Geocaching Queensland CacheFest 2026 - KINGAROY
Located in the heart of Queensland’s South Burnett region, Kingaroy is well known as the “Peanut Capital of Australia.” With a rich agricultural history, the town has long been a hub for peanut farming, supported by its fertile soils and ideal climate. Over the years, Kingaroy has grown into a welcoming regional centre, offering a blend of country charm, local produce and scenic surrounds. Nearby towns such as Nanango, Wondai, Murgon and Cherbourg add to the experience, each bringing their own character and history to the region.
Kingaroy already boasts a strong selection of geocaches, and when combined with those in the surrounding towns, it makes for a fantastic full day and/or weekend of caching. Our goal for this event is to build on that and make it even better.
As part of the weekend, we will be introducing a brand-new geoart series in Kingaroy, adding a creative and visual element to your caching adventure. Over in Wondai, we have published a fun 10 part tree fishing series to test your skills. For those looking to tick off a few goals, there will be a selection of new challenge caches and a nice new letterbox cache in Wondai.
This event will serve as the official opening, registration and announcement morning for CacheFest 2026 - Kingaroy and is the perfect way to start what promises to be an exciting weekend in the South Burnett.
There is so much to do in Kingaroy, we lost count of the activities that are on offer. Both Kingaroy and Wondai will feature a number of points of interest throughout the weekend, along with activities and opportunities for visitors to explore the region. If you're looking for the latest information, announcements, and updates, be sure to keep an eye on the Geocaching Queensland Events page.
As with previous events, the ever-popular bingo sheet will be on hand, giving participants another fun challenge to complete over the weekend. We are also introducing a new Passport Card, which will encourage attendees to visit various locations and take part in activities across the event area.
This event is open to everyone, whether you're a seasoned geocacher, a curious local resident, or someone completely new to the hobby. We encourage locals to come along, meet the community, and discover what geocaching is all about. To help showcase the hobby, there will be a selection of cache types on display, including a couple of gadget caches that visitors can try for themselves. A brand-new Adventure Lab will also be launched and will remain in the area after the event, providing another great activity for both visitors and locals to enjoy.
This registration event is your opportunity to collect event information, catch up with fellow geocachers, meet new people, and learn more about what the weekend has to offer. Whether you're here for the geocaching, the social aspect, or simply to see what all the excitement is about, we look forward to welcoming you to Kingaroy and kicking off a fantastic weekend together.
Geocaching Queensland acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waterways, and skies across Queensland on which we explore, gather and play. We pay our deepest respects to Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Supporters and Sponsors.
A huge thank you to all of our supporters and sponsors who have helped make CacheFest Kingaroy 2026 possible.
Events like this do not happen without the support of local businesses, organisations and individuals who are willing to get behind the geocaching community.
Kathmandu
Wondai Post Office
Cache Qld
Kingaroy Visitor informatin Centre
Crittendens Motor Trimming, Canvas and Upolstery
Saturday Morning – CacheFest Kingaroy 2026 Official Opening!
The big weekend has finally arrived!
Start your Saturday morning with a BBQ breakfast from 8:30am, grab yourself something to eat, catch up with old friends, meet some new ones and get ready for a fun day of geocaching.
BBQ breakfast available at the event venue:
- Bacon & Egg Roll/Sandwich – $6
- Sausage Sizzle – $3
- Cold Drinks available
- Coffeee Cart
Cash or card payments accepted.
The Main Event – 9:00am to 12:00 noon
The event will give you plenty of time to settle in, explore the displays, meet the people behind Geocaching Queensland and talk geocaching!
Make sure you sign the official CacheFest event logbook AHH but wait! That's not the only logbook you'll find! We will also have a fun alternative logbook for you to sign as well.
Meet the Committee
This is your chance to Meet the Committee Members, they will be around throughout the morning to answer questions, have a chat and hear what you think.
Whether you are new to geocaching, interested in finding out more about Geocaching Queensland, or simply want to throw around ideas for future events, come over and say hello.
We want this to be a weekend about the people, the places and the caches, so don't be shy, come and have a chat!
PLUS!
There will also be some geocaching displays and hands-on things to see and do, including:
- Geocaching equipment and examples
- Gadget caches
- Interactive cache displays
- Items of interest for those new to the game
- Have a go at Tree Fishing!
There will be plenty to keep you occupied while you catch up with fellow cachers and get yourself organised for the weekend ahead.
Accommodation – Kingaroy Showgrounds Caravan Park
Bookings at the Kingaroy Showgrounds Caravan Park are now open. (07) 4162 5037
When making your booking, please mention that you are attending the Geocaching event. This will help the venue coordinate accommodation for CacheFest attendees.
The Camping restrictions have been lifted, giving you a little more flexibility if you want to stay and enjoy more of the weekend.
Saturday Afternoon – Cherbourg GCBXEE2
At 2:00pm Saturday afternoon, we head to Cherbourg for another special CacheFest event.
This is one you will want to make time for, so finish up your morning at Kingaroy and then get ready to head to Cherbourg!
Saturday Evening – Dinner Event GCBXEC8
After a big day of caching, it will be time to relax, swap stories and enjoy some good old-fashioned geocaching banter.
Our Saturday evening dinner event will be held at The Commercial Hotel Kingaroy.
The Commercial has kindly set aside The Nest, their dining room, exclusively for us to gather together. Think of it as our very own Saturday night hideaway for a bunch of hungry peanut-loving geocachers!
There is no set menu, simply order from the hotel's normal menu. The menu caters for most dietary requirements, but if you have a special requirement, please contact the hotel directly.
Come along, grab some dinner if you want to, pull up a chair and enjoy the company. You do not have to purchase food or drinks to attend the event.
We are looking forward to welcoming everyone to Kingaroy for what is shaping up to be a fantastic weekend of geocaching, friendship, adventure and plenty of shenanigans.
The people. The places. The caches.
Welcome to CacheFest Kingaroy 2026!
CacheFest Kingaroy 2026 – Event Update (13/9/26)
