Geocaching Australia

Oh and with the Free Throw, does that mean that regardless of what cache you log, you get 25 points?

caughtatwork wrote:By the way 3 people now know what to do for requirement 30, so it's not that hard after all.

I thought I had it.... but then it only led me to the month

Found a deal on ozbargains today that suits us geocachers. http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/32483 You can make a custom stamp in a easy to use editor on there site, upload a image if needed. All to easy. With the coupon code it is $3.99 USD shipped. (normally $5.99 + $3.99 shipping) Thought I recog...

Offline Mapping on Google Maps for Android
https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... Lm1hcHMiXQ..

I am a little overwhelmed by what exactly is needed to get into geocaching. I read about GPX files and GSAK and various apps and so on and so forth and I am not 100% sure exactly what I need? :?: I'd prefer to just use my iPad for starters rather than buy a proper GPS like a Garmin. Does an iPad ha...

Never mind about that- Balmoral is a great place for some easy finds... wish I could say that for my surrounds (another rock wall...)
Used the sensation today with 4m accuracy to get closeish to a cache and then for the power to run out

Just last week I picked up a shiny new Samsung Galaxy S III. I've always wanted to cache on my phone because of the better software but the precision of my Garmin keeps me going back to using both together. Previous phones - IPhone and SGS1 were not always reliable with the GPS. On Friday I got hal...

Well that's a good excuse to refrain from replacing Tolkein Tree

I have cached close to the Tanzanian Border. The caches tend to be decent and be sure to get the earthcaches.

caughtatwork wrote:Works for me

But google haven't fully uploaded the Australian Basemap to work on. So if you're happy to start with a blank canvas

Laighside Legends wrote:I get this message:

Sorry, Map Maker is not yet available in Australia. Click here for details.

Next few weeks

Apparently they are setting up hikers to go where cars can't so to make StreetView more 'complete'. Good job if they are offering but you'd have to be fit to haul around that gear I'd reckon. Google strikes first in Apple maps war The search giant is sending camera-equipped planes out over several ...

Just saw this and thought it was a possible rival to OSM
Releasing in Australia in the next few weeks
http://www.google.com/mapmaker
Wrote a more in depth blog post but basically it's just an editing mapping thing (like OSM) with Offline support for Android

Better find some survey markers- 1 point each

Hi guys We have been on a few geocache with our son and are now ready to launch out on our own. Looking at the Etrex 20....is this a good unit??? Any downsides??? Do you then need to purchase maps or are the ones that are included sufficient. Assume the maps then need to be updated over time and is...