| | NEWS Who have you crossed paths with? 01 Mar 2026  We all know that pathtags are a fun collectible and trading item - with thousands of collectors and creators all over the world. We've a bunch of awesome personal tags given to us by cachers we have met at events all over the world. You can join in the fun now with our Top of the South 2026 pathtag packs. Available in 2 designs: The Top of the South 2026 Event pathtag includes the striking event logo on the front; and the Top of the South 2026 Icons pathtag that highlights the event's location at the very centre of New Zealand, along with 2 icons of the region. They come in 3 packs, 1 for you and 2 to trade with friends. While we are on the topic of pathtags, consider designing and making your own pathtags, so you can trade them with other pathtag fans at the Pathtag Trading Session on Sunday. Be sure to check out the special pathtag backs celebrating the Top of the South event and Geocaching in New Zealand! Dress for success! 28 Feb 2026  Now you might say that it doesn't matter what you're wearing when you go geocaching. Hands up who has got an FTF in their pyjamas.... Ok, never mind that, but while we are on the topic of the best clothing to wear while caching, check out the Top of the South 2026 clothing. You will definitely look the part in these fantastic t-shirts, mens and womens polos, hoodies and caps. We can't gaurantee they will increase your find rate, but we are pretty sure they will. Optional tracking and custom name can be added. Pre-order yours today! Fun and games at the mega 27 Feb 2026  You will not want to miss out on the games we have planned for Top of the South Cachefest 2026! Along with some of the usual crowd pleasers, like Geocacher Bingo, we are proud to announce a whole new game for everyone to enjoy - the Cache Dash! Around 100 brand new letterbox hybrid caches will be published on Saturday morning, and teams will be given a Cache Dash Passport to stamp using the letterbox stamps found in each Cache Dash geocache. Points are awarded for each cache found, along with a few other fun tasks along the way - Prizes will be awarded to the winning teams along with a bunch random drawn spot prizes, with a prize pool worth more than $1000! A high flying mega partner! 06 Feb 2026  A big welcome to Golden Bay Air, a new partner to the Top of the South 2026 mega event family! Golden Bay Air is a family owned and operated business with a passion for the Top of the South region, connecting locals and tourists alike, and providing a wide range of flights, shuttles and rental car services. If you are looking to include the Abel Tasman or Heaphy great walks into your trip to the region, whether it's for the mega or another time, make sure you check out how Golden Bay Air can help with getting you to and from the track. They have also provided a scenic flight for 2 for us to give away to a couple of lucky mega attendees! Share a meal with us! 17 Jan 2026  There is nothing better after a day of mega-eventing than sitting down for a good hearty meal amongst great company! So please join us for dinner on Sunday 25 October at the Top of the South 2026 Mega Dinner. Catered by the highly reputable local caterer, "Phil's Place", there are three delicious meal options to choose from: Roast Pork, Fish and Chips, and Thai Yellow Curry. There are options for vegetarian, gluten free and dairy free dietary requirements, and the meals are available in adult or child (12 or under) portion sizes. Meal numbers will be limited so reserve yours today! | Proudly brought to you by: 
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