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==Regions== | ==Regions== | ||
− | Victoria is split into a number of geographical regions all of which have their own unique aspects. To find geocaches that are in the various regions use the [[Search_function search] on Geocaching Australia. | + | Victoria is split into a number of geographical regions all of which have their own unique aspects. |
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+ | == Finding Caches== | ||
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+ | ===Searching=== | ||
+ | To find geocaches that are in the various regions use the [[Search_function]] on Geocaching Australia and enter the name of a town which is located in that region. You cannot search on region names. | ||
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+ | ===Recommended Caches=== | ||
+ | [http://geocaching.com.au/caches/recommended/au/vic/ Recommended Cache Search for Victoria]. Geocaching Australia has a Recommended Cache function which finders of the cache can use to recommend this cache to other geocachers. See [[Recommended_cache]]. Recommendations are not based on any given criteria but are nominated into the system based on the preferences of individual geocachers. Read the logs of the cachers that have recommended a cache and see if their experience in like what you would like yours to be. | ||
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+ | ===Hiders Choice=== | ||
+ | [http://geocaching.com.au/caches/hiderschoice/au/vic/ Hider's Choice Cache Search for Victoria]. | ||
+ | Geocaching Australia also has a Hider's Choice cache which is a cache that the hider believes warrants special attention to those seeking caches in the area. See [[Hiders_choice_cache]]. | ||
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+ | ==Finding a cache== | ||
+ | [[Finding_a_cache]] | ||
+ | You should be aware that while there are currently no restrictions places on caches in areas managed by Parks Victoria, areas that are covered by the National Parks Act are subject to strict regulations with regards to staying on the tracks, not disturbing the local flora and fauna and not interfering with rocks and other natural geological formations. | ||
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+ | There is currently no formal set of regulations that cover geocaching expectations or activities in Victoria. In general we subscribe to the concept of [[http://www.lnt.org/ Leave No Trace]]. | ||
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+ | Please respect the environment and the indigenous peoples rights to their land. | ||
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+ | ==Hiding a cache== | ||
+ | [[Hiding_a_cache]] | ||
+ | You should be aware that while there are currently no restrictions places on caches in areas managed by Parks Victoria, areas that are covered by the National Parks Act are subject to strict regulations with regards to staying on the tracks, not disturbing the local flora and fauna and not interfering with rocks and other natural geological formations. | ||
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+ | There is currently no formal set of regulations that cover geocaching expectations or activities in Victoria. In general we subscribe to the concept of [[http://www.lnt.org/ Leave No Trace]]. | ||
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+ | Please respect the environment and the indigenous people's rights to their land. |