When

3 November 2024    
start 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Event Type

Where

Wallaces Gully
Tuan Campground, Depot Road, Chiltern
Lat/long: -36.128569,146.589921
Get directions: OpenStreetMap - Google - Apple

NOTES

The AWOC Bush O Champs will this year be held at Wallace’s Gully, part of Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park and located just out of Chiltern.

Assemble at Tuan Campsite, Depot Road (off Chiltern-Rutherglen Road).

NOTES:

  1. Entry is open to everyone but you must be an AWOC member to be eligible for Club Championship honours.
  2. As always, plenty of help available for newcomers/beginners.
  3. Forecast is for temps in the low 30’s so come prepared.  Some water on course but stay hydrated!

Terrain

Classic ‘long’ style orienteering with a great mix of spur-gully and gold mining features.  The hills are not too big and running is quite fast in most areas.

Courses

# Name Distance # controls Description
1 Long Hard 10 km hard navigation and more physically demanding
2 Medium Hard
(Men’s Championship)
8 km a shorter version of course 1
3 Short Hard
(Women’s Championship)
4.5 km hard navigation but less physically demanding
4 Moderate
(Junior Championship)
3.5 km easier navigation using a mix of tracks and cross-country legs, easier control locations and catching features
5 Easy 2.5 km easy navigation and all legs on tracks or following obvious linear features

Note: Course distances are direct and will vary based on route choice.  Expect to travel between 20% and 50% further than stated distances.

Cost

  • Members – $8 adults, $3 juniors (20 and under), $16 maximum per family
  • Non-members – $12 adults, $4 juniors (20 and under), $24 maximum per family

Payment via Square (credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, etc.) or cash at the event or EFT prior to the event
AWOC bank details: BSB 640000, account # 111106820

Entry

Enter on the day is available but…
RSVP info@awoc.org.au to ensure you get a map!

Course setters and Event organisers

Helen Robinson & Peter Mousley