Saturday, 20 December 2025
Our Tampines Hub, Level 4
1 Tampines Walk, Singapore 528523 (Google Maps)
Geocaching 102 - On The Hunt @ OTH
Congratulations on completing Geocaching 101 - or maybe you're already a seasoned geocacher with thousands of finds under your belt. Either way, you've already been around the city centre and the tourist hot spots, picking up all the sexiest caches in town. But, did you know that the geocaching scene in the heartlands could be just as rich an experience?
This light-hearted, casual geocaching outing brings you to Tampines, rather a gem of a HDB estate for the diversity of caching experiences waiting to be discovered. The event will begin with a simple meet-and-greet, where we'll exchange hellos, stories and trackables, and provide a quick introduction to Adventure Labs (and their bonus caches). Following that, attendees would be free to head off to complete the Adventure Lab and/or find geocaches around town, guided by curated lists of some of the best that Tampines has to offer, and the reassuring company of experienced geocachers and cache owners.
All are welcome, regardless of level of knowledge and experience in geocaching.
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Programme
Participation in any of the activities is optional. To log "Attended," you simply need to show up in person at the Meeting Point at any time during event hours and sign the logbook.
10:00 am - Rendezvous at the Meeting Point / Meet and Greet
Once you've made your way to Our Tampines Hub, ride the elevators to Level 4. Turn right upon exiting the elevators and head straight about 20 metres, until you arrive at a cluster of fixed tables and benches. The posted coordinates of this listing are accurate, but GPS accuracy may vary as the venue is indoors. Before the start of the event, photologs will be uploaded to this listing to direct you to where exactly we are seated.
Early birds and punctual birds would be given time to mingle, catch up and share stories of your caching experiences so far. Do remember to sign the event log book to qualify to post an online Attended log.
10:15 am - Introduction to Adventure Labs
Did you know that Our Tampines Hub is home to an Adventure Lab and a bonus cache? Learn about how Adventure Labs work, how to play them, and of course how to solve and find the bonus cache that some Adventure Lab owners choose to design and place.
10:30 am - On the Hunt!
Hear from experienced geocachers their personal favourites and best recommendations in Tampines, including geocaches within Our Tampines Hub or just a short walk away! Learn about how geocaching in the heartlands may differ from the experience in central or tourist areas, and get up to speed with geocaching etiquette when looking for caches in more special locations.
Wet Weather Plan: Besides the Adventure Lab, which can be completed without exposure to the elements, we'll do some geocache puzzle solving if the weather doesn't allow us outside.
During this period, the event host (or an appointed representative) will remain at the Meeting Point to allow attendees who arrive later to still sign the logbook and participate, if they wish.
11.45 am - Closing
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Things to Bring
Your usual caching kit, which would consist of: comfortable attire and footwear, gloves, sun protection, rain protection, drinking water, a pen, and any other geocaching tools of the trade that you swear by!
You may wish to pre-download the Adventure Lab app onto your smartphone: Geocaching Adventure Lab (geocaching.com)
I'm in!
Simply write a "Will Attend" log on this listing, indicating as well if you're going to be a party of 2 or more, if you're thinking of coming. That's it - then we'll see you there.
Questions?
Drop me a message via the Geocaching Message Centre, the Singapore Geocaching Telegram group, or Write a Note on this event listing and I'll do my best to address any questions or concerns.