eNewsletter 218 - Sunday 22nd March, 2026
G'day fellow rogainers,
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6-hr Explorergaine, Mt Victoria, Sun 29th March
For your calendar: add the event date & add entries closing reminder Entries close tomorrow midnight The Explorergaine will be held on Sunday 29th March on Mt Victoria and Mt York, situated on the western edge of the Blue Mountains about 1 hour 45 minutes drive (~120 km) west of Sydney. The Event HQ will be at the Mt Victoria Public school (105-107 Great Western Highway). Avoid missing out At the time of writing Explorergaine entries are already running at 309. The numbers cap is 400 and entries will close as soon as that cap is reached, so enter ASAP or you may miss out. Late breaking news With petrol prices up train travel is a good option for this rogaine. Details are on the website and will be confirmed in the Final Instructions to be published on Tuesday. The train arrives at Mt Victoria Station at 08:45am for the 10:00am start. Maps will be available on the train from 8:00am (Woodford) from Graeme Hill in the 2nd last carriage (the last carriage is a quiet one). Teams wanting their maps on the train should text Julian Ledger on 0409 454 396 by Wed 5pm with their team number and the station they will be travelling from. Key info at a glance:
Course times: Sunday 29th March 2026
*There'll be a dual start/finish option on either side of the Great Western Highway, removing the need to cross this major road in a crowd. Info for novices with advice on what gear to bring for a bush event and other information can be found on the website. Event related queries can be directed to: admin@nswroganing.org |
Come hop around Cherrybrook
For your calendar: add the event date & add entries closing reminder Entries open What a great way to spend a Saturday night! On Saturday 2nd May, join us for a 5-hour or 3-hour night rogaine in the beautiful Berowra Valley National Park, with the hash house based at Cherrybrook. Instead of staying home watching reruns or scrolling through another streaming queue, head out into the bush with friends — navigating under the stars, collecting controls, and experiencing the park in a whole new way. Night rogaining is a uniquely fun adventure and perfect for everyone — from first-timers to seasoned competitors. There will be plenty of accessible controls for novices, along with some far-flung, challenging ones designed to test even the most experienced rogainers. So, swap the couch for a headlamp and make some real memories. Join us at Cherrybrook for an unforgettable night of navigation, teamwork, and outdoor fun. Entries are open now — don’t miss out Info for novices with advice on what gear to bring for a bush event and other information can be found on the website. Event related queries can be directed to: admin@nswroganing.org |
2026 NSWRA CommitteeFollowing a record attendance at the AGM following the Minigaine, the 2026 Committee has a few new faces and of course almost all of the wise and dedicated faces from last year. We welcome new members Zoe Melling, Sharon Lambert, Peter Hopper and Ivan Koudashev to the Committee and say farewell and a big thanks to Richard Sage, who has put in many years of voluntary service to NSW Rogaining as a past president, Committee member and Warwick Marsden Award recipient. The rest of the NSW Committee are: Graham Field (President) Robin Cameron (Vice President & Volunteer Coordinator) John Clancy (Secretary) Mike Hotchkis (Treasurer) Arthur Day (Publicity and Newsletter Editor) Mark von Huben (Equipment Officer) Charles Kuan (Safety Officer) Bob Montgomery Pam Montgomery Siobhan Tobin (Web Administrator) Matt Berrington (Web Administrator) After a very rewarding 3 years, I’ve decided that this year will be my last as President of the NSWRA and will step down at next year’s AGM. I’m really encouraged by the mix of youth and experience we have to guide the association in 2026 and beyond, and I look forward to working with this great team in 2026. Thanks Graham |
NSW & ACT 2026 Rogaining CalendarsBelow is the latest state of play as the NSW and ACT calendars continue to firm up. The dates for two more very important interstate rogaines coming up in 2026 have also been set and the 2026 NSW ‘fridge-friendly’ printable calendar (pdf) is ready to download. CALENDAR UPDATE: the dates for the NSW Championships and Nightgaine have changed (flipped) due to the possibility of hazard reduction burns in the Watagans in Autumn. Planning an interstate trip? Check out the ARA's National Rogaining Calendar.
In all cases, remember to check the respective websites should there be any changes since some of the events are many months away.
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About NSWRA: The New South Wales Rogaining Association inc. (NSWRA) is the governing body of the sport of rogaining in the state of New South Wales.
We are incorporated under state law. ABN 15 314 080 648. © 2026 NSW Rogaining Association |