25 years of GeocachingÂ
Let's celebrate Geocaching's 25th birthday, we will toast the birthday by having a lunch event and birthday cake.
Geocaching started when this phenomenon began May 3, 2000 with Dave Ulmer, a computer consultant hiding a bucket in Oregon and putting the GPS coordinates on the internet. This was found by 2 others and geocaching was born.
THE DETAILS:
Time: 12.00pm till 2.00pm
Group Photo: 1:30pm.
Date: Saturday 3rd May 2025
Place: Como Pleasure Grounds.
What for: Celebrating Geocaches 25th birthday, Greeting & Eating!
Facilities include: toilet, BBQ, enclosed swimming pool.
Parking: Free parking is available.
Public Transport: Take the train to Como Station and walk 10 minutes.
WHAT YOU MAY WANT TO BRING:
- A plate of nibblies (sweet or savoury).
- BYO lunch, there are BBQs, there are food outlets available or pick up something on the way.
- Drinks. As you wish.
- Picnic blanket and/or chairs. There are shelter sheds and picnic tables where we're meeting.
- Suitable clothing for the weather.
- Your GPS or phone – so you can find us and any caches in the area that you haven’t found yet.
- Trackables for discovering and/or swapping.
WHAT IS AVAILABLE
BBQ, Toilets, enclosed swimming pool, tables if we are quick enough
RAINY DAY PLAN:
In case of inclement weather, we’ll post a note on the cache page. The event will NOT be cancelled. There should be enough cover available.
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Community Celebration Events - 2025
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This Event is part of a limited release of Community Celebration Events to celebrate 25 years of geocaching. Geocachers hosted events between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025. Learn more about Community Celebration Events on the Geocaching Blog.