Taitonga – Southern Regional Championships

FEB

6-8

2027

Three days of orienteering in Canterbury over Waitangi weekend with sprint, long and middle races across Timaru, Kakahu and Tekapo; pre-entry and credit card payment required.

6-8 Feb 2027

Lake Tekapo, Canterbury Region

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Taitonga – Southern Regional Championships 2027

The Taitonga Southern Regional Championships are a three-day orienteering series held over Waitangi weekend in the Canterbury High Country. The program comprises a sprint event in Timaru on Saturday 6 February 2027, a long distance event in Kakahu on Sunday 7 February 2027, and a middle distance event in Tekapo on Monday 8 February 2027.

Entry is pre-entry only, with entries opening in late 2026 and a final entry deadline of Monday 1 February 2027. Late entries are accepted from Tuesday 26 January to Monday 1 February at an extra 50% charge. Payment is by credit card through the event entry system. Standard fees apply until Monday 25 January; a family maximum applies for two seniors and any number of juniors at the same address.

The event uses the SportIdent punching system with SI Air+ enabled. SI hire is available at stated per-race rates. Grades include elite classes (M21E/W21E and M20E/W20E), competitive age-band classes through juniors and masters, and multiple recreational course options including easier and more technical courses for the sprint and forest events. Course maps are Timaru, Kakahu, and Tekapo. Refunds are available with percentage reductions depending on the withdrawal date and are processed after the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.