Geocaching Organizations in Australia

[+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.com/group/ballaratgeocachers

 

The Macedon Ranges and Shepparton also have Yahoo groups.

[+The Cash Man]

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

[+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.com/group/illawarracachingcommunity/

 

[+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.

 

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[+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

[+B/dale bandits]

https://www.facebook.com/GeocachingEastGippslandAustralia

 

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.

[+ashandy]

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

 

[+viper231]

Hi fellow cachers I've just started a page on Facebook for locals and visitors to Port Lincoln south aus please feel free to join its called geocaching Port Lincoln SA or WWW.facebook.com/geocacheportlincoln hope to see u on facebook soon

[McDeans]

We've just started a Sydney Geocaching Meetup group: http://www.meetup.com/Sydney-Geocaching

Join us for some fun in and around Sydney!

[+22thumbsup]

There's a new facebook group "Geocaching Northern Beaches" https://www.facebook.com/groups/158411451171531/

Where fellow geocaches can share stories, ask questions and brag about your latest find!

All welcome

[+h0z]

There's a new facebook group "Geocaching Northern Beaches" https://www.facebook.com/groups/158411451171531/

Where fellow geocaches can share stories, ask questions and brag about your latest find!

All welcome

 

 

Hey, I tried to join this group, but it says "closed group" and wont show me anything except the cover photo amd group name, is there any way to join?

[+AusFox!]

These are a couple of FaceBook Groups with friendly cachers in Victoria.

Geocaching Geelong: https://www.facebook.com/groups/260338404111287/

Geocachers of Victoria: https://www.facebook.com/groups/167842110066120/

[+Team Campion]

The Best Victorian Facebook Group Is https://www.facebook.com/groups/336546896500668

 

I've also set up a Forum for Victoria! It is still new but we have a few members so far on it! http://geocachingvictoria.freeforums.org/

 

Cheers

 

-Team Campion

[+Black Flag 78]

There are a few Geocaching groups for anyone in these areas of Queensland for people who may live nearby or looking to meet fellow Cachers.

 

Geocaching Logan: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1472402472983866/

 

Geocaching South East Queensland: https://www.facebook.com/groups/303346609684914/

 

Geocaching Toowoomba: https://www.facebook.com/groups/886066534819380/

 

Geocaching Brisbane: https://www.facebook.com/groups/122436932974/

 

Geocaching Gold Coast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/861323440610429/

 

Sunshine Coast Geocaching: https://www.facebook.com/groups/scgeocaching/

 

Hope these help for those looking to join a group or just catch up and mingle with fellow cachers.

[+Black Flag 78]

Have moved to the Gold Coast and although there is a group and no doubt it would be amazing, have always wanted to start my own. So if your a Geocacher from the Northern Gold Coast areas and your new or seasoned, add yourself. If you are from outside this area, feel free to add yourself also. 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/GoldCoastNorthGeocaching/

 

[+Simber15]

We have established a new group for the Riverina district which includes Wagga Wagga, Griffith, Albury and Gundagai and surrounds. 

 

https://m.facebook.com/groups/1029929257170918

[+burgo78]

Geocaching Townsville welcomes locals and visitors.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/gctownsville/

[+DARKSIDEDAN]

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/illawarracachingcommunity

 

Got one of their Geocoins too

[Ons3Saam]

G'day everyone. 

 

We've recently moved to the Maryborough area in the Victorian Central Goldfields. 

 

The missus has started a Facebook group for cachers in the area. Maybe we can get together for a BBQ in the bush sometime. 

 

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082829986736

 

Cheers and happy caching, 

Ons3Saam