“Where's the Lake” 2 x 6hr Rogaine – Kinglake

Requirements: None

What is a Rogaine?

Apart from being a must-do for all MUMC members (we did help invent it after all) a Rogaine is where teams of up to 5 people hunt for markers placed in the bush. Teams go together and get to as many markers as they can, in whatever order they want, and return before a set finishing time. Points are given for each marker found, with more points given to markers that are further away from the start point or pose a navigational or terrain related difficulty to get to. These events are organised by the Victorian Rogaining Association (VRA), and often see a number of teams from MUMC participating. Top finishers of several categories all receive delicious prizes to make up for effectively doing an Easter egg hunt without Easter eggs!

NB: No need to worry if you do not have any experience with reading maps or compasses, we will teach you everything you need to know before you start. It can be as hard or as easy as you like, you go to your own pace. And the most important thing to remember is no matter what score you get, everyone gets a free feed at the Hash House at the end. Mmmm cheese toasties.

Event details

Explore Kinglake forest 6 years after the Black Saturday fires. Nature is rebuilding. Primarily located within the Park, the course goes through tall forests with ferny gullies. Most of the Park was burnt in the disastrous 2009 fires, resulting in some dense regrowth….in other words, bring your best bush-bashing skills. Kinglake National Park is approx. 65 kms north east of Melbourne.

This is a 2 x 6hr Rogaine so you can enter which ever day suits you best. At the moment I am not sure if I am going on the Saturday or Sunday, it will depend on who has cars and which days those people can go. Free camping is available on the Friday and Saturday night, so potentially we will make this an overnight trip if people are interested. This will all be discussed at the meeting on the 7th of April (2 weeks before the event).

Cost/ What to bring

It will cost $30 to compete in the Rogaine, but MUMC will refund you $10 the following week (take your map to MUMC and speak to the Treasurer). Camping is free so the only other cost is fuel for your driver and your own lunch/snacks.

You are required to carry with you a whistle, first aid kit per team and a compass. These can be hired or bought from MUMC or VRA on the day.

Bring a plate/bowl/cup for your free Hash House meal at the end of the event. You should also bring a light jumper, raincoat, sunhat, pens/pencils/highlighters to mark your map, 2-3 litres of water and snacks to last you 6 hours. You may wish to wear long trousers or gaiters to protect your legs.

Finding MUMC teammates :)

Come along to the trip meeting and we will help you find teammates of a similar level. No need to worry if you do not have any experience with reading maps or compasses, we will teach you everything you need to know before you start.

Signing Up and the Trip Meeting

This Rogaine is run by the Victorian Rogaining Association (VRA), but MUMC will hold a trip meeting a fortnight before to organise teams and transport. The trip meeting must be attended if you need transport or to find MUMC team mates. If you are unable to attend the trip meeting, but definitely want to be placed on a team and get a ride up to the event, make sure to email Natalie at rogaine@ mumc.org.au with your VRA member number a few days prior to the trip meeting date.

Creating a VRA Member Account

Before attending the trip meeting, please create an account through the VRA website http://vra.rogaine.asn.au/getting-started.html. An account is free to create, just click on ‘’Online Entry’’ (this won’t actually add you to the event at this stage, we will do that when we sort out your team at the trip meeting) then click on “Create a Rogainer Profile” and follow the prompts. Talk to Natalie if you need clarification.

Please make a note of your VRA Member Number to bring to the trip meeting.

If you are not sure if you can make this Rogaine, create a free VRA member profile anyway as your account will remain active for next time :)

See the Rogaine Board at the MUMC clubrooms for more information and photos