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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!

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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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NOY 5

Sunday 21 June 2026 - Belford

"Lothlorien"

Event five in this year's Newcastle Orienteer of the Year series. Seven courses to suit all orienteers, from 1.9km Very Easy up to 7.7km Hard. Newcomers welcome.

"Gently undulating fast open forest with subtle contours. Watercourse detail with some erosion. Small termite mounds and the occasional tree root mound and native cherry tree are scattered across the map".

For details see the Bush Season Calendar

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2026 KB3

King's Birthday 3 Days placegetters

Forty three Newcastle orienteers competed in the King's Birthday 3 Days held in the Lithgow area over the June long weekend. Over 250 orienteers were challenged with physically tough courses on Saturday in the hills of "Baal Bone Junction", and faster long distance courses in pine at "Lidsdale State Forest" on Sunday. Monday saw a semi-bush sprint in and around "Rydal Showground". The combined times of the three races determined the overall 3 Days results with each event also counting in the State League pointscore.

Club members on the podium in the A classes were:

First - Alyse Newton (M10A), Isobel Newton (M14A), Justin Stafford (M40A), Greg Newton (50A), Stephen Craig (M55A), Carolyn Matthews (W60A), Graham Fowler (M85A).

Second - Lucy Jenkins (W10A), Hannah Stafford (W12A), Baxter Peel (M16A), Samantha Howe (W45A), Martina Craig (W55A), Scott Simson (M55A), Malcolm Roberts (M65A), Carolyn Rigby (W75A).

Third - Hayley Jenkins (W12A), Glenn Burgess (M60A).

Placegetters in the A Short classes were:

First - Caroline Jenkins (W45AS), Sharon Burgess (W55AS), Viola O'Connor (W65AS), Peter Orr (M65AS).

Second - Clare Newton (M45AS), Emile Altmann (M45AS).

Third - Sally Quill (W45AS).

Full KB3 Results

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Australian Teams Selections

Fifth Junior World Champs for Enderby

Club member Erika Enderby has again been selected to represent Australia at the Junior World Orienteering Championships which this year will be held around Karlskrona, southern Sweden, from 29 June to 4 July 2026. This will be Erika’s fifth year representing Australia at JWOC where she will be part of a team of twelve competing in an individual sprint, sprint relay, long & middle distances and forest relay.

Erika has also been selected in the 2026 World Championships

(Sprint) team to compete in Genoa Italy 6 to 11 July, having previously gained automatic qualification with the fastest time in the 2026 Oceania Championship W20E/21E Individual Sprint course. This will be Erika's second Sprint WOC following her selection for Edinburgh in 2024.

Also representing internationally will be Baxter Peel who is part of an Australian team of twelve juniors competing in the European Youth Orienteering Championships, to be held around Nova Gorica in Slovenia from 25 to 27 June.

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O Promo Videos

"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".

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Eventor Help

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