Location
1 - Victoria ParkThe permanent course is located in Victoria Park. To get to Victoria Park take Dyers Pass Road (southern end of Colombo Street). At the Sign of the Takahe turn left into Takahe Drive, then right into Victoria Park Road. The start is located in the main carpark by the Victoria Park Visitor Centre.
Courses
There are 4 graded courses (1-4) and a score course:
Course 1 is the longest and most difficult and takes an hour (plus) to run.
Course 4 is the shortest and easiest, suitable for first time orienteers and primary school children, and might take from 15 minutes (running) to one hour (walking with small children).
The score event uses all the different controls from Course 1-4 (that's 36 altogether). These are of varying difficulty to find, and very few people would be able to visit all of them in an hour.
Map Outlets
Maps and full instructions are available for $3.50 from the following locations:
Victoria Park Visitor Centre (Phone:941 8999)
This is open all day, but may not be staffed all the times. Those planning to use the course should contact the Ranger beforehand to arrange to collect maps.
Christchurch City Council Beckenham Service Centre, 66 Colombo Street (Phone: 941 8999)
Open normal business hours. Please note that Beckenham holds the Victoria Park maps only.