The forest setting is renowned for a variety of recreational activities such as horse-riding, mountain biking, tree climbing, paintball, 4-wheel driving and off-road motorcycling. Woodhill Forest has also been used as a location for film and television productions.
Away from the forest is a traditional New Zealand rural environment with horticulture, dairy, sheep and beef farms. A full primary school is serving the families living here. Rural living at its best, close to all amenities - only a short drive to Hellensville or Waimauku.