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New Zealand’s recreation walking magazine ISSUE No162 - 2011

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CONTENTS Issue No 162 - 2011

4 Walk talk 6 My favourite walk: Manawatu Gorge Track 8 New Zealand walk: Walk among the native plants 9 Event: New trail event in Nelson sanctuary 10 New Zealand walks: Four short Bay of Islands walks 12 Canterbury walks: Top places to propose to your princess 13 Canterbury walks: Canterbury ready, willing and able to show visitors a great time 13 News: Tawa shared pathway starts to take shape 14 New Zealand walk: Parry Kauri Park 16 New Zealand walk: Waiheke Wharf to Wharf walk 20 Digital Photo Contest winners 22 New Zealand walks: The Great New Zealand Trek - Stage six 26 New Zealand walk: Walk the capital’s Sculpture Trail 28 Overseas walks: The Dreampath - a walk from Munich to Venice 34 New Zealand walk: A few surprises for BNZ Active Walkers at Green Lake 37 Window on Waitakere: The high ground 37 News: New cycle trail will benefit walkers 38 Long walk: Walking the World 39 Event: Feilding to Palmerston North event 40 Event: Taupo half marathons back for 2011 41 Health: Now I can walk on a seven hour tramp 42 Index over previous 14 issues 43 Weather forecast for July 44 New Zealand coming events 46 Overseas coming events 49 Overseas walks and tours 50 Nordic Walking Calendars 51 My favourite walk: Wellington’s Eastern Walkway 52 Directory: Walking groups throughout New Zealand 56 Country Breaks 59 GPx Need help to get active 60 Wellington Marathon

WALKING New Zealand Published Monthly PUBLISHER/EDITOR: Frank Goldingham: Phone 06-358-6863 CONTRIBUTORS: Ken Ring, Gary Moller, Kay Lindley, Ann Robbie Margarey Oborn, Jake Jackson-Grammer, Colleen Pryce, Sarah Mankelow, Barbz Lowther, Frances Harrison, Judith Doyle, Max Rawnsley

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Coastal paths in the making In perhaps the most exciting development for walking in Britain since Open Access legislation, work is under way on creating an unbroken path around the coast of England. Pilot areas have been chosen in various parts of the country, including Cumbria, Kent, Somerset, Norfolk and the North East. The first published report concerns a stretch of the coast in Weymouth Bay in Dorset, between Lulworth and Portland.

The report proposes several improvements to the existing coast path, including moving it closer to the sea in several places, securing statutory rights of public access and enabling the path to ‘roll back’ as cliffs erode or slip.

The plan is to have the section ready in time for the 2012 Olympics, to support the sailing events that are being held in the Weymouth area. Work on proposals for the England Coast Path on a further five stretches of coast will start this month.

Walking and cycling conference to be held in Hastings Hastings has won the rights to hold the inaugural National Walking and Cycling Conference in 2012.

The combined conference, to be held in early 2012, will replace the cycling and walking conferences, which have been held individually and biennially in the past".

The combined conference is expected to attract a large number of delegates to Hastings and allow representatives from both sectors to tackle shared barriers and challenges, at the one forum.

Hastings Mayor Lawrence Yule says “hosting the conference builds on the Council winning the $4.1m New Zealand Transport Agency model communities grant, which is being used to develop the iWay programme, with the aim of making Hastings a biking and walking friendly city, which leads the way in New Zealand.

“When we combine this with the huge level of cycling projects already underway in the region, it further cements Hawke’s Bay’s claim as the ‘Cycling Capital of New Zealand’.”

Delegates will stay in Hastings and bikes will be available to enable them to walk or ride to and from the conference, in order to give them first hand experience of cycleways and other initiatives, which make walking and cycling in Hastings easy, safe and fun.

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Walk talk Carotenoid glow is healthy No need to feel pasty faced in June. You can get your summer blush back -- even midwinter -- just by making a few special picks in the produce aisle.

Turns out the antioxidant compounds in red, orange, and yellow produce can give your face a healthy glow -- if you eat proper amounts of them. So pick up those red bell peppers, grab a bag of oranges, and snap up some yellow string beans this week.

The special compounds that make skin look bright and healthy?

Carotenoids. And research shows that when eaten in high amounts carotenoid-containing fruits and vegetables can give complexions a warm hue similar to the golden glow of a light summer tan.

In fact, a "produce glow" may look even better than a tan.

When people in a study rated faces with carotenoid pigmentation, with suntans, or with no food or sun-induced glow at all, most folks deemed the carotenoid-colored complexions the healthiest and most attractive looking of the three groups.

The extra-good news is that, unlike a tan, a carotenoid glow doesn't just look healthy. It actually is healthy.

Education on responsible outdoor ethics planned The Department of Conservation has signed a memorandum of understanding with Leave No Trace New Zealand that will see the two organisations collaborating on education and training opportunities focusing on responsible outdoor ethics and behaviour.

Leave No Trace New Zealand is a part of an international movement dedicated to promoting responsible outdoor recreation through education, research and partnerships.

LNT NZ has provided training courses to the likes of Outward Bound and the Sir Edmund Hillary Outdoor Pursuits Centre. It is already working with groups that operate widely in New Zealand’s back country, including the Mountain Safety Council, Outdoors New Zealand and the New Zealand Alpine Club.

Dave Jane, Manager of Recreation and Historic with the Department of Conservation reinforces that value of this partnership to DOC. “Being able to enjoy New Zealand’s conservation lands and waters is something that New Zealanders and visitors to this country hold dear, but with that we all have a responsibility to ensure that these places are well looked after for the benefit of us all.

GPS guided sand walk A new guided tour at the Carlo Sandblow on Rainbow Beach near the Sunshine Coast, in Queensland, Australia, based around GPS and wireless technology, is now available for iPhones.

Carlo Sand Blow was named by Captain Cook after one of his deck crew named Carlo. The unique “moonscape” sand mass covers over 15 hectares and overlooks the towering coloured sands.

From the Rainbow Beach water tower at the top of Cooloola Drive, a walking track passes through woodlands to the expansive natural sand blow.

The GPS Eco Tourism Guided Carlo Sandblow Walk iPhone App provides the user with a detailed interpretation of the fauna, flora, history and culture of the sandblow.

The software can alert the user via SMS of an approaching storm or a whale breaching offshore, and limited telephone access also allows the walker to call for assistance if necessary.

Above: View from Carlo Sand Blow, Great Sandy National Park near For more information visit www.carlosandblow.com.

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Walk talk Gibbs Hill Track mountain biking to continue Mountain bikers can again ride Abel Tasman National Park’s Gibb’s Hill Track for five months from Sunday 1 May, having been given continued winter access to the track after a two-year trial.

The Nelson Marlborough Conservation Board has approved mountain biking continuing on the track during the 1 May to 1 October winter season following the trial.

The 10-kilometre Gibbs Hill Track runs between Wainui and Totaranui. People can just ride the track or make a 23-kilometre round trip by also cycling on roads between Wainui and Totaranui.

Nelson Marlborough Conservation Board chair Ross Hall said the track was enjoyed by mountain bikers as an easily-accessed, pleasant winter ride.

“It is steep so biking can be strenuous, requiring reasonable fitness, but it is otherwise not too-difficult and the track provides spectacular views of Tasman and Golden bays.”

Gibbs Hill Track, graded an intermediate-level mountain biking track, can be cycled in either direction. No more than eight riders are allowed in a group. Mountain bikers need to adhere to the mountain bikers’ code which includes requirement to show respect and consideration to walkers.

Three-year mountain biking trials are taking place in nearby Kahurangi National Park until the end of 2013. A five-month winter-season mountain biking trial on the Heaphy Track also starts on Sunday 1 May and will run until 30 September. Yearround trials are running on the Flora Saddle to Barron Flat and Kill Devil tracks.

Prizewinners The winners of the this month’s Walking New Zealand promotion are: A588 Pedometer - Gary Milne, Waikanae and a six month subscription extension to Walking New Zealand magazine - Garth Bodman, Mt Maunganui.

Intriguing Alderney To walk on the island of Alderney off the coast of England is to experience incredible diversity of wildlife, landscape and culture in just 2000 acres. Indelibly stamped by more than 7,000 years of human occupation, it is a mixture of dramatic beauty and stark industrial landscape.

This is flickering, blink and you’ll miss it, scenery with a monolithic Victorian fort or cliff fringed bay around every corner, yet it also has the vibrant feeling of ordinary life you might expect in any seaside town.

The paths that lace the island, offering over 80km of very varied and often challenging walking, are basic and raw. There are few signs, steps or railings and the history which seeps from crevice of the island’s geology is definitely not isolated and sanitised.

There seem to be dozens of World War II bunkers fringing every path, their doorways dark, open and mysteriously beckoning.

Its southern cliffs are reminiscent of the Cornish cost. Alderney is a raw unpolished diamond of a place which can offer so much to anyone willing to grasp the challenge, but beware: it is no country park experience.

Your favourite walk could win a free subscription We are looking for readers’ favourite walks. Many of us go out regularly walking on a route which we class as our favourite, for a number of reasons. Perhaps because for it’s scenery, it’s safe, it’s challenging, it’s flat, it’s hilly, it’s varied, or for whatever reason.

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Email us a story from say 250 up to 1200 words including a photo or photos. We will now give you a FREE subscription (six months or more, depending on the article), or extension to Walking New Zealand magazine for walks published.

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Vital link completed for Gibbston River Trail Nine private landholders granted public access easements for the Gibbston River Trail.

Now, another generous Gibbston couple is joining their ranks.

Kelvin and Mary Lavell are granting an easement to link the eastern and western ends of the popular walking and mountain biking trail.

This bit of track is the vital link that will allow folks to safely enjoy using the entire trail without going onto the state highway.

“When the trail opened in December, we were unable to join the two ends of the trail along the river, so we approached Kelvin and Mary for help with an alternate route.

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and working through the paperwork,” said Susan Stevens, Chairman of the Gibbston Community Association.

Track construction was

completed in May. The Lavells were chuffed to contribute the final 100 metres to connect the Wentworth Bridge Loop to the Waitiri Loop via the Gibbston

Above: (left to right): Reece Gibson of Opus International Consultants, Kelvin Lavell, Richard Kennett of DoC, and Mary Lavell of Gibbston inspect track construction last week.

Highway Trail, which is a 1.2km track along the highway verges by the farm fencelines.

“We are privileged to live in such a stunning place and now more folk can share the spectacular scenery and rich history from a river trail which ranks right up there for diversity and beauty,” said Kelvin and Mary Lavell.

NZTA, Opus and Lakes Environmental donated and processed the necessary authorisations. Southern Safety donated the traffic management for the work along the highway and Treecare Southern Lakes donated arborist services.

Greg Lind, Wakatipu Area Manager for the Department of Conser vation said the directional signs for the junction were underway and would be installed later in May.

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My favourite walk

Manawatu

Gorge Track

By Jake JacksonGrammer, 15 yrs have run many great tracks and trails throughout New Zealand, most of them being in the North Island and my favourite would have to be the Manawatu Gorge track situated just outside Palmerston North, near Woodville.

The main starting point for walking/running the gorge is from the Ashhurst carpark, from here you follow the track to the opposite side called Balance Bridge, just before Woodville.

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Above: A large Tawa tree.

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Most people will prefer to be picked up here, but if you’re keen just walk the same route back. I would suggest this walk to people of reasonable fitness, the average person should be capable, having seen ages ranging from three to ninety completing the track. The predicted time to walk the 10km track one way is four hours and about one hour thirty minutes to run, including stopping at lookouts and taking photos.

New signage is very impressive with information about plants, wildlife and also markers every kilometre.

If starting from the Ashhurst end you are greeted with a nice short walk over bridges and streams then the climb begins. This is quite a steep climb for about one and a half kilometres then a peaceful resting area with amazing views of the gorge awaits you. Here is an excellent place to stop and refuel.

Continuing up the hill which is not so steep now for another two to three kilometres and you will find yourself at the top where the track flattens out for about 500m. Here there is a great place for photos. Just past this point is the windmill lookout, where there is a great chance to see the beauty of the windmills up close.

It is about the halfway point now, you’ve done the hard work, the rest of the walk is downhill for about three to four kilometres, and there will also be a few more chances to stop at viewpoints on the way down. When you reach the bottom, the track continues for 2km more which is relatively easy including a few ups and downs, until you eventually reach the Balance car park. If you’re keen you can walk all the way back with a total of around 20km. Alternatively there is a very nice cafe just up the road.

Along the gorge track there are many great sights, native birds, trees, waterfalls and windmills, these are all great opportunities for photos. The track is very well made, even after rain it is still fine to walk, normal sports shoes will be fine to wear but tramping boots are best.

Above: Looking down from high up on the Manawatu River from one of the viewpoints.

Below: Some of the windmiils on the Ruahine Range.

The reason the gorge track is my favourite walk is because it includes a variety of terrain; uphill, downhill and flat, plus the brilliant views and sights over the gorge.

I like the track so much that I run it every Sunday normally just one way, my best time is 48min:50sec. It is very good training especially for a competitive runner.

Every year DOC allows a race to be held for runners/walkers of all ages starting at the Balance end and going through to the Ashhurst carpark. This is a fun event and is overall a great day for anyone who likes getting out and about. Unfortunately this year there are rumours that the race won’t go ahead. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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Above right: A low view from the track with the railway on the other side of the river.

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The Manawatu Gorge Tracks are located approximately 12 km east of Palmerston North adjacent to State Highway 3. Access to the Manawatu Gorge track from the west (Ashhurst end) is from the carpark on the left side of the road immediately before the gorge entrance.

From the east (Woodville end) the track entrance is located on the Ballance Gorge Road just across the Ballance Bridge. The Upper Gorge Bridge and Manawatu Gorge Loop tracks are acessed from this end.

Your favourite walk could win you a free subscription We are looking for readers’ favourite walks. Many of us go out regularly walking on a route which we class as our favourite, for a number of reasons.

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Zealand magazine for walks published.

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New Zealand walk ernglen Native Plant Gardens in Birkenhead, has well maintained walking tracks that provide an excellent opportunity to observe many interesting species. The main walk is down the Kauri Ridge where kauri trees of approximately 300 years old can be seen.

At the bottom there is a fine stand of Nikau palms and the New Zealand begonia Elatostema carpets the ground.

You can choose to return and ascend a steep ridge back to the gazebo or if you desire a longer walk, at the bottom of the ridge, cross the boardwalk and ascend steps which will bring you out into a grove of young Kauri.

Points of interest to see on your walk include: Alpine House - Fernglen has aimed at creating an alpine environment in the city.

In the Offshore Islands Collection you will find plants from the Three Kings, the Poor knights and the Chatham Islands.

Dracophyllum Collection - Against the rear wall of the house are different species of the unusual Dracophyllum genus, the grass trees.

For those who want to venture further, a visit to the Fern House and Ben's Ridge is well worth a look.

Allow approximately one hour to walk the complete track and longer if you want to view the points of interest in more detail.

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Above: Nelson Strider Peter Campbell atop Fringed Hill. Right: One of the large trees in the sanctuary. Below left: A bubbling stream in the sanctuary.

New trail event in Nelson sanctuary N

elson Events has chosen a stunning location and it's surrounds for their next trailruning event, Escape from Tane's Forest, on Saturday 25th June.

Imagine a place where native plants and animals thrive, without threat from introduced plants, alive with birdsong, where rare species such as kiwi, tuatara and kakapo roam freely.

That's what the Brook Waimarama Sanctuary Trust are working towards in their "Returning Nature to the Nelson Region" project in the Brook Valley, an enviroment that has been protected since the 1860's.

It's an ideal place for a wildlife sanctuary thanks to its high natural values- a diverse lowland forest, its defendable size - 715 hectares and it is close proximity to Nelson City - just 5kms from the CBD. The trust hopes that it will evolve as one of the region's foremost attractions all year round When deciding on a course Nelson Events searched for three key ingredients as their other very successful events have. History, mystery or scenery and Race Director Greg Dykzeul says this one has got them all.

The field will be limited to 300 competitors who have two options to choose from....

13km or the longer 23km course. .Both start by heading up Nelson's "rail trail". Back in 1862 it was the nation's first railway - albeit horse drawn - established to transport the chromite and copper spoils from the Dun Mountain Mineral Belt .

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able returns . Those in the Short Course get their "warm up" on what's left of the historical line, then at Four Corners head into the Sanctuary for their mystery, a breath taking circuit traversing over territory that not many have trodden before.

The Long Coursers head skywards for a higher look at the landscape below as they ascend Fringed Hill (793m ) pausing occassionally to view the panoramic picture postcard view of Nelson City and Tasman Bay. From there it's along Black Diamond Ridge to Third House followed by a quick descent

down the old railway bench (cutting ) which is pretty much still intact although no remnants of sleepers or rails remain.

At Four Corners Corners it's into the Sanctuary to chase those in front to the finish.

Prizegiving is at Founders Heritage Park where a hangi laid by Whakatu Marae Members awaits.....washed down with a celebratory "Kumara & Honey Hangi Brew " crafted by The McCashin Family now back purveying fine Stoke "medicine" in the province.

The event has received sponsorship funding for this year's event from the Nelson Events Marketing & Development Programme, which is funded by the Nelson City Council. The Programme's objective is to stimulate Nelson City's economy in the shoulder and off seasons by bringing new spending through visitors coming to Nelson for distinct events.

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New Zealand walks

Four short

Bay of Islands walks

By Colleen Pryce

Above: Walking on a boardwalk in the Waitangi mangroves.

ecently we were in the Bay of Islands for a brief visit, and took the oppor tunity to seek out some of Te Araroa’s short tracks in the area. Ticking off Te Araroa has become our Retirement Project.

The KeriKeri River Track is a very pretty two hour easy tramping track.

We started at the car-park by the historic Stone Store, and followed the well marked track which led us into a well maintained bush track, through stands of young Kauri and Totara trees, passing the remains of a power house built in the 1930s, following the river until we came to the Rainbow Falls.

The falls were a spectacular sight – ‘27m high, tumbling over basalt lava fields which had flowed into the river valley after volcanic eruptions.’ Information panels situated along the track were interesting and enabled us to understand the history of the area.

After passing the falls the track became less of a bush track and more open and park-like,

as it followed the banks of the KeriKeri River and the unmistakable orange markers.

We passed private properties beautifully sited on the river bank, through a golf course, and across stiles, pasture and fence lines to the picnic area on SH10 close to the Waipapa village. This was a very pleasant walk with the added advantage of toilets and a car-park picnic area half-way through, close to the falls.

Our second two hour walk was the Paihia to Opua Coastal Walkway. This of course, is a very picturesque area, although not quite as easy as the KeriKeri River Track. But that was mostly due to heavy overnight rain which created several slippery-clay areas to negotiate.

It is an interesting walk with beautiful scenery, and plenty of variety. Sometimes walking the beach, or over rocks, or through bush.

Interesting settlements with typical New Zealand beach holiday homes, as well as older his-

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toric buildings. We did not have clear blue skies, but the track provides wonderful views of the Veronica Channel.

Our third two hour walk was the Waitangi to Haruru Falls Walk. This is a sheltered bush walk following the Waitangi River from the Treaty Grounds car-park to the Haruru Falls car-park. To begin, the track follows the golf course boundary, then a very well constructed boardwalk and bridge enables walkers to pass through a mature mangrove forest.

It’s very easy to spend a lot of time here looking at and listening to nature, and reading information panels about this remarkable area and how things live and grow in it. From a bridge we followed the progress of fish bubbles down the river. We followed the flight of a kingfisher. It’s a very fascinating place.

The river widens as we near the falls, and the homes on the opposite side of the river Below left: A ship and yachts in Opua Harbour.

Below right: The famous Kerikeri Stone Store.

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Above left: The Rainbow Falls.

Above right: The Mangingina Kauri's.

Right: The Hururu Falls.

tell us that this is a popular holiday place.

Haruru apparently means something like ‘big noise’, and the falls definitely lives up to its name. As we approach the end of the walk the thundering roar creates a wonderful atmosphere.

The Haruru Falls has interesting history, as the wide basin below it was New Zealand’s first river port and an important river junction in the early days of European settlement.

Our fourth walk was a very easy 15 minute walk to see a stunning grove of many huge old Kauri trees. Called Mangingina Kauri Walk this is accessible off Pungaere Road from SH10 at Waipapa, and is an amazing place to visit. A ‘must see’ if you ever get the chance.

We are now looking forward to another trip up north to do some more tracks. Hopefully next time we’ll have blue skies to enhance the beautiful views.

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Below right: On the track beside the sea from Paihia to Opua.

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Come to Canterbury

Top places to propose to your princess here’s nothing like a Royal Wedding to get us girls dreaming about our own Prince Charming. Sigh. We all need a little romance in our lives – some of us more than others.

And those of us who spend time in the outdoors in our parks and other places know just how special and mood-enhancing these places can be.

So why not make it official boys! Take us out in the wilderness, get down on one knee and make us feel like a princess.

Here’s my top spots in Canterbury for a proposal with a fairytale ending…

allow a few hours to explore Come on – it’s got Castle in the name – it has to be good! Even without the cliché connection this is a fantastic spot – the stone outcrops that earned its name make it an awe-inspiring place to visit.

And it’s amazing how you can get lost in this place – there can be 20 cars in the car park but in the reserve itself you can wander around unnoticed for hours; plenty of hidden corners for a romantic tryst.

Kura Tawhiti is a topuni site – history tells it was claimed by the son of celebrated chief Tuahuriri so that he could gather the green glowing feathers of kakapo in the area for his daughter Hine Mihi to wear (Aotearoa’s own royal fashion).

Castle Hill

Millennium Walk

By Sarah Mankelow

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Arthur’s Pass National Park Kura Tawhiti Conservation Area Getting there: Drive west from Getting there: Drive west of Christchurch for about two hours; Christchurch for about 80 minutes Walking time: 10 minutes reWalking time: About 15 min- turn. utes walk to enter the reserve but A marvellous spot for a mid-

night proposal – the walk goes up behind the quaint Arthur’s Pass ‘Chapel of Snows’ to a viewing platform overlooking the Avalanche Creek Waterfall, which is lit at night.

In the middle of winter, snow and icicles hang like glistening diamonds and frosty air requires lots of close cuddles. Plus, when you are ready to throw your own Royal Wedding, the back window of the chapel gives a view directly onto the waterfall – bringing the proposal and the ceremony together to make memories that last a lifetime.

Above: Chapel of the Snows in winter, Arthur's Pass Village, Arthur's Pass National Park .

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Lake Clearwater; about two and a half hours from Christchurch.

Walking time: 45 minutes to the summit (tramping track) Lord of the Rings fans will know this lump of glacial rock as the capital of Rohan and home to Meduseld, the hall of King Theoden and his niece Éowyn.

So we have rings, we have princesses and kings – we have a small hill to climb, which makes us all feel good when we reach the top.

Apparently true Tolkein enthuMt Sunday siasts get dressed up into cos(covenant surrounded by) tumes to make the climb – that’s Hakatere Conservation Park optional although very cool – and Getting there: Drive south then let’s face it Éowyn’s white dress west to Mt Somers township then would grace any Princess bride. into the Ashburton Lakes, past

The Kaikoura Trail is an exciting four-day guided walking and cycling experience that runs from the inland township of Waiau to the stunning coastal village of Kaikoura.

Your tour includes an experienced guide, quality accommodation, transport and great local cuisine!

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Come to Canterbury

Canterbury ready, willing and able to show visitors a great time anterbury’s tourism operators have been at TRENZ 2011, New Zealand’s showcase tourism event, spreading the word that Christchurch and Canterbury are ready to welcome visitors.

In the two months since parts of Christchurch’s central city were badly damaged by a magnitude 6.3 earthquake, significant progress has been made in getting the city back on its feet.

While pockets of Christchurch’s central business district remain off-limits because of the structural damage to buildings, in many parts of the city it is business as usual.

“It’s been important to us that we get back up on our feet as quickly as possible and while there is still a significant amount of rebuilding work to be done, we certainly feel we’re in a good position to welcome visitors back,” says Christchurch & Canterbury Tourism Chief Executive Tim Hunter.

“We’ve got 26 of our visitor attractions and activities in Christchurch City operating and we currently have eight hotels, 10 lodges

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and apartments, 105 motels, 17 holiday parks, 15 backpacker lodges and 70 bed & breakfasts in full operation, providing a total of 7100 commercial beds so we’re certainly well placed to accommodate visitors.”

Outside of Christchurch City there are 11,700 commercial beds available in the Canterbury region that have not been impacted at all by earthquake activity.

“One of the messages we’ve been endeavouring to get through to the travelling public over the past couple of months is that the damage caused by the quake is localised and that most of our region is unaffected, so there is no reason for people to postpone or cancel their holidays.

“Canterbury still has the great landscapes and the abundance of activities that have long made it one of the most popular travel destinations in New Zealand and Christchurch is still the gateway to the South Island,” says Mr Hunter.

“The visitor experience in Christchurch has changed because of the damage wrought by

the quake on our cultural and heritage buildings, which were such a memorable part of our city, but we’re still a viable tourism destination for independent travellers and small groups wanting to experience the heart of the south and to use the city as a gateway to the rest of our exciting province.”

During their stay in Canterbury Mr Hunter recommends visitors: · Enjoy the French-inspired settlement of Akaroa, which is buzzing with seaside cafes, boutique shops and wildlife cruises · Soak in the sights of New Zealand’s highest peak, glacial lakes, stargazing tours and iceberg cruises in the Mackenzie Country · Enjoy pampering and relaxation amongst the beautiful alpine vistas of Hanmer Springs · Visit New Zealand’s eco-tourism capital, Kaikoura, for a spot of whale watching and some wilderness walks.

“The great thing about all those destinations is they’re all within an easy drive of Christchurch International Airport and very accessible,” Mr Hunter says. “And along the way there are some great places to stop for lunch or a glass of superb Canterbury wine.”

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Tawa shared pathway starts to take shape he first two sections of the new shared pathway through Tawa for cyclists and pedestrians - totalling just under one kilometre - has been finished and is already proving popular.

Tawa residents are making use of a 400-metre widened section of path beside Duncan Street that links the Tawa Railway Station footbridge and Tawa College.

Another 400-metre section of the path has been completed along Findlay Street, linking the Linden shops to Linden Park.

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They are the first completed sections of the five kilometre, $3.5 million, shared pathway that will give cyclists and pedestrians a safe dedicated route through Tawa.

The next section for construction, expected to begin later in May and totalling about 650 metres, will be laid beside the railway line from Redwood station heading north to link with the Duncan Street pathway.

Detailed design is also under way for the next section between Duncan Street and Tawa Pool which includes a new level crossing across the railway line.

Councillor Bryan Pepperell, the Council's Walking, Cycling, Motorcycling and Safety Portfolio Leader, is pleased to see the path taking shape and being used. "It's encouraging to see people riding and walking on the path. After much planning the benefits are already being seen by walkers and cyclists".

The Tawa shared path is scheduled to be completed in stages over the next six years. The New Zealand Transport Agency last year agreed to fund 53% of the project with the Council funding the rest. Once completed the path will provide an 'off-road' route between Porirua in the north and Willowbank Park at the south end

of Tawa.

Brett Gillies, Chairman of the Porirua Stream Walkway Committee, says: "Later in the year we will be organising a competition for primary schools in Tawa to name the path. Once we have a name we will put up signage and hopefully encourage more people to use it."

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Above: The historic Museum. Below: One of the relics of the earlier days of Kauri felling.

The McKinney Kauri.

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A viewing platform.

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ive minutes south of Warkworth is the Parry Kauri Park, a park with a total area of 8.5 hectares featuring a large Kauri at the entrance to a walking track.

Here regenerating native bush occupies approximately 40% of the site, and is a remnant of the vegetation which grew in the locality.

There is an entire circular walkway that is an all-weather boardwalk suitable for all levels of fitness and takes about 25 to 30 minutes to complete.

The park and the driveway into it, bear the â– names of Harry Parry and Tudor Collins, local identities who were largely responsible, along with the Kauri Bushmen's Association, for raising the money to purchase the land.

The Mid-North Branch of the Royal Forest & Bird Protection Society is responsible for providing signs along the boardwalk that winds through the park.

In the carpark is the museum where there are displays of the kauri digging implements, photographs of gum-digging, giant pieces of kauri gum, saws, native timber, bushman's hut and other items connected with the Gum Digging Days.

On the far side of the carpark there is a "whim", which was used to haul the logs out of the bush, and other items connected with kauri logging.

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Waiheke Wharf to Wharf walk he Waiheke Wharf 2 Wharf Run/ Walk, is a really an entertaining day out, on Waiheke Island. Supported by Fullers Ferries, and many of the island’s business people, this event is held every year in mid January.

Fullers Ferries run a very efficient hourly transport service both to, and on the island and on this event day the ferry drops off entrants at Orapui, the start of the 25 kilometre distance to the finish line.

From the wharf at Matiati, buses transport gear and supporters, to the finish line, and entrants in the shorter distances, to their start lines.

Participants can enter a choice of four distances: 25kms (Orapui to Matiatia), 13kms (Orapui to Onetangi), 12kms (Onetangi to Matiatia) and 7 kms ( Kennedy Point to Matiatia).

The times are structured so most people are finishing between 11:15am and 12:15am.

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Above left: A local adding his voice to the sounds of waves and gulls. Second from left: The Honey Pots relax after the Wharf2Wharf.

Waiheke Wharf to Wharf walk You may walk or run, but if you want to run down the hills, you need to register as a runner.

The day offers something for everyone.

Some aimed for a personal best time, some went for a stroll on a beautiful morning, while others, like the Honey Pots and The Hula girls dressed up for the occasion.

There were drink stops every two or three kilometers. The most interesting team was run

by the Red Hat ladies wearing all their purple finery and gorgeous hats.

At the finish line, entrants received bananas, oranges, drinks and sun visors. Big shade canopies were erected, and there was a festive atmosphere as the prizes were presented.

A group of us spent the afternoon wandering along the North coast, swimming in the balmy waters at each different bay. We climbed down wooden steps, negotiated craggy headlands, and tried rope swings hung from gnarly old trees.

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velling at the stunning views.

We spent the night at Kina Backpackers, 184 steps above Onetangi Beach. It is an awesome location, with absolutely amazing views over the ocean. We watched a pale pink sunset, and a golden sunrise in the morning as some of us braved the waves.

Sunday morning was spent exploring the other side of the island by bus, visiting the fascinating Art Gallery and funky shops at Oneroa, then taking the Coastal Track from Oneroa to Matiaia past vineyards, palatial homes and fascinating sculptures.

As we walked to the ferry to leave, two huge stingrays cruised slowly along past the wharf as if to say bye.

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Above: Relaxing at the end of the walk. Above middle Crossing the finish line. Right: The Pack’n Boots group at the start of the walk.

Above: Walking around the north coast beaches with houses prtruding from the bush covered land.

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Above: This is almost as close as you will ever get to a lunar landscape, White Island. A very very worth while trip. An amazing place to have a guided walk around. Photo by Christine Mills, Rotorua.

Monthly Photo Competition Below: On the Kawkawa Station Two Day Walk. Photo by Annette Rice, Auckland.

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Above left: A late afternoon stroll on the beach at Castlepoint, Wairarapa.

Photo by Martin Sanders, Stillwater.

Above right: “Another Bridge to Nowhere?”. It was taken on the Heaphy Track between the Heaphy and Lewis Huts the day after extreme weather hit the area in late December 2010. The storm left the footbrige and another dumped high and dry, and us scrambling to find sure footing after the flash flood. Photo by Sharon Bergstrom, Hastings.

These are the winners of this month’s photos in our Digital Photo Contest. Because there was just so many photos submitted covering different angles we have decided to publish five instead of the usual three photos this month.

Congratulations to the following who each receive a six month subscription, or six month subscription extension to Walking New Zealand magazine.

Entrants whose photo is chosen for a cover receive a 12 month subscription.

Right: Who says tramping isn’t for kids! Bayden, Tarik, Kade and Dad navigate a tricky stream crossing Mt Pirongia. Photo by Sandra Jennings, Hamilton

We are looking for the best digital photos each month depicting walking Now the time to get your digital camera out or look through your digital images and enter the

Walking New Zealand Digital Photo Contest The image could be a scenic scene, a walk on the beach with the dog, a bush walk, a street walk or anything walking that takes your fancy.

The rules are simply: there must be a person or persons walking in the picture either front, side or back on, and can be in the distance. We require an emailed image in high resolution mode, in jpeg format as an attachment, and NOT embedded in Word or in the email, etc.

In the subject line type “Walking New Zealand Photo Contest” and the email must include the NAME, POSTAL ADDRESS and phone number of the person who took the photo and a small caption.

In this contest only ONE emailed photo accepted per month. Entry in the contest automatically allows us to print the image. The person who has their photo published will receive a six month subscription or a renewal to Walking New Zealand magazine of six months. If a picture is chosen for the cover page the person will receive a 12 month subscription or renewal.

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he purple haze of Lauren’s Lavender farm near the Te Maire Bluffs just south of Taumarunui, marked the start of Stage Six of the Great New Zealand Trek.

An intrepid band of 162 trekkers, once again gathered to continue this journey like no other.

Horse riders, mountain bikers, walkers, support people and volunteer crew came from far and wide to resume Steve Old’s dream of trekking to support a cure for Multiple Sclerosis.

New trekkers were welcomed into the now seasoned ‘family’, while new volunteers quickly learned the ropes. Old, young, male, female, whatever nationality, slender builds or built for comfort, even profound deafness; we blended as one.

This year’s route promised to cover very different terrain. From Taumarunui to Mangaweka, the country is rugged, high and crossed by fast flowing, deep rivers. Deer abound and with the ‘roar’ approaching, the Trek dates had to be brought forward to avoid clashing with hunters.

A full moon lit up the night darkness and a hot sun threatened to dehydrate the unwary.

Slip, slop, slap and wrap became the order of the day, along with sip and top the water bottles up.

The ribbons marking the route had now changed to fluro yellow, red being invisible to the colour blind. Who knows how many trekkers we have lost because of this! None actually. The ‘check out’ ladies carefully recorded our ID numbers as we ventured out

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each day and again upon our return. We trekked in the secure knowledge, that this simple system would alert the organizers to anyone straying off the route and failing to return by evening. No one wanted to miss the route and not return to the magnificent meal that Ivan and his crew from Waitomo Caterers provided each night.

Trekking up to 34 kilometres daily does require a measure of fitness. There is a small group of highly competitive walkers. They check stopwatches and pedometers regularly trying to arrive at the new camp ahead of each other. Lunch is eaten on the move. Pauses to take in the scenery are not considered and a cuppa at the fuel stop is judged time wasted.

However for the majority of the walkers, we ambled along at our own pace. Panoramic views are admired, cool streams wallowed in, deep tumbling gorges studied and colourful beehives skirted around carefully.

Local mud slides tested, shyly watching children were drawn into conversation and landowners thanked for their generosity in allowing us to pass through their properties.

Even a pet bambi stopped most of us as we stroked his spotted coat.

Support was always at hand for the tired and walking weary. Nick, Dan, Hone, Peter, Hepa, Simon, Lloyd and Todd alternated and ferried walkers on their quad bikes with smiles, lured on by the grateful hugs, offers of beers back at camp and ‘thank yous’.

Horse marshals kept a check on everyone with two-way communication. Horse riders

Climbing up a picturesque farm track.

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Bottom right: An old main truck rail tunnel near Mangawheka.

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offered their horses’ tails for a pull up the hills and mountain bikers called out to alert us as they shot past on their down hill runs.

Walkers are an amazing species of people. Tenacious, determined and stubborn, they clutched their trekking poles and moved forward with perseverance and smiles.

Various styles of footwear from tramping boots, trail shoes, covered sandals with or without socks, Teva open sandals, op-shop sneakers to leather shoes, covered the feet. Blister precautions ranged from Vaseline, sheep’s wool, strapping tape, band aids to stockings. Some plugged their ears into murder mysteries. Most covered their ears with sun block, and listened to nature’s music.

Tom, Wayne and Lisa from Waara Trekking at Raetihi joined this year’s Trek as additional route planners and extra horse marshals. Camp Mother, Kitty Johnson kept an eye on everything, while Hepa Parawai took over from Steve Old as Big Chief. Peter Jackson had kept Steve on Hobbit watch with his new movie preparations.

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Again this year the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research will benefit by approximately $20,000.00 raised to help search for a cure for multiple sclerosis. $10,000 of this has been allocated to help MS patients affected by Christchurch’s earthquake. Anne Le Flamme from the Institute trekked for the last few days with us and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

What will Stage 6 of the Great New Zealand trek be remembered for this year? My pick is the visit to Melonsfolly Ranch, home of the old west town on Waterfall Mountain, at the back of Raetihi with its jaw dropping facilities. The ladies of the Raetihi Church Op-shop with their cheerful zest for life and their amazing array of wares would run a close second. Then again, maybe the fact that we have now passed the one thousand kilometre mark is something to be remembered.

Bluff is definitely getting closer.

Check out the website; www.greatnewzealandtrek.com . Look at photographer Lindsey Davidson’s collection of takes on Trek life. Come and join us for Stage 7. This really is a journey like no other.

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Top left: Caroline walking to an amazing view.

Top right: Frances pauses to take in the scenery.

Below middle: This group has walked 1000km so far over the six stages of the Great NZ Trek. Photo by Lindsey Davidson Bottom left: The Ratana church at Raetihi. Photo by Lindsey Davidson Bottom right: Two walkers enjoying the trek. Photo by Lindsey Davidson

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The Queen’s Wharf sails — an aerial sculpture?

Walk the Capital’s Sculpture Trail he discs of Italian marble that form the sculptural feature ‘Seismic’ seemed a good starting point for Wellington’s sculpture walk, given our recent earthquake history.

Sculptor Louise Purvis has carved patterns on the discs to show different aspects of seismic activity. They are scattered outside Victoria University’s Pipitea campus in Bunny Street, near bus and train terminals.

Thanks to the Wellington Sculpture Trust, sculptures abound throughout Wellington — in the central city; in Wellington Botanic Gardens; and along the waterfront. Nor are they your traditional City Fathers on a plinth, either. These sculptures challenge and need

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thinking about!

I chose the waterfront sculpture trail. But first I wandered up Lambton Quay to sample some of the city sculptures. At Stout Street, there are two pillars by sculptors Ralph Hotere and Mary McFarlane. One pillar is broken. The other is topped with tangled brass letters — I nicknamed it the Tower of Babel.

Further up the quay, is the group of shells

by Jeff Thomson. They are simple, eye-catching and in soft blues, greens and pinks. They mark Wellington’s previous shoreline, before reclamation pushed it further out. They recall, for me, those childhood days of meandering along the beach collecting shells.

In contrast, are the glittering stainless steel

structures at Grey Street. Anton Parsons has covered their shining silver surfaces with braille-like knobs at random. I watch a little girl running her fingers over the knobs as though reading some imaginary fairytale to herself.

I’m making for the actual waterfront now, under the sails of Queen’s Wharf which are a sort of aerial sculpture themselves. I’m hurrying, as I want to reach Len Lye’s Water Whirler at 11am precisely. This is when jets of water dance and quiver in the air. (It performs over the middle of the day and again in the early evening). Foiled!

The Water Whirler is not working. It’s being repaired. The tall thin wand points to the sky from its pier which houses motors, springs, pivots and the computised programme that ‘choreographs’ the water patterns. Not to worry. This is a lovely By Judith Doyle and interesting stretch of the waterfront, a favorite promenade for the locals, me included.

On the seaside of Frank Kitts Park, rises the mast of the ferry Wahine which foundered on Barrett’s Reef in 1968 with tragic loss of life. The statue of Kupe, Polynesian discoverer of Aotearoa, with his wife and tohunga, stands further on, pointing to the heavens. This group statue is familiar to locals as it stood outside Wellington Railway Station for years.

It’s elevenses. Time for a coffee. Karaka Café, is in the Waka House — karaka trees fore and aft. I choose a table overlooking the flat waters of the lagoon. This is where the infamous waka may, or may not, eventually reside. The building itself is stunning with its roof angled in counterpointed triangles.

Following the wind theme is Solace in the Wind.

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New Zealand walk Soon I’m at Te Papa where, positioned actually in the waters at its base are James Baxter’s lines sculpted in raised letters on a plaque, part of Wellington’s Writers’ Walk.

I saw the Maori Jesus Walking on Wellington harbour He wore blue dungarees His beard and hair were long His breath smelt of mussels and parada When he smiled it looked like the dawn.

Almost opposite, leaning perilously out over the water into the wind, is the male figure: Solace in the Wind. It was created in 2008

by Englishman, Max Patte, sculptor at Miramar’s Weta Workshop.

While I wait for a group of Japanese tourists to finish imitating his pose for the beneft of their friends’ cameras, a jogger goes past.

“Don’t do it, Solly,” he calls out. “Don’t do it!”

Past the bobbing boats of Chaffers Marina, I pause at the Tale of the Whale on Oriental Parade. Carved by Colin Webster-Watson, it recalls 19th Century days when whales, caught in Wellington Harbour, were landed at Oriental Bay. Here they were cut up and their bladder boiled in trypots on the foreshore.

The air smells sweeter today than it must have done then! Local whaling history is outlined on the heritage pillar, erected in 2010, opposite Grass Street. Nancy Wake, highlydecorated agent of World War II, has pride of place on the pillar. She was born in Grass Street.

It takes an hour to walk from here to the Meridian wind scultures on Cobham Drive — the final stretch in the Waterfront Sculpture Walk. No sculptures but a picturesque stretch.

Windsurfers skim over the water; oyster-catchers scratch around on the rocks and shags solemnly survey the scene.

Time your walk carefully and you can lunch at Greta Point Café halfway along Evans Bay. Beside the latter is an interesting group of panels outlining the history of the 1871 Patent Slip where all sorts of craft were hauled out of the water for repairs.

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By the time I reach Cobham Drive, the wind has gained strength. Unusually, this is welcome. For these are wind sculptures and they need a good old blow!

First is the optimistically-named Zephyrometer by Phil Price, an elegant orange wand that reflects the wind direction.

Further along, brilliantly-coloured cubes spin at different angles to each other to make a kaleidoscope of colour and movement — a wonderful collaboration between former Wellington sculptor Leon van den Eijkel and Hutt Valley engineer Allan Brown.

Next is my favourite wind sculpture — the graceful group of kinetic sculptures by Phil Dadson. They are coloured cones that echo the windsocks of the nearby airport and pivot on tall poles which are also multi-coloured.

Truly a wind dance.

The last wind sculptures are impressive by day but sensational by night — Andrew Drummond’s tower of neon rings and the technicolour waving fronds called Pacific Grass

by Kon Dimopoulos.

My 4-hour Waterfront Sculpture Walk stretched my legs and stretched my mind.

Pleasantly tired, I catch the No 24 bus back to town via Evans and Oriental Bays.

Above: Spinning cubes: a fun addition to the wind sculpture walk. Below: Giant shells, a reminder of Wellington’s old shoreline. Bottom right: The Tail of the Whale recalls Oriental Bay ’s whaling history. Below left: A little girl enjoys touching this sculpture.

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By Max Rawnsley n German they call it “der Traumpfad” – the Dreampath. It is a hiking track, in deed a whole series of tracks that takes you from Munich to Venice. The journey occupies about a month of your time, but provides memories for a life time.

In late July five of us – two Germans, an Austrian, a Finn and one Kiwi - took an early morning group photo in the Marienplatz – the historic centre of Munich and then headed south along the tree-lined banks of the Isar River and the Isar canal.

Here at least the track is flat but the 10 hour, 35km day in 30° degree heat made for hard work. The second day was even flatter and hotter made bearable by some shady sections of spruce forest.

We spent a night at the classic Bavarian town of Bad Tölz. We should have taken in the sights but mainly devoted ourselves to a practical course in the finer points of Weissbier, the cloudy, but delicious beer that is the preferred refreshment for most Bavarians. This was purely in the interests of proper hydration you will understand.

Next day everything changed. We had a steady climb up the Benediktenwand, an 1800m peak with a huge, shear cliff on its western face. As we climbed we passed alm houses where the local farmers make the famous alm käse cheese in summer.

With the increasing altitude came a corresponding drop in the temperature and thick mist. Often we could hear the cowbell orchestras across the fields but we could not see the cows.

When we reached Tutzinger Hut the temperature was barely into double figures.

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Above far left: A group photo in the Marienplatz, Munich.

Above second from left: Track sign with the South Dolomites in the distance.

Above second from right: Walking along a path south of Munich.

Above right: Looking back to Passo Pordoi.

not DOC huts but mini hotels in the wilderness with restaurants, bars and comfortable bedding - and often centrally heated.

By day five we had passed into the Austrian Alps and the weather had turned seriously bad and the original party was reduced to just two – Erich, the indomitable Austrian, and me.

It was raining hard when we reached Karwendelhaus, a huge four storey edifice and probably the most impressive hut I have ever stayed in. The following morning we were shocked to find that overnight it had snowed heavily and the outside temperature was 0º notwithstanding that this was mid summer.

This has important consequences for alpine tramping as the track markers are painted on the rocks and, of course, not visible under the snow. Discretion being the better part of valour we walked down the valley and spent a couple of days at Wattens in the Inn Valley while the snow melted.

The weather soon cleared and we got back into the mountains. The climb to Lizumer Hut took us through hillsides of wild blueberries and strawberries and our first sightings of the shy marmot. These cuddly-looking but pesky rodents were regular companions in the days to come. They can be annoying because they often dig their burrows right in the middle of the track.

After taking a day off to climb Mölser Berg we pressed on over the Tuxer Alpen to Tuxer Joch Haus. Here we were constantly over 2000m so we had spectacular views of the mountains when we were not walking in thick mist.

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Above: Looking back to Puez hut - north Dolomites.

south face, an almost shear 200m drop in freezing conditions, was a nerve sapping descent down fixed wires. Once we reached Olperer Hut, however, the rigours of the day were forgotten as we relaxed on the hut deck and took in the magnificent views of the huge line of glaciers of the Weisskarferne. As a Kiwi I received a special welcome from the hut operator who had met Ed Hillary in his climbing days.

From here, after a much less strenuous day we crossed the Italian border and celebrated with our first cappuccinos in two weeks.

That night, however, there was another major snowfall and we were forced to abandon the Italian Alps and take the train round to Niedervintl where we stayed at a traditional Tyrolean farmhouse.

Below left:Relaxing in a gelateria in Belluno.

Below right; Looking don the Langental Valley.

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Our path from here was a steady all-day climb through lovely spr uce forest to Starkenfeld Hut. On the way we picked a bag of porcini mushrooms which were cooked up for our evening meal. The hut was full but we were given comfortable quarters in the hay barn at no cost in the typical spirit of Tyrolean hospitality.

We were now passing into the Dolomites.

These huge ranges of limestone mountains were a complete change from the Alps and are one of the wonders of the geographical world; huge lines of saw-tooth peaks with vertical faces often more than a kilometre high separated by great glacier-carved canyons. At first we hardly noticed the change.

Our day to Maurerberg Hut was done in such thick mist we sometimes had to get the compass out, but the next morning we awoke to a clear blue sky and found ourselves in a mountain wonderland of breathtaking proportions. The tramp around the vast 2875m bulk of Peitlerkofel to Schlüterhütte was an almost ethereal experience.

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In the mountains, however, good things seldom last and our day to Puez Hut was a demanding, foggy slog across two major passes with more fixed wires on the steepest faces. The only good thing was that the mist hid the stomach-churning drops from view – most of the time. On the other hand the bad times do not last long either and we had a glorious day again for the tough four pass day to Pisciadu Hut. The spectacular views down the Langental valley in the morning were in the “Grand Canyon” class.

We stopped for lunch at Grödner Joch – the massive pass that separates the north and south Dolomites. Our day was not over, however – we still had to face the 500m scree climb, with yet more fixed wires at the top, before reaching the welcome site of our “rifugio” (as huts are very aptly called in Italy).

We were now at 3000m and the tramping was definitely harder. A relatively short day to Pordoi Hut included the most challenging fixed wire section of the trip. It started in heavy mist, but half way across the narrow six inch ledge on the otherwise vertical face that was the path the mist suddenly cleared and we found ourselves staring down through 200 metres of space to the rocks far below – we did not linger to enjoy the view.

At Pordoi we chanced to meet the famous climber Karl Unterkircher who, sadly, was killed in a climbing accident in the Himalayas not long after. Here we were rejoined by Soili, our Finnish companion.

Over the next two days we descended over 2000 metres. Straight out of the hut we had a knee-wrenching 600m drop to the pass, but this was followed by a much flatter section where we could enjoy the views of the Marmolada massif with its vast spreading glaciers.

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from Munich to Venice Another short but sharp descent brought us to the shores of Lake Fedaia and a welcome hour or so of flat walking before more steep downhill work to Gian.

The following day was remarkable for two things – first we enjoyed a second fine day in a row. The second was the walk through breathtaking walls of the Sottoguda Gorge.

We reached the town of Allege in the afternoon and quickly decided we would have a well earned rest day the following day. Most of that day was spent washing, eating and just lazing in the sun. Nevertheless we did go for a stroll around the nearby lake just to remind ourselves how good it is to walk without a pack on your back.

The town of Allege is dominated by the Top right: The town of Belluno with south Dolomites behind.

Middle right: The town of Bad Tolz with its quaint buildings.

Bottom right: Approaching Schluterhutte.

Below left: High up in the mountains at Rifugio Pordoi.

Bottom left: At the Italian-Austrian border post.

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Above: A shrine in the Austrian Alps.

Civetta, a massive 3220m pile of limestone that was our next destination. Feeling that we were due some luxury we caught the chair lift up to the Col Dei Baldi saving a vertical kilometre of climbing.

This left only a modest climb to Rifugio Tissi which must rank as one of the most stunningly sited huts anywhere in the world. Standing by the big steel crucifix in front of the hut you look almost straight down 1300m to Allege while a wall of rock 1000m high rears behind the hut.

From Tissi we had a long roller coaster of a day made longer by the fact that the hut where we hoped to stay was closed for reno-

vations. This meant that we had no option but to press on for another hour to Passo Duran – but the food there was great and the hot showers even better.

The next day was Erich’s birthday and we had hoped to celebrate with a bottle of bubbly and a steak dinner. Instead, at Rifugio Pramperet we had to make do with some of the worst home-made wine I have ever had the misfortune to drink and a plate of stodgy pasta. Still the walk itself was interesting.

For much of the way we walked through miniature forests of pinus contorta – it was just like tramping in the Kawekas.

We were now back at serious altitude, but as we crossed the pass at Cime de Città we had the joy of seeing the sea for the first time – although it was a discouragingly long way away.

Below the pass we saw a number of chamAbove: Mid summer in the Austrian Alps! ois – they were surprisingly unconcerned by our presence and we got quite close without their “sheepy” smell, a touch of home for the disturbing them. This is true mountain goat Kiwi, but not enjoyed by the others.

After more serious down hill were walked country. out to the city of Belluno where We dropped Soili immediately led us to the 800m in two kilonearest gelataria where we gorged metres to the hut on ice cream for a late lunch. at Pian de We were now nearly back to sea Fontana. The hut level but there was still one more sits on a narrow hill to cross. From the top, over a grassy ledge on a mile up once again, we at last came very steep hillside. in sight of the North Italian plain.

That evening we In the haze we could just make shared the locale out the silhouette of Venice on the with a large flock coast. of sheep – and Our last hut, Rifugio 5° Art Alpina (the former home of an Italian alpine regiment), was in many ways the most unique.

It is surrounded in telecommunications towers looking more like something out of Star Trek than a hut – but the views were stunning and the food and wine likewise.

Next morning in beautiful conditions we descended a vertical mile through an ever changing landscape of forests and small farm holdings to the town of Vittorio Veneto.

It is possible to walk from here but it is dead flat - a bit like tramping on the outskirts of Ashburton.

So, weighing all the options, we caught the train and spent the next three days walking the streets and alleyways of historic Venice which was much more fun.

Left: Lake Fedaia with Civetta in the background.

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Above:Passo Pordoi – north Dolomites.

Right: Walking in the Sottoguda Gorge.

Below left: Karwendelhaus in the Austrian Alps.

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By Ann Robbie Active Lifestyles Advisor Sport Southland

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For most the answer would be sleeping or reading a book, having breakfast or watching TV – sedate activities.

Our Sport Southland BNZ Active Walkers ‘KiwiSeniors’ were bucking the trend as they

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boarded a mini bus and headed for Green Lake in the lower remote Fiordland region.

“The track climbs steadily then descends through beech forest to a clearing near Island Lake where the Clarke Hut - Borland Road Track junction is found. Tussock clearings and Beech covered saddles are traversed from the Borland Road. The track is marked by poles through tall tussock clearings.”

To be honest, this description in the DOC leaflet does not do this walk justice at all.

Above: Orange marker poles mark the way through the tussock clearing.

We arrived at Borland Lodge (a brilliant adventure and education trust facility which features an events centre, accommodation blocks and chalets) to log our walking intentions with Pete, the on-site manager.

Rain continued to fall heavily and there was no hint the fog-like cloud would lift. The weather forecast stated the ‘day would clear’ by lunch time – and we all had our fingers

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firmly crossed. After all, we didn’t travel for one and a half hours from Invercargill to turn around and go home.

As the transit crawled up the Borland Road, I became increasing more aware of the low cloud. It had a ‘Brigadoon’ like atmosphere. I was also conscious we were climbing up a steep and winding road with the valley floor disappearing beneath us, totally masked by the rain filled clouds.

The weather was not conducive for walking in unfamiliar territory, but I kept reassuring myself it would clear. Fingers still crossed.

The road itself basically follows the pylons of the Manapouri power project of the 1960’s and you soon appreciate what an amazing feat those guys took on in the quest to supply power for the Tiwai Aluminium Smelter near Bluff.

How could they work safely in such ‘drowning conditions’? As we reached the Borland Saddle, nothing could be seen other than the grey metal road on the grey clouds! Not surprisingly, there was total hush from the passengers.

Just five kilometres on towards the Grebe Valley and the rain stopped, the clouds lifted and through the grey emerged a very pale blue.

The forecasters were right. Yes! Our team was prepared for the walk and we entered the magnificent beech forest with gorgeous moss floors, Wild Orchids and beard-like Lichens.

A cheeky little Robin greeted us and appeared to be inquiring if we had ‘permission’ to be exploring his territory. I say ‘he’ (not sure of which gender) had not a care in the world and it was obvious that he had never been scared by humans.

The view from the hill top vantage point was stunning with hectares of red tussock wetlands embraced by bush clad hills with small tarns dotted throughout. The well marked forest floor gave way to a slippery downhill course which was a little difficult for some with short legs – only a few of us managed to keep our ‘rears’ mud-free.

The previous description stated ‘tall tussocks’ – what an understatement! These tussocks had

been on steroids! Their beckoning wave in the gentle breeze high over my head made navigation between the orange stakes difficult at times, but definitely fun. Communication between the group was hilarious as one or two of us occasionally had to jump to see the

marker.

At just 148cm, my height proved a hindrance at times but the age-old compass proved a useful, though not necessary, back up tool.

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Green Lake day. Regularly the ‘winter’ bog was deeper than anticipated and the gaiters worked really well.

Venturing out of the tussocks and back into the open canopy bush we discovered an area slowly rejuvenating from the death of many senior trees. I’m unsure what had caused it but, given the way in which the trees had fallen, I suspect a major flood or slip wreaked havoc a number of years ago.

The ‘Y’ in the track stated Green Lake one and a half hours, Island Lake 15 minutes or Clarke Hut one and a half hours. It was early afternoon and, because of our delayed start due to the rain, it was now time to make a decision on destination – be it Plan B. Continuing to Green Lake would mean our return time would jeopardize our safety so Island Lake was our lunch destination. It was easy to see why it earned its moniker – a wee circular plot of bush bobbed up out of the centre of the lake.

As we sat on the track beside a creek and ate our lunch, the animal population increased around us – Bush Robins, Fantails and yellow-breasted birds chatted in the trees. Then came the Te Namu’s (sandflys) obviously short of food as they attacked like vampires into anything pink exposed.

Turning around the track didn’t seem so uneven. Maybe we had become accustomed to the holes, watery tracks, shrubbery, sphagnum moss and bog. Or perhaps we were reading the ground a bit better – either way our return went really well.

The steady climb up the slippery slope was well managed and everyone made the grade at

their own pace. Walking poles are a must for this section if you require some help.

Whilst our group may not have been the fastest of walkers, we certainly did admire the alpine plants, daisies, white hebes, mosses and the orange, red and white berries on the ground, not to mention the spectacular shrubbery.

Chatter all the way along the track was interspersed with a few laughs as people got up a little closer than expected to the odd tussock.

What a brilliant day-walk, great experience and, for most, the first time they had ventured into an area only marked with DOC orange markers.

DOC do a wonderful job but I did hear one lady jokingly say: “It would have been

Above: Tussock time again.

easier if the tussock track had been mowed.”

They were our challenges and the day was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. A totally recommended trip, but I recommend staying at Borland Lodge the first night as this will allow you more time to reach Green Lake and its new hut.

Above: ‘Clean’ group prior to the walk. Below: The not so clean rears of the walkers.

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Window on Waitakere

The high ground From Kay Lindley an there still be an unexplored region, inhabited by un-described species in teracting in unknown ways and could it really be so close to our urbanised existence?

Yes indeed, and this, which may well be called the “last frontier,” is the canopy of old-growth forests.

“We know more about what exists in the top 20 metres of salt water than we do about what lives in the canopy of some of our largest tree species—in particular the epiphyte islands of mature Rata and Kauri,” says James Frankham, editor of New Zealand Geographic. “This unique biota that we barely have the first clue about is already under enormous pressure.

Without some kind of baseline data, without some idea of what lives there or what the natural populations may be we are at a loss to describe it or protect it.”

The beautiful Red Mistletoe, Peraxilla

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Colensoi, was recorded as being in canopy trees of the Waitakere forest. Rare Striped Skink once lived there also—could they have survived decades of predation by introduced pests?

Intrigued by this last question, James investigated and found that very few canopy studies had been done in New Zealand, and even fewer on high. A chance meeting with a canopy-access expert and trainer introduced him to international studies using specialised lightweight equipment so that studies at heights even 100 metres from the ground in tropical rain forests had been done.

After approval by the Ark in the Park Technical Advisory Group, the concept unsurprisingly generated an enthusiastic bunch of potential “canopists” from within the Ark volunteers.

Two planned post-grad studies: a Rata pollination study, and a Kauri epiphyte study to be undertaken by an MSc and a PhD student from the University of Auckland, respectively, will be the first studies in the canopy.

The students will need support crew equally trained in climbing techniques as a safety measure and one or more studies will be undertaken by the Ark climbers as an objective during skills maintenance. Surveys for arboreal lizards and monitoring for rodents in the canopy are currently planned for this.

Initial funding from Project Crimson and from New Zealand Geographic will allow for training costs and sets of climbing equipment to access the rata and kauri. Tilt your head back and watch this space!

The threat of the Kauri fungal disease, PTA, is always very real and all surveys involving kauri must take cognisance of current control techniques.

To see old-growth canopies and epiphytes in the Waitakere Ranges, why not register for one of the Walking Waitakere Wednesday Walks.

For a registration/brochure contact: Kay Lindley, phone: 09 837 8820, mobile: 027 274 2280, email: kay@healthwest.co.nz, www.healthwest.co.nz.

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New cycle trail will benefit walkers alkers will benefit with the new Lake Track cycle trail at Taupo which has received $2.26 Million from New Zealand Cycle Trail Project.

The trail is a joint initiative of Bike Taupo, Department of Conservation, Taupo District Council, local community supporters and The New Zealand Cycle Trail project.

New Zealand Cycle Trail Project Manager Richard Balm at the formal signing of the agreement said “The idea of having a trail along the western shore of Lake Taupo has been a dream for a long time.

The stunning scenery, native forest, close proximity to the lake and easy track gradient will make this trail very popular for both cyclists and walkers.”

“The first 33km of the trail has already been constructed by Bike Taupo under an existing agreement with the Department of Conservation. It includes the popular W2K Track. The funding from The New Zealand Cycle Trail project will be used to construct

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the remaining 60 kilometres of the track through to the Waihaha Road Bridge on State Highway 32,” said Mr Balm.

The 93km trail will start 15 minutes drive west of Taupo in Whakaipo Bay and pass

through the village of Kinloch before reaching the Waihaha River and State Highway 32.

Riders will have the choice of riding the full trail over three days or selecting from a range of shorter riding options. Primary access to the trail will be by road and/or water taxi.

Bike Taupo Lake Track Committee Chairman Alan Vane says Bike Taupo is absolutely

delighted that the Government has seen the wisdom of making funding available for development of the Lake Track.

“The Lake Track will be great for the Taupo district. It will offer exciting new business and tourism opportunities including overnight accommodation, ferries to-andfrom Taupo to connect with the cycle trail, boat trips, track drop off and pick up, camping, biking, walking, events and kayaking.

“This is exactly the type of development Taupo needs to continue to build on its reputation as a year-round summer and winter playground.” Mr Vane says.

“Bike Taupo would also like to acknowledge the private land owners who have given authorisation to have the trail cross their land. Without their support, the development of this trail would not be possible.”

“The Lake Track will be one of a series of 18 Great Rides that will showcase the best that New Zealand has to offer in terms of New Zealand’s landscape, culture and communities,” Mr Balm says.

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Walking the world Near San Antonio Texas to Houston Texas 278 miles, 23,224 total world walk miles inally warming up in south Texas. Had my first warm muggy night at about 65 F. Left the rainfly off my tent so I could see the stars and moon through the mosquito net roof. Warm enough to sleep in my cotton sleep sack on top of my sleeping bag.

Only two nights of warm weather though, and then another cold front came south and plunged temps down to 20F at night and 40F during the day. A little bit of freezing rain one night and froze my rainfly solid with ice. Must have been the coldest and iciest night in south Texas for a long time as many people stopped to see if I was okay and gave me water, food, and offers of coats and rides. I have plenty of warm clothes, food, and experience on how to walk in cold weather though.

It is actually easier to stay warm in cold weather by wearing the right layers of wool and goretex, than to cool off in hot weather.

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a wet washcloth under my hat to keep reasonably cool. Only one hot day over 70F so far down here in south Texas. Which is fine with me, I like 50 to 65F degree days to walk in best.

Stopped at the Sandy Creek Country Store just outside of Sheridan Texas one late afternoon.

Couple men sitting in chairs around a small table invited me to join them and have a cup of hot coffee. Punkie wanted to treat me to a sandwich, chips, and a dessert. So I lingered inside and had a nice chat with the locals.

Camped right across the street in the woods so I could come back in the morning for hot coffee. I usually make my own cup of instant coffee on my stove, but nice to sit inside and have a cup of real coffee.

Roads were pretty icy though, and the radio said many schools and businesses were not opening till later in the day. Store was not open yet so I kept on walking. Still below freezing so I had to run a little bit to warm up my toes.

Stopped around 10am to make a small fire by a dead tree and heat up some water for coffee. One man stopped to see if I was okay, and another man stopped with a big bag of food from Leah back at the Sandy Creek Coun-

try Store.

The man said she had seen me out in front of the store in the morning and was sorry she had not opened up on time. Another lady stopped with a big bag of McDonalds food and coffee. I always get the most people stopping on really cold or rainy days to see if I am okay and give me food or drink.

Stopped in at the Janak Country Store to warm up and get some coffee one cold day. Free coffee and when Marianne the clerk found out I was walking around the world she offered to treat me to a free sandwich. So I listened to Polka music on the local radio station and had a nice BBQ Beef Brisket Sandwich. She also gave me a big care package with smoked sausage, jerky, cheese, and caramel corn. Real nice lady, also took some photos and emailed them to me (see attachments).

One afternoon the radio was predicting 40mph gusts and 20F temps for the night. So I stopped a little early and found a protected campsite in the corner of a hayfield behind a big tree. I only camp in the woods or a field with no fence around it. But I guess somebody saw me collect a big pile of firewood and called the hayfield owner.

He stopped by later with a local sheriff to talk with me. He said there was a burn ban on, and that he was concerned about a grass fire with all his hay bales down in the corner of the field. They said it was okay for me to camp here, but no fires in the morning. So I thanked them and said I had my stove inside to cook my dinner and breakfast, and would not have a campfire in the morning. Ranchs and farms nowadays are so big that it really is hard to find an owner to ask.

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Long walk sitting around fires for hundreds of thousands of years warming up, cooking food, singing, telling story's, and just having a good time. So campfires are just naturally pleasing to have.

Always funny when I see one of those fake heaters or DVD's with a campfire video on it.

Big wagon train passed me headed for San Antonio. They had about 10 modern Connestoga Wagons pulled by mules or horses, and about 30 cowboys and cowgirls riding alongside. The lead wagon's mules were shying away from me, so I pulled way over on the grass verge and stayed still to let them pass.

Some of the wagons had plastic windscreens so the driver could sit inside in a chair and stay protected from the weather. Rubber auto tires also instead of old style wooden wagon wheels. I think it was run by a commercial company as I saw a horse trailer truck following them with "Texas Trail Rides" printed on the side.

One man I asked said they were coming from Altair and headed to San Antonio, about a 150 mile trip. I would like to build something similar, like a mini three wheel sheep camp or connestoga wagon.

Weighed myself at one truck stop old style weight scale. Down from when I left Arizona 20 pounds from 190 to 170. Luckily I was able to find a Ci-Ci's Pizza Buffet to gain some weight back. I can usually gain maybe three or four pounds eating all their yummy pizza, honey buns, salad, and dessert pizza. Had to lay down under a big shady oak tree and nap for two hours until I had digested some of it though.

Stopped at the Alamo as I was passing through San Antonio. A Texas Ranger asked me to move away from the entrance with my Runabout Stroller though. They must be afraid I could be a suicide bomber. Not sure if I would be able to walk through Israel with my stroller. I had already been inside and seen it before, so I just kept on moving through the city. Big cities usually overwhelm me with all the noise, traffic, people, and bad sidewalks, so I usually try and pass through as fast as possible.

Amazing thing now with smart phones is that a lot of people see my "World Walk" sign on the front of my stroller, and pull up my website. Many people turned around and came back to talk to me after seeing my website on their smartphone.

Just a couple years back I would get emails from people saying they saw my sign and pulled up my website on their computer when they got home, and then said they wished they had stopped to talk to me. I have my Apple iPad with me now and really enjoy how easy to use it is. Usually stop at McDonalds or a www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

Library to use their wi-fi to connect to the web. Still trying to get the hang of all the tricks of using Apple after being on Windows computers for so long.

Into Houston Texas where I had a nice stay with Luke, a www.warmshowers.org member.

Nice hot shower, got to do laundry, and play with his cat. Nice to be able to look up members on their website and call local people to stay with.

Headed east on route 90 for Lake Charles Louisiana.

Right: On the road again.

Event

Feilding to Palmerston North event In what started as an ideal day for walking, walkers doing the half marathon from Feilding reached half way when the rains came down.

Those who started from Bunnythorpe for the shorter 13km event were also caught in heavy down pours.

The Vautier Pharmacy annual event follows along country roads before entering the Bridle Track beside the Manawatu River and then through the suburb of Hokowhitu to the finish line.

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Event

Taupo half marathons back for 2011 he popular Mizuno half marathons are back in Taupo for 2011 with online entries already open.

The iconic Mizuno On-road Half Marathon is being held on Sunday 7 August back for its 18th year and the growing Mizuno Offroad Half Marathon is back on Saturday 3 September for its 3rd year.

Event Director Wayne Reardon is looking forward to another big year with the two events. “The Mizuno On-road Half Marathon is really popular as it is dedicated to the half marathon distance and has a great atmosphere with over 3,000 participants. It is the

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Mr Reardon said with the current economic climate, the price of both the on-road and offroad half marathons have stayed the same for 2011. “We realise that some people are feeling the crunch this year with recent events and the financial climate and we want to make sure they can still come and enjoy themselves in Taupo for our events. We pride ourselves in the fact that our half marathons are amongst the cheapest in the country.”

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Now I can walk on a seven hour tramp

by Gary Moller think its almost impossible to hike a rug ged New Zealand trail and not get a blis ter. There are many remedies out there, including the good old band aid and even Vaseline. Unfortunately, every solution seems to be less than satisfactory.

I was recently sent a sample of what has to be the most simple solution: “Tramper’s Friend” - natural carded wool from Cromwell that you simply put between the toes, line the soles of footwear and over the places where pressure points may occur.

It just so happened that I knew of somebody who swears by “Tramper’s Friend”, Diane Cawley, so I asked her if she would give me her experienced opinion of using this product. Here is what she wrote:

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After an accident many years ago left me with a “wonky” left foot, I had to accept that if I wanted to continue tramping, I would always have to do preventive dressings.

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hours walking at a time. Then I would have to wait for my foot to heal before I could go into the bush again.

It also meant once my feet got wet, I had to replace the dressings. Quite a drag, I can tell you.

The podiatrist that I finally went to, in an attempt to improve things, removed one of my toenails, sold me a toe prop and as an afterthought, suggested I try “Tramper’s Friend”. I was pretty skeptical, but my husband (who had to put up with all my foot woes) thought it was worth a try and ordered some.

It took a wee bit of experimenting to get the placement right, but I can now go tramping with nothing in the way of dressings but my “Tramper’s Friend”. It copes with going through rivers, and if you wear woollen socks,

it snuggles into your socks and stays in place without taping. I use it to protect my toes from jamming against the front of both boots on downhills, and as a heel pad on my “wonky” foot.

I can now walk for seven to eight hours a day over difficult terrain, and recently completed a five day trip in the Tararuas with no skin loss at all and no dressings other than Tramper’s Friend. My horizons have expanded, and I am looking forward to a week long tramp in Nelson Lakes NP. I have also successfully used it to pad a darn on my favourite socks. The next thing I want to try is knitting socks with a technique called thrumming, using “Tramper’s Friend” as a lining that is incorporated as you knit. If anyone has already tried this, I would love to hear from you.

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CONTENTS for previous 14 issues JUNE 2011 161 4 Walk talk 6 New Zealand walks: Much to explore on Great Barrier Island 12 Canterbury walks: Tuatara Tours has eight tours operating 13 Canterbury walks: Christchurch’s Marathon helping Cantabrians get back on their feet 14 New Zealand walks: Wharariki Beach Hilltop walk 19 Event: Whenuapai Half Marathon events 20 Digital Photo Contest winners 22 New Zealand walks: A volcanic experience 24 New Zealand walks: Mavora - an area of peaceful tranquillity 25 New Zealand walks: Mavora Lakes Park tracks 26 New Zealand walk: Beating the bounds 27 Event: Challenge yourself 28 Event Great Forest events 30 Overseas walks: La Dolce Vita! cooking and walking in Italy 36 Window on Waitakere: The Hillary Trail 37 Podiatry: Blisters - a common complaint 38 Long walk: Walking the World 40 High achiever: Maisie Brown’s journey to better health 40 Event: Huntly Half course on a variety of terrain 41 Health: Result of getting rid of toxic elements 42 Index over previous 14 issues 43 Weather forecast for June 44 New Zealand coming events 46 Overseas coming events 50 Nordic Walking: Nordic Walking burns more kilojoules 50 Nordic Walking Calendars 51 Overseas walks and tours 52 Directory: Walking groups throughout New Zealand 56 Country Breaks 59 GPx Need help to get active 60 Huntly Half Marathon MAY 2011 160 4 Walk talk 6 My favourite walk: Headland, sculpture on the Gulf 9 Canterbury walks: Bank Peninsula Track escapes big quake 10 Canterbury walks: Many short walks just north of Christchurch 11 Canterbury walks: Fabulous walks in Rangiora and Oxford foothills 12 Canterbury walks: Kaikoura Wilderness Walk 13 Canterbury walks: Business as usual at Christchurch active travel company 14 New Zealand walk: Rocky Marlborough high - The Awatere Tussock Track 18 Te Araroa Trail: Trail now goes under State Highway 1 18 Books: Natural New Zealand 19 Motivation: Pathway visualisation 20 Digital Photo Contest winners 22 New Zealand walks: Arataki Nature Trail 26 Overseas walks: On foot in Slovenia’s Julian Alps 30 Overseas walks: The Emerald Isle - made for walking 36 Window on Waitakere: Kokako capers 37 Podiatry: Plantar Fascitis 38 Event: Wellington Round the Bays 41 Health: Ongoing neck and shoulder pains 43 Weather forecast for May 44 New Zealand coming events 46 Overseas coming events 51 Overseas walks and tours 52 Aorangi Mountains 52 Long walk: Walking the World 54 New Zealand walk: Warkworth River Walkway 55 Nordic Walking Calendars 59 GPx Need help to get active APRIL 2011 159 4 Walk talk 6 New Zealand walk: New track opens at Mangawhai Heads 10 New Zealand walks: Walking festival ready for greater numbers 12 Overseas walks: Walking tour feature historic USA sites 13 High achiever: John’s remarkable recovery to now having climbed the Mount 14 New Zealand walk: Kauri Glen

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Reserve 16 New Zealand walks: Rainbow Mountain-CraterLake walks 18 Te Araroa Trail: Clearwater residents helped mark new South Island trail 20 Digital Photo Contest winners 22 New Zealand walks: Craters of the Moon - a geothermal walk 25 Motivation: Believe and win 26 New Zealand walks: New walkway links two parks 28 Event: Manawatu Super Seven grows in strength 30 Overseas walks: Hiking and cruising around coastal Italy 40 Book: Walks in nature Melbourne 40 Reader’s views: Says advise not “best practice” 41 Health: How to walk away from fluid retention 42 Index over previous 14 issues 43 Weather forecast for April 44 New Zealand coming events 48 Overseas coming events 51 Overseas walks and tours 52 Long walk: Walking the World 54 Window on Waitakere: Waitakere Reservoir is outward bound 55 Event: Huntly half ready to roll 55 Nordic Walking Calendars 59 Pak-A-Roo Walking Jackets 60 Wellington Marathon MARCH 2011 158 4 Walk talk 6 New Zealand walk: New vineyard to yineyard track on island 8 New Zealand walks: South Island trip full of challenges 12 Rotorua events 14 Overseas walks: Top nature parks on the Gold Coast 15 New land gateway to Hakatere Conservation Park 16 New Zealand walk: Okere Falls: An oasis off the highway 20 Motivation: Shift to a better life 21 Digital Photo Contest winners 22 New Zealand walks: The Pakuranga Rotary Walkway 24 The Chathams Islands - a place like no other 26 New Zealand walks: Kawau Island Historic Reserve 30 Overseas walks: Guatemala land of the Mayans 38 New Zealand walk: Taieri Gorge Rail Trail 40 Book: Over 400 walks in new book 40 Quake-damaged track reopens 41 Health: Why I can exerecise like I do now 43 Weather forecast for February 44 New Zealand coming events 48 Overseas coming events 50 Overseas walks and tours 51 Overseas walks and tours 52 Walking for adventure, fun and exercise 52 Long walk: Walking the World 54 Window on Waitakere: Breeding Kaka 54 Walking to raise awareness of Scouts 49 Overseas walks and tours 55 Nordic Walking Calendars 59 Pak-A-Roo Walking Jackets 60 The Great New Zealand Trek FEBRUARY 2011 157 4 Walk talk 6 New Zealand walk: Gibbston River Trail now open 11 Rotorua events 12 New Zealand walks: Crosshills a walkers little paradise 15 Event: Leading IT executives take on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing 16 Motivation: Resolutions revisited 16 Te Araroa Trail: Te Araroa Trail featured in Warkworth walks 18 Event: Walking into the light 20 Event: Cathay Pacific Half Marathon & 11km Fun Run Walk 21 Digital Photo Contest winners 22 New Zealand walks: Foulwind maybe, but a splendid walk 25 Books: New Zealand - Eye on the Landscape 25 Window on Waitakere: Waitakere Wednesday Walks 2011 26 New Zealand walks: Great views from new Crosbies Hut 29 High achiever: A clever way to get active!

30 Overseas walks: Walking in Champagne

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36 Overseas walks: Mt Gambier Blue Lake walk 38 Overseas walks: Mt Gambier lake walks 40 Health: How to walk and eat you way to a great body 42 Index over previous 14 issues 43 Weather forecast for February 44 New Zealand coming events 47 Overseas coming events 49 Overseas walks and tours 50 New Zealand walks: Skippers Canyon steeped in history 50 Nordic Walking: Nordic Walking intensify your aerobic training 52 Ten-day Walking Festival in Rotorua 54 Nordic Walking: Walking and Nordic Walking - train the right way 56 Great Country Breaks 59 Xterra Rotorua Festival 60 The Great New Zealand Trek JANUARY 2011 156 4 Walk talk 6 New Zealand walk: Papaitonga Scenic Reserve 8 New Zealand walks: Experience Ahuriri 11 Motivation: Embrace the new 12 New Zealand walks: Ambling to The Anchorage 16 Books: Dreamers of the Day history of Auckland’s Regional Parks 16 Books:The New Zealand Adventure Guide 15 Motivation: The festive season bulge 17 Te Araroa Trail: 18 New Zealand walks: Unveiling the mystery 21 Digital Photo Contest winners 22 New Zealand walks: Summerhill Farm - a BOP secret 26 New Zealand walks: North Shore Coastal Walk 30 Overseas walks: Glaciers, fjords, waterfalls and railways 35 Event: Rotary Sunset Coast Walk at Waiuku 36 Overseas walks: Working and trekking in Nepal - Trekking the Ghandruk - Ghorepani Circuit 38 High achiever: From family “fat” kid to working on her six pack 38 Readers views: Now free of diseases side effects 39 Health: Easing sore shoulders while walking 40 Event: Kaweka Challenge - an iconic event 41 Window on Waitakere: The year of the robin 43 Weather forecast for January 44 New Zealand coming events 47 Overseas coming events 48 Overseas walks and tours 49 Overseas walks and tours 50 Nordic Walking: Events 50 Nordic Walking: Nordic Walking intensify your aerobic training 52 There’s a walking group near you 56 Great Country Breaks 59 The Great New Zealand Trek 60 Xterra Rotorua Festival DECEMBER 2010 155 4 Walk talk 6 New Zealand walks: Lake Wanaka’s new tracks ready for summer 8 New Zealand walks: Lake Wanaka’s walking tracks 11 Hi achievers: Raewyn and Geraldine love five year challenges 12 New Zealand walks: Sea, Sky & Bush walk 14 High achiever: Susan’s a half marathon stunner 15 Motivation: The festive season bulge 16 New Zealand walk: Waiheke Island summer works of art 18 New Zealand walk: A weekend of hiking in Opotiki 21 Digital Photo Contest winners 22 New Zealand walk: Wairere Falls Track 26 Overseas walks: Five days on the Pacific Crest Trail 32 Overseas walks: Walking in an ancient land - Ethiopia 38 Books: Wild New Zealand from the Road 38 Health: Is walking a pain in the butt?

40 Event: Moro Marathon events 41 Window on Waitakere: Class action 43 Weather forecast for December

44 New Zealand coming events 46 Overseas coming events 49 Overseas walks and tours 50 Nordic Walking: Events 50 Nordic Walking: Nordic Walking some good reasons to walk the talk 52 There’s a walking group near you 56 Great Country Breaks 59 The Great New Zealand Trek 60 Green Prescription: Need help to get active?

NOVEMBER 2010 154 4 Walk talk 6 New Zealand walk: Akatrack Luxury in the wilderness 8 My favourite walk: Weymounth Walkway 10 News: Earthquake damages DOC walking tracks 12 New Zealand walk: Walking loop track great for walkers and bird watchers 13 Motivation: Simplify your life 14 New Zealand walk: The Kaikoura Coast Track 19 High achiever: Walked to top of world’s steepest street 20 Te Araroa Trail: Signage completes 12km northern section 21 Digital Photo Contest winners 22 New Zealand walks: Discover the Lindis region 24 Overseas walks: Stepping out in Central Australia 30 Overseas walk: Doing the Cinque Terra independently 36 Books: Inspiring Gippsland Walks 36 Books: Best Short Nature Walks 37 Health: Role of Vitamin C in fighting cancer 38 New Zealand walks: Walk the Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest 42 Index over previous 14 issues 43 Weather forecast for November 44 New Zealand coming events 46 Overseas coming events 49 Nordic Walking: Events 50 Window on Waitakere: Kokako release 50 New product: Don’t put your back out - pull the handle out!

51 Overseas walks and tours 52 There’s a walking group near you 56 Great Country Breaks 59 Walking New Zealkand Shop 60 Need help to get active?

OCTOBER 2010 153 4 Walk talk 6 New Zealand walk: The Abel Tasman Coast Walk 9 New Zealand event: Te Awamutu group celebrates 20 years 9 Readers views: 10 New Zealand walks: Warkworth Walks 2010 - walks worth doing 12 High achiever: I bought great new shoes 13 Motivation: The danger zone 14 Event: A winter wonderland 16 New Zealand walk: From Huntly to Mercer 18 New Zealand walk: K2K - from country to coast 25 Event: Historic tunnel takes trekkers back in time 21 Digital Photo Contest winners 22 Overseas walk: Railway Reserves Heritage Trail 26 Event: Pegasus group celebrates 30 years 27 Event: Mid distance event welcome in Onehunga Half Marathon 28 Te Araroa Trail: Funds help Southland trail extension 30 Overseas walks: Italy’s Apaune Alps 36 Health: From sweet toothed lump to sword fighter 38 Event: Manawatu Striders events 40 Window on Waitakere: AUTC hut popular with groups 36 Podiatry: Forefoot pain - what’s that?

43 Weather forecast for October 44 New Zealand coming events 47 Overseas coming events 49 Nordic Walking: Events 50 Event: Coastal challenge 51 Overseas walks and tours 52 There’s a walking group near you 56 Great Country Breaks 59 100th marathon for Hutt Valley woman 60 Need help to get active?

SEPTEMBER 2010 152 4 Walk talk 6 NZ walk: Iconic Te Rewa Rewa Bridge opens 8 NZ event: The other side of Matakana 9 Kiwi programme benefits

10 Guidelines for outdoor access published 12 High achiever: Healthy feels good!

13 Motivation: Life changing habits 14 NZ Walk: Bridal Veil Falls 16 NZ Walk: Howath Memorial Wetlands 18 Overseas walks: Gold Coast Federation walk 21 Digital Photo Contest winners 22 NZ walk: Enchantment on the Kaituna Walkway 27 NZwalk: Chelsea Park Heritage walk 28 Overseas walk: Tipperary - here we come!

32 Books: Field Guide to Wild New Zealand, Sydney Free & Dirt Cheap 33 Health: Big toe pain a sign 34 Event: Record field and fast racing in Christchurch 35 Event: Harbour Capital Marathon celebtrates 25 years 36 Window on Waitakere: A day in the life of B94055 36 Podiatry: Tarsal Tunnel syndrome 38 Index over previous 14 issues 39 Weather forecast for September 40 NZ coming events 42 Overseas coming events 44 Nordic Walking: What Nordic Walking and walking does for your body 44 Nordic Walking: Events 46 NZ Walking Shop 47 Overseas walks and tours 48 There’s a walking group near you 52 Great Country Breaks 55 DOC cleans up the Navy in the Bay 56 Off Road Half Marathon - Taupo AUGUST 2010 151 4 Walk talk 6 NZ walk: Onepoto Domain 8 New Zealand walk: Tupare Garden walks 9 Kiwi programme benefits 10 NZ walk: Pauanui Hill - a walk for all seasons 11 Digital Photo Contest winners 12 Event: Fifteen times for Taupo Half Marathon icon 13 Motivation: Success supporters 14 Event: An Autumn Muster walking with the shepherd 18 Event: Seniors three day walking adventure 22 NZ walk: Hiking in the Tararuas 28 Overseas walks: Walking in northern Crete 31 High achievers: How Green Prescription helped these two women 32 Readers views: Walking the Camino de Santiago trial 32 Health: Achilles tendon pain - or is it?

34 NZ walk: Manawatu Estuary:walks in an unique area 36 Window on Waitakere: Worth their weight in gold 36 Podiatry: Wobbling down the hills or stairs 38 Index over previous 14 issues 39 Weather forecast for August 40 New Zealand coming events 42 Overseas coming events 44 Nordic Walking: Nordic Walking as a tool after hip replacement 44 Nordic Walking: Events 46 Event: Record numbers in Curves to Curves 47 Overseas walks and tours 48 There’s a walking group near you 52 Great Country Breaks 55 K-Swiss Rotorua Ekiden 56 Mizuno Half Marathon - Taupo JULY 2010 150 4 Walk talk 6 New Zealand walk: Mount Maunganui Base Walk 11 Digital Photo Contest winners 12 New Zealand walk: Why was Mission Station in such a remote spot?

13 Motivation: Winning decisions 14 Event: Challenge yourself in New Zealand’s fastest growing marathon 14 Working for you while you walk 16 NZ walk: A glimpse of paradise?

20 New Zealand walk: Improved track opens on Paritutu Rock 20 Overseas walks: Sunken garden a top short walk 22 Walking group celebrates 10 years 23 Event: Great NZ Trek stage 5 ends in a surprize 26 Overseas walks: Walking the new Danube Pathway 31 High achiever: Wake-up call for

once active 36 year old 32 Walking groups encouraged to enter event 32 Health: Is hair dye making you sick?

34 Altitude training for the lads at DOC Taranaki 35 Long walk: Walking the World 36 Window on Waitakere: What is P. T. A.?

36 Event: New timing system for Moro 25th event 37 Podiatry: Cramp hurts - why?

38 Index over previous 14 issues 39 Weather forecast for July 40 New Zealand coming events 42 Overseas coming events 44 Event: Record entries at new venue 46 Nordic Walking: What is Nordic Walking?

46 Nordic Walking: Events 47 Overseas walks and tours 48 There’s a walking group near you 52 Great Country Breaks 55 K-Swiss Rotorua Ekiden 56 Mizuno Half Marathon - Taupo JUNE 2010 149 4 Walk talk 6 NZ walk: A hiking week away in Central North Island 9 Event: Taupo adds new event to walking portfolio 10 Books: Drawing the Waitakere Coast - Wild about London Parks 11 Digital Photo Contest winners 12 High achiever: Rose finds inspiration with Green Prescription 13 Motivation: High vibe Winter 14 New Zealand walk: Hamurana Springs Reserve walk 17 New Zealand walk: Walking up the Wilkin 21 New Zealand walk: Pohangina Wetlands walk 24 New Zealand walk: Tuff Crater 26 Overseas walks: Holy Year for Spain’s pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago 30 New Zealand walk: Bledisloe Park to Old West Road walk 31 Podiatry: When to treat Bunions 32 Health: Good nutrition key to healthy lifestyle 34 Window on Waitakere: Expansion of Ark in the Park 34 Long walk: Walking the World 36 Event: Martinborough Round the Vines 38 Index over previous 14 issues 39 Weather forecast for June 40 New Zealand coming events 42 Overseas coming events 45 Nordic Walking: Walk away back pain the Nordic way 46 Nordic Walking: Events 47 Overseas walks and tours 48 There’s a walking group near you 52 Great Country Breaks 56 Harbour Capital Marathon MAY 2010 148 4 Walk talk 6 New Zealand walk: Te Waihou Walkway and Spring 9 Te Araroa Trail: New Mt Richmond Forest Park on Te Araroa Trail 10 High achiever: How Green Prescription helped Joanne Paul 11 Digital Photo contest winners 12 Te Araroa Trail: Sir Stephen Tindall backs the trail 13 Motivation: Get accountable with numbers 14 New Zealand walk: Hooked on the Hooker 16 High achiever: Aiming to reach 100 marathons 17 New Zealand walk: Wilkies Pools Loop Track 18 New Zealand walk: Easy and challenging walks in OtariWilton’s Bush 22 Little Barrier - Island of hope and glory 26 Overseas walks: On foot in Slovenia’s Julian Alps 31 Sealink announces Barrier breakaway fares 32 Books: Great Kiwi outdoor camping guide 32 Health: Downsides of antiinflammatory drugs 34 Window on Waitakere: Curiouser and curiouser 34 Long walk: Walking the World 36 Important to register you PLB 36 Walk2Work day a success 38 Index over previous 14 issues 39 Weather forecast for May 40 New Zealand coming events 46 Nordic Walking: Events 47 Overseas walks and tours 48 There’s a walking group near you 52 Great Country Breaks 55 SBS Christchurch Marathon 56 Pak - A - Roo www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

JULY WEATHER FORECAST JULY 1 to JULY 31 2011 Daily Summary 1st-6th July Disturbed westerlies mostly prevail. High winds and rain in parts of the Waikato.

3rd July The possible start of almost a month of crystal clear but snowless days for Mt Hutt.

7th-10th July Cold southerly conditions bring snow to Arthur’s Pass and inland areas of Canterbury and the Mackenzie Basin and resulting in possible closure of the Desert Road and disruptions along the NapierTaupo Highway. About 10cm snow is possible on the Whakapapa skifields and Turoa.

9th-11th July Cold southerlies may follow the passage of an active cold front, which moves north over the South Island.

12th July Over the next four weeks low rainfall is expected over much of the country, the weather pattern being dominated by anticyclones. Any depressions either passing north or south, only brushing the country, and the troughs that do affect New Zealand being weak, bring no substantial rainfall.

All regions may have less than a quarter rainfall average, except Fiordland, Westland, Southland and western areas of Otago. Only Fiordland possibly has more rainfall than average, with about twice average expected at Milford Sound.

Temperatures may be below average in parts of Northland, Auckland, Coromandel, Hawkes Bay, Tongariro, King country, Nelson and Central Otago, but above average in Wellington, inland areas of Canterbury and Southland. Sunshine hours may be above average in coastal Otago, Southland and Canterbury. Cloudier than usual skies prevail over much of the North Island, especially in the Bay of Plenty.

12th-18th July Southerlies.

13th: July Anticyclonic then a front becomes slow-moving over the North Island, when a depression develops over Northland. This brings easterlies to the North Island, while a ridge of high pressure extends onto the South Island from an intense anticyclone in the Tasman Sea. 16th July Icy roads may make driving treacherous in many parts of the central North Island.

17th July Troughs of low pressure brush northern and southern regions.

18th-23rd July Southerlies and southeasterlies prevail over the North Island, while an anticyclone brings settled weather to the South Island.

23rd-30th July An intense anticyclone covers NZ, with westerlies affecting Southland from the 28th.

24th July Chance of fog in Waikato.

30th July Snowfalls on Remarkables after long period without snow.

31st July Unsettled but mild.

Allow 24-hr error to all forecasts. Skewing may occur around 1st(new moon), 8th (perigee), 15th(full moon) and 22nd(apogee). www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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Coming events

NEW ZEALAND EVENTS JUNE 2111 5 SBS Marathon, Half Marathon & 10km, Christchurch 5 Auroa Handicap Marathon, Upper Hutt 5 Mt Joggers and Walkers Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Mount Manganui 8 The Rat Race, 5km, Milford, Auckland 11 Xterra Wellington Trail Run Series 7km & 12km Wainuiomata 12 Manawatu Striders Winter Series, 5km, Palmerston North 12 Sri Chinmoy Run/Walk Series, 20km, 10km, 5km & 1.5km, Auckland 12 Inov-8 Hawkes Bay Trail Series, 10km 15km & 25km, Havelock North 12 Xterra Auckland Trail Run Series 8km & 14km, Riverhead, Auckland 12 Winter Brookfield Bog Challenge. 4km, 8km & 12km, Wainuiomata 13 Frontrunner Fun/Run Walk, New Plymouth 15 The Rat Race, 5km, Milford, Auckland

19 Armstrong Motor Group Marathon, Half Marathon & 10km, Wellington 19 Run Auckland Series, 10km & 5km, Western Springs, Auckland 19 Sri Chinmoy Cross Country, 8km & 2.5km, Christchurch 20 Frontrunner Fun/Run Walk, New Plymouth 22 The Rat Race, 5km, Milford, Auckland 25 Escape from Tane’s Forest, 20km, Nelson 27 Frontrunner Fun/Run Walk, New Plymouth 29 The Rat Race, 5km, Milford, Auckland 29 Walking Waitakere Wednesday Walks - Jubilee Track, Cornwallis Beach, Auckland 29 Tough Guy Guy and Gal Challenge,6km & 12km, Auckland

JULY 2011 2 Tough Guy & Gal Challenge, 6km & 12km, Auckland 3 Manawatu Striders Winter Series, 10km, Palmerston North 3 Hidden Trails Half Marathon, 12km, Kawerau 3 Tough Guy & Gal Challenge, 6km & 12km, Auckland 3 Winter Warm Up Trail Fun Run/Walk, 10km, Greta Valley 3 Xterra Auckland Trail Run Series 8km &

14km, Waiuku, Auckland 4 Frontrunner Fun/Run Walk, New Plymouth 6 The Rat Race, 5km, Milford, Auckland 10 Saucony Off Road Half Marathon & 10km, Taupo 11 Frontrunner Fun/Run Walk, New Plymouth 13 The Rat Race, 5km, Milford, Auckland 16 Furneaux Lodge Captain Cook’s Landing, 25km, Picton 16 Waikato Draught Tough Guy & Gal Challenge, 6km & 12km, Palmerston North 17 Inov-8 Hawkes Bay Trail Series, 10km 15km & 25km, Waipukurau 17 Norsewood to Takapau Fun Challenge 21.1km, Norsewood 17 Sri Chinmoy Run/Walk Series, 20km, 10km, 5km & 1.5km, Auckland 18 Frontrunner Fun/Run Walk, 5km, New Plymouth 20 The Rat Race, 5km, Milford, Auckland 24 Manawatu Striders Winter Series, 15km, Palmerston North 24 Xterra Auckland Trail Run Series 8km & 14km, Woodhill, Auckland 25 Frontrunner Fun/Run Walk, 5km, New Plymouth 27 The Rat Race, 5km, Milford, Auckland 31 Run & Walk Events, Half Marathon,15km, 10km & 5km, Greenlane, Auckland

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3 The Rat Race, 5km, Milford, Auckland 6 Waikato Draught Tough Guy & Gal Challenge, 6km & 12km, Rotorua 7 Mizuno Taupo Half Marathon, Taupo 7 Sri Chinmoy Run/Walk Series, 20km, 10km, 5km & 1.5km, Auckland 8 Frontrunner Fun/Run Walk, 5km, New Plymouth 10 The Rat Race, 5km, Milford, Auckland 13 Waikato Draught Tough Guy & Gal Challenge, 6km & 12km, Rotorua 14 Manawatu Striders Half Marathon & 10km, Palmerston North 14 Inov-8 Hawkes Bay Trail Series, 10km.

15km & 25km, Hamoana 14 Woodbourne Half Marathon & 10km, Blenheim 14 Xterra Auckland Trail Run Series 8km & 14km, Whitford, Auckland 15 Frontrunner Fun/Run Walk, 5km, New Plymouth 17 The Rat Race, 5km, Milford, Auckland 21 Petone Workingmen’s Club 5 Bridges, 10km & 5km, Petone 21 Run & Walk Events, Half Marathon,15km, 10km & 5km, Narrow Neck Beach, Auckland 22 Frontrunner Fun/Run Walk, 5km, New Plymouth 27 Great Nasby Water Race, 100km, 80km, 60km & 50km, Nasby 28 Frontrunner Fun/Run Walk, 5km, New Plymouth 28 Southland Regional Walk - Borland Lodge, Invercargill 28 North Shore Marathon, Half Marathon & 5km, Auckland 31 The Rat Race, 5km, Milford, Auckland

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Coming events 14km Hunua 5 Frontrunner Fun/Run Walk, 5km, New Plymouth 7 The Rat Race, 5km, Milford, Auckland 10 Wainuiomata Mountain Run & Walk, 12km & 5km, Wainuiomata 11 Whangarei Running & Walking Festival, Marathon, Half Marathon & 10km, Whangarei 11 Moro Marathon & Half Marathon, Dunedin 12 Frontrunner Fun/Run Walk, 5km, New Plymouth 14 The Rat Race, 5km, Milford, Auckland 17 Abel Tasman Coastal Classic, 36km, Nelson Bays 17 Kaikoura Surburban Half Marathon, 10km & 2km, Kaikoura 17 The Lydiard Legend Marathon & Arthur’s Half Marathon, New Lynn 18 Carters Hatuma Half Marathon, Waipukurau 19 Frontrunner Fun/Run Walk, 5km, New Plymouth 21 The Rat Race, 5km, Milford, Auckland 25 Tauranga City to Surf, 12km Fun Run/Walk, Tauranga 26 Frontrunner Fun/Run Walk, 5km, New Plymouth 28 The Rat Race, 5km, Milford, Auckland

OCTOBER 2011 1 Sri Chinmoy 12 hour 4-Person Teams Relay, Auckland

1 Sri Chinmoy 12 hour 6-12-24 Hour Track Races, Auckland 2 SBS Bank Hamilton Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Hamilton 2 Radience Devonport Classic, 5km & 10km, Devonport, Auckland 2 Run & Walk Events, Half Marathon,32km, 18km & 8km, Manukau, Auckland 3 Frontrunner Fun/Run Walk, 5km, New Plymouth 5 The Rat Race, 5km, Milford, Auckland 8 Xterra Auckland Trail Run Series 8km & 14km Waihi 9 Wairarapa Country Half Marathon & 10km, Masterton 10 Frontrunner Fun/Run Walk, 5km, New Plymouth 12 The Rat Race, 5km, Milford, Auckland 15 Subway Dun Run, 22km, Nelson 15 Great Barrier Island Wharf to Wharf, 42.2km, Port Fitzroy, Great Barrier Island 17 Frontrunner Fun/Run Walk, 5km, New Plymouth 19 The Rat Race, 5km, Milford, Auckland 22 Lodge to Lodge Half Marathon & 10km Walk/Run, Mt Lyford, Waiau 29-6 November Waiheke Island Walking Festival, Waiheke Island 30 Adidas Auckland Marathon, Half Marathon, 120.5km & 5km, Auckland 31 Frontrunner Fun/Run Walk, 5km, New Plymouth

NOVEMBER 2011 2 The Rat Race, 5km, Milford, Auckland 5 57th Feilding Marathon, Feilding 6 10th Morrinsville College PTA Half Marathon, Morrinsville 7 Frontrunner Fun/Run Walk, 5km, New Plymouth 9 The Rat Race, 5km, Milford, Auckland 11 eVolo Kura 2 Mount (K2K), Tauranga 11 Steelformers Around the Mountain Relay, 150km, New Plymouth 11 Queen Charlotte Ultramarathon, 71km, Blenheim 12 Speights West Coaster 10km & 18km, Bethells Beach 13 Napier Pak ’n Save Half Marathon & 10km, Napier 13 Save the Children Fun Run, 21.1km, 10km & 5km, Thames 13 Ascot Park Hotel Southland Marathon, Invercargill 14 Frontrunner Fun/Run Walk, 5km, New Plymouth 16 The Rat Race, 5km, Milford, Auckland 20 Winter Brookfield Bog Challenge, 4km, 8km & 12km, Wainuiomata 21 Frontrunner Fun/Run Walk, 5km, New Plymouth 23 The Rat Race, 5km, Milford, Auckland 25 Walking Waitakere Wednesday Walks Mokoroa Falls, Waitakere, Auckland 26 Mahana Half Marathon, Woollaston Estate Winery, Nelson 30 The Rat Race, 5km, Milford, Auckland

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OVERSEAS EVENTS JUNE 2011 3-6 Glen of Aherlow Walking Festival, co Tipperary, Ireland 5 44th Traralgon Marathon, Half Marathon & Quarter Marathon, Traralgon, Vic, Australia 5 Gatorade 10k Bluewater Shopping Centre, England 5 MS Australia Walk & Run, 5km & 10km, Canberra, ACT, Australia 5 MS Australia Walk & Run, 5km & 10km, www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

Coming events Melbourne, Vic, Australia 5 MS Australia Walk & Run, 5km, 9km& 16km, Sydney, NSW, Australia 2-5 IWL Four Day Walk, Chantonnay, France 5 BMA Mackay Marina Run, Half Marathon & 8km, Mackay, Qld, Australia 6 Bord Gais Energy Cork City Marathon, Cork City, Ireland 6 Flora Women’s Mini Marathon, 10km, Dublin City, Ireland 10-12 Focus Four Peaks Challenge, Countrywide, Ireland 11-12 Macleay River Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, NSW, Australia 12 Rocky River Run, Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Rockhampton, Qld, Australia 18 Porcupine Gorge Challenge, Hughenden, North West Queensland, Australia 18-19 IWL Two Day Walk, 20km & 40km, Diekirch, Luxembourg 19 Perth Marathon, Perth WA, Australia 25 The Big Five Marathon, South Africa 25 Midnight Sun Marathon & Half Marathon, Norway 26 Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon & 5km, Vancouver, Canada 25-26 IWL Two Day Walk, 20km, 30km, 40km & 45km, Viborg, Denmark 30 -3 July IWL Four Day Walk, Castlebar, Ireland 31 Westlink M7 Cities Marathon, Half Marathon & 2.195km, Sydney, NSW, Australia Laois Walks Festival, Laois, Ireland Mournes International Walking Festival, Mourne Mountains, Ireland

JULY 2011 2 Achill Half Marathon, Achill Island, co Mayo, Ireland 2-3 Run Gold Coast Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Gold Coast, Qld, Australia 6 Thames 10k, Beale Park Wilderness Reserve, England 10 New Balance Geraldton Marathon, Bluff Point, WA, Australia 10 11th Bristol 10k London Run, England 16 Killarney Maxi Marathon, Killarney, co Kerry, Ireland 17 Lawler Partners Winery Marathon Half Marathon, 10km & 6km, Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia 19-22 IWL Four Day Walk, Nijmegan, Netherlands 23 Round Island Relay, Vanuata 30 Vanuata Half Marathon & 10km, Vanuata 30 Australian Outback Marathon, Yulara, NT, Australia 30 Bush Capital Bush Marathon Festival, Bush Walks, 5km, 10km, 16km &25km,Campbell, ACT, Australia 31 7th Ipswitch Park to Park Half Marathon,m 10km & 5km, Ipswitch, Qld, Australia 31 Westlink Cities Marathon, Sydney, NSW, Australia 31 San Francisco Marathon, San Francisco, CA, USA

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AUGUST 2011 6 Siberian International Marathon, Siberia, Russia 7 Cane to Coral, 15km & 8km, Bundaberg, Qld, Australia 7 Townsville Running Festival, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Townsville, Qld, Australia 7 Brisbane Marathon Festival, South Bank Parklands, Qld, Australia 9 Drumley Walk (Indigenous) Gold Coast, Qld, Australia 12-14 IWL Three Day Walks, 10km 21km & 42km, Vaasa, Finland 14 Adelaide Marathon Festival, Adelaide, SA, Australia 20 Helsinki City Marathon, Helsinki, Finland 21 Alice Springs Marathon & Half Marathon, Alice Springs, NT, Australia 27-28 IWL Two Day Walk, 20km, 25km & 35km, Verdal, Norway 27-29 Achill Summer Walks Festival, Achill, co Mayo, Ireland 28 Mudgee Running Festival, Mudgee, NSW, Australia 28 Victoria Falls Marathon, Zimbabwe 28 Galway City Marathon Galway, Ireland 28 Quebec City Marathon, Quebec, Canada 28 Maraton Int’l de la Cuidda de Mexico, Mexico 28 Shepparton Marathon Events, Shepparton, Vic, Australia 28 31st de Castella Run, 5km, 10km & 15km, Kew Boulevard, Vic, Australia Sperrins Walking Festival, Co Tyrone, Ireland

SEPTEMBER 2011 3 Dingle Marathon, Dingle, co Kerry, Ireland 3 Fjord Norway Half Marathon, Norway 3 Ruska Marathon, Finland 4 The Ross Marathon, Tas, Australia 4 Great Scottish Run Half Marathon, Scotland 9 Petra Marathon & Half Marathon, Petra 10-11 IWL Two Day Walk, 24km & 17km, Arenzano, Italy 11 Bristol Half Marathon, Bristol, England 11 Moscow Int’l Peace Marathon, Moscow, Russia 12th – 19th - 8 day Highlights of the Bibbulmun Track, Western Australia 15-29 Simpson Desert Multi Marathon, Simpson Deset, Australia 16-18 IWL Three Day Walk, 10km, 20km & 42km, Seefeld, Austria 17 Stockholm Half Marathon, Stockholm, Sweden 18 Blackmores Sydney Marathon, & Half Marathon Sydney, NSW, Australia 18 Hans Christian Andersen Marathon, Denmark 23-25 Burren Peaks Walking Festival, Ballyvaughan, co Clare, Ireland 24 Round Rarotonga Road Race, Rarotonga, Cook Islands 24-25 IWL Two Day Walk, 20km 30km, 42km,

& 50km, Brno, Czech Republic 25 Cape Town Marathon, Cape Town, South Africa 25 Lake Tahoe Marathon, CA, USA 25 Berlin Marathon, Berlin, Germany 25 Turin Half Marathon, Turin, Italy

OCTOBER 2011 1-2 IWL Two Day Walk, 25km & 42km, Fulda, Germany 2 Budapest Marathon, Budapest 2 Cologne Marathon & Half Marathon, Coologne, Germany 2 Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running, Loch Ness, Scotland 2 Brussels Marathon & Half Marathon, Brussels, Belgium 7-9 Carlow Autumn Walking Festival, Carlow, Ireland 7-9 Nire Valley Walking Festival, Nire Valley, co Waterford, Ireland 8 Fitzroy Falls Fire Trail Marathon, Southern Highlands, NSW, Australia 9 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Chicago, USA 9 Portland Marathon, Portland, OR, USA 9 Eindhoven Marathon, Eindhoven, Netherlands 9 St George Melbourne Marathon, Melbourne, Vic, Australia 9 Bucharest International Marathon & Half Marathon, Bucharest, Romania 16 Toowooma Road Runners Marathon, Toowoomba, Qld, Australia 15-16 IML Two Day Walk, Barcelona, Spain 16 Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon & Half Marathon, Toronto, Canada 16 Amsterdam Marathon, Amsterdam, Netherlands 22-23 IML Two Day Walk, Arlington, USA 22 The Polar Circle Marathon, Arctic 23 Brooks Rottnest Marathon, Rottnest Island, WA, Australia 23 Venice Marathon, Venice, Italy 23 Niagara Falls International Marathon, Niagara Falls, Canada 28-31 Footfalls Wicklow Walking Festival, Glendalough, co Wicklow, Ireland 29-30 IWL Two Day Walk, 20km, Won-Ju, Korea 30 Port of Portlands 3-Bay Marathon, Portland, Vic, Australia 30 Lausanne Marathon, Lausanne, Switzerland 30 BMW Frankfurt Marathon, Frankfurt, Germany 31 Adidas Dublin Marathon, Dublin, Ireland

NOVEMBER 2011 4-6 IWL Three Day Walk, 20km, 30km, 50km Higashimatsu-yama, Japan 6 ING New York City Marathon, New York, USA 11-13 Upperchurch Walking Festival Weekend, Thurles, co Tipperary, Ireland 12 Marathon Cool Down, Phoenix, co Offaly,

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Coming events Ireland 12 Air Pacific International Half Marathon,10km & 5km, Denarau Island, Fiji 13 Athens Classic Marathon, Athens Greece 13 Turin Marathon, Turin, Italy 12-13 IWL Two Day Walk, 20km, Taipei, Taiwan 20 Big Sur Marathon on Monterey Bay, Montery, CA, USA 20 Yokohama Women’s Marathon, Yokohama, Japan 20 Standard Charters Bankok Marathon, Bankok, Thailand 26 Kinnity Castle Half Marathon, Kinnity, co Offaly, Ireland 27 Lake Kawaguchi Marathon, Lake Kawaguchi, Japan 27 Great Ethiopian Airlines Run 10km, Ethiopia 30 Antarctic Ice Marathon & 100km, Antarctic

DECEMBER 2011 3 Jingle Bells Run, Phoenix Park, Dublin, Ireland 4 Las Vegas Marathon, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 10 Killarney Santa Run, Killarney, co Kerry, Ireland 10 Waterford Half Marathon, Waterford City,

Ireland 10 Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon, Clonakilty, West Cork, Ireland 11 Honolulu Marathon, Honolulu, Hawaii 24 Mt Kosciusko Marathon, Charlotte Pass Village, NSW, Australia 26 Fields of Athenry 10km Run, Athenry, Galway, Ireland 26-27 Walk Killarney, Killarney, co Kerry, Ireland

JANUARY 2012 7 Xiamen International Marathon, Xiamen, China 14 Houston Marathon, Houston, USA 15 Standard Charters Mumbai Marathon, Mumbai, India 29 Osaka Women’s Marathon, Osaka, Japan 29 Miami Marathon, Miami, FL, USA

FEBRUARY 2012 19 Austin Marathon, Austin, TX, USA 26 Tokyo Marathon, Tokyo, Japan 27 Sahara Marathon, Sahara, Algeria

MARCH 2012 4 Sao Paulo International Half Marathon, Sao Paula, Brazil 5 The Antarctica Marathon & Half Marathon,

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My favourite walk

Wellington’s Eastern Walkway

By Margaret Oborn ometime during the year 2000, my friend and I continued our absolutely, Positive Wellington walks, the one I’m focusing on here being the Eastern Walkway.

We caught a bus from the Wellington Railway Station to Seatoun, then left the housing, climbed a few steps and onto Beacon Hill Road.

After going through pine trees, we lunched under the brow of the hill, waving to whoever could see us from the ferries.

On we went, up and down, till we reached the Ataturk Memorial on an exposed headland. It was impressive and commemorates Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, defender of Gallipoli, and first president of modern Turkey.

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The tunnel that goes under Wellington Airport.

Beneath the memorial, built in 1990, there is a container of soil from Anzac Cove, Gallipoli.

Going down, we passed historic Maori pah sites, what would have been effective observation places to spy on the enemy, now scrubcovered. Some were terraced, palisaded, stockade; one only remaining now, plus a few ditches.

Back down on the road, we went west as far as Tarakena Bay, passing several notices, “Take Care of the Penguins”, and a propeller from the ill-fated ferry Wahine.

This time we returned to Seatoun the same way, except we used the Pass of Branda, leav-

ing the view of Cook Strait behind for another day.

This 4.5km route from the Pass to the memorial, but along the road this time, was not attractive to us until 2010.

There was this heading in a Wellington paper, “Local School Kids Get Tunnel Vision’, What’s this all about? This 175 metre long tunnel was officially opened in November 2006, very strong, and used by hundreds of people and vehicles daily, but the runway extension on top would only be used in an emergency, when a plane lands too early or takes too long to take off.

The heading referred to a walk— through by 250 eastern suburbs school children. They must have duly admired the two lanes for traffic, a pedestrian footpath, ventilation system, video surveillance, emergency call points and fire services, all costing millions of dollars.

We would repeat our 2000 walk, with variations and use the tunnel. But there was more to come: The next heading was “from smelly outfall to jewel of the coast”. Let’s go. If we had continued west on our first walk, we would have passed the city’s former sewerage outfall at Moa Point, closed in 1998.

The 1km walkway starts at the west end of Breaker Bay, passing through Tarakena Bay, ending at Moa Point housing.

In the past, we would have had to walk alongside the traffic, now we could stroll leisurely, enjoy the view, especially the South Island, and today it was sunny and calm.

The gravel path is fairly flat, suitable for all ages and fitness, with car parks at either end.

After lunching among some rocks and watching the aircraft going south, we finally got to the tunnel positively dazzling and hugely exciting to exit close to the runway, waving to the passengers going who knows where. The day ended watching surfers at Lyall Bay waiting for a wave, remember, no wind,, used our Gold cards to catch bus and train back to the Kapiti Coast. A great day.

Left: Margaret Oborn with Lyall Bay in the background.

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BAY OF ISLANDS BAY OF ISLANDS RUNNERS & WALKERS: Saturday (AM), Bert Vanasche 09-404-0147, or Gea Hadderingh 09- 405-7773

DARGARVILLE DARGARVILLE WALKING GROUP: Thursday (PM), Joan Burnett, 09-437-8708

WHANGAREI KIWI SENIORS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Lee Taylor 09430-3470 CARDIAC CARE WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM or PM), Jo or Hugh Knight 09-438-7976 KIWI SENIORS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Kensington Reception, 09-437-4404 GREEN PRESCRIPTION WALKING GROUPS: 0800-228-483 HARRIERS WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), Wednesday (PM), Thursday (AM), Val Babe 09-437-1657 HIKURANGI WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (PM) KAMO 60’s UP: Monday, Thursday (AM), Yvonne 09-435-1101 KENSINGTON WALKING GROUP: Tuesday Thursday (PM), Sport Northland 09-437-4404 TIKIPUNGA WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), Barbara Derrick 09435-0746 WAIPU WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM) WHANGAREI ATHLETICS CLUB WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (PM) (BIA), Tuesday Thursday (AM), Beth McLeod 09-437-7763, Saturday (PM) Morris or Shirley Gray 09-436-1524 WHANGAREI TRAMPING CLUB: Sue Guyatt 09-436-1441

AUCKLAND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES CLUB: midweek, weekends (BIA), walks, tramps, Jan Thompson 09-634-4624,Val Todd 09-579-8250 AUCKLAND NATURAL HISTORY CLUB: Every second Sunday, (AM), (IA),Praemi Pera 09-836-9161 ALPINE SPORTS CLUB: Tramps, walks, cycling, Sunday, Saturday, Marianne Rienhard 09-575-2429 ALPINE SPORTS CLUB: Sunday, Saturday & weekdays, tramps, walks , Beryl Borthwick 09-444-9667 or Sue Fitzpatrick 09-5761069 PRAM WALKING GROUP: Second Wednesday of month, Sport Auckland, Alissa Tosswill 09-623-7925

AUCKLAND CENTRAL AUCKLAND YMCA MARATHON CLUB, (Walkers Section), Sunday (AM), Bruce Mattson 09-570-4941 AUCKLAND CATHOLIC TRAMPING CLUB: Jenny Andrew 09-5705455 AUCKLAND WALKERS & JOGGERS CLUB: Tuesday, Thursday (PM), Sunday (AM), (BIA), Bev Horton 09-625-5329 AUCKLAND PRESBYTERIAN HARRIER & WALKING CLUB: Ray Vickers 09-576-6906 AUCKLAND BAPTIST TRAMPING CLUB: Sunday Monthly (PM), (BIA), John McCarthy 09-630-4073 AUCKLAND PRESBYTERIAN HARRIER CLUB: John Yolland 09-5769807 AUCKLAND RACE WALKERS ASSN: Sunday (AM), www.racewalkingauckland.org AUCKLAND TRAMPING CLUB: Doug Astley 09-620-4923 AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY TRAMPING CLUB: Michelle Lee 09-3581296 BLOCKHOUSE BAY COMMUNITY CENTRE: Len Govind 09-627-9911 ELLERSLIE Y’S WALKING CLUB: Doug MacKay 09-274-7083 EAST AND BAYS RUNNERS & WALKERS: Glendowie, Saturday, Denise 09-570-9683 EPSOM Y’s COMMUNITY CENTRE WALKERS: Tuesday/Thursday (AM), Jan Dwyer 09-636-6294, Sunday (AM), M Armstrong 09639-1378 LYNFIELD Y’S WALKING CLUB: Mt Roskill, Sunday (AM), Marlene 09-827-2737, Danny 09-627-9993 MT ALBERT Y’s WALKING GROUP: Tuesday Friday, (AM), 09-8460788 MT ROSKILL COMMUNITY HOUSE: Theresa McDonald, 09-6243281 OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES CLUB AUCKLAND: Jan Thompson 09-6344624 WALKING CLUB: Graeme Easte, 09-376-5901 LES MILLS GYM: Seven days, (AM) (PM), (BIA), Powerwalking, Dave Buchan, 09-379-9590 STEP OUT WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), 09-379-2095 x 9704

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BLUE TOP WALKERS: Henderson, Tuesday, Thursday (AM), Terry Wilson 09-814-9523 or 021-266-1071 FIA OLA WOMEN’S DEVELOPMEMT WALK GROUP: Monday to Saturday, Anne, 09-813-0021 FIT4LIFE: Glenfield, Monday (PM), Friday (AM), Sarah 021 534 649 FOOTSTEPS: Saturday (AM), John 09-410-2995 GLEN EDEN WALKERS: Oratia Bowling Club, Tuesday (AM), Ethel Denscombe 09-818-3561 GLEN EDEN ATHLETIC CLUB WALKERS: Glen Eden, Wednesday (PM) and Saturday (AM), Neil Turner 09-817-6230 GREEN BAY MUMS BUSH WALKERS: Every second Monday, Anne 09-827-7810 or 09-817-5867 GREEN BAY COMMUNITY HOUSE WALKERS: Tuesday (AM), Thursday (AM), Elaine 09-827-3300 HENDERSON SENIORS WALKING GROUP: Henderson, Friday (AM), Alene Couchman 09-818-2580 KELSTON MORNING WALKERS: Kelston C.C. Tues (AM), Joy Martin 09-838-6553 KELSTON TWILIGHT WALKERS: Kelston, Tuesday (PM), Joy Martin 09-818-6084 KUMEU WALK GROUP: Kumeu, Friday (AM), Beryl Pook 09-4128914 LYNNMALL CITY MALL WALKING: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), (BIA), 09-826-2333 LYNFIELD Y’S WALKING CLUB: Mt Roskill, Sunday (AM), Marlene 09-827-2737, Danny 09-627-993 LYNNDALE AMATEUR ATHLETIC & HARRIER CLUB: Wednesday and Sunday (AM), Mic Baker 09-626-3232 MASSEY ATHLETIC CLUB: Sunday (AM), Shena McGregor 09-4128076 MASSEY JOGGERS & WALKERS: Sunday (AM), Kerry Watt 09838-6665 or 021-517-049 NEW LYNN ACTIVE 35+ WALKING GROUP: New Lynn, Wednesday, Lorraine, 09-827-8663 RANUI MORNING WALK GROUP: Monday to Friday (AM), Judith 09-832-5692 RANUI TWILIGHT WALK GROUP: Monday, Wednesday, Glenys 09832-4069 RIVERHEAD WALK GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Dane Brown 09412-9952 SUMMERLAND WALKERS: Henderson, Thursday (AM), Max Eyes 09-837-4787, lyn Mountier 09-838-1599 TE ATAU PENINSULA WALKERS: Monday, Friday (AM), Wednesday (PM), Mary Jones 09-834-6989 TE ATATU JOGGERS & WALKERS CLUB: Te Atatu Peninsula, Sunday (AM), Malcolm 09-834-4101 or Diane or Graham 09-834-4423 TE ATATU SOUTH ACTIVE 35+ WALKING GROUP: Te Atatu South, Wednesday, Edna, 09-834-1401 THE HAPPY WANDERERS WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Brian Ashmore 09-817-4562 or 027-471-3038 TITIRANGI TWILIGHT STROLLERS: Tuesday, Thursday (PM), Miranda 09-817-9677 TITIRANGI WALKERS & JOGGERS: Sundays (AM), John Harris 09817-7212 WEST HARBOUR ACTIVE 35+WALKING GROUP: West Harbour, Friday (AM), Lorna Lyon, 09-416-7871 Y’s WALKING HENDERSON: Tuesdays, Thursday, Sarah, 09-8368031 Y’s Walkers, Mt Roskill, Sunday (AM), Dan Gofin 09-627-9993 WAIATARUA WALKERS:Oratia, Saturday (AM), 09-814-9945 WANDERWOMEN ADVENTURES: 09-360-7330 WALKING WAITAKERE WEDNESDAY WALKS: Wednesday, (AM), May to October, Kay Lindley 09-837-8820 WOMENS OUTDOOR PURSUITS INC: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, Harriet Ambler 09-486-6284, Sandra Townsend 09-478-7194 WEST AUCKLAND DISTRICT TRAMPING CLUB: Sunday (AM), www.trampwest.co.nz

NORTH SHORE 10,000 STEPS HARBOUR CLUB: Harbour Sport 09-415-4610 60’s UP TORBAY/BROWNS BAY: Wed (AM), Heather Jean Adams 09-478-2462 ABERDEEN ROAD WALKERS: Campbells Bay, Saturday (PM), Patsy Hulse 09-410-9353 BUSH WALK & TALK: Margi Keys, 09-443-6819 NORTH SHORE TRAMPING CLUB: Lynda Langridge 09-4821320,www.nstc.org.nz BIRKENHEAD PROBUS CLUB: Albany, Tuesday (AM), Tracy Watson 09-414-5351 BROWNS BAY/TORBAY 60’s UP MOVEMENT: Wednesday (AM), Roy Urlic 09-473-8777 CALLIOPE ATHLETICS WALKERS & HARRIERS: Northcote, Wednesday (PM), Gail Mouldey 09-418-3457 DEVONPORT WALKERS: Bayswater, Tuesday Thursday Sunday (AM), Pat & Jim McKay 09-445-2743 DEVONPORT FRIDAY WALKING GROUP: Devonport, Friday (AM), Naomi Gardyne 09-445-4303 EAST COAST BAYS WALKERS: Torbay, Tuesday, Friday (AM), Shelley Sharp 09-473-9021 GREENHITHE WALKING GROUP: Greenhithe, Tuesday (AM), Marjorie Andrew 09-413-9065 HIGHBURY COMMUNITY HOUSE: Highbury, Thursday, Friday (AM), Judy Mayn 09-480-5279

MAIRANGI WALKING NETWORK: Mairangi Bay, Everyday (AM), Jack Rendle 09-478-9115 MEADOWOOD WALKING & TALKERS: Albany, Tuesday (AM), Carol Buckner 09-479-7804 MILFORD MALL WALKERS: Greenhithe, Tuesday, Thursday, (AM), Carol Mosedale 09-443-2054 MILFORD MENS PROBUS: Ian Hall 09-479-4259 NORTH SHORE DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP: Every second Sunday (AM), Jan 09-483-5645 NORTH SHORE TRAMPING CLUB: Barbara Lobel 09-473-6938 NORTHCOTE WALKING GROUP: Northcote, every second Tuesday (AM), Peter Cox 09-480-5622 TORBAY WALKERS: Torbay, Wednesday (AM), Jill Devonshire 09473-1931 WALKERS & TALKERS: Campbells Bay, Wednesday (AM), Brenda Gray 09-410-4019, Dorothy Ensor 09-478-6702 WOMENS OUTDOOR PURSUITS INC: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, Harriet Ambler 09-486-6284 Y’s WALKING SUNDAY GROUP: Northcote, Sunday (AM), Malcolm Curtis 09-444-3823

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10,000 STEPS HARBOUR CLUB: Harbour Sport 09-415-4610 ARIKI WALKERS: Snells Beach, Mondays (AM), Edna Prbert 09425-5928 HEALTH IN ACTION: (BIA), Susie George 09-426-1269 HELENSVILLE WALKERS: Helensville, Tuesday (AM), Malcolm Keane 09-420-8739 HIBISCUS COAST Y’S WALKERS: Sunday (AM), Wednesday (AM,PM), Kevin Tiller, 09-426-6461 LEISURE WALKERS: Whangaparaoa, Thursday (AM), Ann Mahon/ Margaret Gilbert 09-424-0765 MONDAY NIGHTA, Orewa, Monday (PM), Laraine Chase 09-4279321 SCOTTS LANDING WALKING GROUP: RD2, Warkworth, Sunday (AM), Angela McIntyre 09-425-5854 SNELLS BEACH WALKING GROUP: Warkworth, Wednesay (AM), Jenny Burton 09-425-5583 WELLSFORD ROAD RUNNERS & JOGGERS: Second Sunday (AM), Thursday (AM), Robert Scott 09-425-8089 or Heather Rankin 09431-4692 WOMENS OUTDOOR PURSUITS INC: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, Harriet Ambler 09-486-6284

WAIHEKE ISLAND WAIHEKE ISLAND WALKING GROUP: Saturday (PM), Shaona Maddle, 09-372-6645

COUNTIES/MANUKAU PUKEKOHE JOGGERS & WALKING GROUP: Monday, Friday, Sunday (AM), 09-238-9820 WAIUKU WALKING GROUP: Information Centre, Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), ONEWHERO KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUP: Merlene, Walker, 09232-8844 PAPATOETOE Y’S WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), Derek McKeen, 09-266-2304 PAKURANGA ATHLETIC CLUB: Tuesday, Thursday 9am (BIA), Linda Mitchell, 09-273-9531 PAKURANGA KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday (AM), 09-576-9739 MANUKAU TRAMPING CLUB: Judith Walker, 09-296-6977 MANUREWA Y’S WALKERS: Recreation Centre, MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY (AM), 09-267-4646 MANUREWA Y’S WALKING GROUP: Clendon Recreation Centre, Tuesday, Thursday (AM), 09-266-1100 MANUREWA COSMOPOLITAN CLUB WALKERS: Sunday (AM) HOWICK UXBRIDGE WALKERS: Monday, Thursday (AM), 09-5356467 HOWICK Y’S WALKERS: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), 09-534-5153 PUKEKOHE TRAMPING CLUB: David Lawrie 09-238-8407 TOI TOI TREKKERS TRAMPING CLUB: Colin Johnstone 09-535-6231

WAIKATO HAMILTON FRANKTON ATHLETIC & HARRIER CLUB: Wednesday, Saturday, (PM), (BIA), Heather Purdie-Raill, 07-847-5639 NAWTON WALKING GROUP: Rene Smyth, 07846-3245 CENTRAL LAKE WALKING GROUP: Monday, WEdnesday Friday (AM), Nella Barron 07-846-3103 CHARTWELL WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Carrie Haak 07-8554281 DINSDALE WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Val Russell 07-847-6539 ENDERLEY WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), Leonie Smith 07-8552224 HAMILTON EAST WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Irene Millar 07-855-6848 HILLCREST WALKING GROUP: Monday Wednesday Friday (AM), Nell Bradburn 07-856-3787 MEMORIAL PARK WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Maureen Doms 07-855-2497 NAWTON WALKING GROUP: Monday Tuesday (AM), Roslynn Billman 07-847-4873 SILVERDALE WALKING GROUP: Sister Anne Marie Jones 07-8568980 www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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CLAUDELAND WALKING GROUP: Friday (AM), Irene Millar 07-8556848 FLAGSTAFF WALKING GROUP: Monday Wednesday Friday (AM), Gillian Bartram 07-854-0069 WESTFIELD MALL WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM) Westfield Mall Chartwell HAMILTON MARATHON CLINIC:Tuesday (PM), Sunday (AM), Sharon 07-854-9214 TOD SQUAD: Friday (AM), Julie 07-829-4579 Y’s WALKERS: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM) MONDAY BUSHTRAMPERS: Monday, Marian 07-828-9029 BREAKAWAYS BUSH WALKING & TRAMPING CLUB: Diana Ammann 07-823-6147 WAIKATO TRAMPING CLUB: www.wtc.org.nz or Stu Kneebone 07827-3097

CAMBRIDGE CAMBRIDGE WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday (AM), Sharon Woodings, 07-827-6033 LEAMINGTON WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Sharon Woodings, 07-827-6033

KAIHERE/PATETONGA KAIHERE/PATETONGA WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (PM), Julie Stephenson 07-867-7011

MATAMATA MATAMATA WALKERS: Tuesday, Friday (AM), Ruth Stanley 07880-9088 AFTERWORK WALKERS: Monday, Wednesday (PM), Janis Jeffers, 07-889-7032 MATAMATA TRAMPING & WALKING GROUP: F Smeed 07-8831222

MORRINSVILLE MORRINSVILLE WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Ruth Stanley 07880-9088

OTOROHANGA OTOROHANGA WALKING GROUP: Friday (AM)

PAEROA PAEROA WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday (AM), Elaine Lally 07-862-8409 PAEROA LUNCH WALKERS: Monday Wednesday Friday, Julie Stephenson 07-867-7011

PUTARURU PUTARURU WALKING GROUP:(BIA) Hazel Murphy, 07-883-7927

PIOPIO SILVERADOS EXERCISE GROUP: Wednesday (PM), June O’Donoghue, 07-877-8492 PIOPIO CROSS COUNTRY WALKERS: Mon (AM), (BIA), Maurice Kearns, 07-877-8836

TAIRUA TAIRUA WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday, Mike Lord, 07-8686025

THAMES THAMES WALKING GROUP: Monday, Friday (AM), Mike Lord, 07868-6025

TAUPO TAUPO HARRIER CLUB WALKING SECTION: Saturday (PM), Wednesday (AM), Bernie Rolls 07-378-9229 TAUPO TRAMPING CLUB: Wednesday (AM), Thursday (AM), Weekends (AM or PM), Isabel Hutcheon 07-376-9319 MONDAY WALKERS: Monday (AM), (BIA), Betty Stockman 07378-4992 WAIORA WALKING GROUP: Wednesday, Friday (AM), Kaye Beatson 07-378-6957 WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Wednesday (PM), (I), 06-378-9229

TE AROHA TE AROHA WALKERS: Thursday (AM), Ruth Stanley 07-880-9088 TE AROHA TRAMPING CLUB: Every second Sunday, Judy Forsman 07-884-8841 TE AROHA TREKKERS: Wednesday (AM), Frances Harrison 07-8628184

TE AWAMUTU TE AWAMUTU TUESDAY TRAMPERS: Tuesday, Lesley 07-870-1973 or Kathy 07-870-2006 TE AWAMUTU WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), Jan Jefferies 07-889-7032 TE AWAMUTU MARATHON CLINIC: Wednesday (PM), Sunday (AM), (BIA), Pip Annan 07-871-2980

TE KUITI WAITOMO WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), (BIA), Ruth Early, 07-878-6870 TWILIGHT WALKING GROUP: Monday, (PM), (BIA), Dede Downs, 07-878-7867

COROMANDEL TOWN WALKERS: Tuesday, Thursday (AM) 07-8667101or 07-866-8560

KATIKATI KATIKATI TRAMPING CLUB: fortnightly weekends (AM), Barry Denton 07-863-4597

KAWERAU KAWERAU WALKERS: Kawerau, Thursday (AM), (B), Sport Bay of Plenty, 07-308-8304 HARRIERS WALKERS: Kawerau Thursday (PM), (A), Sport Bay of Plenty, 07-308-8304

OPOTIKI BUSH WALKERS CLUB: J Hedley, 07-315-7807

ROTORUA CROSS COUNTRY WALKERS: Tuesday, Thursday, (AM), (A), 07 347-8945 LAKE CITY ATHLETIC CLUB WALKERS GROUP: Tueday, Thursday (PM), Sunday (AM), Ted Sheppard 07-348-1205 or Sarah Wiwarena 07-348-7874 GREEN PRESCRIPTION WALKING GROUP: TMonday and Thursday (AM), (B), Melissa Gordon 07-348-4125 HEART SUPPORT WALK GROUP: Tueday (AM), Wally Walford 07347-6173 MOKOIA COMMUNITY CENTRE WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), (B), Melissa Gordon 07 348 4125 SPRINGFIELD STROLLERS: Wednesday (AM), (BIA), Glenys Searancke 07-348-4243 ROTORUA TRAMPING & SKI CLUB: Sundays (AM), Trevor Cochrane 07-345-6362 ROTORUA SOCIAL NORDIC WALKING GROUP: Fridays (AM), Audrey 07-348-1471 ST BARNABAS WALKING GROUP: Friday (AM), (BIA), Joy Gordon 07-357-5744 THE THURSDAY STROLLERS: Thursday (AM), (B), Myrtle Raxworthy 07-346-3772 WALKING WITH JOY: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Joy Gordon 07-3575744

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HASTINGS BRIDGET ROBERTSHAWES STUDIO OF FITNESS: Saturday (AM), (BIA), Bridget, 06-877-5285 FLAXMERE WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), (BI), Maisy 06-879-7077 HASTINGS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), (I), Eddy 06-8763371 HASTINGS WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (PM), (BI), Templey 06-8730971 HAVELOCK NORTH WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), (BI), Jane 06-877-0017 HAVELOCK NORTH WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Jeanette 06-877-2114 HAVELOCK NORTH WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Lyn 06877-7886 KIWI SENIORS: Eana Young 06-845-9333 x 708 RUN WALK HAWKES BAY: Wed (PM), Sunday (AM), Doug Clark 06-878-2785, www.runwalkhb.org.nz

NAPIER AHURIRI WALKING GROUP: Friday (AM), (I), Beverly Gillies 06843-6805 NAPIER WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), (I), Lyn 06-835-7704 NAPIER SOUTH WALKING GROUP: Friday (AM), (B), Maria Rogers 06-843-1225 RUN WALK HAWKES BAY: Wed (PM), Sunday (AM), Mike Sheely 06-843-7804, www.runwalkhb.org.nz Ys WALKERS: Tuesday, Thursday, Napier, Barry 06-844-3929 or Nola 06-843-7912

TARADALE/GREEN MEADOWS TARADALE/GREEN MEADOWS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), (IA), Beverly Gillies 06-843-6805 TARADALE/SPORT HAWKES BAY WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Nga Gifford-Kara 06-845-9333

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TE PUKE WALKERS: Tuesday (AM), 07-573-8306 WAIHI STRIDERS: Wednesday (AM), Julie Stephenson 07-8677011 WAIHI STROLLERS: Friday (AM), Julie Stephenson 07-867-7011 WAIHI MONDAY TRAMPING: Monday (AM), Marie 07-863-4633 or Barry 07-863-4567

INGLEWOOD WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), (I), Maureen 06756-7255

WHAKATANE SUNSHINE WALKING GROUP: Whakatane, Tuesday (AM), (I), Graham Thomas, 07-307-9800 HARRIERS WALKERS WHAKATANE: Saturday, (PM), (I), Noel Jones, 07-308-7101

WHITIANGA WHITIANGA WALKING GROUP: Monday, Thursday (AM), Mike lord, 07-868-6025

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TOKOROA ALPINE CLUB:Midweek, Christine 07-886-7294

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GISBORNE RUNNERS & WALKERS: Margaret Badger 06-868-4785

AGE CONCERN: Tauranga, Wednesday (AM), 07-578-2631 CITY ON ITS FEET: Days and areas, (BIA), Penny 07-578-9610 STEPPING OUT JOGGING CLUB: Monday, Wednesday, (AM), (IA), 07-544-0316 FOREST & BIRD SOCIETY: Secretary, tauranga. branch @forestandbird.org.nz, Tauranga HEALTHY HEART CLUB: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), (B), YMCA, 07-578-5891 Y’s WALKERS: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), YMCA, 07-5785891 MOUNT JOGGERS & WALKERS: Tuesday, Friday, Sunday, (AM), Gaye Westwood 07-574-1075 ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION: MONDAY (AM) 07-576-2469 NORDIC WALKING AT THE MOUNT: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, Steffi 07-574-7527 NORDIC WALKING IN TAURANGA: Monday, Wednesday, Mary 07577-0711 MT MAUNGANUI RSA WALKING CLUB: Tuesday, Thursday, Sundays (AM), (BIA), Kieran Jensen 07-572-0626 50 FORWARD WALKING GROUPS: Sport Bay of Plenty 07-5780016 TAURANGA MID-WEEK TRAMPING GROUP: Derek 07-572-2512 TAURANGA ROAD RUNNERS: Sunday (AM), Nick 07-578-5802 TAURANGA RAMBLERS: Malcolm 07-544-2369 or Rod Taylor 07576-4207 TAURANGA TRAMPERS NETWORK: Natalie Bird 07-576-0016 TAURANGA TRAMPING CLUB: Christine Rawnsley 07-578-9984 PAK N BOOTS: Moya Hewson 07-575-7064

WHANGAMATA WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Mike Lord, 07868-6025 WHANGAMATA ROAD RUNNERS & WALKERS: 07-865-6580 WHANGAMATA RAMBLERS: Ron Le Noel, 07-865-9475 WALK WHANGAMATA: Everyday (AM), from Surfclub WHANGA SENIOR WALKERS: Tuesday (AM), 07-865-7022

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INDEPENDENT WALKERS TARANAKI: Saturday (PM). North: Ray/ Mary 06-756-7798. Central: Wallace/Nancye 06-762-2861. South: Alan/Jean 06-278-6846

NEW PLYMOUTH CARRINGTON WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Catherine McKee 06-753-3254 WESTOWN DIABETES WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Peter Brookes 06-753-4646 TIME FOR ME WALKS FOR WOMEN: Friday (AM), (I), Glenice 06758-3974 FRONT RUNNER GROUP: Monday (PM), (BIA), Kelvin & Michelle Giddy FITZROY WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), (IA), Marlene 06-758-8749 or Marilyn 06-757-2022 WESTOWN WALKING GROUP FOR WOMEN: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), (IA), Karen 06-751-1361 WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Karen 06-751-1361 WALKERS IN THE PARK: Monday, (AM), (B), Dawn 06-758-6429 or Dorothy Humphries 06-751-0431 SPOTSWOOD WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), (BI), Allie Fitzgibbon 06-751-2304 NEW PLYMOUTH JOGGERS & WALKERS CLUB: Sunday, (AM), Jan Dempsey, 06-758-8373 TARANAKI RACE WALKING CLUB: Trevor Suthon, 06-758-0776 EGMONT ATHLETICS: Karen Green, 06-758-1569

WAITARA WAITARA WALKING GROUP: Wednesday, (AM), (I), Cleo 06-7547311

STRATFORD STRATFORD RUNNERS & WALKERS CLUB: Saturday (PM), (BIA), Jill Gorrie 06-764-5088 STRATFORD WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Ivan Coates 06-765-7212 or Wes Robinson 06-765-5242

INGLEWOOD INGLEWOOD WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Maureen 06- 7567255

HAWERA HAWERA WALKING GROUPO: Friday (AM), Nancy Riddick 06-2785784 PUSH PLAY WALKERS: Thursday (AM), Tuesday (PM), (BIA), Moira Koch, 0800-223-228

ELTHAM KIWI SENIORS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), (BIA), Maria Erkes 06-764-8984

WANGANUI WANGANUI CASTLECLIFF WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), Dorothea Dobbie 06344-4219

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RONA & GLAD’S WALK GROUP: Tuesday (AM), Rona Wright 06344-5434 WANGANUI HARRIER CLUB: Wednesdays, Saturday (PM), Secretary, P O Box 702, Wanganui, Perry Newburn 06-343-6484 SPORT & RECREATION CLUB GOLD: Tuesday, Thursday, (AM), Robyn Rose 06-348-1440 WANGANUI MILLENNIUM WALKERS CLUB: Sunday (AM), Darol Pointon 06-345-3137

WAVERLEY SPORT & RECREATION CLUB GOLD: (AM), (BIA), Betty Morrison 06-346-5613

OHAKUNE SPORT & RECREATION CLUB GOLD: Mondays (AM), Kerry Young 06-385-4055

MARTON SPORT & RECEATION CLUB GOLD: Wednesday (AM), Deane James 06-327-7607

MANAWATU PALMERSTON NORTH HOKOWHITU KIWI WALKERS: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), (I), Jack Cook 06-357-7458 or Dorne Jarvis 06-357-2444 KELVIN GROVE WALKERS: Tuesday (PM), (I), Marjory Edmonds, 06-354-3342 MANAWATU STRIDERS: Tuesday, Thursday, (PM); Sunday (AM), Hockey Manawatu Pavillion, Manawaroa Street, (BIA), Alister Martin 06-353-7175 PALMERSTON NORTH JOGGERS & WALKERS: Esplanade,Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday (AM), (BI), Robyn McKey 06-354-9952.

CLUB PED: Monday, Wednesday, (PM), (IA), Ongley Park; Saturday, (AM), Esplanade, (IA), David Young 06-356-7179 HEARTY STRIDERS: Thursday (PM), (BI), Esplanade, Adrienne Kennedy 06-350-8617 MASSEY WALKERS: Monday, Thursday, noon, Massey Recreation Centre, (BIA) Chin Diew Lai 06-350-5799 ext 2471 MANAWATU WALKWAYS PROMOTION SOCIETY’S MONTHLY WALKERS: Sunday (AM), (IA) Gillian Absolom 06-329-6898 METHODIST AGAPE FELLOWSHIP WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), (B), Lorna Goodwin, 06-358-2860 U3A Exploring Walkways: Thursday (PM), (B), Lynley Watson 06356-4384 WALKY TALKIE TROOPERS: Tuesday, Thursday (PM), (I), Liz MacNeill 06-357-8216

MIRAMAR WALKING GROUP: 04-388-1944 NEWLANDS COMMUNITY HOUSE WALKING: Tuesday (AM), 04478-8799 TARARUA TRAMPING CLUB: www.ttc.org.nz WEA MIDWEEK WALKERS: Hanna Harwood WELLINGTON WEDNESDAY WALKERS: 04-388-1988 WELLINGTON CATHOLIC TRAMPING CLUB: 04-934-4729 WELLINGTON HARRIER ATHLETIC CLUB: Saturday (PM) mid March to mid October, (BIA), Veronica Gould WELLINGTON MARATHON CLINIC: Sunday (AM), (BIA), Toni 04478-9201 WELLINGTON MID-WEEK WALKERS: Tues, Thursday (PM), Bart Jones 04-477-3746 or David Lonsdale 04-977-8990 WELLINGTON NORDIC WALKERS: Rod McColl 04-526-6833

LOWER HUTT WALK FOR HEALTH: Wednesday (PM), Saturday (AM), Sunday (AM), (BIA), Jean 04-589-7887 or Dave 04-970-5133 POSITIVELY SLIM “Health for Life Walkers: Sunday (AM) Wednesday (PM) (BIA), Jim or Barbara Mobbs 04-566-2603 HUTT VALLEY WALKERS: Saturday (PM), Pam McArthur 04-5864088 WALKING FOR PLEASURE: 60’s Plus, Melling, Molly Shephers, 04567-5727 WOMENS WALKING GROUP: Wainuiomata, every second Wednesday (PM), 04-564-6019 HUTT VALLEY TRAMPING CLUB: Weekend (AM), Dennis Page 04970-6901 TAKE HEART WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), (BI), Keith Millar, 04526-7440 LEISURE WALKERS: seniors, Tuesday (AM), Jean, 04-565-1918 HUTT VALLEY MARATHON CLINIC: Trevor Knowles, 04-565-0294 WALK WAINUI: Monday (AM), (BIA), Shirley 04-564-6179 EASTBOURNE WALK GROUP: Lesley O’Neil, Eastbourne ALICETOWN WALKING GROUP: 04-589-2646 KIWI MASTERS WALKERS: Richard Davies 04-566-1335 OLDER ADULTS – LEISURE WALKING GROUP: Judy 04-528-4445

PORIRUA FRIDAY WALKERS: Margaret Hughes, 04-237-8660 TAWA LINDEN HIKERS: 04-232-8705 WEA RAMBLERS: Muriel Thompson, Tawa TAWA/LINDEN WALKERS: Maurice 04-232-4407 or Claire 04-2328764

UPPER HUTT TUESDAY TRIPPERS: Bill Thompson, 04-971-5123 FANTAIL HIKERS: Marg Eagles, Upper Hutt TRENTHAM UNITED HARRIER CLUB: Teresa Tito 04-565-0333 UPPER VALLEY TRAMPING CLUB: Sandy Wilton/Colin Hamlin, 04527-0107

FEILDING

KAPITI

SENIOR WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), (BI), Gail Byrnes 06-323-5470

KAPITI CARDIAC CLUB: Tuesday, Thursday, Graham Priest 04-2937872 KAPITI WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Robin Leger 04-905-4680 or Muriel Hill 04-293-5121 KAPITI SUNDAY WALKERS: Sunday (AM), Frank Morris 04-2932567 or Ethel Symes 04-904-1485 KAPITI JOGGERS & WALKERS: Sunday (AM), Pam Childs 04-9021754 MONDAY WALKERS: Monday, Reg Goodsell 04-904-7558, or Steve Golledge 04-904-5904 SPORT KAPITI THURSDAY WALKERS: Thursday (AM), 04-296-9022

FOXTON FOXPEDS: Monday (PM), Foxton, Foxton Beach, (BIA), Dave Blackett, 06-363-5743, Michelle Duffy, 06-363-7987

LEVIN LEVIN HARRIER & WALKING CLUB: Saturday (PM), (BIA), Ivan Morgan 06-368-3622 WEDNESDAY LEISURE WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), (BIA), Lila McCall, 06-367-9070 LEVIN JOGGERS & WALKERS CLUB: Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, (BIA), Colleen Francis 06-368-8624

WAIRARAPA

SOUTH ISLAND

MASTERTON

MARLBOROUGH

WALKING GROUP RECREATIONAL: Edna Patrick, 06-377-4338 ATHLETICS VETERAN WAIRARAPA: John Ihaka, 06-308-9656 ORIENTEERING GROUP: 06-377-7961 or 379-5124 CARTERTON 40+ STRIDERS: Ada Lyster, 06-379-8746 RUAMAHANGA RAMBLERS: Winter Saturday, Summer Tuesday (PM), (BIA), Ray Wallis 06-377-0703

BLENHEIM

MARTINBOROUGH MARTINBOROUGH WALKING GROUP: Barbara Behrent 06-3069226

WELLINGTON WELLINGTON BROOKLYN WALKERS: Edith, 04-384-6799 BUGGY WALKING GROUP: First Thursday of month (AM), www.buggywalk.co.nz FOREST & BIRD: 04-567-7271 ORIENTAL BAY WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Christine Blakely 04-3836276 MT VICTORIA WALKING GROUP: Euan Harris 04-384-4770 WALK WAINUI: Monday (AM), (BIA), Shirley 04-564-6179 ISLAND BAY WALKING GROUP: Community Resource Centre, Island Bay, 04-383-7464 WALKING FOR LIFE: Lynne Waring, Miramar KARORI WALKING GROUP: Mavis Shaw, Kelburn KARORI ARTS & CRAFT WALKING GROUP: 04-934-8630 KANDALLAH CORNERSTONE WALKERS: Monday (AM) 04-4795420

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50 PLUS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Colin 03-572-9423 or Joan 03-578-1922 PICTON WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), Claire 03-573-7991 SPORT MARLBOROUGH WALK GROUP: Thursday (AM), Sport Marlborough 03-577-8855

NELSON MOTUEKA MOTUEKA WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), (BIA), Evelyn Gilbertson, 03-528-8894 MOTUEKA FIFTY PLUS WALKERS: Thursday (AM), Freda Gerslov 03-528-6510

NELSON NELSON STRIDERS: Tuesday, Thursday, (PM), (BI), Averil West, 03-548-3655 NELSON KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), Kay O’Dinot, 03-546-7910 WAKEFIELD WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Lou Manson, 03541-8414 TAHUNA KIWISENIORS: Monday (AM), Kay O’Dinot, 03-546-7910 NELSON 50+ WALKING GROUP: alternative Tuesday, Thursday (AM), Noel Brown 03-544-2286 NELSON 50+ WALKING & TRAMPING GROUP: Noel Brown 03544-2286 WAIMEA HARRIER WALKERS: Saturday (PM), Sunday (AM) (BIA), Heather McNabb, 03-547-8490

WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Visitor Information Centre

TAKAKA GOLDEN BAY ALPINE AND TRAMPING CLUB: Day walk and overnight trips, Paul Kilgour, 03-525-7383

CANTERBURY CHRISTCHURCH ACTIVE CHRISTCHURCH SUNDAY WALK: Sunday (AM) (BI), 03941-8999 AVON LOOP/CITY KIWISENIORS: Monday (AM), (B), Sport Canterbury 03-373-5060 AVONSIDE KIWI SENIORS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Jan 03-3892755 AVONHEAD KIWISENIORS: Friday (AM), (BI), Bess 03-342-7647 AFTER WORK WALKING CLUBS: around Christchurch, (BI), for all ages and fitness levels, recreation clerk, CCC 03-371-1778.

ARAI-WALKERS: Wednesday, Wainoni/Aranui, Natalie Hoani, 03388-2593 ARTHRITIC AMBLERS: Wednesday, (B) suitable for people with physical disabilities, Trevor Randall 03-385-7446 BEXLEY KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Kath 03388-6161 BARRINGTON KIWISENIORS: Friday (AM), (BI), Nita 03-337-1493 BECKENHAM WALK ‘n’ TALK: Thursday (PM), Di 03-385-3452 BISHOPDALE RAMBLERS: Wednesday (AM) (I), Bishopdale, Paul Muir 03-359-7971 BISHOPDALE TRAMPING CLUB: Wednesday (AM),(IA), Margaret 03-351-6681 BURNSIDE JOGGERS & WALKERS CLUB: Sunday (AM) Burnside, Anne Uys 03-342-6337 BUSHWISE WOMEN: (BIA) Cynthia Roberts or Roz Heinz 03-3324952 BRIGHTON RAMBLERS WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), New Brighton (I), Marlene Crocker 03-388-1115 CANTERBURY RACE WALKERS ASSOCIATION: Monday, Wednesday, (BIA), coordinates all Canterbury race walkers and friendly race walking, Ann Henderson 03-387-0387 CANTERBURY UNIVERSITY TRAMPING CLUB: Wednesday (PM), Darryn Welham 03-960-3808 CARDIAC COMPANIONS: Sunday fortnight, (PM) Neville Wootton 03-942-5453 CARDIAC CARE GROUP, Marg Allison 03-366-2112 CCC EASTENDERS: Monday (AM), (IA), or Bruce 03-388-7295 CCC GARDEN CITY WALKERS: Saturday (AM) (IA), Helen 03-3822302 CCC GLOW WORM EVENING WALKERS: Wednesday (PM) (IA), Norm Wells 03-981-5487 CCC HALSWELL: Saturday (AM) (PM), (IA), Pauline 03-322-8057: Sunday, Terrence 03-322-8092 CCC SUNSHINE WALKERS: Tuesday (PM (IA), Jim 03-389-1982 or Hope 03-389-7997 CCC SHIRLEY RECREATIONAL WALKERS: Monday, Thursday (AM), (IA), 03-941-5409 CCC SOCKBURN: Tuesday (AM) (IA), Estelle 03-342-7841:Friday (AM) (IA), Jo 03-349-7146 CCC WEEKEND WANDERS: Sunday (PM) (IA), Marilyn 03-3383826 CHRISTCHURCH PERSONAL GUIDING SERVICE: Daily (AM) (BIA), Cathedral Square, C Tonge 03-981-6350 CHRISTCHURCH MARATHON CLINIC: Saturday (AM), Neil Messenger 03-322-7709 CHRISTCHURCH METHODIST HARRIER CLUB: Saturday (PM) (BIA), Mrs Lindsay Evans 03-355-4356 CITY RAMBLERS WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, 50+age group men & women, Margaret Borrens, 03-354-1534 CRUSADERS WALKERS: Tuesday (BI), (50’s and above age group), Pauline 03-385-9947 DARLINGTON KIWISENIORS: Wednesday (AM), Bill 03-385-1925 DIAMOND HARBOUR RAMBLERS: Tuesday, Hunters Road, (IA), Noeline Coleman 03-329-4566 EASTENDERS: Monday (AM), Bruce 03-981-5329 ELLESMERE TRAMPING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Trish Vessey 03329-1865 FAMILY SOCIAL GROUPS: (B), for parents with young children, recreational clerk, 03-371-1778 FASTRACK WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM) (I), Linwood, Dorothy Jones 03-389-5339 FENDALTON WALK ‘n’ TALK: Thursday (AM), 03-941-8999 FENDALTON NORDIC WALKERS: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Yvette So 03-351-6407 GARDEN CITY WALKERS: Saturday (AM), Helen 03-382-2302 GENTLE EXERCISE: Monday, Friday, (NI), qualified physed instructor leads groups, Russell Graham, 03-388-3196 GLOW WORM EVENING WALKERS: Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday, Pauline 03-322-8057 HAGLEY PARK NORDIC WALKERS: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Kerstin Fahrenschone 03-388-0000 HALSWELL WALK ‘n’ TALK: Monday (AM), 03-941-8999 HAPPY RAMBLERS WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, (IA), 50+age group, Vera 03-337-4094 HAPPY WANDERERS WALKING GROUP: Wednesday, (BI), mainly 1-2 hour flat walks, John van Herpt, 03-980-5664 www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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HEI HEI WALKERS: Thursday, Lee Tuki 03-373-8150 HERITAGE WALKS: Tuesday, (PM), Graeme Stanley 03-980-1553 HERITAGE WALKS: Thursday, (AM), Graeme Stanley 03-980-1553 HOON HAY KIWISENIORS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Barbara 03-3388306 KAIAPOI WALKERS GROUP: Tuesday, Wednesday (AM), Lyane Graham 03-327-5679 KAIAPOI NORDIC WALKERS: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Trudy Blakey 03-327-4457 KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUPS: for the over 50’s, 23 surburban groups plus rural locations, Sport Canterbury 0800-228-483 LAMBDA DAY TRAMPERS: every second Sunday, (BI), social group for gays and lesbians of all ages, Helen Davies 03-332-8724 LINWOOD AVENUE WALKING GROUP: Wednesday, Thursday (AM) (B), 03-389-5303 LINWOOD KIWISENIORS: Thursday (AM), Phyl 03-389-6130 LYTTELTON WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Lyttlelton, (BI), Ada Goodwin 03-328-7235 MAIREHAU LADIES PROBUS, Tuesday, Leah 03-385-6310 MARYVILLE KIWISENIORS:: Monday (AM), Valmai 03-377-8742 MERIVALE KIWISENIORS: Monday (AM), (BI), June 03-355-8703 MT PLEASANT KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Pauline 03-3844794 NEW BRIGHTON KIWISENIORS: Wednesday, (AM), (BI), (both walkers and strollers), Joy 03-383-4494 NEW BRIGHTON WORKING MENS CLUB WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (I), Jenny Wilson 03-332-8818 NEW BRIGHTON ATHLETIC CLUB: Saturday (PM), Phil Bastion 03981-1798 NEW BRIGHTON HILL WALKERS: Wedneday (AM), Royce henery 03-388-7335 NEW BRIGHTON WALK ‘n’ TALK: Monday (AM), 03-941-8999 NEW BRIGHTON STROLLERS: Wednesday (AM), Tess Hall 03-3883237 NEW BRIGHTON WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Joy 03-383-4494 NO HILL WALKERS: Thursday (AM) (B), Hazel Matthews 03-3855338 NEW BRIGHTON NORDIC WALKERS: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Kerstin Fahrenschone 03-388-0000 NZ VIVENDI SOCIETY: Sunday, Janet 03-389-1609 PAPANUI WALK ‘n’ TALK: Wednesday (AM), 03-941-6840 OXFORD WALKING GROUP: Monday Thursday (AM), Coral Gilbertson 03-312-3155 OPAWA KIWISENIORS: Monday, Tuesday (AM), (BI), Carol 03-3325638 PAPANUI KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Elaine 03-352-7519 PAPANUI WALK ‘n’TALK: Wednesday (AM), 03-941-8999 PARKLANDS KIWISENIORS: Thursday (AM), (BI), Bernard Marriott 03-383-2665 PARKLANDS WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), BIA), Bernard Marriott 03-383-2665 PENINSULA TRAMPING CLUB: (Family Strollers Group), Sunday, Gloucester Street, (BIA), Rick Bolch 03-338-5156 PIONEER STROLLERS: Thursday, (BIA), Shirley Hitchcock, 03-3227220 PIONEER TRAMPERS: Thursday (AM) (IA), Alan Williams 03-3432216 PLEASURE WALKERS: Monday, Wednesday (AM) (I), Colleen Cook 03-389-8607 PORT HILLS NORDIC WALKERS: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Chiaki Jagau 03-981-1433 PORT HILLS ATHLETIC WALKING GROUP: Wednesday, Friday (AM), Glen Watts 03-332-1964.Saturday (PM), Peter King 03-341-1154 QE11 MINI HIKERS: alternate Wednesday, QE11 Park, (BI), Beverley Church 03-388-5736 Q.E. PARK STROLLERS: Tuesday, John Plumridge 03-385-9710 RETIREES CLUB KIWISENIORS: Wednesday, (AM), (BI), (both walkers and stroller groups), Sport Canterbury 03-373-5060 RETIREES SOCIAL CLUB: Thursday (PM) (BI), 50 + age group, Ira Williams 03-342-8172 or Carol Roscoe 03-337-5901 RICCARTON KIWISENIORS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Enid 03-3489351 ROWLEY WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Lee Tuki 03-373-8150 ROVER HARRIER CLUB: Saturday (PM) (BI), Steve Mitchell 03348-8195 SALLY STROLLERS: Saturday, fortnight, general Christchurch, (B), leisurely pace, Margaret Bennetts, 03-322-9187 SHIRLEY RECREATIONAL WALKERS: Monday, Thursday (AM), 03941-5409 " A SLICE OF HERITAGE WALKS” with Walktologist Graeme Stanley, Tues (PM) Thurs (AM ), Graeme Stanley 03- 980-1553 SOMERFIELD KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Marie 03-3371436 SOUTH CHRISTCHURCH/SYDENHAM WALKERS: Sunday (AM) (IA), Ray 03-332-0555

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ST PETERS WALKING GROUP: Monday (PM), Thursday (PM) (BIA), Audrey 03-348-9157 SUNSHINE WALKERS: Tuesday (PM), 03-389-1982 SPORTY SINGLES: Saturday, Sunday, (BI), Llolyd 03-323-6232 TUESDAY TREKKERS CLUB: Tuesday, (AM), Necia Sullivan 03-3389035 TOWER TRAMPING & WALKING CLUB: Tuesday, (IA), Dave Bates 03-332-6233, Sunday, Yvonne van Eerden 03-339-0751 WAINONI/AVONSIDE COMMUNITY SERVICES: Thursday (AM), 03389-2285 WALKIE TALKIES WALKING GROUP: Thursday, (B), members mainly from Burwood United and St Kentigerns Parish, John 03-981-9994 WOMEN WALK: Wednesday and weekends, throughout Canterbury not in city area, (BIA), Pauline Cara 03-384-1921 XY’s WALKERS: Thursday (AM), Maureen Ryder 03-383-1226 or Alison Jarvis 03-338-2678 “Y’s WALKERS” (YMCA): Tuesday, Thursday, (BIA), City YMCA, 03-366-0689, Bishopdale Community Centre, 03-359-8330 “Y’s TREKKERS”: Monday, Port Hills, (IA), City YMCA, 03-366-0689 YMCA WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday (AM), Jill O’Connor 03-366-0689 WAYFARERS WALKING GROUP:Thursday (AM) (BI), 50 + age group, Ted Hill 03-323-9311 WEEKEND WANDERERS: Sunday (PM), Marilyn Dean 03-338-3826 WOMEN WALK: Wednesday Weekends (AM), (BIA), Pauline Cara 03-384-1921 30 MINUTE WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Greame Stanley 30 MINUTE WALKING GROUP:Tuesday (AM), (B), Risingholme, Christchurch City Council 03-941-8999 30 MINUTE WALKING GROUP:Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), (BIA), Bishopdale, Christchurch City Council 03-941-8999 30 MINUTE WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM) (PM), (BIA), 039412-8999

RURAL CANTERBURY CHEVIOT KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Sport Canterbury 03373-5060 ELLESMERE TRAMPING GROUP: Thursday (AM) (IA), Trish Vessy 03-329-1865 LEESTON KIWISENIORS: Friday (AM), (BI), Sport Canterbury 03373-5060 LINCOLN KIWISENIORS: Monday (AM), (BI), Sport Canterbury 03373-5060 RANGIORA KIWISENIORS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Sport Canterbury 03-373-5060 SOUTHBRIDGE KIWISENIORS: Friday (AM), (BI), Sport Canterbury 03-373-5060

ASHBURTON ASHBURTON HARRIER CLUB: Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday, Merv & Jackie Gilbert 03-308-5894 KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUPS: for the over 50’s, Wednesday (AM), (BI), two groups, Janice Cochrane, Sport Mid-Canterbury, 03-307-0475

STH CANTERBURY PLEASANT POINT PLEASANT POINT WALK GROUP: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Esther, 03-614-7524

TIMARU TIMARU HARRIER CLUB: Saturday (PM), March to October, Alister 03-686-1010 GLENITI WALK GROUP: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Edna 03-688-0779 HIGHFIELD WALK GROUP: Thursday (AM), (BI), Joy, 03-688-9888 KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUPS: for the over 50’s, Verna Parker, Sport Canterbury, 03-686-0751 MARCHWIEL WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), Colleen, 03-688-6231 SOUTHEND WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), (BI), Bev, 03-688-8381 WANDERERS WALK GROUP: Thursday (AM), (BI), Brian Illingworth 03-684-9355

WEST COAST GREYMOUTH GREYMOUTH CATHOLIC WOMENS LEAGUE WALKING GROUP: Nora Sheard, 03-768-6479 GREYMOUTH OVER 50’S: Graham Schaef, 03-768-7437 GREYMOUTH DAUDLERS: Yvonne Davison 03-768-6664 KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUPS: for the over 50’s, Don Monk SWC 03-768-0775 RUNANGA WALKING GROUP: Pat Butler 03-762-7665 BLACKBALL WALKING GROUP: Charlie Quibell 03-732-4887

HOKITIKA HOKITIKA KIWISENIORS: Monday (AM), (BI), Pavel Bare SWC, 03756-9037 HARI HARI KIWISENIORS: Historic walks (BI), Pavel Bare SWC, 03-756-9037 HOKI HIKERS: Tuesday (AM), Margaret Stevens 03-755-6466

CLYDE CLYDE OFF-ROAD WALKERS: Monday, Wednesday, Judy Blanch, 03-449-2580, Eleanor Edgar 03-448-6767

OAMARU SENIOR CITIZENS WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Nancy Bell 03-434-5061 OAMARU FRIDAY WALKERS: Every 2nd Friday (AM), Barbara McGann 03-434-9178 WEDNESDAY WALKERS TRAMPING GROUP: Jane Naish 03-4346363 NORTH OTAGO TRAMPING & MOUNTAINEERING CLUB: Margie Carrington 03-434-8484

DUNEDIN ACTIVE WALKERS: Monday (PM), Bill Brockie 03-467-9114 ARIKI WALKING GROUP: Wednesday, Saturday (PM), Karen Martin 03-456-4223 CIVIL SERVICE: Saturday, (PM), Peter Smith 03-471-7127 CAVERSHAM HARRIERS WALKING GROUP: Saturday (PM), Keiran Columb 03-489-4027 DUNEDIN CITY RAMBLERS: Wednesday,(AM) Alison St John 03476-2344 GREEN HUT TRACK GROUP: Wednesday (AM), George Sutherland 03-467-5999 HALFWAY BUSH WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), (I), Pat Garth, 03-476-2579 HILL CITY WALKING GROUP: Saturday (PM), Alex McEwan 03-4554851 KOPUTAI WALKING GROUP: 2nd Tuesday, (AM), Noeline Forgie, 03472-8302 LEITH WALKERS: Saturday (PM), Janette Anderson 03-476-2830 MORNINGTON MONDAY WALKERS: Monday (AM), (B), Kieran Hurring 03-453-4423 MULTI-PEAK FITNESS WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Marelda Gallaher 03-477-6057 or 027-222-3863 MOSGIEL 50's FORWARD WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Roberta Telfer 03-488-3175 OTAGO TRAMPING/MOUNTAINEERING CLUB: Sunday (AM), Ian Sime 03-453-6185 OVER 30’s TRAMPING CLUB: Sunday (AM), Janice Hodges 03-4894071 PHOENIX CLUB WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Nina Davidson 03-471-0114 PINEHILL WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Norman Vare 03-4738683 ST KILDA COMMUNITY CLUB WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, (AM), Ngaire McIndoe 03-456-4478 TAIERI RECREATIONAL TRAMPING CLUB: Wednesday (AM), Ian Fleming 03-489-8964 TRIXIE TRAMPERS: Thursday (AM), Alison Jones 03-489-8372 WEA OVER 50’s TRAMPING CLUB: 2nd & 4th Tuesday, (A), Jenny Gonin 03-467-2711 WAIHOLA WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Elizabeth Jones 03-4898064 XY TRAMPING CLUB: 1st & 4th Tuesday, (AM), Cliff Donaldson 03467-9875 Y’S WALKING GROUP: Sunday (AM), Betty Booth 03-456-2000 60 PLUS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Judith Wright 03-4562080 60’s PLUS RAMBLERS: 1st & 3rd Tuesday, Vern Gould 03-476-4457 60’s PLUS TRAMPING CLUB: 2nd & 4th Thursday, (A), >4 hours, Murray Bolt, 03-454-2211 60 PLUS HIKERS: 2nd & 4th Tuesday, (AM), Moreen Hayes 03-4761545

ALEXANDRA ALEXANDRA WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Ngaire Turnball, 03-448-8726

QUEENSTOWN WAKATIPU WALKERS: Thursday, Patricia Cook 03-442-1525

WANAKA WANAKA WALKING Group: Tuesday (Nov- Apl) (PM), Sunday (AM), (BI), Graham Barnett 03-443-1780

SOUTHLAND INVERCARGILL 60’S UP WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), Len Johnston, 03-231-3372, Don Todd, 03-217-5931 INVERCARGILL KIWI SENIORS’ WALK GROUP: Thursday (AM), Sport Southland, 03-211-2150 YMCA WOMEN’S WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), Joan Sutherland, 03-218-8738

GORE EASTERN SOUTHLAND KIWI SENIORS’ WALKING GROUP: Every third Tuesday of month (AM), (BIA), Richard Pasco, Sport Southland 03-208-3846 HOKONUI TRAMPING CLUB: Margaret Hughes 03-208-7053

NORTHERN SOUTHLAND NORTHERN SOUTHLAND KIWI SENIORS’ WALK GROUP: Every second and fourth Thursday of the month, (AM), Sport Southland, 03-211-2150

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