Bennelong Northside Orienteers

11/06/2026

Just a couple more photos from the KBIII weekend...

Photos courtesy of Southern Highland Orienteers

10/06/2026

☀️ Day 1 of KB3 and the weather was absolutely perfect for orienteering! 🧭🌲

Orienteers were out exploring the stunning Western Blue Mountains eucalypt forest, tackling a mix of old farmland, steep terrain, rocky outcrops, and dramatic cliffs. ⛰️

🏃‍♂️Fantastic to see so many Bennelong Northside Orienteers team members out giving it their all and crushing the course! 🙌🔴⚪

Photos courtesy of Southern Highlands Orienteers

09/06/2026

🎵 Rock Your Next Navigation Route!

Posting again for those who missed it the first time...

Did you know there are actual songs dedicated to orienteering? 🗺️🏃‍♂️

Check out "B.C. Orienteering" by the Canadian indie band Said the Whale! This energetic track captures the adventurous spirit of navigating the great outdoors and makes the perfect addition to your training playlist.

Watch their live session from SXSW here: 👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGFMHMnDGT

08/06/2026

🏆 OCEANIA ORIENTEERING CHAMPIONSHIPS | CANBERRA (26 SEP – 4 OCT) 🏆

Experience the thrill of navigating Canberra’s bushlands and urban landscapes like never before! Each day brings new terrain, fresh challenges, and fast-paced route choices.

The Epic 2026 Lineup:

🌲 Namadgi National Park: Rugged, classic Australian bushland.
🏫 Orana School: Fast, compact campus perfect for speedy sprint techniques.
⛰️ Mount Ainslie: Steep climbs with panoramic heights.
💧 Pine Island: Technical navigation along the banks of the Murrumbidgee River.🪵 Stromlo Forest Park: Highly technical slopes to test your precision.
🎓 Australian National University: Open lawns, complex buildings, and rapid decision-making.

Trust your compass, read the map, and Run Smater!

👉 Secure your spot today: https://oceania2026.orienteering.asn.au/entry-information/

07/06/2026

⚠️ SPORTIDENT BSF8 CONNECTION ISSUES? ⚠️

Are you having trouble connecting to Sportident using your BSF8-USB?

Microsoft recently placed a security block on certain drivers, which is causing connection problems for some Sportident users.

How to fix it:
🌐 Check the website: Head to the official Sportident site for updates and driver fixes.
👇 Drop a comment below and we'll pass on the contact details for Colin Price

Don't let tech issues slow you down before your next event!

06/06/2026

04/06/2026

Last blast from the past for a while ...and the year is 2017!

03/06/2026

FUN FACT #12!

🗺️ Australian orienteering maps are world-renowned for turning some of the most complex, hazardous, and beautiful landscapes on earth into navigable "Bush Art"!

Legendary Aussie mapper Eric Andrews famously used that phrase to describe the intricate process of mapping our wild terrain. Our competitors get to navigate highly unique features that you rarely see over in Europe.

Check out what makes Aussie bush maps so special:

The Blue Mountains: Navigating wild pagoda rock formations.
Queensland: Getting lost (and found!) in intricate granite labyrinths.
Victoria: Racing through historic gold-rush era sluice mining terrain.

What is your absolute favourite piece of "Bush Art" to navigate? Drop your favourite Aussie map in the comments below! 👇