Geocaching at the RSV

Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure-hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location. It began in 2000, when public access was granted to high-resolution GPS navigation and celebrates its 25^th anniversary in 2025.

On Saturday 19 October 2024, Geocaching Victoria ran an introductory workshop in partnership with Geography Victoria. Participants learnt how to use the Geocaching app and then tested their skills in Carlton Gardens to find a range of hidden containers.

During the workshop a new, permanent geocache was published at the Royal Society of Victoria (Geocache Code: GCAXTN4, Geocache Name: Geography Victoria@RSV 2024) and participants worked together to locate it and sign the logbook.

The day was a wonderful experience for many reasons. There was a real sense of excitement and enthusiasm as participants learnt and applied new skills, and Melbourne provided some great weather in which to enjoy the outdoors. The real positive of the day was the way in which people who did not know each other, and might be generations apart, came together to learn, problem solve and celebrate their achievements.

Geocaching is a great way to experience the outdoors and discover new places solo or with a group. This applies equally to geocaches in your neighborhood and to those found whilst travelling. Each geocache is placed and maintained by a local geocacher who is keen to introduce people to their area and share their local knowledge. Geocaching events also bring together diverse but like-minded people to share their passion and enjoyment and create new friendships.

Geocaching Victoria is a not-for-profit incorporated body that seeks to promote the pastime of geocaching in the state of Victoria. It is governed by a committee of enthusiastic geocachers who volunteer their time and energy for the advancement of geocaching in Victoria. Collectively, we aim to inspire great geocaching experiences, promote knowledge sharing and development, foster and grow the geocaching community, and help to showcase the best Victorian geocaching experiences to geocachers both from within and outside of the state.

We look forward to sharing many more outdoor adventures together.