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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 | + | 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. |
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 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 21:39, 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 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[[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
