Welcome to Newcastle Orienteering Club

Orienteering is a competitive or non-competitive recreational activity in which participants use a detailed map, and usually a compass, to navigate between checkpoints on an unfamiliar course in bush terrain, parkland or urban areas.  

If you like a physical and mental challenge while exploring the outdoors, orienteering is the sport for you!

 NEW TO ORIENTEERING? Click here for more information.

 See what's on by clicking on the Club Event Series buttons below or see all orienteering events by going to   Eventor, the orienteering event calendar.

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   Classic "forest" orienteering for all in the great outdoors. Run or walk, compete against yourself or others, or a fun family day out. (Mar-Sept)
   Navigate the suburbs. Run or walk to as many checkpoints as you can within a 45 minute time limit. How many points can you get? (Oct-Feb)
   A great introduction to orienteering with fun courses in suburban parks & reserves. Also includes a night event. (Mar-Apr)
   Navigate bush tracks & trails on your mountain bike. Bike Orienteering Summer Series offers 75 minute score & line+score events. (Oct-Mar)

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bush          Sunday 10 August 2025 - Quorrobolong

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               Hunter Valley Championships
                         "Barraba Lane"
 
This year's Hunter Valley Championships will be held in the northwestern corner of Watagans National Park. Age classes with seven courses to suit all orienteers, from 1.4km Very Easy up to 7.0km Hard. 
Newcomers welcome.
 
 "The map covers the lower slopes of the Myall Range, from gentle in the north to steep approaching cliffs to the south. Generally open and runnable with patches of longer grass and thick Lantana in some of the gullies. Major drainage is deeply incised. Scattered boulders throughout, more common towards the steeper slopes and in the watercourses". 
                     
                             For details see the Bush Season Calendar
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bush                    Sunday 17 August 2025 - Ryhope

                             "Heart Rate Hills"

A minor event with a range of course options to suit all orienteers.
 
Courses will provide an opportunity to strengthen physical and navigational skills in hilly terrain with some rock detail in and around lots of watercourses, big and small. The Very Easy and Easy courses will suit first timers. 
Newcomers welcome.
 

                            For details see the Bush Season Calendar

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SchoolsLogo             Tuesday 19 August 2025 - Speers Point

            47th Hunter Schools Championships
                         "Speers Point Park"
 
 The Hunter Schools Orienteering Championships are open to all primary and high school students and are contested in an open park environment (navigation and compass skills will still be required). 
All individuals or teams of two complete two courses - Age Division Line Course (straight line distance of 1.4 km to 3.3 km from start to finish) and Open Score Course (30 minute time limit). 
Closing date for entries is 12 August 2025.
 
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mtbo        Newcastle to host State MTBO Champs 

  Newcastle Orienteers will be hosting the 2025   NSW Mountain Bike Orienteering Championships, to be held on the weekend of 11 & 12 October around Singleton. This year's champs features two events on two new maps, both middle distance format races but with extended winning times.
Course options to suit all levels of experience.
                                                                                         
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OA logo       "Orienteering in Australia" Videos 

 Orienteering Australia have released two new promotional videos following a project driven by our Club President Justin Stafford.
Newcastle club members feature in the videos which are designed to "dive into what makes orienteering so special: the thrill of the challenge, the joy of exploration, and a vibrant community that welcomes all ages and abilities. Whether you're a competitive runner, a bushwalking enthusiast, or just looking for a fun way to get outside with your family, there's something for everyone".
         
           View them on YouTube -  Extended version   Short Promo   ________________________________________________________________________________
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