I am delighted to welcome competitors, officials and spectators to Lithgow for the World Masters Games - Orienteering  World Championships.

Lithgow is honoured to be hosting this exciting event in and around the picturesque World Heritage listed Wollemi National Park.

With about 600 international competitors from more than 50 countries expected to join our national orienteerers, the championships will showcase the talents of the worlds’ best elite and age-group athletes.

If you are visiting Lithgow for the first time, there is plenty to see and do in our beautiful city and beyond, including our pristine bushland, world-class attractions and majestic landscapes.

I hope you all have a successful event and enjoy the wonderful experiences that Lithgow has to offer. Good luck!