Northern Tablelands Orienteering Club

Orienteering is all about cross country navigation where each person/group visits a series of checkpoints, on foot, using only a map and compass to navigate. Prior to commencing a course each person/group is supplied with a map on which the location of all the control points has been marked, a control card which is "punched" at each control point and a control description sheet which accurately describes each control point e.g. Termite Mound, 1.2 metres high, South side. 

Orienteering is first and foremost an exercise in map reading and navigating. Fitness is not particularly important and providing you like bushwalking you are likely to find it very enjoyable. While orienteering helps improve map reading skills it also assists in developing confidence and self reliance when dealing with new and changing environments.