2026 Pairs Champs & Bush Presentations

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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Sunday 15 November 2026 - Heatherbrae

Newcastle Pairs Championships

& Bush Season Presentations

First up (from 9:00am) - the 2026 Newcastle Pairs Champs on the "Hunter Region Botanic Gardens" map. A fun and exciting two person relay. Grab a partner! (Or let the organiser know you are looking for one). Long Pairs and Short Pairs classes. Also non-Pairs courses to suit all levels of orienteers.

Newcomers welcome.

Followed by - the Bush Season Presentations including the 2026 Newcastle Orienteer of the Year Series, State League & Junior awards, special club trophies and recognition of volunteers.

For details see the Bush Season Calendar

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