Rogaining is a long-distance orienteering sport that involves navigating between checkpoints, marked by a flag, within a time limit.

The goal is to score the highest by visiting the most checkpoints.

Teams of two to five people navigate on foot using a topographic map and compass to find checkpoints.

This Rogaining event has an option of either a six or 12 hour adventure in the Lower Bucca area.

One of the event organisers, Keelan Birch explained the concept.

“We’ve been looking at doing a rogaine in the Coffs Harbour region for some time as we have never hosted one,” Keelan said.

“Most rogaines are based around Sydney, so it’s exciting to bring a rogaine to the Coffs Harbour hinterland.

“It’s an area that has never been rogained before, but almost all controls have been set off track.

“There is also a large track network containing a mix of forestry tracks and singletracks tracks formed by motorbikes.

“Highlights of the area include lovely rainforest lined creek lines, a few waterfalls, old mining relics and lookouts.”

The local event is an interstate challenge between NSW and Queensland rogaining communities.

The event starts on Saturday with Friday (ANZAC day) being a public holiday.

Camping is included in the entry fee for Friday and Saturday night at the event hub.

Visit the NSW Rogaining website for more information.