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NEW ZEALAND’S RECREATION WALKING MAGAZINE

New Zealand walk:

Albany Lakes Park

ISSUE No 177 - 2012

OCTOBER

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New Zealand walk:

Exploring the Heaphy Track -

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Village to village in Spain’s Moorish Alpujarras

New Zealand walk:

Diverse landscape on K2K walk

Coromandel adventure

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Waiheke Walking Festival

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CONTENTS Issue No 177 - 2012

4 Walk talk 6 New Zealand walk: Albany Lakes Park - a walk after you shop 8 New Zealand walk: Exploring the Heaphy Track gourmet style eW alking F estival 10 Event:Forty walks in Waihek aiheke Walking Festival 12 Macpac has gear for serious and leisure walkers 14 Event: Following in the footsteps of the Marines 16 New Zealand walk: Diverse landscape on K2K walk 18 Digital Photo Contest winners 20 New Zealand walks: Coromandel adventure 24 New Zealand walk: Walk back in history on K awau Kawau Island 24 Cycling tours: Cycle the Alps to Ocean in comfort 26 Overseas walk: The Galapagos Islands of couse 29 Overseas walks and tours 30 Overseas walks: Village to village in Spain ’s Spain’s Moorish Alpujarras 36 New Zealand walks: A planned trip with an element of surprise 38 Event: Stunning weather for T aupo event Taupo 40 Marathon prize a fantastic walking holiday in Austria 41 Health: Ways to return to regular exercise after a sickness bout 42 Index over previous 14 issues 43 Weather forecast for October 44 New Zealand coming events 46 Overseas coming events 48 Nordic W alking Calendars Walking 49 Te Araroa Trail: New section goes under motorway 50 Event: Damp and wet conditions for marathon entrants 52 Directory: Walking groups throughout NZ 56 Country Breaks 59 Green P rescription Prescription 60 Napier City Half Marathon

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Cover picture: On the Coromandel Coastal Track. Photo by Cathy Taylor. Story on Page 20.

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DOC to bring live bookings to Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre The Department of Conservation (DOC) and Tourism Exchange New Zealand (TXNZ) have formed a new partnership to enable live bookings at the DOC Fiordland Visitor Centre in Te Anau.

On 1 October 2012 the DOC Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre in Te Anau will commence live bookings on TXNZ, selling local transport and activity product to walk in customers.

With around 130,000 walk in visitors annually, the Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre is one of the busiest in the country.

With the new connection to TXNZ, Visitor Centre staff will now be able to search live availability direct from local tour operator's reservations system, make a booking, give customers instant confirmation and process payment to the operator on the spot.

"Our aim is to provide a complete service to our customers, offering visitors to conservation areas a high quality and enjoyable experience. If this initiative is successful we would like to roll this model out to other DOC Visitor Centres across the country", said Jake Downing, DOC Commercial Channel Manager.

"Our Visitor Centre staff are experts on providing information and are excited that they can now fully satisfy the customer's needs with the ability to book local activities - the demand is definitely there".

Andrew Wells, of TXNZ said, "My own experience as an outdoor tour operator taught me that there is no better way to grow your business than the burgeoning online opportunities around today. At super low cost, businesses can participate and only pay when a successful booking is made and deposited in their system and bank account. The power of a Visitor Centre like Fiordland selling local activities with live dynamic connections

Unfortunate place name Watanobbi in New South Wales has been voted Australia’s “most unfortunate” place-name, in a global poll.

It beat rivals including Eggs and Bacon Bay (Tasmania) Bong Bong (New South Wales) and Burpengary (Queensland), in a poll of almost 2,000 people conducted by the genealogy website, findmypast.com.au and its global network of partner sites.

“In the course of researching their family history, people can discover that their ancestors came from somewhere with an unlikely, unfortunate or downright embarrassing name”, explains Emma Kelly, family historian and spokesperson for findmypast.com.au.

It’s not necessarily the worst thing you might find when tracing your family history but some people may be stunned to discover that their ancestors came from somewhere called Watanobbi or Eggs and Bacon Bay.” Findmypast.com.au and its partner sites asked customers in seven English-speaking countries (Australia, New Zealand, UK, U.S., Ireland, Canada, South Africa) to pick from its own shortlist of “unfortunate” Australian place-names.

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Exercise may improve quality of life during and after cancer Exercise may improve quality of life for people with cancer, according to Cochrane researchers. In two separate Cochrane systematic reviews, the authors gathered together evidence showing that activities such as walking and cycling can benefit those who are undergoing or have completed treatment for cancer.

People with cancer suffer from many different physical, psychological and social effects related to cancer, as well as treatment-related symptoms.

There has been much interest in the effects of exercise on physical and psychological well-being in people with cancer.

Cancer treatments and survival rates continue to improve, but quality of life remains a priority for people with cancer who are undergoing or have completed treatment.

Exercise programmes in both reviews included walking, cycling, yoga, Qigong, resistance training and strength training.

The results show that exercise can improve health-related quality of life for people with cancer. Further, results from both reviews show that exercise improved social functioning and tiredness.

Benefits were also seen in the physical well-being of participants undergoing treatment and in self-esteem, emotional well-being, sexuality, sleep, anxiety and pain in people who had completed treatment.

Cycle Trail, festivals at risk under Bill The Government’s flagship New Zealand Cycle Trail project is at risk if proposed changes to local government law go ahead, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) is warning.

Cycle trails around the countr y are relying on funding and support from local councils.

TIA is calling for local government to continue to be allowed to invest in the visitor industry, which creates jobs and income in communities around the country. Support from visitors makes possible a range of events and festivals that residents also enjoy, enhancing that community’s vibrancy and well-being.

Error in pages In issue 175 of Walking New Zealand magazine some sections of pages were duplicated, resulting in missing pages. The subscribers who were affected appear to be in the Coromandel and Bay of Plenty areas. If you have received one and have not contacted us for a placement please email us and a replacement will be sent. We apologize for the error.

Website to promote Tauranga walks Mike Mellelieu of Tauranga has set up a website showing walk maps, distances, links to events and so on, as a service to walkers in the Tauranga district.

He says he will be gradually adding more content.

The website is: www.mikestaurangawalks.co.nz. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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SkyPath in Long TTerm erm plan

The SkyPath (the Harbour Bridge walk and cycle way) has been included in the Long Term Plan for Auckland.

It is a “zero budget line item” which means Council hasn’t made any funding commitment, but the important thing is that it keeps the project on the table and gives Council the chance to fully consider the underwrite options for investment by private funders.

The SkyPath will be self-funding through the user toll – $2 per trip if using a Hop Card. This is likely the only way to provide this much needed access across the harbour in the next 20 or possibly 30 years, as NZTA have repeatedly said they won’t fund a Bridge walking and cycling facility.

Aucklanders made it clear to Council that they want this facility, so thanks to everyone who took the time to submit or contact Councillors.

More than 60% of submissions on walking and cycling to the Draft LTP and RLTP supported access across the Bridge.

Prizewinners The winners of the this month’s Walking New Zealand promotion are: A588 Pedometer - Jean Bull, Mangawhai and a six month subscription extension to Walking New Zealand magazine, Jocelyn Williamson, Kamo, Whangarei.

Study identifies why women don’t wear sports bras Bra shoulder straps have been identified as the biggest deterrent to women not wearing a sports bra when exercising.

The results were featured in a study within the May 2012 issue of the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, published by Sports Medicine Australia.

Despite it being shown that well designed sports bras are effective in limiting excessive breast motion and related breast pain, less than half of the survey respondents wore a sports bra during physical activity.

Deterrents to wearing a sports bra included: Shoulder straps cutting in; shoulder straps slipping; fasteners digging in; bra creeping up; bra cost; bra stitching rubbing; the look of the bra; the bra neckline; the bra fabric, the bra colour and the bra brand name.

Co-author of the study, Professor Julie Steele said the findings suggest consumers are dissatisfied with current sports bra designs.

To help educate and encourage women to wear a sports bra while undertaking physical activity, Sports Medicine Australia and the Breast Research Australia (BRA) team in the University of Wollongong’s Biomechanics Research Laboratory, have combined to produce a free do-it-yourself guide to bra selection for sport and exercise, called Exercise and Breast Support. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

New bridge to increase Huatoki Walkway use A new link is being created on Huatoki Walkway to enable more people to use it easily.

Work has started building a shared pedestrian and cycle bridge to link Sycamore Grove with the walkway.

“The Sycamore Grove area is a catchment with no easy access to the walkway, even though they’re adjacent to each other,” says Let ’s Go Project Manager Carl Whittleston.

“This bridge will enable people walking and riding to use this safe offroad route to the city from Vogeltown and Frankleigh Park.”

The bridge is the last major development in the upgrade of the Huatoki Walkway between Vogeltown and the central city, aimed at making it a high-quality off-road route for all users.

The project has seen the path widened and some gradients reduced, with a mix of compacted gravel along the flatter sections and light chip seal on the steeper sections.

Mr Whittleston says more users are already being seen on the walkway.

“We’ve retained the bush-covered character and you still get the feeling that you’re far away from the city, but the walkway is more accessible for a wider range of users,” he says.

The new entrance beneath the Carrington/Vivian streets viaduct should be completed by now, while the Sycamore Grove bridge will take two months to complete..

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Albany Lakes Park - a walk after you shop

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ight in the heart of Albany, Auckland and awaiting your discovery is beautiful Albany Lakes Civic Park.

The park was officially opened in November 2009 and is located adjacent to the Westfield Albany Shopping Centre.

The 6.4ha park represents a visionary investment on the part of the North Shore Above left: The bridge across the lake links the Westfield Albany shopping Centre with the park.

Above right: Rainwater is collected in little ponds and flow over stones before ending up in the lake.

Left: A sign cut out of metal.

Below: Walkers on the far side of the lake.

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A team of landscapers, architects and developers planned the park as a cultural, social and ecological enrichment of the new Albany town centre, drawing on Albany’s heritage, from Maori settlement to its days as an orchard area.

The park features two large stormwater lakes, a culturally inspired bridge, a water feature and a stage for outdoor events. The stage forms the hub for the Westfield Albany Lakes Summer Series.

The landscaping of the park is particularly thoughtful. Approximately 17,000 plants include the park’s signature tree species, Totara, complimented by cultivars used for weaving;

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edible fruits such as apples, plums and olives; and native food sources including Karaka and Kahikatea. Local wildlife settling in include Dotterels and frogs.

The park is not only good to look at, it’s also good for the local environment. The trees edging the park are part of an innovative stormwater treatment system. Rain falling on

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the road gathers in rain gardens or seeps through grassed areas to the holes in which the trees are planted. These holes are filled with a special soil, which filters the rainwater before the surplus is piped to the lakes, helping to keep the lake water pure.

The track is a flat limstone track and suitable for all ages.

Above: The stage at Albany Lakes Park used for the outdoor events.

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Below: Walkers enjoying the just under one kilometre walk around the lake.

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Exploring the Heaphy

Above: A large valley below with rolling hills in the background.

Below: A tree trunk becomes a hanging tree with lots of objects!

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“Lest Haste, More Taste”: means that guests receive the full attention of Exploring the Heaphy Track the guides and walks can be tailored to Gourmet Style individual requirements.

Located on the north-western corner of the South Island, within Kahurangi National Park, is the Heaphy Track. At approximately 80 kilometres in length, the Heaphy (named after 19th century adventurer Charles Heaphy) is the longest and most diverse of all Department of Conservation walks.

Nelson-based guiding company Southern Wilderness offers outdoor enthusiasts, what they describe as, “gourmet-guided,” walks through the Heaphy as well as the Coastal Track in Abel Tasman National Park and the Travers Sabine Circuit in Nelson Lakes National Park.

“We do everything for you,” says Southern Wilderness owner, Gordon Taylor. “Most of our clients are busy business people or retirees who want to experience the wilderness, but don’t have the time or inclination to do the organising. This is why we pick them up from Nelson and organise food and accommodation.”

Group sizes are limited to a maximum of

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Gordon says his guides are well-travelled individuals with a sound knowledge of local plant and wildlife, making every trip an education.

Guests have the option of walking the Heaphy over either four or five days. The fiveday option covers the same ground, but spreads one of the longer days over two for an easier experience. Those who wish to extend their trip can add an additional half day and stay in the Alpine Lodge at Lake Rotoiti.

The Heaphy Track begins in the north at

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ck - Gourmet style Collingwood and finishes at Kohaihai River on the West Coast.

Gordon says every day is different, with the first day, through native beech forest, being the hardest.

During the course of the trip, guests also walk through podocarp forest, ferns, and vines and, as they reach the West Coast, nikau palms.

There is plenty of bird life to be seen, including toutouwai (native robin), wekas, tuis and moreporks.

“Watch out for the wekas,” says ■ Gordon. “They’re notorious for scavenging, so don’t leave your hats or socks lying around.”

While the Heaphy Track isn’t a “walk in the park” (a reasonable level of fitness is required) this doesn’t mean that guests must “rough it”— they have to pack a change of clothes and sleeping bag in their packs because everything else is taken care of.

At the end of the day, clients stay the night in a Department of Conservation hut with a coal fire, kitchen and fresh water. “Though the huts have shared sleeping areas, mattresses are supplied and they’re very cosy,” says Gordon.

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“gourmet” isn’t used to describe their walks for nothing. Every guide is also a skilled cook with typical dishes on the menu including salmon and cuscus, lamb back straps with mashed potato and chicken curry.

Safety is paramount to Southern Wilderness. Each guide is equipped with a satellite beacon and qualified in first aid.

“Every DOC hut has a helicopter pad and a short-wave radio.

Though you are most definitely in the wilderness, if anything goes wrong, help isn’t far away,” he says.

One of the wonderful features of the Heaphy Track is the purity of the water. “Guests get quite a thrill out of drinking water straight from a stream,” says Gordon.

“Our slogan is ‘Lest haste, more taste,’” he says. “We go that extra mile and make a pleasant experience for everybody.”

Above: Low cloud on the hills in the background.

Right: A goumet meal is served on the walk.

This time it is Salmon and Cuscus.

Below left: All paths lead to a DOC hut.

Fact file Classic Heaphy 4-day package: $1595 per person.

Classic Heaphy 5-day package: $1695 per person.

Extended Heaphy Track experience: $1795 per person.

For more information visit: www.southernwilderness.com

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ancy a few days away or even a week of walking? This spring take time outto experience the beauty and quirkiness that is ‘so Waiheke’. Known for wine, vineyards, weddings and beaches the island is now stamped firmly on the map as a walking destination.

Celebrated walker and travel presenter, Marcus Lush, agrees with this and has signed up for three of the more strenuous walks!

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There is something for everyone and you can even intersperse the walking with some great Waiheke hospitality like the Blues Club night at Stefanos Pizzeria, Long Lunches at the Goldie Room and classy dinners at Mudbrick Restaurant and Casita Miro - and everything in between.

A photography competition r uns throughout the festival and more details of this are available on the festival website.

The ever popular Madame Rouge vineyard walk includes Miro, Obsidian, Stonyridge and Te Motu vineyards and Wild on Waiheke (extraordinarily good ginger beer)- this walk is probably a ‘must-do’ for wine-lovers.

Guest guides are in abundance, wetland and birdlife expert, author Janet Hunt, will lead the Okahuiti Wetland Walk, historian Paul Monin guides you through defence against naval invasion on the Secret Life of Matiatia.

Expert guide Rosie Walford shows how to problem solve through biomicr y and Australian naturapath, Helen Elscot, leads Medicinal Plants in the Wild.

This is only a small sample of the many and varied free guided walks available during

the festival.

For more information on all the walks and for registration go to www.waihekewalkingfestival.org.

Bookings are essential and a ‘word to the wise’ if you see a walk you fancy book it now, leave it and you may miss out!

SATURDAY 27 OCTOBER 1. WALKING MEDITATION Meditate to the rhythm of your walk, taking in three bays and McKenzie Reserve, spectacular views. Duration: One and a half hours Grade: Medium 2. PIONEER COUNTRY Waiheke’s first pioneer settlers made their home here.

Now it is one of the island’s biggest and best bush reserves and owned by Forest & Bird. Only open once in a blue moon. Duration: Two and a half hours Grade: Hard 3. MEDICINAL PLANTS IN THE WILD ‘Wild weed walks’ might raise a few eyebrows on Waiheke! Let medicinal herbalist and naturopath, Helen Elscot, lead you through Atawhai Whenua and then up the garden path! Duration: Two and a half hours Grade: Easy 4. TE MATUKU TO ORAPIU Sneak preview: unbuilt walkway from Te Matuku to Orapiu that will follow the coast through Te Matuku Marine Reserve. Climb over the ridge passing big old trees coming onto road for views into the bay, tough but rewarding. Duration: Four hours Grade: Harder 5. MADAME ROUGE Amazing views from private land in the heart of

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A great place to walk – discover and explore Waiheke Island, choose from more than 40 free guided walks right on Auckland’s doorstep.

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g Festival Waiheke’s wine country. Trail at leisure from talk station to station. If you are coming by ferry and bus you will need to walk up the hill to Miro Vineyard, Brown’s Rd (20 minutes). Duration: Two to three hours Grade: Medium but definitely some hills!

SUNDAY 28 OCTOBER 6. MATIATIA TO ONEROA VIA CHURCH BAY Probably the most walked and best loved track on Waiheke. Walk it with the locals and get the full story – the history, the views, the birds and the bees. Link to Walk 9 for a full day’s walk. Duration: Three and a half hours Grade: Medium 7. OKAHUITI WETLAND WALKWAY Wetland and birdlife expert and author, Janet Hunt talks you through nature, the water and wildlife you would never know was there. Bring a picnic if you like. Duration: Two hours Grade: Medium 8. OLD ONETANGI – A HISTORY WALK Onetangi has some great settler history. Hear it straight from the locals as you walk from the beachto the Historical Society’s museum on Onetangi Straight. Duration: Two hours Grade: Medium 9. ONEROA TO MATIATIA VIA OWHANAKE This treasure of a walk follows the coastline from Oneroa to Matiatia. Cliff-top views of Rakino, Motutapu and Rangitoto, it’s a big walk on a tricky track, not easy but worth it. Link to Walk 6 for a full day’s walk. Duration: Three hours Grade: Hard MONDAY 29 OCTOBER 10. TE WHAU TIDAL TRAIL Te Whau Point separates Rocky Bay from Putiki Bay.Walk its wild side along the Hitapa Track, follow us around the rocks (and mud) to get up close and personal with some of the most interesting bays on Waiheke. Bring good shoes and a change of socks! Duration: Three and a half hours Grade: Hard TUESDAY 30 OCTOBER 11. THE SECRET LIFE OF MATIATIA Hidden above Matiatia is a concrete bunker, part of Auckland’s defence against naval invasion. Stunning harbour view, find out how part of Waiheke became Grafton Bridge. Meet historian, Paul Monin and quiz local guide, Gary Wilton, about the island. Bring a picnic or

Rorohara Concerto One man’s passion and willingness to share what he has created gives us a unique opportunity during this year’s festival. Kowhai, Kauri, Puriri, Kanuka, Pohutakawa and Karaka are just a few of the native stands of trees Bruce Plested has planted on Rorohara. Crisscrossed by over 10kms of track, this beautiful private estate is accessible only during the Waiheke Walking Festival.

31 OCTOBER 1. ROROHARA CONCERTO 1 ‘GLOWWORMS’ Glowworms were only discovered on Rorohara a few months ago.

Walk through hidden glades andford small streams to reach this twinkling display. Bring a torchor headlamp.

Duration: One and a half hours Grade: Medium – Hard

SATURDAY 3 NOVEMBER 2. ROROHARA CONCERTO 2 ‘1997’ Down a winding road, sea viewsat every turn, count the number of times you say ‘wow’! You can compare annual plantings over the last 12 years.

Duration: one and a half hours Grade: Hard

SUNDAY 4 NOVEMBER 3. ROROHARA CONCERTO 3 ‘FINALE’ Can you keep up? Off the beaten track, this strenuous walk traverses some of the most beautiful private land on Waiheke. Our chief guide Gary Wilton joins forces with owner, Bruce Plested, to show you something very special. Bring water, a packed lunch and be prepared to be challenged.

Duration: Three to four hours Grade: Harder

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Whakanewha Regional Park Included in the Waikeke Walking Festival are walks in Whakanewha Regional Park as follows: SUNDAY 28 OCTOBER 1. UGLY BUG SAFARI Are you between 6 and 12 years old? Join one of the park rangers to discover more about the creepy crawlies that call Whakanewha Regional Park home. Learn how to make your very own ‘pooter’.Duration: one hour Grade: Easy 2. MINI BEAST MAGIC Are you 3-6 yrs old? Bring family on this mini-beast safari in the park with one of the park rangers to discover some of the beasty residents. We won’t be walking very far… but in bug distance we will be walking (or crawling) a long way! Duration: one hour Grade: Easy

MONDAY 29 OCTOBER 3. TARATA TRACK Walk with park rangers through old taraire, kohekohe, puriri, karaka andnikau trees, alongside newer trees such as kanuka and ferns.

Hear how geckos are monitored and pests controlled, just listen to the birds! Duration: one and a half hours Grade: medium

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WEDNESDAY 31 OCTOBER 4. CROSS-ISLAND WALK Our ‘coast-to-coast’ r uns from the graceful sweep of Whakanewha Bay at Whakanewha, over the bush-clad hills to the endless rolling waves at Onetangi Beach.

Duration: Five hours Grade: Hard

THURSDAY 1 NOVEMBER 5. NATIVE SEEDS BATTLE WILD WEEDS Walkers are not the only wanderers! Garden plants can endanger native vegetation. Learn what is really nasty, the not-so-bad and how to substitute potential weeds for attractive natives, enjoy stunning vistas and the fresh smell of coastal forest.

Duration: one and a half hours Grade: Medium

SUNDAY 4 NOVEMBER 6. WALKING NOT ENOUGH? HAVE WE GOT THE RUN FOR YOU! A twisty, turny, 10k trail through Whakanewha Regional Park. If you run, you used to run or you’ve always wanted to run, this is a great place to start.

Duration: Two hours Grade: Run!

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linger at a cafe later. Duration: Two hours Grade: Easy but with a prolonged climb WEDNESDAY 31 October 12. THE ‘GOLDIE’ PHOTOGRAPHY WANDER (COMPETITION) Wander The Goldie Estate Vineyard ‘snapping’ at leisure. Lesley Posey Storm, ‘mein host’ of The Goldie Room, will be on hand to answer questions. Tasting Room open for a ‘mid-wander’ reviver! Duration: One and a half hours Grade: Medium 13. BACH TO THE FUTURE Ramble along the streets and byways of Oneroa after a short film - History of Holidays on Waiheke.

The cinema is itself iconic, furnished with sofas out of people’s homes. Listen to yarns of times past. Duration: Two and a half hours Grade: Easy THURSDAY 1 NOVEMBER 14. ROCKY BAY REMINISCENCES The old Waiheke is alive and well in Rocky Bay. Untainted by ‘progress’, development or the latte set, this is where it all happens. Join the locals and hear the real Waiheke story. Duration: Two hours Grade: Easy 15. JOURNEY TO THE LOST CENTRE Deep in the eastern end lies undeveloped reserve, definitely for battle-hardened bush-whackers! Slog up a swampy valley so long you’ll think we are lost. Hard work, but you’ll be able to say you were there. Duration: Four hours Grade: Harder

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Each walk has been given only an approximate time and grading.

The grading reflects the type of terrain and walking surface you can expect.

All of Waiheke is hilly, in some places very hilly!

Easy – mainly road Medium – off-road walking track, may have some narrow, muddy or steep sections.

Hard – mostly unformed, may be tricky underfoot, prolonged steep hills.

Harder – more of the above!

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Forty walks in Waiheke Festival FRIDAY 2 NOVEMBER 16. BIO WHAT?...

Ever wondered how inventors come up with the stuff they do? Did you know Velcro was inspired by sticky grass hooks or ways of repairing underground pipes was inspired by the way shells form underwater? This is Biomimicry.

Solve challenges by drawing on creative inspiration from nature as you walk. Duration: Three hours Grade: Medium 17. SHELLY BEACH DISCOVERY Family orientated adventure – discovery, archaeology and barbeque! Bring your snaggers and let the kids explore.

Who knows what a budding Indiana Jones might uncover.

Duration: Two hours Grade: Easy 18. ALMOST MIDNIGHT MADNESS When the going gets tough this is how the tough get

Nordic Walking The health benefits are amazing and the trial sessions last year were great fun. There are free trial sessions as part of this year’s Walking Festival, by June Stevenson. This is the perfect opportunity to try out something new with one of the best instructors in the country. All equipment is provided and sessions will be around 45 minutes. Nordic Walking coach, June will lead these trial sessions during the Festival and a major walk for experienced Nordic Walkers.

TRIAL SESSIONS Dates: Sunday 28 October, Monday 29 October, Saturday 3 November Duration: One hour GUIDED COASTAL WALK FOR EXPERIENCED NORDIC WALKERS Dates: Sunday 4 November Duration: Three hours

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going. Head torches to be worn for this night time trek but can be removed back at the bar! Duration: Two and a half to three hours Grade: Hard (challenging in the dark) SATURDAY 3 NOVEMBER 19. THE ATAWHAI WHENUA EXPERIENCE Interactive fun walk for everyone. Enjoy a short bush walk with fun stations along the way. Learn about history and nature - weave flax, search for Maori history, learn about the medicinal and edible plants of the bush. You might join the Historical Society making billy tea, or watch a historical re-enactment. Duration: Two hours (30 minutes walk but allow One and a half hours for visiting stations) Grade: Easy 20. WALK TO THE TOP OF THE WORLD Bring a packed lunch and enjoy the panoramic view on this stunning walk. Expect steep hills and huge satisfaction. Your guide, Chris Palmer, likened this walk to a spiritual experience the first time he walked it. Duration: Three hours Grade: Harder 21. THE FRIENDS OF DOROTHY WALK ‘You’re not in Kansas now Dorothy!’ This ‘yellow brick road’ heads up to Trig Hill via the Forest & Bird, through the kauri grove. Bring a camera, views out over Onetangi to Great Barrier and Little Barrier are breathtaking.

Finishing back at Charlie Farley’s for a restorative beverage or two. Duration: One and a half hours Grade: Medium SUNDAY 4 NOVEMBER 22. BACH TO THE FUTURE Ramble along the streets and byways of Oneroa after a short film - History of Holidays on Waiheke. The cinema is itself iconic, furnished with sofas outof people’s homes.

Listen to yarns of times past. Duration: 2.5 hours Grade: Easy

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acpac is a New Zealand owned company specialising in quality outdoor gear, which is available

throug hout New Zealand, Australia, Europe and Japan. Macpac has been committed to Adventure for Life since 1973.

For nearly 40 years our packs, tents, sleeping bags and clothing range has been sought out the world over. Macpac has the ultimate collection of gear for the outdoor enthusiast.

We have a great range of comfortable, quality and practical outdoor gear for a vast range of outdoor activities including all types of walking, suiting varied skill and interest levels.

Macpac’s range of equipment and clothing is the perfect accompaniment to the Waiheke Walking Festival. Whether you are looking at the Festival’s more serious walks such as the Rorohara Concerto or a more leisurely stroll with the kids such as the Mini Beast Magic walk in the unique Whakanewha Regional Park, Macpac has the gear for you and the

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s gear for serious y walkers whole family.

No matter where your walking adventures take you, one piece of equipment you cannot live without is a durable and reliable pack.

Macpac uses the ultimate hard-wearing, waterproof and durable fabric for pack construction, AzTec Canvas. This fabric is not only tough when it is new, but also after many years of adventure and exploration.

We feel a genuine sense of pride when we receive a 15 year old AzTec pack for maintenance. We fix the harness or webbing and send it on its way again for another stint. Now that’s sustainability. In 2011, Macpac managed to take this concept a step further and introduced Eco AzTec, a fabric with certified organic cotton that is fairly traded to internationally recognized standards. AzTec fabric is not only good-looking, weatherproof and incredibly durable; it also supports environmental responsibility and ethical trading.

Macpac has an extensive range of packs made from this legendary fabric to suit all levels of walking interest and ability. For your serious walking adventures, the Cascade pack made from AzTec canvas is your perfect partner.

When you require weather protection, hard-wearing gear and true load-carrying comfort, this is the pack for you.

The Cascade is big enough to take all you need on multi-day trips but compact enough to take nothing you don’t need.

This is one of Macpac’s longstanding models and comes in two sizes, the 65 litre and the 50 litre. However, if you are after a slightly smaller pack that you can use year after year, trip after trip, look no further.

The Kakapo features classic clean Macpac lines, the durable AzTec canvas and a no frills set up.

An essential for every walker is a go-to day pack, a compact pack that offers reliability, versatility and overall, supreme comfort.

The Kahu 22 is just the pack. Kahu is the Maori name for hawk, reminding us of the freedom that comes with such a comfortable, compact carry-all.

This pack also brings together modern features including organiser panels, electronic ports and many pockets, with functional know-how to support all your favorite walking activities and the ability to resist years of wear and tear thanks to the AzTec canvas.

Macpac is proud to be supporting the Waiheke Walking Festival and hope that the many amazing walks on offer inspire people to open the gate to New Zealand’s great adventure playground and keep exploring all that we have to offer. Head into your closest Macpac store and find the ideal pack to suit your walking needs.

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Following in the the Marines Words by By Roger Childs Photos by Pam Childs

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Above: World War 2 Marine Claude Bohn fires the starting gun.

Below: Well-known Wellington walker Patrick Tito heads for the finish line.

n 10 June 138 walkers and runners retraced an American forces route march on the Kapiti Coast. The event was part of the Salute 70 celebrations remembering the American Marines, soldiers and sailors who came to New Zealand in the dark days of World War Two. One of the Marines was Leon Uris, who later described a route march from Camp Mackay, near Paekakariki, in his book Battle Cry. ‘Fall in, goddammit, on the double!’ We were off on our first hike in New Zealand. A half mile to the camp gate, then two miles down the highway and a right turn up the slowly winding dirt road. It twisted in a slow rise for nearly four miles. We called it the Little Burma Road. From the top, fifteen hundred feet up, we could see the rolling green hills, small dotted farms, and in the distance the ocean.

Then we raced over the hills, through ravines and gulleys, over wire fences, along sheer sheep trails, sliding and falling in sheer drop. Through the woods until we wound back to Camp MacKay, and Paekakariki, which we could see far below us. Then down a treacherous cliff on our backs and guts until we descended into camp.

Local Kapiti historian, Anthony Dreaver, had the idea of re-enacting this hike and approached the Kapiti Joggers and Walkers about organizing a walk/run to coincide with Below: Mayor Jenny Rowan starts the walkers.

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the other Salute 70 events. Consequently a 13.5 km course to the east of Queen Elizabeth Park was devised to roughly approximate the route Leon Uris described.

The area of Camp Mackay, known as Whareroa, had been closed to the public in the late 1980s when the newly created Landcorp took over the farming of the area.

This aroused concern in the Kapiti district that the farm would soon be sold off to private owners.

However, a community campaign lead by the Whareroa Guardians resulted in the government purchasing Whareroa in 2005 and putting it under the control of the Department of Conservation. Today the Whareroa Farm is a popular area for walkers, trampers, runners and mountain bikers with a labyrinth of tracks and roads of varying gradients.

The farm entrance provided the ideal setting for the start and finish of the In the Footsteps of the Marines event.

Kapiti Mayor Jenny Rowan fired the gun to start the walkers and Claude Bohn, who came to New Zealand in 1942 as an 18 year old Marine, was the starter for the runners.

When introduced, this sprightly eighty-eight year old, who had come all the way from Green Bay, Wisconsin, for the celebrations, was greeted with thunderous applause.

Beginning at Whareroa Farm, the course followed Emerald Glen Road, and climbed up winding Waterfall Road and the steeper Maungakotukutuku Road. Then it was on to

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the unsealed surface of Campbell’s Mill Road, along a short bush track and down a zigzag trail in Whareroa Farm to finish beside the far m shelter. The total climb, in three manageable sections, was over 350m, before the descent into Camp Mackay. From Campbell’s Mill Road, participants were

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rewarded with spectacular views of the area where the three American camps, in and around Paekakariki, were located.

The nominal entry fee of $20 included after match soup, rolls and bananas, a commemorative certificate and a one in three chance of winning a spot prize. Substantial donations from the proceeds were given to the Kapiti Aquatic Centre, the Wellington Free Ambulance, the Whareroa Guardians, the

Kapiti US Marines Trust and the Wellington Tramway Museum.

Participants in the event were very enthusiastic about the experience. Andrew Reid’s comments were typical of the feedback.

Below left: Peter Dixon and Diana Helen get encouragement from marshal Gail Daniel.

Below right: Walkers coming up Waterfall Road.

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Diverse landsca on K2K walk “We came and remembered the roots of our past.

The people of the land that built us a future that is based on the land.

We remember with pride who we are. A people of the land, the bush.

We trust us all to build the land for the future.Thanks...”

Above: Negotiating a creek in Whareroa Farm.

Following in the footsteps of the Marines A great day out, lovely scenery and views, weather obliged on the day, and nice to see that the cattle had been cleared off Campbell’s Mill Road where they had been the previous week. Would I compete again next year? Too right I would. And I’ve even talked my wife into competing as a walker! As a consequence of the many positive comments, the Kapiti Joggers and Walkers will hold the event again next year.

For the record, the fastest walkers were Bart Henderson in 1 hour 32 minutes, Lynn Sleath 1.39.02 and Nadine Yorker 1.40.51. However for most it was a chance to enjoy country they hadn’t experienced before and some strolled around in over 3 hours and took photos along the way.

Below: Fastest walker on the day Bart Henderson.

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his is one of the many but more creative messages that have been written on the walls of one of the accommodations on the Kaipara to Kaipara Walk or K2K. Creators Shane and Jenny Hood and Steve and Clare Dill feel that it encapsulates what they were aiming to achieve when they opened the walk nearly three years ago.

All of the K2K crew are passionate about preserving the land for future generations to enjoy.

“With growing urbanisation and the increasing commercialism of farming, most New Zealanders haven’t had the chance to see a grass roots working farm,” says Steve. “We wanted to share this land so that people can get up close and enjoy the farm and wildlife on their back door step.”

The self guided, three day Kaipara to Kaipara Walk or K2K offers visitors a taste of a diverse cross section of New Zealand— from the country village of Kaipara Flats to the coastline of the Kaipara Harbour.

The K2K leads across diverse landscapes including private farmland, exotic and native bush, saltmarsh wetlands and coastal forest— not to mention the spectacular views of the Hoteo River and Kaipara Harbour—the largest harbour in the southern hemisphere

and a migratory bird habitat of international significance.

Kereru, (Clare spotted seven in one place recently) Tui, Fantail and Tomtits are the stars of the show. Threatened or endangered native species, such as the North Island Fernbird, Marsh Crake, Austra-lasian Bittern and Banded Rail can also be spotted.

If the tide is in, there are great views of roosting sites for wading-birds, including Godwits, Lesser Knots, South Island Pied Oyster Catchers, Pied Stilts as well as Caspian Terns.

The accommodation is as varied as the flora and fauna. Walkers rest their feet over the journey at a beautifully restored historic country homestead, a rustic farm hut and a sustainably powered lodge with views you can’t beat.

The first two seasons have not been without their dramatic moments but they have proved that the K2K can withstand a few ‘acts of God’.

In the biggest long weekend of their opening season with large groups booked in all three days, Northland experienced an unseasonably large storm which cut off parts of the track and flooded the access to their second nights’ accommodation — the Dill’s farm river hut.

Pulling out the emergency plan and rolling up their sleeves with some help from family

Sheep on the Dill’s farm.

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and friends, Shane and Steve guided the walkers on alternative routes who were surprised by an exciting boat ride across to their accommodation.

“Properties with waterfront views and boat only access are in high demand, so we pretty much were five star accommodation that night,” says Steve.

Last season was also unusually wet with March, traditionally the driest month doubling its normal rainfall—not ideal for the peak of the walking season.

The Hood’s and Dill’s have also been working on further diversifying the offerings to open the land up to a wider range of interests and abilities.

For those that don’t feel that they can take on the full three day walk right now, a shortened offering is being trialled this season.

The Mataia Weekender is designed for those people that only have one or two days to spare. Walkers are based at the historic Mataia Homestead and farm for the weekend.

400 hectares of this 1400 hectare farm bordering the Kaipara Harbour is now part of a conservation project that started in 2005.

The area is made up largely of coastal native forest margin and salt marsh wetland and intensive predator and pest control has seen the native flora and fauna explode. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

Populations of the rare NZ Fernbird have tripled in the last seven years and walkers patient enough to pause for a moment near their marshland home can almost guarantee a peep of these secretive birds.

Visitors can choose to spend both days exploring the many walks over Mataia Farm (including the 10km boundary to boundary walk which is Day Three of the K2K) or after one day of exploring, visitors can kick back at Mataia Homestead and enjoy the surrounding five hectares of developing garden which includes a large heritage orchard, beautiful rose gardens, herb and vegetable gardens and a perennial border.

For those of the more equine persuasion, Steve and Clare are putting together three horse trek weekends in response to popular request. These won’t follow the entire trail but will focus on those areas on Day One and early on Day Two of the walk. “It will offer different trails to those taken by the walkers so those who have already done the K2K and want to do it on horseback definitely will not be disappointed,” says Clare.

The K2K team feel that they are up for any challenge and can still put on a stellar experience for their walkers. But don’t just take their word for it; the writing is on the wall.

To experience a unique part of New

Above: Salt marsh wetland. on opposite page insert: The Mataia Homestead.

Zealand’ s country and coast, book through their website or contact them via the details below. Details for the Mataia Weekender and horse trek options are available on the website.

Contact details Web: www.kaipara2kaipara. co.nz Email: info@kaipara2kai para.co.nz Ph. 09 945 0311

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Monthly Photo Contest Above: Photo of our families doing the Great Waikaremoana Walk. There were six kids, six adults with the youngest being a grand daughter six years old who did really well. It was a great walk with lots of rain, but a good effort was made by all .

Wonderful! Photo by Debbie Robertson, Raglan Above left: John Porter takes an early morning walk at the ‘Clay Cliffs Scenic Reserve’ near Omarama. Photo by Jean Porter, Warkworth.

Below left: Walking in the Wither Hills at dusk. Photo by Shirley Brown, Blenheim Middle left: Time to contemplate on top of the Hump Ridge Track, Fiordland.

Photo by Carol D o w n e y , Hamilton.

Right: Cover photo: Walking on the Coromandel Coastal Track.

Photo by Cathy Taylor.

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These are the winners of this month’s photos in our Digital Photo Contest.

Congratulations to the following who each re ceive a six month sub scription, 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.

Above: Photo taken while out walking one morning at Waiorongomai loop track after a heavy deluge of rain the district has experienced. There was a lot of surface water, and short term flood water in the district. Photo by Esther Pike, Morrinsville.

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

Photos must be emailed and not sent by post.

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.

Email your entries to: walkingnz@xtra.co.nz with subject line: “Walking New Zealand Photo Contest” www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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took a deep breath, switched on my torch, and stepped into the blackness. The chill hit my bones immediately.

I’m in a dark, dank tunnel dripping with algae and age. Three steps in and the birdcalls from the forest behind me sound a million miles away. Hundreds of rivulets of water skip down the rock walls around me and send their echoes into the distance.

I press forward, the spine-tingling sound of pioneering picks and hammers pounding in my head. A few hundred metres on and a growing glimpse of daylight welcomes me back out into the warm sunshine. We’ve just walked through Collins Drive, in the Broken Hills area of the Coromandel.

My four girlfriends and I, despite living at opposite ends of the country, plan a walking holiday every year. We’re a fit, active bunch who love nothing more than to lace up the hiking boots and get out amongst it. This is the perfect way to spend a few days on holiday with the girls and finally cross the Pinnacles off my bucket list!

Our small group of ladies met Brad, and the rest of our walking group in Rotorua and began our journey up to the Peninsula for our first days’ walking. Our eclectic group made for great company, swapping inside tips on must-do hikes.

We spent the first day taking on medium-length walks on the western side of the Peninsula, full of rich goldmining history and remnants of the pioneering days when Thames was the fourth largest settlement in New Zealand.

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Coromandel Feeling enervated but enriched after our hours in the bush, we hopped back in the van for the ride back to our lodgings outside Coromandel Town. Our inspiring and accomplished host, Robin, welcomed us into her beautiful, spacious home and helped us settle in. Warmed by a delicious meal, prepared â– by our talented guide, we relaxed on the wraparound veranda with a glass of wine and watched the sun set over the bay.

On day two we travelled up the Pohutukawa-lined western coast, absolutely stunning even on an overcast day, to Stony Bay and the beginning of the Coastal Walkway. The last section of the road is not for the faint-hearted and turns away those visitors of lesser constitutions. But nothing ventured, nothing gained as they say, and we were well rewarded.

Out on the track, I felt like a jungle explorer traipsing through the lush green undergrowth, glistening with rainbow-tinted spray from the many little waterfalls tumbling down the mossy rock faces.

We emerged from the canopy to find ourselves in front of a jaw-dropping panoramic vista sweeping across the twinkling ocean towards Great Barrier Island. Fellow hikers beware, the view makes it difficult to concentrate on where you put your feet! This was one of the best hikes I have ever done, the sheer variety and remoteness of the landscape make the Coastal Walkway a real hiking asset to the Peninsula.

We ended another fantastic day with a sumptuous evening feast and collapsed into bed ready for our next days’ hike up the Pinnacles, which would be by far the most challenging of the trips itinerary.

A towering 759m above sea level, the Pinnacles were formed by a chain of volcanic cones that have eroded away leaving behind spectacular rock outcrops. The track takes you up through re-generating kauri forest, over a wonderfully eerie stone staircase carved into the rocky hillside that allowed pack animals to Above left: Our guide Brad. View looking down towards eastern coast of Coromandel Peninsula.

Second from top left: Stunning view from the Coastal Walkway track.

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adventure transport equipment and supplies to the Kauri loggers at the top of the range, and passes New Zealands’ best-preserved Kauri dam.

The Kauaeranga Valley was the scene for a lot of the Kauri logging that took place in the 1880’s to satisfy demand for quality timber needed to build homes, shops, hotels and support structures for mining tunnels and shafts.

Brad was a wealth of knowledge on both native New Zealand forest and local legends – we need never buy a guide book again!

Perched on the crest of the ridge is the Pinnacles hut, the largest in New Zealand.

From the hut, a brave scramble to the top of the rock formations rewarded us with 360° views of the Peninsula, and for the first time on our trip our giggling group of reunited friends was speechless!

We’d struck a bright, clear morning and the views stretched from Mt. Maunganui in the east to Mt. Moehau in the north, Coromandels’ highest peak at 892m.

Gazing out to sea, it was easy to imagine the ghostly white sails of Cook’s Endeavour emerging over the far-away horizon as it had done in 1769 when he sailed into Whitianga Harbour to view the transit of Mercury.

Feeling a huge sense of accomplishment, we wobbled our way back down on shaky legs and enjoyed a celebratory glass of bubbles at the end. There were sighs of relief when Brad announced the following day would be devoted to resting and relaxing our weary bones.

Conser vation is a big part of the Coromandel ethos with many environmental projects and afforestation programmes and on our last morning we were lucky enough to be able to plant our own five year-old Kauri seedling in a specially prepared area of a private block of land belonging to a colourful local resident.

Happy to be giving something back, we tagged our trees with our names and the date and were told to come back and visit anytime to check on their progress!

No trip to the Coromandel would be complete without a visit to the eastern side and we’d definitely earned ourselves a long, hot soak at the beautiful and luxurious Lost Spring in Whitianga on the way home.

The Lost Spring is a jaw-dropping tropical oasis in the middle of suburban Whitianga with thermal pools of varying temperatures sheltered by a jungle canopy, complete with a

Above: Relaxing at the lodge after a long day’s hiking, with great wine and company.

man-made cave.

This was without a doubt one of the most memorable holidays I’ve ever had! With friendships strengthened, boots worn down and camera batteries flat we said our goodbyes and promised to take a holiday together again next year.

The Coromandel Explorer Tour is run by Walking Legends Guided Walks: www.walkinglegends.co.nz

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by Judith Doyle Published by New Holland Publishers.

Send cheque for $30 (this includes P&P) to: Judith Doyle, #3, 14 Oriental Terrace, Oriental Bay, Wellington. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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The track to Coppermine Lookout.

Walk back at history on Kawau Island

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he Kawau Island Historic Reserve on Kawau Island, former home to Sir George Grey, who developed the stately Mansion House and its exotic gardens is a great place for interesting short walks, all classed as a walking track.

The house, gardens and tracks on the reserve are open to the public.

The track times mentioned below are indicative only.

You should ensure you have plenty of time to complete your walk and catch the ferry back to the mainland.

Ladys Bay Mansion House to Ladys Bay 10 minutes one way.

A short stroll to a sandy beach, accessible mid to low tide only, once a swimming spot for ‘ladies only’. Follow the central path up Mansion House Valley and take the signposted track to Ladys Bay. Two House Bay Mansion House to Two House Bay 15 minutes one way.

This bay once had two cottages, built during the 1960s for Sir George Grey’s estate manager and shepherd. One of the cottages remains today in modified form and is now the ranger’s residence. Please note this track is steep.

Ladys Bay/Momona Point Ladys Bay to Momona Point 20 min one way.

A short walk one way, originally used by guests of Sir George Grey, beginning at Ladys Bay. The track leads to the end of a promontory with a good view of the mainland.

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Coppermine Lookout Mansion House to lookout 25 minutes one way.

An easy stroll to the lookout, a cleared grassy area which provides good views of the coppermine engine house remains, and a panorama which takes in Beehive.

Moturekareka, Motuketekete, Motuora and other Gulf islands.

Take the track from Mansion House to Ladys Bay and continue along the gradually climbing path to reach the Lookout. The track passes through mature pine trees established during Sir George Grey’s ownership of the island. The Redwood Track provides an alternative return to Mansion House.

From September 2012 there may be no public access or restricted public access to Mansion House due to major restoration work.

Getting there Kawau Island is easily accessible by private boats, with a choice of safe anchorages in and close to Mansion House Bay. Water taxis and ferries travel to Kawau Island daily from Sandspit Wharf near Warkworth, about one and a half hour’s drive north of Auckland. For more information contact Kawau Cr uises - www.kawaucruises.co.nz or +64 9 425 8006 / 0800 111 616.

There is a cafe on the island which is open daily during holiday periods and weekends between Labour weekend and Queen’s Birthday weekend. Cafe opening times vary.

Check by ringing the cafe on +64 9 422 8903 or Mansion House on +64 9 422 8882.

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ycle tour operator PureTrails New Zealand has launched a new five day cycle tour of the Alps2Ocean Cycle

Trail.

Cycle 289 km of the trail with full vehicle support, comfortable accommodation, and all meals and trail-side coffee stops taken care of.

The tour of the new cycle trail starts at the northern end of Lake Pukaki, seemingly a stones throw from the majestic Aoraki/Mt Cook and surrounding peaks, and travels all the way to the Pacific Ocean at Oamaru harbour in the heart of Oamaru’s historic precinct.

The five day tour runs on set departure dates from November to May for couples, singles or groups of up to 14 people. The tour A cyclist on the Tasman Point section of the Alps2Ocean Trail.

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alps to n comfort ■ Picnicing beside Lake Pukaki.

Cyclists on the Pukaki Flats section.

starts and finishes in Christchurch and full vehicle support, en-suite accommodation in country hotels, and all meals are included in the package. The package is priced from $1,425 per person, and bike hire is an additional $170.

The Grade two rated cycle tour, range’s from 25 – 70 km of cycling per day. The gradient is mainly gently undulating with a few short climbs, on a mix of purpose built gravel cycle trail, gravel and sealed roads.

The distances biked each day will present a challenge to relish and conquer. The aweinspiring landscapes that the trail passes through provide a wonderful distraction, and whether biking or catching a ride in the support vehicle, tour participants will experience some

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Explore small town communities including Otematata, Kurow and Duntroon. Discover the original Maori rock art, fossil sites and spectacular limestone outcrops of North Otago.

Step back in time and take in the vibe of Oamaru and its splendid Victorian Precinct, featuring some of New Zealand’s best 19th century architecture and a local community with an incredibly proud heritage.

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Stopping to view the scenery on the crater hike.

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What is a province of Ecuador Ecuador,, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the only place in the world you can walk alongside fearless wildlife?

The Galapagos

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his incredible archipelago is located 600 miles west off the coast of Ecuador and boasts an amazing bio-diverse ecosystem that draws visitors from every corner of the world.

If you’ve been planning a visit to the islands and you think a Galapagos cruise is the only way to go, think again. Land based tourism has been steadily gaining popularity and could be the most eco-friendly option.

See the animals, experience the culture and walk to your hearts content. Not only is most of the wildlife easily viewable from moderate hikes and short walks on each of the inhabited islands of the Galapagos archipelago, many sites are only accessible by walking.

Each inhabited island holds it’s own treasure. Isabela has a beautiful full day hike up Sierra Negra Volcano (one of the biggest calderas in the world). You can tramp with wild Giant Tortoises in Santa Cruz and, accessible only by the determined, is San Cristobal’s hidden-away bird cliff teeming with Blue Footed Boobies, Swallow Tail Gulls and red billed tropic birds.

Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, San Cristobal’s main town, is one of the best places for sea lion gazing. There are several colonies in and around town and you may be sharing your park bench with an onlooker with flippers instead of feet. When your are ready for the full-scale view, a short hike to Tijeretas should do the trick.

This lookout is accessible by a beautiful paved path just behind the Interpretation Center. Spend the afternoon learning about the history of the islands and why they’re so special, and then finish with a panoramic view of the town, Kicker Rock and Charles Darwin Bay. Apart from Sierra Negra Volcano, Isabela is also known for its long stretch of sandy beach. Head out just before sunrise and you’ll have the chance to see Blue Footed Boobies diving for breakfast, translucent Ghost Crabs scurrying along the crisp, white sand, and, if you pick the right time of year, a possible glimpse of newly hatched baby turtles making their first journey out to sea. No trip to Isabela would be complete without learning about the Bruce beside a giant Tortoise.

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The Galapagos Islands of course Below: A sign on the track.

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incredible human history at the Wall of Tears.

This landmark is only accessible by walking or by bike and you can easily spend the afternoon stopping at the numerous lookouts along the way or snapping photos of the newly released giant tortoises.

Santa Cr uz is the tourist capital of Galapagos. It’s laden with souvenir shops, bustling with activity of fellow tourist and locals alike, and is the home of Lonesome George, the last giant tortoise of his species.

One of the most popular walks from town is the trek to Tortuga Bay, Santa Cr uz’ picturesque white sandy beach.

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he Alpujarras in the Sierra Nevada mountains of Southern Spain, are symbolised by the famous whitewashed ‘peublos’ or villages that drape over mountain sides.

The flat roofed houses, although not practical for snow, are distinctive to the area and were built in that style by the Moors who conquered the region in 755AD. This style has remained unchanged through centuries, even after the Moors were driven out, to become the most important feature. Today this architecture is preserved as unique to the Alpujarras.

Trevelez is the highest village in mainland Spain at 1440 m. Ancient trails leave the village in all directions to the farms that are now dwindling away, and to other villages beyond the mountain spurs of Trevelez.

Walking with local guide Jeremy gave a great insight into the history of the area plus how life is today. He and his wife have been the only foreigners living in the village of Trevelez for 15 years and on the receiving end, of lots of quirky, freely given advice from the locals.

There is very little industry apart from tourism and air drying hams. Trevelez

By Jill Grant Jill is an Auckland based journalist and photographer

Right: The village of Trevelez is a splash of white in the Sierra Nevadas.

Below: White-washed houses are dressed with bright potted flowers in the villages of the Alpujarra.

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Village to village in Spain’s Moorish Alpujarras produces some of Spain’s best ‘jamon serrano’ which you can see hanging through the windows of many of the houses and buildings.

The roof of the local hotel bar is covered in hanging joints with white drip caps at their bases. The process takes 15 months in this pure mountain air.

Leaving the ‘barrio alta’ of Trevelez, it becomes a splash of white cascading down a spur of the Sierra Nevadas. Views are stunning.

Paths are stony with lots of sharp inclines and descents. Along the way are the ‘cortejo’ or farmhouses built in stacked stone. Many are in disuse but you can make out the plan for living, animal quarters beneath and a large flat area on the windy side of the house used for threshing and drying crops.

These farms were fed by an ancient irrigation system implemented by the Moors which is still put to use today over 1,000 years later. Water gushes along earthen channels, that were controlled to prevent erosion, and feed water to each farm on a quota system for two specified hours once a fortnight.

Farmers created small catchment pools that they filled once the crops had been flooded.

Water channels criss-cross the countryside, appearing then disappearing underground, frequently along the route.

Walnut trees, Chestnuts, Oaks, pretty Yellow Broom, Lavender, Wild Orchids, Thyme, Cornflowers and many other plants border the trails in a fusion of growth.

We dip down into the gorge of the Rio Above left: Guide Jeremy leads along the track.

Below left: A stone bridge crosses a stream.

Below right: Wild orchids bloom in the Alpujarra.

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Above right: The track wanders from village to village.

Above left: Pretty white-washed village of the Alpujarra Below: Guide Jeremy opens a ‘Taranaki’ gate along the trail.

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Village to village in Spain’s Moorish Alpujarras Trevelez and climb out again then down again crossing an old Roman bridge this time.

On another day we explore the villages of the Taha, all nine of them that comprise this district. Stone houses are lime-washed annually and beautified with flowers spilling out of pots: bright red geraniums; carnations; petunias and creeping vines; bright splashes of colour against pristine white.

The villages have steep streets and narrow lanes with magnificent views of the mountains.

■ Representative of the Moorish style are the covered walkways between houses that offer shelter from sun and snow.

The Poqueira valley walk is another day to lose yourself in the countryside between these spectacular, flat-roofed, white-washed villages that drape over the mountain sides. At times the countryside turns from green to brown where the Moors’ irrigation system begins and ends.

The largest village and liveliest, which may be stretching the meaning of the word somewhat, is Capileira. This is as touristy as it gets in the Alpujarras with half a dozen souvenir stores and more restaurants and bars than any of the other villages.

Leaving the mountains and descending to Granada the closest city, the temperature gains some 10 degrees. Almond and olive trees cover the lower slopes. Granada is famous for the historic Alhambra Palace, another grand edifice and legacy of the ancient Moors.

Above left: Balconies over the cobbled lanes are a feature of Moorish architecture in the Alpujarra Left: Time to stop for lunch under the shade of a tree.

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Above left: Pretty trails through the mountains and valleys of the Alpujarra.

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Below right: Traditional Moorish village house in the Alpujarra.

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charter yacht which provides expeditions in the southern reaches of New Zealand – Rakiura Stewart Island… It wasn’t really something I had even thought to consider. I had been looking for and researching possible trips for a while when the Elwing Discoveries name was raised in conversation during a discussion with some friends . . . . and so began some research and planning.

Thanks to modern technolog y and electronic gadgets, planning in these early stages was simple. Subsequent contact was made with Arthur and Barbara White( owner/ operators of Elwing Discoveries), to whom I presented my expedition ideas. A group of six … Live aboard. . . a few days . . . mixed abilities and ages . . . and the need for adventure and relaxation.

Arthur and Barbara were fantastic at putting together an expedition which was looking to be a promising option for our group.

It can be harder to plan an expedition which will cater to a range of abilities. Arthur assured us that this would be no problem and that our whole group would be involved and would participate at a level that worked for us.

The deposits were paid, ferry tickets were booked and our gear lists were received! The next stop for our group was to convene at the Ferry Terminal in Bluff. It was a morning that dawned calm but had a biting chill in the air, reminding us that it was mid-winter after all!

Arthur was to meet us at Halfmoon Bay after our crossing of Foveaux Strait. We were met and welcomed on board Elwing. She was to be home for us for the next five days.

Elwing looked to me to be a true adventure vessel. There was washing out blowing in the breeze, six kayaks were stacked up on the deck and the kettle whistled on the stove down in the cabin.

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A View of Elwing & a small corner of Paterson Inlet.

Over coffee, Arthur addressed basic housekeeping and safety, after which we got underway, leaving in our wake the aptly named anchorage of Faith, Hope and Charity. We had decided upon Arthur’s suggestion that we would centre our expedition in and around Paterson Inlet – an enclosed ‘harbour’ which had extensive hiking possibilities as well as other aquatic opportunities without the issue

Elwing tucked in a secure anchorage for the night.

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of seasickness on the open sea .

During our expedition we had full access to six kayaks and Arthur educated us sufficiently, enabling us to use the small outboard and inflatable tender.

The main reason for our expedition at Stewart Island was to walk some of the more difficult to reach tracks. We had absolutely no desire to lug a pack, live off freeze-dried food and wade through waist deep mud for ten days to achieve our goal. An adventure voyage on board Elwing made accessing these tracks, and doing day walk sections a reality. Every day we spent on board Elwing gave us access to another far reaching corner of Stewart Island.

On day two, I woke to a clear sky with such stillness and calm. Our anchorage was a mill pond. The bird cry was phenomenal and I now have a true sense of what it is to be ‘up with the birds’! Their song was mesmerising, to which I was drawn from the cosiness of Elwing’s cabin where the fire in the saloon had been stoked since before day break. The bush, a mere 20m away, was alive. A new day had begun. What were we waiting for!? It was decided over breakfast in Elwing’s saloon that we should use the beautiful clear day and walk one of the peaks. We would have a good www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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outlook around Stewart Island.

We walked Pryse Peak and the even more spectacular Mt Rakeahua on two consecutive days. We had been impressed with the view that Pryse Peak had shown us and revelled in capturing as much as possible with our cameras. The oily, pastel colours of a southern winters day was quite a sight! We had in our sights the Tin Range, Mt Anglem (Stewart Island’s tallest peak) Ulva Island, Ocean Beach and the expansive winding water ways of Paterson Inlet.

In the case of our assent on Mt Rakeahua, just getting to the track was an adventure in itself. In Elwing ‘s tender we skipped over the small, building ‘white horses’ in the bay and skirted around the sand banks, making our way to the base of the mountain. We were fully laden with the necessities for a full day ashore.

We trekked our way up through the scrub and under-storey, beneath the canopy point, first hearing the shuffling and probing nearby, and then witnessing a resident kiwi . . . cross our path just 10m away from our group. We had been told that this could be a possibility but to experience it in broad daylight is truly something else. We reached the summit of Mt Rakeahua, an experience that for me will not www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

be quickly forgotten.

After any big day of exploring you look forward to a decent meal .... at providing this, Arthur excelled, often incorporating morsels of freshly gathered sea food which enhanced other fare also prepared daily in the galley on board Elwing. Arthur has a way with seafood preparation that is second to none. All seafood enjoyed is gathered only as needed. During our time we were treated to an array of fresh Paua, Mussels, Blue Cod and other fish.

After our meals, evening time was spent reflecting and sharing the photographic evidence of our daily jaunts, revelling in a good book or yarning about, and attempting to solve the world’s problems – namely the protection of our natural environment. What it is that we all need to be doing to ensure that these natural wonders remain for our future grandchildren’s children to experience and share with others.

Arthur has an enormous respect for what Stewart Island has to offer in all it’s natural beauty. His attitude is contagious and one which our whole group embraced and looked forward to taking back into our day to day lives. He reminded us that we are merely visitors to this land, and that we are ‘just passing through’. ‘This is only a moment in time’! If only we could all respect the land in accordance with these values.

On one of our days we walked the length of a hidden gem – Ocean Beach – a long white beach peppered with flotsam and jetsam that had been cast ashore by the southern ocean and the Tasman Sea. It is an exposed and weather beaten stretch of southern coastline.

We also learnt and experienced that Paterson inlet is rich with early settler history – be it the whaling days , where the whalers of the Ross Sea made their residence or the saw millers and shipbuilders of the Kaipipi Shipyard. The evidence of their occupation is plentiful and in many cases remains undisturbed.

Five days exploring with Elwing Discoveries was enough time to only touch the surface of what the area has to offer adventurers like ourselves. The ground we did cover far exceeded any preconceived expectations we had of our expedition.

Stewart Island presents a harsh environment, you are at one with the elements and you truly experience a sense of being surrounded by such an untouched, naturally beautiful snippet of this land.

During the week we came to understand that everything in these southern parts of the world is dictated by weather conditions, but never does it put a stop to activity or adventure! Well, not on Elwing and not for our skipper Arthur!.

We pore over plans for the next trip!

I have come home with so much more than being able to say that I have walked this track, or that track, or tasted fresh blue cod! So much more than (although amazing) copious numbers of photographs taken during our expedition, so much in fact that our group has been inspired to revisit the area again in the future.

We still have more to ‘do’ at Stewart Island.

Plans and discussions are underway with Arthur and Barbara for our next expedition which will take place in 2013. We will head further south and deeper into the southern reaches of New Zealand (I could not have imagined this possible at the beginning of our trip!). We will explore Port Pegasus and the southern coastline. We will climb mountains and walk tracks only made accessible by such adventure providing types as Arthur and Barbara White on board their yacht Elwing – a cosy home away from home!. If you have never or even considered venturing to this part of the world, Elwing Discoveries, with her skipper’s knowledge and experience will not disappoint.

Stewart Island has shown itself to be absolutely remarkable and unrivalled in untouched beauty.

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Stunning weather for Taupo event

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ontrary to poor weather predictions, the sun was shining on the two thousand runners and walkers who took part in the 19th Mizuno Taupo Half Marathon in August.

Event Director Wayne Reardon says it was another very successful Taupo event and there was a great atmosphere out there on the course. “17 people completed their 19th Taupo Half Marathon today and 47% of our runners and walkers did it for the first time. It’s fantastic organising an event like this where everyone has a great time and the proceeds go back into the Taupo community.

Congratulations to everyone who took part and we are looking forward to seeing everyone back again next year on Sunday 4th August for the 20th anniversary.”

The Mizuno Taupo Half Marathon always attracts a wide range of ages. This year the youngest competitor was only 10 years old with the oldest being 85.

A group of Breast Cancer survivors from the Bay of Plenty called ‘Boob-bob Babes’ were awarded the ‘Most Visible Team’ prize.

The team of 13, back for their second year, were wearing interesting t-shirts showing off

bikini bodies. “Despite the weather last year we love the Taupo Half Marathon and it’s a great winter training event for the dragonboating season.” Walker Sarah Wiwarena took away the major spot prize – a trip for two to China including flights, accommodation for five nights and a tour of the Great Wall of China. She was delighted, “I’ve been all over the world but never to China so this was an amazing surprise.”

Taupo local Vern McPhail started at the back of the pack and raised $1 for every person

Walk, cycle or run the Great Barrier event Great Barrier Island’s annual Wharf 2 Wharf marathon and half marathon is on Saturday 13th October, 2012 an event where one can run, cycle or walk.

Whether you are a seasoned runner, walker, cyclist or it’s your first event, this event has something special for you.

The course commences at Port Fitzroy Wharf in the north of the island. The route covers an initial off road native forest trail followed by a spectacular scenic trail below the summit of Te Ahumata Mountain, the site of historic gold and silver mining activity. The views on this section over white sandy beaches and across an undisturbed Pacific Ocean are out of this world.

The remaining course route follows Great Barrier Islands south eastern coast line and crosses over to scenic sandy bays around Tryphena harbour towards the finish at Tryphena wharf.

Although arduous and challenging at times this event is a unique opportunity to experience and enjoy some of the best scenery that Great Barrier Island has to offer.

Special airfares and ferry fares via Great Barrier Airlines & Sealink, are available to Wharf 2 Wharf participants.

For entry details and further information. www.thebarrier.co.nz/wharf2wharf.htm, email: wharf2wharf@thebarrier.co.nz. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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Above right: Sarah Wiwarena Winner of trip to China.

Above left: The start of the Mizuno Taupo Half Marathon.

he passed for the Alzheimer’s Society. Also a cheque was awarded to the Lake Taupo Hospice Trust (the events official charity) for $1,500 which was collected via online donations.

Following up the Mizuno Taupo Half Marathon in September is the Mizuno Kinloch Offroad Challenge and for the first time, a full marathon option was available to complement the quarter marathon and half marathon distances. The event travelled along the W2K track and the new marathon also travelled

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along the brand new Great Lake Trail.

Once again the Half Marathon option made up the third event in the Taupo 63.3 Challenge and the Quarter Marathon option made up one of the four events in the TryTaupo4 series.

Every year, proceeds from both the Mizuno Taupo Half Marathon and the Mizuno Kinloch Offroad Challenge are put back into the local community in three different ways. Up to 300 local volunteers provide assistance to help deliver the events

and in return receive donations towards their community organisations. The Taupo Half Marathon Society supports local athletes by providing financial grants to help them achieve their sporting goals. Lastly, a payment is made from the Offroad event to Bike Taupo and the Kinloch Community Association to assist with maintaining the W2K and Whangamata Stream tracks.

Those wanting to apply to the Mizuno Taupo Marathon Sports Fund or for a Mizuno Half Marathon Elite Scholarship should visit www.taupohalfmarathon.org.nz.

Below left: Boob bob Babes from the Bay of Plenty.

Below right: Triple Tees from XBase Backpackers.

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Overseas walks

Jodie walking through a forest.

Marathon prize a fantastic walking holiday in Austria

Barry approaches a castle.

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odie Allison was the winner of the Danube walk prize (Linz to Vienna) for two at the Rotorua Marathon last year, sponsored by, Walkers World, The Upper Austria Tourist Board and Salzkammergut Touristik.

Jodie took her husband Barry and here she describes their fantastic walking holiday in Austria! They had such a great time - a real once-in-a-life time trip.

We had all sorts of weather from full on snow in Salzburg to hot sun and also ongoing drizzle.

The walk was varied and actually quite challenging which we enjoyed a lot.

We both loved all the accommodation we stayed in and ate untold amounts of strudel and drank huge steins of beer!

But luckily we felt incredibly virtuous as we set off each day on our walk and hopefully that chewed up some calories.

Some of the villages we passed through were postcard perfect and the farmland was a real eye opener - especially coming from the Waikato where fences are standard and stock are outside year round.

We also loved staying in Vienna at the end of the walk and we managed to get to Budapest as well which made for great comparisons.

Time to relax with a beer.

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Ways to return to regular exercise after a sickness bout “I never get sick - it’s been 15 years since I was last sick for really do need to take it very easy until fully recovered because excessive exercise that causes longer than a few hours. high heart rates may result in damage to the However, I am now 18 days sick - I seem to be at the tail end heart and lungs.

by Gary Moller Dip Ph Ed PG Dip Rehab PG Dip of it now. Some sort of viral lung infection. Have done no training If the infection is confined to the head, then Sport Med (Otago) FCE Certified you can be more relaxed about whether to - well, once in that time.

What’s the standard re-training protocol for getting back into exercise or not.

Get tested training?

People who exercise a lot risk ending up running on empty - at Are there warning signs to back off or stop or don’t yet start least that’s what the testing tells me. Zinc always gets depleted, even training? “ with supplementation, it seems. This is because zinc is required in huge amounts by active people for tissue “M” Gary: There are a several indicators that you can use to guide your return to regular exercise following a viral infection.

Most of these have been developed for intense sports like running and cycling; but they apply very well to walking and hiking.

The thing that walking has to its advantage, as compared to running, is it has a much wider safety margin when it comes to deciding when to resume influenza.

repair. Zinc is essential to prevent viral infection and to aid recovery.

You can learn more about how active people get into this state of exhaustion by doing a Google search for: “Gary Moller running on empty”. Low zinc lays the active person wide open to ongoing viral infections along with poor recovery.

Go by how well you feel I know - this is really obvious; but you would not believe how often a fitness fanatic will ignore all the signals that he/she needs to rest, to take it easy and not try to “run it out”.

Excessive exercise before you are ready will only delay recovery and may even be harmful to the point of being fatal. Listen to your body regardless of what any tests are telling you.

If you start an exercise session and you just don’t exercise following a viral infection like feel right within about five to ten minutes, then cut it short, go have a long bath and a good feed, then try again the next day.

Blood pressure and pulse Get yourself a good quality blood pressure and pulse monitor. My recommendation of the best personal blood pressure and heart rate monitor can be found by doing a Google search: “Gary Moller which personal digital blood pressure”. Healthy blood pressure is about 120/ 80.

It is common for blood pressure to be low following a debilitating illness. As long as it remains low, such as 110/60, you may need to moderate the intensity and duration of exercise.

Use a “Running Recovery Indicator” Here’s a fabulous web service for runners which applies equally well for walkers: www.running-wizard.com. They have a really handy recovery indicator (Look under the “My Training” tab) which uses the data you gather with your heart rate monitor when you wake in the morning.

Running Wizard is a subscription coaching service that is the brainchild of my sister, Lorraine and several top coaches. If you are planning a “to do personal best” half marathon, or preparing to hike the Heaphy, they will have you walking or running the best of your career.

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CONTENTS for previous 14 issues SEPTEMBER 2012 176 4 Walk talk 6 Event: Waiheke Walking Festival - a bucket list walking event 10 New Zealand walk: Up Shirt Tail - down by “Shirt Tale” 18 Event: Cadbury Moro Marathon - a major event on Dunedin calendar 14 High achiever: Finding myself through walking through Wellington 16 New Zealand walk: The Rob Roy Glacier Walk 18 Digital Photo Contest winners 20 New Zealand walks: Warkworth Walks - now four years old 24 Overseas walk: Everest Base Camp - was the challenge I needed 28 New Zealand walk: Walking The Queen Charlotte Track luxury lodges and gourmet dining 36 Podiatry: Ankle sprains - how to recover faster and strong 37 Overseas walks and tours 38 Overseas walk: An odd encounter on Sydney’s foreshore 40 Window on Waitakere: Kokako old and new 40 Product Marketplace: Bra designed for larger woman 41 Health: Here’s some simple advice to give relief from sore feet 42 Index over previous 14 issues 43 Weather forecast for September 44 New Zealand coming events 47 Overseas coming events 48 Nordic Walking Calendars 28 New Zealand walk: Four Waikato short walks 52 Directory: Walking groups throughout NZ 56 Country Breaks 59 Green Prescription 60 The Duke of Marlborough Hotel AUGUST 2012 175 4 Walk talk 6 My Favourite walk: Te Mata Peak popular with locals 9 New Zealand walk: Forest erntrance upgrade for Whakamarama 10 New Zealand walks: Te Rangiita River walk 12 Te Araroa Trail: The Wellington spectacular 13 Training: Warm up is important before walking 14 My favourite walk: Langs Beach walk 16 New Zealand walk: St James trail upgrade to benefit families 18 Digital Photo Contest winners 20 Great New Zealand Trek: Tikokino to Akitio 24 New Zealand guided walks: Bush and Beyond now in their 20th summer of walks 27 Walking Access funds makes outdoor access easier 28 Overseas walks: Petra - a jewel in Jordan’s crown 36 Event: Asian walking groups set up in North Shore 37 Overseas walks and tours 38 New Zealand walk: New Brighton Pier 39 Podiatry: Twenty interesting foot facts 40 Window on Waitakere: Our streams our dreams 40 My favourite walk: Mangaweka Scenic Reserve Track 41 Health: Get walking it’s easy as 1-2-3 42 Index over previous 14 issues 43 Weather forecast for August 44 New Zealand coming events 50 Nordic Walking Calendars 50 Nordic Walking: Nordic Walking and effective exercise option for diabetes 56 Country Breaks 60 The Duke of Marlborough Hotel JULY 2012 174 4 Walk talk

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6 New Zealand walk: St Bathans walks 6 New Zealand walk: New Opotiki bridge encourages walkers and cyclists 8 New Zealand walk: Treading through the turbines 11 New Zealand walks: Raglan walks - Bryant Memorial Reserve walks 12 Overseas walks: Walking in Northern Italy and in the Dolomites 14 Book: Auckland’s Best Bush, Coast and City Walks 15 New Zealand walk: Moturiki Island walk 16 New Zealand walks: Walking Full Circle from The Duke and back 18 Digital Photo Contest winners 20 Event: In the back and beyond Linton Station reigns supreme 22 New Zealand walks: Ruahine Forest Park has many walks 26 New Zealand walks: Cornwall Park One Tree Hill walks 30 Overseas walks: Shackelton’s Walk 34 Overseas guided walks: Climbing Myanmar’s Mt Victoria 36 Step it out campaign to encourage walking 37 Overseas walks and tours 38 New Zealand walk: Nature’s highway in Landsdowne 39 Podiatry: Toe numbers with walking - possible causes and solutions 41 Training: Training for walking a half or full marathon 40 Window on Waitakere: Team Robin 43 Weather forecast for July 44 New Zealand coming events 47 Overseas coming events 50 Event: Feilding to Palmerston North events 52 Directory: Walking groups throughout NZ 56 Country Breaks 60 Green Prescription JUNE 2012 173 4 Walk talk 6 New Zealand walk: Korokoro Walkway 8 New Zealand walk: Ruamahanga River Bridge walk 10 New Zealand walk: Invercargill’s hidden walking treasure 12 New Zealand walks: From the city to Orokawa Scenic Reserve 14 New Zealand walk: Lake Hakaroa Walkway 17 New Zealand walk: New Arthur’s Pass walking track 18 Digital Photo Contest winners 20 Cycle tours: Takaro Trails - fun on wheels 22 New Zealand walk: Tongariro River Lookout Track 24 Event: Record entries in Waitarere events 26 High achiever: Round the Bays was emotional and inspirational for group 27 New Zealand walk: Gillespies Beach walking tracks 28 Overseas walk: Enchanting Lake Bled 34 New Zealand walks: Christchurch Botanic Gardens 36 Walk away cancer 37 Overseas walks and tours 38 Walking the World: Sonoita, Arizona to Wilcox, Arizona 40 Window on Waitakere: Lizard monitoring 40 Te Araroa Trail: Weather bomb delays opening 41 Health: Discovering dental problems 43 Weather forecast for June 44 New Zealand coming events 46 Overseas coming events 48 Nordic Walking: Event popualr with Nordic walkers 49 Nordic Walking Calendars 49 News: Tongariro National Park 49 News: Porirua walking tracks get high-tech treatment 52 Directory: Walking groups throughout NZ 56 Country Breaks 59 Wellington Marathon 60 Green Prescription MAY 2012 172 4 Walk talk 6 New Zealand walk: Whananaki and Onekainga Tracks 8 New Zealand walk: Under the arches. . .

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10 My favourite walk: Ohinetonga Loop Walk 13 New Zealand walks: Manawatu - more to offer than first meets the eye 16 New Zealand guided walks: Hiking to the World of the gods 18 Digital Photo Contest winners 20 Overseas guided walks: European Alps - a network of paths and trails 25 Te Araroa Trail: New Hamilton route opened 25 Overseas personal locator beacon helped find man in New Zealand 26 Overseas walks: Walking in the wilderness of Patagonia 28 Overseas guided walks: The roof of Australia 32 Overseas walks: Nepal is the perfect place to trek 37 Overseas walks and tours 38 Walking the World 39 Window on Waitakere: Wasp study 40 Health: Are you being bugged by parasites?

42 Index over previous 14 issues 43 Weather forecast for May 44 New Zealand coming events 46 Overseas coming events 49 Nordic Walking Calendar 50 Podiatry: Common toenail problems 51 Product marketplace: Lightweight hiking shoe introduced 56 Country Breaks 60 Wellington Marathon APRIL 2012 171 4 Walk talk 6 New Zealand walk: Karituwhenua Stream Walkway 8 Walkers benefit by new Horopito to Ohakune link 11 Major project to rejuvenate Abel Tasman National Park ecology 11 Books: Cycling Auckland 12 Event: Alpine plant enthusiasts hitch ride to herbfields 13 Southern Lakes now a world top ten region 14 New Zealand walks: Many wetland walks around area 16 New Zealand walks: Rotorua woman explores the Forgotten Coast 18 Digital Photo Contest winners 20 New Zealand walks: River walk with paddleboat option 22 New Zealand walk: Tour de Stoke 23 Te Araroa Trail: New high view points opened in Southland 24 Overseas walks: Two easy walks in Blue Mountains National Park 30 Overseas walks: Walk in Burgundy and experience good food and wine 34 New Zealand walk: Taieri Gorge rail walk coming up 36 Walking the World 38 Health: Does adding more calcium in the diet prevent Osteoporosis?

40 Podiatry: Painful forefoot?

41 Overseas walks and tours 43 Weather forecast for April 44 New Zealand coming events 46 Overseas coming events 50 Window on Waitakere: Contractors 50 Nordic Walking Calendars 52 Directory: Walking groups throughout New Zealand 56 Country Breaks 59 Christchurch Marathon MARCH 2012 170 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 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 Park halfway between Paraparaumu and Paekakariki 26 Overseas guided walks: Contrasts and contraditions part of Sicily’s charm 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 Pacific Crest Trail 37 Podiatry: Pre- 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 43 Weather forecast for February 44 New Zealand coming events 51 Nordic Walking Nordic Walking - Just what the doctor ordered 56 Country Breaks 60 Rotorua Marathon FEBRUARY 2012 169 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 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 Park 26 Overseas guided walks: Contrasts and contraditions part of Sicily’s charm 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 Pacific Crest Trail 37 Podiatry: Pre- 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 43 Weather forecast for February 44 New Zealand coming events 51 Nordic Walking Nordic Walking - Just what the doctor ordered 56 Country Breaks 59 Xterra Rotorua 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 43 Weather forecast for January 44 New Zealand coming events 49 Nordic Walking Calendars 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 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 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!

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 Park 34 New Zealand walks: Warkwoth walks - more walks worth doing 36 High achiever: Mobile scooter to walking around town 37 Podiatry: Haglunds deformity 38 Long walk: Walking the World 39 Window on Waitakere: Better biodiversity 40 Health: High doses of Ergocalciferol a concern 42 Index over previous 14 issues 43 Weather forecast for September 44 New Zealand coming events 46 Overseas coming events 49 Event: Birds a plenty at Bay 50 New Zealand walk: Dome Forest and Totara Scenic Reserve walks 59 GPx Need help to get active 60 Mizuno Taupo Off Road Half Marathon AUGUST 2011 163 4 Walk talk 6 New Zealand walk: Mangawhai Heads Lookout 8 New Zealand walk: Clevedon Scenic Reserve has significant heritage value 10 Te Araroa Trail: Ocean to Ocean leg soon to go 10 Te Araro Trail: Levin to Wellington link now open 12 Overseas walks: Innsbruck hiking boots or high heels?

13 Canterbury walks: New walkway in Canterbury 14 New Zealand walk: Te Anau - a place in paradise 16 New Zealand walk: Walks around Lake Mangamahoe 20 Digital Photo Contest winners 22 New Zealand walks: Waiheke plans second walking festival 22 News: New bridges improve the Pouakai Circuit 23 Event: Coundown is on for the Taupo Half Marathon 24 Overseas walks: Walking on the unique island of Guernsey and Sark 29 High achiever: Motivated man in walking back to happiness 30 Overseas walk: Two weeks in Annapurna 36 Window on Waitakere: Further expansion 36 Books: Walking the Waitakere Ranges 37 Podiatry: Diabetes and feet what’s the connection?

38 Long walk: Walking the World 40 Health: The controllable factors in aging 43 Weather forecast for August 44 New Zealand coming events 47 Overseas coming events 52 Directory: Walking groups throughout New Zealand 59 GPx Need help to get active 60 Mizuno Taupo Off Road Half Marathon

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OCTOBER WEATHER FORECAST October 1 to October 30 2012

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Daily Summary

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30th September–10th October 2012 Cold southerlies followed by a series of deep depressions from 2nd October with westerlies over the North Island and southeasterlies in the far south.

1st October 2012 More snow possible in Otago high country with possible power problems in Wanaka.

Over the next four weeks some regions may see record low air temperatures.

Rain may be below average over much of the country with extremely low rain in parts of Otago.

The month’s weather pattern may be caused by more frequent depressions over the northern half of the North Island.

More frequent cold, dry easterlies may occur in the far south, causing extreme dry conditions over the southern half of the South Island.

Extremely dry conditions may also prevail in Otago and inland South Canterbury.

Rain may be below average over much of the South Island and southern North Island with less than half average amounts in Marlborough, south Westland and Fiordland and less than threequarters of the average elsewhere.

In contrast, unsettled conditions in the north may bring between a quarter and three-quarters more than average rainfall to Northland, Auckland, Waikato and Gisborne.

Some colder than usual weather may prevail in most places, perhaps up to 1.5°C below normal throughout the South Island on average, and also in the southern and eastern North Island.

It may be particularly cooler in North Canterbury.

Sunny conditions may prevail in central and southwestern regions of the North Island as well as the north and west of the South Island, including Southland, most with totals between 10 and 20% above average.

However, Buller may have as much as 150% of average sunshine.

Only the far north may be cloudy with sunshine up to 20% below average in Northland.

Lowest temperatures over the next four weeks may be in the first week, particularly for Taupo, Turangi, Dunedin and Manapouri.

11th–19th October 2012 Cold southerlies may prevail at first with an anticyclone in the south Tasman Sea and a depression in the mid-Tasman.

12th October 2012 The depression in the Tasman crosses the North Island followed by a weak ridge of high pressure.

14th October 2012 Northerlies may prevail as a series of depressions track across the North Island.

20th–31st October 2012 Disturbed westerlies and cool southwesterly outbreaks.

22nd October 2012 Possible thunderstorms in Canterbury with lightning strikes cutting power in South Canterbury and possible hail in Christchurch.

23rd October 2012 Mt Ruapehu may have unusually low temperatures.

24th October 2012 Snow may close the Desert Road as a front brings cold southerlies to the region.

Allow 24-hr error to all forecasts. Skewing may occur around 5th (apogee) , 16th(new moon), 17th(perigee), and 30th(full moon).

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SEPTEMBER 2012 1 Whangamata Run/Walk Festival, Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Whangamata 1 Lower Hutt Park Run, 5km, Lower Hutt 2 Xterra Trail Run Series, Auckland, 8km & 14km, Hunua Forest Park, Auckland 4 Lifestyle Sports Wellington Waterfront 5km, Run/Walk, Wellington 4 Run Around the Hood, 5km, Auckland 5 The Rat Race, 5km, Milford, Auckland 6 Shoe Clinic/Brooks 5km Series, Lower Hutt 7-9 NZ Outdoor Adventure Expo, Auckland 8 Lower Hutt Park Run, 5km, Lower Hutt 8 Marton to Wanfanui Relay 9 Sri Chinmoy Auckland Run/Walk Series, Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Auckland 9 Moro Marathon & Half Marathon, Dunedin 9 Unitec Run Walk Series, 28km, 21km, &

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.

14km, Auckland 11 Run Around the Hood, 5km, Auckland 11 Lifestyle Sports Wellington Waterfront 5km, Run/Walk, Wellington 12 The Rat Race, 5km, Milford, Auckland 15 Arthur Lydiard Legend Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Auckland 15 Lower Hutt Park Run, 5km, Lower Hutt 16 HVMC Pelorus Trust Half Marathon,10km & 5km, Lower Hutt 16 Carters Whangarei Run/Walk Festival Marathon, Half Marathon & 9.4km, Whangarei 16 North Loburn School Ashley Forest Half Marathon & 10km, Rangiora 16 Oxford Country Classic Half Marathon & 12, Oxford 18 Run Around the Hood, 5km, Auckland 18 Lifestyle Sports Wellington Waterfront 5km, Run/Walk, Wellington 19 The Rat Race, 5km, Milford, Auckland 22 Abel Tasman Coastal Classic 36km, Abel Tasman National Park 22 Frontrunner Series, 5km & 10km, Queenstown 22 Lower Hutt Park Run, 5km, Lower Hutt 23 Tauranga City to Surf and Surf to Surf, Tauranga 23 Sri Chinmy Half Marathon, 10km & 2km, Christchurch 23 Just Workout Devonport Classic, 15km, 10km & 5km, Devenport

The Taranaki Daily News

32nd HALF MARATHON Organised by New Plymouth Joggers & Walkers Club

SUNDAY OCTOBER 7, 2012

Start and finish at Pukekura Raceway, New Plymouth Entry forms available from: New Plymouth Joggers & Walkers Club, P O Box 4221, New Plymouth or phone secretary 06-757-9879 and from the Taranaki Daily News Enter on line: www.enteronline.co.nz - View our website: www.npjw.co.nz Gold sponsors:

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23 Onehunga Half Marathon, 16km 10km & 5km, Onehunga 25 Run Around the Hood, 5km, Auckland 25 Lifestyle Sports Wellington Waterfront 5km, Run/Walk, Wellington 26 The Rat Race, 5km, Milford, Auckland 28-30 NZ Outdoor Adventure Expo, Auckland 29 Lower Hutt Park Run, 5km, Lower Hutt 30 Unitec Run Walk Series, 32km, 24km, & 16km, Auckland

OCTOBER 2012 2 Run Around the Hood, 5km, Auckland 2 Lifestyle Sports Wellington Waterfront 5km, Run/Walk, Wellington 3 The Rat Race, 5km, Milford, Auckland 6 Lower Hutt Park Run, 5km, Lower Hutt 7 Wairarapa Country Marathon, Masterton 7 Hamilton Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Hamilton 9 Run Around the Hood, 5km, Auckland 9 Lifestyle Sports Wellington Waterfront 5km, Run/Walk, Wellington 10 The Rat Race, 5km, Milford, Auckland 13 Great Barrier Island Wharf to Wharf Marathon, Great Barrier Island 13 Subway Dun Run, 22km, Matai Dam, Nelson 13 Lower Hutt Park Run, 5km, Lower Hutt 13 Xterra Trail; Challenge Marathon, 19km, 13km, Auckland 14 Wairarapa Country Marathon, Half Marathon & 10km, Masterton 14 Waitakere Charity Fun Run, 11km & Half Marathon, Henderson, Auckland 14 Hill Free Half Marathon, 10km & 2km, Dunedin 14 Koputaroa Half Marathon, 10.5km & 5km, Koputaroa, Levin 16 Run Around the Hood, 5km, Auckland 16 Lifestyle Sports Wellington Waterfront 5km, Run/Walk, Wellington 17 The Rat Race, 5km, Milford, Auckland 20 Lodge to Lodge Half Marathon,10km & 3km, Mt Lyford 20 Lower Hutt Park Run, 5km, Lower Hutt 23 Run Around the Hood, 5km, Auckland 23 Lifestyle Sports Wellington Waterfront 5km, Run/Walk, Wellington

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Coming events 24 The Rat Race, 5km, Milford, Auckland 27 Lower Hutt Park Run, 5km, Lower Hutt 27 Frontrunner Series, 5km & 10km, Queenstown 28 Adidas Auckland Marathon, Half Marathon, 10,5km & 5km, Auckland 28 Napier City Pak’nSave Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Napier 28 100% Heathcote Appliances Morrinsville Collge Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Morrinsville 28 Juken Kaitaia Run/Walk5km & 10km, Kaitaia 30 Lifestyle Sports Wellington Waterfront 5km, Run/Walk, Wellington 30 Run Around the Hood, 5km, Auckland 31 The Rat Race, 5km, Milford, Auckland

NOVEMBER 2012 3 Lower Hutt Park Run, 5km, Lower Hutt 6 Lifestyle Sports Wellington Waterfront 5km, Run/Walk, Wellington 6 Run Around the Hood, 5km, Auckland 7 The Rat Race, 5km, Milford, Auckland 9 Queen Charlotte Ultramarathon, 71km, Ship Cove, Marlborough Sounds 9 Steelformers Around Mountain Relay, 150km, New Plymouth 10 Speight’s West Coaster Marathon, Auckland 10 Maratoto Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Paeroa 10 The Taniwha Marathon, Half Marathon 14km & 7km, Waikato River Trails, South Waikato/Taupo 10 Lower Hutt Park Run, 5km, Lower Hutt 11 Ascot Park Hotel Southland Marathon, Half Marathon 10km & 5km, Riverton 11 Mitre 10 Mega Walk 28km & 15km, Hastings 11 Sri Chinmoy 6 and 12 Hour Walk Christchurch 13 Lifestyle Sports Wellington Waterfront 5km, Run/Walk, Wellington 13 Run Around the Hood, 5km, Auckland 14 The Rat Race, 5km, Milford, Auckland 17 Lower Hutt Park Run, 5km, Lower Hutt 17 The Great Cranleigh Kauri Run, 70km, 32km, 21.1km, &13km, Coromandel 17 Molesworth 84km , Ultradistance Marlborough 18 Thames Save the Children Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Thames 18 Peak Trail Bazer 12km, 6km & 2km, Auckland 20 Run Around the Hood, 5km, Auckland

20 Lifestyle Sports Wellington Waterfront 5km, Run/Walk, Wellington 21 The Rat Race, 5km, Milford, Auckland 23 K2M - Kura to Mount Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Leeston 24 Ellesmere Road Runners Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Leeston 24 Lower Hutt Park Run, 5km, Lower Hutt 24 Frontrunner Series, 5km & 10km, Queenstown 25 ADRA Charity Run, Mission Bay, Auckland 25 Mahana Half Marathon, 10km, 5km & 1.6km, Nelson 27 Run Around the Hood, 5km, Auckland 28 The Rat Race, 5km, Milford, Auckland 27 Lifestyle Sports Wellington Waterfront 5km, Run/Walk, Wellington

DECEMBER 2012 1 New World Marlborough Marathon, Half Marathon,10km & 5km, Blenheim 1 The Goat Alpine Adventure Run, Tongariro 1 Lower Hutt Park Run, 5km, Lower Hutt 4 Lifestyle Sports Wellington Waterfront 5km, Run/Walk, Wellington 4 Run Around the Hood, 5km, Auckland 5 The Rat Race, 5km, Milford, Auckland 8 Wanganui 3 Bridges Marathon & Half Marathon, Wanganui 8 Lower Hutt Park Run, 5km, Lower Hutt 9 Korokoro Stream Half Marathon, 10km & 4km, Lower Hutt 11 Run Around the Hood, 5km, Auckland 11 Lifestyle Sports Wellington Waterfront 5km, Run/Walk, Wellington 11 Sri Chinmoy Christmas Dash 10km & 3.3km, Christchurch 12 The Rat Race, 5km, Milford, Auckland 15 Lower Hutt Park Run, 5km, Lower Hutt 18 Run Around the Hood, 5km, Auckland 18 Lifestyle Sports Wellington Waterfront 5km, Run/Walk, Wellington 19 The Rat Race, 5km, Milford, Auckland 22 Lower Hutt Park Run, 5km, Lower Hutt 29 Lower Hutt Park Run, 5km, Lower Hutt

JANUARY 2013 6 New Balance Race the Train, 5km &12km, Kingston 8 Lifestyle Sports Wellington Waterfront 5km,

RIMUTAKA RAILWAY 17km FUN RUN & WALK SATURDAY 27 OCTOBER 2012 The event starts at Wellington Kart Club track, Kaitoke (9km north of Upper Hutt) and finishes at Cross Creek (near Lake Wairarapa). New Zealand’s unique scenic and historic route, over the old Upper Hutt to Featherston Fell Railway line through the Rimutaka Ranges.

It’s an easy gradient that can be negotiated by any reasonably fit runner or walker. Decent not suitable for buggies, and no dogs allowed as track goes through private farm land. Bus transport is available to the start and back after the event – details on entry form

COMING EVENTS

Walkers start 8.00am · Runners start 10.00am

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.

Entry fee up to 19 October: $30.00 Entry fee from 20 October: $35.00

11th Annual Morrinsville College

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Entry forms available from Upper Hutt Visitor Information Centre, H2O Xtream, local gyms Online entry via http:// trenthamunited.co.nz

Great prizes to be won!

FUN RUN /WALK 5k, 10k, 1/2 Marathon Sunday 28 October 2012 Phone 07-889-6336 (Evening) Email: joan@farmside.co.nz www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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CHARITY RUN 2012

Run/Walk, Wellington 8 Nelson Striders 6pm Summer road Series, 3km, Nelson 15 Lifestyle Sports Wellington Waterfront 5km, Run/Walk, Wellington 15 Nelson Striders 6pm Summer road Series, 3km, Nelson 19 Blackball Hilton Croesus Crossing 26km, Barrytown 20 Westfield Albany Lakes Summer Series, 10km & 5km, Albany 22 Lifestyle Sports Wellington Waterfront 5km, Run/Walk, Wellington 22 Nelson Striders 6pm Summer road Series, 5km, Nelson 26 The James Mountain Marathon 50km Ultradistance, Hanmer 29 Lifestyle Sports Wellington Waterfront 5km, Run/Walk, Wellington 29 Nelson Striders 6pm Summer road Series, 10km, Nelson

FEBRUARY 2013 2 The Kaweka Mountain Marathon Marathon, 28km & 13km, Hastings

Sunday, 25th Nov 2012 5km, 10km & Half Marathon Mission Bay, Auckland

5 Lifestyle Sports Wellington Waterfront 5km, Run/Walk, Wellington

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COMING EVENTS

5 Nelson Striders 6pm Summer road Series, 6km, Nelson

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.

10 Botany Town Centre Summer Fun 5km & 10kn, Botany Town Centre, Auckland 10 Westfield Albany Lakes Summer Series, 10km, 5km & 2km, Albany, Auckland 12 Lifestyle Sports Wellington Waterfront 5km, Run/Walk, Wellington 19 Nelson Striders 6pm Summer road Series, 6km, Nelson 19 Lifestyle Sports Wellington Waterfront 5km, Run/Walk, Wellington 26 Lifestyle Sports Wellington Waterfront 5km, Run/Walk, Wellington 26 Nelson Striders 6pm Summer road Series, 6km, Nelson

MARCH 2013 3 Westfield Albany Lakes Summer Series, 10km, 5km & 2km, Albany, Auckland 5 Lifestyle Sports Wellington Waterfront 5km, Run/Walk, Wellington 9 Motatapu Arrowtown.com Miners Trail Run/ Walk, Glencoe Station, Arrowtown 9 Motatapu Icebreaker Off Road Marathon, Arrowtown 12 Lifestyle Sports Wellington Waterfront 5km, Run/Walk, Wellington 19 Lifestyle Sports Wellington Waterfront 5km, Run/Walk, Wellington 24 Skechers Coatseville Classic Half Marathon, 8km & 2km, Coatesville, Auckland 26 Lifestyle Sports Wellington Waterfront 5km, Run/Walk, Wellington

APRIL 2013

GREAT FOREST EVENTS 2013 WAITARERE FOREST, LEVIN

SATURDAY 13th APRIL 2013 NZ No. 1 OFF ROAD EVENTS Two circuit Marathon course run/ walk Half Marathon course run/walk 10km & 5km fun run/walk

2 Lifestyle Sports Wellington Waterfront 5km, Run/Walk, Wellington 4-7 Mangawhai Walking Festival, Mangawhai

OVERSEAS EVENTS AUGUST 2012 5 Tony Ireland Holden Townsville Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Townsville,

Medals for all finishers

Annual Downhill Walking 2011

Early Bird Entry Prize Enter by Friday 29 March 2013

a 3 hour gentle downhill walk Saturday 10 November 2012 County Fayre

Pohangina, Manawatu

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Start times from 8.30am to 12 noon $12.00 adults, $5.00 per child and children under five free Price includes bus to start and lunch at County Fayre Cafe

Contact Pat Bowers 06-329-4759

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Coming events Qld, Australia 5 Cane 2 Coral 8km & 15km, Bundaberg, Qld, Australia 5 Mizuno Brisbane Marathon, Brisbane, Qld, Australia 10-12 IWL Three Day Walks, 10km 21km & 42km, Vaasa, Finland 12 City2Surf, Sydney, NSW, Australia 18-19 Mudgee Running Festival Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Mudgee, Australia 19 The Athletes Foot Adelaide Marathon, Adelaide, SA, Australia 19 Wagga Wagga Trail Marathon, Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia 19 Sandy Point Half Marathon,m 10km & 5km, Green Point, Brighton, Australia 19 Alice Springs Community Bank Marathon, Alice Springs, NT, Australia 19 The Lakes College3 Fun Run, North Lakes, Brisbane, Qld, Australia 19 Mudgee Running Festival, Mudgee, NSW, Australia 22 Winery Half Marathon & 10km, Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia 22 Lake Macquarie Running Festival, Half Marathon, & 10km, Lake Macquarie, NSW, Australia 25-26 IWL Two Day Walk, 20km, 25km & 35km, Verdal, Norway 26 Parkinson’s Unity Walk & Run, 4km & 8km, Sydney, NSW, Australia 26 Salomon Trail Running Series, 7km & 14km, Silvan, Vic, Australia 26 Shepparton Marathon, Shepparton, Vic, Australia 26 Sunshine Coast Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km & 2km, Qld, Australia 26 Road Runner Kuranda to Port Agusta, 64km, Qld, Australia 26 Tomewin Mountain Challenge 1km, 6km & 22km, Currumbin Vally, Qld, Australia 26 32nd de Castella Run, 5km, 10km, & 15km, Kew Boulevard, Vic, Australia 26 City to Surf Marathon, Perth, WA, Australia

& 50km, Brno, Czech Republic 22 Surf Coast Century, 100km, Anglesea, Vic, Australia 23 Run The Whitsunday Great Walk, Airlie Beach, Qld, Australia 23 Salomon Trail Running Series, 8km & 15km, Anglesea, Vic, Australia 29 Lap the Lake - Penrith Lakes Marathon, Castlereagh, NSW, Australia 30 BMW Berlin Marathon, Berlin, Germany

OCTOBER 2012 6 Fitzroy Falls Fire Trail Marathon, Southern Highlands, NSW, Australia 6-7 IWL Two Day Walk, 25km & 42km, Fulda, Germany 6-7 Trailblazer Challenge, 18km, 34km, 50km &100km, Adelaide, SA, Australia 7 Christmas Island Marathon, Christmas Island 7 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Chicago, USA 14 Melbourne Marathon, 10km, 5.7km & 3km, Melbourne, Vic, Australia 20 Polar Circle Marathon, Greenland 20-21 IML Two Day Walk, Barcelona, Spain 20-21 IML Two Day Walk, Arlington, USA 21 Toowoomba Marathon, Toowoomba, Qld, Australia 27-28 IWL Two Day Walk, 20km, Won-Ju, Korea 28 Brooks Rottnest Marathon, Rottnest Island, WA, Australia 28 The Kokoda Challenge Melbourne, Vic, Australia 28 Maroubra Fun Run Walk, 4km & 8km, South Maroubra, NSW, Australia 29 Dublin Marathon, Dublin, Ireland

NOVEMBER 2012

4 Port of Portland 3-Bays Marathon, Portland, Vic, Australia 4 Carcaor Cup Marathon, Carcoar, NSW, Australia 4-6 IWL Three Day Walk, 20km, 30km, 50km Higashimatsu-yama, Japan 10-11 IWL Two Day Walk, 20km, Taipei, Taiwan 11 RACV Maryville Marathon, Maryville, Vic, Australia 11 Deep Space Mountain Marathon, Namadgi Natiuonal Park, ACT, Australia 14 The Solar Eclipse Marathon, Port Douglas, Qld, Australia 25 Glenbrrok Marathon, Glenbrook, NSW, Australia

DECEMBER 2012 2 Angkor Half Marathon, Angkor, Cambodia 9 Honolulu Marathon, Honolulu, Hawaii Mt Kosciusko Marathon, Snowy Mountains, NSW, Australia

MARCH 2013 15-16 IML Two Day Walk, Gilboa, Israel King Island Imperial 20, 32km Coast to Coast, King Island, Vic, Australia

APRIL 2013 Great Barrier Island Wharf 2 Wharf n Full & half Marathon Multi events

October 13th, 2012 www.thebarrier.co.nz

SEPTEMBER 2012 1 Yarra Valley Water Grape Run 2012, 6km & 13km, Yarra Valley, Vic, Australia 2 The Ross Marathon, Ross, Tas, Australia 2 Bridge to Brisbane, Brisbane, Qld, Australia 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 16 Blackmores Sydney Marathon & Half Marathon, Sydney, NSW, Australia 16 CityBay Fun Run, Adelaide, SA, Australia 20-28 Round Rarotonga Road Race, Rarotonga, Cook Islands 22-23 IWL Two Day Walk, 20km 30km, 42km,

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Nordic walking

Coming events 6-7 IML Two Day Walk, Canberra, ACT, Australia 27-28 IML Two Day Walk, Boras, Sweden

MAY 2013 4-5 IML Two Day Walk, Blankenberge, Belgium 10-12 IML ThreeDay Walk,Yatsushiro, Japan 11-12 IML Two Day Walk, Wellingborough, Eng;and 9-12 IML Four Day Walk, Chantonnay, France 18-19 IML Two Day Walk, Dalian, China 25-26 IML Two Day Walk, Diekirch, Luxembourg

JUNE 2013 8-9 IML Two Day Walk, Bern-Belp, Switerland 29-30 IML Two Day Walk, Viborg, Denmark

JULY 2013 4-7 IML Four Day Walk, Castlebar, Ireland 16-19 IML Four Day Walk, Nijmegen, The Netherlands

AUGUST 2013 9-11 IML Three Day Walk, Vaasa, Finland 24-25 IML Two Day Walk, Verdal, Norway

SEPTEMBER 2013 7-8 IML Two Day Walk, Arenzano, Italy 13-15 IML Three Day Walk, Seefeld, Austria 28-29 IML Two Day Walk, Brno, Czech Republic

Your favourite walk could win a free subscription We are looking for readers’ favourite walks.

Many of us go out regularly walking on a route which we class as our favourite, for a number of reasons.

Perhaps because for it’s scenery, it’s safe, it’s challenging, it’s flat, it’s hilly, it’s varied, or for whatever reason.

We would like you to tell us in your own words what is you favourite walk and why.

Email us a story from say 250 up to 1200 words including a photo or photos.

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OCTOBER 2013 5-6 IML Two Day Walk, Fulda, Germany 19-20 IML Two Day Walk, Arlington, USA 19-20 IML Two Day Walk, Barcelona, Spain 26-27 IML Two Day Walk, Won-Ju

NOVEMBER 2013 2-4 IML Two Day Walk, Higashimatsuyama 9-10 IML Two Day Walk, Taipei, Taiwan

Nordic contacts

Contact details for three groups in New Zealand promoting Nordic Walking: Nordic Walking New Zealand (NoWaNZ) Waipu Northland, Phone 09-432-0386 Email contact@NordicWalkingNz.co.nz Web www.nordicwalkingNZ.co.nz International Nordic Walking Assn (INWA) June Stevenson Phone 09-416-3917 0274-383-923 Email june.stevenson@xtra.co.nz Web www.nordicwalking.net.nz

NORDIC KIWI NORDIC WALKING www.nordicwalking.NET.nz NORDIC WALKING GROUPS (2012) Sat 8am: Central Auckland & Environs Sat 9am: Takapuna/Auckland City - alternate weeks Sat 9am: St. Vincent’s MetLife Care, Remuera Sun 8am: Long Bay Sun 8am: Botanical Gardens/ Wattle Downs Mon 10am: Nordic Gold (Senior Citizens) Tues 11am: Parkinson’s & Neurological Class begin Wed 6pm: One Tree Hill Thu 6am: Auckland YMCA Thu 9am: Pakuranga Tues & Thu 6pm: Pt. Chevalier Beach. (Alternate weeks) Also at: Hamilton, Taupo, Whakatane, Hawke’s Bay, Wellington, Christchurch 0800 NORDIC (667 342)

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NORDICWALKINGNZ.CO.NZ Nordic Walking Groups and Fitness Walks by day Mon AKL-Takapuna, Mary-Anne 021-121 5562 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 09-4344060 Wed Whangarei, Kensington Park, Barbara Faust 09-4320386 Wed Hastings Pakowhai Reserve, Pakowhai Rd, 06-8782475 Thu Napier Ahuriri Cityfitenss, Marya Hopman 06-357058 Fri Hastings Pakowhai Reserve, Pakowhai Rd, 06-8782475 Sat AKL-Takapuna, Mary-Anne 021-121 5562 For further information and updates www.nordicwalkingnz.co.nz or call 0800-669 269 Sally 027 203 2816

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Te Araroa Trail

■ Above: Auckland project manager Raewyn Mackenzie, Auckland Councillor Sandra Coney and TA’s Geoff Chapple at the underpass.

New section goes under motorway

A

new Te Araroa section goes under the Southern Motorway to link Great South Road with the Auckland Botanic Gardens.

Local Te Araroa volunteer John Smith opened the 1.5 km path alongside the Puhinui Stream recently.

As well as an important Te Araroa section, it’s already a popular local walk for Manurewa people walking from the suburbs on the west through to the Gardens and Totara Park on the east.

The new section is part of Te Araroa’s 12 km route up the Puhinui Stream – still unfinished overall, but with significant western and eastern sections now in place. At present, city footpaths serve to connect the western and eastern end.

Damian Powley, Auckland Council’s Project Leader South for Parks and Recreation oversaw the $200,000 construction programme. The motorway underpass, was a design challenge and required special permissions from the New Zealand Transport Agency to ensure both pedestrian and motorist safety.

The trail goes on beyond Totara Park to link with a new track proposed for the Ranfurly paper road, then via Kimptons Track to Clevedon and from there into the Hunuas.

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Below: Walkers at the opening cross the new Puhinui Stream bridge.

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Event

Damp and

for marat Over 1000 entrants took part in the annual Manawatu Striders Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km and 5km events held in Palmerston North last month.

The marathon half marathon and 10km events were competed over a picturesque course starting at Massey University and taking in a walk beside the Centennial Lagoon, Manawatu River and through the famous Esplanade.

The day started â– off cloudy with rain coats preferred by some as, nearer the finish line the heavens opened.

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Directory

Walking Group There’s a

near you

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 DARGARVILLE TRAMPING GROUP: Last Sunday of month (AM), Maxine Stringer 09-439-7815, 09-439-6029,stringer@infogen.net.nz

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), Helen Meyer 09-815-1444 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: Browns Bay, Tuesday, Friday (AM), Pam Mattson 09-302-4882 or 021-1268-4154 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

NORDIC WALKING GROUPS Acacia Cove Nordic Walking Group: Sunday (AM) Jenny Wills 09267-5416 Bridge the Gap Nordic Walkers: Sunday (AM ), Sheila Milbourn/ Margaretha Sehnert 027-456-2233/021-141-3801 Cornwall Park Nordic Walking Group: Saturday (AM), June Stevenson 09-361-6636 or 0274-383-923 Cornwall Park Nordic Gold (Senior Group) Monday (AM), June Stevenson 09-361-6636 or 0274-383-923 North Shore Nordic Walkers Sunday (AM), Kay Livingstone 09-4734489 Pakuranga Nordic Walkers: Thursday (AM) Deidre Nielsen 09-2713324 YMCA Nordic Walkers Thursday (AM) June Stevenson 09-3616636 or 0274-383-923

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, 09-532-8442 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: Mark Leys 09-294-8927 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 www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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

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

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

MATAMATA MATAMATA WALKERS: Tuesday, Friday (AM), Ruth Stanley 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

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 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

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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

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: Lynda 07-552-5359 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

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

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

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

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

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

TARADALE/GREEN MEADOWS

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

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

TE KUITI

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

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TE AROHA

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), Ross Thomas 07-871-5022

0971 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

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

EAST COAST GISBORNE

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

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

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

TOKOROA

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

WAVERLEY

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

HAWKES BAY

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

HASTINGS

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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 06-873-

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

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

KATIKATI KATIKATI TRAMPING CLUB: fortnightly weekends (AM), Barry Denton 07-863-4597 www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

MARTON SPORT WANGANUI CLUB GOLD Wednesday (AM), Deane James 06-327-7607

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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), 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 WOMEN’S AFTER 5.30 WALKING GROUP: 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 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

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WOMENS WALKING GROUP: Wainuiomata, every second Wednesday (PM), 04-564-6019 HUTT VALLEY TRAMPING CLUB: Weekend (AM), Dennis Page 04970-6901 TAKE HEART WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), (BI), Keith Millar, 04526-7440 LEISURE WALKERS: seniors, Tuesday (AM), Jean, 04-565-1918 HUTT VALLEY MARATHON CLINIC: Jenny Raymond, 04-569-6232 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 WALKING & TRAMPING CLUB: Allison 04-563-6661

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

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 www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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NEW BRIGHTON WALK ‘n’ TALK: Monday (AM), 03-941-8999 NEW BRIGHTON STROLLERS: Wednesday (AM), Tess Hall 03-3883237 NEW BRIGHTON WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Joy 03-383-4494 NO HILL WALKERS: Thursday (AM) (B), Hazel Matthews 03-3855338 NEW BRIGHTON NORDIC WALKERS: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Kerstin Fahrenschone 03-388-0000 NZ VIVENDI SOCIETY: Sunday, Janet 03-389-1609 PAPANUI WALK ‘n’ TALK: Wednesday (AM), 03-941-6840 OXFORD WALKING GROUP: Monday Thursday (AM), Coral Gilbertson 03-312-3155 OPAWA KIWISENIORS: Monday, Tuesday (AM), (BI), Carol 03-3325638 PAPANUI KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Elaine 03-352-7519 PAPANUI WALK ‘n’TALK: Wednesday (AM), 03-941-8999 PARKLANDS KIWISENIORS: Thursday (AM), (BI), Bernard Marriott 03-383-2665 PARKLANDS WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), BIA), Bernard Marriott 03-383-2665 PENINSULA TRAMPING CLUB: (Family Strollers Group), Sunday, Gloucester Street, (BIA), Rick Bolch 03-338-5156 PIONEER STROLLERS: Thursday, (BIA), Shirley Hitchcock, 03-3227220 PIONEER TRAMPERS: Thursday (AM) (IA), Alan Williams 03-3432216 PLEASURE WALKERS: Monday, Wednesday (AM) (I), Colleen Cook 03-389-8607 PORT HILLS NORDIC WALKERS: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Chiaki Jagau 03-981-1433 PORT HILLS ATHLETIC WALKING GROUP: Wednesday, Friday (AM), Glen Watts 03-332-1964.Saturday (PM), Peter King 03-341-1154 QE11 MINI HIKERS: alternate Wednesday, QE11 Park, (BI), Beverley Church 03-388-5736 Q.E. PARK STROLLERS: Tuesday, John Plumridge 03-385-9710 RETIREES CLUB KIWISENIORS: Wednesday, (AM), (BI), (both walkers and stroller groups), Sport Canterbury 03-373-5060 RETIREES SOCIAL CLUB: Thursday (PM) (BI), 50 + age group, Ira Williams 03-342-8172 or Carol Roscoe 03-337-5901 RICCARTON KIWISENIORS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Enid 03-348-9351 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 www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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

Hurring 03-453-4423 MULTI-PEAK FITNESS WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Marelda Gallaher 03-477-6057 or 027-222-3863 MOSGIEL 50's FORWARD WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Roberta Telfer 03-488-3175 OTAGO TRAMPING/MOUNTAINEERING CLUB: Sunday (AM), Ian Sime 03-453-6185 OVER 30’s TRAMPING CLUB: Sunday (AM), Janice Hodges 03-4894071 PHOENIX CLUB WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Nina Davidson 03-471-0114 PINEHILL WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Norman Vare 03-4738683 ST KILDA COMMUNITY CLUB WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, (AM), Ngaire McIndoe 03-456-4478 TAIERI RECREATIONAL TRAMPING CLUB: Wednesday (AM), Ian Fleming 03-489-8964 TRIXIE TRAMPERS: Thursday (AM), Alison Jones 03-489-8372 WEA OVER 50’s TRAMPING CLUB: 2nd & 4th Tuesday, (A), Jenny Gonin 03-467-2711 WAIHOLA WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Elizabeth Jones 03-4898064 XY TRAMPING CLUB: 1st & 4th Tuesday, (AM), Cliff Donaldson 03467-9875 Y’S WALKING GROUP: Sunday (AM), Betty Booth 03-456-2000 60 PLUS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Judith Wright 03-4562080 60’s PLUS RAMBLERS: 1st & 3rd Tuesday, Vern Gould 03-476-4457 60’s PLUS TRAMPING CLUB: 2nd & 4th Thursday, (A), >4 hours, Murray Bolt, 03-454-2211 60 PLUS HIKERS: 2nd & 4th Tuesday, (AM), Moreen Hayes 03-4761545

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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 Thompson 03-448-7244, www.alexharriers.co.nz ALEXANDRA WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Ngaire Turnball, 03-448-8726

LEESTON KIWISENIORS: Friday (AM), (BI), Sport Canterbury 03373-5060 LINCOLN KIWISENIORS: Monday (AM), (BI), Sport Canterbury 03373-5060 RANGIORA KIWISENIORS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Sport Canterbury 03-373-5060 SOUTHBRIDGE KIWISENIORS: Friday (AM), (BI), Sport Canterbury 03-373-5060

ASHBURTON ASHBURTON HARRIER CLUB: Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday, Merv & Jackie Gilbert 03-308-5894 KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUPS: for the over 50’s, Wednesday (AM), (BI), two groups, Janice Cochrane, Sport Mid-Canterbury, 03-307-0475 ASHBURTON STROLLERS CLUB: 1st Sunday and 2nd Wednesday of month, (AM), 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

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 YMCA WOMEN’S WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), Joan Sutherland, 03-218-8738 BNZ ACTIVE WALKERS: Thursday, Ann Robbie 03-211-2150, wwwsportsouthland.co.nz

GORE BNZ ACTIVE WALKERS: 3rd Tuesday, Susie Burrows 03-208-3846, wwwsportsouthland.co.nz HOKONUI TRAMPING CLUB: Margaret Hughes 03-208-7053

NORTHERN SOUTHLAND BNZ ACTIVE WALKERS: 2nd and 4th Thursday, Ann Robbie 03211-2150, wwwsportsouthland.co.nz

TE ANAU BNZ ACTIVE WALKERS: Wednesday, Ann Robbie 03-211-2150, wwwsportsouthland.co.nz

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

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

DUNEDIN ACTIVE WALKERS: Monday (PM), Bill Brockie 03-467-9114 ARIKI WALKING GROUP: Wednesday, Saturday (PM), Karen Martin 03-456-4223 CIVIL SERVICE: Saturday, (PM), Peter Smith 03-471-7127 CAVERSHAM HARRIERS WALKING GROUP: Saturday (PM), Keiran Columb 03-489-4027 DUNEDIN CITY RAMBLERS: Wednesday,(AM) Alison St John 03476-2344 GREEN HUT TRACK GROUP: Wednesday (AM), George Sutherland 03-467-5999 HALFWAY BUSH WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), (I), Pat Garth, 03-476-2579 HILL CITY WALKING GROUP: Saturday (PM), Alex McEwan 03-4554851 KOPUTAI WALKING GROUP: 2nd Tuesday, (AM), Noeline Forgie, 03472-8302 LEITH WALKERS: Saturday (PM), Janette Anderson 03-476-2830 MORNINGTON MONDAY WALKERS: Monday (AM), (B), Kieran

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