New Geocaches for Eltham

May 31, 2015 | Geocaching

A sample small geocache, containing a pencil, a logbook for finders to sign, batteries and toys (which finders may take, leaving in exchange items they bring), and a travel bug, which may be tracked online as it moves from cache to cache across the country or around the world.

A sample small geocache, containing a pencil, a logbook for finders to sign, batteries and toys (which finders may take, leaving in exchange items they bring), and a travel bug, which may be tracked online as it moves from cache to cache across the country or around the world.

Eltham gets 6 new Geocaches

Looking to get into geocaching? Eltham has recently had 6 new geocaches installed, inviting more geocachers into the outer suburban town.

Geocaching, a family friendly global treasure hunt, involves using a GPS locator to go to a target set of coordinates and locate an item.  The item can be a super small magnetic canister, a camouflaged container, or a medium to large storage container depending on the cache.  Most contain a logbook to sign as well to prove you’ve been there.

Eltham’s new cache’s area range of these.

The idea is that people visiting a cache location do so for a reason more than simply “to get a cache” but that there is some significant reason for visiting the area.  A centre of community activity, an historical monument or a scenic view.

The 6 new caches are:
Traditional CacheLost Youth Premium Member Only Cache
In Youth Road, Eltham| GC5W1VJ | Victoria, Australia 

Traditional CacheOther side of the tracks
In Railway Parade, Eltham | GC5W1TF | Victoria, Australia 

Traditional CacheI Can Jump Puddles Premium Member Only Cache
At Alan Marshall Reserve, Main Rd, Eltham | GC5W1T5 | Victoria, Australia

Traditional CacheLittle round in the square Premium Member Only Cache
At Eltham Town Square | GC5VT4D | Victoria, Australia 

Traditional CacheIn memoriam Premium Member Only Cache
At the Eltham War Memorial, Main Rd, Eltham | GC5VQ5V | Victoria, Australia 

Traditional CacheTrestlemania Premium Member Only Cache
At the historic Train Bridge, Panther Place, Eltham | GC5VKBQ | Victoria, Australia 

Caches marked with a “Premium Member Only Cache” symbol are Premium member only caches which are available to people once they have paid for a monthly, quarterly or annual membership.  If you try some of the generally available caches, and find you like it, then paying for a premium membership is a great way to get access to many more caches.

Geocaching is also a great way to get some exercise and to get out of the house for the whole family.

To join and find out more – visit GEOCACHING.COM.

Andrew (Kangadrew72)