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A good point was asked. How do we know the accommodation is still available when we do the online registration? The online form is live and it updates instantly so once a particular accommodation is full it will update and NOT be selectable by the next person. So if you don't get the option you want it means SOLD OUT. But you're welcome to contact me to verify if you wish. Thanks

Just a reminder it is during school holidays so if you're booking accommodation in the area good idea to do ASAP even if you leave the registration side until closer to the event to be sure you get where you'd like to stay. As judging by the amount of people contacting me places will be filling up quickly. We do have places available onsite at event of coarse. Thanks James

Kid's Activities We'll have areas set up that the little one's can draw with crayons etc.. we've got a large grass area that will have a safety barrier for the children to run around kick a ball and generally play.. there will also be a small area in the entertainment room with building blocks etc.. and a small tv / dvd with some G rated movies available. There's also some board games available which would suit a little older kids. Only a few minutes from the Event area there's also a new BBQ / Playground area that has a new boardwalk near the river. A little further away there's another plaground not far from the kiosk. For people attending we'll post co-oords to all these spots (closer to the event) for your assistance if attending. Boating The boating trip will be: Pontoon Boat http://www.biglittleevent.com/big-fun-what-s-on!.html "Our pontoon boat seats up to 10 people and is great for parties and celebrations of every kind. Lounge style seating and an all-weather canopy make for comfortable year-round cruising." Everyone is supplied with a life jacket but if the children have a lot of energy they might not like to sit still for that long.. about 1 hour per group of ten.. If you check the photo on the bottom of the What's on page (link above) you'll see there's hand rails and should be suitable for most children. Accommodation http://www.biglittleevent.com/accommodation.html At the event there are basic rooms with just beds, heating or the rooms with a private bathroom with shower / toilet (which is better than perhaps having to go out to a toilet block in the night) You do require to bring linen / pillows / blankets. Also there is an onsite laundry you have access to for doing a little washing of dirty clothes etc.. There's lots of various accommodation from pub, B&B's, and caravan parks. Offsite accommodation http://www.nelsonvictoria.com.au/directory.html#accommodation Onsite Event Accommodation http://www.biglittleevent.com/accommodation.html Thanks James

We're pleased to let everyone know, the setup is coming along well for the event. We've found some beautiful locations for the 50 new caches going out, we've been in Nelson spending time checking out interesting spots for people to stop and hunt! Some of them WILL require you to get wet or head out in a canoe or boat. Yes, there's a prepaid (part of your registration fee) boat trip included so you can at least perhaps grab one water cache if you dare! Thanks James

For those staying nearby in Mount Gambier here's another PET friendly location. http://pinecountry.com.au/ Thanks

Thanks to a number of sponsors we've got plenty of geo goodies to give away at the event.. Plus a couple of major announcements coming soon.. stay tuned..

Certainly doesn't suit everyone.. I totally agree.. But I've got people staying with pets nearby less than 3 mins away from the event.. And judging by the bookings I've already received doesn't seem to be a major issue for most.. Although for those that do want both our July event people will be able to do both.. so everyone's happy. Thanks for your feedback..

For people asking the GC listing WILL be available on the 19th JUNE to log your attendance. Around six month prior to event. Thanks.

We went to find one by cabbos that was well and truly chewed.. teeth marks in the lid going completely through the plastic and bite makes on the container, even missing bits of the log book.. Something sure got something's attention..

We welcome another major sponsor. Thanks for getting on board and supporting local geocaching..

Thanks to all the people with questions and emails. We now have more information and photo's for onsite accommodation. http://www.biglittleevent.com/accommodation.html

We're pleased to announce the show for Saturday night is Beatles Tribute Band "RubberSoul" Cheers James

For the number of people emailed me about pets.. I've found a place only about 2kms from event location that appears to allow pets.. River-Vu Park A peaceful, small friendly park right on the Glenelg River in the center of Nelson. Offering cabins, ensuite sites, powered & unpowered sites. Pets may be allowed by prior arrangement. AAA Classification 31/2 star 31 Kellett Street, Nelson 3292 Phone (08) 87384123. www.rivervupark.com.au

Details of the Events activities (copy & paste from our website) What's on at this BIG Geocaching Event! More Activities Added once available. Check back regularly! SORRY NO PETS and NO ALCOHOL allowed if camping onsite at Event. All Event Activities: Over 50 New Geocaches to hunt nearby. Over 50 New "others" ready to capture! Challenge someone to Eight ball. Try your skill at the Foosball table. Relax with a Board game or two! Find the "Lost Cache of Forgotten Nelson" Friday 18th Jan: 8.00am: Stall Holders Setup 9.00am: Stall Holders Open. 9.00am: General Registration Open 10.00am: Snacks, Cold and Hot Drinks available. 11am - 4pm Activities for Kids & Prizes. 12:00pm: LIght Meals Available for lunch. 5:00pm: Dinner Meals Available 7:00pm: "After Dark" Night Cache Only Hunt. Saturday 19th Jan: 9.00am: Stall Holders Open. 9.00am: General Registration Open 10.00am: Snacks, Cold and Hot Drinks available. 11am: Boating Geocache Adventure 11am - 4pm Activities for Kids & Prizes. 12:00pm: LIght Meals Available for lunch. 2:00pm: GSWW Chirp Hike 'n' Hunt (requires chirp compatible GPS) 5:00pm: Dinner Meals Available 7:00pm: 90 Minute Beatles Tribute Band Show on stage. Sunday 20th Jan: 9.00am: Stall Holders Open. 9.00am: General Registration Open 10.00am: Snacks, Cold and Hot Drinks available. 11am: Boating Geocache Adventure 11am - 4pm Activities for Kids & Prizes. 12:00pm: LIght Meals Available for lunch. 5:00pm: Dinner Meals Available 7:00pm: Live Stage Show (TBA) on stage. 8:30pm: Prizes drawn / Giveaways to Teams. Monday 21st Jan: 9.00am: CITO Event 11:00am: Event Closed. Onsite Campers leave area.

Update: We're unable to list the event on GC yet due to no more than 6 months in advance rule. Hoping they'll let us do it a little early. Fingers crossed.. we asked nicely..

Hi all, We're pleased to announce this coming Geocaching Event, more details will follow in coming days / weeks as a lot of work is going on behind the scenes. What I can tell you is we're thinking BIG.. Whether it goes to "Mega" status or not, we'd love it too, but anyone that decides to come will have a great time I believe.. Here's some early information in this rapidly growing project.. Australia's next BIG geocaching event. "BIG on fun.. Little on boring bits!!" Located near the SA / VICTORIAN border... at Nelson Victoria - Approx. Distance from Nelson Portland 70 kms Mount Gambier 35 kms Warrnambool 170 kms Adelaide 494 kms Melbourne (via Princes Hwy) 430 kms Melbourne(via Great Ocean Road) 513 kms Coming FRIDAY 18th Jan - Monday 21st Jan 2013 Registration will be for $65 per team. Accommodation onsite available. Some rooms with shower / toilet. Laundry onsite. Un-Powered & Powered Sites for campers. Your registration will include; Name / Team Tag TWO Unique Event PathTags Geocaching on the River in teams A Major Act on stage on Saturday Night. Check out who it is early May. Special prize giveaways you earn while out geocaching. More to come... It's very early on in planning stages, so if you want to make a suggestion, please let us know.. we may be able to fit it in.. We will list GC number as soon as possible.. Watch the website for weekly updates. www.BIGlittleevent.com Thanks for reading.. JGC3

Thanks to all involved. Very much enjoyed the event. I am busy compiling the special oz mega magazine. Anyone wishing to submit photo's / stories would like to hear from you. We took our time getting there and getting home, with some memorable stops along the way and met many new geocachers. Look forward to the next oz mega (wink wink!) Thanks again to Greg & the committee plus the lovely people of Albury Wodonga that made us welcome. Regards James

I also ordered one and tried testing it with the iPhone & GeoBeacon. Unfortunately, Garmin's ant+ does not operate with it currently. Would certainly increase the use of chirp's to get a cheap option out there.

Hey awesome idea. I like the creativity. Well done.

Hi More submissions welcome. You must be able to submit 300dpi or higher suitable for cover shot. Submissions for issues 12 / 13 Thanks

Hi all, It's that time of year we're publishing new geo-photo's, so if you've got anything you'd like to go in a new issue of our magazine please submit. Thanks

Yes we're doing it again! That time of year we're looking for new photo's for our geocaching with pets articles... will appear in May's 2012 issue. New submissions welcome. Thanks.

Hi, Checkout NeonGeo in Android market. I also use official Groundspeak app and cacheSense, but currently I use NeonGeo most. Works well, reliable and easy to use. Good luck.

I like to communicate with everyone good enough to take time to supply content but having said that I see it might be annoying to some with the quotes.. so I've noted it.. Cheers

Some great photo's. Thanks. The children look like caching is a favourite past time. Cheers