Events

This page is  reguarly updated with events run by Orienteering Taranaki.

HOW TO REGISTER FOR A CLUB EVENT?

  1. Click into event listing of the event you wish to participate and click the register button..
  2. Select the number of maps that you are booking. This must not exceed the number of people planning to attend, (individual names will be taken at registration on the day)
  3. Please pay online. Once you have paid your waterproof map will have been booked.

WHAT COURSE SHALL I CHOOSE?

White - Beginner courses which are designed to follow large features like tracks or fences therefore guiding the competitor around the course. Good starting point to get familiar with following a map, understanding and reading the symbols on the map

Yellow – This is an extension on the white courses where controls will still be on prominent features but placed at decision points so that the competitor will need to make a decision on the direction to the next control.  Both courses mainly use compasses to get a direction of travel or orientate the map but can be done without.

Orange –courses have navigational risk that can be taken by the competitor, all controls will be placed on a feature and will generally have “stepping stones” or attack points to guide you into a control. Time can be saved by taking an aggressive route choice or minimise mistakes by choosing a safer route. These courses generally are the perfect way to practice the core orienteering and compass skills, before tackling a red course.

Red – Red courses are the most difficult where all the technical skills of an orienteer will be tested, compass work, contour reading and route choice. Some red courses can be shorter than an orange course but more technically difficult. Controls will be placed to test navigation so that the competitor needs to decide how they will approach a leg.

 

 

 

 

 

Past events

Classic Orienteering 2 - Te Henui
Sun 14 Jun 2026 12:00 - 15:00
Te Henui Hendrie & Bell St
Night Orienteering #4 - Kaitake Golf Course Sprint
Mon 25 May 2026 18:00 - 19:30
Kaitake Golf Course
Night Orienteering #3- Sprint
Mon 18 May 2026 18:00 - 19:00
New Plymouth Boys High School
Night Orienteering #2- Sprint
Mon 11 May 2026 18:00 - 19:00
New Plymouth Girls High
Night Orienteering #1 - Sprint
Mon 04 May 2026 18:00 - 19:00
Devon Intermediate School
TSSSA Orienteering Championships
Mon 04 May 2026 16:00 - 18:30
Devon Intermediate School
North Island Secondary School Orienteering Champs
Fri 17 Apr 2026 12:00 - Sun 19 Apr 2026 14:00
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Public Courses at NISSC Long
Sat 18 Apr 2026 13:00 - 16:30
Barrett's Domain
Public Courses at NISSC Sprint
Fri 17 Apr 2026 15:00 - 16:30
Spotswood Primary
Orienteering National Champs - Wairarapa
Fri 03 Apr 2026 09:00 - Mon 06 Apr 2026 09:00
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Katoa Po - Night relays - Taupo
Sat 14 Mar 2026 14:00 - Sun 15 Mar 2026 11:00
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Member Night Training -POSTPONED - Now Tuesday 3rd March
Tue 03 Mar 2026 20:00 - 22:00
Colson Road
Classic Orienteering - Colson Road
Sun 01 Mar 2026 12:00 - 15:00
Colson Road
Public Foot Rogaine- Lake Mangamahoe
Thu 26 Feb 2026 17:30 - 20:00
Lake Mangamahoe
TSSSA Rogaine- Lake Mangamahoe
Wed 25 Feb 2026 16:30 - 20:00
Lake Mangamahoe
Summer Sprint Four - East End
Mon 16 Feb 2026 17:00 - 18:30
East End
Summer Sprint Three - Pukeiti
Mon 09 Feb 2026 17:00 - 18:30
Pukeiti
Summer Sprint Two and AGM - Frankley School
Mon 02 Feb 2026 17:00 - 18:30
Frankley School
Summer Sprint One- Jail house Rock
Mon 26 Jan 2026 17:00 - 18:30
Marsland Hill
Club Training Camp - Whanganui/Bulls Closed
Sat 17 Jan 2026 10:00 - Sun 18 Jan 2026 15:00
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