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To identify this type of [[cache]]: | 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) | * 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 | + | * Type your postcode in the search box at 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 | + | You should see a list of [[cache]]s. If you don't, then try typing in a nearby postcode, or the name of a large nearby suburb or town. A Postcode search will give a list with distances to each cache. With a name search you can get a similar list by clicking a 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]]. | ||
Revision as of 03:11, 14 November 2006
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
- Rated as 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 postcode in the search box at 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 postcode, or the name of a large nearby suburb or town. A Postcode search will give a list with distances to each cache. With a name search you can get a similar list by clicking a 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 column "Terr" and "Diff" in the list.
Another way to see what caches are available in your area is to use Google Earth with the Geocaching Australia Network Link! Download and install Google Earth, then click here to add the Geocaching Australia Network Link and display caches on the map. You can click a cache icon, and select "View" to take you to the cache page.
Found a cache and not sure what to do now?
Log it online!
- Go to http://geocaching.com.au (open this in a new window so you can refer to this page at the same time)
- Type the name of the cache you found in the search box at the top right hand side of the screen and press "Enter". If you're not sure of the name, try putting in the suburb or postcode, and choose from the list of caches.
- Click the name of the cache to open the cache page.
Now, have a look under Cache Details. If it says "This cache is listed on an external site. Please click on the waypoint link above to view the cache." click the waypoint link at the top of the page. This will take you to the cache page on the Groundspeak (geocaching.com) site. Click the "Log in to log your visit" link on the right side of the page to begin the registration process.
If the page displays Cache Details and a Description, it's a Geocaching Australia cache, and you can simply click "Log this cache" on the right side of the page. You will be taken through a simple account creation process, and will then be able to log your find. Congratulations!
