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.

We are lucky to have been invited by Mrs Beverly McConnel to take our older Labradors to walk round her beautiful garden, Ayrlies, in Clifton Road Whitford. This has been arranged for Saturday 9th June at 10am – see flyer.

To qualify as a Senior the dogs must be over 9 years old and the walk is done with dogs on leads all the time. Also please remember poo bags.

The cost per dog is $10.00. We will be walking on paths but this time of year it can be wet so suitable shoes should be worn.

We have been asked to drive in the main gate and park next to a turn around area near the house.
If there is any doubt at the time due to weather etc. please phone Sally 0272294803

It would also be nice to have some idea as to how many dogs will be taking part in this walk so please phone/text Sally 0272294803 or email barsal1945@gmail.com

Below is a photo taken at a previous walk at this location.

Meet at 9.45am for a 10.00am start – this will be a beach walk.
See flyer for full details.

For anyone who hasn’t joined us for our walks before this is a happy social occasion for dogs and owners. We are happy for non-Labrador people to join us as long as their dogs are sociable and are under reasonable control. We will meet at the carpark near the Surf Lifesaving control rooms at Karioitahi beach. Dogs MUST be on a lead until we are away from the carpark area but after that they are free.

Our walks are not suitable for dogs under 10 months old as it can be too demanding on young ones and they can get pushed around by the older dogs. We usually walk for about two hours and know a nice cafe in Waiuku for a reviving coffee afterwards.
We walk whatever the weather so suitable clothing should be worn. Being on the beach shoes are optional but it pays to bring towels for yourselves and the dogs. It might pay to bring a fresh water drink for the dogs as they sometimes over do the salt water drinks. However there are fresh water streams along the beach where they can drink.

Any question – Contact Sally Felton 0272294803

Directions
South of Auckland head for Waiuku along the Glenbrook Waiuku Road. When you reach Waiuku turn right into King Street and fairly quickly turn left into Constable Road. This road becomes Karioitahi Road which you follow until you reach the beach. The last stages are down a pretty steep hill and at the bottom you swing left into the carpark area.

Click here for map of where we meet.
Below are a couple of photos taken at a previous walk at this location.

UPDATE – this was a great day for a walk – see photos

Meet at 10.00am and start the walk at 10.15am

see flyer here

On Sunday 18^th February we have permission to meet and walk the dogs in the Maramarua Forest and there is a track which is not too steep, has some water holes (for the dog’s enjoyment) and will give us as long as we like to walk with forest on one side and farmland on the other side.

It will be a there and back the same way walk unless anyone is very keen as the circular routes take several hours to walk and are easier on a horse!

As usual these walks are not suitable for dogs under 10 months as they can get over done by the bigger dogs and the excitement of the occasion. Also we will be parking outside the forest gate so all dogs must be on leads until they get into the forest.

The tracks are firm and good walking shoes or sneakers will be fine. Of course other clothes depend on what the weather is like, but the walk will be on rain, hail, or snow!! However the only real worry is if there are very high winds blowing at the time, as forest trees can lose their branches in those conditions and that can be dangerous. If there is a doubt phone the contact numbers below.

Directions
Drive to Maramarua along State Highway 2 (stick to the speed limits – the traffic cops are everywhere along that road)! Turn right into Ferndale Road – on one corner is the Pukeko’s Nest Cafe and on the other corner is the Maramarua Vet Clinic.

Follow Ferndale Road for 3.5kms until you see the start of the forestry on your left. Where the trees start there is our gate set back off the road. Park there.

Click here to see what the parking place looks like

We will meet at 10.00am and start the walk at 10.15am
The Pukeko’s Nest Cafe is also a good refreshment place for after the walk!

Contact
Sally Felton 0272294803

See here for some photos taken at a previous walk at this spot

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