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.
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Winter Wander Setters' Report
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- 30 August 2026
Friendly locals By Tara Powell Last year in the carpark near the domain athletics centre Gary asked if I wanted to help set a "little bush rogaine" (extra emphasis on little) and I said yes. That simple yes started an experience that lasted more than 6 months of my (and my Dad's) life. Dad and my setting/vetting team was then joined by Richard Ward. I was particularly excited about the new map as the... -
Paddy Pallin Winter Wander Wrap
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- 14 August 2026
6-hour First Mens Vets: Anthony Stoner and Dion McKenzie By Gary Carroll By all accounts, the Winter Wander was a great success. Who would be mad enough to go rogaining mid-winter in Tasmania? The answer, apparently, is a lot of you and in record numbers. The Winter Wander story starts way back in May 2025. A brainstorming meeting came up with the idea that RT should run a short event that would be... -
Winter Wander Winners' Report
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- 13 August 2026
Evan Thomas from Paddy Pallin with winners Joseph Nunn, Ryder Jamson and Samuel Webb By Joseph Nunn Reproduced with permission from Joe's blog article Redemption at the Winter Wander 6hr Rogaine. After my pitiful effort at the 24 hour Rogaine last year I sought redemption. The Winter Wander 6 hour was the perfect battleground. I signed up alongside Ziggy and had high hopes of an improved... -
Explore Clarence - Entries Closing on Friday
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- 13 August 2026
Always sunny on the Eastern Shore. Regular entries are closing on Friday 28th of August. Event date: Sunday 6th September 2026. Come and Explore Clarence in this 4-hour map and compass navigational challenge for walkers and runners. The event centre is Howrah Community Centre with quiz questions set at quirky locations from Rose Bay to Tranmere, including Clarence Plains and Rokeby. Explore the... -
Paddy Pallin Winter Wander Results
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- 27 July 2026
Checkpoint 91 Thank you for entering the Paddy Pallin Winter Wander. Your entry helped set a record of 302 participants for a Tasmanian bush rogaine. A huge thank you to Paddy Pallin for sponsoring the event and to the team of around 20 volunteers who made it possible. Approximately 80 entrants attended their first rogaine. We hope you enjoyed yourselves and that you gained some experience in map... -
The Game
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- 10 July 2026
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...