Geocaching Downunder

22/08/2024

Get ready for Block Parties in 2025
The geocaching community is also celebrating the 25th anniversary milestone by hosting Block Parties around the world. Currently, there are more than 40 confirmed Block Parties scheduled in 17 countries! On our blog, we’re sharing important details about the criteria for an event to qualify for Block Party status.

https://www.geocaching.com/blog/2024/08/get-ready-for-block-parties-in-2025/

21/08/2024

Where are the cosmic cachers now?
With less than two weeks of Cosmic Quest remaining, we need 4,946,954 units of fuel to reach our goal. It’s time to up those find counts! After sending their last postcard from GC1G4XZ in Iceland, our cosmic friends jetted off to another location pictured in the postcard above to find more geocaches. Which geocache is this most recent postcard from? Share your guess in the blog and then head out to find some geocaches to help fuel our friends’ spaceship.

https://www.geocaching.com/blog/2024/08/where-are-the-cosmic-cachers-now/

21/08/2024

Qualify to host a Community Celebration Event
One of the ways the community will celebrate geocaching's 25th anniversary in 2025 is by hosting Community Celebration Events (CCEs). These events are specially designated community gatherings held during significant milestone years in geocaching and they can be a lot of fun!

CCEs will start taking place in 2025, but if you want to host one, there are a couple things you must do in 2024! Read on to learn how to qualify to host a CCE and get a chance to celebrate with your geocaching community.

https://www.geocaching.com/blog/2024/08/qualify-to-host-a-community-celebration-event/

17/08/2024

Don't forget to submit your photo/s to the GDU calendar photo comp. Look for the post pinned 📌 to the top of the page.

Your picture could be featured in the 2025 GDU Calendar 😁

16/08/2024

Meet your community volunteers
It’s a well-known fact that geocaching is a community-based game. After all, what would the game be without creative cache owners and the engaged cachers who log their finds? Another vital aspect of the game is the collection of geocaching community volunteers who dedicate their time, passion, and talent to support the worldwide geocaching community. Here’s a brief introduction to three volunteers you might have seen in your community!

https://www.geocaching.com/blog/2024/08/meet-your-community-volunteers-2/

15/08/2024

Reminder!

Join the global geocaching community to celebrate International Geocaching Day 2024. Log any geocache, Adventure Lab® Location, or Event on August 17 to earn the International Geocaching Day 2024 souvenir!

15/08/2024

Geocaching fun in Finland: Piste Iin päällä Mega Event (GCAA3ZX)
Last month, Geocaching HQ’s Lead Senior Product Manager, Oceansazul, traveled to Ii, Finland to attend the Piste Iin päällä Mega Event (GCAA3ZX). The Event brought together geocaching enthusiasts for a day of fun, friendship, and geocaching galore in the Finnish summer sunlight, which shined from 5 am until midnight! Head to our blog to learn more about the Event.

https://www.geocaching.com/blog/2024/08/geocaching-fun-in-finland-piste-iin-paalla-mega-event-gcaa3zx/

14/08/2024

Don't forget Saturday is International Geocaching Day!!!

Aa a reminder, we've got details straight from HQ listed below.

Tag with all of your so that we can join in your fun :)

Official Blog

July 2, 2024 / Mackenzie
International Geocaching Day 2024
Get ready for a day that’s out of this world!

International Geocaching Day 2024 is just around the corner, promising a day filled with adventure and camaraderie.

Join the global geocaching community as we celebrate the 13th anniversary of International Geocaching Day 2024. This unique holiday, born out of the 2011 Geocaching Block Party, is a testament to our shared love for adventure and exploration.

Log any geocache, Adventure Lab® Location, or Event on August 17 to earn the International Geocaching Day 2024 souvenir!

https://www.geocaching.com/blog/2024/07/international-geocaching-day-2024/

14/08/2024

A postcard from our friends at the halfway point of Cosmic Quest
We’re halfway through Cosmic Quest, and so far, the global geocaching community has generated over 7,500,000 units of fuel - an impressive achievement! However, to reach the goal of 15 million units of fuel, we need to keep up the momentum. Let’s make the most of these remaining weeks in August by finding as many geocaches as possible to fuel up the spaceship! Our friends are also busy geocaching this month and recently sent us a postcard from their latest geocache find. Last week’s postcard was GC11JM6 in Germany. Can you guess where this new postcard is from? Share your guess on the blog!

https://www.geocaching.com/blog/2024/08/a-postcard-from-our-friends-at-the-halfway-point-of-cosmic-quest/

10/08/2024

Strathbogie Shire Council is a fan of caching :)

Did you know our Shire has many established Geocaching locations? Caches can be found in Avenel, Euroa, Nagambie, Longwood, Ruffy, Graytown, Strathbogie, Violet Town and surroundings. It is the perfect way to get out and get some exercise with an activity that can be enjoyed with all the family.

If this is the first time you have heard the word Geocaching then you are about to enter a whole new world of outdoor recreational activities. Explore more.

08/08/2024

The Geocaching Vlogger

Whether it's discussing the most unique cache, or a 32 stage monster!!!!, the geocaching vlogger has stories to be told....

THE GEOCACHING VLOGGER, a vlog that features our geocaching adventures as we find awesome geocache (s). NEW GEOCACHING VIDEOS EVERY WEEK! This channel featur...

06/08/2024

Introducing self-service builder credits for Adventure Lab®
Have you wanted to create an Adventure, but didn’t have a credit? The wait is over!

On July 23, 2024, Geocaching HQ released a new self-service portal for credit distribution, enabling Premium members to receive Adventure builder credits through the Adventure Lab® app.

Criteria to qualify for a credit:

Active Premium membership
No available builder credits
No unpublished Adventures
Passed eligibility date*

https://www.geocaching.com/blog/2024/08/introducing-self-service-builder-credits-for-adventure-lab/

06/08/2024

Greetings from our cosmic friends

As we geocache to generate fuel for their spaceship, our friends from outer space are also out exploring the planet. The geocache in the last postcard we received was GC6XP4X. Earlier today, we received the above postcard. Can you tell which geocache is featured? Share your guess in the comments below!

https://www.geocaching.com/blog/2024/08/greetings-from-our-cosmic-friends/

06/08/2024

The city of Armadale in WA has a page dedicated to Geocaching

https://www.perthhillsarmadale.com.au/geocaching

04/08/2024

Tasmania's oldest geocache sought by worldwide seekers armed with digital maps, GPS coordinates

By Georgia Hogge

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-20/tasmanias-oldest-elusive-geocache-attracts-600-seekers/103890730

02/08/2024

🧊 AUGUST PHOTO COMP 🧊

Winter's in full swing, but that shouldn't keep you from getting out there and exploring! ❄️ Don't let the chill stop you from going ...just rug up in your best winter gear and hit the trails 🌲

Share a snap 📸 of your latest adventure or top find this month in the comments below 👇

The winner of this month's photo comp will be 🔊 announced during the LIVE show on September 10th at 7:30 PM AEST, so don't miss it!

🫵 Your picture could feature in the GDU 2025 calendar 📆

02/08/2024

Do you live in South Australia? Did you know that the city of Charles Sturt was into Geocaching???

Geocaching is a great way to explore the parks and places in Charles Sturt. There are more than 200 caches within a 6 kilometre radius of the Charles Sturt Civic Centre at Woodville. Many are designed for families to find together.

https://www.charlessturt.sa.gov.au/community/sports-and-recreation/geocaching

31/07/2024

Even though the Geocaching Downunder crew couldn't get to the Mid West Geocaching Bash, were able to and it sounds like they had a fabulous time. Maybe next year for the GDU crew :)

Cache The Line
creating excellent geocaching adventure content

Blog: Midwest Geobash Reflections - It's bash baby!

Midwest Geobash 2024, the 20th birthday of MWGB shenanigans, just wrapped up and boy was it a doozy. And I don't just mean because of all the Adventure Lab stages (counting at over 260 on a fresh gameboard!).

The organizing committee as always does a bang up job, but this year was special, and the camping numbers and attendance count reflected that fact. They are all well deserving of a hardy round of applause and enthusiastic congratulations!

These are the events - mega events (and greater) - that truly help to encourage and grow the geocaching community, and even introduce newcomers to the hobby and the vast array of fun and experiences it provides. Even if events aren't your thing, that's fine, but it really is hard not to be social and enjoy meeting fellow like-minded folk from all over the lands. And I'm an introvert!

To read more, head to the blog via the below link....

https://www.patreon.com/posts/blog-midwest-its-109069614?utm_campaign=patron_engagement&utm_source=post_link&utm_id=247e564e-1af0-40aa-9846-f383b08f1dcb&utm_medium=email

30/07/2024

Where are our friends this week?

The journey of our friends from outer space continues! The cache they visited last week was GC6JCHV in South Africa. After finding that cache, they traveled to another location pictured in the postcard above that we just received. Which cache did they find this time? Head to our blog and share your guess!

https://www.geocaching.com/blog/2024/07/where-are-the-cosmic-visitors-this-week/

29/07/2024

Are you new to hiding caches in National Parks? The NSW Government has put together an info pack just for you :)

Geocaching policy
Geocaching is a great way for people to enjoy national parks. To protect animals, plants and Aboriginal heritage, you need to ask permission before placing a cache.

Geocaching is a great way for people to enjoy national parks. To protect animals, plants and Aboriginal heritage, you need to ask permission before placing a cache.

29/07/2024

Are you a new hider? Or perhaps you're wondering what the guidelines are for hiding a cache in a national park?

The NSW government has put together the below information pack for that very reason...

Geocaching policy
Geocaching is a great way for people to enjoy national parks. To protect animals, plants and Aboriginal heritage, you need to ask permission before placing a cache.

Geocaching is a great way for people to enjoy national parks. To protect animals, plants and Aboriginal heritage, you need to ask permission before placing a cache.

28/07/2024

Ever wondered what caching with kids whilst travelling Australia is like?

Have a look below...

I first discovered geocaching as the secret sauce to making road trips more exciting on a long road trip across Australia with the kids. Rather than tell them we were about to embark on a 4,000 km long journey from the east coast to the west coast of Australia, I told them we would be playing the world’s largest treasure-hunting game.

https://rvdaily.com.au/geocaching-australia-road-trips/

27/07/2024

Geocaching 101

Getting started with geocaching

You’re invited to join the world’s largest treasure hunt. Watch the video above to see geocaching in action. Below, you’ll find tips and instructions on how to find your first geocache in four simple steps. Download the official Geocaching® app to play.

https://www.geocaching.com/sites/education/en/

24/07/2024

Things to know about geocache maintenance

It is often said that the journey is the reward, but geocachers may argue that a journey is even more rewarding when it ends with a find rather than a DNF! Regular maintenance is an important (and required) way to ensure that your geocache is a reward for those who seek it. If a cache falls into disrepair, then a reviewer may take action via the sweeping* process.

* Sweeping describes the action reviewers take on caches with maintenance issues. Some regions have specific reviewers who do this, while other reviewers do it as part of their normal reviewing.

We asked community volunteer reviewers what they want you to know about cache maintenance and sweeping. Here are some of the top items.....

https://www.geocaching.com/blog/2024/07/things-to-know-about-geocache-maintenance/

July 22, 2024 / Chris Things to know about geocache maintenance Facebook0TwitteremailReddit2It is often said that the journey is the reward, but geocachers may argue that a journey is even more rewarding when it ends with a find rather than a DNF! Regular maintenance is an important (and required) w...

23/07/2024

A cosmic conversation: Marcellus dives into geocaching, outer space, and more
We're thrilled to connect with Marcellus Cadd (atreides) from the blog Geocaching While Black again, just in time for the new geocaching challenge, Cosmic Quest. Marcellus shares his strategy for maximizing fuel gathering, his geocaching zodiac sign, whether he believes in aliens, and more!

https://www.geocaching.com/blog/2024/07/a-cosmic-conversation-marcellus-dives-into-geocaching-outer-space-and-more/

23/07/2024

Cosmic Quest has begun!
Our work to help the cosmic visitors fuel their spaceship is officially underway and we’ve already generated over 187,000 units of fuel! From now until September 1, find and log geocaches to earn souvenirs and generate positive energy to fuel the spaceship of our intergalactic friends.

19/07/2024

Truth 🙌

16/07/2024

Another postcard from the Cosmic Quest visitors
The journey of our friends from outer space continues! The postcard they sent us last week was from GC7GEMN. We just got this postcard from them. What cache location is featured in the image? Share your guesses on the blog!

Geocaching

https://www.geocaching.com/blog/2024/07/another-postcard-from-the-cosmic-quest-visitors/

12/07/2024

🎙️ Fresh episode now live 🎧

Join us on this exciting episode of GDU, where we chat with Annie Love, a dedicated Lackey from Geocaching Headquarters. Ever wondered what a Lackey is? We'll dive into the role and responsibilities of these essential geocaching team members, straight from the source.

Annie shares some of her most thrilling geocaching adventures, from epic FTF (First to Find) hunts to navigating tricky multi-caches. Get ready for tales of hidden gems and clever hides, as well as some behind-the-scenes insights into the world of geocaching from HQ.

But it's not all about the caches. We'll also get to know Annie on a personal level—her interests, her journey into geocaching, and what keeps her passion for the game alive.

Tune in for a fun, informative, and adventurous conversation that celebrates the spirit of geocaching.

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11/07/2024

Exploring History and Stories at Waldviertel Geschichte und Geschichten Mega-Event in Horn, Austria 🇦🇹

Geocaching HQ Lackeys attend dozens of Mega and Giga-Events around the world–shaking hands, frog feet, and friendly paws, sharing stories of adventures and geocaching! Geocaching HQ’s nykkole is the Lead, Senior Product Manager for the Mobile Team. She recently traveled to Austria to attend the Waldviertel Geschichte und Geschichten🌲📜📖 Mega-Event (GCA501G). Here’s her trip summary.

The event took place on June 8 and 9, and while the weather forecast predicted thunderstorms, the weather frogs must have been out geocaching because we saw only sunshine all weekend long. Horn, a cozy small town near Vienna, was the perfect setting for the Mega–while Adventure Labs guided us through town and history, geocaches allowed us to explore the nearby trails 👣

July 8, 2024 / Geocaching HQ Exploring History and Stories at Waldviertel Geschichte und Geschichten Mega-Event in Horn, Austria Facebook0TwitteremailReddit0Geocaching HQ Lackeys attend dozens of Mega and Giga-Events around the world–shaking hands, frog feet, and friendly paws, sharing stories of ...