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Logging a cache on [[Geocaching Australia]] is really easy.
 
 
 
==Determine where the cache is listed==
 
==Determine where the cache is listed==
  
 
Once you have found a cache you will know its name and possibly waypoint number (GAXXXX). If the Waypoint number begins with GC the cache is listed on [[Geocaching.com]] and should be logged there.
 
Once you have found a cache you will know its name and possibly waypoint number (GAXXXX). If the Waypoint number begins with GC the cache is listed on [[Geocaching.com]] and should be logged there.
 
==Logging a cache on Geocaching Australia==
 
 
You need to have a [[forum login]] and a [[cacher name]] set up before you can log your found cache. Once you have these, visit [http://geocaching.com.au Geocaching Australia] and type either the cache name, cache owner's name or [[waypoint]] in the search box at the top right of your browser window.
 
 
You may get a list of matches to your search term, if so, select the cache from the list by clicking the cache name.
 
Take note of the description.
 
If it reads: <i>This cache is listed on another site. Please refer to the 'Additional Information' column on the right.</i>, click on the word 'Groundspeak' near the top of the right column as you have found a cache listed there.
 
 
If there is a cache description, click on '<b>Log this cache</b>' to go to a 'New log' page, select the log type, write your story and press <b>Add</b>.<br>Use either the browser 'back' button or right click with your mouse and select 'back' to return to the cache page.
 
 
==Logging a cache on Geocaching.com==
 

Revision as of 12:58, 9 October 2005

Determine where the cache is listed

Once you have found a cache you will know its name and possibly waypoint number (GAXXXX). If the Waypoint number begins with GC the cache is listed on Geocaching.com and should be logged there.