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The geocoins have arrived.

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That is right!  The geocoins for the Parkville MEGA event have finally arrived.  If you haven’t ordered one yet, now is your chance!

Limited Edition Parkville Geocoin.

Limited EditionThe limited edition Parkville 2018 geocoin is a beautiful coin.  It is a shaped coin which depicts our mascot Fern in front of the zoo with all her zoo friends from all over the world.  It is a full 2 inches wide, made from hardened enamel colours and comes complete with tracking code etched into the side.  This is wonderful commemorative coin that will be a must have for any collector or attendee of the Parkville Event. It is a limited edition coin with only 100 in production there is only limited stock available.
Limited Edition Zoom

Because the coin is so large, the detail that you can make out on this amazing coin is astounding.

Limited Edition Back

Plus, flip the coin over and rotate it 90 degrees and you will see another stunning design on the back as well.  Again, our mascot Fern, now dressed as a tram driver, standing in Royal Park with an iconic Melbourne tram behind her and in the background is the unmistakable Melbourne skyline.

Limited Edition Back Zoom

Again, because of the size of this coin, the level of detail is amazing.  This really is a truly spectacular geocoin, available for $40, you can still purchase these from our webstore by following this link.

Standard Edition Geocoin.

Standard Edition

This is the standard edition, round geocoin for The Parkville Event 2018.  It is a very colourful coin that also depicts our mascot Fern, but this time she is driving an iconic Melbourne tram and she is joined by her local friends, a platypus, koala and a kangaroo.  Also in hardened enamel colours with tracking code etched into the side, this is a great geocoin for a very affordable price.

Standard Edition Zoom

Also, not a tiny coin, the level of detail on this coin is almost as good as the Limited Edition version.

New Back

The back of our new round coins is our new logo.  You can purchase the standard edition geocoin from our webstore for only $16, by following this link.

Unobtanium Coin

UnobtaniumThis one is as always, not for sale.  The unobtanium coin is different from our past MEGAs.  It is essentially the same as the Limited Edition geocoin, but we have added glitter to highlight.  The only way to get your hands on one of these is through the many games and activities that will be being run over the MEGA weekend.

Thank You

As per usual, we would like to thank our Major Sponsors. Without their ongoing support, big events like this would not be able to take place.

Our 2018 sponsors include Geocaching.com, Cachly, Pathtags.com, Caching Supplies, Clear Waters Event Queanbean Easter 2019,  City of Melbourne, Bunnings, McDonalds, Freddy’s Bike Tours, City West Waters, Sssafe and of course it goes without saying, The future attendees of The Parkville Event.

Bunnings, Milestones and Event Shirts

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A Bunnings BBQ

Running FREE big events such as the Parkville MEGA doesn’t come cheap. In order to raise funds, we are running a couple of Bunnings BBQ’s. The first one went well, so later this month, we are doing it again. If you find yourself in the Brunswick area on October 28th, stop in and buy a sausage in bread to support Geocaching Victoria and the Parkville Mega. If you have some more time on your hands and are able to help for a couple of hours, just send us an email to info@geocachingvictoria.com.au and let us know when you are available. There will be a Geocaching event GC7WFTH too.

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Parkville Event as a Milestone?

After the popularity of making the Alexandra Event a milestone, and receiving recognition of that last year, we are doing it all again. If you would like to make The Parkville Event a Milestone find, please register your intent via the official form HERE.

Parkville Shirts

The deadline for ordering personalised shirts is fast approaching. Only shirts pre-ordered will be available at the event at this stage.  You can order your Parkville Event Shirts with or without custom embroidery HERE.You can also order other Parkville related Souvenirs HERE.

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Thank You

As per usual, we would like to thank our Major Sponsors. Without their ongoing support, big events like this would not be able to take place.

Our 2018 sponsors include Geocaching.com, Cachly, Pathtags.com, Caching Supplies, Clear Waters Event Queanbean Easter 2019,  City of Melbourne, Bunnings, McDonalds, Freddy’s Bike Tours, City West Waters, Sssafe and of course it goes without saying, The future attendees of The Parkville Event.

Signal & Social Media

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Signal at Parkville:

Signal

That’s right kids, geocaching’s very own mascot Signal the frog will be making an appearance. All the Way from Seattle, USA, Signal will be making the trip all the way down under to come and say hi. There will be several appearances over the Mega weekend, so lookout for the big green frog in your travels. Take a picture, you never know, you may win a prize…. (hint hint)

Social Media:

From now until the mega weekend, please do tag your pictures and posts on social media (Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.) with #parkville2018 so we can see what fun you are having now and on Mega weekend. We will be placing most announcements over the mega weekend on the Parkville Pow Wow Group and the Geocaching Victoria Facebook Page as well as on the cache page.

Thank You

As per usual, we would like to thank our Major Sponsors. Without their ongoing support, big events like this would not be able to take place.

Our 2018 sponsors include Geocaching.com, Cachly, Pathtags.com, Caching Supplies, Clear Waters Event Queanbean Easter 2019,  City of Melbourne, Bunnings, McDonalds, Freddy’s Bike Tours, City West Waters, Sssafe and of course it goes without saying, The future attendees of The Parkville Event.

 

Another Giveaway & a new sponsor

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We have just done another lucky draw, this time just for those that are staying at Urban Camp during the Parkville Event. This time, the lucky winner is….. KCN from New Zealand. Congratulations, you have won a 12 month Premium Membership thanks to our friends at Geocaching.com. You can pick up your prize at the mega Event in the admin area.

If you would like accommodation onsite for the Parkville event, you can book HERE

New Sponsor:

We would also like to welcome on-board City West Water. They will be providing a Hydration Station over the Mega Weekend for your refreshment needs. Many thanks to the wonderful people at City West Water

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Another Giveaway & Pathtag Orders.

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Lucky Draw

Last month we had a lucky draw where DARKSIDEDAN won a free premium membership to pickup from Parkville just for logging his “Will Attend”. We have had another lucky draw today and another lucky winner of a 1 Year Premium Membership. Congratulations go to……. Kato Potato.

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Well Done, you can pick up your Premium Membership thanks to geocaching.com from admin at The Parkville Event in November. There will be another draw next week from all those that have registered to stay at Urban camp during the Parkville Mega for another Premium Membership thanks to geocaching.com.

Pathtags

Are you thinking about getting your own Pathtags made in time for the Parkville Event? You need to get your orders in quickly as the cutoff to get them in time is 23rd September. Why not take advantage of the bonus offer from pathtags.com of free glow with your order. While you are at it, why not order it with the “Geocaching Victoria” back on it and help support the work we do for the Geocaching community?

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Dont forget you can also get yourself a set of Parkville Event Pathtags among other things from the store HERE.

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Until the next one, HAPPY CACHING!