Dunes Trail planting days 2023 - Maverick Business Hub

2023 upcoming Dunes Trail planting days: Sunday 11 and 25 June. The 11 June planting will start from Hukuwai beach parking area, 3km east of Opotiki (there will be signs by SH35). Light rain won’t stop planting, but if the weather is very bad, check the Motu Trails Facebook page for cancellations.

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The first 2023 planting day on 28 May was a real success with 35 people digging in. Thank you to all who helped!

Planting days have been held along the Dunes Trail since soon after the trail was formed. Over a 12-year period, hundreds of volunteers have dug in close to 30,000 trees and plants, many of which are now thriving.

Planting days are supported by the Trust and Whakatohea Tiaki Taiao, with trees and plants provided by Bay of Plenty Regional Council.

Everyone is welcome to the planting days. There will be at least 500 trees and plants to dig in each day.

Each planting will start from 9.30am.

The next planting day will start from Hukuwai beach parking area.

Planters are asked to wear covered shoes or boots. Bring a spade if you have one, though there will be some available. A BBQ will be held afterwards.

"It is such a unique and fantastic ride, whether that is just the dunes track or the whole loop, it is just amazing. The track, scenery, signs, the way it has been maintained"

"The main reason for visiting was the Pakihi Track, this is an amazing experience though ancient rain forests, one of the best rides I've ever done … Well done the Motu Trust, you have a jewel in the crown in the Pakihi. "

"We cycled the Dunes, Old Motu Road through to Motu village. There were lots of kamahi [trees] flowering along the road side. Beautiful bush and scenery. Great ride. "

"Just being able to hop on my bike and ride is great. The freedom of being out there. We are so fortunate to be able to do this. All of this, in an amazing environment. "

"Loved the whole journey from Rere falls , the rockslide and Motu/Pakihi to Opotiki. "

"We love this trail and do it reasonably regularly. On this day the weather was perfect, the sea was as well and we stopped for a swim and a picnic in the middle of the trail. The environment that we ride through is always the highlight - no matter the weather. "

"The track was very well built and maintained in a challenging landscape. A beautiful part of the country I wouldn’t have seen if not for the bike and local shuttle service. "

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