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.

Learn to Orienteer – Starts Wednesday

Want to Learn to Orienteer? Join our “Learn to Orienteer” program starting this Wednesday 16 October.It’s for anyone who wants to learn to orienteer – all ages are welcome. There will be seven one-hour sessions, held once a week. Lessons are conducted in small groups. We will focus on different skills and give participants plenty…
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Dear OACT Orienteers, MTBO Carnival Needs You!!!

Already a group of 40 people generously donated their time and expertise to the MTBO Carnival.But still several key roles need more Volunteers for on a Day Tasks!!! Among the final roles and tasks to fill: Please see the list below and email with your Available Time / Role to The most updated list…
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Support the OACT MTBO Carnival – every entry counts!!!

MTBO Carnival Needs You! If you have a bike and can orienteer, then ride in one or more of the five Carnival events! All foot-orienteers and beginners are warmly welcome to try the Carnival and Championship courses at the upcoming Australian Mountain Bike Orienteering Championships in Canberra, 17-20 October. Entry Fees are Very Affordable:ONLY $10/event…
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Three Weeks Until Spring SC-ORE

The next SC-ORE series will start at Ainslie School on Thursday 24 October, enter your team by 18 October to join this exciting series. SC-ORE is a participation-focused, team-based activity, with some competitive energy for children in years 3-6. Students from all Primary Schools and home-schooled students are welcome. Teams consist of four students (two girls…
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Learn to Orienteer – Starts 16 October

Want to Learn to Orienteer? Join our “Learn to Orienteer” program in term 4. It’s for anyone who wants to learn to orienteer – all ages are welcome. There will be seven one-hour sessions, held once a week. Lessons are conducted in small groups. We will focus on different skills and give participants plenty of…
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