……Ahhh... the Serenity!......*
If you've been dreaming of a spring adventure in the WA bush, it's time to stop and enter the Bonnie Doon 12-Hour Rogaine on Saturday 19 September.
Only 75 minutes north of Perth, set amongst the beautiful bushland near Bindoon, this event celebrates everything we love about rogaining – wide open spaces, good mates, challenging navigation and, above all ... the serenity.
The course winds through picturesque country where you may be lucky enough to spot the elusive chuditch, colourful native orchids, echidna, majestic Carnaby's Black-Cockatoos, and ancient zamia palms.
Planning your route? Every team has one person who says, "Let's just go for the extra 100-pointer” ……he's the ideas man. Whether it's a stroke of genius or a spectacular detour, you'll have a great story to tell afterwards. Every control offers a reason to pause and appreciate the landscape before deciding ….What do ya call this, darl? —a gully, a spur, or perhaps an excuse to rest weary legs!
Thinking you’ll get through the whole course in shorts and a singlet? Tell 'im he's dreamin'! There are some serious sections of parrot bush, so remember the gaiters and long sleeves. They'll make the day far more enjoyable.
And yes... it's spring, so there may be the occasional snake enjoying the serenity too. The plan is simple: if you see one, admire it from a respectful distance and let it continue on its way. After all, it's actually their Castle!
When you punch that final control or nail a particularly clever route choice, you'll be thinking, this one's going straight to the pool room!
Camping is available on private property alongside the Hash House in state forest, making for a relaxed weekend with fellow Rogainers. No fires except for the one in your belly! so pack your warm gear.
And of course, no trip through Bindoon would be complete without a stop at the legendary Bindoon Bakehaus. Whether it's a pre-event pie, a post-event vanilla slice or a well-earned coffee, it's the perfect way to fuel your adventure.
Whether you're chasing a podium finish or simply enjoying a day out with friends, the Bonnie Doon 12-Hour Rogaine has something special. You could explain it with contour lines, checkpoints and route choices... but it's the vibe of it... it's just the vibe.
So gather your team, polish the compass, pack your gaiters and your sense of humour, and join us on 19 September. Because at Bonnie Doon... it's not just about the controls—it's about the serenity.
*For those of you who are finding the references confusing, we reference the iconic 1997 Australian movie The Castle.
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Team List
EVENT DIRECTIONS will be available on the Monday before the event via the link in your original event registration confirmation email.
near Bindoon in the Julimar Forest 1.5hrs NNE of Perth
Setters
Alan Ryan
Alison Lang
Vetters
TBA
Event schedule
- Event duration is 12 hours from 10:00 am to 10:00pm
- Friday afternoon/evening before - most entrants arrive and camp for the night. Preregistration will be available from 6:00pm.
- 7:00am - event maps become available, and you have an opportunity to plan your course and outing prior to the start.
- 8:30am (approx.) - a novice clinic is held for all those interested in getting an introduction to Rogaining and navigation.
- 9:45am - pre-event briefing at the start
- 10:00 am - event start - you are free to head out into the field and start scoring points by locating controls.
- *5:00pm Saturday - the Hash House opens, and you are free to come and go and eat as you please.
- 10:00 pm – event finish - any team arriving after this time gets penalised 10 points per minute.
- 10:30pm - event close - teams arriving after this time are disqualified.
- 11:00pm - results are read out
- *11:00pm - the Hash House closes.
- *6:00am to 8:00am Sunday – the Hash House is open for breakfast
*Note the Hash House will be different from the past as our supplier is no longer available as of this rogaine. More details will be published when available.
Entry
- Adult $60, Junior (under 18) $30, Child (under 10) Free
- Non-participants pay the same fee as participants (our costs are mainly food, facilities and transport).
- Regular entries close midnight on Wednesday 9 September (10 days before the event)
- Late entries close at midnight on Sunday 13 September (7 days before the event) - late fees are $20 per paying person
- Between 2 and 5 people per team.
- No refund for cancellations after close of entries.
Map and Course Notes
- Map scale is 1:50,000, with 5m contour intervals.
Transport and Directions
- Final Instructions will be emailed to you in the week leading up to the event.
Accommodation and Facilities
- We generally provide a large open area for camping (or a caravan) for Friday and Saturday nights, a Hash House, and toilets (no campfire this time). Bring your own drinking water.
- (To be confirmed since our food supplier is no longer available) The Hash House provides tasty meals, food and beverages which are included in your event fees and operates from the afternoon of Saturday until just after the event closes about 1030pm Saturday, and then again Sunday morning early for breakfast.
Services
- Compass Hire (per person) is $5.00
- Team changes and additions (you can remove and add team members, as long as you stay within min 2 and max 5 people per team) at rego desk, bring cash for additional entry payments.
Further Info
If you don't have a team, you can contact the Rogaine Partner Matching Service using the Event Info link detailed below.
Questions
Email Event Info