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 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)
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 Newcastle & Central Coast sprint series. Four exciting sprint events. Fast & furious. (Apr-Jul).                
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Winter_Sprint_icon.png                            Sunday 26 July 2026 - Glendale

                             "Macquarie College"

The final event in the 2026 Winter Sprints series, an exciting 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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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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