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==Introduction==
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==About Geocaching==
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[[Image:Finding_the_cache.jpg|thumb|right|300px|A geocacher finds the cache]]
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[[Geocaching]] is the free high-tech treasure hunt where you use a [[GPS receiver|GPS]] to find [[geocache]]s (also referred to as 'caches') hidden by others.
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It's a great way to be outdoors and enjoy the thrill of the hunt!
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Want an overview - [[Finding your first cache]].
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You don't need much to go [[geocaching]].
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At a minimum, you'll need to:
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* visit a [[cache listing website]] to find out where the nearby [[geocache]]s are
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* grab a [[GPS receiver|GPS]]
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* enter the [[coordinates]] in the [[GPS receiver|GPS]] (or use [[waypoint management software]])
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* [[Finding a cache|find the cache]]
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* [[Logging a cache|log]] it online
  
Welcome to the [[Geocaching Australia]] Wiki, or the GeoWiki for short.  We hope to use this to collect and structure some useful documentation.
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We're pleased to see increasing [[media coverage]]!
  
==About Geocaching==
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If you can't understand the terminology, try the [[Glossary]] or the [[Lexicon]].
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If you are interested in the latest happenings in the community, check out the our [[Community Media]] (Newsletter, Podcast etc).
  
You don't need much to go [[Geocaching]]. At a minumium, you'll need to
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You can find help with Geocaching and connect with the local community at the [[Geocaching Australia Forum]]. For those with multi language skills, there are [[local language forums]] in a number of countries.
* visit a [[Cache Listing Site]] to find out where the cache is
 
* grab a [[GPS Receiver]], and
 
* go and find the cache!
 
  
To improve your geocaching, you can also look at maps, use [[Waypoint Management Software]], and ask other geocachers for help in the [http://forum.geocaching.com.au forum.]
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If you have a question - try the [[Frequently asked questions]].
  
 
==About Geocaching Australia==
 
==About Geocaching Australia==
Some quick stuff: [[Swaggie]]
 
  
==Wiki documenation==
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[[Geocaching Australia]] is a free and open geocaching site. Here's the main things you're likely to need:
Please see [http://meta.wikipedia.org/wiki/MediaWiki_i18n documentation on customizing the interface]
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* Caches: [[Hiding a cache|Hiding]], [[Listing a cache|Listing]], [[Finding a cache|Finding]], [[Logging a cache|Logging]], [[adopting a cache|Adopting a GC cache]], [[Deleting logs|Delete a cache log]], [[Editing logs|Editing a cache log]], [[Cache updates|Email Notifications]], [[Cache type|Cache types]]
and the [http://meta.wikipedia.org/wiki/MediaWiki_User%27s_Guide User's Guide] for usage and configuration help.
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* Tools: [[Map]]s, [[Waypoint management software]], [[Shopping sites]]

Latest revision as of 11:02, 28 February 2017

About Geocaching

A geocacher finds the cache

Geocaching is the free high-tech treasure hunt where you use a GPS to find geocaches (also referred to as 'caches') hidden by others. It's a great way to be outdoors and enjoy the thrill of the hunt!

Want an overview - Finding your first cache.

You don't need much to go geocaching. At a minimum, you'll need to:

We're pleased to see increasing media coverage!

If you can't understand the terminology, try the Glossary or the Lexicon.

If you are interested in the latest happenings in the community, check out the our Community Media (Newsletter, Podcast etc).

You can find help with Geocaching and connect with the local community at the Geocaching Australia Forum. For those with multi language skills, there are local language forums in a number of countries.

If you have a question - try the Frequently asked questions.

About Geocaching Australia

Geocaching Australia is a free and open geocaching site. Here's the main things you're likely to need: