🎉 Thank You for an Incredible Tassie Mega! 🎉And just like that… it’s all over!

After more than two years of planning, countless meetings, ideas, problem-solving sessions, and plenty of late nights, the Tasmanian Mega Event has officially come to a close—and what an unforgettable weekend it was.

From the first trail event, the atmosphere was electric and just built with every event. Seeing the community come together—sharing stories, exploring caches, and simply enjoying everything Tasmania has to offer—was exactly what this event was all about.

💛 A Huge Thank You

To every single person who attended, supported, contributed, and cheered us on—thank you.

To our volunteers, sponsors, and the incredible community behind geocaching—you made this event what it was. Events like this don’t happen without people willing to give their time, energy, and passion.

🤝 Giving Back

One of the most rewarding parts of the event is being able to give back to the community. The Tassie Event geocaching community raised a record-breaking $2,161 in support of the Midway Point Neighbourhood House.

We are so thrilled to see that those funds will go towards much needed programs within the community that hosted the Mega! Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets—your contribution will make a meaningful difference.

📍 Don’t Forget to Log Your Attendance!

If you joined us but haven’t logged your attendance yet, now’s the time!

All GCAZTAZ mega attendance logs go into a random prize draw for an unobtanium. Entries close sunday night 8pm. So log yours now to be in for a chance.

🎟 Winner will be drawn at upcoming event Victorian COTY Awards 2025 – Nominees Announcement – GCBJQQ9

Dont forget to log the other events also. See the geocaching bookmark list of all events here
👉 https://www.geocaching.com/plan/lists/BMF8C23

📝 Have Your Say – Survey Closing Soon!

We’d love to hear your thoughts on the event—what you loved, what worked well, and any ideas for the future.

Our event survey closes this Sunday night, so don’t miss your chance to have your say!

As a thank you, everyone who completes the survey will go into a random prize draw to win:

• 🪨 An Unobtanium geocoin
• ⭐ 1 of 3 Premium Memberships on the Geocaching website

🎟 Winners will be drawn at upcoming event Victorian COTY Awards 2025 – Nominees Announcement – GCBJQQ9

Your feedback is incredibly valuable and helps make future events even better.

🎁 Prize Winners
We were thrilled to give away an amazing range of prizes across the weekend! Congratulations to all our winners:

Unobtanium winners are:
Scavenger hunt	nyrrikat
crossword	JamesAlled69
bingo game	Daryvafder
merchandise supporter	Barbara
lead-up event attendee	RVRobot
volunteer	scramping

Geocaching Premium Memberships
Volunteer	TheHancockClan
Volunteer	Tazzie_Devil
Volunteer	Budgietas
New to major event	Daryvafder
New to major event	Crowscaching
New to major event	Silence49
New to major event	ulyssia

Raffle prizes
Maccamob Raffle	imbunda
FTF 1st	VK7HCH
FTF 2nd	mclookers
FTF 3rd	GurtheWonderr
FTF 4th	Otter61

Garmin InReach Devices thanks to TasWater

Tardis hevwalker The Roadies ahomburg EeePees TheHancockClan nana nel Lil Rafa Team_Crumble JA69

Congratulations also to the recipients who won the Tasmanian Based Maze Banners at the closing ceremony.

⏳ Farewell for now

While the event may be over, the memories, friendships, and adventures will last a lifetime. Whether you travelled from near or far, we hope you had an amazing time exploring Tasmania and being part of something special.

Until the next adventure… happy caching!

tasmaniamega@geocachingvictoria.com.au

G’day mates! Neville here 🐾 – your favorite Tasmanian Devil, and this is my final blog before the mega event kicks off. The countdown is almost over, so listen up – I’m giving you all the tips to survive, thrive, and have a devilishly good time!

 Two Weeks to Go – Get Your Tail in Gear!

• 🗺️ Plan your route & strategy – don’t get lost in the maze!
• 🧩 Solve puzzles – keep your devilish brain sharp
• 🎒 Check your gear – comfy shoes, raincoat, water, and powerbank
• 🏷️ Prep TBs & Pathtags – trading is serious business
• ✍️ Log “Will Attend” – let everyone know you’re coming

✨ Tassie tip: explore local trails, grab treats, and support local businesses!

🎶 Saturday Night Dinner Event!

Just a reminder — you do not need to purchase a meal to attend this event. The evening is open to everyone, so come along and enjoy the great company, the band Tasmania’s Devil’s Own , and the atmosphere.

If you’d like to have the paella dinner (vegan option available) by Kiltro Streetfood , you’ll need to pre-purchase your meal ticket.

Meal pre-orders close midnight Tuesday 24th so catering numbers can be confirmed.

For full event details and to log your “Will Attend,” please visit  GCAZTAM

🐜🐍 Geocaching in Tassie – Stay Alert!

• ⚠️ Jack Jumpers – Native ants can deliver painful stings and may trigger severe allergic reactions. Watch your step and avoid disturbing nests.
• 🐍 Snakes – All Tasmanian snakes are venomous, including species like the Tiger snake and Lowland copperhead. Wear boots, stick to paths where possible, and give snakes plenty of space.
• 🌿 Bush Safety – Let someone know your plans, carry water and a first aid kit, and check conditions before heading out.

Tread carefully, stay safe, and enjoy the adventure! 🧭

🚗 Driving in Tassie – Slow Down, Mate!

Tasmania is breathtaking — but our roads can be very different from what you’re used to on the mainland.

⚠️ Increased risk of wildlife

Tasmania has the highest rate of roadkill in Australia. Animals like wallabies, wombats and possums are most active at dawn and dusk, but can appear at any time — especially on rural and forested roads. Slow down, stay alert, and avoid driving at night where possible.

🛣 Appreciate Tassie Roads are different

Not all roads are equal here:

• A Roads – Main highways between major towns. Generally sealed and in good condition, but can still be winding and narrow.
• B Roads – Secondary roads. Often narrower, hillier, and more winding.
• C Roads – Local or rural roads. These can be quite narrow, steep, and sometimes unsealed.

Even short distances on the map can take much longer than expected! Especially when towing!

⏳ Allow Extra Travel Time

Tasmania’s roads are scenic — and slow. Twists, hills, single-lane bridges, and changing weather conditions all add to travel time. If you’re towing a caravan or driving a campervan, allow significantly more time between destinations and use designated pull-over bays to let local traffic pass safely.

🔥 Fire Season Awareness

During bushfire season, conditions can change quickly. Check alerts before you travel and stay informed by downloading the TasALERT app for up-to-date fire warnings and road closures.

Neville’s Essentials

Have a look at this checklist below to make sure you don’t miss anything at this mega event.

Got Questions?

If something’s unclear, confusing, or keeping you awake at night—send your questions through. Better to ask now than panic later.

💚 Tip from Neville: This is it – your last guide before the mega event! Tasmania isn’t a place to rush. Take it slow, enjoy the scenery, and go wild… in a safe, devilish way. 🐾

Check the full schedule here so you don’t miss out:
👉 https://geocachingvictoria.com.au/tassie-event-schedule/

See the geocaching bookmark list of all events here
👉 https://www.geocaching.com/plan/lists/BMF8C23

Thats all from me now, mates! Time to get packing, get moving and get ready to go wild at the mega event. Be safe, stay sneaky and may your caches be plentiful.

–– Neville the Devil

tasmaniamega@geocachingvictoria.com.au

G’day geocachers,

Neville here — currently looking at the calendar, crossing off days like a kid waiting for Christmas. Yes, I’m fully aware we’re still three months away, but time works differently for geocachers. Three months is barely enough time to find your tent pegs, recharge your GPS, and pretend you’re not going to buy more path tags.

Soon enough, the Spirit of Tasmania will be packed with people nervously checking their phones for reception, and the mainlanders will realise the weather app means nothing in Tasmania. Four seasons, in a day. That’s the local forecast.

The Event Schedule Is Live

Good news for all the planners, list-makers and colour-coded-spreadsheet people out there:
The full Tassie Event schedule is now up here.

There’s trail events, socials, activities, and enough fun to justify telling your boss you “need the experience for professional development.”

Print it. Screenshot it. Stick it to the fridge so every time you reach for snacks, you’re reminded that The Tassie Event is coming.

Saturday Night Event

Let’s talk about the Saturday night gathering — the big social highlight where we eat, chat, swap stories, and find out who discovered geocaching because “someone at work mentioned it once”.
If you would like a meal on the night, these must be booked in advance through the Geocaching Victoria Shop.

The catering team Kiltro Streetfood  is local, legendary, and used to feeding hungry adventurers. The food will be excellent — unless you’re only there for the band.

Speaking of band… we’ve locked in the Tassie Devil’s Own — and they’re not just “some band who plays covers.” They bring a delicious mix of traditional and contemporary Celtic, Australian and American-roots folk music. You will hear some festival favourites, plus some unique Tassie tales.

They feature strong vocal harmonies and enough energy to get even the quietest cacher up on their feet. So come for the dinner — and stay for the music, the stories, and maybe an impromptu jig or two.

We Need Volunteers

We’re gearing up for an amazing event in Tassie, and we’re calling on our incredible community to get involved!

Volunteers are the heart of what we do — whether it’s helping with setup, helping with gadgets, registration or new members, your support makes all the difference.

If you’re willing to give a little time, we’d love to have you on board.

👉 Sign up here:https://forms.gle/9p4jEBNtiV1FfPwg6

Thank you in advance for stepping up and helping us create something unforgettable!

Merch Pick-up and Shipping

Important merch announcement, so focus: Pick-up is at the event.

If you pick shipping instead — it will not be sent until after the event. That’s just logistics.
The system might default to shipping – don’t panic. You will have the option to choose free pick up at checkout before payment. The system is a bit quirky. Like most of us.

Get excited

That’s the latest update!

Three months will fly by faster than a cacher spotting a trail of fresh footprints leading toward an unfound container.

We’ve got:

🎯 a full schedule

🍽️ a big Saturday dinner

🎸 live music

🛍️ shiny merch

🌄 and the best caching landscape in the country

Whether you’re coming across the Strait, road-tripping from Devonport, or just popping in from down the road, I can’t wait to see everyone in Tassie. Bring your friends, bring your GPS, and bring your sense of adventure.

And seriously — book that Saturday dinner meal. Future-You will thank you.

Enjoy the end of year celebrations and see you next year.

–– Neville the Devil

tasmaniamega@geocachingvictoria.com.au

The event subcommittee has been busy at planning meetings and things are shaping up to be one ripper of a weekend. The team has been meeting every couple of weeks, ticking off activities, polishing up logistics, and making sure everything runs smoother than a devil on the prowl.

We’ve already locked in some brilliant Sponsors and Supporters. One of our major sponsors is Budget Car and Truck Rental with a special discount offer for car rental. For details, terms and conditions see our website. Keep your eyes on the website, because I’ll be spilling the beans on more as soon as I can!

We’re also reaching out to connect with the local community around Sorell, and we’d love your support. If you’re a local business or keen community member, or if you know someone who wants to join the fun, now’s the time to get in touch. Partnerships, resources, knowledge – it all helps me and my human friends pull this off.

Planning is well underway for placing new caches across the state to support this event and our wonderful state. There are puzzles, earthcaches, geoart and more planned, with a theme of Tasmanian Flora and Fauna. The more people hiding caches the better, so reach out if you would like to be involved, get in touch.

Oh – and in case you missed it… I’ve already been out and about as the official Tassie Event mascot. Keep your eyes peeled – you never know where I might pop up next!

Thanks for being part of the journey. We can’t wait to bring you more updates in the future. Watch this space – or come stir up the conversation with me on Facebook.

–– Neville the Devil

tasmaniamega@geocachingvictoria.com.au