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NEW ZEALAND’S RECREATION WALKING MAGAZINE

Overseas walk:

Great Walks

The Rakiura Track

Takine Trail a rainforest paradise

ISSUE No 181 - 2013

FEBRUARY weather forecast

Great Walks

Milford Track the finest walk in the world

Overseas walk:

Alsace walk - has

something of the feel of a pilgrimage

New Zealand walks:

Mangawhai Walking Weekend

New Zealand walks:

Walking cavalcades

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CONTENTS Issue No 181 - 2013

4 Walk Talk 6 Great Walks: The Milford Track - the finest walk in the world 10 Great Walks: The K epler T rack - an adventure Kepler Track above the clouds 13 Great Walks: Aurora australis -Looking for the Southern Lights 16 Overseas Walks: Italian delight - Two weeks of walking, wine and food 18 Digital Photo Contest winners 20 Event: Mangawhai W alking W eek end Walking Week eekend 22 Event: Amazing adventure for KiwiSeniors 24 Event: Shouting out about the Bay of Islands Walking week end weekend TakineT akineTrail 26 Overseas Walks: The T akineT rail - a rainforest paradise 30 Overseas Walks: Alsace walk has something of the feel of a pilgrimage 35 The Country and Outdoor Recreation Calendar 36 Overseas walks and tours 37 Overseas walks and tours 38 New Zealand Walks: Walking cavalcades 40 Window on Waitakere: Home grown 41 Health: Not healthy to go on a fat -free diet fat-free 42 Long Walk: W alking the W orld Walking World 44 New Zealand coming events 48 Overseas coming events 50 Contents for previous 14 issues 51 Weather forecast for February 52 Directory: Walking groups throughout NZ 56 Country Breaks 60 Sterling Sports Half Marathon

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It’s not only the art that is going to whet the appetite at Waiheke’s headland Sculpture on the Gulf, it is the island’s best food and beverages that are also on the menu at the three-week exhibition. Thre are dishes designed by a MasterChef runner-up and prepared by a former chef at a 3star Michelin French restaurant.

The headland Sculpture with 30 walks accepted on the Gulf exhibition on Waiheke Island in Auckland runs from 25 January to 17 February 2013.

Event project manager Nicky Cairns says no matter where you come from in New Zealand, this iconic summertime event cannot be missed. It’s bigger and better than ever and is the perfect reason to visit us on Waiheke Island.

All the food will be very affordable. They are trying to provide a menu the whole family can enjoy with lots of options. Fresh and healthy, off the grill and a little bit different is the mantra.”

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1. In 1993 members of the Rotary Club of Rotorua West (the Club) conceived the concept of establishing an international walking event. The concept was developed from reports of large established walks in Europe. Based on the success of these walks, the Rotary Club of Rotorua West sought to establish a walk that would be part of an international network of walks and have a large number of participants from New Zealand and offshore.

2. To achieve this, the Club established the annual New Zealand International Two Day Walk in Rotorua with the first event held in March 1994. This event and subsequent events attracted the interest of walkers from Europe, Australia and Japan. It also attracted the interest of walkers who had participated in IML Walking Association (IML) events.

3. Senior members of the IML visited Rotorua and participated in walks in 1994 and 1995. They were very positive about their walking experiences and suggested that the organisers of the walk seek membership of the IML by becoming the New Zealand accredited IML event.

4. In May 1996 the Rotary Club of Rotorua West obtained membership of the event in the IML at the IML AGM, which was held in association with the England IML walk in Wellingborough.

5. In 2012 the NZ Walking Association was established by senior Rotary member Deryck Shaw (chair). Enlisting help from private individuals and organisations, the event has been able to continue with enthusiasm and commitment ensuring the Rotorua Walking Festival continues to be a quality event that encourages New Zealanders and international visitors to develop friendships and share their love of walking.

Walking for earthquake awareness

Norio Sasaki, from Japan affected by the great East Japan earthquake and Tsarmi last year is walking the length of New Zealand, pulling a cart.

He says his aim is to raise awareness and encourage people who have been affected by the Japan Tsunami and Christchurch earthquakes.

Norio Sasaki, 34 years of age, is a trained self defence marine and was a volunteer involved in rescuing bodies from the sea in last years Tsunami.

So far he has walked from Darwin to Brisbane which he says he found rather hot and with boring streights. He hopes one day to walk in South America.

Photo shows from left: Norio Sasaki, Asaki Toyoshima and Antonee Goldingham, when Norio stopped for the night in Tokomaru in the Manawatu.

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Skypath a preferred walking/cycling option

New digital gateway to explore the Blue Mountains Romantic rainforest walks, photography and nature hotspots, thrilling rides and school holiday exploration are among the themed itineraries developed for Scenic World’s new website.

The new website, mobile site and smartphone apps focus on delivering the best visitor experience through great design, easy navigation, considered content and engaging multimedia.

As part of Scenic World’s consumer engagement through digital mediums, the attraction has developed a highly popular itinerary collection which ranges from easy stroll along the boarded Scenic Walkway – the longest in Southern Hemisphere at 2.4km – to great walks beyond the trail, reaching the Three Sisters and Mount Solitary.

Getacross the organisation promoting Auckland’s Skypath a harbour crossing for cyclist and walkers is pleased with a business case which shows that the annual revenus stream is well within the revenue range necessary for SkyPath to be financially feasible. Getacross hopes to agree on a final funding arrangement with The Auckland Council and NZTA soon, says Andy Smith and Beven Woodward.

In more good news, NZTA has adopted SkyPath as its preferred walking and cycling option for the next harbour crossing. The advantage of SkyPath is that it offers superior facilities, is 100% compatible with the next harbour crossing, (regardless of whether it is a bridge or a tunnel) and can be delivered now!

Getacross is excited about the benefits of SkyPath, it will unlock Auckland’s potential for walking and cycling, new tourism opportunities and waterfront recreation.

Lack of sun exposure linked with short-sightedness A study of 1,400 young adults in Western Australia has shown that lack of exposure to sunlight is associated with short-sightedness (myopia).

Researchers used a new camera system – developed in Sydney – to take ultraviolet photographs to assess sun damage to the surface of the eye. The photographs indicated that more exposure to sunlight meant more sun damage to the surface of the eye. However, it was these people who were less likely to be short-sighted.

"What we found was that people without very much sun exposure had the highest rates of myopia, and people with lots of sun exposure had the lowest rates of myopia. People with the least sun exposure had double the chance of myopia than people with the most sun exposure," said Dr Charlotte McKnight, Clinical Lecturer with the Lions Eyes Institute at the University of Western Australia. "These ultraviolet photographs provide an objective, more accurate method of assessing a person's exposure to sunlight, than questionnaires used in previous studies."

"Myopia affects over a billion people worldwide, and is becoming increasingly more frequent. In some areas of South-East Asia as many as 80% of people have myopia. The cost of treating myopia (with glasses, contact lenses or laser) is high, and doesn't fix the underlying structural problem with the eye. Severe myopia can result in retinal detachment and blindness," said Dr McKnight.

"The design of the study is not able to prove that low levels of outdoor activity cause myopia; it could equally be true that having myopia makes you less likely to spend time outdoors.

"The message is that there's a balance of sun exposure that's beneficial for eye health. Moderation is the key," said Dr McKnight.

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Milford Track the finest walk in the world

By Herb Christophers Department of Conservation

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ow many people have tried to write superlatives about this great ‘Great Walk’?

The phrase “the finest walk in the world.” dates back to 1908 and it is attributed to British-born poet, Blanche Baughan who held a great enthusiasm for New Zealand’s natural heritage.

Today, the track attracts thousands of people every summer season and it’s not surprising to see why. The deep, steep-sided glaciated valleys just impose grandeur on the landscape! The vegetation clings precariously to the sides of the valleys that are so often awash with the regular downpours that drench the area. Make no mistake - It rains. Therein lies part of the attraction!

The Milford Track and Fiordland National Park have to be some of the most beautiful raw, dramatic, natural landscapes around. It is

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difficult to put into words something that is a total sensory experience. The sights, sounds, smells and feel of the Milford Track are all encompassing. Writing about it is only one way of partially explaining it.

The Milford Track starts at Glade Wharf on Lake Te Anau and finishes at Sandfly Point in Milford Sound. It is achievable by most people but those who are fitter will enjoy the experience so much more.

For many, it’s a personal journey, maybe with friends or family using the bookable DOC huts.

For others, it’s an opportunity to take it a bit easier on a guided walk and have the luxury of your gear being leap frogged ahead from one comfortable lodge to the next. Either way, just make sure you have your rain coat with you at all times!

On Lake Te Anau, the boat departs from Te Anau Downs to cruise across to the head about 5 kms from the start. That’s an easy first of the lake where there is an easy well graded day.

An early morning start makes all the track through beech forest to Clinton Hut

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Above: One of the well known areas of the Milford Track crossing is Mackinnon Pass.

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Below: From Mackinnon Pass looking to Clinton.

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Above: Clinton Valley, Milford Track.

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Opposite page: Looking up the Arthur River.

Below left: Fallen flower Fuschia exorticata.

difference I reckon. Up early, away early and this gives you flexibility to do what you like on the way or deal with weather events that may be thrown at you. No problem here. It’s a very easy gradual climb from Clinton Hut as the track follows the Clinton River to its source, Lake Mintaro, at the base of Mackinnon Pass.

This is where the school geography lessons kick in. When you look at your stunning surroundings, you will recognise the characteristic U shaped valley, scoured out and ‘cleaned up’ on the sides by a glacier while it was advancing down the valley. When the ice receded, the valley remains more or less intact and steep walls have become partially cloaked in vegetation that clings perilously to an

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exposed lifestyle.

Often the valley floor is peppered with little kettle lakes while the Fiordland rain creates slips that impose themselves on the landscape.

Landslides such as the one that occurred in 1982 created a small lake, known as ‘Dead Lake’ where the skeletons of beech trees stand in the middle of the water.

Because the travel on the Milford is one way from Te Anau to Milford, there is a feeling of greater isolation and even though there are others travelling in the same direction, you may not encounter many of them except at the obvious nodes of over night huts and popular lunch stops.

I like to travel in syncopated rhythm to the crowd and stop before or after popular sites.

This enables a different perspective on a trip that is not a template from someone else’s trip.

By now, you will have had the pleasure of the company of various birds as you get nearer to Mintaro Hut where the valley pinches in and surrounds you and begins to climb. The forest is full of brown creeper, rifleman, tomtit and robin. There are even a few whio – the native whistling duck, in the faster flowing Walking New Zealand, issue no 181 - 2013

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Milford Track parts of the Clinton River. They have been reintroduced after pest control efforts have suppressed stoat numbers enough to justify their release to reclaim what is rightfully their habitat.

In the morning, the climb to the Mackinnon Memorial is the crux of the Milford Track.

The views of Mintaro Lake, the alpine vegetation as you come out of the bush and the fantastic views down the Clinton Valley are breathtaking.

You have reached the highest point on the track. Take time to look at the mountain butter cups, the gentians and daisies but, as with any alpine environment, you have to be aware of the weather and the potential for rapid change.

In fine weather it is stunning.

In poorer weather, it can be challenging so don’t linger too long before you drop from Mackinnon Pass into the Arthur Valley where the track crosses beneath Mt Balloon and the Jervois Glacier all the way to Quintin Shelter and a side track to the magnificent Sutherland Falls.

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Getting to Dumpling Hut means that you’ve cracked it! From here, it’s a relatively easy walk along the track that follows the Arthur River to the historic Boatshed.

There is plenty to see along the way. The bellbirds will chime their chorus, the water will babble its tune and the wind, if there is any will rustle the leaves gently. The rain, if there is any, will renew life in the forest.

Speak to anyone who has done the Milford and there is no one feature that tends to stand out. It seems to be the whole experience of absorbing the natural grandeur and soaking up the personal achievements that will mark the route of a truly Great Walk. www.doc.govt.nz/milfordtrack greatwalks.co.nz/milford-track http://www.ultimatehikes.co.nz/ https://booking.doc.govt.nz/

Above: Giants Gate near Lake Ada, Milford Track. Photo Graham Dainty Right: Ascending Mackinnon Pass, Milford Track. Photo Keri Moyle

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Aurora australis Looking for the Southern Lights

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hen I first visited Stewart Island in the early 70’s, we flew from Invercargill and landed in Halfmoon Bay in a small amphibious ‘Widgeon’ that pulled up on the beach outside the pub. I was staying with friends at Braggs Bay and with their help I grew to love the island.

These days, conventional light aircraft flying from Invercargill land on the airstrip above the main settlement in Halfmoon Bay. Meanwhile, there is a fast ferry that sails back and forth to Bluff a few times a day. But for Rakiura, Land of glowing skies, things have changed in the last 40 years yet many aspects remain the same. It is still relatively isolated, relatively uninhabited, close to nature and always worth going back to!

Rakiura National Park makes up about 85 percent of the Stewart Island and was established in 2002. The Rakiura Track is an even older concept and this year it is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Back in the early 90s, the Link Track between the north coast of Stewart Island and Paterson Inlet was upgraded and the foundation was laid for the www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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Above: Maori Beach on Rakiura National Park, Stewart Island.

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most southern of our nine Great Walks.

The Rakiura Track can be comfortably walked in three days and unlike its Great Walk counterparts in Fiordland, the Rakiura Track does not gain much altitude. Instead, it hugs the coastline or delves into ancient lowland native forests. You’ll get to about 300 metres above sea level. The highest point on the island, Mt. Anglem, reaches 980m and can be seen from sections of track along the open coast.

The beaches with forest down to the bright sand are idyllic and make for very easy travelling as you journey through a natural wonderland and historic remnants of a timber milling past. Birds, out to sea, on the beach and in the forests will be part of your experience most of the way around.

On the coast, keep an eye out for sooty shearwaters, shags, oyster catchers and little blue penguins.

In the forest, you’ll be surrounded by the usual suspects but just more of them! Bellbirds and tui singing, fantails flitting, parakeets and cuckoos more likely heard than seen and many others including very inquisitive robins. Weka are not so common but some of the kiwi on this island have given up their nocturnal habit and can be seen and heard in daytime!

From Halfmoon Bay to Port William Hut is about four hours travel from the main centre of Oban. I was going to say ‘downtown’ but that’s a bit of an overstatement.

Just follow the main coastal road over a series of hills to Horseshoe Bay, then on to Lee Bay where there is a sculpture that commemorates the establishment in 2002 of Rakiura National Park which makes up about 85 percent of Stewart Island. The chain links represent ‘Te Puka a te Waka a Maui’ the anchor stone for Maui’s canoe - the South Island.

The track follows the coast to Little River and at low tide it is possible to walk around

Below left: An information post depicts the early day of log hauling on Stewart Island.

Above: Little River on Rakiura National Park, Stewart Island.

Below: A campsite at Port William on Stewart Island.

Below right: A hiker on the way to North Arm in Rakiura National Park.

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the beach and pick up the track at the point on the other side and continue on to Peter’s Point and beyond to Maori Beach.

Depending on the tide, you can wade the creek at the southern end of Maori Beach but at high tide it’s advisable to stick to the track and use the footbridge. In the 1920s, Maori Beach supported two sawmills and a school.

The days of timber milling are long gone after the last mill closed in 1931but the remnants of the industry remain. A rusting steam boiler, a relic from the sawmilling days, can be found just few minutes on.

If camping is your thing, Maori Beach campsite is situated in a grassy clearing close to the beach.

Getting the rest of the way to Port William, there is a bit of an ‘out and back’ section here as you drop down to Magnetic Beach with Port William Hut at the northern end. At night the soft sound of the sea will lull you to sleep.

Next morning, once you are underway across the forested isthmus, the track climbs about 300 metres.

Hardly a difficult climb but the vegetation is fantastic. With the peaty soils and wet climate, rimu forests dominate the landscape so the boardwalks protect the sensitive ground and hardened gravel track keep the adjacent bog out of your boots!

Remnants of milling activity can be seen along the track which ■ follows old bush tramlines and there also beautiful pieces of original forest too. This is a great time to see those birds I

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mentioned earlier – particularly earlier in the day.

As you drop down to the hut at North Arm in Paterson Inlet, you are most likely to see or hear kiwi – particularly in early summer.

When I go back again, this is where I might linger longer.

The water in the inlet is beautifully clear because the bush filters the runoff right down to the waters edge and the enclosed harbour has generally calm conditions. That’s why Norwegian whalers used Stewart Island and Paterson Inlet specifically, as a repair base for the catcher boats of its Ross Sea fleet in the early 1900s.

With names like ‘Sawdust Bay;’ it does not take much imagination to understand the main activities of the past. The hectic days of milling are gone. At Kaipipi Bay in the 1860’s, two sawmills employed more than 100 people and the track home follows the old road which in its heyday, was the most used and best maintained road on the island.

And, as you approach Halfmoon Bay, you can start thinking about cod and chips at the pub. What better way to finish off a trip to Stewart Island? www.doc.govt.nz/rakiuratrack greatwalks.co.nz/rakiura-track Below left: A time to relax in the night air at Port William.

Below right: On the way to North Arm Bush.

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Rotorua Walking Festival in 20th year

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his year will mark the 20th anniversary of the NZ International Two Day Walk and the Rotorua Walking Festival.

The event is being held on the third weekend in March (16-17 March 2013), and is part of an international calendar of walking events world-wide, with many walkers returning to Rotorua every year.

Day One of the festival sees all new routes including unique geothermal areas, two lakes and majestic redwoods. Incorporating the all new cycleway ‘Te Ara Ahi’ (Go Thermal by Bike), walkers will pass by Whakarewarewa - a Maori village and an area of hot thermal springs and bubbling mud pools, Te Puia (NZ Maori Arts and Crafts Institute) and then into a unique stream area.

Upon entering the Whakarewarewa Forest, walkers will be treated to a contrast of tree types from majestic Redwoods towering over all; and NZ bush; to a number of exotic forestry plantings Day Two has completely different types of walks which follow through urban environments; past café’s and shops as well as the lakefront, geothermal areas and parks and reserves.

Below: A few people resting at the official headquarters

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From 10 km to 42km walks, there is a distance for every fitness level. It is noncompetitive and will provide walkers with great scenery, fun, fellowship and a real sense of achievement when completed. Encouraging and promoting walking as a worthwhile and physically enjoyable activity at all levels of fitness, for all ages, and from all walks of life.

A unique aspect of the walks is their ongoing capacity to attract local residents and visitors from other parts of NZ and the world.

The 10 and 20 kilometre walks will continue to be held on both days and always fascinate an enthusiastic group of walkers from around New Zealand, Australia, Europe, Japan and other parts of Asia. For those that like to challenge themselves and their friends and family, the off road marathon walk (42 km) on Saturday and the Challenge walk (30 km) on Sunday will provide a real test for most.

With 2013 being the 20th year organisers are planning special features for walkers

The traffic stops to allow a few of the walkers in the 2012 event to cross the road.

including a cocktail evening. Walkers are encouraged to register early for the festival.

20th Anniversary Cocktail Evening

Join IML Walking Association President, Dignitaries, NZ Walking Festival Committee and fellow walkers to celebrate 20 years of the Rotorua Walking Festival. Festivities will be held at the world renowned Te Puia (Hemo Road) on Saturday 16th March 2013.

This will be a wonderful opportunity to look back over highlights from the last 20 years and is not to be missed.

Cocktail function includes light food and refreshments. 4.30-6.00pm. Cost is $20 per person.

Registration is essential, by 10th February 2013.

The organisers are extremely grateful for the sponsorship provided by Te Puia for this not to be missed special event.

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Overseas Walks

The ferry is one way of viewing the coastline along the Cinque Terra.

Below left: The Amalfi path of the gods.

Italian Delight

Two weeks of walking wine and food

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’m an avid walker and tramper, though embarrassed to say that I’ve seen comparatively little of our own country’s amazing sights. Concentrating mostly on overseas adventures through my work leading trips at Southern Exposure Tours.

So this year, when a group of friends decided that two weeks walking in Italy’s Amalfi Coast and Cinque Terre, would be a perfect October treat, I set about designing their holiday. What a fabulous trip it turned out to be.

As their tour leader, I met them in Rome for a bit of history, they were all amazed at the Coliseum, Vatican and Pantheon.

One of them had a pedometer and clocked up over 12km each day in the city. Pretty good considering we didn’t do any shopping! Then on to Vesuvius and Pompeii.

The highlight however, was a little known

winery which produced a wine called Lacrima Cristi, or tears of Christ. Everyone loved sitting on a deck overlooking the gulf of Naples and sipping this sublime wine along with regional specialties.

The first stop on the Amalfi Coast was the hamlet of Tramonti, surrounded by citrus and chestnut groves.

Our walks with superb local guide Marcello, surprised us with wonderful views at every turn, well off the beaten track. In the evenings we’d return to our lovely B&B to indulge in degustation dinners or Pizza making classes, which we felt we could happily devour after some of the steeper hikes.

The picturesque network of pathways, once a lifeline between terraced land and rural villages, offers the opportunity to enjoy magnificent views above lemon gardens and vineyards set amidst terraced cliffs over the

Below left: The pretty village of Vernazza on the Cinque Terre.

Below: On the Cinque Terre coastal path.

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Overseas Walks

By Silvana Gottini

Above: A walking track where any suitable land up high is taken up with vines or olives or growing vegetables.

crystal blue sea.

The most interesting walk was surely the valley of the ancient paper mills towards the village of Ravello.

Walking along a river and passing the ruins of several abandoned mills. The pathway climbs out of the valley and took us, through lemon groves and narrow alleys surrounded by dry stone walls, into the hilltop village of Pontone, with its panoramic tiny square.

Upon reaching Ravello, we were greeted with some dramatic views of Amalfi and Atrani from the ruins of Torre dello Zirro: an ancient lookout tower of the powerful Maritime Amalfi Republic.

We also visited the island of Capri, and walked the Pathway of the Gods. Seeing the full splendor of the Divine Coast all along the pathway, we arrived at Nocelle, a tiny mountain village, then descended through lush terraces and olive groves to the vertical charming resort of Positano, with time left to explore the labyrinth of alleyways surrounded by scarlet bougainvillea and elegant boutiques.

Leaving Amalfi by van we caught the high speed Frecciarossa train from Naples and hurtled towards Florence at 300km per hour.

A quick train change took us to the ancient walled city of Lucca in the heart of Tuscany for a couple of days of well deserved rest.

Staying in the old town inside the walls was a treat. Lucca is only 40 minutes from Pisa, making it an easy side trip for anyone wanting to visit. While there we enjoyed another fabulous wine tasting, at Fatorria Fubiano, a Puccini concert (as it’s his birthplace) and dinner at a truffle restaurant!

The last stop in Italy, was the town of Monterosso, one of the five Cinque Terre villages on the Ligurian Coast. With its pastelcolored fishing villages and terraced hillsides covered with vineyards and olive trees, constitutes one of Italy’s most impressive landscapes.

There are many stunning walks here, including the famous coastal path, which takes you from village to village. However due to recent landslides, that trail was closed indefinitely. So the group walked over the higher trails which offered superb scenery and coastal viewpoints. In many ways, this was a lot more impressive than the coastal track.

We still visited all the villages by train and in the end, no one felt like they had missed anything.

Fact file Trip cost: Euro3689 per person twin share Departure date: 23rd September 2013 Website: www.southern exposure tours. co.nz Contact: Silvana Gottini 0800 804 737 Email: sil@southernexpsouretours.co.nz

Above: Walking up along a pathway high along the Amalfi Coast with the wel known seaside village of Positana below.

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Above left: A nice view over the Waikato while hiking the Mt Maungatautari traverse. This photo was taken on the way down from Pukeatua Peak at 753 m walking South towards Tari Road.

Photo by Sandrine Smith, Hamilton.

Above right: One of the feature walks on Waiheke Island during the Waiheke Walking Festival was the Nordic walk. Photo by June Stevenson, Auckland.

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Above: Tramping in the alpine area around Nelson Lakes and enjoying the stunning views! Photo by Angus Johnson, Richmond, Nelson.

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Mangawhai Walking Weekend

By Jean Goldschmidt

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verything is ready as we await the 14th annual Mangawhai Walking Weekend.between 4-7 April 2013.

The eighty enthusiastic helpers and guides are prepared for the arrival in April of the hundreds of visitors looking forward to their regular weekend in Mangawhai. Walkers come with their friends for what has become for many, their weekend away with mutual outdoor-loving companions. Each year they bring someone new to share the fun time with them.

Mangawahi is 80 minutes north of Auckland on the east coast (Home of the extremely endangered fairy tern) and the Walking Capital of New Zealand.

With round forty walks on the programme there is something for everyone. Our Thursday walk this year is entirely new for us.

Below left:Susie and a walker in a fern walk.

Below right: A nice rest stop.

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Mangawhai from the trig station.

We are going north a little way to the beautiful McKenzie Limestone Bush near Ruakaka. This is a tramp our Monday Tramping Group has frequently walked so I was keen to have it on the programme.

The track needed a bit of clear definition but our guide, Eileen, has been up to mark it with ribbons. There is so much of this public bush around with no marked tracks I wonder how long it will take for it all to be discovered.

In the North the bush is often littered with overgrown benched tracks and relics from the kauri milling days and this is one of these areas.

Another with similar heritage right in Mangawhai itself is our new Tanekaha Track.

I have been surprised by people asking where the name came from.

Bush lovers will certainly know. Many may remember that several years ago we established in Mangawhai a group of elderly track cutters.

The organising group has evolved into the Mangawhai Tracks Charitable Trust so creating tracks around the district is now official.

Access to our beloved Brynderwyn hills was always from Langs Beach but now, thanks to the conservation block of Marunui and Mark Gash the other neighbour and DOC, the Trust has developed a track up the hills from the southern or Mangawhai side.

With a magnificent swing bridge, courtesy of the Walking Access Commission, across the first stream, we now have a walk of an hour through fast growing regenerating bush. It is a really beautiful walk with lots of tanekaha.

Work will continue on this track as there is a waterfall everyone is keen to see. Access to the waterfall is not easy so a track is a little way off.

After a highly successful outing to Taste Auckland with a group of local food and wine producers, the people of Kaipara, the local body into which Mangawhai falls, will be keen to display their goods on the Ramblers trail round the horticultural area the Tara Hills.

Those producers not on the Trail will be present at the Wine and Food Festival on

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Saturday afternoon.

The Ramblers Trail has been on the programme many years and has become a classic. It is a long walk crossing into many properties as it winds round the hills on the fertile volcanic land of the Tara.

Regular attendees will note the new walks which are always exciting for the organiser.

One that will interest many townies is a walk round a local well recognised and acknowledged farm using modern technology along with conservation awareness. The sharemilker has kindly agreed to bring his milking time forward so visitors can witness a full shed in progress.

This has become a rare sight for most of us nowadays. Look out for Town Meets Country.

In 2012 we brought to the notice of everyone the kauri die-back problem. For trampers in the north many tracks are now equipped with spray bottles or walk troughs for the cleaning of boots.

The general consensus is that the disease of the root nodules is transferred by boots and sticks. Everyone lined up to stamp through the foaming mixture so as not to take any disease into the bush but now with many areas in trouble it is important that all boots be

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sprayed on exiting a track. Every bush track we have has kauri.

Our favourite is Logues Bush, a beautiful short walk through mature bush. Again the guide will be well versed in bush lore, names and a desire to share her knowledge.

Those who peruse the programme carefully may be shocked to see we have succumbed to the popular pattern of having a fun run. Ours will be a Pack Run led by Mangawhai’s famous marathon runner, Robert Scott. He runs our iconic Cliff Top track so often he has made a smooth line over the difficult boulder section on the beach.

I am looking forward to this inaugural event as we expect it to attract partners and friends for whom walking in a group is not their thing.

It will be a 10km run through the forest and on the beach so very scenic and flat.

Our beautiful Cliff Top track is still the jewel in the crown for us. Everyone needs to have walked this before they die. On a good day there could be nothing more beautiful so it will always remain on the walks programme.

Troubadour Trail This beach and cliff walk round the estuary from the boat ramp was instituted on our 10th Anniversary and continues to be popular. Along this gentle and spectacular route, visitors encounter

Above left:The bush walks are popular.

Above right: At the advocardo sampling table.

professional entertainment.

Musicians recognise this outdoor event as a real troubadour experience with its casual nature and happy atmosphere. What is on offer is always a surprise so do include this Friday afternoon walk when you are planning your trip to Mangawhai.

Check out the programme. Mangawhai has plenty of accommodation so do get in touch if you would like to visit our charming beachside village, enjoy the gourmet breakfast and the afternoon at the Food and Wine Festival.

This closes at 7pm so there is still plenty of time to have dinner and live it up with your friends into the evening See you in Mangawhai 80mins north of Auckland on the Twin Coast Discovery Route, in April. www.mangawhaiwalkingweekend.co.nz mangahaiwalkingweekend@xtra.co.nz Jean Goldschmidt 09 431 5096 Below left: A happy group in last year’s event.

Below right: The guide points out to a neighbouring island.

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Left: On the Francis Burn viaduct.

Above: Following the tram track.

Amazing adventure for KiwiSeniors

Story by Ann Robbie

Active Lifestyles Advisor, Sport Southland

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n the early hours of October 25, while the rest of the city was wakening, a van load of Sport Southland-BNZ Active Walkers KiwiSeniors were already on the road heading for what was to be an amazing adventure – 180km by road, 56km in a boat and an 18km walk through some of

Southland’s most beautiful scenery.

For the majority of the group, whose ■ members were aged between 60 and 80, the thought of a jet boat trip and a fantastic walk was the draw card. None had ever been to the destination before, but all had heard about it.

A list of the day’s requirements had been issued and there were a few essentials on the list – a biggles type hat that tied firmly under your chin, sunglasses to keep the cold and water spray out of your eyes, thermals and gaiters.

As we travelled through Otautau towards Lake Hauroko we past Paul Roff our host, fuelling up the Hump Ridge jet. We tooted and he immediately acknowledged that his group was definitely on schedule for a 9am departure.

The winding road in to Lake Hauroko did take some time – it is 35km long and takes around the same in minutes. It winds through beautiful lush green pasture littered with sheep and prime Hereford cattle – some of the best in the land – then snakes its way through native beech bush to the lake.

The wind was cold, the cloud was low and Left: The Percy Burn track.

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the lake was absolutely full – the jetty was at the top mooring and then the rain started.

Some wondered if we were going to proceed but, having checked the Met service weather forecast and liaised with Paul who knows the area like the back of his hand, we agreed that the weather would clear and make our trip more enjoyable.

After a safety briefing, life jackets were fitted and gear loaded. The boat – manufactured by Mackenzie Marine in Bluff is a 12 seat 20ft Commercial MacCraft powered by a 6.2 litre V8 Mercruiser and a Hamilton212 turbo jet– roared into action across the slightly turbulent lake. Traversing our way across Lake Hauroko we found numerous undulations as the waves rolled all around us. Paul headed past Mary Island, urupa of a Maori Princess and a tapu area, towards the shelter of Alexander Peak and the Princess mountain range. Another shower fell – but the shelter worked really well for us.

In return we were lightly sprayed copious times. As we logged our destination into Teal Bay, patches of blue sky popped through grey and a few flashes of sun rays glistened off the lake. The golden kowhais and white clematis dotted around the water’s edge and the Matai was about to show full colour.

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Above left: On the river looking out to sea.

Above right: Travelling down the river.

the Wairaurahiri River; 27km long and falling 600 feet to sea. It is a grade three river that certainly earned our respect and it was obvious that the last three weeks had filled the river bank to bank.

As the boated twisted and lurched, Paul, the master of the river, weaved his way through the treacherous rock garden down through rapids of the spark plug and onwards and through the rock strewn rapids. This is a treacherous river that demands absolute concentration and is really not suitable for unskilled boaties or private boats with single engines. A couple of weeks after the completion of our trip a boat loaded with hunting gear succumbed it’s contents to the river.

As we reached the mouth of the river it was obvious by the huge white roll that the sea was churning and far too dangerous to proceed any further. Paul turned the Hump Ridge jet around and moored it north of the Department of Conservation Wairaurahiri Hut. On stepping off the boat a stoat trap was visible under the trees and it was obvious throughout our walking journey that stoats were definitely on the wanted list or perhaps not wanted list.

A quick stop at the hut for late morning tea and a clothing sort and the 18km walking journey began. The planning for this day had been intense; you are so remote and, as seniors, we needed to be extra careful with our footing.

Having to be back at the boat by 4.30pm, timing was also a concern.

The day had cleared and the sun popped through the gaps in the beech canopy. The initial board walk gave way to a track of fallen twigs, spaghnum moss and bracken water. The underfoot conditions varied and it wasn’t long before everyone was taking heed of Paul’s advice – to stick to the centre of the track and avoid going wide as this can cause more issues. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

Paul had also said that you would never keep your boots dry – so get them wet as soon as possible.

I initially lead the group – sometimes stepping into deep mud (gaiters worked really well here)– much to the laughter of the others.

Some commented –“is that deep there Ann? Let’s avoid that track, we won’t go that way” etc. Laughter was definitely part of the day.

Onwards through the sphagnum lined track the Kakas squawked and the little robins popped from tree to tree. Lots of little rimu trees hung gracefully as we climbed onto the first plateau. This is where the tram track started and the footings were uneven and very slippery.

After two hours we reached our first view of architectural history – the Francis Burn viaduct – a very lovely structure of which we all commented on how did the pioneers construct this with such huge beams? Aware of time – we boxed onto the Edward Burn and then to the treat that we had all been looking forward to – the Percy Burn viaduct.

What a truly magnificent structure and an absolute historical treasure.

I stood on the viaduct for ages absorbing the atmosphere – the scenery and truly outstanding hand-made creation of mankind.

A little bottle came out of my backpack as I had promised my late mother to have a toast to her on this viaduct.

As the rest of the walkers arrived – they were in awe of this 125m long 36m high construction feat built in 1923 and abandoned in 1928.

Lunch in the sunshine on the Percy Burn Hut porch was welcomed along with the drinks and food – as it was now 2pm.

Walking back seemed quicker and it was almost as if we knew where to put our feet and what not to do. Many things of interest were pointed out along the way – with tram wheels, tracks, boiler parts and numerous

spikes sticking well out of the sleepers.

The 18km was completed in five hours and whilst this is no record – you have to bear in mind that the underfoot conditions were at times muddy and stodgy, a lot were covered in a matt of sticks which slows everyone down.

Arriving back at the hut at 4.35pm – I think Paul was surprised to see everyone on time but also looking so sharp and still smiling.

Our trip back up the river wasn’t as testing as the way down – but we had more time to view the rivers banks, cliff faces, numerous flowering trees and spot feral deer. Paul was a wealth of information and pointed out points of interest including a wee island that is the home of some rare dotterels. I would certainly recommend using Hump Ridge Jet for any excursion down this adrenaline releasing river.

On arrival back at Invercargill – we were informed that the weather had been atrocious and that the other walk for the day had been cancelled! Our group had definitely been in paradise.

A trip totally worth-while and definitely something everyone should do whilst they can.

Contact www.humpridgejet.co.nz for details BNZ Active Walkers Invercargill KiwiSeniors meet every Thursday for walks throughout Southland. There are also groups in Eastern and Northern Southland and Te Anau. Contact Sport Southland for details. www.sportsouthland.co.nz

Right: Wairaruahiri DOC signage.

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Shouting out about the Bay

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By Andrew Healey

he Bay of Islands is a special place: The Treaty of Waitangi was signed there in 1840, New Zealand’s first place of government was in Okaito and the first church, Christ Church, stands in Russell. In many ways, from a European perspective, it’s the birth place of New Zealand.

Known for its all-year-round war m weather, the Bay of Islands has been a wellknown holiday destination since the early 1800s when European whalers would come ashore for some rest and recreation.

Surprisingly though, despite its reputation, many people are oblivious to the fantastic walking ■ tracks in the Bay. This fact isn’t lost on Riki Kinnaird, co-owner of the Duke of Marlborough Hotel in Russell.

Riki is part of a project team, which includes local businesses, the Department of Conser vation (DOC) and Cape Brett Walkways. They have joined forces to organise the inaugural Bay of Island’s Walking Weekend.

“The Bay is at the centre of over 35 wonderful walks, including the Cape Brett Walkway, that are like nothing else in New Zealand,” says Riki. “Each is unique and special in its own right.”

The Walking Weekend is scheduled for the fourth to sixth of October 2013. There will be 17 walks to choose from suiting all levels of fitness; prices will range from $10 to $95 — one of the walks is a return trip on the yacht Phantom to Urupukapuka Island.

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“You don’t need to be super fit. All you need is a spring in your step and a love of walking,” says Riki.

The Bay of Islands has always been home to great story tellers, from Maori chiefs, to whalers, to current residents like local legend Frank Edward’s whose family has lived in the

area for 200 years. During the weekend, all walks will be guided by local story tellers, like Frank, who will share their unique perspectives on the Bay’s colourful past.

Riki says that the Bay of Islands is ideal for a holiday because there is so much to enjoy: native bush, the mountains, the sea, historical

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of Island’s Walking Weekend landmarks, the Hole in the Rock. “You can be as active, or inactive, as you like… walk hard every day, if you like, or just read a book and watch the sun go down,” he says.

The Walking Weekend will be very much a community affair. “The Duke of Marlborough Tavern will be the base,” says Riki. “Everyone will meet at the Duke at the start of the day and come back at the end. There will be a tent village, where walkers can catch up with each other to tell of their experiences, photos of the day, live entertainment and even a massage tent!”

Riki: “We feel it’s time we shouted out to the rest of New Zealand — and the world — what a wonderful resource we have here in the Bay. For more information visit: www.bayofislandwalkingweekend.co.nz.

Above: Army Bay looking out to Hole in the Rock.

Below opposite left: A harbour scene with many yachts and launches moored.

Below opposite right: A church in the Bay of Islands.

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The Tarkine a rainforest paradise

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he Tarkine is a remote landscape that encompasses the Southern Hemispheres largest single track of temperate rainforest that dates back to Gondwana.

Myrtle trees can grow up to 50m tall and 4m in diameter, providing a dense canopy and open understory. The Tarkine and its rainforests, having survived largely unchanged for many millennia, are a global treasure.

The Tarkine also encompasses a wild coastline rich in Aboriginal history. In fact, the word Tarkine is adapted from the name of one of three bands of Aboriginal people (Tarkineer) living in northwest Tasmania.

Evidence of Aboriginal occupation in the region includes innumerable middens, hut

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depressions, artefact scatters and ceremonial stone arrangements.

There are not many places that exist in the world today that you can describe as being largely untouched with the history of their landscapes still evident like the Tarkine. Guests leaving our tours insist that they are one of the best things they have ever experienced and that the Tarkine encompasses some of the best landscapes they have ever seen.

To successfully conserve the Tarkine, Tarkine Trails are firm believers in conservation through experience. Though tourism is often an overlooked conservation tool, we recognise the importance of connecting people with the Tarkine and providing high quality, landmark experiences

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that leave people with an added appreciation for this magical place.

Tarkine Trails tours are designed to suit a range of people with a variety of capabilities.

For those that are keen bushwalkers we offer the only multi day rainforest walk in Tasmania, leading guests right through the heart of Australia’s largest tract of cool temperate rainforest.

This trail was designed by the Tarkine National Coalition (the conser vation organisation representing the Tarkine) and Tarkine Trails in 2004. Prior to this, the area was largely unexplored as a walking route. For this reason the Tarkine Rainforest walk provides a unique experience of isolation and wilderness, one that can’t be found on other popular walking tracks in Tasmania.

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Above: At the Tarkine lookout, on day four of the Tarkine Rainforest Track.

Left: A colourful display of flowers on the Wild Tarkine Coast. Photo by Rob Blakers

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Above: A group stop on the Tarkine Rainforest Track.

Photo by Lotus

Below: The Takine River flows over colourful stones.

Photo by Rob Blakers

supported bushwalking tour designed for people wanting to experience the remoteness and seclusion of the Tarkine with a high level of support and creature comfort. This trip circumnavigates the Tarkine capturing everything the Tarkine has to offer, from the rugged coastline to the beautiful pristine rivers and ancient rainforests.

Along all of our walks in the Tarkine are hidden motion sensored cameras recording carnivore activity to provide us with valuable data on not only the relationship between the numbers of carnivores relative with one another, but also the spread of the devil facial tumour disease, a disease which threatens the Tasmanian devil with extinction.

Before this research had commenced no other population study on carnivores had been conducted in the Tarkine attributable to its remoteness. While it may have been difficult to obtain information from this area previously, Tarkine Trails now has the ability to do it. This world class research promotes guests to visit the Tarkine where they get to be a part of it all, and it is also those taking a tour with Tarkine Trails that funds this vital research.

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equipment including all first aid and safety gear, transport from and back to the guests accommodation, all entry fees into National Parks/reserves/tours/ferries, and most importantly experienced and knowledgeable

guides that have a genuine passion for the Tarkine.

For more information on each of our tours please visit the Tarkine Trails website http:// www.tarkinetrails.com.au/

Above left: The clear waters of a rainforest river.

Above right: A tree trunk covered in greenry.

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Navigating through medieval villages, vineyards and forests our:

Alsace walk has something of the feel of a pilgrimage

By Alex and Jenny Davies

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t’s been a hot climb from the old halftimbered buildings and cobblestoned streets of Ribeauville, first through grape vines clinging to steep rocky slopes, then into a forest of tall oaks, to the ruins of Château de Saint Ulrich.

Its weather-worn pink limestone blocks perch precariously on a rocky outcrop. There is still some intricate stonework forming the battlements and an imposing keep. We look across the forest to another castle, also deteriorating since the end of the 16th century.

Once these castles were imposing dwellings of the privileged, but conflicts, sieges and the

elements have taken their toll. Below us are the red-tiled roofs of Ribeauville, beyond are the green vineyards to the plain of the Rhine, with a distant hazy background of the hills of the Black Forest in Germany.

This is the third day of six days of walking offered by the French company La Pèlerine which arranges about 40 walks in France, each about one week in duration.

They also specialise in walking trips along the Way of St James through France and Spain, hence the name of the company which means ‘pilgrim’.

This walk in Alsace has something of the feel of a pilgrimage as we enter medieval

Looking from the ruins of Château du Hagueneck ac the Rhine Valley to the Black Forest and the Swiss A

Château du Guirsberg from Château de StUlrich, overlooking the Rhine Valley.

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Alsace (French: Alsace [al.zas] is the fifth-smallest of the 27 regions of France in land area (8,280 km²), and the smallest in metropolitan France. It is also the seventh-most densely populated region in France and third most densely populated region in metropolitan France, with ca. 220 inhabitants per km² (total population estimate: 1,836,000). Alsace is located on France's eastern border and on the west bank of the upper Rhine adjacent to Germany and Switzerland.

cross Alps.

villages through gates in their ancient stone walls, and pass along narrow cobbled streets dominated by the tall spire of the church. But our route is much less defined, and we seldom meet other walkers heading in the same direction. And unlike true pilgrims, we suffer very little — our bags are carried for us between hotels, we have very comfortable accommodation, and the French have a way with breakfasts and dinners that are legend.

Walking in strange lands a long way from home has a lot of adventurous appeal.

Trying out one’s school French, learned in our case many decades ago, on unsuspecting natives can also be fun. But should one attempt to walk en liberté for six days over a diverse range and network of tracks through forest, villages and vineyards, using a guide written in French?

Our luggage, friendly hosts, hot showers and a comfortable bed await us somewhere, but will this be the day when we fail to find them? What do you expect to find when you come across a patte d’oie? There seem to be a lot of these ‘goose-feet’ in the guide!

For those with distant memories of the language, all it takes is a refresher course to understand the written guide and be friendly with the locals. Sure, there are signs on many, but not all, of the forks and crossroads, but no one has done much to standardise them.

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or perhaps place names that may or may not be locatable on our map. That we made it to our hotel each day attests to a triumph of order over chaos. The mental effort needed adds to the fun, not experienced by those on guided tours.

So what’s special about walking in Alsace?

Our route follows the edge of the Vosges mountains that parallel the plain of the Rhine river. We cross several high ridges clothed in

mature forest of oak, beech, pine and spruce.

Rocky outcrops have been used often as not as secure sites for castles by the medieval aristocracy and make fine walking destinations from which there are views to as far away as the Swiss alps, or at least down to a village below.

Along the stony slopes on the edge of the plain lies a long carpet of lush green grape vines. The hot summers and dry winters

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Path leading to Château du Haut Koenigsbourg through the forest.

The route from Turckheim to Andau in Alsace.

favour the predominantly German white wine varieties. We walk on paths between the vines, well away from roads and tourists.

The wineries are usually located within the old walls of the villages. Our route takes us past many of them. Free tasting is frequently offered. There is a problem deciding between wine tasting and getting successfully over the next part of our devious trail to our destination. The vintners are keen to answer our questions. Alsace is the only region of France producing wine with the name of the grape identified on the bottle. And after a hot day labouring over the hills it’s good to know that Alsace produces half of France’s beer. That German influence again!

The local language is Alsatian, It is not often heard but the street signs in Strasbourg are bilingual in French and Alsatian. These days, it’s unusual to find hotel receptionists or waiters who do not speak good English, so there are few opportunities to practice French.

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Overseas Walks

Alsace walk has something of the feel of a pilgrimage

Misty rain as Jenny walks through the vineyards on the way to Andlau.

(tartes flambées) and choucroute (Sauerkraut). Thanks to the halfboard arrangement of our walking package, we enjoyed these presented with typical French panache with our evening meal.

The landscape is well peppered with beautifully preserved villages and small towns. Tourists arrive easily at the more popular ones such as Turckheim, Kaysersberg, Riquewihr and Ribeauville, but they explore them on foot, having left their cars and tour buses outside. Better still, we have many of the smaller places such as Niedermorschwihr, Hunawihr, Dambach-la-ville, Blienschwiller and Châtenois more or less to ourselves.

Resplendent with flower boxes and colourful half-timbered houses, wineries, street cafés, fountains and small shops with all the local Below: The main street of Riquewihr, recognised as one of the most beautiful towns in France, and the Dolder tower built in the 13th Century.

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delicacies and crafts, these villages also have interesting towers above the gates as we entered, often topped by stork nests. Each has its own beautiful hôtel de ville (town hall) and church. One church has a twisted spire and another is fortified with a high stone wall complete with loopholes that also enclosed the cemetery. In the middle ages, everything must be defended!

So we enjoyed not only six days of walking, but we also had the opportunity to come across many unexpected sights, meet hospitable people and to learn much about how other people enjoy life. This is thanks especially to the friendly folk at La Pèlerine. You can peruse their catalogue (in French) at www.lapelerine.com, or order a printed one or ask questions and get a reply in English at contact@lapelerine.com.

Below: Jenny stands on the battlements of the castle above Kaysersberg.

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Walking cava

It’s lunch time.

By Antony Hamel

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n the second day we were walking through a place called Drybread.

Why is Drybread called “drybread”?

What event would capture the spirit of the place? Surely you could do something interesting? Drybread features in a novel by Owen Marshall.

Unfortunately, the descriptions in the novel are brilliant but hard to relate to the busy, lush sheep farm that I found when reconnoitering the route. A wet spring and intensive farming just did not match the words in the novel.

A search of the web gave me a list of “20 uses for dry bread”. I remembered a music video of a singing, morphing face. I developed a cunning plan. Form a line of walkers beside the road and get them recite one use of dry bread directly to camera and then duck out of the way.

The only problem was, when we walked through this tiny ghost settlement it was raining

cats and dogs.

That night, in a Thomsons Gorge woolshed and after a number of pre dinner drinks, a line of walkers filmed 20 uses for dry bread. We did it in one take. Some people were out of focus because they did not keep to their marks.

Technically not great. Slightly mad. Great fun.

See the 45 Parallel Trail video by searching Otago Cavalcade.

Drybread was one of the events I created in 2012, when I helped Matthew Soles on the walking 45 Parallel Trail. This was a fully catered walking trail of 20 participants over four days. Many are surprised that walkers participate.

Otago Cavalcades are famous for its horse and wagon trails. Lines of horse riders crossing open rolling tussocks are the iconic image.

Most miners could not afford horses and walking trails are an equally important part of the Cavlacade.

With this trail it is not hard to feel young.

The participants are predominantly retired or

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near retired.

The first cavalcade can be somewhat of a shock. Cavalcades have a dedicated band of walkers who quickly establish conventions. A whole vocabulary establishes. Last night skits are rehearsed. Badges are distributed. Many go on multiple cavalcades.

A project I have worked on for the last 12 months is trying to create event videos of the various walks I have been on. The plan is that these will become part of future guide books.

The question was could I capture the spirit of the cavalcade on video?

In 2012 I came armed with three video cameras including a Gopro. The Gopro is a tiny, waterproof and has a near fish eye lens.

Gopro cameras are commonly strapped to young mountain bikers plummeting downhill.

However, they can equally be strapped to walkers, walking poles and even tent poles if you want more height.

For low light work in the evenings, I also carry a DSLR. My third camera was my iPhone 4S for those moments nobody thinks you are still filming. I was reasonably pleased with the

Two cyclists on the trail.

resulting video and stills and am keen to have another go in 2013.

In 2013 Matthew Sole is leading the walking trail - 45 South Cavalcade. Over four days we will go from Roxburgh to Tapanui. This will feature the newly open Clutha Gold Trail. The trail follows the Clutha River and passes a wealth of historic sites. There are the remains of the railway line to Roxburgh and some fascinating gold fields.

The Clutha Gold Trail predominantly follows the tree lined river bank, so is sheltered and easy going. Trail boss Matthew has a vast knowledge of this trail. He has been employed by the local trust during it’s continuing

construction.

The third day will feature a climb over the Blue Mountains to the historic Black Gully camping ground. The trail is fully catered and only day packs are carried. It is like a luxury walking trip. All you have to do is turn up.

Can words, photos and videos adequately describe a Cavalcade? The cavalcade can be physically demanding but highly entertaining.

However the only real way to experience a cavalcade is to participate. Join us in 2013. See the Cavalcade web site cavalcade.co.nz for more information. I will be dreaming up some more crazy events and just keep those cameras rolling.

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GOLDFIELDS CAVALCADE Above and below: Some of the folk and characters who were involved in the last Cavalcade.

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Feb 26th – March 2nd 2013 3 different trails to choose from for reasonably fit trampers.

Groups of 12-50 people, catering provided by local community groups, accommodation in woolsheds and community halls. 3-4 full days of walking plus a part day on Saturday including the Grand Parade where you meet up with the 400 or so horses who’ve also been making trails to West Otago.

“The most fun you’ve had since school camp!”

For more info see www.cavalcade.co.nz or phone the Otago Goldfields Heritage Trust on 03 4450 111 We look forward to seeing you there. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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Window on Waitakere

Home grown

By Kay Lindley

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iming is everything and by timing the visits of our first kokako pair, Maurice and Kowhai, to their nest and observing when the frequency of visits increased the Ark in the Park members knew an egg had hatched and a chick was being fed.

Rostered observers kept their vigils, timing the feeding visits and checking the array of traps placed in a protective circle 25 m from the nest site. Time passed and, having allowed the usual number of days for a chick to grow and be ready to fledge, several of the team dragged an aluminium ladder to the site.

Plump, healthy, and remarkably unconcerned, the single chick was carefully taken to ground level, weighed, identifying leg bands applied, and a small feather taken for the later DNA determination of its sex.

Anxiously awaiting events after the bird was returned to its nest, those watching were greatly relieved as the parent birds resumed feeding their chick.

Kokako can have clutches of up to three chicks, but having one obviously healthy chick brought through to this stage was very satisfying to all. Now named Miro, the chick was seen subsequently on several occasions moving with its parents in their territory.

Meanwhile, the kokako pair Moby and Punga, which had been translocated from Tiritiri matangi, had maintained their relationship and seemed to prefer being well away from all the other kokako.

Moby and Punga, from their radiotransmitter signals, seemed to be often just north of the Ark boundary in our Buffer Zone where Ark members have supported

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neighbouring property owners with traps and (or) bait stations.

A call from the caretaker at Karanga Camp across the road from the Ark let us know that probably the birds were there. Would Ark members like to see them? In no time at all, members and volunteers were on site. Before they could ask, the birds appeared by the house!

Showing disdain for human presence, lawnmowers, the house cat, and later the occasional explosion from the neighbouring rock quarry, perhaps because of their island upbringing, they proceeded in subsequent days to nest.

Again, precise timing of when the nest was established and when egg laying occurred allowed the chick to be brought from its nest, processed, and returned to its parent’s care.

The caretaker’s 10-year-old daughter had been the first to spot the parent birds originally and kept a keen interest in all phases of the observations, so quite reasonably the chick was named Brittany after her.

Kokako are sexually monomorphic, which means that to mere human eyes no apparent external difference is noted between the male and female members of a species. Of course, the members of these species are far more discerning, although for many years the remnant kokako population in the Hunua Ranges continued making nests and attempting copulation, although all the members of that group were male. The translocation of some females not surprisingly led to better breeding success.

It was with some relief then that DNA analyses from tail feathers from our two gender-unknown chicks were returned showing that indeed Miro was male and Brittany female. Both chicks have been seen moving around with their respective parents after fledging.

Close to where Maurice and Kowhai successfully reared Miro, frequent calls from other kokako were followed, culminating in Totara and Puke being seen consorting together and obviously a pair.

From early in January, when suspicions were raised that they might have a territory here, efforts were made to protect that territory rather than hunting for a possible nest. Rapidly, the team well experienced in reacting to kokako

wandering beyond existing boundaries, navigated bait lines through another 130 hectares.

With a succession of volunteers, bait stations were placed along the lines and traps around the perimeter. One volunteer placing rabbit meat lures along this perimeter was surprised to find a stoat caught in one trap as he made his return journey, a mere 20 minutes after.

Being a previously uncontrolled area, the traps caught several rats and stoats in the initial weeks. Hearing at times a possible juvenile’s song has convinced the kokako team that the decision to install protection rather than spend the time in nest searching was the correct choice.

Feeding at ground level on non-indigenous grasses, as they have been seen to do on Tiritiri matangi Island, indicates that kokako are not restricted in their diet. Yet there are large areas of our protected forest that have rarely had our translocated birds visiting, although they have a far superior variety of flora to that on Tiri.

What is it then that has drawn 12 of our kokako—Maurice and Kowhai; Totara and Puke; Pierre and Rhonda; Sophie, Grace, Sylvain, Maire, and Kiekie— around our southern boundary?

This higher-elevation forest, while having occasional kauri, is ruled by podocarps. Rimu, as in most hill country in New Zealand, is the dominant emergent podocarp species, with miro a close second.

A few totara are present and lower down by the stream are small clumps of kahikatea.

Apart from podocarps, other trees such as tawherowhero [Quintinia] and tawari are restricted to their preferred high ridges, whereas a special smaller tree near the stream is raukawa [Raukaua edgerlyi], often starting its life on tree fern trunks, and with brilliantly glistening and aromatic leaves.

This forest then is more diverse and more open than the nearby, almost equally elevated blocks surrounding the reservoir. Speculatively from stumps observed, there may have been more of a kauri/rata mix here.

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 www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

Health

Not healthy to go on a fat-free diet Guest editorial by Gar y Moller’s daughter Mary-Ann

by Mary-Ann Moller Mary-Ann Moller is a 4th year student at The University of Otago, majoring in Sport and Exercise Nutrition. With a passion for the outdoors, she has worked as a guide on the Heaphy Track in the Kahurangi National Park and also in the Nelson Lakes National Park.

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t is NOT healthy to go on a ‘fat-free’ diet. Here’s why.

Fat is an essential nutrient and is important for many functions within the body including proper cell function, cell membrane integrity and the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins and antioxidants.

Fat is the most energy dense macronutrient, providing 37 kJ of energy per gram. This is often where people get things wrong.

Fat is not bad for you, what is bad for you is eating too much of the wrong types of fat and not enough of the others.

Different types of fat You are probably already aware of these but there are four main groups: saturated fat, monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats and trans fats. There are a lot of conflicting ideas over which types of fats you should eat, avoid and the ratios of each type.

To keep things simple, just try to eat a wide range of naturally occurring animal and plant fats. These include things like avocado and avocado oil, olive oil, flax seed oil, nuts and their oils, coconut oil, butter, cheese, meat fat and full-fat milk.

You want to avoid highly processed oils, processed foods and commercially fried foods which will contain trans fats. These manufactured fats are detrimental to your health and can commonly be found in foods such as ‘take-aways’, baked goods, shortenings and margarines (even those with The Heart Foundation tick!).

Fat as an energy source for exercise When engaging in any type of physical activity, such as walking, you use a combination of different fuels. As a general rule, carbohydrates are the main source of energy for higher intensity, anaerobic work, and fats are used for long slow, aerobic exercise.

However, you would never be working exclusively aerobically or anaerobically, so it is important to include both carbohydrates and fats in the diet.

Protein is another source of energy but its main role in the body is for growth and repair. Unlike fats and carbohydrates, the body is unable to store protein so it is only used as a significant source of energy in situations of disease or starvation. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

Most walking or multi-day hikes are at an intensity where you will be using mostly fats as a fuel. This means you can afford to incorporate more fat into your diet with the added bonus that high energy snacks and food mean that you won’t have to carry as much! Weight and volume are very important factors to consider when planning your food for a multi-day trip.

As a broad guideline, it is advised that 10-35% of your energy intake comes from protein, 4565% from carbohydrates and 20-35% from fats.

Your intake may vary depending on your energy needs, personal weight-loss/gain goals, health status and personal opinions.

There are also loads of different fad diets out there and things can get very confusing with all the conf licting information! Just do what works for you, but where people get into trouble is when they start excluding food groups.

Always remember the golden rule: everything in moderation!

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News

Four Great Walkers chosen for epic Kiwi adventure

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fter an extensive global search four Great Walkers have been chosen to take on all of New Zealand’s famous nine Great Walks in just nine weeks.

Air New Zealand’s Great Walkers are Joel Cogger (Australia), Richard Harrison (United Kingdom) Stephanie Hathaway (United States) and Toshitake Suzuki (Japan).

The Great Walker competition is being run by Air New Zealand in association with New Zealand’s Department of Conservation (DOC) and will see these four winners conquer the country’s premier DOC tracks; Abel Tasman Coast, Heaphy, Kepler, Lake Waikaremoana, Milford, Rakiura, Routeburn, Tongariro Northern Circuit and Whanganui Journey.

Applicants were asked to get creative and demonstrate why they thought they should win a place on the trip by uploading either a short YouTube video or a Pinterest board of inspiring images.

Air New Zealand then conducted interviews via Skype with a shortlist of 20 finalists who were assessed against a set of criteria, including personality, creativity and skills that may be useful on the trip.

The judging panel included Kiwi rowing champion Mahe Drysdale, television personality Tamati Coffey, DOC Ranger Cate Helm and Air New Zealand Head of Sponsorship and Community James Gibson.

“We received applications from trekkers and hikers in 45 different countries and were blown away by their amazing stories as well as the lengths that people were prepared to go to just to be involved in this epic Kiwi adventure,” he says.

- Stephanie Hathaway, a blogger from California, gave up her job in January of this year to travel the world and only weeks before being due to arrive in New Zealand she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She recently found out she was cancer free and is excited to at last realise her ambition to travel to New Zealand.

- Richard Harrison has proven he has the determination required to take on this challenge having already undergone a drastic transformation, losing 200lbs. Only a few short years ago Richard was unable to travel and couldn’t walk more than a hundred metres.

He now leads a healthy, active and action packed life and is looking forward to conquering this new challenge and inspiring others like him to take the first step on their journey.

- Joel Cogger, a Melbourne graphic designer, is looking forward to getting out from behind the computer and getting into shape as he conquers 550km of stunning New Zealand terrain.

- Toshitake Suzuki from Mount Fuji in Japan is a recent environmental studies graduate who’s passionate about travel and the outdoors. He lived in Canada for a year where he started ‘Nature Junkies’, an outdoor activities club.

DOC Ranger Cate Helm says: “The four winners will share their experiences with the world via an online blog and with some excellent story tellers and an adventure-packed itinerary it’s going to be a great opportunity to showcase some of our tourism gems to a worldwide audience.”

As well as the walks themselves, the group will take part in a raft of other outdoor activities. The walkers will be joined along the way by Air New Zealand and DOC staff and celebrity guests including rowing legend Mahe Drysdale and members of the New Zealand All Blacks.

The Great Walkers will travel to New Zealand in February 2013 to take on this adventure of a lifetime.

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Long Walk

Walking t Gary Hauseman who works part of the year at Lake Powell Resort near Page, Arizona, in the USA is walking the world and so far has walked about 24,649 miles across USA, Europe, United Kingdom, Central America, South America, Australia and New Zealand. He has about 14,000 miles to walk across Asia, Africa and South America to break the Guiness Book World Record of 38,000 miles set by Arthur Blessit. Here are his experiences walking from:

Page, Az to near Safford , Az 354 miles, 25,003 Total World Walk Miles "On the road again" by Willie Nelson, one of my favourite songs to sing while walking the world. Not as easy as "zippity do dah". I also have a Sony Walkman Am-Fm radio that I listen to while I walk.

It is great to be back on the road again walking. I really enjoy the fresh air, stimulating exercise, camping out every night, meeting people, seeing interesting animals, new sights, and just the grand feeling of the freedom of the road stretched out in front of me going as far as I can walk.

Which is quite a way as I have already walked 25,003 miles around the world. Not counting training miles and the 26,000 miles I bicycled around the world before switching to walking. I enjoy married life in Page with my new wife Denise Boldin, but I never have stayed in one place longer than six or seven months without feeling like hitting the road and travelling.

Left Page Saturday afternoon after a nice little going away party at McDonald's with some family and friends. Headed south for Flagstaff which I have already walked three times before. Very beautiful section with lots of red rock, steep cliffs, Pinon and Juniper trees, and Salt Cedar turning yellow in the washes.

Dan Davis stopped to chat and interview me again for his TV show "AAA Arizona Highways with Dan Davis" .

It is usually on saturdays at 10 am on NBC Channel 12 in Phoenix Arizona. I think they also have a website where you can view past www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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the World shows. Somebody said they saw me on the show two weeks ago on the 24th or 25th of November.

Had a nice road side picnic the day after I left home. My family came down with a pizza and home made cookies from Penni Case.

Had some Navajo fry bread and beef stew at the Gap Chapter House.

They were voting and had a food booth set up. Saw Helena Billah that I worked with at Lake Powell Resort working the food booth and she invited me over for lunch.

Started out walking a little slower then usual. Bruised or hurt my right ankle a couple weeks ago somehow and it is still sore and swollen a little.

Only walking about 15 miles a day and limping a little a first till it loosens up. I think my limp caused a blister to develop on the ball of my other foot. My gait must look a little funny with a sore right ankle and blister on left foot. Still having a good time and enjoying myself.

The human body can endure an amazing amount of pain and keep on going. I have read lots of books of amazing journeys under terrible conditions. My favorite was "The Longest Walk" by a Polish officer about two year walk from Soviet prison camp to India during WW11.

They also made it into a movie.

Stopped at Hanks Trading Post just north of Flagstaff for 25 cent coffee and popcorn. Shared it on the bench outside with a couple Navajos and red dog. I mentioned that I had stopped at another trading post up the road and had a real strange experience.

As I pulled up to the trading post a man came out doors and asked what I wanted gruffly. I said “Look around and maybe buy a candy bar�. He said hurry up, he was busy. So I looked at the shelves of dusty candy and chips and picked out a snickers bar. I went outside and sat in a lawn chair to eat my candy bar and write in my journal. He came out a couple minutes later and said move along, nobody but me sits in that chair. Strange way to run a store.

The Navajos I was sitting with said he is mean to everybody and hardly gets any business. Wind was gusting 20mph to 30mph and predicted to reach 45 to 60mph that night.

So I asked Joe, the owner of Hanks if I could pitch my tent in the lee of his shed. He said fine with him.

As I was going over to set camp up I saw a couple by their trailer and told them I had Joe's permission to camp the night. Glenn and Shauna Blevins came over a little while later and invited me in for dinner with them.

Awesome home cooked meal with a big plate of warm brownies to take back to my tent for snacks. They also told me to come at 7.15 am for coffee and breakfast. Always nice to be invited into somebody's home for a home cooked meal.

Wind slowly picked up the next day till it was gusting at 45 to 60mph. Tumbleweeds were blowing across the road right at me. One dust devil in front of me had about 30 tumbleweeds in it and a truck blew through it and busted up the dust devil and all the tumbleweeds broke www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

up and headed right for me. I was hit by a couple, but they are very light weight and look more dangerous then they are. Kind of surprising when hits you from behind though.

Once the wind was up to 60mph and I was only going about 1mph, I decided to stop and hitch into town.

It was only another 15 miles to a nice clean warm youth hostel with hot shower and warm bed. So with more wind and snow predicted for the night I made up a cardboard sign for flag and got a ride in a pickup truck.

From Flagstaff (7000 feet elevation) I headed south for Payson and Globe and down over the Mogollon Rim to lower elavations of 3,000 to 1000 feet. Warmed up to 70 degrees F days and 40 degrees F nights. I was pre-setting wood in the evening for a campfire every morning at the higher elevations.

Flipped my Runabout Stroller one morning as I was pushing it up a steep bank back to the road. I slipped on wet grass and fell flat, the handlebars rotated down, then the stroller tilted over and flipped onto my back and rolled over to the side. No harm done to me or the stroller. Kind of funny , like when you see people climbing hills with ATV's or snowmobiles and they flip them over onto themselves. Too bad I did not have one of those Go-Pro cameras attached to my stroller.

Dan Davis put one on my stroller for his interview.

Two bicycle tourists from Montreal Canada stopped to chat. They were coming uphill and all bundled up with lots of clothes. I was going downhill and only had on shorts and t-shirt. I thought they must have been sweating a lot with all those clothes on, but I guess I generate a lot more heat then most people.

Meet my stepson Justice Boldin near Globe Arizona and caught a ride to Phoenix to meet family for a Thanksgiving vacation in Rocky Point Mexico for five days. Had a great time swimming in the sea, eating, mini golf, plenty of hot showers and other fun stuff.

Back to walking from Globe Arizona south for Safford, and then south west for Nogales. Planning on taking a bus up to Page Arizona for a couple weeks for Christmas at home with family. Then back walking in January.

North for Tucson, west for Gila Bend, Lake Havasu City, Las Vegas Nevada, St. George Utah, Kanab, and back to Page Arizona by March or April.

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NEW ZEALAND EVENTS JANUARY 2013 2 Waimea Harriers Summer 5km Series, Nelson 5 King & Queen of the Withers10km, Blenheim 6 New Balance Race the Train, 5km &12km, Kingston 7 Northcote Tavern Run Run/Walk, 5km, North Shore, Auckland 7 Speakers Corner 5km Fun Run/Walk, Browns Bay, Auckland

8 Nelson Striders 6pm Summer road Series, 3km, Nelson 8 Lifestyle Sports Wellington Waterfront 5km, Run/Walk, Wellington 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 10 10k in the Auckland Domain, 10km & 3km, Auckland 10 The Karhu Trots 5km, Auckland 13 Fullers Wharf2Wharf 25km & 13km, Waiheke Island 13 Nelson Striders Half Marathon & 10km

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Nelson 14 Northcote Tavern Run Run/Walk, 5km, North Shore, Auckland 14 Speakers Corner 5km Fun Run/Walk, Browns Bay, Auckland 15 Lifestyle Sports Wellington Waterfront 5km, Run/Walk, Wellington 15 Manawatu Striders Super Seven Series, 7km, 3km, Palmerston North 15 Nelson Striders 6pm Summer road Series, 3km, Nelson 16 Waimea Harriers Summer 5km Series, Nelson 16 Waitakere 5km Fun Run/Walk, Henderson, Auckland 16 Owai 3km in the Park, Mt Roskill, Auckland 16 Porirua 5km Series, Porirua 17 The Karhu Trots 5km Run/Walk Series, Auckland 17 10k in the Auckland Domain, 10km & 3km, Auckland 19 Blackball Hilton Croesus Crossing 26km, Barrytown 19 Ian Preist Memorial Hutt River Trail, Hutt Valley 20 Westfield Albany Lakes Summer Series, 10km & 5km, Albany 21 Northcote Tavern Run Run/Walk, 5km, North Shore, Auckland 21 Speakers Corner 5km Fun Run/Walk, Browns Bay, Auckland 22 Manawatu Striders Super Seven Series, 7km, 3km, Palmerston North 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

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23 Waitakere 5km Fun Run/Walk, Henderson, Auckland 24 The Karhu Trots 5km Run/Walk Series, Auckland 24 10k in the Auckland Domain, 10km & 3km, Auckland 26 The James Mountain Marathon 50km Ultradistance, Hanmer 26 Holdsworth Jumbo Trail. 24km, Masterton 26 Tussock Traverse, 26km, Tongariro National Park 28 Northcote Tavern Run Run/Walk, 5km, North Shore, Auckland 29 Manawatu Striders Super Seven Series, 7km, 3km, Palmerston North 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 30 Waitakere 5km Fun Run/Walk, Henderson, Auckland 30 Walking Waitakere, Gibson Point Tunnel, Karekare Beach, Auckland 31 The Karhu Trots 5km Run/Walk Series, Auckland 31 10k in the Auckland Domain, 10km & 3km, Auckland

FEBRUARY 2013 2 The Kaweka Mountain Marathon Marathon, 28km & 15km, Hastings 4 Pakuranga 5km Fun Run, Manukau 4 Speakers Corner 5km Fun Run/Walk, Browns Bay, Auckland 4 Northcote Tavern Run Run/Walk, 5km, North Shore, Auckland 5 Manawatu Striders Super Seven Series, 7km, 3km, Palmerston North 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 6 Waitakere 5km Fun Run/Walk, Henderson, Auckland 7 The Karhu Trots 5km Run/Walk Series, Auckland 7 10k in the Auckland Domain, 10km & 3km, Auckland 9 Buller Gorge Marathon & Half Marathon, Westport

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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 11 Northcote Tavern Run Run/Walk, 5km, North Shore, Auckland 11 Speakers Corner 5km Fun Run/Walk, Browns Bay, Auckland 12 Lifestyle Sports Wellington Waterfront 5km, Run/Walk, Wellington 12 Manawatu Striders Super Seven Series, 7km, 3km, Palmerston North 13 Waimea Harriers Summer 5km Series, Nelson 13 Owai 3km in the Park, Mt Roskill, Auckland 13 Porirua 5km Series, Porirua 13 Waitakere 5km Fun Run/Walk, Henderson, Auckland 14 The Karhu Trots 5km Run/Walk Series, Auckland 14 10k in the Auckland Domain, 10km & 3km, Auckland 16 Kathmandu Riverrun Trail Series,Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Clutha Track

17 AMI Round the Bays, Half Marathon & 7km, Wellington 17 Sterling Sports Half Marathon & 11km, Auckland 17 Northcote Tavern Run Run/Walk, 5km, North Shore, Auckland 18 Pakuranga 5km Fun Run, Manukau 18 Speakers Corner 5km Fun Run/Walk, Browns Bay, Auckland 19 Nelson Striders 6pm Summer road Series, 6km, Nelson 19 Manawatu Striders Super Seven Series, 7km, 3km, Palmerston North 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 20 Waitakere 5km Fun Run/Walk, Henderson, Auckland 21 The Karhu Trots 5km Run/Walk Series, Auckland 21 10k in the Auckland Domain, 10km & 3km, Auckland 23 A Run to Remember,12km, Christchurch 23 New Balance Great Lake Relay, Taupo 23 North Shore Coastal Challenge, 22km, 17km & 11km, Takapuna, Auckland

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Coming Events 23 Flock Hill Station Trail Run, 25km, Canterbury 23 Pure South Shotover Moonlight Mountain Marathon, 10m & 5km, Queenstown 24 Weedons Summer Stampede, 12km & 5km, Christchurch 24 Malvern Community Fun Run, 12km Darfield 25 Pakuranga 5km Fun Run, Manukau 25 Speakers Corner 5km Fun Run/Walk, Browns Bay, Auckland 25 Northcote Tavern Run Run/Walk, 5km, North Shore, Auckland

26 Lifestyle Sports Wellington Waterfront 5km, Run/Walk, Wellington 26 Nelson Striders 6pm Summer Road Series, 6km, Nelson 26 Manawatu Striders Super Seven Series, 7km, 3km, Palmerston North 27 Waimea Harriers Summer 5km Series, Nelson 27 Owai 3km in the Park, Mt Roskill, Auckland 27 Porirua 5km Series, Porirua 27 Waitakere 5km Fun Run/Walk, Henderson, Auckland 27 Walking Waitakere, Mokoroa Falls, Waitakere, Auckland 28 The Karhu Trots 5km Run/Walk Series, Auckland 28 10k in the Auckland Domain, 10km & 3km, Auckland

MARCH 2013

Sunday 17 March 2013

21km & 10km Fun walk/run Join the 2013 pilgrimage to NZ’s most fabulous Martinborough fun walk or run vineyard experience.

SPO T PRIZES FOR F ANCY DRESS SPOT FANCY

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

Book Online

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3 Westfield Albany Lakes Summer Series, 10km, 5km & 2km, Albany, Auckland 3 Bayleys Mountain to Surf Marathon, New Plymouth 4 Pakuranga 5km Fun Run, Manukau 4 Northcote Tavern Run Run/Walk, 5km, North Shore, Auckland 4 Speakers Corner 5km Fun Run/Walk, Browns Bay, Auckland 5 Lifestyle Sports Wellington Waterfront 5km, Run/Walk, Wellington 5 Nelson Striders 6pm Summer road Series, 6km, Nelson 6 Porirua 5km Series, Porirua 6 Waitakere 5km Fun Run/Walk, Henderson, Auckland 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 7 10k in the Auckland Domain, 10km & 3km, Auckland 9 Motatapu Arrowtown.com Miners Trail Run/ Walk, Glencoe Station, Arrowtown

18th Annual Woodville Lions Club

Manawatu Gorge Track & Tunnel Walk A Sunday in April/May 2013 See COMING EVENTS page on Walking New Zealand website after March 31 to find exact date of event. Website: www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

Davenport Service Centre Half Marathon &

Start times: 9.15am, 10.00am, 10.45am at Ashhurst Domain SH3, Ashhurst Approximately 8kms 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 hours walking time

Essential: Moderate fitness • Sturdy footwear (preferably boots) • Wet weather clothing and a strong TORCH.

No gate sales. Minimium age 10 years

Funds raised go to Cancer Care and local charities

Saturday March 23rd 2013 Pahiatua Walkers start 9am and runners 10am

Strickly limited tickets (This popular event has sold out every year)

For further information: Tararua I-Site Phone 06-376-1023 email info@tararua.com, or Clive Boyden phone 06-376-4554 Walking New Zealand, issue no 181 - 2013

Pahiatua Travel Centre 10km Fun Run & Walk Hosted by Bush Harrier Club

Tickets available from the following I-Sites:Tararua (Woodville), Dannevirke, Pahiatua, Hastings, Masterton, Palmerston North, Feilding, Levin and Paraparaumu

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9 Motatapu Icebreaker Off Road Marathon, Arrowtown 9 Tararua Mountain Race,35km, Kaitoke, Upper Hutt 9 The Colville Connection Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Colville Coromandel 10 Ports of Auckland Round the Bays, 8.4km, Auckland 11 Northcote Tavern Run Run/Walk, 5km, North Shore, Auckland 11 Speakers Corner 5km Fun Run/Walk, Browns Bay, Auckland 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 13 Waitakere 5km Fun Run/Walk, Henderson, Auckland 14 The Karhu Trots 5km Run/Walk Series, Auckland 14 10k in the Auckland Domain, 10km & 3km, Auckland 16 Bombay Pioneer Settlers Fun Run/Walk, Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Bombay, Auckland 16 Kaiteriteri Gold Half Marathon, Kaiteriteri Beach, Nelson 17 Round the Vines, Marinborough 17 Skechers Coatsville Classic Half marathon, Coastsville, Auckland 17 New World Stadium to Surf 10km, Dunedin 18 Pakuranga 5km Fun Run, Manukau 18 Northcote Tavern Run Run/Walk, 5km, North Shore, Auckland 18 Speakers Corner 5km Fun Run/Walk, Browns Bay, Auckland 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 20 Waitakere 5km Fun Run/Walk, Henderson, Auckland 21 The Karhu Trots 5km Run/Walk Series, Auckland 21 10k in the Auckland Domain, 10km & 3km, Auckland 23 Partners Life Dual Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km & 6km, Auckland 23 The Goat Adventure Run, 17km, Tauranga

Prize money if you break the existing course records in the Half Marathon for runners and walkers.

Great place and spot prizes.

Come over to Bush and experience our country hospitality!

Information and entry forms:

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Coming Events 24 Johnstone Electrical Bridge to Bridge Half Marathon & 8.5km, Balclutha 25 Pakuranga 5km Fun Run, Manukau 25 Northcote Tavern Run Run/Walk, 5km, North Shore, Auckland 25 Speakers Corner 5km Fun Run/Walk, Browns Bay, Auckland 26 Lifestyle Sports Wellington Waterfront 5km, Run/Walk, Wellington 27 Porirua 5km Series, Porirua 27 Waimea Harriers Summer 5km Series, Nelson 27 Waitakere 5km Fun Run/Walk, Henderson, Auckland 27 Walking Waitakere, Rangitoto Island, Auckland 27 Owai 3km in the Park, Mt Roskill, Auckland 28 The Karhu Trots 5km Run/Walk Series, Auckland 28 10k in the Auckland Domain, 10km & 3km, Auckland

APRIL 2013 1 Pakuranga 5km Fun Run, Manukau 1 Speakers Corner 5km Fun Run/Walk, Browns Bay, Auckland 2 Lifestyle Sports Wellington Waterfront 5km, Run/Walk, Wellington 3 Waitakere 5km Fun Run/Walk, Henderson, Auckland 4 The Karhu Trots 5km Run/Walk Series, Auckland 4 10k in the Auckland Domain, 10km & 3km, Auckland 4-7 Mangawhai Walking Festival, Mangawhai 6 Arrowsmith High Country Marathon, 17km & 8km, Ashburton

6 Oxfam Trailwalker 100km, Taupo 7 Run Auckland Series, 5km & 10km, Remuera, Auckland 7 Omaha Classic Run/Walk, 10km, 8km, 5km & 2km, Matakana Coast 8 Pakuranga 5km Fun Run, Manukau 8 Speakers Corner 5km Fun Run/Walk, Browns Bay, Auckland 10 Waitakere 5km Fun Run/Walk, Henderson, Auckland 13 Kathmandu Riverrun Trail Series, Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Outlet Track 13 Great Forest, Marathon, Half Marathon 10km & 5km, Waitarere Beach, Levin 15 Pakuranga 5km Fun Run, Manukau 17 Waitakere 5km Fun Run/Walk, Henderson, Auckland 21 Orewa Beach Half Marathon, 10.5km & 5km, Orewa 22 Pakuranga 5km Fun Run, Manukau 24 Walking Waitakere, Plant Identification Walk, Waitakere, Auckland 24 Waitakere 5km Fun Run/Walk, Henderson, Auckland 27 Bush to Beach7km, 22km, & 9km, Whitianga 27 Cape Brett Challenge 37km, 17km & 10km, Te Rawhiti, Bay of Islands 28 Run Auckland Series, 5km & 10km, Pakuranga, Auckland 28 Cheviot Hill Run, Half Marathon, 14km & 7km, Cheviot 29 Pakuranga 5km Fun Run, Manukau

MAY 2013 1 Waitakere 5km Fun Run/Walk, Henderson, Auckland 5 Lions Club Dunedin South, Taieri Gorge Rail

Walk, 8km, Dunedin 8 Waitakere 5km Fun Run/Walk, Henderson, Auckland 11 Saint Clair Vineyard Half Marathon, Blenheim 12 Sri Chinmoy Auckland Mid-Year Series, Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Auckland

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

2013 2, 3 and 4 March 2013

* Thursday 4th April 2013 * Friday 5th April 2013 * Saturday 6th April 2013 * Sunday 7th April 2013

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Coming Events 15 Waitakere 5km Fun Run/Walk, Henderson, Auckland 18 Kathmandu Riverrun Trail Series,Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Glendhu Bay Track 19 Run Auckland Series, 5km & 10km, Pakuranga, Auckland 22 Waitakere 5km Fun Run/Walk, Henderson, Auckland 25 Bvouac Outdoors Mt Isobel Challenge, 8km, Hanmer Springs 29 Waitakere 5km Fun Run/Walk, Henderson, Auckland 29 Walking Waitakere, Karamatura Farm Loop Waitakere, Auckland

3 Waitakere 5km Fun Run/Walk, Henderson, Auckland 10 Waitakere 5km Fun Run/Walk, Henderson, Auckland 14 Sri Chinmoy Auckland Mid-Year Series, Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Auckland 17 Waitakere 5km Fun Run/Walk, Henderson, Auckland 21 Run Auckland Series, 5km & 10km, Botany, Auckland 24 Waitakere 5km Fun Run/Walk, Henderson, Auckland 31 Waitakere 5km Fun Run/Walk, Henderson, Auckland

JUNE 2013

AUGUST 2013

2 Christchurch Airport Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km & 3km, Christchurch 2 Aurora Handicap Marathon, Wellington 5 Waitakere 5km Fun Run/Walk, Henderson, Auckland 9 Run Auckland Series, 5km & 10km, Northcote Point, Auckland 12 Waitakere 5km Fun Run/Walk, Henderson, Auckland 16 Sri Chinmoy Auckland Mid-Year Series, Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Auckland 19 Waitakere 5km Fun Run/Walk, Henderson, Auckland 26 Walking Waitakere, Whites Track, North Piha, Auckland 26 Waitakere 5km Fun Run/Walk, Henderson, Auckland 30 Run Auckland Series, 5km & 10km, Western Springs, Auckland

4 Sri Chinmoy Auckland Mid-Year Series, Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Auckland 7 Waitakere 5km Fun Run/Walk, Henderson, Auckland 14 Waitakere 5km Fun Run/Walk, Henderson, Auckland 18 Woodbourne Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Woodbourne, Blenheim 21 Waitakere 5km Fun Run/Walk, Henderson, Auckland 28 Waitakere 5km Fun Run/Walk, Henderson, Auckland

JULY 2013

Marathon, 10km & 5km, Auckland 18 Waitakere 5km Fun Run/Walk, Henderson, Auckland 25 Waitakere 5km Fun Run/Walk, Henderson, Auckland

OCTOBER 2013 2 Waitakere 5km Fun Run/Walk, Henderson, Auckland 9 Waitakere 5km Fun Run/Walk, Henderson, Auckland 12 Great Barrier Wharf to Wharf Marathon & Half Marathon, Great Barrier Island 16 Waitakere 5km Fun Run/Walk, Henderson, Auckland 23 Waitakere 5km Fun Run/Walk, Henderson, Auckland 30 Waitakere 5km Fun Run/Walk, Henderson, Auckland

NOVEMBER 2013 6 Waitakere 5km Fun Run/Walk, Henderson, Auckland 13 Waitakere 5km Fun Run/Walk, Henderson, Auckland 20 Waitakere 5km Fun Run/Walk, Henderson, Auckland 27 Waitakere 5km Fun Run/Walk, Henderson, Auckland

SEPTEMBER 2013 1 Broderick North Shore Marathon, 10km & 5km, Takapuna, Auckland 4 Waitakere 5km Fun Run/Walk, Henderson, Auckland 11 Waitakere 5km Fun Run/Walk, Henderson, Auckland 15 Sri Chinmoy Auckland Mid-Year Series, Half

OVERSEAS EVENTS JANUARY 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

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Return to Dunedin by train arriving at Station at 3.00pm approximate.

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Coming Events 13 Walt Disney World Marathon & Half Marathon, Disney World, USA 26 Australia Day Fun Run, 10km & 5.3km Mornington Peninsula, Vic, Australia

FEBRUARY 2013 9 Caboolture Historical Village Dusk to Dawn Marathon, Caboolture, Qld, Australia 24 Orange Colour City Ruinning Festival, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Orange, NSW, Australia 24 Tokyo Marathon, Tokyo, Japan

MARCH 2013 3 Paris Half Marathon, Paris, France 9 Six Foot Track Marathon, Blue Mountain, NSW, Australia 10 King Island Imperial 20, 32km Coast to Coast, King Island, Tas, Australia 15-16 IML Two Day Walk, Gilboa, Israel

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 Canberra Marathon, Canberra, ACT, Australia 14 Run Adelaide Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Adelaide, SA, Australia 14 Southern Charity Challenge, Half Marathon, 15km, 35km, & 60km, Goolwa, SA, Australia 27-28 IML Two Day Walk, Boras, Sweden 28 Mt Mee Classic Trail Marathon, Brisbane, Qld, Australia

MAY 2013 4-5 IML Two Day Walk, Blankenberge, Belgium 5 Stamford Financial Hilly Half Marathon, Hamilton Island, Australia 10-12 IML ThreeDay Walk,Yatsushiro, Japan 11-12 IML Two Day Walk, Wellingborough, Eng;and 9-12 IML Four Day Walk, Chantonnay, France 18 Great Wall Marathon & Half Marathon, China 18-19 IML Two Day Walk, Dalian, China 19 SMC Road Race Series, Sydney, NSW, Australia 25-26 Warwick Pentath Run, Warwick, Qld, Australia 25-26 IML Two Day Walk, Diekirch, Luxembourg

8 Big Red Dash, Simpson Desert, Qld, Australia 14 Gold Rush Marathon, Babinda Boulders, Qld, Australia 16-19 IML Four Day Walk, Nijmegen, The Netherlands 21 Bush Capital Bush Marathon, Canberra, Australia 21 Winery Running Festival Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia 27 Australian Outback Marathon, Half Marathon, 11km & 6km, Yulara, NT, Australia 28 Westlink M7 Cities Marathon, Blacktown, NSW, Australia

Nordic Walking 10 Deep Space Mountain Marathon, Canberra, Act, Australia

DECEMBER 2013 28 Summit Mt Kosciusko Marathon, Snowy Mountains, NSW, Australia

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

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AUGUST 2013 4 Townsville Running Festival, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Townsville, Qld, Australia 4 Mizuno Brisbane Marathon, Brisbane, Qld, Australia 9-11 IML Three Day Walk, Vaasa, Finland 18 Wagga Wagga Trail Marathon, Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia 18 Alice Springs Community Bank Marathon, NT, Australia 24-25 IML Two Day Walk, Verdal, Norway 25 7 Sunshine Coast Marathon, Sunshine Coast, Qld, Australia

SEPTEMBER 2013 7-8 IML Two Day Walk, Arenzano, Italy 13-15 IML Three Day Walk, Seefeld, Austria 22 Blackmores Sydney Running Festival, Sydney, NSW, Australia 28 Lap the Lake Marathon, Penrith, NSW, Australia 28-29 IML Two Day Walk, Brno, Czech Republic

OCTOBER 2013 5-6 IML Two Day Walk, Fulda, Germany 6 Toowoomba Marathon, Toowoomba, Qld, Australia 12 Fitzroy Falls FireTrail Marathon, Southern Highlands, NSW, Australia 19 Bribie Beach Dash, Bribie Island, Qld, Australia 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 4 Carcoar Cup, Carcoar, NSW, Australia 9 Canegrowers Great Barrier Reef Marathon, Port Douglas, Qld, Australia 9-10 IML Two Day Walk, Taipei, Taiwan

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JUNE 2013 8-9 IML Two Day Walk, Bern-Belp, Switerland 9 Macleay River Marathon, South West Rocks, NSW, Australia 16 Glow Worm Trail Marathon, Newnes, NSW, Australia 28-30 3 Marathons in 3 Days, Cairns, Qld, Australia 29-30 IML Two Day Walk, Viborg, Denmark

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CONTENTS for previous 14 issues JANUARY 2013 180 4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walk: Sanctuary of silence 9 Product Marketplace: Summer skin protection 10 Great Walks: The Kepler Track - an adventure above the clouds 13 Great Walks: The Routeburn Track - beautiful 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 Park - most visited Australian national park 25 Event: A walk for all the family 26 Overseas Walks: The Inca Trail and beyond 29 New Zealand Walk: Solitude on Drift Bay walking track 30 New Zealand Walks: Take a hike and discover 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 Wetlands new walk 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 56 Country Breaks 60 Waiheke Wharf to Wharf 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

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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 43 Weather forecast for October 44 New Zealand 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 60 Napier City Half Marathon OCTOBER 2012 177 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 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 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

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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 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 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?

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 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

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FEBRUARY WEATHER FORECAST February 1 to February 28 2013

Daily Summary 1st FEBRUARY 2013 Rain in the first week breaks dry spell.

1st- 6th FEBRUARY 2013 Anticyclones prevail in the east with a northeasterly airflow over NZ. 5th -6th FEBRUARY 2013 Heavy rain in Marlborough and Nelson may cause surface flooding in parts of the region.

7th -10th FEBRUARY 2013 Cool southwesterlies at first. Anticyclonic from 8th February.

10th FEBRUARY 2013 Over the next four weeks: Sunny and mild conditions in the south and wet conditions in the north of the South Island.

More frequent anticyclones in the south Tasman Sea make pressures below average over North Island bringing more frequent easterly winds to the east.

Rainfall high in Marlborough and Nelson, caused by an event in first week of March.

Easterlies may bring more rainfall to the east coast of North Island.

Below average rain over much of Northland, coastal south Canterbury, Southland, Fiordland, Auckland, Waikato and Westland.

Many northern and eastern South Island locations may have only five days with significant rainfall. Hawkes Bay may be above average.

The sun shines often in the south, but more cloud may be in Gisborne and Hawkes Bay. The next four weeks may be sunny in Westland, Fiordland, Southland and Otago, all with higher than average sunshine hours.

Also be sunnier than average in Northland and Taranaki, but below average in eastern regions from Gisborne to the Kaikoura coast.

Temperatures are above average in central Otago and MacKenzie Basin, and for Taranaki, Manawatu, Buller, Westland and coastal Otago but slightly below average in Marlborough, and near average in central North Island regions, including Hawkes Bay. 11th -13th FEBRUARY 2013 Northerlies bring unsettled conditions and a depression across central New Zealand.

14th FEBRUARY 2013 Southerly change.

17th – 28th FEBRUARY 2013 Settled weather with anticyclones prevailing over most of the country. Easterlies dominate in the north.

21st-28th FEBRUARY 2013 Last week hot and dry in the South Island.

Allow 24-hr error to all forecasts. Skewing may occur around 8th(perigee), 10th(new moon), 19th (apogee) and 26th(full moon) www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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

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

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

ALEXANDRA

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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GISBORNE

GISBORNE

GREAT BARRIER ISLAND

MEDLANDS BEACH BACKPACKERS AND VILLAS Self contained and backpacker accommodation.

5 Minutes Walk to Medlands Beach, Great Barrier

To Book call 09 429 0320 Website :

www.medlandsbeach.com

Be Touched By Nature Nature’s Garden B&B offers you a relaxing holiday Enjoy: · Bush-walks in mature native forest, · Diverse bird-life, · Organic gardens and orchards, · Spacious architecturally designed home. · 3 dbl. bedrooms with separate bathroom and toilet. · Continental breakfast.

From NZ $ 130.00 per night for 2.

Rosalie Bay Rd., Tryphena Phone 09 429 0494 Email : enquiries@naturesgardenbandb.co.nz www.naturesgardenbandb.co.nz

Tipi and Bobs Waterfront Lodge situated on the waters edge of Tryphena. Self contained and serviced waterfront accommodation.

Six Units sleep 2-4pax, Cottage sleeps 2-7pax. Licensed Restaurant and Bar catering for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinners. We can arrange your travel package. Contact Margery Phone: 09 4290550 Mob: 0275505187 E: tipinbob@xtra.co.nz Web: waterfrontlodge.co.nz

NORTHLAND

WAIKATO

Waitomo’s 2 Day Dundle Hill Walk --Come and experience the beautiful landscape with a night at Kay’s Cabin soaking in the stunning views and scenery.

Phone Waitomo i-Site 078787640 www.waitomowalk.com --catering and luggage cartage service available

FOR A FABULOUS WALKING HOLIDAY COME , STAY AND EXPERIENCE OUR OLD STYLE HOSPITALITY

THAMES

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

Two or Three Day Unguided Coast Walk

WE HAVE 10 HOTEL ROOMS (SLEEP 2-4) PLUS A SELF CONTAINED PENTHOUSE FLAT WHICH SLEEPS UP TO 6.

CLOSE TO THE HOT POOLS FOR A WELCOME SOAK AFTER A LONG DAY. DINNER $37 PER HEAD AT OUR MARVELLOUS SMORGASBORD. WALKER SPECIAL- TWIN SHARE DINNER BED AND CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST- $75.00 PER PERSON

RANGITIKEI Wek aW alks – farm and bush walks near Mangawek a. eka Walks Mangaweka.

Comfortable accommodation, peaceful surroundings.

You decide your package – we arrange the rest.

P: 06 382 5726

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

Phone: 09 434 0571

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WAIRARAPA

WAIRARAPA

Akitio-Glenora Walk

Unguided 2 or 4 day walks

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

GREAT COUNTRY BREAKS TARANAKI

EASTERN TARANAKI EXPERIENCE Spectacular northern Wairarapa countryside, coastal & Native bush.

Phone: 06 374 3513 for bookings (evenings) Website:www.akitio-glenorawalk.co.nz Email: bookings@akitioglenorawalk.co.nz “Bridge to Somewhere”

TARANAKI

• 2 or 3 night getaways of moderate tramping in the very heart of the Eastern Taranaki backcountry. (2 to choose from) • Inclusive package of transport (from Stratford) accommodation and meals.

• September to May best months.

• Matemateaonga Track package of transport, jetboat, hut passes also arranged.

MT TARANAKI GUIDED TOURS Guided Tours in the Egmont National Park: · MT TARANAKI-POUAKAI CROSSING TREKKING TOUR-1 Day. · MANGOREI TRACK-POUAKAI TARNS TREKKING TOUR-1 Day. · POUAKAI CIRCUIT TREKKING TOUR-2 or 3 Days. · MT TARANAKI MOUNTAIN SUMMIT EXPERIENCE TOUR-1 Day.

For further information contact: Carol or Dave Digby

Plus many other trekking options Check out our website:

www.mttaranakiguidedtours.co.nz

Phone 06-765-7482 (evenings)

Email: mttaranakiguidedtours@gmail.com Mobile: 027-441-7042.

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

CENTRAL NORTH ISLAND

email: eastern-taranaki@xtra.co.nz website: www.eastern-taranaki.co.nz

Whareama Coastal Walk

WELLINGTON

Step into NZ·s Heart« TWO DAY ADVENTURE!

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This is a stimulating and breath-taking 2-night 2-day fully catered walk over private farmland and isolated Wairarapa coastline.

Price from $275 pp. Please see website for details:

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

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

NELSON/WEST COAST

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

www.kahurangiwalks.co.nz John Croxford, Takaka www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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

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MARLBOROUGH

MARLBOROUGH

NELSON/WEST COAST

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

CANTERBURY

CANTERBURY

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

CANTERBURY

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

Molesworth Station Bike Tours 170

Fully supported, stay on farms; meet locals, great food and fabulous scenery Molesworth Station Cycle 4 day tour departs Blenheim Or the NEW Golden Bay Cycle 4 day tour departs Nelson Group or individual bookings welcome, bike hire available.

Molesworth Tour Company www.molesworthtours.co.nz Email info@molesworthtours.co.nz

Phone 03 577 9897 CANTERBURY

CANTERBURY

Banks Peninsula Track Self guided two or four day walks

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* Delightful and well equipped accommodation * Great value tramping - the Kiwi favourite * There is now a full pack cartage option for groups Make this your first multi-day tramp

www.bankstrack.co.nz www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

2 JUNE 2013

www.christchurchmarathon.co.nz www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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