Nelson Orienteering Club

About NOC

We organise a range of map-based navigation events throughout the year, suitable for all ages, levels of fitness and experience.

There is a fantastic range of maps in varied terrain - from urban parks and street areas to forests, farmland and sub-alpine terrain. Events will be either running / walking or mountain bike specific.

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Results

Did you win? Did you get beaten by your nemesis? Could you have optimised your course?

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Joining NOC?

Need new skills for that upcoming "off the grid" multi-sport event? Love to explore "cunning running"? Need some help to understand your compass?

Join us at an event or, even better, become a member!

Upcoming events

Click here for Upcoming Events - Registration for the Summer Sprint Series has opened!

The registration process can be a bit tricky - if unsure, please read the 'Registration - Help' section on the website first...

 

Newsletter - Upcoming Events

 

"Orienteering is a great teacher of resilience and finding your way in uncertain times. No day or race is ever perfect, or the same, the fun is in trying your best, learning from mistakes, and moving through nature."

  • Matt Ogden

OY1 West Bay, Nelson Lakes, Sunday 23/03/25: "Wonderful courses and thanks to the volunteers making it happen."

  • Jane Orbell

Summer Sprint Series event at Nelson College for Girls, Wednesday 26/2/25: "Awesome fun event, thanks to the organisers!"

  • Jane Lambert

'There is in general a real lack of opportunity to do orienteering out of race mode, to slow right down and practice some skills and work on techniques that will actually help improve each race. Regardless of how good you are (or think you are), taking the opportunity to do some quality training or get some coaching is a great way to help you improve."

  • Darren Ashmore