What a day! The weather was spot on, the views were stunning, and it was amazing to see so many families out enjoying the event together. There were no flat areas but that was to be expected. Otherwise it was hot but a light southerly was cooling on the ridges. Great to see so many families.

Christchurch Port Hills are providing perfect weather for rogaining with all ages and abilities enjoying themselves.

Such an incredible way to finish another successful year.
Thank you all for coming and supporting our events. It was simply wicked to get you all exploring the outdoors this year.
Great fundraiser for Mount Pleasant School 😁

Conditions couldn’t have been better for a Spring rogaine in the first week on summer, on a course that had something for everyone. The map provided lots of route choices. Rolling hills were runnable for the rabbits and easily achievable for the plodders and there were climbs for the more serious. A few shocks from the live fences kept everyone on their toes.
Once you were finished the local community provided excellent catering to refuel.

A small number of kiwis where entered but all managed placings. Notably Jenni Blyleven and Ann Frankland who took out the Women’s Open, Vet and Super Vet grades

Those who thought they knew the myriad of tracks at the Milnthorpe Arboretum in Golden Bay soon discovered that things are not quite so obvious at night! Even some very experienced rogainers confessed to being ‘geographically embarrassed’ at times. Set up as a fun event there was a wide spectrum of competitors from first timers through to those who’d competed at multiple events, from seven year olds to those seventy plus. Judging by the chatter and grins at the finish everybody had a good time. When the simple question comes “when’s the next one” you know the event’s been a success.

Unfortunately due to a lack on entries, this event was not held. This is such a pity because it is such a unique event.

The weather gods smiled on the Heights of Winter this year. Although it was cold at both the start and the finish, it even was warm during the day. Competitors were rewarded with a challenging but well set course with well placed controls. As the dusk settled, the spectacular full moon lightened the course. The 25th running of this event showed why it is a must for all rogainers, serious or otherwise.
Results are at: rogaine-results.com
12 hour
6 hour

Click here to see the map.

There were disappointingly low numbers for the 12hr event but large numbers for the 6hr & 3hr events. What a wonderful course over such interesting terrain. Mostly the climbs were not long or steep unless you ventured to the far corner of the course. The drizzle continued for most of the day at varying intensity but is was not cold and the ground just soaked things up so it was not slippery. A great venue and event.

Perfect day for a Wicked Rogaine, simply amazing to see so many happy faces at the end!

Again, this event provided everything that was expected showcasing the best that Central Otago has to offer. Mind you the sight of Lake Dunstan way below and the water park did not help as you climbed the hills in the heat.

Everything worked out for the 2023 Australasian Championships on a course that had something for everyone. The start at midday saw competitors head out into the heat. Hydration was going to be a major factor. If you were lucky and had gained some height there was a gentle cooling breeze. On the flat there were lakes and tarns which were very tempting. You could share these with the Pūteketeke (NZ “Bird of the Century”). Evening brought some respite from the heat and soon the heavens opened to their glory. You can see why this area is a “dark sky reserve”. A rest for those of us that needed it involved lying on your back and gazing at the heavens. A beautiful sunrise welcomed the new day and the heat returned along with strong winds and the trek back to HQ.

Many thanks to the team at Wicked Rogaines for their organization of such a great event.

Results with analysis (thanks to Grieg Hamilton)

• 24 Hour
• 15 Hour
• 6 Hour
• 3 Hour

Basic Results and Basic PDF

A disappointing small number turned up for both the 3 and 6 hour events. Those that did, enjoyed a great day in the mountains and in the snow. Although there were some bare areas on the north facing slopes, overall the course provided great snow travel on snowshoes, cross country skis and touring skis.

It is always a toss of the coin for a rogaine in mid-winter in an alpine area. At Bog Roy, the coin always seems to fall on the correct side. It was perfect weather on a matching course that provided something for everyone. From the flats around the bottom of Lake Benmore to the hills to the south.

It couldn’t have been a better day.

A small number of Kiwis competed including Vivienne Prince, Kathrin Mueller, Peter Montgomery, Robert Harrow, Malc McLeod, Matt Bixley, Sam Eames, Sam Walton, Julian Maclaren.
Check out the results link.

A fantastic day was enjoyed by teams from all over.
Stoke levels were high throughout the day. One of the farmers commented how happy and excited people seemed to be when he was out and about on the farm.
One school team cleared the course and another student (yr 11) who was a late entry competed in the public event and went solo also cleared the course. Both with about 14-15 mins to spare. Less than a minutes difference. Identical route too!
NZSS results
Public Results

Heights of Winter has been running for over twenty years. This year the event head quarters was at the Woodchester Station inland from Parnassus.
Each year becomes notorious for something. Snow, rain, wind, electric fences … This year was mud! Three quarters of the course involved trudging through mud. Sometimes deep threatening to pull off your shoes or boots. Very tricky on climbs and descents. Everyone at the finish showed the affects of several close encounters involving face plants or seated slides. But the wet cold weather held off and talking to competitors afterwards, they all reported a great time on the course.

Results with route analysis:
12 hour
6 hour
(Thanks to Greig Hamilton)

Another successful winter series is over.

Ninety-two teams enjoyed the muster. Everyone was herded into the finish yards with only a couple of late comers.

Again Highland events produced an event that was memorable for all the right reasons. The course offered everything from beginner to advanced and was always very interesting. Caves to crawl into and tunnels to traverse. remains of the stone houses from the gold mining and old mine shafts to be aware of.

What a day and what a course. The hot days leading to the event turned less hot on the day. But it was still hot although bearable.
You where never going to avoid climb at this location but even after a few minutes from the start your were rewarded views over Lake Dunstan and the Pisa ranges and up to Cromwell at the end.
Many of the clues involved Tors of which there were an abundance in the region. But the traveling was good and if you read the map good routes could be found.

Event one saw the biggest turn out ever for the Canterbury Rogaine Series.And many were trying their hand at rogaining for the first time.
The large numbers continue to arrive for event two and the competition is hotting up for the series points.

Wow. What a way to kick off 2023! Thank you to everyone who took part in the Further Faster Summer Rogaine Series. We hope you had as much fun as we did over the last month. We look forward to seeing you back later in 2023. 

Funds raised through the series have supported GODZone teams, Further Faster Fledglings, Vertigoats and Tiger Adventure towards the 2023 GODZone Adventure Race and beyond. Keep an eye on these teams later this month as they put their navigation skills to the ultimate test!

The hills of Living Springs rang with sleigh bells as teams enjoyed the glorious day.

Despite an “iffy” forecast, the weather couldn’t have been better. The course was very well laid out for a competition event with not obvious choices and as a consequence teams scattered in all directions. Check points were not close together and route choice was a major factor. The race HQ was situated in the center of the course with a well stocked hash house in the southern section. The flatter area to the west required very good navigation while to the east the Takitimus beckoned. Top teams planned for the flatter areas during daylight and headed for the hills in the night. But they were not little hills.

Basic Results or Basic PDF

A great day for families at the Railway Reserve, Kaiapoi Island. All ages and abilities were able to enjoy the time out.

Another year goes by for this fun event

What a fun day.

These events never fail to disappoint.

Party time! Always great fun. Check the event website for the results

Everyone enjoyed finding places they didn’t know existed

Challenging for the experts but still plenty for the less experienced

The course was on Dja Dja Wurrung land in the Pyrenees Ranges, approximately 220km and 2.5hrs drive northwest of Melbourne. Associated with the championship event was a 6 hour rogaine.

Lots of people had a lot of fun.

Wily Weka has been a major event on the Nelson calendar for many years now and attracted many entrants who found out why.

Great fun was had with a lot of family teams and lots of controls.

It was a fantastic day at Goulburn Station for the Central Otago Orienteers fundraising rogaine. Results have been emailed out to participants.

New Zealand had only one team this year. Matt Bixley and Peter Montgomery

No matter how many events that are run in the Port Hills, there always seems to be somewhere that you haven’t been before. And it is always fun not matter what the conditions.

• Six Hour Results
• Three Hour Results

This location provided perfect rogaining country and after weeks of rain and cold weather, the day of the event dawned cold but clear and still.
There was something for everyone, young and old, experienced and newbie with magnificent vistas visible in every direction.

It was winter but blue sky came out at the end so everyone was able to enjoy this unique area.

The previous days’ weather put off a lot of people but those who made the effort were not disappointed. This is a unique event that should not be missed

This event has been going for many years and gets better every year as evidenced by the lucky people who were there.

The sport of rogaining has a promising future

All comments indicate that this course was well set up following the standard that this event has set.

For results and analysis (thanks to Greig Hamilton):

• 6 hour
• 3 hour
• 1.5 hour

And it was fun

A lot of fun was had by everybody

The weather bomb that dropped snow over a lot of the South Island missed the course area so although there were remnants of previous snow and a cold wind, the weather was otherwise OK.
A full field in both the 12- and 6-hour events enjoyed a great course that encompassed a wide variety of terrain with areas of native bush and open paddocks, and from flat to steep.
The description of what to do if cornered by a bull in the final information caused some consternation among some competitors but the event was enjoyed by all competitors without major incident.

For results and analysis (thanks to Greig Hamilton):

• 12 hour
• 6 hour

Although the end of this series brings promises of spring, it also ends the enjoyment of a Wednesday night in the darkness running around the streets and hills.

The Malborough Orienteering club always put on good events and they have the terrain to do it.

Good numbers enjoyed the mixture of terrain and the views

This event had all it promised

What better way to spend time on a winter day.

The driveway to the hash house was washed out a bit so the first 21.5 hour TWALK was held to enable competitors to walk to the buses.
But the little bit of drizzle did not deter the fun although the costumes were a bit drenched.

A large number of entries were welcomed to the iconic Banks Penisula location and they could not have asked for a better day.

Yet again another great series

The conditions couldn’t have been better for an outstanding course.
There was climb for those that love it but it was not too steep and could mostly be avoided and the travelling was generally easy.
Snow the previous week added and early chill but with no wind and clear skys competitors were able to enjoy the course and the vistas that it provided.

You can’t help but enjoy these events

A fun time was had by all

Over 100 teams enjoyed the opportunity to explore this unique alpine environment.

This was a great series

Changes to allow for Covid 19 – Red level mean that there were wave starts and a slight shortening of the time.