Coomalie Eastern Enigma Adventure

Regrettably, the Committee has made the difficult decision to postpone the Coomalie Eastern Enigma Adventure due to a lack of confidence that we can deliver the event with the level of support required.
The event has been rescheduled to Saturday, 24 October. Taking into account the expected environmental conditions at that time, we are proposing both a 3-hour and a 5-hour event over the same course. The weekend also coincides with a near full moon, which should provide excellent natural lighting and allow participants to make the most of the cooler evening conditions. For those looking for a shorter challenge, the 3-hour option will provide a great alternative.
We sincerely apologise to everyone who has already entered. We will be contacting all entrants directly to discuss the available options and determine how you would like to proceed.
Hand on heart, we do not feel we can confidently run this event to the standard of safety and enjoyment that our participants deserve with the resources currently available to us. We believe it is better to make this decision now so that everyone has as much notice as possible to adjust their plans, rather than face a cancellation closer to the event date.
We are confident that the required resources will be available for the new proposed date and look forward to delivering a successful event in October.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
The Committee

 

Saturday 24th October

  

The Coomalie Eastern Enigma Adventure
Set well east of our normal stomping ground at Coomalie Farm, this event takes us into terrain that many of you may never have traversed before. Richard Luxton has once again welcomed us back for another exciting day and night Rogaining challenge.

The plan is simple... but the challenge is not!

Maps out from 2:00 pm
Event start: 4:00 pm
Course closes: 9:00 pm sharp

3 Hr Race the Light. 5 Hr Navigate the Night.
Success will depend on careful planning, smart strategy, route choice, navigation skills and strong teamwork.

Grab some mates, get together a team and head to Coomalie. Develop your strategy, plan your route and then begin the chase to locate as many controls as possible and maximise your score within the time available.

Every decision matters. Every minute counts.

It's a race against the clock and the other teams.

Entry Fee Includes:
✅ Maps
✅ Dinner
✅ Camping
✅ Great company
✅ Breakfast

Saturday 24 October 2026

What is Rogaining?

Rogaining is a sport involving long-distance cross-country navigation, teamwork, endurance, strategy, and map reading.

In simpler terms, it's spending hours in the bush with friends, making ambitious plans, discovering new shortcuts that aren't actually shortcuts, and having a fantastic time while doing it.

It's suitable for all ages and fitness levels and encourages respect for the bush, self-reliance, navigational skills, and teamwork. It also teaches valuable life lessons, such as:

Never trust the person who says, "It's just over this ridge."

Everything looks closer on the map.

Food tastes approximately 300% better after several hours in the bush.

So, stay happy, get your team organised, start sharpening those navigation skills, and begin negotiations over who will carry the snacks.