Launching Australia's First Ever Mega Event-Wagga Wagga 2010

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Post by Richary » 04 August 09 11:14 pm

I wouldn't see lack of a car as a huge hurdle. Wagga is well served by public transport, apart from flying you can get the train or coach from Melbourne. And I am sure people will be willing to organise pickups from the train or bus station if you let them know your intentions.

I am planning on going down a few days early to sort internet access at the site (though that is in very early days of planning as yet). And will be happy to volunteer to do some pickups if needed, but will leave it to the Wagga organisers to coordinate things. And I am sure you won't have any trouble getting a lift for anything over the weekend from other cachers like me who will be solo (and therefore have 3-4 spare seats in the car).

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Post by Slider & Smurf » 07 August 09 11:46 am

Slider & Smurf plus the 2 kidlets will be there with camper-trailer in tow.

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Post by Mr Router » 07 August 09 1:40 pm

richary wrote:I am planning on going down a few days early to sort internet access at the site
I already have that sorted if you want to be intouch, haven't told little red yet as it's a surprise :wink:

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Post by team ermalesh » 08 August 09 10:03 pm

Well I was sure that I'd posted our intention to attend - but I can't find it tonight.
So for the record, all of Team Ermalesh will be attending - that is 2A and 3K and we will be staying at one of the local caravan parks (already booked).
What a weekend this is likely to be!!

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Post by Riverina Geocaching » 13 August 09 6:34 pm

Just a gentle bump back up the page and also to list the Oz Mega Wagga Wagga campsite co-ords,for those asking.
The front entrance co-ordinates are

S 35.05.385
E147.27.500.
President.
Riverina Geocaching Committee. :D

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Post by Cached » 16 August 09 10:57 am

Bout time I actually put my name down.

Cached + 1A, 2K. Planning to camp.

How far out can you actually list the event?

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Post by SA_ParrotHead » 17 August 09 6:22 pm

When can we book a camping and bunkhouse site at the event location :?:

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Post by Riverina Geocaching » 17 August 09 8:34 pm

The Riverina Geocaching Committee thanks you for your patience and many questions.

The Oz Mega Wagga Wagga should be ready for release on the Geocaching.com site in the first 2 weeks of September.We will inform all keen nominees within the Geocaching Australia forums on which date the release will be.

The first stage will contain much information about the exciting event.This first stage will request all team entries to post a "will attend".

The Registration will follow in the near future after the first stage.

All information about food,merchandise,camping fees, will be available at the second stage of Registration.

The committee will release some surprises at the first stage.Some highlights will feature on the registration stage and many surprises will only be revealed at the actual event. :D

At this stage,no team or individual has booked or paid for anything within the camp or can do at the first stage of release either.The first stage will only be for posts of "will attend" . All bookings or entry to any item will be within the second stage.

The Riverina Geocaching Committee is working very hard full time on a project of enormous proportions and everything is going very well at the Wagga Wagga end.We know many teams have made bookings already to stay in Wagga accomodation before and after the event and please continue to do so to this much anticipated event.

Thankfully,
Greg.
President Riverina Geocaching Committee
Oz Mega Wagga Wagga.

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Post by sandar10 » 24 August 09 11:33 am

YAY, Count us in at this stage. :D

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Post by Mr Router » 24 August 09 5:12 pm

List it ! double dare ya :-k

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Post by TienHua » 26 August 09 12:24 am

Hoping to be there with chanlord in tow.

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Post by paegle boy » 27 August 09 8:35 am

steeba wrote:I'd be keen to attend.
more from wollongong that is good

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Post by La Kedi » 29 August 09 9:45 pm

*starts banging knife and fork on the table*

We Want Wagga! We Want Wagga!

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Post by Riverina Geocaching » 05 September 09 5:55 pm

The Riverina Geocaching Committee is within a few weeks of posting the much anticipated Oz Mega Wagga Wagga on Geocaching.com.
We will inform all Geocaching members on which night it will be and "The ump" has agreed to assist us with an exact time we nominate.
Caughtatwork will assist with all postings on Geocaching Australia hopefully as the first event to be listed at the top of every state at once for all to see. :D

The 4 day Easter weekend for 2010 also has the Classic Car Rally booked in for 4 days within Wagga Wagga with 300 car entrants from around Australia and about 700 people.

What this means is: if you are intending on being at Oz Mega Wagga Wagga and If you are one of the teams not planning on staying within the Kurrajong Camp Reserve on the 4 days of Easter, now is the time to book your appropriate accommodation within Wagga Wagga whether it be Caravan Park, Motel, B&B, Hotel, etc.

If you are making a holiday of the event, staying a week or two either side of the event, not so urgent, but it would be advisable to book your accommodation shortly as well. The School Holiday dates for each state are here:
http://www.australia.gov.au/topics/aust ... term-dates :D

The best link for all types of Accommodation and Riverina Tourism is here:
http://www.waggawaggaaustralia.com.au/

Greg,
President Riverina Geocaching Committee.
:D
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Post by Team Pathfinder » 06 September 09 6:22 pm

Is the camp ground going to be big enough for all that have expressed interest in staying there or should we make alternative arrangements? We are definately coming over from WA with our van - counting down the days!! :D

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