Bush Orienteering

Bush Orienteering is more than just a trail run, involving moving off the trail into the bush. There is no marked route on the ground; the aim is to reach pre-determined control points using a map for navigation. The key is concentration and the ability to make quick decisions while moving as fast as you can. It’s not just for runners, but walkers as well, with courses available for everyone regardless of fitness or age.

Bush orienteering is generally held in Autumn through to Spring.

OV Calendar 2023 v8 2 February 2023

Weekend events are held throughout Victoria,  with the main events being:

  • MelBushO – an introductory series of events close to Melbourne.
  • Bendigo regional series – an accessible series catering for both new and experienced participants.
  • Autumn and Spring series – these events, at locations across the state, have courses for all. Experience the excitement of navigating some of Victoria’s best forests.
  • Two Victorian Championship events are held each year. These are open to all, providing the opportunity to test yourself against your peers or to simply provide another excuse to get out into the bush.
  • The Victorian Relays are a chance for club based teams to compete head to head in an exciting annual contest
  • Standalone events, each with a unique format, eg Maxi 3 Hour, Bendigo ToDay

Want to know more: check out New to Bush Orienteering , and the series that interests you

Oceania Long and Middle Distance Championship Highlights Videos

With the help of the Victorian Government  highlights videos have been created of the Oceania Long Distance and Middle Distance championships held in October 2019.
Orienteering Victoria trusts this gives you a flavour of the major bush events we run.
Scroll down to view upcoming events.

Latest Bush Orienteering Events

Day Date Event Organiser Activity
Sunday 15-Oct-23 Woodend Victoria - Learn to Orienteer, Week 1 and Registration Central Highlands Orienteering Club Foot orienteering
Wednesday 08-Nov-23 Macedon Ranges Summer Twilight Series - #1 MACEDON: Ash Wednesday park - Smith St Central Highlands Orienteering Club Park and street orienteering,
Foot orienteering
Wednesday 15-Nov-23 Macedon Ranges Summer Twilight Series - #2 KYNETON: Barry Doyle Rotunda – Campaspe Crescent Central Highlands Orienteering Club Foot orienteering,
Park and street orienteering
Sunday 19-Nov-23 Melbourne City Race - Docklands Dandenong Ranges Orienteering Club Foot orienteering
Sunday 19-Nov-23 AWOC DuO Championships Albury-Wodonga Orienteering Club Foot orienteering,
Mountain bike orienteering
Wednesday 22-Nov-23 Macedon Ranges Summer Twilight Series - #3 WOODEND - Campaspe park - Campaspe Reserve Central Highlands Orienteering Club Foot orienteering,
Park and street orienteering
Wednesday 29-Nov-23 Macedon Ranges Summer Twilight Series - #4 ROMSEY - Lions Reserve – Station St Central Highlands Orienteering Club Foot orienteering
Wednesday 06-Dec-23 Macedon Ranges Summer Twilight Series - #5 GISBORNE – Jackson Creek Reserve - North end of Brantome st Central Highlands Orienteering Club Foot orienteering,
Park and street orienteering
Friday 26-Jan-24 High O 2024 - Day 1 Albury-Wodonga Orienteering Club Foot orienteering,
Mountain bike orienteering
Saturday 27-Jan-24 High O 2024 - Day 2 Albury-Wodonga Orienteering Club Mountain bike orienteering,
Foot orienteering
Day Date Event Organiser Activity
Sunday 15-Oct-23 Woodend Victoria - Learn to Orienteer, Week 1 and Registration Central Highlands Orienteering Club Foot orienteering
Wednesday 08-Nov-23 Macedon Ranges Summer Twilight Series - #1 MACEDON: Ash Wednesday park - Smith St Central Highlands Orienteering Club Park and street orienteering,
Foot orienteering
Wednesday 15-Nov-23 Macedon Ranges Summer Twilight Series - #2 KYNETON: Barry Doyle Rotunda – Campaspe Crescent Central Highlands Orienteering Club Foot orienteering,
Park and street orienteering
Sunday 19-Nov-23 Melbourne City Race - Docklands Dandenong Ranges Orienteering Club Foot orienteering
Sunday 19-Nov-23 AWOC DuO Championships Albury-Wodonga Orienteering Club Foot orienteering,
Mountain bike orienteering
Wednesday 22-Nov-23 Macedon Ranges Summer Twilight Series - #3 WOODEND - Campaspe park - Campaspe Reserve Central Highlands Orienteering Club Foot orienteering,
Park and street orienteering
Wednesday 29-Nov-23 Macedon Ranges Summer Twilight Series - #4 ROMSEY - Lions Reserve – Station St Central Highlands Orienteering Club Foot orienteering
Wednesday 06-Dec-23 Macedon Ranges Summer Twilight Series - #5 GISBORNE – Jackson Creek Reserve - North end of Brantome st Central Highlands Orienteering Club Foot orienteering,
Park and street orienteering
Friday 26-Jan-24 High O 2024 - Day 1 Albury-Wodonga Orienteering Club Foot orienteering,
Mountain bike orienteering
Saturday 27-Jan-24 High O 2024 - Day 2 Albury-Wodonga Orienteering Club Mountain bike orienteering,
Foot orienteering

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