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Melissas Bush Walk

Silverdale · Auckland · Loop

↑ 0 m gain↓ 0 m descenthigh 10 msteepest 3 %
DISTANCE0.6 km
DURATIONabout 9 min
STEEPEST3 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · WALKERS 4.2 · 5
DOG EFFORT1.2 /5 paws
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This walk comes from licensed public walk data and is being progressively confirmed against the authorities. Signs on the day always win. Evidence: inferred from the licensed data only. Walked it and read the sign? Send us the rule and this line retires. How we check dog rules.

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The route

Good to know

Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy, read the signs at the gate, and give ground-nesting birds and stock their room.

River swim spotsOpen track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kids
Check the water before the dog swims. Toxic algae blooms in NZ rivers and lakes can kill a dog within hours. Scan the LAWA water quality map in warm months and keep dogs away from dark slime on rocks.

About Melissas Bush Walk

Melissas Bush Walk covers 0.6 km, near Silverdale in Auckland, walked as a loop.

Graded easy, it stays flat overall, and takes about 9 min to walk.

Walkers come for river frontage. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy and read the signs at the gate. Walkers rate it 4.2 / 5 across 5 reviews.

Stay nearby

Dog-friendly places to sleep within 25 km of the trailhead, each one with the distance shown. Sort out the stay, then walk.

Stay & walk

Takapuna Beach Holiday Park

22.7 km away · Dogs by arrangement, ask firstCampground details →Stay & walk

Family Park Sandspit

23.4 km away · Dogs by arrangement, ask firstCampground details →
Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Melissas Bush Walk?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Melissas Bush Walk by name, so this one rests on the licensed walk data and the district-wide rule rather than a rule-setter's own words. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but that is not the same as a rule saying yes, so keep the lead handy and let the signs at the gate decide.

How long is Melissas Bush Walk?

Melissas Bush Walk is 0.6 km with barely any climb and takes about 9 min.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Melissas Bush Walk?

Yes, the track has river access where a dog can cool off. In warm months check the LAWA water quality map for toxic algae warnings first.

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