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Walk Waitaha

Explore Canterbury this autumn with Walk Waitaha; an initiative promoting a series of self-guided walks and fun walking activities for you, your family and friends to enjoy. A perfect chance to connect to nature while moving your body and discovering parts of Canterbury Waitaha you may have never seen before. With the cooler air of autumn and changing colour of the leaves, what better way to help connect your kids to nature than with the Toyota Kiwi Guardians activity programme! Kids can earn medals while exploring Kiwi Guardian sites as well as learning about their surroundings. With two options in the Waimakariri area, make a day of it, bring a picnic lunch and explore Ashley Gorge or the beautiful Wooded Gully in Mt Thomas Forest on the recently upgraded Kererū Loop Track. Discover an adventure near you - doc.govt. nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/ toyota-kiwi-guardians For the more creative type, visit Tūhaitara Coastal Park for a walk with a difference. The Tūhaitara Coastal Park Art Hike is a self-guided walk which takes you around Te Kohanga Wetlands and onto Pegasus Beach where we encourage you to create a unique piece of beach art - you'll need a garden rake or something similar to help you get creative! This idea is inspired by a talented Pegasus resident who draws beautiful mandala designs on the beach. Post your artwork on the Walk Waitaha Facebook page or via email tkot.enquiries@farmside.co.nz Download the walk map here - bit.ly/3KH5zOG If you’re keen for a bigger adventure, jump on the bus and head into the city these school holidays to explore the hidden worlds of Ōtautahi. Lace up your sneakers and walk this activity trail, exploring Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū, Tūranga Central Library, Canterbury Museum and the Christchurch Botanic Gardens. Pick up a map of the trail from any of the above venues and get walking around the central city. Check out more places to walk around the Waimakariri District here - visitwaimakariri.co.nz/walks To discover other walks, see the Christchurch City Council What’s On page – ccc.govt.nz/walkwaitaha