Who owns Woodhill Forest?

Ngā Maunga Whakahii o Kaipara
Today, the land under the forest is privately owned and managed by Ngā Maunga Whakahii o Kaipara after a 2013 Treaty of Waitangi settlement.

Can you walk through Woodhill Forest?

Woodhill Forest has several scenic walking trails, or if you’re after something different, Tree Adventures will have you soaring through the treetops on their 18 flying foxes, not to mention the option to jump on a horse for a scenic tour of the forest.

How big is Woodhill?

Woodhill is approximately 6 kilometres northwest of Waimauku and 10 km south of Helensville on State Highway 16. The North Auckland Line passes through the area….Woodhill, Auckland.

Woodhill
Coordinates: 36°44′50″S 174°26′18″ECoordinates: 36°44′50″S 174°26′18″E
Country New Zealand
Region Auckland Region
District Rodney District

Is Woodhill open in Level 3?

FOREST REMAINS CLOSED. As we near the restrictions easing and NZ returning to Level 3, Bike Parks Ltd management are working in the background to see what we have to do to get the Trail Network open in some form.

Are dogs allowed in Woodhill Forest?

As land owners and managers of Woodhill forest we have a system where all visitors to any part of the forest must be permitted before entering. When we are able to designate an area for dog walking and we can ensure the safety of visitors, you will find that information on our website, www.woodhillforest.co.nz.

Can you drive in Riverhead Forest?

This 12 500 hectare pine forest is home to a variety of licensed recreational businesses including horse riding, mountain biking, tree climbing, paintball, 4 wheel driving and off-road motorcycling.

Can I drive on Muriwai Beach?

​Beach driving permits To drive on Muriwai and Karioitahi beaches, you must hold a beach driving permit, which you need to renew each year. See apply for a beach driving permit or renew a beach driving permit.

What time does Woodhill Close?

The park is open from 9am to 5pm most days, and 10am to 10pm on Wednesdays. Woodhill forest also caters for several other activities including walking, highwire adventures and Disc (Frisbee) Golf.

Are dogs allowed at Totara Park?

Walking track areasThis includes all areas near bush walk areas….Dog walking at Totara Park.

Picnic areas
Image of dog sign All times
Image of dog sign on-leash On-leash All times

Where do you enter Riverhead Forest?

Located off Ararimu Valley Road, the entrance is just before the bridge and the turn off to Zanders Road. On Google Maps you can see the area marked as “MTB Carpark Riverhead Forest”.

Is Muriwai Beach dangerous?

“Muriwai has got the potential to be dangerous at any time, conditions can turn so suddenly.” Like all other west coast beaches in Auckland, Muriwai beach is dangerous and wild because of strong swells from the southern ocean.

Why is Muriwai Beach closed?

Muriwai Beach was closed to vehicles over summer for the first time from December 23-January 10. “This is an opportunity to limit vehicles in sensitive areas like the dunes and in the adjacent forest where summer fire risk is extremely high.”

Can you take dogs to Woodhill?

We will continue to allow dogs into the trail network during weekdays only which will also be reconsidered on regular intervals. We would like to remind owners that dogs must remain on a leash in the carpark and then can be let off leash once you enter the trails as long as the dog is under full control.

How long is Totara Park?

2.6 mi
Totara Park

Length 2.6 mi
Elev. Gain 373.9 ft
Est. Steps 6000

Can you hunt in Riverhead Forest?

Hunting at Woodhill Forest is allowed, but only through a ballot and during winter. The forest, which was owned and managed by Ngā Maunga Whakahii o Kaipara, has a history of being targeted by illegal poachers looking for deer.

Whats the most dangerous beach in NZ?

With 19 rescues between 2018-2019, Ocean Beach, at Whangārei Heads, is one of the country’s most dangerous patrolled beaches ranking among several notorious swimming spots in Auckland and the Waikato.

What does Muriwai mean in English?

water’s end
Muriwai, also called Muriwai Beach, is a coastal community on the west coast of the Auckland Region in the North Island of New Zealand. The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of “water’s end” for Muriwai.