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Now we have come a far cry from the days when we would see newspaper boys standing on the corner, promoting the release of breaking news. But it is timely that we do have some updates to share with you about the up coming Mega. So jump straight in and read all about it!

Firstly did you that we have organised a pre-Mega catch up? This is planned for Saturday 25th March 2023 – GCA5NZT – Pre Rutherglen Catch Up. We hope to see you there!

Information Sessions

We have just finalised the details of the Information Session and are excited to share the topics and schedule of the information sessions planned over the Mega weekend. All Information Sessions will be held at The Old Council Chambers, above the Rutherglen Library – 153 High Street, Rutherglen

  • Cachly Information Session by beckNmonts
  • How to create an Earthcache by GeoAwareANZ2
  • Placing Night Caches by ILookedThere
  • Solving Puzzle Caches by GJMMelb
  • Cachetur.no – more than a road trip app by Kittykatch
  • Pocket Queries and Lists by GeoLibrarian54
  • Adventurous Caching for Beginners by Jamin Appleford
  • Do’s and Don’t s For Placing Geocaches’ by Bunjil
  • NEWBS & scary events! by skuzzybear

Meet the Reviewers Sessions

There will also be an opportunity to meet the reviewers and ask some questions and get ideas for your next hide. This session will be held at Soldiers Hall – 150 High Street Road, Rutherglen

For more information please refer to our webpage.

The GPS Maze is coming to Rutherglen

We are proud to present the 4th version of the maze for all geocachers to enjoy. Be sure to check the schedule for dates and times. (GC9V3RY)

Whether this will be your first Maze visit or you’ve visited  every GPS Maze, you should proudly proclaim your achievement by purchasing an “I survived the GPS Maze T-Shirt”. Worn by the most discerning and fashionable geocachers, make your geo-friends jealous that they too, should attempt to survive the GPS Maze and have not yet done so. Stocks are limited but are available in all sizes from Small to 3XL. Buy one for each member of your team and join an exclusive club. Only $22

We also have a limited edition Rutherglen Maze Geocoin availabe, so be sure to order one of those at the Geocaching Victoria Online Shop.

Win an Unobtanium Coin with a Nametag

For those of you attending the Mega weekend, we would love you to wear your nametag! The name tag must be on the most visible layer of clothing (ie an embroidered shirt would count, but not if you have a jumper over the top).

It’s a great way to recognise those caching names you may be familiar with, particularly if you do not recognise faces. It’s also a lovely way to connect and meet other fellow cachers that you may not have met before.

Over the course of the weekend, the MEGA committee will hand out raffle tickets to those of you spotted wearing a name tag. Each recepient will go in the draw to win an Unobtanium coin. The winner will be drawn at the closing ceremony (you must be present)

To participate, you can:

  • Get creative and make a nametag
  • Bring a nametag you already own
  • Purchase a geocaching nametag
  • Pack enough geocaching items with your name embroidered to wear each day

Volunteering at the Rutherglen Event

As you know, our MEGA events are run entirely by volunteers. We need a few more volunteers to fill all roles. Have we mentioned that volunteers do get a small thank you gift for their time?

Some examples of things that we need assistance with is as follows:

  • Work the gate on Thursday afternoon. When else will you get a chance to tell so many people where to go?
  • Have you got pavilion set up experience? We need a few people from 2pm Friday to help the council set up some tables and pavilions for us.
  • Help set up the maze Thursday morning.
  • Work the gate on Friday, another perfect opportunity to tell people where to go.
  • Help on Saturday, both morning and afternoon.

Please complete our volunteer registration form

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