Date Sunday 26th June 2022
Starts 9:30-11:30 am Course Closure 1 pm
Map The Powerlines 1:10 000
Assembly Just North of the junction of Goulburn and Lismore Streets, Abermain. Follow a short trail from the street junction.
Directions From Freemans Drive
Continue from Freemans Drive on Leggetts Drive, turn left onto Lake Rd to Kearsley then continue straight on Allandale Rd which turns into Neath Rd. Follow Neath Rd to the end and turn right on Cessnock Rd. Turn left onto Goulburn St, Abermain and follow to the end (Lismore Street).
From Hunter Expressway
Take the Hart Rd exit and turn South west onto Hart Rd. Continue on Gingers Lane then turn left on Frame Dr. Turn right onto Lismore St, Abermain and follow until the junction of Goulburn St.
Parking Park along the bush side of Lismore St (nose in if there is space) preferably. You can also park further along Lismore St and Goulburn St. Avoid the fenced council works area.
Courses: The start for all courses will be 100m north of the registration. The finish for all courses will be 100m North West of the assembly area/registration. No toilets available near the start.
Hard Long - 6.9km, 80m climb, 20 controls
Hard Medium - 5.2km, 70m climb, 17 controls
Hard Short - 3.4km, 50m climb, 13 controls
Moderate Long - 3.4km, 50m climb, 15 controls
Moderate Short - 2.6km, 40m climb, 18 controls
Easy - 2.2km. 25m climb, 16 controls
Very Easy - 2.1km, 25m climb, 15 controls
Control Descriptions are printed on the maps. If you'd like to have an additional copy - download them here - words or symbols
Notes (a) The area has an extensive track network. Some low areas are wet and muddy though most tracks are dry except in a few places. There are some large erosion gullies with fallen trees at the edges so take care in those areas. There is some rubbish on the map which includes rusty corrugated iron, household appliances and car wrecks. The old rubbish tip is marked as Out Of Bounds and marked on the map with pink hatched lines - do not enter or cross this area (only Long Moderate and Hard courses go near this area). Very Easy and Easy Courses follow a dry watercourse for a short way.
(b) TRAIL BIKES and 4WD’s use the area. KEEP OUT OF THEIR WAY.
(c) The area does contain SPIKEY VEGETATION. Hard courses (mostly Hard Medium and Long) may wish to have full body cover (long pants and long sleeves).
(d) 1. Brown triangle represents small termite mounds. Meat- ant nests are NOT SHOWN.
- Prominent tree-root mounds are shown with a green X. There may be new unmapped tree root mounds due to a strong recent wind storm knocking over several large trees.
- Streamer trails are shown on relevant maps with pink/ purple dashes.
(e) At least 5 helpers are needed to collect controls at every event.
Date: Sunday 19 June 2022
Starts: 9:30 - 11:30 am Course Close 1:00 pm
Map: Blue Gum Hills (central section) 1:7500 5m contours
Format: This will be a mixed format event with the emphasis on gaining knowledge from
more proficient orienteers by optionally having a “coach” accompany you on
course. They can either demonstrate the basics from map orientation and
interpretation through to route planning or alternately assist with any navigational
weak point you may have. This is aimed at both the newer orienteer and those that
may have been orienteering for some time but are still having some difficulties.
Additionally, the course planner will be available prior to your “run” to discuss your
course selection, proposed route and the terrain you will encounter and also again
post “run” to go over your course. Please contact the organiser to pre-register
your interest in either having or being a “coach” for this event.
Directions: Travel to Blue Gum Hills Regional Park Minmi. Pass through the main entrance.
Continue to the roundabout beyond the carpark where you will be directed through
a gate. From this point it is 800m to the assembly on a good gravel road, but it does
have drainage humps that may be difficult for low or long wheel based vehicles to
cross. Alternately park at the carpark and walk via the Heritage Trail or cycle in.
Courses:
| Very Easy | Select this basic orienteering course which follows tracks (or taped routes) if you are a novice or younger junior. |
1.4 km | 9 controls |
|
Easy |
Slightly harder than Very Easy - great for adult novices. | 1.3 km | 8 controls |
|
Progressive |
Select this if you are wanting to step up from Easy to Moderate courses or confident adult novice. Begins Very Easy and progresses to Moderate navigation on last few controls. |
1.7 km | 8 controls |
|
Score Course |
Choose your own adventure by visiting as many controls as you want in any order. Mostly Moderate level navigation with a few harder point features. |
3.2 km | (est) 16 controls |
Punching SI Units will be set to beacon mode but will not be turned on until the first person
inserts their SI stick.
Controls/flags will be a mixture of stands and hanging type.
Notes: Some minor tracks in the western part of the map are now less defined and marked
with blue/white tapes. Optional crossing points are indicated by blue/white tapes.
Safety: Full leggings are advised. Rolling under fences is the safest method of crossing.
Known mining subsidence is marked on map with pink dots but unmarked in field.
Cost: $6 with free entry to first timers.
Entries: Pre-entry preferred but there will be enter on day available. Click here
First-timers how to register & enter for free Click here
Water: Please supply all your own needs including on-course hydration.
Facilities: There are toilets, BBQs and a maze in the main park on the way in/out.
Contact: Geoff Peel 0422 471 353 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Bush Series 2022 Calendar.
| Date | Event | Location | Information | Results |
| 20/03/2022 | SL2 | Honeyeater Hideout | Eventor | |
| 03/04/2022 | NOY1 | Hebburn Road | Click here | Eventor |
| 01/05/2022 | NOY2 | Fairley Dams | Click here | Eventor |
| 08/05/2022 | Pairs | Jesmond Park | Click here | Eventor |
| 22/05/2022 | Minor | Jigadee | Click here | Eventor |
| 29/05/2022 | NOY3 | Mining Mystery | Click here | Eventor |
| 05/06/2022 | Training | Heart Rate Hills | Click here | |
| 19/06/2022 | Training | Blue Gums Hills | Click here | Eventor |
| 26/06/2022 | NOY4 | Abermain | Click here | Eventor |
| 03/07/2022 | Training | The Range - West Wallsend | Click here | Eventor |
| 17/07/2022 | NOY5 | Redgum Ridges | Click here | Eventor |
| 24/07/2022 | Training | Wallaroo | Click here | |
| 31/07/2022 | Training | Rathmines | Click here | |
| 07/08/2022 | NOY6 | Tank Paddock - Minmi | Click here | Eventor |
| 09/08/2022 | Hunter Valley Schools Champs | The Range | Click here | Report Results |
| 28/08/2022 | NOY7 | Sugarloaf North | Click here | Eventor |
| 18/09/2022 | NOY8/HVC | Stockrington West | Click here | Eventor |
Newcastle Orienteer of the Year (NOY) Series final standings - click here
Date Sunday 29th May Starts 9:30-11:30 am Course Closure 1 pm
Map Mining Mystery 1:7 500
Assembly Hebburn St, Pelaw Main. Assembly will near the railway station on the left after passing through the gate.
Directions From John Renshaw Drive
Turn left onto Railway St Kurri Kurri at the roundabout after passing McDonalds then after 350m turn left onto Stanford St. After 500m turn right onto Hebburn St and proceed for 500m through the gate. Parking and assembly will be on the left.
From Leggetts Drive
Turn left onto Hebburn St Pelaw Main and proceed for 500m through the gate. Parking and assembly will be on the left.
Courses: The start for all courses will be 150m W. of the registration. The Hard Long course will have a streamer trail leading away from the start.
Hard Long - 7.2km, 100m climb, 20c
Hard Medium - 5.3km, 70m climb, 14c
Hard Short - 3.3km, 50m climb, 10c
Moderate Long - 3.1km, 40m climb, 12c
Moderate Short - 2.1km, 20m climb, 10c
Easy - 1.8km. 20m climb, 13c
Very Easy - 1.6km, 10m climb, 11c
Control Descriptions are printed on the maps. If you'd like to have an additional copy - download them here - words or symbols
Notes (a) The area has an extensive track network. Low areas are very wet and muddy. There has been vegetation regrowth over most of the map with some heavily vegetated areas.
(b) TRAIL BIKES and 4WD’s use the area. KEEP OUT OF THEIR WAY.
(c) The area does contain SPIKEY VEGETATION.
(d) 1. Brown triangle represents small termite mounds.
- Prominent tree-root mounds are shown with a green X. Meat- ant nests are NOT SHOWN.
- Streamer trails are shown on relevant maps with pink/ purple dashes.
(e) At least 5 helpers are needed to collect controls at every event.
NEW INFORMATION:
There will be toilet facilities available.
There are large pieces of machinery around the assembly area. Please keep clear and keep children from climbing on them.
There is an area of mine subsidence marked with red and white tape in the field. Please avoid this area.
2022 Newcastle Orienteering of the Year - Event 2 - O’Donnelltown
Date Sunday 1st May Starts 9:30-11:30 am
Map Fairley Dams 1:10 000
Assembly O'Donnelltown Rd, 300m past the overpass over the M1 Motorway. Parking on both sides of O'Donnelltown Rd.
Directions From the M1 Motorway Northbound
Take the George Booth Drive exit and turn right. At the next roundabout, turn right onto Carrington St and proceed through West Wallsend onto Railway St. Turn right onto O'Donnelltown Rd and proceed for 1km to the Overpass over the M1. The assembly area and parking are a further 300m ahead to the left.
From the M1 Motorway Southbound
Take the Newcastle exit onto Newcastle Link Rd. Turn right at the lights onto Cameron Park Drive and proceed 2km to the roundabout at George Booth Drive. Continue straight ahead onto Carrington St and proceed as above.
Courses Hard Long - 6.9km, 220m climb, 21c
Hard Medium - 5.2km, 160m climb, 19c
Hard Short - 3.8km, 120m climb, 12c
Moderate Long - 3.6km, 75m climb, 11c
Moderate Short - 2.6km, 60m climb, 8c
Easy - 2.2km. 60m climb, 9c
Very Easy - 1.8km, 40m climb, 10c
Control Descriptions are printed on the maps. If you'd like to have an additional copy - download them here - WORDS or SYMBOLS.
Notes Generally Open runnable forest with some denser vegetation around the main creek system adjacent to the assembly. Terrain is undulating with steeper sections including some cliff lines and rock detail for the Hard Courses on the side of one of the major spurs off Sugarloaf Range. There has been substantial regrowth of vegetation on the upper slopes of the map which limits visibility in some areas. The area is very wet and muddy generally from the extended periods of rain in the last few months. Full body cover recommended and be sure to check for leeches!