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    Geocoins for sale from Sydney

    in Trackables

    Posted

    I'm clearing out a number of duplicate geocoins (unactivated) I do not need.

     

    The geocoins are:

    • Geocaching NSW 2012 (Sydney Harbour) x 2
    • Australian 2008 Gold (Emu) x 2
    • Australian 2008 Silver (Emu)
    • Australian 2009 Gold (Wombat) x 2
    • Canterbury Earthquake 7.1 (2010)
    • Podcacher 2008 x 2
    • It's not about the numbers

     

    Full set of photos can be found here - https://www.flickr.com/photos/darrenosborne/sets/72157644423187934/

     

    Happy to sell each geocoin at US$10. Shipping depending upon quantity and destination. Please contact me via geocaching@darrenosborne.com or via direct message.

    Papua New Guinea maps?

    in Australia

    Posted

    Im lookimg for topo maps for my garmin 60csx for the New Ireland Province of Papua New Guinea Any suggestions where I migt find these files?

     

    Openstreetmap may be your best bet. The cycle maps include contours. For example - http://www.openstreetmap.org/?lat=-3.34327697753906&layers=C&lon=152.031211853027&zoom=12

     

    Downloading a 'standard' map for your Garmin 60 isn't too hard. See - http://garmin.openstreetmap.nl/

     

    But getting the contours may be a bit trickier. I haven't done it, but here's some instructions http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/OSM_Map_On_Garmin/Cycle_map

     

    One final suggestion - the person who creates a set of Garmin maps for Australia does a cycle map version http://www.osmaustralia.org/garmincycle.php. If you contact him, he might do a custom version of PNG for you.

    40th parallel

    in Australia

    Posted

    David

     

    I think akkatracker meant to say that most geocachers in Australia chat on the Forums on the above-listed website.

     

    Having said that I'm happy to offer a reason why there may be a difference. It might be the datum of the coordinate system used. Your GPS using WGS84 (AGD84), while the sign on Flinders Island may be based on the old AGD66 system. Each coordinate system assumes a slightly different shape for the Earth. See: http://www.ga.gov.au/earth-monitoring/geodesy/geodetic-datums/about.html

     

    BTW - I've been to Greenwich and found the zero longitude line to be about 120 metres away from the actual line - same reason. http://gpsinformation.net/main/greenwich.htm and http://coord.info/GCK7HH

     

    and??

    Bifrost

    in Australia

    Posted · Edited by The Spindoctors

    I've forwarded their response and their contact details to the NSW reviewer for GS.

     

    This is contrary to the response Geocaching NSW received from Blacktown City Council. We'll be chasing this matter up further.

     

    We are currently starting the process of building a positive relationship with NSW councils, such as with North Sydney Council and more recently with Blacktown City Council.

     

    I'm would be interested, as would others, in seeing exactly what was sent by Hammerman/extremepc to the Council and a copy of their reply.

    Bifrost

    in Australia

    Posted · Edited by The Spindoctors

     

    Will be very interesting if they say no. If the reviewers want to talk rules then rules it is and hundreds of caches will have to be archived.

     

    What is your aim here? To disrupt the game or just to annoy everyone? If your problem is with Ministro, you should take it up with him and Groundspeak. I think I'd be correct in saying that the wider geocaching community in Sydney will not appreciate your 'efforts' should Blacktown City Council come back with a negative reply.

    looking for a TB hotel

    in Australia

    Posted

    A Pocket Query for regular/large size caches near Sydney would be an easy way to find good caches. I found this one by setting up and previewing a pocket query, and it sounds like just what you want:

    http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=28b94eb1-1af6-4940-ab78-b156cb961506

     

    Edit: Oh, and read the hint. :)

     

    t

    Thank you. Yes I saw that one but as I/we do not know the city all that well, I wasnt sure how far it would be from where we are staying which is George Street. That one certainly would be something different to do.

     

    Safe City - TB exchange http://coord.info/GC28ZJ0 is your best bet. It's not that far away from George St - maybe 30 minute walk - but it will take you by a number of geocaches and tourist spots. Failing that, I work nearby (Ultimo) and can meet with you in Chinatown or Darling Harbour. My email is geocaching@darrenosborne.com

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    WOW caches...

    in Australia

    Posted

    Glennren

     

    In no particular order:

     

    GCKKTY Five Quay's In A Row by Philma New South Wales, Australia

    GCC44 #9 Drop Dead Gorgeous by Hounddog, Snifter and the SNAFUADV Team New South Wales, Australia

    GC15KFN Bush Garden by jacksoni New South Wales, Australia

    GC14XGC CLIFF HANGER by foundem New South Wales, Australia

    GC1264W Cox's - The Black Hole by Team Webguy New South Wales, Australia

    GCGVNB Daylight by Bushrat New South Wales, Australia

    GC2JPJQ Drop Bears by acaconly New South Wales, Australia

    GCM1JT Fallen Giant by Climberboy New South Wales, Australia

    GC2B8K1 Higgins Hidden Valley #3: Bluegum Forest by Yurt New South Wales, Australia

    GCZV7W Illusions by Philma New South Wales, Australia

    GC3E Lane Cove by Paul Edwards New South Wales, Australia

    GC24XZV Madoline Glen by bikerbuddy New South Wales, Australia

    GC14188 MERMAIDS CAVE by foundem New South Wales, Australia

    GCZTF1 NUMANTIA FALLS by banksia777 New South Wales, Australia

    GCH9WZ Nuts, Bolts and Tools by The Oompas New South Wales, Australia

    GCTK1Z Royalty with a view!!! by maty061 New South Wales, Australia

    GCMVVN Solo Man - Re-loaded by stubby holder New South Wales, Australia

    GC2DE0V The Bad Man - EK Phone Home by The Bad Man New South Wales, Australia

    GC24C7 The Final Cut by Ideology Geocaching New South Wales, Australia

    GC12GNM The Pub With No Beer by Short Circuits New South Wales, Australia

    GC1V44D The Three Sisters EarthCache by AussieCacher New South Wales, Australia

     

    BTW - Have you searched your area and sorted by Favourite votes?

    What GPS are people using in Australia

    in Australia

    Posted

    Richard

     

    First off, here's my review of the unit last year http://darrenosborne.com/2010/04/20/lowrance-endura-sierra-review/

     

    Second, don't get it. Since that review, there has been NO software update for the AusPac units. This means the issues I had with the unit are still there. Some were sorted out with the US and Europe models, but not here. Also, the maps are awful. The topo maps are poor in resolution and the terrain maps only appear at a low zoom setting.

     

    If you're currently using an 'old' Garmin, I'd recommend either the GPSMap62 or one of the yet-to-be released eTrex 20 or 30 units. It depends on your budget. You can also get free routable maps via OpenStreetMap for these. An alternative is the Magellan eXplorist range. The eXplorist GC (http://darrenosborne.com/2010/05/18/magellan-explorist-gc/) is a small and simple unit. If you have more money consider the 510 or 610 units. Once again, you can create OSM maps for them (510, 610 and 710).

    Who has had their cache hide ruined by pjmpjm?

    in Australia

    Posted

    I don't understand what pjmpjm has done that is wrong. The cache was placed without permission (you mentioned this in your archive log) and security asked no one to be there. If the area becomes a library or community hall in the future then you should consider replacing it - although I'd ask permission so that the staff don't get spooky by crazy geocachers lurking around.

     

    Overall, I think pjmpjm has done the geocaching community a service in alerting us not to go there in case we get into further trouble. I've never had any problems with pjmpjm and have found him to be a responsible and decent geocacher.

     

    I would have done the same thing in this set of circumstances.

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