Top of the South Cachefest 2026

Nelson, New Zealand
October 23 to 26, 2026


PARTNERS

Events of this size don't go ahead without the support of our partners. So please show them some love by visiting their websites, listed below.

GEOCOINS.NZ

Geocoins.nz is the leading online geocaching store in New Zealand and the biggest supporter of the New Zealand geocaching community. With repeat customers from around New Zealand, Australia and all over the world, Geocoins.nz is 100% owned and operated by passionate kiwi geocachers, and supplies all sorts of geocaching gear, including geocache containers, log sheets and other supplies, trackable tags, and geocoins, including a number of exclusive New Zealand designs. Geocoins.nz also produces custom geocoins, with their range of inexpensive custom wooden coins proving popular. Geocoins.nz is also an authorised distributor for Geocaching HQ and stocks a wide range of their products. Check out the Geocoins.nz website now!

GEOCACHING HQ

Geocaching HQ is an amazing and passionate bunch of folks who maintain the geocaching.com website from their offices in Seattle, USA. It is the premier website and listing service for geocaches around the world. Geocaching.com currently lists more than 3.4 million active geocaches out in the world waiting to be found by over 7 million geocachers worldwide who are registered with the website. The geocaching.com website is full of resources and helpful tools to help you get the most out of your geocaching experiences including a suite of amazing tools for premium subscribers. Please visit the geocaching.com website now to find out more. Your next adventure is just a click away!

GOLDEN BAY AIR

Golden Bay Air is an air, shuttle and rental car operator based in Tākaka. They are a family owned and operated business with a passion for connecting people to the top of the South with reliable regional flights, friendly service, and a genuine local touch. Get in touch with them for:
- Year-round scheduled flights between Tākaka, Wellington, Nelson and Karamea
- Spectacular scenic flights from Tākaka, Nelson and Motueka over Farewell Spit, Abel Tasman and Kahurangi National Parks
- Scheduled shuttle bus services connecting Nelson, Marahau/Kaiteriteri, Wainui and Tākaka with the Abel Tasman Coast Track and Heaphy Track
- Air charter flights anywhere in New Zealand on demand
- Rental cars from Tākaka Airport for exploring Golden Bay
- Tour packages combining flights, shuttles and cruises to showcase the best of Abel Tasman and Golden Bay

WIN A SCENIC FLIGHT! Click here to find out how you can win a scenic flight for 2, courtesy of Golden Bay Air!

ABEL TASMAN SEA SHUTTLE™

Escape the ordinary with Abel Tasman Sea Shuttles scenic cruises and water taxis. Abel Tasman Sea Shuttles offers a huge variety of tours and fares for a bunch of superb experiences wile travelling on their pupose-built catamaran water taxis. Enjoy comfortable seating, excellent viewing areas, toilets and easy walk on and off access, while emsersed in the scenery and beauty of the region and visiting the most amazing scenic spots. Whether your ideal adventure fits into half a day, a whole day, or multiple days, Abel Tasman Sea Shuttles will be able to make it unforgettable!

BROOK WAIMĀRAMA SANCTUARY

Imagine a place...
...where native plants and animals thrive, without threat from introduced pests or predators
...alive with birdsong, where rare species such as kiwi and tuatara roam freely
...where visitors can see native flora and fauna close to home
...where you can reconnect, energise, heal
...where you can be involved and make a difference
Visit the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary any time during the month of October 2026, and geocachers receive a 50% discount on entry fee. Simply print out and present this coupon, or display it on your smart phone. Check the website for opening hours!

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