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Geocaching.com no longer uses Google Maps for it’s maps – instead they have switched over to OpenStreetMap. We find the new maps a tad buzy – but the trails appear wonderfully accurate! Community driven and updated, if we find something inaccurate, we can change it! Very welcome with Google Map Maker not being available here in Australia.

Curious about the change? Check out the Groundspeak Forums.

Wishing all our friends a safe and happy Australia Day (and following weekend). May your day be filled with smiles!

We are sponsoring and attending (and running) the Finale for the 2011 Canberran Trackable Race geocaching event on January 22, 2012. The event starts at 10am, and will be held in John Knight Park in Belconnen. (Same place as last year).

We will be announcing the final scores for all the Travel Bugs, Walkabout TAGs, and other Trackable Travellers that took part!

Even if you didn’t have a racer in the CTR, come along for the geosocial! There is a playground and facilities nearby, and the event just may turn into a picnic afterwards if the weather holds out!

We are proud to be sponsoring the ZEAMMAFF event in Sydney on January 3.

If you are in the area and able to attend – now’s the time to get your Will Attends logged! There’s Leapfrogging, Munzeeing (Munzeeisms?), a BBQ, games, prizes and best of all – geosocial time!

Wishing everyone a peaceful and calm holiday season.

We will be open the Christmas holidays for those “I forgot cousin Bob” or “I really wanted…” moments.

Be safe!

Feedback from customers tells us that there are very few shipping delays between us and other major centres across Australia. Great news! We had something delivered on a Sunday, they are working flat out to make sure everything gets where it is going on time!

If you are taking part in GCA’s Leapfrog
Moveable Cache Race – make sure to use mtrax’s GA Cacher beta! Available in the Market for Android, this little app makes chasing frogs and frogettes much easier.

We are having a great time watching our frogs hop about – “Can you hear the frogs, Fernando?” is our most found, and “Mingojerry Ramplefrog” is our furthest moved. (Mingo’s twin, “Fantastic Ramplefrog” is slacking off in some Syndey park!)

#gcaleapfrog

From today until the 20th, we are offering a 7% discount on all orders over 40$. Just enter geoholiday at checkout time!

Our restock of Walkabout TAGs arrived today, just in time for Christmas gift giving!

We also now offer Express Post Package as one of our shipping options – beat the holiday delays and have tracking on your order.

Looking forwards to seeing everyone at Tealby’s event tomorrow! Now to find my poppy, or obtain a replacement. I have a promise to keep to my grandfather, even if I have to draw the poppy. (Actually… That gives me an idea! If it pans out, I’ll show everyone tomorrow!)

11/11/11 Remembering… (http://coord.info/GC1K1W2)