Directions:
From Wallsend: Head north-west along Minmi Road to Minmi. At the traffic lights, turn right into Woodford Street and proceed approx. 2 km. further (becomes Leneghans Drive). The event site will be on the right hand side of the road.
From Newcastle (via Link Road): Head north-west along the Newcastle Link Road, straight ahead through 2 roundabouts. At the major intersection with Cameron Park Drive / Woodford Street (traffic lights), turn right. Continue 2.0 km on Woodford Street into Minmi. At the traffic lights, proceed straight ahead for a further 2 km approx. (becomes Leneghans Drive). The event site will be on the right hand side of the road.
From the M1 (northbound) or M15: Take the Newcastle exit from the M1, or proceed straight ahead for Newcastle from the M15. In all cases, you need to be in the LEFT-most lane, so that you can turn left at the major intersection with Cameron Park Drive / Woodford Street (traffic lights). Continue 2.0 km on Woodford Street into Minmi. At the traffic lights, proceed straight ahead for a further 2 km approx. (becomes Leneghans Drive). The event site will be on the right hand side of the road.
From the M1 (southbound): Take the very first exit from the M1, just 650 metres after the roundabout at John Renshaw Drive. Proceed approx. 5.1 km on Leneghans Drive. The event site will be on the left hand side of the road.
Map::TBA
Terrain: The terrain is generally flat. In open & rough open areas the ground under long grass is uneven with small pits & small areas of subsidence. These have NOT been marked on the map. Previously mapped tracks are becoming indistinct or overgrown. The forest area has shallow gullies with gently sloping terrain that is mostly fast running. Patches of lantana are becoming larger & some areas of lantana are now impassable.
Full leg coverage is recommended including sock guards to stop grass seeds attaching. Mosquitoes are still a problem, bring good insect repellent.
Planner: Lynda Hewson
Vetter: Rob Vincent
Courses:
The usual 7 courses will be available:
| Course | Length(km) | Controls | ||
| Very easy | 1.9km | 18 | ||
| Easy | 2.1km | 11 | ||
| Moderate short | 2.4km | 10 | ||
| Moderate long | 3.6km | 13 | ||
| Hard short | 3.6km | 11 | ||
| Harm medium | 5.3km | 17 | ||
| Hard long | 7.2km | 17 |
Safety:
Safety bearing is W to Leneghans Drive.
Leneghans Drive has an 80 km/h speed limit adjacent to the parking and assembly areas. Please take care crossing the road. Children should only cross under supervision.
Trail bikes and 4WD vehicles are uncommon in the area, but could potentially be present. Listen for their approach and give way by moving off tracks. It is safest to assume that they have not seen you.
Areas of dense and scratchy vegetation are present. Protective clothing is recommended for those undertaking the more advanced courses.
Start times: 9:30 to 11:30am with course closure at 1pm. Please ensure you start your course with enough time to complete it prior to course closure