Welcome to the website for Geocaching NSW.

Geocaching NSW is an incorporated association representing 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.

Please explore our website to discover more about geocaching and the association.

Latest DECC Google Earth Data

I recently obtained the latest Estate Data from the DECC for all lands controlled by them and have converted it into a compatible KML for Google Earth. As Geocaching in any form is not allowed in National Parks and other lands under the DECC's control, it makes it invaluable when plotting where you may be going to place a cache.

This data was published by the DECC at the end of 2009, so it is the latest data we have to work with. There does not appear to be many differences between this and the previous data. However, with this version, I have now broken the areas and colour coded them based on the Estate type, such as national parks, Reserves, Aboriginal Sites etc. Each type is further broken down into folders, so, with a single click in Google Earth, you can turn an entire Estate type off.

As always, when new data becomes available, we will process and post it here for all to use. You can download the latest KML zipped down HERE this new file is approx 14.83meg in size and should not take long to download. Now that the last few versions of Oziexplorer have supported Google Earth, it makes this a very handy reference to have installed in Google Earth.

Geocaching 101 event: Paperless geocaching

P9210158Geocaching NSW welcomes all to our next Geocaching 101 session held at 10.30 am on Saturday 13 February at the Carlingford Bowling Club, Pennant Hills Road, Carlingford.

Geocaching 101 is a chance for new and experienced geocachers to get together to ask advice, guidance and gather lots of great tips.

If you're brand new to geocaching, it's an excellent opportunity to meet other geocachers who may have a bit more experience under their belt.

The venue is close to the Carlingford railway station and the 548 bus route. Drinks and snacks are available in the club.

There will be two presentations during the meeting.

  1. GSAK tips and tricks with Neil Miller
  2. Free maps for your Garmin using Open Street Map with Darren Osborne.

Discover more at http://coord.info/GC234PX

Geocaching NSW 2009 geocoin

geocoin2009frontThe Geocaching NSW 2009 geocoin is now available for presale.

The 2009 coin is a beautiful custom NSW shaped coin with the association's logo and mint year on one side and on the reverse, that iconic NSW natural attraction - The Three Sisters at Katoomba.

We have even included the GPS co-ords just in case you have trouble finding them. The coins are trackable and also have their own 2009 custom icon.

Proceeds from the sale of the coins will go towards the funding of the association.

These are sure to become a collector's item being the very first coin ever made by the association. Minted in a stylish gold metal finish, we are sure you will love these coins as much as we do!

 

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