6 Days to go until the upcoming Surf Coast Mega event…Are we all getting excited?

Most important to log your “Will Attend” now at GC65688

General Information
Accommodation
FTF Draw
Victorian Geocaching Tournament
Coins and Pathtags
Sponsors

General Information

Some things to remember before heading for the Surf Coast

Its not long now until we welcome you all to the Surf Coast. There is not a lot you need to bring, but here is a small list of some important stuff.

• Water Bottle to fill up at the Hydration Station onsite
• Insect Repellent
• Sunscreen
• Hat
• A smile

When you arrive in Anglesea, If you are staying in the onsite, you can park onsite as directed by the car parking Volunteers, if not, street parking is just a short walk from GZ.

Once onsite, first thing you need to do is head to registration and sign the log book and if you are in the first 500 will attends, collect your registration pack. You can then head to the Geostuff stall to collect your pre ordered shirts. Geocoins and Pathtags can be collected any time on Saturday or Sunday, If you have not pre-ordered, we stull have a limited quantity of Standard and Limited coins as well as full and trading pathtag sets.

If you are a new cacher or would like some more information on what a Mega is all about, head over to the main room at 9am and see what it is all about.

Accommodation

YMCA – Anglesea Recreation Camp (the MEGA site)

Remember you can book on site too.  Bookings are made directly with the Surf Coast Event venue, YMCA Anglesea Recreation Camp.
They can be contacted directly on: 03 5263-1512

There are 150 beds available for $35 per person per night and this includes a continental breakfast. There are various configurations from:

• rooms for 2, 4 or 6 people, with ensuite,
• rooms for 2, 4 or 6 people with shared facilities,
• Single rooms can also be booked.

There are lots of places left so please support this great venue.

Anglesea Beachfront Family Caravan Park

We have been able to secure a special deal with the Anglesea Beachfront Family Caravan Park!
They are offering all geocachers who use the code word “Geocache” when making their booking the following.

• 10% discount,
• Free Late checkout until 11am in Cabins (can stay in the park) or 6pm checkout for sites,
• Free spa token,
• 2 free coffees or 2 slushies.

This is for all bookings between the 1^st June and the 17^th November 2016 but does exclude the Melbourne Cup weekend and the Victorian School holidays.
This is great news!! Not only is this a great deal, but it means that you can head down to Anglesea before the Surf Coast Event, find all the caches, and leave the weekend of the event free for socialising!!
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Coins & Pathtags

Coins have arrived, but we still have a small amount available to order.

Geocoins are available with 2 types, the Standard one at just $15 or the special Limited edition including Glitter for only $30.

Pathtag orders are also available. 2 Options here, a Trading set of 5 identical tags. You will be able to gather at the event and trade with others for a full set. Alternatively, you can purchase a Complete set for $25.

Order your geocoins and pathtags now at the Geocaching Melbourne page to be sure you get yours, they will be in very limited supply at the event.
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Sponsors

As always, we’d like to thank our awesome sponsors, who have helped us put this whole thing together.

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11 Days to go until the upcoming Surf Coast Mega event…

Most important to log your “Will Attend” now at GC65688

Accommodation
Secret Visitor
Loyalty Card
Events & CITO’s
FREE Wifi?
FTF Draw
Victorian Geocaching Tournament
Coins and Pathtags
Stalls for the event
Sponsors

Accommodation

YMCA – Anglesea Recreation Camp (the MEGA site)

Remember you can book on site too.  Bookings are made directly with the Surf Coast Event venue, YMCA Anglesea Recreation Camp.
They can be contacted directly on: 03 5263-1512

There are 150 beds available for $35 per person per night and this includes a continental breakfast. There are various configurations from:

• rooms for 2, 4 or 6 people, with ensuite,
• rooms for 2, 4 or 6 people with shared facilities,
• Single rooms can also be booked.

There are lots of places left so please support this great venue.

Anglesea Beachfront Family Caravan Park

We have been able to secure a special deal with the Anglesea Beachfront Family Caravan Park!
They are offering all geocachers who use the code word “Geocache” when making their booking the following.

• 10% discount,
• Free Late checkout until 11am in Cabins (can stay in the park) or 6pm checkout for sites,
• Free spa token,
• 2 free coffees or 2 slushies.

This is for all bookings between the 1^st June and the 17^th November 2016 but does exclude the Melbourne Cup weekend and the Victorian School holidays.
This is great news!! Not only is this a great deal, but it means that you can head down to Anglesea before the Surf Coast Event, find all the caches, and leave the weekend of the event free for socialising!!
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Secret Visitor

It is none other than Jon Stanley, also known as Moun10Bike.

John has been geocaching from the beginning, is a Geocaching HQ Lackey and also well known as the father of the Geocoin. Come along to the Meet the Reviewer (& Lackey) session on Sunday morning, or if you are taking part in the tournament, you may even bump into him during the day.

Loyalty Card

The first 500 Registrations will receive a registration pack!

When you pick up your registration pack after signing the log book, look out for The Anglesea Traders Association Loyalty card. When visiting participating stores over the weekend and beyond, fill the card with stamps and go into the draw to win a great prize as well as some fantastic in-store discounts and bonuses. Click here for more details.

Events and CITO’s

A series of CITO and Regular events

Over the weekend, we will be running a series of Events including a Welcome and Farewell event as well as a CITO event on both the Saturday and Sunday.

Did someone say free Wifi?

Free wifi in select locations along the Great Ocean Road

Thanks to an initiative from the Surf Coast Council, visitors and locals are encouraged to take advantage of the Free Wifi to share favourite photos on their social digital channels.

Look out for the Free Wifi Hotspot signs.. Information here.

FTF Draw at the Surf Coast Event?

Yes, of course.

Thanks to a wonderful donation from a local caching couple. The FTF prize has grown from last year, not only will you receive an Unobtanium 2016 geocoin, but a wonderful hamper of goods. There will be a raffle style draw with a cost of $1 per ticket with all money raised going to The Stroke Foundation. We will also have a second to find with another wonderful prize.

Victorian Geocaching Tournament

Entries are now closed, good luck to all those participating. You will recieve more information shortly.

Coins & Pathtags

Coins have arrived, but we still have a small amount available to order.

Geocoins are available with 2 types, the Standard one at just $15 or the special Limited edition including Glitter for only $30.

Pathtag orders are also available. 2 Options here, a Trading set of 5 identical tags. You will be able to gather at the event and trade with others for a full set. Alternatively, you can purchase a Complete set for $25.

Order your geocoins and pathtags now at the Geocaching Melbourne page to be sure you get yours, they will be in very limited supply at the event.
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Event Stalls

Would you or someone you know be interested in a stall on MEGA Weekend?

We Still have some space available for Stall Holders who are interested in selling or displaying their products. Head to our website for more details. It does NOT have to be Geocaching related.

Sponsors

As always, we’d like to thank our awesome sponsors, who have helped us put this whole thing together.

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WOW, SOME GREAT NEWS and even more exciting information for the second annual Victorian based MEGA!!!

Don’t forget, if you’re planning to come, log your “Will Attend” at GC65688

A Very Special Visitor
Accommodation
Merchandising
Geocoins and Pathtags
Sponsors

A Very Special Visitor

We will be hosting a very special guest this year, another 16 year geocaching veteran and lackey from Geocaching HQ, one could say he was the very first reviewer but we really can’t give anything away just yet so Mum’s the word, keep it quiet!
We look forward to a “Will Attend” log in the near future as we hastily rearrange our session schedule to squeeze in a “Meet the Man from HQ” question and answer type session.
All will be revealed as we finalise the details, watch this space…
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Accommodation

There are a couple of accommodation options for the event and you can find out more about these special packages at the Geocaching Melbourne Accommodation page and then book directly with the venues below.
YMCA – Anglesea Recreation Camp (the MEGA site)
Bookings are made directly with the Surf Coast Event venue, YMCA Anglesea Recreation Camp. They can be contacted directly on: 03 5263-1512.
There are lots of places left so please support this great venue.
Anglesea Beachfront Family Caravan Park
Bookings can be made directly with the Anglesea Beachfront Family Caravan Park.
They are offering all geocachers who use the code word “Geocache” when making their booking a special deal as detailed above.
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Merchandising – Polo Shirts

We now have an official uniform in the form of some new shirts for this years event. They come in a range of sizes and shapes to suit kids and male and females.
I have mine on order already, not giving away my size or shape though…
You can order yours too from Geostuff
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Geocoins and Pathtags

Yep, again we have collectibles available.
Don’t forget to pre-order your geocoins and pathtags now at the Geocaching Melbourne Coins & Pathtags page to be sure you get yours, they will be in very limited supply at the event.
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Sponsors

As always, we’d like to thank our awesome sponsors, who have helped us put this whole thing together.

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