Entry details

Pricing

Details here:  https://www.wellingtonorienteering.org.nz/results/event-pricing

Pre-entry

Pre-entry is available at https://entries.wellingtonorienteering.org.nz/

Pre-entries close on the day at noon.

Enter on the day:

Maps will be available.

Helpers

Helpers are needed to coordinate parking, help with registration, start procedures and download.

A link to a sign-up form is here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdIVxRDsj7J9-CQSUoB0zLKe3ePjlGjqjweX3-WQ4e-bDQOBw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Parking and directions

Park along Glenmore Street (or better, use public transport) and enter through the West Gate (picket fence) shown on the map below.

https://wellington.govt.nz/~/media/maps/files/botanicmap.pdf

You will then follow the signs past (9) and (10) on the map to Magpie Lawn which is the Event Centre.

Event

Afterwork event

Fast-ish orienteering, generally around schools or streets which will test your decision-making after a day in the office/classroom. Winning times 15-25 minutes.

Terrain

Steep well-made paths, tracks and roads around areas of native bush and gardens.

Courses/Classes

Start times

6pm to 7pm

Distance to start

At event centre

Toilets

Several toilets are available in the gardens; the most appropriate for competitors are by the Seasonal flower beds near Founders Gate (shown on the map above)

Embargoed areas

Wellington Botanic Gardens

Safety

Specific Hazards and Notes:

• Many other Gardens users, please be considerate
• Stay on marked paths and open grass, do not cut across garden beds
• Please take care around areas of construction
• Paths and grass may be slippery and uneven; that staff work with machinery and that service vehicles drive within the Botanic Garden
• Please keep children supervised and safe near water, power outlets and vehicles
• No climbing on fences, railings or structures
• Toilet floor may be slippery and surface could be uneven in parts
• Some plants are toxic. Do not touch plants and supervise children

Event officials

Planner: Rachel Baker

Controller: Yvette Baker