Northern Programs
Launceston-based
Program 1 - In progress
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: Windsor Community Precinct, 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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Program 2
Learn to Orienteer Summer 2026
Sunday afternoon on the 15th of February, and Sunday morning at 9am on the 22nd of February and the 1st of March. 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 coincides with the first two weeks of the Northern Adventure into Autumn Twilight Series, a great place to put your new skills into practice!
Locations and activities: Three different locations suited to the activities
Week 1: City Park, Sunday 15th February 3pm
- Map symbols, orientating and interpreting the map
- Introduction to compasses
Week 2: Punchbowl Reserve, Sunday 22nd February 9am
- Compass bearings
- Contours
- Mini courses
Week 3: Stephensdale/Trevallyn Reserve, Sunday 1st March 9am
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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FAQs
What should I bring with me? Do I need to purchase equipment?
We will lend you all the necessary equipment for the program, as well as the Twilight Series if you choose to do both. Purchase of equipment is optional, and we will talk you through what pieces of gear we use and where you can buy them from. All you need to bring is comfortable clothes you can walk/run in, a drink bottle, and a smile :).
What is the Twilight Series?
The Twilight Series is a series of six events run on Thursday evenings at various locations around Launceston. The events are held in a mix of parks, reserves and school campuses, and are in a different location each week. You can start any time between 4pm and 6pm, and we offer 5 different courses to cater to all ability levels. The Twilights are ideal for beginners, families, and individuals.
