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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         NOCLogo             Annual General Meeting 

         Thursday 12 March 2026 - Martinsville
                   Dinner at 6:00pm. AGM at 7:00pm
 
All club members are cordially invited to the Annual General Meeting of Newcastle Orienteering Club Inc which will include the election of Office Bearers and Ordinary Committee Members for the upcoming year. A nomination form for the Committee can be found here.  
 
A Committee Meeting will follow the AGM which will include the filling of roles which contribute to the successful running of the Club. Anyone wishing to volunteer for a role would be welcome at the meeting, or can send an Expression of Interest to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. See Office Bearer & Portfolio Descriptions for role details. 
 
Location - Stafford residence, 34 Mahers Rd Martinsville. Dinner will be provided for attendees from 6:00pm courtesy of the Staffords.
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 street  Urban Orienteering Series
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    On now - Wednesday afternoons 
                          4:45pm to 6:15pm start window
 
Long (4.5-5km), Short (2.5-3km) & Mini (~1km) courses in parks & reserves.
Newcomers welcome at all events. Suitable for all ages.
 
                                Next event: Valentine
         For details see the Urban Series Calendar     
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       Back to the bush with changes to the NOY Series

 This year's Bush Season begins with the option of a training event on Saturday 14 March at Ryhope, followed by the first Newcastle Orienteer of the Year event on Sunday 15 March in the Watagans ("The Pines"). 
 
Please take note that the course options at NOY events have changed. There are now four lengths of Hard course and one Moderate course. Course names have also been revised with the previous Hard Long now Hard 1 etc.
 
Entry classes have also changed with classes now split into Men, Women & Teams for each course.
                   
                     For event details see the Bush Season Calendar
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bush                           Saturday 14 March 2026 - Ryhope

                                 "Heart-rate Hills"

 Bush orienteering training sessions being organised for the NSW Junior Development Squad but also open for other orienteers. Late morning and afternoon Hard and Moderate sessions, plus an Easy/Moderate Progressive course (morning session only).

                              For details see the Bush Season Calendar
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bush           Sunday 15 March 2026 - Martinsville (Olney SF)

                                        "The Pines"

The first event in this year's Newcastle Orienteer of the Year series on "The Pines" map in the Watagans which has only been used once (for last year's State League 10). Seven courses to suit all orienteers from 1.4km Very Easy up to 6.4km Hard. Newcomers welcome.

"Spur gully terrain featuring rainforest areas with pristine flowing streams and native forest with banksias, tree ferns and some pine trees. Large termite mounds and some rock features. Unsealed roads, 4WD tracks and foot trails criss-cross the map". 

                             For details see the Bush Season Calendar 
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