Eskdale Bush Reserve

Seeng as Eskdale Bush reserve is right across the road from my partners place over on the shore, this is the quiet paradise I retreat to when I am stuck at his and he is driving me up the wall.
I love to go for my daily walk in here, it really makes a change from the hustle and bustle of the city, the minute you walk in the lush greenery takes over, and everything is so still in here that you can hear the movements of the trees and the crickets chirping, until it is all ruined by the sound of my iPod pumping out its tunes. You can really forget the troubles of the world when your in here.
There are several reserves that roll into one continuous forest walkway with a few different walks to choose from. A favourite of mine is the two hour return walk that takes in the native bush and meanders alongside the kaipatiki stream, or if your anything like my partner and hate long walks you will probably enjoy the 5 km loop track.
There are alt of different tracks scattered through the reserve so make sure you familiarize yourself with a map of some sort before you go. Happy trails!