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Please visit the [http://geocaching.com.au/dashboard/au/nsw/ The NSW Dashboard] to find Upcoming Geocaching Events, New caches, Unfound caches and the Most Often Recommended caches.
 
Please visit the [http://geocaching.com.au/dashboard/au/nsw/ The NSW Dashboard] to find Upcoming Geocaching Events, New caches, Unfound caches and the Most Often Recommended caches.
  
There are some interesting Earth caches here too and this [http://geocaching.com.au/my/query/screen/395  query] lists them all
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There are some interesting EarthCaches here too and this [http://geocaching.com.au/my/query/screen/395  query] lists them all.
  
  
 
===Geocaching NSW===
 
===Geocaching NSW===
The '''Geocaching Association of NSW''' is an association that was started in 2009 to represent cachers in this state and to be a point of contact for other bodies. NSW Parks and Wildlife Service have been meeting with Geocaching NSW to discuss a policy for caching in national parks. You can find out more about the association and the NPWS discussions on the website http://www.geocachingnsw.asn.au/
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The '''Geocaching Association of NSW''' was formed in March 2008 to represent geocachers in the state and to be a point of contact for other bodies. Representatives from Geocaching NSW have been meeting with NSW Parks and Wildlife Service to discuss a possible change in policy regarding geocaching in National Parks. You can find out more about the association and the NPWS discussions on the website http://www.geocachingnsw.asn.au/
  
 
==Regions==
 
==Regions==

Revision as of 00:20, 13 December 2009

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Geocaching in NSW

Please visit the The NSW Dashboard to find Upcoming Geocaching Events, New caches, Unfound caches and the Most Often Recommended caches.

There are some interesting EarthCaches here too and this query lists them all.


Geocaching NSW

The Geocaching Association of NSW was formed in March 2008 to represent geocachers in the state and to be a point of contact for other bodies. Representatives from Geocaching NSW have been meeting with NSW Parks and Wildlife Service to discuss a possible change in policy regarding geocaching in National Parks. You can find out more about the association and the NPWS discussions on the website http://www.geocachingnsw.asn.au/

Regions

There are some very strong communities of geocachers in NSW who are always keen to help visitors and newcommers get the most from their area. Have a look at the Regions below, find a local guru or try a post on the Forum for some more information


Sydney

Blue Mountains

Central Coast

Newcastle & Hunter Valley

North Coast

Wollongong & South Coast

Wagga & the Riverina

Finding a cache

This wiki has lots of good tips on how to find caches so have a look at this link first Finding_a_cache

Recommended Caches

Geocaching Australia has a "Recommendation" function in which finders of the cache can recommend a particular cache to others. Of course, this is based on the preferences of individual geocachers but it's often a good guide to the best caches. You can see a list of all the Recommended Caches in NSW here

You can also check out the wiki on how the Recommended Cache system works Recommended_cache.

Hiders Choice

Geocaching Australia also has a Hider's Choice cache which is a cache that the hider believes warrants special attention to those seeking caches in the area. You can see a list of all the Hiders Choice Caches in NSW here

You can also check out the wiki on how Hiders Choice works Hiders_choice_cache.


Hiding a cache

There is a lot of information in this wiki about hiding a cache so check out the details at this link first Hiding_a_cache


You should also be aware that geocaching is not permitted in areas that are managed by the NSW Parks and Wildlife Service.

Geocaching NSW is working with NPWS to help formulate a policy that will allow geocaching in these areas in future. You can follow progress here

Find a Geocaching Guide / Guru

People who are new to geocaching can be easily confused by the amount of information out there. Here you can search for your closest Geocaching Guide / Guru and make contact with them to help you understand more of the fun of geocaching. http://geocaching.com.au/search/gurus/