As above wanting to head for a ride tomorrow.

can't remember if its before 9, but you could just park at coral reef or the kebab van cp?

When can you ride?
The forest is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week with access available from a number of entrances. The car park at The look Out Discovery Centre is open in the summer from 8am to 8pm at which time the entrance barrier is raised but you can leave after this at any time. The Discovery Centre building including Day Permit purchase, toilets and cafe is open every day except Christmas and Boxing Day from 10am to 5pm. Wellington Trek Bike Hire is open at weekends from 10am to 5pm (last hire starts at 3pm) from end of February to end of October plus it is open during the week during school holidays

Don't forget, if you get there before the lookout / Bike Hire is open, you'll need to have bought your permit online. Unless of course you've got an Annual one.