Last updated: July 2024
Woodhill forest is a commercial production forest with a 25– to 30–year cycle between the planting and harvesting of trees. This means that there is a continual evolution in the areas of the forest that are used for orienteering.
Map Locations and Access Points
There are a number of roads that can be used to access the orienteering maps in Woodhill forest. Some maps can have more than one access road. Make sure to check (on the organising club’s website) which access road will be used to get to an event.
The map below indicates the locations of each map and access point (select the button in the top right–hand corner to view a larger version).
Often there will a security person controlling access onto private roads within the forest. Identify yourself as an orienteer and follow any instructions. Orienteering road signage will guide you to the event centre. Drive slowly and carefully on the forest access roads with your lights on.
Parking areas will be identified near the event centre.
Forest Access
Woodhill forest is privately owned; access is only allowed with a permit. This includes both organised orienteering events and individuals going for a run or walk. Possession of an orienteering map from a previous event does not imply approval for future access.
The same conditions apply to a number of orienteering maps that are adjacent to Woodhill forest; they are on private land and landowner permission is required for any access. The only map listed above that is located on public land is the Te Rau Puriri Regional Park map; casual access is generally unrestricted, but organised events need a permit (see the Auckland Council website).
