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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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... -
The Wombat Waddle 6 & 12-Hour
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- 09 July 2026
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... -
Explore Clarence - Eastern Shore Metrogaine
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- 07 July 2026
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... -
Autumn Amble Winners' Report
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- 25 June 2026
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... -
Autumn Amble Report
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- 23 June 2026
By Gary Carroll The Autumn Amble (24th May) saw RT return to the Kingborough region for the first time since 2020. There has been some development since then, in particular the Spring Farm Estate. Who knows, but perhaps next time we visit the Huntingfield land release will be populated and the sports precinct considerably changed, including the AFL high performance centre. Map updates began in... -
Intervarsity Rogaining - free travel!
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- 23 June 2026
By Peter Tuft Intervarsity rogaining has been a thing since before the word “rogaining” was invented. Each year, a travel bursary is provided from the Nigel Aylott Memorial Sports Foundation (NAMSF) to cover the travel costs of one team from each state to compete in the Intervarsity Championships. Team members must be students at the same Tasmanian tertiary institution. The funding covers the...