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== Geocaching in QPWS Managed Areas == | == Geocaching in QPWS Managed Areas == | ||
Queensland National Parks and Wildlife Service have released a '''Geocaching Policy''' [[http://wiki.geocaching.com.au/images/2/26/QPWS-geocaching.pdf]] | Queensland National Parks and Wildlife Service have released a '''Geocaching Policy''' [[http://wiki.geocaching.com.au/images/2/26/QPWS-geocaching.pdf]] | ||
| − | and associated '''Geocaching Activity Guidelines''' [[http://wiki.geocaching.com.au/images/e/e7/Geocaching_activity_guidelines_23Aug2012.pdf]]which provide to the approval process to place geocaches within land managed by QPWS. | + | and associated '''Geocaching Activity Guidelines''' [[http://wiki.geocaching.com.au/images/e/e7/Geocaching_activity_guidelines_23Aug2012.pdf]] which provide to the approval process to place geocaches within land managed by QPWS. |
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The '''Approval Flowchart''' [[http://wiki.geocaching.com.au/images/9/9b/Geocaching_approval_process_flowchart_23Aug2012.pdf]] provides an overview of the requirements. | The '''Approval Flowchart''' [[http://wiki.geocaching.com.au/images/9/9b/Geocaching_approval_process_flowchart_23Aug2012.pdf]] provides an overview of the requirements. | ||
| − | Before placing a geocache you should make contact with the local QPWS office seeking advice on the placement criteria for that specific area. The QPWS Park Enquiries team ( info@nprsr.qld.gov.au ) can provide details of local QPWS contacts. | + | Before placing a geocache you should first read the policy and guidelines and then make contact with the local QPWS office seeking advice on the placement criteria for that specific area. The QPWS Park Enquiries team ( info@nprsr.qld.gov.au ) can provide details of local QPWS contacts. |
| − | The local QPWS will advise you if a formal '''Application Form'''[[http://wiki.geocaching.com.au/images/f/f1/Geocaching_application_form_27July2012.pdf]]is to be lodged or if alternative approval processes apply for that area. | + | The local QPWS will advise you if on suitable placement and if a formal '''Application Form'''[[http://wiki.geocaching.com.au/images/f/f1/Geocaching_application_form_27July2012.pdf]] is to be lodged or if alternative approval processes apply for that area. |
Revision as of 23:07, 8 October 2012
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Geocaching in QPWS Managed Areas
Queensland National Parks and Wildlife Service have released a Geocaching Policy [[1]] and associated Geocaching Activity Guidelines [[2]] which provide to the approval process to place geocaches within land managed by QPWS.
http://www.qorf.org.au/01_cms/details.asp?ID=1710
The Approval Flowchart [[3]] provides an overview of the requirements.
Before placing a geocache you should first read the policy and guidelines and then make contact with the local QPWS office seeking advice on the placement criteria for that specific area. The QPWS Park Enquiries team ( info@nprsr.qld.gov.au ) can provide details of local QPWS contacts.
The local QPWS will advise you if on suitable placement and if a formal Application Form[[4]] is to be lodged or if alternative approval processes apply for that area.
Except for micro caches a Geocaching Information Sheet [[5]] must be placed inside the geocache
