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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.

Classic "forest" orienteering for all 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 & trails on your mountain bike. Bike Orienteering Summer Series offers 75 minute score & line+score events. (Oct-Mar)

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

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Winter Sprints 2

Sunday 24 May 2026 - Tuggerah

"St Peter's Catholic College"

The second event in our new Winter Sprints series, an exiting series of four sprint events organised in conjunction with Central Coast Orienteers. A multi loop sprint course of around 2.5-3km with entry by age class, plus a free mini course. Newcomers welcome.

For details see the Winter Sprints Calendar

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NOY 4

Sunday 31 May 2026 - Salt Ash

"Oakvale"

Event four in this year's Newcastle Orienteer of the Year series on the classic sand dune terrain used for last year's State League 11. Seven courses to suit orienteers of all abilities from 1.4km Very Easy up to 5.3km hard. Newcomers welcome.

"Mostly forested sand dunes with intricate contours. A complex mix of ridgelines & gullies, high points & knolls and depressions of various sizes offering challenging navigation".

For details see the Bush Season Calendar

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Australian Teams Selections

Fifth Junior World Champs for Enderby

Club member Erika Enderby has again been selected to represent Australia at the Junior World Orienteering Championships which this year will be held around Karlskrona, southern Sweden, from 29 June to 4 July 2026. This will be Erika’s fifth year representing Australia at JWOC where she will be part of a team of twelve competing in an individual sprint, sprint relay, long & middle distances and forest relay.

Erika has also been selected in the 2026 World Championships

(Sprint) team to compete in Genoa Italy 6 to 11 July, having previously gained automatic qualification with the fastest time in the 2026 Oceania Championship W20E/21E Individual Sprint course. This will be Erika's second Sprint WOC following her selection for Edinburgh in 2024.

Also representing internationally will be Baxter Peel who is part of an Australian team of twelve juniors competing in the European Youth Orienteering Championships, to be held around Nova Gorica in Slovenia from 25 to 27 June.

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O Promo Videos

"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".

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Eventor Help

Eventor

How to enter as a First Timer - click here.

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

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