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Island River Walk

COVID-19 update on parks and tracks

The Government is asking for everyone to stay at home. Their advice is that you can go for a walk or exercise outdoors for a short time, but to stick to simple walks or exercise spots close to home. 

If using one of our parks, always stay two metres away from anyone not in your household. If you take your dog, please keep it on a leash at all times to help avoid contact with other dogs. Take your dog poo home and dispose of it in your red bin.

Where there are gates and latches in parks, please avoid using your hands to open and close them. If gates are off their hinges or left open, please leave them as you find them.

Cemeteries are open for pedestrian access only. 

The following are closed:

  • Public toilets.
  • Playgrounds, play equipment or exercise equipment in parks.
  • The Botanic Gardens.
  • Car parks within parks.
  • Visitor and information centres.
  • The Spencer Park animal area and fenced dog parks.
  • All Council-owned sports facilities

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Start: Groynes carpark.

Finish: Same as starting point.

Time: 50 minutes return.

Toilets: Three locations throughout the main Groynes car park and picnic areas.

Dogs: On a leash on the track. Dogs are prohibited elsewhere in The Groynes except at the designated dog park.

Description:

This interesting, winding trail follows the Otukaikino River through native bush and scrub before circling a small island and returning the same way.  

Remember to pack a picnic lunch to enjoy afterwards. 

 

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