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CONTENTS Issue No 180 - 2013

4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walk: Sanctuary of silence 9 Product Marketplace: Summer skin protection 10 Great Walks: The K epler T rack - an adventure Kepler Track above the clouds 13 Great Walks: The R outeburn T rack - beautiful Routeburn Track beyond words 17 Books: Calling them home, Untamed Coast, 18 Digital Photo Contest winners 20 Overseas Walks: Noosa - a walk in the park 24 Overseas Walks: Noosa National P ark - most Park visited Australian national park 25 Event: A walk for all the family 26 Overseas Walks: The Inca T rail and beyond Trail 29 New Zealand Walk: Solitude on Drift Bay walking track 30 New Zealand Walks: Take a hik e and discover hike Queenstown this summer 34 New Zealand Walk: My idea of a real holiday!

36 Overseas walks and tours 37 Overseas walks and tours 38 New Zealand Walk: New track at Mangawhai 40 Window on Waitakere: Deep mineral mystery 41 Health: Start walking before you get pregnant 42 New Zealand Walk: Schnell W etlands new walk Wetlands 43 New Zealand Walks: Untouched tussock on Fairlie alpine country track 44 Event: A shinning response to a stormy day 45 Podiatry: Differences in leg length common 46 New Zealand coming events 48 Overseas coming events 50 Contents for previous 14 issues 51 Weather forecast for January 52 Directory: Walking groups throughout NZ 56 Country Breaks 60 Waiheke Wharf to Wharf

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despite the closure of a side trip, the Sutherland Falls Track, due to a rock fall hazard.

A heavy rain event late October triggered a significant rock fall over the Sutherland Falls Track. The track was immediately closed by the Department of Conser vation, and a geological specialist has been in to view the site.

Two large rocks high above the track are deemed unstable, and DOC has been advised to close the side-trip track for the immediate future.

Department of Conservation’s Ross Kerr, who visited the rock fall site, said ‘visitors can not access the base of the falls, but it can still be viewed from the Milford Track, which is unaffected by the rock fall. Movement of the rocks will be monitored and DOC will re open the Sutherland Falls Track once it is safe to do so’.

The Milford Track is well known for its impressive scenery, and heavy rain events like this help supply the hundreds of spectacular waterfalls gushing down the valley sides. Walking through this area offers an opportunity for observant visitors to catch rare sightings of the endangered whio/blue duck. The whio is a unique native duck with no close relatives anywhere in the world and is specially evolved to live in the clean, fast flowing rapids of New Zealand streams and rivers.

While weather events in the area can provide a challenge for DOC, who work hard to maintain safe and appropriate access for the public, they are also what make the area so special, so worth visiting, and so worth protecting.

Benefits of Coconut water as an excellent sports drink Coconut water really does deserve its popular reputation as Mother Nature’s own sports drink, a new scientific analysis of the much-hyped natural beverage concluded at the National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS) recently.

However, people who engage in strenuous exercise that involves a lot of sweat might want to take it all with a grain of salt literally or stick with a more traditional sports drink like Gatorade, said Chhandashri Bhattacharya, Ph.D. “Coconut water is a natural drink that has everything your average sports drink has and more,” said Bhattacharya.“It has five times more potassium than Gatorade or Powerade. Whenever you get cramps in your muscles, potassium will help you to get rid of the cramps. It’s a healthy drink that replenishes the nutrients that your body has lost dur ing a moderate workout.”

Bhattacharya said that the potassium in coconut water also may benefit other people who do not exercise. Analyses indicate that a 12-ounce serving of coconut water has more potassium than a banana and it is high in healthful antioxidants, added Bhattacharya..

Coconut water is the clear liquid found most abundantly inside young, green coconuts, which are fruits of the coconut palm. It long has been a popular drink in the tropics.

Bhattacharya’s team analyzed coconut water, Gatorade and Powerade and found that coconut water contained up to 1,500 mg/liter of potassium, compared to up to 300 mg/liter for Powerade and Gatorade. Coconut water, however, had 400 mg/liter of sodium compared to 600 for the other two drinks. It had comparable quantities of magnesium and carbohydrates as the other drinks. The price for all three beverages ranged from $2 to $3 for 8- to 12-oz containers, she said.

Coconut water’s lower sodium content is where it fails as a good sports drink for people who engage in strenuous exercise that produces a lot of sweating, Bhattacharya said. Sweating makes people lose more sodium than potassium, and coconut water alone can’t replace that lost sodium.

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contribution to tourism and outdoor activity at a national level, the Waiheke Walking Festival is the first recipient of the newly created ‘Event’ Award.

Commended for its all round excellence, the scope of what has been achieved in such a short period of time is outstanding, from professional presentation and content to compre-hensive media cover-age and communi-cation, this event is definitely a leader.

The Outdoors Awards is hosted by Outdoors New Zealand, the Above: Chairman of ONZ, Alex Brunt peak organisation with Jenness Reeve. providing leadership and support to the outdoors community. This national event recognises the highest levels of individual and organisational achievement in outdoor recreation, outdoor education and adventure tourism in New Zealand. The awards celebrate the contribution the outdoors makes to New Zealand society.

Festival organiser Jenness Reeve, was in Wellington to receive the award last Friday evening. ‘from the outset the plan was to put Waiheke on the map as a walking destination and receiving this national recognition certainly validates all the time and hard work I have put into the creation and development of the walking festival,’ she says.

‘It is thrilling to be acknowledged for the contribution to tourism and the outdoors in this way’.

The Outdoors Awards 2012 was held in Wellington on 12 October 2012. Eight award winners were announced in the following award categories: Adventure Tourism, Education Programme, Emerging Instr uctor, Environmental Leadership, Event, Organisation, Supreme Award and Volunteer.

Nine-time Coast to Coast winner, Steve Gurney, and Outdoors New Zealand Chairperson, Alex Brunt, hosted the awards dinner.

Hauraki Rail Trail update The Hauraki Rail Trail is now open for walkers and cyclists to explore. It follows the old rail corridors of the Hauraki and Southern Coromandel.

With Paeroa as the hub, three prongs spread out: one to Te Aroha, one to Thames and one to Waihi. Only the section between Waikino and Waihi is not open yet.

It is a Rail Trail for all ages and levels of fitness. Crossing through three Council boundaries and traversing 54 farms, the scenery varies from open dairying country, to the rugged Karangahake bush clad Gorge. Dogs are only permitted on leads in the Karangahake Gorge section.

With historic mining relics, hot mineral pools, cafes, pubs and numerous picnic spots, there is plenty to distract the adventurers.

Accommodation ranges from back packers, bed and breakfast, to campervan parks and winery boutique beds.

Check out www.haurakirailtrail.co.nz for more information. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

England’s famous Coast to Coast walk to be waymarked The Wainwright Society says that permission has been granted to waymark the route of Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Walk in Britain.

Alfred Wainwright devised the walk, which passes through three National Parks, and dedicated the guidebook to ‘the second person (unidentifiable as yet) to walk from St. Bees Head to Robin Hood’s Bay.’

Since then, the walk has become one of the most popular longdistance walks in Britain. It has been estimated that some 6000 walkers complete the crossing from coast to coast every year.

But it’s not a National Trail and the route is not marked on Ordnance Survey maps, though discussions are underway to change that.

The agreement follows discussions with all the local authorities that lie along the route. The waymarks will not mark every step of the way as the essence of the walk is that people should guide themselves using the guidebook, and more importantly, a map and compass.

A new waymarker, featuring Wainwright’s AW signature, will appear on finger posts where the route crosses a public road.

The Society hopes that the waymarking will be completed during 2013, which is the fortieth anniversary of Wainwright’s guidebook, published in 1973.

Hotel chain bases menu on healthy athlete’s diet Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts’ new motto in the food and beverage segment is “emotions per square metre”.

Analogous to the successful “revenue per square metre” unit of measure applied in restaurant world, in its new approach Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts is c o n c e n t ra t i n g more on e m o t i o n a l aspects while at the same time delighting guests with several changes.

The general food offering at Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts will also be increasingly based on healthy elements that underline the vitality aspect.

Breakfast, lunch or dinner, as well as the room service menu, will offer a selection of healthy and light dishes that are marked as such.

In addition, a minimum of three appetisers, main courses and desserts on every menu will be based on the 20/55/25 formula of the athlete’s diet: 20% of each dish will consist of proteins, 55% of carbohydrates and 25% of fat. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free meals will of course also be available.

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ost travellers on the three-hour scenic drive from Murupara to Lake Waikaremoana on State Highway 38, miss the signpost that points to the old timber town of Minginui and its stunning backdrop, the Whirinaki Forest Park.

Whirinaki, on the north-western fringe of Te Urewera National Park 100km south east of Rotorua, is one of the great forests of the world and was regarded as part of ‘Moa’s Ark’ by renowned botanist, David Bellamy, when he campaigned for its preservation 25 years ago. He proclaimed that it was one of his favourite places, a ‘Dinosaur Forest’ that is one of the best Mesozoic plant communities remaining on earth.

The forest forms a green cloak over an area the size of Lake Taupo and is so ancient it was chosen by the BBC as the setting for its

‘Life of Dinosaurs” television series.

For me it is the perfect prehistoric wilderness for experiencing the beauty of nature in a remote forest environment that has a variety of walks that offer solitude and serenity. It’s a place to rediscover the daily miracle of life amongst our native flora and fauna and nowhere exemplifies this better than the two-hour return walk to the Arahaki Lagoon.

The track starts at the end of River Road, around 7km beyond Minginui and the first stage is easy going through open, secondgrowth bush on an old logging road.

After crossing a stream and climbing a set of steps I’m soon surrounded by mature Tawa forest. Beneath my feet is a cushion of leaf litter and brilliant green lichens, mosses and liverworts provide a decorative border to the track. Colourful fungi look like magic mushrooms from a child’s storybook.

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After 45 minutes, tall Kahikatea trees begin to appear in ground that is sodden with past heavy rains. Then abruptly, the forest opens out to a large swampy area that forms a circular lagoon completely hemmed in with massive ramrod-straight kahikatea standing shoulder to shoulder like the impenetrable wall of a fortress.

At first glance the Arahaki Lagoon seems lifeless and silent as the grave. The air is still, a fine mist rises from the surface of the water like a heat haze. Five minutes pass and I’m still mesmerised by the jaw-dropping sight of the phalanx of our tallest trees rising to 65 metres in height and the deathly silence that seems to hang like a pall.

Then a huge dragonfly zips past my head in a lightning-fast dive, followed by another and another. Soon the forest glade is alive with whirring, buzzing, hovering insects. A different sound starts up, seemingly to compete with the insect concert. It appears to come from the reedy margins of the lagoon directly under the swamp-rooted, sentinel ranks of Kahikatea. First one group of frogs makes a collective croak and then another joins in an

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Opposite page: The Arataki Lagoon is encircled by giant kahikatea trees.

Right: The dramatic Te Whaiti-aToi Canyon squeezes the Whirinaki River into a narrow channel.

Below: Ramrodstraight native podocarp trees thrust skywards.

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Sanctuary of silence octave higher. Within minutes the whole lagoon comes to life and a frog fugue reverberates through the forest in a deafening chorus.

Suddenly, as if some unseen conductor’s hand has waved a baton, the acoustic performance terminates, which intrigues me to the point of waiting 15 minutes for an encore. And sure enough, when a single frog makes a guttural croak, the entire ensemble takes up the chorus and the silent forest booms again. The shallow waters of the lagoon are filled with wriggling translucent tadpoles and the surface is quivering with darting dragonflies. I might well be in some quiet corner of the Florida Everglades.

On the return journey I listen out for the melodic trill of a tui to add a little sweet music to the extravaganza and I’m not disappointed.

Tuis are plentiful in this forest, so the bush orchestra’s woodwind section is soon in good voice, while the percussion ensemble takes the form of screeching kaka and noisy kereru flapping their wings as they dart from tree to tree.

The Waterfall Loop Walk is another outstanding excursion into the forest through superb podocarp groves, with many excellent vantage points above the Whirinaki River. This part of the Jurassic forest holds towering Kahikatea, Totara, Matai, Miro, Rimu and Tawa, which have been thrusting skywards for up to 1000 years in the search for sunlight.

On the moss-covered path, my footfalls make no sound, so apart from a distant Bellbird song a hushed silence pervades the ancient forest. The mountain air has a purity and freshness that makes me quicken my step.

A miniature bridal veil falls in the tranquil Whirinaki Forest.

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I’m surprised that mosses and epiphytes are so prolific on this trail, engulfing tree trunks and suspended from branches like old men’s beards.

I have a strange feeling that I’m not alone in this goblin forest. This is the ancestral home of Ngati Whare people, a sub-tribe of Tuhoe, the ‘Children of the Mist’ and stories of patupaiarehe fairies feature in their folklore.

Before any little people cross my path I reach a slab-sided chasm known as the Te Whaiti-a-Toi Canyon, through which the river surges with a vengeance, cascading over great boulders with a flurry of spray.

Further on I hear the roar of falling water and soon get a glimpse of the powerful waterfall that marks the mid-point of the four hour loop track.

I press on under a cathedral-like canopy soaring 30 metres over my head, enjoying the coolness, stillness and wonder of the dinosaur forest. At times dripping water from the upper storey foliage gives the impression that I’m in a tropical rainforest.

An immensely strong rata tree stretches up to the sky beside the track. Nearby, juveniles show how the rata vine begins life as a perching plant, then spreads its tentacle-like roots around the host tree until it dies leaving the rata to florish.

Other walks have lured me back to Whirinaki from time to time. The Sanctuary Walk is an easy loop through a striking remnant of close-packed forest alive with birdsong. An excellent picnic spot alongside the Minginui Stream can be found at the start of the track.

The Fort Road Track, also known as the H Tree Walk because of an unusual rimu tree growing alongside the track, is a one hour easy loop walk through tall tawa forest. This track starts near the beginning of River Road and offers the chance to spot the elusive kaka.

Whirinaki Forest is unique because of the predominance of lowland podocarp forest, a species that first evolved 200 million years ago.

Podocarps are members of the conifer family, with fleshy seedpods, which birds feast on and distribute far and wide.

Normally this species is spread throughout New Zealand forests but Whirinaki was directly in the path of the cataclysmic Taupo eruption of 186AD and succumbed to a devastating wave of volcanic ash. During the slow regeneration process the podocarps were dominant and formed this single-species concentration.

It is definitely worth taking time out to explore this ancient forest and wonder at its primordial tree species. These priceless remnants are echoes of a time long past with many stories to tell. They are part of our natural heritage, to be enjoyed by all. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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Along with the birds, bees and cicadas enjoying the warmer weather, there are also many badtempered insects lurking in all that newlysprouted foliage.

Mozzies in particular, are still enjoying hovering around any watery spots that haven’t yet dried up. Many unsuspecting, unprepared hikers have felt the wrath of these bloodsucking vampires that don’t like sharing their territory with us humans, so it is essential to arm ourselves against such attacks.

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There is an imaginary line that can be drawn down the middle of the South Island that roughly follows the main mountain divide. On the eastern side of the line it is dryer and in the westerly side you will need a rain coat for most days of the year.

Walking in the hills between the two areas around the main divide takes you through a range of contrasting landscapes with stunning changes in scenery. Here are two southern Great Walks that lead you through that contrast!

The Kepler Track an adventure above the clouds

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rom your accommodation in Te Anau, you could start your walk with a 4 km stroll around the lake to where the Kepler Track starts. A shuttle bus is good too!

From the control gates on the Waiau River, it’s an easy walk to Brod Bay on the shores of Lake Te Anau.

You’ll meet day trippers here who might spend their time resting on the lake shore and admiring the view back to the town which nestles into the mountainous landscape. The

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more adventurous ones will go out and back to the bush line.

Your walk starts in earnest with a steady, well graded climb towards Luxmore Hut perched above the beech forest. This far south in New Zealand, the forest gives way to tussock at about 1000metres - a lower altitude than the North Island where you might expect to see silver beech trees as high as 1450 metres.

The views above the bush line back across the lake to the north will bring a smile to your face and give you a good excuse to pause to get that elusive photo if the weather is fine!

A night in Luxmore Hut is an ideal staging point for the push the next day across the undulating mountain tops.

Don’t forget that once you’re on the tops you are in an alpine environment and the weather can change rapidly around that fickle line we talked about earlier which makes weather a little unpredictable!

The hard climbing was all over yesterday and it’s about maintaining a steady pace across the open tussock tops. If the weather isn’t being co-operative, there are a couple of shelters where you can pause to have a snack.

You’ll get to just over 1400m on the Kepler Above: Luxmore Hut with the clouds below. Photo Nyia Strachan Below left: Moss covered rocks.

Below right: The famous whio duck.

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Track and the views in any direction are spectacular!

Pausing to look south is the Jackson Peaks and beyond Lake Manapöuri to the middle of Fiordland. To the north you can see the Murchison Mountains, home of the endangered takahë.

Dropping off to the side of the ridge, you’ll meet the beech forest again at 1100m. A slightly moister south facing slope and the beech forest has crept up a little.

Plunging into the cool silver beech forest there is a spectacular descent to the Iris Burn hut next to the river.

Take the rest of the day off – You’ve earned it. At night around the hut, you might hear kiwi calling or see short tailed bats flitting in the moonlight.

The next day your body is feeling good after two nights out and in front of you is a steady day’s tramp following the Iris Burn River to where it meets Lake Manapöuri.

Most people walk right out from here but an extra night with a stop at Moturau Hut gives a much more leisurely feel to the trip and allows more time to appreciate the surroundings.

You are sure to encounter a robin or two and hear the trilling call of a warbler or tomtit.

Somewhere, in the canopy above, will be a cuckoo, usually heard but not often seen.

The river itself is home to whio – the whistling torrent duck. Its high pitched call can be heard over the constant cascading of

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Above left: Purple coloured Violet Pouch fungus (Thaxterogaster porphyreum).

Above right: Admiring a waterfall. Photo by Keri Moyle

Right: Red beech seedlings.

Below left: A mountain (Nothofagus solandri).

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the fast flowing rivers that it calls home.

About 2½ hours downstream from Iris Burn Hut is Rocky Point Shelter that makes a great place to stop for lunch and beyond that, the track follows the river where it empties into Lake Manapöuri and sweeps around the shoreline to Moturau Hut, situated beside a

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■ beautiful beach.

But if you really are feeling like its time to bust out of the bush, you can get off the track after a short stroll to Rainbow Reach to the swing bridge where a shuttle bus service can return you to Te Anau.

Otherwise, if you are feeling energetic after the night back in Moturau Hut, you can continue at an easy pace along the Waiau River back to the control gates to finish exactly where you started. http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-andrecreation/tracks-and-walks/fiordland/ eastern-fiordland/kepler-track/ Just to put this Great Walk into perspective,

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Above: Hanging Valley Shelter.

Right: A South Island Robin.

Below left: Silver beech (Nothofagus mezesi).

Below right: Leaves of the Red beech, Hard beech Silver beech.

there is a race that covers everything just described. If you are feeling so inclined go to this website and check it out http:// www.keplerchallenge.co.nz/ You’ll notice that the race record is about four hours 37minutes, but I guess they would not have much opportunity to take in the views! What’s good about the race is that part of the runners’ entry fees goes towards birdsong restoration around the track.

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The Routeburn Track beautiful beyond words

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o, you haven’t had enough yet? Try doing another Great Walk - the Routeburn!

Because you are already in Te Anau, the walk can be done going from Fiordland National Park through to Mt Aspiring National Park. http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-andr e c r e ati o n / t r a ck s - a n d - walks/ota g o / queenstown-wakatipu/routeburn-track/ Ask at the DOC Te Anau Visitors Centre about the bus schedules. Get one of the regular bus services that run up the Eglinton Valley to the Divide where you start your walk.

You will be heading for Lake Mackenzie but there are a couple of great options on the side to help pack your day with interest.

On your way from the road end, turn off to Key Summit for a view of surrounding mountains and the Greenstone Valley that runs back towards the south .

In the other direction runs the Hollyford Valley – You’ll be looking over that valley at the Darren Mountains for the next couple of days and I can assure you, it will never get boring! www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

Above: A walker beside Lake Harris, Routeburn Track.

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The Routeburn Track beautiful beyond words

Below Key Summit is Lake Howden Hut where you actually cross the main divide. The Greenstone River drains Lake Howden which flows into Lake Whakatipu that runs to the sea on the East Coast. The Hollyford Valley and its tributaries flow to the West Coast.

From the Lake Howden to Earland Falls is a good place to listen for birds. There are bound to be the usual suspects – tui, bell bird

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as well as warblers and tomtits.

The spectacular falls are surrounded by beech forest which clings to the steep sides of the Ailsa Mountains in a dense cloak of coverage. Further along, you can understand why the area is referred to as ‘The Orchard’ where lacebark trees and open spaces look almost as though they were cultivated.

Dropping down to Lake Mackenzie where the next hut is situated, the glaciated landscape becomes very apparent - Rounded peaks, scoured hillsides and remnant lakes that once were glaciers. are punctuated in summer by a suite of alpine A stop at Lake Mackenzie is not complete daisies, buttercups, gentians and edelweiss. without a short walk up the valley to the lake If you’re lucky, you might be entertained shore where the campground is situated. The by a kea flying high above and screeching out stunning views of Emily Peak, often reflected in the lake, are captivating.

Above left: A female kea on the routeburn The following morning, you rise up out of Track. the ancient forest draped in moss and lichen, Above left:A female tomtit. and break out onto the tussock grasslands that Below: The view from Key Summit.

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its unmistakable call.

The Routeburn Faces are an avalanche hazard in winter but in summer, with a view across to the Darran Mountains, it is a great ■ place to soak up the alpine atmosphere where the alpine blooms look like a landscape gardener’s dream!

Harris Saddle shelter, where you turn away from the Hollyford, is a place to drop your pack. This will enable you to do a side trip up to the top of Conical Hill. Depending on the time of year and the time of day, there can be a little ice in the shadows so be careful.

Once again, it’s all about the views from the top! With Lake Harris below you, there is the view north out to the Tasman Sea over Martins Bay. Looking back to the south, you can see just about the whole of the route you’ve covered so far and over to the east, most of what lies in store for you in the next day and half.

The ancient moraines of glacial leftovers make a series of giant steps to negotiate on your way down past Lake Harris to Routeburn Falls Hut. The camera won’t go back into the pack for a while!

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The Routeburn Track beautiful beyond words

Above: The Darran Mountains. Below: On the Routeburn above Lake Mackenzie.

a cliff has to be one of the best locations for a hut anywhere. Perched high above the valley, the hut is well sited to hunker down in the forest so if the weather is not so good on the tops, there always shelter from the storm.

Personally? - I prefer to keep going down the track to the very bottom and to stay in the more modest Routeburn Flats hut. It’s maybe colder and smaller but its impact on the surroundings is less intrusive.

So, an easy stroll out to the road end the next morning through the beech forest with the cacophony of bell birds and tui and the occasional möhua or tomtit makes the last part of the track one of the best parts!

Of course, for people going the other way, it’s just their beginning. The grin on your face tells them they are in for a treat!

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Auckland’s Waitakere Ranges and Heritage Area

By Bob Harvey, photographs by Ted Scott

Calling them home The Kepler Challange story

By Noel Walker ‘Calling Them Home’ is a uniquely personal book. You may be mentioned but don’t be offended if you’re not.

A compelling tale for all, this delightful, anecdote-filled, story was conceived as a celebration of the serious and social Kepler Challenge which has unfolded atop the spectacular Fiordland landscape every one of the 25 years since its inception in 1988.

Told by Noel Walker the longtime race commentator, its quirky tone will be recognisable to any who have heard Noel’s Kepler commentary.

He recounts the efforts of the‘elite runners, recreational joggers and even fast walkers – anyone who wanted to extend themselves by covering 60 kms in a day’, and of their supporters, the volunteers and sponsors (big and small).

But beware, even if you’ve never been involved in the Kepler Challenge on any level, reading this story may well tempt you.

• The most authoritative book on the Waitakere Ranges, beaches, wildlife, history and recreational activities.

• Completely revised, with updated text and photographs.

• Provides a detailed guide on the newly opened Hillary Trail.

• Hundreds of stunning photographs, plus maps.

Since its first release in 1998, Untamed Coast has sold thousands of copies and become a standard item in many Auckland households, as well as a popular souvenir for tourists and visitors to the area.

Author Bob Harvey, until recently the Mayor of Waitakere City has lived in the area all his life, and his knowledge of and love for the Waitakere area is unsurpassed.

He says ‘I was deeply honoured when the first edition of this book was a finalist in the Montana Book Awards in 1999 and subsequently a best-seller, but there have been so many changes in the area in the last 14 years, it was time to revisit the book.

This updated edition of Untamed Coast will remind a new generation just how precious the area is and how important it is to preserve its special character and natural beauty.

‘When this edition of the book was in its early stages’ says Bob, the Waitakere Ranges were under serious threat from development.

Their fate hung in the balance for almost two years as the Waitakere community and greater Auckland became aware that something important could be lost for all time.

The ensuing Waitakere Ranges Heritage Area Bill (passed by just one vote) recognised the national, regional and local importance of the Waitakere Ranges, foothills and coastal areas, and is tr uly a legacy for future generations.

The untamed coast of west Auckland has

a colourful history and a huge variety of attractions.

It is a mecca for surfers, with some of New Zealand’s finest beaches, Piha, Karekare, Bethells and Muriwai, each of which has a unique character and story. To the south is the Manukau Harbour with its treacherous Heads, site of many tragic shipwrecks.

Dominating the area are the impressive Waitakere Ranges, home to some of New Zealand’s most fascinating native flora and fauna, a weekend playground for walkers of its many tracks, and the source of much of Auckland’s water.

The people of west Auckland are justly proud of their unique environment, rich heritage and recreational resources, and Bob Harvey tells their stories with authority and enthusiasm.

Every aspect of Untamed Coast has been updated for this new edition.

Photographer Ted Scott, who was born in England but has lived in the Waitakere ranges since 1981, has taken dozens of superb new photographs while the main text has been revised and the extensive network of walking tracks (and maps) has been brought up to date.

In particular, the new edition includes a detailed description of the masjor new track in the area, the Hillary Trail, which skirts the Waitakere Ranges and the coast from Titirangi to Muriwai.

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Photo contest

Above: Walking to view Norway's second largest glacier - inside the Artic Circle!

Photo by Alwyn Paterson, Hamilton.

Left: Photo taken on day four on the Cape Campbell Walk. This is looking back towards the light house after a good climb over hill country on a sunny and windy day in March. Photo by Lynette Patrick, Chartwell, Hamilton.

Below : A stroll beside the mighty Mohaka, heading towards the Mangatainoka Hot Springs. Photo by Eden Russel, Papamoa Beach.

We are looking for the best digital photos each month depicting walking.

Now is the time to get your digital camera out or look through your digital images and enter the

Walking New Zealand Digital Photo Contest

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

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

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

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

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

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Monthly Photo Contest 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.

Top right: Photo of Jan Sprosen carefully staying on the track over the Gillespie Pass in Aspiring National Park. It is a long way down on either side. Taken by Owen Sprosen, Auckland.

Right: Phil Newman (NZ) taking friends Leonie and Phil Cobey (UK) on a walk around Mt. Maunganui, Bay of Plenty. Photo taken

by Frances Newman, Westbrook, Rotorua.

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Overseas walks

Noosa - a

walk in the park Story by Josie Dale

A Top photo: Houses on the Noosa River from Noosa Woods walkway.

Above: A shaded part of the Noosa National Park coastal track with sea views.

Below left: The track from Hastings Street to Noosa Woods.

Below right: A bridge on the Tanglewood Track.

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brown fox trots unconcernedly across the path in front of us, disappearing ghostlike, into the bush. We’re surprised to see this iconic European animal in Queensland, and learn he’s an escapee from a recent Park Ranger cull. He’s a cute little fellow but sadly, foxes are responsible for devastating native wildlife.

Each August my husband, Alistair, and I rent an apartment on a hill overlooking Noosa Heads and the ocean. A car’s not necessary

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because access to our favourite pastimes, walking and watching wildlife, is all around us.

Bordered by the river and a park, the gardens and surrounding bush teem with birds.

No need for an alarm clock – the maniacal dawn cackling of kookaburras ensures we wake early.

Noosa’s wildlife is magical. Each afternoon the birds’ strident alarm calls herald the resident goanna. He’s about a meter long and strolls along the lawn, tasting the air by flicking

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his tongue. Unfortunately he’s partial to eggs and baby birds.

Colourful rainbow lorikeets, chattering honeyeaters, and melodic butcher-birds are frequent visitors. The whiplash sound belongs to the secretive eastern whip-bird, and there’s also a catbird, its bizarre call like a meowing cat. Each evening ear-splitting, raucous screeching proclaims the arrival of several hundred sulphur-crested cockatoos returning to their roosting site.

It’s only a ten-minute walk along the river’s sandy beach to the village, and if we’re lucky we’ll see stingrays gently fluttering their ‘wings’ as they forage at water’s edge. Despite the hysteria following Steve Irwin’s death, these gentle creatures peacefully co-exist in the river with swimmers, kayakers and paddle boarders.

Noosa’s Hastings Street has a reputation for sophistication, trendy award-winning restaurants, and exclusive boutiques. No worries if I need a posh dress – I’ll be able to pick up a chic little number, providing I’ve packed my gold card.

But Noosa is whatever you want it to be and we’re not flash – more your shorts and jeans kind of people. Our favourite cafe, Le Monde, at the southern end of Hastings Street, provides slick service and good coffee. In the Above left: A view towards Teewah from the Noosa National Park track.

Above right: A vine tangles itself around a tree truck.

Below left; Roots of a cabbage type tree exposed near the waters edge.

Below right: The view out to the bay.

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Noosa - a walk in the park mornings it’s the hangout of locals clad in shorts, damp togs or those revealing bike pants.

Every morning, the owners breakfast with friends at the large table right on the street, as they’ve done since we first visited twenty years ago. Like us, some of them have grown wrinkles.

Fifteen minutes walk along the coastal track

past Little Cove is Noosa National Park and Park Headquarters. There’re several wellmarked tracks in the park and the renowned coastal path to Hell’s Gate takes about two hours return.

Quieter sections, like the Tanglewood track, wend their way through cool rainforest, palm groves and heath land.

One of our favourite routes follows the coast from Sunshine Beach to Noosa Heads, via the National Park. It’s a half-hour walk through Noosa Junction to Sunshine Beach and our obligatory stop, The Deck cafe. The two-hour tramp ahead justifies a good breakfast - we recommend the Bircher muesli.

Sunshine is a typical long Australian surf beach. Like Noosa, strict building height restrictions prevent the proliferation of high rises blighting the coastline further south.

At the north end of the beach over 200 steep concrete steps form part of the trudge to the top of the headland bordering the National Park. Steps are my nemesis but, thanks to Waiheke’s steep hills, the climb is almost painless.

Blooming spring wildflowers brighten the dry scrubby bush and several varieties of birds, including the aptly named noisy friarbird, squabble and chatter. We once noticed a pair of rare glossy black cockatoos in the casuarinas. Tracking the coast, the views north to Fraser Island are spectacular, and if we’re fortunate we’ll spot dolphins or a migratory whale.

Alexandria Beach is the local nudist hangout, but the golden sands are shared with walkers, surfers and fishermen. Most of the Above left: The beach boardwalk from Noosa Woods to the park.

Above right: Brush turkeys Left: A couple on the First Point Walkway rest and enjoy the view.

Below left: The information board at the entrance to the park.

Below right: The coastal track in the Noosa National Park is popular all year round.

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naturists discreetly position themselves up in the dunes, occasionally venturing along the beach for a swim.

After a refreshing walk in the tide we replace our shoes for the plod up a steep, sandy track at the northern end of the beach. There’s a choice of the inland Tanglewood Track to Noosa Heads or the more spectacular (and busier) coastal route via Hell’s Gate. The shadier Tanglewood Track is a good option on a hot day.

The coastal track passes some popular surf spots – you’re never too old to hang out with your long board here! If the surf ’s up, it’s worth a pause to watch the experts riding the waves at Granite Bay. We usually spot at least one koala bear, even if it’s just a glimpse of a grey furry bottom wedged in a branch above. Sadly, koala numbers are declining – there’re only twelve left in Noosa National Park and the rangers have names for them all.

An altercation with a car in Noosa Heads saw the demise of Jackson ago. Locals are concerned the clearance of bush corridors by developers will see remaining koalas meet a similar fate.

The boardwalk fronting Noosa Heads beach is perfect for people watching.

Holidaying bodies all shapes, sizes and degrees of tan find a place on the sand or splash in the sea.

From the northern end of the boardwalk it’s a twenty-minute walk through Noosa Woods to the river mouth. A daily ritual for us, the walk usually delivers a new experience.

The trees are alive with garrulous birds and we’re likely to encounter a sunbathing skink or goanna, but no snakes please.

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Later in the day they’ll stroll down Hastings Street in search of scraps – it’s not unusual to see a turkey popping onto a cafe table, much to the consternation of the occupants. Being eyeballed by a fully feathered gobbler is enough to change one’s view on Christmas dinner.

The Sunday Farmers’ Market at the Aussie League grounds in Noosaville is worth a visit.

It’s a pleasant thirty-minute walk from Noosa Heads, rewarded by the opportunity to load up with fresh vegetables, fruit, meat and chicken direct from the growers. Free samples abound and I can still taste the zingy flavour of tiny field-grown lemon-drop tomatoes.

Evenings are a special time. We kick back on our balcony, share a bottle of wine and

Above: There are many places to stop and admire the views on the Noosa National Park coastal walkway.

watch the sun go down. Though we hate the smoky haze generated by controlled undergrowth burn-offs, the ensuing sunsets are extraordinary: intensive golden-red skies, followed by the purpling preceding darkness.

Often, a jazz band, belting out foot-tapping melodies from a riverboat, provides entertainment before fading into the night.

Silence is the cue for resident geckos, chirruping like run-down cicadas, to begin their hunt for insects.

Tomorrow another walking track - life doesn’t get much better than this.

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Noosa National Park - most

visited Australian national park

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ver one million visitors per year tread the network of peaceful walking tracks in Noosa National Park, Australia’s most visited national park.

The park first created it in 1939, and officially opened in 1949 by Sir John Laverack, the then Governor of Queensland has become one of the most visited national parks in Australia.

The park is ver y organized with an information centre (07 5447 3243), picnic areas and a number of well marked walking tracks covering an area of 2290 ha.

The main entrance is at the end of Park Road a 15 minute walk from the end of Hastings Street, Noosa, car parking is available at the park entrance.

about two hours.

From the main entrance a number of walks Palm Grove Circuit are possible. There are a number of marked A short 1km circuit that passes through tracks in Noosa National Park. rainforest. The track starts at the picnic area.

It is also accessible at the southern end Tanglewood Track from Sunshine Beach.

The Tanglewood track is an 8.4 km return The tracks are suitable for all levels of walk. It starts from behind the picnic area and fitness. follows the signs along the Tanglewood track.

Coastal Track The walk takes you through the forest and The coastal track starts eventually emerges at Hell’s Gate. immediately out of the car park and The route back along the coastal path follows the coastline. This provides provides wonderful views across the Pacific ■ wonderful views and passes by Tea Ocean.

Tree beach that provides good Noosa Woods surfing. This beach is not patrolled.

Noosa woods lies at the west end of the You will often see koalas in the tall blue gums that line the path. The coastal Hastings Street. Local community groups have track ends at Hell's Gates with good views over in recent years provided a number of very pleasant short walks that traverse the woods the ocean and along the coast.

The return distance is 5.4km and will take and the Beach.

Noosa is 138kms from Brisbane Airport.

When is the best time to visit the Sunshine Coast? Anytime. People love it all year round for different reasons. However if you aren't used to the hot weather it might be better to visit during the Winter, (August is good) when temperatures are pleasantly cool and there is hardly any rain.

Here is a climate guide to assist you with your holiday planning: Season Summer Autumn Winter Spring

Months December to February March to May June to August September to November

Av. Temp. Av Rainfall 28 ° C 108mm 25 ° C 22 ° C 62mm 25 ° C

Above left:A walkers enjoys a walk in Noosa Woods.

Above right: A walker on the coastal track near Te Tree Beach area.

Below left: The track wanders beside the road that goes from Hastings Street to the Noosa National Part car park area.

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A walk for all the family

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unday the 24th February 2013 is the day Waiuku Rotary has planned the annual Sunset Coast Walk.

Less than an hour out of Auckland, the Awhitu Peninsular stretching from Waiuku to the Manukau Heads is an area of outstanding scenic beauty with extensive views along the West Coast, Tasman Sea and back over the Manukau Harbour.

Set on private farmland, the Sunset Coast Walk, offers walkers the opportunity to enjoy a 5 or 10k (approximately) walk in this unique area incorporating the stunning views and interesting landscape.

The walk takes you through rolling farmland to the more rugged contour along the West Coast then you decide to carry on over more farmland for the longer walk with views over the Manukau Harbour or take the shorter option of the valley track back to

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the base. There will be a complementary cold drink and hot sausage waiting for you when you return.

This is not a competitive walk but a chance for families to walk at your own pace and enjoy the surroundings. Sorry no dogs. Bring a picnic lunch or purchase an extra sausage.

Over 600 walkers enjoyed the day last year so with some small changes to the route the Waiuku Rotary Club is optimistic of another top day.

The principal benefactor for this walk will be the local community projects.

You can register on the day any time from 7.30am to 1.00pm at $20.00 adults and children (primary school age) $5.00 under 5 free.

How to get there: Make your way to Waiuku then follow the road signs to the registration base at 207 Kohekohe-Kariaotahi Road.

Don’t forget your camera and sun tan lotion

and we’ll see you all on the 24th Feb. Further information can be obtained by telephoning 09 235 3880 or 09 235 8500 or email rotary@waiuku.co.nz .

The rotary club gratefully acknowledge the support given by their sponsors Harcourts, New World, McConnell Stafford Bush and New Zealand Steel.

From the car-park after the walk it’s worth a drive to Kariaotahi Surf Beach on the West Coast for a swim or explore further up the Awhitu Peninsular to the beautiful sandy beaches of the Awhitu Regional Park on the Manukau Harbour. Check the information tent for more details.

Above: The track wanders along undulating countryside.

Below left: Two volunteers assist two walkers in 2012.

Below right: Great views looking out into the Tasman Sea from the coast.

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ecently I reflected on when my obsession with South America started, or even what triggered it. I vividly remember my first time there and the impression it left on me.

What I found was so much more than just Inca ruins, llamas and pan flutes. I discovered a continent of diverse countries and cultures tied by the common threads of their relatively new language, Spanish, and of course geography.

As many first timers to the continent, one of my goals was walking the Inca Trail to Left: A local woman stands outside her home.

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Above: People come from all around the world to visit Machu Picchu.

Machu Picchu. Since my first culture shocked arrival in Lima, I’ve spent six years of my life leading trips in various countries of Latin America. Here is an insight to a fabulous Peru trip we run every May: Heading out of Lima on a short flight to Arequipa and the Colca Canyon, excitement is mixed with nervousness as there’s always plenty of discussion on the subject of altitude sickness and if anyone will succumb to it.

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an odd spacey feeling. I guess is the best way of describing it is like just not quite being there, mentally!

Luckily the welcome drink at most hotels is a hot cup of hot coca tea. It’s the raw material from which to make cocaine, but is however great for minor altitude sickness and I’ve downed gallons of it over the years as it takes away headaches and keeps your mind off the other effects of altitude.

Arequipa is a stunning colonial city at the base of the Volcano El Misti and about 2200m above sea level. It is the perfect place to start slow acclimatization. An easy day wandering the city’s plazas and cobblestone passageways of the Santa Catalina Monastery prelude our trip to the Colca Canyon. Arguably this is the deepest canyon in the world.

Driving over passes of 5000m, we arrive in Chivay. A village perched on the canyon rim, offering plenty of local culture and even hot springs to soak in.

At close to 4000m, we take some easy walks along the rim, with spectacular views into the canyon.

Early morning close encounters with the enormous Andean Condor soaring up on the thermals, are a highlight.

By the time we’ve also visited Lake Titicaca and arrived in Cuzco, a week of acclimatization has gone by and we are ready for the famous Inca Trail!

I’ve got to mention here, that only the king was actually known as the “Inca”, even though we’ve come to call that entire group of people by that name. They are in fact Quechua, still the main indigenous group in this part of Peru.

Rattling out in an old local bus to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, which I can only describe as stunning, our first stop is the Pisac market, an incredibly vibrant blend of traditional farmers market, tourist kitch, and some quite unusual ruins.

Our overnight stay, the last night in a hotel before the trail, is in Ollantaytambo. This amazing little village was built hundreds of years ago below the Inca site of Ollantaytambo where incredibly steep terraces take you to a sun temple and offer lots of exploring.

In the morning we all jump in the van with cooks and porters who are to carry the gear,

Above: Inca trail steps.

for a bone jarring one hour drive to the trailhead.

What I remember most about my very first trail, is the smell of wood smoke. The porters all being subsistence farmers, cook on open fires in their homes and the smoke clings to their clothing, it will always remind me of the Inca Trail.

Once there, excitement and nervousness mingle with adrenaline as we mill around getting our daypacks sorted and buying some last minute provisions. Kids were selling wooden walking sticks, chocolate and sodas.

So with a group photo duly taken, we cross the bridge and step onto the Inca Trail for our four day hike to Machu Picchu.

Since then I’ve done it at least 17 times with my groups, and it’s still one of the most memorable treks of my life.

Our first steps over the bridge follow the river for a while and lead us along a rocky path flanked by huge Aloe Vera plants.

Local farmers are a constant source of delight, offering chicha (home brewed corn beer), chocolates and drinks for sale. They live in simple stone or adobe huts and the kids welcome us with smiles and more walking sticks for sale. We obviously look like we might need them!

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The Inca Trail and beyond path turns away from the river to our lunch spot, overlooking an Inca site. What a surprise to find a long table with a colourful cloth set just for us.

The food prepared by the porters is always delicious, varied and a great mix of Peruvian and Western cuisine. We always start with soup, followed by pasta or meat and veg dishes.

It was a relief to find out that we didn’t have a long hike ahead to our campsite. The village we often camp in is bustling with kids, farmers, chickens and donkeys. The latter of which give me a friendly morning wake up by sticking its head in the door of my tent searching for bread! How wonderful to start the day amidst a rural Peruvian village with everyone going about their chores and getting their breakfasts (including the donkey!).

The benefit of camping on the lower slopes is short lived. Day two is the longest day on the trail and the toughest climb, up and over Dead Woman’s pass, at 4100m. The track zig zags steeply up and out of the village, eventually heading into cloud forest and alpine grasslands full of hummingbirds and orchids.

The high altitude soon begins to affect our breathing and walking pace slows to a plod. After a good four hours on average we reach the summit of the pass, elated at the prospect of the first downhill section of the day.

Over the next couple of days we hike the ancient stone path, over more passes, stopping at many spectacular Inca sites. We meander though patches of forest and grasslands with jaw dropping views,

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Above: The world famous Machu Picchu site.

culminating with a 4.30am wake up for our last 4km walk to the Sun Gate of Machu Picchu.

As the sun rises, we watched the mist dissolve above the ruins and gradually reveal what we have trekked all this way to see. Machu Picchu really comes alive as our guide explains the site and we explore the ancient Inca buildings high on this ridge top. Then it’s back to Cuzco for a welcome shower and on to our next adventure!

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Solitude on Drift Bay walking track

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Above: The sign says it all at the carpark area off the Queenstown Kingston Road.

olitude and relaxation in order? Drift Bay is where it’s at. It may not be far from Queenstown, but it’s a world away from fast-paced action and adventure, where a two hour return walk begins to Drift Bay to end of track.

Just a few kilometres drive from Frankton, then a 10 minute walk will present you with a secluded beach, perfect for chilling out, swimming and fishing.

There are magnificent closeup views of the Remarkables, Lake Wakitipu and opposite the lake Cecil Peak.

To get there: Take the QueenstownKingston Highway (SH6), only a few kilometres from Frankton, just after the Lakeside Estate turn off.

Beside the parking area is a series of picnic tables. From here a gravel track winds its way down to the waters edge.

Or if you’re feeling a bit more energetic, there’s a one hour return walk from here following the beach around to Drift Bay.

Above left: The gravel track that goes down to the beach.

Middle right: The picnic area near the carpark.

Below: Magnificent views of the lake and beyond.

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Take a hike and discover Queenstown this summer Q

ueenstown’s reputation as one of New Zealand’s most popular walking and hiking destinations has been further enhanced this summer with the launch of a new network of trails.

Officially opened on 18 October, the Queenstown Trail highlights the region’s spectacular scenery and experiences and is being hailed as one of the country’s flagship trails for walkers and bikers of all ages and fitness levels.

Designed for maximum flexibility, the 110km network of trails links the popular visitor spots of Queenstown Bay, Frankton,

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Lake Hayes, Arrowtown, and Gibbston ‘valley of vines’ and can be completed as a whole or in sections depending on time and preference.

The trail is an easy to intermediate gradient and follows pristine rivers, lakes and mountain ranges as well as passing by iconic Queenstown experiences such as bungy jumping, jet boating and wine tasting.

Existing popular walking spots are also incorporated in the trail including the Gibbston River Trail, which gives stunning views of the Kawarau River, and the Lake Hayes Loop Track which has breathtaking 360-degree lake Above: Over looking Lake Wakitpu and the Queenstown CBD from the top of the gondola.

Left opposite:The track from Kelvin Peninsula to Frankton near the bridge.

Above left: The track to Frankton near rhe golf club.

The start of theThe Arrowton new walking Left: supension bridge. track to celebrate 150 years.

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Above:left: The track from Queenstown to Frankton follows up and down beside the lake.

Above right: A stroll over the Kawarau Historic Bridge.

Take a hike and discover Queenstown this summer and mountain views. Arrowtown’s Manse Road Trail, new last season, allows walkers to explore the picturesque village of Arrowtown on foot and learn more about the fascinating history of its restored Chinese Village via newly erected interpretation panels in English and Simplified Chinese.

Scenic short walks from downtown Queenstown range from a leisurely lakeside stroll around the Queenstown Gardens, hiking up Queenstown Hill to enjoy magnificent lake and mountain views, or following the sunny lakeside trail along Kelvin Heights Peninsula around to Jack’s Point. The more challenging Ben Lomond Track is a popular day trip which rewards walkers with stunning 360-degree views of the region.

More adventurous hikers are also well catered for with a number of overnight and multi-day walks within easy reach of Queenstown. Glenorchy, at the head of Lake Wakatipu, is a spectacular 45-minute lakeside drive from Queenstown and the starting point for several multi-day hikes such as the Dart/Rees, Greenstone and Caples tracks as well as the Routeburn, one of New Zealand’s Great Walks. Towards Milford Sound, the stunning Hollyford and Milford Tracks are also easily accessible.

Hikers can choose to walk these tracks independently and stay at Department of Conservation huts or campsites. For those looking for more diversity, comfort and convenience, various companies provide guided multi-day

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New Zealand Walks adventures during the summer which combine fascinating insights into the region’s flora, fauna, geology and history, private lodges with comfy beds, hot showers and three-course meals, combo options including helicopter and jet boat rides, and door-to-door transfers.

Destination Queenstown CEO Graham Budd believes the region’s walking options, spectacular lake and alpine scenery, long sunny days and huge range of things to do make it the perfect summer holiday destination.

“We can’t keep our superb summer climate to ourselves - we want holidaying visitors to share our great outdoor lifestyle. With the sun rising as early as 5am and setting as late as 10pm in mid-summer it’s easy to fit in a solid day’s walk, have a relaxing massage, enjoy award-winning local food and wine in the sun and still have time to explore the art galleries and shops,” said Mr Budd.

“What really sets our trails apart is that you can experience this amazing sense of being away from it all in stunning landscapes, yet you’re never far from a welcome refreshment stop at a local cafe, bar, restaurant or winery.

“Add to that a multitude of worldrenowned adrenaline activities as well as more relaxed pursuits and you can tailor your summer holiday perfectly to suit your budget and tastes.”

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experiences continue to earn international accolades with influential travel authority Lonely Planet choosing Queenstown and the Southern Lakes as one of the world’s Top 10 Regions to visit in 2012, and millions of travellers voting Queenstown as the Number One New Zealand destination in the South Pacific at Trip Advisor’s 2012 Travellers’ Choice Awards.

Above: Looking back towards Frankton from the Frankton to Queenstown Track.

Blelow middle: Trekking coming down the Tiki Track from the top of the gondola.

Below opposite page:Lake Hayes is a popular walking area just a few kilometers from Queenstown.

Below bottom: The Gibbston Trail is a new trail passing beside a few vineyards in the Gibbston Valley.

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My idea of a real holiday W

hen you have a husband and two teenage children, it’s so hard to find a holiday to please everyone; it’s usually easier to stay at home. That was before I went on a trip with Wilsons Abel Tasman.

The brochures looked idyllic enough to interest my daughter, Jade, and the sea kayaking seemed exciting enough to interest the men in my life, husband Jamie and son Drew. As for me, it meant I didn’t have much to organise.

All I had to do was get the family to Nelson, book one night’s

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accommodation, and then the Wilson’s team took care of the rest.

The Wilson family has lived in the region for eight generations. They’ve done all their pioneering and now they don’t believe in roughing it.

Being hosted by such an established local family meant we could trust their advice and rely on their team of guides, hosts and boat crew to take us on our own special journey through the Park.

Transport along the National Park coast was by a sleek, modern catamaran with bar and bathroom facilities on board. We shared the boat with walkers and kayakers on day trips. Some people only had

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We chose the five-day trip; stayed two nights at each of the two lodges the Wilson family has built right on the beach on their ■ historic freehold land in the National Park.

This gave us more time to laze on the beach, or explore more of the Park. The three-day option, with one night at each Lodge, is for people who are short of time.

Staying at Meadowbank Homestead – Awaroa is like being welcomed into a gracious colonial home. Hardly surprising, as this is a replica of the Wilson’s original family home, built by the first European farmers in the inlet.

I won’t spoil the fascinating stories of the attempts to settle in this isolated region. The details are discovered as you explore around the homestead.

Further down the coast, Torrent Bay Lodge started out as a seaside cottage where the Wilson family spent summer holidays before rebuilding and refurbishing to host overnight guests. The house has a relaxed, beach holiday atmosphere, capturing the nautical history of the coast.

Our accommodation seemed wickedly indulgent. Jade and I loved the ensuite bathrooms and hot showers. Jamie and Drew were more interested in the local beer served at the in-house bar. The best part was being assured that the Wilson’s team is committed to preserving the National Park for future generations. Guilt-free indulgence is the best way to relax.

Through the day, we could each choose different options: walk, kayak, laze on the beach or take a boat cruise, with no need to worry about timing or safety around tides and boat schedules.

With meals served for us we didn’t even have to decide where or what to eat.

Waking up to breakfast with views of the beach bathed in morning light was my favourite part of the day.

With just enough exercise to justify eating lots of delicious food, and my own choice of chatting with fellow travelers or finding some “me” time, I returned home relaxed and revived. I didn’t need a break to recover from this holiday.

For more information visit: www.abeltasman.co.nz Opposite page top: The crystal clear waters of Golden Bay from the track.

Opposite page bottom: Kayaking can be an exciting part of the experience.

Below Meadobank homestead.

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New track in Mangawhai

By Gordon Hosking Chair, Mangawhai Tracks Charitable Trust

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rand new and just waiting to be walked is a brand new track in Mangawhai, Northland, named the Tanekaha Forest

Track.

On a brilliant Saturday afternoon, 120 walkers, and a brand new track, what more could one ask? The southern slopes of the Brynderwyn hills provides one of Northland’s largest areas of continuous native forest, but virtually no public access.

The discovery of a legal unformed road, largely within a DOC scenic reserve, was all a

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group of old track builders of the Mangawhai Tracks Charitable Trust needed to get stuck in.

The first hurdle was to bridge a deeply incised stream at the beginning of the track, a problem solved by the New Zealand Walking Access Commission who funded bridge construction, signage, and steps on the track.

Marunui Conservation, across whose land fenced the walkway and parking area bordering the track passes to the new bridge, gave their his property. All the old trackies had to do was support, and local dairy farmer Mark Gash clear and build the track!

The completed project was opened on Labour Weekend with a blessing and modest Above left: A few words before the w3alk. ceremony with the ribbon being cut by Alistair Below: Mangawhai Trackies having break!

Drake, DOC’s acting Conservator for Northland. The walk begins 3km up King Road, just 10 minutes drive from Mangawhai.

A finger sign on a power pole points to the parking area with no vehicles, bikes, or dogs beyond this point. The track follows the road over a couple of styles to a fenced walkway across pasture to the elegant little 14m swing bridge, before crossing a second stream on stepping stones and climbing onto the broad ridge which carries the track to the Brynderwyn summit.

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couple of dedicated viewpoints.

The tanekaha forest gives way to very old kanuka higher up the ridge but the diverse native forest includes puriri, rimu, kauri, maire, as well as a wide range of subcanopy species such as lancewood, five finger, mingimingi, red matipo, nikau, and tree ferns.

The track joins the old and somewhat neglected Brynderwyn walkway, now part of the Te Araroa Trail, at a trig point with magnificent views across the Mangawhai hinterland to the harbour and the big dune. A

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short stroll along the Te Araroa Trail to the east and a picnic table, produces equally spectacular views to the north and the Whangarei Heads and Hen and Chicken Islands.

The walk to the trig and return takes around an hour and a half from the carpark, but can be stretched to three hours with a picnic lunch lots of stops to enjoy the outstanding forest and spectacular views. The MTCT plans to

Above left: View from the Brynderwyn Ridge.

Above right: Crossing the swing bridge.

Below: Alistair Drake cuts the ribbon with John Gardner and Gordon Hosking in attandance.

extend the walk along the Brynderwyn Ridge to the west and back through the reserve following a second unformed road to the swing bridge.

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Window on Waitakere

Deep mineral mystery

By Kay Lindley

F

inding a deep man-made trench leading to a long tunnel was a surprising finding for volunteers hunting for kokako nesting activity. Mossy walls led into darker and deeper recesses that without torches the volunteers could not fathom.

What could this be in such a remote area?

Discussing the possibilities with local historian Ben Copedo, and then reading the classic account of early European settlement of west Auckland, Once . . . The Wilderness by John Diamond, it was apparent that this tunnel represented a drive, an attempt to find valuable mineral ore.

It seemed that in the 1880s, mineral exploration was occurring at the same time as timber extraction. “The discovery of gold was being reported from all over the Auckland province and the Waitakere Ranges came in for its share.

The most numerous finds in the area were around Swanson, Waitakere and Nihotupu,” stated Diamond. This shaft then could have been an attempt to find a fortune in gold but another mineral also sought around the time was manganese and many shafts and tunnels occur throughout the Nihotupu valley.

Diamond’s book states many horses perished by falling in such shafts. Bill Beveridge, the first City Council ranger, told of falling into one and only was saved by jamming his elbows out. Returning later to try and barricade the hole, he was unable to find it in the tall, dense, forest.

Another early ranger, Don Stirling, plunged into a shaft and was saved by the longhandled slasher he carried. The slasher bridged the sides of the shaft, arresting further descent and enabling his exit.

Extractive industries have long since lost favour and many generations now have realized the aesthetic, ecological, and spiritual values of the Ranges. It is one of the joys of volunteering at the Ark in the Park to know they are enhancing those values. ................................................................................................................................................

Post-mortem ParticiPants Those walking the Ark in the Park trap lines would undoubtedly agree that the only good stoat is a dead one, but they might be surprised to learn that some of our stoats have contributed positively after death as they never

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did in life. Andrew Veale, a PhD student at Auckland University and one of the Ark canopy climbers, revealed how.

Earlier this year, a stoat turned up in a trap on Rangitoto Island about a year after the campaign to eradicate all mammalian predators. That campaign had involved two phases: first, a poison drop to eradicate rodents and to kill cats and stoats by secondary poisoning and next, a trapping programme.

No stoats were detected in the traps after [and very little food available given the apparent success of the rodent eradication].

Because of this, it was believed that the stoats had been eradicated, so the finding of a stoat on the island was a great surprise to all.

The Department of Conservation needed to know the source of the stoat—was it a survivor that had avoided all traps, or was it a migrant, and if so where was it from? Andrew collected stoats trapped from the Auckland region [Ark in the Park, Kawakawa Bay, and Waiheke island]. Because of the large number of stoats hairs.

All the stoats were genotyped; that is, the DNA of each specimen was extracted, purified, and amplified. Using these samples, Andrew could show that there was very little differentiation of stoat populations across the Auckland region.

East Auckland and West Auckland [Ark in the Park] stoats were quite similar; however, Waiheke Island stoats were different and the Rangitoto stoats were largely different again.

The stoat caught on Rangitoto was a surprise. It most closely resembled mainland stoats and so it must have swum from there.

The gender was determined also; it was male and surprisingly this male stoat must have swum from one of the urban areas across the harbour to Rangitoto!

The stoats caught in the Ark formed the basis of the mainland sample because you need large numbers of samples to construct a population profile. Now this data set has the potential for use in studies of stoat movement around the Auckland region and in the burgeoning number of Hauraki Gulf island sanctuaries.

For the opportunity to hear and see our wonderful diverse ranges, and to go on the Walking Waitakere Wednesday Walks series, please email me on: kaylindley@xtra.co.nz.

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by Gary Moller

Dip Ph Ed PG Dip Rehab PG Dip

Sport Med (Otago) FCE Certified

W

alking the outdoors is one of the perfect exercises that one can safely do throughout your pregnancy and forever after, beginning with pushing baby in a buggy!

Here are a few helpful tips: Begin your walking programme well before you get pregnant Although walking has to be just about the most natural and safest exercise you can do during pregnancy, there is a general rule of thumb that you don’t start doing unfamiliar exercise AFTER becoming pregnant. So, get your walking shoes on today and start walking.

Reduce the intensity as you get bigger Your heart and circulation have to provide for two people - You and a growing baby inside. In addition, you are getting heavier by the day.

A handy idea is to get a chest heart rate monitor and watch, work out what is your comfortable heart rate while walking (This might be about 130 beats per minute) and use this machine to guide how fast you walk.

As your pregnancy progresses to full term, you will find that your pace gets slower and slower for a heart rate of 130 beats per minute.

Plan frequent toilet stops As you get bigger, baby presses on the bladder. With exercise there is increasingly the urge to pee. Plan your walks so that you can make frequent toilet stops.

If you are not shy, this may include handy bushes, or a route that takes you past public toilets, service stations and cafes. You might find it better to avoid routes that involve down hills which can increase the pressure and jostling on the bladder.

Get some Nordic Walking Poles and a stable pair of shoes As you get more and more rolly-polly, there are two problems: · You can’t see your feet so it’s really easy to trip and stumble! · Your balance and agility deteriorate.

Anticipate these from the very beginning by getting a stable pair of light weight walking boots that protect the ankles from sprains and get a pair of Nordic Walking poles. These give you stability on all surfaces - four legs instead of two. Much better!

Walk with others I know - this is obvious but it has to be said. Walk with others, especially if you are going off the beaten track.

Eat a nutrient rich diet Everything that goes into your mouth should be rich in nutrients.

Avoid foods that are “hollow” calories, such as pasta, instant noodles, www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

cookies chips, most breads, sugar, fruit juices and so on. Before it enters the mouth ask the question: “Where are the nutrients?”.

I have to give a plug here for my Super Smoothie.

This is very suitable for use before, during and after pregnancy. It is your multi-mineral and multi-vitamin and protein drink all in one.

Take one scoop daily. Best to have half a scoop in the morning and another later on in the day.

Preferably take it with 1-2 table spoons of flax oil (omega 3 brain food) plus about 1/4 can of coconut cream (medium chain fatty acids).

Dilute the mixture with water to suit your taste.

Blend it with delicious blueberries or any kind of fruit that grabs your fancy.

Unless they are prescribed by your doctor there is no need for any other vitamins and mineral supplements when the Super Smoothie is coupled with a healthy diet.

Make sure you get plenty of rest Your need for rest increases as your pregnancy progresses. Morning sickness may demand rest during the first trimester as well. Rest is sometimes the most neglected of health measure during pregnancy. Pressures on modern expecting mothers to stay at work until the last minute, to work out and continue doing the household chores. My advice is to resist these pressures.

Instead, listen to your body, eat well, exercise moderately, finish work early if you feel the need and never - ever feel guilty about putting your feet up and getting everybody else to fuss over you!

Having a healthy baby is your Number One job for now.

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Schnell Wetlands new walk

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new pathway is now in operation in the suburb of Kelvin Grove, Palmertson Norethl The kilometre walkway linking James Line through the Schnell Wetland Reserve to Celaeno Park is a new addition to the cities walkway network.

Starting from James Line just past the Palmerston North Cemetery, on the left is the entrance a driveway that wanders down to the

Above: The boardwalk wanders down fron the James Line entrance.

Below: Sheep graze peacefully in the paddock.

wetland area with a character house from earlier times on the left.

The track meanders though a green corridor crossing boardwalks with a new residential subdivision up on the left. A few steps takes you out and up to Galea Grove.

Coming under a little shaded area, on your right a few sheep graze in the fields. A small stream reminds us that this a wetlands area.

A stile soon comes into sight and once across, follow the reserve keeping to the left hand side and you come out on Schnell Drive opposite Celaeno Park.

History The area was forested before European settlers cleared it and was part of the “Stoney Creek Scandinavian and Roadmen’s Block” in the 1870’s.

In the 1980’s the Palmerston North City Council planned a walkway link through the area. The council acquired James Line Reserve, and in 1993 the Schnell Wetlands Reserve and in 2008 added the new reserve area.

Below left: The entrance off James Line that leads down to the walkway.

Below right: A grassed area is the entrancew off Schnell Drive.

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New Zealand walk

Untouched tussock on Fairlie alpine country track

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our Peaks High Country Track is a walking and/or mountain biking track over a privately owned sheep and cattle station, just two hours from Christchurch.

This three day/night or four day/night track begins and ends at Four Peaks Station, Fairlie, and traverses 40-60kms of untouched tussock and alpine terrain.

Accommodation for up to 10 people is in three authentic musterers’ huts, which have been upgraded and fully equipped with cooking utensils, gas burners, flush toilets, comfortable beds and … hot showers! This is luxury tramping!

All three huts, steeped in charm and history of yesteryear, are situated alongside freshwater streams, in a tranquil and idyllic mountain environment.

After arrival at the track office walkers and/ or bikers are briefed about the track. The walk is a four-day/night 50 km track circuit, returning to the starting point at Four Peaks Station.

There are also two MTB options, of three or four days, following well-marked 4wheel drive tracks on a 60 km circuit. Each day encompasses new and exciting country, climate and topography.

A reasonable to good level of fitness is required due to the varied terrain and steeper sections of hill country. Walkers need good tramping boots; bikers need spare bike tyres/ tubes, and appropriate clothing for changeable weather conditions, a sleeping bag, a basic first aid kit, and sufficient food and snacks for three days.

This walking/mountain biking track offers www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

a wonderful opportunity to discover South Canterbury’s unspoiled high country environment Walk price: $345 pp four day/night option.

Mountain Bike price: $295pp for three day/ nights; $345pp for four day/nights.

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options. The track is open November to April, bookings in groups of up to 10 people ensure exclusive use of the huts and can be made by emailing info@walkfourpeaks.co.nz or telephoning (03) 685 4848.

Experience ‘real’ outdoor New Zealand and have some fun!

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Event

A shining response to a stormy day

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he Great Barrier Island Wharf 2 Wharf Marathon, Kaitoke School’s annual fundraising event was held on Saturday October 13th sandwiched between a glorious summer like day on Friday and similar conditions on Saturday afternoon……. after most competitors completed the course!

A group of around 100 participants set off mountain biking, running and walking from Port FitzRoy Wharf at 7.30am on the first half of the marathon, the track section. About a quarter finished at the halfway point at Okupu and those continuing on to Tryphena Wharf were joined by other participants doing the half marathon road section.

During the race the competitors and volunteers endured wind and rain, never experienced on race day in the past.

Considering these conditions the majority of competitors happily made comments such as “adds to the challenge!” and “we were so grateful to see smiling faces of encouragement from all the volunteers soaking wet in the rain.”

Claire Pascoe from Wellington entered for the track half marathon with her friend Betsy.

In her words “Bets and I didn’t really know

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what to expect when we turned up on an island that we knew nothing about to run the longest distance that either of us had ever run.

We’d been ‘training’ which was actually just a practice six runs prior to the event. Claire (from Wellington) with the advantage of some hills and Bets (from Colorado) with altitude.

We woke up with butterflies on the morning of the race. The rain wasn’t as bad as was forecast and the atmosphere at the starting line was buzzy, with over 100 people, together, feeling like a band of friends, excited for the pending adventure.

The run itself was glorious. The hills did not disappoint and the rain just added a fun element to make the adventure that much more adventurous.

We were overwhelmed by how friendly everyone was - the volunteers, the locals spectating and the competitors saying hi as they went by.

We were told if we had any troubles, just ask a local, and that was certainly the case, everyone so willing to help made the experience really lovely.

The views along the track were magnificent, even if you were imagining them through the clouds in parts. The course kept the run interesting, so you didn’t even notice the kilometres go by....well, sorta.

The warm reception at the finish line took the edge off the chill and the ache immediately and the prize giving was a wonderful way to

Above: ChrisKeating with his prize.

Below left: There was a cycling option.

wrap the whole experience up with the volunteers and competitors all reuniting like old friends at the club.

The delicious buffet meal felt well deserved. Bets will be taking her fantastic Puriri trophy back to the USA to proudly display on her mantelpiece (provided it gets through customs), and Claire is already planning her next trip next year to shave 15 minutes off her time :)

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Podiatry

By Rachel Carle

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Differences in leg length common

he length of a person’s legs can occasionally be different. Up to 3035% of the population has a difference in the length of their legs. This can sometimes be a concern, and sometimes not, meaning treatment is not always required.

What causes it?

1) Fractures or injury to a leg bone: If a fracture occurs in a child along the length of a growth plate growth of that bone can be stunted in quite significantly. If the fracture occurs in a child not along growth plates the healing of the bone can cause the bone to grow faster, meaning a longer leg on the fractured side. This can rectify when they are fully grown though.

In adults fractures can cause differences in limb length also. Also hip dysplasia in babies can cause a difference in leg length also.

2) Bone infection: Again, this is particularly significant if it occurs in childhood, especially infancy and can lead to significant differences in limb length.

3) Bone disease: Inflammation around joints, which can occur with childhood and adult arthritis can cause difference in leg length.

Neurofibromatosis and exostosis of bones can also cause issues.

4) Unknown: sometimes limbs will be

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different lengths with no underlying or known cause, this is called idiopathic limb length discrepancy.

Symptoms A difference in leg length can cause many different types of problems. As one leg is shorter it has to twist and move further in order to ‘keep up with’ the longer leg. Over time this can cause a large number of problems, including hip, knee, ankle and foot pain.

Back pain can occur as the back tries to compensate for the difference in leg length.

Problems with walking such as toewalking, limping and over rotation or hyperextension of the knee can occur.

Treatment Differences in the length of legs does not always need to be treated if found. The body can compensate very well for minor discrepancies of leg length, and treatment may actually cause its own problems.

If symptoms are occurring than treatment depends upon the severity of difference.

Placing a simple heel raise within footwear can be adequate to relieve symptoms in many people. I have found that any heel raise higher than about 7mm will often cause the heel to slip out of the shoe, and if this occurs than taking the shoe to a good bootmaker and asking them to put a heel raise into the sole of the shoe works well. This can be done very discreetly, so that the shoes look relatively normal.

In severe cases surgery is an option.

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6 The Karhu Trots 5km Run/Walk Series, 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 9 Kokako Run Club 5km, Grey Lynn 10 Pakuranga 5km Fun Run, Manukau 10 Honest Lawyer Fun Run/Walk 5km, Nelson 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 Waimea Harriers Summer 5km Series, Nelson 12 The Rat Race, 5km, Milford, Auckland 12 Owai 3km in the Park, Mt Roskill, Auckland 12 Porirua 5km Series, Porirua 13 The Karhu Trots 5km Run/Walk Series, Auckland 15 Lower Hutt Park Run, 5km, Lower Hutt 15 Hanmer Holiday Homes Alpine Marathon, & 10km, Hanmer Springs 16 Sri Chinmoy Christmas Dash, 3.3km & 10km, Christchurch 16 Alpine Holiday Homes Downhill Dash 6km, Hanmer Springs 16 Kokako Run Club 5km, Grey Lynn 16 Jingle Bells Jog 5km, Nelson 17 Honest Lawyer Fun Run/Walk 5km, Nelson 17 Pakuranga 5km Fun Run, Manukau 18 Run Around the Hood, 5km, Auckland 18 Lifestyle Sports Wellington Waterfront 5km, Run/Walk, Wellington 19 Walking Waitakere Wednesday Walkers, Waitakere Dam, Auckland 19 Waimea Harriers Summer 5km Series, Nelson 19 Porirua 5km Series, Porirua 19 The Rat Race, 5km, Milford, Auckland 19 Owai 3km in the Park, Mt Roskill, Auckland 20 The Karhu Trots 5km Run/Walk Series, Auckland 22 Lower Hutt Park Run, 5km, Lower Hutt 26 Mount Maunganui King & Queen of the Mountain, 4.5km & 5.5km, Mount Maunganui 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, Run/Walk, Wellington 8 Nelson Striders 6pm Summer road Series, 3km, Nelson 9 Porirua 5km Series, Porirua 9 Waimea Harriers Summer 5km Series, Nelson 9 Owai 3km in the Park, Mt Roskill, Auckland 10 The Karhu Trots 5km Run/Walk Series, Auckland 13 Fullers Wharf2Wharf 25km & 13km, Waiheke Island 13 Nelson Striders Half Marathon & 10km Nelson 15 Lifestyle Sports Wellington Waterfront 5km, Run/Walk, Wellington 15 Nelson Striders 6pm Summer road Series, 3km, Nelson 16 Waimea Harriers Summer 5km Series, Nelson 16 Owai 3km in the Park, Mt Roskill, Auckland 16 Porirua 5km Series, Porirua 17 The Karhu Trots 5km Run/Walk Series, www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

Coming Events Auckland 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 23 Waimea Harriers Summer 5km Series, Nelson 23 Porirua 5km Series, Porirua 23 Owai 3km in the Park, Mt Roskill, Auckland 24 The Karhu Trots 5km Run/Walk Series, Auckland 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 30 Waimea Harriers Summer 5km Series, Nelson 30 Owai 3km in the Park, Mt Roskill, Auckland 30 Porirua 5km Series, Porirua 31 The Karhu Trots 5km Run/Walk Series, Auckland

FEBRUARY 2013 2 The Kaweka Mountain Marathon Marathon, 28km & 13km, Hastings 4 Pakuranga 5km Fun Run, Manukau 5 Lifestyle Sports Wellington Waterfront 5km, Run/Walk, Wellington 5 Nelson Striders 6pm Summer Road Series, 6km, Nelson 6 Waimea Harriers Summer 5km Series,

Nelson 6 Owai 3km in the Park, Mt Roskill, Auckland 6 Porirua 5km Series, Porirua 7 The Karhu Trots 5km Run/Walk Series, Auckland 9 Buller Gorge Marathon & Half Marathon, Westport 10 TransWorks Pukekohe Half Marathon & 6km, Pukekohe 10 BNZ Surf to City, Invercargill 10 Botany Town Centre Summer Fun 5km & 10kn, Botany Town Centre, Auckland 10 Westfield Albany Lakes Summer Series, 10km, 5km & 2km, Albany, Auckland 11 Pakuranga 5km Fun Run, Manukau 12 Lifestyle Sports Wellington Waterfront 5km, Run/Walk, Wellington 13 Waimea Harriers Summer 5km Series, Nelson 13 Owai 3km in the Park, Mt Roskill, Auckland 13 Porirua 5km Series, Porirua 14 The Karhu Trots 5km Run/Walk Series, Auckland 16 Kathmandu Riverrun Trail Series,Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Clutha Track 17 AMI Round the Bays, Half Marathon & 7km, Wellington 18 Pakuranga 5km Fun Run, Manukau 19 Nelson Striders 6pm Summer road Series, 6km, Nelson 19 Lifestyle Sports Wellington Waterfront 5km, Run/Walk, Wellington 20 Porirua 5km Series, Porirua 20 Waimea Harriers Summer 5km Series, Nelson 20 Owai 3km in the Park, Mt Roskill, Auckland 21 The Karhu Trots 5km Run/Walk Series,

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Coming Events 26 Nelson Striders 6pm Summer road Series, 6km, Nelson 27 Waimea Harriers Summer 5km Series, Nelson 27 Owai 3km in the Park, Mt Roskill, Auckland 27 Porirua 5km Series, Porirua 28 The Karhu Trots 5km Run/Walk Series, Auckland

MARCH 2013 3 Westfield Albany Lakes Summer Series, 10km, 5km & 2km, Albany, Auckland 4 Pakuranga 5km Fun Run, Manukau 5 Lifestyle Sports Wellington Waterfront 5km, Run/Walk, Wellington 5 Nelson Striders 6pm Summer road Series, 6km, Nelson 6 Porirua 5km Series, Porirua 6 Owai 3km in the Park, Mt Roskill, Auckland 6 Waimea Harriers Summer 5km Series, Nelson 7 The Karhu Trots 5km Run/Walk Series, Auckland 9 Motatapu Arrowtown.com Miners Trail Run/ Walk, Glencoe Station, Arrowtown 9 Motatapu Icebreaker Off Road Marathon, Arrowtown 11 Pakuranga 5km Fun Run, Manukau 12 Lifestyle Sports Wellington Waterfront 5km, Run/Walk, Wellington 13 Owai 3km in the Park, Mt Roskill, Auckland 13 Porirua 5km Series, Porirua 13 Waimea Harriers Summer 5km Series, Nelson 14 The Karhu Trots 5km Run/Walk Series,

Auckland 17 Skechers Coatsville Classic Half marathon, Coastsville, Auckland 18 Pakuranga 5km Fun Run, Manukau 19 Lifestyle Sports Wellington Waterfront 5km, Run/Walk, Wellington 20 Waimea Harriers Summer 5km Series, Nelson 20 Porirua 5km Series, Porirua 20 Owai 3km in the Park, Mt Roskill, Auckland 21 The Karhu Trots 5km Run/Walk Series, Auckland 25 Pakuranga 5km Fun Run, Manukau 26 Lifestyle Sports Wellington Waterfront 5km, Run/Walk, Wellington 27 Porirua 5km Series, Porirua 27 Waimea Harriers Summer 5km Series, Nelson 27 Owai 3km in the Park, Mt Roskill, Auckland 28 The Karhu Trots 5km Run/Walk Series, Auckland

APRIL 2013 1 Pakuranga 5km Fun Run, Manukau 2 Lifestyle Sports Wellington Waterfront 5km, Run/Walk, Wellington 4 The Karhu Trots 5km Run/Walk Series, Auckland 4-7 Mangawhai Walking Festival, Mangawhai 7 Run Auckland Series, 5km & 10km, Remuera, Auckland 8 Pakuranga 5km Fun Run, Manukau 13 Kathmandu Riverrun Trail Series, Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Outlet Track 13 Great Forest, Marathon, Half Marathon

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10km & 5km, Waitarere Beach, Levin 15 Pakuranga 5km Fun Run, Manukau 22 Pakuranga 5km Fun Run, Manukau 28 Run Auckland Series, 5km & 10km, Pakuranga, Auckland 29 Pakuranga 5km Fun Run, Manukau

MAY 2013 5 Lions Club Dunedin South, Taieri Gorge Rail Walk, 8km, Dunedin 18 Kathmandu Riverrun Trail Series,Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Glendhu Bay Track 19 Run Auckland Series, 5km & 10km, Pakuranga, Auckland

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Run Auckland Series, 5km & 10km, Northcote Point, Auckland 30 Run Auckland Series, 5km & 10km, Western Springs, Auckland

JULY 2013 21 Run Auckland Series, 5km & 10km, Botany, Auckland

SEPTEMBER 2013 1 Broderick North Shore Marathon, 10km & 5km, Takapuna, Auckland

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Coming Events 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 Glenbrook Marathon, Glenbrook, NSW, Australia 25 Minagara Central Coast Half Marathon & 10km, Australia

DECEMBER 2012 1 Mud Run, 7km, Sydney, NSW, Australia 2 Angkor Half Marathon, Angkor, Cambodia 5 Christmas Run 5km & 10km, Melbourne, Vic, Australia 9 Honolulu Marathon, Honolulu, Hawaii 31 Dawnbusters Fun Run, 5kmn, Geelong, Vic, Australia Mt Kosciusko Marathon, Snowy Mountains, NSW, Australia

MARCH 2013 3 Paris Half Marathon, Paris, France 10 King Island Imperial 20, King Island, Tas, Australia 15-16 IML Two Day Walk, Gilboa, Israel King Island Imperial 20, 32km Coast to Coast, King Island, Vic, Australia

APRIL 2013 6-7 IML Two Day Walk, Canberra, ACT, Australia 7 Paris Marathon, Paris, France 7 The Geelong Half Marathon, Geelong, Vic, Australia 7 Hill to Harbour Half Marathon, 10km & 2km, Newcastle, NSW, Australia 14 3 Waters Marathon, Half Marathon, Bunbury, Australia 14 Southern Charity Challenge, Half Marathon, 15km, 35km, & 60km, Goolwa, SA, Australia 27-28 IML Two Day Walk, Boras, Sweden

FEBRUARY 2013 24 Tokyo Marathon, Tokyo, Japan

JUNE 2013

5 Portsea Twilight 3.75km & 7.75km, Point Nepean National Park, Australia 13 Two Bays Trail Run, 28km, 56km both ways, Mornington Peninsula, Vic, Australia 13 Walt Disney World Marathon & Half Marathon, Disney World, USA 26 Australia Day Fun Run, 10km & 5.3km Mornington Peninsula, Vic, Australia

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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

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CONTENTS for previous 14 issues DECEMBER 2012 179 4 Walk talk 6 New Zealand walk: Whareama Wonderland!

8 Window on Waitakere: The first Kokako nest in 80 years!

8 New Zealand walk: Secret Art Walk 10 Overseas walks: Australia’s Big 10 14 Great Walks: Whanganui Journey - a personal perspective 17 Books: Exploring Aotearoa 18 Digital Photo Contest winners 20 Overseas walks: Newfoundland - a new global hotspot 22 New Zealand walks: Te Puia Lodge and the hot springs 26 New Zealand walks: Dargaville groups adventure in Bay of Islands 28 New Zealand walks: Headland Sculpture on the Gulf - a walking event 26 Overseas walk: Alaska, Canada and the bears!

33 Global search for the Great Walker 34 High achievers: Up the river and down the river with the River Queens 36 High achiever: Dan’s 2km triumph 37 Overseas walks and tours 38 Event: Moro Marathon events 40 New Zealand walks: Mangakino - the secret’s out 40 Health: Adrenal fatigue - today no reference in text books 42 New Zealand walks: Great walking in the Wellington region this Summer 44 New Zealand walks: Walking surprises at Tuatapere 45 Podiatry: Socks,socks, socks 46 New Zealand coming events 49 Nordic Walking Calendars 50 Weather forecast for December 50 Event: Damp and wet conditions for marathon entrants 51 Marketplace: Travel size Medicine Kit 52 Directory: Walking groups throughout NZ 56 Country Breaks 60 Pak a Roo Jackets NOVEMBER 2012 178 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 10 Event:Forty walks in Waiheke 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 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 Moorish Alpujarras 36 New Zealand walks: A planned trip with an element of surprise 38 Event: Stunning weather for Taupo event 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 Walking Calendars 49 Te Araroa Trail: New section goes under motorway 50 Event: Damp and wet conditions for marathon entrants 52 Directory: Walking groups 56 Country Breaks 59 Green Prescription 60 Napier City Half Marathon OCTOBER 2012 177 4 Walk talk

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6 New Zealand walk: Albany Lakes Park - a walk after you shop 8 New Zealand walk: Exploring the Heaphy Track - gourmet style 10 Event:Forty walks in Waiheke 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 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 Moorish Alpujarras 36 New Zealand walks: A planned trip with an element of surprise 38 Event: Stunning weather for Taupo event 40 Marathon prize a fantastic walking holiday in Austria 41 Health: Ways to return to regular exercise after a sickness bout 43 Weather forecast for October 44 New Zealand coming events 46 Overseas coming events 48 Nordic Walking Calendars 49 Te Araroa Trail: New section goes under motorway 50 Event: Damp and wet conditions for marathon 52 Directory: Walking groups 56 Country Breaks 59 Green Prescription 60 Napier City Half Marathon 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 43 Weather forecast for September 44 New Zealand coming events 47 Overseas coming events 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

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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 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 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 50 Event: Feilding to Palmerston North events 52 Directory: Walking groups 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 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 56 Country Breaks 59 Wellington Marathon 60 Green Prescription MAY 2012 172 6 New Zealand walk: Whananaki and Onekainga Tracks 8 New Zealand walk: Under the arches. . .

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 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 56 Country Breaks 59 Christchurch Marathon MARCH 2012 170 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 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 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 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 60 Great New Zealand Trek NOVEMBER 2011 166 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 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 60 Great New Zealand Trek www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

JANUARY WEATHER FORECAST January 1 to January 31 2013

Daily Summary This month starts off wet but then goes very dry and by mid-January, there may be talk of drought.

1st January 2013 Rain over NI. 1st -5th January 2013 Southwesterlies prevail.

5th -8th January 2013 Anticyclonic conditions for the country.

8th January 2013 Hot and dry, so the grape harvest may be early.

9th January 2013 Westerly change. Fog at New Plymouth Airport.

11th January 2013 Over the next four weeks: Dry and sunny conditions in many areas but wet in north of the South Island.

This weather may be dominated by anticyclones over New Zealand, with the exception of the Far North with northeasterlies, and the far south with westerlies.

Rainfall may be high in Marlborough and Nelson, and parts of Northland.

Rotorua may also be wet. Hawkes Bay rain continues to be below average.

Sunny conditions in the next four weeks in all southern and eastern regions, particularly along the South Island West Coast, also Southland, Central Otago and Canterbury.

Temperatures may be close to average. It may be warmer than usual in Otago and parts of Northland and cooler than the norm in inland Bay of Plenty, Marlborough, Nelson and coastal Southland.

11th:-13th January 2013 High pressures in the north.

12th January 2013 Westerlies followed by cool southerlies.

13th January 2013 High winds Te Rapa and Raglan.

14th January 2013 Hot and dry in the Waikato.

14th:-26th January 2013 Mostly anticyclonic conditions, interrupted by northwesterlies, and on 18th the possible passage of a trough.

15th January 2013 Nelson may be very dry and the farmers may be worried.

16th January 2013 Northland may be bracing themselves for drought.

19th January 2013 Drought covering much of the North Isalnd.

27th – 31st January 2013 Anticyclonic.

29th January 2013 Rain in the Waikato breaks the dry spell and continues for the next three weeks.

Allow 24-hr error to all forecasts. Skewing may occur around 10th(perigee), 12th(new moon), 22nd(apogee)

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

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

DARGAVILLE DARGAVILLE 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), 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: Olive Andrews 09-634-4148 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) and Saturday (AM), Neil Turner 09-817-6230 GREEN BAY MUMS BUSH WALKERS: Every second Monday, Anne

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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

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

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

TAURANGA/MT MAUNGANUI AGE CONCERN: Tauranga, Wednesday (AM), 07-578-2631 CITY ON ITS FEET: Days and areas, (BIA), Penny 07-578-9610 STEPPING OUT JOGGING CLUB: Monday, Wednesday, (AM), (IA), 07-544-0316 FOREST & BIRD SOCIETY: Secretary, Tauranga. branch @forestandbird.org.nz, Tauranga HEALTHY HEART CLUB: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), (B), YMCA, 07-578-5891 Y’s WALKERS: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), YMCA, 07-5785891 MOUNT JOGGERS & WALKERS: Tuesday, Friday, Sunday, (AM), Gaye Westwood 07-574-1075 ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION: MONDAY (AM) 07-576-2469 NORDIC WALKING AT THE MOUNT: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, Steffi 07-574-7527 NORDIC WALKING IN TAURANGA: Monday, Wednesday, Mary 07577-0711 MT MAUNGANUI RSA WALKING CLUB: Tuesday, Thursday, Sundays (AM), (BIA), Kieran Jensen 07-572-0626 50 FORWARD WALKING GROUPS: Sport Bay of Plenty 07-578-0016 TAURANGA MID-WEEK TRAMPING GROUP: 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

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

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

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

877-0017 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

NAPIER AHURIRI WALKING GROUP: Friday (AM), (I), Beverly Gillies 06-8436805 NAPIER WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), (I), Lyn 06-835-7704 NAPIER SOUTH WALKING GROUP: Friday (AM), (B), Maria Rogers 06-843-1225 RUN WALK HAWKES BAY: Wed (PM), Sunday (AM), Mike Sheely 06-843-7804, www.runwalkhb.org.nz Ys WALKERS: Tuesday, Thursday, Napier, Barry 06-844-3929 or Nola 06-843-7912

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

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

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

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

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

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

HAWERA 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

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

EAST COAST

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

GISBORNE

WAVERLEY

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

TOKOROA

HAWKES BAY

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

TE AWAMUTU TE AWAMUTU TUESDAY TRAMPERS: Tuesday, Lesley 07-870-1973 or Kathy 07-870-2006 TE AWAMUTU WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), Jan Jefferies 07-889-7032 TE AWAMUTU MARATHON CLINIC: Wednesday (PM), Sunday (AM), (BIA), Ross Thomas 07-871-5022

TE KUITI

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

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

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

KAWERAU www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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

HASTINGS BRIDGET ROBERTSHAWES STUDIO OF FITNESS: Saturday (AM), (BIA), Bridget, 06-877-5285 FLAXMERE WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), (BI), Maisy 06-879-7077 HASTINGS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), (I), Eddy 06-876-3371 HASTINGS WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (PM), (BI), Templey 06-8730971 HAVELOCK NORTH WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), (BI), Jane 06-

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

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

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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 WOMENS WALKING GROUP: Wainuiomata, every second Wednesday (PM), 04-564-6019 HUTT VALLEY TRAMPING CLUB: Weekend (AM), Dennis Page 04-

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970-6901 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: Jon Roskvist, 021-460-877 or 04-526-6906 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 NEW BRIGHTON WALK ‘n’ TALK: Monday (AM), 03-941-8999 NEW BRIGHTON STROLLERS: Wednesday (AM), Tess Hall 03-388www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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3237 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 LEESTON KIWISENIORS: Friday (AM), (BI), Sport Canterbury 03373-5060 www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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

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

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

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WEST COAST

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

GREYMOUTH

QUEENSTOWN

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

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

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

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

OTAGO

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

CLYDE

NORTHERN SOUTHLAND

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

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

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

LEGEND Fitness levels: “B” beginner, ”I” intermediate, “A” advanced. (AM) denotes morning walk, (PM) denotes an afternoon or evening walk.

Group co-ordinators are asked to please advise us of any updates by fax 06-358-6864 or email walkingnz@xtra.co.nz

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