For the first time in many years, RT is holding a metrogaine in the beautiful metropolis of Launceston. Many are saying that this is going to be the premier event of the decade! (Well, we heard Gary saying something along those lines).
Launceston is home to the Cataract Gorge, Trevallyn Reserve, the UTAS precinct, many, many parks, and of course…. the monkeys!
The course is varied. You can rough it in the gorge, take in incredible views of the city, visit art galleries, and chill out at one of the many fine cafes in the city. Wander along the nearly pristine waters of the Tamar, scramble up to an eagle’s eyrie (or at least a spot that would have been a good spot for one), and even have an icy swim at The Basin.
The Metrogaine will be a 4-hour event, enabling Southern entrants to drive up and back in one day. Alternatively, make a weekend of it and warm up with a Saturday local orienteering event the day before.
More details will be released in February. But add Sunday 5 May 2024 to your calendar now and prepare to be amazed.
Oganisers, Andrea Schiwy and David Cole