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.

Classic "forest" orienteering for all great outdoors. Run or walk, compete against yourself or others, or a fun family outing. (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. (Feb-Apr)

Navigate bush tracks & trails on your mountain bike. Bike Orienteering Summer Series offers 75 minute score & line+score events. (Oct-Mar)

Newcastle & Central Coast sprint series. Four exciting sprint events. Fast & furious. (Apr-Jul).

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Coaching - Easy to Moderate

This is the first Coaching Day, developed for orienteers taking the step from Easy to Moderate standard. Because courses will be set through terrain, long pants are recommended. There will also be activities for Very Easy and Easy standard.

Venue: From the Glendale Crossroads, Turn right at the lights in Frederick Street (toward TAFE College, 0.5 km). At the end of the Street, follow Orienteering Signs to the assembly area. Parking may be in Frederick Street if we are unable gain access through the gate to the gravel forestry road to the west of the TAFE entrance.

Map: “Brush Creek” – 1:10,000
Terrain: TBA
Courses: Set for Orienteers moving from Easy to Moderate. Long pants recommended. Also activities for Very Easy and Easy
Entries: People wishing to attend need to pre-book with Geoff Todkill
(4958 5920 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
Cost: $5 to cover map printing. Activities after a briefing at 10am.

Course Planner: Geoff Todkill

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