve the right to delete any logs that are deemed not to have met the requirement<br />
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*The games administrators reserve the right to provide clarifications to the rules at any point during the game</div>Mattyrxhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Cacheopoly&diff=7273Cacheopoly2023-12-03T21:04:41Z<p>Mattyrx: Add some more gameplay notes</p>
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<div>[[File:CacheopolyBoard.png|600px|right|thumb|alt=Cacheopoly Board|The Game Board.]]<br />
==Introduction==<br />
The game period for Cacheopoly is Game Period: 01-Dec-2023 00:00:00 to 31-Jan-2024 23:59:59 AEST.<br />
<br />
There are a number of facets to the game of Cacheopoly. You move around the cacheopoly board by rolling a pair of virtual dice, which will generate a random pair of numbers each time you can make a roll. You will be automatically moved to a new location on the board depending on your roll or any benefit or penalty that may apply.<br />
<br />
==Game Board Tiles==<br />
===Corner Squares===<br />
The four corner squares will provide a penalty or benefit depending on which one you land on: <br />
<br />
*Pass or land on the Go tile and a receive 25 points<br />
*Land on the redemption tile to redeem a DNF and score 9 points<br />
*Land on the First To Find tile to score 16 points<br />
*Land on the DNF tile and suffer a DNF, score nothing but be sent straight to redemption without passing Go<br />
<br />
===Hide/Find Tiles===<br />
Other locations on the board have different requirements in order to claim that location and roll to move forward:<br />
<br />
<br />
*Hide or Find a dragonZone geocache matching the container to complete this quest<br />
Points are awarded based on Terrain * Difficulty<br />
<br />
<br />
*Hide or Find a dragonZone geocache matching the difficulty to complete this quest<br />
Points are awarded based on Terrain * Difficulty<br />
<br />
<br />
*Hide or Find a dragonZone geocache matching the terrain to complete this quest<br />
Points are awarded based on Terrain * Difficulty<br />
<br />
<br />
*Hide a dragonZone geocache of any type, size, difficulty or terrain to complete this quest<br />
Points are awarded based on Terrain * Difficulty<br />
<br />
<br />
===Colour Tiles===<br />
Additionally there are 8 colour groups that relate to a set of tags at Geocaching Australia.<br />
<br />
*Find these icons on locationless geocache pages to easily identify geocache targets<br />
Points are awarded based on Terrain * Difficulty<br />
Find all caches in the same tile colour group and earn a bonus multiplier<br />
<br />
*You will be able to use the power of the My Query generator to narrow down geocaches in the the colour groups you may need to search for<br />
<br />
*A set of pre-made public queries are available, simply by clicking or tapping on the colour icon in the Game Information area:<br />
[[File:CacheopolyQueries.png]] <br />
*Cacheopoly tags will be added to the game on announcement and new locationless caches created and published after the announcement has been made will not be assigned a tag<br />
<br />
==Gameplay, Scoring and Prizes==<br />
Your goal in Cacheopoly is to cacheopolise the number of points you gain throughout the game. A ladder is provided so you can gauge where you are on the ladder at any time. The higher your points the higher your position. Ladder positions will be calculated on points and prizes will be awarded accordingly.<br />
<br />
Quests must be on caches found on or after your last roll. So if I roll today and land on a quest, I cannot claim a cache that I found and logged yesterday. The cache must have been found / hidden today or later. e.g. I roll and land on a coloured quest. I find and log a cache that meets that criteria today. I can roll again. I get a different coloured quest. I find and log a cache that meets that criteria today. I can roll again. What I cannot do is use a coloured cache that I logged yesterday to meet the quest for today. The quest must have been achieved on or after the date your rolled.<br />
<br />
As soon as you collect your current quest, you can roll again.<br />
<br />
You cannot build up a large backlog of logged caches and then just roll and roll and roll. But you could "find" caches and then only "log" them on the correct day. That's not in the spirit of the game of geocaching, but the game does not stop you doing that. Your moral compass will guide you there.<br />
<br />
There are prizes for finishing in certain places on the ladder, so even if you can't cacheopolise the points, your strategy may mean you can still claim a prize by being weaselly like a weasel. Prize positions will be 1st through to 10th (inclusive) and then every subsequent 5th position until the number of prizes has been exhausted. This could mean that some days position 90 is the highest winning position and other days where position 50 is the highest winning position. Prizes are dependent on the ladder positions being filled and your position on the ladder is based on your strategy.<br />
<br />
*Geocaches you claim for the game must meet the criteria and be listed at Geocaching Australia<br />
<br />
*Geocaches you claim for the game must be found (for a find tile) or hidden (for a hide tile) on or after the date on which you land on the tile<br />
<br />
*Each tile must be claimed against a geocache previously not found by you<br />
<br />
*Each tile must be claimed against a different geocache<br />
<br />
*The game tracking mechanism relies upon your honesty when making your claims. Players who continually log inaccurate information will be disqualified from the game<br />
<br />
*The game administrators decision is final and the game administrators reserve the right to delete any logs that are deemed not to have met the requirement<br />
<br />
*The games administrators reserve the right to provide clarifications to the rules at any point during the game</div>Mattyrxhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Geocaching_Games&diff=7272Geocaching Games2023-12-01T01:46:07Z<p>Mattyrx: </p>
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<div>[[File:mmmm_pathtags.jpg|400px|thumb|right|Prizes have been awarded at the conclusion of some games. Check out these shiny path tags that were minted for the MMMM 2023 game.]]<br />
[[Geocaching Australia]] is renowned for its dynamic approach to geocaching. Enhancing the caching experience, Geocaching Australia frequently hosts a variety of games that incorporate elements of competition, strategy, and fun. These games, typically run for a short period, often spanning a couple of months, add an extra layer of excitement to the traditional geocaching hobby.<br />
<br />
==Current Games==<br />
<br />
===[[Cacheopoly]] (2023)===<br />
<br />
Cacheopoly is a fun and exciting game that blends geocaching with the classic strategy of Monopoly. In this game, players move around a virtual board by rolling two digital dice. Each roll generates random numbers that determine your next position on the board, taking into account any extra points or penalties you might receive. The main aim is to collect as many points as possible, which boosts your ranking in the game. There's a leaderboard that shows where you stand at any time, helping you keep track of your progress.<br />
<br />
==Previous Games==<br />
[[File:Gnome_movable.jpg|400px|thumb|right|A GeGnome from the 2010 race waits to hitch a ride from a geocacher.]]<br />
A retrospective look at the diverse and exciting games hosted by Geocaching Australia over the years:<br />
<br />
===Mid-Year Mystery Madness Months (2023)===<br />
An exhilarating mid-year game, Mid-Year Mystery Madness Months focused on unraveling mysteries and solving intricate puzzles. Participants earned points both for cracking the puzzles and for successful cache finds, adding an extra layer of challenge and excitement to the geocaching experience.<br />
===Battleships (2021)===<br />
Drawing inspiration from the classic board game, Battleships transformed geocaching into a strategic naval battle. During the game, eligible cache finds counted as 'hits' on a virtual game grid, with players aiming to locate and sink differently sized, randomly placed battleships.<br />
===Blitz Series (2019, 2021)===<br />
In the Blitz Series, geocachers engaged in a dragonZone challenge, racing against time to find as many unique, valid dragonZone geocaches as possible. Rewards, in the form of dragonZone points, were only awarded if the entire team exceeded the collective find target.<br />
===2020 Monthly Games===<br />
This year-long series adapted and thrived through the challenges of COVID lockdowns, introducing new themes and challenges each month. It offered a continuously evolving geocaching experience, keeping players engaged even during difficult times.<br />
===Showdown (2019)===<br />
Showdown was a clan-based dragonZone encounter, where teams competed to amass the most points from unique dragonZone geocache finds. The goal was not just personal achievement but also to elevate the clan to the top.<br />
===Journey or Destination (2018)===<br />
This grid-based game offered players a choice: follow a path to uncover a story or meander randomly, collecting points. Each eligible cache find or hide revealed a new tile, adding to the game's intrigue.<br />
===Spring Caching Carnival (2018)===<br />
In this game, participants' dinosaur-themed geocaches embarked on a global journey, accumulating finds, moves, and distance. The ultimate goal for each player was to guide their dinosaur to victory, earning the prestigious title of King or Queen of the Spring Caching Carnival. <br />
===GeosportZ ([https://wiki.geocaching.com.au/wiki/GeosportZ_2016 2016], [http://wiki.geocaching.com.au/wiki/Geosportz2018 2018])===<br />
Coinciding with major sporting events like the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, GeosportZ mirrored the diverse disciplines of the modern Olympic Games, offering various challenges ranging from simple to complex.<br />
===States of the Nation (2017)===<br />
A competitive scavenger hunt pitting Australian states against each other in a race to find and hide geocaches. Spanning five weeks, participants tracked down hundreds of scavenges, converting their finds into points for their state.<br />
===Christmas In July (2017)===<br />
This unique event featured a new gift box each day for the first 25 days of July, with a special bonus on the 26th. Each box contained specific actions or criteria for participants to fulfill.<br />
===Summer Scavenger Series (2016)===<br />
Running from December 2016 to January 2017, this series was a comprehensive scavenger hunt, challenging participants to dive into numerous tasks to accumulate points for their clan.<br />
===[https://wiki.geocaching.com.au/wiki/Gegnome_project GeGnome Project (2010)] and GeGnome ][ Electric Boogaloo (2015)===<br />
Centered around the adventures of moveable garden gnome caches, these games tracked the distances and number of moves made by each gnome over the game period, adding a whimsical twist to geocaching.<br />
===Winter is Coming (2015)===<br />
Set in the cold weather, this challenge focused on controlling dragonZones and fulfilling personal goals. With a variety of challenges ranging from easy to potentially impossible, it tested participants' dedication and skill.<br />
===Angels (2013), Transport (2012), and [https://wiki.geocaching.com.au/wiki/Leapfrog Leapfrog (2011)] Moveable Races===<br />
These races involved moveable caches, sparking creativity in cache creation and tracking their movements and distances throughout the game period.</div>Mattyrxhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Cacheopoly&diff=7271Cacheopoly2023-11-30T21:59:46Z<p>Mattyrx: </p>
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<div>[[File:CacheopolyBoard.png|600px|right|thumb|alt=Cacheopoly Board|The Game Board.]]<br />
==Introduction==<br />
The game period for Cacheopoly is Game Period: 01-Dec-2023 00:00:00 to 31-Jan-2024 23:59:59 AEST.<br />
<br />
There are a number of facets to the game of Cacheopoly. You move around the cacheopoly board by rolling a pair of virtual dice, which will generate a random pair of numbers each time you can make a roll. You will be automatically moved to a new location on the board depending on your roll or any benefit or penalty that may apply.<br />
<br />
==Game Board Tiles==<br />
===Corner Squares===<br />
The four corner squares will provide a penalty or benefit depending on which one you land on: <br />
<br />
*Pass or land on the Go tile and a receive 25 points<br />
*Land on the redemption tile to redeem a DNF and score 9 points<br />
*Land on the First To Find tile to score 16 points<br />
*Land on the DNF tile and suffer a DNF, score nothing but be sent straight to redemption without passing Go<br />
<br />
===Hide/Find Tiles===<br />
Other locations on the board have different requirements in order to claim that location and roll to move forward:<br />
<br />
<br />
*Hide or Find a dragonZone geocache matching the container to complete this quest<br />
Points are awarded based on Terrain * Difficulty<br />
<br />
<br />
*Hide or Find a dragonZone geocache matching the difficulty to complete this quest<br />
Points are awarded based on Terrain * Difficulty<br />
<br />
<br />
*Hide or Find a dragonZone geocache matching the terrain to complete this quest<br />
Points are awarded based on Terrain * Difficulty<br />
<br />
<br />
*Hide a dragonZone geocache of any type, size, difficulty or terrain to complete this quest<br />
Points are awarded based on Terrain * Difficulty<br />
<br />
<br />
===Colour Tiles===<br />
Additionally there are 8 colour groups that relate to a set of tags at Geocaching Australia.<br />
<br />
*Find these icons on locationless geocache pages to easily identify geocache targets<br />
Points are awarded based on Terrain * Difficulty<br />
Find all caches in the same tile colour group and earn a bonus multiplier<br />
<br />
*You will be able to use the power of the My Query generator to narrow down geocaches in the the colour groups you may need to search for<br />
<br />
*A set of pre-made public queries are available, simply by clicking or tapping on the colour icon in the Game Information area:<br />
[[File:CacheopolyQueries.png]] <br />
*Cacheopoly tags will be added to the game on announcement and new locationless caches created and published after the announcement has been made will not be assigned a tag<br />
<br />
==Gameplay, Scoring and Prizes==<br />
Your goal in Cacheopoly is to cacheopolise the number of points you gain throughout the game. A ladder is provided so you can gauge where you are on the ladder at any time. The higher your points the higher your position. Ladder positions will be calculated on points and prizes will be awarded accordingly.<br />
<br />
There are prizes for finishing in certain places on the ladder, so even if you can't cacheopolise the points, your strategy may mean you can still claim a prize by being weaselly like a weasel. Prize positions will be 1st through to 10th (inclusive) and then every subsequent 5th position until the number of prizes has been exhausted. This could mean that some days position 90 is the highest winning position and other days where position 50 is the highest winning position. Prizes are dependent on the ladder positions being filled and your position on the ladder is based on your strategy.<br />
<br />
*Geocaches you claim for the game must meet the criteria and be listed at Geocaching Australia<br />
<br />
*Geocaches you claim for the game must be found (for a find tile) or hidden (for a hide tile) on or after the date on which you land on the tile<br />
<br />
*Each tile must be claimed against a geocache previously not found by you<br />
<br />
*Each tile must be claimed against a different geocache<br />
<br />
*The game tracking mechanism relies upon your honesty when making your claims. Players who continually log inaccurate information will be disqualified from the game<br />
<br />
*The game administrators decision is final and the game administrators reserve the right to delete any logs that are deemed not to have met the requirement<br />
<br />
*The games administrators reserve the right to provide clarifications to the rules at any point during the game</div>Mattyrxhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Cacheopoly&diff=7270Cacheopoly2023-11-30T21:57:42Z<p>Mattyrx: Add stuff, delete stuff and make it look pretty.</p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:CacheopolyBoard.png|600px|right|thumb|alt=Cacheopoly Board|The Game Board.]]<br />
==Introduction==<br />
There are a number of facets to the game of Cacheopoly. You move around the cacheopoly board by rolling a pair of virtual dice, which will generate a random pair of numbers each time you can make a roll. You will be automatically moved to a new location on the board depending on your roll or any benefit or penalty that may apply.<br />
<br />
==Game Board Tiles==<br />
===Corner Squares===<br />
The four corner squares will provide a penalty or benefit depending on which one you land on: <br />
<br />
*Pass or land on the Go tile and a receive 25 points<br />
*Land on the redemption tile to redeem a DNF and score 9 points<br />
*Land on the First To Find tile to score 16 points<br />
*Land on the DNF tile and suffer a DNF, score nothing but be sent straight to redemption without passing Go<br />
<br />
===Hide/Find Tiles===<br />
Other locations on the board have different requirements in order to claim that location and roll to move forward:<br />
<br />
<br />
*Hide or Find a dragonZone geocache matching the container to complete this quest<br />
Points are awarded based on Terrain * Difficulty<br />
<br />
<br />
*Hide or Find a dragonZone geocache matching the difficulty to complete this quest<br />
Points are awarded based on Terrain * Difficulty<br />
<br />
<br />
*Hide or Find a dragonZone geocache matching the terrain to complete this quest<br />
Points are awarded based on Terrain * Difficulty<br />
<br />
<br />
*Hide a dragonZone geocache of any type, size, difficulty or terrain to complete this quest<br />
Points are awarded based on Terrain * Difficulty<br />
<br />
<br />
===Colour Tiles===<br />
Additionally there are 8 colour groups that relate to a set of tags at Geocaching Australia.<br />
<br />
*Find these icons on locationless geocache pages to easily identify geocache targets<br />
Points are awarded based on Terrain * Difficulty<br />
Find all caches in the same tile colour group and earn a bonus multiplier<br />
<br />
*You will be able to use the power of the My Query generator to narrow down geocaches in the the colour groups you may need to search for<br />
<br />
*A set of pre-made public queries are available, simply by clicking or tapping on the colour icon in the Game Information area:<br />
[[File:CacheopolyQueries.png]] <br />
*Cacheopoly tags will be added to the game on announcement and new locationless caches created and published after the announcement has been made will not be assigned a tag<br />
<br />
==Gameplay, Scoring and Prizes==<br />
Your goal in Cacheopoly is to cacheopolise the number of points you gain throughout the game. A ladder is provided so you can gauge where you are on the ladder at any time. The higher your points the higher your position. Ladder positions will be calculated on points and prizes will be awarded accordingly.<br />
<br />
There are prizes for finishing in certain places on the ladder, so even if you can't cacheopolise the points, your strategy may mean you can still claim a prize by being weaselly like a weasel. Prize positions will be 1st through to 10th (inclusive) and then every subsequent 5th position until the number of prizes has been exhausted. This could mean that some days position 90 is the highest winning position and other days where position 50 is the highest winning position. Prizes are dependent on the ladder positions being filled and your position on the ladder is based on your strategy.<br />
<br />
*Geocaches you claim for the game must meet the criteria and be listed at Geocaching Australia<br />
<br />
*Geocaches you claim for the game must be found (for a find tile) or hidden (for a hide tile) on or after the date on which you land on the tile<br />
<br />
*Each tile must be claimed against a geocache previously not found by you<br />
<br />
*Each tile must be claimed against a different geocache<br />
<br />
*The game tracking mechanism relies upon your honesty when making your claims. Players who continually log inaccurate information will be disqualified from the game<br />
<br />
*The game administrators decision is final and the game administrators reserve the right to delete any logs that are deemed not to have met the requirement<br />
<br />
*The games administrators reserve the right to provide clarifications to the rules at any point during the game</div>Mattyrxhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=File:CacheopolyQueries.png&diff=7269File:CacheopolyQueries.png2023-11-30T21:51:42Z<p>Mattyrx: </p>
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<div></div>Mattyrxhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Cacheopoly&diff=7268Cacheopoly2023-11-30T21:38:40Z<p>Mattyrx: Add a pic of the game board</p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:cacheopoly_icon.png|right]] <br />
[[File:CacheopolyBoard.png|600px|left|thumb|alt=Cacheopoly Board|The Game Board.]]<br />
There are a number of facets to the game of Cacheopoly. You move around the cacheopoly board by rolling a pair of virtual dice, which will generate a random pair of numbers each time you can make a roll. You will be automatically moved to a new location on the board depending on your roll or any benefit or penalty that may apply.<br />
<br />
The four corner squares will provide a penalty or benefit depending on which one you land on: <br />
<br />
*Pass or land on the Go tile and a receive 25 points<br />
*Land on the redemption tile to redeem a DNF and score 9 points<br />
*Land on the First To Find tile to score 16 points<br />
*Land on the DNF tile and suffer a DNF, score nothing but be sent straight to redemption without passing Go<br />
<br />
<br />
Other locations on the board have different requirements in order to claim that location and roll to move forward:<br />
<br />
<br />
*Hide or Find a dragonZone geocache matching the container to complete this quest<br />
Points are awarded based on Terrain * Difficulty<br />
<br />
<br />
*Hide or Find a dragonZone geocache matching the difficulty to complete this quest<br />
Points are awarded based on Terrain * Difficulty<br />
<br />
<br />
*Hide or Find a dragonZone geocache matching the terrain to complete this quest<br />
Points are awarded based on Terrain * Difficulty<br />
<br />
<br />
*Hide a dragonZone geocache of any type, size, difficulty or terrain to complete this quest<br />
Points are awarded based on Terrain * Difficulty<br />
<br />
<br />
Additionally there are 8 colour groups that relate to a set of tags at Geocaching Australia.<br />
<br />
*Find these icons on locationless geocache pages to easily identify geocache targets<br />
Points are awarded based on Terrain * Difficulty<br />
Find all caches in the same tile colour group and earn a bonus multiplier<br />
<br />
*You will be able to use the power of the My Query generator to narrow down geocaches in the the colour groups you may need to search for<br />
<br />
*A set of pre-made public queries are available, simply by clicking or tapping on the colour icon in the Game Information area<br />
<br />
*Cacheopoly tags will be added to the game on announcement and new locationless caches created and published after the announcement has been made will not be assigned a tag<br />
<br />
<br />
Your goal in Cacheopoly is to cacheopolise the number of points you gain throughout the game. A ladder is provided so you can gauge where you are on the ladder at any time. The higher your points the higher your position. Ladder positions will be calculated on points and prizes will be awarded accordingly.<br />
<br />
There are prizes for finishing in certain places on the ladder, so even if you can't cacheopolise the points, your strategy may mean you can still claim a prize by being weaselly like a weasel. Prize positions will be 1st through to 10th (inclusive) and then every subsequent 5th position until the number of prizes has been exhausted. This could mean that some days position 90 is the highest winning position and other days where position 50 is the highest winning position. Prizes are dependent on the ladder positions being filled and your position on the ladder is based on your strategy.<br />
<br />
*Geocaches you claim for the game must meet the criteria and be listed at Geocaching Australia<br />
<br />
*Geocaches you claim for the game must be found (for a find tile) or hidden (for a hide tile) on or after the date on which you land on the tile<br />
<br />
*Each tile must be claimed against a geocache previously not found by you<br />
<br />
*Each tile must be claimed against a different geocache<br />
<br />
*The game tracking mechanism relies upon your honesty when making your claims. Players who continually log inaccurate information will be disqualified from the game<br />
<br />
*The game administrators decision is final and the game administrators reserve the right to delete any logs that are deemed not to have met the requirement<br />
<br />
*The games administrators reserve the right to provide clarifications to the rules at any point during the game</div>Mattyrxhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=File:CacheopolyBoard.png&diff=7267File:CacheopolyBoard.png2023-11-30T21:35:04Z<p>Mattyrx: </p>
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<div></div>Mattyrxhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Geocaching_Games&diff=7266Geocaching Games2023-11-16T02:04:48Z<p>Mattyrx: </p>
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<div>[[File:mmmm_pathtags.jpg|400px|thumb|right|Prizes have been awarded at the conclusion of some games. Check out these shiny path tags that were minted for the MMMM 2023 game.]]<br />
[[Geocaching Australia]] is renowned for its dynamic approach to geocaching. Enhancing the caching experience, Geocaching Australia frequently hosts a variety of games that incorporate elements of competition, strategy, and fun. These games, typically run for a short period, often spanning a couple of months, add an extra layer of excitement to the traditional geocaching hobby.<br />
<br />
==Current Games==<br />
<br />
===[https://wiki.geocaching.com.au/wiki/Cacheopoly Cacheopoly (2023)]===<br />
<br />
Cacheopoly is a fun and exciting game that blends geocaching with the classic strategy of Monopoly. In this game, players move around a virtual board by rolling two digital dice. Each roll generates random numbers that determine your next position on the board, taking into account any extra points or penalties you might receive. The main aim is to collect as many points as possible, which boosts your ranking in the game. There's a leaderboard that shows where you stand at any time, helping you keep track of your progress.<br />
<br />
==Previous Games==<br />
[[File:Gnome_movable.jpg|400px|thumb|right|A GeGnome from the 2010 race waits to hitch a ride from a geocacher.]]<br />
A retrospective look at the diverse and exciting games hosted by Geocaching Australia over the years:<br />
<br />
===Mid-Year Mystery Madness Months (2023)===<br />
An exhilarating mid-year game, Mid-Year Mystery Madness Months focused on unraveling mysteries and solving intricate puzzles. Participants earned points both for cracking the puzzles and for successful cache finds, adding an extra layer of challenge and excitement to the geocaching experience.<br />
===Battleships (2021)===<br />
Drawing inspiration from the classic board game, Battleships transformed geocaching into a strategic naval battle. During the game, eligible cache finds counted as 'hits' on a virtual game grid, with players aiming to locate and sink differently sized, randomly placed battleships.<br />
===Blitz Series (2019, 2021)===<br />
In the Blitz Series, geocachers engaged in a dragonZone challenge, racing against time to find as many unique, valid dragonZone geocaches as possible. Rewards, in the form of dragonZone points, were only awarded if the entire team exceeded the collective find target.<br />
===2020 Monthly Games===<br />
This year-long series adapted and thrived through the challenges of COVID lockdowns, introducing new themes and challenges each month. It offered a continuously evolving geocaching experience, keeping players engaged even during difficult times.<br />
===Showdown (2019)===<br />
Showdown was a clan-based dragonZone encounter, where teams competed to amass the most points from unique dragonZone geocache finds. The goal was not just personal achievement but also to elevate the clan to the top.<br />
===Journey or Destination (2018)===<br />
This grid-based game offered players a choice: follow a path to uncover a story or meander randomly, collecting points. Each eligible cache find or hide revealed a new tile, adding to the game's intrigue.<br />
===Spring Caching Carnival (2018)===<br />
In this game, participants' dinosaur-themed geocaches embarked on a global journey, accumulating finds, moves, and distance. The ultimate goal for each player was to guide their dinosaur to victory, earning the prestigious title of King or Queen of the Spring Caching Carnival. <br />
===GeosportZ ([https://wiki.geocaching.com.au/wiki/GeosportZ_2016 2016], [http://wiki.geocaching.com.au/wiki/Geosportz2018 2018])===<br />
Coinciding with major sporting events like the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, GeosportZ mirrored the diverse disciplines of the modern Olympic Games, offering various challenges ranging from simple to complex.<br />
===States of the Nation (2017)===<br />
A competitive scavenger hunt pitting Australian states against each other in a race to find and hide geocaches. Spanning five weeks, participants tracked down hundreds of scavenges, converting their finds into points for their state.<br />
===Christmas In July (2017)===<br />
This unique event featured a new gift box each day for the first 25 days of July, with a special bonus on the 26th. Each box contained specific actions or criteria for participants to fulfill.<br />
===Summer Scavenger Series (2016)===<br />
Running from December 2016 to January 2017, this series was a comprehensive scavenger hunt, challenging participants to dive into numerous tasks to accumulate points for their clan.<br />
===[https://wiki.geocaching.com.au/wiki/Gegnome_project GeGnome Project (2010)] and GeGnome ][ Electric Boogaloo (2015)===<br />
Centered around the adventures of moveable garden gnome caches, these games tracked the distances and number of moves made by each gnome over the game period, adding a whimsical twist to geocaching.<br />
===Winter is Coming (2015)===<br />
Set in the cold weather, this challenge focused on controlling dragonZones and fulfilling personal goals. With a variety of challenges ranging from easy to potentially impossible, it tested participants' dedication and skill.<br />
===Angels (2013), Transport (2012), and [https://wiki.geocaching.com.au/wiki/Leapfrog Leapfrog (2011)] Moveable Races===<br />
These races involved moveable caches, sparking creativity in cache creation and tracking their movements and distances throughout the game period.</div>Mattyrxhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Geocaching_Australia&diff=7265Geocaching Australia2023-11-16T01:00:45Z<p>Mattyrx: </p>
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<div>{{GCA}}<br />
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==What is Geocaching Australia?==<br />
[[Geocaching Australia]] is a community website for [[geocacher]]s in Australia and New Zealand.<br />
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The community includes:<br />
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* Hiding Caches - [[Hiding a cache]]<br />
* Forums - [[Geocaching Australia Forum]]<br />
* Cache listings - [[Caches listed on GCA]]<br />
* Cache updates - Emailed [[cache updates]]<br />
* A photograph gallery - [[Gallery]]<br />
* Community rating of caches - [[Rating|Overall Experience Rating]], [[Recommended cache]]s and [[Hiders choice cache]]s.<br />
* Cacher Statistics - [[Cacher statistics]]<br />
* Cache Statistics - [[Cache statistics]]<br />
* Assistance to new geocachers - [[Geocaching guru]]s<br />
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[[Testimonials]] are available...<br />
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and more!<br />
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==Site Special Features==<br />
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'''[[Geocaching Games]]'''<br />
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Quite regularly the Geocaching Australia hosts [[Geocaching Games]] to keep things interesting. Why not check to see if one is running now! <br />
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==dragonZone==<br />
One special, continuously ongoing game is the [[dragonZone]] game, which has also been supplemented with some additional games, such as [[Winter Is Coming]] game.<br />
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==Special Cache Types==<br />
Sometimes the Geocaching Australia website will work with others to produce a special cache type.<br />
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One such [[cache type]]/series is the [[Burke and wills|Burke And Wills]] which was created with cooperation with the State Library of Victoria.<br />
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Geocaching Australia also has unique [[cache types]] such as [[Moveable_cache]] geocaches.<br />
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==Other Resources==<br />
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See also [[Community resources]] for more resources for the Ozzie/NZ geocacher.<br />
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==History==<br />
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See also [[Caching in Australia]] for the history of [[geocaching]] in Australia.<br />
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==The Geocaching Australia Team==<br />
Refer to our [[Volunteers]] list for the current roles being held by your community representatives.<br />
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The Geocaching Australia [[logo]] was designed by [[woodiebro]]. See also [[Faeries]].<br />
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* The [[Geocaching Australia Development List]] lists the development ideas for Geocaching Australia.<br />
* The [[Wiki Development List]] lists the ideas specific to the [[Geowiki:About|Geowiki]].<br />
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'''Geocaching Australia is not affiliated with [[Groundspeak]],[[Geocaching.com]] , or any other geocaching listing website, sponsor or association.'''</div>Mattyrxhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Cacheopoly&diff=7264Cacheopoly2023-11-16T00:57:22Z<p>Mattyrx: Created page with "right There are a number of facets to the game of Cacheopoly. You move around the cacheopoly board by rolling a pair of virtual dice, which will..."</p>
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There are a number of facets to the game of Cacheopoly. You move around the cacheopoly board by rolling a pair of virtual dice, which will generate a random pair of numbers each time you can make a roll. You will be automatically moved to a new location on the board depending on your roll or any benefit or penalty that may apply.<br />
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The four corner squares will provide a penalty or benefit depending on which one you land on: <br />
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*Pass or land on the Go tile and a receive 25 points<br />
*Land on the redemption tile to redeem a DNF and score 9 points<br />
*Land on the First To Find tile to score 16 points<br />
*Land on the DNF tile and suffer a DNF, score nothing but be sent straight to redemption without passing Go<br />
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Other locations on the board have different requirements in order to claim that location and roll to move forward:<br />
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*Hide or Find a dragonZone geocache matching the container to complete this quest<br />
Points are awarded based on Terrain * Difficulty<br />
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*Hide or Find a dragonZone geocache matching the difficulty to complete this quest<br />
Points are awarded based on Terrain * Difficulty<br />
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*Hide or Find a dragonZone geocache matching the terrain to complete this quest<br />
Points are awarded based on Terrain * Difficulty<br />
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*Hide a dragonZone geocache of any type, size, difficulty or terrain to complete this quest<br />
Points are awarded based on Terrain * Difficulty<br />
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Additionally there are 8 colour groups that relate to a set of tags at Geocaching Australia.<br />
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*Find these icons on locationless geocache pages to easily identify geocache targets<br />
Points are awarded based on Terrain * Difficulty<br />
Find all caches in the same tile colour group and earn a bonus multiplier<br />
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*You will be able to use the power of the My Query generator to narrow down geocaches in the the colour groups you may need to search for<br />
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*A set of pre-made public queries are available, simply by clicking or tapping on the colour icon in the Game Information area<br />
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*Cacheopoly tags will be added to the game on announcement and new locationless caches created and published after the announcement has been made will not be assigned a tag<br />
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Your goal in Cacheopoly is to cacheopolise the number of points you gain throughout the game. A ladder is provided so you can gauge where you are on the ladder at any time. The higher your points the higher your position. Ladder positions will be calculated on points and prizes will be awarded accordingly.<br />
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There are prizes for finishing in certain places on the ladder, so even if you can't cacheopolise the points, your strategy may mean you can still claim a prize by being weaselly like a weasel. Prize positions will be 1st through to 10th (inclusive) and then every subsequent 5th position until the number of prizes has been exhausted. This could mean that some days position 90 is the highest winning position and other days where position 50 is the highest winning position. Prizes are dependent on the ladder positions being filled and your position on the ladder is based on your strategy.<br />
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*Geocaches you claim for the game must meet the criteria and be listed at Geocaching Australia<br />
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*Geocaches you claim for the game must be found (for a find tile) or hidden (for a hide tile) on or after the date on which you land on the tile<br />
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*Each tile must be claimed against a geocache previously not found by you<br />
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*Each tile must be claimed against a different geocache<br />
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*The game tracking mechanism relies upon your honesty when making your claims. Players who continually log inaccurate information will be disqualified from the game<br />
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*The game administrators decision is final and the game administrators reserve the right to delete any logs that are deemed not to have met the requirement<br />
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*The games administrators reserve the right to provide clarifications to the rules at any point during the game</div>Mattyrxhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=File:Cacheopoly_icon.png&diff=7263File:Cacheopoly icon.png2023-11-16T00:53:50Z<p>Mattyrx: </p>
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Geocaching Australia is renowned for its dynamic approach to geocaching. Enhancing the caching experience, Geocaching Australia frequently hosts a variety of games that incorporate elements of competition, strategy, and fun. These games, typically run for a short period, often spanning a couple of months, add an extra layer of excitement to the traditional geocaching hobby.<br />
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==Current Games==<br />
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===[https://wiki.geocaching.com.au/wiki/Cacheopoly Cacheopoly (2023)]===<br />
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Cacheopoly is a fun and exciting game that blends geocaching with the classic strategy of Monopoly. In this game, players move around a virtual board by rolling two digital dice. Each roll generates random numbers that determine your next position on the board, taking into account any extra points or penalties you might receive. The main aim is to collect as many points as possible, which boosts your ranking in the game. There's a leaderboard that shows where you stand at any time, helping you keep track of your progress.<br />
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==Previous Games==<br />
[[File:Gnome_movable.jpg|400px|thumb|right|A GeGnome from the 2010 race waits to hitch a ride from a geocacher.]]<br />
A retrospective look at the diverse and exciting games hosted by Geocaching Australia over the years:<br />
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===Mid-Year Mystery Madness Months (2023)===<br />
An exhilarating mid-year game, Mid-Year Mystery Madness Months focused on unraveling mysteries and solving intricate puzzles. Participants earned points both for cracking the puzzles and for successful cache finds, adding an extra layer of challenge and excitement to the geocaching experience.<br />
===Battleships (2021)===<br />
Drawing inspiration from the classic board game, Battleships transformed geocaching into a strategic naval battle. During the game, eligible cache finds counted as 'hits' on a virtual game grid, with players aiming to locate and sink differently sized, randomly placed battleships.<br />
===Blitz Series (2019, 2021)===<br />
In the Blitz Series, geocachers engaged in a dragonZone challenge, racing against time to find as many unique, valid dragonZone geocaches as possible. Rewards, in the form of dragonZone points, were only awarded if the entire team exceeded the collective find target.<br />
===2020 Monthly Games===<br />
This year-long series adapted and thrived through the challenges of COVID lockdowns, introducing new themes and challenges each month. It offered a continuously evolving geocaching experience, keeping players engaged even during difficult times.<br />
===Showdown (2019)===<br />
Showdown was a clan-based dragonZone encounter, where teams competed to amass the most points from unique dragonZone geocache finds. The goal was not just personal achievement but also to elevate the clan to the top.<br />
===Journey or Destination (2018)===<br />
This grid-based game offered players a choice: follow a path to uncover a story or meander randomly, collecting points. Each eligible cache find or hide revealed a new tile, adding to the game's intrigue.<br />
===Spring Caching Carnival (2018)===<br />
In this game, participants' dinosaur-themed geocaches embarked on a global journey, accumulating finds, moves, and distance. The ultimate goal for each player was to guide their dinosaur to victory, earning the prestigious title of King or Queen of the Spring Caching Carnival. <br />
===GeosportZ ([https://wiki.geocaching.com.au/wiki/GeosportZ_2016 2016], [http://wiki.geocaching.com.au/wiki/Geosportz2018 2018])===<br />
Coinciding with major sporting events like the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, GeosportZ mirrored the diverse disciplines of the modern Olympic Games, offering various challenges ranging from simple to complex.<br />
===States of the Nation (2017)===<br />
A competitive scavenger hunt pitting Australian states against each other in a race to find and hide geocaches. Spanning five weeks, participants tracked down hundreds of scavenges, converting their finds into points for their state.<br />
===Christmas In July (2017)===<br />
This unique event featured a new gift box each day for the first 25 days of July, with a special bonus on the 26th. Each box contained specific actions or criteria for participants to fulfill.<br />
===Summer Scavenger Series (2016)===<br />
Running from December 2016 to January 2017, this series was a comprehensive scavenger hunt, challenging participants to dive into numerous tasks to accumulate points for their clan.<br />
===[https://wiki.geocaching.com.au/wiki/Gegnome_project GeGnome Project (2010)] and GeGnome ][ Electric Boogaloo (2015)===<br />
Centered around the adventures of moveable garden gnome caches, these games tracked the distances and number of moves made by each gnome over the game period, adding a whimsical twist to geocaching.<br />
===Winter is Coming (2015)===<br />
Set in the cold weather, this challenge focused on controlling dragonZones and fulfilling personal goals. With a variety of challenges ranging from easy to potentially impossible, it tested participants' dedication and skill.<br />
===Angels (2013), Transport (2012), and [https://wiki.geocaching.com.au/wiki/Leapfrog Leapfrog (2011)] Moveable Races===<br />
These races involved moveable caches, sparking creativity in cache creation and tracking their movements and distances throughout the game period.</div>Mattyrxhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=File:Gnome_movable.jpg&diff=7261File:Gnome movable.jpg2023-11-16T00:35:13Z<p>Mattyrx: </p>
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<div>Geocaching Australia is renowned for its dynamic approach to geocaching. Enhancing the caching experience, Geocaching Australia frequently hosts a variety of games that incorporate elements of competition, strategy, and fun. These games, typically run for a short period, often spanning a couple of months, add an extra layer of excitement to the traditional geocaching hobby.<br />
<br />
==Current Games==<br />
<br />
===Cacheopoly===<br />
<br />
Cacheopoly is a fun and exciting game that blends geocaching with the classic strategy of Monopoly. In this game, players move around a virtual board by rolling two digital dice. Each roll generates random numbers that determine your next position on the board, taking into account any extra points or penalties you might receive. The main aim is to collect as many points as possible, which boosts your ranking in the game. There's a leaderboard that shows where you stand at any time, helping you keep track of your progress.<br />
<br />
==Previous Games==<br />
<br />
A retrospective look at the diverse and exciting games hosted by Geocaching Australia over the years:<br />
<br />
===Mid-Year Mystery Madness Months (2023)===<br />
An exhilarating mid-year game, Mid-Year Mystery Madness Months focused on unraveling mysteries and solving intricate puzzles. Participants earned points both for cracking the puzzles and for successful cache finds, adding an extra layer of challenge and excitement to the geocaching experience.<br />
===Battleships (2021)===<br />
Drawing inspiration from the classic board game, Battleships transformed geocaching into a strategic naval battle. During the game, eligible cache finds counted as 'hits' on a virtual game grid, with players aiming to locate and sink differently sized, randomly placed battleships.<br />
===Blitz Series (2019, 2021)===<br />
In the Blitz Series, geocachers engaged in a dragonZone challenge, racing against time to find as many unique, valid dragonZone geocaches as possible. Rewards, in the form of dragonZone points, were only awarded if the entire team exceeded the collective find target.<br />
===2020 Monthly Games===<br />
This year-long series adapted and thrived through the challenges of COVID lockdowns, introducing new themes and challenges each month. It offered a continuously evolving geocaching experience, keeping players engaged even during difficult times.<br />
===Showdown (2019)===<br />
Showdown was a clan-based dragonZone encounter, where teams competed to amass the most points from unique dragonZone geocache finds. The goal was not just personal achievement but also to elevate the clan to the top.<br />
===Journey or Destination (2018)===<br />
This grid-based game offered players a choice: follow a path to uncover a story or meander randomly, collecting points. Each eligible cache find or hide revealed a new tile, adding to the game's intrigue.<br />
===Spring Caching Carnival (2018)===<br />
In this game, participants' dinosaur-themed geocaches embarked on a global journey, accumulating finds, moves, and distance. The ultimate goal for each player was to guide their dinosaur to victory, earning the prestigious title of King or Queen of the Spring Caching Carnival. <br />
===GeosportZ (2016, 2018)===<br />
Coinciding with major sporting events like the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, GeosportZ mirrored the diverse disciplines of the modern Olympic Games, offering various challenges ranging from simple to complex.<br />
===States of the Nation (2017)===<br />
A competitive scavenger hunt pitting Australian states against each other in a race to find and hide geocaches. Spanning five weeks, participants tracked down hundreds of scavenges, converting their finds into points for their state.<br />
===Christmas In July (2017)===<br />
This unique event featured a new gift box each day for the first 25 days of July, with a special bonus on the 26th. Each box contained specific actions or criteria for participants to fulfill.<br />
===Summer Scavenger Series (2016)===<br />
Running from December 2016 to January 2017, this series was a comprehensive scavenger hunt, challenging participants to dive into numerous tasks to accumulate points for their clan.<br />
===GeGnome Project (2010) and GeGnome ][ Electric Boogaloo (2015)===<br />
Centered around the adventures of moveable garden gnome caches, these games tracked the distances and number of moves made by each gnome over the game period, adding a whimsical twist to geocaching.<br />
===Winter is Coming (2015)===<br />
Set in the cold weather, this challenge focused on controlling dragonZones and fulfilling personal goals. With a variety of challenges ranging from easy to potentially impossible, it tested participants' dedication and skill.<br />
===Angels (2013), Transport (2012), and Leapfrog (2011) Moveable Races===<br />
These races involved moveable caches, sparking creativity in cache creation and tracking their movements and distances throughout the game period.</div>Mattyrxhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Cache_type&diff=7258Cache type2023-10-25T22:35:44Z<p>Mattyrx: Add Challenge Cache icons</p>
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<div>There are many different types of [[cache]]s and [[Geocaching Australia]] offers a few types that are not found on other listing sites. Some types can be listed on GC ([[Geocaching.com]]) as well as GCA ([[Geocaching Australia]]), some on only one site. Please note that where [[Geocaching.com]] has [[grandfather]]ed some types (meaning that new caches of that type are no longer allowed) the original listings still remain.<br />
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<table width="80%" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5"><br />
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<td><strong>Cache Type</strong></td><br />
<td align="center"><strong>Map Marker</strong></td><br />
<td align="center"><strong>Icon</strong></td><br />
<td align="center"><strong>[[Geocaching Australia]]</strong></td><br />
<td align="center"><strong>Geocaching.com</strong></td><br />
<td><strong>Summary</strong></td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td>[[Augmented Reality]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_augmentedreality.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon_augmentedreality.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt:X]]</td><br />
<td align="center"></td><br />
<td>uses Augmented Reality apps and experiences to help you to find the geocache</td><br />
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<td>[[Beacon Cache]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_Beacon.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon_beacon.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt:X]]</td><br />
<td align="center"></td><br />
<td>A Multi-cache that uses technological means to determine one or many subsequent waypoints</td><br />
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<td>[[Burke_and_wills]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_Bandw.PNG]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon_bandw.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt:X]]</td><br />
<td align="center"></td><br />
<td>A special cache series marking the 150th anniversary of the ill fated Burke and Wills Expedition</td><br />
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<td>[[Challenge cache]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Gmapmarker_ch_gca.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Icon_geocachechallenge.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt:X]]</td><br />
<td align="center"></td><br />
<td>A Challenge Cache requires other geocachers to achieve a goal or challenge set by the geocache owner and then when qualified, to find the physical geocache hidden by the cache owner.</td><br />
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<td>[[CITO cache]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_CITO.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon_cito.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center"></td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt:X]]</td><br />
<td>A special type of event with Cache In Trash Out intentions (use Event on Geocaching Australia)</td><br />
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<td>[[Earthcache]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_Earthcache.PNG]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon_earthcache.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center"></td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt:X]]</td><br />
<td>View a unique geoscience feature on-the-ground (use Virtual on Geocaching Australia)</td><br />
</tr><br />
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<td>[[Ephemeral cache]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_ephemeral.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon_ephemeral.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt:X]]</td><br />
<td align="center"></td><br />
<td>Short term (1-7 day) geocaches with a codeword to log and auto locking and archiving post expiration.</td><br />
</tr><br />
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<td>[[Event cache]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_event.PNG]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon_event.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt:X]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt:X]]</td><br />
<td>A gathering of geocachers</td><br />
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<td>[[Gadget cache]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_Gadget.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon_Gadget.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt:X]]</td><br />
<td align="center"></td><br />
<td>A Gadget cache is a sub type of [[Mystery_cache]] that requires manipulation of a gadget at Ground Zero to access the log book.</td><br />
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<td>[[GeoArt]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_Geoart.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon_Geoart.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt=X]]</td><br />
<td align="center"></td><br />
<td>GeoArt is a form of art work created on the surface of the Earth using geocache locations to outline or create the art works.</td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td>[[Geocacher_geocache | Geocacher]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_Geocacher.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon_Geocacher.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt:X]]</td><br />
<td align="center"></td><br />
<td>Find geocachers who are themselves locationless geocaches</td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td>Giga event cache</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_event.PNG]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon_event.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt:X]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt:X]]</td><br />
<td>An especially rare event with regularly more than 5000 attendees</td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td>GPS Adventures Exhibit</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_Gpsae.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon_Gpsae.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center"></td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt=X]]</td><br />
<td></td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td>[[History cache]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_History.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon_History.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt:X]]</td><br />
<td align="center"></td><br />
<td>A cache with no cache container but mandatory historical questions and answers to get a codeword to log</td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td>[[Jigsaw cache]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_Jigsaw.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon_Jigsaw.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt=X]]</td><br />
<td align="center"></td><br />
<td>A Jigsaw cache is a cache where the hider has created an online jigsaw puzzle and asks the community to use the jigsaw website to solve the puzzle and obtain a codeword in order to log it.</td><br />
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<td>[[Letterbox cache]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_Letterbox.PNG]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon_letterbox.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center"></td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt:X]]</td><br />
<td>Hybrid with letterboxing</td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td>[[Locationless cache]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_Locationless.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon_locationless.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt:X]]</td><br />
<td align="center"></td><br />
<td>A Locationless cache is a cache where the hider has found something interesting and sets a challenge to other geocachers to find more of the same item</td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td>[[Mega event]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_Megaevent.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon_Megaevent.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt:X]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt:X]]</td><br />
<td>A gathering of more than 500 attendee geocachers</td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td>[[Moveable cache]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_Moveable.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon_moveable.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt:X]]</td><br />
<td align="center"></td><br />
<td>Find it, take it, hide it somewhere else</td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td>[[Multi-cache]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_Multi.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon_multi.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt=X]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt=X]]</td><br />
<td>A set of waypoints leading to the final cache</td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td>[[Mystery cache|Mystery/Unknown cache/Other]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_mystery.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon_mystery.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt:X]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt:X]]</td><br />
<td>A catch-all to cover other possible caches</td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td>[[Night cache]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_Night.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon nightcache.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt:X]]</td><br />
<td align="center"></td><br />
<td>A subtype of a multi-cache which can only be achieved after dark</td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td>[[Podcache]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_Podcache.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon_podcache.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt:X]]</td><br />
<td align="center"></td><br />
<td>A multi-cache where the directions are provided in audio</td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td>Project APE</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_Ape.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon_ape.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center"></td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt=X]]</td><br />
<td></td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td>[[Reverse cache]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_Reverse.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon_Reverse.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt=X]]</td><br />
<td align="center"></td><br />
<td>A Reverse cache is a type of geocache where a finder is guided to a specified location or target location. i.e. The box will help you to arrive at a specific location. At the location, either a log book is revealed to be signed (for example, a box can be opened) or a logging requirement (such as a description of the location or code) is made known to the finder.</td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td>[[Traditional cache]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_Traditional.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon_traditional.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt=X]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt=X]]</td><br />
<td>A hidden stash comprising at minimum a log book</td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td>[[Trigpoint]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_Trigpoint.PNG]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon trig.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt:X]]</td><br />
<td align="center"></td><br />
<td>Climb a mountain, take a picture, get a smiley</td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td>[[Virtual cache]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_Virtual.PNG]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon_virtual.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt:X]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt:X]]</td><br />
<td>A cache with no cache container (grandfathered on GC)</td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td>[[Webcam cache]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_Webcam.PNG]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon_webcam.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt:X]]</td><br />
<td align="center"></td><br />
<td>Take a picture to log (grandfathered on GC)</td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td>WherIGo</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_wherigo.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon_wherigo.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center"></td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt=X]]</td><br />
<td></td><br />
</tr><br />
</table><br />
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Other [[cache listing website]]s may support other types.<br />
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Other icons you may find on the [[Geocaching Australia]] map:<br />
<table width="30%" border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0"><br />
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<td>Owned</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_Owned.png]]</td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td>Found</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_Found.png]]</td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td>DNF - Did Not Find</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_dnf.png]]</td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td>Unavailable/Archived</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_Unavailable.PNG]] [[Image:Markericon_Archived.PNG]]</td><br />
</tr><br />
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<div>See also the [[Lexicon]].<br />
<br />
== A ==<br />
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== B ==<br />
* [[Banners]] - A banner is a small graphical image that you can include on your own website which contains information about your hides and finds.<br />
* [[Bonehead]] – getting in the background of someone else's geocaching photo, usually at an event cache.<br />
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== C ==<br />
* [[Geocache |Cache]] - See [[Geocache]].<br />
* [[Geocache |Cache Creep]] - The cumulative effect of geocachers returning a cache to a very slightly different position each time it is replaced. Over time, the cache "creeps" into an entirely different place.<br />
* CIH - Cache In Hand. Written in logs as a shortcut to say you actually physically found the cache.<br />
* [[CITO]] - Cache In Trash Out - When out geocaching, take a bag with you and pick up trash along the way!<br />
* [[Challenge cache|Challenge Cache]] - A cache type that requires other geocachers to achieve a goal or challenge set by the geocache owner and then when qualified, to find the physical geocache hidden by the cache owner. <br />
* [[Compass]] - A low tech direction finding device.<br />
* [[Confluence]] - A confluence is defined as a flowing together; a meeting place (often of rivers). In our case a degree confluence is the exact spot where an integer degree of latitude and an integer degree of longitude meet.<br />
* [[Coordinates]] - A set of numbers in latitude and longitude that define a location on earth. In geocaching terms, this is where the cache should be located.<br />
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== D ==<br />
* [[Datum]] - A datum is something used as a basis for calculating and measuring. In the case of GPS, datums are different calculations for determining longitude and latitude for a given location. Geocaching uses the WGS84 datum for all caches. WGS84 stands for World Geodetic System 1984.<br />
* [[Terrain_and_difficulty|Difficulty]] - A subjective rating on how difficult it will be to locate / find the [[cache]] once you get to [[Ground zero]].<br />
* DIDO - Drive in, drive out. An easier cache to find as they could drive all the way to the cache location.<br />
* [[Logging_DNFs|DNF]] - Did Not Find - a log reporting that a [[geocacher]] searched but did not find the [[geocache|cache]].<br />
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== E ==<br />
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== F ==<br />
* [[FTF]] - First to find. Usually found in the forums or written in the online or physical log books.<br />
* [[FTF Hound]] - First To Find Hound. One who revels in finding a new [[cache]] first.<br />
* [[FDF]] - First Day Find, a cache found within 24th hours or 1 day after it was hidden.<br />
* FHAYMD - Fascinated to hear about your mobile device. An appropriate reply to "Sent from my mobile device".<br />
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== G ==<br />
* [[GAFF]] - Geocaching Assistance Finding Factor.<br />
* [[GAxxxx]] - [[Geocaching Australia]] waypoint identifier.<br />
* [[GCxxxx]] - [[Geocaching.com]] waypoint identifier.<br />
* Geoart - A collection of geocaches, sometimes [[Traditional cache|Traditional]], sometimes [[Virtual cache|Virtual]] laid out to form some kind of shape or symbol.<br />
* [[Geocache]] - The object for which you seek in [[Geocaching]].<br />
* [[Geocaching]] - A hide and seek game using [[GPS]] technology.<br />
* GPFAC - Great place for a [[cache]] <br />
* [[GPS]] - A system of satellites used for geocaching.<br />
* [[GPS]] - Common term for [[GPS receiver]].<br />
* [[GPS receiver |GPS]]r - The device used to track the [[GPS]] Satellites.<br />
* [[GPX]] - GPS Exchange Format - Geocachers use GPX files to download cache coordinates into their GPS receiver or other software.<br />
* [[Great circle]] - A great circle is a circle on the surface of a sphere that has the same circumference as the sphere, dividing the sphere into two equal hemispheres.<br />
* [[Ground zero]] - Ground Zero (GZ for short). The place where your [[GPS]] indicates the [[cache]] should be located.<br />
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== H ==<br />
* [[Haystacking]] - Hiding a cache in a place that has an extremely large number of possible hiding places.<br />
* Hint - Listed on the cache description page but encoded. Decode the hint if you need some extra assistance to locate the cache.<br />
* [[Hitch hiker]] - A hitchhiker is an item that is placed in a cache, and has instructions to travel to other caches. Sometimes they have logbooks attached so you can log their travels. [[Travel bug]]s and [[Swaggie]]s are examples.<br />
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== I ==<br />
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== J ==<br />
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== K ==<br />
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== L ==<br />
* [[Large cache]] - Of the 4 physical cache sizes, this one is the largest.<br />
* [[Letterboxing]] - Letterboxing is similar to Geocaching, but you use a series of clues to find a container. Once you find the container (or letterbox), you take a carved stamp from the box and stamp your personal logbook. You then take your carved stamp and stamp the letterbox's log book.<br />
* [[Local Government Area (LGA)|LGA]] - A unit of local administration, commonly known as a "council." They can serve as an intriguing backdrop for geocaching adventures, similar to how county challenges are popular among geocachers in the USA.<br />
* [[Listing_a_cache|Listing]] - Publishing a new geocache for others to find.<br />
* [[LOC]] - The original download format for the search results page on geocaching.com which is an xml file containing a miminal amount of information about a particular cache.<br />
* [[Listing_a_cache|Logging]] - The act of writing the online log.<br />
* [[Logo]] - The various logos used by Geocaching Australia.<br />
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== M ==<br />
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* [[Maintenance]] - The function of checking on your hidden caches to ensure that:<br />
** The [[cache]] is still there<br />
** It hasn't been eaten by [http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A387029 The Ravenous Bugblatter Beast of Traal]<br />
** The [[cache]] container retains it integrity and is not leaking.<br />
** Everything inside the [[cache]] container is still in good condition.<br />
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* [[Micro cache]] - Of the 5 physical cache sizes, this one is the second smallest, only supplanted by a nano. Nano's are only recognised at Geocaching Australia.<br />
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* [[Multi-cache]] - Also known as an [[offset cache]], this cache is not found at the listed co-ordinates. The listed set of co-ordinates will generally lead you to a location where you may be required to gather additional information which will be used to find the final [[cache ]]location. There may be a [[cache]] at the listed co-ordinates, but in general terms, this [[cache]] will have a puzzle or additional co-ordinates to visit which you must do in order to find the actual [[cache]]. This different from a [[Mystery cache]].<br />
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== N ==<br />
* [[Nano Cache]] - A tiny cache, with enough room for a tiny log only. - Don't...Just Don't.<br />
* [[Neighbours]] - Cachers that live close to your home coordinates, as stored in your profile.<br />
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== O ==<br />
* Opencaching.com - [[Garmin|Garmin's]] Geocache listing website (no longer available).<br />
* Opencaching - A Geocaching listing website collective, not to be confused with [[Opencaching.com]]. Countries with OpenCaching websites include the [http://www.opencaching.us United States/Canada/Mexico], [http://www.opencaching.de Germany/Austria/Switzerland/Italy/Spain], [http://www.opencaching.pl Poland], [http://www.opencaching.cz Czech Republic], [http://www.opencaching.no Norway/Sweden], [http://www.opencaching.nl The Netherlands] and [http://www.opencaching.org.uk The United Kingdom]. There are competing sites that list other geocaches as well, but there are often fees and/or usage restrictions associated with those sites. [[Geocaching Australia]] is not affiliated with the Opencaching websites, but is supportive of their efforts.<br />
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== P ==<br />
* [[Phone a friend]] - Calling another [[geocacher]] or the [[owner|cache owner]] when you can't find the [[cache container]] at [[GZ]]<br />
* [[PM]] - Private Message sent between users on the Geocaching Australia Forum. <br />
* [[Power trail]] - Many [[cache]]s placed along the one walking trail, resulting in near saturation levels.<br />
* [[Cache Proximity]] - The distance of one [[cache]] from another.<br />
* PNG - Park 'n grab - A quick and easy cache to grab. No real skills required.<br />
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== Q ==<br />
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== R ==<br />
* [[Magnets |Rare Earth Magnets]] - Made from Neodymium Iron Boron [[Magnets |magnets]].<br />
* [[Regular cache]] - Of the 4 physical cache sizes, this one is number 3 in increasing size.<br />
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== S ==<br />
* STF - Second to find. Especially disappointing if the finder is expecting to be the [[First to find]]<br />
* [[Spoiler]] - A spoiler is information that can give details away and ruin the experience of something. For example, telling someone the end of a movie before they see it. In geocaching, a spoiler gives away details of a cache location and can ruin the experience of the hunt.<br />
* [[Small cache]] - Of the 4 physical cache sizes, this one is number 2 in increasing size.<br />
* [[Stash note]] - A stash note is a sheet of paper placed inside the cache container indicating that this is a geocache, what geocaching is and what to do if accidentally found.<br />
* [[StatPack]] - The Geocaching Australia StatPack is designed to allow you to create your own statistics.<br />
* [[Status]] - Is a cache available, unavailable or archived? This indicates [[Status]]<br />
* Swag - Trinkets and goodies, usually child friendly, that can be taken and swapped with other objects of similar value.<br />
* [[Swaggie]] - A Swaggie is a uniquely Australian trackable hitch hiker that can be placed in a cache.<br />
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== T ==<br />
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* [[Terrain_and_difficulty|Terrain]] - A subjective rating on how difficult you will find it getting to GZ.<br />
* TFTC - Thanks For The Cache, Alt. TFTH - Thanks For The Hunt.<br />
* [[Traditional cache]] - A standard cache that has at a minimum, container and a logbook. The [[traditional cache]] can be found at the co-ordinates which are provided on the cache page.<br />
* [[Travel bug]] - A Travel Bug is a [[Geocaching.com]] [[Hitch hiker]].<br />
* [[Trigpoint]] - A form of [[Virtual cache|Virtual]] geocache, usually somewhere scenic.<br />
* TNLN - Took Nothing. Left Nothing. Usually found in cache logbooks for folks that enjoy the thrill of the hunt more than the material contents of the cache.<br />
* TNLNSL - Took Nothing. Left Nothing. Signed Log<br />
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== U,V & W ==<br />
* [[Virtual cache]] - Adapted from "Virtual Reality," virtual means "nothing there." So a virtual cache means there is no cache container. It's the location that is the [[cache]] itself. Nothing is normally traded, except photos and experiences.<br />
* WAAS - WAAS stands for Wide Area Augmentation System, but that doesn't really describe what it is. Not available in Australia. See [http://www.garmin.com/aboutGPS/waas.html Garmin About WAAS].<br />
* [[Waypoint]] - A Waypoint is a location on Earth defined by a set of [[GPS]] [[coordinates]].<br />
* WWJHI – Where Would Jesus Hide It - geocache hider sarcasm for "I feel like being a bastard"<br />
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==What is an LGA?==<br />
[[File:East_Gippsland.jpg|550px|right|thumb|alt=A welcome sign at the boundary of an LGA|A welcome sign at the boundary of a LGA]]<br />
In Australia, a Local Government Area (LGA) is a key unit of local administration, commonly known as a "council." These councils operate within individual states and territories, serving as the third tier of governance after federal and state levels. LGAs have been established to better address the unique needs and concerns of specific regional or community groups. Their responsibilities typically encompass local road maintenance, public recreation facilities, town planning, waste management, and various community services. The size and scope of an LGA can vary widely, ranging from rural shires with smaller populations to major urban centres. <br />
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==How do I determine an LGA’s boundaries?==<br />
The maps at [http://www.geocaching.com.au Geocaching Australia]have the functionality to display LGA boundaries. Simply select the ‘Show LGAs’ box in the map, and boundaries will be drawn on the map. As you zoom in or out – or pan around the map, you’ll see more boundaries being drawn. Clicking on the map will reveal the LGA name of the point selected.<br />
[[File:LGA_map.png|800px|left|thumb|alt=GCA LGA Map|Geocaching Australia Maps can show you LGA boundaries.]]<br />
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==LGAs and Geocaching.==<br />
Local Government Areas (LGAs) can serve as an intriguing backdrop for geocaching adventures, similar to how county challenges are popular among geocachers in the USA. Both provide geographical boundaries that offer an extra layer of challenge and exploration for enthusiasts of the activity. In the USA, county challenges encourage geocachers to find a cache in each county of a state, leading them to explore diverse terrains and regions. Similarly, in Australia, some geocachers set personal goals or challenges to find caches in each LGA within a state or territory. This adds an element of regional exploration, pushing geocachers to venture into different communities and environments that they may not otherwise visit. Challenge Caches hosted here at Geocaching Australia have the potential to be designed using LGA data. LGA data could be combined with other challenge requirements to make a unique Challenge Cache.<br />
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==About Geocaching Australia LGA Data==<br />
Geocaching Australia only provides LGA's for Australia and New Zealand (Regional Councils).<br />
LGA boundaries are sourced from Open Street Maps (OSM) with areas that are not present in OSM being generated based on other available data. We do not provide any guarantee that the LGA boundaries match the local government areas and are provided for statistical and mapping purposes only. We do not encourage you to use these boundaries for another other purposes.<br />
Geocaching Australia is aware that some boundaries may have gaps between LGA's or overlap other LGA's based on the data sources from OSM. We do not curate the quality of data and accept it 'as is' from the source. Some LGA's are not present in the OSM data as they are Unincorporated Areas and do not have a boundary. Unincorporated areas are often in remote locations, cover vast areas, or have very small populations. Some Unincorporated areas are split into smaller LGA's for mapping purposes and some remain are very large areas with multiple, distinct boundaries. Some offshore islands are incorporated into the LGA boundaries and some of these are not associated with a specific state as they are administered by a level of government other than the state or local government. For example, management of Macquarie Island is the responsibility of the Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service rather than a local council.<br />
Some shoreline boundaries are set off-shore to cover islands and inlets and some follow the shore-line quite closely. This may result is some LGA's being 'rounded' or 'bumpy' vs. some LGA's which are quite 'crinkly'. The data is provided and used 'as-is' from OSM as Geocaching Australia does not attempt to correct boundary areas. There are also LGA boundaries that are 'disconnected' from others. e.g. French Island in Victoria is a separate LGA with no connecting border to any other LGA. It appears as a true island surrounded by uncorrected water. However, another island such as Rottnest Island in Western Australia is connected to the mainland through the Cockburn LGA.<br />
Geocaching Australia is aware that when attempting to show the LGA's for New Zealand they will sometimes not render correctly and this is due to the data for the bounding box crossing the antimeridian, the line at 180°, opposite the prime meridian. Moving the map or zooming in to New Zealand may address that issue.<br />
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==Howto: My LGA==<br />
You can access the My LGA page from your [https://geocaching.com.au/my/ "My Cacher Space"] which also controls access to all of your cacher space items by clicking on "Local Government Area". You can also access the page directly at [https://geocaching.com.au/my/lga/ https://geocaching.com.au/my/lga/]<br />
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Your '''My Query''' is used to generate the base data for furhter refinement in this selection. Simply start typing the name of one of your My Query's and then select the name to use it.<br />
You can use the '''State / Island''' selector to further refine your base data.<br />
This form treats all Found, DNF and Owned geocaches as matching criteria. If you only want Found caches in your results, your My Query should return only those caches that you have found. If you only want DNF caches, then your My Query should return only those caches that you have logged a DNF against.<br />
You may refine your My Query here by selecting '''All Sources''' to use every cache regardless of source listing site as the criteria. If you want to filter down to only '''Geocaching Australia''' caches or '''Groundspeak''' caches, use the appropriate selector.<br />
'''Bounding Box''' and '''Contiguous Zone Path''' are mutually exclusive. We recommend you complete date for one or the other, but not both.<br />
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A '''Bounding Box''' is a distance, North, South, East and West from a set of co-ordinates in kilometers. i.e. a Square x kilometers along each side with the co-ordinates in the centre.<br />
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A '''Contiguous Zone Path''' will attempt to find a path from one zone to another where every zone in between is connected. Simply start typing the name of the LGA into the Start Zone and Stop Zone boxes to set the start and end zones.<br />
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[[File:LGA_Setup1.png|550px|left|thumb|alt=An example of the My LGA form being used to find out if a cacher has found GCA caches in a Contiguous Zone Path between two LGAs|An example of the My LGA form being used to find out if a cacher has found GCA caches in a Contiguous Zone Path between two LGAs]]<br />
[[File:LGA_Stats1.png|650px|right|thumb|alt=Example output from the My LGA form. This cacher selected a query containing their GCA Finds - and have selected NSW as the State|Example output from the My LGA form. This cacher selected a query containing their GCA Finds - and have selected NSW as the State ]]</div>Mattyrxhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Local_Government_Area_(LGA)&diff=7253Local Government Area (LGA)2023-10-25T22:08:25Z<p>Mattyrx: Add 'About Geocaching Australia LGA Data' & 'Howto: My LGA'</p>
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==What is an LGA?==<br />
[[File:East_Gippsland.jpg|550px|right|thumb|alt=A welcome sign at the boundary of an LGA|A welcome sign at the boundary of a LGA]]<br />
In Australia, a Local Government Area (LGA) is a key unit of local administration, commonly known as a "council." These councils operate within individual states and territories, serving as the third tier of governance after federal and state levels. LGAs have been established to better address the unique needs and concerns of specific regional or community groups. Their responsibilities typically encompass local road maintenance, public recreation facilities, town planning, waste management, and various community services. The size and scope of an LGA can vary widely, ranging from rural shires with smaller populations to major urban centres. <br />
<br />
==How do I determine an LGA’s boundaries?==<br />
The maps at [http://www.geocaching.com.au Geocaching Australia]have the functionality to display LGA boundaries. Simply select the ‘Show LGAs’ box in the map, and boundaries will be drawn on the map. As you zoom in or out – or pan around the map, you’ll see more boundaries being drawn. Clicking on the map will reveal the LGA name of the point selected.<br />
[[File:LGA_map.png|800px|left|thumb|alt=GCA LGA Map|Geocaching Australia Maps can show you LGA boundaries.]]<br />
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==LGAs and Geocaching.==<br />
Local Government Areas (LGAs) can serve as an intriguing backdrop for geocaching adventures, similar to how county challenges are popular among geocachers in the USA. Both provide geographical boundaries that offer an extra layer of challenge and exploration for enthusiasts of the activity. In the USA, county challenges encourage geocachers to find a cache in each county of a state, leading them to explore diverse terrains and regions. Similarly, in Australia, some geocachers set personal goals or challenges to find caches in each LGA within a state or territory. This adds an element of regional exploration, pushing geocachers to venture into different communities and environments that they may not otherwise visit.<br />
<br />
==About Geocaching Australia LGA Data==<br />
Geocaching Australia only provides LGA's for Australia and New Zealand (Regional Councils).<br />
LGA boundaries are sourced from Open Street Maps (OSM) with areas that are not present in OSM being generated based on other available data. We do not provide any guarantee that the LGA boundaries match the local government areas and are provided for statistical and mapping purposes only. We do not encourage you to use these boundaries for another other purposes.<br />
Geocaching Australia is aware that some boundaries may have gaps between LGA's or overlap other LGA's based on the data sources from OSM. We do not curate the quality of data and accept it 'as is' from the source. Some LGA's are not present in the OSM data as they are Unincorporated Areas and do not have a boundary. Unincorporated areas are often in remote locations, cover vast areas, or have very small populations. Some Unincorporated areas are split into smaller LGA's for mapping purposes and some remain are very large areas with multiple, distinct boundaries. Some offshore islands are incorporated into the LGA boundaries and some of these are not associated with a specific state as they are administered by a level of government other than the state or local government. For example, management of Macquarie Island is the responsibility of the Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service rather than a local council.<br />
Some shoreline boundaries are set off-shore to cover islands and inlets and some follow the shore-line quite closely. This may result is some LGA's being 'rounded' or 'bumpy' vs. some LGA's which are quite 'crinkly'. The data is provided and used 'as-is' from OSM as Geocaching Australia does not attempt to correct boundary areas. There are also LGA boundaries that are 'disconnected' from others. e.g. French Island in Victoria is a separate LGA with no connecting border to any other LGA. It appears as a true island surrounded by uncorrected water. However, another island such as Rottnest Island in Western Australia is connected to the mainland through the Cockburn LGA.<br />
Geocaching Australia is aware that when attempting to show the LGA's for New Zealand they will sometimes not render correctly and this is due to the data for the bounding box crossing the antimeridian, the line at 180°, opposite the prime meridian. Moving the map or zooming in to New Zealand may address that issue.<br />
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==Howto: My LGA==<br />
You can access the My LGA page from your [https://geocaching.com.au/my/ "My Cacher Space"] which also controls access to all of your cacher space items by clicking on "Local Government Area". You can also access the page directly at [https://geocaching.com.au/my/lga/ https://geocaching.com.au/my/lga/]<br />
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Your '''My Query''' is used to generate the base data for furhter refinement in this selection. Simply start typing the name of one of your My Query's and then select the name to use it.<br />
You can use the '''State / Island''' selector to further refine your base data.<br />
This form treats all Found, DNF and Owned geocaches as matching criteria. If you only want Found caches in your results, your My Query should return only those caches that you have found. If you only want DNF caches, then your My Query should return only those caches that you have logged a DNF against.<br />
You may refine your My Query here by selecting '''All Sources''' to use every cache regardless of source listing site as the criteria. If you want to filter down to only '''Geocaching Australia''' caches or '''Groundspeak''' caches, use the appropriate selector.<br />
'''Bounding Box''' and '''Contiguous Zone Path''' are mutually exclusive. We recommend you complete date for one or the other, but not both.<br />
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A '''Bounding Box''' is a distance, North, South, East and West from a set of co-ordinates in kilometers. i.e. a Square x kilometers along each side with the co-ordinates in the centre.<br />
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A '''Contiguous Zone Path''' will attempt to find a path from one zone to another where every zone in between is connected. Simply start typing the name of the LGA into the Start Zone and Stop Zone boxes to set the start and end zones.<br />
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[[File:LGA_Setup1.png|550px|left|thumb|alt=An example of the My LGA form being used to find out if a cacher has found GCA caches in a Contiguous Zone Path between two LGAs|An example of the My LGA form being used to find out if a cacher has found GCA caches in a Contiguous Zone Path between two LGAs]]<br />
[[File:LGA_Stats1.png|650px|right|thumb|alt=Example output from the My LGA form. This cacher selected a query containing their GCA Finds - and have selected NSW as the State|Example output from the My LGA form. This cacher selected a query containing their GCA Finds - and have selected NSW as the State ]]</div>Mattyrxhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=File:LGA_Stats1.png&diff=7252File:LGA Stats1.png2023-10-25T21:57:55Z<p>Mattyrx: Screenshot of some generated LGA stats</p>
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<div>Screenshot of some generated LGA stats</div>Mattyrxhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=File:LGA_Setup1.png&diff=7251File:LGA Setup1.png2023-10-25T21:57:23Z<p>Mattyrx: Screenshot of setup for My LGA</p>
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<div>Screenshot of setup for My LGA</div>Mattyrxhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Local_Government_Area_(LGA)&diff=7250Local Government Area (LGA)2023-09-26T01:05:28Z<p>Mattyrx: </p>
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==What is an LGA?==<br />
[[File:East_Gippsland.jpg|550px|right|thumb|alt=A welcome sign at the boundary of an LGA|A welcome sign at the boundary of a LGA]]<br />
In Australia, a Local Government Area (LGA) is a key unit of local administration, commonly known as a "council." These councils operate within individual states and territories, serving as the third tier of governance after federal and state levels. LGAs have been established to better address the unique needs and concerns of specific regional or community groups. Their responsibilities typically encompass local road maintenance, public recreation facilities, town planning, waste management, and various community services. The size and scope of an LGA can vary widely, ranging from rural shires with smaller populations to major urban centres. <br />
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==How do I determine an LGA’s boundaries?==<br />
The maps at [http://www.geocaching.com.au Geocaching Australia]have the functionality to display LGA boundaries. Simply select the ‘Show LGAs’ box in the map, and boundaries will be drawn on the map. As you zoom in or out – or pan around the map, you’ll see more boundaries being drawn. Clicking on the map will reveal the LGA name of the point selected.<br />
[[File:LGA_map.png|800px|left|thumb|alt=GCA LGA Map|Geocaching Australia Maps can show you LGA boundaries.]]<br />
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==LGAs and Geocaching.==<br />
Local Government Areas (LGAs) can serve as an intriguing backdrop for geocaching adventures, similar to how county challenges are popular among geocachers in the USA. Both provide geographical boundaries that offer an extra layer of challenge and exploration for enthusiasts of the activity. In the USA, county challenges encourage geocachers to find a cache in each county of a state, leading them to explore diverse terrains and regions. Similarly, in Australia, some geocachers set personal goals or challenges to find caches in each LGA within a state or territory. This adds an element of regional exploration, pushing geocachers to venture into different communities and environments that they may not otherwise visit.</div>Mattyrxhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Local_Government_Area_(LGA)&diff=7249Local Government Area (LGA)2023-09-26T01:01:32Z<p>Mattyrx: </p>
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<div>==What is an LGA?==<br />
[[File:East_Gippsland.jpg|550px|right|thumb|alt=A welcome sign at the boundary of an LGA|A welcome sign at the boundary of a LGA]]<br />
In Australia, a Local Government Area (LGA) is a key unit of local administration, commonly known as a "council." These councils operate within individual states and territories, serving as the third tier of governance after federal and state levels. LGAs have been established to better address the unique needs and concerns of specific regional or community groups. Their responsibilities typically encompass local road maintenance, public recreation facilities, town planning, waste management, and various community services. The size and scope of an LGA can vary widely, ranging from rural shires with smaller populations to major urban centres. <br />
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==How do I determine an LGA’s boundaries?==<br />
The maps at [http://www.geocaching.com.au Geocaching Australia]have the functionality to display LGA boundaries. Simply select the ‘Show LGAs’ box in the map, and boundaries will be drawn on the map. As you zoom in or out – or pan around the map, you’ll see more boundaries being drawn. Clicking on the map will reveal the LGA name of the point selected.<br />
[[File:LGA_map.png|800px|left|thumb|alt=GCA LGA Map|Geocaching Australia Maps can show you LGA boundaries.]]<br />
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==LGAs and Geocaching.==<br />
Local Government Areas (LGAs) can serve as an intriguing backdrop for geocaching adventures, similar to how county challenges are popular among geocachers in the USA. Both provide geographical boundaries that offer an extra layer of challenge and exploration for enthusiasts of the activity. In the USA, county challenges encourage geocachers to find a cache in each county of a state, leading them to explore diverse terrains and regions. Similarly, in Australia, some geocachers set personal goals or challenges to find caches in each LGA within a state or territory. This adds an element of regional exploration, pushing geocachers to venture into different communities and environments that they may not otherwise visit.</div>Mattyrxhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Local_Government_Area_(LGA)&diff=7248Local Government Area (LGA)2023-09-26T01:00:45Z<p>Mattyrx: Create Page</p>
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<div>==What is an LGA?==<br />
[[File:East_Gippsland.jpg|right|thumb|upright=2|alt=A welcome sign at the boundary of an LGA|A welcome sign at the boundary of a LGA]]<br />
In Australia, a Local Government Area (LGA) is a key unit of local administration, commonly known as a "council." These councils operate within individual states and territories, serving as the third tier of governance after federal and state levels. LGAs have been established to better address the unique needs and concerns of specific regional or community groups. Their responsibilities typically encompass local road maintenance, public recreation facilities, town planning, waste management, and various community services. The size and scope of an LGA can vary widely, ranging from rural shires with smaller populations to major urban centres. <br />
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==How do I determine an LGA’s boundaries?==<br />
The maps at [http://www.geocaching.com.au Geocaching Australia]have the functionality to display LGA boundaries. Simply select the ‘Show LGAs’ box in the map, and boundaries will be drawn on the map. As you zoom in or out – or pan around the map, you’ll see more boundaries being drawn. Clicking on the map will reveal the LGA name of the point selected.<br />
[[File:LGA_map.png|800px|left|thumb|alt=GCA LGA Map|Geocaching Australia Maps can show you LGA boundaries.]]<br />
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==LGAs and Geocaching.==<br />
Local Government Areas (LGAs) can serve as an intriguing backdrop for geocaching adventures, similar to how county challenges are popular among geocachers in the USA. Both provide geographical boundaries that offer an extra layer of challenge and exploration for enthusiasts of the activity. In the USA, county challenges encourage geocachers to find a cache in each county of a state, leading them to explore diverse terrains and regions. Similarly, in Australia, some geocachers set personal goals or challenges to find caches in each LGA within a state or territory. This adds an element of regional exploration, pushing geocachers to venture into different communities and environments that they may not otherwise visit.</div>Mattyrxhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=File:East_Gippsland.jpg&diff=7247File:East Gippsland.jpg2023-09-26T00:29:29Z<p>Mattyrx: </p>
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<div></div>Mattyrxhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=File:LGA_map.png&diff=7246File:LGA map.png2023-09-26T00:26:55Z<p>Mattyrx: </p>
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<div></div>Mattyrxhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Cache_type&diff=7244Cache type2023-08-10T09:00:44Z<p>Mattyrx: Added Challenge Cache Type to table. No icons yet. Will source from c@w.</p>
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<div>There are many different types of [[cache]]s and [[Geocaching Australia]] offers a few types that are not found on other listing sites. Some types can be listed on GC ([[Geocaching.com]]) as well as GCA ([[Geocaching Australia]]), some on only one site. Please note that where [[Geocaching.com]] has [[grandfather]]ed some types (meaning that new caches of that type are no longer allowed) the original listings still remain.<br />
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<table width="80%" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5"><br />
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<td><strong>Cache Type</strong></td><br />
<td align="center"><strong>Map Marker</strong></td><br />
<td align="center"><strong>Icon</strong></td><br />
<td align="center"><strong>[[Geocaching Australia]]</strong></td><br />
<td align="center"><strong>Geocaching.com</strong></td><br />
<td><strong>Summary</strong></td><br />
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<td>[[Augmented Reality]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_augmentedreality.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon_augmentedreality.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt:X]]</td><br />
<td align="center"></td><br />
<td>uses Augmented Reality apps and experiences to help you to find the geocache</td><br />
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<td>[[Beacon Cache]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_Beacon.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon_beacon.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt:X]]</td><br />
<td align="center"></td><br />
<td>A Multi-cache that uses technological means to determine one or many subsequent waypoints</td><br />
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<td>[[Burke_and_wills]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_Bandw.PNG]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon_bandw.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt:X]]</td><br />
<td align="center"></td><br />
<td>A special cache series marking the 150th anniversary of the ill fated Burke and Wills Expedition</td><br />
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<td>[[Challenge cache]]</td><br />
<td align="center"></td><br />
<td align="center"></td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt:X]]</td><br />
<td align="center"></td><br />
<td>A Challenge Cache requires other geocachers to achieve a goal or challenge set by the geocache owner and then when qualified, to find the physical geocache hidden by the cache owner.</td><br />
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<td>[[CITO cache]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_CITO.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon_cito.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center"></td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt:X]]</td><br />
<td>A special type of event with Cache In Trash Out intentions (use Event on Geocaching Australia)</td><br />
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<td>[[Earthcache]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_Earthcache.PNG]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon_earthcache.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center"></td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt:X]]</td><br />
<td>View a unique geoscience feature on-the-ground (use Virtual on Geocaching Australia)</td><br />
</tr><br />
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<td>[[Ephemeral cache]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_ephemeral.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon_ephemeral.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt:X]]</td><br />
<td align="center"></td><br />
<td>Short term (1-7 day) geocaches with a codeword to log and auto locking and archiving post expiration.</td><br />
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<td>[[Event cache]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_event.PNG]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon_event.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt:X]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt:X]]</td><br />
<td>A gathering of geocachers</td><br />
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<td>[[Gadget cache]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_Gadget.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon_Gadget.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt:X]]</td><br />
<td align="center"></td><br />
<td>A Gadget cache is a sub type of [[Mystery_cache]] that requires manipulation of a gadget at Ground Zero to access the log book.</td><br />
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<td>[[GeoArt]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_Geoart.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon_Geoart.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt=X]]</td><br />
<td align="center"></td><br />
<td>GeoArt is a form of art work created on the surface of the Earth using geocache locations to outline or create the art works.</td><br />
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<td>[[Geocacher_geocache | Geocacher]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_Geocacher.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon_Geocacher.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt:X]]</td><br />
<td align="center"></td><br />
<td>Find geocachers who are themselves locationless geocaches</td><br />
</tr><br />
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<td>Giga event cache</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_event.PNG]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon_event.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt:X]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt:X]]</td><br />
<td>An especially rare event with regularly more than 5000 attendees</td><br />
</tr><br />
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<td>GPS Adventures Exhibit</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_Gpsae.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon_Gpsae.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center"></td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt=X]]</td><br />
<td></td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td>[[History cache]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_History.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon_History.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt:X]]</td><br />
<td align="center"></td><br />
<td>A cache with no cache container but mandatory historical questions and answers to get a codeword to log</td><br />
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<tr><br />
<td>[[Jigsaw cache]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_Jigsaw.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon_Jigsaw.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt=X]]</td><br />
<td align="center"></td><br />
<td>A Jigsaw cache is a cache where the hider has created an online jigsaw puzzle and asks the community to use the jigsaw website to solve the puzzle and obtain a codeword in order to log it.</td><br />
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<td>[[Letterbox cache]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_Letterbox.PNG]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon_letterbox.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center"></td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt:X]]</td><br />
<td>Hybrid with letterboxing</td><br />
</tr><br />
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<td>[[Locationless cache]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_Locationless.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon_locationless.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt:X]]</td><br />
<td align="center"></td><br />
<td>A Locationless cache is a cache where the hider has found something interesting and sets a challenge to other geocachers to find more of the same item</td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td>[[Mega event]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_Megaevent.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon_Megaevent.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt:X]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt:X]]</td><br />
<td>A gathering of more than 500 attendee geocachers</td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td>[[Moveable cache]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_Moveable.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon_moveable.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt:X]]</td><br />
<td align="center"></td><br />
<td>Find it, take it, hide it somewhere else</td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td>[[Multi-cache]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_Multi.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon_multi.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt=X]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt=X]]</td><br />
<td>A set of waypoints leading to the final cache</td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td>[[Mystery cache|Mystery/Unknown cache/Other]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_mystery.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon_mystery.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt:X]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt:X]]</td><br />
<td>A catch-all to cover other possible caches</td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td>[[Night cache]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_Night.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon nightcache.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt:X]]</td><br />
<td align="center"></td><br />
<td>A subtype of a multi-cache which can only be achieved after dark</td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td>[[Podcache]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_Podcache.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon_podcache.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt:X]]</td><br />
<td align="center"></td><br />
<td>A multi-cache where the directions are provided in audio</td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td>Project APE</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_Ape.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon_ape.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center"></td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt=X]]</td><br />
<td></td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td>[[Reverse cache]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_Reverse.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon_Reverse.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt=X]]</td><br />
<td align="center"></td><br />
<td>A Reverse cache is a type of geocache where a finder is guided to a specified location or target location. i.e. The box will help you to arrive at a specific location. At the location, either a log book is revealed to be signed (for example, a box can be opened) or a logging requirement (such as a description of the location or code) is made known to the finder.</td><br />
</tr><br />
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<td>[[Traditional cache]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_Traditional.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon_traditional.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt=X]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt=X]]</td><br />
<td>A hidden stash comprising at minimum a log book</td><br />
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<tr><br />
<td>[[Trigpoint]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_Trigpoint.PNG]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon trig.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt:X]]</td><br />
<td align="center"></td><br />
<td>Climb a mountain, take a picture, get a smiley</td><br />
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<td>[[Virtual cache]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_Virtual.PNG]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon_virtual.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt:X]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt:X]]</td><br />
<td>A cache with no cache container (grandfathered on GC)</td><br />
</tr><br />
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<td>[[Webcam cache]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_Webcam.PNG]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon_webcam.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt:X]]</td><br />
<td align="center"></td><br />
<td>Take a picture to log (grandfathered on GC)</td><br />
</tr><br />
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<td>WherIGo</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_wherigo.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Cacheicon_wherigo.png]]</td><br />
<td align="center"></td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Tick.png|alt=X]]</td><br />
<td></td><br />
</tr><br />
</table><br />
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Other [[cache listing website]]s may support other types.<br />
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Other icons you may find on the [[Geocaching Australia]] map:<br />
<table width="30%" border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0"><br />
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<td>Owned</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_Owned.png]]</td><br />
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<td>Found</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_Found.png]]</td><br />
</tr><br />
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<td>DNF - Did Not Find</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_dnf.png]]</td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td>Unavailable/Archived</td><br />
<td align="center">[[Image:Markericon_Unavailable.PNG]] [[Image:Markericon_Archived.PNG]]</td><br />
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<div>The [[Geocaching Australia]] [[Rating|Rating System]] has been designed with simplicity in mind.<br />
<br />
You have the ability to optionally provide a rating of any [[cache]] you find with the proviso that a "Found" or "Did Not Find" [[Logging a cache|log]] must have been recorded against the cache. ie. You cannot rate a cache that you have not yet attempted and logged.<br />
<br />
There is initially one [[Rating|rating system]] as agreed by the [[Geocaching Australia]] community, being '''Overall Experience'''.<br />
<br />
Rather than get bogged down into details about the area, the [[cache container]], various [[swap]]s that may degrade over time, the style of hide, etc, the community has agreed that rating the '''Overall Experience''' of the cache should be sufficient.<br />
<br />
There is a 5 level rating system that applies with starting at 1 for lesser experience, up to 5 for an outstanding experience.<br />
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The 5 levels are:<br />
* [[File:icon_rating.png]] 1 Needs improvement<br />
* [[File:icon_rating.png]][[File:icon_rating.png]] 2 Thanks for the cache<br />
* [[File:icon_rating.png]][[File:icon_rating.png]][[File:icon_rating.png]] 3 Worth Stopping<br />
*[[File:icon_rating.png]][[File:icon_rating.png]][[File:icon_rating.png]][[File:icon_rating.png]] 4 Top Cache<br />
* [[File:icon_rating.png]][[File:icon_rating.png]][[File:icon_rating.png]][[File:icon_rating.png]][[File:icon_rating.png]] 5 Outstanding<br />
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'''1''' would be used where you felt that there was some significant feedback about the cache that should be provided to the cache [[owner]]. A takeaway style container, next to a dumpster in the back of a shopping centre may be a reason to give a rating of 1.<br />
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'''2''' would be used where you felt that the cache "added to your find count" but there was little else praiseworthy about the cache, the way it was hidden or the environment in which it is hidden.<br />
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'''3''' would be used where you felt that you have a good overall experience. The cache was of good quality, it was in a nice area or the hide was just that little bit different and you enjoyed the cache. For people who were visiting an area, a cache rating of 3 would be reason enough to stop by without being disappointed.<br />
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'''4''' would be used to rate a cache that you thought was a top cache. It's not the best cache you have ever attempted, but the view or hike was top notch, it was a sturdy cache container hidden well, or hidden in a very usual manner, the puzzle on the cache was well thought out but didn't require an advanced degree in maths to solve. Overall, it's a top cache.<br />
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'''5''' would be used to rate a cache that you thought was outstanding. This is essentially the same as a recommendation on a cache. You are saying that anyone who comes near this cache should stop by and have a crack at it. It could be cunningly concealed, a mind boggling [[puzzle cache|puzzle]] that was just so satisfying to complete, sensational views or hike to the area, an area of great historical interest, etc. '''Overall, the cache is outstanding'''.<br />
<br />
You can assign a [[rating]] to the cache in the following ways:<br />
* When you make your log at [[Geocaching Australia]] (for a [[GAxxxx]] Geocaching Australia cache). You first make your log and then on the next screen you will be offered the ability to rate the cache. A simple click and your rating is accepted.<br />
* When your log has made its way across from [[geocaching.com]] (remember you can't rate a cache until a find or [[DNF]] is registered against the cache) you can go to the [[cache page]] and on the right hand side in the actions section you can assign your rating.<br />
* In your log at [[geocaching.com]] include the following: '''*Overall Experience: n*''' where n is a number between 1 and 5. Include the *'s and the colon, so type it exactly as it's seen here. The daily feed will interpret your log and assign the rating you assigned. Please note that the rating will only be applied once. If you change your rating after the initial application, it will not update your rating. You will need to do this manually by going to the [[cache page]] and editing your rating.<br />
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[[Rating]]s are assigned to your log on the [[cache page]], so there is '''no anonymity'''. It also means that people can see your comments in your log about your experience which is summarised by your rating.<br />
<br />
Cache ratings are not intended to be a 'tit-for-tat' or revenge attack on a cacher or cache. You should feel genuine about your cache rating.<br />
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A FTF, Rating or Recommendation will ONLY be applied ONCE.<br />
It will ONLY be applied the FIRST time a log is loaded.<br />
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This stops the potential issue of:<br />
A cacher giving a rating of 3.<br />
Coming in and editing the rating directly, changing it to 4.<br />
Someone else loading an old GPX file which would change the rating back to a 3.<br />
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So even if you edit a log on GC, because the log has already been loaded, the FTF, rating or recommendation will not be applied as we cannot guarantee it's not going to overwrite a manual update.<br />
<br />
== See Also ==<br />
* [[Recommended cache]]s<br />
* [[Hiders choice cache]]s</div>Mattyrxhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=File:Icon_rating.png&diff=7242File:Icon rating.png2023-08-09T07:40:41Z<p>Mattyrx: </p>
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<div>{{GCA}}<br />
[[Geocaching Australia]] does '''NOT''' have an official geocaching app for iOS, Android, Blackberry or other mobile platform.<br />
<br />
If you have such an application and it is faulty or you have a query, please contact the applications developer directly for help.<br />
<br />
GCA does not provide technical support for these applications.<br />
<br />
GCA recommends you do '''NOT''' download the app called 'Geocaching Australia' from the Apple app store as it uses old stale data and is also not very good. It is NOT published by this site nor this sites developers, nor has permission to use the 'Geocaching Australia' name.<br />
<br />
== iOS apps ==<br />
<br />
Some apps used by GCA cachers are:<br />
<br />
* [[GeoCube]] - Allows you to load AND LOG your GCA finds.<br />
* [[GeoSphere]] - This is a third party app that allows you to load GCA caches.<br />
* [[Looking4Cache]] - Another third party app in which you can load GCA caches. Download the [https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/looking4cache-pro-geocaching/id532870466?mt=8 free app] from the Apple App Store.<br />
* [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cachly-geocaching/id645384141 Cachly] - Not fully integrated but can load GCA GPX files for searching, but you will need to log via the Geocaching Australia website.<br />
<br />
Cachly Testimonial:<br />
<br />
''I use the Cachly app. I created a pocket query with the relevant caches I like in a 400km radius from home. The GPX file can then be downloaded and imported into Cachly. If you find GPX files aren’t working then try downloading and importing your queries as ZIP files. This should work. The reason for this depends on what versions of Cachly and iOS you’re running. Once imported into a list you can add GC caches to the same list then you’re good to go and your adventure starts. However logging GCA caches needs to be completed via the website. Also, if you subscribe to GCA emails you can be notified of new caches that you can then add to Cachly. It’s not a ‘live’ setup but so far it’s working well for me. Hope this helps a fellow iPhone geocacher.''<br />
<br />
== See Also ==<br />
[[Android geocaching app|Caching with an Android device]]</div>Mattyrxhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=GPS_stores&diff=7239GPS stores2023-06-02T21:47:54Z<p>Mattyrx: Edit list of shops</p>
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<div>Where can I buy a [[GPS receiver]]?<br />
<br />
===Online===<br />
* Australian<br />
: [http://www.gpsoz.com.au GPSOZ]<br />
: [http://www.garmin.com.au Garmin]<br />
: [https://www.ja-gps.com.au Johnny Appleseed]<br />
: [http://www.ryda.com.au Ryda]<br />
: [https://www.anacondastores.com Anaconda]<br />
: [https://geographica.net.au Geographica]<br />
: [http://www.bcf.com.au BCF]<br />
<br />
You may find second hand units at online auction sites, like eBay - or online classified sites like Gumtree or Facebook Marketplace.</div>Mattyrxhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=GPSMap_Series&diff=7167GPSMap Series2023-04-23T04:30:36Z<p>Mattyrx: Add 67/67i GPSr models</p>
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<div>[[File:GPSMAP62.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The GPSMAP 62 at the cache. ]]<br />
The [[Garmin]] GPSMAP handsets began in 2001 with the GPSMAP 76 marine unit and in 2003 with the GPSMAP 60C outdoor unit. The GPSMAP units are known for their Quad-Helix antenna, which can often obtain a satellite fix faster and in poorer conditions that other antennas. <br />
The models in detail:<br />
===Outdoor===<br />
* 60C / 60CS (Discontinued)<br />
* 60Cx / 60CSx (Discontinued)<br />
* 62 / 62s / 62st (Discontinued)<br />
* 62sc / 62stc (Discontinued)<br />
* 64 / 64s / 64st / 64sc (Discontinued)<br />
* 64x / 64sx / 64csx<br />
* 65 / 65s<br />
* 66s / 66st / 66i / 66sr<br />
* 67/67i<br />
* 276Cx<br />
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===Marine===<br />
* 73<br />
* 76<br />
* 76s<br />
* 76C / 76CS<br />
* 76Cx / 76CSx<br />
* 78 / 78s / 78sc<br />
* 86s / 86i</div>Mattyrxhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=ETrex&diff=7166ETrex2023-04-23T04:25:42Z<p>Mattyrx: Add eTrex SE GPSr to Current Model List</p>
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<div>[[File:eTrex_Range.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The eTrex 10, 20x & 30x all in a row]]<br />
<br />
The [[Garmin]] eTrex is a hand-held [[GPSr]], perfect for geocaching. They are one of the cheaper dedicated GPSr units available. <br />
<br />
There are numerous models in the eTrex range, namely:<br />
<br />
===Discontinued Models===<br />
* eTrex H<br />
* eTrex Venture<br />
* eTrex Venture HC<br />
* eTrex Summit<br />
* eTrex Summit HC<br />
* eTrex Legend H<br />
* eTrex Vista H<br />
* eTrex Legend HCx<br />
* eTrex Vista HCx<br />
* eTrex 20<br />
* eTrex 30<br />
* eTrex 20x<br />
* eTrex 30x<br />
* eTrex Touch 25<br />
* eTrex Touch 35<br />
<br />
===Current Models===<br />
* eTrex 10 <br />
* eTrex 22x<br />
* eTrex 32x<br />
* eTrex SE<br />
<br />
[[File:Etrex_se.jpg|thumb|left|300px|The eTrex SE]]<br />
<br />
eTrex have been a long favourite with geocachers as they are hardy and reliable, as well as being less expensive than many other GPS units. The basic eTrex 10 has a monochrome display and holds up to 2000 geocaches, while the top of the range eTrex 32x has colour display, maps, compass and barometer and holds 5000 geocaches in its memory.<br />
<br />
A comparison chart can be found [https://www.gpscentral.ca/products/garmin/etrexseriescomparison.htm here]</div>Mattyrxhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=File:Etrex_se.jpg&diff=7165File:Etrex se.jpg2023-04-23T04:24:28Z<p>Mattyrx: </p>
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<div>[[File:GPSMAP62.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The GPSMAP 62 at the cache. ]]<br />
The [[Garmin]] GPSMAP handsets began in 2001 with the GPSMAP 76 marine unit and in 2003 with the GPSMAP 60C outdoor unit. The GPSMAP units are known for their Quad-Helix antenna, which can often obtain a satellite fix faster and in poorer conditions that other antennas. <br />
The models in detail:<br />
===Outdoor===<br />
* 60C / 60CS (Discontinued)<br />
* 60Cx / 60CSx (Discontinued)<br />
* 62 / 62s / 62st (Discontinued)<br />
* 62sc / 62stc (Discontinued)<br />
* 64 / 64s / 64st / 64sc (Discontinued)<br />
* 64x / 64sx / 64csx<br />
* 65 / 65s<br />
* 66s / 66st / 66i / 66sr<br />
* 276Cx<br />
<br />
===Marine===<br />
* 73<br />
* 76<br />
* 76s<br />
* 76C / 76CS<br />
* 76Cx / 76CSx<br />
* 78 / 78s / 78sc<br />
* 86s / 86i</div>Mattyrxhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Waypoint_management_software&diff=7161Waypoint management software2022-12-14T02:36:01Z<p>Mattyrx: </p>
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<div>__NOTOC__<br />
[[Waypoint management software]] allows you to keep lists of [[geocache]]s on your computer.<br />
Depending on your computer setup, you could download waypoints in [[GPX]] format to your [[GPS receiver|GPS]] and cache descriptions to your [[PDA]].<br />
This saves you from re-typing [[coordinates]] and printing out huge volumes of paper.<br />
<br />
Overall, Aussie cachers prefer [http://gsak.net GSAK], partly because it's made by Western Australian geocacher ClydeE, but mostly because it works well! The [[Geocaching Australia Forum]] has a [http://forum.geocaching.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=534 support thread on GSAK]. The beauty of GSAK is that it is created by a programmer that caches, rather than a cacher that programmes.<br />
<br />
The most popular [[waypoint management software]] packages are:<br />
==Windows==<br />
[[Image:gsak.png|thumb|right|150px|GSAK]]<br />
* [[GSAK]] [http://gsak.net homepage] - Sorts caches, marks, links to map, etc. Supports [[GCA]] [[GPX]]<br />
* [http://easygps.com EasyGPS]<br />
* [http://gpsbabel.sourceforge.net GPSBabel] - Converts almost any format to any other. <br />
*[[MapSend Lite]] GPS mapping software & Geocache software<br />
* [http://www.gpsu.co.uk/ GPS Utility] - Tracks, waypoints etc.<br />
<br />
==Mac==<br />
* [https://www.icaching.eu/ iCaching] - Offline Geocache Management software. <br />
* [http://www.gpsbabel.org/ GPSBabel] - converts between most formats<br />
<br />
==Pocket PC==<br />
[[Image:gpxsonar.jpg|thumb|right|100px|GPXSonar]]<br />
* [http://www.smittyware.com/ppc/cachemate/ CacheMate]<br />
* [[GPXSonar]] - View and manage GPX files. Freeware!<br />
* [http://strandberg.org/gpxview GPXView] - View and manage GPX files<br />
<br />
See also [[GPS software - Pocket PC]]<br />
<br />
==Palm==<br />
[[Image:cachemate_anim.gif|thumb|right|100px|Cachemate]]<br />
* [http://www.smittyware.com/palm/cachemate/ CacheMate] - [http://forum.geocaching.com.au/viewtopic.php?p=35754 Testimonial]<br />
* [http://www.isilo.com iSilo] - Document reader<br />
* [http://sourceforge.net/projects/gpilots/ GPilotS] - [[Waypoint]]s, [[route]] and [[track log]] manager program for the [http://www.garmin.com/ Garmin] [[GPS]]<br />
<br />
==Unix==<br />
* [http://www.gpsbabel.org/ GPSBabel] - converts between most formats<br />
* [http://geotoad.sourceforge.net/index.php GeoToad]<br />
<br />
==Mobile Phones==<br />
The range of popular [[Smartphone Caching]] apps is always increasing, and are usually downloaded from the operating system's dedicated App Store.<br />
<br />
For older devices, [http://www.trekbuddy.net TrekBuddy] - works with any java enabled phone including MIDP, Symbian, Blackberry, Windows Mobile, Palm and Android. Supports GPX files from GSAK, GCA and GC. Supports field notes for GCA and GC caches. Offline maps support.<br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category:Software]]</div>Mattyrxhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Waypoint_management_software&diff=7160Waypoint management software2022-12-14T02:35:22Z<p>Mattyrx: </p>
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<div>__NOTOC__<br />
[[Waypoint management software]] allows you to keep lists of [[geocache]]s on your computer.<br />
Depending on your computer setup, you could download waypoints in [[GPX]] format to your [[GPS receiver|GPS]] and cache descriptions to your [[PDA]].<br />
This saves you from re-typing [[coordinates]] and printing out huge volumes of paper.<br />
<br />
Overall, Aussie cachers prefer [http://gsak.net GSAK], partly because it's made by Western Australian geocacher ClydeE, but mostly because it works well! The [[Geocaching Australia Forum]] has a [http://forum.geocaching.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=534 support thread on GSAK]. The beauty of GSAK is that it is created by a programmer that caches, rather than a cacher that programmes.<br />
<br />
The most popular [[waypoint management software]] packages are:<br />
==Windows==<br />
[[Image:gsak.png|thumb|right|150px|GSAK]]<br />
* [[GSAK]] [http://gsak.net homepage] - Sorts caches, marks, links to map, etc. Supports [[GCA]] [[GPX]]<br />
* [http://easygps.com EasyGPS]<br />
* [http://gpsbabel.sourceforge.net GPSBabel] - Converts almost any format to any other. <br />
*[[MapSend Lite]] GPS mapping software & Geocache software<br />
* [http://www.gpsu.co.uk/ GPS Utility] - Tracks, waypoints etc.<br />
<br />
==Mac==<br />
* [https://www.icaching.eu/ iCaching] - Offline Geocache Management software. <br />
* [http://www.gpsbabel.org/ GPSBabel] - converts between most formats<br />
<br />
==Pocket PC==<br />
[[Image:gpxsonar.jpg|thumb|right|100px|GPXSonar]]<br />
* [http://www.smittyware.com/ppc/cachemate/ CacheMate]<br />
* [[GPXSonar]] - View and manage GPX files. Freeware!<br />
* [http://strandberg.org/gpxview GPXView] - View and manage GPX files<br />
<br />
See also [[GPS software - Pocket PC]]<br />
<br />
==Palm==<br />
[[Image:cachemate_anim.gif|thumb|right|100px|Cachemate]]<br />
* [http://www.smittyware.com/palm/cachemate/ CacheMate] - [http://forum.geocaching.com.au/viewtopic.php?p=35754 Testimonial]<br />
* [http://www.isilo.com iSilo] - Document reader<br />
* [http://sourceforge.net/projects/gpilots/ GPilotS] - [[Waypoint]]s, [[route]] and [[track log]] manager program for the [http://www.garmin.com/ Garmin] [[GPS]]<br />
<br />
==Unix==<br />
* [http://www.gpsbabel.org/ GPSBabel] - converts between most formats<br />
* [http://geotoad.sourceforge.net/index.php GeoToad]<br />
* [http://www.ncc.up.pt/gpsman/ GPSMan] - Uses Tk/Tcl<br />
<br />
==Mobile Phones==<br />
The range of popular [[Smartphone Caching]] apps is always increasing, and are usually downloaded from the operating system's dedicated App Store.<br />
<br />
For older devices, [http://www.trekbuddy.net TrekBuddy] - works with any java enabled phone including MIDP, Symbian, Blackberry, Windows Mobile, Palm and Android. Supports GPX files from GSAK, GCA and GC. Supports field notes for GCA and GC caches. Offline maps support.<br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category:Software]]</div>Mattyrxhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Instructible&diff=7159Instructible2022-12-14T02:22:51Z<p>Mattyrx: </p>
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<div>[[File:Instructable1.png|left|thumb|A 'Tip' Instructible]]<br />
<br />
[https://geocaching.com.au/instructible Instructibles] are a collection of videos/animations that help both new a seasoned geocachers understand more about GCA. They are divided into four different categories:<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Geocache'''<br />
<br />
Here you’ll get a description of some of the various geocache types that are available to list on GCA. Some cache types are exclusive to GCA and not available on other websites. These animations help cachers to learn all about them in just a few minutes.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''How To'''<br />
<br />
This is a place to find guides on using the GCA site. <br />
<br />
<br />
'''Tip'''<br />
<br />
A collection of tips and tricks that help geocachers of all experience levels.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Photo Collage'''<br />
<br />
Here you’ll be able to see what’s been happening at Geocaching Australia with a collection of images taken from various geocache galleries.</div>Mattyrxhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Trigpoint&diff=7158Trigpoint2022-12-08T23:30:35Z<p>Mattyrx: Fix Dead Link</p>
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<div>{{GCA}}<br />
<br />
== General Information==<br />
[[Image:DiggersCampTS.png|300px|thumb|right|A Trig waits to be discovered by a keen geocacher.]]<br />
A trig point (also known as a Trigonometric Station) typically consists of a black disc on top of four metal legs or concrete pillar, resembling a navigation beacon. It is also accompanied by a metal disc, which is located directly below the center point of the tripod or on top of the pillar itself.<br />
A national geodetic survey and adjustment carried out in the early 1970s in Australia has left a legacy of trig stations, many consisting of a ground mark with a black quadripod supporting a white square disc above the ground mark<br />
Trig points are generally located at the top of hills or points of prominence in the landscape. Many provide unique views and challenges, with some being difficult to get to.<br />
These points were regarded as valuable to surveyors, providing reference points for measuring distance and direction, and assisting in the creation of maps.<br />
The station is usually set up by a government with known coordinates and elevation published. Many stations are located on hilltops for the purposes of visibility. A graven metal plate on the top of a pillar may provide a mounting point for a theodolite or reflector.<br />
Trigonometrical stations are grouped together to form a network of triangulation. Positions of all land boundaries, roads, railways, bridges and other infrastructure can be accurately located by the network, a task that is essential to the construction of modern infrastructure. Apart from the known stations set up by government, some temporary trigonometrical stations are set up near construction sites for monitoring the precision and progress of construction.<br />
Some trigonometrical stations use the Global Positioning System for convenience; however, the accuracy depends on factors such as ionospheric and tropospheric propagation delay errors.<br />
Although stations are no longer required for many surveying purposes, they remain useful to hikers as navigational aids. Trig points or Triangulation Pillars are another way of spotting the top of a mountain on a map. The symbol for a trig point is a small triangle. They are real concrete pillars that are placed at particular places which are usually the tops of hills or mountains.<br />
<br />
== Trig Points ==<br />
<br />
Trig Points listed on GCA are, as mentioned above, a structure designed to aid in surveying. A photo follows:<br />
<br />
http://geocaching.com.au/gallery/images/tp0584/8161674138.jpg<br />
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The structure is generally as above but can vary between states. In some cases a building (such as a lighthouse) forms the trig point. <br />
<br />
<br />
== Benchmarks/Survey Marks ==<br />
[[Image:SurveyMark.jpg|300px|thumb|right|A NSW Survey Mark.]]<br />
A benchmark/survey mark is a bronze disc which is also used by surveyors and are either points of known location (latitude/longitude) or height. A trig point will always be associated with a survey mark, however survey marks can be independent of a trig point. A sample is shown below:<br />
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http://geocaching.com.au/gallery/images/tp1931/3891674124.jpg<br />
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There are many (in the hundreds of thousands) of benchmarks/surveymarks around Australia. As this is the case, it was decided only to list actual trig points, rather than add hundreds of thousands of listings into the database. There is another option, however, for people whom wish to log such entities. There are locationless cache categories for almost all states for logging state survey marks. So if you have found only a benchmark and not a trig point, then you can still log them! Links follow:<br />
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[http://geocaching.com.au/cache/ga1444 Queensland]<br />
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[http://geocaching.com.au/cache/ga1216 Northern Territory]<br />
<br />
[http://geocaching.com.au/cache/ga1203 Victoria]<br />
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[http://geocaching.com.au/cache/ga0094 New South Wales]<br />
<br />
[http://geocaching.com.au/cache/ga1613 Western Australia]<br />
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== Logging a Trig Point ==<br />
<br />
To log a find on the Geocaching Australia website, you will need to include a picture of the trig point, along with your GPS receiver and (preferably) yourself. Long distance / telephoto type pictures are against the spirit of this cache. You are encouraged to leave a description of your journey in your log to help others in finding the trig point.<br />
<br />
To discover how to add a picture to your log, see the [[Gallery]] page.<br />
<br />
== Editing a Trig Point==<br />
<br />
If you feel that you can add to the description of this trig point or adjust the difficulty / terrain ratings, please feel free to edit this cache and amend the information suitably.<br />
<br />
If you wish to edit the Trig Point listing page then simply click "Edit this cache" from the Community Actions menu on the right hand tab. You will then be shown the standard cache listing page where you can edit any of the information about the trig point. If there is any valuable information you can add to the page (such as need to use a 4x4 for access or watch out creepy crawlies or snakes) then we encourage you to include this in the cache description. <br />
<br />
Feel free to edit any of the fields on the cache listing page. The more information about a Trig Point we can get the better. The names of trig points have been automatically generated from their location. If you can rename this and rework their descriptions for future finders that would be greatly appreciated.<br />
http://wiki.geocaching.com.au/images/a/aa/Editing_Cache.jpg<br />
<br />
== Archiving ==<br />
If you believe that a trig point is located on private property or in a dangerous location, you may archive the cache, by clicking on Log this Cache and place an "Archived" log on the Geocaching Australia website.<br />
<br />
== Listing ==<br />
If you believe you have found an unlisted TrigPoint you are welcome to list it via https://geocaching.com.au/my/cache/new<br />
<br />
Some things to check:<br />
* Check that the TrigPoint hasn't been previously listed and has been archived for any reason including private property, damage or owner request.<br />
* Check it is a valid TrigPoint and not s Survey mark. TrigPoints have a beacon and / or a marker marked Trigonometrical Station. If in doubt, post in the Geocaching Australia forum where others will help in determining if what you have found is a TrigPoint.<br />
<br />
Then simply create a new Geocaching Listing and in the TYPE field, make it a TrigPoint.<br />
Once you save the listing it will be AUTOMATICALLY published, but as anyone can edit the listing, feel free to make any corrections.<br />
<br />
Note:<br />
* If you mark the geocache as anything other than a TrigPoint you will NOT be able to change the geocache type, so this is most important to set correctly before you save.<br />
* The TrigPoint will owned by Geocaching Australia. If you would like to have your name associated with the listing then include your name in the "Placed By" field.<br />
<br />
== External Trig Databases ==<br />
<br />
=== Australian Capital Territory===<br />
For those interested in sourcing some Trig Stations in the ACT the following link takes you to the ACTPLA website with a further link to the Survey Mark Database. Trigonometrical Stations are identified in the database by the code "MC".<br />
https://app2.actmapi.act.gov.au/actmapi/index.html?viewer=survey<br />
<br />
=== New South Wales ===<br />
Trig Stations in NSW appear on NSW Government's [https://maps.six.nsw.gov.au/ SIX Maps Page]. Trigs are marked with a small triangle and labelled with their registration number and site name. A trig with a 'D' at the end of it's registration number has been identified as destroyed.<br />
<br />
=== Queensland ===<br />
QLD survey marks (including Trigs) are available on the [https://qldglobe.information.qld.gov.au/ Queensland Globe] website. Survey Marks do not appear on the online map by default, so one must turn it on in the list of map layers.<br />
<br />
== Remember ==<br />
<br />
The original collection of trig points has been sourced from Geoscience Australia and may contain inaccuracies.<br />
<br />
Please respect local laws and regulations when searching for trig points.</div>Mattyrxhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Trigpoint&diff=7157Trigpoint2022-12-08T23:26:09Z<p>Mattyrx: Typo in link</p>
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<div>{{GCA}}<br />
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== General Information==<br />
[[Image:DiggersCampTS.png|300px|thumb|right|A Trig waits to be discovered by a keen geocacher.]]<br />
A trig point (also known as a Trigonometric Station) typically consists of a black disc on top of four metal legs or concrete pillar, resembling a navigation beacon. It is also accompanied by a metal disc, which is located directly below the center point of the tripod or on top of the pillar itself.<br />
A national geodetic survey and adjustment carried out in the early 1970s in Australia has left a legacy of trig stations, many consisting of a ground mark with a black quadripod supporting a white square disc above the ground mark<br />
Trig points are generally located at the top of hills or points of prominence in the landscape. Many provide unique views and challenges, with some being difficult to get to.<br />
These points were regarded as valuable to surveyors, providing reference points for measuring distance and direction, and assisting in the creation of maps.<br />
The station is usually set up by a government with known coordinates and elevation published. Many stations are located on hilltops for the purposes of visibility. A graven metal plate on the top of a pillar may provide a mounting point for a theodolite or reflector.<br />
Trigonometrical stations are grouped together to form a network of triangulation. Positions of all land boundaries, roads, railways, bridges and other infrastructure can be accurately located by the network, a task that is essential to the construction of modern infrastructure. Apart from the known stations set up by government, some temporary trigonometrical stations are set up near construction sites for monitoring the precision and progress of construction.<br />
Some trigonometrical stations use the Global Positioning System for convenience; however, the accuracy depends on factors such as ionospheric and tropospheric propagation delay errors.<br />
Although stations are no longer required for many surveying purposes, they remain useful to hikers as navigational aids. Trig points or Triangulation Pillars are another way of spotting the top of a mountain on a map. The symbol for a trig point is a small triangle. They are real concrete pillars that are placed at particular places which are usually the tops of hills or mountains.<br />
<br />
== Trig Points ==<br />
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Trig Points listed on GCA are, as mentioned above, a structure designed to aid in surveying. A photo follows:<br />
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http://geocaching.com.au/gallery/images/tp0584/8161674138.jpg<br />
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The structure is generally as above but can vary between states. In some cases a building (such as a lighthouse) forms the trig point. <br />
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== Benchmarks/Survey Marks ==<br />
[[Image:SurveyMark.jpg|300px|thumb|right|A NSW Survey Mark.]]<br />
A benchmark/survey mark is a bronze disc which is also used by surveyors and are either points of known location (latitude/longitude) or height. A trig point will always be associated with a survey mark, however survey marks can be independent of a trig point. A sample is shown below:<br />
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http://geocaching.com.au/gallery/images/tp1931/3891674124.jpg<br />
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There are many (in the hundreds of thousands) of benchmarks/surveymarks around Australia. As this is the case, it was decided only to list actual trig points, rather than add hundreds of thousands of listings into the database. There is another option, however, for people whom wish to log such entities. There are locationless cache categories for almost all states for logging state survey marks. So if you have found only a benchmark and not a trig point, then you can still log them! Links follow:<br />
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[http://geocaching.com.au/cache/ga1444 Queensland]<br />
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[http://geocaching.com.au/cache/ga1216 Northern Territory]<br />
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[http://geocaching.com.au/cache/ga1203 Victoria]<br />
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[http://geocaching.com.au/cache/ga0094 New South Wales]<br />
<br />
[http://geocaching.com.au/cache/ga1613 Western Australia]<br />
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== Logging a Trig Point ==<br />
<br />
To log a find on the Geocaching Australia website, you will need to include a picture of the trig point, along with your GPS receiver and (preferably) yourself. Long distance / telephoto type pictures are against the spirit of this cache. You are encouraged to leave a description of your journey in your log to help others in finding the trig point.<br />
<br />
To discover how to add a picture to your log, see the [[Gallery]] page.<br />
<br />
== Editing a Trig Point==<br />
<br />
If you feel that you can add to the description of this trig point or adjust the difficulty / terrain ratings, please feel free to edit this cache and amend the information suitably.<br />
<br />
If you wish to edit the Trig Point listing page then simply click "Edit this cache" from the Community Actions menu on the right hand tab. You will then be shown the standard cache listing page where you can edit any of the information about the trig point. If there is any valuable information you can add to the page (such as need to use a 4x4 for access or watch out creepy crawlies or snakes) then we encourage you to include this in the cache description. <br />
<br />
Feel free to edit any of the fields on the cache listing page. The more information about a Trig Point we can get the better. The names of trig points have been automatically generated from their location. If you can rename this and rework their descriptions for future finders that would be greatly appreciated.<br />
http://wiki.geocaching.com.au/images/a/aa/Editing_Cache.jpg<br />
<br />
== Archiving ==<br />
If you believe that a trig point is located on private property or in a dangerous location, you may archive the cache, by clicking on Log this Cache and place an "Archived" log on the Geocaching Australia website.<br />
<br />
== Listing ==<br />
If you believe you have found an unlisted TrigPoint you are welcome to list it via https://geocaching.com.au/my/cache/new<br />
<br />
Some things to check:<br />
* Check that the TrigPoint hasn't been previously listed and has been archived for any reason including private property, damage or owner request.<br />
* Check it is a valid TrigPoint and not s Survey mark. TrigPoints have a beacon and / or a marker marked Trigonometrical Station. If in doubt, post in the Geocaching Australia forum where others will help in determining if what you have found is a TrigPoint.<br />
<br />
Then simply create a new Geocaching Listing and in the TYPE field, make it a TrigPoint.<br />
Once you save the listing it will be AUTOMATICALLY published, but as anyone can edit the listing, feel free to make any corrections.<br />
<br />
Note:<br />
* If you mark the geocache as anything other than a TrigPoint you will NOT be able to change the geocache type, so this is most important to set correctly before you save.<br />
* The TrigPoint will owned by Geocaching Australia. If you would like to have your name associated with the listing then include your name in the "Placed By" field.<br />
<br />
== External Trig Databases ==<br />
<br />
=== Australian Capital Territory===<br />
For those interested in sourcing some Trig Stations in the ACT the following link takes you to the ACTPLA website with a further link to the Survey Mark Database. Trigonometrical Stations are identified in the database by the code "MC".<br />
http://www.actmapi.act.gov.au/commands/viewlinkedinfo/surveycontrolmarks/survey_control_marks_list.asp<br />
<br />
=== New South Wales ===<br />
Trig Stations in NSW appear on NSW Government's [https://maps.six.nsw.gov.au/ SIX Maps Page]. Trigs are marked with a small triangle and labelled with their registration number and site name. A trig with a 'D' at the end of it's registration number has been identified as destroyed.<br />
<br />
=== Queensland ===<br />
QLD survey marks (including Trigs) are available on the [https://qldglobe.information.qld.gov.au/ Queensland Globe] website. Survey Marks do not appear on the online map by default, so one must turn it on in the list of map layers.<br />
<br />
== Remember ==<br />
<br />
The original collection of trig points has been sourced from Geoscience Australia and may contain inaccuracies.<br />
<br />
Please respect local laws and regulations when searching for trig points.</div>Mattyrxhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=NFC&diff=7155NFC2022-11-04T01:10:40Z<p>Mattyrx: </p>
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<div><br />
== What is NFC? ==<br />
<br />
[[Image:NFCTags.png|right|300px|frame|A selection of different NFC tags]]<br />
A near field communication tag (NFC tag) is a sticker/wristband/card/plastic disc with an embedded microchip that can be read by in range mobile devices. Information is stored in these microchips. A NFC tag becomes energised when a compatible NFC reader in a mobile phone is bought into proximity (usually 5cm or less) and then has the ability to send data to that mobile phone.<br />
<br />
<br clear=all><br />
== How can they be used in Geocaching? ==<br />
<br />
<br />
Some NFC tags are waterproof and can make a high tech waypoint used for geocaching. You can encode data on the tag that can then be read by another geocacher’s mobile phone. Their use is only limited by your imagination and could be used to make clever waypoints in multi and puzzle caches.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
== Where do I get one? ==<br />
<br />
<br />
They can be purchased online quite cheaply.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
== I’ve got one. How do I program it? ==<br />
<br />
<br />
There are a few ways to program the tag. An easy way is to use your phone by downloading the NFC Tools app from either the [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nfc-tools/id1252962749 Apple Appstore], or the [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wakdev.wdnfc&hl=en_AU&gl=US Google Play Store].<br />
<br />
[[Image:NFCWrite1.PNG|left|thumb|Run the App and Press WRITE]]<br />
<br />
[[Image:NFCWrite2.PNG|left|thumb|Press ADD A RECORD]]<br />
<br />
[[Image:NFCWrite3.PNG|left|thumb|In this example, we want someone who scans our tag to be redirected to a webpage somewhere on the internet, so click URL/URI]]<br />
<br />
[[Image:NFCWrite4.PNG|left|thumb|Enter the URL that you want to use. In this example, we are using google.com. Press OK when done.]]<br />
<br />
[[Image:NFCWrite5.PNG|left|thumb|You should see the data you are going to write listed. Press WRITE]]<br />
<br />
[[Image:NFCWrite6.PNG|left||thumb|Your phone should indicate that it’s ready to scan the NFC tag. Place your phone close to the tag.]]<br />
<br />
[[Image:NFCWrite7.PNG|left|thumb|A confirmation will let you know that the tag has been coded with your data.]]<br />
<br />
<br clear=all><br />
== Now What? ==<br />
<br />
<br />
Someone who finds your tag can tap it with their NFC enabled phone, and they’ll get a prompt to visit the webpage that you’ve specified when writing to the tag.<br />
[[Image:NFCDiscovered1.png|left|thumb]]<br />
<br clear=all><br />
<br />
== Are there any limitations? ==<br />
<br />
<br />
To read and write to a tag your phone will need to have an NFC chip built in, and enabled in settings.<br />
<br />
You wont be able to read tags if:<br />
* Your phone is low on battery<br />
* Your phone is in Airplane Mode<br />
* You have a digital wallet (e.g. Apple Wallet) open<br />
* The camera is in use<br />
* The phone is locked</div>Mattyrxhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=NFC&diff=7154NFC2022-11-04T00:58:56Z<p>Mattyrx: </p>
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<div><br />
== What is NFC? ==<br />
<br />
<br />
A near field communication tag (NFC tag) is a sticker/wristband/card/plastic disc with an embedded microchip that can be read by in range mobile devices. Information is stored in these microchips. A NFC tag becomes energised when a compatible NFC reader in a mobile phone is bought into proximity (usually 5cm or less) and then has the ability to send data to that mobile phone.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
== Can it be used in Geocaching? ==<br />
<br />
<br />
Some NFC tags are waterproof and can make a high tech waypoint used for geocaching. You can encode data on the tag that can then be read by another geocacher’s mobile phone. Their use is only limited by your imagination and could be used to make clever waypoints in multi and puzzle caches.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
== Where do I get one? ==<br />
<br />
<br />
They can be purchased online quite cheaply.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
== I’ve got one. How do I program it? ==<br />
<br />
<br />
There are a few ways to program the tag. An easy way is to use your phone by downloading the NFC Tools app from either the [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nfc-tools/id1252962749 Apple Appstore], or the [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wakdev.wdnfc&hl=en_AU&gl=US Google Play Store].<br />
<br />
[[Image:NFCWrite1.PNG|left|thumb|Run the App and Press WRITE]]<br />
<br />
[[Image:NFCWrite2.PNG|left|thumb|Press ADD A RECORD]]<br />
<br />
[[Image:NFCWrite3.PNG|left|thumb|In this example, we want someone who scans our tag to be redirected to a webpage somewhere on the internet, so click URL/URI]]<br />
<br />
[[Image:NFCWrite4.PNG|left|thumb|Enter the URL that you want to use. In this example, we are using google.com. Press OK when done.]]<br />
<br />
[[Image:NFCWrite5.PNG|left|thumb|You should see the data you are going to write listed. Press WRITE]]<br />
<br />
[[Image:NFCWrite6.PNG|left||thumb|Your phone should indicate that it’s ready to scan the NFC tag. Place your phone close to the tag.]]<br />
<br />
[[Image:NFCWrite7.PNG|left|thumb|A confirmation will let you know that the tag has been coded with your data.]]<br />
<br />
<br clear=all><br />
== Now What? ==<br />
<br />
<br />
Someone who finds your tag can tap it with their NFC enabled phone, and they’ll get a prompt to visit the webpage that you’ve specified when writing to the tag.<br />
[[Image:NFCDiscovered1.png|left|thumb]]<br />
<br clear=all><br />
<br />
== Are there any limitations? ==<br />
<br />
<br />
To read and write to a tag your phone will need to have an NFC chip built in, and enabled in settings.<br />
<br />
You wont be able to read tags if:<br />
* Your phone is low on battery<br />
* Your phone is in Airplane Mode<br />
* You have a digital wallet (e.g. Apple Wallet) open<br />
* The camera is in use<br />
* The phone is locked</div>Mattyrxhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=NFC&diff=7153NFC2022-11-04T00:58:29Z<p>Mattyrx: Created page with " == What is NFC? == A near field communication tag (NFC tag) is a sticker/wristband/card/plastic disc with an embedded microchip that can be read by in range mobile devices...."</p>
<hr />
<div><br />
== What is NFC? ==<br />
<br />
<br />
A near field communication tag (NFC tag) is a sticker/wristband/card/plastic disc with an embedded microchip that can be read by in range mobile devices. Information is stored in these microchips. A NFC tag becomes energised when a compatible NFC reader in a mobile phone is bought into proximity (usually 5cm or less) and then has the ability to send data to that mobile phone.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
== Can it be used in Geocaching? ==<br />
<br />
<br />
Some NFC tags are waterproof and can make a high tech waypoint used for geocaching. You can encode data on the tag that can then be read by another geocacher’s mobile phone. Their use is only limited by your imagination and could be used to make clever waypoints in multi and puzzle caches.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
== Where do I get one? ==<br />
<br />
<br />
They can be purchased online quite cheaply.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
== I’ve got one. How of I program it? ==<br />
<br />
<br />
There are a few ways to program the tag. An easy way is to use your phone by downloading the NFC Tools app from either the [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nfc-tools/id1252962749 Apple Appstore], or the [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wakdev.wdnfc&hl=en_AU&gl=US Google Play Store].<br />
<br />
[[Image:NFCWrite1.PNG|left|thumb|Run the App and Press WRITE]]<br />
<br />
[[Image:NFCWrite2.PNG|left|thumb|Press ADD A RECORD]]<br />
<br />
[[Image:NFCWrite3.PNG|left|thumb|In this example, we want someone who scans our tag to be redirected to a webpage somewhere on the internet, so click URL/URI]]<br />
<br />
[[Image:NFCWrite4.PNG|left|thumb|Enter the URL that you want to use. In this example, we are using google.com. Press OK when done.]]<br />
<br />
[[Image:NFCWrite5.PNG|left|thumb|You should see the data you are going to write listed. Press WRITE]]<br />
<br />
[[Image:NFCWrite6.PNG|left||thumb|Your phone should indicate that it’s ready to scan the NFC tag. Place your phone close to the tag.]]<br />
<br />
[[Image:NFCWrite7.PNG|left|thumb|A confirmation will let you know that the tag has been coded with your data.]]<br />
<br />
<br clear=all><br />
== Now What? ==<br />
<br />
<br />
Someone who finds your tag can tap it with their NFC enabled phone, and they’ll get a prompt to visit the webpage that you’ve specified when writing to the tag.<br />
[[Image:NFCDiscovered1.png|left|thumb]]<br />
<br clear=all><br />
<br />
== Are there any limitations? ==<br />
<br />
<br />
To read and write to a tag your phone will need to have an NFC chip built in, and enabled in settings.<br />
<br />
You wont be able to read tags if:<br />
* Your phone is low on battery<br />
* Your phone is in Airplane Mode<br />
* You have a digital wallet (e.g. Apple Wallet) open<br />
* The camera is in use<br />
* The phone is locked</div>Mattyrxhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=File:NFCWrite7.PNG&diff=7152File:NFCWrite7.PNG2022-11-04T00:10:41Z<p>Mattyrx: </p>
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