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 in the 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. (Mar-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 15 June 2025 - Kearsley

                        "Abernethy North"

This event, in part of Werakata National Park, is an opportunity to develop skills that can help navigation in areas that are flat and vague or have large sections of “green” with no distinct boundaries such as - using map detail, taking accurate bearings, judgement of distance, pace counting and aiming off. Courses to suit all abilities. Newcomers welcome.

                         For details see the Bush Season Calendar

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IOF logo                New IOF Sprint Mapping Guidelines

The International Orienteering Federation Map Commission have released a comprehensive guide titled “Best practices for sprint mapping May 2025”.
Although primarly aimed at mappers drawing sprint/urban standard maps, some of the graphical examples given will be of interest to those keen on understanding the complexities of sprint orienteering maps, in particular the way multilevel areas are mapped. 
Whilst the document focuses on maps drawn under ISSprOM (International Specification for Sprint Orienteering Maps) some points are also relevant to ISOM standard forest maps, and also our Newcastle Street Standard mapping.           ________________________________________________________________________________

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   ________________________________________________________________________________

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 How to enter as a First Timer  - click here.

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

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