+waiau Posted September 17, 2009 Posted September 17, 2009 there seems to be a real lack of kiwi's on here, surely an absolute beginner like me and my kids aren't the only ones cruising through here. it would be nice to touch base with some others about this crazy sport that seems to be taking over our lives. Quote
+GSVNoFixedAbode Posted September 17, 2009 Posted September 17, 2009 (edited) Gidday waiau, Most of the NZ cachers tend to hang out in the onshore 'local' forums at NZ GPS Society and Kiwicaching Cheers, G. [dang typos!] Edited September 17, 2009 by GSVNoFixedAbode Quote
+TheRudderpost Posted September 18, 2009 Posted September 18, 2009 Hi there 2 more of us down here on south island team canajanz and farmer bill we have not been playing lately due to need for new GPS but we ARE here Quote
Flick&Lil Posted September 21, 2009 Posted September 21, 2009 2 more in Taranaki, but we don't use the forum very often, at least we haven't yet. flick&lil Quote
+waiau Posted September 21, 2009 Author Posted September 21, 2009 awesome stuff, i knew there had to be some out there somewhere. Quote
+Angusp2 Posted September 23, 2009 Posted September 23, 2009 there seems to be a real lack of kiwi's on here, surely an absolute beginner like me and my kids aren't the only ones cruising through here. it would be nice to touch base with some others about this crazy sport that seems to be taking over our lives. Hi Waiau! I am also a NZ cacher from Woodend in canterbury. How are you? I just started a month ago. From Angus. Quote
+waiau Posted September 25, 2009 Author Posted September 25, 2009 there seems to be a real lack of kiwi's on here, surely an absolute beginner like me and my kids aren't the only ones cruising through here. it would be nice to touch base with some others about this crazy sport that seems to be taking over our lives. Hi Waiau! I am also a NZ cacher from Woodend in canterbury. How are you? I just started a month ago. From Angus. am doing well angus, i am located down south in te anau. if anyone uses yahoo or msn feel free to add me to their list, just use the id kiwitrouthunter@yahoo.com i have a trip to invercargill coming up in the next week and plan to hit a few caches if the weather is halfway decent. Quote
stufdkiwi&ladybug Posted October 1, 2009 Posted October 1, 2009 there seems to be a real lack of kiwi's on here, surely an absolute beginner like me and my kids aren't the only ones cruising through here. it would be nice to touch base with some others about this crazy sport that seems to be taking over our lives. Hi waiau, 2 more in whanganui. we've just started as well Stufdkiwi&ladybug1 Quote
+kiwiowl Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 Most of the NZ cachers tend to hang out in the onshore 'local' forums at NZ GPS Society and Kiwicaching I'm brand new too. The last link you used no-one has replied to a post for over a month. The first site is for general GPS stuff but is at least more active. Maybe kiwi's can't talk as well as fly? (shamed to say considering all the 'views' each post gets). Quote
+waiau Posted October 12, 2009 Author Posted October 12, 2009 Most of the NZ cachers tend to hang out in the onshore 'local' forums at NZ GPS Society and Kiwicaching I'm brand new too. The last link you used no-one has replied to a post for over a month. The first site is for general GPS stuff but is at least more active. Maybe kiwi's can't talk as well as fly? (shamed to say considering all the 'views' each post gets). hey kiwiowl, good to see another new cacher. i do think that this forum is sadly neglected because it is often the first stop that many new cachers myself included make. one of those web sites as you pointed out is in my opinion also poorly supported and the other one while it is regular posted in it seems to be the same 5 or 6 people trying their best to keep it moving. maybe it is just me and not knowing quiet what to expect but i was hoping for a more vibrant community of people willing to promote this new sport to the max. Quote
+Kevs_Team Posted October 20, 2009 Posted October 20, 2009 A whole family of Geocachers here in West Auckland we started at the weekend and love it, Using the Iphone software Quote
+waiau Posted October 21, 2009 Author Posted October 21, 2009 A whole family of Geocachers here in West Auckland we started at the weekend and love it, Using the Iphone software how is everything going with the Iphone stuff ? i know very little about the Iphone in general. i am still using a cheap little nokia phone i bought about 7 or 8 years ago. Quote
+Annie & PB Posted October 27, 2009 Posted October 27, 2009 Most of the NZ cachers tend to hang out in the onshore 'local' forums at NZ GPS Society and Kiwicaching The last link you used no-one has replied to a post for over a month. The first site is for general GPS stuff but is at least more active. Hi there all, we have been caching for almost two years now. Do come on over to the GPS Society Geocaching forum. If you want to learn more about caching in NZ it really is informative, as many of the NZ cachers who have been involved from ' the beginning' read and post in that forum, including the reviewers. I have found that I can ask any question from simple to complex there, and there and I will get a quick answer. Also the Software and Hardware forums contain heaps of great information. Kiwicaching is more focussed on their live chat that on their forums, so the best way to get to know people there is become a member and join in the live chat. I am regularly on both sites and have found that there is indeed a vibrant, supportive and fun geocaching community in NZ. The other thing I recommend is attend the next Event cache that is held in your area!! That is really the best way to get to know other cachers. Happy caching and perhaps one day we will run into some of you at a cache. Annie Quote
+Kiwifamily Posted November 15, 2009 Posted November 15, 2009 Another new cacher here, wife and now the daughter found our first four today in Auckland. Great fun! Will check out the other sites. Aussat Quote
+bladesedge Posted December 17, 2009 Posted December 17, 2009 Another NZ-er here, based in Invercargill. Did my first hunt last night, and found 2 local caches too easily with my 'non-athletic' mum. At the end she asked me if I had another printout and where the next one was! Am looking to do a road trip this weekend and find some more - and of course over the Xmas break too! A new hobby to give me plenty of reasons to leave Invercargill in the rear vision mirror....lol. Quote
+Tawharauni & TheCat Posted December 18, 2009 Posted December 18, 2009 Greetings. Just joined yesterday. I am Tawharauni, like Tawhara-uni, not Tawharanui, the pefect beach near Omaha in New Zealand. I have posted my first GC. How long does it take normally for the reiview? Hope this will be a nice Journey. Greetings! Quote
+Indiana Jill Posted December 23, 2009 Posted December 23, 2009 We have a great geocaching community in Auckland & Waikato! Go to the next event, as was suggested previously. Also, I have a yellow Etrex for sale $150 to first taker. Send me a message thru my profile on geocaching.com Indiana Jill Quote
+kwvers! Posted January 3, 2010 Posted January 3, 2010 We have a great geocaching community in Auckland & Waikato! Go to the next event, as was suggested previously. Also, I have a yellow Etrex for sale $150 to first taker. Send me a message thru my profile on geocaching.com Indiana Jill would love to cache in New Zealand Quote
spiritxy Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 Been geocaching slowly since November 2007. Still finding quite a few here in Rotorua. Good to see more people catching on to this great hobby. I better check out the other forums as well, might catch up with some locals. Quote
+evilno9 Posted January 12, 2010 Posted January 12, 2010 I've only started in the last month (since December 09) but I wish I'd done it sooner - I've always loved wandering through the bush as well as playing with gadgets and when I finally discovered that I could do both at the same time I was sold. I've also convinced a large number of my friends that this is the best thing they'll ever do in their lives which make for some highly enjoyable afternoon strolls through the bush. Quote
+robnzh Posted January 14, 2010 Posted January 14, 2010 (edited) one here- relatively new cacher from Wainuiomata been at it about a month, notched a 2TF and a couple of thirds in 20 finds, -and let's not go there about DNFs lol. waves to fellow cachers - would put a waving emoticon in here but doesn't seem to be one! Edited January 14, 2010 by robnzh Quote
+kjwx Posted January 17, 2010 Posted January 17, 2010 Live in Wellington City and could probably still be considered a noob. Was introduced to sport by my brother CumbyRocks in Dunedin, who's find tally makes mine look pitiful. PS: While I'm here, RobNZH - do you know of the Wainui cache that's supposed to be the sixth oldest in existence worldwide? All I know is that it was hidden on May 26, 2000. Is it still active? Quote
+GSVNoFixedAbode Posted January 17, 2010 Posted January 17, 2010 ...Wainui cache that's supposed to be the sixth oldest in existence worldwide? All I know is that it was hidden on May 26, 2000. Is it still active? GC46, last found just over a week ago! Quote
+kjwx Posted January 21, 2010 Posted January 21, 2010 ...Wainui cache that's supposed to be the sixth oldest in existence worldwide? All I know is that it was hidden on May 26, 2000. Is it still active? GC46, last found just over a week ago! Thanks a lot, GSVNoFixedAbode Quote
mattsfg Posted January 30, 2010 Posted January 30, 2010 A whole family of Geocachers here in West Auckland we started at the weekend and love it, Using the Iphone software Hi there kevsteam, i have just started or trying to start just wondered if i could get some help from you guys and some clues on what to look for ? I am in west auckland also I have all day every day to play this game apart from when my boy is asleep. regards Matt Quote
mattsfg Posted January 30, 2010 Posted January 30, 2010 Hi im a noob from west auckland and need some help , dont have the goods for hard tasks but also dont know what to get i have a first generation i phone and maps are not that great. Would also like to join in with a group of others if possible Quote
+GSVNoFixedAbode Posted January 31, 2010 Posted January 31, 2010 Hi mattsfg, Welcome to the addiction! There's an active Auckland community over in the NZ GPS forum, and I'm sure someone will be ble to assist. Also try to get to the next Event cache in your area to meet the locals. Cheers, G. Quote
+kiwi-pete Posted February 6, 2010 Posted February 6, 2010 I too am a noob from Christchurch. Joined up last month, but as yet have not had the time to get out and find my first cache. Quote
+Kevs_Team Posted February 7, 2010 Posted February 7, 2010 A whole family of Geocachers here in West Auckland we started at the weekend and love it, Using the Iphone software Hi there kevsteam, i have just started or trying to start just wondered if i could get some help from you guys and some clues on what to look for ? I am in west auckland also I have all day every day to play this game apart from when my boy is asleep. regards Matt Sorry for the late reply Matt, only infrequently check the forum. Unfortunately yesterday we went to the event out at Murawai which would have been perfect for you to attend. I suggest to start with easy caches to begin with i.e. 1 star for difficulty. Read the description and hints for each cache. The caches come in all sorts of sizes and disguises - the micro's can be especially tricky to find. Here is a nice easy cache I found today in Henderson - GC1TAVR http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_detai...8b-ab1cf24cf8e3 Have lots of fun, Kevs team Quote
o0motorhead0o Posted February 9, 2010 Posted February 9, 2010 (edited) Hi there We are a young couple in the tauranga area, we have known about geocaching but just started participating in the fun!! unfortunately we do not own a GPS and with rates due soon we cant afford even the most basic GPS but anyway we are trying to find all the easy ones Edited February 9, 2010 by o0motorhead0o Quote
+robnzh Posted March 11, 2010 Posted March 11, 2010 Live in Wellington City and could probably still be considered a noob. Was introduced to sport by my brother CumbyRocks in Dunedin, who's find tally makes mine look pitiful. PS: While I'm here, RobNZH - do you know of the Wainui cache that's supposed to be the sixth oldest in existence worldwide? All I know is that it was hidden on May 26, 2000. Is it still active? Yes, and it's 10th anniversary is coming up, we are working on it- keep an eye in here and in geocaching.com! In the meantime I am on cache 48, hoping to log one more then go down to GC46 for my number 50- it's not too far from home. (I guess I could wait for 100 but I don't think so lol.) Quote
+Stretch0 Posted April 19, 2010 Posted April 19, 2010 (edited) Hi there We are a young couple in the tauranga area, we have known about geocaching but just started participating in the fun!! unfortunately we do not own a GPS and with rates due soon we cant afford even the most basic GPS but anyway we are trying to find all the easy ones Keep an eye on geocaching.org or contact me and i will endeavour to put you in contact with some local cachers and maybe someone in the same boat as you with no GPS :-) Edited April 19, 2010 by Stretch0 Quote
+GSVNoFixedAbode Posted April 20, 2010 Posted April 20, 2010 There are now eight 10 Years!... cache events being held around NZ on the weekend of the 1st and 2nd of May - it's a great opportunity for old and new cachers to come along and catch up! Auckland, GC2401K Gisborne, GC25YJ6 Rotorua, G255AW Wellington, GC253JN Nelson, GC26CPB Dunsandal, GC26B1R (30km south of Christchurch) Oamaru, GC25855 Dunedin, GC25HVW Cheers, G. Quote
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