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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 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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NOY 7

Sunday 9 August 2026 - Pelton

"Pelton Fire Trail"

Event seven in this year's Newcastle Orienteer of the Year series, in part of Werakata SCA. Seven courses to suit all orienteers, from 1.8km Very Easy up to 6.7km Hard. Newcomers welcome.

"Undulating spur-gully with detailed watercourses, many small termite mounds and the occasional rock detail. The area is crossed by many tracks and trails and an old rail corridor."

For details see the Bush Season Calendar

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2026 Winter Sprints Results

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. Macquarie College snip

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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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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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".

View them on YouTube - Extended version Short Promo ________________________________________________________________________________

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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