Walking Omana Regional Park to Duder Regional Park

Eager walker David Mallowes presents options about enjoyable and attention-grabbing routes folks can take to get some train and benefit from the space in his newest column.

It is a stunning and different stroll between two well-liked regional parks. You determine the space, as much as 8km every method.

Amble alongside six sheltered white sand seashores and three rocky bays earlier than arriving at Umupuia Seaside. Nothing too difficult, not overly slippery, little or no clambering.

The shoreline is paralleled by an exceptionally scenic highway winding alongside above the perimeter of pohutukawa (will probably be superior quickly of their crimson Christmas foliage).

For those who can’t stroll the seashores, take into account a driving loop together with Clevedon and possibly extending to Waitawa Regional Park and Kawakawa Bay.

I did stroll the return through the highway however would completely not advocate it. It’s slim and winding and in lots of components there’s no room for pedestrians.

So select a pleasant day, stroll Omana to Waiomanu anytime, keep away from excessive tide instances between Waiomanu and Umupuia.

There are two excellent cafes at Maraetai Seaside, I extremely advocate the Anzac biscuits at Seaside Café. The Wharf Café can be very talked-about.

Swimming – Omana, Maraetai, Waiomanu (Journal Bay), Umupuia (Duder) – all are excellent for younger households.

Maraetai can be nice for deeper water swimming.  All seashores have good shade underneath pohutukawa bushes.

Playgrounds – Omana Regional Park, Omana Seaside, Maraetai Seaside.

Bogs – Omana Regional Park, Omana Seaside, two blocks at Maraetai Seaside, Waiomanu Reserve, Umupuia Seaside, Duder Regional Park.

Canine – Omana Regional Park, Omana Esplanade and Maraetai range with location and canines aren’t allowed on the playgrounds, Waiomanu prohibited 10am-5pm throughout summer season, not permitted at Duder Regional Park.

Motorhomes in a single day – e-book with council on-line for regional parks, restricted freedom tenting at Maraetai.

Stroll extensions – the Dr Adah Platts Mills hillside bush path at Maraetai, each regional parks, Omana to Beachlands path, Motukaraka Island.

To view extra pictures of the stroll, go to https://www.fb.com/walksouteastauckland.