The first orienteering event in NSW was arranged as practice for a small contingent of New Zealanders about to compete in the first Australasian champs in Victoria in November 1971. Also in attendance were Rod Dominish & Dave Lotty, who went on to establish the first club and the sport of orienteering in NSW.

Map: Katoomba Mt Hay

Start: Mt Hay Road cnr Fortress Ridge Trail

Organiser: Peter Nicholls

Setter: Ake Persson

Participants: 9 = 6 New Zealanders, 1 British, 2 Australians (Rod Dominish & Dave Lotty) [+ 2 scouts]

Read the full story as recalled by Dave Lotty to Ian Jessup on the 50th Anniversary in 2021