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 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 and trails on        your mountain bike. Bike Orienteering    Summer Series offers 75 minute score    & line+score events. (Nov-Mar)
 
  Newcastle & Central Coast sprint series. Four exciting sprint events. Fast & furious. (Apr-Jul).                
 
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 Sat 12 & Sun 13 September 2026 - Gulgong/Dunedoo

        NSW Middle & Long Distance Championships

Newcastle Orienteering Club is hosting this year's NSW Middle & Long Distance Championships on updated/new maps located between Gulgong & Dunedoo.
Saturday afternoon will see the NSW Middle Distance Champs (State League 13) held on a brand new map, "Gulgaba Gullies", while Sunday morning's NSW Long Distance Champs (State League 14) will be on a revised version of "Tuckland State Forest", not used since 2007. 
The events are open to all comers with a range of courses to suit all abilities.

The success of these events will rely on Club members volunteering to help out on the weekend - let organiser This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. know if you will be attending.

                           For details see the Bush Season Calendar

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SchoolsLogo           Hunters Schools Champs results

This year's Hunter School Orienteering Championships were held at Boomerang Park in Raymond Terrace on Tuesday 18 August.
 
Congratulations to the individual female & male champions, Isobel Newton (Kotara High School) and Presley Scouller-Evans (Novoschool), and the champion schools Irrawang High School and Toronto Adventist Primary.
                                                                  Report     Results     

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 ONSW logo                 Juniors make NSW Schools team

 Three Newcastle juniors have been selected in the team to represent NSW at the Australian Schools Orienteering Championships (ASOC), to be held in the ACT late September/early October during the Oceania Champs Carnival week.
Presley Scouller-Evans will make his team debut with selection in the Junior Boys, joining Baxter Peel running in his third ASOC. Isobel Newton has again been selected in the NSW Junior Girls.

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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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 How to enter as a First Timer  - click here.

 How to pay for an event in Eventor - click here.

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