Manton Dam
Sunday, 10 September 2017
Escape bustling Darwin and spend a relaxing Sunday morning in the tranquil bushland of Manton Dam.
Admin
Robyn Liddle
Dave Liddle
Nerida Liddle
Coach
Anna Richards
Control collector
Tammie Coyne
Plaxy Purich
Nerida Liddle
Robyn Liddle
Dave Liddle
Cook
Kylie Smith
Bryden Smith
Course Planner
Anna Richards
Mirjam Kaestli
Time
Start between 7:30 am and 9:30 am
Finish by 11:30 am
Courses offered
Very Easy
0.6
km
6
controls
Easy
2.1
km
10
controls
Moderate
3.6
km
10
controls
Hard-Short
4.5
km
9
controls
Hard-Long
5.4
km
12
controls
BYO
We recommend sturdy shoes, sun protection and a water bottle (there will also be water drops on the courses). A compass is useful for bush events, but the rocks around Manton Dam may impact on your compass. No pets are allowed at Manton Dam.
Coaching
Coaching is available between 8:00 am and 10:00 am
Afterwards
Stay for a sausage sizzle and a cold drink
Directions
Approx. an hour’s drive or 70 km south of Darwin along the Stuart Hwy. Turn right into the recreation area and proceed to the main carpark at the end of the road. Follow the orienteering signs over the walking bridge at the NW corner of the carpark to walk to the Start/Finish in a grassy area overlooking the water.
The location provided in this map is approximate. The nearest position provided in Google Maps has been used. Please follow orienteering signs when you arrive.