[the england's]

This topic is to let you know about the regional geocaching organizations near you. These groups sponsor event caches and online forums where geocachers in the same area can get to know each other and share information. Geocaching organizations play a pivotal role in maintaining good relations with the land managers for the parks and forests where we play our game. Getting involved in your local group is a great way to make new friends and find answers to questions about the local caching scene.

It is up to representatives of the organizations to maintain this thread as a list of links to the Geocaching Groups in Australia. Please feel free to write a brief post about your geocaching group, giving its name, the area where most of its members live, and a link to the group's website, forums or mailing list. If your information changes later on, post a follow-up post.

Please do not use this pinned topic to promote individual events or initiatives that your group is undertaking. You can start separate topics for those. The moderating team may split out off topic posts into their own threads.

Finally, please note that this thread is not an endorsement by Groundspeak of any organization. It's just a convenient list of links.

Thanks!

embi

[The Spindoctors]

Geocaching NSW is an incorporated association representing geocachers in the state of New South Wales.

The purpose of the association is to represent like-minded geocachers in the state of New South Wales.

Our aim is to promote the pastime of geocaching and work with interested groups in ensuring it is seen in a positive light.

The association is looking to develop educational materials, organise events, promote the geocaching and possibly run 'educational' workshops on things ranging from building the 'perfect cache' through to getting the most from GSAK (Geocaching Swiss Army Knife).

[The Spindoctors]

Neglected to mention that Geocaching NSW's website is http://www.geocachingnsw.asn.au

[2Dudez]

Although Victoria doesn't have a governing body yet, there are local caching groups you can join if you live in the area.

Ballarat has one. http://groups.yahoo....laratgeocachers

The Macedon Ranges and Shepparton also have Yahoo groups.

[mortified]

Geocaching Brisbane.

Only started a week ago already 30 or 40 members. See below.

Thanks

~ Mortified
Hang out with us on Facebook. Search "Geocaching Brisbane" or click: http://www.facebook....id=122436932974

[Mix]

Pumbaa25, on Jul 12 2009, 07:01 PM, said:

G'day,

I am very new to Geocaching and was wondering if there are any groups in the Hunter valley area ?

Thanks,
Joe

newgroup formed over the summer

http://www.facebook....id=200574939438

[The Cash Man]

Pumbaa25, on Jul 12 2009, 07:01 PM, said:

G'day,

I am very new to Geocaching and was wondering if there are any groups in the Hunter valley area ?

Thanks,
Joe

HAVOC or Hunter Area Victims of Caching now has a website www.geohavoc.org

[Renroc]

CPM2440, on 04 January 2011 - 10:08 PM, said:

I noticed some facebook groups listed above for different area's, is there a facebook group for Northern NSW on facebook? I would love to meet some more local geo cachers.

Hi there, I am northern NSW... We have an informal group here in Lismore/Casino/Ballina. We had a Christmas Bash as our first official event late last year which was a good starting point. BUT most of them don't have facebook. I do and so does one other member. that I know of. I think I gave you my email details from the aus caching forums. Send me an email and I will give you some names.

Cheers

[TeamCassie]

A bigger North Coast Group is being started...only in the early stages but North Coast Geocaching Group can be found here on facebook and an official site will be up soon (sourcing a good free host).

[Wilbert67]

I see our Illawarra caching community is not mentioned yet
http://groups.yahoo....chingcommunity/

[Roostaman]

Riverina Geocaching has had a group going for a while too.

The Riverina area is in South West NSW, but you would know that if you are in the area.

You can find info here - www.rivcache.com and contact us too if you want to join,
or just meet up with some of the locals.

.

[The Spindoctors]

Akkatracker. Geocaching NSW holds events about every two months. Find out more at http://www.geocachingnsw.asn.au/

We're due for one in October, otherwise there is the Xmas event in late November or early December.

[team_coxy]

A new group has started for members of the scouting movement who enjoy geocaching. We are called GeoScouts Australia. We are only just starting but we are planning on using the group to teach youth members about GPSrs and Geocaching.

If you are in scouting and would like more information go to : http://www.geoscouts.org.au

[Team LyssLyss]

Have just created a FB group in the hope of getting to know some fellow geocachers in our local area which is the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

https://www.facebook...42508982428332/

Hopefully it won't be lonely in there very long

[B/dale bandits]

https://www.facebook...pslandAustralia

I have just set up a new FB page for Geocaching In East Gippsland Victoria come along and say Hi and send stories or pics of our area.

[RoadRoach58]

Any mentionable groups in SA? Please e-mail me if so. Headed down-under in August, and want to get some caching in. Funny part is, I started caching about 3 months after I was there the last time. Amazing how many caches were within arm's reach of places I've been. DUH. Guess I get to repeat a few day trips again.

[Just a Trifle]

There is a facebook page for Geocaching South Australia https://www.facebook...576318/?fref=ts

This post has been edited by Keystone: 17 February 2013 - 11:41 AM

[Just a Trifle]

There is a Geocaching WA Facebook group at https://www.facebook...36260563131750/

[ashandy]

Just started a new Facebook page for Geocachers in Far North Queensland.... https://www.facebook.com/fnqgeocaching

[day1976]

We have a fun facebook page for people in and around Melbourne, or for those who are thinking of visiting the area. Lots of geocaching topics and some off-topic conversation too. It's a closed group to avoid the spam, but just send a request. https://www.facebook...chingmelbourne/