Rogaining is the sport of long distance cross-country navigation.Teams of two to five members plan a route to visit as many checkpoints as possible in a set time that ranges from a few hours to up to 24 hours. If you would like to try rogaining firstly subscribe to our newsletter using the subscribe option on this page. Details of upcoming events and the latest news from Rogaining Tasmania will be emailed to you.
Recent News
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President’s Report – 2025 AGM
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- 21 March 2025
By Gary Carroll , President, Rogaining Tasmania, 28th February 2025 2024 was an excellent year for Rogaining Tasmania! We held a variety of well-attended events: The Arthurs Lake Aquagaine (25th Feb). Set and vetted by Simon Allen and Karen Wild-Allen. A fun and innovative event. 87 entrants, which was more than expected. Special thanks to Karen who organised and delivered scout kayaks, which... -
The Coffee Bean Metrogaine - 18th May 2025
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- 16 February 2025
By event setter Christine Brown Have you ever wondered how many coffee shops there are in Launceston? The short answer is, lots! In the Coffee Bean Metrogaine, you will get to visit a fraction of these. The course will suit those who want a leisurely stroll around the city, perhaps stopping to imbibe a brew with your teammates or those who are using the caffeine fix to visit as many checkpoints as... -
An interview with Nick Bowden
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- 05 February 2025
RT editor, Lucy Hawthorne, interviewed Veteran rogainer, Nick Bowden, who is a long-term committee member and former president of Rogaining Tasmania. Lucy: How did you first get involved in rogaining, and what attracted you to the activity in particular? Nick: As a keen orienteer, I had heard about rogaining and thought it would be a combination of that sport and bushwalking, two of my favourite... -
Australasian Rogaining Championships 15-16 March 2025
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- 05 February 2025
Experience the open plains and high-country bush of Northern Kosciuszko National Park on 15-16 March 2025. The ACT Rogaining Association is hosting the event and have 24 hours of fun organised for you and your friends. The course is around the headwaters of the Murrumbidgee River. You don't need to be an elite competitor or highly skilled at navigation to enter. It is open to anyone who would like... -
Can you help RT?
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- 18 December 2024
Rogaining Tasmania is always looking for people to help run our events. In fact we NEED more people to help. There are obvious roles like actually setting the course but also many other tasks that are less obvious but no less important to making a successful event. Many of the things that need to be done don’t prevent you from also competing. Please have a look at the survey here and let us know... -
Deddington Dilemma 12-hour winners' report
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- 26 November 2024
By Sam Woolford (middle) with Jett McComb (right) and Euan Best (left) The Deddington Dilemma rogaine was held in a mix of paddocks, plantations and wooded farmland just to the west of the Ben Lomond plateau, and views of the spectacular Stacks Bluff were present from many of the hillsides on course. We decided, after a brief comparison of our route options, that our best plan for the rest of...