In case you missed the exciting announcement on Saturday, Geocaching Victoria are embarking on an adventure across the Bass Strait, partnering with enthusiastic Tasmanian geocachers to bring you The Tassie Event on 7-8 March 2026. This marks Tasmania’s first major geocaching event and Australia’s southernmost geocaching extravaganza!
You can watch the live announcement here:
The Tassie Event will unfold at the near new South East Stadium in Sorell. The location offers incredible convenience – just over a 10 minute drive from the airport and a mere 25 minutes from Hobart’s vibrant centre. Sorell, with its rich history and charm, welcomes over 370,000 tourists annually, and is a gateway to Tasmania’s stunning east coast and the Port Arthur World Heritage Site.
While the status of our Mega application is in review with HQ (and cannot be published more than 12 months in advance), we are sharing the news early to help you plan your Tasmanian adventure. This is particularly important if you intend to bring your caravan or high/long vehicle across on the Spirit of Tasmania. Spots are limited therefore booking early is essential – bookings usually open 11 months out so you still have plenty of time to plan. There is more information available on our website at Transport & Accommodation.
Tasmania offers breathtaking landscapes and a treasure trove of geocaching opportunities! We encourage you to take the opportunity to explore as much of Tasmania as you can during your visit.
To assist with date planning, there will be a lead up event and cache trail starting close to where the Spirit of Tasmania docks. It will begin on Monday 2 March in Devonport, and work its way south finishing on Thursday 5 March in Ross, just over an hour from Sorell. The trail will provide a good base from which to explore some of the beautiful north and north-west. Initial details are available here.
While we’re buzzing with excitement about The Tassie Event, our immediate focus remains on Victoria’s first ever Block Party – The Sunbury Event, happening on 22-23 March 2025. Stay tuned for more details about our Tasmanian adventure once the Sunbury celebrations conclude! We can’t wait to welcome you to the apple isle.
Geocaching Downunder Podcast
Tune in on Tuesday, 14 January at 7:30pm to hear more about the upcoming Block Party in Sunbury with special guests BFMC and LeeLee from Crack’n’LeeLee.
Watch live here.
