Nelson and Marlborough Orienteering Clubs invite all orienteers to Te Tau Ihu o te Waka-a-Maui to celebrate high-quality spring orienteering during the A-level 2026 Taitonga South Island Orienteering Championships, Labour Weekend of 24-26 October 2026 in the beautiful Tasman District. We look forward to welcoming fellow orienteers from the South and the North Island of […]

Dates:  Junior Camp – Arrive Mon 14th Dec (pm), depart  Fri 18th Dec (am)  Youth Camp – Arrive Fri 18th Dec (pm), depart Sun 20th Dec (am)  Location:  Teapot Valley, 200 Teapot Valley Road, Brightwater, Nelson More information will be released in the next month

Camp Information Dates: Monday 14 December 2026 (arrival from 3pm) – Friday 18 December 2026 (10am departure)Venue: Teapot Valley Christian Camp, Brightwater, Tasman. 2026 ONZ Junior Camp Lead Coach Position Description: For the Lead Coach in particular, the following will apply Applications close: Friday 15 August 2026 email to gm@orienteering.org.nz 

Dates: Friday 18 December 2026 (late afternoon arrival) – Sunday 20 December 2026 (2pm departure)Venue: Teapot Valley Christian Camp, Brightwater, Tasman: I have pre booked and confirmed. Hosted by: Nelson Orienteering ClubOpen to: Primary and intermediate-age children, parent-supervised (1 parent per 3 children minimum): year 4/5 to year 8. Includes: 3 nights’ accommodation, all meals, volunteer-led coaching, parent […]

UPDATE 1 NOV 2025 – Entries are open via EnterO, with standard fees available until midnight on Sunday, 9 November. Entries close at midnight on Sunday16 November, but prices will increase by 50%. Avoid the fee rise by registering early. The refund policy is can be viewed on the Golden Bay Revisited website. Nelson Orienteering Club invites […]

Nine people attended the Controller’s Course in Auckland for both days, at least in part. We had 10 on Saturday, but Imogene Scott was in labour on Sunday – she gets full marks for working right up until birth! Callum Wishart was also there adding to his technical knowledge, just before his new role at ONZ […]

This year’s event will again be a big one, on an updated map at the ever challenging Cable Bay Adventure Park, which means you get the best courses and will be testing your limits! This is our big yearly event for the club and helps us pay for new maps and equipment. If you like what […]

Nelson Orienteering Club is looking to host a Controllers Clinic in Nelson in August. A date has not been set but either 2-3 or 23-24 August 2025. Please reply to Richard Dunn at if you are interested and which weekend you prefer and we will see if we can get someone to deliver the course. […]

What? This is a parent-led 4 day residential orienteering training camp at the start of the summer holiday. Who? All keen young orienteers, of any level / experience, up to and including yr 8 (yr 4 and below should be accompanied by a parent). When? Starting approx 2pm Thursday 19 December, ending around 3pm, Sunday […]

The course will be of interest to course planners, controllers and organisers who wish to update their skill-set, for all events from club events to national championships.  It is a prerequisite to becoming an ONZ A or B grade Controller. Topics include the Function and tasks of the Controller; Event Organisation; Technical detail about the map, control sites and courses; SportIdent and timing; Complaints, […]

Nelson Orienteering Club’s King’s Birthday Weekend event in Golden Bay was a roaring success, providing competitors from around the country and Australia with Challenging courses – and even the weather played its part.  Feedback suggests that many local businesses had a welcome income boost with several providing vouchers and discounts.Collingwood Area school had a refreshments […]

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What do you need to know about Nelson Orienteering Club’s (NOC) King’s Birthday this year? KB2024 ScheduleSaturday 1 June 2023–  Middle: The venue is Canaan Downs, located on top of the Takaka Plateau, on the way to Golden Bay, ‘taking a right’ just below the Takaka Hill summit. While approximately 80km from Nelson Airport, please plan […]

NOC and ONZ met on Monday night to discuss NZOC2022 in the current COVID environment. As an organising group we recognise the uncertainty ahead and the challenges faced by many. However, at this stage, we are comfortable that we can proceed with hosting NZOC2022 at Easter with the support of ONZ. The team have been busy […]