Time is running out to enter for the Paddy Pallin Winter Wander.  Entries close on Friday next week, 17th July, so don’t miss out. 

This newsletter has details of the remaining 2026 RT events. Entries are now open for the Explore Clarence metrogaine being held on September 6th, and there is an article about the Wombat Waddle bush 6 and 12-hour rogaine being held on November 28th.

The 2026 Australasian Championships, The 24-Severn, is being hosted by the Queensland Rogaining Association on August 29th and 30th. More details and terrain photos can be found on the ARC2026 website. Early entry fees end on the 28th July. Regular entries close on the 15th August.

Congratulations to UTAS students Sam Woolford and Niko Stoner who are this year’s Tasmanian recipients of the Nigel Aylott Memorial Sports Foundation (NAMSF) funding to attend the 2026 Intervasity Champs. This year, this is being held in conjunction with The 2026 Australasian Championships. All the best for a great event!

We are looking for volunteers. In particular, we need some on-the-day helpers for the Paddy Pallin Winter Wander, and more vetters for the Wombat Waddle. If you can help, please send a message via the contact form.

See you at the Paddy Pallin Winter Wander.

Gary

By Tara Powell

Circle Sunday, the 26th of July, on your calendar and get ready for a 3 or 6-hour winter wander in the Midlands. Wander through open fields, skip through picturesque gorges, explore eucalyptus-covered hills, and have a staring competition with some sheep. The event area, only an hour out of Hobart, is so beautifully varied, blink and the landscape will change.

This event has been designed for everyone from newcomers to the die-hard rogainers. So if you're thinking of graduating from metrogaines to bush rogaines or if you're heading out for your 121st rogaine then this is the event for you. This event will be the inaugural Tasmanian Paddy Pallin Rogaine. Generous sponsorship from Paddy Pallin has allowed us to greatly reduce entry fees.

So, gather some friends and/or family and get your winter coats out of the cupboard for some winter fun.

Detailed event information, photos of the event areas, and online entries are now available here.

By Karen Wild-Allen

On Sunday 6th September 2026, starting at the Howrah Community Centre, come and explore Clarence in this four-hour map and compass navigational challenge for walkers and runners. There will be quiz questions set at quirky locations from Rose Bay to Tranmere, including Clarence Plains and Rokeby. Explore the many tracks and trails, reserves, parks, and beaches and discover some interesting facts, art installations, and historical places that can be found in the area. Families, couples, and friends are all welcome to make up teams of 2 to 5 people across a full range of age and gender classes (under 23 to over 75, plus family & novice categories).

Maps are available from 0800 to plan your route; the event starts at 1000 and ends at 1400, followed by a sumptuous afternoon tea whilst results are tallied and celebrated. Bring your friends, bring your dad, and bring a towel if you fancy a rewarding swim on one of the lovely beaches in the area.

 

By Mandy Macintyre

The Wombat Waddle 6 and 12-hour Bush Rogaine will be happening on Saturday 28th November, 2026
 
Have you ever wondered where Abel Tasman's expedition in 1642, with the ships Heemskirk and Zeehaen landed on Tasmanian Soil?
 
Tasman Bay (aka Monument Bay) is on private land, so this may be your only opportunity to visit this historic site, whilst exploring the diverse vegetation and topography of this waterside property. There are secluded bays, beaches, sea cliffs, dams and marshlands. Mountains, hills, gullys, rocky ground and amazing views with water on three sides of the property. There are lots of forestry roads for easy running and/or navigation, but there is some dense vegetation too!
 
You are almost guaranteed to see Wombats and stunning birdlife, including at least 10 pairs of Eagles, as well as Wallaby’s, Possums, Echidna and Tasmanian Devils.
 
The map is mostly private land owned by the Dunbabin family and also some Sustainable Timber Tasmania (STT) land. Bangor is a mixture of native vegetation, native forests, native conservation reserves and sown pasture for grazing. The property also has extensive irrigation and includes a vineyard producing premium wines.
 
For more history on the property visit the Bangor Vineyard Shed history web page.

Entries will open in late September.

By Chris Arvier

My First Rogaine

When Ryan asked if I wanted to do a Rogaine with him, I was keen! It's been something I've wanted to try for a while. I love reading maps, and suffering, but I had some doubts I would be able to keep up with a fit boy like him. "I'm sure there will be lots of walking", he lied. Naively, I even brought a sandwich thinking that we would fit in a short lunch break!

We planned a big, ambitious route, encompassing much of the course (though early on we decided against trying to fit in anything at Kingston Beach / Alum Cliffs). A lot of the planning came down to intuition (it was very hard to estimate distances, or know how much we would have in the legs), but we followed these vague principles:

• Break down the route plan very roughly into quarters
• Minimise doubling back, especially where a hill is involved
• Keep nav simple in Peter Murrell Reserve (unfamiliar terrain for us and we were unsure how obvious some of the smaller paths would be)
• Have some escape route options if we aren't on track, especially in the final quarter
• Have some bonus CP options if we are making good time!

Like most teams we started by heading north, then looped over to the western side of the Southern Outlet, picking up most of the CPs, but skipping the High School ones at the top of the hill which seemed less efficient. We made good time and made it under the Algona Rd underpass in under an hour. We tried to do most of our map reading without breaking stride. "We really should try not to trip over" I said, as we moved over some more uneven terrain Peter Murrell reserve. 5 minutes later, Ryan faceplanted over a root, luckily no harm done!

We started feeling the legs more and more in the 3rd hour, and a slow grind up the hill from Stinkpot Bay made it an easy choice to abandon the high value CP in Tinderbox Hills. As we descended towards Blackmans Bay, still making good time, we spontaneously decided to add on CP62, and intentionally picked a non-direct route to get there to avoid losing elevation. As we jogged down towards the coastal path, we looked to our right and unexpectedly saw the glorious sight of the TasWater settling ponds a short distance away across a grassy paddock, and helped ourselves to a bonus 100 points.

In the final hour we looped back over the hill to Kingston, and as we neared the finish realised we had too much time in hand! With 15 minutes to spare we made a final dash (stumble?) to Kingston Beach, knowing we would be late, but the available points made it worth it. We were last across the line, with a 50 point penalty, but had gained 170 points from the last minute madness.

Thanks to all the volunteers and organisers for putting on a great event. I'll definitely be back!

Chris and Ryan

By Simon Allen

The purpose of this game/exercise is to practise your route planning/timing.

In its simplest form just use the game sheet to plan a route that gets you back to the hash house on time.

 To take it further pick a scenario on line one of the scenarios sheet, plan your route using the approach on line two (without looking at the impacts further down). Then apply the bonuses/penalties at each 30 minute interval and replan on the fly as necessary. 

Click here to download the game. Have fun.
 

Paddy Pallin Winter Wander

Sunday 26th July 2026: A bush 3-hour and 6-hour, just north of Kempton.

The 2026 Australasian Championships

The 24-Severn. 29th and 30th August 2026, Stanthorpe, Qld.

Explore Clarence 

Sunday 6th September 2026, Howrah

Wombat Waddle

Saturday 28th of November 2026: A bush 6-hour and 12-hour, at Bangor, Dunalley

The 2027 Australasian Championships

Tiers of Joy. 17th and 18th April 2027, Ross, Tasmania

20th World Rogaining Championships

16th and 17 September 2027, Rawnsley Park Station - Flinders Ranges, South Australia

For a full list of rogaines in other states, visit the Australian Rogaining Association calendar.