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==About Geocaching==
 
==About Geocaching==
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[[Image:Finding_the_cache.jpg|thumb|right|300px|A geocacher finds the cache]]
  
[[Image:Geocache.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Success!  Finding the cache.]]
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[[Geocaching]] is the free high-tech treasure hunt where you use a [[GPS receiver|GPS]] to find [[geocache]]s (also referred to as 'caches') hidden by others.
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It's a great way to be outdoors and enjoy the thrill of the hunt!
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Want an overview - [[Finding your first cache]].
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You don't need much to go [[geocaching]].
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At a minimum, you'll need to:
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* visit a [[cache listing website]] to find out where the nearby [[geocache]]s are
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* grab a [[GPS receiver|GPS]]
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* enter the [[coordinates]] in the [[GPS receiver|GPS]] (or use [[waypoint management software]])
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* [[Finding a cache|find the cache]]
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* [[Logging a cache|log]] it online
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We're pleased to see increasing [[media coverage]]!
  
[[Geocaching]] is the free high-tech treasure hunt where you use a [[GPS Receiver]] to find [[Geocache]]s hidden by other [[Geocacher]]s.
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If you can't understand the terminology, try the [[Glossary]] or the [[Lexicon]].
It's a great way to be outdoors and enjoy the thrill of the hunt!
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If you are interested in the latest happenings in the community, check out the our [[Community Media]] (Newsletter, Podcast etc).
  
You don't need much to go [[Geocaching]]. At a minimum, you'll need to
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You can find help with Geocaching and connect with the local community at the [[Geocaching Australia Forum]]. For those with multi language skills, there are [[local language forums]] in a number of countries.
* visit a [[Cache Listing Site]] to find out where the nearby [[Geocache]]s are
 
* grab a [[GPS Receiver]]
 
* enter the coordinates in the [[GPS Receiver]] (or use some [[Waypoint Management Software]])
 
* go and [[Finding a geocache|find]] the [[Geocache]]
 
* log it online
 
  
==Using Geocaching Australia==
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If you have a question - try the [[Frequently asked questions]].
  
[[Geocaching Australia]] is a local site dedicated to free and open [[Geocaching]].
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==About Geocaching Australia==
Here's some quick hints to get started:
 
  
* [[Geocache]]s: [[Finding a Geocache]], [[Logging a Geocache]], [[Listing a Geocache]]
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[[Geocaching Australia]] is a free and open geocaching site.  Here's the main things you're likely to need:
* [[Swaggie]]s: [[Logging a Swaggie]], [[Listing a Swaggie]]
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* Caches: [[Hiding a cache|Hiding]], [[Listing a cache|Listing]], [[Finding a cache|Finding]], [[Logging a cache|Logging]], [[adopting a cache|Adopting a GC cache]], [[Deleting logs|Delete a cache log]], [[Editing logs|Editing a cache log]], [[Cache updates|Email Notifications]], [[Cache type|Cache types]]
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* Tools: [[Map]]s, [[Waypoint management software]], [[Shopping sites]]

Latest revision as of 11:02, 28 February 2017

About Geocaching

A geocacher finds the cache

Geocaching is the free high-tech treasure hunt where you use a GPS to find geocaches (also referred to as 'caches') hidden by others. It's a great way to be outdoors and enjoy the thrill of the hunt!

Want an overview - Finding your first cache.

You don't need much to go geocaching. At a minimum, you'll need to:

We're pleased to see increasing media coverage!

If you can't understand the terminology, try the Glossary or the Lexicon.

If you are interested in the latest happenings in the community, check out the our Community Media (Newsletter, Podcast etc).

You can find help with Geocaching and connect with the local community at the Geocaching Australia Forum. For those with multi language skills, there are local language forums in a number of countries.

If you have a question - try the Frequently asked questions.

About Geocaching Australia

Geocaching Australia is a free and open geocaching site. Here's the main things you're likely to need: