Northern Programs
Launceston-based
Learn to Orienteer Summer 2026
Sunday mornings from 9am on the 1st, 8th, and 15th of February. The program is designed for beginners and is a crash course in the basics of orienteering which will give you confidence navigating in both urban and bush environments. Run in parks and reserves around Launceston, the program is held across the three weeks before the Northern Adventure into Autumn Twilight Series.
Locations and activities: Three different locations suited to the activities
Week 1: City Park, Sunday 1st February
- Map symbols, orientating and interpreting the map
- Introduction to compasses
Week 2: Punchbowl Reserve, Sunday 8th February
- Compass bearings
- Contours
- Mini courses
Week 3: Stephensdale/Trevallyn Reserve, Sunday 15th February
Orienteering strategies
- Attack points and handrails
- Collecting and catching features
- Traffic lights
- Simplification
- Relocation
- Mini courses
Fees
(School students must be accompanied by an adult who must also participate)
Learn to Orienteer only:
Adult: $30
Child: $15
Family: $55
Learn to Orienteer and discounted entry to the Adventure into Autumn Twilight events:
Adult: $66
Child: $33
Family: $99
For enquiries please contact Sophie
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