http://wiki.geocaching.com.au/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=Winterdragon&feedformat=atomGeoWiki - User contributions [en-gb]2024-03-29T01:40:40ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.28.0http://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Caching_record&diff=6358Caching record2013-05-19T03:02:44Z<p>Winterdragon: /* Consecutive days with a find Top 10 */</p>
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<div>= Caching Records =<br />
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Some cachers have an interest in challenging themselves by trying for a caching record. The most popular of these is to try and find the most caches in a single day. Other records considered:<br />
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* Highest Daily Score<br />
* Number of consecutive days finding a cache<br />
* Number of consecutive days not finding a cache (rather silly, but fun)<br />
* Highest DNF count<br />
* Most number of FTF's in a single day<br />
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== Most found in 24 hours ==<br />
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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 />
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The record holders for the most caches found in 24 hours in Australia are:<br />
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* 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 />
* GPS.org.nz Adelaide Cache Raid Team (KiwiGary ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/KiwiGary GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=KiwiGary GC]), KiwiLegend ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/KiwiLegend GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=KiwiLegend GC]), Moneydork ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/MoneyDork GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=MoneyDork GC]), rediguana ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/rediguana GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=rediguana GC]), sp8sm8 ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/sp8sm8 GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=sp8sm8 GC]), the.pud ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/the.pud GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=the.pud GC]), tofska ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/tofska GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=tofska GC]), Zorgon ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/Zorgon GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Zorgon GC])) found 195 on 12th December 2007<br />
*The Rats, Big Matt and Shell, FarmerFrentzen and steeba found 210 on 17th October 2009 (Adelaide)<br />
*Marcus Vitruvius found 215 on 9th October 2011 (Adelaide) (Solo)<br />
* growingupisoptional found 467 on 16th April 2012 (Adelaide)<br />
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The record holders for the most caches found in 24 hours in New Zealand are:<br />
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* Zorgon ([http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Zorgon]) found 34 on 4 December 2004<br />
* Zorgon ([http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Zorgon]) found 67 on 23 January 2006<br />
* KiwiGary([http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=KiwiGary]), Glyn(the only one))([http://geocaching.com/profile/?u=Glyn(the only one)]), BackPAQer([http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=BackPAQer]) found 77 on 9 October 2009<br />
* Kiwi_Explorer ([http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Kiwi_Explorer]), hw33556 (aka Biggles)([http://geocaching.com/profile/?u=hw33556]) found 78 on 13 November 2009<br />
* nofs ([http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=nofs]) found 123 on 1 December 2010 (solo with no driver)<br />
* Krypton2([http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Krypton2]), GuanoGerbil([http://geocaching.com/profile/?u=GuanoGerbil]), Geocooley([http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Geocooley]), Quinella([http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Quinella]), Zorgon([http://geocaching.com/profile/?u=Zorgon]) found 262 on 27 February 2011<br />
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=== Current state records ===<br />
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Australia<br />
* SA - '''467''' growingupisoptional (16 April 12)<br />
* TAS - '''79''' - Code1 (20 Jan 12) Spladem (18 Aug 12)<br />
* VIC - '''206''' - Marcus Vitruvius and Haveanez (30 Mar 12)<br />
* QLD - '''153''' - Parko's (3 Nov 12)<br />
* NSW - '''204''' - Marcus Vitruvius, Big Matt and Shell and Team Unibolt (11 Aug 12)<br />
* WA - '''186''' - Barnzy12 (15 May 12)<br />
* ACT - '''103''' - Hoojar, The Rats and steeba (24 Sept 11)<br />
* NT - '''69''' - Moneydork and rediguana (10 June 11)<br />
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New Zealand<br />
* NI - '''262''' - Krypton2, GuanoGerbil, Geocooley, Quinella, Zorgon (27 Feb 2011)<br />
* SI - '''123''' - nofs (1 Dec 2011)<br />
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=== Previous state records ===<br />
2009<br />
* SA - <br />
* TAS -<br />
* VIC -<br />
* QLD -<br />
* NSW - <br />
* WA - <br />
* ACT - '''67''' - The Spindoctors/Team Webguy (28-29 Mar 09)<br />
* NT - '''65''' - Konie (16 May 09)<br />
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2008<br />
* SA - <br />
* TAS -<br />
* VIC -<br />
* QLD -<br />
* NSW - <br />
* WA - <br />
* ACT - <br />
* NT - <br />
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2007<br />
* SA - '''128''' HawMorFords, dak's Emu Mob, acts2youthgroup (28 Feb 07)<br />
* TAS -<br />
* VIC -<br />
* QLD -<br />
* NSW - <br />
* WA - '''37''' - Baldivis Settlers (4 Jun 07)<br />
* ACT - ''' 57''' - SA_Parrothead (30 Sep 07)<br />
* NT - ''' 15''' - Team Astro (22 Sep 07)<br />
* NI - '''44''' - BackPAQer (6 Oct 07)<br />
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2006<br />
* SA - '''73''' - Beakers Bunch (8 Oct 06)<br />
* TAS -<br />
* VIC -<br />
* QLD -<br />
* NSW - <br />
* WA - '''26''' - nobodyZ (6 May 06)<br />
* ACT - '''23''' - acts2youthgroup (14 Aug 06)<br />
* NT - '''10''' - Derringer (21 Aug 06)<br />
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2005<br />
* SA - '''32''' - Beakers Bunch (28 Dec 05) <br />
* TAS -<br />
* VIC - '''77''' - acts2youthgroup (7 Oct 05)<br />
* QLD -<br />
* NSW - '''53''' - Team Horizons (11 Jun 05)<br />
* WA -<br />
* ACT -<br />
* NT - ''' 9''' - BelKen (27 Aug 05)<br />
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2004<br />
* SA - '''26''' - Team Piggy (9 Sep 04)<br />
* TAS -<br />
* VIC - '''33''' - Rabbitto (20 Nov 04)<br />
* QLD -<br />
* NSW -<br />
* WA -<br />
* ACT -<br />
* NT - ''' 6''' - Sandfly (14 Sep 05)<br />
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=== Guidelines for most finds in a day ===<br />
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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 />
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# 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.<br />
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== Consecutive days with a find Top 10==<br />
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* sushilord '''1234''' days (19 Nov 09 - 05 Apr 13)<br />
* Firesafe '''333''' days (15 Jun 08 - 13 May 09)<br />
* albida33 '''243''' days (30 Oct 08 - 29 Jun 09)<br />
* Flipper&Co '''222''' days (1 Nov 07 - 9 Jun 08)<br />
* FarmerFrentzen '''200''' days (30 Aug 08 - 17 Mar 09)<br />
* J 'N' K '''130''' days (24 Dec 09 - 2 May 10)<br />
* Sol de lune '''110''' days (1 Apr 08 - 19 Jul 08)<br />
* If '''73''' days (27 May 07 - 7 Aug 07)<br />
* KiwiLegend '''71''' days (20 Aug 07 - 29 Dec 07)<br />
* Cbr_Masked_Bandit '''69''' days (21 Aug 08 - 28 Oct 08)<br />
* St. Ouens '''58''' days (18 Aug 07 - 14 Oct 07)<br />
* cuzza '''50''' days (29 Apr 07 - 17 June 07)<br />
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=== Guidelines ===<br />
<br />
# Each day you must have found a cache. It can be of any type.<br />
# Even if you visited 5 different caches and logged DNF's, these are not finds.<br />
# You mustn't have found the cache previously.<br />
# For physical caches, the logbook should be signed (or stamp/sticker)<br />
# In some form, the log needs to show the team name, date of find etc.<br />
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== Consecutive days without a find ==<br />
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The holders of this dubious record;<br />
* Trigg-A-Nomics '''1824''' days (7 Oct 03 - 03 Oct 08)<br />
* CREWIMLOST2 '''677''' days (9 Jan 05 - 17 Nov 06)<br />
* Camstal '''222''' days (5 Jan 09 - 16 Aug 09)<br />
* diesel69 '''202''' days (16 Feb 04 - 5 Sep 04)<br />
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== Worst percentage of Finds / DNF's ==<br />
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http://geocaching.com.au/stats/cachers/gca/au/0045_cachers_by_finds_did_not_finds_ratio<br />
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== Highest Daily Score ==<br />
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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 />
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Currently there are 4 equal record holders. The next 7 are equal second even though the achievement number is different. This is due to some missing logs at Geocaching Australia.<br />
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'''Overall'''<br />
*'''457.00''' FarmerFrentzen NSW 17-Oct-09<br />
*'''457.00''' steeba NSW 17-Oct-09<br />
*'''457.00''' The Rats NSW 17-Oct-09<br />
*'''457.00''' Big Matt and Shell NSW 17-Oct-09<br />
*'''397.25''' sp8sm8 NI 12-Dec-07<br />
*'''397.25''' the.pud NI 12-Dec-07<br />
*'''395.75''' tofska NI 12-Dec-07<br />
*'''395.25''' rediguana SI 12-Dec-07<br />
*'''395.25''' Zorgon NI 12-Dec-07<br />
*'''391.75''' Moneydork SI 12-Dec-07<br />
*'''385.5''' KiwiGary NI 12-Dec-07<br />
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'''ACT'''<br />
*187.75 SA_ParrotHead SA 30-Sep-07<br />
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'''Victoria'''<br />
*191.75 HawMorFords QLD 16-Sep-06<br />
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'''New South Wales'''<br />
*260.75 Hoojar1ARC NSW 10-Nov-07<br />
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'''Queensland'''<br />
*265.25 dtay QLD 18-Nov-06<br />
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'''Tasmania'''<br />
*98.5 sirius Tas TAS 22-Jan-08<br />
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'''South Australia'''<br />
*457.00 FarmerFrentzen NSW 17-Oct-09<br />
*457.00 steeba NSW 17-Oct-09<br />
*457.00 The Rats NSW 17-Oct-09<br />
*457.00 Big Matt and Shell NSW 17-Oct-09<br />
*397.25 sp8sm8 NI 12-Dec-07<br />
*397.25 the.pud NI 12-Dec-07<br />
*395.75 tofska NI 12-Dec-07<br />
*395.25 rediguana SI 12-Dec-07<br />
*395.25 Zorgon NI 12-Dec-07<br />
*391.75 Moneydork SI 12-Dec-07<br />
*385.5 KiwiGary NI 12-Dec-07<br />
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'''Western Australia'''<br />
*103.75 Baldivis Settlers WA 4-Jun-07<br />
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'''Northern Territory'''<br />
*82 Groboz NT 20-Dec-07<br />
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'''North Island'''<br />
*125 kiwi-nomad SI 22-Aug-07<br />
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'''South Island'''<br />
*145.75 Zorgon NI 23-Jan-06<br />
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==Most Number Of FTF's In A Single Day==<br />
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'''200''' - Marcus Vitruvius, Big Matt and Shell and Team Unibolt on 11th August 2012 (NSW)<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[StatPack]]<br />
* [[Cache statistics]]<br />
* [[Cacher statistics]]</div>Winterdragonhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Pathtags&diff=5909Pathtags2010-04-19T21:13:12Z<p>Winterdragon: /* South Australia */</p>
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<div>== Pathtags ==<br />
<br />
Pathtags are personal trading items. Used most often in Geocaching, they are also very handy for Scouting, Military and Promotional use.<br />
<br />
A pathtag is a single-sided custom metal tag about the size and weight of a U.S. Quarter, a one Euro coin or an Australian ten cent piece. The precise dimension of Pathtags are 23mm in diameter and 2.0mm thick. Pathtags are made from a solid iron base and are plated in a protective colored plating of either silver, gold, copper, or black nickel.<br />
<br />
Pathtags are not typically traveling items such as Geocoins or Travel Bugs. They are generally used as personal "signature items" for Geocaching or other trade item. If found, simply log it and the tag's profile will display for you to view. Unless the profile says otherwise, you are welcome to add it into your permanent collection.<br />
<br />
You can read more at http://www.pathtags.com/<br />
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== Pathtag Participants ('''C'''reates / '''T'''rades / '''S'''ells)==<br />
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=== Australia ===<br />
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==== Australian Capital Territory ====<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=1570 allrounder] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=23659 Agent Basil] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=19138 Dvixen] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=2067 Fore!] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=3996 Gigglygecko] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=12667 jusojara] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=26958 justjessie] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=13053 mr_roo] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=9034 mtbikeroz] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=29332 RBirtles] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=2260 Shadow!] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=5096 Sol de Lune] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=3241 Stevenwill] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=8610 Tankengine] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=2259 Tealby] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=18750 Winglen] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
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==== New South Wales ====<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=9184 murf] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=21248 The Rats] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
<br />
==== Northern Territory ====<br />
* None yet listed<br />
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==== Queensland ====<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=15648 flower1] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=35920 Team Fuddley] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
<br />
==== South Australia ====<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=5657 crane2] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=12445 Dazzatron] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=9324 firesafe] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=3115 FLIPPER&CO] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=2692 four-fun] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=26288 J_&_J] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=21941 Lilysu&Boxer] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=18407 Margieh] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=12365 Mundoo] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=16265 Rocky Glen Grommets] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=18283 stanleys] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=1538 Team Wibble] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=16942 Winterdragon] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
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==== Tasmania ====<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=11290 Cheesy Pigs] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
<br />
==== Victoria ====<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=26715 Geocaching Australia] (aka. [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=26715 caughtatwork]) ('''C''','''S''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=3835 Landsergruppe] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=3355 Mr Emu] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=24291 PrincessDiala] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=15603 squalid] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=15724 stagetree] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=3120 maccamob] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
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==== Western Australia ====<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=34144 Mickeydv] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=576 Team Pathfinder] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=3588 urch] ('''C''','''T''')<br />
* [http://www.pathtags.com/community/viewuserprofile.php?id=3812 Varuna] ('''C''','''T''')</div>Winterdragonhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Mystery_cache&diff=5389Mystery cache2008-02-25T07:17:12Z<p>Winterdragon: </p>
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<div>The [[Mystery cache]] (also known as an Unknown or [[puzzle cache|Puzzle cache]]) is a "catch-all" type for caches which don't fit the definitions of the other cache types. Examples are [[puzzle cache|caches involving puzzles]] you need to solve to determine the actual coordinates, sending the cache owner a verification codeword found inside the logbook, performing some task at the cache location, or writing the online log in a format or with content that satisfies the cache requirements. Sometimes the hider may decide to declare a mystery cache just to add an element of surprise, or to remove any pre-conceived ideas about the hunt.<br />
<br />
==Examples==<br />
* [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=c78c4cb5-f0b2-4590-8df7-c3a1213198c6 Traffic Control No. 1]<br />
* [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=90f7b1c9-54a5-447f-8622-a99539a00cf9 White]<br />
* [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=5ca50b2a-5861-4262-9830-3ae16a429304 My Friend Zeke]<br />
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==See Also==<br />
* [[Cache type]]s</div>Winterdragonhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Mystery_cache&diff=5388Mystery cache2008-02-25T07:16:41Z<p>Winterdragon: Reword to more reflect description on GC, added examples</p>
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<div>The [[Mystery cache]] (also known as Unknown or [[puzzle cache|Puzzle cache]]) is a "catch-all" type for caches which don't fit the definitions of the other cache types. Examples are [[puzzle cache|caches involving puzzles]] you need to solve to determine the actual coordinates, sending the cache owner a verification codeword found inside the logbook, performing some task at the cache location, or writing the online log in a format or with content that satisfies the cache requirements. Sometimes the hider may decide to declare a mystery cache just to add an element of surprise, or to remove any pre-conceived ideas about the hunt.<br />
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==Examples==<br />
* [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=c78c4cb5-f0b2-4590-8df7-c3a1213198c6 Traffic Control No. 1]<br />
* [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=90f7b1c9-54a5-447f-8622-a99539a00cf9 White]<br />
* [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=5ca50b2a-5861-4262-9830-3ae16a429304 My Friend Zeke]<br />
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==See Also==<br />
* [[Cache type]]s</div>Winterdragonhttp://wiki.geocaching.com.au/index.php?title=Caching_record&diff=5375Caching record2008-02-10T13:03:40Z<p>Winterdragon: </p>
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<div>= Caching Records =<br />
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Some cachers have an interest in challenging themselves by trying for a caching record. The most popular of these is to try and find the most caches in a single day. Other records considered:<br />
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* Highest Daily Score<br />
* Number of consecutive days finding a cache<br />
* Number of consecutive days not finding a cache (rather silly, but fun)<br />
* Highest DNF count<br />
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== Most found in 24 hours ==<br />
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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 />
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The record holders for the most caches found in 24 hours in Australia are:<br />
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* 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 />
* GPS.org.nz Adelaide Cache Raid Team (KiwiGary ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/KiwiGary GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=KiwiGary GC]), KiwiLegend ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/KiwiLegend GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=KiwiLegend GC]), Moneydork ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/MoneyDork GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=MoneyDork GC]), rediguana ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/rediguana GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=rediguana GC]), sp8sm8 ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/sp8sm8 GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=sp8sm8 GC]), the.pud ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/the.pud GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=the.pud GC]), tofska ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/tofska GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=tofska GC]), Zorgon ([http://geocaching.com.au/cacher/Zorgon GCA]|[http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Zorgon GC])) found 195 on 12th December 2007<br />
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=== Current state records ===<br />
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Australia<br />
* SA - '''195''' KiwiGary, KiwiLegend, Moneydork, rediguana, sp8sm8, the.pud, tofska, Zorgon (12 Dec 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 - '''37''' - Baldivis Settlers (4 Jun 07)<br />
* ACT - ''' 57''' - SA_Parrothead (30 Sep 07)<br />
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New Zealand<br />
* NI - '''44''' - BackPAQer (6 Oct 07)<br />
* SI - '''67''' - Zorgon (23 Jan 06)<br />
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=== Previous state records ===<br />
2007<br />
* SA - '''128''' HawMorFords, dak's Emu Mob, acts2youthgroup (28 Feb 07)<br />
* TAS -<br />
* VIC -<br />
* QLD -<br />
* NSW - <br />
* WA - '''37''' - Baldivis Settlers (4 Jun 07)<br />
* ACT - ''' 57''' - SA_Parrothead (30 Sep 07)<br />
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2006<br />
* SA - '''73''' - Beakers Bunch (8 Oct 06)<br />
* TAS -<br />
* VIC -<br />
* QLD -<br />
* NSW - <br />
* WA - '''26''' - nobodyZ (6 May 06)<br />
* ACT - '''23''' - acts2youthgroup (14 Aug 06)<br />
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2005<br />
* SA - '''32''' - Beakers Bunch (28 Dec 05) <br />
* TAS -<br />
* VIC - '''77''' - acts2youthgroup (7 Oct 05)<br />
* QLD -<br />
* NSW - '''53''' - Team Horizons (11 Jun 05)<br />
* WA -<br />
* ACT -<br />
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2004<br />
* SA - '''26''' - Team Piggy (9 Sep 04)<br />
* TAS -<br />
* VIC - '''33''' - Rabbitto (20 Nov 04)<br />
* QLD -<br />
* NSW -<br />
* WA -<br />
* ACT -<br />
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=== Guidelines for most finds in a day ===<br />
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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 />
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# 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.<br />
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== Consecutive days with a find ==<br />
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* Flipper&Co '''102''' days ( 1st Nov 07 - 10th Feb 08)<br />
* IF '''73''' days (27th May 07 - 7th Aug 07)<br />
* cuzza '''50''' days (29th Apr 07 - 17th Jun 07)<br />
* Clockwise '''31''' days (10th Feb 07 - 13th Mar 07)<br />
* Dik '''30''' days (13th Jan 07 - 11th Feb 07) <br />
* If '''25''' days ( 9th Aug 06 - 2nd Sep 06) <br />
* Everlasting '''24''' days ( 6th Feb 07 - 1st Mar 07) <br />
* dak's Emu Mob '''23''' days (14th May 04 - 5th Jun 04) <br />
* The Garner Family '''23''' days ( 3rd Feb 07 - 25th Feb 07)<br />
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=== Guidelines ===<br />
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# Each day you must have found a cache. It can be of any type.<br />
# Even if you visited 5 different caches and logged DNF's, these are not finds.<br />
# You mustn't have found the cache previously.<br />
# For physical caches, the logbook should be signed (or stamp/sticker)<br />
# In some form, the log needs to show the team name, date of find etc.<br />
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== Consecutive days without a find ==<br />
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The holders of this dubious record;<br />
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* diesel69 '''202''' days (16 Feb 04 - 5 Sep 04) <br />
* CREWIMLOST2 '''677''' days (9 Jan 05 - 17 Nov 06)<br />
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== Worst percentage of Finds / DNF's ==<br />
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* Freddo '''261''' DNF in 1754 finds (14.88% ) <br />
* McPhan '''59''' DNF in 508 finds. (11.61% )<br />
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== Highest Daily Score ==<br />
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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 />
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Currently there are 7 equal record holders even though the achievment number is different. This is due to some missing logs at Geocaching Australia.<br />
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'''Overall'''<br />
*'''397.25''' sp8sm8 NI 12-Dec-07<br />
*'''397.25''' the.pud NI 12-Dec-07<br />
*'''395.75''' tofska NI 12-Dec-07<br />
*'''395.25''' rediguana SI 12-Dec-07<br />
*'''395.25''' Zorgon NI 12-Dec-07<br />
*'''391.75''' Moneydork SI 12-Dec-07<br />
*'''385.5''' KiwiGary NI 12-Dec-07<br />
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'''ACT'''<br />
*187.75 SA_ParrotHead SA 30-Sep-07<br />
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'''Victoria'''<br />
*191.75 HawMorFords QLD 16-Sep-06<br />
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'''New South Wales'''<br />
*260.75 Hoojar1ARC NSW 10-Nov-07<br />
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'''Queensland'''<br />
*265.25 dtay QLD 18-Nov-06<br />
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'''Tasmania'''<br />
*98.5 sirius Tas TAS 22-Jan-08<br />
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'''South Australia'''<br />
*397.25 sp8sm8 NI 12-Dec-07<br />
*397.25 the.pud NI 12-Dec-07<br />
*395.75 tofska NI 12-Dec-07<br />
*395.25 rediguana SI 12-Dec-07<br />
*395.25 Zorgon NI 12-Dec-07<br />
*391.75 Moneydork SI 12-Dec-07<br />
*385.5 KiwiGary NI 12-Dec-07<br />
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'''Western Australia'''<br />
*103.75 Baldivis Settlers WA 4-Jun-07<br />
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'''Northern Territory'''<br />
*82 Groboz NT 20-Dec-07<br />
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'''North Island'''<br />
*125 kiwi-nomad SI 22-Aug-07<br />
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'''South Island'''<br />
*145.75 Zorgon NI 23-Jan-06<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[StatPack]]<br />
* [[Cache statistics]]<br />
* [[Cacher statistics]]</div>Winterdragon