14 new reasons to go geocaching: Two new levels added to Wonders of the World
Three new souvenirs and 14 new wonders are coming to Wonders of the World! Starting February 24 at noon UTC, geocachers can begin collecting the Natural and Solar System Wonders stamps to become the Ultimate Explorer.
Get ready to explore all of the wonders in and out of this world! From Victoria Falls in Zambia to the Jezero Crater on Mars (where the Perseverance Rover will be landing!), your next geocaching adventure awaits.
Please make sure you have the latest version of the Geocaching® app to start playing! The version number is 8.42.0 or later for both iOS and Android.
You can find answers to some of our frequently asked questions below.
What about COVID-19?
As the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) situation is evolving rapidly around the world, we encourage geocachers to follow the most current guidance from public health authorities when choosing how to participate in activities such as geocaching. Your health and safety are the top priority.
Our goal is to have a promotion that is both fun and safe. As such, we will continue to make any adjustments as needed so that the promotion is as inclusive as possible.
Can I collect the Natural Wonders if I am just starting the souvenir challenge?
Geocachers need to collect all of the Modern and Ancient Wonders before they can move on and collect the Natural Wonders.
Is Wonders of the World in the Geocaching® app?
Yes! Wonders of the World is available on both the iOS and Android Geocaching® apps as well as Geocaching.com. Visit your profile and tap on Wonders of the World to see your progress in the Geocaching® app, or visit your Dashboard on Geocaching.com. The Natural and Solar System Wonders will appear on February 24, at noon UTC. Please make sure you have the latest version of the Geocaching® app to start playing! The version number is 8.42.0 or later for both iOS and Android.
I don’t see Wonders of the World on my phone.
You must have the latest version of the Geocaching® app to access Wonders of the World on your mobile device. Visit Google Play or the App Store to update your Geocaching® app. The version number is 8.42.0 or later for both iOS and Android.
What are Wonders?
Wonders are digital stamps hidden in geocaches. Wonders help you fill your Wonders of the World passport. Collect them when you find and log geocaches. Search for geocaches that contain the Wonders you are looking for and collect them when you log the cache.
Find and collect the Modern and Ancient Wonders of the World stamps to fill your passport to become the World Explorer. Then, collect the Natural and Solar System Wonder stamps to become the Ultimate Explorer.
How do I find and collect Wonders?
Plan your outings by searching for Wonders. Note: you have to collect all of the Modern Wonders before you can start collecting Ancient Wonders.
1. Use filters to see geocaches that contain Wonders. Find and log geocaches to collect the Wonders.
2. Collect all the Modern Wonders to unlock the Ancient Wonders.
3. Collect all of the Ancient Wonders to fill your passport and become the World Explorer.
4. Then collect the Natural Wonders before collecting the Solar System Wonders.
5. Fill your entire passport to become the Ultimate Explorer.
Keep track of your progress on the Wonders of the World page.
Note: All members (Basic and Premium) can search and filter for Wonders on Geocaching.com and in the Geocaching® app.
You can also look at cache details to see if a geocache has the Wonder you need.
How do I know which geocaches have Wonders?
You can filter for geocaches that have the Wonders you need by using the search filters in the Geocaching® app or on Geocaching.com or by clicking the “Search for Wonders” button on the Wonders of the World page.
How do I collect Wonders?
Filter for Wonders to see which geocaches have the Wonders you need. Then find and log those geocaches to collect the Wonder on the Wonders of the World page in the Geocaching® app or on Geocaching.com. You can also look in the cache details to see if that geocache has the Wonder you are looking for.
Do Event Caches have Wonders?
At this time, Event Caches will not have Wonders associated with them.
Do Adventure Lab Caches have Wonders?
Adventure Lab Caches do not contain Wonders.
Do geocaches published during Wonders of the World get Wonders?
New geocaches published during Wonders of the World will all receive one of the Natural Wonders.
I changed my log and did not collect a Wonder. Help!
Log type changes will not award a Wonder; only find logs will award Wonders. You will not collect Wonders if you change a Write note or DNF to a Found it log. In order to be awarded the Wonder, you will need to delete and resubmit your Found it log.
If I delete my log, what happens to my Wonder?
If you delete your log, the Wonder associated with it will be removed from your collection.
If I find geocaches that contain a Wonder before I unlock the level, do I still collect it?
You cannot collect Wonders that you do not qualify for. You must find the Modern Wonders before you can collect Ancient Wonders, then you must find the Natural Wonders before you can collect Solar System Wonders.
How many Wonders are in a single geocache?
A geocache can contain up to four Wonder types, with an unlimited number of each Wonder. If you log a geocache that includes more than one Wonder, you will only collect the Wonder for the level you are on. So, if you have not found all seven Modern Wonders, you will collect the Modern Wonder. If you have collected all of the Modern Wonders, then you will collect the Ancient Wonder. If you have collected all of the Ancient Wonders, you will collect the Natural Wonder, and so on. If you find a geocache with a Wonder which you have already collected, you will not receive any Wonder when logging the cache.
Will my friends see the same Wonders as me?
Yes. However, if you have already found that geocache, you will not be able to collect the Wonder(s) it contains.
What are the six souvenirs I can earn during Wonders of the World?
- Modern Wonders of the World
- Ancient Wonders of the World
- World Explorer
- Natural Wonders of the World
- Solar System Wonders of the World
- Ultimate Explorer
How many Wonders do I need to find to earn each souvenir?
The first souvenir, Modern Wonders of the World, requires finding all seven Modern Wonders. The second souvenir, Ancient Wonders of the World, requires finding seven Ancient Wonders of the World. The third souvenir, World Explorer, will be awarded when you have completed the prior two steps.
Then, the Natural Wonders of the World souvenir requires finding all seven Natural Wonders. Find all seven of the Solar System Wonders to earn the Solar System Wonders of the World souvenir, which earns you the Ultimate Explorer souvenir for filling all of the pages of your passport.
Can I join Wonders of the World at any time?
Yes! You can earn all of the souvenirs as long as you collect all 28 of the Wonders.
When does Wonders of the World end?
Wonders of the World will be on-going and at this time does not have an end date. Should this change, we will be sure to announce an end date with ample time so that all who are participating can complete the souvenir challenge.
Where can I see my souvenirs?
Souvenirs appear on your profile under the souvenir tab and also in the souvenir section in the app. For iOS users, access your souvenirs from the profile tab in the Geocaching® app. For Android users, access your souvenirs from your profile through the menu (≡) in the upper left corner.
What does UTC stand for?
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is the basis for civil time today. It is the time standard (not a time zone) commonly used across the world. Wonders of the World begins on August 12 at noon UTC. You can convert UTC to your local time here.
Can I purchase Wonders of the World merchandise?
Yes! Visit the Wonders of the World page on Shop Geocaching for geocoins and tags. If you’re outside of the United States or Canada, visit our Distributor page to find a shop near you.
