Difference between revisions of "Finding your first cache"
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To identify this type of [[cache]]: | To identify this type of [[cache]]: | ||
| − | * Go to | + | * Go to http://geocaching.com.au (open this in a new window so you can refer to this page at the same time) |
* Type your suburb in search box the top right hand side of the screen and press "enter" | * Type your suburb in search box the top right hand side of the screen and press "enter" | ||
| − | You should see a list of [[cache]]s. If you don't, then try typing in a nearby larger suburb or area in the search box. | + | You should see a list of [[cache]]s. If you don't, then try typing in a nearby larger suburb or area or Postcode in the search box. A Postcode search will give a list with distances to each cache. With a suburb search you can get a similar list by clicking the cache name and then the Other Caches Nearby link on the right of the page. |
To find an easy [[cache]], look for one with easy [[terrain and difficulty]]. | To find an easy [[cache]], look for one with easy [[terrain and difficulty]]. | ||
These are shown as columnn "Terr" and "Diff" in the list. | These are shown as columnn "Terr" and "Diff" in the list. | ||
Revision as of 13:57, 11 December 2005
Choose a cache
Given it's your first geocaching adventure, we suggest trying a cache that is
- Nearby, so you can go home for more clues if necessary
- Easy, so you have a good chance of finding it
- Recently found, so there's a good chance that the cache hasn't been muggled
To identify this type of cache:
- Go to http://geocaching.com.au (open this in a new window so you can refer to this page at the same time)
- Type your suburb in search box the top right hand side of the screen and press "enter"
You should see a list of caches. If you don't, then try typing in a nearby larger suburb or area or Postcode in the search box. A Postcode search will give a list with distances to each cache. With a suburb search you can get a similar list by clicking the cache name and then the Other Caches Nearby link on the right of the page.
To find an easy cache, look for one with easy terrain and difficulty. These are shown as columnn "Terr" and "Diff" in the list.
