Orienteering in Riverhead Forest - an area of pine forest and some native bush. Complex, detailed spur/gully terrain.  Some new tracks have been created especially for this event.  The red courses offer challenging, technical orienteering.  White/ Yellow and Orange courses make greater use of tracks  and easier terrain.

Please note that there is a 900m walk along the road from the Event Centre to the Start, with parking in between.

7 courses

• White: 2.5km     Very easy
• Yellow: 2.6km    Easy
• Orange: 2.7km   Moderate
• Purple: 2.4km    Technical  but less physically challenging course aimed at older orienteers
• Red 3: 3.9.0km*
• Red 2: 4.9km*
• Red 1: 5.9km*

Distances may be subject to change.

*Red 1,2,3 are technical courses for more experienced orienteers - red courses will be difficult and certainly not for inexperienced orienteers.Full body cover is recommended for the red courses as parts of the map are quite green ( thick vegetation).

Given the recent extreme adverse weather there could be unmapped slips and fallen trees particularly on the red courses.

Pre-Entry Required - please pre-enter via EnterO here.
Standard entry fees apply until 22nd February 2023
Late entry fees apply from 23rd February 2023 until entries close on 23rd February 2023

• Orienteering - on Foot - you choose your pace. Usually as individuals but groups can go together.
  All welcome (and you don't need to be a member to get started)
• Select from a range of 7 courses of varying length and difficulty. Suitable for all ages, levels, and beginners. Some children need to be accompanied by adult.
• You may start any time between 10am to 12:00 pm (noon). If you would like do do more than one course - please ensure you restart before 12:00pm
• Courses close: 2:00pm unless otherwise stated. Please plan and ensure you return to the finish by course closure time.

Directions

• The Riverhead (Robinson Road) event will be signposted from Coatesville.
• Forest security gate opens by 9:00am. 
• Please drive with "lights on" in forest and stay on signed route. No detour from the signed route permitted. Watch for other forest users ( eg dog walkers/ mountainbikers)

Fees

• Members Adult $15/ Junior $10 / Family $40
• Non members Adult $20 / Junior $15 / Family $55
• Standard entry fees close Wednesday Midnight/ Late fee applies from Thursday (extra $5 pp)
• SPORTident hire $3 each.