Northern Territory gears up for National Orienteering League races

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Last Updated: Wednesday, 25 July 2012 09:15

If you've never orienteered in the Northern Territories then maybe it is time!  The NT Championships are also the next round of the National Orienteering League races so will be top quality in an amazing area.  TEO Committee member and event organiser Lachlan Hallett tells us there are....

10 great reasons to come to the Top End in August  

1. Great Orienteering – warm up to the tropics at the Casuarina Campus late afternoon sprint event on 10 August

2. Great Sunsets – help the sun disappear over the horizon with a cool drink or two at our post event BBQ on August 10.

3. Great Weather – warm and sunny one day, warm and sunny the next.

4. More Great Orienteering – Choose the afternoon Score or the evening Night event at Lok Cabay near Batchelor on August 11, or maybe both!

5. Great Terrain – Lok Cabay has unique, fascinating and very large stromatolite formations, plus an ample serve of mining and World War 2 history.

6. Great Hosts – meet land custodian Mr Speedy McGuiness, the traditional custodian of the Lok Cabay area. Hear his stories and share his knowledge.

7. Even more Great Orienteering – NT Champs at Lok Cabay August 12. Who will take home the prize?

8. Great Sightseeing and National Parks – check out the NT Tourist Commission’s award-winning website http://www.travelnt.com/

9. Great Wildlife – get up close and personal with the local critters.

10. Great Rogaining – cap off a Great Trip at a 9 + 9 hour Rogaine, Adelaide River. August 18-19.   More details and entry form at http://www.topend.nt.orienteering.asn.au/

Accommodation update: Twin share accommodation available for $20/bed in Batchelor and nice camping sites available for $10/person – see website for more details.

Remember, entries close this Friday, 27th July