Welcome to the
Sunshine Coast Beach Party
we are now a BLOCK PARTY
5th October 2025
Celebrating 25 years of Geocaching
This is not JUST a single event!
There will be 4 events over 2 days
The Main Event - GCARTY0
The Dinner Event - GCARTY1
The CITO Event - GCARTY2
The Beach Event - GCARTY4
OH WAIT! We have added another Party.
Yep the "Hangover Party" will be on the Monday mid morning, so that's now 5 events. (Details will be available soon - GCARTY6)
Yes we have a Shop!
The Shop IS OPEN... and don't forget our
Facebook page for updates, prizes and specials
Dinner Event - GCARTY1
A night of Fun, Prizes and Camaraderie
The Dinner event will be something a little different.
We have made it a requirement for the evening that ALL participants must wear a HAWAIIAN Shirt, the louder and the brighter the better.
We have sitting for 250 guests, with nine (9) persons to a table. OMGoodness, 250 people in Hawaiian shirts!
Dinner is $25 per person and you will have a choice of Three options.
Nachos (GF/DF/Vegan), Butter Chicken Curry (GF/DF), Southern Fried Chicken Burger.
There is a well stocked BAR, Live music for some dancing and prizes / giveaways during the night
The doors open at 6pm and dinner will start from 6.30pm.
For the early birds we have a special PRIZE. For the first 75 people who book in for a dinner and pay, you will go into a draw to win a $50 Gift voucher. You will be given a gold log book with a number on the inside. The log book is yours to keep, the winning ticket will be drawn at the dinner event.
Get your group together, Book a table, Go into the draw for the prize and good luck. Bookings can be made via the shop or send us an email, bpq.caching@gmail.com
Main Event Schedule
This is a two part event with the daily events starting at 10am and finishing up around 5pm. Before we fire up into a huge Party event of a dinner, dancing awards and Live Music to finish the night.
Registration for the event is free
Join us for a fun filled day of events and games to be continued into the night with a party!
STOP PRESS!
It has been confirmed Cully Long, author of the geocaching puzzle books (my bible) will be attending the event And giving a special talk on Geocaching, Puzzles and More! That is my title but it is a talk not to miss. Further details to follow.
Signal is Coming, yep it was just confirmed that Signal will be attending
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TIME
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SESSION
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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1000
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Open for Registration, signing of Logbook & Collection of Merchandise
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Auditorium and Recetion area
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1000
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Gadget Caches Available
Adventure Labs Open
Charity Drop off
TB Drop off
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Auditorium
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1100 - 1130
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Opening Ceremony
Welcome to Country
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Auditorium with Auslan Interpreter
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11.30- 13.00
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Lets Talk Puzzles
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Auditorium
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14.30 - 15.00
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Pathtag Swap
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Auditorium
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13.15 - 14.30
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Meet our Special Guest
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Auditorium
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TBA
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Try Technical Tree climbing
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A Session for the experienced and the Beginner
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15. 00
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Tools Of Geocaching
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15 mins
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Treasure hunt Prize winners |
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Announced between sessions during the day
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18.00 - 19.00
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Dinner Event - GCARTY1
Awards and Closing Ceremony
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19.00 - 21.00
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Party, Dancing and Music.
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2100
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Venue Closed
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CITO - GCARTY2
"Watch this space" and our Facebook page for updates
Big Pineapple Breakfast Party GCARTY4
"Watch this space" and our Facebook page for updates
STC!
While we are trying our best to create a fantastic party event, things may not always go to plan. Some events maybe "Subject To Change" and we will inform you as they happen.
Thanks to our sponsors!
Geostuff - Australia's Geocaching Store
Kathmandu, Fortitude Valley - Geocaching clothing and accessories
Acknowledgement of Country
This Geocaching Event acknowledges the Kabi Kabi people (pronounced Gubbi Gubbi) who are and always have been the traditional owners of what is now the Sunshine Coast and formally recognise them as the native title holders. We respect the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we celebrate this event. We would also like to pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, and acknowledge that the Kabi Kabi people have been an integral part of the history of the region.