Christmas Rogaine - Country Lane

Sunday 14 December 2025

Map/Location:: Country Lane, Frankton
Event Type:: 2 and 4 hour rogaine
Planner:: Emily Forne
Controller:: Chris Forne
Co-ordinator:: Janet Musker and Tim Sikma

Christmas Rogaine Info Update

Thanks for all the entries coming in! The course is looking great, it really is a beautiful area right above Queenstown. A couple of important things to note for Sunday:

- Parking is at the upper carpark past Country Lane carpark. Drive 200m on up the hill and turn left. There is a walking track back down the road to access Country Lane on the true left. This will be sign posted.

- The course (particularly the further checkpoints) covers some steep terrain, which is grassy and slippery. I would recommend grippy shoes or spikes.

- There is lots of matagouri in some areas, so gaiters or long socks is a good idea.

- Very importantly we will have a prize for most Christmassy Outfit on course!

Ho ho ho! Can't wait to see you all there on Sunday.

Remember you can still enter on our website if you haven't, but please note there is an additional $5 fee for late entries.

The Country Lane Christmas Rogaine is back for 2025!!

Enter HERE

We are very excited to announce that on Sunday 14th December we will hold the 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, families and beginners to the sport of rogaining.

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.

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.

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.

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

Location

Parking is 200m up the road past the Country Lane/ Buzz Stop carpark. Then walk back down the walking track on the left of the road. This will be signposted. Country Lane is located at 26 Hansen Road, Frankton. Left turn only to enter Hansen Road.

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): $20 per person

Family (consists of 1 or 2 adults maximum and must include at least one junior and a maximum of 3 juniors): $50

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

4 Hour

Adults: $50 per person

Junior (18 and under): $25 per person

Family (consists of 1 or 2 adults maximum and must include at least one junior and a maximum of 3 juniors): $60

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

Entries close Friday 12th December

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

Late entries will incur a $5 late entry fee so get your entries in by Friday!

FAQ

Can I start earlier for the 2 hour if I have something on in the afternoon?

Yes, just let us know in advance and we can sort that out.

Can I go solo?

Yes, as long as you feel suitably experienced to travel and navigate by yourself and you take a phone with you.

Can I take my dog?

Apologies, you doggie types will have to wait for the Coronet Peak Dogaines in February.

Entry Forms available HERE!

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

Or email: remarkables.orienteering@gmail.com