Orienteering

Orienteering involves participants navigating their way around a course of designated checkpoints (called 'controls') using a map and compass.

Some of Canberra's parks feature permanent orienteering courses. These courses have been designed by volunteers and cater to a variety of skill levels. Courses are able to be used by the public.

Rogaining is a similar sport involving teams and long distances. Rogaines are generally day and night events using a map and compass.

Visit Orienteering ACT or ACT Rogaining Association to find maps and instructions.

Take care

While orienteering or rogaining please:

avoid disturbing animals, plants or rocks
be considerate of other park users
follow guidelines for carparking, assembly areas and out of bounds areas
make sure your footwear is clean and free of seeds
only cycle where permitted
take your rubbish with you

Orienteering or rogaining events

Orienteering and rogaining events are regularly held within Canberra Nature Park. A permit may be required for an organised event. Event organisers must:

apply for a permit
not clear or damage vegetation to improve visibility of markers
clearly mark sensitive or out of bounds zones on maps
minimise routes through high-use areas of parks
plan routes on formed tracks in areas of sensitive vegetation
only cycle where permitted

Find Orienteering locations

Kowen Forest

Canberra's largest commercial pine plantation

John Knight Memorial Park

A recreational park on the foreshore of Lake Ginninderra

Fadden Pines District Park

A green urban park offering plenty of space

More information

If you notice any issues during your visit:

report maintenance issues to Access Canberra
report vandalism or other illegal activities to the police on 131 444
in an emergency, call 000

Find out about:

In a life threatening emergency dial Triple Zero (000)

triple zero 000

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6201 6111

1800 629 354

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5124 9977

(02) 6205 1700

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