POLICY STATEMENT NO. 18
(SUBJECT TO FINAL CONSULTATION)
RECREATION, TOURISM AND VISITOR SERVICES
NOVEMBER 2004

2.2 ORIENTEERING, ROGAINING, CROSS COUNTRY RUNNING AND GEOCACHING

Geocaching is a new sport that involves the use of a GPS to locate hidden containers. Individuals and organisations set up caches all over the world and share the locations of these caches on the Internet. GPS users can then use the location0 coordinates to find the caches.

2.2.6 Geocaching is not an appropriate activity in highly cavernous areas. Caves and cave entrances are not to be used as hiding places for a cache.

4. Assessment of suitability of these activities in an area should include the following considerations:

• protection of flora and fauna;

• susceptibility of soils to erosion and disturbance in general, and under certain conditions, for example, after rain or after prolonged dry weather;

• compatibility with CALM’s management activities and operations, for example, fuel reduction burning;

• potential conflicts with other visitors;

• availability of areas or facilities suitable for the event, for example car parking areas, toilets and barbecue areas;

• potential to spread dieback, weeds or any other plant or animal diseases;

• availability of suitable campsites in the case of overnight events;

• potential to damage structures on the proposed course, for example jumping fences or the heavy use of bridges.

Cache placements are allowed in all public areas of Western Australia with the following exemptions.

The following is the current policy for Bold Park :

Can you please ensure that no sites are placed/registered in the bushland in this vicinity.

Our bushland is an A-class reserve undergoing restoration and the damage done by your participants is disturbing the bushland to the detriment of the native vegetation and fauna.

If you have any queries please contact me.

regards

Bushland Manager Bold Park
Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority

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At this time virtual caches may be approved on a case by case basis after discussing it with the Bold Park Authority

Please follow the Geocachers Creed whenever your thinking of placing a new cache.