SS5 - West Wallsend

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 day out. (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. (Mar-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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Summer Street Series Event 5 - West Wallsend
Wednesday 29th December 2021

Setter: Sam Howe

Assembly: Gregory Park Playground, end of Hyndes St, West Wallsend

Parking: There is some parking at the playground. Otherwise use Hyndes St or Wallace St. Please respect local residents and other park users

Facilities: Toilets and playground

Start times: Start at a time that suits you between 5:00pm - 6:30pm (with 2 minutes planning time before your start).

Course: 45 minute score course. Note: A mini-course (suitable for children) will also be available
Fees: Click here

Remember: Bring your (charged up) phone with MapRun6 (latest version is 6.5) installed and ready to go.

A Note About Safety: Newcastle Orienteering recommends that all competitors wear bright clothing or reflective gear throughout the season to enable drivers to see you especially if you are running near dusk. Please also take care when crossing roads and use recommended crossing points on busy roads. We also wish to remind competitors that listening to an ipod (or similar) while on course can be a distraction that may cause you to not hear an emergency warning or similar and as such are not allowed during these events for your safety.

Newcastle Orienteering Club