Adventure Sport NQ

Mareeba Metrogaine – Course setters Report November could be an unsettled time of year to have a 3 hour metrogaine especially in Mareeba but that was the challenge set by Mike in asking myself and Brad Weaver to host in our home town. We learnt a lot in a short time about organising a Metrogaine [...]

With the Jewel in the Bush Rogaine fresh in our minds and a fourth place up our sleeves we thought we would set out for a leisurely 3 hour stroll around town taking in some scenic local sights with our main focus just to enjoy our day, but with our map in hand and two [...]

Well, a great day in Mareeba was had! The weather was perfect and the course was fantastic but the highlight of the day would have to be the food…..homemade scones, banana cake and much more – well done girls! We took the bike option and cleared the course with a half hour to spare which suited [...]

Fathers day is a day to celebrate Dad’s and this Sunday will be no exception. Why not celebrate with a late afternoon Metrogaine. Not only is this event a celebratory family event but it’s to raise funds for men’s Cancer so come along Sunday afternoon for a fun hour of excercise. Full details in the [...]

What a success! 121 people in 37 teams faced the darkest night of the month to run riot at the Rocks, Redlynch. The event, set by Chris Keir & Rebeka Pople, was a mixture of suburbia and semi rural countryside. Even the gun teams had some difficulty as the scores were testament to – top [...]

Bastille day, July 14th, sees our first Winter Series Metrogaine hosted by Muzza at Duplock Park, Cnr Palmerston St and Stratford Connection Road, Aeroglen. Event entry is $5 per head or $10 per family with teams of 2 to 5 welcome. All entries are on the day, commencing from 1730 for a 1800 start for [...]

Sundays Aloomba Bike Hike 2 hour Metrogaine was well received by teams. Leanne, MF and crew did a fantastic job putting together a wonderful event with controls to suit all takers from the guns to a mum with 2 little ones. Weather was perfect from 9 to 11 with a heavy shower sending people under [...]

On Sunday 26th June it will be 5 years since the last Aloomba Metrogaine. This year a 2 hour bike or hike or bike/hike Metrogaine  is being hosted by Leanne Kruger, MF De Jourdan, Doon McColl and Deb Trehearn. Sunday June 26th join us at Behana causeway from 0815 for a great day of Rural [...]

Saturday and Sunday March 12/13th saw the hamlet of Tinaroo hosting Adventure Sport NQ members and friends for the second Adventures on a Summers Weekend. 169 people registered for the weekend and the 6 events on offer were well supported. The enthusiasm with which competitors completed events revealed the fun being enjoyed. The BBQ dinner [...]

Adventure HQ and the Tinaroo Tourism and Recreation Group are gearing up for another exciting weekend of adventure in the great outdoors in and around Tinaroo Township on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 March 2011. The weekend will feature a series of “Come n Try” events including a 1 hour Metrogaine, 2 hour bush rogaine, [...]

Results from Metrogaines Week 3 & 4 Week 3′s event at Whitfield hosted by Graeme Bradford was a roaring success. People everywhere; lots of hills; swamps to wade through; fences to climb; more hills and best of all a dry afternoon of Metrogaining. Chris White and Sue Crowe in Team Truckstop Navigators picked up first [...]

here it is – our new Rogaining trailer has now been signwritten with sponsors, those who helped make the trailer a reality and our 4 activities’ logo’s. Check out the photo’s.

Our newest acquisition has been manufactured and is now registered. Pending completion of Sign writing we will unveil it at the Aussie Day Metrogaine. Come have a look.

below is a draft of the 2011 calendar of events for Adventure Sport NQ , including Rogaining, Metrogaining, Multisport and Trail Running. Please peruse the calendar and offer any feedback as to the suitability of the events; their dates; the mix of Rogaines, Multisport, Trail Running and Metrogaines and any improvements to events that you [...]

Yes I know the SNQG were held back in April, although I found this post in the drafts and thought it would be more useful here than hiding. Photos by Muzza! www.extremephotography.com.au

Saturday August 14th 2010 Cairns Post