http://wiki.geocaching.com.au/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=The+Garner+Family&feedformat=atomGeoWiki - User contributions [en-gb]2024-03-28T08:53:07ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.28.0http://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Caching_record&diff=4813Caching record2007-03-05T05:01:38Z<p>The Garner Family: /* Previous state records */ - update</p>
<hr />
<div>== Caching Records ==<br />
<br />
Some cachers have an interest in challenging themselves by trying for a caching record. The most obvious of these is to try and find the most caches in a single day. <br />
<br />
==Previous Record Holders ==<br />
Note that not all attempts listed here may conform to the Guidelines currently listed below, but (unless otherwise noted) they are listed as attempts that were accepted by the community as genuine attempts based on the understanding of the acceptable guidelines at that time.<br />
<br />
===Most found in 24 hours===<br />
<br />
The record holders for the most caches found in 24 hours in Australia are:<br />
<br />
* Rabbitto ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/Rabbitto GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Rabbitto GC]) found 33 on 20th November 2004 (Victoria)<br />
* teamkittens ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/teamkittens GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=teamkittens GC]) found 43 on 1st January 2005 (Victoria)<br />
* Rhinogeo ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/Rhinogeo GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Rhinogeo GC]) and Facitman ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/Facitman GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Facitman GC]) found 44 on 8th February 2005 (Victoria)<br />
* team Horizons ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/Team+Horizons GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Team%20Horizons GC]) found 53 at the Dubbo Gold Rush, June 2005 (NSW)<br />
* Rabbitto ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/Rabbitto GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Rabbitto GC]) found 56 on 12th March 2005 (Victoria)<br />
* Acts2youthgroup ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/Acts2youthgroup GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Acts2youthgroup GC]) found 77 on 7th October 2005 (Victoria)<br />
* HawMorFords ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/HawMorFords GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=HawMorFords GC]) found 101 on 16th September 2006 (Victoria)<br />
* Rogainer ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/Rogainer GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Rogainer GC]) and dtay ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/dtay GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=dtay GC]) found 102 on 18th November 2006 (Brisbane)<br />
* HawMorFords ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/HawMorFords GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=HawMorFords GC]), dak's Emu Mob ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/dak%27s+Emu+Mob GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=dak%27s%20Emu%20Mob GC]) and acts2youthgroup ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/acts2youthgroup GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=acts2youthgroup GC]) found 128 on 28th February 2007 (Adelaide)<br />
<br />
=== Current state records ===<br />
* SA - '''128''' - HawMorFords, dak's Emu Mob, acts2youthgroup (28 Feb 07)<br />
* TAS - '''36''' - Aloysius7 & Prunes (2 Sep 06)<br />
* VIC - '''101''' - HawMorFords (16 Sep 06)<br />
* QLD - '''102''' - Rogainer & Dtay (18 Nov 06)<br />
* NSW - '''53''' - Team Horizons (11 Jun 05)<br />
* WA - '''26''' - nobodyZ (6 May 06)<br />
* ACT - '''23''' - acts2youthgroup (14 Aug 06)<br />
<br />
=== Previous state records ===<br />
2006<br />
* SA - '''73''' - Beakers Bunch (8 Oct 06)<br />
* TAS -<br />
* VIC -<br />
* QLD -<br />
* NSW - <br />
* WA -<br />
* ACT -<br />
<br />
2005<br />
* SA - '''32''' - Beakers Bunch (28 Dec 05) <br />
* TAS -<br />
* VIC -<br />
* QLD -<br />
* NSW - '''53''' - Team Horizons (11 Jun 05)<br />
* WA -<br />
* ACT -<br />
<br />
2004<br />
* SA - '''26''' - Team Piggy (9 Sep 04)<br />
* TAS -<br />
* VIC -<br />
* QLD -<br />
* NSW -<br />
* WA -<br />
* ACT -<br />
<br />
===Highest Daily Score===<br />
<br />
A daily score is defined as the total sum of the product of difficulty and terrain, which could be expressed as DAILY SCORE = SUM (DIFFICULTY * TERRAIN)<br />
<br />
The current record holders for this are yet to be determined.<br />
<br />
== Guidelines ==<br />
<br />
The following is a set of suggested guidelines for claiming a record. These guidelines have nothing to do with what is or isn't allowed when caching, but are meant as helpful hints for those who may wish for their effort to be recognised by the community, i.e. if you find a record number of caches but did it outside of these guidelines you may find that some others do not recognise your achievement. If these guidelines don't appeal to you then feel free to cache by your own standards.<br />
<br />
# A record must occur in a single 24 hour period,<br />
#* It is still undecided whether this needs to be from midnight to midnight;<br />
#* Caches can all be given the same log date on the internet for statistics purposes.<br />
# All cache types can be included in the attempt;<br />
#* Any locationless should only be claimed once.<br />
# Anyone assisting with any of the finds is part of 'The Team'.<br />
# At least one particular member of The Team should visit every cache,<br />
#* This particular team member should actively assist in every cache find.<br />
#* Only one member of the team needs to locate the cache ie. not everyone in the group needs to independently find the box!<br />
# No member of the team should have found the cache previously.<br />
# No pre-finding or scouting of physical waypoints should occur by any members of the team prior to the attempt;<br />
#* Teams can skip waypoints on multi's, provided they are not using knowledge garnered prior to the attempt.<br />
#* Research (other than visiting physical waypoints) may be done prior to the day, eg: solving a puzzle cache based upon information on the cache page.<br />
# The team should not seek any support for finding the cache;<br />
#* There should be no phone a friend calls for hints, information or even DNF confirmations;<br />
#* No advice on the location of particular caches should be sought from other cachers prior to the attempt.<br />
# A DNF is a DNF, no cache no find. The team should not place a replacement cache for a lost cache then claim a find.<br />
# For physical caches, The Team must sign the logbook, a stamp or sticker can be used;<br />
#* consider adding find number and time of find;<br />
#* in some form, the log needs to show the team name, date of find etc.<br />
#* caches may still be logged as separate finds if The Team consists of multiple, separately registered cachers.<br />
# The listing site is unimportant. If a cache is listed on multiple sites, it can only be claimed once.<br />
#* GCA and GC caches are equally valid for a record run.</div>The Garner Familyhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Caching_record&diff=4812Caching record2007-03-05T05:00:46Z<p>The Garner Family: /* Current state records */ - update</p>
<hr />
<div>== Caching Records ==<br />
<br />
Some cachers have an interest in challenging themselves by trying for a caching record. The most obvious of these is to try and find the most caches in a single day. <br />
<br />
==Previous Record Holders ==<br />
Note that not all attempts listed here may conform to the Guidelines currently listed below, but (unless otherwise noted) they are listed as attempts that were accepted by the community as genuine attempts based on the understanding of the acceptable guidelines at that time.<br />
<br />
===Most found in 24 hours===<br />
<br />
The record holders for the most caches found in 24 hours in Australia are:<br />
<br />
* Rabbitto ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/Rabbitto GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Rabbitto GC]) found 33 on 20th November 2004 (Victoria)<br />
* teamkittens ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/teamkittens GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=teamkittens GC]) found 43 on 1st January 2005 (Victoria)<br />
* Rhinogeo ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/Rhinogeo GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Rhinogeo GC]) and Facitman ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/Facitman GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Facitman GC]) found 44 on 8th February 2005 (Victoria)<br />
* team Horizons ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/Team+Horizons GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Team%20Horizons GC]) found 53 at the Dubbo Gold Rush, June 2005 (NSW)<br />
* Rabbitto ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/Rabbitto GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Rabbitto GC]) found 56 on 12th March 2005 (Victoria)<br />
* Acts2youthgroup ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/Acts2youthgroup GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Acts2youthgroup GC]) found 77 on 7th October 2005 (Victoria)<br />
* HawMorFords ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/HawMorFords GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=HawMorFords GC]) found 101 on 16th September 2006 (Victoria)<br />
* Rogainer ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/Rogainer GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Rogainer GC]) and dtay ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/dtay GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=dtay GC]) found 102 on 18th November 2006 (Brisbane)<br />
* HawMorFords ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/HawMorFords GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=HawMorFords GC]), dak's Emu Mob ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/dak%27s+Emu+Mob GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=dak%27s%20Emu%20Mob GC]) and acts2youthgroup ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/acts2youthgroup GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=acts2youthgroup GC]) found 128 on 28th February 2007 (Adelaide)<br />
<br />
=== Current state records ===<br />
* SA - '''128''' - HawMorFords, dak's Emu Mob, acts2youthgroup (28 Feb 07)<br />
* TAS - '''36''' - Aloysius7 & Prunes (2 Sep 06)<br />
* VIC - '''101''' - HawMorFords (16 Sep 06)<br />
* QLD - '''102''' - Rogainer & Dtay (18 Nov 06)<br />
* NSW - '''53''' - Team Horizons (11 Jun 05)<br />
* WA - '''26''' - nobodyZ (6 May 06)<br />
* ACT - '''23''' - acts2youthgroup (14 Aug 06)<br />
<br />
=== Previous state records ===<br />
2005<br />
* SA - '''32''' - Beakers Bunch (28 Dec 05) <br />
* TAS -<br />
* VIC -<br />
* QLD -<br />
* NSW - '''53''' - Team Horizons (11 Jun 05)<br />
* WA -<br />
* ACT -<br />
<br />
2004<br />
* SA - '''26''' - Team Piggy (9 Sep 04)<br />
* TAS -<br />
* VIC -<br />
* QLD -<br />
* NSW -<br />
* WA -<br />
* ACT -<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
===Highest Daily Score===<br />
<br />
A daily score is defined as the total sum of the product of difficulty and terrain, which could be expressed as DAILY SCORE = SUM (DIFFICULTY * TERRAIN)<br />
<br />
The current record holders for this are yet to be determined.<br />
<br />
== Guidelines ==<br />
<br />
The following is a set of suggested guidelines for claiming a record. These guidelines have nothing to do with what is or isn't allowed when caching, but are meant as helpful hints for those who may wish for their effort to be recognised by the community, i.e. if you find a record number of caches but did it outside of these guidelines you may find that some others do not recognise your achievement. If these guidelines don't appeal to you then feel free to cache by your own standards.<br />
<br />
# A record must occur in a single 24 hour period,<br />
#* It is still undecided whether this needs to be from midnight to midnight;<br />
#* Caches can all be given the same log date on the internet for statistics purposes.<br />
# All cache types can be included in the attempt;<br />
#* Any locationless should only be claimed once.<br />
# Anyone assisting with any of the finds is part of 'The Team'.<br />
# At least one particular member of The Team should visit every cache,<br />
#* This particular team member should actively assist in every cache find.<br />
#* Only one member of the team needs to locate the cache ie. not everyone in the group needs to independently find the box!<br />
# No member of the team should have found the cache previously.<br />
# No pre-finding or scouting of physical waypoints should occur by any members of the team prior to the attempt;<br />
#* Teams can skip waypoints on multi's, provided they are not using knowledge garnered prior to the attempt.<br />
#* Research (other than visiting physical waypoints) may be done prior to the day, eg: solving a puzzle cache based upon information on the cache page.<br />
# The team should not seek any support for finding the cache;<br />
#* There should be no phone a friend calls for hints, information or even DNF confirmations;<br />
#* No advice on the location of particular caches should be sought from other cachers prior to the attempt.<br />
# A DNF is a DNF, no cache no find. The team should not place a replacement cache for a lost cache then claim a find.<br />
# For physical caches, The Team must sign the logbook, a stamp or sticker can be used;<br />
#* consider adding find number and time of find;<br />
#* in some form, the log needs to show the team name, date of find etc.<br />
#* caches may still be logged as separate finds if The Team consists of multiple, separately registered cachers.<br />
# The listing site is unimportant. If a cache is listed on multiple sites, it can only be claimed once.<br />
#* GCA and GC caches are equally valid for a record run.</div>The Garner Familyhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Caching_record&diff=4811Caching record2007-03-05T04:59:18Z<p>The Garner Family: /* Most found in 24 hours */ - update</p>
<hr />
<div>== Caching Records ==<br />
<br />
Some cachers have an interest in challenging themselves by trying for a caching record. The most obvious of these is to try and find the most caches in a single day. <br />
<br />
==Previous Record Holders ==<br />
Note that not all attempts listed here may conform to the Guidelines currently listed below, but (unless otherwise noted) they are listed as attempts that were accepted by the community as genuine attempts based on the understanding of the acceptable guidelines at that time.<br />
<br />
===Most found in 24 hours===<br />
<br />
The record holders for the most caches found in 24 hours in Australia are:<br />
<br />
* Rabbitto ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/Rabbitto GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Rabbitto GC]) found 33 on 20th November 2004 (Victoria)<br />
* teamkittens ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/teamkittens GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=teamkittens GC]) found 43 on 1st January 2005 (Victoria)<br />
* Rhinogeo ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/Rhinogeo GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Rhinogeo GC]) and Facitman ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/Facitman GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Facitman GC]) found 44 on 8th February 2005 (Victoria)<br />
* team Horizons ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/Team+Horizons GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Team%20Horizons GC]) found 53 at the Dubbo Gold Rush, June 2005 (NSW)<br />
* Rabbitto ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/Rabbitto GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Rabbitto GC]) found 56 on 12th March 2005 (Victoria)<br />
* Acts2youthgroup ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/Acts2youthgroup GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Acts2youthgroup GC]) found 77 on 7th October 2005 (Victoria)<br />
* HawMorFords ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/HawMorFords GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=HawMorFords GC]) found 101 on 16th September 2006 (Victoria)<br />
* Rogainer ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/Rogainer GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Rogainer GC]) and dtay ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/dtay GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=dtay GC]) found 102 on 18th November 2006 (Brisbane)<br />
* HawMorFords ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/HawMorFords GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=HawMorFords GC]), dak's Emu Mob ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/dak%27s+Emu+Mob GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=dak%27s%20Emu%20Mob GC]) and acts2youthgroup ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/acts2youthgroup GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=acts2youthgroup GC]) found 128 on 28th February 2007 (Adelaide)<br />
<br />
=== Current state records ===<br />
* SA - '''73''' - Beakers Bunch (8 Oct 06)<br />
* TAS - '''36''' - Aloysius7 & Prunes (2 Sep 06)<br />
* VIC - '''101''' - HawMorFords (16 Sep 06)<br />
* QLD - '''102''' - Rogainer & Dtay (18 Nov 06)<br />
* NSW - '''53''' - Team Horizons (11 Jun 05)<br />
* WA - '''26''' - nobodyZ (6 May 06)<br />
* ACT - '''23''' - acts2youthgroup (14 Aug 06)<br />
<br />
=== Previous state records ===<br />
2005<br />
* SA - '''32''' - Beakers Bunch (28 Dec 05) <br />
* TAS -<br />
* VIC -<br />
* QLD -<br />
* NSW - '''53''' - Team Horizons (11 Jun 05)<br />
* WA -<br />
* ACT -<br />
<br />
2004<br />
* SA - '''26''' - Team Piggy (9 Sep 04)<br />
* TAS -<br />
* VIC -<br />
* QLD -<br />
* NSW -<br />
* WA -<br />
* ACT -<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
===Highest Daily Score===<br />
<br />
A daily score is defined as the total sum of the product of difficulty and terrain, which could be expressed as DAILY SCORE = SUM (DIFFICULTY * TERRAIN)<br />
<br />
The current record holders for this are yet to be determined.<br />
<br />
== Guidelines ==<br />
<br />
The following is a set of suggested guidelines for claiming a record. These guidelines have nothing to do with what is or isn't allowed when caching, but are meant as helpful hints for those who may wish for their effort to be recognised by the community, i.e. if you find a record number of caches but did it outside of these guidelines you may find that some others do not recognise your achievement. If these guidelines don't appeal to you then feel free to cache by your own standards.<br />
<br />
# A record must occur in a single 24 hour period,<br />
#* It is still undecided whether this needs to be from midnight to midnight;<br />
#* Caches can all be given the same log date on the internet for statistics purposes.<br />
# All cache types can be included in the attempt;<br />
#* Any locationless should only be claimed once.<br />
# Anyone assisting with any of the finds is part of 'The Team'.<br />
# At least one particular member of The Team should visit every cache,<br />
#* This particular team member should actively assist in every cache find.<br />
#* Only one member of the team needs to locate the cache ie. not everyone in the group needs to independently find the box!<br />
# No member of the team should have found the cache previously.<br />
# No pre-finding or scouting of physical waypoints should occur by any members of the team prior to the attempt;<br />
#* Teams can skip waypoints on multi's, provided they are not using knowledge garnered prior to the attempt.<br />
#* Research (other than visiting physical waypoints) may be done prior to the day, eg: solving a puzzle cache based upon information on the cache page.<br />
# The team should not seek any support for finding the cache;<br />
#* There should be no phone a friend calls for hints, information or even DNF confirmations;<br />
#* No advice on the location of particular caches should be sought from other cachers prior to the attempt.<br />
# A DNF is a DNF, no cache no find. The team should not place a replacement cache for a lost cache then claim a find.<br />
# For physical caches, The Team must sign the logbook, a stamp or sticker can be used;<br />
#* consider adding find number and time of find;<br />
#* in some form, the log needs to show the team name, date of find etc.<br />
#* caches may still be logged as separate finds if The Team consists of multiple, separately registered cachers.<br />
# The listing site is unimportant. If a cache is listed on multiple sites, it can only be claimed once.<br />
#* GCA and GC caches are equally valid for a record run.</div>The Garner Familyhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Queensland&diff=4777Queensland2007-01-22T06:20:13Z<p>The Garner Family: /* Upcoming Queensland Geocaching Events */ - updated events</p>
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<div>[[Image:QLDimgBrisbaneMap.jpg|right]]<br />
== Upcoming Queensland Geocaching Events ==<br />
{| style="width:80%; height:70px" border="0"<br />
|- <br />
| [[image:GCeventIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=0e72aadc-d0b6-4099-a3b9-980eb17bd0bb Expedition National Park] || 9 Feb 07 || By [http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=5d8c9f23-26e6-46d5-84f3-b2925598a006 Xixau & Shenzi] || Starting at Burpengary<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Metropolitan Areas ==<br />
:Greater [[Brisbane]] - Where most of the action happens<br />
:[[Gold Coast]]<br />
<br />
== Regional Areas ==</div>The Garner Familyhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Brisbane&diff=4736Brisbane2007-01-02T02:19:54Z<p>The Garner Family: /* Visitors to Brisbane */ - added a new CBD cache</p>
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<div>[[Image:QLDimgBrisbaneMap.jpg|right]]<br />
== [[Brisbane]], [[Queensland]], Australia ==<br />
[[Brisbane]] has a large Geocaching community that is constantly growing in size.<br />
<br />
[[Brisbane]] has a large number of bushland areas, providing plenty of opportunities for cache hides. There are a similarly high number of parks and recreation areas making it an ideal spot for geocaching.<br />
<br />
While [[Brisbane]] is currently experiencing drought conditions, heavy amounts of rain do fall at times, particularly during Summer when afternoon storms aren't uncommon; this will result in muddy conditions for about 24 hours after the rainfall. Most [[Brisbane]] caches are waterproof with Ammo boxes, Sistema containers and Eclipse Mint tins being the most commonly used cache containers.<br />
<br />
== Geocaching Events ==<br />
[[Image:QLDimgGOlympics800.jpg|right|thumb|Group Photo From G-Olympics Geocaching Event]]<br />
Regular events are held where you can meet and interact with other geocaches. Most of these events are relaxing fun days, but you'd need to check the specifics for any given event to see if it would suit you. Upcoming events will be listed at the top of the [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/nearest.aspx?state_id=54 newest caches in Queensland list] and on the [http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=9lqa8rp2l7j4l9q8t6i498mne8%40group.calendar.google.com Queensland Geocaching Calendar].<br />
<br />
=== Upcoming Brisbane Based Events ===<br />
<br />
No upcoming Brisbane events.<br />
<br />
== Visitors to Brisbane ==<br />
<br />
If you're visiting Brisbane, why not put aside some time for Geocaching? If you want some advice, assistance or someone to go caching with then try either contacting some of the people at the bottom of this page, or perhaps post a message on [http://forum.geocaching.com.au/viewforum.php?f=4 the Queensland forum] on [http://forum.geocaching.com.au/index.php The Geocaching Australia Forum].<br />
<br />
If you're staying in the city and want to do a few caches while you're there then try some of these caches, they shouldn't require you to get out of your work clothes or to have any special equipment:<br />
{| style="width:60%; height:70px" border="0"<br />
|-<br />
| style="width:40px" | [[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Traditional Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCRF1T "Thank You"]<br />
|-<br />
| style="width:40px" | [[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Traditional Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCZRHK "The Brisbane Line"]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCvirtualIcon.gif|Traditional Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCGT1T Looking Out (Virtually)]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Traditional Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCT443 Rooted - Weeping Mooney]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Traditional Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCTRF2 Brisbane Oddities - Caged]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Traditional Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCRNAF Pioneers - Surrounded]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Traditional Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCREEG Wailing Wall]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Which Geocaches To Start With ==<br />
<br />
Not sure where to start… Well, start on a cache that’s near to you! Punch in the coordinates for your house so you can get an accurate list of caches nearby and go from there.<br />
* http://www.geocaching.com/my/home.aspx<br />
* http://www.geocaching.com/seek/gmnearest.aspx and search for Brisbane, Queensland, Australia<br />
<br />
If for some reason the caches near you don’t seem too appealing then try these caches, as they are generally quite popular, fairly easy and are shouldn't be to far to travel no matter where you're located.<br />
<br />
{| style="width:60%; height:70px" border="0"<br />
|-<br />
| style="width:40px" | [[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC15A Inner Brisbane 1]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCmulticacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC9A18 Cache in the Middle]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCGFK2 Mount Coot-tha]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC5210 Poogie Yes! Yes!]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC8E0 Homer - GC8E0]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCGT1T Looking Out (Virtually)]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCA32C Football Forest]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCvirtualIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC86B3 Ku-ta views]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCmulticacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCGMQC Milton Meander]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCKR9F Combination Alpha]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Physicially Challenging Geocaches ==<br />
<br />
Some caches can take less then 5 minutes to find, some you dont even have to get out of the car for. Easy is easy but hard is fun!<br />
<br />
These caches set the standard for being physicly hard to find or to get to<br />
{| style="width:60%; height:70px" border="0"<br />
|-<br />
| style="width:40px" | [[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=65ed4637-b06a-4578-b634-c45591123e05 Charlie D Trek #1 Flinders Fun]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=a759b93a-a51d-4cdd-aeed-ce882c4b1e45 Matts High point]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=5f71f6f7-baf5-4045-9273-fcf69943b528 Terrawambella]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=4d9daa98-eb80-4517-aac2-b61fb60d2e8c Ripley - Believe it or not!]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCmulticacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=0382e73f-8522-4c68-b35c-2215fa1c4d3e Tastes Like Failure]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Mentally Challenging Geocaches ==<br />
<br />
{| style="width:60%; height:70px" border="0"<br />
|-<br />
| style="width:40px" | [[image:GCmysteryIcon.gif|Mystery Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=505f2e96-042f-40ad-8342-88d1521b41bf Crazy Cryptic Caching Crossword]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCmysteryIcon.gif|Mystery Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=45c53478-d534-4660-b17f-360b97f4625d Basic Instinct]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCmysteryIcon.gif|Mystery Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCHRQ0 Conundrum]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCmysteryIcon.gif|Mystery Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCH4DC Iniduoh]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Recommended Cache Bookmarks Lists from the Locals ==<br />
<br />
{| style="width:60%; height:70px" border="0"<br />
|-<br />
| style="width:40px" | [[image:GCbookIcon.png|30px|Bookmark List]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=1ad441eb-c432-45a6-892b-655b910e04c4 "CREW 153 MEMORABLE CACHE HUNTS" by Crew 153]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCbookIcon.png|30px|Bookmark List]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=402d560b-4f32-4610-aeba-16325c1e6a0e "TGF Loved It" by The Garner Family]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCbookIcon.png|30px|Bookmark List]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=83a840e6-a526-4d11-be26-4a95c37a3bae "My Top 20 Caches" by Lt. Sniper]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCbookIcon.png|30px|Bookmark List]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=d0a57189-2d65-43d7-8c2f-9c33ad390eb7 "Great Caching Experiences" by HawMorFords]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCbookIcon.png|30px|Bookmark List]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=e0fdc8d2-4378-4c0f-9342-6d33adc6a800 "Classic Caches" by Onward Bound]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCbookIcon.png|30px|Bookmark List]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=d7ac62d1-4ffc-46f5-a69c-32807f2cd7e4 "Our top spots List" by The Nanks]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCbookIcon.png|30px|Bookmark List]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=d977ff4e-a112-4a44-96eb-28efe2b2da41 "Collection of Clever Caches" by Spud Willis]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Recomendations For Geocaching In Brisbane ==<br />
<br />
In Spring and Summer it is a must that you bring Sunscreen with you. Insect repellent is needed for most afternoon trips and when going into thick bushland and wetland areas<br />
<br />
== Where to buy a GPS in Brisbane==<br />
So your looking at buying a GPS and you don’t know where to start?<br />
Heres a list of GPS retailers in [[Brisbane]] for people who like to shop locally.<br />
<br />
* [http://www.ja-gps.com.au Johnny Appleseed GPS]<br />
** '''Specialize in Garmin GPS'''<br />
: 315 Ipswich Road<br />
: Annerley, QLD 4103<br />
: Phone: (07) 3391 4477<br />
<br />
: Shop 5, 2270 Sandgate Road (Cnr Roghan Road)<br />
: Boondall QLD 4034<br />
: Phone: (07) 3865 4288<br />
<br />
* [http://www.olbis.com.au Olbis Communications]<br />
** '''Specialize in Magellan GPS'''<br />
: 1717 Ipswich Road<br />
: Rocklea, QLD 4106 <br />
: Phone: (07) 3875 1155<br />
<br />
* [http://www.dse.com.au Dick Smith Electronics]<br />
** '''Specialize in Navman and TomTom Autorouting GPS'''<br />
: 1102 Beaudesert Road<br />
: Acacia Ridge, QLD 4110<br />
: Phone: (07) 3275 2960<br />
<br />
* [http://www.bcf.com.au BCF – Boating Camping Fishing]<br />
** '''Specialize in Lowrance, Garmin and Magellan GPS'''<br />
: ''Browns Plains''<br />
: Plains Junction Shopping Centre<br />
: 48 Browns Plains Rd<br />
: Browns Plains, QLD 4118<br />
: Phone: (07) 3800 1733<br />
<br />
: ''Cannon Hill''<br />
: Save City Shopping Centre<br />
: 1177 Wynnum Rd<br />
: Cannon Hill, QLD 4170<br />
: Phone: (07) 3890 2744<br />
<br />
: ''Capalaba''<br />
: 140 Redland Bay Rd<br />
: Capalaba, QLD 4157<br />
: Phone: (07) 3245 2220<br />
<br />
: ''Labrador''<br />
: Cnr Oxley Dr & Brisbane Rd<br />
: Labrador, QLD 4215<br />
: Phone: (07) 5500 5700<br />
<br />
: ''Springwood''<br />
: 19 Moss St<br />
: Springwood, QLD 4127<br />
: Phone: (07) 3808 2405<br />
<br />
Alternatively there are quite a number of online [[GPS stores]] who deal with GPS products.<br />
<br />
== Local Cacher's Contact Details ==<br />
* Homepages, Email and Contact details<br />
: [http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=6bb91d2c-61c7-4882-97d0-c12e9cfd4fe8 Lt. Sniper] - [mailto:lt_sniper@hotmail.com lt_sniper@hotmail.com] - http://www.ltsniper.com<br />
: [http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=2d839f7e-7f36-41af-96a6-b31b830b71bb The Garner Family] is happy to be contacted by visitors who have any questions about geocaching in or around Brisbane.</div>The Garner Familyhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Brisbane&diff=4720Brisbane2006-12-16T21:54:35Z<p>The Garner Family: /* Upcoming Brisbane Based Events */ - removed old events</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:QLDimgBrisbaneMap.jpg|right]]<br />
== [[Brisbane]], [[Queensland]], Australia ==<br />
[[Brisbane]] has a large Geocaching community that is constantly growing in size.<br />
<br />
[[Brisbane]] has a large number of bushland areas, providing plenty of opportunities for cache hides. There are a similarly high number of parks and recreation areas making it an ideal spot for geocaching.<br />
<br />
While [[Brisbane]] is currently experiencing drought conditions, heavy amounts of rain do fall at times, particularly during Summer when afternoon storms aren't uncommon; this will result in muddy conditions for about 24 hours after the rainfall. Most [[Brisbane]] caches are waterproof with Ammo boxes, Sistema containers and Eclipse Mint tins being the most commonly used cache containers.<br />
<br />
== Geocaching Events ==<br />
[[Image:QLDimgGOlympics800.jpg|right|thumb|Group Photo From G-Olympics Geocaching Event]]<br />
Regular events are held where you can meet and interact with other geocaches. Most of these events are relaxing fun days, but you'd need to check the specifics for any given event to see if it would suit you. Upcoming events will be listed at the top of the [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/nearest.aspx?state_id=54 newest caches in Queensland list] and on the [http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=9lqa8rp2l7j4l9q8t6i498mne8%40group.calendar.google.com Queensland Geocaching Calendar].<br />
<br />
=== Upcoming Brisbane Based Events ===<br />
<br />
No upcoming Brisbane events.<br />
<br />
== Visitors to Brisbane ==<br />
<br />
If you're visiting Brisbane, why not put aside some time for Geocaching? If you want some advice, assistance or someone to go caching with then try either contacting some of the people at the bottom of this page, or perhaps post a message on [http://forum.geocaching.com.au/viewforum.php?f=4 the Queensland forum] on [http://forum.geocaching.com.au/index.php The Geocaching Australia Forum].<br />
<br />
If you're staying in the city and want to do a few caches while you're there then try some of these caches, they shouldn't require you to get out of your work clothes or to have any special equipment:<br />
{| style="width:60%; height:70px" border="0"<br />
|-<br />
| style="width:40px" | [[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Traditional Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCRF1T "Thank You"]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCvirtualIcon.gif|Traditional Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCGT1T Looking Out (Virtually)]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Traditional Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCT443 Rooted - Weeping Mooney]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Traditional Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCTRF2 Brisbane Oddities - Caged]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Traditional Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCRNAF Pioneers - Surrounded]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Traditional Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCREEG Wailing Wall]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Which Geocaches To Start With ==<br />
<br />
Not sure where to start… Well, start on a cache that’s near to you! Punch in the coordinates for your house so you can get an accurate list of caches nearby and go from there.<br />
* http://www.geocaching.com/my/home.aspx<br />
* http://www.geocaching.com/seek/gmnearest.aspx and search for Brisbane, Queensland, Australia<br />
<br />
If for some reason the caches near you don’t seem too appealing then try these caches, as they are generally quite popular, fairly easy and are shouldn't be to far to travel no matter where you're located.<br />
<br />
{| style="width:60%; height:70px" border="0"<br />
|-<br />
| style="width:40px" | [[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC15A Inner Brisbane 1]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCmulticacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC9A18 Cache in the Middle]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCGFK2 Mount Coot-tha]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC5210 Poogie Yes! Yes!]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC8E0 Homer - GC8E0]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCGT1T Looking Out (Virtually)]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCA32C Football Forest]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCvirtualIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC86B3 Ku-ta views]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCmulticacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCGMQC Milton Meander]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCKR9F Combination Alpha]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Physicially Challenging Geocaches ==<br />
<br />
Some caches can take less then 5 minutes to find, some you dont even have to get out of the car for. Easy is easy but hard is fun!<br />
<br />
These caches set the standard for being physicly hard to find or to get to<br />
{| style="width:60%; height:70px" border="0"<br />
|-<br />
| style="width:40px" | [[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=65ed4637-b06a-4578-b634-c45591123e05 Charlie D Trek #1 Flinders Fun]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=a759b93a-a51d-4cdd-aeed-ce882c4b1e45 Matts High point]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=5f71f6f7-baf5-4045-9273-fcf69943b528 Terrawambella]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=4d9daa98-eb80-4517-aac2-b61fb60d2e8c Ripley - Believe it or not!]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCmulticacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=0382e73f-8522-4c68-b35c-2215fa1c4d3e Tastes Like Failure]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Mentally Challenging Geocaches ==<br />
<br />
{| style="width:60%; height:70px" border="0"<br />
|-<br />
| style="width:40px" | [[image:GCmysteryIcon.gif|Mystery Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=505f2e96-042f-40ad-8342-88d1521b41bf Crazy Cryptic Caching Crossword]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCmysteryIcon.gif|Mystery Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=45c53478-d534-4660-b17f-360b97f4625d Basic Instinct]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCmysteryIcon.gif|Mystery Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCHRQ0 Conundrum]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCmysteryIcon.gif|Mystery Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCH4DC Iniduoh]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Recommended Cache Bookmarks Lists from the Locals ==<br />
<br />
{| style="width:60%; height:70px" border="0"<br />
|-<br />
| style="width:40px" | [[image:GCbookIcon.png|30px|Bookmark List]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=1ad441eb-c432-45a6-892b-655b910e04c4 "CREW 153 MEMORABLE CACHE HUNTS" by Crew 153]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCbookIcon.png|30px|Bookmark List]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=402d560b-4f32-4610-aeba-16325c1e6a0e "TGF Loved It" by The Garner Family]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCbookIcon.png|30px|Bookmark List]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=83a840e6-a526-4d11-be26-4a95c37a3bae "My Top 20 Caches" by Lt. Sniper]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCbookIcon.png|30px|Bookmark List]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=d0a57189-2d65-43d7-8c2f-9c33ad390eb7 "Great Caching Experiences" by HawMorFords]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCbookIcon.png|30px|Bookmark List]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=e0fdc8d2-4378-4c0f-9342-6d33adc6a800 "Classic Caches" by Onward Bound]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCbookIcon.png|30px|Bookmark List]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=d7ac62d1-4ffc-46f5-a69c-32807f2cd7e4 "Our top spots List" by The Nanks]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCbookIcon.png|30px|Bookmark List]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=d977ff4e-a112-4a44-96eb-28efe2b2da41 "Collection of Clever Caches" by Spud Willis]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Recomendations For Geocaching In Brisbane ==<br />
<br />
In Spring and Summer it is a must that you bring Sunscreen with you. Insect repellent is needed for most afternoon trips and when going into thick bushland and wetland areas<br />
<br />
== Where to buy a GPS in Brisbane==<br />
So your looking at buying a GPS and you don’t know where to start?<br />
Heres a list of GPS retailers in [[Brisbane]] for people who like to shop locally.<br />
<br />
* [http://www.ja-gps.com.au Johnny Appleseed GPS]<br />
** '''Specialize in Garmin GPS'''<br />
: 315 Ipswich Road<br />
: Annerley, QLD 4103<br />
: Phone: (07) 3391 4477<br />
<br />
: Shop 5, 2270 Sandgate Road (Cnr Roghan Road)<br />
: Boondall QLD 4034<br />
: Phone: (07) 3865 4288<br />
<br />
* [http://www.olbis.com.au Olbis Communications]<br />
** '''Specialize in Magellan GPS'''<br />
: 1717 Ipswich Road<br />
: Rocklea, QLD 4106 <br />
: Phone: (07) 3875 1155<br />
<br />
* [http://www.dse.com.au Dick Smith Electronics]<br />
** '''Specialize in Navman and TomTom Autorouting GPS'''<br />
: 1102 Beaudesert Road<br />
: Acacia Ridge, QLD 4110<br />
: Phone: (07) 3275 2960<br />
<br />
* [http://www.bcf.com.au BCF – Boating Camping Fishing]<br />
** '''Specialize in Lowrance, Garmin and Magellan GPS'''<br />
: ''Browns Plains''<br />
: Plains Junction Shopping Centre<br />
: 48 Browns Plains Rd<br />
: Browns Plains, QLD 4118<br />
: Phone: (07) 3800 1733<br />
<br />
: ''Cannon Hill''<br />
: Save City Shopping Centre<br />
: 1177 Wynnum Rd<br />
: Cannon Hill, QLD 4170<br />
: Phone: (07) 3890 2744<br />
<br />
: ''Capalaba''<br />
: 140 Redland Bay Rd<br />
: Capalaba, QLD 4157<br />
: Phone: (07) 3245 2220<br />
<br />
: ''Labrador''<br />
: Cnr Oxley Dr & Brisbane Rd<br />
: Labrador, QLD 4215<br />
: Phone: (07) 5500 5700<br />
<br />
: ''Springwood''<br />
: 19 Moss St<br />
: Springwood, QLD 4127<br />
: Phone: (07) 3808 2405<br />
<br />
Alternatively there are quite a number of online [[GPS stores]] who deal with GPS products.<br />
<br />
== Local Cacher's Contact Details ==<br />
* Homepages, Email and Contact details<br />
: [http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=6bb91d2c-61c7-4882-97d0-c12e9cfd4fe8 Lt. Sniper] - [mailto:lt_sniper@hotmail.com lt_sniper@hotmail.com] - http://www.ltsniper.com<br />
: [http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=2d839f7e-7f36-41af-96a6-b31b830b71bb The Garner Family] is happy to be contacted by visitors who have any questions about geocaching in or around Brisbane.</div>The Garner Familyhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Queensland&diff=4719Queensland2006-12-16T21:53:30Z<p>The Garner Family: /* Upcoming Queensland Geocaching Events */ - removing old events</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:QLDimgBrisbaneMap.jpg|right]]<br />
== Upcoming Queensland Geocaching Events ==<br />
{| style="width:80%; height:70px" border="0"<br />
|- <br />
| [[image:GCeventIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=952d6236-9f76-4c38-82e2-09bd4f635c33 QLD Geocachers 4WD New Year Beach Bash] || 13 Jan 07 || By [http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=7dc707ac-696f-4a5d-8015-6c929137377d The Four Bears] || Rainbow Beach<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Metropolitan Areas ==<br />
:Greater [[Brisbane]] - Where most of the action happens<br />
:[[Gold Coast]]<br />
<br />
== Regional Areas ==</div>The Garner Familyhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=GCA_vs_GC&diff=4689GCA vs GC2006-11-25T14:21:28Z<p>The Garner Family: rv - see discussion page</p>
<hr />
<div>==Where should I list my cache?==<br />
A majority of Australian caches are listed on the [http://www.geocaching.com Groundspeak] site, at Geocaching.com but there is a strong and growing community of Australian cachers choosing to list their caches right here at [http://geocaching.com.au Geocaching Australia]. Geocaching Australia began listing caches to assist those who didn't like that Groundspeak was dictating how the game was played, or that Groundspeak were making money out of the game.<br />
<br />
To help you make your decision, some pros and cons of each listing site are provided below.<br />
<br />
==Listing your cache with Geocaching Australia==<br />
<br />
'''Cons:'''<br />
* You won't have as many people finding your cache. Some cachers (especially international visitors) don't know about Geocaching Australia yet, and some cachers refuse to find caches listed on Geocaching Australia.<br />
* Geocaching.com purchased and trackable Travel Bugs and Geocoins cannot be logged in or out of your cache.<br />
<br />
'''Pros:'''<br />
* Geocaching Australia freely provides GPX files with bulk cache coordinates and information, for easy uploading to your GPS.<br />
* You're supporting the evolution of the game. Geocaching Australia doesn't have restrictive listing policies. Innovation is encouraged.<br />
* More variety, some types of caches ([[moveable cache]]s, [[locationless cache]]s or [[virtual cache]]s) are only able to be listed on Geocaching Australia.<br />
* [[Swaggie]]s, the Geocaching Australia version of Travel Bugs, are free.<br />
* Your cache is immediately available on the website, no waiting for it to be published, and you can set up Future releases, to be made available on a date you choose.<br />
* You're supporting Free and Open Geocaching. Free to play, free to access your data.<br />
<br />
==Listing your cache with Groundspeak==<br />
'''Cons:'''<br />
* [[Geocacher |Cachers]] have to buy a premium membership to download bulk amounts of cache information from geocaching.com.<br />
* Restrictions on cache listings.<br />
* No [[moveable cache]]s, [[locationless cache]]s or [[virtual cache]]s.<br />
* Caches must be reviewed by a volunteer community reviewer before it is listed.<br />
* [[Trackable]] Travel Bugs must be purchased.<br />
<br />
'''Pros:'''<br />
* More people will know about and find your cache, including overseas cachers holidaying in Australia.<br />
* The cache is listed amongst the global community of other caches.<br />
* [[Travel bug]]s and [[Geocoin]]s can be logged in and out of your cache.<br />
* Publication (after reviewing) indicates that your cache conforms to [[Groundspeak]]'s published listing restrictions, which gives finders certainty about some aspects of your cache.<br />
* You're supporting the building of consistency, rules and guidelines within geocaching.<br />
<br />
==In summary==<br />
* If you have noone nearby who finds caches listed on Geocaching Australia (put your home coordinates in your profile and click the "Neighbours" link on your cacher page to check and see if any nearby cachers have found GCA caches. You could also use the [http://geocaching.com.au/cachers/cachers.kml? GCA Cacher Network Link] for Google Earth or ask on the [http://forum.geocaching.com.au Geocaching Australia Forum]); or<br />
* If you would be disappointed with not many finds (eg: you have children helping you put out the cache who want to watch lots of finds); or<br />
* If you don't care about politics and just want to play the game...<br />
<br />
...then listing your cache with [http://www.geocaching.com Groundspeak] might be better for you. Otherwise, try listing the cache on [http://www.geocaching.com.au Geocaching Australia]!</div>The Garner Familyhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Talk:GCA_vs_GC&diff=4688Talk:GCA vs GC2006-11-25T14:18:55Z<p>The Garner Family: </p>
<hr />
<div>In the Pro's section for GC, the statement "You're supporting the building of consistency, rules and guidelines within geocaching." is false and possibly should be changed, but I don't know to what. The rules as they stand are ONLY dictated by groundspeak without much community input, and by listing a cache there you are not "building consistency, rules or guidlines", merely acquiescing to groundspeaks polcies and guidelines.<br />
<br />
I think the application of rules as GC do it (whether or not I agree with the particular rules) is a 'pro' that is offered by them & is in direct contrast to the GCA free-for-all (which also has positives). I thought it only fair that if GCA 'pros' include mention of developing a 'free and open caching system' then the contrasting position should be mentioned as a 'pro' for GC.<br />
<br />
== ok ==<br />
<br />
Ok, I see where you are coming at with it... I was looking at it from the context of "by using gc you will have some input into the rules" angle..thank for the clarification (CraigRat)<br />
<br />
The addition of "based on overseas" to "You're supporting the application of consistency, based on overseas rules and guidelines, within geocaching." doesn't seem appropriate. It is adding a negative connotation to a line that is meant to be a pro. Whether or not gc.com rules are 'overseas' rules is purely a subjective opinion. The 'pro' that is trying to be established here is that it may be preferable to build consistency and rules - where those rules come from isn't the issue. I'm going to revert the change as it hardly seems to be a 'pro' statement any more. (The Garner Family)</div>The Garner Familyhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Caching_record&diff=4650Caching record2006-11-21T09:57:51Z<p>The Garner Family: /* Most found in 24 hours */ - dtay was with rogainer for record</p>
<hr />
<div>== Caching Records ==<br />
<br />
Some cachers have an interest in challenging themselves by trying for a caching record. The most obvious of these is to try and find the most caches in a single day. <br />
<br />
==Previous Record Holders ==<br />
Note that not all attempts listed here may conform to the Guidelines currently listed below, but (unless otherwise noted) they are listed as attempts that were accepted by the community as genuine attempts based on the understanding of the acceptable guidelines at that time.<br />
<br />
===Most found in 24 hours===<br />
<br />
The record holders for the most caches found in 24 hours in Australia are:<br />
<br />
* Rabbitto ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/Rabbitto GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Rabbitto GC]) found 33 on 20th November 2004 (Victoria)<br />
* teamkittens ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/teamkittens GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=teamkittens GC]) found 43 on 1st January 2005 (Victoria)<br />
* Rhinogeo ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/Rhinogeo GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Rhinogeo GC]) and Facitman ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/Facitman GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Facitman GC]) found 44 on 8th February 2005 (Victoria)<br />
* team Horizons ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/Team+Horizons GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Team%20Horizons GC]) found 53 at the Dubbo Gold Rush, June 2005 (NSW)<br />
* Rabbitto ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/Rabbitto GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Rabbitto GC]) found 56 on 12th March 2005 (Victoria)<br />
* Acts2youthgroup ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/Acts2youthgroup GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Acts2youthgroup GC]) found 77 on 7th October 2005 (Victoria)<br />
* HawMorFords ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/HawMorFords GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=HawMorFords GC]) found 101 on 16th September 2006 (Victoria)<br />
* Rogainer ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/Rogainer GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Rogainer GC]) and dtay ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/dtay GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=dtay GC]) found 102 on 18th November 2006 (Brisbane)<br />
<br />
=== Current state records ===<br />
* SA - '''73''' - Beakers Bunch (8 Oct 06)<br />
* TAS - '''36''' - Aloysius7 & Prunes (2 Sep 06)<br />
* VIC - '''101''' - HawMorFords (16 Sep 06)<br />
* QLD - '''79''' - Dak's Emu Mob (5 Nov 06)<br />
* NSW - '''53''' - Team Horizons (11 Jun 05)<br />
* WA - '''26''' - nobodyZ (6 May 06)<br />
* ACT - '''23''' - acts2youthgroup (14 Aug 06)<br />
<br />
=== Previous state records ===<br />
2005<br />
* SA - '''32''' - Beakers Bunch (28 Dec 05) <br />
* TAS -<br />
* VIC -<br />
* QLD -<br />
* NSW - '''53''' - Team Horizons (11 Jun 05)<br />
* WA -<br />
* ACT -<br />
<br />
2004<br />
* SA - '''26''' - Team Piggy (9 Sep 04)<br />
* TAS -<br />
* VIC -<br />
* QLD -<br />
* NSW -<br />
* WA -<br />
* ACT -<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
===Highest Daily Score===<br />
<br />
A daily score is defined as the total sum of the product of difficulty and terrain, which could be expressed as DAILY SCORE = SUM (DIFFICULTY * TERRAIN)<br />
<br />
The current record holders for this are yet to be determined.<br />
<br />
== Guidelines ==<br />
<br />
The following is a set of suggested guidelines for claiming a record. These guidelines have nothing to do with what is or isn't allowed when caching, but are meant as helpful hints for those who may wish for their effort to be recognised by the community, i.e. if you find a record number of caches but did it outside of these guidelines you may find that some others do not recognise your achievement. If these guidelines don't appeal to you then feel free to cache by your own standards.<br />
<br />
# A record must occur in a single 24 hour period,<br />
#* It is still undecided whether this needs to be from midnight to midnight;<br />
#* Caches can all be given the same log date on the internet for statistics purposes.<br />
# All cache types can be included in the attempt;<br />
#* Any locationless should only be claimed once.<br />
# Anyone assisting with any of the finds is part of 'The Team'.<br />
# At least one particular member of The Team should visit every cache,<br />
#* This particular team member should actively assist in every cache find.<br />
#* Only one member of the team needs to locate the cache ie. not everyone in the group needs to independently find the box!<br />
# No member of the team should have found the cache previously.<br />
# No pre-finding or scouting of physical waypoints should occur by any members of the team prior to the attempt;<br />
#* Teams can skip waypoints on multi's, provided they are not using knowledge garnered prior to the attempt.<br />
#* Research (other than visiting physical waypoints) may be done prior to the day, eg: solving a puzzle cache based upon information on the cache page.<br />
# The team should not seek any support for finding the cache;<br />
#* There should be no phone a friend calls for hints, information or even DNF confirmations;<br />
#* No advice on the location of particular caches should be sought from other cachers prior to the attempt.<br />
# A DNF is a DNF, no cache no find. The team should not place a replacement cache for a lost cache then claim a find.<br />
# For physical caches, The Team must sign the logbook, a stamp or sticker can be used;<br />
#* consider adding find number and time of find;<br />
#* in some form, the log needs to show the team name, date of find etc.<br />
#* caches may still be logged as separate finds if The Team consists of multiple, separately registered cachers.<br />
# The listing site is unimportant. If a cache is listed on multiple sites, it can only be claimed once.<br />
#* GCA and GC caches are equally valid for a record run.</div>The Garner Familyhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Caching_record&diff=4649Caching record2006-11-20T00:59:54Z<p>The Garner Family: /* Most found in 24 hours */ - added links and new record</p>
<hr />
<div>== Caching Records ==<br />
<br />
Some cachers have an interest in challenging themselves by trying for a caching record. The most obvious of these is to try and find the most caches in a single day. <br />
<br />
==Previous Record Holders ==<br />
Note that not all attempts listed here may conform to the Guidelines currently listed below, but (unless otherwise noted) they are listed as attempts that were accepted by the community as genuine attempts based on the understanding of the acceptable guidelines at that time.<br />
<br />
===Most found in 24 hours===<br />
<br />
The record holders for the most caches found in 24 hours in Australia are:<br />
<br />
* Rabbitto ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/Rabbitto GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Rabbitto GC]) found 33 on 20th November 2004 (Victoria)<br />
* teamkittens ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/teamkittens GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=teamkittens GC]) found 43 on 1st January 2005 (Victoria)<br />
* Rhinogeo ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/Rhinogeo GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Rhinogeo GC]) and Facitman ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/Facitman GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Facitman GC]) found 44 on 8th February 2005 (Victoria)<br />
* team Horizons ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/Team+Horizons GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Team%20Horizons GC]) found 53 at the Dubbo Gold Rush, June 2005 (NSW)<br />
* Rabbitto ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/Rabbitto GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Rabbitto GC]) found 56 on 12th March 2005 (Victoria)<br />
* Acts2youthgroup ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/Acts2youthgroup GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Acts2youthgroup GC]) found 77 on 7th October 2005 (Victoria)<br />
* HawMorFords ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/HawMorFords GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=HawMorFords GC]) found 101 on 16th September 2006 (Victoria)<br />
* Rogainer ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/Rogainer GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Rogainer GC]) found 102 on 18th November 2006 (Brisbane)<br />
<br />
=== Current state records ===<br />
* SA - '''73''' - Beakers Bunch (8 Oct 06)<br />
* TAS - '''36''' - Aloysius7 & Prunes (2 Sep 06)<br />
* VIC - '''101''' - HawMorFords (16 Sep 06)<br />
* QLD - '''79''' - Dak's Emu Mob (5 Nov 06)<br />
* NSW - '''53''' - Team Horizons (11 Jun 05)<br />
* WA - '''26''' - nobodyZ (6 May 06)<br />
* ACT - '''23''' - acts2youthgroup (14 Aug 06)<br />
<br />
=== Previous state records ===<br />
2005<br />
* SA - '''32''' - Beakers Bunch (28 Dec 05) <br />
* TAS -<br />
* VIC -<br />
* QLD -<br />
* NSW - '''53''' - Team Horizons (11 Jun 05)<br />
* WA -<br />
* ACT -<br />
<br />
2004<br />
* SA - '''26''' - Team Piggy (9 Sep 04)<br />
* TAS -<br />
* VIC -<br />
* QLD -<br />
* NSW -<br />
* WA -<br />
* ACT -<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
===Highest Daily Score===<br />
<br />
A daily score is defined as the total sum of the product of difficulty and terrain, which could be expressed as DAILY SCORE = SUM (DIFFICULTY * TERRAIN)<br />
<br />
The current record holders for this are yet to be determined.<br />
<br />
== Guidelines ==<br />
<br />
The following is a set of suggested guidelines for claiming a record. These guidelines have nothing to do with what is or isn't allowed when caching, but are meant as helpful hints for those who may wish for their effort to be recognised by the community, i.e. if you find a record number of caches but did it outside of these guidelines you may find that some others do not recognise your achievement. If these guidelines don't appeal to you then feel free to cache by your own standards.<br />
<br />
# A record must occur in a single 24 hour period,<br />
#* It is still undecided whether this needs to be from midnight to midnight;<br />
#* Caches can all be given the same log date on the internet for statistics purposes.<br />
# All cache types can be included in the attempt;<br />
#* Any locationless should only be claimed once.<br />
# Anyone assisting with any of the finds is part of 'The Team'.<br />
# At least one particular member of The Team should visit every cache,<br />
#* This particular team member should actively assist in every cache find.<br />
#* Only one member of the team needs to locate the cache ie. not everyone in the group needs to independently find the box!<br />
# No member of the team should have found the cache previously.<br />
# No pre-finding or scouting of physical waypoints should occur by any members of the team prior to the attempt;<br />
#* Teams can skip waypoints on multi's, provided they are not using knowledge garnered prior to the attempt.<br />
#* Research (other than visiting physical waypoints) may be done prior to the day, eg: solving a puzzle cache based upon information on the cache page.<br />
# The team should not seek any support for finding the cache;<br />
#* There should be no phone a friend calls for hints, information or even DNF confirmations;<br />
#* No advice on the location of particular caches should be sought from other cachers prior to the attempt.<br />
# A DNF is a DNF, no cache no find. The team should not place a replacement cache for a lost cache then claim a find.<br />
# For physical caches, The Team must sign the logbook, a stamp or sticker can be used;<br />
#* consider adding find number and time of find;<br />
#* in some form, the log needs to show the team name, date of find etc.<br />
#* caches may still be logged as separate finds if The Team consists of multiple, separately registered cachers.<br />
# The listing site is unimportant. If a cache is listed on multiple sites, it can only be claimed once.<br />
#* GCA and GC caches are equally valid for a record run.</div>The Garner Familyhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Queensland&diff=4627Queensland2006-11-16T08:32:41Z<p>The Garner Family: /* Upcoming Queensland Geocaching Events */ - added event</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:QLDimgBrisbaneMap.jpg|right]]<br />
== Upcoming Queensland Geocaching Events ==<br />
{| style="width:80%; height:70px" border="0"<br />
|- <br />
| [[image:GCeventIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=f7f6a528-0ba3-465a-b238-96f1a0261f03 SE Qld Country Camp/4WD Summer 2006] || 18 Nov 06 || By [http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=043805b3-eaa9-4402-95bf-ba307f6fce27 OMY130] || North Brisbane -> 'Somewhere around Kingaroy'<br />
|- <br />
| [[image:GCeventIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=f45ae0d9-bdbd-4dcc-a066-25ba6b16a595 Australian Customs] || 25 Nov 06 || By [http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=07b7af00-3e7b-4529-995b-33a5cbd9aaed Pioneer 'n' Tiff] || Yatala<br />
|-<br />
| style="width:40px" | [[image:GCeventIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=debea808-f652-472d-8cb9-990b17fc91f6 Capricorn Cachers 1st Meet and Greet] || 2 Dec 06 || style="width:160px" | By [http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=277be12e-ea62-49ba-96b7-8326e0ab537c dandent] || Port Curtis<br />
|-<br />
| style="width:40px" | [[image:GCeventIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=cb81ad7e-7505-46a4-9bad-a333d5e803a1 The Great Aussie Christmas BBQ 2006 - QLD] || 3 Dec 06 || style="width:160px" | By [http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=2d839f7e-7f36-41af-96a6-b31b830b71bb The Garner Family] || Eagle Junction<br />
|- <br />
| [[image:GCeventIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=952d6236-9f76-4c38-82e2-09bd4f635c33 QLD Geocachers 4WD New Year Beach Bash] || 13 Jan 07 || By [http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=7dc707ac-696f-4a5d-8015-6c929137377d The Four Bears] || Rainbow Beach<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Metropolitan Areas ==<br />
:Greater [[Brisbane]] - Where most of the action happens<br />
:[[Gold Coast]]<br />
<br />
== Regional Areas ==</div>The Garner Familyhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Talk:GCA_vs_GC&diff=4621Talk:GCA vs GC2006-11-14T13:43:26Z<p>The Garner Family: </p>
<hr />
<div>In the Pro's section for GC, the statement "You're supporting the building of consistency, rules and guidelines within geocaching." is false and possibly should be changed, but I don't know to what. The rules as they stand are ONLY dictated by groundspeak without much community input, and by listing a cache there you are not "building consistency, rules or guidlines", merely acquiescing to groundspeaks polcies and guidelines.<br />
<br />
I think the application of rules as GC do it (whether or not I agree with the particular rules) is a 'pro' that is offered by them & is in direct contrast to the GCA free-for-all (which also has positives). I thought it only fair that if GCA 'pros' include mention of developing a 'free and open caching system' then the contrasting position should be mentioned as a 'pro' for GC.</div>The Garner Familyhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=GCA_vs_GC&diff=4598GCA vs GC2006-11-13T21:51:50Z<p>The Garner Family: /* Listing your cache with Groundspeak */ - A contrast statement to one in GCA</p>
<hr />
<div>==Where should I list my cache?==<br />
A majority of Australian caches are listed on the [http://www.geocaching.com Groundspeak] site, at Geocaching.com but there is a strong and growing community of Australian cachers choosing to list their caches right here at [http://geocaching.com.au Geocaching Australia]. Geocaching Australia began listing caches to assist those who didn't like that Groundspeak was dictating how the game was played, or that Groundspeak were making money out of the game.<br />
<br />
To help you make your decision, some pros and cons of each listing site are provided below.<br />
<br />
==Listing your cache with Geocaching Australia==<br />
<br />
'''Cons:'''<br><br />
* You won't have as many people finding your cache. Some cachers (especially international visitors) don't know about Geocaching Australia yet, and some cachers refuse to find caches listed on Geocaching Australia.<br />
* Geocaching.com purchased and trackable Travel Bugs and Geocoins cannot be logged in or out of your cache.<br />
<br />
'''Pros:'''<br><br />
* Geocaching Australia freely provides GPX files with bulk cache coordinates and information, for easy uploading to your GPS.<br><br />
* You're supporting the evolution of the game. Geocaching Australia doesn't have restrictive listing policies. Innovation is encouraged.<br />
* More variety, some types of caches (moveable, locationless, virtual) are only able to be listed on Geocaching Australia.<br />
* Swaggies, the Geocaching Australia version of Travel Bugs, are free.<br />
* You're supporting Free and Open Geocaching.<br />
<br />
==Listing your cache with Groundspeak==<br />
'''Cons:'''<br />
* Cachers have to buy a premium membership to download bulk amounts of cache information from geocaching.com.<br />
* Restrictions on cache listings.<br />
* No moveable caches, locationless caches or virtual caches.<br />
* Caches must be approved by a volunteer community moderator before it is listed.<br />
* Trackable Travel Bugs must be purchased.<br />
<br />
'''Pros:'''<br />
* More people will know about and find your cache, including overseas cachers holidaying in Australia.<br />
* The cache is listed amongst the global community of other caches.<br />
* Travel bugs and Geocoins can be logged in and out of your cache.<br />
* Publication (after approval) indicates that your cache conforms to the published listing restrictions, which gives finders certainty about some aspects of your cache.<br />
* You're supporting the building of consistency, rules and guidelines within geocaching.<br />
<p><br />
<br />
==In summary==<br />
* If you have no nearby GCA cachers (put your home coordinates in your profile and click the "Neighbours" link on your cacher page to check and see if any nearby cachers have found GCA caches. You could also have a look at the [http://geocaching.com.au/cachers/cachers.kml? GCA Cacher Network Link] for Google Earth or get on the [http://forum.geocaching.com.au GCA Forum]); or<br />
* If you would be disappointed with not many finds (eg: you have children helping you put out the cache who want to watch lots of finds); or<br />
* If you don't care about politics and just want to play the game...<br />
<br />
...then listing your cache with [http://www.geocaching.com Groundspeak] might be better for you. Otherwise, try listing the cache on [http://www.geocaching.com.au geocaching.com.au]!</div>The Garner Familyhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=GCA_vs_GC&diff=4597GCA vs GC2006-11-13T21:50:31Z<p>The Garner Family: /* Listing your cache with Geocaching Australia */ - clarified some slight incorrections</p>
<hr />
<div>==Where should I list my cache?==<br />
A majority of Australian caches are listed on the [http://www.geocaching.com Groundspeak] site, at Geocaching.com but there is a strong and growing community of Australian cachers choosing to list their caches right here at [http://geocaching.com.au Geocaching Australia]. Geocaching Australia began listing caches to assist those who didn't like that Groundspeak was dictating how the game was played, or that Groundspeak were making money out of the game.<br />
<br />
To help you make your decision, some pros and cons of each listing site are provided below.<br />
<br />
==Listing your cache with Geocaching Australia==<br />
<br />
'''Cons:'''<br><br />
* You won't have as many people finding your cache. Some cachers (especially international visitors) don't know about Geocaching Australia yet, and some cachers refuse to find caches listed on Geocaching Australia.<br />
* Geocaching.com purchased and trackable Travel Bugs and Geocoins cannot be logged in or out of your cache.<br />
<br />
'''Pros:'''<br><br />
* Geocaching Australia freely provides GPX files with bulk cache coordinates and information, for easy uploading to your GPS.<br><br />
* You're supporting the evolution of the game. Geocaching Australia doesn't have restrictive listing policies. Innovation is encouraged.<br />
* More variety, some types of caches (moveable, locationless, virtual) are only able to be listed on Geocaching Australia.<br />
* Swaggies, the Geocaching Australia version of Travel Bugs, are free.<br />
* You're supporting Free and Open Geocaching.<br />
<br />
==Listing your cache with Groundspeak==<br />
'''Cons:'''<br />
* Cachers have to buy a premium membership to download bulk amounts of cache information from geocaching.com.<br />
* Restrictions on cache listings.<br />
* No moveable caches, locationless caches or virtual caches.<br />
* Caches must be approved by a volunteer community moderator before it is listed.<br />
* Trackable Travel Bugs must be purchased.<br />
<br />
'''Pros:'''<br />
* More people will know about and find your cache, including overseas cachers holidaying in Australia.<br />
* The cache is listed amongst the global community of other caches.<br />
* Travel bugs and Geocoins can be logged in and out of your cache.<br />
* Publication (after approval) indicates that your cache conforms to the published listing restrictions, which gives finders certainty about some aspects of your cache.<br />
<p><br />
<br />
==In summary==<br />
* If you have no nearby GCA cachers (put your home coordinates in your profile and click the "Neighbours" link on your cacher page to check and see if any nearby cachers have found GCA caches. You could also have a look at the [http://geocaching.com.au/cachers/cachers.kml? GCA Cacher Network Link] for Google Earth or get on the [http://forum.geocaching.com.au GCA Forum]); or<br />
* If you would be disappointed with not many finds (eg: you have children helping you put out the cache who want to watch lots of finds); or<br />
* If you don't care about politics and just want to play the game...<br />
<br />
...then listing your cache with [http://www.geocaching.com Groundspeak] might be better for you. Otherwise, try listing the cache on [http://www.geocaching.com.au geocaching.com.au]!</div>The Garner Familyhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=GCA_vs_GC&diff=4596GCA vs GC2006-11-13T21:44:45Z<p>The Garner Family: /* Where should I list my cache? */ -more neutral with less us/them</p>
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<div>==Where should I list my cache?==<br />
A majority of Australian caches are listed on the [http://www.geocaching.com Groundspeak] site, at Geocaching.com but there is a strong and growing community of Australian cachers choosing to list their caches right here at [http://geocaching.com.au Geocaching Australia]. Geocaching Australia began listing caches to assist those who didn't like that Groundspeak was dictating how the game was played, or that Groundspeak were making money out of the game.<br />
<br />
To help you make your decision, some pros and cons of each listing site are provided below.<br />
<br />
==Listing your cache with Geocaching Australia==<br />
<br />
'''Cons:'''<br><br />
* You won't have as many people finding your cache. Some cachers don't know about GCA yet, and some cachers refuse to find caches listed on GCA.<br />
* Travel Bugs and Geocoins cannot be logged in or out of your cache.<br />
<br />
'''Pros:'''<br><br />
* Your cache information is free. Geocaching Australia freely provides GPX files with the cache coordinates and information, for easy uploading to your GPS. Caches listed with Groundspeak require a premium membership for this function.<br><br />
* You're supporting the evolution of the game. Geocaching Australia doesn't have restrictive listing policies. Innovation is encouraged!<br />
* More variety, some types of caches (moveable, locationless, virtual) are only able to be listed on GCA.<br />
* Swaggies, our version of Travel Bugs, are free!<br />
* You're supporting Free and Open Geocaching.<br />
<br />
==Listing your cache with Groundspeak==<br />
'''Cons:'''<br />
* Cachers have to buy a premium membership to download bulk amounts of cache information from geocaching.com.<br />
* Restrictions on cache listings.<br />
* No moveable caches, locationless caches or virtual caches.<br />
* Caches must be approved by a volunteer community moderator before it is listed.<br />
* Trackable Travel Bugs must be purchased.<br />
<br />
'''Pros:'''<br />
* More people will know about and find your cache, including overseas cachers holidaying in Australia.<br />
* The cache is listed amongst the global community of other caches.<br />
* Travel bugs and Geocoins can be logged in and out of your cache.<br />
* Publication (after approval) indicates that your cache conforms to the published listing restrictions, which gives finders certainty about some aspects of your cache.<br />
<p><br />
<br />
==In summary==<br />
* If you have no nearby GCA cachers (put your home coordinates in your profile and click the "Neighbours" link on your cacher page to check and see if any nearby cachers have found GCA caches. You could also have a look at the [http://geocaching.com.au/cachers/cachers.kml? GCA Cacher Network Link] for Google Earth or get on the [http://forum.geocaching.com.au GCA Forum]); or<br />
* If you would be disappointed with not many finds (eg: you have children helping you put out the cache who want to watch lots of finds); or<br />
* If you don't care about politics and just want to play the game...<br />
<br />
...then listing your cache with [http://www.geocaching.com Groundspeak] might be better for you. Otherwise, try listing the cache on [http://www.geocaching.com.au geocaching.com.au]!</div>The Garner Familyhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=GCA_vs_GC&diff=4595GCA vs GC2006-11-13T21:40:58Z<p>The Garner Family: /* In summary */ - Minor tidy up and less we/them</p>
<hr />
<div>==Where should I list my cache?==<br />
A majority of Australian caches are listed on the [http://www.geocaching.com Groundspeak] site, at Geocaching.com but there is a strong and growing community of Australian cachers choosing to list their caches right here at [http://geocaching.com.au Geocaching Australia]. We decided we didn't like the way Groundspeak was dictating how we played the game, or that they were making money out of caches we provided free to the community.<br />
To help you make your decision, some pros and cons.<br />
==Listing your cache with Geocaching Australia==<br />
<br />
'''Cons:'''<br><br />
* You won't have as many people finding your cache. Some cachers don't know about GCA yet, and some cachers refuse to find caches listed on GCA.<br />
* Travel Bugs and Geocoins cannot be logged in or out of your cache.<br />
<br />
'''Pros:'''<br><br />
* Your cache information is free. Geocaching Australia freely provides GPX files with the cache coordinates and information, for easy uploading to your GPS. Caches listed with Groundspeak require a premium membership for this function.<br><br />
* You're supporting the evolution of the game. Geocaching Australia doesn't have restrictive listing policies. Innovation is encouraged!<br />
* More variety, some types of caches (moveable, locationless, virtual) are only able to be listed on GCA.<br />
* Swaggies, our version of Travel Bugs, are free!<br />
* You're supporting Free and Open Geocaching.<br />
<br />
==Listing your cache with Groundspeak==<br />
'''Cons:'''<br />
* Cachers have to buy a premium membership to download bulk amounts of cache information from geocaching.com.<br />
* Restrictions on cache listings.<br />
* No moveable caches, locationless caches or virtual caches.<br />
* Caches must be approved by a volunteer community moderator before it is listed.<br />
* Trackable Travel Bugs must be purchased.<br />
<br />
'''Pros:'''<br />
* More people will know about and find your cache, including overseas cachers holidaying in Australia.<br />
* The cache is listed amongst the global community of other caches.<br />
* Travel bugs and Geocoins can be logged in and out of your cache.<br />
* Publication (after approval) indicates that your cache conforms to the published listing restrictions, which gives finders certainty about some aspects of your cache.<br />
<p><br />
<br />
==In summary==<br />
* If you have no nearby GCA cachers (put your home coordinates in your profile and click the "Neighbours" link on your cacher page to check and see if any nearby cachers have found GCA caches. You could also have a look at the [http://geocaching.com.au/cachers/cachers.kml? GCA Cacher Network Link] for Google Earth or get on the [http://forum.geocaching.com.au GCA Forum]); or<br />
* If you would be disappointed with not many finds (eg: you have children helping you put out the cache who want to watch lots of finds); or<br />
* If you don't care about politics and just want to play the game...<br />
<br />
...then listing your cache with [http://www.geocaching.com Groundspeak] might be better for you. Otherwise, try listing the cache on [http://www.geocaching.com.au geocaching.com.au]!</div>The Garner Familyhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=GCA_vs_GC&diff=4594GCA vs GC2006-11-13T21:37:18Z<p>The Garner Family: /* Listing your cache with Groundspeak */ - updated some gc.com details</p>
<hr />
<div>==Where should I list my cache?==<br />
A majority of Australian caches are listed on the [http://www.geocaching.com Groundspeak] site, at Geocaching.com but there is a strong and growing community of Australian cachers choosing to list their caches right here at [http://geocaching.com.au Geocaching Australia]. We decided we didn't like the way Groundspeak was dictating how we played the game, or that they were making money out of caches we provided free to the community.<br />
To help you make your decision, some pros and cons.<br />
==Listing your cache with Geocaching Australia==<br />
<br />
'''Cons:'''<br><br />
* You won't have as many people finding your cache. Some cachers don't know about GCA yet, and some cachers refuse to find caches listed on GCA.<br />
* Travel Bugs and Geocoins cannot be logged in or out of your cache.<br />
<br />
'''Pros:'''<br><br />
* Your cache information is free. Geocaching Australia freely provides GPX files with the cache coordinates and information, for easy uploading to your GPS. Caches listed with Groundspeak require a premium membership for this function.<br><br />
* You're supporting the evolution of the game. Geocaching Australia doesn't have restrictive listing policies. Innovation is encouraged!<br />
* More variety, some types of caches (moveable, locationless, virtual) are only able to be listed on GCA.<br />
* Swaggies, our version of Travel Bugs, are free!<br />
* You're supporting Free and Open Geocaching.<br />
<br />
==Listing your cache with Groundspeak==<br />
'''Cons:'''<br />
* Cachers have to buy a premium membership to download bulk amounts of cache information from geocaching.com.<br />
* Restrictions on cache listings.<br />
* No moveable caches, locationless caches or virtual caches.<br />
* Caches must be approved by a volunteer community moderator before it is listed.<br />
* Trackable Travel Bugs must be purchased.<br />
<br />
'''Pros:'''<br />
* More people will know about and find your cache, including overseas cachers holidaying in Australia.<br />
* The cache is listed amongst the global community of other caches.<br />
* Travel bugs and Geocoins can be logged in and out of your cache.<br />
* Publication (after approval) indicates that your cache conforms to the published listing restrictions, which gives finders certainty about some aspects of your cache.<br />
<p><br />
<br />
==In summary==<br />
* if you have no nearby GCA cachers (put your home coordinates in your profile and click the "Neighbours" link on your cacher page to check and see if any nearby cachers have found GCA caches. You could also have a look at the [http://geocaching.com.au/cachers/cachers.kml? GCA Cacher Network Link] for Google Earth or get on the [http://forum.geocaching.com.au GCA Forum])<br />
* if you have children helping you put out the cache who would be disappointed with not many finds<br />
* if you don't care about politics and just want to play the game...<br />
<br />
...then listing your cache with [http://www.geocaching.com Groundspeak] might be better for you. Otherwise, we'd love to have you aboard!</div>The Garner Familyhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Caching_record&diff=4569Caching record2006-11-12T11:01:10Z<p>The Garner Family: /* Current state records */ -updated Qld record</p>
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<div>== Caching Records ==<br />
<br />
Some cachers have an interest in challenging themselves by trying for a caching record. The most obvious of these is to try and find the most caches in a single day. <br />
<br />
==Previous Record Holders ==<br />
Note that not all attempts listed here may conform to the Guidelines currently listed below, but (unless otherwise noted) they are listed as attempts that were accepted by the community as genuine attempts based on the understanding of the acceptable guidelines at that time.<br />
<br />
===Most found in 24 hours===<br />
<br />
The record holders for the most caches found in 24 hours in Australia are:<br />
<br />
* Rabbitto found 33 on 20th November 2004 (Victoria)<br />
* teamkittens found 43 on 1st January 2005 (Victoria)<br />
* Rhinogeo and Facitman found 44 on 8th February 2005 (Victoria)<br />
* team Horizons found 53 at the Dubbo Gold Rush, June 2005 (NSW)<br />
* Rabbitto found 56 on 12th March 2005 (Victoria)<br />
* Acts2youthgroup found 77 on 7th October 2005 (Victoria)<br />
* HawMorFords found 101 on 16th September 2006 (Victoria) <br />
<br />
=== Current state records ===<br />
* SA - '''73''' - Beakers Bunch (8 Oct 06)<br />
* TAS - '''36''' - Aloysius7 & Prunes (2 Sep 06)<br />
* VIC - '''101''' - HawMorFords (16 Sep 06)<br />
* QLD - '''79''' - Dak's Emu Mob (5 Nov 06)<br />
* NSW - '''53''' - Team Horizons (11 Jun 05)<br />
* WA - '''26''' - nobodyZ (6 May 06)<br />
* ACT - '''23''' - acts2youthgroup (14 Aug 06)<br />
<br />
=== Previous state records ===<br />
2005<br />
* SA - '''32''' - Beakers Bunch (28 Dec 05) <br />
* TAS -<br />
* VIC -<br />
* QLD -<br />
* NSW - '''53''' - Team Horizons (11 Jun 05)<br />
* WA -<br />
* ACT -<br />
<br />
2004<br />
* SA - '''26''' - Team Piggy (9 Sep 04)<br />
* TAS -<br />
* VIC -<br />
* QLD -<br />
* NSW -<br />
* WA -<br />
* ACT -<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
===Highest Daily Score===<br />
<br />
A daily score is defined as the total sum of the product of difficulty and terrain, which could be expressed as DAILY SCORE = SUM (DIFFICULTY * TERRAIN)<br />
<br />
The current record holders for this are yet to be determined.<br />
<br />
== Guidelines ==<br />
<br />
The following is a set of suggested guidelines for claiming a record. These guidelines have nothing to do with what is or isn't allowed when caching, but are meant as helpful hints for those who may wish for their effort to be recognised by the community, i.e. if you find a record number of caches but did it outside of these guidelines you may find that some others do not recognise your achievement. If these guidelines don't appeal to you then feel free to cache by your own standards.<br />
<br />
# A record must occur in a single 24 hour period,<br />
#* It is still undecided whether this needs to be from midnight to midnight;<br />
#* Caches can all be given the same log date on the internet for statistics purposes.<br />
# All cache types can be included in the attempt;<br />
#* Any locationless should only be claimed once.<br />
# Anyone assisting with any of the finds is part of 'The Team'.<br />
# At least one particular member of The Team should visit every cache,<br />
#* This particular team member should actively assist in every cache find.<br />
#* Only one member of the team needs to locate the cache ie. not everyone in the group needs to independently find the box!<br />
# No member of the team should have found the cache previously.<br />
# No pre-finding or scouting of physical waypoints should occur by any members of the team prior to the attempt;<br />
#* Teams can skip waypoints on multi's, provided they are not using knowledge garnered prior to the attempt.<br />
#* Research (other than visiting physical waypoints) may be done prior to the day, eg: solving a puzzle cache based upon information on the cache page.<br />
# The team should not seek any support for finding the cache;<br />
#* There should be no phone a friend calls for hints, information or even DNF confirmations;<br />
#* No advice on the location of particular caches should be sought from other cachers prior to the attempt.<br />
# A DNF is a DNF, no cache no find. The team should not place a replacement cache for a lost cache then claim a find.<br />
# For physical caches, The Team must sign the logbook, a stamp or sticker can be used;<br />
#* consider adding find number and time of find;<br />
#* in some form, the log needs to show the team name, date of find etc.<br />
#* caches may still be logged as separate finds if The Team consists of multiple, separately registered cachers.<br />
# The listing site is unimportant. If a cache is listed on multiple sites, it can only be claimed once.<br />
#* GCA and GC caches are equally valid for a record run.</div>The Garner Familyhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Brisbane&diff=4548Brisbane2006-11-05T09:16:32Z<p>The Garner Family: /* Visitors to Brisbane */ - Added info including city caches</p>
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<div>[[Image:QLDimgBrisbaneMap.jpg|right]]<br />
== [[Brisbane]], [[Queensland]], Australia ==<br />
[[Brisbane]] has a large Geocaching community that is constantly growing in size.<br />
<br />
[[Brisbane]] has a large number of bushland areas, providing plenty of opportunities for cache hides. There are a similarly high number of parks and recreation areas making it an ideal spot for geocaching.<br />
<br />
While [[Brisbane]] is currently experiencing drought conditions, heavy amounts of rain do fall at times, particularly during Summer when afternoon storms aren't uncommon; this will result in muddy conditions for about 24 hours after the rainfall. Most [[Brisbane]] caches are waterproof with Ammo boxes, Sistema containers and Eclipse Mint tins being the most commonly used cache containers.<br />
<br />
== Geocaching Events ==<br />
[[Image:QLDimgGOlympics800.jpg|right|thumb|Group Photo From G-Olympics Geocaching Event]]<br />
Regular events are held where you can meet and interact with other geocaches. Most of these events are relaxing fun days, but you'd need to check the specifics for any given event to see if it would suit you. Upcoming events will be listed at the top of the [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/nearest.aspx?state_id=54 newest caches in Queensland list] and on the [http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=9lqa8rp2l7j4l9q8t6i498mne8%40group.calendar.google.com Queensland Geocaching Calendar].<br />
<br />
=== Upcoming Brisbane Based Events ===<br />
<br />
{| style="width:60%; height:70px" border="0"<br />
|- <br />
| [[image:GCeventIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=f45ae0d9-bdbd-4dcc-a066-25ba6b16a595 Australian Customs] || 25 Nov 06 || By [http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=07b7af00-3e7b-4529-995b-33a5cbd9aaed Pioneer 'n' Tiff] || Yatala<br />
|-<br />
| style="width:40px" | [[image:GCeventIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=cb81ad7e-7505-46a4-9bad-a333d5e803a1 The Great Aussie Christmas BBQ 2006 - QLD] || 3 Dec 06 || style="width:160px" | By [http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=2d839f7e-7f36-41af-96a6-b31b830b71bb The Garner Family] || Eagle Junction<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Visitors to Brisbane ==<br />
<br />
If you're visiting Brisbane, why not put aside some time for Geocaching? If you want some advice, assistance or someone to go caching with then try either contacting some of the people at the bottom of this page, or perhaps post a message on [http://forum.geocaching.com.au/viewforum.php?f=4 the Queensland forum] on [http://forum.geocaching.com.au/index.php The Geocaching Australia Forum].<br />
<br />
If you're staying in the city and want to do a few caches while you're there then try some of these caches, they shouldn't require you to get out of your work clothes or to have any special equipment:<br />
{| style="width:60%; height:70px" border="0"<br />
|-<br />
| style="width:40px" | [[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Traditional Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCRF1T "Thank You"]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCvirtualIcon.gif|Traditional Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCGT1T Looking Out (Virtually)]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Traditional Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCT443 Rooted - Weeping Mooney]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Traditional Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCTRF2 Brisbane Oddities - Caged]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Traditional Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCRNAF Pioneers - Surrounded]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Traditional Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCREEG Wailing Wall]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Which Geocaches To Start With ==<br />
<br />
Not sure where to start… Well, start on a cache that’s near to you! Punch in the coordinates for your house so you can get an accurate list of caches nearby and go from there.<br />
* http://www.geocaching.com/my/home.aspx<br />
* http://www.geocaching.com/seek/gmnearest.aspx and search for Brisbane, Queensland, Australia<br />
<br />
If for some reason the caches near you don’t seem too appealing then try these caches, as they are generally quite popular, fairly easy and are shouldn't be to far to travel no matter where you're located.<br />
<br />
{| style="width:60%; height:70px" border="0"<br />
|-<br />
| style="width:40px" | [[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC15A Inner Brisbane 1]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCmulticacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC9A18 Cache in the Middle]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCGFK2 Mount Coot-tha]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC5210 Poogie Yes! Yes!]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC8E0 Homer - GC8E0]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCGT1T Looking Out (Virtually)]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCA32C Football Forest]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCvirtualIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC86B3 Ku-ta views]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCmulticacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCGMQC Milton Meander]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCKR9F Combination Alpha]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Physicially Challenging Geocaches ==<br />
<br />
Some caches can take less then 5 minutes to find, some you dont even have to get out of the car for. Easy is easy but hard is fun!<br />
<br />
These caches set the standard for being physicly hard to find or to get to<br />
{| style="width:60%; height:70px" border="0"<br />
|-<br />
| style="width:40px" | [[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=65ed4637-b06a-4578-b634-c45591123e05 Charlie D Trek #1 Flinders Fun]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=a759b93a-a51d-4cdd-aeed-ce882c4b1e45 Matts High point]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=5f71f6f7-baf5-4045-9273-fcf69943b528 Terrawambella]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=4d9daa98-eb80-4517-aac2-b61fb60d2e8c Ripley - Believe it or not!]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCmulticacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=0382e73f-8522-4c68-b35c-2215fa1c4d3e Tastes Like Failure]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Mentally Challenging Geocaches ==<br />
<br />
{| style="width:60%; height:70px" border="0"<br />
|-<br />
| style="width:40px" | [[image:GCmysteryIcon.gif|Mystery Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=505f2e96-042f-40ad-8342-88d1521b41bf Crazy Cryptic Caching Crossword]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCmysteryIcon.gif|Mystery Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=45c53478-d534-4660-b17f-360b97f4625d Basic Instinct]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCmysteryIcon.gif|Mystery Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCHRQ0 Conundrum]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCmysteryIcon.gif|Mystery Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCH4DC Iniduoh]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Recommended Cache Bookmarks Lists from the Locals ==<br />
<br />
{| style="width:60%; height:70px" border="0"<br />
|-<br />
| style="width:40px" | [[image:GCbookIcon.png|30px|Bookmark List]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=1ad441eb-c432-45a6-892b-655b910e04c4 "CREW 153 MEMORABLE CACHE HUNTS" by Crew 153]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCbookIcon.png|30px|Bookmark List]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=402d560b-4f32-4610-aeba-16325c1e6a0e "TGF Loved It" by The Garner Family]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCbookIcon.png|30px|Bookmark List]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=83a840e6-a526-4d11-be26-4a95c37a3bae "My Top 20 Caches" by Lt. Sniper]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCbookIcon.png|30px|Bookmark List]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=d0a57189-2d65-43d7-8c2f-9c33ad390eb7 "Great Caching Experiences" by HawMorFords]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCbookIcon.png|30px|Bookmark List]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=e0fdc8d2-4378-4c0f-9342-6d33adc6a800 "Classic Caches" by Onward Bound]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCbookIcon.png|30px|Bookmark List]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=d7ac62d1-4ffc-46f5-a69c-32807f2cd7e4 "Our top spots List" by The Nanks]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCbookIcon.png|30px|Bookmark List]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=d977ff4e-a112-4a44-96eb-28efe2b2da41 "Collection of Clever Caches" by Spud Willis]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Recomendations For Geocaching In Brisbane ==<br />
<br />
In Spring and Summer it is a must that you bring Sunscreen with you. Insect repellent is needed for most afternoon trips and when going into thick bushland and wetland areas<br />
<br />
== Where to buy a GPS in Brisbane==<br />
So your looking at buying a GPS and you don’t know where to start?<br />
Heres a list of GPS retailers in [[Brisbane]] for people who like to shop locally.<br />
<br />
* [http://www.ja-gps.com.au Johnny Appleseed GPS]<br />
** '''Specialize in Garmin GPS'''<br />
: 315 Ipswich Road<br />
: Annerley, QLD 4103<br />
: Phone: (07) 3391 4477<br />
<br />
: Shop 5, 2270 Sandgate Road (Cnr Roghan Road)<br />
: Boondall QLD 4034<br />
: Phone: (07) 3865 4288<br />
<br />
* [http://www.olbis.com.au Olbis Communications]<br />
** '''Specialize in Magellan GPS'''<br />
: 1717 Ipswich Road<br />
: Rocklea, QLD 4106 <br />
: Phone: (07) 3875 1155<br />
<br />
* [http://www.dse.com.au Dick Smith Electronics]<br />
** '''Specialize in Navman and TomTom Autorouting GPS'''<br />
: 1102 Beaudesert Road<br />
: Acacia Ridge, QLD 4110<br />
: Phone: (07) 3275 2960<br />
<br />
* [http://www.bcf.com.au BCF – Boating Camping Fishing]<br />
** '''Specialize in Lowrance, Garmin and Magellan GPS'''<br />
: ''Browns Plains''<br />
: Plains Junction Shopping Centre<br />
: 48 Browns Plains Rd<br />
: Browns Plains, QLD 4118<br />
: Phone: (07) 3800 1733<br />
<br />
: ''Cannon Hill''<br />
: Save City Shopping Centre<br />
: 1177 Wynnum Rd<br />
: Cannon Hill, QLD 4170<br />
: Phone: (07) 3890 2744<br />
<br />
: ''Capalaba''<br />
: 140 Redland Bay Rd<br />
: Capalaba, QLD 4157<br />
: Phone: (07) 3245 2220<br />
<br />
: ''Labrador''<br />
: Cnr Oxley Dr & Brisbane Rd<br />
: Labrador, QLD 4215<br />
: Phone: (07) 5500 5700<br />
<br />
: ''Springwood''<br />
: 19 Moss St<br />
: Springwood, QLD 4127<br />
: Phone: (07) 3808 2405<br />
<br />
Alternatively there are quite a number of online [[GPS stores]] who deal with GPS products.<br />
<br />
== Local Cacher's Contact Details ==<br />
* Homepages, Email and Contact details<br />
: [http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=6bb91d2c-61c7-4882-97d0-c12e9cfd4fe8 Lt. Sniper] - [mailto:lt_sniper@hotmail.com lt_sniper@hotmail.com] - http://www.ltsniper.com<br />
: [http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=2d839f7e-7f36-41af-96a6-b31b830b71bb The Garner Family] is happy to be contacted by visitors who have any questions about geocaching in or around Brisbane.</div>The Garner Familyhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Brisbane&diff=4547Brisbane2006-11-05T08:55:46Z<p>The Garner Family: /* Which Geocaches To Start With */</p>
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<div>[[Image:QLDimgBrisbaneMap.jpg|right]]<br />
== [[Brisbane]], [[Queensland]], Australia ==<br />
[[Brisbane]] has a large Geocaching community that is constantly growing in size.<br />
<br />
[[Brisbane]] has a large number of bushland areas, providing plenty of opportunities for cache hides. There are a similarly high number of parks and recreation areas making it an ideal spot for geocaching.<br />
<br />
While [[Brisbane]] is currently experiencing drought conditions, heavy amounts of rain do fall at times, particularly during Summer when afternoon storms aren't uncommon; this will result in muddy conditions for about 24 hours after the rainfall. Most [[Brisbane]] caches are waterproof with Ammo boxes, Sistema containers and Eclipse Mint tins being the most commonly used cache containers.<br />
<br />
== Geocaching Events ==<br />
[[Image:QLDimgGOlympics800.jpg|right|thumb|Group Photo From G-Olympics Geocaching Event]]<br />
Regular events are held where you can meet and interact with other geocaches. Most of these events are relaxing fun days, but you'd need to check the specifics for any given event to see if it would suit you. Upcoming events will be listed at the top of the [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/nearest.aspx?state_id=54 newest caches in Queensland list] and on the [http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=9lqa8rp2l7j4l9q8t6i498mne8%40group.calendar.google.com Queensland Geocaching Calendar].<br />
<br />
=== Upcoming Brisbane Based Events ===<br />
<br />
{| style="width:60%; height:70px" border="0"<br />
|- <br />
| [[image:GCeventIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=f45ae0d9-bdbd-4dcc-a066-25ba6b16a595 Australian Customs] || 25 Nov 06 || By [http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=07b7af00-3e7b-4529-995b-33a5cbd9aaed Pioneer 'n' Tiff] || Yatala<br />
|-<br />
| style="width:40px" | [[image:GCeventIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=cb81ad7e-7505-46a4-9bad-a333d5e803a1 The Great Aussie Christmas BBQ 2006 - QLD] || 3 Dec 06 || style="width:160px" | By [http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=2d839f7e-7f36-41af-96a6-b31b830b71bb The Garner Family] || Eagle Junction<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Welcoming Overseas and Interstate Travelers ==<br />
<br />
Notes about Geocaching with Local cachers.<br />
<br />
== Which Geocaches To Start With ==<br />
<br />
Not sure where to start… Well, start on a cache that’s near to you! Punch in the coordinates for your house so you can get an accurate list of caches nearby and go from there.<br />
* http://www.geocaching.com/my/home.aspx<br />
* http://www.geocaching.com/seek/gmnearest.aspx and search for Brisbane, Queensland, Australia<br />
<br />
If for some reason the caches near you don’t seem too appealing then try these caches, as they are generally quite popular, fairly easy and are shouldn't be to far to travel no matter where you're located.<br />
<br />
{| style="width:60%; height:70px" border="0"<br />
|-<br />
| style="width:40px" | [[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC15A Inner Brisbane 1]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCmulticacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC9A18 Cache in the Middle]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCGFK2 Mount Coot-tha]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC5210 Poogie Yes! Yes!]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC8E0 Homer - GC8E0]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCGT1T Looking Out (Virtually)]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCA32C Football Forest]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCvirtualIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC86B3 Ku-ta views]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCmulticacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCGMQC Milton Meander]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCKR9F Combination Alpha]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Physicially Challenging Geocaches ==<br />
<br />
Some caches can take less then 5 minutes to find, some you dont even have to get out of the car for. Easy is easy but hard is fun!<br />
<br />
These caches set the standard for being physicly hard to find or to get to<br />
{| style="width:60%; height:70px" border="0"<br />
|-<br />
| style="width:40px" | [[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=65ed4637-b06a-4578-b634-c45591123e05 Charlie D Trek #1 Flinders Fun]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=a759b93a-a51d-4cdd-aeed-ce882c4b1e45 Matts High point]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=5f71f6f7-baf5-4045-9273-fcf69943b528 Terrawambella]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=4d9daa98-eb80-4517-aac2-b61fb60d2e8c Ripley - Believe it or not!]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCmulticacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=0382e73f-8522-4c68-b35c-2215fa1c4d3e Tastes Like Failure]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Mentally Challenging Geocaches ==<br />
<br />
{| style="width:60%; height:70px" border="0"<br />
|-<br />
| style="width:40px" | [[image:GCmysteryIcon.gif|Mystery Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=505f2e96-042f-40ad-8342-88d1521b41bf Crazy Cryptic Caching Crossword]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCmysteryIcon.gif|Mystery Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=45c53478-d534-4660-b17f-360b97f4625d Basic Instinct]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCmysteryIcon.gif|Mystery Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCHRQ0 Conundrum]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCmysteryIcon.gif|Mystery Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCH4DC Iniduoh]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Recommended Cache Bookmarks Lists from the Locals ==<br />
<br />
{| style="width:60%; height:70px" border="0"<br />
|-<br />
| style="width:40px" | [[image:GCbookIcon.png|30px|Bookmark List]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=1ad441eb-c432-45a6-892b-655b910e04c4 "CREW 153 MEMORABLE CACHE HUNTS" by Crew 153]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCbookIcon.png|30px|Bookmark List]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=402d560b-4f32-4610-aeba-16325c1e6a0e "TGF Loved It" by The Garner Family]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCbookIcon.png|30px|Bookmark List]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=83a840e6-a526-4d11-be26-4a95c37a3bae "My Top 20 Caches" by Lt. Sniper]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCbookIcon.png|30px|Bookmark List]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=d0a57189-2d65-43d7-8c2f-9c33ad390eb7 "Great Caching Experiences" by HawMorFords]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCbookIcon.png|30px|Bookmark List]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=e0fdc8d2-4378-4c0f-9342-6d33adc6a800 "Classic Caches" by Onward Bound]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCbookIcon.png|30px|Bookmark List]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=d7ac62d1-4ffc-46f5-a69c-32807f2cd7e4 "Our top spots List" by The Nanks]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCbookIcon.png|30px|Bookmark List]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=d977ff4e-a112-4a44-96eb-28efe2b2da41 "Collection of Clever Caches" by Spud Willis]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Recomendations For Geocaching In Brisbane ==<br />
<br />
In Spring and Summer it is a must that you bring Sunscreen with you. Insect repellent is needed for most afternoon trips and when going into thick bushland and wetland areas<br />
<br />
== Where to buy a GPS in Brisbane==<br />
So your looking at buying a GPS and you don’t know where to start?<br />
Heres a list of GPS retailers in [[Brisbane]] for people who like to shop locally.<br />
<br />
* [http://www.ja-gps.com.au Johnny Appleseed GPS]<br />
** '''Specialize in Garmin GPS'''<br />
: 315 Ipswich Road<br />
: Annerley, QLD 4103<br />
: Phone: (07) 3391 4477<br />
<br />
: Shop 5, 2270 Sandgate Road (Cnr Roghan Road)<br />
: Boondall QLD 4034<br />
: Phone: (07) 3865 4288<br />
<br />
* [http://www.olbis.com.au Olbis Communications]<br />
** '''Specialize in Magellan GPS'''<br />
: 1717 Ipswich Road<br />
: Rocklea, QLD 4106 <br />
: Phone: (07) 3875 1155<br />
<br />
* [http://www.dse.com.au Dick Smith Electronics]<br />
** '''Specialize in Navman and TomTom Autorouting GPS'''<br />
: 1102 Beaudesert Road<br />
: Acacia Ridge, QLD 4110<br />
: Phone: (07) 3275 2960<br />
<br />
* [http://www.bcf.com.au BCF – Boating Camping Fishing]<br />
** '''Specialize in Lowrance, Garmin and Magellan GPS'''<br />
: ''Browns Plains''<br />
: Plains Junction Shopping Centre<br />
: 48 Browns Plains Rd<br />
: Browns Plains, QLD 4118<br />
: Phone: (07) 3800 1733<br />
<br />
: ''Cannon Hill''<br />
: Save City Shopping Centre<br />
: 1177 Wynnum Rd<br />
: Cannon Hill, QLD 4170<br />
: Phone: (07) 3890 2744<br />
<br />
: ''Capalaba''<br />
: 140 Redland Bay Rd<br />
: Capalaba, QLD 4157<br />
: Phone: (07) 3245 2220<br />
<br />
: ''Labrador''<br />
: Cnr Oxley Dr & Brisbane Rd<br />
: Labrador, QLD 4215<br />
: Phone: (07) 5500 5700<br />
<br />
: ''Springwood''<br />
: 19 Moss St<br />
: Springwood, QLD 4127<br />
: Phone: (07) 3808 2405<br />
<br />
Alternatively there are quite a number of online [[GPS stores]] who deal with GPS products.<br />
<br />
== Local Cacher's Contact Details ==<br />
* Homepages, Email and Contact details<br />
: [http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=6bb91d2c-61c7-4882-97d0-c12e9cfd4fe8 Lt. Sniper] - [mailto:lt_sniper@hotmail.com lt_sniper@hotmail.com] - http://www.ltsniper.com<br />
: [http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=2d839f7e-7f36-41af-96a6-b31b830b71bb The Garner Family] is happy to be contacted by visitors who have any questions about geocaching in or around Brisbane.</div>The Garner Familyhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Queensland&diff=4546Queensland2006-11-05T08:46:51Z<p>The Garner Family: /* Upcoming Queensland Geocaching Events */ - Updated events</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:QLDimgBrisbaneMap.jpg|right]]<br />
== Upcoming Queensland Geocaching Events ==<br />
{| style="width:80%; height:70px" border="0"<br />
|- <br />
| [[image:GCeventIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=f7f6a528-0ba3-465a-b238-96f1a0261f03 SE Qld Country Camp/4WD Summer 2006] || 18 Nov 06 || By [http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=043805b3-eaa9-4402-95bf-ba307f6fce27 OMY130] || North Brisbane -> 'Somewhere around Kingaroy'<br />
|- <br />
| [[image:GCeventIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=f45ae0d9-bdbd-4dcc-a066-25ba6b16a595 Australian Customs] || 25 Nov 06 || By [http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=07b7af00-3e7b-4529-995b-33a5cbd9aaed Pioneer 'n' Tiff] || Yatala<br />
|-<br />
| style="width:40px" | [[image:GCeventIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=cb81ad7e-7505-46a4-9bad-a333d5e803a1 The Great Aussie Christmas BBQ 2006 - QLD] || 3 Dec 06 || style="width:160px" | By [http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=2d839f7e-7f36-41af-96a6-b31b830b71bb The Garner Family] || Eagle Junction<br />
|- <br />
| [[image:GCeventIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=952d6236-9f76-4c38-82e2-09bd4f635c33 QLD Geocachers 4WD New Year Beach Bash] || 13 Jan 07 || By [http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=7dc707ac-696f-4a5d-8015-6c929137377d The Four Bears] || Rainbow Beach<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Metropolitan Areas ==<br />
:Greater [[Brisbane]] - Where most of the action happens<br />
:[[Gold Coast]]<br />
<br />
== Regional Areas ==</div>The Garner Familyhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Brisbane&diff=4545Brisbane2006-11-05T08:38:47Z<p>The Garner Family: /* Local Cacher's Contact Details */</p>
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<div>[[Image:QLDimgBrisbaneMap.jpg|right]]<br />
== [[Brisbane]], [[Queensland]], Australia ==<br />
[[Brisbane]] has a large Geocaching community that is constantly growing in size.<br />
<br />
[[Brisbane]] has a large number of bushland areas, providing plenty of opportunities for cache hides. There are a similarly high number of parks and recreation areas making it an ideal spot for geocaching.<br />
<br />
While [[Brisbane]] is currently experiencing drought conditions, heavy amounts of rain do fall at times, particularly during Summer when afternoon storms aren't uncommon; this will result in muddy conditions for about 24 hours after the rainfall. Most [[Brisbane]] caches are waterproof with Ammo boxes, Sistema containers and Eclipse Mint tins being the most commonly used cache containers.<br />
<br />
== Geocaching Events ==<br />
[[Image:QLDimgGOlympics800.jpg|right|thumb|Group Photo From G-Olympics Geocaching Event]]<br />
Regular events are held where you can meet and interact with other geocaches. Most of these events are relaxing fun days, but you'd need to check the specifics for any given event to see if it would suit you. Upcoming events will be listed at the top of the [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/nearest.aspx?state_id=54 newest caches in Queensland list] and on the [http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=9lqa8rp2l7j4l9q8t6i498mne8%40group.calendar.google.com Queensland Geocaching Calendar].<br />
<br />
=== Upcoming Brisbane Based Events ===<br />
<br />
{| style="width:60%; height:70px" border="0"<br />
|- <br />
| [[image:GCeventIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=f45ae0d9-bdbd-4dcc-a066-25ba6b16a595 Australian Customs] || 25 Nov 06 || By [http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=07b7af00-3e7b-4529-995b-33a5cbd9aaed Pioneer 'n' Tiff] || Yatala<br />
|-<br />
| style="width:40px" | [[image:GCeventIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=cb81ad7e-7505-46a4-9bad-a333d5e803a1 The Great Aussie Christmas BBQ 2006 - QLD] || 3 Dec 06 || style="width:160px" | By [http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=2d839f7e-7f36-41af-96a6-b31b830b71bb The Garner Family] || Eagle Junction<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Welcoming Overseas and Interstate Travelers ==<br />
<br />
Notes about Geocaching with Local cachers.<br />
<br />
== Which Geocaches To Start With ==<br />
<br />
Not sure where to start… Well, start on a cache that’s near to you! Punch in the coordinates for your house so you can get an accurate list of caches nearby and go from there.<br />
* http://www.geocaching.com/my/home.aspx<br />
<br />
If for some reason the caches near you don’t seem too appealing then try these caches, as they are generally quite popular, fairly easy and are located right in the middle of [[Brisbane]].<br />
<br />
{| style="width:60%; height:70px" border="0"<br />
|-<br />
| style="width:40px" | [[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC15A Inner Brisbane 1]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCmulticacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC9A18 Cache in the Middle]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCGFK2 Mount Coot-tha]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC5210 Poogie Yes! Yes!]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC8E0 Homer - GC8E0]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCGT1T Looking Out (Virtually)]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCA32C Football Forest]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCvirtualIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC86B3 Ku-ta views]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCmulticacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCGMQC Milton Meander]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCKR9F Combination Alpha]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Physicially Challenging Geocaches ==<br />
<br />
Some caches can take less then 5 minutes to find, some you dont even have to get out of the car for. Easy is easy but hard is fun!<br />
<br />
These caches set the standard for being physicly hard to find or to get to<br />
{| style="width:60%; height:70px" border="0"<br />
|-<br />
| style="width:40px" | [[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=65ed4637-b06a-4578-b634-c45591123e05 Charlie D Trek #1 Flinders Fun]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=a759b93a-a51d-4cdd-aeed-ce882c4b1e45 Matts High point]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=5f71f6f7-baf5-4045-9273-fcf69943b528 Terrawambella]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=4d9daa98-eb80-4517-aac2-b61fb60d2e8c Ripley - Believe it or not!]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCmulticacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=0382e73f-8522-4c68-b35c-2215fa1c4d3e Tastes Like Failure]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Mentally Challenging Geocaches ==<br />
<br />
{| style="width:60%; height:70px" border="0"<br />
|-<br />
| style="width:40px" | [[image:GCmysteryIcon.gif|Mystery Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=505f2e96-042f-40ad-8342-88d1521b41bf Crazy Cryptic Caching Crossword]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCmysteryIcon.gif|Mystery Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=45c53478-d534-4660-b17f-360b97f4625d Basic Instinct]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCmysteryIcon.gif|Mystery Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCHRQ0 Conundrum]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCmysteryIcon.gif|Mystery Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCH4DC Iniduoh]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Recommended Cache Bookmarks Lists from the Locals ==<br />
<br />
{| style="width:60%; height:70px" border="0"<br />
|-<br />
| style="width:40px" | [[image:GCbookIcon.png|30px|Bookmark List]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=1ad441eb-c432-45a6-892b-655b910e04c4 "CREW 153 MEMORABLE CACHE HUNTS" by Crew 153]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCbookIcon.png|30px|Bookmark List]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=402d560b-4f32-4610-aeba-16325c1e6a0e "TGF Loved It" by The Garner Family]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCbookIcon.png|30px|Bookmark List]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=83a840e6-a526-4d11-be26-4a95c37a3bae "My Top 20 Caches" by Lt. Sniper]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCbookIcon.png|30px|Bookmark List]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=d0a57189-2d65-43d7-8c2f-9c33ad390eb7 "Great Caching Experiences" by HawMorFords]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCbookIcon.png|30px|Bookmark List]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=e0fdc8d2-4378-4c0f-9342-6d33adc6a800 "Classic Caches" by Onward Bound]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCbookIcon.png|30px|Bookmark List]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=d7ac62d1-4ffc-46f5-a69c-32807f2cd7e4 "Our top spots List" by The Nanks]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCbookIcon.png|30px|Bookmark List]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=d977ff4e-a112-4a44-96eb-28efe2b2da41 "Collection of Clever Caches" by Spud Willis]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Recomendations For Geocaching In Brisbane ==<br />
<br />
In Spring and Summer it is a must that you bring Sunscreen with you. Insect repellent is needed for most afternoon trips and when going into thick bushland and wetland areas<br />
<br />
== Where to buy a GPS in Brisbane==<br />
So your looking at buying a GPS and you don’t know where to start?<br />
Heres a list of GPS retailers in [[Brisbane]] for people who like to shop locally.<br />
<br />
* [http://www.ja-gps.com.au Johnny Appleseed GPS]<br />
** '''Specialize in Garmin GPS'''<br />
: 315 Ipswich Road<br />
: Annerley, QLD 4103<br />
: Phone: (07) 3391 4477<br />
<br />
: Shop 5, 2270 Sandgate Road (Cnr Roghan Road)<br />
: Boondall QLD 4034<br />
: Phone: (07) 3865 4288<br />
<br />
* [http://www.olbis.com.au Olbis Communications]<br />
** '''Specialize in Magellan GPS'''<br />
: 1717 Ipswich Road<br />
: Rocklea, QLD 4106 <br />
: Phone: (07) 3875 1155<br />
<br />
* [http://www.dse.com.au Dick Smith Electronics]<br />
** '''Specialize in Navman and TomTom Autorouting GPS'''<br />
: 1102 Beaudesert Road<br />
: Acacia Ridge, QLD 4110<br />
: Phone: (07) 3275 2960<br />
<br />
* [http://www.bcf.com.au BCF – Boating Camping Fishing]<br />
** '''Specialize in Lowrance, Garmin and Magellan GPS'''<br />
: ''Browns Plains''<br />
: Plains Junction Shopping Centre<br />
: 48 Browns Plains Rd<br />
: Browns Plains, QLD 4118<br />
: Phone: (07) 3800 1733<br />
<br />
: ''Cannon Hill''<br />
: Save City Shopping Centre<br />
: 1177 Wynnum Rd<br />
: Cannon Hill, QLD 4170<br />
: Phone: (07) 3890 2744<br />
<br />
: ''Capalaba''<br />
: 140 Redland Bay Rd<br />
: Capalaba, QLD 4157<br />
: Phone: (07) 3245 2220<br />
<br />
: ''Labrador''<br />
: Cnr Oxley Dr & Brisbane Rd<br />
: Labrador, QLD 4215<br />
: Phone: (07) 5500 5700<br />
<br />
: ''Springwood''<br />
: 19 Moss St<br />
: Springwood, QLD 4127<br />
: Phone: (07) 3808 2405<br />
<br />
Alternatively there are quite a number of online [[GPS stores]] who deal with GPS products.<br />
<br />
== Local Cacher's Contact Details ==<br />
* Homepages, Email and Contact details<br />
: [http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=6bb91d2c-61c7-4882-97d0-c12e9cfd4fe8 Lt. Sniper] - [mailto:lt_sniper@hotmail.com lt_sniper@hotmail.com] - http://www.ltsniper.com<br />
: [http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=2d839f7e-7f36-41af-96a6-b31b830b71bb The Garner Family] is happy to be contacted by visitors who have any questions about geocaching in or around Brisbane.</div>The Garner Familyhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Brisbane&diff=4544Brisbane2006-11-05T08:36:04Z<p>The Garner Family: /* Geocaching Events */ - Updated events</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:QLDimgBrisbaneMap.jpg|right]]<br />
== [[Brisbane]], [[Queensland]], Australia ==<br />
[[Brisbane]] has a large Geocaching community that is constantly growing in size.<br />
<br />
[[Brisbane]] has a large number of bushland areas, providing plenty of opportunities for cache hides. There are a similarly high number of parks and recreation areas making it an ideal spot for geocaching.<br />
<br />
While [[Brisbane]] is currently experiencing drought conditions, heavy amounts of rain do fall at times, particularly during Summer when afternoon storms aren't uncommon; this will result in muddy conditions for about 24 hours after the rainfall. Most [[Brisbane]] caches are waterproof with Ammo boxes, Sistema containers and Eclipse Mint tins being the most commonly used cache containers.<br />
<br />
== Geocaching Events ==<br />
[[Image:QLDimgGOlympics800.jpg|right|thumb|Group Photo From G-Olympics Geocaching Event]]<br />
Regular events are held where you can meet and interact with other geocaches. Most of these events are relaxing fun days, but you'd need to check the specifics for any given event to see if it would suit you. Upcoming events will be listed at the top of the [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/nearest.aspx?state_id=54 newest caches in Queensland list] and on the [http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=9lqa8rp2l7j4l9q8t6i498mne8%40group.calendar.google.com Queensland Geocaching Calendar].<br />
<br />
=== Upcoming Brisbane Based Events ===<br />
<br />
{| style="width:60%; height:70px" border="0"<br />
|- <br />
| [[image:GCeventIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=f45ae0d9-bdbd-4dcc-a066-25ba6b16a595 Australian Customs] || 25 Nov 06 || By [http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=07b7af00-3e7b-4529-995b-33a5cbd9aaed Pioneer 'n' Tiff] || Yatala<br />
|-<br />
| style="width:40px" | [[image:GCeventIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=cb81ad7e-7505-46a4-9bad-a333d5e803a1 The Great Aussie Christmas BBQ 2006 - QLD] || 3 Dec 06 || style="width:160px" | By [http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=2d839f7e-7f36-41af-96a6-b31b830b71bb The Garner Family] || Eagle Junction<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Welcoming Overseas and Interstate Travelers ==<br />
<br />
Notes about Geocaching with Local cachers.<br />
<br />
== Which Geocaches To Start With ==<br />
<br />
Not sure where to start… Well, start on a cache that’s near to you! Punch in the coordinates for your house so you can get an accurate list of caches nearby and go from there.<br />
* http://www.geocaching.com/my/home.aspx<br />
<br />
If for some reason the caches near you don’t seem too appealing then try these caches, as they are generally quite popular, fairly easy and are located right in the middle of [[Brisbane]].<br />
<br />
{| style="width:60%; height:70px" border="0"<br />
|-<br />
| style="width:40px" | [[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC15A Inner Brisbane 1]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCmulticacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC9A18 Cache in the Middle]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCGFK2 Mount Coot-tha]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC5210 Poogie Yes! Yes!]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC8E0 Homer - GC8E0]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCGT1T Looking Out (Virtually)]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCA32C Football Forest]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCvirtualIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC86B3 Ku-ta views]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCmulticacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCGMQC Milton Meander]<br />
|-<br />
|[[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCKR9F Combination Alpha]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Physicially Challenging Geocaches ==<br />
<br />
Some caches can take less then 5 minutes to find, some you dont even have to get out of the car for. Easy is easy but hard is fun!<br />
<br />
These caches set the standard for being physicly hard to find or to get to<br />
{| style="width:60%; height:70px" border="0"<br />
|-<br />
| style="width:40px" | [[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=65ed4637-b06a-4578-b634-c45591123e05 Charlie D Trek #1 Flinders Fun]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=a759b93a-a51d-4cdd-aeed-ce882c4b1e45 Matts High point]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=5f71f6f7-baf5-4045-9273-fcf69943b528 Terrawambella]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCcacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=4d9daa98-eb80-4517-aac2-b61fb60d2e8c Ripley - Believe it or not!]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCmulticacheIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=0382e73f-8522-4c68-b35c-2215fa1c4d3e Tastes Like Failure]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Mentally Challenging Geocaches ==<br />
<br />
{| style="width:60%; height:70px" border="0"<br />
|-<br />
| style="width:40px" | [[image:GCmysteryIcon.gif|Mystery Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=505f2e96-042f-40ad-8342-88d1521b41bf Crazy Cryptic Caching Crossword]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCmysteryIcon.gif|Mystery Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=45c53478-d534-4660-b17f-360b97f4625d Basic Instinct]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCmysteryIcon.gif|Mystery Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCHRQ0 Conundrum]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCmysteryIcon.gif|Mystery Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCH4DC Iniduoh]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Recommended Cache Bookmarks Lists from the Locals ==<br />
<br />
{| style="width:60%; height:70px" border="0"<br />
|-<br />
| style="width:40px" | [[image:GCbookIcon.png|30px|Bookmark List]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=1ad441eb-c432-45a6-892b-655b910e04c4 "CREW 153 MEMORABLE CACHE HUNTS" by Crew 153]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCbookIcon.png|30px|Bookmark List]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=402d560b-4f32-4610-aeba-16325c1e6a0e "TGF Loved It" by The Garner Family]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCbookIcon.png|30px|Bookmark List]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=83a840e6-a526-4d11-be26-4a95c37a3bae "My Top 20 Caches" by Lt. Sniper]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCbookIcon.png|30px|Bookmark List]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=d0a57189-2d65-43d7-8c2f-9c33ad390eb7 "Great Caching Experiences" by HawMorFords]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCbookIcon.png|30px|Bookmark List]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=e0fdc8d2-4378-4c0f-9342-6d33adc6a800 "Classic Caches" by Onward Bound]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCbookIcon.png|30px|Bookmark List]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=d7ac62d1-4ffc-46f5-a69c-32807f2cd7e4 "Our top spots List" by The Nanks]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCbookIcon.png|30px|Bookmark List]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=d977ff4e-a112-4a44-96eb-28efe2b2da41 "Collection of Clever Caches" by Spud Willis]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Recomendations For Geocaching In Brisbane ==<br />
<br />
In Spring and Summer it is a must that you bring Sunscreen with you. Insect repellent is needed for most afternoon trips and when going into thick bushland and wetland areas<br />
<br />
== Where to buy a GPS in Brisbane==<br />
So your looking at buying a GPS and you don’t know where to start?<br />
Heres a list of GPS retailers in [[Brisbane]] for people who like to shop locally.<br />
<br />
* [http://www.ja-gps.com.au Johnny Appleseed GPS]<br />
** '''Specialize in Garmin GPS'''<br />
: 315 Ipswich Road<br />
: Annerley, QLD 4103<br />
: Phone: (07) 3391 4477<br />
<br />
: Shop 5, 2270 Sandgate Road (Cnr Roghan Road)<br />
: Boondall QLD 4034<br />
: Phone: (07) 3865 4288<br />
<br />
* [http://www.olbis.com.au Olbis Communications]<br />
** '''Specialize in Magellan GPS'''<br />
: 1717 Ipswich Road<br />
: Rocklea, QLD 4106 <br />
: Phone: (07) 3875 1155<br />
<br />
* [http://www.dse.com.au Dick Smith Electronics]<br />
** '''Specialize in Navman and TomTom Autorouting GPS'''<br />
: 1102 Beaudesert Road<br />
: Acacia Ridge, QLD 4110<br />
: Phone: (07) 3275 2960<br />
<br />
* [http://www.bcf.com.au BCF – Boating Camping Fishing]<br />
** '''Specialize in Lowrance, Garmin and Magellan GPS'''<br />
: ''Browns Plains''<br />
: Plains Junction Shopping Centre<br />
: 48 Browns Plains Rd<br />
: Browns Plains, QLD 4118<br />
: Phone: (07) 3800 1733<br />
<br />
: ''Cannon Hill''<br />
: Save City Shopping Centre<br />
: 1177 Wynnum Rd<br />
: Cannon Hill, QLD 4170<br />
: Phone: (07) 3890 2744<br />
<br />
: ''Capalaba''<br />
: 140 Redland Bay Rd<br />
: Capalaba, QLD 4157<br />
: Phone: (07) 3245 2220<br />
<br />
: ''Labrador''<br />
: Cnr Oxley Dr & Brisbane Rd<br />
: Labrador, QLD 4215<br />
: Phone: (07) 5500 5700<br />
<br />
: ''Springwood''<br />
: 19 Moss St<br />
: Springwood, QLD 4127<br />
: Phone: (07) 3808 2405<br />
<br />
Alternatively there are quite a number of online [[GPS stores]] who deal with GPS products.<br />
<br />
== Local Cacher's Contact Details ==<br />
* Homepages, Email and Contact details<br />
: [http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=6bb91d2c-61c7-4882-97d0-c12e9cfd4fe8 Lt. Sniper] - [mailto:lt_sniper@hotmail.com lt_sniper@hotmail.com] - http://www.ltsniper.com</div>The Garner Familyhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Caching_record&diff=4517Caching record2006-10-17T02:01:57Z<p>The Garner Family: /* Previous Record Holders */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Caching Records ==<br />
<br />
Some cachers have an interest in challenging themselves by trying for a caching record. The most obvious of these is to try and find the most caches in a single day. <br />
<br />
==Previous Record Holders ==<br />
Note that not all attempts listed here may conform to the Guidelines currently listed below, but (unless otherwise noted) they are listed as attempts that were accepted by the community as genuine attempts based on the understanding of the acceptable guidelines at that time.<br />
<br />
===Most found in 24 hours===<br />
<br />
The record holders for the most caches found in 24 hours in Australia are:<br />
<br />
* Rabbitto found 33 on 20th November 2004 (Victoria)<br />
* teamkittens found 43 on 1st January 2005 (Victoria)<br />
* Rhinogeo and Facitman found 44 on 8th February 2005 (Victoria)<br />
* team Horizons found 53 at the Dubbo Gold Rush, June 2005 (NSW)<br />
* Rabbitto found 56 on 12th March 2005 (Victoria)<br />
* Acts2youthgroup found 77 on 7th October 2005 (Victoria)<br />
* HawMorFords found 101 on 16th September 2006 (Victoria) <br />
<br />
=== Current state records ===<br />
* SA - '''73''' - Beakers Bunch (8 Oct 06)<br />
* TAS - '''36''' - Aloysius7 & Prunes (2 Sep 06)<br />
* VIC - '''101''' - HawMorFords (16 Sep 06)<br />
* QLD - '''62''' - Bundyrumandcoke (5 Oct 06)<br />
* NSW - '''53''' - Team Horizons (11 Jun 05)<br />
* WA - '''26''' - nobodyZ (6 May 06)<br />
* ACT - '''23''' - acts2youthgroup (14 Aug 06)<br />
<br />
===Highest Daily Score===<br />
<br />
A daily score is defined as the total sum of the product of difficulty and terrain, which could be expressed as DAILY SCORE = SUM (DIFFICULTY * TERRAIN)<br />
<br />
The current record holders for this are yet to be determined.<br />
<br />
== Guidelines ==<br />
<br />
The following is a set of suggested guidelines for claiming a record. These guidelines have nothing to do with what is or isn't allowed when caching, but are meant as helpful hints for those who may wish for their effort to be recognised by the community, i.e. if you find a record number of caches but did it outside of these guidelines you may find that some others do not recognise your achievement. If these guidelines don't appeal to you then feel free to cache by your own standards.<br />
<br />
# A record must occur in a single 24 hour period,<br />
#* It is still undecided whether this needs to be from midnight to midnight;<br />
#* Caches can all be given the same log date on the internet for statistics purposes.<br />
# All cache types can be included in the attempt;<br />
#* Any locationless should only be claimed once.<br />
# Anyone assisting with any of the finds is part of 'The Team'.<br />
# At least one particular member of The Team should visit every cache,<br />
#* This particular team member should actively assist in every cache find.<br />
#* Only one member of the team needs to locate the cache ie. not everyone in the group needs to independently find the box!<br />
# No member of the team should have found the cache previously.<br />
# No pre-finding or scouting of physical waypoints should occur by any members of the team prior to the attempt;<br />
#* Teams can skip waypoints on multi's, provided they are not using knowledge garnered prior to the attempt.<br />
#* Research (other than visiting physical waypoints) may be done prior to the day, eg: solving a puzzle cache based upon information on the cache page.<br />
# The team should not seek any support for finding the cache;<br />
#* There should be no phone a friend calls for hints, information or even DNF confirmations;<br />
#* No advice on the location of particular caches should be sought from other cachers prior to the attempt.<br />
# A DNF is a DNF, no cache no find. The team should not place a replacement cache for a lost cache then claim a find.<br />
# For physical caches, The Team must sign the logbook, a stamp or sticker can be used;<br />
#* consider adding find number and time of find;<br />
#* in some form, the log needs to show the team name, date of find etc.<br />
#* caches may still be logged as separate finds if The Team consists of multiple, separately registered cachers.<br />
# The listing site is unimportant. If a cache is listed on multiple sites, it can only be claimed once.<br />
#* GCA and GC caches are equally valid for a record run.</div>The Garner Familyhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Caching_record&diff=4516Caching record2006-10-17T02:01:06Z<p>The Garner Family: /* Guidelines */ - softened the wording</p>
<hr />
<div>== Caching Records ==<br />
<br />
Some cachers have an interest in challenging themselves by trying for a caching record. The most obvious of these is to try and find the most caches in a single day. <br />
<br />
==Previous Record Holders ==<br />
*Note, not all attempts listed here may conform to the Guidelines currently listed below, but (unless otherwise noted) they are listed as attempts that were accepted by the community as genuine attempts based on the understanding of the acceptable guidelines at that time.<br />
<br />
===Most found in 24 hours===<br />
<br />
The record holders for the most caches found in 24 hours in Australia are:<br />
<br />
* Rabbitto found 33 on 20th November 2004 (Victoria)<br />
* teamkittens found 43 on 1st January 2005 (Victoria)<br />
* Rhinogeo and Facitman found 44 on 8th February 2005 (Victoria)<br />
* team Horizons found 53 at the Dubbo Gold Rush, June 2005 (NSW)<br />
* Rabbitto found 56 on 12th March 2005 (Victoria)<br />
* Acts2youthgroup found 77 on 7th October 2005 (Victoria)<br />
* HawMorFords found 101 on 16th September 2006 (Victoria) <br />
<br />
=== Current state records ===<br />
* SA - '''73''' - Beakers Bunch (8 Oct 06)<br />
* TAS - '''36''' - Aloysius7 & Prunes (2 Sep 06)<br />
* VIC - '''101''' - HawMorFords (16 Sep 06)<br />
* QLD - '''62''' - Bundyrumandcoke (5 Oct 06)<br />
* NSW - '''53''' - Team Horizons (11 Jun 05)<br />
* WA - '''26''' - nobodyZ (6 May 06)<br />
* ACT - '''23''' - acts2youthgroup (14 Aug 06)<br />
<br />
===Highest Daily Score===<br />
<br />
A daily score is defined as the total sum of the product of difficulty and terrain, which could be expressed as DAILY SCORE = SUM (DIFFICULTY * TERRAIN)<br />
<br />
The current record holders for this are yet to be determined.<br />
<br />
== Guidelines ==<br />
<br />
The following is a set of suggested guidelines for claiming a record. These guidelines have nothing to do with what is or isn't allowed when caching, but are meant as helpful hints for those who may wish for their effort to be recognised by the community, i.e. if you find a record number of caches but did it outside of these guidelines you may find that some others do not recognise your achievement. If these guidelines don't appeal to you then feel free to cache by your own standards.<br />
<br />
# A record must occur in a single 24 hour period,<br />
#* It is still undecided whether this needs to be from midnight to midnight;<br />
#* Caches can all be given the same log date on the internet for statistics purposes.<br />
# All cache types can be included in the attempt;<br />
#* Any locationless should only be claimed once.<br />
# Anyone assisting with any of the finds is part of 'The Team'.<br />
# At least one particular member of The Team should visit every cache,<br />
#* This particular team member should actively assist in every cache find.<br />
#* Only one member of the team needs to locate the cache ie. not everyone in the group needs to independently find the box!<br />
# No member of the team should have found the cache previously.<br />
# No pre-finding or scouting of physical waypoints should occur by any members of the team prior to the attempt;<br />
#* Teams can skip waypoints on multi's, provided they are not using knowledge garnered prior to the attempt.<br />
#* Research (other than visiting physical waypoints) may be done prior to the day, eg: solving a puzzle cache based upon information on the cache page.<br />
# The team should not seek any support for finding the cache;<br />
#* There should be no phone a friend calls for hints, information or even DNF confirmations;<br />
#* No advice on the location of particular caches should be sought from other cachers prior to the attempt.<br />
# A DNF is a DNF, no cache no find. The team should not place a replacement cache for a lost cache then claim a find.<br />
# For physical caches, The Team must sign the logbook, a stamp or sticker can be used;<br />
#* consider adding find number and time of find;<br />
#* in some form, the log needs to show the team name, date of find etc.<br />
#* caches may still be logged as separate finds if The Team consists of multiple, separately registered cachers.<br />
# The listing site is unimportant. If a cache is listed on multiple sites, it can only be claimed once.<br />
#* GCA and GC caches are equally valid for a record run.</div>The Garner Familyhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Talk:Caching_record&diff=4513Talk:Caching record2006-10-16T13:41:18Z<p>The Garner Family: </p>
<hr />
<div>so, lets discuss then [[User:Cached|Cached]] 20:02, 16 October 2006 (EST)<br />
<br />
<br />
OK... I think records attempts should be all on the same day, i.e. not a 24 hour period. It doesn't make sense if somseone does 20 caches one afternoon and then 20 caches the next morning... it really needs to be one continuous caching attempt & the only way to do this is if its 12am to 12am. [[User:The Garner Family|The Garner Family]] 23:40, 16 October 2006 (EST)</div>The Garner Familyhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Caching_record&diff=4508Caching record2006-10-15T10:51:18Z<p>The Garner Family: /* Previous Record Holders */ - Note about guidelines possibly changing</p>
<hr />
<div>== Caching Records ==<br />
<br />
Some cachers have an interest in challenging themselves by trying for a caching record. The most obvious of these is to try and find the most caches in a single day. <br />
<br />
==Previous Record Holders ==<br />
*Note, not all attempts listed here may conform to the Guidelines currently listed below, but (unless otherwise noted) they are listed as attempts that were accepted by the community as genuine attempts based on the understanding of the acceptable guidelines at that time.<br />
<br />
===Most found in 24 hours===<br />
<br />
The record holders for the most caches found in 24 hours in Australia are:<br />
<br />
* Rabbitto found 33 on 20th November 2004 (Victoria)<br />
* teamkittens found 43 on 1st January 2005 (Victoria)<br />
* Rhinogeo and Facitman found 44 on 8th February 2005 (Victoria)<br />
* team Horizons found 53 at the Dubbo Gold Rush, June 2005 (NSW)<br />
* Rabbitto found 56 on 12th March 2005 (Victoria)<br />
* Acts2youthgroup found 77 on 7th October 2005 (Victoria)<br />
* HawMorFords found 101 on 16th September 2006 (Victoria) <br />
<br />
=== Current state records ===<br />
* SA - '''73''' - Beakers Bunch (8 Oct 06)<br />
* TAS - '''36''' - Aloysius7 & Prunes (2 Sep 06)<br />
* VIC - '''101''' - HawMorFords (16 Sep 06)<br />
* QLD - '''62''' - Bundyrumandcoke (5 Oct 06)<br />
* NSW - '''53''' - Team Horizons (11 Jun 05)<br />
* WA - '''26''' - nobodyZ (6 May 06)<br />
* ACT - '''23''' - acts2youthgroup (14 Aug 06)<br />
<br />
===Highest Daily Score===<br />
<br />
A daily score is defined as the total sum of the product of difficulty and terrain, which could be expressed as DAILY SCORE = SUM (DIFFICULTY * TERRAIN)<br />
<br />
The current record holders for this are yet to be determined.<br />
<br />
== Guidelines ==<br />
<br />
The following is a set of suggested guidelines for claiming a record.<br />
<br />
# A record must occur in a single 24 hour period,<br />
#* caches can all be given the same log date on the internet for statistics purposes.<br />
# All cache types can be included in the attempt;<br />
#* Any locationless can only be claimed once.<br />
# Anyone assisting with any of the finds is part of 'The Team'. <br />
# At least one particular member of The Team must visit every cache,<br />
#* This particular team member must actively assist in every cache find.<br />
#* Only one member of the team needs to locate the cache ie. not everyone in the group needs to independently find the box!<br />
# No member of the team may have found the cache previously.<br />
# No pre-finding or scouting of physical waypoints can occur by any members of the team prior to the attempt;<br />
#* Teams are allowed to skip waypoints on multi's, provided they are not using knowledge garnered prior to the attempt.<br />
#* Research (other than visiting physical waypoints) may be done prior to the day, eg: solving a puzzle cache based upon information on the cache page.<br />
# The team may not seek any support for finding the cache;<br />
#* No phone a friend calls for hints, locations or even DNF confirmations;<br />
#* No advice on the location of particular caches can be sought from other cachers prior to the attempt.<br />
# A DNF is a DNF, no cache no find. The team may not place a replacement cache for a lost cache then claim a find.<br />
# For physical caches, The Team must sign the logbook, a stamp or sticker can be used;<br />
#* consider adding find number and time of find;<br />
#* in some form, the log needs to show the team name, date of find etc.<br />
# The listing site is unimportant. If a cache is listed on multiple sites, it can only be claimed once.<br />
#* GCA and GC caches are equally valid for a record run.</div>The Garner Familyhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Caching_record&diff=4507Caching record2006-10-15T10:49:23Z<p>The Garner Family: /* Guidelines */ - Tidy up and slight modifications</p>
<hr />
<div>== Caching Records ==<br />
<br />
Some cachers have an interest in challenging themselves by trying for a caching record. The most obvious of these is to try and find the most caches in a single day. <br />
<br />
==Previous Record Holders ==<br />
<br />
===Most found in 24 hours===<br />
<br />
The record holders for the most caches found in 24 hours in Australia are:<br />
<br />
* Rabbitto found 33 on 20th November 2004 (Victoria)<br />
* teamkittens found 43 on 1st January 2005 (Victoria)<br />
* Rhinogeo and Facitman found 44 on 8th February 2005 (Victoria)<br />
* team Horizons found 53 at the Dubbo Gold Rush, June 2005 (NSW)<br />
* Rabbitto found 56 on 12th March 2005 (Victoria)<br />
* Acts2youthgroup found 77 on 7th October 2005 (Victoria)<br />
* HawMorFords found 101 on 16th September 2006 (Victoria) <br />
<br />
=== Current state records ===<br />
* SA - '''73''' - Beakers Bunch (8 Oct 06)<br />
* TAS - '''36''' - Aloysius7 & Prunes (2 Sep 06)<br />
* VIC - '''101''' - HawMorFords (16 Sep 06)<br />
* QLD - '''62''' - Bundyrumandcoke (5 Oct 06)<br />
* NSW - '''53''' - Team Horizons (11 Jun 05)<br />
* WA - '''26''' - nobodyZ (6 May 06)<br />
* ACT - '''23''' - acts2youthgroup (14 Aug 06)<br />
<br />
===Highest Daily Score===<br />
<br />
A daily score is defined as the total sum of the product of difficulty and terrain, which could be expressed as DAILY SCORE = SUM (DIFFICULTY * TERRAIN)<br />
<br />
The current record holders for this are yet to be determined.<br />
<br />
== Guidelines ==<br />
<br />
The following is a set of suggested guidelines for claiming a record.<br />
<br />
# A record must occur in a single 24 hour period,<br />
#* caches can all be given the same log date on the internet for statistics purposes.<br />
# All cache types can be included in the attempt;<br />
#* Any locationless can only be claimed once.<br />
# Anyone assisting with any of the finds is part of 'The Team'. <br />
# At least one particular member of The Team must visit every cache,<br />
#* This particular team member must actively assist in every cache find.<br />
#* Only one member of the team needs to locate the cache ie. not everyone in the group needs to independently find the box!<br />
# No member of the team may have found the cache previously.<br />
# No pre-finding or scouting of physical waypoints can occur by any members of the team prior to the attempt;<br />
#* Teams are allowed to skip waypoints on multi's, provided they are not using knowledge garnered prior to the attempt.<br />
#* Research (other than visiting physical waypoints) may be done prior to the day, eg: solving a puzzle cache based upon information on the cache page.<br />
# The team may not seek any support for finding the cache;<br />
#* No phone a friend calls for hints, locations or even DNF confirmations;<br />
#* No advice on the location of particular caches can be sought from other cachers prior to the attempt.<br />
# A DNF is a DNF, no cache no find. The team may not place a replacement cache for a lost cache then claim a find.<br />
# For physical caches, The Team must sign the logbook, a stamp or sticker can be used;<br />
#* consider adding find number and time of find;<br />
#* in some form, the log needs to show the team name, date of find etc.<br />
# The listing site is unimportant. If a cache is listed on multiple sites, it can only be claimed once.<br />
#* GCA and GC caches are equally valid for a record run.</div>The Garner Familyhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Brisbane&diff=4440Brisbane2006-10-03T05:48:05Z<p>The Garner Family: /* Brisbane, Queensland, Australia */</p>
<hr />
<div>== [[Brisbane]], [[Queensland]], Australia ==<br />
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brisbane Brisbane] has a large Geocaching community that is constantly growing in size.<br />
<br />
Brisbane has a large number of bushland areas, providing plenty of opportunities for cache hides. There are a similarly high number of parks and recreation areas making it an ideal spot for geocaching.<br />
<br />
While Brisbane is currently experiencing drought conditions, heavy amounts of rain do fall at times, particularly during Summer when afternoon storms aren't uncommon; this will result in muddy conditions for about 24 hours after the rainfall. Most Brisbane caches are waterproof with Ammo boxes, Sistema containers and Eclipse Mint tins being the most commonly used cache containers.<br />
<br />
== Geocaching Events ==<br />
<br />
Regular events are held where you can meet and interact with other geocaches. Most of these events are relaxing fun days, but you'd need to check the specifics for any given event to see if it would suit you. Upcoming events will be listed at the top of the [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/nearest.aspx?state_id=54 newest caches in Queensland list] and on the [http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=9lqa8rp2l7j4l9q8t6i498mne8%40group.calendar.google.com Queensland Geocaching Calendar].<br />
<br />
=== Upcoming events include: ===<br />
<br />
{| style="width:60%; height:70px" border="0"<br />
|- <br />
| Type<hr> || Date<hr> || Event<hr> || GCCODE<hr> || Owner<hr> || Location<hr><br />
|- <br />
| [[image:GCeventIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || 13 Jan 07 || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=952d6236-9f76-4c38-82e2-09bd4f635c33 QLD Geocachers 4WD New Year Beach Bash] || style="width:90px" | GCWW35 || [http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=7dc707ac-696f-4a5d-8015-6c929137377d The Four Bears] || Rainbow Beach<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCeventIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || 3 Dec 06 || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=cb81ad7e-7505-46a4-9bad-a333d5e803a1 The Great Aussie Christmas BBQ 2006 - QLD] || GCYFTQ || [http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=2d839f7e-7f36-41af-96a6-b31b830b71bb The Garner Family] || Eagle Junction<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCeventIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || 29 Oct 06 || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=3b416a86-ca81-49c9-a72f-d895afa2eedc The Bayside Bash] || GCXTF9 || [http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=840b6ef3-5410-4e1e-b3f6-cba40df8e282 THENANKS] || Capalaba<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCeventIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || 15 Oct 06 || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=db0f9f0f-902e-4d21-9b32-24a2afe09e0b Queensland Spring Geocaching Picnic] || GCYEYE || [http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=5590503d-5991-4748-960b-74ac70bb5b12 Bolt es] || Toowoomba<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Welcoming Overseas and Interstate Travelers ==<br />
<br />
Notes about Geocaching with Local cachers.<br />
<br />
== Which Geocaches To Start With ==<br />
<br />
Not sure where to start… Well, start on a cache that’s near to you! Punch in the coordinates for your house so you can get an accurate list of caches nearby and go from there.<br />
* http://www.geocaching.com/my/home.aspx<br />
<br />
If for some reason the caches near you don’t seem too appealing then try these caches, as they are generally quite popular, fairly easy and are located right in the middle of Brisbane.<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC15A Inner Brisbane 1 - GC15A]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC9A18 Cache in the Middle - GC9A18]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCGFK2 Mount Coot-tha - GCGFK2]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC5210 Poogie Yes! Yes! - GC5210]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC8E0 Homer - GC8E0]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCGT1T Looking Out (Virtually) - GCGT1T]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCA32C Football Forest - GCA32C]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC86B3 Ku-ta views - GC86B3]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCGMQC Milton Meander – GCGMQC]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCKR9F Combination Alpha - GCKR9F]<br />
<br />
== Physicially Challenging Geocaches ==<br />
<br />
Some caches can take less then 5 minutes to find, some you dont even have to get out of the car for. Easy is easy but hard is fun!<br />
<br />
These caches set the standard for being physicly hard to find or to get to<br />
{| style="width:60%; height:70px" border="0"<br />
|-<br />
| style="width:40px" | [[image:GCeventIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=65ed4637-b06a-4578-b634-c45591123e05 Charlie D Trek #1 Flinders Fun]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCeventIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=65ed4637-b06a-4578-b634-c45591123e05 Charlie D Trek #1 Flinders Fun]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCeventIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=a759b93a-a51d-4cdd-aeed-ce882c4b1e45 Matts High point]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCeventIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=5f71f6f7-baf5-4045-9273-fcf69943b528 Terrawambella]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCeventIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=4d9daa98-eb80-4517-aac2-b61fb60d2e8c Ripley - Believe it or not!]<br />
|-<br />
| [[image:GCeventIcon.gif|Event Cache]] || [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=0382e73f-8522-4c68-b35c-2215fa1c4d3e Tastes Like Failure]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Mentally Challenging Geocaches ==<br />
<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=505f2e96-042f-40ad-8342-88d1521b41bf Crazy Cryptic Caching Crossword]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=45c53478-d534-4660-b17f-360b97f4625d Basic Instinct]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCHRQ0 Conundrum]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCH4DC Iniduoh]<br />
<br />
== Recommended Cache Bookmarks Lists from the Locals ==<br />
* [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=1ad441eb-c432-45a6-892b-655b910e04c4 "CREW 153 MEMORABLE CACHE HUNTS" by Crew 153]<br />
* [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=402d560b-4f32-4610-aeba-16325c1e6a0e "TGF Loved It" by The Garner Family]<br />
* [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=83a840e6-a526-4d11-be26-4a95c37a3bae "My Top 20 Caches" by Lt. Sniper]<br />
* [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=d0a57189-2d65-43d7-8c2f-9c33ad390eb7 "Great Caching Experiences" by HawMorFords]<br />
* [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=e0fdc8d2-4378-4c0f-9342-6d33adc6a800 "Classic Caches" by Onward Bound]<br />
* [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=d7ac62d1-4ffc-46f5-a69c-32807f2cd7e4 "Our top spots List" by The Nanks]<br />
* [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=d977ff4e-a112-4a44-96eb-28efe2b2da41 "Collection of Clever Caches" by Spud Willis]<br />
<br />
== Recomendations For Geocaching In Brisbane ==<br />
<br />
In Spring and Summer it is a must that you bring Sunscreen with you. Insect repellent is needed for most afternoon trips and when going into thick bushland and wetland areas<br />
<br />
== Where to buy a GPS in Brisbane==<br />
So your looking at buying a GPS and you don’t know where to start?<br />
Heres a list of GPS retailers in Brisbane for people who like to shop locally.<br />
<br />
* [http://www.ja-gps.com.au Johnny Appleseed GPS]<br />
** '''Specialize in Garmin GPS'''<br />
: 315 Ipswich Road<br />
: Annerley, QLD 4103<br />
: Phone: (07) 3391 4477<br />
<br />
: Shop 5, 2270 Sandgate Road (Cnr Roghan Road)<br />
: Boondall QLD 4034<br />
: Phone: (07) 3865 4288<br />
<br />
* [http://www.olbis.com.au Olbis Communications]<br />
** '''Specialize in Magellan GPS'''<br />
: 1717 Ipswich Road<br />
: Rocklea, QLD 4106 <br />
: Phone: (07) 3875 1155<br />
<br />
* [http://www.dse.com.au Dick Smith Electronics]<br />
** '''Specialize in Navman and TomTom Autorouting GPS'''<br />
: 1102 Beaudesert Road<br />
: Acacia Ridge, QLD 4110<br />
: Phone: (07) 3275 2960<br />
<br />
* [http://www.bcf.com.au BCF – Boating Camping Fishing]<br />
** '''Specialize in Lowrance, Garmin and Magellan GPS'''<br />
: ''Browns Plains''<br />
: Plains Junction Shopping Centre<br />
: 48 Browns Plains Rd<br />
: Browns Plains, QLD 4118<br />
: Phone: (07) 3800 1733<br />
<br />
: ''Cannon Hill''<br />
: Save City Shopping Centre<br />
: 1177 Wynnum Rd<br />
: Cannon Hill, QLD 4170<br />
: Phone: (07) 3890 2744<br />
<br />
: ''Capalaba''<br />
: 140 Redland Bay Rd<br />
: Capalaba, QLD 4157<br />
: Phone: (07) 3245 2220<br />
<br />
: ''Labrador''<br />
: Cnr Oxley Dr & Brisbane Rd<br />
: Labrador, QLD 4215<br />
: Phone: (07) 5500 5700<br />
<br />
: ''Springwood''<br />
: 19 Moss St<br />
: Springwood, QLD 4127<br />
: Phone: (07) 3808 2405<br />
<br />
Alternatively there are quite a number of online stores who deal with GPS products.<br />
<br />
* [http://www.gpsoz.com.au GPSOZ]<br />
<br />
* [http://www.cartographics.com.au Carto Graphics]<br />
<br />
* [http://www.gpsoz.com.au TigerGPS]<br />
<br />
== Local Cacher's Contact Details ==<br />
* Homepages, Email and Contact details<br />
: [http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=6bb91d2c-61c7-4882-97d0-c12e9cfd4fe8 Lt. Sniper] - [mailto:lt_sniper@hotmail.com lt_sniper@hotmail.com] - http://www.ltsniper.com</div>The Garner Familyhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Talk:Brisbane&diff=4431Talk:Brisbane2006-10-03T05:28:50Z<p>The Garner Family: </p>
<hr />
<div>The geocaching events which aren't Brisbane-based should be moved to the Queensland page. Lets keep this page about Brisbane & expand the Queensland page a bit.</div>The Garner Familyhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Brisbane&diff=4416Brisbane2006-10-03T05:09:09Z<p>The Garner Family: /* Mentally Challenging Geocaches */</p>
<hr />
<div>== [[Brisbane]], [[Queensland]], Australia ==<br />
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brisbane Brisbane] has a large Geocaching community that is constantly growing in size.<br />
<br />
== Upcoming Geocaching Events ==<br />
{| style="width:75%; height:200px" border="1"<br />
|- <br />
| Date<hr> || Event<hr> || GCCODE<hr> || Owner<hr> || Location<hr><br />
|- style="height:50px" <br />
| 13 Jan 07 || QLD Geocachers 4WD New Year Beach Bash || style="width:200px" |mno || pqr<br />
|-<br />
| stu || vwx || yz<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Welcoming Overseas and Interstate Travelers ==<br />
<br />
== Where to buy a GPS in Brisbane==<br />
So your looking at buying a GPS and you don’t know where to start?<br />
Heres a list of GPS retailers in Brisbane for people who like to shop locally.<br />
<br />
* [http://www.ja-gps.com.au Johnny Appleseed GPS]<br />
** '''Specialize in Garmin GPS'''<br />
: 315 Ipswich Road<br />
: Annerley, QLD 4103<br />
: Phone: (07) 3391 4477<br />
<br />
: Shop 5, 2270 Sandgate Road (Cnr Roghan Road)<br />
: Boondall QLD 4034<br />
: Phone: (07) 3865 4288<br />
<br />
* [http://www.olbis.com.au Olbis Communications]<br />
** '''Specialize in Magellan GPS'''<br />
: 1717 Ipswich Road<br />
: Rocklea, QLD 4106 <br />
: Phone: (07) 3875 1155<br />
<br />
* [http://www.dse.com.au Dick Smith Electronics]<br />
** '''Specialize in Navman and TomTom Autorouting GPS'''<br />
: 1102 Beaudesert Road<br />
: Acacia Ridge, QLD 4110<br />
: Phone: (07) 3275 2960<br />
<br />
* [http://www.bcf.com.au BCF – Boating Camping Fishing]<br />
** '''Specialize in Lowrance, Garmin and Magellan GPS'''<br />
: ''Browns Plains''<br />
: Plains Junction Shopping Centre<br />
: 48 Browns Plains Rd<br />
: Browns Plains, QLD 4118<br />
: Phone: (07) 3800 1733<br />
<br />
: ''Cannon Hill''<br />
: Save City Shopping Centre<br />
: 1177 Wynnum Rd<br />
: Cannon Hill, QLD 4170<br />
: Phone: (07) 3890 2744<br />
<br />
: ''Capalaba''<br />
: 140 Redland Bay Rd<br />
: Capalaba, QLD 4157<br />
: Phone: (07) 3245 2220<br />
<br />
: ''Labrador''<br />
: Cnr Oxley Dr & Brisbane Rd<br />
: Labrador, QLD 4215<br />
: Phone: (07) 5500 5700<br />
<br />
: ''Springwood''<br />
: 19 Moss St<br />
: Springwood, QLD 4127<br />
: Phone: (07) 3808 2405<br />
<br />
Alternatively there are quite a number of online stores who deal with GPS products.<br />
<br />
* [http://www.gpsoz.com.au GPSOZ]<br />
<br />
* [http://www.cartographics.com.au Carto Graphics]<br />
<br />
* [http://www.gpsoz.com.au TigerGPS]<br />
<br />
== Which Geocaches To Start With ==<br />
<br />
Not sure where to start… Well, start on a cache that’s near to you! Punch in the coordinates for your house so you can get an accurate list of caches nearby and go from there.<br />
* http://www.geocaching.com/my/home.aspx<br />
<br />
If for some reason the caches near you don’t seem too appealing then try these caches, as they are generally quite popular, fairly easy and are located right in the middle of Brisbane.<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC15A Inner Brisbane 1 - GC15A]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC9A18 Cache in the Middle - GC9A18]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCGFK2 Mount Coot-tha - GCGFK2]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC5210 Poogie Yes! Yes! - GC5210]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC8E0 Homer - GC8E0]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCGT1T Looking Out (Virtually) - GCGT1T]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCA32C Football Forest - GCA32C]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC86B3 Ku-ta views - GC86B3]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCGMQC Milton Meander – GCGMQC]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCKR9F Combination Alpha - GCKR9F]<br />
<br />
== Physicially Challenging Geocaches ==<br />
<br />
Some caches can take less then 5 minutes to find, some you dont even have to get out of the car for. Easy is easy but hard is fun!<br />
<br />
These caches set the standard for being physicly hard to find or to get to<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=65ed4637-b06a-4578-b634-c45591123e05 Charlie D Trek #1 Flinders Fun]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=a759b93a-a51d-4cdd-aeed-ce882c4b1e45 Matts High point]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=5f71f6f7-baf5-4045-9273-fcf69943b528 Terrawambella]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=4d9daa98-eb80-4517-aac2-b61fb60d2e8c Ripley - Believe it or not!]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=0382e73f-8522-4c68-b35c-2215fa1c4d3e Tastes Like Failure]<br />
<br />
== Mentally Challenging Geocaches ==<br />
<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=505f2e96-042f-40ad-8342-88d1521b41bf Crazy Cryptic Caching Crossword]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=45c53478-d534-4660-b17f-360b97f4625d Basic Instinct]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCHRQ0 Conundrum]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCH4DC Iniduoh]<br />
<br />
== Recommended Cache Bookmarks Lists from the Locals ==<br />
* [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=1ad441eb-c432-45a6-892b-655b910e04c4 "CREW 153 MEMORABLE CACHE HUNTS" by Crew 153]<br />
* [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=402d560b-4f32-4610-aeba-16325c1e6a0e "TGF Loved It" by The Garner Family]<br />
* [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=83a840e6-a526-4d11-be26-4a95c37a3bae "My Top 20 Caches" by Lt. Sniper]<br />
* [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=d0a57189-2d65-43d7-8c2f-9c33ad390eb7 "Great Caching Experiences" by HawMorFords]<br />
* [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=e0fdc8d2-4378-4c0f-9342-6d33adc6a800 "Classic Caches" by Onward Bound]<br />
* [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=d7ac62d1-4ffc-46f5-a69c-32807f2cd7e4 "Our top spots List" by The Nanks]<br />
* [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=d977ff4e-a112-4a44-96eb-28efe2b2da41 "Collection of Clever Caches" by Spud Willis]<br />
<br />
<br />
== Geocaching Events ==<br />
Regular events are held where you can meet and interact with other geocaches. Most of these events are relaxing fun days, but you'd need to check the specifics for any given event to see if it would suit you. Upcoming events will be listed at the top of the [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/nearest.aspx?state_id=54 newest caches in Queensland list] and on the [http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=9lqa8rp2l7j4l9q8t6i498mne8%40group.calendar.google.com Queensland Geocaching Calendar].<br />
<br />
<br />
== Recomendations For Geocaching In Brisbane ==<br />
<br />
In Spring and Summer it is a must that you bring Sunscreen with you. Insect repellent is needed for most afternoon trips and when going into thick bushland and wetland areas<br />
<br />
== Local Cacher's Contact Details ==<br />
* Homepages, Email and Contact details<br />
: [http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=6bb91d2c-61c7-4882-97d0-c12e9cfd4fe8 Lt. Sniper] - [mailto:lt_sniper@hotmail.com lt_sniper@hotmail.com] - http://www.ltsniper.com</div>The Garner Familyhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Brisbane&diff=4413Brisbane2006-10-03T04:52:29Z<p>The Garner Family: /* Brisbane, Queensland, Australia */</p>
<hr />
<div>== [[Brisbane]], [[Queensland]], Australia ==<br />
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brisbane Brisbane] has a large Geocaching community that is constantly growing in size.<br />
<br />
== Upcoming Geocaching Events ==<br />
<br />
== Welcoming Overseas and Interstate Travelers ==<br />
<br />
== Where to buy a GPS in Brisbane==<br />
So your looking at buying a GPS and you don’t know where to start?<br />
Heres a list of GPS retailers in Brisbane for people who like to shop locally.<br />
<br />
* [http://www.ja-gps.com.au Johnny Appleseed GPS]<br />
** '''Specialize in Garmin GPS'''<br />
: 315 Ipswich Road<br />
: Annerley, QLD 4103<br />
: Phone: (07) 3391 4477<br />
<br />
: Shop 5, 2270 Sandgate Road (Cnr Roghan Road)<br />
: Boondall QLD 4034<br />
: Phone: (07) 3865 4288<br />
<br />
* [http://www.olbis.com.au Olbis Communications]<br />
** '''Specialize in Magellan GPS'''<br />
: 1717 Ipswich Road<br />
: Rocklea, QLD 4106 <br />
: Phone: (07) 3875 1155<br />
<br />
* [http://www.dse.com.au Dick Smith Electronics]<br />
** '''Specialize in Navman and TomTom Autorouting GPS'''<br />
: 1102 Beaudesert Road<br />
: Acacia Ridge, QLD 4110<br />
: Phone: (07) 3275 2960<br />
<br />
* [http://www.bcf.com.au BCF – Boating Camping Fishing]<br />
** '''Specialize in Lowrance, Garmin and Magellan GPS'''<br />
: ''Browns Plains''<br />
: Plains Junction Shopping Centre<br />
: 48 Browns Plains Rd<br />
: Browns Plains, QLD 4118<br />
: Phone: (07) 3800 1733<br />
<br />
: ''Cannon Hill''<br />
: Save City Shopping Centre<br />
: 1177 Wynnum Rd<br />
: Cannon Hill, QLD 4170<br />
: Phone: (07) 3890 2744<br />
<br />
: ''Capalaba''<br />
: 140 Redland Bay Rd<br />
: Capalaba, QLD 4157<br />
: Phone: (07) 3245 2220<br />
<br />
: ''Labrador''<br />
: Cnr Oxley Dr & Brisbane Rd<br />
: Labrador, QLD 4215<br />
: Phone: (07) 5500 5700<br />
<br />
: ''Springwood''<br />
: 19 Moss St<br />
: Springwood, QLD 4127<br />
: Phone: (07) 3808 2405<br />
<br />
Alternatively there are quite a number of online stores who deal with GPS products.<br />
<br />
* [http://www.gpsoz.com.au GPSOZ]<br />
<br />
* [http://www.cartographics.com.au Carto Graphics]<br />
<br />
* [http://www.gpsoz.com.au TigerGPS]<br />
<br />
== Which Geocaches To Start With ==<br />
<br />
Not sure where to start… Well, start on a cache that’s near to you! Punch in the coordinates for your house so you can get an accurate list of caches nearby and go from there.<br />
* http://www.geocaching.com/my/home.aspx<br />
<br />
If for some reason the caches near you don’t seem too appealing then try these caches, as they are generally quite popular, fairly easy and are located right in the middle of Brisbane.<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC15A Inner Brisbane 1 - GC15A]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC9A18 Cache in the Middle - GC9A18]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCGFK2 Mount Coot-tha - GCGFK2]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC5210 Poogie Yes! Yes! - GC5210]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC8E0 Homer - GC8E0]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCGT1T Looking Out (Virtually) - GCGT1T]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCA32C Football Forest - GCA32C]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC86B3 Ku-ta views - GC86B3]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCGMQC Milton Meander – GCGMQC]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCKR9F Combination Alpha - GCKR9F]<br />
<br />
== Physicially Challenging Geocaches ==<br />
<br />
Some caches can take less then 5 minutes to find, some you dont even have to get out of the car for. Easy is easy but hard is fun!<br />
<br />
These caches set the standard for being physicly hard to find or to get to<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=65ed4637-b06a-4578-b634-c45591123e05 Charlie D Trek #1 Flinders Fun]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=a759b93a-a51d-4cdd-aeed-ce882c4b1e45 Matts High point]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=5f71f6f7-baf5-4045-9273-fcf69943b528 Terrawambella]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=4d9daa98-eb80-4517-aac2-b61fb60d2e8c Ripley - Believe it or not!]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=0382e73f-8522-4c68-b35c-2215fa1c4d3e Tastes Like Failure]<br />
<br />
== Mentally Challenging Geocaches ==<br />
<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=505f2e96-042f-40ad-8342-88d1521b41bf Crazy Cryptic Caching Crossword]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=45c53478-d534-4660-b17f-360b97f4625d Basic Instinct]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCHRQ0 Conundrum]<br />
<br />
== Recommended Cache Bookmarks Lists from the Locals ==<br />
* [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=1ad441eb-c432-45a6-892b-655b910e04c4 "CREW 153 MEMORABLE CACHE HUNTS" by Crew 153]<br />
* [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=402d560b-4f32-4610-aeba-16325c1e6a0e "TGF Loved It" by The Garner Family]<br />
* [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=83a840e6-a526-4d11-be26-4a95c37a3bae "My Top 20 Caches" by Lt. Sniper]<br />
* [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=d0a57189-2d65-43d7-8c2f-9c33ad390eb7 "Great Caching Experiences" by HawMorFords]<br />
* [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=e0fdc8d2-4378-4c0f-9342-6d33adc6a800 "Classic Caches" by Onward Bound]<br />
* [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=d7ac62d1-4ffc-46f5-a69c-32807f2cd7e4 "Our top spots List" by The Nanks]<br />
* [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=d977ff4e-a112-4a44-96eb-28efe2b2da41 "Collection of Clever Caches" by Spud Willis]<br />
<br />
<br />
== Geocaching Events ==<br />
Regular events are held where you can meet and interact with other geocaches. Most of these events are relaxing fun days, but you'd need to check the specifics for any given event to see if it would suit you. Upcoming events will be listed at the top of the [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/nearest.aspx?state_id=54 newest caches in Queensland list] and on the [http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=9lqa8rp2l7j4l9q8t6i498mne8%40group.calendar.google.com Queensland Geocaching Calendar].<br />
<br />
<br />
== Recomendations For Geocaching In Brisbane ==<br />
<br />
In Spring and Summer it is a must that you bring Sunscreen with you. Insect repellent is needed for most afternoon trips and when going into thick bushland and wetland areas<br />
<br />
== Local Cacher's Contact Details ==<br />
* Homepages, Email and Contact details<br />
: [http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=6bb91d2c-61c7-4882-97d0-c12e9cfd4fe8 Lt. Sniper] - [mailto:lt_sniper@hotmail.com lt_sniper@hotmail.com] - http://www.ltsniper.com</div>The Garner Familyhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Brisbane&diff=4410Brisbane2006-10-03T04:51:13Z<p>The Garner Family: </p>
<hr />
<div>== [[Brisbane]], [[Queensland]], Australia ==<br />
Brisbane has a large Geocaching community that is constantly growing in size.<br />
<br />
== Where to buy a GPS in Brisbane==<br />
So your looking at buying a GPS and you don’t know where to start?<br />
Heres a list of GPS retailers in Brisbane for people who like to shop locally.<br />
<br />
* [http://www.ja-gps.com.au Johnny Appleseed GPS]<br />
** '''Specialize in Garmin GPS'''<br />
: 315 Ipswich Road<br />
: Annerley, QLD 4103<br />
: Phone: (07) 3391 4477<br />
<br />
: Shop 5, 2270 Sandgate Road (Cnr Roghan Road)<br />
: Boondall QLD 4034<br />
: Phone: (07) 3865 4288<br />
<br />
* [http://www.olbis.com.au Olbis Communications]<br />
** '''Specialize in Magellan GPS'''<br />
: 1717 Ipswich Road<br />
: Rocklea, QLD 4106 <br />
: Phone: (07) 3875 1155<br />
<br />
* [http://www.dse.com.au Dick Smith Electronics]<br />
** '''Specialize in Navman and TomTom Autorouting GPS'''<br />
: 1102 Beaudesert Road<br />
: Acacia Ridge, QLD 4110<br />
: Phone: (07) 3275 2960<br />
<br />
* [http://www.bcf.com.au BCF – Boating Camping Fishing]<br />
** '''Specialize in Lowrance, Garmin and Magellan GPS'''<br />
: ''Browns Plains''<br />
: Plains Junction Shopping Centre<br />
: 48 Browns Plains Rd<br />
: Browns Plains, QLD 4118<br />
: Phone: (07) 3800 1733<br />
<br />
: ''Cannon Hill''<br />
: Save City Shopping Centre<br />
: 1177 Wynnum Rd<br />
: Cannon Hill, QLD 4170<br />
: Phone: (07) 3890 2744<br />
<br />
: ''Capalaba''<br />
: 140 Redland Bay Rd<br />
: Capalaba, QLD 4157<br />
: Phone: (07) 3245 2220<br />
<br />
: ''Labrador''<br />
: Cnr Oxley Dr & Brisbane Rd<br />
: Labrador, QLD 4215<br />
: Phone: (07) 5500 5700<br />
<br />
: ''Springwood''<br />
: 19 Moss St<br />
: Springwood, QLD 4127<br />
: Phone: (07) 3808 2405<br />
<br />
Alternatively there are quite a number of online stores who deal with GPS products.<br />
<br />
* [http://www.gpsoz.com.au GPSOZ]<br />
<br />
* [http://www.cartographics.com.au Carto Graphics]<br />
<br />
* [http://www.gpsoz.com.au TigerGPS]<br />
<br />
<br />
== Which Geocaches To Start With ==<br />
<br />
Not sure where to start… Well, start on a cache that’s near to you! Punch in the coordinates for your house so you can get an accurate list of caches nearby and go from there.<br />
* http://www.geocaching.com/my/home.aspx<br />
<br />
If for some reason the caches near you don’t seem too appealing then try these caches, as they are generally quite popular, fairly easy and are located right in the middle of Brisbane.<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC15A Inner Brisbane 1 - GC15A]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC9A18 Cache in the Middle - GC9A18]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCGFK2 Mount Coot-tha - GCGFK2]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC5210 Poogie Yes! Yes! - GC5210]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC8E0 Homer - GC8E0]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCGT1T Looking Out (Virtually) - GCGT1T]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCA32C Football Forest - GCA32C]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC86B3 Ku-ta views - GC86B3]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCGMQC Milton Meander – GCGMQC]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCKR9F Combination Alpha - GCKR9F]<br />
<br />
== Physicially Challenging Geocaches ==<br />
<br />
Some caches can take less then 5 minutes to find, some you dont even have to get out of the car for. Easy is easy but hard is fun!<br />
<br />
These caches set the standard for being physicly hard to find or to get to<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=65ed4637-b06a-4578-b634-c45591123e05 Charlie D Trek #1 Flinders Fun]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=a759b93a-a51d-4cdd-aeed-ce882c4b1e45 Matts High point]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=5f71f6f7-baf5-4045-9273-fcf69943b528 Terrawambella]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=4d9daa98-eb80-4517-aac2-b61fb60d2e8c Ripley - Believe it or not!]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=0382e73f-8522-4c68-b35c-2215fa1c4d3e Tastes Like Failure]<br />
<br />
== Mentally Challenging Geocaches ==<br />
<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=505f2e96-042f-40ad-8342-88d1521b41bf Crazy Cryptic Caching Crossword]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=45c53478-d534-4660-b17f-360b97f4625d Basic Instinct]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCHRQ0 Conundrum]<br />
<br />
== Recommended Cache Bookmarks Lists from the Locals ==<br />
* [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=1ad441eb-c432-45a6-892b-655b910e04c4 "CREW 153 MEMORABLE CACHE HUNTS" by Crew 153]<br />
* [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=402d560b-4f32-4610-aeba-16325c1e6a0e "TGF Loved It" by The Garner Family]<br />
* [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=83a840e6-a526-4d11-be26-4a95c37a3bae "My Top 20 Caches" by Lt. Sniper]<br />
* [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=d0a57189-2d65-43d7-8c2f-9c33ad390eb7 "Great Caching Experiences" by HawMorFords]<br />
* [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=e0fdc8d2-4378-4c0f-9342-6d33adc6a800 "Classic Caches" by Onward Bound]<br />
* [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=d7ac62d1-4ffc-46f5-a69c-32807f2cd7e4 "Our top spots List" by The Nanks]<br />
* [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=d977ff4e-a112-4a44-96eb-28efe2b2da41 "Collection of Clever Caches" by Spud Willis]<br />
<br />
<br />
== Geocaching Events ==<br />
Regular events are held where you can meet and interact with other geocaches. Most of these events are relaxing fun days, but you'd need to check the specifics for any given event to see if it would suit you. Upcoming events will be listed at the top of the [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/nearest.aspx?state_id=54 newest caches in Queensland list] and on the [http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=9lqa8rp2l7j4l9q8t6i498mne8%40group.calendar.google.com Queensland Geocaching Calendar].<br />
<br />
<br />
== Recomendations For Geocaching In Brisbane ==<br />
<br />
In Spring and Summer it is a must that you bring Sunscreen with you. Insect repellent is needed for most afternoon trips and when going into thick bushland and wetland areas<br />
<br />
== Local Cacher's Contact Details ==<br />
* Homepages, Email and Contact details<br />
: [http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=6bb91d2c-61c7-4882-97d0-c12e9cfd4fe8 Lt. Sniper] - [mailto:lt_sniper@hotmail.com lt_sniper@hotmail.com] - http://www.ltsniper.com</div>The Garner Familyhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Brisbane&diff=4409Brisbane2006-10-03T04:46:21Z<p>The Garner Family: /* Mentally Challenging Geocaches */</p>
<hr />
<div>== [[Brisbane]], [[Queensland]], Australia ==<br />
Brisbane has a large Geocaching community that is constantly growing in size.<br />
<br />
== Where to buy a GPS in Brisbane==<br />
So your looking at buying a GPS and you don’t know where to start?<br />
Heres a list of GPS retailers in Brisbane for people who like to shop locally.<br />
<br />
* [http://www.ja-gps.com.au Johnny Appleseed GPS]<br />
** '''Specialize in Garmin GPS'''<br />
: 315 Ipswich Road<br />
: Annerley, QLD 4103<br />
: Phone: (07) 3391 4477<br />
<br />
: Shop 5, 2270 Sandgate Road (Cnr Roghan Road)<br />
: Boondall QLD 4034<br />
: Phone: (07) 3865 4288<br />
<br />
* [http://www.olbis.com.au Olbis Communications]<br />
** '''Specialize in Magellan GPS'''<br />
: 1717 Ipswich Road<br />
: Rocklea, QLD 4106 <br />
: Phone: (07) 3875 1155<br />
<br />
* [http://www.dse.com.au Dick Smith Electronics]<br />
** '''Specialize in Navman and TomTom Autorouting GPS'''<br />
: 1102 Beaudesert Road<br />
: Acacia Ridge, QLD 4110<br />
: Phone: (07) 3275 2960<br />
<br />
* [http://www.bcf.com.au BCF – Boating Camping Fishing]<br />
** '''Specialize in Lowrance, Garmin and Magellan GPS'''<br />
: ''Browns Plains''<br />
: Plains Junction Shopping Centre<br />
: 48 Browns Plains Rd<br />
: Browns Plains, QLD 4118<br />
: Phone: (07) 3800 1733<br />
<br />
: ''Cannon Hill''<br />
: Save City Shopping Centre<br />
: 1177 Wynnum Rd<br />
: Cannon Hill, QLD 4170<br />
: Phone: (07) 3890 2744<br />
<br />
: ''Capalaba''<br />
: 140 Redland Bay Rd<br />
: Capalaba, QLD 4157<br />
: Phone: (07) 3245 2220<br />
<br />
: ''Labrador''<br />
: Cnr Oxley Dr & Brisbane Rd<br />
: Labrador, QLD 4215<br />
: Phone: (07) 5500 5700<br />
<br />
: ''Springwood''<br />
: 19 Moss St<br />
: Springwood, QLD 4127<br />
: Phone: (07) 3808 2405<br />
<br />
Alternatively there are quite a number of online stores who deal with GPS products.<br />
<br />
* [http://www.gpsoz.com.au GPSOZ]<br />
<br />
* [http://www.cartographics.com.au Carto Graphics]<br />
<br />
* [http://www.gpsoz.com.au TigerGPS]<br />
<br />
<br />
== Which Geocaches To Start With ==<br />
<br />
Not sure where to start… Well, start on a cache that’s near to you! Punch in the coordinates for your house so you can get an accurate list of caches nearby and go from there.<br />
* http://www.geocaching.com/my/home.aspx<br />
<br />
If for some reason the caches near you don’t seem too appealing then try these caches, as they are generally quite popular, fairly easy and are located right in the middle of Brisbane.<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC15A Inner Brisbane 1 - GC15A]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC9A18 Cache in the Middle - GC9A18]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCGFK2 Mount Coot-tha - GCGFK2]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC5210 Poogie Yes! Yes! - GC5210]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC8E0 Homer - GC8E0]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCGT1T Looking Out (Virtually) - GCGT1T]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCA32C Football Forest - GCA32C]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC86B3 Ku-ta views - GC86B3]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCGMQC Milton Meander – GCGMQC]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCKR9F Combination Alpha - GCKR9F]<br />
<br />
== Physicially Challenging Geocaches ==<br />
<br />
Some caches can take less then 5 minutes to find, some you dont even have to get out of the car for. Easy is easy but hard is fun!<br />
<br />
These caches set the standard for being physicly hard to find or to get to<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=65ed4637-b06a-4578-b634-c45591123e05 Charlie D Trek #1 Flinders Fun]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=a759b93a-a51d-4cdd-aeed-ce882c4b1e45 Matts High point]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=5f71f6f7-baf5-4045-9273-fcf69943b528 Terrawambella]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=4d9daa98-eb80-4517-aac2-b61fb60d2e8c Ripley - Believe it or not!]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=0382e73f-8522-4c68-b35c-2215fa1c4d3e Tastes Like Failure]<br />
<br />
== Mentally Challenging Geocaches ==<br />
<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=505f2e96-042f-40ad-8342-88d1521b41bf Crazy Cryptic Caching Crossword]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=45c53478-d534-4660-b17f-360b97f4625d Basic Instinct]<br />
*[http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCHRQ0 Conundrum]<br />
<br />
== Recommended Cache Bookmarks Lists from the Locals ==<br />
* [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=1ad441eb-c432-45a6-892b-655b910e04c4 "CREW 153 MEMORABLE CACHE HUNTS" by Crew 153]<br />
* [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=402d560b-4f32-4610-aeba-16325c1e6a0e "TGF Loved It" by The Garner Family]<br />
* [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=83a840e6-a526-4d11-be26-4a95c37a3bae "My Top 20 Caches" by Lt. Sniper]<br />
* [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=d0a57189-2d65-43d7-8c2f-9c33ad390eb7 "Great Caching Experiences" by HawMorFords]<br />
* [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=e0fdc8d2-4378-4c0f-9342-6d33adc6a800 "Classic Caches" by Onward Bound]<br />
* [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=d7ac62d1-4ffc-46f5-a69c-32807f2cd7e4 "Our top spots List" by The Nanks]<br />
* [http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=d977ff4e-a112-4a44-96eb-28efe2b2da41 "Collection of Clever Caches" by Spud Willis]<br />
<br />
== Recomendations For Geocaching In Brisbane ==<br />
<br />
In Spring and Summer it is a must that you bring Sunscreen with you. Insect repellent is needed for most afternoon trips and when going into thick bushland and wetland areas<br />
<br />
== Local Cacher's Contact Details ==<br />
* Homepages, Email and Contact details<br />
: [http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=6bb91d2c-61c7-4882-97d0-c12e9cfd4fe8 Lt. Sniper] - [mailto:lt_sniper@hotmail.com lt_sniper@hotmail.com] - http://www.ltsniper.com</div>The Garner Familyhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Stash_note&diff=4338Stash note2006-09-07T01:00:02Z<p>The Garner Family: </p>
<hr />
<div>A [[Stash note]] (or Cache note) is a sheet of paper indicating that this is a [[geocache]], what [[geocaching]] is and what to do if accidentally found. While it is not compulsory, it is a very good idea to put one in your Cache and makes it less likely to be [[Muggled]].<br />
<br />
[[Stash note]]s are available in a variety of formats from a variety of sources, or you could even make your own. Some that have been made available include:<br />
<br />
* [http://www.geocaching.com/articles/stashnote.doc MS Word version]<br />
<br />
* [http://www.cachegurus.com/files/au_stashnote_generic.pdf PDF version] (Thanks to [[User: CraigRat|CraigRat]].)<br />
<br />
* [http://users.bigpond.net.au/emuit/Documents.html A variety of sizes, made for Australia]. (Thanks to dak's Emu Mob)<br />
<br />
A [http://members.iinet.net.au/~gins/Geocaching/Downloads/GCAMicroLog.xls Log Sheet for Micro Caches] has been made available by GIN51E. If you print then flip the page over and print Craigrat's PDF stashnote on the other side and cut out around the thick black border then you have a pretty good looking log sheet for most micros. It may take more than one go to work out which way the page should be turned.<br />
<br />
If you want to promote your Caches which are listed on Geocaching Australia, Caughtatwork has made some [http://www.caughtatwork.net/geocaching/gcacards/ suitable cards]. <br />
<br />
Here's a typical [[Stash note]]:<br />
<br />
==Geocache==<br />
<br />
Congratulations, you've found it! Intentionally or not!<br />
<br />
What is this hidden container sitting here for?<br />
What on earth is this thing doing here with all these things in it?<br />
<br />
It is part of a worldwide game dedicated to [[GPS]] (Global Positioning System) users, called [[Geocaching]].<br />
The game involves a [[geocacher]] hiding "treasure" (this container and its contents), and publishing the exact coordinates so other [[geocacher]]s can come on a "treasure hunt" to find it.<br />
<br />
The only rules are:<br />
* If you take something from the cache, leave something for the cache<br />
* Write about your visit in the logbook<br />
<br />
Hopefully, the person that stashed this container found a good spot that is on public property and is not easily found by uninterested parties.<br />
Sometimes, a good spot turns out to be a bad spot, though.<br />
<br />
==If you found this container by accident==<br />
<br />
Great! You are welcome to join us! We ask only that you:<br />
<br />
* Please do not move or vandalise this container. The real treasure is just finding the container and sharing your thoughts with everyone else who finds it.<br />
* If you wish, go ahead and take something. But please also leave something of your own for others to find, and write it in the logbook.<br />
* If possible, let us know that you found it, by visiting the website listed below.<br />
<br />
[[Geocaching]] is open to everyone with a GPS and a sense of adventure.<br />
There are similar [[geocache]]s all over the world. <br />
If you have any comments or want to know more: visit [[Geocaching Australia]] at http://www.geocaching.com.au<br />
<br />
If this container happens to be sitting on private property and you wish it removed, please let us know.<br />
We apologise and will be happy to move it.</div>The Garner Familyhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Stash_note&diff=4337Stash note2006-09-07T00:54:36Z<p>The Garner Family: </p>
<hr />
<div>A [[Stash note]] (or Cache note) is a sheet of paper indicating that this is a [[geocache]], what [[geocaching]] is and what to do if accidentally found. While it is not compulsory, it is a very good idea to put one in your Cache and makes it less likely to be [[Muggled]].<br />
<br />
* [http://www.geocaching.com/articles/stashnote.doc MS Word version]<br />
<br />
* [http://www.cachegurus.com/files/au_stashnote_generic.pdf PDF version] (Thanks to [[User: CraigRat]].)<br />
<br />
* [http://members.iinet.net.au/~gins/Geocaching/Downloads/GCAMicroLog.xls Log Sheet for Micro Caches] (Thanks to GIN51E)<br />
<br />
If you print then flip the page over and print Craigrat's PDF stashnote on the other side and cut out around the thick black border then you have a pretty good looking log sheet for most micros. It may take more than one go to work out which way the page should be turned.<br />
<br />
A variety of stash notes for different size caches with the Australian Geocaching logo and Australian spelling are available [http://users.bigpond.net.au/emuit/Documents.html here]. (Thanks to dak's Emu Mob)<br />
<br />
If you want to promote your Caches which are listed on Geocaching Australia, Caughtatwork has made some [http://www.caughtatwork.net/geocaching/gcacards/ suitable cards]. <br />
<br />
Here's a typical [[Stash note]]:<br />
<br />
==Geocache==<br />
<br />
Congratulations, you've found it! Intentionally or not!<br />
<br />
What is this hidden container sitting here for?<br />
What on earth is this thing doing here with all these things in it?<br />
<br />
It is part of a worldwide game dedicated to [[GPS]] (Global Positioning System) users, called [[Geocaching]].<br />
The game involves a [[geocacher]] hiding "treasure" (this container and its contents), and publishing the exact coordinates so other [[geocacher]]s can come on a "treasure hunt" to find it.<br />
<br />
The only rules are:<br />
* If you take something from the cache, leave something for the cache<br />
* Write about your visit in the logbook<br />
<br />
Hopefully, the person that stashed this container found a good spot that is on public property and is not easily found by uninterested parties.<br />
Sometimes, a good spot turns out to be a bad spot, though.<br />
<br />
==If you found this container by accident==<br />
<br />
Great! You are welcome to join us! We ask only that you:<br />
<br />
* Please do not move or vandalise this container. The real treasure is just finding the container and sharing your thoughts with everyone else who finds it.<br />
* If you wish, go ahead and take something. But please also leave something of your own for others to find, and write it in the logbook.<br />
* If possible, let us know that you found it, by visiting the website listed below.<br />
<br />
[[Geocaching]] is open to everyone with a GPS and a sense of adventure.<br />
There are similar [[geocache]]s all over the world. <br />
If you have any comments or want to know more: visit [[Geocaching Australia]] at http://www.geocaching.com.au<br />
<br />
If this container happens to be sitting on private property and you wish it removed, please let us know.<br />
We apologise and will be happy to move it.</div>The Garner Familyhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Finding_a_cache&diff=951Finding a cache2005-09-20T01:54:15Z<p>The Garner Family: /* What to take with you */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Planning==<br />
[[Image:Plan.jpg |thumb|left|300px|Planning your cache hunt.]]<br />
Some brief planning before your attempt on a [[cache]] can make the whole experience vastly more enjoyable.<br />
If your target is in a bush area, 10 minutes of planning can save you hours of walking because you didn't notice that river, ravine or freeway between you and the cache!<br />
* Plot the [[cache]] on a [[map]] and find its general location<br />
* Find the most appropriate entry point and route to the general location<br />
* Look at different maps to make sure you pick up on those obscure tracks that may lead you to your eventual goal. <br />
<br />
Use [[waypoint management software]] to categorise, classify and research the caches in your chosen area. Use this and mapping software to identify clusters of caches which can form the basis of a good caching trip.<br />
<br />
==Finding==<br />
[[Image:Mix_looking.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Looking for the cache.]]<br />
Make sure that your [[GPS receiver|GPS]] is set up the same way as everyone else's: select the co-ordinate style of DD.MM.mmm and choose the datum of [[WGS84]]. If you don't do this, then you are unlikely to find anything and anything you hide will be difficult for others to find.<br />
<br />
Don't assume that your [[GPS receiver|GPS]] will always lead you straight to the cache. This will be affected by the satellite signals at the time the cacher placed the cache and the quality of the signals at the time you are hunting.<br />
Occasionally, the [[coordinates]] will be completely off, so feel free to share this in a log in a suitable manner (see logging).<br />
<br />
Be aware of the number of satellites that your [[GPS receiver|GPS]] is tracking.<br />
This can be as few as 3 and as many as 12.<br />
The more the merrier, but sometimes you just have a crappy day.<br />
Also be aware of the geometric spread of satellites your unit can see: 4 satellites in a straight line in the sky won't give you very good accuracy!<br />
<br />
If you're having trouble getting good reception, try moving around a bit: cliff faces, buildings and even yourself can block out that vital bird required to get a good fix. <br />
Hold your [[GPS receiver|GPS]] as high as you can to give it a reasonably unrestricted view of the horizon.<br />
Climb a tree, scale a cliff, jump out to that rock in the middle of crashing waves - just to get a good signal!<br />
<br />
When your [[GPS receiver|GPS]] tells you that you're within 5-10 metres, that's usually good enough, as you are getting close to [[ground zero]]. Put your backpack and [[GPS receiver|GPS]] down and have a good look around the place. Look for semi-obvious hidey holes in the vicinity and check them thoroughly. If you don't find the cache/waypoint during this process, have another look at your [[GPS receiver|GPS]] now that it's had a chance to settle/average.<br />
You might find that it indicates that the cache is closer, or on the other hand it might have decided that the cache is 15m away.<br />
Repeat this process and do the geocachers' spiral dance until you narrow down the search area and eventually find the cache!<br />
<br />
If you're in a public area, try very hard not to give the game away. People are very suspicious these days, so it is wise to disguise your activities.<br />
Look at your [[GPS receiver|GPS]] subtly and maybe pretend it is a phone or stick it in your pocket and bring out your camera if you are attracting too much attention.<br />
<br />
Whatever happens don't give any of the non-geocachers ([[muggle]]s) reason to believe that there may be something of interest near where you are standing. If it is too busy, abandon the search and come back another time. You may get to log a find by being careless, but the cache placer could lose a cache. And they will know who caused it!<br />
<br />
==Replacing==<br />
<br />
Make sure that you close the container properly and then replace in exactly the same position/way as you found the cache. Be even more careful not to be seen doing this. If you think you may have been spotted, retreat to a safe distance and keep an eye on the cache location for a reasonable time.<br />
<br />
==Logging==<br />
[[Image:Logging.jpg|thumb|right|200px|logging the cache.]]<br />
Write what you want in the cache logbook, but when logging your find on the [[cache listing website]], be careful not to give too much away.<br />
Don't provide detailed descriptions of the route you took, descriptions/photos of the type of cache container or the manner in which it was hidden.<br />
Feel free to mislead people, or to provide clever comments that will only make sense once someone has finally found the cache!<br />
<br />
==Swapping==<br />
If the cache is big enough you will likely find items in the cache, such as trinkets and souveneirs. These are [[swaps|swap]] items and you are welcome to take something with you, however it is generally considered appropriate to swap something of at least the same value (or preferably higher value) back into the cache container.<br />
<br />
==What to take with you==<br />
<br />
'''Other useful items:'''<br />
<br />
* A [[compass]].<br />
* A [[map]], or maps of the area you intend searching.<br />
* [[Swaps]] to put into the cache.<br />
<br />
<br />
To earn extra brownie points within the geocaching community, take a cache repair/replacement kit with you:<br />
* duct tape<br />
* spare geocaching.com and geocaching.com.au cache sheets<br />
* zip-loc bags<br />
* spare pens/pencils<br />
* spare log-books<br />
<br />
Plus for yourself:<br />
* A first aid kit for that one time that you have a nasty fall...<br />
* A mirror - for searching for those craftily hidden waypoints<br />
* A pocket torch - for checking in those dark crevices, before blindly poking your hand in ( reduces need for item 1)<br />
* A camera for recording those unforgettable moments ( like making use of item 1,after disregarding item 3)<br />
* A water bottle, even in Winter.</div>The Garner Familyhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Finding_a_cache&diff=943Finding a cache2005-09-20T01:52:32Z<p>The Garner Family: </p>
<hr />
<div>==Planning==<br />
[[Image:Plan.jpg |thumb|left|300px|Planning your cache hunt.]]<br />
Some brief planning before your attempt on a [[cache]] can make the whole experience vastly more enjoyable.<br />
If your target is in a bush area, 10 minutes of planning can save you hours of walking because you didn't notice that river, ravine or freeway between you and the cache!<br />
* Plot the [[cache]] on a [[map]] and find its general location<br />
* Find the most appropriate entry point and route to the general location<br />
* Look at different maps to make sure you pick up on those obscure tracks that may lead you to your eventual goal. <br />
<br />
Use [[waypoint management software]] to categorise, classify and research the caches in your chosen area. Use this and mapping software to identify clusters of caches which can form the basis of a good caching trip.<br />
<br />
==Finding==<br />
[[Image:Mix_looking.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Looking for the cache.]]<br />
Make sure that your [[GPS receiver|GPS]] is set up the same way as everyone else's: select the co-ordinate style of DD.MM.mmm and choose the datum of [[WGS84]]. If you don't do this, then you are unlikely to find anything and anything you hide will be difficult for others to find.<br />
<br />
Don't assume that your [[GPS receiver|GPS]] will always lead you straight to the cache. This will be affected by the satellite signals at the time the cacher placed the cache and the quality of the signals at the time you are hunting.<br />
Occasionally, the [[coordinates]] will be completely off, so feel free to share this in a log in a suitable manner (see logging).<br />
<br />
Be aware of the number of satellites that your [[GPS receiver|GPS]] is tracking.<br />
This can be as few as 3 and as many as 12.<br />
The more the merrier, but sometimes you just have a crappy day.<br />
Also be aware of the geometric spread of satellites your unit can see: 4 satellites in a straight line in the sky won't give you very good accuracy!<br />
<br />
If you're having trouble getting good reception, try moving around a bit: cliff faces, buildings and even yourself can block out that vital bird required to get a good fix. <br />
Hold your [[GPS receiver|GPS]] as high as you can to give it a reasonably unrestricted view of the horizon.<br />
Climb a tree, scale a cliff, jump out to that rock in the middle of crashing waves - just to get a good signal!<br />
<br />
When your [[GPS receiver|GPS]] tells you that you're within 5-10 metres, that's usually good enough, as you are getting close to [[ground zero]]. Put your backpack and [[GPS receiver|GPS]] down and have a good look around the place. Look for semi-obvious hidey holes in the vicinity and check them thoroughly. If you don't find the cache/waypoint during this process, have another look at your [[GPS receiver|GPS]] now that it's had a chance to settle/average.<br />
You might find that it indicates that the cache is closer, or on the other hand it might have decided that the cache is 15m away.<br />
Repeat this process and do the geocachers' spiral dance until you narrow down the search area and eventually find the cache!<br />
<br />
If you're in a public area, try very hard not to give the game away. People are very suspicious these days, so it is wise to disguise your activities.<br />
Look at your [[GPS receiver|GPS]] subtly and maybe pretend it is a phone or stick it in your pocket and bring out your camera if you are attracting too much attention.<br />
<br />
Whatever happens don't give any of the non-geocachers ([[muggle]]s) reason to believe that there may be something of interest near where you are standing. If it is too busy, abandon the search and come back another time. You may get to log a find by being careless, but the cache placer could lose a cache. And they will know who caused it!<br />
<br />
==Replacing==<br />
<br />
Make sure that you close the container properly and then replace in exactly the same position/way as you found the cache. Be even more careful not to be seen doing this. If you think you may have been spotted, retreat to a safe distance and keep an eye on the cache location for a reasonable time.<br />
<br />
==Logging==<br />
[[Image:Logging.jpg|thumb|right|200px|logging the cache.]]<br />
Write what you want in the cache logbook, but when logging your find on the [[cache listing website]], be careful not to give too much away.<br />
Don't provide detailed descriptions of the route you took, descriptions/photos of the type of cache container or the manner in which it was hidden.<br />
Feel free to mislead people, or to provide clever comments that will only make sense once someone has finally found the cache!<br />
<br />
==Swapping==<br />
If the cache is big enough you will likely find items in the cache, such as trinkets and souveneirs. These are [[swaps|swap]] items and you are welcome to take something with you, however it is generally considered appropriate to swap something of at least the same value (or preferably higher value) back into the cache container.<br />
<br />
==What to take with you==<br />
<br />
'''Other useful items:'''<br />
<br />
* A [[compass]].<br />
* A [[map]], or maps of the area you intend searching.<br />
<br />
<br />
To earn extra brownie points within the geocaching community, take a cache repair/replacement kit with you:<br />
* duct tape<br />
* spare geocaching.com and geocaching.com.au cache sheets<br />
* zip-loc bags<br />
* spare pens/pencils<br />
* spare log-books<br />
<br />
Plus for yourself:<br />
* A first aid kit for that one time that you have a nasty fall...<br />
* A mirror - for searching for those craftily hidden waypoints<br />
* A pocket torch - for checking in those dark crevices, before blindly poking your hand in ( reduces need for item 1)<br />
* A camera for recording those unforgettable moments ( like making use of item 1,after disregarding item 3)<br />
* A water bottle, even in Winter.</div>The Garner Familyhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Swaps&diff=944Swaps2005-09-20T01:44:07Z<p>The Garner Family: </p>
<hr />
<div>Swaps are the items that you trade in and out of caches.<br />
<br />
It is considered good geocaching etiquette to leave something in the cache better than (or at least as good as) what you took out of it. It is also considered good etiquette to, where possible, swap something in and out of a cache that you visit, even if you cycle the same items in/out of other caches in the future.<br />
<br />
Swap items are usually of low dollar value, with the most common items being available from $2 shops.<br />
<br />
The value of swap items, however, consists of more than just the dollar value for which it was purchased.<br />
<br />
===Good swaps===<br />
<br />
Good swap items that don't necessarily cost a lot of money include:<br />
<br />
* Themed swaps - themed on either the cache, cacher or location (eg: international visitors to Australia may appreciate Austlian keyrings or stuffed koalas - these would be good swaps for caches frequented by internation visitors);<br />
* Home made swaps;<br />
* Unique items (that may not be readily purchased in retail stores).<br />
<br />
===Bad swaps===<br />
<br />
Potentially bad swap items include:<br />
<br />
* Material that isn't appropriate for all age groups;<br />
* Dangerous or potentially dangerous items (eg: matches & stanley knives);<br />
* Food (all food is inappropriate for all caches);<br />
<br />
===Travel Bugs===<br />
<br />
Most people do not consider travel bugs to be a swap item & their value need not be considered when estimating the value of what to swap in or out.</div>The Garner Familyhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Banners&diff=2926Banners2005-09-04T06:47:44Z<p>The Garner Family: </p>
<hr />
<div>Banners are images that appear on web pages, particularly on a geocachers profile page, thats shows the current number of found and hidden cachers by that particulary geocacher, and perhaps some other information.<br />
<br />
===geocaching.com banner===<br />
<br />
A geocaching.com banner looks like this:<br />
<br />
[[Image:Gcbanner.png]]<br />
<br />
The code that you use to reference this image is like this:<br />
<pre><br />
<img src="http://www.geocaching.com/stats/img.aspx?uid=YourUserId&amp;bg=1&amp;txt=SomeTextHere"><br />
</pre><br />
<br />
The variables you can edit in that string are:<br />
<br />
uid= You need to substiture your geocaching.com userid in here. To find this value, on the geocaching.com website, click "My Account", then click "View My Profile" (i.e. your banner). Look at the address bar in your browser, it will be in the format http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=YourUserId. The 36 odd characters after the "guid=" portion is your geocaching.com user ID.<br><br />
bg= Changing this value will result in different images being used in your banner.<br><br />
txt= You can place some text in your banner by entering it here, making sure that you substitute spaces with plus signs, eg: We+love+geocaching.<br><br />
<br />
===geocaching.com.au banner===<br />
A geocaching.com.au banner looks like this:<br><br />
<br />
[[Image:Gcabanner.png]]<br />
<br><br />
The code that you use to reference this image is like this:<p><br />
<pre><br />
<img src="http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/YourCacherName.png"><br />
</pre><br />
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Simply substitute your actual geocaching.com.au cacher name for YourCacherName in the above URL. Note that any spaces in your cacher name must be substitued with plus signs (+). An easy way to get this is to click on any link to your name on the geocaching.com.au site and then copy the URL out of your browsers address bar and then append ".png" to the end of that URL.</div>The Garner Familyhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=File:Gcabanner.png&diff=2913File:Gcabanner.png2005-09-04T06:35:41Z<p>The Garner Family: An example of a geocaching.com.au banner.</p>
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<div>An example of a geocaching.com.au banner.</div>The Garner Familyhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=File:Gcbanner.png&diff=2912File:Gcbanner.png2005-09-04T06:18:41Z<p>The Garner Family: An exammple of a geocaching.com geocachers banner.</p>
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<div>An exammple of a geocaching.com geocachers banner.</div>The Garner Familyhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Geocaching_Australia&diff=1021Geocaching Australia2005-08-31T04:13:16Z<p>The Garner Family: </p>
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<div>[[Image:Geocaching Australia Wheel Cover.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The Geocaching Australia Wheel Cover]]<br />
<br />
Geocaching Australia is free Australian geocaching community. Our aim is to support geocaching by providing:<br />
<br />
* The [[Geocaching Australia Forum]]<br />
* Cache listings<br />
* GeoWiki (what you're reading)<br />
* [[Gallery]]<br />
* Free [[Hitch hiker]]s called [[swaggie]]s<br />
* Local maps<br />
* [http://geocaching.com.au/stats/caches/ Local statistics]<br />
* [[StatPack | Exportable statistics]]<br />
* Web-space to record your geocaching adventures<br />
<br />
To use Geocaching Australia, please see [[Using Geocaching Australia]].<br />
<br />
==The Geocaching Australia Team==<br />
<br />
User support is kindly provided by [[Riblit]]. Documentation is written by [[Riblit]], [[User:Cached|Cached]], [[User:The Ginger Loon|The Ginger Loon]], [[User:Ideology|Ideology Geocaching]] and [[Special:Listusers|all the people on this Wiki]]! Programming is carried out by [[User:Mind Socket|Mind Socket]] and [[User:Ideology|Ideology Geocaching]]. Bandwidth and infrastructure are provided by [[User:Ideology|Ideology Geocaching]]. The Geocaching Australia logo was designed by [[woodiebro]].</div>The Garner Familyhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=StatPack&diff=919StatPack2005-08-31T04:10:26Z<p>The Garner Family: </p>
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<div>The Geocaching Australia [[StatPack]] is designed to allow you to create your own statistics. <br />
<br />
There are currently two files in the [[StatPack]]: caches.csv and logs.csv.<br />
At the time of writing, the caches file was about 400kb and the logs file was 4mb, so please keep this in mind and try not to download it more than once a day. The [[StatPack]] is located [http://geocaching.com.au/stats/statpack here].<br />
<br />
==Applications==<br />
Applications that have been developed from the StatPack are:<br />
<br />
* [http://www.caughtatwork.net/geocaching/graphs/index.php Caught at Work's Geocaching Graphs]<br />
<br />
==Caches==<br />
The format is as follows<br />
* Hidden date in yy-mm-dd format<br />
* Waypoint<br />
* Cache name<br />
* Cache owner<br />
* Terrain<br />
* Difficulty<br />
* Cache Type<br />
** B: Moveable<br />
** C: CITO<br />
** E: Event<br />
** L: Locationless<br />
** M: Multi-cache<br />
** O: Other<br />
** R: Earthcache<br />
** T: Traditional<br />
** U: Unknown<br />
** V: Virtual<br />
** W: Webcam<br />
** X: Letterbox<br />
* Cache Container<br />
** V: Virtual<br />
** M: Micro<br />
** S: Small<br />
** R: Regular<br />
** L: Large<br />
** O: Other<br />
** U: Unknown<br />
<br />
==Logs==<br />
* Log date in yy-mm-dd format<br />
* Waypoint logged<br />
* Cacher who made the log<br />
* Log type, consisting of:<br />
** A: Attended<br />
** B: Published<br />
** D: Didn't Find it<br />
** E: Needs Archiving<br />
** I: Disabled<br />
** L: Enabled<br />
** N: Noted<br />
** P: Photographed<br />
** U: Unarchived<br />
** V: Archived<br />
** W: Will Attend</div>The Garner Familyhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Waypoint_management_software&diff=913Waypoint management software2005-08-29T06:07:01Z<p>The Garner Family: /* Windows */</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://www.clayjar.com Clayjar Watcher] - Similar to GSAK<br />
* [http://easygps.com EasyGPS]<br />
* [http://gpsbabel.sourceforge.net GPSBabel] - Converts almost any format to any other. <br />
* [http://www.gpxspinner.com GPX Spinner] - Converts [[GPX]] files to document format<br />
* [http://www.fizzymagic.net/Geocaching/gpx2html/gpx2html.html GPX2HTML] - Converts [[GPX]] files to simple indexed HTML format<br />
* [http://geotoad.sourceforge.net/index.php GeoToad]<br />
* [http://www.oziexplorer.com/ OziExplorer] - GPS mapping software<br />
<br />
==Mac==<br />
* [http://www.chimoosoft.com/gpsconnect.html GPS Connect]<br />
* [http://www.gpsbabel.org/ GPSBabel] - converts between most formats<br />
* [http://www.macgpspro.com/ Mac GPSpro] Mapping software with some waypoint managment features<br />
* [http://geotoad.sourceforge.net/index.php GeoToad]<br />
<br />
==Pocket PC==<br />
[[Image:gpxsonar.jpg|thumb|right|100px|GPXSonar]]<br />
* [http://www.isilo.com iSilo] - Document reader<br />
* [http://gpxsonar.homeip.net/default.aspx GPXSonar] - View and manage GPX files. Freeware!<br />
* [http://www.visualgps.net/BeeLineGPS/default.htm BeeLineGPS]- Makes your PPC look like a handheld GPS receiver with GPX and geocache features<br />
* [http://strandberg.org/gpxview GPXView] - View and manage GPX files<br />
* [http://www.tinystocks.com/gps.html Navio] - Navigation/mapping software with GPX & LOC support.<br />
* [http://www.gpstuner.com GPS Tuner] - Navigation/mapping software with GPX & LOC support.<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.cetusgps.dk Cetus GPS] - Links to your [[GPS]]<br />
* [http://www.isilo.com iSilo] - Document reader<br />
* [http://www.plkr.org Plucker] - Document reader<br />
* [http://www.palmgear.com/software/showsoftware.cfm?sid=74176920011013184252&prodID=29696 Geocache HintDecoder] - Geocache Hint Decoder<br />
* [http://sourceforge.net/projects/gpilots/ GPilotS] - [[Waypoint]]s, [[route]] and [[track log]] manager program for the [http://www.garmin.com/ Garmin] [[GPS]]<br />
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[[Category:Software]]</div>The Garner Familyhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Caching_in_Australia&diff=980Caching in Australia2005-08-29T04:53:42Z<p>The Garner Family: </p>
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<div>[[Geocaching]] has been practised in Australia for nearly as long as it has in the USA.<br />
<br />
The first recorded cache in Australia, [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?ID=62 Lane Cove], is located in Sydney and was hidden on 18 May 2000 by [http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=9fb113ca-e35f-483f-9411-5bef0d3b6743 Paul Edwards] (aka "kerravon"). Paul, however, is not the first Australian geocacher. That honour goes to Victorian cacher [http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=4c74bffd-a0bc-460d-b394-feeca540304c George] (aka "george71"), who planted that states' first cache, the appropriately named [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?ID=122 Melbourne's 1st] on 8 October 2000.<br />
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The first South Australian Cache is [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=821cf533-2c81-4c70-a8dc-213a2c3514eb Sandy Creek] by Karl Gramp. It was planted 17 Dec 2000, and finally archived on January 4, 2002 after a request from a park friends group.<br />
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The first Tasmanian Cache is [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC388 North Tassie] planted 25 Feb, 2001 and still active as at 22 June 2005. This cache was planted by American, [http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=57a90f03-441a-4fe0-9aa9-8bbccee1c764 Jerry Medlin]<br />
<br />
A breakdown of the oldest caches in Austalia by state is available [http://teamchaos.geocaching.com.au/full-list.html here].</div>The Garner Familyhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Mapping_software&diff=970Mapping software2005-08-29T02:43:41Z<p>The Garner Family: /* Windows Platform */</p>
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<div>There are a number of mapping packages available for a number of platforms. A number of th packages now include at least basic GPS functionality, if not more advanced functions. Moving map functionality is also becoming more common, especially in PDA software. For more details on software designed specifically for managing waypoints, tracks and routes, see [[Waypoint management software]] for more information.<br />
<br />
'''Maps'''<br />
<br />
Many mapping software packages come with maps - although it pays to check before purchasing. Other packages allow you to purchase additional maps, and some allow you to use free maps and/or georeference your own images.<br />
<br />
Most will allow you to connect the GPS and see your location in real time.<br />
<br />
Another option is to use a [[Mapping GPS]].<br />
<br />
== Australia ==<br />
<br />
=== Windows Platform ===<br />
* [[OziExplorer]]<br />
* [http://www.maptrax.com.au/ MapTrax Australia] - a variety of scanned raster maps of Australia<br />
<br />
=== Pocket PC Platform ===<br />
* [[OziExplorerCE]]<br />
* [http://www.virtualmap.com.au/pda_overview.htm Virtual Map]<br />
<br />
== New Zealand ==<br />
<br />
=== Windows Platform ===<br />
* [http://www.maptoaster.com/ MapToaster] - scanned topographic maps and aerial photogrpahy software of New Zealand<br />
* [http://www.tumonz.co.nz TUMONZ] - The Ultimate Map Of New Zealand, vector-based mapping software<br />
* [http://www.nzmapped.com NZMapped] - Another scanned topo software package, although it doesn't appear to be as actively updated as MapToaster<br />
* [http://www.maptrax.com.au/topographicmaps/newzealandtopographicmaps/ MapTrax New Zealand] - Scanned raster topographical maps of New Zealand<br />
<br />
=== Pocket PC Platform ===<br />
* [http://www.wherearewe.co.nz/pocketwaw.html PocketWAW] - Pocket PDA mapping and GPS software for New Zealand<br />
<br />
=== Web-based Mapping ===<br />
* [http://www.nztopoonline.linz.govt.nz/ NZ TopoOnline] - Web access to the current Land Information New Zealand vector database<br />
* [http://www.multimap.co.nz/ MultiMap New Zealand] - New Zealand web based mapping by Multimap<br />
* [http://www.wherearewe.co.nz/newzealand.html WhereAreWe] - Same dataset as PocketWAW for PDA's<br />
* [http://www.wises.co.nz Wises] - No lat/long, but decent roading maps and searches<br />
* [http://www.gis.org.nz/index.php/NZ_Web_Mapping_Services NZ Govt Mapping Services] - link to a more detailed list on NZ Web Mapping services<br />
<br />
== Other ==<br />
<br />
=== Windows Platform ===<br />
* [[Mapsource]]<br />
* [http://www.fugawi.com/ FUGAWI]<br />
* [[Google Earth]] - very cool piece of software that will soon be avilable on other platforms as well<br />
* [http://worldwind.arc.nasa.gov/ NASA World Wind]<br />
<br />
=== OS X Platform ===<br />
* [[Mac GPSpro]]<br />
<br />
=== Pocket PC Platform ===<br />
* [[PathAway GPS]] [http://www.pathaway.com/PWWinMobile.htm For Windows Mobile Handhelds]<br />
* [http://www.gisrussa.com/ Russa] - GPS moving map software for Pocket PC<br />
* [http://pocketmv.homeip.net/ PocketMV] - <br />
<br />
=== Palm Platform ===<br />
* [[PathAway GPS]] [http://www.pathaway.com/PWPalmOS.htm For Palm Powered Handhelds]<br />
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[[Category:Software]]</div>The Garner Familyhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Google_Earth&diff=922Google Earth2005-08-29T02:42:55Z<p>The Garner Family: </p>
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<div>Google Earth is a free desktop application that allows you to view a 3D model of the Earth overlayed with satellite imagery. You can zoom to any place on the earth and, in densely-populated areas, usually identify individual houses. Google Earth allows you to overlay waypoints and tracks onto the satellite imagery, making it particularly useful for [[geocaching]].<br />
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[http://earth.google.com Google Earth] Homepage. Follow this link to download the program.<br />
<br />
[http://www.googleearthhacks.com/ Google Earth Hacks] Places of interest, downloads and more.<br />
<br />
== How To's ==<br />
<br />
=== Change the default view on startup ===<br />
# Open Google Earth<br />
# Under Places, right-click on default > Edit<br />
# Tick Advanced checkbox<br />
# Click Location tab<br />
# Tick Center Placemark in View<br />
# Click View tab<br />
# Whilst Edit Placemark window is open, navigate as usual to the default view you want<br />
# Click Snapshot current view when satisfied with view<br />
# Click Advanced checkbox <br />
# Click OK<br />
# Under the Tools menu, Click Options<br />
# Click Control tab<br />
# Move the Fly-To/Tour speed setting to Fast.<br />
# Click OK<br />
# Close Google Earth and restart<br />
<br />
If you don't want the word "Default" displayed on the screen, simply deselect the tick-box. If you rename the Placemark it will no longer display as the Default view.<br />
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=== Store More Maps On Your Hard Drive ===<br />
To make more of the maps stay cached on your computer, and not downloaded in the future you need to modify the Cache settings: -<br />
# Click Tools -> Options > Cache tab<br />
# Change Disk Cache size to the maximum allowed value.<br />
<br />
=== Track Travel Bugs ===<br />
This interesting GreaseMonkey script tracks [[Travel bugs]] on Google Earth. The thread is available [http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=103162 here]. There is a direct link to the [http://files.dixo.net/geocachingtbtracker.user.js script here], and a [http://files.dixo.net/geocachingtbtracker.jpg sample image] is also available. <br />
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=== Load Waypoints from the Internet ===<br />
Google Earth can load waypoints from websites on the Internet. The network link allows Google Earth to display caches in real-time - no gpx files to download or convert, just scroll around and it talks to our server and downloads the nearby caches.<br />
<br />
To try it out, click [http://geocaching.com.au/xml/googleearth/geocaches.kml here] and zoom to your favourite location and you should see caches pop up like magic! Many [[Australian Waypoints | Australian]] and worldwide waypoint sets are available.<br />
<br />
You can save the link in "my places" and it will be there next time you run the program. Just click in the tick box to turn it on or off.<br />
<br />
=== View GSAK Caches in Google Earth ===<br />
Here is a macro [[User:Riblit]] wrote to plot caches in [[Google Earth]], using [[GSAK]] and [[GPSBabel]].<br />
<pre><br />
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start___________<br />
SET $Bable = "C:\Program Files\GSAK\GPSBabel.exe"<br />
SET $Gearth = "C:\Program Files\Google\Google Earth Plus\googleearth.exe"<br />
SET $temp = "C:\Program Files\GSAK\temp\"<br />
SET $tfile = $temp + "test.kml"<br />
SET $ifile = $temp + "babel.gpx"<br />
FILTER name="userset"<br />
EXPORT type=GPX File="$ifile"<br />
RUNPGM PGM="$Bable" parms= -i gpx -f "$ifile" -o kml -F "$tfile" Wait=Yes<br />
RUNPGM PGM="$Gearth" parms="$tfile"<br />
end_____________<br />
----<br />
</pre><br />
[[User: Riblit]] runs a filter to get the caches down to a manageable level, mine just filters caches he has checked. If you don't want a filter, delete the FILTER name ="userset" line<br />
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The variables will be ok for a default [[GSAK]] and [[Google Earth]] install. Copy and paste the code into [[GSAK]]'s macro editor and save, add a button if you like.<br />
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[[Category:Software]]</div>The Garner Familyhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=GPX&diff=940GPX2005-08-26T05:29:28Z<p>The Garner Family: </p>
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<div>==What is GPX?==<br />
[[GPX]] stands for GPS Exchange Format. It allows people to exchange data about:<br />
* [[Waypoint]]s<br />
* Tracks<br />
* Routes<br />
<br />
[[Geocacher]]s use [[GPX]] files to download cache [[coordinates]] into their [[GPS receiver]].<br />
This saves the hassle of entering coordinates of each cache into their [[GPS receiver]]. <br />
<br />
The normal process it to download waypoints from a [[cache listing website]] into [[waypoint management software]] on your PC, and then download the waypoints into your [[GPS receiver|GPS]].<br />
<br />
[[GPX]] was developed by Topografix, which publishes the [http://www.topografix.com/gpx.asp GPX format specfication].<br />
<br />
==Different GPX formats==<br />
[[GPX]] defines the method of storing [[waypoint]]s, but it doesn't define the method of storing the additional information you need to store for a [[cache]], for example it's [[terrain and difficulty]].<br />
<br />
[[Groundspeak]] developed extensions to cover this information, however unfortunately they have made the extensions proprietary so they cannot be used by other [[cache listing website]]s. [http://www.geocaching.com Geocaching.com] makes their GPX files available to Premium Members via a method called [[Pocket Queries]].<br />
<br />
[[Geocaching Australia]] has therefore needed to develop its own GPX extensions.<br />
These are incompatible with the [[Groundspeak]] extensions, however they are non-proprietary.<br />
<br />
The [[Geocaching Australia]] extensions are being supported by new software.<br />
The current status is listed under [[waypoint management software]].<br />
<br />
<br />
== Obtaining GPX Files ==<br />
[[GPX]] files are available from two main sources. The first is through [[Pocket Queries]] on [http://www.geocaching.com Geocaching.com]. This is a [[Premium members]] service on that website. A [[Pocket Queries |Pocket Query]] is only going to provide [[geocache]]s that are initially listed on that site. It will give you a large part, but not necessarily the whole picture of [[geocaching]] in your area.<br />
<br />
The second method for obtaining [[GPX]] files is from [http://www.geocaching.com.au Geocaching Australia]. This will give you state-by-state [[GPX]] files for caches listed on [http://www.geocaching.com.au Geoaching Australia]. These files are available on each state page of cached. These can be found on the menu system by selecting "Find > Available Caches", and then choosing a state. Presently, there is a small link on the bottom right of the page with the GPX file.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Geocaching Australia GPX Files ==<br />
<br />
'''GPX links by state''' :<br />
<br />
*'''ACT''' : http://geocaching.com.au/caches/gca/au/act.gpx <br />
*'''New South Wales''' : http://geocaching.com.au/caches/gca/au/nsw.gpx <br />
*'''Northern Territory''' : http://geocaching.com.au/caches/gca/au/nt.gpx <br />
*'''Queensland''' : http://geocaching.com.au/caches/gca/au/qld.gpx <br />
*'''South Australia''' : http://geocaching.com.au/caches/gca/au/sa.gpx <br />
*'''Tasmania''' : http://geocaching.com.au/caches/gca/au/tas.gpx <br />
*'''Victoria''' : http://geocaching.com.au/caches/gca/au/vic.gpx <br />
*'''Western Australia''' : http://geocaching.com.au/caches/gca/au/wa.gpx <br />
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*'''NZ - north island''' : http://geocaching.com.au/caches/gca/nz/ni.gpx <br />
*'''NZ - south island''' : http://geocaching.com.au/caches/gca/nz/si.gpx<br />
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<br />
== Geocaching.com GPX Files ==<br />
Periodically updated GPX files of geocaching.com caches for each state of Australia and also for New Zealand's North and South Islands are available from <br />
http://www.roblisa.com/geocache/.</div>The Garner Family