Christmas Rogaine

Christmas Rogaine - Country Lane 2024

We are very excited to announce that on Saturday 14 December we will hold a Christmas Rogaine at Country Lane in Frankton. The event will consist of a 2 hour and 4 hour rogaine option. It will be fun and family friendly with a few Christmassy twists along the way. The 2 hour event in particular will cater for kids and beginners to the sport of rogaining.

Chris and I have run many rogaine events over the years, including a very popular Christmas Rogaine on the Port Hills in Christchurch. This year we decided it would be fun to bring the event to Queenstown! We are very lucky to have access to this stunning block of private land above the newly developed Country Lane. The event will be based from the Buzzstop cafe and after the event you can relax on the grass and enjoy some of their yummy food or take a wander down the Lane. 

Terrain

The terrain is quite hilly and in some places steep and cliffy. These areas will be well marked and we will have a suggested beginners route that will avoid this more technical terrain. Most of the map is grassy, with some scrub and low vegetation in areas. The checkpoints will be located on gullies, spurs and different vegetation features which while provide fun navigational challenge. 

What is a rogaine?

A rogaine is an endurance navigation sport where teams of two to five people race to visit as many checkpoints as possible within a set time, usually 6 to 24 hours. Participants use a map and compass to navigate through rugged terrain, with each checkpoint offering points based on its difficulty or distance. The goal is to maximize your score by visiting high-point checkpoints while managing time, energy, and route choices. It combines physical endurance, navigation skills, and strategic planning. Rogaine events are typically held in outdoor, wilderness areas.

Timing

There will be different timing on the day depending on whether you are doing the 2 hour or the 4 hour.

9.00 - 9.45am 4 hour registration, collect your map and your SI card and do some planning

9.45 - 10.00am 4 hour safety briefing

10.00am - 10.30 Flexible start window for 4 hour rogaine

11.00 - 11.45 am 2 hour registration, collect your map and your SI card and do some planning

11.45am - 12.00pm 2 hour safety briefing

12.00 - 12.30pm Flexible start window for 2 hour rogaine

2.00 - 2.30 pm 2 hour and 4 hour rogaine finish window

3.00pm Prizegiving 

What gear do I need?

Compulsory Gear: Waterproof jacket, thermal base layer top, one cell phone per team, SI card to register checkpoints

Recommended Gear: Map, compass, food and water (it could be hot and there is not much water on course!), sturdy footwear, leg protection (leggings/ gaiters), first aid kit, sunscreen.

Pricing

2 Hour

Adults: $30 per person

Junior (18 and under): $15 per person

Family (must include at least one junior): $50

Children 5 and under free (or anyone carried in a backpack - good effort!)

4 Hour

Adults: $50 per person

Junior (18 and under): $20 per person

Family (must include at least one junior): $60

Children 5 and under free (or anyone carried in a backpack - good effort!)

Entries

Entries close 8pm, Friday 13th December.

If you are entering the Family category, you need to tick the "Part of Family entry" for each team member.

Enter HERE !

Further information and updates on our facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/remarkablesorienteering/ 

Or email:  remarkables.orienteering@gmail.com