Who are we? 

We are an orienteering club based in the western part of Sydney, but membership is not limited to the region.

Western & Hills Orienteers compete in events at all levels: local, metropolitan, state, national and international

 Where are events held? 

Virtually anywhere. Events are organised at university campuses, in suburban parks and streets and in challenging bushlands.

Click or tap on me and I'll take you to a map of coming event locations

Orienteering is a map sport

Orienteers start on their course with a map in hand and navigate their way through a series of check points making route choices on the way. 

Their object is to achieve fastest time in their class

Challenge Your Brain

Orienteering involves transferring the 2D map image into the 3D real world while solving the puzzle of which route to take. Add fatigue and speed to the mix and you can see that it requires great concentration too.

Find Some Treasure (sort of)

Orienteering is not unlike a treasure hunt. Finding the control point you are looking for is almost as exciting. Bring out the inner kid in you!

Get a Great Workout

Get a great aerobic workout without the boredom of plodding along. With your mind focused on finding your way and reading the map, the time will fly by.

Learn Valuable Outdoor Skills

Being able to read a map, use a compass and make good route choices are invaluable for many other outdoor activities such as backpacking, biking or backcountry skiing.

Get Out As A Family

Orienteering is flexible. Courses can be done as a group or individually. So you can go out on one course with your 8 year old, while your teenager is challenged on another.