Permanent courses allow you to print your own map and do an orienteering course in your own time. We have a number of permanent courses in Canberra and courses to suit all ages an abilities.

MapRun is an Android/iOS orienteering app that provides GPS based punching and timing for courses. There are plenty of courses to try and you can compare your time to others.

NEXT EVENT: Wednesday, 09-Jul-25 :  ACT Midweek Series: Mt Jerrabomberra  [Directions by Apple Maps, Google Maps]

World Championships Starts Tonight

The 2025 World Orienteering Championships are on this week in Kuopio, Finland. The TV broadcast with English commentary is available on the IOF TV streaming platform, Start lists, live results and GPS-tracking are available at IOF LIVE. Grace Crane (Abominable O-Men), Justine Hobson (Bushflyers), and Caitlin Young (Bushflyers) will all be competing for Team Australia. WOC 2025 program: Tuesday…
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Try School Orienteering – A Fun Adventure for Kids!

Looking for a fun way for your child to get active, outdoors, and away from screens?Join us for this Come & Try event. It’s the perfect way to experience the thrill of running, navigating, and solving clues in nature—no previous experience needed!If you child enjoys it, you might want to sign them up for Spring…
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ACT Schools Team for ASOC 2025

Orienteering ACT is pleased to announce the ACT Schools Team to compete at the 2025 Australian Schools Orienteering Championships. Australian and New Zealand school students will contest the championships which will be part of the 2025 Australian Orienteering Championships Carnival, being held in Brisbane over nine days in September-October. Each Australian state and territory can…
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Sprint Series Starts Sunday 29 June

A Sprint Series of nine events will start on Sunday 29 June at Deakin Offices. A sprint course of about 2.5km, and a beginner course of about 1.0km will be available at each event, with starts anytime between 9:30am & 10:30am. We have an exciting program planned, including several new and previously unused maps: Sunday 29…
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Picaree Hill Entries Close Wednesday

Entries for the sixth event of the 2025 ACT League, to be held at Picaree Hill this Sunday, will close at 11:59pm tomorrow, Wednesday 18 June. Enter here. Please note that enter on the day is not available and late entries will not be accepted. Courses A full range of courses are available, with lengths…
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