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Lane Cove Festival and SOS - Lane Cove West

Tranquil riverside trails beckon this week. Come for a walk, come for a run, come for the challenge.

Saturday Orienteering Series

This week we’re teaming up with local club Garingal Orienteers for a Lane Cove Festival event at Lane Cove West. A range of riverside courses will be available so everyone—newcomers, families, and experienced orienteers alike—can enjoy Spring sunshine, fresh air, and the scenic trails together.

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:

  • Head out solo and enjoy the challenge of finding the cleanest, smartest route
  • Team up with friends for a shared adventure
  • 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 - Penrose St Playground, Penrose St, Lane Cove West

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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.

Registration fees

Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.

School Student Ticket

Price changes in 6 days 10 hours

  • This ticket is available for Primary and Secondary School students.

    1. A$15.00

      Standard entry

      Now registering Jun 26 – Sep 10
      Register for School Student Ticket
    2. A$17.01

      Late entry

      Sep 10 – Sep 12

Adult Ticket

Price changes in 6 days 10 hours

Buddy Ticket

If you would like to accompany a young or inexperienced orienteer (but not actually enter yourself) then this ticket is for you. There's no charge (and no personal timing chip or map) however you can still get out on course and share the experience with your buddy. Alternatively, purchase your own Adult or School Student ticket to secure your own entry and map. Equipped with your entry essentials, you are also welcome to head out on course with your buddy and will both receive race times.

  1. Free
    Jun 26 - Sep 12
    Register for Buddy Ticket

Event schedule

  • Sat, September 12, 2026 9:00 AM - Event Help Desk opens
  • Sat, September 12, 2026 9:30 AM - Course start opens
  • Sat, September 12, 2026 11:00 AM - Last starts
  • Sat, September 12, 2026 12:00 PM - Course closure

Contact information

Event contact
Barbara Hill
Phone
0418270476
Website
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