Come and join us for a weekend of bush walking, navigation and camping. And don't forget a full buffet dinner, breakfast, lunch and enormous camp fire!
This year’s course winds through classic woody terrain — tall forest, sandy pads, granite outcrops, and enough contour detail to keep even the sharpest navigators on their toes. Whether you’re a seasoned rogaine tragic or a first‑timer looking for an adventure, Woody Woop Woop delivers the perfect mix of challenge, scenery, and good old‑fashioned WA bush magic.
And yes…
One of the controls really is called Woop Woop.
Find it, and you’ll earn bragging rights for the rest of the season.
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Woody Woop Woop
24 hour State Championships - 25th to the 26th of July 2026
Welcome to Woody Woop Woop…
This winter, WARA is heading somewhere a little bit wild, a little bit mysterious, and just far enough off the beaten track.
Tucked away in the hills near Balingup, this rogaine is set in natural jarrah, marri and yarri bushland, with a rolling landscape of forest tracks, steep little surprises, well-defined creek lines, and enough navigational mischief to keep everyone honest. Expect classic south-west country: ridges, gullies, tidy open forest, big old grasstrees, and the occasional view that makes the climb feel almost worthwhile.
The site is is close enough to Balingup for a bakery stop, but far enough into the bush that “Are we nearly there?” may become part of the adventure. One of the controls really is named Woop Woop. Find it, and you’ll earn bragging rights for the rest of the season!
The course set with serious competitors in mind. Those chasing a big score will need to choose the most lucrative route carefully — and then fly if they want to finish it. It will also be a family-friendly event, with close controls near the Hash House and a lolly course for the younger rogainers.
A local farmer has generously provided a fantastic bush site for the weekend, All going well we will have a rip-roaring winter bonfire to bring everyone together at the end of the day.
The campsite will be available from Friday. It is not suited to caravans and there will be many more camping options for those with a 4WD or AWD.
Woody Woop Woop: not quite nowhere, but you’ll need a map to be sure.
Final Instructions will be emailed to you in the week leading up to the event
Within 2:45 hours south of Perth
Wilga State Forest. Precise location will be advised the week leading up to the event.
The closest towns are Donnybrook and Balingup.
Setters
Paul Mutton
Kellie Whitfield
Colin Kelly
Pat Boss
Event schedule
- Event duration is 24 hours from 12:00 noon on Saturday to 12:00 noon on Sunday.
- Friday afternoon/evening before - most entrants arrive and camp for the night. Preregistration will be available from 6:00pm.
- 8:00am Saturday - event maps become available, and you have an opportunity to plan your course and outing prior to the start.
- 10:00am Saturday (approx.) - a novice clinic is held for all those interested in getting an introduction to Rogaining and navigation.
- 11:45am Saturday - pre-event briefing at the start
- 12:00 noon Saturday - event start - you are free from this time forward 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.
- 12:00 noon Sunday- event finish - any team arriving after this time gets penalised 10 points per minute.
- 12:30pm Sunday - event close - teams arriving after this time are disqualified.
- 1:00pm Sunday - results are read out and trophies and badges awarded.
- 1:00pm Sunday - the Hash House closes.
Entry
- Adult $70, Junior (under 18) $35, 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 15 July (10 days before the event)
- Late entries close at midnight on Sunday 19 July (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 will provide a large open area for camping for Friday and Saturday nights, a Hash House, a campfire and toilets. Bring your own drinking water.
- Camping is available but the area is not suitable for caravans. There is 2WD access, but many more camping options will be available for those with 4WD or AWD.
- The Hash House provides tasty meals, food and beverages which are included in your event fees and operates from 5:00pm on Saturday to 1230pm on Sunday.
Services
- Compass Hire (per person) is $5.00
- Team changes and additions can be made with the link above, or after entries close at the rego desk, bring cash for additional entry payments.
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