Orienteering News - 04 May 2026

This is the fourth Southern Local event for 2026. The Waterworks Reserve is a tranquil park at the foot of Kunanyi, beloved by Hobart residents. There are two scenic dams to run around, numerous paths and  playground equipment, as well as steep hillsides, with sometimes runnable and sometimes thick vegetation riddled with old sandstone quarries and cliff lines. An excellent location for the novice and seasoned orienteer alike.

More information and pre-entry on Eventor

Five courses will be available – Long, Medium, Shortened Medium, Short and Novice. If you don’t like traversing steep rocky hillsides, but still enjoy a navigational challenge, we recommend entering the Shortened Medium course. All courses will utilise the new shared walking and mountain bike track that links the Waterworks with the Pipeline Track. This well-made track winds its way gently uphill.

It is Mother’s Day so we have booked the BBQ site from 10am to 1pm. Are you a mother?  Bring your kids along to show them how much fun orienteering is. Do you have a mother? At last!  – she can go orienteering instead of having to suffer politely through some boring morning tea. BYO picnic or BBQ food for lunch after the event. The weather is bound to be perfect.

This orienteering event is one of the school selection events, being held on a new map produced by Mike Morffew. 

Currawong Lakes https://www.currawonglakes.com/ is privately owned land near Lake Leake, with luxury cabin accommodation situated in a beautiful environment. A variety of outdoor activities are offered. The owners approached us to set up orienteering for their clients and we are using the area as a result. 

Runnability is generally quite good, due to the semi alpine vegetation. The underlying geology is dolerite; however stony ground is significant on the steepest edges only. The combination of an extensive track network and spur gully terrain will make for some interesting route choices and good orienteering. 

The business owners like to maintain a tranquil environment for their guests and are not taking guests other than orienteers for the Sunday. I can highly recommend the place to any orienteers who would like to stay there over the weekend. They may offer discounted rates to orienteers. Minimum 2 nights stay. 

Further information will appear in Eventor as course setting details etc are finalised.

HEAR YE, HEAR YE!

Come one, come all to the King’s Birthday III Days – the Quest for the King’s Crown.

By Royal Decree of Esk Valley Orienteering Club, let it be known throughout the realm that a grand tournament shall take place!

Make haste to the City of Launceston on the 6th-8th of June, where a challenge to arms of much grandeur awaits.  Witness feats of strength, enjoy the company of noble friends and a feast and tourney worthy of a king.

The festivities run from 12:30 on Saturday with the eminent Queechy Quest and conclude on Monday with his Lordship’s Crowning Glory Spectacular.  Betwixt these illustrious outings we will journey to Hagley whilst the moon rises high for the King’s Knight, partake of the Round Table at Inveresk (OST #6) and contend a Spirited Score of worthy note.

Come prepared for a weekend of unparalleled revelry, bountiful food, and joyous merriment. 

Given under our hand and seal,
EVOC

Further missives will be forthcoming, meanwhilst observe Eventor, peruse the Esk Valley OC Website, FB or Insta Pages or unshackle thine carrier pidgeon to evoc@tasorienteering.asn.au

Bring thy spirit!   

Dog legs, bingo controls, dead running  - no thanks!

What makes a great course? Can a good course planner set a great course on any terrain? Learn how to design a course to test all orienteering skills, and keep all competitors happy.

Our highly experienced Technical Director Christine Brown will be running a course planning workshop on Saturday May 30 in Hobart. All are welcome, especially beginners.

The workshop will run from 9:00am to 3:30pm at (probably) Kingston Library. There is no charge for the workshop and a light lunch will be provided.

For more details and to register see here.

Starting at the Kingborough Community Hub, explore the beaches, bushland, urban parks and trails and enjoy the coastal views of this spectacular area. Head out in teams of 2 to 5 people and answer as many questions as you can in 4 hours. Entries close in less than two weeks. Enter at rt.asn.au