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| + | [[Image:Finding_the_cache.jpg|thumb|right|300px|A geocacher finds 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. | ||
| + | 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]]. | ||
| − | + | You don't need much to go [[geocaching]]. | |
| + | At a minimum, you'll need to: | ||
| + | * visit a [[cache listing website]] to find out where the nearby [[geocache]]s are | ||
| + | * grab a [[GPS receiver|GPS]] | ||
| + | * enter the [[coordinates]] in the [[GPS receiver|GPS]] (or use [[waypoint management software]]) | ||
| + | * [[Finding a cache|find the cache]] | ||
| + | * [[Logging a cache|log]] it online | ||
| − | + | We're pleased to see increasing [[media coverage]]! | |
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| + | If you can't understand the terminology, try the [[Glossary]] or the [[Lexicon]]. | ||
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| + | If you are interested in the latest happenings in the community, check out the our [[Community Media]] (Newsletter, Podcast etc). | ||
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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. | ||
| − | + | If you have a question - try the [[Frequently asked questions]]. | |
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==About Geocaching Australia== | ==About Geocaching Australia== | ||
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| − | + | [[Geocaching Australia]] is a free and open geocaching site. Here's the main things you're likely to need: | |
| − | + | * 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]] | |
| − | + | * Tools: [[Map]]s, [[Waypoint management software]], [[Shopping sites]] | |
Latest revision as of 10:02, 28 February 2017
About Geocaching
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:
- visit a cache listing website to find out where the nearby geocaches are
- grab a GPS
- enter the coordinates in the GPS (or use waypoint management software)
- find the cache
- log it online
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:
