FAQ

No. There are no strict height or weight restrictions to play at Delta Force Paintball Woodhill Forest. We aim to make paintball accessible to everyone; however, players should consider the following:

• Equipment & Sizing: Our combat suits and padded body armour are highly adjustable. we stock a wide range of sizes to ensure a comfortable fit for most body types.

• Physical Requirements: Players must be able to move independently and safely through uneven forest terrain. The game involves walking, crouching, and navigating forest trails.

• Goggle Fit: Our full-head safety goggles are adjustable and designed to fit comfortably on most head sizes. If you wear glasses, our goggles are specifically designed to fit over most frames.

• Woodhill Pro-Tip: If you have specific concerns regarding sizing or physical accessibility, please contact our team on 0800 850 744. We are happy to discuss your requirements to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable day in the forest.

While we occasionally accept last-minute bookings, we highly recommend booking at least 10–14 days in advance, especially for Saturdays and Sundays, which frequently sell out.

At Delta Force Paintball Woodhill Forest, we cater to groups of all sizes. Whether you are coming alone or bringing a squad, you can always get in on the action. Your level of exclusivity is based on your final headcount:

• No Minimum Group Size: You do not need a large group to play. Solo players and small groups are simply teamed up with others of a similar age and ability to form a full, high-energy game session.

• Dedicated Teams (20+ Players): If you have a group of 20 or more, you will have enough players to form your own dedicated team to play together against other teams throughout the day.

• Private Games (40+ Players): To secure a Private Game—which grants your group exclusive use of the game zones with your own dedicated marshals and no outside players—a minimum of 40 prepaid players is required.

• Woodhill Pro-Tip: If you are aiming for a private game but are slightly short on numbers, call our New Zealand booking office on 0800 850 744. We can check the schedule and help you find the best session structure to suit your group’s needs.

A typical day is divided into two sessions:

• Morning Session: Approx. 10:00 am – 1:00 pm (Winter: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm)

• Afternoon Session: Approx. 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm (Winter: 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm) Expect to play 4–6 varied game zones during your session, with refreshment breaks in between.

Expect to be at the centre for approximately 3 to 4 hours. This includes your arrival, kit-up, safety briefing, and roughly 6 varied game with refreshment breaks.

Please contact our booking office for more details.

At Delta Force Paintball, your comfort and safety are our highest priorities. While you may feel a slight “sting” similar to a quick flick of a rubber band, our industry-leading safety gear is specifically designed to minimize impact and maximize fun.

To ensure a comfortable and safe experience at Woodhill Forest, we provide:

• .50 Calibre Technology: We use a smaller, lighter calibre of paintball. This reduces impact energy by approximately 60% compared to traditional paintball centres, making the game much more approachable and less painful for everyone.

• Bespoke Body Armour: Our custom-designed plates protect the torso, significantly absorbing the feel of any impact. This is provided to all players as standard.

• Full-Body Combat Suits: These durable suits feature integrated padded neck collars for extra protection in sensitive areas.

• Full-Head Goggle Systems: Unlike standard goggles used elsewhere, our systems wrap entirely around the head, providing 360-degree protection for the ears, temples, and face.

• Professional Marshalling: Our marshals strictly enforce a “3-metre distance rule” on the field, ensuring no one is shot from close range.

• Woodhill Pro-Tip: We recommend wearing loose, breathable clothing (like gym gear or light cargos) underneath your combat suit. This adds an extra buffer and allows for a full range of motion while running through the forest. For those wanting maximum protection, armoured gloves are available at our on-site kiosk to protect your hands.

No. While the group Organiser typically secures the date with an initial booking, we can often arrange for individual players to pay for their own packs. Please speak with our event coordinators at 0800 850 744 to discuss the best way to manage your group’s payments.

Yes! We provide the perfect space for your group to refuel and celebrate. Whether you are hosting a birthday party or a corporate team-building day, here is how to plan your lunch at our Woodhill Forest HQ:

• Undercover Base Camp: Our Woodhill Forest centre features a large, sheltered base camp with picnic-style seating. This serves as your home base where you can relax, eat, and talk tactics between missions.

• BYO Food & Hydration: We encourage all players to bring their own packed lunches and plenty of water. Paintball is physically demanding, and staying hydrated is essential for a great day in the forest.

• Birthday Cakes & Celebrations: Planning a birthday? You are more than welcome to bring a cake! Our base camp is the ideal spot to celebrate and sing “Happy Birthday” once the gear is safely stored.

• On-Site Refreshments: If you need a quick energy boost, our on-site kiosk stocks cold drinks, chips, and chocolate bars to keep you going between games.

• Pizza Delivery: You are welcome to organize external delivery (such as pizza) to the centre. Since we are located within the forest, please ensure you coordinate with the driver to meet them at the designated arrival point.

• Woodhill Pro-Tip: We recommend having light snacks during game breaks and saving your main lunch for after your final mission. This keeps everyone light on their feet for the high-energy games in the Woodhill terrain!

While spectators are not permitted on the active field for safety reasons, our base camp features sheltered seating where parents and friends can relax and meet players during breaks.

Yes. Free on-site parking is available, though spaces can be limited during peak periods. We strongly recommend carpooling where possible.

If anyone fails to attend the event on the date you have booked, the prepayment and paintballs for that person will be forfeited for the day. All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.

A morning or afternoon session is available at most of our centres. Centres, operating times differ – please contact our booking office for more details.

Yes! Paintball is an all-weather outdoor sport, and our sessions proceed in almost all weather conditions. In fact, many players find that a bit of rain adds an extra layer of tactical challenge and atmospheric excitement to the Woodhill Forest bush terrain.

Our centre is fully equipped to ensure your group has a world-class experience, regardless of the elements:

• Sheltered Base Camp: Our Woodhill Forest location features a large, undercover base camp area designed to keep your group dry and comfortable between missions.

• Secure Lockers: We provide on-site lockers to ensure your dry clothes, electronics, and valuables remain protected while you are out on the field.

• Weather & Safety Policy: Cancellations are extremely rare. A session will only be postponed if the Centre Manager deems conditions (such as lightning or extreme gale-force winds) unsafe for players or staff.

• Cancellation Policy: In the unlikely event that a session cannot proceed due to extreme weather, safety concerns, or “Force Majeure Events” (circumstances beyond reasonable human control), Delta Force Paintball  reserves the right to issue a full-value credit for the booking instead of a refund. This credit will be valid for a future booking and may be used by the original customer or transferred to another person, subject to availability.
  
  Woodhill Pro-Tip: If rain is forecast, we highly recommend bringing a towel and a complete change of clothes (including spare socks!) to leave in your car. Because we are in a forest, the ground can get a bit muddy—having a dry set of clothes for the drive home makes a huge difference!

To avoid getting lost we suggest you make sure all drivers in your group print the directions from the website and take these with them. Our directions are for guidance only, we recommend using a road map for more precise directions. If you do have trouble finding the centre, call us on 1300 785 766 one of our friendly staff will assist you in finding your centre.

Yes! We recommend booking for your minimum confirmed players as early as possible. Woodhill Forest is one of the most popular paintball destinations in Auckland, and session spots fill up quickly—especially on weekends.

• Secure Your Date: Booking for your core group now ensures you don’t miss out on your desired date and session time. It’s much better to lock in a slot for 10 people now than to wait for 20 and find the day is fully booked.

• Add Players Later: You are welcome to add more players to your booking up until a few days before your event. Simply call our New Zealand coordination team on 0800 850 744 to check availability, and we will do our best to accommodate the extra players.

• Stress-Free Planning: Don’t let a few “maybe” responses hold up the entire group. Locking in the confirmed players now officially starts the countdown to game day and often encourages the “maybes” to commit!

• Woodhill Pro-Tip: Demand for our forest game zones is high. We suggest booking for your “definites” today, then sending a “final call” to the rest of your group once the date is officially locked in. You can easily manage any additions with a quick call to our team on 0800 850 744.

Yes! We welcome walk-on players at Delta Force Paintball Woodhill Forest. If you drop in, our onsite staff will aim to match you with an existing group so you can get straight into the action.

To ensure you have the best experience on the day, we recommend the following:

• Check Daily Availability: Before you head out, give our New Zealand booking office a quick call on 0800 850 744. We can confirm the best arrival times for the Woodhill Forest centre and ensure there are no private events currently occupying the game zones.

• Peak Weekend Tips: Saturdays and Sundays are our busiest days. We prioritize players with existing bookings, so calling ahead helps you avoid a potential wait in the base camp for the next available session.

• MiniBall Equipment (Ages 7+): If you are interested in MiniBall, pre-booking is essential. Because this low-impact version of the game uses specialized, lightweight equipment, sets are limited. Please call our 0800 number to confirm availability at the Woodhill Forest location before traveling.

• Local Pro-Tip: Most players at Woodhill Forest book in advance to secure their preferred time slots. A quick phone call before you leave home ensures that we have your gear prepped and a session waiting for you the moment you arrive!

At Delta Force Paintball Woodhill Forest, we accommodate groups of all sizes—from individual players to large corporate events. Your group size simply determines how your session is structured:

• Small Groups & Solo Players: There is no minimum number required to book. If you have a small group, we will match you with other players of similar age and ability to ensure a high-energy, competitive atmosphere.

• Forming Your Own Team: If you bring 20 or more players, you will typically have enough people to form your own dedicated team to compete against other groups.

• Private Game Requirements: To secure a Private Game (where your group plays exclusively on the game zones with dedicated marshals), a minimum of 40 prepaid players is required.

• Centre Opening Minimums: While we accept all group sizes, the centre requires a minimum total number of players across all combined bookings to open on a specific day. If your requested date hasn’t met this threshold, our team will contact you to discuss the best alternative times.

• Organizer Pro-Tip: Don’t wait for a final headcount to secure your spot. Book for your “definites” now to lock in the date, then add extra players later by calling 0800 850 744 (subject to gear availability).

Yes. To comply with safety regulations and ensure a smooth start to your day, all players are required to complete an online registration form before arriving at the Woodhill Forest centre.

• Under 16s: Players under the age of 16 must have their registration form completed and signed by a parent or guardian.

• Group Tip: To get your team onto the battlefield as quickly as possible, we recommend sending the registration link to your entire group via your digital invitations or group chat. This allows our staff to have your gear ready the moment you check in.

• Accessing the Link: Your unique group registration link is provided in your booking confirmation email. If you cannot find it, please contact our booking office on 0800 850 744, and we can resend it to you.

• Why Online? Completing this online ensures we don’t have crowds gathering in the base camp filling out paperwork, meaning more time for you to spend out in the game zones!

On arrival, you will be greeted by our friendly staff who will check you in. After you have filled out registration forms you will be kitted up with all the gear needed for the day and undergo a compulsory safety briefing. Then the action starts! You will play 6 varied games during a sessions, with short refreshment breaks in between to reload your paintballs and discuss tactics!

No. Delta Force Paintball operates a strict zero-alcohol policy at all our centres nationwide to ensure the safety of all players and staff.

To ensure a safe environment for everyone, please note:

• No Alcohol On-Site: Alcohol is strictly prohibited at our centres, including in the base camp and car park areas.

• Sobriety Policy: Any player found to be under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances will be excluded from play immediately.

• No Refunds: In the interest of safety, anyone asked to leave the premises due to intoxication will not be eligible for a refund.

• National Pro-Tip: We recommend saving the celebrations for after your session! There are many great local venues near our centres where you can enjoy a drink once the gear is handed back and the games are over.

There is a snack shop onsite where you can purchase chocolates, drinks and more. You are also welcome to bring your own food and drink.

Where possible we will join your group with a group of similar age. However, there are occasionally groups of mixed ages when parents like to play with their children, or there are older siblings joining in etc.

The minimum paintball age in New Zealand is 10 years old.

The minimum age to play MiniBall in New Zealand is 7 years old and the maximum age as 9.

Yes. Safety is our top priority. Delta Force Paintball Woodhill Forest is specifically designed to be accessible for beginners and younger players. We provide a highly regulated environment with world-class safety equipment and professional supervision.

Choosing the Right Experience:

• MiniBall (Ages 7–9): This is a low-impact version of paintball specifically developed for younger players. It uses smaller, lightweight equipment and spring-powered markers to ensure a softer hit. and fun introduction to the sport.

• Standard Paintball (Ages 10+): Our standard games use .50 calibre technology, which reduces the force of impact by 60% compared to traditional paintball, making it much more comfortable for beginners and children.

Safety Standards for Parents:

• Full-Head Protection: Every player is equipped with a goggle system that provides 360-degree protection to the head, face, and ears.

• Body Armour: We provide custom-fitted padded body armour to all players as standard to protect the torso.

• Professional Supervision: All games are led by trained marshals who enforce strict safety rules and a “no-contact” distance policy.

• Parental Guide: We encourage parents to review our “Information for Parents” guide (available in your booking pack or upon request) to help determine if their child is mature enough for the activity.

Woodhill Pro-Tip: If you are booking for a younger group, we recommend MiniBall as the perfect starting point. Contact our team on 0800 850 744 to check availability for MiniBall sessions on your preferred date.

There is no way of knowing how many paintballs any individual will use, as it depends on how trigger-happy you are. It is entirely up to each person how many paintballs they want to use but a good indication is about 200 paintballs per game zone. You can decide how many game zones you play and further paintballs are available to purchase on the day at your discretion.

No. For safety and environmental reasons, only paintballs supplied by Delta Force Paintball on the day of your event are permitted for use at our Woodhill Forest centre.

To maintain our high standards and protect the forest environment, we enforce the following policies:

• Environmental Protection: Our Woodhill Forest centre is located in a sensitive bushland setting. We are strictly committed to using only high-quality, fully biodegradable paintballs that are non-toxic and safe for the local New Zealand ecosystem.

• Impact Safety: We ensure our paintballs are stored in climate-controlled conditions so they remain “frangible” (meaning they break consistently on impact). External paintballs can become brittle or dangerously hard if stored incorrectly, posing a significant safety risk to other players.

• No “Bring Backs”: To maintain our safety guarantee, paintballs that have been taken off-site cannot be brought back for future use. Once paint leaves our controlled environment, we can no longer verify its quality, caliber, or safety.

• Woodhill Pro-Tip: Our centre uses specialized .50 calibre markers. Using our site-issued paintballs ensures your gear performs at its best with the correct calibre for a smoother, more accurate, and more enjoyable game!

Yes! You are welcome to bring your own gear to Delta Force Paintball Woodhill Forest; however, all equipment is subject to a safety inspection and the final approval of the Centre Manager.

Paintball Markers

To use your own marker, it must meet the following criteria and be cleared by our staff:

• Licensing & Law: In New Zealand, paintball markers are classified as airguns. You must comply with the NZ Arms Act, including age restrictions (18+ or 16+ with a firearms license).

• Calibre & Speed: We exclusively use .50 Calibre markers. Your equipment must be .50 Calibre and pass a chronograph test on-site to ensure it fires at a safe velocity (typically below 280-300 FPS).

• Air Systems: For safety and insurance reasons, we do not allow players to bring their own gas cylinders or scuba tanks on-site. Your marker must be compatible with Delta Force air bottles (3000 PSI), which are refilled by our marshals during the day.

Goggles & Combat Suits

You may use your own paintball-specific goggles and combat suits, provided they meet the following:

• They must be designed specifically for paintball (no motocross or ski goggles).

• The lens and frame must not be modified in any way.

• They must pass a safety inspection by our team upon arrival to ensure they meet international safety standards.

Paintballs

For health, safety, and environmental protection of the Woodhill Forest ecosystem, only paintballs issued by Delta Force on the day of your event may be used. External paintballs are strictly prohibited.

Base Camp Safety

We operate a strict “No Markers in Base Camp” policy. When not in active play, your equipment must remain safely racked in our designated Gun Zone with barrel socks/plugs inserted.

We recommend players wear old, comfortable clothing and may also want to bring a change of clothes for the conclusion of the game. The most suitable footwear would be a light boot, with deep tread and ankle support, but old trainers are most commonly worn. Full head protection goggles, body armour and combat suit with high padded collar are included in your admission. Paintball gloves and groin guards are available to buy at the centre, or you can bring your own. You may also want to bring some money for purchasing additional paintballs.