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by AKiteFlier
22 July 11 12:36 am
Forum: International visitors
Topic: Visiting from Chicago in July
Replies: 14
Views: 28459

Re: Visiting from Chicago in July

Bundyrumandcoke wrote:If your going up to Kuranda from Cairns, I really would suggest going up by train, and back via the Skyrail. The view as you crest the range heading east is pretty spectacular.
We did this and it was spectacular!!! Truly breathtaking. :D
by AKiteFlier
22 July 11 12:32 am
Forum: International visitors
Topic: Visiting from Chicago in July
Replies: 14
Views: 28459

Re: Visiting from Chicago in July

G'Day mates! Just wanted to send off a final thank you to everyone in Australia who helped make our caching experiences wonderful! I managed to find 49 caches on my trip - several virtuals and my first ever earthcaches!! I especially thank the SA group in Adelaide for hosting a pub lunch event for m...
by AKiteFlier
01 July 11 11:46 pm
Forum: International visitors
Topic: Aussie maps?
Replies: 7
Views: 18928

Re: Aussie maps?

Yup, I was 1670km from home today (on a day trip - sheesh) and the OSM maps I had loaded on the Vista worked fine to find a couple. Which reminds me, better make sure I have the Hobart ones loaded in for next week. Or just use the iPhone to get close and follow the arrow on the Vista. Most GPS's wi...
by AKiteFlier
30 June 11 1:56 pm
Forum: International visitors
Topic: Aussie maps?
Replies: 7
Views: 18928

Re: Aussie maps?

Thanks for the ideas - I've checked it out - I do'nt quite know how to get them to WORK on my Oregon but I can't exactly test it either. THey are loaded to the place it says they need to be. "Preciate the help.

-Kite
by AKiteFlier
30 June 11 10:20 am
Forum: International visitors
Topic: Aussie maps?
Replies: 7
Views: 18928

Aussie maps?

Hey all you down under geocachers. One thing I forgot to check out are maps for my Garmin Oregon - I was told I can find free maps for these online but I don't know where. I got one for Melbourne but I need maps for Cairns and the GBReef, Sydney, Adelaide and Kangaroo Island. Otherwise I won't be ab...
by AKiteFlier
28 June 11 11:38 am
Forum: International visitors
Topic: Cairns, Sydney or Melbourne?
Replies: 10
Views: 22348

Re: Cairns, Sydney or Melbourne?

Thx for all the ideas. Looks like the Melbourne cache is getting muggled or pilfered of TBs. :(
Sorry I will miss the blue mountain event. I'll keep looking for ideas.
by AKiteFlier
27 June 11 11:58 am
Forum: International visitors
Topic: Cairns, Sydney or Melbourne?
Replies: 10
Views: 22348

Re: Cairns, Sydney or Melbourne?

MtnLioness wrote:If you are indeed coming to Adelaide then you may wanna get in touch with Barra, he is the Events man for Adelaide. He should be quite happy to set up a meet & Greet for you!
Yes - Adelaide too - will contact Barra post haste! Thanks.
Pam
by AKiteFlier
27 June 11 11:58 am
Forum: International visitors
Topic: Cairns, Sydney or Melbourne?
Replies: 10
Views: 22348

Re: Cairns, Sydney or Melbourne?

Same for Sydney, where ar you staying? And what sights are you planning to see? Hi there - sorry for the delayed response - I'm frantic getting ready! We are at Metro Hotel on Pitt in Sydney from Friday 08 July through Sunday 10 July. Leave 11 July. We have no set itinerary - plan to do zoo, opera ...
by AKiteFlier
27 June 11 11:55 am
Forum: International visitors
Topic: Cairns, Sydney or Melbourne?
Replies: 10
Views: 22348

Re: Cairns, Sydney or Melbourne?

Hi AKiteFlier, where are you staying in Melbourne and do you have any other plans while in town. We should be able to organise a meet'n'greet for you Sorry I didn't get back to this reply sooner - been busy as a beaver at work getting ready to be gone! We are in downtown at The Swanston Grand Mercu...
by AKiteFlier
16 June 11 12:03 pm
Forum: International visitors
Topic: Cairns, Sydney or Melbourne?
Replies: 10
Views: 22348

Cairns, Sydney or Melbourne?

G'day mates. I'm getting prepared for our trip in July. I've got some good info on caching in Adelaide area but I am still looking for ideas for the cities in my subject. I also have 6 or 7 TBs to bring with me so I need some help on caches that are bigger than typical urban micros... Cairns - we're...
by AKiteFlier
02 June 11 1:52 pm
Forum: International visitors
Topic: Visiting from Chicago in July
Replies: 14
Views: 28459

Re: Visiting from Chicago in July

http://geocaching.com.au/cache/gc19jyj.gmap Centered on Kuranda Zoom in and out to see what's there. List of close recommended caches near Kuranda. http://geocaching.com.au/search/?nr=gc19jyj Recommendations are made by geocachers who like the caching experience at that cache. You may need to read ...
by AKiteFlier
02 June 11 1:47 pm
Forum: International visitors
Topic: Visiting from Chicago in July
Replies: 14
Views: 28459

Re: Visiting from Chicago in July

Akiteflyer If your not already aware, Australia works on a 4 digit postcode system, similar to the USA 5 digit zipcode. Geocaching.com will search on that postcode system. http://auspost.com.au/apps/postcode.html is the page you want. Type in a town, suburb, or city- making sure you have the correc...
by AKiteFlier
01 June 11 10:23 am
Forum: International visitors
Topic: Visiting from Chicago in July
Replies: 14
Views: 28459

Re: Visiting from Chicago in July

If your going up to Kuranda from Cairns, I really would suggest going up by train, and back via the Skyrail. The view as you crest the range heading east is pretty spectacular. I can't remember which way the trip is booked but I'm looking forward to it for sure. Are there any caches up in Kuranda? ...
by AKiteFlier
28 May 11 6:58 am
Forum: International visitors
Topic: Visiting from Chicago in July
Replies: 14
Views: 28459

Visiting from Chicago in July

G' day mates! We will be traveling to your beautiful country in a few short weeks and I'm looking to pick up a few (yeah yeah, just a few :wink: ) caches while we are there. I have a TB of a Koala bear that has been wanting to get down under and I'm bringing that along with me. We will be in Cairns ...