Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game that is played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with a GPS or smartphone.

Played by all types of people, the basic idea is to use a GPS or smartphone to locate a hidden container – called a geocache – then share your experience online with the rest of the world!

Geocaching bridges the gap between technology and active play. It can be combined with virtually any outdoor activity and can be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities.

It’s a great way to bring friends and family together while having fun and enjoying unstructured, free-range play. Why not make it a part of your next family outing, holiday or sports club event, or set up your own geocache and watch how many people find it?

Read a great blog on how to get started geocaching with your family here...

Geocaching in the classroom

Nature Play WA has created a series of geocaching lesson plans for the classroom.  They are specifically for Year 6 students to support our annual Nature Play Geo-Challenge event, but can easily be modified for other year levels.

Need more info?

For more information on geoaching, visit these links:

• What is Geocaching? 
• A Guide to Geocaching
• Cycling Geocache Adventure
• Kayak Geocaching
• Geocaching: Treasure Hunting with your Kids
• Geocaching for the Blind
• Handicaching – Improving the accessibility of geocaching for all
• Accessible Geocaching.

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