The 2025 Spring 6 and 12 hour Bo ndo rogaines was held at Bondo State Forest, east of Tumut, NSW.
The area features a mix of native and pine forest. The course has been designed with to provide easier routes that use the well-defined features, and more chal lenging loops for those looking for a physical and navigational challenge. If you want a bit of a peek at some of the forest, check out the photo gall ery from the setters (link below).
The starts of the events will be at 11am. The six hour will finish at 5 pm, and 12 hour will finish at 11 pm. This is a good event to step up to a 12 hour as there will only be about 2:40 hrs of dark.
Entry cost is $70 for full and $56 for concession. Under 14 free. No solo entries for this event - teams of 2 to 5 people.
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Thank you for entering the 20 25 Spring 6/12hr Bondo to the Rescue rogaine. Team leaders, make sure that everyone on your team reads this whole document carefully.
Driving on Brindabella Road you will encounter a LOT of wildl ife, particularly wallabies but possibly also kangaroos, livestock, deer, h orses and wombats. Slow down if you don’t want a dent in your car and be re sponsible for an injured animal.
Please bring a Personal Locator Beac on (PLB) or similar (e.g. Garmin Inreach) if you own one. There is NO mobil e reception on the course.
Please bring water purification tablets (e .g. micropur) or filter so you can collect water from the creeks. We will have some Katadyn Micropur Forte Tablets for sale at $ 2.00 for five if you bring the right amount of cash with you.
Please bring to the event a printed and completed indemnity form located here. Check the team list for your relevant sub-event (6 or 12 hr) to ensure that all details for your team including cat egory are correct. If incorrect, please contact Julie Quinn (see below for contact details) by next Thursday. We can make corrections on the day, but it is easier if you tell us before we load the laptop and print the re gistration sheets.
The Hash House is located at a clearing between the pine forest and native forest on Barnetts Road in the Bondo State Forest. Direc tion signs will be put out on Friday from Brindabella Road intersection wit h Barnetts Road.
There are many animals on the road so please just ta ke it easy and allow yourself that extra bit of time to drive a bit slower.
DO NOT take Powerline Road or any of the othe r roads that Google might suggest as an alternative route. Come into the Ha sh House off Brindabella Road via Barnetts Road only.
Take Cotter Road to the Cotter. Cross the Murrumbidgee River and take the first right onto Brin dabella Road.
Follow Brindabella Road for 7 km to the T intersection with Uiarra Road. Turn left (note, turning left is still called Brindabella Road).
Follow Brindabella Road for 53 km. The sealed road will becom e dirt about 9.5 km, over the Brindabellas at Piccadilly Circus at 17.8 km, across the Goodradigbee River at 28.5 km, Boundary Road at 39.3 km (DO NOT TAKE THIS!!). Watch out for livestock as you go through the unfenced farm after the cattle grid.
Turn left into Barnetts Road. This is si gnposted and is a large gravelled road with a hard left turn.
Follow Barnetts Road for 4.3 km to the Hash House. It will change from gravel to d irt about half way. There are a couple of pot-holes/puddles close to the Ha sh House which you should slow down for. This road is fine for 2WD cars.
The most straightforward route with the greatest amount of sealed road ( all except about the last 5 km) is to drive to Tumut. Allo w approximately 40-45 mins from Tumut.
From Tumut take the Wee Jasper Road in a north-east direction for 2.7 km.
Turn right onto Bombowlee Creek Road. Follow for 18.5 km.
Continue onto Brindabella Road. Foll ow for 20.7 km.
Turn right into Barnetts Road. This is signpost ed and is a large gravelled road.
Follow Barnetts Road for 4.3 km to the Hash House. It will change from gravel to dirt about half way. There ar e a couple of pot-holes/puddles close to the Hash House which you should sl ow down for. This road is fine for 2WD cars.
From the Hi-Way Motor Inn in Yass, head south on Grand Junction Rd through 1 ro undabout onto Green St which becomes Wee Jasper Rd.
After about 25km turn right to stay on Wee Jasper Rd passing through Wee Jasper and a left t urn at Caves Rd.
After 13km turn left onto Wee Jasper Forest Rd (grav el), then follow it for 22km (all gravel) and turn left onto Brindabella Rd (sealed).
After 7km turn right onto Barnetts Rd and follow it for 4. 3km to the HH. It will change from gravel to dirt about half way. Ther e are a couple of pot-holes/puddles close to the Hash House which you shoul d slow down for. This road is fine for 2WD cars.
The Bondo to the Rescue Rogaine will commence by way of a mass start at 11 am on Saturday 15 November 2025 for both the 6 and 12 hr events. Final briefing will be at 10:50 am. Registration will open at 8:30 am.
To register, one person only per t eam to register and collect maps. That person will need to:
If you don’t have all your team-mates, you can still register and get a map to start planning. We will issue your navlight scoring tags once all your team is present and we have all your i ndemnity forms.
Electronic scoring: As this event is using the Navlight system of scoring, each team member will be issued with a wri stband and tag upon registration. Please be careful not to lose the tags as they are an expensive, custom-made item.
You will also be given pre- marked maps, control descriptions, course setter's notes and a small copy o f the map to be used as a flight plan. We recommend that you arrive at leas t an hour prior to the start of the event to allow enough time for final pr eparations and route planning. Each team must mark their intended route on the flight plan and hand it in before starting. You do not have to sti ck to the intended route but the flight plan helps us decide where to start a search if you fail to return.
There will be one A3 map (320 x 450 mm), 1:25,000 with 10 m contour interval. Ma gnetic north lines are marked on the map. The course setters notes and cont rol descriptions have been printed on the back. The altitude ranges from ap proximately 1000 to 1200 m.
The map is printed on Teslin paper which is very tough and generally does not need to be covered in contact.&n bsp;
The area contains a mix of pine forest and native bush with lots of forestry tracks. We strongly recommend long trousers and gaiters. We ha ve seen quite a few snakes while setting. There are lots of blackberries in the pine forest, although we have done our best to make that part of the c ourse rogaine friendly. In the native bush, the travel is quite variable wi th patches of fallen trees and tea tree in the creeklines. However, in gene ral it is quite nice.
Please bring enough water for Has h House use and for at least 4 hours on course. Remember to bring a bit more if you are camping.
There are 2 water drops on course. At each water drop there is a pump that screws into the top of the water cont ainer to use.
There is water in the larger creeks and some of t he smaller ones. You may find the creeks more convenient than the water dro ps to refill your supply. However, we strongly recommend sterilisation befo re you drink because of the large number of animals in the area. Please bri ng your own tablets or other sterilisation device. We have some Micropur we can sell you if you bring $2 cash for 5 litres (and the r ight amount please!).
Basic camping is available at t he Hash House site. It is a cleared area between the pines and the native b ush. There is lots of space for everyone but you will have to choose your s pot to avoid lumps and logs (see photo). You are welcome to camp Friday nig ht and Saturday night. We will be there from mid to late afternoon on Frida y.
ACTRA volunteers will prov ide a meal for each event, starting about 30 mins before the finish time. T his will be a green thai chickpea curry (vegan) or pumpkin and lentil soup as a main dish, sausages in bread, vege patties, cheese toasties. Fruit, ca ke, biscuits and hot and cold drinks.
Please brin g your own plate, bowl, cup and cutlery.
Mandatory Equipment
Other items we recommend that you carry/wear
There is NO mobile phone covera ge on the course.
The Hash House number will be +8816 3 241 4111 and is printed on the map. This is a satellite phone and requires an international phone call. However, there is no mobile coverage on the course so you will need to blow your whistle and get other teams if you need help. The safety patrol and HH will have a satellite phone so send a team to get help.
Mugs will be awarded to the winners of each c ategory and certificates to the place-getters of most categories. Presentat ions will take place around 30 minutes after the end of the event.
If you have queries contact Julie Quinn - deta ils in the Event Contact listed below. Note: we will be heading to the Hash House on Friday 14th so Julie will be out of mobile and email range f rom the afternoon.
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T he 2025 Spring 6 and 12 hour Bondo rogaines was held at Bondo State Forest, east of Tumut, NSW.
The area features a mix of native and pine forest. Th e course has been designed with to provide easier routes that use the well- defined features, and more challenging loops for those looking for a physic al and navigational challenge. If you want a bit of a peek at some of the f orest, check out the photo gallery from the setters (link below).
The starts of the events will be at 11am. The six hour will finish at 5 pm, and 12 hour w ill finish at 11 pm. This is a good event to step up to a 12 hour as there will only be about 2:40 hrs of dark.
Entry cost is $70 for ful l and $56 for concession. Under 14 free. No solo entries for this event - t eams of 2 to 5 people.
Thank you for entering the 2025 Spring 6/12hr Bondo to t he Rescue rogaine. Team leaders, make sure that everyone on your team reads this whole document carefully.
Driving on Br indabella Road you will encounter a LOT of wildlife, particularly wallabies but possibly also kangaroos, livestock, deer, horses and wombats. Slow dow n if you don’t want a dent in your car and be responsible for an injured an imal.
Please bring a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) or similar (e.g. G armin Inreach) if you own one. There is NO mobile reception on the course.< /p>
Please bring water purification tablets (e.g. micro pur) or filter so you can collect water from the creeks. We will have s ome Katadyn Micropur Forte Tablets for sale at $2.00 for five if you bring the right amount of cash with you.
Please brin g to the event a printed and completed indemnity form located here. Check the team list for your relevant sub-eve nt (6 or 12 hr) to ensure that all details for your team including category are correct. If incorrect, please contact Julie Quinn (see b elow for contact details) by next Thursday. We can make corrections on the day, but it is easier if you tell us before we load the laptop and print th e registration sheets.
The Hash House is located at a clearing between the pine forest and native forest on Barnetts Road in the Bondo State Forest. D irection signs will be put out on Friday from Brindabella Road intersection with Barnetts Road.
There are many animals on the road so please jus t take it easy and allow yourself that extra bit of time to drive a bit slo wer.
DO NOT take Powerline Road or any of the other roads that Google might suggest as an alternative route. Come into th e Hash House off Brindabella Road via Barnetts Road only.
Take Cotter Road to the Cotter. Cross the Murrumbidgee River and take the first right onto Brindabella Road.
Follow Brindabella Road for 7 km to the T intersect ion with Uiarra Road. Turn left (note, turning left is still called Brindab ella Road).
Follow Brindabella Road for 53 km. The sealed road will b ecome dirt about 9.5 km, over the Brindabellas at Piccadilly Circus at 17.8 km, across the Goodradigbee River at 28.5 km, Boundary Road at 39.3 km (DO NOT TAKE THIS!!). Watch out for livestock as you go through the unfenced f arm after the cattle grid.
Turn left into Barnetts Road. This i s signposted and is a large gravelled road with a hard left turn.
Fol low Barnetts Road for 4.3 km to the Hash House. It will change from gravel to dirt about half way. There are a couple of pot-holes/puddles close to th e Hash House which you should slow down for. This road is fine for 2WD cars .
The most straightforward route with the greatest amount of sealed ro ad (all except about the last 5 km) is to drive to Tumut. Allow approximately 40-45 mins from Tumut.
From Tumut take the Wee Ja sper Road in a north-east direction for 2.7 km.
Turn right onto Bombo wlee Creek Road. Follow for 18.5 km.
Continue onto Brindabella Road. Follow for 20.7 km.
Turn right into Barnetts Road. This is sign posted and is a large gravelled road.
Follow Barnetts Road for 4.3 km to the Hash House. It will change from gravel to dirt about half way. Ther e are a couple of pot-holes/puddles close to the Hash House which you shoul d slow down for. This road is fine for 2WD cars.
From the Hi-Way Motor Inn in Yass, head south on Grand Junction Rd through 1 roundabout onto Green St which becomes Wee Jasper Rd.
After about 2 5km turn right to stay on Wee Jasper Rd passing through Wee Jasper and a le ft turn at Caves Rd.
After 13km turn left onto Wee Jasper Forest Rd ( gravel), then follow it for 22km (all gravel) and turn left onto Brindabell a Rd (sealed).
After 7km turn right onto Barnetts Rd and follow it fo r 4.3km to the HH. It will change from gravel to dirt about half way. There are a couple of pot-holes/puddles close to the Hash House which you s hould slow down for. This road is fine for 2WD cars.
The Bondo to the Rescue Rog aine will commence by way of a mass start at 11 am on Saturday 15 Nove mber 2025 for both the 6 and 12 hr events. Final briefing will be at 10:50 am. Registration will open at 8:30 am.
To register, one person only p er team to register and collect maps. That person will need to:
If you don’t have all your team-ma tes, you can still register and get a map to start planning. We will issue your navlight scoring tags once all your team is present and we have all yo ur indemnity forms.
Electronic scoring: As this event is u sing the Navlight system of scoring, each team member will be issued with a wristband and tag upon registration. Please be careful not to lose the tag s as they are an expensive, custom-made item.
You will also be given pre-marked maps, control descriptions, course setter's notes and a small co py of the map to be used as a flight plan. We recommend that you arrive at least an hour prior to the start of the event to allow enough time for fina l preparations and route planning. Each team must mark their intended route on the flight plan and hand it in before starting. You do not have to stick to the intended route but the flight plan helps us decide where to s tart a search if you fail to return.
T here will be one A3 map (320 x 450 mm), 1:25,000 with 10 m contour interval . Magnetic north lines are marked on the map. The course setters notes and control descriptions have been printed on the back. The altitude ranges fro m approximately 1000 to 1200 m.
The map is printed on Teslin pa per which is very tough and generally does not need to be covered in contac t.
The area contains a mix of pine forest and native bush with lots of forestry tracks. We strongly recommend long trousers and gaiters. W e have seen quite a few snakes while setting. There are lots of blackberrie s in the pine forest, although we have done our best to make that part of t he course rogaine friendly. In the native bush, the travel is quite variabl e with patches of fallen trees and tea tree in the creeklines. However, in general it is quite nice.
Please bring enough water for Hash House use and for at least 4 hours on course. Remember to b ring a bit more if you are camping.
There are 2 water drops on course . At each water drop there is a pump that screws into the top of the water container to use.
There is water in the larger creeks and some of the smaller ones. You may find the creeks more convenient than the water drops to refill your supply. However, we strongly recommend sterilisation before you drink because of the large number of animals in the area. Please bring your own tablets or other sterilisation device. We have some Micropu r we can sell you if you bring $2 cash for 5 litres (and t he right amount please!).
Basic camping is available at the Hash House site. It is a cleared area between the pines and the nati ve bush. There is lots of space for everyone but you will have to choose yo ur spot to avoid lumps and logs (see photo). You are welcome to camp Friday night and Saturday night. We will be there from mid to late afternoon on F riday.
ACTRA volunteers will provide a meal for each event, starting abou t 30 mins before the finish time. This will be a green thai chickpea curry (vegan) or pumpkin and lentil soup as a main dish, sausages in bread, vege patties, cheese toasties. Fruit, cake, biscuits and hot and cold drinks.&nb sp;
Please bring your own plate, bowl, cup and cutlery.
Other items we re commend that you carry/wear
There is NO mobile phone coverage on the course.
The Hash H ouse number will be +8816 3241 4111 and is printed on the map. This is a satellite phone and requires an international phone call. Ho wever, there is no mobile coverage on the course so you will need to blow y our whistle and get other teams if you need help. The safety patrol and HH will have a satellite phone so send a team to get help.
Mugs will be awarded to the winners of each category and certificates to the place-ge tters of most categories. Presentations will take place around 30 minutes a fter the end of the event.
If you have queries contact Julie Quinn - details in the Event Contact listed below.&n bsp;Note: we will be heading to the Hash House on Friday 14th so Julie will be out of mobile and email range from the afternoon.
