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ISSUE No 167 - 2011

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CONTENTS Issue No 167 - 2011

4 Walk talk 6 New Zealand walk: Walk the trail of the gold miners 8 New Zealand walks:What walks are planned for alk next Sea Sea,, Sky and Bush W Walk 10 New Zealand walks: New scenic walkway in Bay of Islands 13 The many uses of walking poles 14 New Zealand walks: Rangitoro Island Scenic Reserve 18 New Zealand walks: Piriharaek eW alkway opened iriharaeke Walkway 20 Digital Photo Contest winners 22 New Zealand walks: Daylight saving signals start! 23 New Zealand walk: Sutton Salt L ak e walk Lak ake 24 Overseas walks: Trekking China ’s T iger L eaping China’s Tiger Leaping Gorge 30 Overseas walks: Walking tropical islands of Queensland 34 Books: Walks to W aterfalls Waterfalls 35 Books: New day walks guides published 36 Overseas: Kiwis conqueor Kilimanjaro for Christchurch earthquake 37 Podiatry:Shin Shin splints 38 Take a kid tramping 38 Event: Moro Marathon events 40 Window on Waitakere: Moby and P unga Punga 40 Poor footwear link to foot impairment 41 Health: Training advice for the Oxfam T Trr ailwak 42 Index over previous 14 issues 43 Weather forecast for December 44 New Zealand coming events 46 Overseas coming events 49 Nordic W alking Calendars Walking 51 Overseas walks and tours 52 Directory: Walking groups throughout New Zealand 56 Country Breaks 59 Buller Gorge Half Marathon 60 Great New Zealand Trek

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Walk talk

Walk with Wildlife under the Stars at Tower Hill

Funding for new walkways Thirty projects around New Zealand have been awarded funding through the Walking Commission’s Enhanced Access Fund since its first funding round in 2010. Among those that have

Tower Hill State Game Reser ve (located 14 km west of Warrnambool in the Shipwreck Coast region) of Victoria, Australia has launched Walk with Wildlife Under the Stars, a new guided tour offering visitors a different perspective on the reserve’s amazing and abundant native wildlife. The Walk with Wildlife Under the Stars experience begins with guests watching the sunset over Tower Hill’s silhouetted crater and landscape before embarking on a night-time nature walk to view nocturnal wildlife and gain a better appreciation of the local animal world after dark. The walk is hosted by an experienced guide with specialised knowledge about Tower Hill’s history (including Aboriginal heritage), volcanic past, flora, including the natural habitat for bats, owls, sugar gliders, koalas, kangaroo’s, emus and multiple bird species. Running for 90 minutes, the tour is available on demand for a minimum of five adults or two families. Tower Hill formed around 30,000 years ago in a violent volcanic eruption that created a funnel-shaped crater (later filled by a lake), creeks and islands. As well as its wildlife, it is also notable for its indigenous history, with many artefacts and relics of previous communities discovered in the area. For more information: www.worngundidj.org.au

Contact Energy staff spruce up track Contact Energy call centre staff in Levin have been helping DOC to maintain the track at Lake Papaitonga in Horowhenua. After four workdays this year, they've got the track "looking really good", cleaning out drains, trimming vegetation, sweeping boardwalks, and cleaning signs, says Kapiti Wellington Area visitor assets programme manager Wayne Boness. "We've certainly appreciated their effort, and they've really enjoyed it as it's on their back door step."

been completed are the Pahi Peninsula Walkway in Northland, the Lake Hill Track near Canterbur y’s Lake Coleridge, Bay of Island’s Full Circle Day Walk and Dalton’s Track near the Pelorus Bridge in Marlborough.

A southern winery is leading the way in growing support for conservation through business. Peregrine Wines recently toasted the success of their fourth conser vation initiative through the Fiordland Conservation Trust and the Department of Conservation with the transfer of 60 mohua/ yellow-head back to Resolution Island, the birthplace of New Zealand conservation. Peregrine Winery based in Gibbston, Central Otago raised funds for the transfer through the sales of their successful avian branded wines including the Peregrine and Saddleback branded wines. “It seemed the right time to find another very significant project involving these rare birds that we could become involved in”, said Peregrine’s Marketing Director Greg Hay.

Prizewinners The winners of the this month’s Walking New Zealand promotion are: A588 Pedometer - Deborah Fleming, Christchurch and a six month subscription extension to Walking New Zealand magazine - Fiona Miller, Whangaparoa.

Memorial beacon shining brighter

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After a successful entry into the West Australia market in July this year, Urban Walkabout has released its second and third Perthcentric guides. The Perth City issue launched on September 20 at Venn Gallery in Perth, while the Claremont, Cottesloe and Western Suburbs guide launched on September 21 at BouBar in Nedlands. The guides showcase the suburb's many hidden and not-so hidden treasures. A guide for Leederville and Mount Hawthorn is due to launch in November, and a guide for Fremantle in January 2012. www. urbanwalkabout.com.

Winery toasts success at the birthplace of New Zealand conservation

A memorial beacon, erected in the western Tararua Forest Park to commemorate a tramper who died in a storm 75 years ago, is 'shining brighter' thanks to the generosity of two Levin businesses. The landmark was erected on Twin Peak, between Waiopehu and Te Matawai Huts, in memory of Ralph Wood, who died in a heavy storm there in February 1936. But unfortunately it has been vandalised over the years, and showing signs of weathering from the conditions it endures. The dilapidated structure was recently removed from the site and given a complete makeover by Levin company Winiata and Anderson Sheet Metal Ltd, who donated around $1800 worth of material and labour. Crightons ITM in Levin donated the concrete to anchor the structure on site. It will be reinstalled by DOC and volunteers involved in the restoration project. "We're thrilled that they've come on board to restore a landmark that can be seen from Levin, glinting in the afternoon sun," DOC visitor assets programme manager Wayne Boness said. "We hope that people will respect it."

Walkabout maps of Perth and western suburbs

DOC Hut prices changed The Department of Conservation has changed its hut price tickets to bring them back to whole dollar figures. Prices are as below and they are all GST inclusive: • Standard Hut - ‘rounded down’ to $5 (youth remains $2.50). • Serviced Hut - $15. • Backcountry Hut Pass - $122 (12 months) • Backcountry Hut Pass - 6month version - $92 • Backcountry Hut Pass – Federated Mountain Club price - $85. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

Walk talk

Gold Coast’s new SkyPoint Climb Opening this summer, SkyPoint Climb will be Australia’s highest external building walk, taking climbers on a guided journey reaching 270 metres into the sky on top of the Q1 resort building, Gold Coast. Climbers will dress in a full body Climb suit and harness before they step into the open air via SkyPoint Observation Deck on level 77. Walking above the glass crown which frames the top of the Q1, climbers can enjoy the security of an internal hand rail that guides them up to the massive spire or the more daring can walk along the edge of the building. While details are still being finalised, the experience is estimated to be around 90 minutes in duration and pre-bookings will commence in November. For more information on SkyPoint Climb or SkyPoint Observation Deck visit skypoint.com.au or phone (07) 5582 2700. Right: 360 degree views across the Gold Coast and hinderland

Te Araroa Trail opening His Excellency, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, GNZM, QSO, Governor-General of New Zealand, will open Te Araroa, the New Zealand-long walking trail on Saturday 3rd December, 2011 at 10am. Te Araroa Trust CEO Geoff Chapple said the opening by New Zealand’s head of state would be a fitting way to celebrate Te Araroa. “It’s a trail that’s been put together by a wide variety of New Zealanders, and it’s for all New Zealanders and others to use and enjoy, whether they undertake to walk the whole trail or just parts of it”. His Excellency will lead the opening ceremony at the Te Araroa foundation stone at Island Bay, Wellington. Simultaneous ceremonies will take place at Cape Reinga and at Bluff. The opening also celebrates the publication of the book Te Araroa: A Walking Guide, with 3D maps, track notes and photos. Details of the opening events can be found at Te Araroa Trust’s website www.teararoa.org.nz.

Bike and Roll includes MLK Memorial on Monuments Tour Bike and Roll Washington DC advises that the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial is now a part of both the Monuments and Monuments@Nite tours. Located along the tidal basin, directly between the Lincoln and Jefferson memorials, the National Mall's newest memorial has already attracted millions of visitors from all over the world. Visitors walk first through the Mount of Despair, into a courtyard of cherry trees, fountains, and the Stone of Hope. Engravings of King's most famous words line the walls, serving as a backdrop for 30-foot statue of King himself as he looks out across the Potomac. Their bike tour continues on to visit World War II, Vietnam, the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, and many others. The memorial is projected to bring millions of new visitors to Washington DC every year for at least the next several years. For more information on Bike and Roll Washington DC, visit: www.bikethesites.com

Regular exercise helps those with kidney problems Regular exercise improves health of people with longterm kidney disease. There are many reasons why people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) often lose fitness and have increasing difficulty performing normal daily tasks, but new research shows scientific evidence for the benefits of regular exercise for people with CKD, including those with a kidney transplant. They can improve their physical fitness, walk further, have healthier blood pressures, healthier heart rates, higher health-related quality of life scores and better nutritional characteristics compared to those who don’t exercise. So concludes a systematic review published in The Cochrane Library. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

Friends of Flora celebrate 10 years Friends of Flora has celebrated 10 years of protecting and enhancing the native wildlife of Kahurangi National Park’s Flora Stream area. Ninety volunteers take care of 60 kilometres of stoat and rat traps over 5500 hectares. Spotted Kiwi have now been able to be returned to the park, says founder Maryann Ewers.

Hawke’s Bay Trails unlock opportunities Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has already constructed part of the Hawke’s Bay Trails, but is some months away from completing the entire project which now includes a Water Ride, Landscape Ride and Wineries Ride. Annie Dundas, general manager of Hawke’s Bay Tourism, recognises Hawke’s Bay Trails for what it can unlock. “Hawke’s Bay Regional Council’s major investment, in partnership with other councils, Rotary, groups and individuals has been validated by strong support from outside Hawke’s Bay. In addition to glowing visitor comments, the local tourism sector supports the trails as a vital link to the region’s activities and attractions, including food, wine, architecture, our coastline, landscape and rivers.” This enthusiasm is mirrored by HBRC Chairman Fenton Wilson. “We can see how the trails lead to other opportunities, with potential to the north and south of the region. On the one hand there are public open spaces at Waitangi, Pakowhai and Pekapeka Wetland, and possible pathway linkages in Central HB. On the other hand there are potential pathways leading to Tutira, north of Napier. And we can’t discount the idea of trail network connections into and out of Hawke’s Bay.” Chairman Fenton Wilson said “Trail users will discover the sleeping giant at Te Mata Peak, the fortifications at Otatara Pa and see evidence of the 1931 earthquake on the Water Ride. Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is working initially with Mana Ahuriri to document iwi stories specific to the Ahuriri estuary.” Significant parts of the trail network are already in place, including the Westshore concrete pathway recently completed by Napier City Council. Hawke’s Bay Regional Council asks trail users to observe signage, keep to the track, and share the track with other users, particularly where parts of the trail are incomplete. Hawke’s Bay Trails are delivered by Hawke’s Bay Regional Council, with the support of Napier City and Hastings District Councils, Rotary clubs, Community Trusts, corporate and private individuals and Hawke’s Bay Tourism. The first off-road pathway was opened in 2002 by Napier City Mayor Barbara Arnott with the support of local Rotary clubs. Walking New Zealand, issue no 167 - 2011

Walk the trail of the gold miners f you ever dreamt of trekking by foot, horse, or atop a wagon, through some of New Zealand’s most beautiful and remote tussock-covered hills, a Cavalcade Trail could be for you. Since 1991, the Otago Goldfields Heritage Trust has organised the annual Cavalcade, an event for horse-riders, wagoners and walkers to trek across the high country and hills of Central Otago, re-tracing the steps and trails of the gold miners who sought their fortune in inland Otago, at the end of the nineteenth century. Your golden adventure awaits, the hills beckon and the laughter will warm you. Those who choose to become Trust members receive registration forms hot off the press with priority on their trail of choice for the first two weeks. The next Cavalcade will be finishing in Cromwell on the 25th February 2012. Last year there were three different trails gathering on the Tuesday evening in various locations about three to four days walk from Oamaru. Each Trail with its own unique Trail Boss and group of keen walkers. Sandra Cain's 'Glencoe Gadabouts' stayed their first night at Glencoe Station. Sandra's trail always fills quickly with about 50 of her loyal followers. This trail is catered for by the Wanaka Lions and a back-up crew transport all your gear for you. Walkers only needed to carry a daypack on their traverse across forestry blocks, tussock

Time for a break on one of the walks on this year’s event.

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tops and some wonderful heritage sites including the quarry of the famous Oamaru Stone. One of their highlights was leaving a small rural settlement with the local primary school children accompanying them for the first couple of kilometres. Peter Dymock’s 'dash for The Dasher' group consisted of 10 'keen, carry all your own gear and food' type of folk. They started at Kyburn and their first day's walk was straight up one of those mountains you'd expect to see in a ■ Graeme Sydney painting. The wind this particular day was 'impressive' with the group having to literally get onto hands and knees towards the top of the ridge. Then, just as they reached the absolute top the wind abated. Unbelievably they had a serene 10 minutes of calm at the best possible moment. They sat and ate and admired the view right out to the sea to the east and right into the high Otago Mountains to the west. They had some steep ups and downs and some

Above: Walkers in the 2011 event which ended in Oamaru.

long ridge tops, over such knolls as Siberia Hill before coming out at The Dasher station. First time Trail Boss Morley Williams set up a trail for some of our more senior Cavalcade walkers. The 'Dansey's Dig gers' camped for four nights at the Dansey's Pass Holiday Park. They were generously catered for by the local Anglican Women's Fellowship and enjoyed three very different day walks around such areas as Dome hills, Otekaieke and Earthquakes (a place name). Sandy Brinsdon was the 'baby' of this social group of 28 well seasoned walkers. Barely in her 40s and a first time Cavalcader, this was a great opportunity to escape Christchurch and spend some quality time with her mother. Sandy had a 'laugh-a-minute' and thoroughly enjoyed meeting the real characters linked with the Cavalcade. Characters like Don Morrison, 84 years old, was a trail boss himself just a couple of years ago and still leads out the 'faster' groups within the groups. As the groups all got together and lead out the horses for the Grand Parade in front of thousands of spectators at the Oamaru race course, the general ‘hum’ was all about what great fun they’d had and can’t wait for next year! As a non-profit organization, the Otago Heritage Goldfields Trust aims to promote, preserve and present the gold mining heritage of Otago to public audiences. As a self-funding event, the Cavalcade and their trails are budgeted at cost. Hence, all fees are directed towards paying for administrative, catering, host town and landowner costs. Your participation in the Cavalcade supports the Otago Goldfields Heritage Trust. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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Walkers at Cape Turnagain in a previous Sea, Sky and Bush event.

What walks are planned for next year’s Sea, Sky and Bush he 2012 Sea Sky & Bush Walk from March 3-5 2012 will take you through Central Hawkes Bay’s picturesque private farmland with the Pacific Ocean seemingly at ones feet and where a slight turn of the head brings the magnificent Ruahine Range into your line of sight. Heritage homesteads and gardens, native bush, wonderful bird life, and stories from the past are only part of what’s on offer. Walkers will be based at Pukeora Estate on the outskirts of Waipukurau. This is the start point for the walk each day. Here you will experience Waipukurau Rotary’s great hospitality, and you can enjoy panoramic views up the Tuki Tuki River, over

the patchwork of the Ruataniwha Plains, to the backdrop of the Ruahine Ranges. Day 1: Saturday 3 March — Sea Walk distance: 14.5 kms Wonderful views of the Pacific Ocean and coastline will be continuous as we trek through the Elsthorpe district of Central Hawke’s Bay. Views will also include some of the damage incurred during cyclonic rainstorms in 2011. Our tramp begins at Landcorp owned Paeroa Station, through a valley with QE II covenant bush and varieties of native birds. On our ascent to the highest point of the walk is a flood retention dam, built to control water flows downstream, this dam overflowed for the first time ever during the storm.

Time for lunch with great sea and countryside views in this years walk.

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We will cross the boundary into Waimarama Station, where the farm manager will point out areas of interest. Our final destination is six kilometres on and downhill all the way. Day 2: Sunday 4 March — Bush Walk distance: 13 kms Our day begins at the headwaters of the Manawatu River. Yes, we are still in Hawke’s Bay — the Manawatu River has its origins on one side of a divide and flows into the sea on the other side. You will trek through regenerating bush comprising of Beech (Black Birch), Kahikateas, Fern, Toi Toi and Pitosporiums, then drop down into “Stoney Creek” where the Birch and Rimus are thriving. The walk towards “Hapi Daze” hut is through a magnificent stand of Pepperwood and young Rimus. The birdlife in this area is abundant including Woodpigeons (Kereru) and Tui. A local identity will talk on the history of the area including a defunct copper mine, along the river. Low, short river crossings towards the end add to the fun and feet won’t be wet for too long. Day 3: Monday 5 March — Sky Walk distance: 6 kms This is the shortest of the three walks and begins and ends at historic Oruawharo Homestead, on the Takapau Plains in the heart of Central Hawke’s Bay. Surrounded by 17 hectares of gardens, parkland, and fields, this property is a lasting symbol of its early contribution to local prosperity and the farms that stretch across the plains from its feet are present-day reminders www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

Walking in the Ruahines.

of the pioneering role the homestead’s first owners played in the sheep industry. From the highest point of Oruawharo’s farmland, the view takes in the Ruahine Ranges and limestone outcrops of the Three Sisters, once the site of a Maori pa. A BBQ lunch in the homestead gardens concludes our weekend.

Cycle trails popular with walkers Fifty tourism businesses have listed 63 new tourism experiences in the first-ever product directory launched at TRENZ for the 18 Great Rides under Nga Haerenga, The New Zealand Cycle Trail. A number of these trails are already popular with walkers like the Napier Coastal Walkway and Otago Rail Trail among others. The New Zealand Cycle Trail project has been created to generate lasting economic, social and environmental benefits for New Zealand communities through a network of world class cycling experiences. New Zealand Cycle Trail Programme Manager John Dunn says the experiences available on the new Great Rides range from $36 for entry to cycle friendly attractions - and bike hire from $48 per day - to luxury all inclusive guided tour and accommodation packages for over $5,000 per person. “The trails offer a wonderful range of cycling experiences for visitors to enjoy including excursions that last only an hour or two through to a 15 day tour that incorporates parts of four different cycle trails,” Mr Dunn says. “With one Great Ride completed (St James Cycle Trail) and sections of eleven further trails already in use, these trails are already showcasing the very best that New Zealand has to offer in terms of our iconic landscapes, culture and communities. “These trails are about cycling but they are also about adventure, fitness and health; they are about having a holiday and getting away from it all; and taking time to share exhilarating outdoor experiences with friends and family,” he adds. The 18 Great Rides, due to be fully constructed by summer 20122013, also link with wide variety of attractions and activities including kayaking, hiking and helicopter rides to more relaxed pursuits like spas, sailing, luxury accommodation, and fine wine and food. New Zealand’s most well known cycle trail, The Otago Central Rail Trail is also featured in the product manual which covers the premium cycle tourism experiences in New Zealand. For more information on Nga Haerenga, The New Zealand Cycle

Trail and maps of the 18 Great Rides, go to: www.nzcycletrail.com www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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New scenic walkway in Bay of Islands

The Opua Ferry in the centre of the photo crossing the harbour.

he final stage of a walkway that winds through coastal beaches, mangroves and native bush between Okiato and Russell in the Bay of Islands was officially opened to the public in September. The 8.2km walkway was developed by the Bay of Islands Walkways Trust with funding support from the New Zealand Walking Access Commission, New Zealand Lottery Grants Board and ASB Community Trust. The track completes a full day walking circuit en-

A seat on the boardwalk.

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compassing Russell – Okiato – Opua – Paihia using ferry links and the existing Paihia to Opua Coastal Walkway. Bay of Islands Walkways Trust Secretary Margaret Pasco said the walkway gave people the opportunity to see native flora and fauna, historic sites and rare native birds. “Rare birds such as fernbirds, weka and kiwi are present. Okiato at the start of the track was the first capital of New Zealand and the remains of the original well can still be seen.”

Stage One Pipiroa Bay to Aucks Road 35 minutes (1.3km) Good fitness level and footwear required. Can be muddy. Track commences 400 metres from vehicle ferry landing at Okiato. Follow Aucks Road up the hill and turn left into Pipiroa Road. A few minutes detour along James Clendon

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opened Place, following “historic place” sign will bring you to the site of New Zealand’s first capital. It was here in 1840 that Lieutenant-Governor William Hobson established “Russell”, named in honour of Lord John Russell, the British Colonial Secretary. The settlement’s well remains visible through it’s safety fencing on the reserve. Return to Pipiroa Road leading down to the picnic area at Pipiroa Beach to the start of Stage One of the walkway. At low tide the mudflats are visited by shore birds and waders such as Herons, Oyster Catchers and Kingfishers. Proceed across the boardwalk through the Raupo swamp where the well formed track follows the wetland along its margin. Fernbirds inhabit these reeds and though a secretive bird, can often been seen crossing the track or down low in the undergrowth amongst the reeds. The mangroves growing from the foreshore to the flat wetland soon give way to grassland with a small group of Kahikatea. In 2006 the Russell Landcare volunteer group started a programme to restore this stand of Kahikatea by collecting seed from these trees and with the help of the Kerikeri Shadehouse Volunteers undertaking their propagation have commenced replanting the valley floor with the young locally sourced trees. The track then takes a left turn and enters native bush following a stream through mature Puriri, Kahikatea, Kohekohe and Nikau Palms.

Watch for native pigeon (Kereru), Tui, Tomtit, and if it is early morning or evening you may be lucky enough to see Weka. This is also a Kiwi zone and dogs must be on a lead at all times. At large Pukatea (marked) cross the stream before ascending steeply past the landslip caused by 2007 storm. Note a sign pointing to a single Kauri before the staircase which brings you to the carpark at the crest of Aucks Road.

Above: Relaxing after the official opening ceremony of the trail at Orongo Bay Homestead.

to the track entrance on the right. This bush is also owned privately and the two landowners have kindly agreed legal rightof-way for the track crossing their land. This section is undulating and the bush here is mainly Tanekaha, Rimu, and ferns. Pockets of supple jack adorn the taller trees. Two stiles are located where the track crosses the driveway to Omata Estate Vineyard and Wairoro Accommodation Park. The Aucks Road to TeWahapu track descends steeply to a stream bed before Road climbing again through grove of Lancewood. 35 minutes (1.3km) A washout which occurred in the 2007 Undulating with stepped steeper grades: storm is traversed by boardwalk before the Good fitness level and footwear required. track rises to Te Wahapu Road carpark. Enter stage two through a gateway located Below: Looking out over the harbour from to the left a few metres along the carpark. A the track at English Bay. privately owned accessway of 150 metres leads

Stage Two

Funds for walkway The Bay of Islands Walkways Trust received a total of $250,000 in funding for the track, of which $50,000 came from the New Zealand Walking Access Commission. “The Commission funding was ver y important to the completion of the track where safety was an issue on roadside stretches near Russell township. This type of access work did not fall within the criteria of other funding agencies but was essential to see the track completed,” Mrs Pasco said. New Zealand Walking Access Commission Chief Executive Mark Neeson said the project won funding through the inaugural 2010 round of the Commission’s Enhanced Access Fund. “The Okiato to Russell Walkway provides practical access into one of the most scenic areas of New Zealand. Projects that enhance access to the outdoors and leave a legacy for future generations are precisely why the Enhanced Access Fund was established.” www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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New scenic walkway in Bay of Islands

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harsh grating voices of the Caspian Terns which gather in this shallow bay.

TeWahapu Road to Hirst Reserve,Orongo Bay

Stage Four

35 minutes (1.1km) Steep steps descending and rising again from Te Wahapu Road end reaching clifftop with expansive view over Orongo Bay and oyster farm. Staircase descends from clifftop to Queens Chain. Level 800 metres boardwalk and formed raised gravel path leads to Orongo Bay Homestead. Good level of fitness and footwear required. Re-enter the track 60 metres to the right across Te Wahapu Road to descend very steeply through pine and native bush. This is a public reserve leading to the foreshore of Orongo Bay. A view of the sea opens up from a high point revealing oyster farm activity in the bay. Descending the cliff edge staircase one arrives at a saltmarsh traversed by boardwalk. Fernbirds and other reed-dwelling birds may be spotted here. The boardwalked track follows the Mangrove lined foreshore along the queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chain to arrive at the Aucks Road carpark. Close by is historical Orongo Bay Homestead which started its life in 1860 as the home of the American Consular Agent but is now an award winning boutique accommodation. Out in the bay there is a natural hotspring rising from the seabed but only visible by boat. Take time to listen for the calls of the Weka, a shrill whistle repeated many times and for the

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Distance 4.5 km, Walking Time 60 minutes (Florance Ave to Russell Wharf 30 minutes) From Orongo Bay Homestead follow DOC Markers through Hirst Reserve. Short boardwalks have been provided for when the ground is waterlogged. After passing through re-generating bush a grassy track leads to the 510 metre boardwalk crossing the mangrove flats. At low tide boulders can be seen at the Hirst Reserve end. Some of these contain white coloured manganese deposits and are remnants of the mining of manganese from Mt.Tikitikioure 1874 - 1887. The ore was packed in wooden boxes at the sorting sheds on the mountain and from there, by the one and a quarter mile long flying fox-type wire system down to a pontoon moored in the middle of the bay. This pontoon was anchored in the deeper water where lighters could tie alongside to load the ore to be exported to steel mills around the world. Some of the boulders are discarded ballast. Along the boardwalk there is seating and interpretive signage giving information on both

the historical and the Mangrove environment. The track emerges at Orongo Bay Oyster Farm layby and shop. This was one of the first marine farming areas to be developed in Northland. Oyster farming leases were issued here in 1966. These first oysters were Rock Oysters, but 10 years later Pacific Oysters invaded which were found to mature three times quicker than the Rock Oysters and continue to be harvested here. Follow the track signage between the house and below Russell Road, respecting the owner's priâ&#x2013; vacy. From here keep to the roadside sidewalk as far as the road crossing point, taking care to giveway to traffic. At Uruti Road turn right and follow Uruti Road along the edge of the reedbed for approximately 70 metres to the boardwalk on the left crossing the reedbed. The track skirts base of hill and wetland area with some stiles along the way. Re-cross reedbed and climb back to Russell Road emerging at the fenceline of Refuse Transfer Station. Take care along this sidewalk following fenceline to arrive at Florence Avenue. Turn right and follow this winding backroad down the hill and turning right again at the bay onto Matauwhi Bay Road which is the main entry road into Russell township. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

The many uses of walking poles

Submitted by Alex and Jenny Davies

Two feet good, three or four feet better Walking on only two feet, bipedalism, frees our hands for other useful tasks, but does leave us with less stable contact with the ground. Even with only one pole, progression is possible with no less than two points of ground contact at any one time. Stability on big steps down Plant the pole on the step below where your foot is to land. The pole should be extended. Traversing safely There can often be slips and washed out sections of track, and little left to grip the ground with. Lengthen the pole and plant it on a location well below where you are walking. Wading Feel for obstructions with the pole. Plant the pole securely at a low point under the water. In flowing water, use an extended pole on the downstream side. Greater safety on shared trails Mountains bikes or a car coming up fast, ahead or behind? Just wave a pole across the path and they’ll pass less close and a lot slower. Don’t like snakes? Not a problem this side of the ditch but they’re a bit offputting in other places. Just tap rocks or stumps or regularly tap the ground. These shy, retiring creatures have excellent hearing and don’t want to meet you either.

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Share the load Your legs work harder going up hill. Use of a pole can help by using arms as well as legs for an upward thrusr. Taking the jolting away from the knees Going downhill, time the use of the pole to coincide with the strain on each leg as it hits the ground

Boulder hopping Find a good place to plant your pole on a rock ahead of you. It is then much easier to plant your foot safely Cleaning up Someone ahead has a bad cold, a big box of tissues and a disregard for anyone else, and they are leaving a paper trail. At least flick them off the track, or bury them under some leaves. The use of a pole keeps the viruses away from you.

Leaping Plant a lengthened pole on the opposite side of the obstacle. Even from a standing jump, you can stride further and land more securely

Support for that telephoto shot A pole will keep the camera much steadier than just hand held. It’s already set up and works in places a tripod can’t fit. Avoid prickes or scratches The pole will push gorse, blackberry and nettles aside. Or bring vegetation closer if something of interest is just out of reach. Not sure of this advice? Contribute other uses of walking poles, or let us know how this advice can be improved. There is plenty of experience out there! Walking 2011 Walking New New Zealand, Zealand, issue issue no no 167 167-- 2011

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Rangitoto Island Scenic Rangitoto Island Scenic Reserve is the youngest volcano Coastal Track from Rangitoto Wharf to Islington in the Auckland volcanic field. It is home to our largest Bay Wharf Pohutukawa forest, and some unique plantlife.

Rangitoto Island longer walks

Rangitoto Wharf to summit to Islington Bay

Time: Two hours 30 minutes one way Take the Summit Track from Rangitoto Wharf and at the summit follow Summit Road down to Islington Bay. Time: 2 hours 30 minutes one way from Rangitoto This is a good walk if you can arrange a Wharf; three hours 45 minutes one way to summit. ferry pick up at Islington Bay - make sure you This walk winds along the coast to check the ferry timetable first, as Islington Bay McKenzie Bay, one of the two natural sand stops are seasonal. beaches on Rangitoto, and a good picnic and swimming spot. The road continues on to the Below far right: This section of the track summit for those who want a longer walk. provides shade under the trees on a hot

Lighthouse walk to McKenzie Bay

Below left: A group on their way just after the start of the summit track.

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day. Here tree roots reach out over the surface of the track.

Time: Two hours 30 minutes one way. This coastal walk passes many remnants of human activity - boatsheds and baches near Rangitoto Wharf, old quarry sites, ruins of war time storage bases for mines, and Yankee Wharf built during World War II. Islington Bay is a popular for swimming, picnicking and as a yacht anchorage. Note: Sections of this track are over broken lava fields and the footing is rough and uneven. Good footwear is essential.

Inland route from Rangitoto Wharf to Islington Bay Wharf Time: One hour 30 minutes one way. This alternative route to Islington Bay passes along a road built by prisoners. The road continued over the causeway to Motutapu Island.

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A boardwalk follows the coastline to the section of holiday baches.

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Fact file Getting there : A number of private ferry operators run trips to Rangitoto Wharf and some to Islington Bay Wharf. Check with the Auckland Visitor Centre for details of all services. Take care not to miss your ferry back as there is no overnight accommodation on the island and alternative transport to the mainland is expensive! Transport on the island: Fullers operate a tractor train ride from Rangitoto Wharf to the summit. Phone +64 9 367 9111 for bookings and details. There is no other public transport on the island. Plan and prepare: · Bring water with you - there are no supplies of drinking water on the island. · Sturdy walking shoes or boots are essential to cope with the island’s rugged lava surfaces. · Bring a sunhat and sunscreen - heat rays reflecting off the lava can be intense.

Islington Bay Wharf to Home Bay (Motutapu Island)

A smooth surface section of the track.

Time: One hour 45 minutes one way From Islington Bay, cross the causeway to Motutapu Island. A walk over farmland and cliff tops leads to Home Bay, where there is a DOC campground.

Islington Bay Road to Wreck Bay

The remains of some ships can still be seen at low tide. Note: Sections of this track are over broken lava fields and the footing is rough and uneven. Good foot wear is essential.

Rangitoto Island shorter walks

Time: One hour one way The Wreck Bay Track takes a twisting route All these short walks originate from to a bay on the northern side of Rangitoto. Rangitoto Wharf. Wreck Bay and the adjacent Boulder Bay where Track times are indicative only. Please enonce used as a dumping ground for old ships. sure you have plenty of time to complete your Below left: A group on their way to the summit on a smooth section of the track.

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Above: The Rangitoto Island summit viewing platform with views of the city of Auckland and its eastern beaches.

Flax Point and historic baches

of fitness. Please ensure you have plenty of time to complete your walk and catch the ferry.

Summit Track Time: One hour return Time: One hour one way from Rangitoto A coastal walk to a black back gull breedKowhai Grove ing colony on Flax Point. The first section of Wharf Time: 45 minutes return The shortest and most popular route to the track passes by some of the remaining hisThis short walk leads to a small kowhai toric baches on the island. summit begins at Rangitoto Wharf and climbs grove, especially attractive in spring when the through lava fields and forest to the peak at trees are flowering. 259 metres above sea level. The summit gives panoramic views of Kidney Fern Glen Auckland and the Hauraki Gulf. At the sumTime: 45 minutes return Walks begin at either Rangitoto, Islington mit another track circles the rim of the crater. A track branching off the Summit Track Bay and Yankee wharf. Lava Caves Track leads through a glen of delicate, translucent Walking times are based on an average to kidney ferns, at their best after rain. Time: 15 minutes one way from Summit slow pace, and will vary with different levels walk and catch the ferry.

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Track; One hour one way from Rangitoto Wharf; One hour 45 min one way from Rangitoto Wharf to lava caves to summit. This short diversion off the Summit Track leads to lava tunnels and caves. If you want to explore the tunnels and caves, bring a torch. Return to the Summit Track or Summit Road via the sign posted track.

Wilson Park Track Time: One hour 45 minutes from Rangitoto Wharf; 45 minutes from Summit Track turnoff to summit This alternative route to the summit branches off the Summit Track before the Lava Caves Track turnoff. Note: Sections of this track are over broken lava fields and the footing is rough and uneven. Good foot wear is essential. Right: The Sky Tower from a coastal track on Rangitoto Island. Below: A boadwalk on the way to Flax Point.

Frances, Elva and Ann at the Auckland Viaduct end.

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Piriharakeke Walkway opened he Piriharakeke Walkway, in Foxton was opened recently after the Save Our River Trust spent several years clearing trees and rubbish making tracks through a pine forest. The walkway passes through a Horowhenua Council Reserve and private farmland, which includes the stopbank that the walkway goes along. The first section passes through a pine plantation and then on to an open section to the Whirokino Bridge. From the Foxton entrance to the Whirokino Trestle bridge the walkway is 3.75km long and takes about 90 minutes to traverse. This walkway has a name that recognises its path along the Manawatu River Loop past Foxton. Piriharakeke simply means “where the flax clings to the land”. Floods often swept the plants and the name Piriharakeke gives hope the flax will again take root and grow. This walkway follows the course of the Manawatu River before bending along the top of the southern stopbank of the Lower Manawatu Flood Scheme.

Top: A view looking towards the windmill from the northern end of the track. Above: The officials at the recent opening ceremony of the walkway. Below: Entering the forest from the southern end.

History From the 1880’s the first section was, the location of several industrial activities, while the second was farmland which was often under water. There have been several major changes in the landscape since the removal of the original wetland forest cover. The major one of these was the development of the Whirokino Cut in the 1940’s which has gradually stran-

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gled the flow of the water in this section of the river. Maori had established several marae in the vicinity, the most significant of which were Matakarapa, (on the flat land to the south of the sand ridge across the river) and Te Awahou at the northern end of Main Street Foxton ) . The first pakeha settlers were Amos and Lydia Burr who settled on a New Zealand Company land grant at the eastern end of what is now Whirikino. This turned out to be a very flood prone location and as early as 1865 Burr had put forward a proposal very similar to what has become the Whirokino Cut. Its purpose was to create a more direct path to the sea for the regular floodwaters. It was 80 years before the proposal was taken up. The land at the northern end of the Walkway was owned by J T Stewart who was the Government Surveyor of the Manawatu from the 1850’s. His work is remembered by Mt Stewart between Feilding and Sanson. In the 1890’s six flax mills were built along the riverbank next to Stewart’s property the

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Above: A metalled track runs through the forest. Below:The sign says “Give me a hug”.

last closing in 1940. The Austin family was prominent among these millers. Other activities here during the 1889’s and 90’s were a timber mill and a brickyard. Flooding of the area was regular and often lead to the closing of the Main Highway which ran across it. After years the debate as to what type of bridge, and where to locate it was brought to an end with the appointment of Bob Semple as Minister of Works in 1935. Within six months he had decided to build the Whirokino Trestle Bridge which was duly opened in 1939. Amos Burr’s idea was reconsidered and it was decided to put a high level weir at Whirokino over which flood waters would flow when high enough. While work was progressing a flood came down the river, the bank across the cut was washed away, and a new channel was formed. (Many locals believe it was ‘deviously’ planned this way). Since that day in 1942, the river has steadily abandoned its course around the Foxton River Loop ( Piriharakeke ) which as a result, has steadily silted up. The several attempts by the locals to have this reversed have not come to much, but the trust are forever hopeful!

Monthly Ph 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.

1 Foxton Windmill 2 Water Tower 3 Start and end of walk 4 River loop 5 Floodway 6 Cycleway 7 Whirokino Trestle Bridge 8 Manawatu River

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oto Contest Above left:The Te Waihou track to the incredibly clear Blue Spring in the Waikato. Photo by Ray Pamment, Tauranga. Above right: Malcolm Mack walks a trail on Pic du Midi, near Mt Blanc in France. Photo by Heather Whelan, Kensington. Right: Cooling the feet in the Tutaekuri River after a hot but satisfying day in the Kawekas, while waiting for stragglers to cross the suspension bridge from the Lotkow Track. Photo by Claire Woodhall, Havelock North. Opposite page bottom: The magic wind sculpted sands at Wharariki. Cover photo by Bill Freeth, Warkworth.

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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Daylight savings signals start!

Amanda Bradley from BNZ leads the first bunch of walkers.

By Ann Robbie As the daffodils hold their heads up high and the cherry blossom dances downwards towards the ground in the gentle breeze – it’s nice to smell the fresh floral fragrance in the air. Birds sing, blue sky and sunshine fills the sky – spring is certainly here and so is the start of daylight saving. This means more to Southlanders than just changing their clocks and being privileged to the long beautiful twilight evenings for

Historic Bridge and Matt Sillars, Sport Southland Events Manager following up as ’Tail end Charlie’.

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barbeques and socialising. It also signals the start of the BNZ Summer Walks Series. This is a combined project between BNZ, Sport Southland, Invercargill City Council Parks & Reserves, the Cancer Society and Environment Southland, where we celebrate the wonderful walking tracks within and immediately surrounding Invercargill City. The walks cater for most ages and abilities and include sections suitable for buggies, wheelchairs, walking sticks. But more impor-

tantly, for those people who want to get out and about and enjoy the walks with companionship under the experienced leadership of Sport Southland. ■ Invercargill is surrounded by a myriad of tracks lovingly maintained by the ICC Parks and Reserves, Environment Southland, volunteers – where would we be without these wonderful people? – and a host of clubs and organisations. Participants meet every Tuesday at 10am and 6.30pm throughout the summer months. As a small city of about 55,000 people we are privileged to have more than 50km of maintained tracks in and around Invercargill City. Central to this is the 200 acre Queens Park that is a focal point to our wonderful city of ‘Water and Light’. After a long and cold winter full of false starts to spring, the BNZ Summer Walks series started with a cool overcast day. Moisture was in the air, but held off until later in the day. The large group that turned out certainly enjoyed the inaugural walk and was pleased that the future of regular weekly walks had arrived. There was an air of enthusiasm, everyone www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

Above: Walkers making their way along the track.

excited about getting active and looking forward to the many walking events that Southland hosts. SBS Southland Marathon, Surf to City just to name a couple. Heading north from North Road along the Waihopai river flood bank to Thomson’s Bush, where the flood banks protect the inner city from the occasional spring tide and heavy precipitation. This makes a superb walking track through a small patch of bush and links back to the car park. Travelling to the south the river meanders its way around the back of the new industrial area to the Stead Street bridge, and to the large estuary. This track has recently been planted with a wide selection of

Above: Walkers enjoying their weekly walk.

natives. Beautiful bench seats are sporadically placed along the track allowing the public to rest and view the area, which was once the main inner shipping area of the city. Reclaimed land has played a large part in the formation of this track and a historical bridge spans the Waihopai River, which was once the only access to/escape from the ‘Borstal Farm’, well-known amongst Southland for the breeding of pigs and farming practices. For many, this is the first of numerous walks they will complete for the season – broadening their horizon and knowledge about the local tracks. Check out www.sportsouthland.co.nz for weekly walk destinations.

Sutton Salt Lake walk utton Salt Lake is New Zealand's only inland salt lake, with water about half as salty as seawater. Nestled amongst the spectacular parallel rock tor ridges of Sutton, with a backdrop of the Rock and Pillar Range, the lake (approximately eight hectares) occupies an enclosed shallow basin in the schist rock landscape. A 3.5 km self-guided loop walk to the lake and back is an easy way to enjoy the tranquility and natural history of this stunning landscape. This track is not wheelchair accessible. It takes 40-60 minutes to walk. Salt tolerant herbs and grasses occupy the lake margins, although in a dry summer the lake dries up completely, only to refill again during the winter. A range of water birds and waders use the lake, feeding on the tiny saltadapted aquatic animals, including copepods, rotifers and water beetles. Elsewhere in the 143-hectare scenic reserve, rock tors provide ledge habitat for an undescribed forget-me-not (Myosotis sp.), while numerous small shrublands contain spe-

Above: Sutton Salt Lake with Rock and Pillar Range in the background. Photo John Barkla.

Above: Lake with kowhai in foreground. Photo John Barkla.

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cies such as desert broom (Carmichaelia petriei), poataniwha (Melicope simplex), korokia (Corokia cotoneaster) and matagouri (Discaria toumatou). Grasslands ■ abound, comprising both native and exotic species. Natives include common and uncommon speargrasses - the distinctive sharp-leaved aciphyllas.

Fact file Sutton Salt Lake is approximately one hour's drive inland from Dunedin, Otago, on the east coast of the South Island. Getting there: Drive south of Dunedin to Outram and take SH 87, heading towards Middlemarch. Turn left onto Kidds Road before you cross the railway line at Sutton. The reserve entrance is about 2.5 km along Kidds Road, on the left. There is no on-site accommodation, and camping is not permitted. There is a variety of accomodation, including campgrounds and homestays, available in and around Sutton and Middlemarch, and along the Otago Central Rail Trail. There are no toilet facilities on site. Walking New Zealand, issue no 167 2011 167--2011

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Trekking Chinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tig By Lyn Meredith iger Leaping Gorge is a place you must visit while visiting China. This mag nificent gorge is one of the deepest gorges in the world. The entire gorge is 16km long and is located where the river passes between 5,596m Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and 5,396m Haba Snow Mountain in a series of rapids under 2,000m cliffs. Legend says that in order to escape from a hunter a tiger jumped across the river at the

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er Leaping Gorge narrowest point (still 25m wide), hence the name. The inhabitants of the gorge are primarily the indigenous Naxi people who live in a handful of small hamlets. Their primary subsistence comes from grain production and foreign hikers. Tiger Leaping Gorge is a spectacular, challenging two day walk in the Yunnan Province. This is one of Asia’s finest geological wonders and hiking high above the Yangzi River is the best way to experience it. High peaks, narrow winding trails and sublime views, await those who make the trek. Leaving Zhongdian (Shangri-La) early in the morning our group of eight plus our leader and a local guide travelled by public bus (approximately three hours) to Qiaotou, the starting point for our trek through the gorge. At Qiaotou, we left our large backpacks behind for two nights at Jane’s Guest House and took only the most basic essentials in a day pack for the whole course of the trek. After leaving Jane’s we followed the High Trail red arrows, climbing steadily for about www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

Above: The mountainous area of the Tiger Leaping Gorge, through which the Yangzi River flows. Below: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain from view point at the top of the 28 bends. Opposite page right: Even monarch butterflys here! Opposite page left: The track is cut into the cliff face.

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Trekking Chinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tiger Leaping Gorge Above: Jenny Lu, trek leader, on the track, high above the Yangzi River. Below: Jenny Lu, on the narrow track, high above the Yangzi River. Opposite page: A close up of Tiger Leaping Rock.

two to three hours before reaching the Naxi Family Guest House. We stopped here to rest, drink tea, have lunch and take in the fantastic view of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Every place we stop the Chinese welcome us with tea which is a lovely gesture and very refreshing. . The most challenging part of the trail, the 28 bends, comes after the Naxi Family Guest House. We took our time as there were orchids and other flowers growing wild along the way to be admired and photographed. After two or more hours of steady climbing along this steep, twisting path where

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we really gained some altitude, we were rewarded with a magnificent panoramic view. A much earned break, more great photos then on along a more flat section of the gorge to the Tea Horse Guesthouse for the night. Here a friendly Naxi mama greeted us offering great food, clean rooms and a spectacular view. On our second trekking day we started out

after breakfast with a nice easy, flat section featuring incredibly spectacular views of mountains, waterfalls, overhanging rocks and way below the Yangzi River winding through the gorge. All along the way flowers grew wild, amongst them the Himalayan Blue Poppy. Unfortunately we were too late for the show of rhododendrons and many of the

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Trekking Chinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tiger L Above: Naxi woman with cell phone near the beginning of the walk. Left: Leaping Tiger Rock in Yangzi. If you look closely you can see the rock the tiger jumped to and from to get across the Yangzi River. Below: Taking time for a refreshing cup of tea.

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Above right: A flat section of the track after the 28 bends. Below right: Some of our group resting and taking in the view. Above left: Corn drying at our lunch stop. Below left: ‘Tiger Leaping’ monument.

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eaping Gorge colourful spring flowers that bloom in this region. We did sample tasty blackberries though. There were only a few uphill battles and one last long, slippery, downhill stretch before we reached Tina’s Guest House for lunch. From here it was a few more kilometers along the road to the Tibetan Guest House in Walnut Grove for our last night on the Tiger Leaping Gorge Walk. There are more hiking options from here, to lookout points, for those who still have the energy. Otherwise, it’s a tranquil place to simply sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery and rest your weary legs!

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From Spion Kop: Bauer Bay and the South Molle resort with Mid Molle, North Molle and West Molle (Daydream) Islands and the mainland near Airlie Beach beyond.

By Alex and Jenny Davies

Walking tropical isla sland walks have special appeal. There is little or no motor traffic and other hu man impact on island environments is more restrained. With their tropical climate, a diversity of beaches, great viewpoints and easy access, the islands off the Queensland coast

are a great but poorly promoted destination for walkers. Information about walks is much more difficult to obtain than about the facilities at the resorts. These islands are not part of the Great Barrier Reef, but continental islands that

10,000 years ago, when sea levels were much lower, were part of the mainland. Generations of those dwelling there at the time would have seen them gradually isolated. During a recent stay at Airlie Beach, we discovered that two close-in islands, South Molle and Long Islands of the Whitsunday group, have extensive walking tracks. This article shares our experiences on South Molle Island, and earlier trips to Fitzroy Island near Cairns, and Magnetic Island near Townsville. Cyclone Yasi made landfall on this coast earlier this year, devastating some of the islands, but sparing these three from significant damage. Cook, on the Endeavour, sailed by all three in 1770. Although a lot has happened to each since, there is a lingering sense of wildness and adventure.

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Arthur Bay, Magnetic Island, from the track on the way to Florence Bay.

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South Molle Island is only a short ferry ride from Airlie Beach. We were able to arrange to be left at the jetty in Bauer Bay in the morning and to be picked up later to cruise out to the islands across the Whitsunday Passage. This left no time to explore the southern end of the island. However, a 1.5 km climb through rainforest remnants took us to great views out www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

nds in Queensland over the passage towards Hook and Whitsunday Islands from the lookout at Spion Kop. Earlier settlers had cleared much of the island for farming and much of it is covered with shrubby grasslands Except for the resort area at the back of the beach near the jetty, the island is a national park. The track signage on the island novel and effective: at junctions, low level plaques with a map of the whole area showed directions and distances diagrammatically. We found these much more informative and suggest they would be easier to maintain than the traditional posts and signs. The somewhat dated resort buildings blend better among the coconut palms than the big resorts on other islands. Although we found Airlie Beach to be a good base, it would be great to spend a couple of nights on the island to appreciate the views and the wildlife at different times of the day. We had time to walk to Balancing Rock before we were back at the beach. The cruise out to Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island presented another unexpected opportunity for a short walk to a spectacular viewpoint across to Pentecost and Undeman Iswww.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

lands. Remarkably, this was not suggested by ist droves. the ferry crew as an activity during our landIt also has a resort, under extensive reconing at the beach. struction during our visit but now completed. This work prevented us from using the summit track that leaves at the back of the resort. Fitzroy Island might well be overlooked as The short climb up the narrow access road to a walking destination by visitors to Cairns. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the lighthouse gave great views of the mainonly small, but walkers quickly escape the tour- land coast. Green Island floated on the horizon to the

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Walkin Above: Lindeman Island group with Pentecost Island prominent from behind Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island.

between Fittzroy and Little Fitzroy Islands. South from the resort, a track follows the coast to Nudey Beach, a splendid stretch of white sand fringed by yellow flowering beach hibiscus, and ideal for a swim. Branching inland, a track negotiates large boulders to the Secret Garden, a patch of verdant rainforest with flocks of screeching parrots.

Magnetic Island north. It’s a coral cay on the Great Barrier Reef that, as Cook found to his consternation, gets quite close to the mainland in the north. Down the cliff below, kayakers paddled their way Below: Fort on Maggie Hoop pines and WW2 relics on Magnetic Island, looking across to Cape Cleveland.

Magnetic Island is in a sense a suburb of Australia’s largest tropical city, Townsville, but for anyone prepared to walk over the graniteboulder-strewn headlands and stroll along beaches without sight of building or motor vehicle, it is quite different. Regular ferries arrive at Nelly Bay. First impressions are of dense housing development and yet another large marina. But there are buses waiting nearby to help us escape to

the island’s best walks. A narrow winding road leads past Arcadia to the Forts bus stop at the top of the saddle over to Horseshoe Bay. From here a trafficfree road works its way up along the ridge, past a water tank and on to the remains of accommodation for defenders of Townsville in WW2. On the summit beyond, flanked by dramatic hoop pines, are the gun emplacements and observation towers. The attackers ignored all this and flew over to bomb the city, but the defenders did have a great view. Cook named most of the landmarks, Cape Cleveland to the South, the Palm Islands, and Hinchinbrook Island distantly to the north.

We are standing on Cook’s “magnetically head or isle’, although there is no real reason to blame Magnetic Island for his compass aberration. The forts track is well known for the frequent sightings of koalas dozing in the forks of trees. Back at the road, we have several choices. We could wait for a bus, follow a track back to Arcadia where the beach at Alma Bay is great for swimming, or walk around the coast to Horseshoe Bay. From Arcadia there as a good 2.5 hour track leading up to the flank of Mt Cook, through forests of grasstrees and views out over Horseshoe Bay, and down to the back of Nelly Bay.

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g tropical islands in Queensland It would be gratifying to climb this tropical Mt Cook but the route is rough and has a reputation for snakes. We try to keep to good tracks and tap a walking pole on rocks to alert them and so far have avoided encounters with dangerous wildlife. The coast route to Horseshoe Bay starts as a road but it’s rough and access is restricted. At the bottom of the hilt, we follow the creek to the beach at Arthur Bay. There is only one house here. The beach is wide and sandy and, typical of Magnetic Island, is flanked by promontories with huge granite bounders and hoop pines. The main track continues up out of the bay. There is a short side track to a lookout down through the pines to the submerged coral beyond the beach. The next diversion is also rewarding. It leads out to a fine viewpoint and is a good spot for a break. Down at Florence Bay, a track heads off

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through the casuarina trees to the long sweep of beach. Amazing that a city is so close, in this unspoiled place. At the far end, there is an access track back to the road, which eventually ends at Radical Bay. Much of the land backing the beach is private land and the various owners, in building a resort and demolishing it, have left a trail of destruction worse ■ than any cyclone. Hopefully its remoteness will ensure that any redevelopment plans will come to nothing and the special beauty of Radical Bay will be restored. Meanwhile it’s best to head on over the next saddle where a side track heads down to Balding Bay, The most natural beach on the island, it is a real gem. There are perching orchids in the trees and, depending on the season, either the golden yellow blossom or white cotton bursting out of brown pods of native kapoks. If you feel you are being stalked, it’s probably by the bush stone-curtews who sneakily

Above: Flower of the native Kapok tree, common on Magnetic Island. Below: Maggie Koala koala dozing beside the Forts track, Magnetic Island.

creep around and utter mournful cries. The track ends at Horseshoe Bay. If walking the other way, access to the track at the eastern end of the spectacularly long, curving beach is not obvious or well signposted. This is a good place to end a walk, with refreshments, accommodation, or a bus back to the ferry.

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Walks to Waterfalls 100 New Zealand Waterfalls By Russell Kirkpatrick You can find waterfalls almost everywhere in New Zealand, ranging from the smallest mountain freshet to stunning multiple cascades 500 metres or more in height. They are the perfect destination for those wanting to experience nature, whether it be a few minutes’ strolling or a half-day hike. This book is the perfect companion for walkers and hikers. The book highlights a hundred of the best and most accessible waterfalls in New Zealand. Included are those walks close to urban areas, those high in the mountains and deep in the forests. Each walk is accompanied by photographs, maps and information. All material has been compiled by Russell Kirkpatrick, one of New Zealand’s foremost cartographers. The book includes walks for all ages and states of fitness, with each of the waterfalls rated, access is described in detail and the routes are graded according to ease of use. Walks to Waterfalls is ideal to take on journeys and to use when planning holidays, but

just as lovely to just sit and browse or place on the coffee table. The book retails for $39.99. Russell Kirkpatrick, author, felt in love with waterfalls as a teenager, and remembers running the track to Devil’s Punchbowl Falls in Arthur’s Pass, still one of his favourite New Zealand waterfalls. After completing a Ph.D. in Geography he worked as Deputy Editor of the New Zealand Historical Atlas, then authored Contemporary Atlas New Zealandand a number of other atlas projects. He has also published fiction, including two fantasy trilogies: his debut novel Across The Face Of The World was the best-selling debut fantasy novel of 2008 in the USA. He works part-time as a lecturer at the University of Waikato.

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Kiwis conquer Kilimanjaro for Earthquake team of kiwis from around the world have successfully conquered Mt Kilimanjaro, Africa in August this year. The expedition to climb the world's tallest walkable mountain was in aid of raising money and boosting morale for people in Christchurch following the devastating earthquakes in February. Co-ordinated by Chris Flack (a Kiwi living in London) and Argene Montgomery-Honger (a Christchurch University student), the team of 12 have raised over $19,000 for Red Cross Earthquake Appeal. They have received acknowledgements from Prime Minister John Key, Derek Leask, the High Commissioner to London and John Ware, Chief Executive of NZ Red Cross for their efforts. It was certainly a challenge as team member Argene Montgomery-Honger explains “The first three days we hiked around four hours each day, gradually edging closer to the mighty peak of Kilimanjaro towering above us. By the 4th day at 4700m above sea level, the altitude was notable. There were times when I woke up gasping for breath and even the smallest physical exertion like tying my shoe laces was a challenge.” On day five of the expedition at midnight on 5th August the team began their final ascent. Wearing six layers of clothes with only eyes and noses exposed to the -10C temperatures, donning a head torch and walking ‘pole pole’ (slowly in Swahili) the team worked their way up the switchback of loose scree. Eight hours later, having lost two team members to the effects of altitude sickness on the way, the team reached the summit of Kilimanjaro, Uhuru Peak at 5985m. This produced mixed emotions for the team as Chris Flack explains. ‘‘Relieved that I made it, and sad that the adventure was over.

Above: The team who reached the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain.

I had to fight with my mind and body to keep going. It was the hardest thing I have ever done being on the brink of exhaustion for that long. The last 300 metres seemed to go on forever.” Montgomery-Honger adds ”Standing at the summit and being able to see the curvature of the earth, I truly felt as though I was on top of the world. At first there was no celebrating, only needing to sit down to recover, but gradually it started to sink in that we had made it!” Close to tears, Montgomery-Honger who experienced the February earthquake firsthand remembers thinking ‘this is for you Christchurch, if we can climb this mountain, then we can get through any challenge life throws at us.’ Flack explains that thoughts of Christchurch kept the team going throughout their six day hike. “You wanted to stop but in the back of your mind you know that this is nothing com-

pared to an earthquake. I remember when it got tough I was so clear as to why I was doing it. Cantabrians have been through quite a lot and with each step I was like `this is for Christchurch.'” The team’s message for Christchurch: “Kiwis all around the world are still doing things for you and this is one of them. Climbing Kilimanjaro was an extreme endurance test that 12 Kiwis were willing to go through as a sign of their solidarity with the people of Christchurch. “The team hopes that this gesture provides Cantabrians with a new hope for the future and also the strength to keep on ‘pole pole’’. The team was Chris Flack, Dave ‘Taxi’ Osborn, Argene Montgomery-Honger, Samson Lauwo, Kusal Perera, Joel Rickard, Matt Orton, Paul Dance, Janak Patel, Alexi O’Brien, Caroline Denee and Bert Denee. See www.kilimanjaronz.com for more information.

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Shin splints By Rachel Carle

hin splints, or medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), is a condition where pain occurs with increased activity along the tibia (the long bone at the front of the leg between the knee and ankle). It occurs most commonly in high impact sports, such as netball, basketball, running and tennis. Shin splints usually occur along the distal two thirds of the tibia, and is described as a dull ache.

Cause Shin splints occur when too much force is applied to the tibia and the connective tissue which attaches muscles to it. It develops as a result of overloading of the muscles around the area, which can be due to biomechanical abnormalities of the body, such as flat feet, or from muscular imbal-

ances. People with flat feet more commonly develop shin splints. As the foot rolls excessively inward, the tibia then twists inwards excessively, overusing the lower limb muscles around the tibia. Tightness in the calf or foot muscles, or poor core and hip muscle stability are also related to shin splints. As is poor flexibilty of the ankle joint and they must be adressed to prevent a recurrence of the symptoms. Increasing activity too quickly or intensly can also lead to shin splints; with increased activity the muscles become fatigued, and can no longer absorb the shock of the activity, overloading the tibia with stress. Improper or worn-out footwear can cause or exacerbate shin splints as they are unable to cushion the foot whilst exercising or walking. Ignoring shin splints can lead to stress fractures in the area, especially in women (due to poorer bone density and higher prevalence of osteoporosis).

pain has reduced, biomechanical abnormalities such as flat feet and tight muscles need to be treated. This usually involves orthoses, which are inserts within your shoes that prevent the foot flattening out excessivly, coupled with further massage and a stretching and strengthening program for your muscles. A change in foot-

wear may also be advised. The terrain which is used whilst exercising may also need to be adressed, ensuring you are not always walking on hard or concrete surfaces. Shin splints should not be ignored as they do not often resolve without proper advice and can progress to further problems.

Treatment Initially shin splints are treated with rest, which can vary in time off from sport from days to months, icing the area and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication. Massage and ultrasound can also help at this stage. After the initial

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Take a kid tramping

Wee trampers at Lake Waikaremoana.

Words by John Stintson P t can be tough to take kids tramping – all the extra gear to carry, food to organise, transport and accommodation, not to mention finding a track that will suit everyone’s abilities. Now Walking Legends have made it easy and affordable for families to enjoy the most quintessential New Zealand pastime - tramping! The founders of Walking Legends, Whakatane couple Rob Franklin and Hilary Sheaff, have two young children (Phoenix 5, Leila 3) and appreciate the difficulties of tramping with children. They are eager to assist other families to enjoy safe and memorable adventures in New Zealand’s beautiful wilderness. Sheaff: “Having kids five years ago made us realise the needs and limitations of family adventures. We have lowered our ambitions, but never stopped exploring new places and giving our kids new experiences. “We had an epiphany whilst driving home from a Women’s Expo in Wellington, where we had talked to hundreds of women who were keen trampers. Many had children and wanted to find a trip they could take their whole family on. Now we can offer the perfect tramping trip for families.” Catering specifically for families, Walking Legends are offering an amazing deal on their Lake Waikaremoana 4-day hikes, during January and April school holidays. The “Piggy Back” deal lets kids

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go free (one child free per adult, extra children half-price). With small backpacks, full catering, hiking equipment, return Rotorua or Whakatane transport, awesome guides, kid-friendly activities and meals, and the reassuring back-up of their custom-built support boat - this is sure to be a great introduction to the joys of tramping and NZ’s great outdoors for families of all ages. Franklin: “We’re lucky to have loads of experience and all the gear to take our kids tramping. I know it’s not so easy for other families, so I’m really hoping these special trips will encourage more families to give it a go. Our outdoor adventures have been the highlight of our kids’ lives so far, they just thrive on it.”

Rob Franklin and baby Phoenix.

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Just turn up in Rotorua or Whakatane and Walking Legends will take care of the rest! More info see: www.walkinglegends.co.nz or Freephone 0800 WALK NZ. The Lake Waikaremoana Track is located in Te Urewera National Park, and was ranked as the best multi-day hike in New Zealand by the Wilderness Magazine in 2009. The track is 46km in length, and follows the lakeshore for two days, before climbing the Panekire Bluffs and following the Panekire Range for two days, where trampers are rewarded with amazing views of the lake, bush-clad mountains of the National Park, and Pacific Ocean. Walking Legends have been running all-inclusive guided walks at Lake Waikaremoana since 2003.

Moro M he 2011 Moro Marathon held on Sunday September 11th climaxed a particularly busy weekend for Dunedin. The Marathon was held the day following Dunedin’s opening Rugby World Cup match between England and Argentina at the Otago Stadium. This year brought special challenges to the Caversham Harrier and Athletic Club Marathon organising committee with the rescheduling of the Rugby World Cup matches in Dunedin involving significant changes to the Half Marathon course. Fortunately both the Dunedin City Council and the RWC organisers proved helpful and co-operative in resolving issues surrounding these two major sporting events. The Half Marathon Run and Walk started outside the Otago Polytechnic Race Headquarters in Forth Street North, Dunedin and followed a northerly course through the Botanical Gardens and back past the University of Otago, Dunedin Railway Station, Otago Settlers Museum and the Dunedin Chinese Garden. The route then took competitors down to the harbour basin and on to State Highway 88 to the finish at Watson Park Port Chalmers. Revising the Half Marathon course had the advantage of allowing competitors in all events

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arathon to head straight through to Watson Park without the loop around Back Beach previously undertaken by Half Marathon entrants. Half Marathon competitors heaped much praise on the new course particularly the great scenery encountered through the Botanic Gardens and University areas. Race Director Phil Coakes was thrilled with the positive feedback and the way â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everything fell into place on a fantastic dayâ&#x20AC;?. Conditions on the day were almost ideal being cool and overcast although a northerly breeze became increasingly stronger along State Highway 88. Final numbers totalled 2040 slightly down on 2010 but a tremendous turnout considering all the events on in

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Dunedin over the weekend. A record number of 210 competitors completed the Full Marathon a continuation of the trend over the last three years. The 541 Half Marathon walkers again formed an important part of the proceedings and were among the most vocal in praise of the new course. Like all competitors the walkers attention to safety awareness and willingness to obey instructions were much appreciated by marshals out on the course. The revamped finishing area worked out really well and played a large part in the smooth processing of results always a stressful process in this type of event. Competitors should be congratulated on faithfully carrying out instructions related to the wearing of transponders which have carried the Moro Marathon to a new level in terms of streamlining the

timing system and speeding up the official results. The official prizegiving and awards ceremony was once again held at the Forbury Park Raceway Function Centre in Forbury Road. A wonderful array of spot prizes highlighted the generosity of so

many firms and organisations towards the event and it was pleasing to see the walking competitors featuring prominently in the spot prize draw. The 33rd staging of the Moro Marathon will be held on Sunday September 9th 2012.

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Window on Waitakere

Moby and Punga From Kay Lindley oby and Punga – not quite the same ring to it as Romeo and Juliet but hopefully these star-crossed lovers have a better fate. In fact so far they are neither star-crossed nor uncrossed nor even lovers but perhaps by spring they will at least be more than casual acquaintances. Moby and Punga are the latest Kokako to come to the Ark in the Park and come complete with their names from Tiritiri Matangi where certain Kokako that were more successful as breeders were over-represented in the gene pool. Eight birds had been targeted for capture and translocation to other sites. It is planned to replace some of these with new birds from Waipapa and possibly from elsewhere. Among the birds targeted was an established breeding pair that could have come to the Ark but, not surprisingly, the Tiri Kokako had their own agenda and only one of the pair was caught. The only suitable contenders caught after a week of effort were Moby (male) and Punga (female). Both birds are just a few years old. Moby has already had two successful breeding seasons and Punga had an unsuccessful nest in what was her first breeding season. After several days of quarantine stopover at Auckland Zoo (where they suffered the usual indignities!), they were driven to their official welcome and release at the Ark. With the six birds from last year all having moved from their

Cascades release site to the area south and east of the reservoir, the new birds were to be released closer to that group. That particular Saturday seemed as though it might differ from all the previous events held in fine weather with squalls of rain and blustery winds coming and going in the early morning as official guests and spectators made their way down to the release site overlooking the reservoir. The fashionably late arrival of the Kokako brought forth a surge of spectators eager to get good viewing positions, cameras were held high, and TV crew readied. First Moby, then Punga were drawn from the transport box and high-energy food was offered and eagerly taken by the birds as though they knew they’d never get organic bananas and sweet jam water again. Bounding away from tree to tree after being released, the birds were soon seen eating various leaves – a far more natural diet. Following the birds via their radio transmitters over the next days, the team of volunteers found Punga to be exploring her local environment cautiously whereas Moby really spread his wings. Kokako are thought to be highly influenced by the dialect of other Kokako such that male and female with different vocal dialects will not mate, so it is not anticipated that the new birds will mate with any of last year’s birds, which all came from Mangatutu. Any future progeny though from the Tiri birds and Mangatutu birds, by maturing in an environment where they hear both dialects, might not be so constrained (that is; fussy!).

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Poor footwear linked to foot impairment ew research shows that use of poor footwear is common among patients with gout. According to a study published today in Arthritis Care & Research (ACR), gout patients who make poor footwear choices experienced higher foot-related pain, impairment and disability. Gout patients also reported that comfort, fit, support and cost were the most important factors for selecting footwear. Gout is a type of inflammatory arthritis caused by the crystallisation of uric acid within the joints and other tissues. Those with gout experience severe pain and swelling, with the majority of cases affecting the feet. Previous studies have shown that chronic gout contributes to changes in patients’ gait parameters, which is consistent with pain avoidance strategy, and likely leads to impaired foot function. According to the study published in the ACR journal, Arthritis & Rheumatism, doctor-diagnosed gout has risen significantly over the past twenty years, says Professor of Podiatry, Keith Rome from AUT University. “ In New Zealand, rates of gout have also increased with most recent prevalence estimates of 7.6% Pacifika adults, 6.1% Maori adults and 3.2% European adults,” says Keith Rome. A research team led by Professor Rome recruited 50 patients with a history of gout from local rheumatology clinics. Researchers assessed clinical disease characteristics, overall function, foot impairment and disability. The type of footwear worn by patients and factors associated with patient choice of footwear were also evaluated. To determine the suitability of footwear, the team used criteria gauging the adequacy of the footwear from a previous rheumatoid foot pain study. “We found that gout patients in our study often wore improper footwear and experienced moderate to severe foot pain, impairment and disability,” says Professor Rome. Roughly half of the patients made good footwear choices by wearing walking shoes, athletic shoes, or oxfords/brogues. Of the remaining patients, 42% wore footwear that are considered poor and included sandals, jandals/flip-flops, slippers, or moccasins; 2% wore boots which are considered average; and none wore high-heeled shoes. Characteristics of poor footwear included improper cushioning, lack of support, as well as inadequate stability and motion control. Those gout patients who wore poor shoes or sandals reported higher foot-related impairment and disability. More than half of all participants wore shoes that were 12 months or older and showed excessive wear patterns. Factors that study participants identified as important for selecting footwear included comfort (98%), fit (90%), support (79%), and cost (60%), yet many seem to make inappropriate choices, says Professor Rome. “We found gout patients in our study wore footwear that lacked cushioning, control and stability. Many patients’ shoes also showed excessive wear and we suggest that proper footwear selection be discussed with gout patients to reduce foot pain and impairment.” Professor Rome says that further research assessing economically-priced footwear with ample cushioning, adequate motion control and sufficient forefoot width is needed.

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Training advice for the Oxfam Trailwalker by Gary Moller Dip Ph Ed PG Dip Rehab PG Dip Sport Med (Otago) FCE Certified

t’s that time of year that the inquiries start coming in for training advice for walking 100km in 36 hours during next year’s Oxfam Trailwalker. The first question is usually along the lines of “when should I start training?”. My answer is always “right now!”. There is never enough time to train for these events regardless of your current state of fitness. No matter how you go about walking 100km, the distance is one huge challenge! It is very rare to be standing on the start line of a long distance event, waiting for the gun to go and to hear participants commenting that they had more than enough preparation. Most comments are about not having had enough time and frustration and anxiety over the negative effects of interruptions to training due to injury, illness, family and work demands. Gains in fitness are quick in the first 6-8 weeks and then further gains tend to be everdiminishing and it is easy to lose motivation and focus when an event is several months away. Here are some tips to keep walkers focused and motivated on making steady gains in fitness over several months.

child to childcare, push the pram for resistance training. Take a little of what you save on commuting costs and go buy yourself two pairs of good quality walking shoes and alternate them. Do three longer walks per week

In addition to your daily “commute” walks, add in three longer walks per week. Two of these can be when doing your daily commute by taking the long route. These longer walks should build up gradually over several weeks

to be about two hours long. The third walk may be with your intended Oxfam team mates on a day when you can all get together. This should gradually build up to about four hours of steady walking. This walk is a good opportunity to explore the tracks and trails that New Zealand is blessed with. Have one rest day per week

Always have one day when you put your feet up and do no deliberate walking training. Commute by foot This may be the day before you do your longThe best way to get fit is to make walking a est walk so that you are fresh on the day. necessary part of daily life. The most effective way to improve walking fitness is to walk If you feel an injury coming on to and from work, or wherever else you go Unless you are hit by a bus, walking injuregularly on a daily basis. About half an hour ries are of the gradual onset, overuse kind. each way is about right. If the distance is too You will have up to several days warning that far, then take the car, bus or train part of the something is wearing thin. As soon as you way only and then walk the rest. If you take a feel more than a niggle coming on - anywhere

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- Stop! Take three days off all walking other than what is necessary to get your day done. On the fourth day start back cautiously with no more than half what you would normally do on an easy day and gradually build back to full training over the next week. If the niggle is still there and appears to be getting worse, then take another three days off. Do not hesitate to consult a suitably qualified and experienced therapist if the niggle appears to be more than a passing inconvenience. Target a lesser event that is about 6-8 weeks away Along with your team mates, enter an event such as a 10 or 20km walking race that is no more than eight weeks away. Knowing that you have this short, sharp challenge just around the corner is all the motivation you need to get your shoes on and to get out the door on those cold and wet mornings! You can also organise an adventure or two for your team such as walking the Tongaririo Crossing or one of the many cycle ways that are opening up around the country. Consider doing weekly 5km walking races Running clubs in most of the main centers now organise weekly Tuesday twilight 5km running races with a walking option. If these are available near you, then I urge you to make them a regular event on your calendar over Summer. Not only will this keep the fires of motivation burning hot, you will also learn so much from mixing with experienced walkers, runners and coaches. In conclusion

The key to getting into shape for an event like the Oxfam Trailwalker is to start today, train consistently, commute by foot, aim for lesser challenges along the way to keep motivated and rest up for a few days before a niggle becomes an injury.

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36 Window on Waitakere: Kokako capers 37 Podiatry: Plantar Fascitis 38 Event: Wellington Round the Bays 41 Health: Ongoing neck and starts to take shape visually impaired pedestrian NOVEMBER 2011 166 shoulder pains 14 New Zealand walk: Parry Kauri 10 Event: Where the field meets the 4 Walk talk 43 Weather forecast for May Park forest 6 Walking Access Mapping 44 New Zealand coming events System now open for public use 11 New Zealand walk; Deans Bank 20 Digital Photo Contest winners 46 Overseas coming events 22 New Zealand walks: The Great Track 7 New sponsor for South Island 51 Overseas walks and tours New Zealand Trek - Stage six 12 New Zealand walks; Coromandel marathon 52 Aorangi Mountains 26 New Zealand walk: Walk the coastal walking tour 8 New Zealand walks: Pirongia 52 Long walk: Walking the World capital’s Sculpture Trail 16 New Zealand walks: Waterfall walking tracks 28 Overseas walks: The Dreampath 54 New Zealand walk: Warkworth walks 10 New Zealand walks: An River Walkway - a walk from Munich to Venice 20 Digital Photo Contest winners indulgent walk over coastal 59 GPx Need help to get active 34 New Zealand walk: A few 22 New Zealand walks: Akitiocountry APRIL 2011 159 surprises for BNZ Active Glenora Walk - New Zealand’s 15 Water fountains spout clean 4 Walk talk Walkers at Green Lake newest private walk green water 6 New Zealand walk: New track 37 Window on Waitakere: The high 16 New Zealand walks: Auckland’s 28 Overseas walks: Revamped opens at Mangawhai Heads ground Goldfields Track relaunched Coast to Coast Walkway 10 New Zealand walks: Walking 37 News: New cycle trail will 30 Overseas walk: Four days 18 New Zealand walks: Coast to festival ready for greater benefit walkers exploring Yosemite National Park Coast walk passes a number of numbers 34 New Zealand walks: Warkwoth 38 Long walk: Walking the World interesting places 12 Overseas walks: Walking tour walks - more walks worth doing 39 Event: Feilding to Palmerston 19 Books: Wainwright’s 1938 feature historic USA sites North event 36 High achiever: Mobile scooter to Pennine journey re-creathed 13 High achiever: John’s remarkable 40 Event: Taupo half marathons walking around town 20 Digital Photo Contest winners recovery to now having climbed back for 2011 37 Podiatry: Haglunds deformity 22 New Zealand walks: Whararoa the Mount 42 Index over previous 14 issues 38 Long walk: Walking the World Farm walks opened 14 New Zealand walk: Kauri Glen 43 Weather forecast for July Reserve 24 New Zealand walks: Awesome 39 Window on Waitakere: Better 44 New Zealand coming events biodiversity 16 New Zealand walks: Rainbow Orui on Riversdale Beach 46 Overseas coming events Mountain-CraterLake walks 26 Plan to have walking trail around 40 Health: High doses of 50 Nordic Walking Calendars Ergocalciferol a concern 18 Te Araroa Trail: Clearwater Lake Rotorua 51 My favourite walk: Wellington’s residents helped mark new 28 Overseas: Hiking up an Austrian 42 Index over previous 14 issues Eastern Walkway South Island trail 43 Weather forecast for September Alp 20 Digital Photo Contest winners 52 Directory: Walking groups 44 New Zealand coming events 36 Overseas walks: Outdoor 22 New Zealand walks: Craters of throughout New Zealand sculptures a growing tourist 46 Overseas coming events the Moon - a geothermal walk 59 GPx Need help to get active attraction 48 Nordic Walking Calendars 25 Motivation: Believe and win 60 Wellington Marathon 37 Podiatry:Verrucae 49 Event: Birds a plenty at Bay 26 New Zealand walks: New 38 Window on Waitakere: Hihi 50 New Zealand walk: Dome Forest JUNE 2011 161 walkway links two parks update and Totara Scenic Reserve 4 Walk talk 28 Event: Manawatu Super Seven 38 Event: A fresh start in Taupo for walks 6 New Zealand walks: Much to grows in strength half marathon 51 Overseas walks and tours explore on Great Barrier Island 30 Overseas walks: Hiking and 40 Event: Perfect conditions at 52 Directory: Walking groups 12 Canterbury walks: Tuatara Tours cruising around coastal Italy Kinloch throughout New Zealand has eight tours operating 40 Book: Walks in nature 41 Health: The 21 day rule of thumb 59 GPx Need help to get active 13 Canterbury walks: Melbourne 43 Weather forecast for November 60 Mizuno Taupo Off Road Half Christchurch’s Marathon 40 Reader’s views: Says advise not 44 New Zealand coming events Marathon helping Cantabrians get back “best practice” 49 Nordic Walking: How Nordic AUGUST 2011 163 on their feet 41 Health: How to walk away from Walking developed 4 Walk talk 14 New Zealand walks: Wharariki fluid retention 50 Overseas walks: Art, history and 6 New Zealand walk: Mangawhai Beach Hilltop walk 43 Weather forecast for April architecture in Sacramento Heads Lookout 19 Event: Whenuapai Half 44 New Zealand coming events walking tours 8 New Zealand walk: Clevedon Marathon events 48 Overseas coming events 51 Overseas walks and tours Scenic Reserve has significant 20 Digital Photo Contest winners 51 Overseas walks and tours 52 Directory: Walking groups heritage value 22 New Zealand walks: A volcanic 52 Long walk: Walking the World throughout New Zealand 10 Te Araroa Trail: Ocean to Ocean experience 54 Window on Waitakere: 56 Country Breaks leg soon to go 24 New Zealand walks: Mavora Waitakere Reservoir is outward 59 Buller Gorge Half Marathon an area of peaceful tranquillity 10 Te Araro Trail: Levin to bound Wellington link now open 25 New Zealand walks: Mavora 60 Great New Zealand Trek 55 Event: Huntly half ready to roll Lakes Park tracks 12 Overseas walks: Innsbruck OCTOBER 2011 165 55 Nordic Walking Calendars 26 NZ walk: Beating the bounds hiking boots or high heels? 4 Birkenhead War Memorial Park 59 Pak-A-Roo Walking Jackets 13 Canterbury walks: New walkway 27 Event: Challenge yourself walk 60 Wellington Marathon 28 Event Great Forest events in Canterbury 4 Walk talk MARCH 2011 158 6 New Zealand walks: Walks from 14 New Zealand walk: Te Anau - a 30 Overseas walks: La Dolce Vita! 4 Walk talk cooking and walking in Italy place in paradise the Waioeka Gorge 6 New Zealand walk: New vineyard 36 Window on Waitakere: The 10 Testimonials from people saved 16 New Zealand walk: Walks to yineyard track on island Hillary Trail around Lake Mangamahoe by using a McMurdo 8 New Zealand walks: South Island 37 Podiatry: Blisters - a common 20 Digital Photo Contest winners emergency locator beacon trip full of challenges complaint 22 New Zealand walks: Waiheke 12 New Zealand walks; 12 Rotorua events 38 Long walk: Walking the World plans second walking festival Compresensive range of walks 14 Overseas walks: Top nature 40 High achiever: Maisie Brown’s at Waiheke Festival 22 News: New bridges improve the parks on the Gold Coast journey to better health Pouakai Circuit 14 New Zealand walks: Catered 15 New land gateway to Hakatere 40 Event: Huntly Half course on a Coast Walks - discovering 23 Event: Coundown is on for the Conservation Park variety of terrain hidden gems in Northland Taupo Half Marathon 16 New Zealand walk: Okere Falls: 41 Health: Result of getting rid of 19 New Zealand walks: Te Aroha 24 Overseas walks: Walking on the An oasis off the highway toxic elements Wetlands unique island of Guernsey and 43 Weather forecast for June 20 Motivation: Shift to a better life Sark 20 Digital Photo Contest winners 44 New Zealand coming events 22 Te Araroa Trail: Another section 29 High achiever: Motivated man in 50 Nordic Walking: Nordic Walking 21 Digital Photo Contest winners 22 New Zealand walks: The walking back to happiness of Te Araroa Trail opened burns more kilojoules Pakuranga Rotary Walkway 24 Harbour Bridge Pathway - what 30 Overseas walk: Two weeks in 51 Overseas walks and tours 24 The Chathams Islands - a place Annapurna do you think? 52 Directory: Walking groups like no other 26 Event: Auckland classic back for 36 Window on Waitakere: Further throughout New Zealand 26 New Zealand walks: Kawau expansion its 10th year 59 GPx Need help to get active Island Historic Reserve 36 Books: Walking the Waitakere 27 More people in Nelson and 60 Huntly Half Marathon 30 Overseas walks: Guatemala Ranges Tasman about to “Get moving” land of the Mayans MAY 2011 160 28 Overseas: Venice and beyond by 37 Podiatry: Diabetes and feet 38 New Zealand walk: Taieri Gorge 4 Walk talk what’s the connection? bike and barge Rail Trail 6 My favourite walk: Headland, 34 Event: SBS Marathon defies the 38 Long walk: Walking the World 40 Book: Over 400 walks in new sculpture on the Gulf earthquakes 40 Health: The controllable factors book 9 Canterbury walks: Bank in aging 35 Event: Fast walking in 40 Quake-damaged track reopens Peninsula Track escapes big Wellington 43 Weather forecast for August 41 Health: Why I can exerecise like quake 36 High achiever: I feel more than 44 New Zealand coming events I do now 10 Canterbury walks: Many short good! 47 Overseas coming events walks just north of Christchurch 43 Weather forecast for February 37 Podiatry: DOMS: Delayed onset 51 Overseas walks and tours 11 Canterbury walks: Fabulous 44 New Zealand coming events muscle soreness 52 Directory: Walking groups walks in Rangiora and Oxford 48 Overseas coming events 38 New Zealand walk: Step out and throughout New Zealand foothills 50 Overseas walks and tours enjoy this slice of rural life 59 GPx Need help to get active 12 Canterbury walks: Kaikoura 51 Overseas walks and tours 39 New Zealand walk: Mangati/ 60 Mizuno Taupo Off Road Half Wilderness Walk 52 Walking for adventure, fun and Hickford Park Marathon 13 Canterbury walks: Business as exercise 40 Health: Reversing cardiovascular usual at Christchurch active JULY 2011 162 52 Long walk: Walking the World discease risk and quality of life travel company 4 Walk talk 54 Window on Waitakere: Breeding 43 Weather forecast for October 14 New Zealand walk: Rocky 6 My favourite walk: Manawatu Kaka 44 New Zealand coming events Marlborough high - The Gorge Track 54 Walking to raise awareness of 50 Window on Waitakere: Kauri Awatere Tussock Track 8 New Zealand walk: Walk among Scouts dieback: a far more serious 18 Te Araroa Trail: Trail now goes the native plants 49 Overseas walks and tours threat to the park than we think! under State Highway 1 9 Event: New trail event in Nelson 55 Nordic Walking Calendars 51 Overseas walks and tours 18 Books: Natural New Zealand sanctuary 59 Pak-A-Roo Walking Jackets 52 Directory: Walking groups 10 New Zealand walks: Four short 19 Motivation: Pathway 60 The Great New Zealand Trek throughout New Zealand visualisation Bay of Islands walks FEBRUARY 2011 157 59 Mizuno Offroad Marathon Taupo 20 Digital Photo Contest winners 12 Canterbury walks: Top places to 4 Walk talk 60 GPx Need help to get active 22 New Zealand walks: Arataki propose to your princess 6 New Zealand walk: Gibbston SEPTEMBER 2011 164 Nature Trail 13 Canterbury walks: Canterbury River Trail now open 26 Overseas walks: On foot in 4 Walk talk ready, willing and able to show 11 Rotorua events Slovenia’s Julian Alps 6 New Zealand walk: Mayor Island visitors a great time 12 New Zealand walks: Crosshills 30 Overseas walks: The Emerald 9 Readers views: Signs and the 13 News: Tawa shared pathway a walkers little paradise Isle - 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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 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 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 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 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 49 Overseas walks and tours 50 Nordic Walking: Nordic Walking some good reasons to walk the talk 52 There’s a walking group near you 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 50 Event: Coastal challenge 51 Overseas walks and tours 52 There’s a walking group near you 59 100th marathon for Hutt Valley woman 60 Need help to get active?

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DECEMBER WEATHER FORECAST DECEMBER 1 to DECEMBER 31 2011

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The Moon controls the weather. Each moon phase has a changing effect. The atmostphere has a tide that is forever changing and the weather is what results. Shaded areas depict rain or showers.

1st-11th December 2011 Westerlies dominate with the approach of another depression. 2nd December 2011 Southeasterlies bring heavy rain which raises the level of the Waikato. 5th: More changeable conditions prevail with a trough. 7th December 2011 A ridge of high pressure brings brief settled conditions. 10th December 2011 Change to southwesterlies. 11th December 2011 Light snowfall on Desert Road. 12th December 2011 Over the next four weeks temperatures may continue to be cool, with high rainfall in the east of the South Island. Expect more frequent troughs in depressions, tracking mainly across the South Island and weaker westerlies to the south of NZ. These may bring cold easterlies and unsettled weather to eastern regions from Marlborough to Otago. Conditions in the North Island, though cool, maybe dry and more settled, particularly in Gisborne and Bay of Plenty which may have less than half average rainfall. The national temperature average may be below, and below the mean for the same time last year. Canterbury may be particularly affected. Only Westland and Fiordland may have near average temperatures. The easterlies over the South Island may bring two or three times the average rainfall to many East Coast areas from Kaikoura to Central Otago, although some of this high rainfall may arrive in the first week of the new year. Nevertheless, thunderstorms with hail may affect crops in Canterbury in the last days of 2011. 12th-21st December 2011 Southwesterlies turn westerly as a depression crosses the South Island during 13th, followed by southerlies. 22nd-31st December 2011 A large anticyclonic approaches with settled weather. A depression tracks across Southland by Christmas Day, with southerlies predominating. 25th December 2011 Lakes Tekapo and Pukaki may be at low levels.

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NEW ZEALAND EVENTS NOVEMBER 2011 2 The Rat Race, 5km, Milford, Auckland 5 57th Feilding Marathon, Feilding 6 10th Morrinsville College PTA Half Marathon, Morrinsville 6 Napier City Pak’n’Save Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Napier 6 Shoe Clinic Half & Quarter Marathon, Tai Tapu, Canterbury 7 Frontrunner Fun/Run Walk, 5km, New Plymouth 7 The Honest Lawyer 5km, Nelson 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 12 Rimutaka Incline 17km, Kaitoke, Hutt Valley 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 13 Walk the Wild Side 17km, Bethells Beach 14 Frontrunner Fun/Run Walk, 5km, New Plymouth 14 The Honest Lawyer 5km, Nelson 16 The Rat Race, 5km, Milford, Auckland 19 Fullers Great Sights, Kerikeri Half Marathon, Kerikeri 19 The Frontrunner Queenstown Series, 5km & 10km, Queenstown 19 The Great Cranleigh Kauri Run, 32km & 13km, Coromandel Peninsula 20 Tois Challenge 18km & 6km, Whakatane 20 Winter Brookfield Bog Challenge, 4km, 8km & 12km, Wainuiomata 21 The Honest Lawyer 5km, Nelson 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, 10km & 5km, Woollaston Estate Winery, Nelson

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26 Catch Me If You Can Trail, 24km, Mt Sommers, Methven 26 Speights West Coaster Marathon, 30km & Half Marathon, Bethells Beach, Auckland 27 ADRA Charity Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Auckland 28 The Honest Lawyer 5km, Nelson 28 Frontrunner Fun/Run Walk, 5km, New Plymouth 30 The Rat Race, 5km, Milford, Auckland

DECEMBER 2011 3 New World Marlborough Marathon11, 10km & 5km, Blenheim 3 The Goat Alpine Adventure Run, 21km, Tongariro National Park 4 Run & Walk Events, Half Marathon, 32km, 18km & 8km, Greenlane, Auckland 4 KorokoroStream Fun Run/Walk Half Marathon, 10km & 4km, Belmont Rehional Park, Lower Hutt 4 Sculpt Women’s 6km, Drury 5 Frontrunner Fun/Run Walk, 5km, New Plymouth 5 The Honest Lawyer 5km, Nelson 6 Ruamahanga Ramblers, Walkers and Running Group Summer Twilight 5km Series, Belvedere Hall 5 Pakuranga 5km Road Race Run & Walk, Manukau 7 The Rat Race, 5km, Milford, Auckland 8 Sportswear Summmer Series, 10km, 6km & 3km, Auckland Doimain 10 Wanganui 3 Bridges Marathon, Half Marathon, Wanganui 10 The Frontrunner Queenstown Series, Half Marathon & 10km, Queenstown 11 Sri Chinmoy Run/Walk, 100km, 50km, 25km & 10km, Christchurch 12 Frontrunner Fun/Run Walk, 5km, New Plymouth 12 The Honest Lawyer 5km, Nelson 12 Pakuranga 5km Road Race Run & Walk, Manukau 14 The Rat Race, 5km, Milford, Auckland 15 Sportswear Summmer Series, 10km, 6km & 3km, Auckland Domain 19 Frontrunner Fun/Run Walk, 5km, New Plymouth 19 The Honest Lawyer 5km, Nelson 19 Pakuranga 5km Road Race Run & Walk, Manukau 20 Ruamahanga Ramblers, Walkers and Running Group Summer Twilight 5km Series, Dalefield Hall 21 The Rat Race, 5km, Milford, Auckland

JANUARY 2012 7 Madame-Rouge Charity Cross Country 9km, Onetangi, Waiheke Island 9 The Honest Lawyer 5km, Nelson 12 Sportswear Summmer Series, 10km, 6km & 3km, Auckland Domain 15 NBS Striders Half Marathon &10km, Nelson 16 The Honest Lawyer 5km, Nelson 17 Manawatu Striders Super 7 Series, Palmerston North 17 Ruamahanga Ramblers, Walkers and Running Group Summer Twilight 5km Series, Matarawa Hall 19 Sportswear Summmer Series, 10km, 6km & 3km, Auckland Doimain 21 Blackball Hilton Crocsus Crossing, 26km, Barrytown, West Coast 21 Ian Priest Memorial River Trail Half Marathon, Hutt Valley 23 The Honest Lawyer 5km, Nelson 24 Manawatu Striders Super 7 Series, Palmerston North 26 Sportswear Summmer Series, 10km, 6km & 3km, Auckland Domain 29 Auckland Anniversay Half Marathon &10km, Auckland 30 The Honest Lawyer 5km, Nelson 31 Manawatu Striders Super 7 Series, Palmerston North 31 Ruamahanga Ramblers, Walkers and Running Group Summer Twilight 5km Series, Parkvale Hall

FEBRUARY 2012 2 Sportswear Summmer Series, 10km, 6km & 3km, Auckland Domain 4-12 NZ Masters Games, Dunedin 6 The Honest Lawyer 5km, Nelson 11 30th Buller Gorge Marathon & Half Marathon, Westport 13 The Honest Lawyer 5km, Nelson 13 Pakuranga 5km Road Race Run & Walk, Manukau 14 Ruamahanga Ramblers, Walkers and Running Group Summer Twilight 5km Series, Aeroplane at Gladstone 14 Manawatu Striders Super 7 Series, Palmerston North 16 Sportswear Summmer Series, 10km, 6km & 3km, Auckland Doimain www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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MARCH 2012 1 Sportswear Summmer Series, 10km, 6km & 3km, Auckland Domain 3-5 Sea, Sky and Bush Walk, Central Hawkes Bay 5 The Honest Lawyer 5km, Nelson 5 Pakuranga 5km Road Race Run & Walk, Manukau 8 Sportswear Summmer Series, 10km, 6km & 3km, Auckland Domain 10 Motatapu Marathon, 49km & 15km, Queenstown 10 Motatapu Arrow.com Minerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Trail Run, Arrowtown 12 The Honest Lawyer 5km, Nelson 12 Pakuranga 5km Road Race Run & Walk, Manukau 13 Ruamahanga Ramblers, Walkers and Running Group Summer Twilight 5km Series, Dalefield Hall 15 Sportswear Summmer Series, 10km, 6km & 3km, Auckland Domain 17 Kaiteriteri Gold Half Marathon, Kaiteriteri Beach, Nelson 17 Mt Lyford Challenge, Mt Lyford 17 Tarawera Ultramarathon, 100km, 85km, &60km, Rotorua 19 The Honest Lawyer 5km, Nelson 19 Pakuranga 5km Road Race Run & Walk, Manukau 22 Sportswear Summmer Series, 10km, 6km & 3km, Auckland Domain 24 Northburn 100 Ultra Mountain Run, 50km, 160km & 100km,

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APRIL 2012 2 Pakuranga 5km Road Race Run & Walk, Manukau 14 Great Forest Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Waitakere Beach 16 Pakuranga 5km Road Race Run & Walk, Manukau 15 Moonshine Half Marathon, Trentham 15 Heart 4 Heart Half Marathon, Tauranga 14 Paymark XTERRA Rotorua Festival Half Marathon, Rotorua 21 Bush to Beach Half Marathon,Otama Beach, Coromandel 21 Alpine Lodge Loop the Lake, 25km, Lake

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Rotoiti 23 Pakuranga 5km Road Race Run & Walk, Manukau 25 Ruamahanga Ramblers, Walkers and Running Group, Anzac Day, Dalefield Hall 28 Rotorua Energy Charitable Trust Half Marathon, Rotorua 30 Pakuranga 5km Road Race Run & Walk, Manukau

MAY 2012 2 Dargarville Run/Walk, 12km,& 6.8km, Dargarville 6 Nelson Shoe Clinic Half Marathon, Nelson 12 Saint Clair Yineyard Half Marathon, Marlborough 20 Huntly Half Marathon, Huntly

JUNE 2012 3 SBS Half Marathon, Christchurch 19 Balclutha Half Marathon, Balclutha

OVERSEAS EVENTS NOVEMBER 2011 4-6 IWL Three Day Walk, 20km, 30km, 50km Higashimatsu-yama, Japan 6 ING New York City Marathon, New York, USA 6 Maryville Half Marathon, Maryville, Vic, Australia 6 Fit2drive Arthurs Seat Challenge 6.7km, Rosebud Pier, Vic, Australia 6 Sweat to Steam 5km & 13km, Port of Echuca, Australia 11-13 Upperchurch Walking Festival Weekend, Thurles, co Tipperary, Ireland 12 The Steve Moneghetti Invitation Half Marathon, Port Douglas, Qld, Australia 12 Cairns Road Runners Trail Run, 74km, 21.1km, 10km & 5km, Cairns to Port Douglas, Qld, Australia 12 Marathon Cool Down, Phoenix, co Offaly, Ireland 12 Great Barrier Reef Marathon Festival, Port Douglas, Qld, Australia 12 Air Pacific International Half Marathon,10km & 5km, Denarau Island, Fiji 13 Eureka Climb, Eureka Tower, 88 level, 300 steps, Melbourne, Vic, Australia 13 Athens Classic Marathon, Athens Greece 13 Treneham Lions 12 annual Cool Country Classic, 5km & 10km, Trenthan, Vic, Australia 13 Turin Marathon, Turin, Italy 12-13 IWL Two Day Walk, 20km, Taipei, Taiwan 19 Upstream 50km Challenge, Docklands to Donvale, Melbourne, Vic, Australia 20 Monbulk Fun Run, 8km & 4km, Monbulk, Australia 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 Mingara One Central Coast Half Marathon & 10km, Central Coast, Australia 27 Brooks Spring into Shape Series, 4km & 8km, Melbourne, Vic, Australia 27 Central Coast Half Marathon, Australia 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 4 Sussan Women’s Fun Run 11, St Kilda, Vic, Australia 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 9 Cadbury Half Marathon, Claremont, Tas, Australia 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, Antarctica 11 King Island Imperial 20 32km Coast to Coast, King Island, Australia 16 Jerusalem Marathon, Half Marathon & 10km, Jerusalem, Israel 18 Twilight Half Marathon, St Lucia, Qld, Australia 18 Honda LA Marathon Los Angelos, CA, USA 18 Eaglehawk Half Marathon, Eaglehawk, Viv,

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Coming events Australia 23-24 IML Two Day Walk, Gilboa, Israel 25 Lisbon Half Marathon, Lisbon, Spain 31-1 April IML Two Day Walk, Canberra, ACT, Australia

APRIL 2012 1 Hill to Harbour Half Marathon, Newcastle, NSW, Australia 15 Geelong Half Marathon, Geelong, Vic, Australia 15 Marathon de Paris, Paris, France 15 Oxfam Southern Charity Challenge Half Marathon, Goolwa, SA, Australia 18-19 IML Vancouver Two Day Walk, Vancouver, USA 22 Virgin London Marathon, London UK

3 Asics Elleker Half Marathon, Elleker, WA, Australia 3 Queensland Half Marathon, Mackay, Qld, Australia 10 Rocky Hill Marathon, Rockhampton, Qld, Australia 23 Big Five Marathon, African Savannah, South Africa 23-24 IWL Two Day Walk, 20km, 30km, 40km & 45km, Viborg, Denmark 28-1 July IWL Four Day Walk, Castlebar, Ireland

JULY 2012 17-20 IWL Four Day Walk, Nijmegan, Netherlands

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AUGUST 2012

5-6 IWL Two Day Walk, 6km, 12km, 24km & 42km, Blankenberge, Belgium 6 Westpac Hilly Half Marathon, Hamilton Island, Qld, Australia 11-13 IML Two Day Walk, Yatsushire, China 12-13 IWL Waendel Weekend, 15km, 25km & 42km, Wellingborough, England 13 Noosa Half Marathon, Noosa, Qld, Australia 17-20 IWL Four Day Walk, Chantonnay, France 19 The Great Wall Marathon, Beijing, China 19 Mount Beauty Half Marathon, Mount Beauty, Vic, Australia 20 Great Ocean Road Half Marathon, Kennett River, Vic, Australia 20 Bunbury Half Marathon, Bunbury, WA, Australia 19-20 IML Two Day Walk, Bern-Belp, Switzerland 21-22 IML Two Day Walk, Dalian, China 26 Warwick Pentath Half Marathon, Warwick, Qld, Australia 27 Sri Chinmoy Williamstown Half Marathon, Newport, Vic, Australia

10-12 IWL Three Day Walks, 10km 21km & 42km, Vaasa, Finland 25-26 IWL Two Day Walk, 20km, 25km & 35km, Verdal, Norway

JUNE 2012 2-3 IWL Two Day Walk, 20km & 40km, Diekirch, Luxembourg

SEPTEMBER 2012 8-9 IWL Two Day Walk, 24km & 17km, Arenzano, Italy 14-16 IWL Three Day Walk, 10km, 20km & 42km, Seefeld, Austria 22-23 IWL Two Day Walk, 20km 30km, 42km, & 50km, Brno, Czech Republic

OCTOBER 2012 6-7 IWL Two Day Walk, 25km & 42km, Fulda, Germany 20-21 IML Two Day Walk, Barcelona, Spain 20-21 IML Two Day Walk, Arlington, USA 27-28 IWL Two Day Walk, 20km, Won-Ju, Korea 29 National Lottery Dublin Marathon, Dublin, Ireland

NOVEMBER 2012 4-6 IWL Three Day Walk, 20km, 30km, 50km Higashimatsu-yama, Japan 10-11 IWL Two Day Walk, 20km, Taipei, Taiwan 14 The Solar Eclipse Marathon,

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RIMUTAKA RAILWAY 17km FUN RUN & WALK SATURDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2011 The event starts at Wellington Kart Club track, Kaitoke (9km north of Upper Hutt) and finishes at Cross Creek (near Lake Wairarapa). New Zealand’s unique scenic and historic route, over the old Upper Hutt to Featherston Fell Railway line through the Rimutaka Ranges. It’s an easy gradient that can be negotiated by any reasonably fit runner or walker. Decent not suitable for buggies, and no dogs allowed as track goes through private farm land. Bus transport is available to the start and back after the event – details on entry form Walkers start 8.00am · Runners start 10.00am

Entry fee up to 4 November: $30.00 Entry fee from 5 November: $35.00 Entry forms available from Upper Hutt Visitor Information Centre, H2O Xtream, local gyms Online entry via http:// trenthamunited.co.nz

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NORTH ISLAND NORTHLAND KAITAIA FAR NORTH TRAVEL CLUB: Maurice Lowell, 09-408-0732 after 3pm.

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), Dave Lampitt 09-410-5287 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, 09-443-6919 or 0274-481-581 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), Paula Cole 09-444-6435 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: www.nstc.org.nz 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

RODNEY 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 CLAUDELAND WALKING GROUP: Friday (AM), Irene Millar 07-855www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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6848 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

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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

TAURANGA/MT MAUNGANUI 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

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HAWKES BAY 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

TARANAKI 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 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

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

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

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 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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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WHANGAMATA 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

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

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

WANGANUI WANGANUI CASTLECLIFF WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), Dorothea Dobbie 06344-4219 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 WANGANUI CLUB GOLD: Tuesday, Thursday, (AM), Karen Buckholt 06-349-2315

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WANGANUI MILLENNIUM WALKERS CLUB: Sunday (AM), Darol Pointon 06-345-3137

WAVERLEY SPORT WANGANUI CLUB GOLD: (AM), (BIA), Betty Morrison 06346-5613

OHAKUNE SPORT WANGANUI CLUB GOLD: Mondays (AM), Kerry Young 06385-4055

MARTON SPORT WANGANUI 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

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

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 MASTERTON 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

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 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

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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

KAPITI 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 THURSDAY WALKERS: Thursday, email kapitithursdaywalkers@gmail.com,www.sportsground.co.nz/ kapitithursdaywalkers KAPITI JOGGERS & WALKERS: Sunday (AM), Pam Childs 04-9021754 KAPITI WANDERERS: Tuesday (alt), email: kapitiwanderers@gmail.com, www.sportsground.co.nz/ kapitiwanderers MONDAY WALKERS: Monday, Reg Goodsell 04-904-7558, or Steve Golledge 04-904-5904 SPORT KAPITI THURSDAY WALKERS: Thursday (AM), 04-296-9022

SOUTH ISLAND MARLBOROUGH BLENHEIM 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 HEI HEI WALKERS: Thursday, Lee Tuki 03-373-8150 www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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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 ST PETERS WALKING GROUP: Monday (PM), Thursday (PM) (BIA), Audrey 03-348-9157 SUNSHINE WALKERS: Tuesday (PM), 03-389-1982 www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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

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

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

ALEXANDRA

WEST COAST

INVERCARGILL

GREYMOUTH

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

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

OTAGO

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

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

TE ANAU TE ANAU KIWI SENIORS WALK GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Sport Southland, 03-211-2150

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

OAMARU Walking New Zealand, issue no 167 - 2011

GREAT COUNTRY BREAKS

WAIHEKE ISLAND HEKERUA LODGE, Waiheke Island, situated in quiet bush near Oneroa. Relax in spa bath and jump in the pool. Various types of accommodation from 8 bed dorm to own chalet, with unsuite. Phone 09-3728990.

GISBORNE

WAIKATO NORTHLAND

A dropoff, a 4-6 hour Walk, a Hot Shower & Spa, an amazing Dinner, Bed & breakfast. Where: Out in the Styx Cafe at Pukeatua, Waikato (40 mins from Hamilton)

Walk the Maungataurari Crossing Kayak the Arapuni Lake OR just sample the homemade food and soak up the ambience.

Bookings essential: call us for a brochure

Phone 07-872-4505 or freephone 0800-461-559 Website: www.styx.co.nz WAIKATO

Lakeside Farm Cottage Perfectly situated to enjoy great walks on the Waikato River Trails, Maungatautari Ecological Island and Te Waihou Walkway.

THAMES

Fully self-contained 3 bedroom farmstay cottage. Contact Liz and Dick Johnson. Phone: 07-883-5890

Kauaeranga Valley or Goldtrail walks S.C. Accomodation or B&B; ex. rates valley2view@xtra.co.nz Ph. 07 868 7213

Email: lakesidefarms@xtra.co.nz Website: www.lakesidefarm.com

Two or Three Day Unguided Coast Walk Whangarei Heads, Northland, N.Z. Private and public tracks, ocean and harbour beaches Return to new, purpose-built accommodation each night Fabulous, fresh food Only three hours from Auckland CBD Check out our specials on-line

Phone: 09 434 0571

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WAIRARAPA

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• 2 or 3 night getaways of moderate tramping in the very heart of the Eastern Taranaki backcountry. (2 to choose from) • Inclusive package of transport (from Stratford) accommodation and meals. • September to May best months. • Matemateaonga Track package of transport, jetboat, hut passes also arranged.

For further information contact: Carol or Dave Digby

Phone 06-765-7482 (evenings) email: eastern-taranaki@xtra.co.nz website: www.eastern-taranaki.co.nz

Spectacular northern Wairarapa countryside, coastal & Native bush.

Phone: 06 374 3513 for bookings (evenings) Website:www.akitio-glenorawalk.co.nz Email: bookings@akitioglenorawalk.co.nz If you love both walking and wildlife, then this is the walk for you. . .

THE TE MARA WALK A new 3 day/2 night walk in the Wairarapa.The days are spent wandering through bush and farmland, while both nights hold something special. A lodge overlooking amazing wetlands and a rustic cabin with the added attraction of a hot spa set in the bush.

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Ph: 06 307 8989 E: kawakawastation@farmside.co.nz

www.kawakawastationwalk.co.nz www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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GREAT COUNTRY BREAKS

MARLBOROUGH

NELSON/WEST COAST

QUEEN Charlotte Track Service - contact Endeavour Express phone 03-573-5456, email help@boatrides.co.nz www.boatrides.co.nz

Please tell our advertisers you saw it advertised in Walking New Zealand magazine.

HEAPHY TRACK ABEL TASMAN Walk with us on these Top Tracks Small Groups, Great Guides, Great Stories Our portering system makes it easy

www.kahurangiwalks.co.nz John Croxford, Takaka

Dodson Road, RD1, Tel/Fax 03-525-7177

CANTERBURY

SIMON AND LYNDA HARVEY GLEN ORKNEY PB BLENHEIM 7240 Phone: 03 575 7361 Email: info@tussocktrack.co.nz

CANTERBURY

Banks Peninsula Track Self guided two or four day walks * Delightful and well equipped accommodation * Great value tramping - the Kiwi favourite * There is now a full pack cartage option for groups Make this your first multi-day tramp

www.bankstrack.co.nz Please tell our advertisers you saw it advertised in Walking New Zealand magazine.

To promote your business in Country Breaks section Phone: Michelle at 06-358-5088 or 021-707-015

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