Bush orienteering is generally held in Autumn through to Spring. Weekend events are held throughout Victoria, with the main events being: Vic Series – these events, at locations across the state, have courses for all. Experience the excitement of navigating some of Victoria’s best forests. MelBushO – an introductory series of events close to Melbourne. Bendigo and Ballarat regional series – accessible local events catering for both new and experienced participants. 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 Tuesday 06-May-25 Participation and Engagement Network meeting: Learn to Orienteer reflection Orienteering ACT Foot orienteering Sunday 18-May-25 Victorian Schools Team Nomination Orienteering Victoria Foot orienteering Sunday 18-May-25 AWOC-Waggaroos Interclub #3 Piney Ridge Walbundrie World Orienteering Week Albury-Wodonga Orienteering Club Foot orienteering Sunday 25-May-25 Vic Series 3 - Spring Gully, Fryerstown Yarra Valley Orienteering Club Foot orienteering Saturday 31-May-25 Bendigo 2 hour score event - Pilchers Bridge Central Bendigo Orienteers Foot orienteering Sunday 01-Jun-25 Ballarat Classics Series Event #3 - Captains Gully, Sandon State Forest Eureka Orienteers Foot orienteering Friday 06-Jun-25 Rebels/Raiders NightO Camp Prequel Orienteering Victoria Foot orienteering Saturday 07-Jun-25 Rebels/Raiders Training Camp - Daylesford Orienteering Victoria Foot orienteering Sunday 08-Jun-25 Vic Series 5 - Chapel Flat, Creswick Dandenong Ranges Orienteering Club Foot orienteering Sunday 29-Jun-25 Ballarat Classics Series Event #4 - Nerrina Historic Area Eureka Orienteers Foot orienteering Sunday 13-Jul-25 AWOC-Waggaroos Interclub #5 Flyfare Woomargama (tbc) Albury-Wodonga Orienteering Club Foot orienteering Sunday 17-Aug-25 Vic Series 7 - Nuggety Range, Maldon Melbourne Forest Racers Foot orienteering Sunday 31-Aug-25 Vic Series 8 - Joyces Creek, Sandon Bayside Kangaroos Orienteers Foot orienteering Sunday 12-Oct-25 AWOC Training/50th Birthday Event Albury-Wodonga Orienteering Club Foot orienteering Day Date Event Organiser Activity Tuesday 06-May-25 Participation and Engagement Network meeting: Learn to Orienteer reflection Orienteering ACT Foot orienteering Sunday 18-May-25 Victorian Schools Team Nomination Orienteering Victoria Foot orienteering Sunday 18-May-25 AWOC-Waggaroos Interclub #3 Piney Ridge Walbundrie World Orienteering Week Albury-Wodonga Orienteering Club Foot orienteering Sunday 25-May-25 Vic Series 3 - Spring Gully, Fryerstown Yarra Valley Orienteering Club Foot orienteering Saturday 31-May-25 Bendigo 2 hour score event - Pilchers Bridge Central Bendigo Orienteers Foot orienteering Sunday 01-Jun-25 Ballarat Classics Series Event #3 - Captains Gully, Sandon State Forest Eureka Orienteers Foot orienteering Friday 06-Jun-25 Rebels/Raiders NightO Camp Prequel Orienteering Victoria Foot orienteering Saturday 07-Jun-25 Rebels/Raiders Training Camp - Daylesford Orienteering Victoria Foot orienteering Sunday 08-Jun-25 Vic Series 5 - Chapel Flat, Creswick Dandenong Ranges Orienteering Club Foot orienteering Sunday 29-Jun-25 Ballarat Classics Series Event #4 - Nerrina Historic Area Eureka Orienteers Foot orienteering Sunday 13-Jul-25 AWOC-Waggaroos Interclub #5 Flyfare Woomargama (tbc) Albury-Wodonga Orienteering Club Foot orienteering Sunday 17-Aug-25 Vic Series 7 - Nuggety Range, Maldon Melbourne Forest Racers Foot orienteering Sunday 31-Aug-25 Vic Series 8 - Joyces Creek, Sandon Bayside Kangaroos Orienteers Foot orienteering Sunday 12-Oct-25 AWOC Training/50th Birthday Event Albury-Wodonga Orienteering Club 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