Walking New Zealand 169 by Walking New Zealand Ltd

NEW ZEALAND’S RECREATION WALKING MAGAZINE

ISSUE No 169 - 2012

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FEBRUARY

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Sicily’s charm

New Zealand walk:

Glenorchy

New Zealand walk:

A taste of a

and beyond

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Walking the

Pacific Crest Trail

Podiatry: New Zealand walk:

Fiordland Coast Walks

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CONTENTS Issue No 169 - 2012

4 Walk talk 6 New Zealand walk: A taste of a mountain track 9 Tell someone where you are going and returning 10 New Zealand guided walks: Fiordland Coast W alks Walks - Exploring a land unknown 12 New Zealand walks: Glenorchy and beyond 15 New Zealand walks: Glenorchy - Gateway to paradise 16 Te Araroa Trail - One of world’s greatest walks opened 19 Digital Photo Contest winners 20 New Zealand guided walks: Kahurangi Guided Walks - Walking with Nature 23 New Zealand guided walks: South Island has it all! 24 New Zealand walks: Queen Elizabeth P ark halfway Park between Paraparaumu and Paekakariki 26 Overseas guided walks: Contrasts and contraditions ’s charm part of Sicily Sicily’s 31 Readers Views: Karangahape Road footpath waterfalls 31 New Zealand walk: Rare opportunity for winners to visit iconic Whale Island 32 Overseas walks: Walking the P acific Crest T rail Pacific Trail 37 Podiatry: P re Pre re-- walking warm up routine 38 Overseas walks: Is Azerbaijan the new Gold Coast? 39 Window on Waitakere: Rare plants for rare fauna 40 Health: Vitamins and minerals do work - Case in point - Psoriasis 41 Overseas walks and tours 42 Index over previous 14 issues 43 Weather forecast for February 44 New Zealand coming events 49 Overseas coming events 50 Nordic W alking Calendars Walking 51 Nordic W alking Nordic Walking - Just what the Walking doctor ordered 52 Directory: Walking groups throughout New Zealand 56 Country Breaks 59 Xterra Rotorua 60 Rotorua Marathon

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A big community effort has cleared 7.5 tonnes of rubbish from Tasman Bay beaches. Around 540 people took part in the in the Tasman Bay Big Beach Clean-up in November for the second year. They collected rubbish from 295 kilometres of coast from Abel Tasman National Park to Cable Bay. Department of Conservation Community Relations Programme Manager Rudy Tetteroo expressed a big thank you to the beach-cleaning volunteers on behalf of event organisers DOC, Tasman District Council, Nelson City Council and NELMAC Ltd. “We have had a fantastic response from the community again this year in enthusiastically getting involved in this spring coastal clean-up. It’s great to see so many people caring for our beautiful beaches. “Beach-cleaning volunteers found less rubbish than last year, when 10.4 tonnes was collected, but still found plenty of litter on coast alongside main roads. This serves as reminder not to throw rubbish from vehicles. “Cleaner beaches will make them more enjoyable for the thousands of locals and holidaymakers who will be making the most of sand, sea and sun this summer. “It also helps to make our coasts safer for wildlife for which our litter can be lethal.” Rubbish removed included plastic, bottles, bits of glass, old tyres, plastic bale wrap and even an old catamaran.

Correction In the article on page 11 of issue 168 - Five days of easy cycling on the wild West Coast, the website should have read www.puretrailsnewzealand.co.nz.

Flood Protection project opened at Milford Sound The $13.1 million Cleddau Flood Protection Project, managed by the Department of Conservation (DOC), recently opened brings Milford Sound’s flood protection into the 21st century. The completed project included establishing an early flood warning system, upgrading and extending the existing stopbanks, and protecting the Cleddau Village from backwater ponding from Deepwater Basin by raising the village by up to 4 metres. “The work was essential to supporting businesses within Fiordland National Park,” said DOC Area Manager, Reg Kemper. “Although the department hasn’t previously undertaken work of this type on this scale, we stepped in to lead the project, ensuring that tour ism and conser vation values were protected and completing the project on time and within budget.” To complete the project all staff had to be accommodated away from the existing village and the buildings had to be removed to allow the ground to be raised.

Leisure value of forests highlighted in study A new forestry study has highlighted the importance of New Zealand’s plantation forests for recreational purposes. Day by day, week by week, thousands of mountain bikers and walkers already make the most of the country’s forests for outdoor adventure. But this added value to our downtime has never been assessed in monetary terms. Now, the recreational assets of Whakarewarewa Forest near Rotorua have been calculated at five times the forest’s annual timber revenue – for mountain biking alone. This result is consistent with other similar studies in the developed world showing that non-market values are higher than tangible forests products such as logs, wood and pulp. The findings come from a study by Crown Research Institute Scion based on a survey of 709 forest users. The study provides an economic measure of the community good that forests provide – free of charge - compared with the value of the forest for timber. Researchers employed an economic valuation tool called ‘travel cost method’ to calculate the forest’s annual recreational value in simple terms by multiplying the estimated average value per visit by the number of visits each year. The formula shows that Whakarewarewa Forest has a median recreational value of $5.2 million for walking and $10.2 million for mountain biking per year. Jane Arnott, chief executive of NZ Wood, says New Zealand forests currently add $4.6 billion to export revenues, but just as importantly at the ground level, they provide superb facilities for recreational joys – often at no extra charge to the user. “Without plantation forests and their helpful owners and

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managers many New Zealanders would have to go without their recreational hobby of choice, from mountain biking to horse riding or walking,” she said. “Forests provide a sheltered, robust environment that’s ideal for year-round family adventure. “And what’s really great about our plantation forests is that while the majority are owned offshore, and represent multi-million dollar pension funds, absolutely everyone can enjoy them,” Ms Arnott said. In New Zealand, 26.2 million days are spent on recreation each year, with forest activities accounting for a major proportion. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

Upgrade complete on popular Northland walkway

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Sealink summer shuttle ser vice service on trial on Waiheke Island This summer SeaLink is offering a complimentar y shuttle connection between Kennedy Point and Oneroa Village on Waiheke Island.

The popular 4km Lake Ngatu Track north of Kaitaia has undergone an overhaul to ensure it is easier for walkers to access all year round. The upgrade project was led by Northland organisation The Bushland Trust and included widening the track, filling holes in worn areas and digging culverts and building a retaining wall to prevent the track from being washed out during winter. The Trust received $14,898 in funding assistance through the New Zealand Walking Access Commission’s contestable Enhanced Access Fund to make the project possible. Bushland Trust chairman Kevin Matthews said the track upgrade work would improve year-round access and would make it even more desirable for the thousands of walkers and joggers whouse it every year. “The upgraded walkway takes people around the lake and through areas of regenerating native forest full of birdlife. The funding from the Commission helped ensure the work could be completed quickly, and to a high standard.” While the track is open for walking now, the Bushland Trust would hold a public opening event for the local community in early 2012, Mr Matthews said. New Zealand Walking Access Commission Chief Executive Mark Neeson said the project won funding through the 2011 round of the Commission’s Enhanced Access Fund.

The ser vice, in conjunction with ferry travel means passengers will be able to walk onboard a SeaLink ferry, transfer to the shuttle and get to Kennedy Point and Goldies Vineyards, Oneroa for bus connections to other points on the island or remain in the village itself and enjoy the shops, galleries, cafes, restaurants and beaches nearby. “We’ve set this up for a seven week trial” said Managing Director Todd Bolton. “By providing the shuttle we are adding value to our customers’ SeaLink experience and giving them the opportunity for an enjoyable summer’s day out on Waiheke Island at no extra cost.” The ser vice will operate from Boxing Day until the 6th of February and will run to and from SeaLink sailings each day starting with the 8:45am arrival. The option is perfect for individuals, families and SuperGold cardholders – making for a very easy day out on Waiheke Island. Bookings are not required and more details can be found on the home page of SeaLink’s website.

Kiwis found in Te Anau’s backyard An intensive listening survey for Northern Fiordland brown kiwi (Fiordland tokoeka) on the Kepler track circuit has detected at least 35 individual kiwi living in the area. The November survey, lead by tutor Patrick (Paddy) Stewart and 27 students from Tauranga Polytechnic, set up 15 listening stations around Mt Luxmore tops, and a further six listening stations in the Iris Burn Valley. 24 kiwi in total were heard calling about Mt Luxmore. Of these, 16 were male and 8 female. A further 11 were heard in the Iris Burn Valley; 7 male and 4 female. “There are likely to be more kiwi in the Iris Burn” Mr Stewart noted. “The effective listening range from ground level stations such as the ones used in the valley, means they are less effective than from higher points”. The Kepler track area is the ‘backyard’ for the majority of Fiordland’s residents. Until the Kepler Challenge Committee initiated the Bird Song project on the Kepler Track in 2006, the area was largely overlooked in terms of biodiversity protection. In setting up the trapping project along the entire length of the track (60km), the Kepler Challenge event has raised the public awareness of the importance of the area. “The Kepler track is one of the few easily accessible places on New Zealand’s mainland where you can still hope to hear kiwi” said biodiversity ranger Pete McMurtrie. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

Successful club numbers Henderson’s Blue Top Walkers have recently become a victim of their own success, and have had to cap member numbers for a time, reports Terry Wilson. They have established a waiting list and on their website www.bluetopwalkers.org.nz they will update people on the status.

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A taste of a mount By Judith Doyle

Above: The 8-metre pou at Dawson Falls is a dramatic statement at walk’s end. Below: DOC’s Dave Rogers is a mine of information on the National Park.

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s I watch the cloud cover on Mt Taranaki gradually get teased out into streamers and then disappear altogether, I feel the mountain has given us its blessing. That snow-white tip is covered again later on, but never mind, we’ve got the best possible vibes for our morning’s walk which will be a taster of Mt Taranaki’s round-themountain track. There are 208kms of track in Egmont National Park. We are walking a 4-km stretch from the Stratford Road end on the eastern side of the mountain to Dawson Falls on the southern slopes plus the loop track to Wilkies Pools. We start at the Stratford Plateau after a luxurious stay at the Stratford Mountain House. Dave Rogers from the Department of Conservation is our guide and mentor on the walk. A longtime DOC official, he is affiliated to Ngati Ruanui. He gives us a glimpse of the European history of the mountain and of the Maori history which goes back to much earlier times — an umu site, dated 1740, has been discovered nearby. As we plunge into the bush, I reflect cheerfully that our starting point is higher than our end point. I soon discover, however, that this advantage is counteracted by some mighty big steps on the track where the base gets lowered by the pounding of ferocious rain. But not today. We see sunny Taranaki countryside through the trees as we walk — Red Totara, Rimu, Kaikawaka (the mountain cedar), Rata winding its way up tree trunks and Rewarewa (the New Zealand Honeysuckle). Spiky brickred flowers of the Rewarewa decorate the track at times. We cross many streams running down the flanks of the mountain. This rainforest de-

Above: Mt Taranaki gives us the go-ahead at Stratford road-end.

pends on these waters and the copious rainfall. The average on the mountain is 5774mm (this is only slightly less than Fiordland’s famous rainfall). Mosses, ferns and liverworts drink up this moisture and carpet the ground in green. Sometimes little white stars cluster on the banks — the herbaceous ■ plant, Ourisia. Dave talks of the battle against predators in the park. Possums are a primary target and he points out treetops gradually returning to healthy growth. The programme to eradicate goats is believed to be the longest-running one in the www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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A taste of a mountain track Above: We take a loop track to Wilkies Pools, just above Dawson Falls.

world. Predator control is crucial with 32 different birds in the park (including Kiwi) though we don’t see much birdlife on our walk. A Fernbird darts into the trees; I think I glimpse a Tomtit and certainly hear occasional whirring of Kereru in flight. Dave points out the shrub, Koromiko, which is a type of hebe. “It is reputed to cure both diarrhoea and constipation,” he said, “and used to be sent to soldiers in the trenches in World War I.” The Turpentine shrub was used to get fires going in the old days, he said, and the mountain cordyline — a giant-leafed Cabbage tree — produced a sugary substance. You had to burn the trunk to produce sap that is very sweet. The charcoal from the Cabbage tree was also mixed with a caterpillar found in this area to make the ink used for tattooing. We see a familiar-looking shrub and are surprised to learn that this broom is native. But the tree that will always remind me of this walk, is the Kamahi which is dominant at the 900m level and is creeping further down the mountain. The Kamahi began life growing on ancient stumps of trees that had been killed by ash shower eruptions on the mountain. They have

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twisted and intertwined themselves around these stumps, making eerie dwarf forms. Green Lichen and moss festoon the branches of these misshapen trees. Hence the term “goblin forest” which Dave disdains as a Disney description. But there’s certainly an other-worldliness about this bush. Towards the end of our walk, we take a loop track to Wilkies Pools. These are a series of pools linked by waterfalls that spray out over rocks. The springs have bubbled through cracks in 20,000-year-old lava and water-borne sand and gravel have scoured them out. We cross Kapuni Stream on our return, stepping carefully from boulder to boulder. Finally we are at Dawson Falls. The lodge is a spread-eagled wooden building, originally de-

veloped on a Swiss theme, with dark beams and adzed furniture, painted Alpine-style. It reflected the homeland of its Swiss co-owner. But it has had a chequered history since then and its future is in doubt. The Konini Lodge nearby still caters for backpackers. We admire the splendid carved pou which was installed six years ago at Dawson Falls. Eight metres high, it signifies the tribal area of Nga Ruahine iwi and their association with the National Park. It was carved by master carver, Albert Tamati. It makes a splendidly dramatic statement at the end of our mountain walk. *Judith Doyle visited Taranaki with the Travcom group on a familization walk thanks to Venture Taranaki Trust (www.taranaki.info/visit)

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Left and right: Looking out into the Tasman Sea

Fiordland Coast Walks Exploring a land unknown

f spending an entire day glued to the TV set while simultaneously checking texts and emails is your idea of “getting away from it all,” then stop reading now. However, if ditching your iPhone appeals — for just a few days — in order to experience a coastal environment untouched and oblivious to the outside world, then read on. Located along the south-west corner of the South Island, Fiordland Coast Walks offers visitors a unique taste of what New Zealand was like before human settlement. ■ The Fiordland and South Westland coast is one of the most remote in New Zealand. There have been a few attempts to settle there over the years, but the environment has proven too harsh. A settlement called Jamestown was established in the Hollyford Valley during the 1860s, but abandoned 10 years later and a Maori chief named Tutoko also lived there, apparently for the pounamu (greenstone), but even he left in A sandy beach where the river wanders down towards the Tasman Sea.

the mid1800s. And here lies the beauty of the place: You can truly lose yourself in a wild environment. “A cell phone isn’t much use out here,” laughs Grant MacKinnon, Director of Fiordland Coast Walks. “Though, we do take a satellite phone along for safety reasons.” Fiordland Coast Walks caters to people with a desire for a real break from everyday life — those who wish to experience the beach, the ocean and marine life as they have always been. “The coastline is pure wilderness from the highest mountain top to the high-tide mark,” says Grant. Grant established Fiordland Coast Walks after falling in love with the area — the spectacular coastline; the shear remoteness of it all. He says he’s not an inland tramper, rather a “coastal wanderer” and enjoys nothing more than to wander the coastline fossicking and

exploring. He felt there was a wonderful opportunity to share his passion with others. Fiordland Coast Walks offers a range of walks: Southern Bays, The Forgotten Coast, Stafford Coast and a personalised option for those wishing to tailor a trip to suit their own particular interests and fitness levels. Each trip takes three days with the option for a fourth on the Forgotten Coast. Groups are personalised with a maximum of seven (including guides) and all guides are highly qualified in bush craft and first aid, with a sound knowledge of the area. Clients can expect to rub shoulders with thriving wildlife including native birds, seals and penguins and two of the walks include a helicopter flight over stunning scenery. A certain level of fitness is required, however, but if you can manage walking 10 kilometres a day on easy pathways, you’re well on your way. “This is a truly spectacular place,” says Grant. “And I urge anyone who enjoys the coastal environment to come and experience it for themselves.” For more information visit www.fiordland walks.co.nz A hut nestled in the bush.

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Glenorchy and bey By Dianne McKinnon

e were heading to Chinaman‘s Bluff. It had been recom mended that we walk for an hour or so up the Dart River from the road end beyond Paradise. We had been told there was a well-graded track along the edge of the rock bluffs there, which led to a wide grassy flat beside the Dart River with stunning views up the valley which formed part of the five day Rees-Dart circuit. The sealed road from Queenstown to Glenorchy is a delight, with Glenorchy currently holding its own against the strengthening currents drawing it towards change and development. Remote places like this with just basic services are becoming scarce in our wonderful country as our golden geese hurtle towards extinction. So we were headed to Chinaman‘s Bluff…the sealed road beyond Glenorchy was soon replaced with gravel, as we motored towards Paradise, with mountain ranges closing in around us. As we passed a grand old homestead, film crew marquees and the film set for “The Hobbit” we realised we were leaving Paradise behind. Signage near the “River of Jordon” ford crossing, warned us of the chance of being stranded in this valley should heavy rain

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be imminent. Pot-holed gravel interspersed with further challenging fords reinforced the sense of isolation we were heading into. Drops of rain were splattering our windscreen as we ploughed on through the wellfed stream beds. How much further should/ could we go? It seemed a long 7km from the River of Jordon, but we made it to the road-end with Chinaman‘s Bluff towering above us. Should we risk the walk that skirted that bluff we wondered? Sense prevailed as we struggled to see the mountain tops with rain settling in around us. Bumping back the way we came misty glimpses of snow-topped mountain grandeur led us safely back to Glenorchy as intermittent rain prevailed. Later with the rain clearing, we ventured out of our sensible, cosy little motel, to take our consolation walk. The Glenorchy Walkway established by the Department of Conservation runs beside the lake and river towards a swamp and mini-lake Right: Springtime in Glenorchy. Below left; The Start of the Glenorchy Walkway. Below middle: The Glenorchy Walkway behind the town. Below right: At Chinaman`s Bluff.

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Glenorchy and beyond nestled behind the town. Well- formed, it’s an easy one hour walk, lace-edged with willow and other English immigrants, back-dropped with views of mountain grandeur, breathtakingly beautiful to us, with Spring snow glistening on the tops beyond the raindrops. We‘d been to Glenorchy before, twice. The first time we enjoyed a day-walk on the Routeburn Track which starts or ends 25km beyond Glenorchy via mainly unsealed, but accessible road in Mt Aspiring National Park. The track passes beside the turbulent Routeburn Gorge on an easy grade over 7km to the first hut at Routeburn Flats. The next 3km to Routeburn Falls hut is a steady climb with majestic views back down the Routeburn Valley. Whether you walk to one hut or both, a magnificent day walk awaits you there. That day walk inspired us to return one December to walk the whole three day track. Snow-caps, alpine flowers, tussock lakes and wild forest made that walk a highlight of our whole New Zealand lifetime of walking So the walking in this exhilarating part of New Zealand makes the journey to get there well worthwhile, but if you‘re heading up the Dart Valley beware The River of Jordon -make sure you can cross that river- there and back! Top left: Chinaman`s Bluff. Left middle: The Dart River. Below left: One of the lakes on the Glenorchy Walkway. Below right: A tricky ford we drove through beyond the river of Jordon.

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Above: Peaceful Glenorchy.

The drive up Lake Wakatipu to Glenorchy is worthwhile even for non-hikers, as everchanging alpine views unfold with every turn of the road. The hiking opportunities in this area are the finest in the country. The fame of the Routeburn is eclipsed only by the Milford Track. The Routeburn crosses the Humboldt lenorchy is a picturesque village at Range through spectacular scenery with dense the head of Lake Wakatipu and is known as the ‘Gateway to Paradise’. Although the title may seem presumptuous, it is true. For those who have been searching for Paradise it’s just 20 km northwest of Glenorchy. It lies beside the Dart River offering picture-perfect views of the Humboldt Range and Mt.Earnslaw, but was named for the local paradise ducks rather than the idyllic scenery. The road passes a tranquil lake and enters a sub-alpine forest dripping with moss. A short walk ■ from the road takes you to a lovely waterfall. Glenorchy also holds the key for travellers who are keen to do New Zealand’s Great Walks. The main access to the renowned Routeburn, Rees-Dart and Greenstone-Caples Tracks is through Glenorchy and then up the valley to the track entry points.

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forest, river flats, plunging waterfalls, and alpine lakes. The Rees-Dart is the toughest tramp, crossing alpine passes and rough terrain. The Greenstone and Caples are gently graded valley walks for the most part. The Dart River is navigable by jet boat far upstream. This takes visitors deep into the Mt.Aspiring National Park. You can penetrate one of the country’s most beautiful wilderness areas without taking a step on land. Glenorchy also offers a tranquil setting for those who simply want to relax and enjoy the mountain air. A perfect retreat where you can go fishing, riding or walking around the local wetland areas, taking in the mountain scenery. The town has a petrol station, accommodation, grocery shop, a couple of pubs and cafés, a small museum and a golf course. Above all, Glenorchy is a peaceful place. An ideal base for unwinding or for venturing out on the Great Walks.

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ne of the world’s longest trails was opened on Saturday, December 3, in Wellington – the mid-point of the new 3,000km trail. At the same time Far North Mayor Wayne Brown linked in from Cape Reinga and Invercargill Mayor Tim Shadbot linked in from Stirling Point, the most southern point Te Araroa – which means The Long Pathway – links New Zealand’s most spiritual, historic and scenic locations, from Cape Reinga in the north to Bluff in the south. For Kiwis and tourists alike, it has opened up a 3,000-km hike through some of the world’s most spectacular scenery. It takes its place alongside the world’s great trails, such as the Pennine Way and the Appalachian Trail, and is expected to generate millions of dollars a year, much of it in provincial communities. There’s no charge to walk it anywhere en route (except the Queen Charlotte Track where local landowners have imposed a small charge) and Te Araroa can be dipped into day by day or trekked in a five month, non-stop stretch. Unlike long trails overseas, Te Araroa doesn’t just follow a single geographical feature – its key feature is New Zealand itself. “New Zealand has all the diversity of a continent packed into two islands, so Te Araroa offers more variety than other long trails. You walk along east and west coasts, across farmland, through forests, over volcanoes, and sidle alongside the Alps,” says Te Araroa Trust chief executive Geoff Chapple. “But unlike most of the back-country

tracks in New Zealand, Te Araroa also gives you the chance to meet the people – it goes through over 60 towns and six cities. “It’s not just a physical trail but a trail that tells the history and culture of New Zealand.” Chapple says Te Araroa passes through New Zealand’s founding grounds at Waitangi, goes right past the redoubts of the Waikato Land Wars, past the biblical settlements of the Whanganui River through the capital city at Wellington to touch the sea at Island Bay, then into the South Island, across the Alps on Maori greenstone and old gold rush routes, to link up finally with the Scottish and Chinese tales of the south.” The creation of The Long Pathway is a story in itself, dating back 17 years when Chapple first mooted the idea and subsequently formed the Te Araroa Trust. Backed by hundreds of dedicated volunteers, the trust pushed the project along, building new stretches of track and gaining the support of 36 local bodies, the Department of Conservation, Labour and National Governments, private land owners and eight iwi. “It has been one of New Zealand’s greatest volunteer efforts, a citizens-initiated project, culminating in a walk that will now begin to find its own place in the world trails,” says Chapple. “We hope people will walk it – not just the through walkers, but people who want to use the 113 linked tracks en route as stand-alone tracks. Using it will make it live and keep it evolving.” Even before the trail has opened, dozens book written by Geoff Chapple, Te Araroa: A of through hikers already use it yearly. A new Walking Guide To New Zealand’s Long Trail, was launched to coincide with the opening.

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Te Araroa Trust CEO Geoff Chapple and The Governor General Sir Jerry Mateparae after the walk to the lookout. Photo Peter Bush

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The cabbage tree is the symbol of Te Araroa because it grows along the entire length of NZ and was used by Maori to mark their ancient trails, some of which form part of Te Araroa . To walk the trail in one go takes between 120 and 160 days at an average speed of about 2.5km an hour with 88 % of Te Araroa is offroad, embracing city walks, back country and all points inbetween. When the trail settles in, 200 people a year are expected to complete it in a single journey while another 350,000 people a year are expected to dip in and out for day walks or short hikes. There are 113 stand-alone tracks available along the trail with the highest point on the trail is 1,925m high Stag Saddle overlooking www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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The official party before the plaque unveiling.

Above: The official party leads the walk after the opening ceremony.

The 7th Battalion Wellington / Hawkes Bay Military Band strikes up.

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One of worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greatest walks opened Top left: Some of walkers with the Governor General Sir Jerry Mateparae and Roger Wilson, chair of Te Araroa Trust (in white) who reached the top of the lookout. Photo Peter Bush Top right: The Governor General Sir Jerry Mateparae plants a commemoration tree.

Lake Tekapo. The first stretch to open, was in 1995, when a 14 km track between Kerikeri and Waitangi was officially opened. The trail has been 6,000 days in the making, most of the work done by volunteers. Supporters of Te Araroa have included Sir Edmund Hillary, Helen Clark, Bob Harvey, John Key and Shania Twain. To walk the whole trail of 3050 kms long takes between five million and six million footsteps to complete. The distance from Cape Reinga to Wellington is 1,620 kms and the distance from Ship Cove to Bluff in the South island is 1,430 kms. It has been worked out 273 kms along Te Araroa is the greatest distance between pubs. Trail walkers are estimated to spend more than $11 million a year, much of which will benefit rural and provincial settlements.

The Governor General Sir Jerry Mateparae and Geoff Chapple shake hands after the unveiling ceremony.

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The official party lead the walkers over the City to Sea Walkway, part of the trail. Photo by Mark Coote.

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Photo contest

Monthly Photo Contest These are the winners of this month’s photos in our Digital Photo Contest. Congratulations to the following who each receive a six month subscription, or six month subscription extension to Wa l k i n g N e w Z e a l a n d magazine. Entrants whose photo is chosen for a cover receive a 12 month subscription.

Top r ight: Up above the clouds - after waking to heavy rain on our second day on the Routeburn Track. Photo by Geoff Hughes, Blenheim.

Below: In the heart of the wilderness, between Lewis Hut and MacKay Hut, on the Heaphy Track, there is unsurpassed beauty, peace and tranquility, which you are never too old to enjoy! It provided a wonderful place to rest for Hawkes Bay trampers Peter and Sharon Bergstrom. Photo by Scott Bergstrom, Havelock North.

Above: The only access to Val Codera, - Codera Valley and village is a path that climbs extremely steeply up 600 metres from Novate Mezzola, Como, Italy, then gently finds its way into the upper valley and village. In this area it is partly protected by an avalanche shelter. Photo by Dave Nevin, Kampo, Whangarei.

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. Only email photos accepted, not posted photos. In the subject line type “Walking New Zealand Photo Contest” and the email must include the NAME, 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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Kahurangi Guided Walks Walking with Nature

ahurangi Guided Walks operates from Takaka, Golden Bay â&#x20AC;&#x201D; an idyl lic place of alpine valleys, rivers and beaches, situated in the North-Western corner of the South Island of New Zealand. John Croxford began taking guided tours of the Kahurangi and Abel Tasman National Parks in 1997. At that time the Kahurangi National Park had only just been formed and he saw a wonderful opportunity. Prior to starting Kahurangi Guided Walks, Below: Looking out into Wainui Bay.

John and his wife were living in Christchurch. Once their children had left home, they felt it was time for a change in lifestyle, so they gave up their jobs and set up home in Golden Bay. Born in Liverpool, England, John immigrated to NZ in the early 1960s. Whilst in England he was actually a cyclist, and it was during a cycle trek from England to Calcutta that he ended up in Australia. Having met some Kiwis there he was encouraged to visit New Zealand. It was in New Zealand that he began to appreciate the outdoors. Originally he lived in

Above: Crystal clear waters of Golden Bay. Right: Caves as seen from a boat.

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Above: At the Department of Conservation’s Heaphy Trampers Hut.

Above: Wading across an inlet at low tide.

Kahurangi Guided Walks - Walking with Nature Auckland where he explored the Waitakerie Ranges. He later moved to Christchurch and spent time tramping around Arthur’s Pass. “I get a great deal of satisfaction from being in the wilderness — listening to the birds, looking at the mountains and trees and ■ feeling the breeze. I invite my clients to have the same wilderness feeling,” says John. John and his guides are experienced and have sound skills in bush craft. Safety is paramount he says. There are a several walks available from one to five days in duration, though their most popular walks are the Heaphy and Abel Tasman Tracks. You don’t need to be super fit to participate. As long as you can carry a pack with a sleeping bag and clothing you will be fine — food is taken care of. John says that there is a 50/50 split between Left: An easy walking track. Below left: A group on a track bridge.

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Kiwis and overseas clients. “We pick up and return clients from Nelson, so it’s very easy for people to fly in,” he says. Compared with other outdoor tour companies, Kahurangi Guided Walks don’t host large groups and they take their time. John and his guides have a vast knowledge of the local history, plants, geography, geology and Maori culture and will cater to individual topics of interest. “Because we only take small groups we can be flexible and we often offer extras like staying an extra day to visit Farewell Spit,” he says. “We aim to give our clients the best possible outdoor experience with complete safety. If we achieve that, we’ve done our job,” says John. To find learn visit www.kahurangiwalks.co.nz. Below: Beach walking adds variety on the Abel Tasman Track.

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By Michael Fill

ew Zealand’s South Island has it all: alps, glaciers, rainfor ests, sandy beaches and swinging bridges, just to mention a few. And an excellent way to see it all is with Jan King’s New Zealand Travellers - www: nztravellers.co.nz. I had done this itinerary in ’97 with the previous owner of New Zealand Travellers and was so taken by the experience that I decided to do it one more time while this 72 year old body could still get around reasonably well. So in February 2011 when I arrived in Nelson from Philadelphia, USA, Jan King greeted me at the airport. As it turned out, there were only three group members for the 13 day tour: Theresa and Chris, from Canada, and me. Jas was hostess, guide, driver and sometimes breakfast cook and excellent in all her roles. Some highlights of our two weeks – a cruise to Abel Tasman National Park, a jet boat tour to the White Heron Sanctuary, a jet boat to Raspberry Creek for the hike to Rob Roy Glacier, and our “big day out” to the awesome Milford Sound. These destinations were not included in the ’97 programme, Above: Mt Cook in the and I found them to be excellent background. additions. We walked, hiked and, from point to point with a challenge here and there, used the van. I’m a bit slower than I was. Our accommodations were outstanding, mostly efficiency apartments plus a few B&Bs, almost all with fantastic views right out the windows and front doors. Most fun was pitching in for breakfast. Jan makes a mean pancake!

Above: A view from the track in the Abel Tasman National Park.

Lunch was included in the tour price and half the evening meals, all at excellent local restaurants. No-one went hungry! As noted, this was my second time on this tour, and was I pleased with how Jan has tweaked the original tour with new sights, walks and visits! Once again, I was so impressed with the programme and scenery that, when age demands I turn in my boots and walking stick, I’ll be tempted to go one more time, if only for the ride. I would then sit on the patio, deck, porch or lawn simply taking in the beauty surrounding me. If you go, ask Jan about Morris dancing. By the way, we departed for home from Christchurch about an hour before the 22 February earthquake!

Non-touristy off-the-beaten track, small group walking tours for nature lovers ark Cruise and hike in native bush * Abel T Tasman Park asman National P oura P eninsula – stunning views of mountain ranges * Kaik aikoura Peninsula * Hokitika Gorge – marvel at the aqua marine colours * Fox Glaciers – walk up to the glacier face * White Heron & Spoonbill Sanctuary jet boat trip * Rob Roy Glacier – hanging glacier, waterfalls, high peaks, * Milford Sound for a terrific scenic cruise and hike * Mount Cook Cook, superb views of New Zealand’s highest peak

Jan King, Cable Bay Road, RD 1, Nelson Telephone: 03-545-2546, Email: info@nztravellers.co.nz

Website: www.nztravellers.co.nz Above: A foot bridge over still blue waters. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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Queen Elizabeth Park halfway between Paraparaumu and Paekakariki

The track heads north inland to Paraparaumu and joins the Whareroa Stream Track to the Tramways Museum near MacKays Crossing.

Above: The track down to the beach going south to Paekakariki.

he MacKays Crossing en trance down Whareroa Road to Queen Elizabeth Park is the halfway point for the coastal walk from Paraparaumi to Paekakariki. Thre are a number of short loop walks at Queen Elizabeth Park as shown on the map (left), or you could walk from Paraparaumu to Queen Elizabeth Park and onwards to Paekakakriki. The walk from Paraparumu to Paekakiriki is part of the Te Araroa Trail. If you were to start this section of the trail from Manly Street, Paraparaumu, turn right and follow the grassed verge beside the estuary for half a kilometre, taking the boardwalk track to Paraparaumu North Beach. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see the large yellow triangles marking the Marine Reserve. Turn left and head along the

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beach to Paekakariki, pausing at the various villages along the way as you wish. Here you get your first full views of Kapiti Island, a nature reserve steeped in Maori history. Walking along the beach is safe and accessible right to Queen Elizabeth Park except in extreme high tides. All streams are bridged. The route now follows Queen Elizabeth Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s undulating coastal track, where you also get superb views of the foothills. At the halfway point, where the trams and Whareroa Road come down to the picnic areas from MacKays Crossing in Queen Elizabeth Park, follow the sealed road inland for 100 metres. Turn right still on sealed road, for another 100 metres or so before rejoining the unsealed track. Follow the undulating Coastal Track 3.5kms marked with aqua bollards and Te Araroa signs. Near end of Queen Elizabeth Park veer right on white footbridge towards beach and follow www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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path along to The Parade or the sea wall for 2kms, then turn left in to the village on Beach Road. You’ll see the Paekakariki Railway Station just past the cafes and shops, but if you have the time it’s worth completing the last kilometre of the full walk. To complete this final section, turn south up Ames Street to the Reserve, and the short bush track that exits at a safe parking area off SH1 by the Fisherman’s Table Restaurant. From there walk south along SH1 footpath on seaside to Pukerua Bay Beach.

Above : The inland track to Paekakariki.

Fact file A regular train service runs from Wellington to Waikanae (The Kapiti Line), stops at Paraparaumu and Paekakariki Times and distances: Paraparaumu Beach to Raumati South - 8.5kms - 3 hours Raumati South to Whareroa Road, Queen Elizabeth Park 3.5kms - 1½ hours Whareroa Road, Queen Elizabeth Park to Paekakariki - 3kms - 1 hour. Below: The track heads north to Paraparaumu.

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Contrasts and contradictions part of Sicily’s charm

By Dawn Lamb

orth-western Sicily is a world apart from the graffitti, jerry-built apart ment blocks and congested traffic of Catania and Palermo. It is a delight. Our week of walking was based at the tiny, gorgeous village of Scopello on the edge of the Riserva Naturale Dello Zingaro. Built around a baglio (English keep) Scopello is on a ridge 106m above an abandoned tonnaro (tuna processing plant) in the cove below. Overlooking it are two of a sequence of coastal lookout towers built centuries ago to warn of the approach of pirates from North Africa. The village is ‘two streets and a square’ and a charming place, well off the main tourist track. The first day’s walk of 11.5 km goes up onto the ridge behind the village. The views are lovely-past fields of tomatoes and olives, roaming Brahmin cattle and scraggy sheep and out over the Mediterranean. Over the ridge is one of those idiosyncrasies one finds when walking in Italy. A well sealed/kerbed/channelled road that seemingly starts nowhere and seems to finishe nowhere. An engineer in our group calculated the building cost at around euro4m. Shades of ‘The Godfather’? The descent to the coast is a zigzag path

through pine forest with sweeping views along Castellamare del Golfo towards Palermo. The second day was quite a different combination of walking and sightseeing. The city of Segesta was at its prime in the 5th century BC. Initially founded by refugees from Troy it was occupied by various cultures until the Normans deserted it in the 13th century. The walk between the two outstanding surviving sites, the theatre and the temple, is about 4km and a respectable climb. To the south Selinunte was a Greek colony established very strategically between two rivers which gave safe anchorage - for a price. It was an entrepot port - a Hong Kong of the 5th century. At its peak there were over 100,000 inhabitants and the remains of its many temples, Acropolis and the walled city are spread out over a considerable footprint. It had a sophisticated town water supply and was malaria free. Selinunte is a place to wander and let your imagination do likewise! On the third day we walked around the impressive Monte Cofano. It is a 659m high massif of marine limestone. Initially the walk goes over a saddle past one of 300 marble quarries on the edge of this Nature Reserve. Below: Sun bathers relax on one of the Zingaro beaches.

Above: Sea view from the Zingaro coastal path. Below left: The group stops for a brief respite. Left: The ruins at Segesta.

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Contrasts and Top: At Monte Cofano. Top rright: Segesta's Theatre. Below right: Walking down a hill on day one. Borttom: A Baglio in Scicily.

Above: Pretty coastal houses at Levanzo. Below: Looking down at Scopello from the ridge.

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After lunch at another tonnaro beside a beautiful swimming beach the afternoonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s walk is a lovely coastal path with magnificent views. The fourth day was a lay day so we visited the gracious baroque city of Marsala where a Phoenician war galley is the gem of its archaeological museum and then caught the funicular up to the medieval village of Erice. Our next walk began with a ferry ride to the island of Levanzo. The focal point of the walk is the Grotto del Genovese where the 11,000 year old graffitti on the cave walls was done when the Egadi Islands were part of Sicily. Evidence of volcanic activity is everywhere in this part of Italy - fault lines, raised beaches, hanging valleys. Our final day and we were sorry to be leaving, was spent on an out-and-back coastal walk in the Risena Naturale Dello Zingaro. It is an area of lovely coves, rocky beaches and the

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Marsala's gate.

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clearest of blue waters. There are 40 bird species and over 700 plant varieties and the reserve’s existence is a testament to those 6,000 locals who campaigned so vigorously for its preservation. Thinking back to the ‘Mafia’ road of the first day, perhaps the contrasts and contradictions are part of Sicily’s charm, plus sunshine, history and wine.

Fact file This was a Guided Walk with HF Holidays www.hfholidays.co.uk. Flights go from Rome to Catania, then the group travels by bus to Scopello. The Selinunte.

The entrance to Zingaro Park.

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Readers views

Karangahape Road footpath waterfalls

Regular readers might remember articles like "Waterfall Walks" page 16 September 2011. Since Auckland’s Karangahape Road footpath was resurfaced 2004-2005 it is very slippery and I was not amused when I slipped on my back outside the Westpac bank about 2005. It was Andy Smith, who is currently president of NZ walking organization, whose letter got the corner sand blasted to take the slippery gloss off it. Even the flat parts of the footpath are slippery when it gets water on it. So I have to wonder who cares about accident prevention when I see waterfalls along Karangahape Road in the middle of December when some parts of New Zealand were flooded out by heavy rain. These two photos was taken late Thursday afternoon of December 15th.

Above: Taken at 339 Karangahape Road. More like a drink spring coming out of the footpath than a waterfall.

Above: Taken at shop 6 corner Karangahape Road and Symonds Street. What can you say if your shoes dont measure up to Auckland City Council slip factor "ARRRRRGH!!!!"

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Rare opportunity for winners to visit iconic Whale Island

ooking out to the iconic Moutohora (Whale Island), ever wish you could visit there? Ask Bill Gardner of Whakatane who had his wish granted, when he won a day trip to Moutohora (Whale Island), guided by Department of Conservation (DOC) Rangers as part of this year’s Conservation Week celebrations. “Bloody enjoyable, the family were rapt with the trip. We can see the Island from our house everyday. It’s like a different world out there, but so close” says competition winner Bill Gardner. Bill and his family joined DOC Rangers on Saturday 3rd of December, undertaking Quarantine, before heading out to Moutohora aboard the DOC boat “Maataariki”. The group had barely hit the beach at Moutohora, when DOC Ranger Bridget Evans spotted Kiwi probe holes on the beach, concentrated under a Pohutukawa tree. Bridget identified the tracks belonging to a juvenile kiwi. The group were treated to a rare appearance of a juvenile Tuatara, had lunch with multitudes of Tui playing in the blossoming Pohutukawa, were stalked by some curious Tieke (North island saddlebacks), stumbled upon fledgling Grey Faced Petrels, before watching playful male juvenile NZ fur seals testing the patience of the older male seals, while the females basked in the sun. It was a special opportunity for the general public to visit this iconic taonga (treasure) which is the protected home to some of our rare species of native plants and animals. “Moutohora (Whale Island) is an iconic

feature on the Bay of Plenty landscape. It’s fantastic to be able to show people the conservation projects happening on the Island, and today was an exclusive opportunity to get close to our rare native species. An opportunity to learn about a vast history that has brought the Island to the sanctuary it is today” says DOC Community Relations Ranger Trudi Ngawhare. Moutohora is jointly managed as a Wildlife Management Reserve by Ngati Awa and DOC through Te Tapatoru a Toi (joint management committee) and as such it is an offence for any person to land on the Island without a permit issued by DOC. Two local people apprehended illegally on Moutohora (Whale Island) in the Eastern Bay of Plenty in June this year were prosecuted and received court diversion; requiring a donation to the Whakatane Kiwi Trust and payment of costs to DOC. “This recent incident is a reminder that illegal landing on pest free islands is taken seriously by DOC due to threats to flora and fauna from fires and the re-introduction of rodents”, says Whakatane Field Centre Supervisor, Fiona Hennessey. “All the major bays on the Island are clearly marked with large signs which cannot be missed. The only way to legally land on the Island is through the permitted concession holders – the Whakatane Coastguard (summer months from Boxing Day; bookings are made through White Island Tours) and Tourism Ngati Awa. Landing permits are not currently issued to the general public” says Ms Hennessey. Walking Walking New New Zealand, Zealand, issue issue no no 169 169 -- 2012 2012

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Danniel Haddock after a 19 month break from his first trip, relates his second experience of . . .

Walking the Pacific Crest By Daniel Haddock

rrived LAX 6:30am, Tuesday April 19th after a 12 hour flight from Auckland anx ious to pick up the PCT where I left off 19 months ago. (Walking NZ, December, 2010) Met by two old school friends, Richard and Timothy. Drive to trail head out of Anza, California getting supplies on the way in Temecula. Get ready, fill packs, hit the trail by 11:30 a.m. Walk from Tule Canyon Creek, south towards Lost Valley Road and hopefully the Mexican Border, 136 miles away. Day 1- The cult of the PCT

Richard takes off and will meet us on Day 3 at Scissors Crossing. Timothy and I work our way to Chihuahua Valley Road and beyond that first afternoon. We start at 3640 feet and would climb to 5,600 feet before descending slightly. Lots of people pass by heading north, some say they are going all the way to Canada. We reckon we did about 13 miles before darkness loomed. Looking anxiously for a suitable camping spot, suddenly we begin to descend into a rolling valley complete with a stream and a brilliant camping spot surrounded by rock strewn hills. When you hit the Pacific Crest Trail, it’s like changing one identity and priorities for another. The cult of the PCT means that you always use your trail name only. I didn’t really have one but eventually decided on Cal Kiwi. This wasn’t as cool as Old School, Enviro Pyro, or Snafu. When people heard me, they found it hard

to believe that I grew up in the desert valley below where they were walking on the Southern California section of the PCT. They guessed Irish or British from the accent. When they heard I had been living in New Zealand for the last 35 years, most people in the first few days then mentioned the Kiwi couple who had arrived at the start of the trail in Campo, near the Mexican border a few days before that everyone seemed to be chasing. This couple was kicking ass, going all the way to Canada and taking no prisoners. I had met them earlier, he steamed on ahead, she deemed I was an honorary Kiwi and took a little breather to have a chat. Many of the lone male hikers told us their work had dried up in recession hit America, so wanted to take a cheap holiday revisiting the PCT and getting away from it all. After you exchange trail names, the next conversation revolves around creeks that were flowing and any caches (where trail angels and guardians had left large numbers of two gallon plastic bottles of water for PCT hikers), supply stops, the proximity of snakes, and whether you were going to take a break from the trail and go back to Lake Morena for the “Kickoff ” on April 27th. The “Kickoff ” was a hiker’s weekend at the start of the official season complete with lots of PCT information and as Enviro Pyro said, “the small but green companies displaying their wares”. The La Nina weather pattern had meant a very wet and snowy winter in the Californian high country in winter 2011. It had been Above: Looking from the track towards the freeway. Left: Part of the track can be seen to the right of the picture.

stormy the day before I arrived and there had been regular storms in April. Even though Timothy and I had grown up in the area, it had been a long time since we had seen so many wildflowers, flowing streams, and cacti of all varieties in their blooming glory. In the first few miles, we also saw over 15 individual ‘horny toads’, a blast from the past. They weren’t really toads but a distinctive reptile. It was a small, broad triangular shaped

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creature, which blended into its surroundings, its back covered in little spikes. Creatures with attitude, they stopped to look defiantly at you making for some great photographs. Day 2- Glorious Californian poppies

That first morning, we awoke to a full moon in a fogged out valley. We clambered back to the trail and began the journey to Barrel Spring about 23 miles away. Agua Caliente (hot water) Creek was listed as usually dry in the guide books but this year it was anything but. For five or six miles we followed the pumping water flowing over small waterfalls. Timothy could spring over the rocks every time we www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

crossed the creek, but I struggled to keep my balance and got wet feet more than once. Having enough water for drinking was not an issue and anyway years of living in the desert and running long distances meant that I was never really that thirsty. Timothy and Richard had stashed water and food at key intersections along the trail and we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bring a water purification system. But I love dipping my hat in the water, feeling the dribbles down my face and back and splashing my face. The scrub Oak trees were now prolific amongst the rocky terrain. At the time we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t realize it but the best

section of the first three days was just ahead. The descent into Warner Springs continued for the next 10 miles. Warner Springs is a popular spot with a hotel allowing weary PCT travelers to soak their bones in the hot pools. We pressed on not taking the 1.2 mile branch to the township, as we needed to make another eight miles that day. Warner Springs Ranch offered easy walking through wildflower strewn paddocks in gently rolling country side. California poppies, the state flower, dotted the scene. So many of the private land owners had forced the trail away from their properties, but Walking New Zealand, issue no 169 - 2012

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Walking the Pacific Crest Trail this area welcomed us. We started climbing slightly into San Ysidro Creek. Timothy finally caught up with Enviro Pyro whom he and Richard had given a lift to a few days before to Julian when stashing our food drops. EP was heading north to Big Bear and having a lazy afternoon in the sun reading a book as the stream cruised by. We still had another four miles or an hour and a bit to cover and said our goodbyes. Barrel Spring was reached just as darkness began to fall and we were exhausted after almost a 12 hour day. We didn’t have much time to set up camp surrounded by Oak Trees just off Montezuma Valley Road and crashed out around 8 pm. We were hoping for an early start the next morning.

tions along the creek. A couple warned of a large rattler near the trail but we never saw it. Starting the day at 3475 ft., we would climb to 4395 ft and then drop to 2275ft by the end of the day. There are huge ‘water alert’ distances as we were in rocky terrain for over half the day. By now, both of us are struggling with shin splints. Our packs had got a bit heavier as we had added items from the food stores along the way. We could see the finishing point below but it took us hours as to get there as the switchbacks constantly took us away into the

Day 3

You learn to accept whatever the trail throws at you and just enjoy it, even when your legs are screaming to stop. The guide books can’t prepare you for the highs and lows you experience. The trail is unforgiving at times but around every corner a startling new vista opens in all directions. Packing up, in cool mist again we passed the famous Barrel Spring which had been piped into a water trough for passing hikers. Trouble is someone had left a note saying don’t drink the water accompanied by a picture of a dead mouse floating in a glass of water. Another 24 mile day beckoned as Richard was meeting us at Scissors Crossing. Today would contain the worst section of the six days, the dreaded San Felipe Hills. It was all right at first as we climbed through some beautiful sec-

rocky interior. Arnica breaks for sore legs happened at regular intervals now. We rang Richard to say we would be late meeting him at Scissors Crossing. We got there just before dark and Richard was waiting with some welcome liquid refreshment and food. The original plan was to camp near there that night and carry on the next day. However, we decided to take a rest day or two and continue later. We piled into the car and headed back. Maybe 60 miles in two and a half days was too much!

Two days later: A protected species makes an appearance! When I got back to Richards, I discovered my lightweight two man tent which had been strapped to the outside of my pack, was missing. I had the pegs and internal poles in another part of my pack, but no tent. It must have dropped off on the San Felipe section where overgrown bushes crowded the trail and scraped your pack. Damn! After a few hours in the Desert Hot Springs Spa, and lots of stretching, light walking and an hours run over two days, I decided to have another go on Easter Sunday. Timothy was too sore to continue but offered to drive me back to the start. As we drove towards Anza, the weather began to close in and the rain pelted down. The clouds came down and visibility dropped to zero. I made the call not to continue and we turned around to drive back home. Talking to people later on the trail, they said that was the worst day they have ever had experienced as they were almost blown off and the temperatures dropped. There was a silver lining to these clouds for as the road descended back to Palm Desert; we were stopped by a waving man telling us to slow down. There in front of us was a family of five big horn sheep crossing the road. I have travelled up and down this road hundreds of times and walked all around the area. Never had I seen that many big horn together. The male guarded the group as they crossed the road and then took the lead as the mob headed down into the canyon. I tried to take a picture but the sheep were moving so fast it blurred but I will never forget the way the ram held his head up high, surveyed the scene and shepherded his flock to safety. Day 4-on the road again!

R and R had resulted in some important purchases, a cell phone, a new tent and a booking for the fifth night at the Mt Laguna Lodge (6000 ft). I got dropped off early at Scissors Crossing on my own. I wanted to make Sunrise Crossing and the next food drop. This was only 18 miles away, so it should be doable. The weather had cleared and the temperature was in the low 20s, which was just warm enough. Starting at the lowest point in the six days, 2,275 feet, I would then climb to 5,060 feet by the end of the day. The legs seemed okay, and I had shed any Left: Brightly golden coloured flowers cover the land.

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Above: Time to fill up the water bottles.

unnecessary weight, knowing that a food cache for two people waited at the end of the day. Being cautious of not pushing it too hard, I forced myself to take short breaks every thirty minutes and smell the flowers. The Californian Lilac became a feature of the next few days as it scented entire sections of the trail. There were a few snakes today but not rattlers and they slithered up the hillsides when spotted. One thing, when you do cross any jeep roads, you could count on some water stashes to drink and resupply. There was a small water trough at Rodriquez Spur Truck Trail which was filled from a larger tank up the hill. Impromptu showers are a great way to refresh yourself! There were lots of canyons and 360 degree views.. Junipers were covered with berries and purple-flowered lupines reminded me of NZ. On a regular basis, walkers heading north stopped for a chat. They said I was the only one they had seen who was heading South. That’s good; I never went with the pack. The decision to head south was made because it was easier for my friends and transport and food supplies. I reached the end of the trail in early afternoon. When I got to the Sunrise Trail junction, it was about 4 pm., so there was plenty www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

of time to locate the food cache, and find a camp spot out of the strong wind. The Mt Laguna Lodge owner said the next afternoon, it was always windy at sunrise. I got out the treasured map and started looking for the buried supplies. They were in large gray bucket dug into the ground and covered with dirt about six days ago just off the trail junction. Those who passed by asked me what I was doing as I kept trying to follow the map. Giving up, I rang Timothy in Palm Desert who talked me through to the site. It was an early Christmas as I eyed the fresh supplies of water, trail mix, avocadoes, oranges, apples, dates, etc. No creature had got into the stash and the items had ripened beautifully. About 400 metres from the trail was a sloping wildflower – dotted meadow that should get me out of the wind. Setting up my tent in a nice hollow, I was getting ready to eat tea when another tramper asked if he could pitch his tent next to mine. Hugh was a Marine Platoon Instructor, from the nearby San Diego base, taking a few days off. Turns out, he was in the first group to roll into Iraq in the bid to remove Saddam Hussein. I didn’t tell him I was a conscientious objector during the Vietnam War but then lots of us were. We got into our tents after dark-

ness fell. The wind continued to increase during the night. I hadn’t put my new tent up properly and it flapped around all night but at least the stakes held. Hugh’s tarpaulin however, pulled its stakes up during the night. I awoke to the sound of Hugh pounding his stakes in on more than one occasion. Day 5- Sunrise Trail to Mt. Laguna-

Hugh and I packed up and made an early start. He was going north to Warner Springs and I wanted to make Mt. Laguna, 17 miles away. It was still windy as I headed off to Oriflamme Canyon. Today would be a gentle climb through to the lodge. Meadows of yellow buttercups lined both sides of the trail. Lake Cuyamaca stretched out in the east. There were lots of jeep trails in this section and main roads visible in the distance. Rocky terrain gradually gave way to the first real pine forests in five days. The Birch Overland Pioneer Mail Trailhead was a well- known historic spot dedicated to the First Transcontinental Mail Route which started in 1857, Texas to San Diego, California. The first men crossed these mountains by Pack Animals, so it was dubbed the Jackass Route. It was an amazing spot, complete with proper toilets, picnic tables, meadows and lots of PCTers taking a break. I headed off in the Walking New Zealand, issue no 169 - 2012

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Daniel beside a sign on the trail.

A penal work crew on the trail.

Walking the Pacific Crest Trail wrong direction until they shouted where the route south really was. The next 10 miles especially before and after Mt. Laguna were the most enjoyable piece in the entire six days. The sandy trail amongst the pines was a welcome relief for feet blistered by walking up and down rock strewn passes. There were lodge retreats, scenic wooden bridges and an increasing number of cabins as the lure of a shower and a good meal beckoned at the lodge that night. Again, I made good time and hit the main road near the Desert View Picnic Grounds, Cleveland National Forest around 4 p.m. I wasn’t sure which way to find the lodge so gave the owner a ring. As I neared the lodge, he came out on the road giving me a big clap and shouting encouragement. There were many other PCTers staying at lodge, it was a major part of his business at

this time of the year. When you checked in, you got a bucket to soak your feet and lots of information about the area. The lodge store was well-stocked with all those things tired trampers love, cold drinks and food that could be served hot easily. I sat on a chair in the meadow near my room, scoffing tortilla chips, drinking beer and soaking up the late afternoon sun. Having a warm shower and sleeping in a bed was the most amazing thing and I had only been on the trail for two days in this segment. Day 6- Last on this visit

A cool, crisp morning greeted me as I headed out before 7am to my pick up point at Boulder Oaks campground, 18 miles away. The trail would climb through to the high point of just over 6000 feet in three miles and then drop steadily to 3100 feet as the Mexican Border became ever closer. This area was doted with a range of trails and jointly organized by the PCT, the Laguna Mountain Recreation Area, and the US Forest Service. As you dropped down this side of the Lagunas, there was a lot more water, first Long Canyon, followed by Fred Canyon, and Kitchen Creek. Again, these were listed as being usually dry but were flowing nicely offering some great resting spots along the way. Part of the day was spent chatting to all the trail workers who were repairing, redesigning and rerouting the trail. Many were volunteers working with the California Conservation Corps, or Forest Service. Some were working off jail sentences. I also passed an area used by the military for testing, “Safety Hazard: Unexploded Military Ordinance in the Area If found, Do Not Touch or Approach, Note Location and Call 911.” This was easier said than done as if I Left: A desert tree stands out.

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had found something; I would have trouble giving a distinct location. Off in the distance, I could see a major highway coming from Arizona. I followed Kitchen Creek below in and out of wind sculptured outcrops. It was warm and one poor woman was passed out in the shade, covered in wet compresses while her partner assured me they would make it back up the steep hill I had just descended. I walked under a huge overpass bridge nearing my destination. There was a penal work crew all dressed in orange jump suits being marched up the trail to do some work. There was a sign ahead, Boulder Oaks campground. Timothy was meeting me here soon. I sat in the shade happy that I had done another 112 miles on the trail but had fallen short of the Mexican Border by 26 miles. Oh well, God willing, I can knock this off when I reach retirement age in 3 years. I was still hooked on this trail! (This article could not have been written with out the Pacific Crest Trail Data Book, Benedict Go, Wilderness Press, 2005.)

EPILOGUE: The PCT spirit lives in cyber space! Sitting at my computer back in NZ, I joined the PCT e mail group and told the story of my missing tent with time, date, location and brand name. A “he said, she said story” ensued. Within an hour, there was a response from Yogi. She had been talking to Charlie and Barb at the Warner Springs Post Office the day after I lost my tent. They told her about finding a tent that matched my description in the San Felipe hills as they headed north towards Warner Springs. A few other responses echoed the same story. Yogi found Charlie and Barbs’ email and the tent was sent to my sister in Ojai, California. I now have it back and I hope Charlie and Barb come to NZ to tramp the trails I sent them books and magazines about. That’s the true spirit of the PCT! www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

Podiatry

Pre-walking warm up routine facing upward and over your body. Repeat 10 times per arm then swing your arms in the efore you head off on a big walk, it opposite direct for 10 rotations once again. is very important that you warm up 7) Head cir cles circles you muscles. This will lead to less Start with your ear near your shoulder on fatigue and reduce your chances of injury one side and then take your head slowly and post-walk muscluar pain. through its full range in a circluar motion. I have included a number of quick and Repeat 5 times. easy exercises to get your body ready for a These stretches can also be used at the end good day of walking. of a walk to reduce muscle pain also. By Rachel Carle

cles 1) Ankle cir circles

Standing on one leg, gently and slowly move the toes of the elevated foot in a circlular motion, both clockwise and anticlockwise. Repeat 5 times in each direction.

etches (image) 2) Calf str stretches Place one leg in front of the other, bend the front knee and keep the back knee straight. Hold for 10 seconds and repeat 5 times on each leg.

etches (image) 3) Quadricep str stretches Standing upright lift up one foot behind your body and hold with your hand. Gently pull the foot further behind you until you feel a slight pull on the front of your leg. Hold for 10 seconds and repeat 5 times on each leg.

etch 4) Hamstring str stretch Standing upright, cross one leg infront of the other. Keeping your legs straight bend at the hips so that your head drops towards your knees. Hold for 10 seconds and repeat 5 times, then cross the legs the other way.

5) Pelvic loops

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Is Azerbaijan the new Gold Coast?

tions began to include places like Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Russia and Central Europe. “In 2012, approximately 30% of our walking and travel and learn tours will take our guests to adventurous destinations like Sri Lanka, Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan,” says Miss Gerbich. Calder & Lawson Tours is a unique travel company that combines in-situ cultural learning experiences within its tour packages. The company spun out of the University of Waikato in 1997, where its commitment to cultural education was established.

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leader in the New Zealand’s senior tourism market, Calder & Lawson Tours, say evidence is pointing toward a revolutionary change in destination choices by New Zealand’s senior travellers. Calder & Lawson Tours General Manager, Catherine Gerbich, puts it down to the fact that the 55+ demographic is looking for more adventure. “Ten, or even as little as five years ago, older travellers were content with a two-week holiday on the Gold Coast. But, we are finding there is a major shift in the market away from traditional tourism spots over to more exotic destinations. “Seniors are fitter and more active than they were a decade ago. Plus, we’re finding the Internet and increasing globalisation has piqued people’s curiosity about far-reaching destinations that were virtually unheard of just a few years ago. We’re finding more and more seniors want to immerse themselves in cultures within the less-explored corners of the world,” she explains.

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Since its inception, Calder & Lawson Tours has led approximately 8,000 people – most over 50 years of age - on escorted tours to nearly every region around the globe. Its team of 17 New Zealand-based tour leaders has over 100 years of combined tour leading experience and escorts around 350 people each year to destinations abroad. Miss Gerbich says the senior traveller is increasingly abandoning ordinary destinations, such as Australia, for Middle Eastern and Eastern Bloc countries. “To give you an idea for how senior travellers’ destination choices have changed, up until 2004 Calder & Lawson Tours ran only one walking tour every year to what many may consider ordinary destinations like Tasmania, Western Australia, Greece and China. “By 2005 we were including up to three walking tours and leading approximately 100 passengers on walking adventures to France, Tasmania and Italy amongst our regular programme. A real shift came around 2008, when our walking and travel and learn tour destina-

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Window on Waitakere

Rare plants for rare fauna From Kay Lindley

n unexplained under-represented group of fauna in New Zealand is butterflies. Our species number is low for our land area, and worse, the indigenous species are becoming more and more rare. This latter fact is probably more explainable â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the familiar consequence of the combined effects of exotic predators and loss of habitat. Introduced wasps, such as German, Common, and more recently various Paper varieties, have been predating butterfly larvae and other invertebrate prey for over a century. Less obviously to the casual observer, various parasitic wasps, at least one of which was purposely introduced to combat the cabbage White Butterfly, have also played their part. These parasitic species and also Tachnid Flies lay their eggs in the living butterfly larva, the body of which nourishes the parasite. After pupation, no butterfly emerges but one or many (depending on the species) of the adult wasp or Tachnid Fly emerge. All in all, our native butterflies face an uncertain future but, as an expression of The Ark in the Park interest in these most charis-

plants. Plants, such a native broom for Blues, and Muehlenbeckia for Coppers, would provide larval requirements, and other plants would provide the nectar source for the adult matic of invertebrates, we recently held an- butterflies. These would include Manuka and other release event. hebes. A low-key affair with no media or fanfare, Expanding from that idea though, plant yellow admiral butterflies were taken out of expert Jeff McCauley suggested that the coltheir cage were seemingly confused or just lection be not only of plants that were buttercold, they waited for a while on offered fin- fly and other invertebrate friendly, but also were rare or threatened plants of the Waitakere region. Those who have done the Night Plants Walk in the Waitakere Nightwalks With Nature servers will remember Jeff and his huge knowledge of Waitakere plant life. Jeff and fellow plant propagator Murray Firth have both been growing a large number of suitable plants. Murray is supplying over 400 of the necessary fillers, while Jeff, who has a special interest in rare plants, has A Monach butterfly, one of New Zealandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most popular butterflies. Landcare photo sourced seed from Waitakere specimens and is growing these on. gers, and then flew off. In a further development, the golf club While the Ark committee wait for devel- carpark entry is being revised and the plantopments in control of primarily the German ing of that area by Auckland Regional Counand Common wasp, and will be very happy if cil staff and an extension northward has been such control becomes available to reduce the offered to the Ark to plant their butterfly hafrequent stings the volunteers suffer, they are ven. This site is just as sunny and has advanalso progressing toward a butterfly haven. tages in that no weed clearing is required and An initial idea was to plant a sun-exposed access to remove any subsequent week growth scrub and weed-infested area in the middle around the plants is easier and not in the line of the golf course with butterfly-friendly of fire of golfers!

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Health

Vitamins and minerals do work - Case in point - Psoriasis

o Natural Therapies, such as the use of vi tamins and minerals actually work? If you listen to media reports, you will be convinced that such therapies do not work at all. This is simply not true: Natural Therapies do work. They work when applied in accordance with the findings of careful observation, testing and experience. Take the case of Jan (Not her real name). For decades this elite level sports person, now in her 50’s, has struggled with incurable psoriasis that is seen as unsightly lesions on her buttocks and thighs. Psoriasis is an autoimmune dis-

ease that appears on the skin. It occurs when the immune system mistakes the skin cells as a pathogen, and sends out faulty signals that speed up the growth cycle of skin cells. In theory, this disease is incurable and the only treatment is cortisone creams and drugs that suppress the immune system. Both of these are less than satisfactory treatments. Patients are left with the impression that there is little more that they can do other than to “learn to live with it”. The first two photos and left are of Jan’s thighs about three years ago. This has been an ongoing problem for her since nine years old.

Jan came to see me not about her psoriasis but about an old knee injury which was threatening to force her into sporting retirement. I was more interested in her unsightly skin condition because the connective disorder affecting her skin was possibly contributing to the connective tissue problems going on deep inside her knee. Get rid of the skin problem and the knee will probably improve as well.

Get free health advice from Healthline this summer Summer holidays are great for catching up with out-of-town friends or family, but unfortunately they can also be a time when illness or injury strike. And it can be hard to know where to go for help when you are away from home. Healthline – 0800 611 116 – is a free telephone health advice service available at any time of the day or night from anywhere in the country. You can call Healthline from either a landline or a mobile phone to receive free, confidential health advice from registered nurses. From a persistent headache to cuts, bruises and nasty bouts of food poisoning – Healthline can help. Depending on the symptoms, you may be encouraged to seek medical treatment or be given advice on how to manage a condition or minor injury at home. Occasionally the nurse may refer you to be seen in the emergency department. Healthline nurses can also direct you to the nearest GP or after-hours pharmacy. So when you are packing the suitcases and the car, make sure you write down the Healthline number and take it with you – 0800 611 116.

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Three years later and you can see from the photos that her psioriasis is barely noticeable. She is by Gary Moller continuing Dip Ph Ed PG Dip Rehab PG Dip her sport- Sport Med (Otago) FCE Certified ing lifestyle and her dodgy knee is improved and serving her well. While we can not be 100% sure what gave her the breakthrough, the most likely nutrient has been the zinc which she has been taking religiously this year. Natural therapies do work, but they do take time. A few photos are worth a few thousand words. Warning! Side effects of natural therapies: Looking good and feeling great!

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37 News: New cycle trail will benefit walkers 38 Long walk: Walking the World 39 Event: Feilding to Palmerston North event 40 Event: Taupo half marathons Park back for 2011 34 New Zealand walks: Warkwoth 42 Index over previous 14 issues walks - more walks worth 43 Weather forecast for July doing 44 New Zealand coming events 36 High achiever: Mobile scooter 46 Overseas coming events to walking around town 50 Nordic Walking Calendars 37 Podiatry: Haglunds deformity 51 My favourite walk: Wellington’s 38 Long walk: Walking the World Eastern Walkway 39 Window on Waitakere: Better 52 Directory: Walking groups biodiversity throughout New Zealand 40 Health: High doses of 59 GPx Need help to get active Ergocalciferol a concern 60 Wellington Marathon 42 Index over previous 14 issues JUNE 2011 161 43 Weather forecast for September 4 Walk talk 44 New Zealand coming events 6 New Zealand walks: Much to 46 Overseas coming events explore on Great Barrier Island 48 Nordic Walking Calendars 12 Canterbury walks: Tuatara Tours 49 Event: Birds a plenty at Bay has eight tours operating 50 New Zealand walk: Dome 13 Canterbury walks: Christchurch’s Forest and Totara Scenic Marathon helping Cantabrians Reserve walks get back on their feet 51 Overseas walks and tours 14 New Zealand walks: Wharariki 52 Directory: Walking groups Beach Hilltop walk throughout New Zealand 19 Event: Whenuapai Half Marathon 59 GPx Need help to get active events 60 Mizuno Taupo Off Road Half 20 Digital Photo Contest winners Marathon 22 New Zealand walks: A volcanic AUGUST 2011 163 experience 4 Walk talk 24 New Zealand walks: Mavora - an 6 New Zealand walk: Mangawhai area of peaceful tranquillity Heads Lookout 25 New Zealand walks: Mavora 8 New Zealand walk: Clevedon Lakes Park tracks Scenic Reserve has significant 26 NZ walk: Beating the bounds heritage value 27 Event: Challenge yourself 10 Te Araroa Trail: Ocean to Ocean 28 Event Great Forest events leg soon to go 30 Overseas walks: La Dolce Vita! 10 Te Araro Trail: Levin to cooking and walking in Italy Wellington link now open 36 Window on Waitakere: The 12 Overseas walks: Innsbruck Hillary Trail hiking boots or high heels? 37 Podiatry: Blisters - a common 13 Canterbury walks: New complaint walkway in Canterbury 38 Long walk: Walking the World 14 New Zealand walk: Te Anau - a 40 High achiever: Maisie Brown’s place in paradise journey to better health 16 New Zealand walk: Walks 40 Event: Huntly Half course on a around Lake Mangamahoe variety of terrain 20 Digital Photo Contest winners 41 Health: Result of getting rid of toxic elements 22 New Zealand walks: Waiheke plans second walking festival 43 Weather forecast for June 22 News: New bridges improve 44 New Zealand coming events 50 Nordic Walking: Nordic Walking the Pouakai Circuit burns more kilojoules 23 Event: Coundown is on for the 51 Overseas walks and tours Taupo Half Marathon 24 Overseas walks: Walking on the 52 Directory: Walking groups throughout New Zealand unique island of Guernsey and 59 GPx Need help to get active Sark 60 Huntly Half Marathon 29 High achiever: Motivated man in walking back to happiness MAY 2011 160 30 Overseas walk: Two weeks in 4 Walk talk Annapurna 6 My favourite walk: Headland, 36 Window on Waitakere: Further sculpture on the Gulf expansion 9 Canterbury walks: Bank Peninsula 36 Books: Walking the Waitakere Track escapes big quake Ranges 10 Canterbury walks: Many short 37 Podiatry: Diabetes and feet walks just north of Christchurch what’s the connection? 11 Canterbury walks: Fabulous walks in Rangiora and Oxford 38 Long walk: Walking the World foothills 40 Health: The controllable factors 12 Canterbury walks: Kaikoura in aging Wilderness Walk 43 Weather forecast for August 44 New Zealand coming events 13 Canterbury walks: Business as usual at Christchurch active 47 Overseas coming events travel company 51 Overseas walks and tours 14 New Zealand walk: Rocky 52 Directory: Walking groups Marlborough high - The Awatere throughout New Zealand Tussock Track 59 GPx Need help to get active 18 Te Araroa Trail: Trail now goes 60 Mizuno Taupo Off Road Half under State Highway 1 Marathon 18 Books: Natural New Zealand JULY 2011 162 19 Motivation: Pathway 4 Walk talk visualisation 6 My favourite walk: Manawatu 20 Digital Photo Contest winners 22 New Zealand walks: Arataki Gorge Track Nature Trail 8 New Zealand walk: Walk among 26 Overseas walks: On foot in the native plants Slovenia’s Julian Alps 9 Event: New trail event in Nelson 30 Overseas walks: The Emerald sanctuary Isle - made for walking 10 New Zealand walks: Four short 36 Window on Waitakere: Kokako Bay of Islands walks capers 12 Canterbury walks: Top places to 37 Podiatry: Plantar Fascitis propose to your princess 38 Event: Wellington Round the 13 Canterbury walks: Canterbury Bays ready, willing and able to show 41 Health: Ongoing neck and visitors a great time shoulder pains 13 News: Tawa shared pathway 43 Weather forecast for May starts to take shape 14 New Zealand walk: Parry Kauri 44 New Zealand coming events 46 Overseas coming events Park 20 Digital Photo Contest winners 51 Overseas walks and tours 52 Aorangi Mountains 22 New Zealand walks: The Great New Zealand Trek - Stage six 52 Long walk: Walking the World 54 New Zealand walk: Warkworth 26 New Zealand walk: Walk the River Walkway capital’s Sculpture Trail 59 GPx Need help to get active 28 Overseas walks: The Dreampath APRIL 2011 159 - a walk from Munich to Venice 4 Walk talk 34 New Zealand walk: A few 6 New Zealand walk: New track surprises for BNZ Active opens at Mangawhai Heads Walkers at Green Lake 10 New Zealand walks: Walking 37 Window on Waitakere: The high festival ready for greater ground

CONTENTS for previous 14 issues JANUARY 2012 168 4 Walk talk 6 New Zealand walk: Inspirational Northland forest walk 9 ABC of walking 10 New Zealand walks: Waikato River Trail opened 12 New Zealand walks: Million dollar walk, view and cruise 16 My favourite walk: Duder Regional Park walks 18 Digital Photo Contest winners 20 New Zealand guided walks: Routeburn and Milford favoured top walking attractions 22 New Zealand guided walks: Kaikoura Wilderness Walks an ultimate wilderness experience 24 Overseas guided walks: Walking in the wilderness of Patagonia 28 Event: Sunset Coast Walk has amazine views 28 Overseas guided walks: Walk Europe or China in style in 2012 30 Overseas walks: Southern Spain - in the footsteps of the Moors 34 New Zealand walks: Walk in Taupo’s secret bush-garden 36 New Zealand walks: Goldfields Heritage Trust 37 Podiatry: Stress fractures 38 High achiever: The Golden Gate Bridge was an achievement 40 Window on Waitakere: Canopy Corps 40 Health: Massage: Essential for performance and career longevity 42 Index over previous 14 issues 43 Weather forecast for January 44 New Zealand coming events 49 Nordic Walking Calendars 51 Overseas walks and tours 52 Directory: Walking groups throughout New Zealand 56 Country Breaks 60 Great New Zealand Trek DECEMBER 2011 167 4 Walk talk 6 New Zealand walk: Walk the trail of the gold miners 8 New Zealand walks:What walks are planned for next Sea, Sky and Bush 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: Piriharaeke Walkway opened 20 Digital Photo Contest winners 22 New Zealand walks: Daylight saving signals start! 23 New Zealand walk: Sutton Salt Lake walk 24 Overseas walks: Trekking China’s Tiger Leaping Gorge 30 Overseas walks: Walking tropical islands of Queensland 34 Books: Walks to Waterfalls 35 Books: New day walks guides published 36 Overseas: Kiwis conqueor Kilimanjaro for Christchurch earthquake 37 Podiatry:Shin splints 38 Take a kid tramping 38 Event: Moro Marathon events 40 Window on Waitakere: Moby and Punga 40 Poor footwear link to foot impairment 41 Health: Training advice for the Oxfam Trailwalk 43 Weather forecast for December 44 New Zealand coming events 46 Overseas coming events 51 Overseas walks and tours 56 Country Breaks 59 Buller Gorge Half Marathon 60 Great New Zealand Trek NOVEMBER 2011 166 4 Walk talk 6 Walking Access Mapping System now open for public use 7 New sponsor for South Island marathon 8 New Zealand walks: Pirongia walking tracks 10 New Zealand walks: An indulgent walk over coastal country 15 Water fountains spout clean green water 16 New Zealand walks: Auckland’s Coast to Coast Walkway

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18 New Zealand walks: Coast to Coast walk passes a number of interesting places 19 Books: Wainwright’s 1938 Pennine journey re-creathed 20 Digital Photo Contest winners 22 New Zealand walks: Whararoa Farm walks opened 24 New Zealand walks: Awesome Orui on Riversdale Beach 26 Plan to have walking trail around Lake Rotorua 28 Overseas: Hiking up an Austrian Alp 36 Overseas walks: Outdoor sculptures a growing tourist attraction 37 Podiatry: Verrucae 38 Window on Waitakere: Hihi update 38 Event: A fresh start in Taupo for half marathon 40 Event: Perfect conditions at Kinloch 41 Health: The 21 day rule of thumb 43 Weather forecast for November 44 New Zealand coming events 49 Nordic Walking: How Nordic Walking developed 50 Overseas walks: Art, history and architecture in Sacramento walking tours 51 Overseas walks and tours 56 Country Breaks 59 Buller Gorge Half Marathon 60 Great New Zealand Trek OCTOBER 2011 165 4 Birkenhead War Memorial Park walk 4 Walk talk 6 New Zealand walks: Walks from the Waioeka Gorge 10 Testimonials from people saved by using a McMurdo emergency locator beacon 12 New Zealand walks; Compresensive range of walks at Waiheke Festival 14 New Zealand walks: Catered Coast Walks - discovering hidden gems in Northland 19 New Zealand walks: Te Aroha Wetlands 20 Digital Photo Contest winners 22 Te Araroa Trail: Another section of Te Araroa Trail opened 24 Harbour Bridge Pathway - what do you think? 26 Event: Auckland classic back for its 10th year 27 More people in Nelson and Tasman about to “Get moving” 28 Overseas: Venice and beyond by bike and barge 34 Event: SBS Marathon defies the earthquakes 35 Event: Fast walking in Wellington 36 High achiever: I feel more than good! 37 Podiatry: DOMS: Delayed onset muscle soreness 38 New Zealand walk: Step out and enjoy this slice of rural life 39 New Zealand walk: Mangati/ Hickford Park 40 Health: Reversing cardiovascular discease risk and quality of life 43 Weather forecast for October 44 New Zealand coming events 50 Window on Waitakere: Kauri dieback: a far more serious threat to the park than we think! 51 Overseas walks and tours 52 Directory: Walking groups throughout New Zealand 59 Mizuno Offroad Marathon Taupo 60 GPx Need help to get active SEPTEMBER 2011 164 4 Walk talk 6 New Zealand walk: Mayor Island 9 Readers views: Signs and the visually impaired pedestrian 10 Event: Where the field meets the forest 11 New Zealand walk; Deans Bank Track 12 New Zealand walks; Coromandel coastal walking tour 16 New Zealand walks: Waterfall walks 20 Digital Photo Contest winners 22 New Zealand walks: AkitioGlenora Walk - New Zealand’s newest private walk 28 Overseas walks: Revamped Goldfields Track relaunched 30 Overseas walk: Four days exploring Yosemite National

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numbers 12 Overseas walks: Walking tour feature historic USA sites 13 High achiever: John’s remarkable recovery to now having climbed the Mount 14 New Zealand walk: Kauri Glen Reserve 16 New Zealand walks: Rainbow Mountain-CraterLake walks 18 Te Araroa Trail: Clearwater residents helped mark new South Island trail 20 Digital Photo Contest winners 22 New Zealand walks: Craters of the Moon - a geothermal walk 25 Motivation: Believe and win 26 New Zealand walks: New walkway links two parks 28 Event: Manawatu Super Seven grows in strength 30 Overseas walks: Hiking and cruising around coastal Italy 40 Book: Walks in nature Melbourne 40 Reader’s views: Says advise not “best practice” 41 Health: How to walk away from fluid retention 43 Weather forecast for April 44 New Zealand coming events 48 Overseas coming events 51 Overseas walks and tours 52 Long walk: Walking the World 54 Window on Waitakere: Waitakere Reservoir is outward bound 55 Event: Huntly half ready to roll 55 Nordic Walking Calendars 59 Pak-A-Roo Walking Jackets 60 Wellington Marathon MARCH 2011 158 4 Walk talk 6 New Zealand walk: New vineyard to yineyard track on island 8 New Zealand walks: South Island trip full of challenges 12 Rotorua events 14 Overseas walks: Top nature parks on the Gold Coast 15 New land gateway to Hakatere Conservation Park 16 New Zealand walk: Okere Falls: An oasis off the highway 20 Motivation: Shift to a better life 21 Digital Photo Contest winners 22 New Zealand walks: The Pakuranga Rotary Walkway 24 The Chathams Islands - a place like no other 26 New Zealand walks: Kawau Island Historic Reserve 30 Overseas walks: Guatemala land of the Mayans 38 New Zealand walk: Taieri Gorge Rail Trail 40 Book: Over 400 walks in new book 40 Quake-damaged track reopens 41 Health: Why I can exerecise like I do now 43 Weather forecast for February 44 New Zealand coming events 48 Overseas coming events 50 Overseas walks and tours 51 Overseas walks and tours 52 Walking for adventure, fun and exercise 52 Long walk: Walking the World 54 Window on Waitakere: Breeding Kaka 54 Walking to raise awareness of Scouts 49 Overseas walks and tours 55 Nordic Walking Calendars 59 Pak-A-Roo Walking Jackets 60 The Great New Zealand Trek FEBRUARY 2011 157 4 Walk talk 6 New Zealand walk: Gibbston River Trail now open 11 Rotorua events 12 New Zealand walks: Crosshills a walkers little paradise 15 Event: Leading IT executives take on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing 16 Motivation: Resolutions revisited 16 Te Araroa Trail: Te Araroa Trail featured in Warkworth walks 18 Event: Walking into the light 20 Event: Cathay Pacific Half Marathon & 11km Fun Run Walk 21 Digital Photo Contest winners 22 New Zealand walks: Foulwind maybe, but a splendid walk 25 Books: New Zealand - Eye on the Landscape 25 Window on Waitakere: Waitakere Wednesday Walks 2011 26 New Zealand walks: Great views from new Crosbies Hut 29 High achiever: A clever way to get active! 30 Overseas walks: Walking in Champagne

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? www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

FEBRUARY WEATHER FORECAST FEBRUARY 1 to FEBRUARY 29 2012 Daily Summary 1st–2nd FEBRUARY 2012 More disturbed westerlies. High rainfall in some areas, particularly Milford. 1st–4th FEBRUARY 2012 Possible heatwave conditions in Gisborne. 5th–10th FEBRUARY 2012 A ridge of high pressure over the South Island and cool southerlies over the North Island. 10th–11th FEBRUARY 2012 High pressures over the North Island with westerlies affecting Southland. Over the next four weeks anticyclones may predominate, particularly to the east of the country. These may produce more northeasterlies and warm and mostly settled weather. However, isolated thunderstorms and high rainfall may occur in Coromandel and the western Bay of Plenty towards the end of February. This outlook begins with very dry conditions continuing, with rainfall less than half the average in most North Island regions. Wellington may have no measurable rainfall until the end of February. Dry conditions also may continue along the Kaikoura coast with only half the average rainfall there. However, Central Otago and parts around Nelson may receive twice average rainfall over the next four weeks. Most of this rainfall may occur in the first few days of March. Over this outlook period, rain may be well above average in western Bay of Plenty, inland South Canterbury and Southland. Temperatures in the North Island may be above average in the Waikato, King Country, Taranaki, Manawatu, Wairarapa and Wellington and slightly above average in Auckland, Coromandel and Tongariro. Onshore winds may keep temperatures slightly below average in Hawke’s Bay. Temperatures in the South Island may be slightly above average for most towns but slightly below average in Fiordland. Around the end of February, high temperatures may strike many places, particularly in the lower North Island. Over this outlook period, sunshine hours may be half as much again compared to average on the west coasts, about a third above average in Wellington and Manawatu and about a fifth above average in Waikato and inland South Canterbury. Elsewhere, sunshine totals may be near average. Over this outlook period, high rainfall areas may be Queenstown and Nelson. Wellington may especially benefit from a high sunshine count for this outlook period as well as some very warm temperatures, especially around the end of February. 12th–18th FEBRUARY 2012 High pressures extend onto the South Island from an anticyclone in the Tasman Sea, while a weakening tropical cyclone brings southeasterlies to the far north of the North Island. 13th FEBRUARY 2012 A cyclone may move away and weaken to a depression. 14th–16th FEBRUARY 2012 Variable conditions, mainly southwesterlies, may prevail. 17th–18th FEBRUARY 2012 Easterly conditions as an anticyclone becomes centred south of the South Island. 19th–28th FEBRUARY 2012 Mostly anticyclonic; however a tropical depression brings easterlies to areas from Bay of Plenty north from the 25th onwards. Allow 24-hr error to all forecasts. Skewing may occur around 8th(full moon), 12th(perigee), 22nd(new moon) and 28th (apogee) Moon in February 3rd Northern declination 8th Full moon 10th Crossing equator 12th Perigee #11 15th Third quarter 17th Southern declination 22nd New moon 23rd Crossing equator 28th Apogee

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Coming events

NEW ZEALAND EVENTS JANUARY 2012 7 Madame-Rouge Charity Cross Country 9km, Onetangi, Waiheke Island 7 King and Queen of the Withers,10km, Blenheim 8 Arthurs Pass guided walks, Arthurs Pass 8 New Balance Race the Train,5km, Kingston 9 The Honest Lawyer 5km, Nelson 9 Northcote Tavern 5km Walk, Auckland

10 Farming & Forest guided walks, Arthurs Pass 10 Eastside 5km Series, Hamilton 11 Porirua 5km Series, Porirua 12 Sportswear Summmer Series, 10km, 6km & 3km, Auckland Domain 15 NBS Striders Half Marathon &10km, Nelson 15 Trust House Summer Series, 10m & 7km, Mauriceville 16 The Honest Lawyer 5km, Nelson 16 Northcote Tavern 5km Walk, Auckland 17 Manawatu Striders Super 7 Series, Palmerston North 17 Eastside 5km Series, Hamilton 17 Ruamahanga Ramblers, Walkers and Run-

This annual beach run along world famous 90 Mile Beach in Far North district of New Zealand, honours the Maori legend of the great athlete Te Houtaewa.

TE HOUTAEWA CELEBRATES 21 YEARS March 13 -16th 2012 KAITAIA CULTURAL EXPERIENCE, Te Ahu Centre, Kaitaia

March 17 2012 THE CHALLENGE * 60km Ultra Marathon Individual/5 person Team Relay * 42 km Marathon Run * 21 km Half Marathon Run/Walk * 6 km Walk for Life CY CLE CHALLENGE * 60km Ultra Marathon Individual/5 person Team Relay CYCLE * 42 km Marathon Cycle * 21 km Half Marathon Cycle WAK A AMA CHALLENGE * Blue & White Endurance Challenge AKA * Open Mixed W6 - 30km * Open W1 - 10km * NEW!!! * 4 Man Waka Surf Challenge Thundercat Racing will be attending the race this year, and will have a Surf Cross Race close to the finish line

On race day March 17 all events finish at Paripari Domain, Ahipara * Whanau Day * Stalls * Entertainment, * Beach Sports (Sport Northland), and Prizgiving

For more information and to enter: 90milebeachrun.com

GREAT FOREST EVENTS 2012 WAITARERE FOREST, LEVIN

SATURDAY 14th APRIL 2012 NZ No. 1 OFF ROAD EVENTS Two circuit Marathon course run/ walk Half Marathon course run/walk 10km & 5km fun run/walk

Medals for all finishers Early Bird Entry Prize Enter by Friday 30 March 2012

ning Group Summer Twilight 5km Series, Matarawa Hall 18 Porirua 5km Series, Porirua 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 22 Olex Fun Run/Walk, 2.5km, 5km, 10km, Inglewood 22 Westfield Albany LakesFun Run/Walk, 5km & 2km, Albany 23 The Honest Lawyer 5km, Nelson 24 Eastside 5km Series, Hamilton 24 Manawatu Striders Super 7 Series, Palmerston North 25 Porirua 5km Series, Porirua 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 Eastside 5km Series, Hamilton 31 Ruamahanga Ramblers, Walkers and Running Group Summer Twilight 5km Series, Parkvale Hall

FEBRUARY 2012 1 Porirua 5km Series, Porirua 2 Sportswear Summmer Series, 10km, 6km & 3km, Auckland Domain 4-12 NZ Masters Games, Dunedin 5 Olex Fun Run/Walk, 2.5km, 5km, 10km, Fitzroy 6 The Honest Lawyer 5km, Nelson 6 Northcote Tavern 5km Walk, Auckland 7 Eastside 5km Series, Hamilton 7 Clubhouse Summer Run Run/Walk, 4.5km, Cambridge

COMING EVENTS We obtain information for this column from a large number of sources up to two years in advance and sometimes there are date changes etc that occur. If there are any changes in dates etc, we ask clubs to advise us direct.

Rotary Club of Waiuku

Sunset Coast Rotary Walk Sunday Feb 26 2012 207 Kohekohe-Kariotahi Rd Waiuku Start between 7.30am and 1pm Adults $15 5-13 years $5 Distance 5 or 10km approximately 09-235-9588 09- 235-8500 rotary@waiuku.com ---------------PProudly sponsored ROUDLY S PONSORED by BY -------------

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PUKEKOHE TransWorks

Half Marathon & 6km Fun Run/ Walk Sunday 5th February 2012 A&P Showgrounds Station Road Pukekohe One Major Spot Prize, Travel etc, to the value of $1000

Plus many other spot prizes www.transworks.co.nz Enquires: Les phone 09 238 9233 P O Box 30, Pukekohe Email: pukekohehalf@ihug.co.nz

11 30th Buller Gorge Marathon & Half Marathon, Westport 12 Westfield Albany LakesFun Run/Walk, 5km & 2km, Albany 13 The Honest Lawyer 5km, Nelson 13 Northcote Tavern 5km Walk, Auckland 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 14 Eastside 5km Series, Hamilton 14 Clubhouse Summer Run Run/Walk, 4.5km, Cambridge 16 Sportswear Summmer Series, 10km, 6km & 3km, Auckland Doimain 18 Taupo Great Lake Relay and Length of Lake Relay, Taupo 19 Olex Fun Run/Walk, 2.5km, 5km, 10km, Opunake 20 Pakuranga 5km Road Race Run & Walk, Manukau 20 The Honest Lawyer 5km, Nelson 20 Northcote Tavern 5km Walk, Auckland 21 Manawatu Striders Super 7 Series, Palmerston North 21 Clubhouse Summer Run Run/Walk, 4.5km, Cambridge

Sunday 18 March 2012

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Join the 2010 pilgrimage to NZ’s most fabulous Martinborough fun walk or run vineyard experience. SPO T PRIZES FOR F ANCY DRESS SPOT FANCY

Live entertainment and Delicious refreshments around the course and at the finish line in Martinborough’s town square.

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Coming events

In its 23rd year

21 Eastside 5km Series, Hamilton 23 Sportswear Summmer Series, 10km, 6km & 3km, Auckland Doimain 25 The Bedrock 50, Oxford 26 AMI Round the Bays Half Marathon & 7km, Wellington 26 Cathay Pacific Half Marathon & 11km, Auckland 27 The Honest Lawyer 5km, Nelson 27 Northcote Tavern 5km Walk, Auckland 27 Pakuranga 5km Road Race Run & Walk, Manukau 28 Manawatu Striders Super 7 Series, Palmerston North 28 Eastside 5km Series, Hamilton 28 Clubhouse Summer Run Run/Walk, 4.5km, Cambridge 28 Ruamahanga Ramblers, Walkers and Running Group Summer Twilight 5km Series, Belevedere Hall

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1 Sportswear Summmer Series, 10km, 6km & 3km, Auckland Domain 3-5 Sea, Sky and Bush Walk, Central Hawkes Bay 4 Rotorua Off Road Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon & 5km, Rotorua 4 Westfield Albany LakesFun Run/Walk, 5km & 2km, Albany 5 The Honest Lawyer 5km, Nelson 5 Northcote Tavern 5km Walk, Auckland 5 Pakuranga 5km Road Race Run & Walk, Manukau 6 Eastside 5km Series, Hamilton 6 Clubhouse Summer Run Run/Walk, 4.5km, Cambridge 8 Sportswear Summmer Series, 10km, 6km & 3km, Auckland Domain 10 Motatapu Marathon, 49km & 15km, Queenstown

10 Motatapu Arrow.com Miner’s Trail Run, Arrowtown 11 Olex Fun Run/Walk, 2.5km, 5km, 10km, Eltham 12 The Honest Lawyer 5km, Nelson 12 Northcote Tavern 5km Walk, Auckland 12 Pakuranga 5km Road Race Run & Walk, Manukau 13 Ruamahanga Ramblers, Walkers and Running Group Summer Twilight 5km Series, Dalefield Hall 13 Eastside 5km Series, Hamilton 13 Clubhouse Summer Run Run/Walk, 4.5km, Cambridge 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 18 Skechers Coastville Clasic Half Marathon, 2km & 8km, Coatsville 19 Pakuranga 5km Road Race Run & Walk, Manukau 19 Northcote Tavern 5km Walk, Auckland 20 Eastside 5km Series, Hamilton 20 Clubhouse Summer Run Run/Walk, 4.5km & 6.5km, Cambridge 22 Sportswear Summmer Series, 10km, 6km & 3km, Auckland Domain 24 Northburn 100 Ultra Mountain Run, 50km, 160km & 100km, Cromwell 25 Run Auckland Series, 10km & 5km,

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Coming events Remuera 25 Mt Lowry Challenge 22km & 11.8km, Days Bay, Wellington 26 The Honest Lawyer 5km, Nelson 26 Northcote Tavern 5km Walk, Auckland 26 Pakuranga 5km Road Race Run & Walk, Manukau 27 Eastside 5km Series, Hamilton 29 - 1 April Mangawhai Walking Weekend, Mangawhai 29 Sportswear Summmer Series, 10km, 6km & 3km, Auckland Domain 31 Arrowsmith High Country Marathon, & 24km, Lake Herin, Nelson 31 Southern Lakes Half Marathon &10km, Wanaka 31 Ohope Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Ohope, BOP

APRIL 2012 1 Sri Chinmoy Auckland Run/Walk Series, Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Auckland 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 Run Auckland Series, 10km & 5km, Remuera 15 Moonshine Half Marathon, Trentham 15 Heart 4 Heart Half Marathon, Tauranga 14 Paymark XTERRA Rotorua Festival Half Marathon, Rotorua 15 Hastings Half Marathon & 10km, Hastings 21 Bush to Beach Half Marathon,Otama Beach, Coromandel 21 Alpine Lodge Loop the Lake, 25km, Lake

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

JULY 2012 7/8 Auckland Tough Guy & Gal Challenge, Auckland 8 Run Auckland Series, 10km & 5km, Remuera 15 Sri Chinmoy Auckland Run/Walk Series, Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Auckland 21 Waikato Draught Palmerston North Tough Guy & Gal Challenge, Palmerston North

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2 Dargarville Run/Walk, 12km,& 6.8km, Dargarville 6 Nelson Shoe Clinic Half Marathon, Nelson 6 Run Auckland Series, 10km & 5km, Remuera 12 Saint Clair Yineyard Half Marathon, Marlborough 13 Sri Chinmoy Auckland Run/Walk Series, Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Auckland 20 Huntly Half Marathon, Huntly 27 Run Auckland Series, 10km & 5km, Remuera

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1 Hidden Trails Half Marathon, 12km & 4km, Kawerau 3 Christchurch Airport Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Christchurch 10 Sri Chinmoy Auckland Run/Walk Series, Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Auckland 17 Run Auckland Series, 10km & 5km, Remuera 19 Balclutha Half Marathon, Balclutha 24 Armstrong Motor Group Wellington Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km & 1.5km, Wellington

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Coming events Challenge, Rotorua 5 Sri Chinmoy Auckland Run/Walk Series, Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Auckland 11 Waikato DraughtRotorua Tough Guy & Gal Challenge, Rotorua 18 Waikato DraughtRotorua Tough Guy & Gal Challenge, Rotorua

SEPTEMBER 2012 9 Sri Chinmoy Auckland Run/Walk Series, Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Auckland 23 Tauranga City to Surf and Surf to Surf, Tauranga OCTOBER 2012 13 Great Barrier Island Wharf to Wharf Marathon, Great Barrier Island

OVERSEAS EVENTS 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 Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Marathon, Osaka, Japan 29 Miami Marathon, Miami, FL, USA

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

FEBRUARY 2012

MAY 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, 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

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JUNE 2012 2-3 IWL Two Day Walk, 20km & 40km, Diekirch, Luxembourg 3 Asics Elleker Half Marathon, Elleker, WA, Australia 3 Queensland Half Marathon, Mackay, Qld, Australia 10 Rocky Hill Marathon, Rockhampton, Qld, Australia

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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 28 Australian Outback Marathon, Half Marathon, 11km & 6km, Northern Territory, Australia

AUGUST 2012 10-12 IWL Three Day Walks, 10km 21km & 42km, Vaasa, Finland 25-26 IWL Two Day Walk, 20km, 25km & 35km, Verdal, Norway

SEPTEMBER 2012 8 Le Marathon du Medoc 2012, Medoc, France 8-9 IWL Two Day Walk, 24km & 17km, Arenzano, Italy 14-16 IWL Three Day Walk, 10km, 20km & 42km, Seefeld, Austria 20-28 Round Rarotonga Road Race, Rarotonga, Cook Islands 22-23 IWL Two Day Walk, 20km 30km, 42km, & 50km, Brno, Czech Republic

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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,

Thumbs up to the Lightweight Walking Jackets from two satisfied customers who used them on the recent three month walk. “We used them a lot on the walk from Cape Reinga to Bluff and found them very light, warm against the wind, showerproof and comfortable to wear. They were screwed up and stuffed into our bum bags. Using the sleeves as ties they were tied round our middle. They were tossed on to the seat in the support vehicle and later sat on. After three months of this kind of treatment, the jackets still look great. They are now being used for tidy wear when a windjacket is required. We give our reccommendation to the value of these jackets”. Regards, Don and Sheena.

Nordic W alking Events by date Walking 21-Jan AKL-Greenlane Cornwall Park, Taster, Ewa 09-6344197 21-Jan Orewa/Silverdale, i-Site, Taster, Matthias 022-4320386 21-Jan Waipu Cove, Taster, Matthias 022-4320386 21-Jan Wellsford, Centennial Pk, Taster, Matthias 022-4320386 23-Jan AKL-Riverhead rugby fields, Taster, M Palmer 021-752556 25-Jan Nelson, Washbourne Gardens, J Sinclair 03-544 1645 26-Jan Invercargill Queens Park, Taster, S Murray 03-2186583 26-Jan Blenheim, Oliver park, Taster, Sally Rainbird 03-5727377 28-Jan AKL-Greenlane, Taster, Ewa 09-6344197 28-Jan CHC-North N Brighton Broad Pk, 2 wk 021-2567 082 28-Jan Hamilton Lake Domain, Taster, M Thomson 027-2471885 28-Jan Rotorua Memorial Drive, Refresh, Matthias 022-4320386 28-Jan Rotorua Memorial Drive, Taster, Matthias 022-4320386 February 2012 1 AKL-Riverhead rugby fields, Taster, Marilyn Palmer 021-752556 7 Waipu Cove, Taster, Matthias 022-4320386 7 Orewa/Silverdale, i-Site Centre, Taster, Matthias 022-4320386 7 Wellsford, Centennial Park, Taster, Matthias 022-4320386 8 Tutukaka Coast Ngunguru Sports Cmplex, Taster, 022-4320386 8 Whangarei, Kensington Park, Taster, B Faust 09-4320386 8 Blenheim, Oliver park, Taster, Sally Rainbird 03-5727377 9 Hamilton Lake Domain, Taster, M Thomson 027-2471885 11 AKL-Riverhead rugby fields, Starter, M Palmer 021-752556 15 Blenheim, Oliver park, Starter, Sally Rainbird 03-5727377 18 Whangarei, i-Site at SH1, Taster, Matthias 09-4320386 18 Kerikeri Domain, Taster, Matthias 022-4320386 18 CHC-Shirley Burwood Pk, N Brighton, Taster, 021-2567 082 20 AKL-Greenlane, Taster, Ewa Bancer 09-6344197 21 Ruakaka, Surf Club, Taster, Barbara 09-4320386 23 Invercargill Queens Park, Taster, S Murray 03-2186583 25 Balclutha Naish Park, Taster, Marion Gardner 03-4180645 29 Nelson, Washbourne Gardens, Jacqui Sinclair 03-544 1645 www.nordicwalkingnz.co.nz for further information and updates Nordic Walking Groups and Fitness Walks by day Mon AKL-Takapuna, Mary-Anne 021-121 5562 Mon Hastings Pakowhai Reserve, Pakowhai Rd, 06-8782475 Tue Ruakaka, Surf Club, Anja 09-4328616 Tue Orewa, i-site, Matthias Heffner 09-4320386 Tue AKL-Kohimarama, Mary-Anne 021-121 5562 Tue Blenheim, Harling Park, Sally Rainbird 03-5727377 Tue Napier Ahuriri Cityfitenss, Marya Hopman 06-357058 Tue Havelock North River Rd Walkway, River Rd, 06-8782475 Wed Tutukaka Coast, Robyn Skerten Robyn 09-4344060 Wed Whangarei, Kensington Park, Barbara Faust 09-4320386 Thu Napier Ahuriri Cityfitenss, Marya Hopman 06-357058 Fri Hastings Pakowhai Reserve, Pakowhai Rd, 06-8782475 Sat AKL-Takapuna, Mary-Anne 021-121 5562

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r. Neil Hutchison has always valued the importance of exercise and had remained as active as he possibly could, until bouts of arthritis began to affect

structive Pulmonary Disease, Breast Cancer, Osteoporosis, Obesity, Joint Replacement patients, Amputees and the Elderly. June Stevenson is the NZ National Coaching Director on behalf of the International Nordic Walking Federation and follows the guidelines of Fitness NZ. Nordic Kiwi Ltd support the concept that a fitness activity should be taught by certified Instructors, ideally with a Health, Fitness or related field background.

his knees and feet. About five years ago, he began Nordic Walking, with the hope that this activity would help him remain active, but reduce the load on his joints. With only minimal instruction, Neil quickly experienced the benefits of Nordic Walking. He was able to maintain a high level of fitness and movement, which was no longer restricted Article compiled by: by his arthritis. He was able to continue to Dr Neil Hutchison, Torbay, Auckland enter endurance events, as a Nordic Walker, www.snore-op.com and has successfully completed 10km and 21 Kay Livingstone, North Shore Nordic km events. Walkers: 021 0246 5694 Neil realised that he needed to improve his June Stevenson june.stevenson@xtra.co.nz Nordic Walking technique, with the view of www.nordicwalking.net.nz reducing his 10 km time. 0800 NORDIC (667342) He contacted June Stevenson (Nordic Kiwi Nordic Walking), a Nordic Walking Coach and registered Exercise Trainer. The one-to-one coaching sessions focussed on technique improvement and general speed. June can customise personal training sessions to suit all fitness levels, and the one-toone sessions are ideal for people with busy lifestyles or who may have mobility, neurological or rehabilitation conditions. Neil recommends Nordic Walking to his patients and some are now members of the North Shore Nordic Walkers. Nordic Walking is a great social activity, and one of the benefits of Nordic Walking with a group is the motivation, support, friendship and encouragement of your fellow walkers. In September, Neil completed the 10 km event that he had targeted to improve his overall time. Here is an excerpt from the email he ✔ Upper body workout while sent June: walking “Yesterday I was 5th in the Whangamata ✔ Burn 40% more calories 10 km walk at 1hr 17 which was about 5 minutes faster than last year, so I was pretty pleased ✔ Less impact on joints with that. It certainly takes a bit of focus on ✔ Release tension in neck and each of the basics for the whole distance!” Nordic Walking has proven to be a pheshoulders nomenon. Originally developed for the Finn✔ Improve posture and ish Olympic X-Country Skiers, many elite athbreathing letes, endurance competitors and the general ✔ population have taken up this inexpensive, but Fun to do, easy to learn, for innovative activity. all ages While it is a “Fitness First” activity enhancClasses in Greater Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Whakatane, Hawkes Bay, New Plymouth, ing general fitness walking, it also has appliWellington, Kapiti and Christchurch cations for special population groups, such as those with Parkinson’s’ Disease, Chronic ObAbove left: Neil and June for a coaching session on the beach at Long Bay. Below left: Neil and June stride it out.

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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, 09437-8708

WHANGAREI KIWI SENIORS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Lee Taylor 09-4303470 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, Val Todd 09-579-8250, www.oacnz.org 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 09-576-1069

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 09-358-1296 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, 09-624-3281 OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES CLUB AUCKLAND: Marshall Piecy 09-4453808, www.oacnz.org 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

WEST AUCKLAND BLUE TOP WALKERS: Henderson, Tuesday, Thursday (AM), Terry Wilson 09-814-9523 or 021-266-1071, www.bluetopwalkers.org.nz 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)

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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 09-412-8914 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 09-8386665 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 09832-5692 RANUI TWILIGHT WALK GROUP: Monday, Wednesday, Glenys 09832-4069 RIVERHEAD WALK GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Dane Brown 09-4129952 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, 09-836-8031 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 09-4255928 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 07-8556848 FLAGSTAFF WALKING GROUP: Monday Wednesday Friday (AM), Gillian Bartram 07-854-0069 WESTFIELD MALL WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM) Westfield Mall Chartwell HAMILTON MARATHON CLINIC:Tuesday (PM), Sunday (AM), Sharon 07-854-9214 TOD SQUAD: Friday (AM), Julie 07-829-4579 Y’s WALKERS: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM) MONDAY BUSHTRAMPERS: Monday, Marian 07-828-9029 BREAKAWAYS BUSH WALKING & TRAMPING CLUB: Diana Ammann 07-823-6147 WAIKATO TRAMPING CLUB: www.wtc.org.nz or Stu Kneebone 07827-3097 www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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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 07-8809088 AFTERWORK WALKERS: Monday, Wednesday (PM), Janis Jeffers, 07-889-7032 MATAMATA TRAMPING & WALKING GROUP: Shirley Hickson 07888-6054

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

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 07-357-5744

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 07-578-0016 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

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

NAPIER AHURIRI WALKING GROUP: Friday (AM), (I), Beverly Gillies 06-8436805 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

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

HAWERA

TE AROHA

WHAKATANE

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

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

TE AWAMUTU

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

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

WHANGAMATA

WANGANUI

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

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

WHITIANGA

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

TOKOROA

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

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

HAWKES BAY

BAY OF PLENTY COROMANDEL 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 GROUP: First Monday of month, (AM), John Looney 07-315-5507

ROTORUA www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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 06-876-3371 HASTINGS WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (PM), (BI), Templey 06-8730971 HAVELOCK NORTH WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), (BI), Jane 06877-0017 HAVELOCK NORTH WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Jeanette 06877-2114 HAVELOCK NORTH WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Lyn 06-8777886 KIWI SENIORS: Eana Young 06-845-9333 x 708 RUN WALK HAWKES BAY: Wed (PM), Sunday (AM), Doug Clark 06878-2785, www.runwalkhb.org.nz

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

ELTHAM

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 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, 06354-3342 MANAWATU STRIDERS: Tuesday, Thursday, (PM); Sunday (AM),

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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) 04-479-5420 MIRAMAR WALKING GROUP: 04-388-1944 NEWLANDS COMMUNITY HOUSE WALKING: Tuesday (AM), 04-4788799 TARARUA TRAMPING CLUB: www.ttc.org.nz WEA MIDWEEK WALKERS: Hanna Harwood WELLINGTON WEDNESDAY WALKERS: 04-388-1988 WELLINGTON CATHOLIC TRAMPING CLUB: 04-934-4729 WELLINGTON HARRIER ATHLETIC CLUB: Saturday (PM) mid March to mid October, (BIA), Veronica Gould WELLINGTON MARATHON CLINIC: Sunday (AM), (BIA), Toni 04478-9201 WELLINGTON MID-WEEK WALKERS: Tues, Thursday (PM), Bart Jones 04-477-3746 or David Lonsdale 04-977-8990 WELLINGTON NORDIC WALKERS: Rod McColl 04-526-6833

LOWER HUTT WALK FOR HEALTH: Wednesday (PM), Saturday (AM), Sunday (AM), (BIA), Jean 04-589-7887 or Dave 04-970-5133 POSITIVELY SLIM “Health for Life Walkers: Sunday (AM) Wednesday (PM) (BIA), Jim or Barbara Mobbs 04-566-2603 HUTT VALLEY WALKERS: Saturday (PM), Pam McArthur 04-586-4088 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

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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 FIFTY PLUS WALKERS: Thursday (AM), Nora Morris 03-528-6290

NELSON NELSON STRIDERS: Tuesday, Thursday, (PM), (BI), Averil West, 03-548-3655 NELSON KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), 03-548-1126 WAKEFIELD WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Lou Manson, 03541-8414 TAHUNA KIWISENIORS: Monday (AM), 03-548-1126 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), 03-9418999 AVON LOOP/CITY KIWISENIORS: Monday (AM), (B), Sport Canterbury 03-373-5060 AVONSIDE KIWI SENIORS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Jan 03-389-2755 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, 03-3882593 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 03351-6681 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 03-338-3826 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 12 hour flat walks, John van Herpt, 03-980-5664 HEI HEI WALKERS: Thursday, Lee Tuki 03-373-8150 HERITAGE WALKS: Tuesday, (PM), Graeme Stanley 03-980-1553 HERITAGE WALKS: Thursday, (AM), Graeme Stanley 03-980-1553 HOON HAY KIWISENIORS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Barbara 03-3388306 KAIAPOI WALKERS GROUP: Tuesday, Wednesday (AM), Lyane Graham 03-327-5679 KAIAPOI NORDIC WALKERS: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Trudy Blakey 03-327-4457 KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUPS: for the over 50’s, 23 surburban groups plus rural locations, Sport Canterbury 0800-228-483 LAMBDA DAY TRAMPERS: every second Sunday, (BI), social group for gays and lesbians of all ages, Helen Davies 03-332-8724 LINWOOD AVENUE WALKING GROUP: Wednesday, Thursday (AM) (B), 03-389-5303 LINWOOD KIWISENIORS: Thursday (AM), Phyl 03-389-6130 LYTTELTON WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Lyttlelton, (BI), Ada Goodwin 03-328-7235 MAIREHAU LADIES PROBUS, Tuesday, Leah 03-385-6310 MARYVILLE KIWISENIORS:: Monday (AM), Valmai 03-377-8742 MERIVALE KIWISENIORS: Monday (AM), (BI), June 03-355-8703 MT PLEASANT KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Pauline 03-3844794 NEW BRIGHTON KIWISENIORS: Wednesday, (AM), (BI), (both walkers and strollers), Joy 03-383-4494 NEW BRIGHTON WORKING MENS CLUB WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (I), Jenny Wilson 03-332-8818 NEW BRIGHTON ATHLETIC CLUB: Saturday (PM), Phil Bastion 03981-1798 NEW BRIGHTON HILL WALKERS: Wedneday (AM), Royce henery 03-388-7335 NEW BRIGHTON WALK ‘n’ TALK: Monday (AM), 03-941-8999 NEW BRIGHTON STROLLERS: Wednesday (AM), Tess Hall 03-3883237 NEW BRIGHTON WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Joy 03-383-4494 www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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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 03-348-9351 ROWLEY WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Lee Tuki 03-373-8150 ROVER HARRIER CLUB: Saturday (PM) (BI), Steve Mitchell 03-3488195 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 03-337-1436 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 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, 03366-0689, 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), 03-94128999

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 www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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

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

ALEXANDRA

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 HARRIER & WALKERS CLUB: Saturday (PM), April to October, John Thampson 03-448-7244, www.alexharriers.co.nz ALEXANDRA WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Ngaire Turnball, 03-448-8726

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 ASHBURTON STROLLERS CLUB: Diane Milne 03- 303-6250 METHERN & DISTRICT TRAMPING CLUB: Helen 03-308-7011 MT SOMERS TRACKS: Warren Jowett 03-303-0880, www.doc.govt.nz MT SOMERS WALKWAY: Marilyn & Bruce Gray 03-303-0809 PACIFIC ISLAND WALKING GROUP: Ashburton Domain, Torika Patterson 03-308-5868 ST DAVIDS WALKING GROUP: Barbara Lischner 03-308-5174, www.st-davids.org.nz WALKING GROUP: Eileen Ward 03-307-0475 WALKING GROUP: Ethel Powell 03-308-9662

STH CANTERBURY PLEASANT POINT

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

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

OTAGO CLYDE

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

WANAKA WANAKA WALKING Group: Monday (February - Mid-December (AM), (BI), Marion Barnett 03-443-1780

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

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

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

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

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

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

DUNEDIN ACTIVE WALKERS: Monday (PM), Bill Brockie 03-467-9114 ARIKI WALKING GROUP: Wednesday, Saturday (PM), Karen Martin 03-456-4223 CIVIL SERVICE: Saturday, (PM), Peter Smith 03-471-7127 CAVERSHAM HARRIERS WALKING GROUP: Saturday (PM), Keiran Columb 03-489-4027 DUNEDIN CITY RAMBLERS: Wednesday,(AM) Alison St John 03476-2344 GREEN HUT TRACK GROUP: Wednesday (AM), George Sutherland 03-467-5999 HALFWAY BUSH WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), (I), Pat Garth, 03-476-2579 HILL CITY WALKING GROUP: Saturday (PM), Alex McEwan 03-4554851 KOPUTAI WALKING GROUP: 2nd Tuesday, (AM), Noeline Forgie, 03472-8302 LEITH WALKERS: Saturday (PM), Janette Anderson 03-476-2830 MORNINGTON MONDAY WALKERS: Monday (AM), (B), Kieran Hurring 03-453-4423 MULTI-PEAK FITNESS WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Marelda Gallaher 03-477-6057 or 027-222-3863 MOSGIEL 50's FORWARD WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Roberta Telfer 03-488-3175

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WAIHEKE ISLAND

THAMES

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.

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WAIKATO

CENTRAL NORTH ISLAND

NORTHLAND

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

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

Two or Three Day Unguided Coast Walk

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

Whangarei Heads, Northland, N.Z.

TARANAKI

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

EASTERN TARANAKI EXPERIENCE

Phone: 09 434 0571

GISBORNE

www.coastwalks.co.nz

“Bridge to Somewhere”

• 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 GISBORNE

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CENTRAL NORTH ISLAND

Step iinto the 1RUWK ,VODQG·V +HDUW« Lake Waikaremoana, Whirinaki, Tongariro NEW ʹ Coromandel 4 day Walk

Great Group Deals & Piggy Back Special ʹ Kids go FREE! Ask for details

Ph: 0800 WALK NZ www.WalkingLegends.co.nz

WAIRARAPA

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Whareama Coastal Walk

TWO DAY ADVENTURE!

Akitio-Glenora Walk

Unguided 2 or 4 day walks

- New Zealands newest private walk, our best kept secret * October to March/April * Groups 4 - 8 people

This is a stimulating and breath-taking 2-night 2-day fully catered walk over private farmland and isolated Wairarapa coastline. Price from $250 pp. Please see website for details:

www.whareamawalk.co.nz 114 Langdale Road, RD 12, Masterton Phone: 06-372-3722 - Email: info@whareamawalk.co.nz

NELSON/WEST COAST Spectacular northern Wairarapa countryside, coastal & Native bush.

HEAPHY TRACK ABEL TASMAN

Phone: 06 374 3513 for bookings (evenings) Website:www.akitio-glenorawalk.co.nz Email: bookings@akitioglenorawalk.co.nz CAPE RUNAWAY

Cape Runaway

Large farmhouse, 'Hayward's', available to rent. Sleeps 14 people, ideal for tramping, mountain biking groups etc to explore this area. Also great fishing. Fully equipped.

Sally & Jim Kemp 07 3253609 or ruku.kemp@xtra.co.nz

RANGITIKEI

Farm walking at its most scenic A one, two, or three day walk over scenic Rangitikei hill country featuring spectacular views of the Ruahine ranges, Mount Ruapehu and the Kawhatau River. Phone 06-382-5507 Fax 06-382-5504 Ruth & Jim Rainey, RD7, Mangaweka E: raineys@xtra.co.nz website:www.kvw.co.nz

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

WAIRARAPA If you love both walking and wildlife, then this is the walk for you. . .

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

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.

Phone 06-377-4802 email Shona@tararuawalk.co.nz www.tararuawalk.co.nz

Kawakawa Station Coastal Walk

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

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

www.bankstrack.co.nz

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

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MARLBOROUGH 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.

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

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