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Armidale Events

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No matter what time of year you visit, chances are there will be an event or festival in or around Armidale.

Events not to be missed include the Autumn Festival, Big Chill Festival, The Bach Festival, The New England Garden Festival, Armidale International Film Festival and Guyra Lamb and Potato Festival. Other great annual events include New England Sings, The Armidale Cup, Guyra Trout Festival, Armidale Youth Orchestra Garden Party, Vintage Truck, Machinery and Heavy Horse Show and the NEGS Equestrian events. The calendar is full with premier sport events including the TAS Rugby Carnivals, Tour de Rocks and the 12hr Mountain Bike Enduro.

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State League Orienteering Competition

Kooringle Bundarra Road, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Kooringle (23km west from Armidale on Bundarra Road, first driveway on right after crossing Booralong Creek). The terrain is a mix of open grassland and lightly forested to scrubby, rocky slopes. People of any age and ability can join in at their own pace individually or in small groups. Entries on day are available on moderate, easy and very easy courses. There is also a free string course for enjoyment of younger orienteers. Dress for the weather and bring water […]

$2 – $12

State League Orienteering Competition

Pine Tree Thunderbolts Way, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Pine Tree (35km west of Armidale. From Armidale take Bundarra Road 28km to T-junction, turn right and continue 7km to property entrance on left). Terrain from open farmland to fast-running forest with occasional rock outcrops. People of any age and ability can join in at their own pace individually or in small groups. Entries on day are available on moderate, easy and very easy courses. There is also a free string course for enjoyment of younger orienteers. Dress for the […]

$2 – $12

Northern Tablelands Orienteering Club Bush Event

"Oakview" Bundarra Road, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

VENUE: "Oakview", Bundarra Road (20km west from Armidale - Gravel Pit: immediately after descent from the Pinnacle - signs will indicate turn-off on left). For more information, phone organizer on 0411 203 524 or email ericbaker1952@gmail.com. Newcomers of any age and ability can join in at their own pace, individually or in small groups. Dress for the weather and bring a water bottle, as well as something to eat. Maps, S1 sticks (for registering controls) and a limited number of […]

Northern Tablelands Orienteering Club Bush Event

Dumaresq Dam Reserve Dumaresq Dam Road (right off Boorolong Road), ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Dumaresq Dam, Dumaresq Dam Road (follow Queen Elizabeth Drive/Boorolong Road west for about 5 km, turn right into Dumaresq Dam Road, then 5 km to picnic area). Course closes 2.00pm). Newcomers of any age and ability can join in at their own pace, individually or in small groups. Dress for the weather and bring a water bottle, as well as something to eat. Maps, S1 sticks (for registering controls) and a limited number of compasses are available on the day. […]

Northern Tablelands Orienteering Club Bush Event

Blue Hole, Gara Gorge Off Castledoyle Road, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Follow Grafton Road (Waterfall Way) to just after 80km sign, turn right. Follow for 12.5km to junction with Blue Hole Road. Continue on Blue Hole Road (gravel) for approximately 2 km to National Park Entrance. Follow O signs to assembly area. Course closes 2.00pm. For more information, phone Felix Brukhard prior to the day on 0412 389 173 or email felix@xyon.com.au. Newcomers of any age and ability can join in at their own pace, individually or in small groups. Dress […]

Armidale Orienteering Spring Twilight Series

Parks and Streets NSW, Australia

Take advantage of the great weather and get some fresh air at the forthcoming spring series of events. Park and street orienteering is a fun, social way to give your body and mind a great workout. The format for these events will be up[ to 20 controls scattered over the map with 45 minutes to score as many points as possible. In some cases all controls will be of equal value, in others controls may be worth differing numbers of […]

$5

Orienteering @ Gara Dam TSR

Gara Dam TSR Off Waterfall Way, METZ, NSW, Australia

Everyone is welcome. This is a very easy and safe location to navigate and try orienteering, so beginners and families with children are encouraged to attend. Course closes at 2.00pm, you must be back at the assembly area by then. Facilities: There is a picnic shelter and limited parking at the rest area on Waterfall way. There are no toilets. Directions: Take the Waterfall Way (State route B78, direction Grafton/Coffs Harbour) and travel east for 13.5km. The assembly area is […]

$5 – $25