Orienteering is finding one's way through the country side, typically bushland, using a detailed map and compass. 

An orienteering course involves visiting a number of locations in the bush (such as creek junctions, gullies, boulders, etc.) in the correct order.
These locations, called controls, are marked by orange and white flags. 

To complete an orienteering course may take as little as 20 minutes for a short easy course, or up to 3 hours for a longer difficult course. 

Orienteering can be enjoyed by both young and old, either as a relaxing recreation or as a competitive sport.