GeoMay8 Day 2026
at Waterman's Hotel
Celebrate Mateship on GeoMay8 Day!
May 8th is informally known as Mates Day in Australia, celebrating the spirit of mateship; a cultural value that embodies equality, loyalty, and friendship. This concept dates back to Australia’s early colonial days, when convicts and settlers relied on each other for support in a harsh and unfamiliar land. In Australia, a mate is more than just a friend, it signifies shared experiences, mutual respect, and unwavering support.
For the past five years, May 8th geocaching events have been hosted around the world to celebrate one of the best aspects of geocaching — the incredible friendships we form through this great activity. We've met so many wonderful people, both here and overseas, that we now regard as close mates.
To celebrate this 2026 'World' GeoMay8 Day, we invite all geocachers to come along and regale us with stories of your geocaching adventures, swap hints on how to solve some puzzle caches, discover and retrieve trackables and enjoy a coldie or three and some tasty tucker, if you wish. A logbook will be available for you to sign.
Details as follows:
Location: Waterman's Hotel
Address: 27 Salamanca Place, Hobart
Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Parking: On street parking.
Dress: Casual.
Catering: A full menu can be viewed here as well as a variety of daily specials. Beverages can be purchased from the bar.
Bookings: We will have a reserved area but please indicate in your "Will Attend" log the number from your team who will be coming along.
Purchases: There is no compulsion for you to make any purchases while attending this event.
We're looking forward to seeing you there so come along and enjoy the celebrations!
Cheers, The Hancock Clan (Martyn & Tammy)
2026 GeoMay8 Events Around The World:
(more to come...)
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Sweden
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South Africa
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South Africa
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South Africa
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South Korea
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United Kingdom
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Germany
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