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

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Winter Sprints 2026


                                               Winter Sprints
                hosted by Newcastle Orienteering Club & Central Coast Orienteers
 
Format: Line course sprint distance orienteering, mostly in schools/campuses, using SPORTident punching.
Four Sunday morning events. One course for all age classes of approximately 2.5km - 3.0km plus a free "mini" course of around 1 km for juniors/novices. 
Newcomers are welcome at all events.
Start Times: 9:30am to 11:00am 
Entry Fees: Click here for Winter Sprints 2026 entry fees.

See General Info / FAQ for more details about orienteering.

2026 Winter Sprints pointscore (best 3 results from 4 events).

Date Event / Club Map / Location Details Results
26-04-26
Winter Sprints #1
NOC
 "Avondale School" - Cooranbong
  
24-05-26
Winter Sprints #2
CCO
 "Green Point Christian School" - Green Point
    
28-06-26
Winter Sprints #3
CCO 
 "Terrigal Beach & Public School" - Terrigal
 
  
26-07-26
Winter Sprints #5
NOC
 "Macquarie College" -  Glendale
    
 

   Sprint pic Alvin CSprint map sample

   

 
 
 
 

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