2026-27 BOSS

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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Bike Orienteering Summer Series starts 8 November

The 2026-27 Bike Orienteering Summer Series (BOSS) starts Sunday 8 November with the first event on the "Hawkemount South" map at Dora Creek.

All events are a 75 minute time limit with the option of a score course (choose which controls/checkpoints you visit within the time limit), or combined line/score course. BOSS events use the MapRun GPS app on your phone or smartwatch to record your visit at each control. Six Sunday events across summer. Start anytime from 8:00am to 9:00am.

Courses suitable for all riders. Newcomers are welcome at all events.

For details see the BOSS Calendar

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