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.

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 buildings, 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.

It 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.

A light afternoon tea is included in your entry fee, and you’re encouraged to stick around afterwards, socialise with your fellow rogainers, and share stories of route choices and “coulda woulda shouldas”.

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.

Celebrate autumn in an active way and start organising your team of 2 to 5 people now.

For more information go to Coffee Bean Metrogaine