Geocaching Downunder is an Australian podcast and community hub dedicated to sharing geocaching stories from Australia and New Zealand. The platform produces a monthly live broadcast covering local caching news, gear reviews, community events, and international geocaching discussions.
History of the GDU Podcast
Craig Michel, known in the geocaching community as Seemyshell, founded the podcast in 2018 to share Australian geocaching stories of geocachers armed with only a GPS and a love of adventure. SeeMyShell served as President of NSW Geocaching and helped organise the 2018 Morisset Mega event, where SeeMyShell and PurpleCacheEater first met.
When Michel relocated to the United States in 2019, Teri Ann Kelly, known as PurpleCacheEater who has successfully grown the GDU community and participation in events and shows.
PCE (PurpleCacheEater) has solo hosted the regular monthly live broadcasts ever since, interviewing guest speakers and covering Australian geocaching events, news, competitions and lively discussions. She organises meetups with local and overseas caching communities, including a recent meetup in Norway. PCE (Teri-Ann Kelly) is a recognised host and presenter at geocaching MegaEvents in Australia.
In 2025, Cosmonaut97 joined the production team in a technical background role before stepping in front of the camera as regular cohost.
International Geocaching Podcasts connections
The show reaches an international audience, with regular listeners across Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and Sweden. The podcast works regularly with international creators, including Patrik Noren from the Geocaching FoundIt podcast in Sweden, collaborating on interviews and trackable races.
GDU community and competitions
The Geocaching Downunder platform maintains an active Facebook page, a general community group, and a dedicated patreon community for supporters.
Please consider becoming a patron of our show. With tiers starting as low as 5 dollars a month, you will get a ton of additional information, extra videos & extra audio only available to patron members. Please head on over to our patreon.com page today and subscribe. It really does help the show and we could really use it!
In October 2020, the team launched a monthly photography competition within the Facebook group. Community members submit photographs from their outdoor adventures. The winning image each month becomes the featured hero image across all official social media channels.
Where to listen and watch to the GDU Podcast
Episodes broadcast live every month on Facebook Live and YouTube, 7.30pm AEST/AEDT second Tuesday of every month. Recorded episodes are distributed across standard listening platforms.
Geocaching Downunder sponsors and partners
The podcast operates with the support of dedicated community sponsors. GeoStuff serves as the primary retail sponsor. LK Consulting Group is a proud secondary sponsor providing marketing and promotional support.
Supporting the global geocaching community
Geocaching Downunder continues to foster connections across regional clubs, state organisations, and independent trail groups. The show regularly highlights community initiatives, environmental Cache In Trash Out events, and regional gatherings that protect local parks while encouraging responsible outdoor recreation.
By featuring local trail updates, unique cache hides, and puzzle solving strategies, the broadcast serves as an educational archive for both new players and seasoned veterans. Listeners gain direct access to practical advice on field equipment, navigation tools, container durability in harsh climates, and camouflage techniques tailored to the Australian bush.
Looking toward future adventures
The Geocaching Downunder podcast platform continues to expand its digital resources and community programs. Ongoing plans focus on bringing more live coverage from major community events, facilitating collaborative trackable races with overseas creators, and supporting grassroots caching initiatives across every state and territory.
Whether you are seeking your very first traditional cache, planning a multiday expedition along a regional power trail, or looking to share your outdoor experiences with like minded adventurers, Geocaching Downunder provides the news, discussions, and community connections to guide your next search.
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