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 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. (Feb-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 12 April 2026 - Freemans Waterhole

                                  "Redgum Ridges"

The second event in this year's Newcastle Orienteer of the Year series. Seven courses to suit all orienteers, from 2.0km Very Easy up to 6.7km Hard. Newcomers welcome.

"Intricate detail in watercourses and lower slopes, separated by steep ridges. The bush is mostly open and very runnable".

                              For details see the Bush Season Calendar  
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The 2026 Urban Series Final was held on the "Warrabrook Wetlands" map on 18 March 2026 with courses set by Alex Massey. 
 
Congratulations to this year's winners.
Long Course
A Grade: Men - Tim Doman; Women - Erika Enderby
B Grade: Men - Matt Brown; Women - Carolyn Matthews
C Grade: Men - Shane Trotter; Women - Millicent Crowe
Short Course
A Grade: Men - Baxter Peel; Women - Isobel Newton
B Grade: Men - Geoff Peel; Women - Maria Orr
 
Presentations (incorporating Street-O and BOSS awards) were held 25 March at Brickworks Park and included a fun O-Maze Champs event (Results).
 
Still to come: Urban Night Championships - 22 April 2026.
 
                                             UFO Final Results          
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 The 2025-26 Bike Orienteering Summer Series concluded with   Event 6, held 8 March on the "Morisett" map. Thanks to all riders who participated and to the volunteers who made the series happen. 
  
Congratulations to this year's placegetters.
  
Line-Score Men - 1. Tim Doman, 2. Steven Todkill, 3. Michael Ridley-Smith.
Line-Score Women - 1. Carolyn Matthews, 2. Nicole Haigh, 3. Naomi Scouller.
All-Score Men - 1. Paul Youman, 2. Jeremy Dawes, 3. Shane Hunter.
All-Score Women - 1. Samantha Howe, 2. Sally-Anne Todkill, 3. Dale Graham.
All-Score Team - 1. Craig Browett & Thomas Browett.
All-Score E-bike - 1. Graeme Taplin, 2. Greg Bacon, 3. Graham Fowler.
                                        
                                       2025-26 Series Totals     

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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   ________________________________________________________________________________

Eventor

 How to enter as a First Timer  - click here.

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

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