Saturday Orienteering Series
Castle Hill Showground and Fred Caterson Reserve
Ready to explore Sydney’s parks and urban bushland in a whole new way?
Whether you’re a confident navigator or just curious about giving orienteering a go, the Saturday Orienteering Series is your weekly chance to get outdoors, discover hidden pockets of nature, and build your skills one map at a time.
How you take part is entirely up to you:
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Head out solo and enjoy the challenge of finding the cleanest, smartest route
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Team up with friends for a shared adventure
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Or wander the course with family and make it a relaxed weekend outing
New to orienteering? Perfect. Each event includes clear maps, beginner‑friendly courses, and friendly guidance to help you get started. Just arrive in comfortable activewear and bring a sense of curiosity.
Saturdays become fresh air, gentle (or fast) exploration, and the fun of navigating through parks, reserves, and pockets of urban bushland you may never have noticed before.
Come along, get moving, and discover something new.
Meeting point - near the George Bell Hall and public toilets at Castle Hill Showground, 131Z Showground Rd, Castle Hill NSW 2154 (access is from Doran Drive)
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Start Window: 9:30am to 11am (start any time within this window)
Courses: Warm Up (recommended starting course for beginners), Short Line, Long Line, and Score. If you're not sure which one is best, we can work it out on the day! If you want more, entrants are also welcome to run multiple courses on the day.
SPORTident timing is used for all courses. If you do not own a SPORTident card, please hire one when entering.
Normal entry fees:
Adults - $18 (members -15%)
School Students - $15 (members -15%)
(a $2 late fee applies if entering after midday on Thursday before the event)
Timing card hire - $4 per entrant
Prices include GST and merchant fees.
Orienteering club members can claim the member discount through the use of the promo code "ONSW" at the checkout.