Bush orienteering is generally held in Autumn through to Spring. Weekend events are held throughout Victoria, with the main events being: Vic Series – these events, at locations across the state, have courses for all. Experience the excitement of navigating some of Victoria’s best forests. MelBushO – an introductory series of events close to Melbourne. Bendigo and Ballarat regional series – accessible local events catering for both new and experienced participants. Two Victorian Championship events are held each year. These are open to all, providing the opportunity to test yourself against your peers or to simply provide another excuse to get out into the bush. The Victorian Relays are a chance for club based teams to compete head to head in an exciting annual contest Standalone events, each with a unique format, eg Maxi 3 Hour, Bendigo ToDay Want to know more: check out New to Bush Orienteering , and the series that interests you Oceania Long and Middle Distance Championship Highlights Videos With the help of the Victorian Government highlights videos have been created of the Oceania Long Distance and Middle Distance championships held in October 2019. Orienteering Victoria trusts this gives you a flavour of the major bush events we run. Scroll down to view upcoming events. Latest Bush Orienteering Events Upcoming Events Past Events Refresh Day Date Event Organiser Activity Sunday 07-Apr-24 Ballarat Classics Series #1 - Nerrina Eureka Orienteers Foot orienteering Sunday 28-Apr-24 Waggaroos - AWOC Interclub #1, Mt Terrible Albury-Wodonga Orienteering Club Foot orienteering Sunday 28-Apr-24 Ballarat Classics Series #2 - Petticoat Gully Eureka Orienteers Foot orienteering Sunday 05-May-24 Vic Series 1 - Eppalock Yarra Valley Orienteering Club Foot orienteering Sunday 19-May-24 Ballarat Classics Series #3 - Tipperary Springs Eureka Orienteers Foot orienteering Sunday 02-Jun-24 Vic Series 2 - Glenluce North Bayside Kangaroos Orienteers Foot orienteering Sunday 09-Jun-24 Maxi 3 hr - Glenlyon Forest Nillumbik Emus Orienteering Club Foot orienteering Monday 10-Jun-24 Bush coaching - Glenlyon Forest Nillumbik Emus Orienteering Club Foot orienteering Saturday 15-Jun-24 Ballarat Classics Series #4 - Enfield Eureka Orienteers Foot orienteering Saturday 22-Jun-24 Vic Series 3 - Racecourse Creek, Beechworth Albury-Wodonga Orienteering Club Foot orienteering Sunday 23-Jun-24 Vic Series 4 - Beechworth Gorge Albury-Wodonga Orienteering Club Foot orienteering Sunday 30-Jun-24 Ballarat Classics Series #5 - Mt Beckworth Eureka Orienteers Foot orienteering Saturday 13-Jul-24 Ballarat Classics Series #6 - Woowookarung Eureka Orienteers Foot orienteering Sunday 21-Jul-24 Vic Series 5 - Tarrengower, Maldon Nillumbik Emus Orienteering Club Foot orienteering Saturday 27-Jul-24 Ballarat Classics Series #7 - Mt Franklin Gorge Eureka Orienteers Foot orienteering Saturday 10-Aug-24 Ballarat Classics Series #8 - Borhoney Ghurk Eureka Orienteers Foot orienteering Sunday 18-Aug-24 MelBushO 9 - venue to be confirmed Yarra Valley Orienteering Club Foot orienteering Sunday 25-Aug-24 Vic Series 6 - Chewton Challenge Melbourne Forest Racers Foot orienteering Sunday 22-Sep-24 Vic Long Distance Championships - Nuggety Range, Maldon Yarra Valley Orienteering Club Foot orienteering Day Date Event Organiser Activity Sunday 07-Apr-24 Ballarat Classics Series #1 - Nerrina Eureka Orienteers Foot orienteering Sunday 28-Apr-24 Waggaroos - AWOC Interclub #1, Mt Terrible Albury-Wodonga Orienteering Club Foot orienteering Sunday 28-Apr-24 Ballarat Classics Series #2 - Petticoat Gully Eureka Orienteers Foot orienteering Sunday 05-May-24 Vic Series 1 - Eppalock Yarra Valley Orienteering Club Foot orienteering Sunday 19-May-24 Ballarat Classics Series #3 - Tipperary Springs Eureka Orienteers Foot orienteering Sunday 02-Jun-24 Vic Series 2 - Glenluce North Bayside Kangaroos Orienteers Foot orienteering Sunday 09-Jun-24 Maxi 3 hr - Glenlyon Forest Nillumbik Emus Orienteering Club Foot orienteering Monday 10-Jun-24 Bush coaching - Glenlyon Forest Nillumbik Emus Orienteering Club Foot orienteering Saturday 15-Jun-24 Ballarat Classics Series #4 - Enfield Eureka Orienteers Foot orienteering Saturday 22-Jun-24 Vic Series 3 - Racecourse Creek, Beechworth Albury-Wodonga Orienteering Club Foot orienteering Sunday 23-Jun-24 Vic Series 4 - Beechworth Gorge Albury-Wodonga Orienteering Club Foot orienteering Sunday 30-Jun-24 Ballarat Classics Series #5 - Mt Beckworth Eureka Orienteers Foot orienteering Saturday 13-Jul-24 Ballarat Classics Series #6 - Woowookarung Eureka Orienteers Foot orienteering Sunday 21-Jul-24 Vic Series 5 - Tarrengower, Maldon Nillumbik Emus Orienteering Club Foot orienteering Saturday 27-Jul-24 Ballarat Classics Series #7 - Mt Franklin Gorge Eureka Orienteers Foot orienteering Saturday 10-Aug-24 Ballarat Classics Series #8 - Borhoney Ghurk Eureka Orienteers Foot orienteering Sunday 18-Aug-24 MelBushO 9 - venue to be confirmed Yarra Valley Orienteering Club Foot orienteering Sunday 25-Aug-24 Vic Series 6 - Chewton Challenge Melbourne Forest Racers Foot orienteering Sunday 22-Sep-24 Vic Long Distance Championships - Nuggety Range, Maldon Yarra Valley Orienteering Club Foot orienteering Go Orienteering Forest Bush orienteering More than just a trail run, experience the excitement of navigating at speed through the forest Bench Park street orienteering Simple, easy and accessible: walk or run your local streets and parks with a map House Sprint orienteering Short fast-paced events in complex urban environments, it's about rapid decision making Bike Mountain bike orienteering Combine the fun and excitement of a ride with map reading, route choice and the buzz of the competition