Minor Event - Mining Mystery
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Venue: Travel to Kurri Kurri. Access via Hunter Economic Zone (HEZ) Industrial Business Estate to the south west of Pelaw-Main off Kurri-Kurri Mulbring Road. Within HEZ at roundabout turn right (east) and drive to end of tarmac road (road partially blocked with concrete barrier - drive in centre of road).
WARNING : HEZ prevalent area for "hoons" doing burnouts etc.
60 kmph zone with frequent police presence.
Map:"Mining Mystery" - 1:10,000
Terrain: Classic Newcastle spur-gully terrain, gently undulating, intricate track network, patches of mining detail, typical Newcastle vegetation variability and good visibility. Full body cover recommended
Line Courses: Very Easy, Easy (2x), Moderate (2x), Hard (3x)
Score Courses: Medium (up to 5.6 km for 27 controls), Long (up to 8.3 km for 27 controls)
Entries: Enter on the day, at time to suit you, 9:30 am – 11:30 am. Courses close at 1:00pm.
Course Planner: David Messenger
Orienteers can choose either traditional Line Courses or Score Course.
Score Courses have 50% to 70% more controls.
Score Course rules published on the day of the event.
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