quasar217 wrote:I'm hoping I *MIGHT* be able to attend this one. It sounds interesting.
I've just got a few questions, not having been to a major event since 2002.
How suitable are they for young children? It would just be me with a 6 year old and a 3 year old daughter (my wife is not a geocaching fan!). Obviously canoeing or anything like that is out of the question. How safe would the boat trip be? Are the caches likely to be kid friendly?
We don't do camping, so is there any chance that other accommodation would be available? It's in the middle of the summer holidays so I expect most things would already be booked out? I've only been to Nelson once before but I know it's a pretty small place!
Thanks
Quasar
Hi,
Thanks for the post. Obviously it is going to be a little different at any event, but I expect most larger events to be ok for kids. However, I can say we've got a number of interesting things planned suitable for younger children to older ones. We have other kids activities planned but not
booked yet so I can't guarentee those yet... but more will be announced when possible.
Kid's Activities
We've got 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 playground not far from the kiosk.
For people attending we'll post co-ords 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
Perhaps the best solution would be for you to stay onsite 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 take the children 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..
Yes the town is small but has a lot of various accommodation from pub, B&B's, and caravan parks.
Offsite accommodation
http://www.nelsonvictoria.com.au/direct ... ommodation
Onsite Event Accommodation
http://www.biglittleevent.com/accommodation.html
Hope that covers all your questions, happy to answer any more if you think of anything.
Thanks
James