Alright folks, listen up. We’re officially five weeks out, and things are heating up nicely for the Tassie event. Neville’s been busy preparing checklists, so here’s your latest update.

Merch Alert 🚨 – Orders Close TONIGHT

Important one, so pay attention 👀

🧢 Clothing merchandise orders CLOSE TONIGHT.
If you were thinking “I’ll do it later”… this is later.

AND—because Neville enjoys a good incentive…

We are excited to announce that all Tassie Event merch orders placed by Jan 31 will go into a RANDOM PRIZE DRAW to win an incredible $360 Gift Voucher thanks to our wonderful sponsor Pennicott Wilderness Journeys

Prize: Voucher for two adults on their wilderness cruises valued at $360

Important info:

– One entry per order, and

– Only one entry per person.

– For any Tassie Event merchandise, not just clothing, including prior orders

– Entries close Jan 31, 2026

Grab your merch, support the event, and you could find yourself cruising Tasmania’s stunning waters. And remember if you choose shipping – it doesn’t happen until after the event.

Which leads us onto our Sponsors.….

The updated list of sponsors aka the Legends Who Make This Happen has been updated.

The website includes details on our latest offer from Pennicott Wilderness Journeys for 15% discount on their tours. Head over to the website for more details. 

👉 https://geocachingvictoria.com.au/tassiesponsors/

Volunteers: Neville needs you

Volunteer shifts have now been sent out to everyone who registered.

• Please reply and confirm your attendance (Neville likes certainty)
• If life throws you a curveball, let us know as soon as possible
• We still need a few extra hands, especially on Sunday

Even a short shift helps keep the chaos… organised.

Pets

A friendly reminder since all our main events are indoors, Pets are unfortunately not permitted inside. Trained Assistance dogs are of course welcome.

Geocaching Victoria’s policy on dogs is available on their website in case you are planning to bring your pet to Tassie.

https://geocachingvictoria.com.au/home/tips/new-to-geocaching/caching-with-our-geo-dogs

Got Questions?

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

That’s it for now. Five weeks. The countdown is on.
Neville’s ready… are you?

–– 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