NZ Rogaining Champs

WHAT THE HELL IS A ROGAINE!?

Well... I would say rogaining is a thrilling, stimulating and inspiring way to plod around in the bush for a few (many) hours, get lost, get unlost, definitely get lost again, become besties with your team-mates (trauma bonding?), refine your navigating skills, build endurance, get comfortable being uncomfortable, win a trophy!? and experience beautiful places in a way you never have before... all in the form of a glorified treasure hunt.

The NZ Rogaining Association gives a more boring answer to that question but I guess it's helpful or whatever; "Rogaining is a long-distance cross-country navigation and team sport where small groups use a map and compass to find as many checkpoints as possible within a set time limit." 

The event:

Rogaines come in all shapes and sizes from 60 minute to 24 hr events. The event I am interested in is the NZ 24HR ROGAINING CHAMPIONSHIPS taking place on 21-22nd November near St Arnaud in Nelson Lakes.

While the title might sound a bit daunting it's totally chill for this to be your first rogaine if you are interested. The only requirement is that you have a good level of fitness and a positive attitude - walking around for 24hr is obviously tiring but you will surprise yourself with your abilities and also probably get a nap at some point. Experience with off-track navigation is desireable as we need to have atleast 2 experienced leaders per team for such a long event. A rogaine team can consist of 2-5 people but 4 is usually the sweet spot.

A note on your availaibility: We will be at the competition site from ~9am on Sat 21st Nov until the afternoon of Sun 22nd Nov. We will book accommodation / camp near St Arnaud the night before and probably the night after too (a good idea if you're driving). This trip will be self-funded, entry cost is $175 per person + travel to and from south island if need be.

Signing up:

This sign-up page is mainly an expression of interest and I will add you to a groupchat for us to sort out logistics, travel and the team/s. Please email or message me with any questions at all.

Average rogainers for reference:

P.S. The rogaining community is such good vibes and they do really yummy catering! It will be a BLAST!!!!!!

Also the sport was invented by Australians so makes sense why it's so cool haha

Event website: https://www.rogaine.org.nz/nzchamps2026/home.php