Dog walk in Maramarua forest Sun 3rd Mar – Meet 9.45 for 10am start. See Flyer

Meet at the Symes road gate – we will be walking for about two hours – DEPENDING HOW PEOPLE FEEL – dogs allowed off the lead all the time. As we have said before these walks are not suitable for dogs under 10 months as they get too tired and can get pushed around by over enthusiastic bigger dogs. All family members welcome including non-labradors as long as they are sociable and under reasonable control.

The tracks are mostly gravel but there are a few muddy places so wear sensible shoes or walking boots and appropriate clothes – we walk whatever the weather.

There are water holes which I’m sure the dogs will want to test out so it would pay to bring towels to dry them off afterwards. After previous walks in the Maramarua Forest we have enjoyed coffee and refreshments at the Pukeko’s Nest cafe. This is still reachable from this walk.

Directions
From Auckland drive down State Highway 2, past the Maramarua golf course, along a straight stretch, over a bridge. Turn right into Kopuku Road, drive up a hill to a cross roads. Straight over this intersection to follow Kopuku Road for 6.4km. The second turn on your right is Symes Road which is unsealed. Drive to the end and that is where we will meet. Click here to see map of the area.