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| − | An [[Ephemeral cache]] is a [[Cache type|type of cache]] that has a limited life span, between 1 and 7 days.
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| − | Ephemeral caches may be any subtype you like but they will always require a codeword to log on the Geocaching Australia website and the listing will be locked for new "Found it" logs as the geocache owner determines between 1 and 7 days after the geocache "hidden date". The geocache listing will contain the date on which the Ephemeral cache will be locked for new "Found it" logs.
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| − | They are called "ephemeral" because they will only be able to be logged for a short period of time and exist only for an even shorter period of time.
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| − | An Ephemeral cache may not be a simple walk up and find. It may require mathematical calculations or solving a mystery puzzle or looking for a codeword or sticker on a physical item with no geocache container in sight. You will need to read each listing to identify what needs to be done.
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| − | Designed to be used for additional geocaches at events, the default time to lock the geocache to new "Found it" logs is 2 days, but that can be varied by the geocache owner between 1 and 7 days. 1 day is midnight the same day as the "hidden date" on the cache listing. 2 days would be "today" and "tomorrow". Once the geocache is locked for new "Found it" logs you will not be able to claim a find. All other log types will still be permitted. If you are pressed for time, log a simple "Found it" log with some short text and then even after the geocache is locked you will be able to edit your "Found it" log.
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| − | Ephemeral caches are not dragonZone friendly as the dragonZone Guardians prefer geocaches that are more permanent and less ephemeral.
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| − | ==See Also==
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| − | * [[Cache type]]s
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Latest revision as of 20:03, 9 October 2025
This page has been replaced by https://geocaching.com.au/help/view/Ephemeral_cache
