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Book an Adventure! Book Week 2026 Geocaching Special!

By popular demand our Nature Play SA Book Week Geocaching Incursion is back for 2026! Join us for this dynamic experience where students use hand-held GPS units to undertake a geocaching adventure, locating hidden treasures on your school grounds. Each of these treasures outlines a simple ‘five-minute’ literacy challenge based on 2026 shortlisted books and are open-ended to ensure differentiation for learners, Reception to Year 6.

Our Book Week geocaching incursion is also one of the most affordable events going around, priced at just $15 per student [+GST].

This year we offer Book Week Geocaching during Weeks 5-7: Monday August 17th to Friday September 4th.

Hurry! Bookings are limited and dates fill up fast!

Duration:
90 minutes
Cost (per student):
$15 per student
Target Audience:
Reception to Year 6
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Geocaching Testimonial

Nature Play SA take all the stress out of planning a fun, engaging & educational outdoor experience. Our students loved learning about our natural environment whist immersed in nature.

Geocaching - Eden Hills Primary School

The staff were fantastic with students who were engaged across the school and really enjoyed the activity. This was a follow on from orienteering from a school camp. The students were fully engaged and enjoyed locating all of the caches. Well done!

Geocaching - Woodend Primary School

This was our first time Geocaching and we loved it! The students were engaged, excited and were able to participate in a range of tasks that were based on Book Week texts.

Geocaching - Port Noarlunga Primary School

Geocaching was an engaging experience for our year 3/4 students. They enjoy the interactive experience using gps technology to find each task related to this years book week theme. Highly recommend geocaching for your next incursion experience.

Geocaching - Good Shepherd Lutheran

Our service really appreciated Nature Play SA coming out and getting our kids outdoors! The children were really engaged in the session and took on the challenges as they came. The staff were extremely helpful and engaging, teaching our children lots of tips and tricks!

Geocaching - Setters Farm Campus OSHC

Book Week Geocaching FAQ's

What's different about Book Week Geocaching?

For this dynamic and fast-paced activity, students use hand-held GPS units to undertake a geocaching adventure and locate hidden treasures on school grounds. Each of these treasures outlines a simple ‘five-minute’ challenge based on 2024 shortlisted books and are open-ended to ensure differentiation for all grade levels (R-6).

Is there a minimum charge?

As a not-for-profit organisation, our programs do have minimum spend amount to cover costs. The minimum charge will be applied at the time of invoice. If your school or site would like to run a program that doesn’t meet the minimum spend amount, please contact [email protected]to discuss options.

Book Week Geocaching: Minimum spend of $400 and travel surcharge may apply.

Where do we meet you on the day?

Please meet your NPSA educator at the school’s office upon their arrival to sign in and set up. Your educator/s will arrive approximately 90 minutes before the first session to prepare. Our staff will work with you to identify suitable spaces and boundaries for the incursion.

If possible, allocate a space with vehicle access for easier unloading and packing up. Please ensure someone is onsite to unlock any necessary access points and inform us of this space’s location so that we can plan our resources accordingly.

What do we need to provide?

If you have access to a green space, school garden, or school oval (preferably with shade), it would be ideal. Our staff will set up a central HQ meeting point with the best lines of site for supervision.

Will you work within our timetabled blocks?

Yes. There are three scheduling options based on the structure of your school day: before recess, after recess, or after lunch.

Book Week Geocaching runs for 90 minutes, and three sessions can be accommodated in one school day.

Geocaching programs run for 90 minutes, and we can accommodate groups up to 60 students per session.

General FAQ's

What ages do you work with?

Our education programs are designed for children in Kindergarten to Year 12. We can tailor programs to suit the learning and curriculum needs of your site/school and the students in your care. Our advertised age ranges are simply there to guide you.

Do you provide all of the materials?

Yes, NPSA will provide all materials for the program you have booked.

What do we have to provide?

We prioritise connection and positive interactions with both learners and educators. We encourage everyone to wear a name tag (even masking tape with names is acceptable) during the program.

The Teacher-in-Charge is responsible for all pastoral care and first aid for students according to DfE guidelines. Please ensure you have all necessary documentation and resources in line with school-based policies and procedures.

For our Geocaching Incursion, there are 10 – 15 caches to find, set by our staff within your space/grounds. Our staff will discuss options with you prior to setting caches around the grounds of your site.

Is there a travel charge for your incursion program?

Due to the wide-area we service, there is a small travel fee for incursions and programs delivered outside of the Adelaide Metro area (including regional and country SA.) As a not-for-profit organisation, we keep these costs to a minimum.

Fees are determined by your location and distance from our headquarters in Blackwood, SA, using Google Maps to calculate travel kilometres from our office in the Wittunga Botanic Gardens.

Travel fee Schedule

0 to 24km – no charge
26 to 50km – If your site is within this range, there is a one-off travel fee of $80 applied to your final invoice.
51 km and over – fee will be negotiated with the booking

What happens if we have to cancel our session?

A $200 cancellation fee applies if you cancel your confirmed booking without rescheduling. If cancellation is due to hazardous weather, NPSA will strive to notify you by 4 pm the day before your scheduled program offering (no cancellation fee applies in this case). In the event of severe or hazardous weather conditions leading to cancellation, we will collaborate with you to reschedule programs for a mutually agreeable time.

When will you invoice and require payment?

An invoice will be promptly sent to you following your excursion for payment within 14 days. Attendance numbers will be recorded on the day to ensure accurate invoicing. Charges for in-term programs are based on the children present on the day, while OSHC and vacation care programs are charged based on predicted numbers at the time of booking.

Policies and procedures

Risk Assessments: Upon booking confirmation for all programs, a risk assessment is provided for your review. Please carefully review this document and ensure that all staff (and volunteers where applicable) are aware of their roles and responsibilities on the day.

Insurance: NPSA holds public liability insurance and possesses a certificate of currency, which can be provided upon request.

Staff Clearances: All NPSA staff possess current DHS Working with Children Checks, Catholic Education clearances, and/or Teacher Registration, along with up-to-date first aid and RRHAN-EC training. These clearances can be provided upon request, and staff also carry hard copies on program days.

What are the adult to child ratios that we need to provide?

All programs are led by experienced NPSA educators; however, they do not count towards the required adult-to-child ratio for your excursion or incursion.

Your school/site-based policies and procedures will dictate the appropriate adult-to-child ratio for your program. We encourage the presence of adult helpers for excursions. According to DfE guidelines:

  • 1:6 for preschool to year 2
  • 1:10 for years 3 to 6
  • 1:15 for years 7 to 12

Our Partners

Green Adelaide

Green Adelaide is a South Australian Government supported organisation that is working towards a vision of a cooler, greener, wilder and climate-resilient metropolitan South Australia. The Green Adelaide area spans from the hills to the sea, encompassing 17 metropolitan council areas and about 1.3 million South Australians. Nature Play SA is funded by Green Adelaide and contributes to Adelaide National Park City.

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Department for Education

The Department for Education aims to ensure South Australia’s public education system can unlock every child’s potential now and in the future. Educators and staff work in partnership with families and communities to empower all children and young people with the knowledge, skills, and capabilities they need to become fulfilled individuals, active, compassionate citizens, and lifelong learners.

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The Department for Environment and Water

The Department for Environment and Water aims to help South Australians conserve, sustain and prosper. Their work in managing, conserving, and sustaining our environment and cultural resources is vital for the wellbeing of all South Australians.

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