We are back with another Geocaching Downunder episode. PurpleCacheEater and cosmonaut97 are joined by Jon (That_Geocaching_Guy) to talk about what makes EarthCaches so addictive, the moments that hook you, and the details that separate a good one from an unforgettable one. Jon shares how he helps the community through his EarthCache Writing 101 class, including teaching it remotely to a group in Queensland, and why you should absolutely reach out if you have an idea brewing.

We also dig into the very real question he kept getting last year: “Can I turn this photo into an EarthCache?” It came up so often that Jon created his EarthCache or Pass? tool. If you stumble across something geologically interesting and think it might have EarthCache potential, you can submit the details and photos through his form and he will do some analysis to help you figure out if you have got something worth pursuing.

And if you love a challenge, Jon has also created EarthCache Bingo with 25 squares to complete, which is basically permission to plan your next adventure around geology and smilies.

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We are kicking off 2026 with a bang.

For the first episode of the year, PurpleCacheEater and cosmonaut97 kick off 2026 with special guest Beautifulsky13, the force behind It’s Raining Caches 2026.

On 14 February 2026, hundreds of brand new caches will publish across Australia at the same time. One day. One drop. Smilies everywhere.

We get into what IRC26 is, why cache owners from all over the country are jumping in, and why your watchlist is about to go wild. Big numbers, quality hides, and that buzz you only get when the map lights up like a freshly found ammo can.

If you plan to play, travel, or just want front row seats to one of the biggest cache drops Australia has seen, this is where you start.

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Christmas has landed at GDU and we are wrapping up the year with plenty of laughs, stories and shiny new finds. This month, PCE is joined by John and Di from Geostuff.com.au for Tinsel, Trackables and Tall Tales, our annual festive catch up full of all things geocaching.

We will be chatting about the fun that shaped 2025. From your favourite souvenirs and the moments that earned them, to standout events, tricky Treasures and the memorable caches that had us all reaching for our GPS like it was a Christmas pav. If you love a bit of geochat mixed with seasonal cheer, this one is made for you.

Expect light hearted stories, a few cheeky surprises and the kind of cache chatter that feels like gathering around the tree after a long year of adventures. It is the perfect way to close out another big year of finding, hiding and exploring across Australia.

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