By event setter Christine Brown
Have you ever wondered how many coffee shops there are in Launceston? The short answer is, lots! In the Coffee Bean Metrogaine, you will get to visit a fraction of these. The course will suit those who want a leisurely stroll around the city, perhaps stopping to imbibe a brew with your teammates or those who are using the caffeine fix to visit as many checkpoints as possible.
Event co-organiser Paul Pacque pictured checking the course accuracy
The course will take you to the north, south, east, and west of the city. Some checkpoints are located in iconic parts of the city, and others, hidden in alleys and courtyards.
All questions will be related to coffee. The question might be about coffee or the shop selling the coffee. Some might be straightforward; others may be cryptically related to coffee, but all will be on the coffee theme. This will be a question and answer-style event (e.g. “How many beans in a standard cup of coffee?”) in which you navigate to the point on the map and answer the question correctly to prove that you’ve been there. The navigation will not be too difficult.
For those new to rogaining, there will be a special novice category. Instructions and map-planning assistance will also be available on the day. A metrogaine is a terrific introduction to rogaining and a great way to boost your navigation skills.
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The start is at the Launceston Bowls & Community Club, 5 Home Point Parade, in Launceston. There is plenty of room for parking.
Registration opens at 8:30 am and the 4-hour event starts at 10:00 a.m on Sunday 18th of May. You should arrive at least an hour earlier than the start time to register and to allow time for route planning.
Entries will open in early March.