2026 Minigaine
Heart of Hawks Nest Rogaine
Date
Sunday 14 February 2027
Location
Hawks Nest
Duration
3 hours
Status
Watch this space!
Entries will open soon
Event overview
What else would you rather be doing on Valentine’s Day than adventuring with the LOVE-ly rogaining community?! The first rogaine of 2027 will be a 3 hour minigaine to be held at Hawks Nest, on Worimi Barray, about 60 minutes north of Newcastle on Sunday 14 February.
Open to teams or individuals, the course will include the stunning coastlines, pristine beaches and national park bushland surrounding Hawks Nest, plus urban and bush areas extending over the Singing Bridge to neighbouring Tea Gardens.
Beyond the draw of the beautiful landscape, out on course you’ll find coffee shops, cafes and playgrounds, plus open air showers and opportunities for a dip if it gets too hot!
The Hash House (start & finish area) will be located at Myall Park, a short walk from the surf club for a post event swim between the red and yellow flags.
Join us in February for:
✅ Beautiful beaches and dramatic headlands.
✅ National park, bushland, and quiet urban streets.
✅ Ample animal spotting opportunities (including dolphins and koalas).
✅ Post event snacks and drinks, included in your entry fee.
Entry fees and inclusions
Entry fees for the event are not yet finalised. For more details, see the entry fee and refund policies.
The event is limited to 400 entries.
Your entry includes:
- Up to 3 hours of adventure on Worimi country.
- Map and electronic timing (1 per person).
- Post event catering.
Event times
- TBC: Registration opens
- TBC: Individual event start & finish
- TBC: team event start & finish
- Timings of map availability, briefings and prize givings will be confirmed closer to the event date and in the final event details.
Location
- Distance from Sydney: approximately 2:40 hours (230 km).
- Distance from Coffs Harbour: approximately 3:30 hours (330km).
Accommodation & facilities
Hash House
- 2wd accessible
- Toilets
- Drinking water
Nearby accommodation
- Plenty of accommodation available in Hawks Nest and Tea Gardens, from camping and caravan sites through to motels, hotels and holiday rentals
Safety considerations
Final instructions
These will be released on this event page on Monday 8 February. 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.
Team finder
Rogaining is a team sport and a great way to meet new people. If you are looking for a team to join, or would like to start a new team for this event, check out the Team Finder page.
