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==About Geocaching==
 
==About Geocaching==
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[[Image:Finding_the_cache.jpg|thumb|right|300px|A geocacher finds the cache]]
  
[[Image:Geocache.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Success!  Finding 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!
  
[[Geocaching]] is the free high-tech treasure hunt where you use a [[GPS receiver|GPS]] to find [[geocache]]s hidden by others.
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Want an overview - [[Finding your first cache]].
It's a great way to be outdoors and enjoy the thrill of the hunt!
 
  
 
You don't need much to go [[geocaching]].
 
You don't need much to go [[geocaching]].
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* visit a [[cache listing website]] to find out where the nearby [[geocache]]s are
 
* visit a [[cache listing website]] to find out where the nearby [[geocache]]s are
 
* grab a [[GPS receiver|GPS]]
 
* grab a [[GPS receiver|GPS]]
* enter the coordinates in the [[GPS receiver|GPS]] (or use [[waypoint management software]])
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* enter the [[coordinates]] in the [[GPS receiver|GPS]] (or use [[waypoint management software]])
* go and [[Finding a cache|find]] the [[cache]]
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* [[Finding a cache|find the cache]]
 
* [[Logging a cache|log]] it online
 
* [[Logging a cache|log]] it online
  
 
We're pleased to see increasing [[media coverage]]!
 
We're pleased to see increasing [[media coverage]]!
  
==Using Geocaching Australia==
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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).
  
We're developing [[Geocaching Australia]] to make it as easy to use as possible.
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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.
Here's some quick hints to get you started:
 
  
* [[Geocache]]s: [[Hiding a cache|Hiding]], [[Listing a cache|Listing]], [[Finding a cache|Finding]], [[Logging a cache|Logging]]
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If you have a question - try the [[Frequently asked questions]].
* [[Swaggie]]s: [[Listing a swaggie|Listing]], [[Logging a swaggie|Logging]]
 
  
==Geocaching Tools==
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==About Geocaching Australia==
  
* [[Map]]s
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[[Geocaching Australia]] is a free and open geocaching site.  Here's the main things you're likely to need:
* [[Waypoint management software]]
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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]]
* [[RSS feed]]s
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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: