Brisbane

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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Brisbane has a large Geocaching community that is constantly growing in size.

Brisbane has a large number of bushland areas, providing plenty of opportunities for cache hides. There are a similarly high number of parks and recreation areas making it an ideal spot for geocaching.

While Brisbane is currently experiencing drought conditions, heavy amounts of rain do fall at times, particularly during Summer when afternoon storms aren't uncommon; this will result in muddy conditions for about 24 hours after the rainfall. Most Brisbane caches are waterproof with Ammo boxes, Sistema containers and Eclipse Mint tins being the most commonly used cache containers.

Geocaching Events

Group Photo From G-Olympics Geocaching Event

Regular events are held where you can meet and interact with other geocaches. Most of these events are relaxing fun days, but you'd need to check the specifics for any given event to see if it would suit you. Upcoming events will be listed at the top of the newest caches in Queensland list and on the Queensland Geocaching Calendar.

Upcoming Brisbane Based Events

Event Cache Australian Customs 25 Nov 06 By Pioneer 'n' Tiff Yatala
Event Cache The Great Aussie Christmas BBQ 2006 - QLD 3 Dec 06 By The Garner Family Eagle Junction

Welcoming Overseas and Interstate Travelers

Notes about Geocaching with Local cachers.

Which Geocaches To Start With

Not sure where to start… Well, start on a cache that’s near to you! Punch in the coordinates for your house so you can get an accurate list of caches nearby and go from there.

If for some reason the caches near you don’t seem too appealing then try these caches, as they are generally quite popular, fairly easy and are located right in the middle of Brisbane.

Event Cache Inner Brisbane 1
Event Cache Cache in the Middle
Event Cache Mount Coot-tha
Event Cache Poogie Yes! Yes!
Event Cache Homer - GC8E0
Event Cache Looking Out (Virtually)
Event Cache Football Forest
Event Cache Ku-ta views
Event Cache Milton Meander
Event Cache Combination Alpha

Physicially Challenging Geocaches

Some caches can take less then 5 minutes to find, some you dont even have to get out of the car for. Easy is easy but hard is fun!

These caches set the standard for being physicly hard to find or to get to

Event Cache Charlie D Trek #1 Flinders Fun
Event Cache Matts High point
Event Cache Terrawambella
Event Cache Ripley - Believe it or not!
Event Cache Tastes Like Failure

Mentally Challenging Geocaches

Mystery Cache Crazy Cryptic Caching Crossword
Mystery Cache Basic Instinct
Mystery Cache Conundrum
Mystery Cache Iniduoh

Recommended Cache Bookmarks Lists from the Locals

Bookmark List "CREW 153 MEMORABLE CACHE HUNTS" by Crew 153
Bookmark List "TGF Loved It" by The Garner Family
Bookmark List "My Top 20 Caches" by Lt. Sniper
Bookmark List "Great Caching Experiences" by HawMorFords
Bookmark List "Classic Caches" by Onward Bound
Bookmark List "Our top spots List" by The Nanks
Bookmark List "Collection of Clever Caches" by Spud Willis

Recomendations For Geocaching In Brisbane

In Spring and Summer it is a must that you bring Sunscreen with you. Insect repellent is needed for most afternoon trips and when going into thick bushland and wetland areas

Where to buy a GPS in Brisbane

So your looking at buying a GPS and you don’t know where to start? Heres a list of GPS retailers in Brisbane for people who like to shop locally.

315 Ipswich Road
Annerley, QLD 4103
Phone: (07) 3391 4477
Shop 5, 2270 Sandgate Road (Cnr Roghan Road)
Boondall QLD 4034
Phone: (07) 3865 4288
1717 Ipswich Road
Rocklea, QLD 4106
Phone: (07) 3875 1155
1102 Beaudesert Road
Acacia Ridge, QLD 4110
Phone: (07) 3275 2960
Browns Plains
Plains Junction Shopping Centre
48 Browns Plains Rd
Browns Plains, QLD 4118
Phone: (07) 3800 1733
Cannon Hill
Save City Shopping Centre
1177 Wynnum Rd
Cannon Hill, QLD 4170
Phone: (07) 3890 2744
Capalaba
140 Redland Bay Rd
Capalaba, QLD 4157
Phone: (07) 3245 2220
Labrador
Cnr Oxley Dr & Brisbane Rd
Labrador, QLD 4215
Phone: (07) 5500 5700
Springwood
19 Moss St
Springwood, QLD 4127
Phone: (07) 3808 2405

Alternatively there are quite a number of online GPS stores who deal with GPS products.

Local Cacher's Contact Details

  • Homepages, Email and Contact details
Lt. Sniper - lt_sniper@hotmail.com - http://www.ltsniper.com