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 outing. (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 and trails on        your mountain bike. Bike Orienteering    Summer Series offers 75 minute score    & line+score events. (Nov-Mar)
 
  Newcastle & Central Coast sprint series. Four exciting sprint events. Fast & furious. (Apr-Jul).                
 
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                         Sunday 23 August 2026 - Neath

                                  "North Neath"

The eighth and penultimate event in this year's Newcastle Orienteer of the Year series. Seven courses to suit all orienteers, from 1.7km Very Easy up to 6.7km Hard. Newcomers welcome.

"Spur-gully terrain ranging from almost flat to steep with a mix of open forest, open/semi-open areas and thicker regrowth. Some of the natural watercourse patterns have been altered by mining activity using earth banks & drainage trenches". 

                           For details see the Bush Season Calendar

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SchoolsLogo            Tuesday 18 August 2026 - Raymond Terrace         

     48th Hunter Schools Orienteering Championships
                                        "Boomerang Park"
 
The Hunter School Championships are open to all primary and high school students and are contested in a park environment. All individuals or teams of two complete two courses - an age division line course and an open score course. Entries close Tuesday 11 August 2026.

                                                                   Full details on Eventor

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                  Winning winter sprinters

 The 2026 Winter Sprints wrapped up on Sunday 26 July with the fourth and final event on the "Macquarie College" map at Glendale, with courses set by Geoff Peel. 

Age group series winners were (best three results):  

Men: MU13 Koen Stafford, M13-19 Baxter Peel, M19-39 Jay Ludriks, M40-49 Justin Stafford, M50-59 Shane Jenkins, M60-69 Glenn Burgess, M70+ Jim Lee. 

Women: WU13 Lucy Jenkins, W13-19 Isobel Newton, W19-39 Bridget Bennett, W40-49 Monika Lockwood, W50-59 Clare Newton, W60-69 Carolyn Matthews, W70+ Robyn Pallas. 

                                                      2026 Winter Sprints Pointscore

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 ONSW logo                 Juniors make NSW Schools team

 Three Newcastle juniors have been selected in the team to represent NSW at the Australian Schools Orienteering Championships (ASOC), to be held in the ACT late September/early October during the Oceania Champs Carnival week.
Presley Scouller-Evans will make his team debut with selection in the Junior Boys, joining Baxter Peel running in his third ASOC. Isobel Newton has again been selected in the NSW Junior Girls.

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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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