| AUCKLAND |
(Northwest OC)
Karamatura, Huia
30 km W. from centre of Auckland
Farmland/native bush; map packs
from Arataki Visitor Centre,
Scenic Drive; or Huia Ranger Station
(limited hours). 50c
(Counties Manakau OC)
Duder Regional Park
30 km. SE from centre of Auckland,
just south of Maraetai
Coastal farmland with patches of bush.
Maps available free at entrance to park.
For large organised groups
contact Wayne Carlson, ARC, Email
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| HAMILTON |
(Hamilton OC)
Hamilton Gardens
3 km SE from centre of Hamilton, off Cobham Drive
Urban park with mixed vegetation and water features.
Maps from Information Centre (ph. (07) 856-3200) at Hamilton Gardens,
summer hours 10am-4pm; winter hours weekdays 10am-2pm. $3
Hamilton Lake Domain
1 km S from centre of Hamilton, off Ruakiwi Road
Urban park with mixed vegetation and water features.
Maps from Lakeside Café (ph. (07) 834-1288) at entrance to
Hamilton Lake Domain.
Café open Mon-Fri 9am-4pm; Sat and Sun 9am-4.30pm. $3
University of Waikato
3km east from centre of Hamilton.
Urban park/campus;
Maps available for $3 from the Uni Rec Centre (ph (07) 838 4177)
via gate 1 off
Knighton Rd.
Varied opening hours, generally 8am to 6pm apart from public holidays.
Brook Park, Te Kuiti
Rural park with farmland.
Maps available from Bosco's Cafe (ph (07) 878-3633) off SH3 (Te
Kumi Rd) at the northern approach to Te Kuiti. |
| ROTORUA |
(Rotorua Orienteers)
Redwoods, Whakarewarewa
Forest
3 km E. from centre of Rotorua
Forest; map packs from
Whakarewarewa Forest
Visitor Centre. $2.50 |
| TAUPO |
(Taupo Orienteering Club)
Spa Thermal
Park
3 km NE of centre of Taupo
Rolling open park; pine/native trees;
plus steep bush-covered slopes to river
Maps from Taupo Information Centre
and Event Centre. $5.00 ($3 children) |
| HAVELOCK NORTH |
(Hawkes Bay OC)
Te Mata Park
5 km SE. from centre of Havelock North
Farmland/forest; map packs from
Peak House Restaurant
(near Te Mata Peak). $5.00 |
| WANGANUI |
(Red Kiwi OC)
Bason Botanic Gardens
Entry from Rapanui Rd. Head north out of Wanganui on SH3. Just after the 100km sign turn left into Rapanui Rd, opposite the BP service station. The Gardens are approximately 7km from SH1. Maps for sale from that BP station and Wanganui Visitor Information Centre. " |
| PALMERSTON NORTH |
(Red Kiwi OC)
Victoria Esplanade
Entry from Manawaroa and Park Roads off Fitzherbert Avenue. Maps for sale from Café Esplanade, and the Visitor Information Centre, the Square, Palmerston North |
WAIKANAE |
Waikanae Park
Turn west into Te Moana Rd at traffic lights in Waikanae on SH1. Turn right into Ngarara Rd, then left into Park Ave. Maps for sale from Waikanae and Paraparaumu libraries and the Paraparaumu Visitor Centre |
| NELSON |
(Nelson OC)
Rabbit Island
20 km W. from Nelson
Coastal park; map packs from
Nelson Visitors Centre,
Sportsworld, Richmond
Frontrunner, Nelson. $2.50
Botanics
1 km E. of town along Hardy Street
Hilly city park with bush and open spaces
Maps from Nelson Visitors Centre,
Frontrunner, Nelson. $2.50 |
| HOKITIKA |
(Peninsula and Plains Orienteers)
Cass Square, Hokitika
Parks and streets within the town boundary
Map packs from
Hokitika Visitor Information Centre (I-site)
or Westland District Council
Maps FREE.
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| CHRISTCHURCH |
(Peninsula and Plains Orienteers)
Victoria
Park
7 km S. from centre of Christchurch
Farmland/forest; map packs from
Port Hills Visitor Centre at Victoria
Park (limited hours) ph. 332-9889,
and Christchurch City Council
Beckenham Service Centre.
$2.50
Spencer Park
12km north of centre of Christchurch
Coastal pine forest and park
Maps available from Spencer Park Camp shop
$3 |
| TIMARU |
(Peninsula and Plains Orienteers)
Centennial Park
3 km W. from centre of Timaru
Park with mixed vegetation, rock and water features
Timaru Visitor Information Centre
Free |
| DUNEDIN |
(Dunedin O C)
Ross Creek Park
4 km N. from centre of Dunedin
Forest; map packs from Visitor Centre,
Octagon; Wilderness Shop, Lower Stuart St;
Maori Hill Dairy; Jennifer Hudson,
134 Larnach Rd, ph.454-4981 $2.00
Chingford Park
4 km N. from centre of Dunedin
Maps from Baldwin St Tourist Shop,
Visitor Centre, Octagon $2.00 |
