The 46th Katoa Po promises a full weekend of orienteering and social activities for all in 2026. This year it will be based on an iconic map from the past Ōpepe which is around 10Km from Taupō and has been completely remapped. This area is rolling farmland incised with intricate gullies, and patches of grazed native bush

This weekend would not be possible without the permission of the Landowners (Ōpepe Farm Trust) and the active cooperation of the farm managers and we are very grateful for their support.

The weekend will start with a short fun warm-up event on Saturday afternoon.

The Katoa Po night relay will start at dusk, and the Explorer rogaine shortly after, and run into the night. The night relay format will comprise five person club teams, and the eligibility criteria for each leg has been loosened, to make for more exciting racing.
The Explorer rogaine for teams of 2 to 5 will run from 8:30 to 11:30 pm, covering a similar but larger area. Most people will camp the night in tents and camper vans on the paddock alongside.

Vehicle access to the Camping Area and Event Centre will be closed between 7:30pm Saturday and 9:00am Sunday for safety of competitors. If you intend to leave during the time please park at the bottom of the airstrip, where day parking is indicated.

On Sunday there will be a 90 minute rogaine over the same terrain for both Explorer teams and orienteers.

A cart will be on site selling coffee and ice-cream on Saturday evening and Sunday morning.

Saturday 14th March

– 3:00pm mass start of “a murder mystery to solve”. This is a 30 minute warmup event that will introduce you to the Ōpepe Farm terrain

– 7:30pm Vehicle access to Event Centre Campsite closes

– at dusk start of 46th Katoa Po Night Relay

– 8:30pm start of 6th Katoa Po Explorer 3 hour Night Rogaine

Sunday 15th March

– 9:00am start of Katoa Po Explorer 90 minute Daylight Rogaine

– 9:00am start of 90 minute Sunday Rogaine

– 9:00am Vehicle access to Event Centre Campsite reopens

– 11:00am Prizegiving for Relay, Explorer and Sunday Rogaine

More information on the event Bulletin here