NZ Orienteering National Championships 2026

NZ Orienteering National Championships 2026

Friday, 3 April 2026 to Monday, 6 April 2026

Wairarapa

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The NZ Orienteering National Championships 2026 will be held in the Wairarapa from 3 to 6 April 2026.

The Wairarapa lies in the south-eastern corner of the North Island, north-east of Wellington city and south-west of the Hawke’s Bay Region.

The 2026 event is hosted by Orienteering Wellington (OW). This event is the premier foot orienteering championships in NZ, where orienteers compete for national titles across all age classes. It is a high quality event offering outstanding maps and courses for orienteers of all ages and abilities.

Please refer to the event website for further details including daily events, locations and course information.

Distances/Events

Friday: Urban Sprint Distance
Saturday: Middle Distance
Sunday: Long Distance
Monday: Relays

Location map

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This listing was last manually checked on 16 October 2025.

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