Flock Hill OY

Flock Hill OY.

A range of orienteering courses available, with something to suit everyone, from beginners to experts. It includes easy courses for those who are new to the sport and would like to give it a go. All welcome! Event suitable for the whole family. 

This event is part of the PAPO OY series, with OY points awarded to PAPO club members.

Entries:

Pre-entries are preferred for all PAPO events. Member rates will apply to pre-entries.
Enter here: https://entero.co.nz/evento.php?eventName=flock-hill-2025
Pre-entries close: Wed, 19th March.
Any queries on the entry system, please email PAPOentries@gmail.com

Limited enter on the day will be available. Enter on the day will be charged at non-member prices for all entries.

Courses:

The standard six OY courses will be available: 

The Medium Red and Long Red will be available at a choice of map scales 1:5000 or 1:7500, choose the scale you want in the entry system. All other courses will be at 1:5000. 
If you are new to orienteering, we recommend entering the White (families and children) or Yellow (adults) course for your first event. If you want more, do an additional course for $2 per map.

A short string course/miniknat will be provided for kids and parents not wanting to make their way to the start. The string course will be starting at the event centre and will be unofficial. No need to pre-enter.

Costs & Payments: 

Standard PAPO costs apply see https://papo.org.nz/faq/costs.

All entries to be paid by credit/debit card at time of entry via the entry system (EnterO).
Helpers on the day and PAPO members paying with VIP points can choose the VIP points option when paying.

Any other entry queries: Please email PAPOentries@gmail.com

Travel and Parking

From Christchurch travel on State Highway 73 towards the West Coast. Flock Hill is on the right hand side of the highway after the Cave Stream carpark. This is a 100km, 1hr 30min drive from Christchurch.

Parking: In the paddock on right hand side of the highway after the Cave Steam carpark. Look for orienteering signs. 
Event centre and registration:  1 km/20-30 minute walk from the carpark to event centre. It’s very rough, up and down a creek. Alternative is dropping at the locked gate just north of Parapet Rock on SH73 and biking or pushing a pram 2.5km along the rough gravel road. If even that is still too hard email us and we will try shuttle you in (contact Sara Prince or email PAPOentries@gmail.com)
Start: Another 1km / 15-30 minute walk from the registration (200m climb).
Finish and download. The finish and download will be at the event centre.

Weather warnings

The event centre and course are very exposed. Check the forecast before leaving, if cold it is very cold and no shelter. If hot and sunny, there is no shade. If wet, the rock will be very slippery.

Event timetable:

Registration: From 10am
Start times: 10.30am – 12.30am. NOTE information above on time required to walk to the event centre and from there to the start. Leave early!
Course closure: 2.30pm
Dogs

Sorry no dogs permitted.

Accommodation at Cheeseman Forest Lodge

PAPO has booked the Cheeseman Forest Lodge for the night of Saturday 22nd March, providing a great opportunity for competitors to stay together and be social. The lodge has bunks for 45 people. https://www.forestlodge.info
The costs are $30 for seniors, $20 for juniors (including pre-school children) $20 for full time students