2026 Minigaine
Caves Beach Minigaine
Date
Sunday 22 February 2026
Location
Awabakal land, Caves Beach, Swansea
Duration
3 hours
Status
Details available
Entries will open soon
Event overview
The first rogaine of 2026 will be a 3 hour minigaine to be held at Swansea High School (at beautiful Caves Beach), on Awabakal land about 90 minutes north of Sydney on Sunday 22 February. It is open to teams or individuals.
The course includes coast, urban and bush areas and extends north over the Swansea bridge to Blacksmiths and Pelican. The bridge opens for maritime traffic on the hour, so see if you can time this right.
Near Swansea is the (in)famous Reid’s Mistake. A fun name for a rogaine control. There are playgrounds, coffee shops, open air showers and opportunities for a dip if it gets too hot.
Post event snacks and drinks are included in the entry fee.
Entry fees and inclusions
Entry fees for the event are not yet finalised.
Your entry includes:
- Up to 3 hours of adventure at Caves Beach.
- Map and electronic timing (1 per person).
- Catering:
- A post event lunch is included.
- No volunteers, no food Volunteer here!
Course times
- 10:00: Mass start of event.
- 13:00: The event closes.
- Timings of map availability, novice briefing, final briefing and prize givings will be confirmed closer to the event date.
Location
- Distance from Sydney: Approximately 2 hours drive (150 km).
- Distance from Canberra: Approximately 4 and a half hours (400 km).
Accommodation & facilities
Hash House
- On site at the Swansea High School
- Toilets at the school
- Drinking water at the school
Nearby accommodation
- Available in Caves Beach, Swansea and Newcastle
Safety considerations
- Usual mandatory equipment of a whistle, space blanket and compression bandage apply.
- You will be close to the ocean so please take care.
- At the end of February the weather can be hot and humid – please drink lots of water to stay hydrated.
- There are many opportunities to cross major roads at safe crossings – please ensure you stay safe.
- Usual wildlife hazards (e.g. snakes, spiders).
- Event organisers plan to have a first aid-qualified volunteer on site.
Final instructions
These will be released on this event page Monday 16 February 2026. The final details will include further details on the location, event day, and much more.
In the meantime, you can check out the Learning Centre for advice on what gear to bring, what to expect at a bush event, and other information.
What is rogaining?
A fun team sport, navigating using map, compass and clues to visit as many checkpoints as possible within the time limit. It’s a “choose your own adventure” experience in outdoor environments where teams explore the course for as much or as little of the allocated time as they like.
Our sport is for all ages and fitness levels, from families walking with small children through to bushwalkers and runners. Rogaining encourages the development of strategy and navigational skills, fitness, and the ability to work in a team.
For more information, check out the Learning Centre.