Nelson Orienteering Club

About NOC

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

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

 

Newsletter - Upcoming Events

 

Wily Weka - Nelson's Backyard: "Such an epic day, despite the rain, thanks so much to the organisers for all the hours that went in (pre and post the event!)."

  • Katrina Schmahl

Wily Weka - Nelson's Backyard: "We've adjusted point values based on a highly complex weighted algorithm to inflict the most annoyance to competitors."

  • Dave Quested (planner) / Darron Jones (controller)

Club Event Rabbit Island/Moturoa, 9 August '26: "Thank you very much for an awesome event. We enjoyed our first family orienteering outing and will be back!"

  • Lauren Mekalick

NOCturnal-3, Tahuna  Port Hills, 22 July 2026: "Thank you ... a very cool event and thank you for making it soo very accessible and affordable for all. The MapRun app is brilliant."

  • Tracey Castleton