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 Upcoming Events Past Events Refresh 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 Go Orienteering Forest Bush orienteering More than just a trail run, experience the excitement of navigating at speed through the forest Bench Park street orienteering Simple, easy and accessible: walk or run your local streets and parks with a map House Sprint orienteering Short fast-paced events in complex urban environments, it's about rapid decision making Bike Mountain bike orienteering Combine the fun and excitement of a ride with map reading, route choice and the buzz of the competition