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CONTENTS

Issue 221 - 2016

4 Walk Talk 6 Te Araroa Trail: Te Araroa’a new ‘stairway to

heaven’ beckons Wellington walkers 11 Overseas Walks: From James Bond to thrill

walks and flower trails 12 Event: Tongariro Tussock Traverse - an

event with fantastic scenery 17 Overseas Adventure: Cycling in Thailand helps

Bikes for Kids 18 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 20 Event: Walking festival catered for all abilities 22 New Zealand Walk: Great Barrier Island Aotea Track for a bit of a challenge 28 New Zealand Cycle Trails: World famous in

Hawkes Bay and now on the Rimukaka

Cycle Trail 32 Training; Training programme to walk a mara thon 34 Event: The Great New Zealand Trek Stage 11 -

Springfield to Fairlie 38 Comment: Valuing our outdoor access heri- tage 39 New Zealand Walk: Climbing the Nipple 40 New Zealand Walk: Otangane (Nipple) Loop

officially opened 42 Overseas Walks and Tours 44 Coming Events: New Zealand 47 Coming Events: Overseas 49 Stalwarts honoured with Walking Access awards 51 Index of 14 previous issues 52 Directory of Walking Groups 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 60 Wilderness Guides Cover photo: A group enjoy the magnificent view on the opening day of the Paekakariki Escarpment Track.

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Walk talk Krimml Waterfalls tallest waterfall in Central Europe

The magnificent scenery of the Hohe Tauern National Park two hours soth-west of Aalzburg, in Austria, is your backdrop when hiking from the little village of Krimml, in the province of Salzburg, to Central Europe’s tallest waterfalls, the “Krimml Waterfalls.”

There, you’ll get a first glimpse of the waters of the Krimmler Ache, a glacial creek, plunging over three tiers to the valley below. Wind your way up to the Middle Falls where you can literally feel the power of the water.

If you feel like taking a break, the Schoenangerl restaurant at 4,216 ft. is the perfect place to do so. Of course, you’ll find the finest view at the Bergerblick, the top of the falls. Expect to spend around one and a half hours to hike to the top.

Immediately adjacent to the falls, find the WasserWunderWelt, an aquatic theme park that explores water in its countless forms.

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Cape to Cape experience joins Great Walks of Australia list

Walk into Luxury has been accepted as WA’s first Great Walks of Australia member, with its four-day Margaret River Cape to Cape Walk being selected as a ‘great walk’.

The guided, small group walk combines the best walking on the Cape to Cape Track with incredible food and wine experiences and deluxe accommodation at exclusive beachfront property, Injidup Spa Retreat.

Packed with highlights, this premier walk features lunch with matched wines at an award-winning winery, private chef’s dinner showcasing local produce with a local winemaker presenting their wines, sunset cliff-top drinks and a special private didgeridoo performance with one of the region’s Traditional Owners.

Walking a heritage walk in Mumbai

Exotic Holidays is recommending that clients take part in a Heritage Walk in Mumbai to gain insight into the heart and history of the city.

The two hour walk includes architecture displaying the many influences cultures and nationalities have had on the city since the 1800s from Victorian to Art Deco and almost everything in between, the oldest business district and well-known landmarks.

Exotic Holidays has added a number of Heritage Walks to its growing list of travel experiences. The tour is priced from $60 per person. info@exoticholidays.co.nz

Walking now occupies the number one top spot New Zealanders have moved away from some traditional team and individual sports towards a personal focus on health and wellbeing.

Walking now occupies the number one sports and active recreation spot having seen +29% growth since 2010.

Rugby Union is now in second place, -17% since 2010 and camping/ tramping third, increasing by 13%.

Cycling, going to the gym and running have all seen growth in interest. Soccer is the big winner in traditional sports with 18% growth in the last five years. Rugby league has seen the sharpest decline (-22%).

Car racing and netball have also declined and now are no longer ranked in the top 10.

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Walk talk 60th anniversary for English Park

New Zealand home to longest rail bike journey in the world

There are other rail bike tours, in places like Korea, Australia and the US, but Forgotten World Adventures general manager Paul Chaplow says none come close to the 40km length of the rail bike journey being run from Taumarunui.

Forgotten World Adventures has been running self-drive RailCart tours along the line between Taumarunui and Stratford since 2011.

The venture has caught the imagination of visitors from New Zealand and overseas, with more than 6000 passengers each season (Oct — May). This year there’s a new adventure — RailBikes — which is attracting more active travellers wanting a mix of adventure, activity and history.

“The new RailBike tours are a hit with those who have already done things like the Otago Rail Trail and are looking for the equivalent experience in the North Island,” Paul says. “We’ve had loads of people who are doing it with their teenagers or young adult kids as a family holiday, which is awesome.”

And he says Kiwi cyclists are such a hardy breed that the company is now considering offering the ‘Ultimate RailBike tour’ running the full 142km line over two days. The Forgotten World Adventures RailBikes were custom designed and purpose-built in Hamilton. They cost about $9000 each to build and feature a big tractor seat for better comfort (a necessity after 40km). The prototype was trialled last year before being launched earlier this year.

The RailBike tours travel along the paths our country pioneers once used, winding through steep, rugged sheep farming country, through tunnels and along native bush gorges. The 40km tours end in the iconic self-proclaimed republic of Whangamomona. Read more at http://www.etbtravelnews. com.

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College Valley in Northumberland National Park is at present celebrating its 60th anniversary.

This “land of the far horizons” is a scenic gem at the top of England, anchored by the Cheviot Hills and undulating southward in swaths of open moorland and grasslands and dotted with traditional villages.

Due to its remoteness Northumberland National Park is one of the least visited parks in England. It covers approximately one quarter of a million acres of protected landscape with breath-taking views, crystal clear waterways, some of the darkest skies in Britain and rich wildlife habitat. The park is free to enjoy. Photo show College Valley whre one can roam by foot or on bike.

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ellington now has its own ‘devil’s staircase’ with Te Araroa’s newest track the Paekakariki Escarpment Track packing a punishing 492 steps and thought to be one of the toughest ascents in the region.

“Walkers need to beat a series of long steep staircases but the stunning views of the Tasman and South Island from the summit make it more like a stairway to heaven,” says Rob Wakelin, CEO of Te Araroa – New Zealand’s trail.

Officially opened on Saturday 9 April, Te Araroa’s new $1.4 million custom-built track runs 10 kilometres alongside State Highway 1 between Paekakariki and Pukerua Bay, and rises high above the North Island Main Trunk Line.

Rob says the four-hour walk offers a truly magnificent New Zealand track experience, including two 40 metre swing bridges, a kohekohe forest, abundant native birdlife and Māori archaeological sites – and all just a train ride away or 20 minute drive from the Wellington CBD. However, Rob says it’s the breathtaking views that he believes will quickly make this track a popular Wellington region icon.

“I’m confident the Paekakariki Escarpment track will quickly become a ‘must do’ in the Wellington region, offering something unique and unforgettable to locals and tourists alike.

“It’s no doddle with a summit at 220 metres above sea level. But it’s a great place to stop, take some deep breaths and enjoy the wonder of the track’s views, including Kapiti Island and the South Island plus expansive views of the sea in its various moods.”

Previously Te Araroa walkers were forced to walk along the Centennial Highway between Paekakariki and Pukerua Bay. The track build started in 2011 Opposite page: What a view! Looking down from a high part of the track with the main trunk railway line and State Highway 1 at the bottom, with the hills of the South Island in the background. Photo

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after many years of planning and fundraising, with $800,000 provided by the New Zealand Government.

Over that time, Te Araroa’s Wellington Trustees have championed and overseen the track build, working closely with funders and local councils and communities, including Nga Uruora, a voluntary group who have been replanting along the track to attract native birds.

Rob says Te Araroa – New Zealand’s Trail is experiencing record numbers Above left: The track narrows around a cliff.

Above right: This couple tackled the track on opening day.

Below left: Looking down on the swingbridge. Photo by Kim Ollivier

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walking the national track this year, as well as the countless others doing shorter walks and ‘day trips’ such as the new Paekakariki Escarpment track.

“Te Araroa’s popularity stimulates enterprise along the route including accommodation, transport and other services for walkers. We’ve had marvellous support from the local Paekakariki and Pukerua Bay communities and feel confident they will experience the benefits of this new track also,” says Rob. On the opening day a brief official tree-planting ceremony was held at the beginning of the Paekakariki end of the track with speeches from Nick Leggett, Mayor of Porirua, Ross

Church, Mayor of Kapiti Coast District and other local representatives.

There was a track history and information drop-in centre at St Peter’s Village Hall, Paekakariki and sausage sizzles at Pukerua Bay and Paekakariki village.

Over 750 people of all ages took to the trail on the first day in perfect weather conditions with excellent views over the Kapiti Coast, Kapiti Island and Pukerua Bay. The hills of the South Island could be clearly seen in the distance.

Above: The track starts as a gentle grade.

Below: This is the first place where one can sit down and look back over the town of Paekakariki.

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• The walk is 10 kms and will take about four hours to walk • It’s possible to do shorter walks by going part-way then returning from either end of the track (from Paekakariki, the summit walk and return takes approx three hours) • The track is steep and high in places and will challenge children younger than about eight years old, as well as people with a fear of heights • There are no toilet facilities or rubbish bins on the track and you’ll need sun screen, suitable clothing, and food and water • No dogs, bikes or camping • No crossing of the railway track Above top left: A walker points out something of interest. Above top right: The track starts and goes under State Highway 2 at the Paekakariki end.

Above: Walking down some of the steps. Photo by Kim Ollivier. Above: Some of the 750 walkers took to the trail on opening day.

About Te Araroa – New Zealand’s Trail www.teararoa.org.nz • Te Araroa (Māori for “The Long Pathway”) runs 3000km from Cape Reinga to Bluff, and can be walked in either direction, taking about five to six months to complete. People also choose to complete sections of the track and day walks.

• In 2014, National Geographic magazine included Te Araroa in its collection of “World’s Best Hikes: 20 Dream Trails” alongside some of the world’s most renowned walking routes.

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December 2011 by Sir Jerry Mateparae, Governor-General of New Zealand.

• It is managed by the Te Araroa Trust, a charitable trust working in partnership with the New Zealand government, the Department of Conservation, councils and private landowners to form and maintain the trail.

• The track corridor showcases a wide variety of New Zealand experiences - natural, cultural, and historic.

• The route passes through major cities and also many smaller settlements where walkers get to meet the local people and have a true New Zealand experience. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

Overseas Walks

From James Bond to thrill walks and

flower trails

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hile shrills and thrills are part of every James Bond production, it is highly unlikely that pretty flower trails would ever make the cut.

However, at the Schilthorn, the Swiss peak featured in the sixth Bond series, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (starring Australia’s George Lazenby), where the revolving restaurant Piz Gloria served as villain Blofeld’s headquarters, thrill walks and flower trails go hand in hand with the Bond action.

Bond World 007 and the 007 Walk of Fame opened in the summer 2015, where since opening, fans from around the world have been making their way over to completely immerse themselves in scenes from the iconic movie including an experience in a helicopter simulator in the original chassis of a decommissioned Air Glaciers Alouette III that flew to the Schilthorn on its

very last flight.

However, all things Bond aside, that is not all on offer at the Schilthorn.

With the best view of the majestic Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, and an unrivalled 360-degree panoramic view of more than 200 peaks in the region, visitors will have two more reasons to visit the region this summer.

Thrill Walk Birg Thrill Walk Birg Opening in July this year, the Thrill Walk in Birg will draw some attention from adrenaline seekers.

A 200 meter long steel bridge will cling to the rock before swinging under the observation deck and below the Birg cable car station.

The cliff path will include a variety of sections where one would need to traverse across, climb over or crawl

Above: The Schilthorn the Swiss peak.

Left: A hiker spots a scenic spot to take a photo..

through, including an eight-meter long tunnel area above a 250m drop for the intense mountain experience.

Also being re-introduced around the same time in July is the Flower Trail, a floral discovery trail that is currently undergoing a redesign to better showcase the 150 different alpine flowers in the area including gentians, cyclamen, Alpine roses and varieties of edelweiss.

Suitable for visitors of all ages, this colourful trail would be a true feast for the senses and soul.

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Tongariro Tussock Traverse By Kathy Ombler

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ven if a last-minute rolled ankle prevented my actual participation, there were many reasons to enjoy going to the Tongariro Tussock Traverse, like supporting my family and being part of a community event in such a beautiful setting.

Well, that was the positive spin I was trying to make work in my head, as daughter Sally, her partner Andrew and I drove north to Tongariro National Park, last January.

We’d all been training hard for the main, 26km event, in which walkers and runners cross the tussock-covered alpine slopes from Tukino, on the Desert Road, to Whakapapa.

I’ve previously tramped much of the route; passed the streams, springs and waterfalls, crater lakes and lava fields and explored the very historic

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and spiritual heart of Tongariro National Park. The park is, after all, the first place in the world to be granted dual World Heritage status, recognizing both its outstanding natural and cultural values.

We arrived at Whakapapa and event headquarters, Chateau Tongariro, taking in that timeless view; the mountains tinged red in the sunset. The Chateau was buzzing with fit looking folk and happy families, variously registering for the 6.5, 13 and 26km runs and walks.

There was a lot going on; sponsors specials to check out, a pasta buffet dinner to load carbs, an endurance running seminar for the serious athletes and, my preference, a cultural talk by local iwi.

It made a special start to the weekend, relaxing on the Chateau lawn and hearing the stories, traditions and significance of the mountains around

us, as shared by Te Maari Gardiner, of local hapu Ngati Hikairo Ki Tongariro.

It also turned out that Te Maari’s fitness was in a better state than mine – she was the one who inspired a large group of the local hapu to tackle the 26km walk, next day.

Event organisers offered to move me with my tetchy ankle to a shorter event, instead I chose to support the kids, as best I could, along their epic walk.

So Saturday dawned, Ngauruhoe silhouetted against a cloudless sky, loaded buses headed south to the Tukino skifield road, and dozens of runners and walkers were sent on their 26km journey with the call of the putatara (conch) and a karakia (prayer) to keep them safe.

Meanwhile I walked in via the

Below left:The track passes past the Taranaki Falls. Photo by Mead Norton Below right: Sally and Andrew cross the finishing line. Photo by Mead Norton

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gentle Waihohonu Track, and joined course marshalls Becky, Sarah and Mike, volunteers from natural history society Project Tongariro, at the beautiful Ohinepango Springs.

Project Tongariro members play a major role in the smooth running of the Tussock Traverse, manning aid stations out on the course, and cooking up a barbecue storm at the finish line.

In turn, the event raises thousands of dollars each year for the society’s conservation work.

The first runners bounded past us, barely sweating, then followed the all comers; all sorts, running, walking, some puffing, most looking happy just to be there.

Along came my two, with big welcome grins. I joined them for a while.

We let the runners and faster walkers

pass, some more competitive than others. Before they could accuse me of slowing them down, I told Sally and Andrew I’d see them at the other end, then turned back to the car park.

Back at Whakapapa, event director Jason was announcing names and times as people crossed the finish line.

Some of them immediately braved the ‘recovery lounge’ ice bath. I headed in the opposite direction, out along the track, hoping to reach Taranaki Falls before I met my two again.

Not a chance, they soon came powering past me, Sally calling: “Can’t stop Mum, we’re trying to break five hours!”

After walking nearly 26km, hyped by the occasion and achievement, I’ve never known my daughter to walk

Above: A wave from a entrant on a bridge crossing. Photo by Mead Norton Below left: Raewyn crosses the finishing line. Photo by Mead Norton Below right: All smiles from this entrant as she nears the finishing line.

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so fast!

Later we relaxed on the Chateau lawn, waiting for the prize giving.

We chilled to acoustic musician Chris Webber, enjoyed the barbecue, and shared what was a lovely ‘atmosphere of achievement’ with other participants. A cheer went up as the Ngati Hikairo Ki Tongariro group came in, walking together in solidarity.

Sally and Andrew did well in their overall placings, though that was really a bonus. It was just a great walk, said Sally. “I loved the scenery and the

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people. Everyone was so friendly and supportive, if anyone was struggling there was always someone making sure they were ok, helping out.

“It was nice how the local iwi people came in together at the end,” she added. “They were walking slow but together and that’s what it was about for them. The park is their ancestral home and to them a very spiritual place and it was nice how they welcomed all of us to come and walk across it.”

Later events included a celebratory

dinner at the Tussock Tavern; and a complimentary, Sunday morning stretching and recovery session. All round, it was a great weekend and a great event, sore ankle notwithstanding.

Above left: Two volunteers come back after the event to the Chateau.

Above right: Some of the entrants with their family and friends enjony the sunshine outside the Chateau.

Below left: Only 50m to go to the finishing line.

Below right: Karen Williams and family at the finsihing line. Photo by Mead Norton

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Cycling in Thailand helps Bikes for Kids

The Children’s Charity Variety is calling for 20 keen travellers to join the 2016 Thailand Cycle Challenge in late August, taking the ‘paths less travelled’ over 13 days to explore the charm and wonders of Thailand at handlebar level.

The trip is a partnership between Variety and World Expeditions. It includes eight days of moderate level cycling, and the chance to experience the delights of the ‘land of smiles’, with its colourful markets, beautiful temples and ancient ruins.

Apart from the cycling, highlights include sightseeing in Bangkok, a traditional Thai cooking class and visiting the tranquil cities of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. The aim of the trip is to fundraise for Variety’s ‘Bikes for Kids’ programme which each year provides around 450 children with the freedom and independence of owning their very own bike.

Some of these children have overcome adverse circumstances, in some situations the family is simply not in a position to purchase a bike and in other cases the programme recognises and rewards children who are role models at their school or in their community.

At $5,690 per person, the all-inclusive tour includes return airfares with Cathay Pacific, twin-share accommodation, modern bikes and equipment, support crew and back-up vehicle, private transport when not cycling, expert bilingual guides, most meals and a $500 donation to Variety’s ‘Bikes for Kids’ programme. www. worldexpeditions.co.nz www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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Above: One of our favourite walks from the Tarawera Outlet to the Tarawera Falls – the walk winds through beautiful bush alongside the stream. Photo by Debbie Le Clus, Meadowbank, Auckland.

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Left: Walkers enjoy beautiful views of the outlying islands, on the Big Bay walk during the Warkworth Walking Weekend in November last year. Photo by Meryl Finlayson, Waiuku.

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

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

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Above: Looking over the still waters of Camp Bay. Location: Queen Charlotte Walking Track. Photo by Lynette Cairns, Hillsborough, Auckland.

Middle left: Three of us recently took about six hours to walk the Ohakune Old Coach Road. This is excessive going by what others have told us but we walked the easy gradient slowly to ensure we took in as much as we could, including seeing a grey warbler pair feeding a newly fledged shining cuckoo. The history of the area is interesting and the rail remnants are easily accessible with informative story boards.

The large podocarp specimens are offset by stands of mountain cabbage tree and ponga with other native species abounding. Native birds are in short supply but we did see falcon, kereru and one tomtit. Photo by Diane John, Masterton Below: Lee Bay on Stewart Island. Photo by Sharon Goodman, Taradale, Napier

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EVENT

Walking festival

catered for all abilities

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By Barbz Lowther

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anawatu has just run another successful walking festival. They offered a variety of walks, catering for all abilities - from wanders along the beach, to longer treks in the gorge, or up in the Ruahines.

We chose ‘River, Native Bush, and views of Palmerston North. What a good choice. Few cities can boast such a comprehensive and interesting network of reserves, parks, and walkways so close to the city centre; and joined with very little road walking.

We met a group of ‘Manawatu Striders’ at Victoria Esplanade gardens. Bob was our leader, and Barbara our support, driving to meet the group where ever the road intersected the route.

Not only did Bob lead the way, he was also a wealth of information about the history, Geography, geology, plants etc as we walked along.

He showed us different levels the river had reached in times of flood, and big slips that had occurred over the years.

We started by walking through part of Victoria Esplanade gardens. These are a valuable asset to Palmerston

North, stretching over 19 hectares and offering picnic sites, an aviary and duck pond, playground and paddling pool, a miniature train and rose gardens, as well as lovely walking tracks.

We walked along the Bridal Track to the flood Information marker, then over Fitzherbert Bridge to follow a shared trail (biking and walking) to Bledisloe Park to join the Turitea Walkway.

This was a pretty walk through native bush, climbing the hills above Massey University and offering interesting views of farmlands below.

The track is well maintained, with lots of wooden steps, and is part of the Te Araroa Trail. We stopped for a break by ponds before continuing on to Turitea Drive.

Climbing to Pacific Drive, we followed a trail through Adderstone Park, crossed the road to Pari Park; then onto the Titoki walkway in Cashmore Drive, that led down to Lower Cashmere before continuing through to Cliff Road. On the lower section of this trail there were lots of pukekos, and ducks and the flax flowers and koromiko were in bloom. It was quite www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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pretty.

Our last trail was up a loop path in Anzac Park to a lookout over the river.

Then it was back to Victoria Esplanade gardens to a well deserved coffee, and a look around these beautiful gardens.

For locals, this walk is a ‘Must’.

For visitors, this s a delightful userfriendly city, and well worth a visit For more info’ - the Palmerston North i-site have booklets on walks around the city. And the ‘Manawatu Striders’ are a wealth of information.

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Opposite page above: A pond on the Turitea Walkway makes pretty scene. Opposite page below: On the Tikoki Walkway on the way to Cliff Road.

Right: Derek looking at the Manawatu River flood level pole.

Above left: Manawatu Striders on one of the the bridges on the Turitea Walkway.

Above right: At Anzac Park with views over the Manawatu River and golf course.

Middle left: Bob leading through native bush on the Turitea Walkway. Middle right: The group on the walk. Below left: A countryside view from the track towards the Tararuas. Below right: Going up the steps in Anzac Park.

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New Zealand Walk

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New Zealand Walk

Track for a bit of a challenge

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Great Barrier Island Aotea Track

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or those up for a bit of a challenge, walk Aotea Track - Auckland’s only multi-day walk – on Great Barrier Island/ Aotea.

The track takes you through magnificent scenery to secluded hot springs, waterfalls and spectacular views.

Aotea Track shows off the many

pristine habitats of Great Barrier Island/Aotea, which host a fascinating variety of native species, largely because many pests have never reached the island. The track is a combination of easy walking tracks, boardwalks, steep climbs, stairways and bridges, suitable for reasonably fit beginners or experienced trampers. Depending on your fitness level and how you plan to

walk it, it can be completed in 2 days/1 night, or 3 days/2 nights.

Boardwalks cross the unique Kaitoke Wetlands where you may hear the call of a fernbird or spotless crake, and see orchids and sundews close to the track.

Enjoy the Kaitoke Hot Springs before ascending into surviving forests of kauri, rimu and kahikatea. On reaching Mt Heale Hut, the striking sunsets over Te Hauturu-o-Toi / Little Barrier Island make the journey all worthwhile.

Consider taking a side trip to the Mt Hobson (Hirakimata) summit for a 360° panoramic view. You may see rare species such as kākā, kākāriki, tomtit/miromiro, black petrel/tāiko, and recently re-introduced North Island robin/ pītoitoi. The beautiful endemic Great Barrier tree daisy and tiny sundews like it here as well.

Depending on your fitness you may Above: A magnificent sunset from the balcony. Photo by Auckland Tourism, Events & Economic Development

Left: The top of a mini waterfall a great place to rest those tired feet. Photo by Auckland Tourism, Events & Economic Development

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Above: Magnificent view from the steps.

Tourism, Events & Economic Development

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Below: A natural sping a great place to cool off.

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Above: A magnificent sunset from the balcony. Photo by Auckland Tourism, Events &

Economic Development

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Great Barrier Island/Aotea Track

for a bit of a challenge

Above: A bridge with nikau palms in the background. Photo by Auckland Tourism, Events &

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complete the rest of Aotea Track in a day, or choose to stay at either the Kaiaraara Hut or campsites along the way.

Traverse streams and cross a long swing bridge, enjoy native bush and extensive vistas of the bays to the west. Before completing the track, reward yourself with a swim in the pool of a waterfall by taking a five minute detour to Kauri Falls.

If you would prefer a day walk or something shorter, there are plenty of options covering the breadth of the island and all the beauty it has to offer, and a wide range of accommodation for you to relax and unwind in.

SeaLink offers regular vehicle and passenger ferry services between downtown Auckland and Half Moon Bay to Tryphena (south) and Port Fitzroy (north) wharves, and takes approximate 4.5 hours. Three airlines operate services to and from the island: Fly My Sky, Barrier Air, and Sunair.

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New Zealand Cycle Trail

World famous in Hawkes Bay and the Rimutaka Cycle Trail

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have to blame the Havelock North Dawn Breakers for getting me interested in wanting to complete the Rimutaka Cycle trail.

They were an informal running group which for many years pounded the pavements of Hawkes Bay every morning at 6 am and competed in many races throughout Aotearoa/NZ. I ran with them for over 20 years from 1987. They organised the successful Triple Peaks Run for 12 years

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from the centre of Havelock North over Mt Erin, Mt Kahuranaki, and Te Mata Peak crossing the Tukituki river twice in the process and returning to the village centre.

When I returned to Hawkes Bay in late 2014 after a seven year absence,

By Daniel Haddock Derek, Steve and Peter quickly informed me that they didn’t run that much anymore but were all keen of a team in the 2012 Tour of New Zeacyclists now. This group never does land from Cape Reinga to Wellington, anything by halves and had been part 700 km in seven stages in seven days with Derek and Kim winning the NZ title for the team. In 2013, Derek, Peter, and Steve were part of the Gahagan’s Pharmacy Dawnbreaker team that did the NZ tour again with 194 other riders, this time cycling from Bluff to Wellington. Derek took out the King of the Mountain title.

“Join us on our trail rides”, they said. Well, they were right about the trails in Hawkes Bay: Hawke’s Bay has the largest network of easy cycle paths in the country. Built as part of the New Zealand Cycle Trail project and representing three rides within the network, there are over 200 km of flat, smooth trails.

They run beside the Pacific Coast, up and down three major rivers and connect wineries and cafes close to Napier and Hastings. These easy trails www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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Above left: All ready for the challenge.

Above right: Derek and Pete charging towards Lake Wairarapa.

Left: Light at the end of the tunnel.

Opposite page right: Daniel and Derek at the information centre, top of the Rail Trail.

are great to ride any time of year.

The Rimutaka Cycle Trail

and a half weeks before the start date, I bought a used cross cycle with knobbly tyres. This was recommended by ex-Olympic road cyclist, Rob Oliver, at The Hub cycle centre in Hastings. Got the helmet, the gloves, the bike pants, vest with pockets to hold muesli bars and bananas, water bottles, and the on-board computer to gauge speed, distance, time elapsed etc.

However, I had only dabbled in cycling over the years and my skill levels were minimal. I cycled every day clocking up 750 kilometres on the limestone trails.

On the Wednesday, prior to the Labour Day, Derek (Wardy), Pete and I completed 65 km from Havelock North to Perfume Point in Napier return. The circuit was flat, and all off-road, and into a strong head wind on the way back. But how would I cope with the 115 kilometre challenge in three day’s time?

Saturday, October 23rd arrived.

We all met at the Petone wharf at 6 am, Derek, Steve, Peter and I were joined at the wharf by three others which included Derek’s son in law-Pat, Justin, a keen local cyclist, and Peter’s son in law’s father, Keith.

They were all super-fit and experienced cyclists and Pat and Justin were only half our ages. So after a quick group photo, the challenge began.

What lay ahead

Petone Foreshore to Maymorn - 36 The next cycling adventure was km, two to three hours, Grade 3 Interplanned for Labour Day Weekend mediate Easy over the 115 km Rimutaka Cycle Trail.

Maymorn to Cross Creek - 25 km, Well, I decided to have a go and three three to four hours, Grade 2-3 easy to Intermediate Cross Creek to Ocean Beach - 36 km, two to three hours, Grade 3 Intermediate Ocean Beach to Orongorongo -18 km, three to five hours, Grade 3 Intermediate (Wardy’s Surprise: Orongorongo to Petone Foreshore, 27 km)

Weather

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World famous in Hawkes Bay and now on the It continued to rain all night in Rimutaka Cycle Trail Lower Hutt. But lo and behold the

day dawned fine. Apart from a foggy patch around the Hutt River at the start, the sun shone and there was no wind throughout the entire eight to nine hour trip. As Don McGlashan sings, we thanked our ‘lucky stars’.

Terrain

This cycle challenge offers a little bit of everything that makes Aotearoa such a scenic wonderland. You begin at the busy Petone Foreshore to traverse the banks of the Hutt River near Upper Hutt. Then you wind your way slowly up towards Tunnel Gully which was once the main railway line between Wellington and Wairarapa.

The lush green bush now dominates the scene and you head further into the Rimutakas and pedal along the disused railway line.

The highest point of the trail is reached about 12 kms after Maymorn.

The Fell Locomotive Incline after that includes three tunnels. A torch is necessary as the tunnels are long and muddy.

Remember to take off your sunglasses as well to maximise the impact of the torch!

It can be a ‘hairy’ descent to Cross Creek, especially if your bike has narrow tyres, no shock absorbers or disc brakes like mine. However, the sealed road section around Lake Wairarapa provided a pleasant interlude.

There is a sharp hill section just before the trail heads to Ocean Beach and Corner Creek. Skirting the coast line, there is only 18 km until the official end of the 115 km trail. However, as the comments further below will show, this final section was very demanding.

Support Crew

All the information about the trail suggests you take two to three days not one as we did. It would have been impossible without Peter’s daughter

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Top left: Steve, Daniel and Derek, rapid water, Hutt River.

Middle left: Daniel and Jason doing it hard over the creek.

Below left: The roughest section of the trip, Ocean Beach to Orongorongo.

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Kate, who took all the spare food and drink and met us at various points along the track. At one point, Kate took extra orders for fruit juice and muesli bars to be delivered at the next stop. In the end, she had to come back and meet Peter on the Wainuiomata Coast Road after he shredded the front tyre casing before Orongorongo. He decided not to continue on the rocky trail to Eastbourne but continued cycling until Kate spotted him.

Advice As the ‘newby’ to long distance cycling, being part of an experienced group was beneficial. All along the journey I received helpful hints such as: ‘Pull your knees in, the All Black scrum could run through there.’

‘Put it in a lower gear’, as I struggled up a hill. I have. ‘No, you haven’t.’

Oops!

Halfway through the journey: ‘You have the wrong bike for this trip’.

To be fair, there was also lots of times when each rider drifted back to me to see how I was going and did offer useful advice on how to handle the steep down hills and rough tracks.

The real challenge

Ocean Beach to Orongorongo-18 km, three to five hours, Grade 3 Intermediate to advanced By the time we got to the final section of the official trail, we were unaware of how testing it would actually be.

We failed to realise that although the distance made this the shortest leg, the suggested time frame was almost double that of the much longer previous sections. Some of the information listed the level as just Intermediate, others as advanced.

As we left the baches at Ocean Beach, the track became very taxing.

There were many creeks to ford which resulted in more bike-carrying or at least having to get off before you fell off in the rocky creek beds. True, there was rugged coastal scenery edging Cook Strait to die for on your left side, but you were often too busy

negotiating the track to appreciate it.

Certain stretches were axle deep in sand which threatened to topple your bike as you struggled to maintain momentum. Other sections featured large stones which were tricky to manouvre through.

There was a 2km long slip signposted when you got to the base of it, but not at the start of the section. Obviously it was slow going and some of us ended up walking our bikes at times.

The rough terrain took its toll as there were two flat tyres for one rider, a shredded tyre for another, and a fall for another after hitting a large rock at speed after a tight corner. This necessitated the first aid kit being used.

Despite all this, would we do it again?

You betcha!

Reaching the finish line

Wardy’s surprise was an extra 27 km final section along the Pencarrow Coastal Trail to Eastbourne and back to the Petone Foreshore. Apart from a very steep climb past Orongorongo, the coastal trail was flat and unsealed with lots of walkers. The sealed road then became a race track for Justin, Keith and Derek as they charged ahead setting a fast pace.

As the Petone Foreshore came into view, we were elated to finish, especially this ‘newby’ who had survived a real 142 km. baptism of fire!

What will our next cycle challenge be?

Top right: Meeting the support team near Ocean Beach.

Right: Back at the Petone Foreshore after 142 km, Daniel, Pete, Pat, Derek, Jason and Keith. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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TRAINING

Training programme to Walk

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Walkers like a challenge and walking a marathon is no exception! Why is the marathon so appealing and yet so scary? All marathons are 26.2 mile or 42 kilometers; that’s a long way to walk and you’ll be on your feet a lot longer than ever before.

It’s a great challenge and if you accomplish it, you’ll to be better for the biomechanics of longer distance walkknow why so many marathoners think they are invin- ing. The programme needs to include some stretching and cible. There is nothing like the feeling of accomplishment other strengthening( weights) as well. one gets from finishing their first marathon.

The schedules shown here are for a fairly short period One of the reasons I love coaching marathon(three months). They assume most walkers have ers is so that I can vicariously relive that feeling an adequate mileage base of at least 25 kilometers from their accomplishments and comments. a week and have been walking regularly for at What are the secrets to successful training? least six months. There are three sets based on the Training is about change; the change you want current fitness level of the participant. to make is for your body to be able to go 42 The beginner schedule assumes that the walker kilometers. So first, you need to try to get your is doing a couple of days of other exercise as body to adapt to long distances. You do that by well as the walking. This brings us to the second a gradual system of overload. Overload is the principle of training, specificity. This means that principle of training that is gradually applying to walk a long distance you need to train by walkgreater stresses to the body to allow it to adapt ing long distances. You cannot swim for hours Patti Finke to achieve your goal. In this case, the goal is to and hope to walk a marathon, you need to train M.S. Co-director Marathon Clinic & get your body to be used to being on your feet Portland specific muscle and physiological fitness. You will Portland Marathon Walk Clinic for about the same period of time it will take to walk a faster and more comfortable marathon if walk the marathon. you can walk at least five days per week. Some If you look at the training programmes shown on this bodies and heads will not allow that and need to do other page, note that the adaptation is slow. I have found that forms of exercise such as cycling or aerobics a couple of walkers can add about 10% per week to their mileage and days per week. stay healthy. For the adaptation to be successful; it needs One of the most important changes you need to make to be followed by a rest or recovery period for the body is for the body to be able to have enough fuel to cover the to make the changes. The schedule follows what is called distance. Whether you walk or run, it takes about 2600 the hard/easy system of training. This system is used by calories to finish the marathon. Calories come from two athletes in almost every sport to get the maximum train- major sources carbohydrates and fats. Your body can store ing gain with the least risk. about 2400 - 2500 calories of carbohydrates with the liver, What are the risks of training for a marathon? I have blood and muscle storage sites. been coaching marathoners for over 20 years, both runIt can only utilize 40 - 60 % of those, leaving an energy ners and walkers, and have seen high potential for injury deficit if carbohydrates were the only source of fuel. The with the event, not the particular sport. The injuries are good news is that everyone has adequate fat stores to fuel both physical and psychological. for distances far beyond the marathon. (I’m certain you The hard/easy system helps keep the body and the can locate those stores in your own body). The trick is for head from overdoing by allowing adequate rest between the body to be able to access those stores and to be able to hard workouts. Good shoes are another prerequisite continue to use them throughout the marathon. for a healthy walker. Most of my marathon walkers are For fat to be burned for fuel, there needs to be carbohytraining in running shoes because the technology tends drates available as well. I’m certain you’ve heard the ex32

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marathon pression “hitting the wall”. The “wall” happens when the body burns off its available carbohydrates and cannot use the fats with the consequence that pace slows dramatically as pain increases. The”wall” can be prevented by training the body to do two things: store more carbo’s and utilize more fat. Those are both gained by long slow walking.

What does slow mean in terms of training? Resist the current temptation to do every walk at marathon pace.

The body skips the physiologic steps needed to learn the fat burning and the “wall” will spring up during the marathon somewhere after about 24 kilometers. The long walks should be 1 - 2 minutes per mile slower than the projected marathon pace. How do you find your projected marathon pace?

From tests of walkers in the marathon clinics, we have found you can make a prediction from a timed one mile walk test. Warm up, walk an accurately measured mile (IE on a track), check your heart rate at the end. Most of the clinic walkers completed the marathon two minutes per mile slower than the test. Those that trained one to two minutes per mile slower than that on their long walks felt much better both on their long walks and during the marathon.

How do you go from slow to marathon pace? The T’s listed on the schedule are tempo walks or walks at projected marathon pace. These are important so that you know exactly how marathon pace feels and can start out there. You need to not get carried away at the start and go out too fast. The walks need to be at marathon pace not faster, You can all walk paces faster than the one your marathon will be;. so speed is not an issue in training. You need to be efficent and practice the pace that will take you 42 kilometers. The magic of motor learning is that you only need to do a little to get it.

Notice that last couple of weeks show a period of rest before the marathon. That is called taper and is important so that you are rested and recharged for the marathon.

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The Great New Zealand Trek

Stage 11 - Springfield to Fairlie

By Frances Harrison

Springfield, a small community west of Christchurch, marked the beginning of the eleventh stage of the Great New Zealand trek. Ahead of us lay another adventure filled week, continuing the journey of trekking from North Cape to Bluff.

What began as a dream eleven years ago, has taken on a life of its own. Like a dog with its bone, nothing is shaking this goal from the heads of the determined trekkers and organizers.

This year eighty-five walkers, sixty bikers, eighty-three horse riders and seventy-seven volunteers, set up camp near Springfield west of Christchurch.

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shower truck, a water tanker, a mobile coffee van, the all important catering team, even a team of masseurs; the camp takes on a self-contained life of its own. Kitty and Hepa and their wonderful team of Trek Trustees do an amazing organizing job.

Trekkers and volunteers come from far and wide. This year one trekker came from as far away as England, another two were from Canada. Several

volunteer helpers came from Europe but were ‘woofing’ (Workers On Organic Farms) in NZ. In total fifty-six new trekkers joined the Trek family. Splendid in their purple tee shirts, the Wild Women Walkabout group from ‘over the ditch’ really stood out.

That first night in Springfield was like a huge family reunion with the new trekkers quickly learning the www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

EVENT nature.

From High Peak we made our way to Alford Forest. As we walked we were treated to magnificent views of the Rakaia River in moderate flood. Icy blue snow-melt water raced urgently under the twin bridges as we crossed them. There was to be no wading across those swift waters that day.

Drizzle accompanied us as we made our way to Mount Somers. However it just sweetened the luscious blackberries we feasted on growing alongside the route that morning. The going was flat and back roads were the order of the day.

We were introduced to the RDR; the Rangitata Diversion Race and followed this for several kilometres.

This was New Zealand’s first major river diversion and today is the largest irrigation scheme.

It was begun in 1937 and in some places the channels are three metres deep with culverts large enough a car could drive through. It has many

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ropes. It was smiles all round.

Planning for stage 11 had begun early in 2015. With the wonderful support from land owners, forestry managers and the RDR, (Rangitata Diversion Race), this year’s route wound its way along the western edges of the Canterbury Plains, finishing near Fairlie.

Following the Trek’s original concept of being as off-road as possible, the pink trail marking ribbons fluttered in all sorts of places.

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Above: A view to die for at Clayton Station!

toward High Peak Station; a small station of 10,000 acres. The route led us first through cool shady pine trees with their feet smothered in wild strawberries. Of course such little delights needed tasting.

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Stage 11 - Springfield to Fairlie ‘feeds’ and in some places the water can be pumped backwards according to need. Salmon swim happily in the fast currents but it was far too swift for us to try.

Rest day at Mount Somers was a welcome break. Air Rangitata offered scenic flights. It was jaw-dropping to fly over such high, vast, hard farming land. Snow covered in winter, barren in summer, the boundaries between the stations of Erewhon, Mt Potts,

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Mesopotamia and others are the rugged ridges. Remains of an old ski field and ice skating ponds could be seen.

Snow can be well over a metre deep in the winter. Gigantic snow ploughs are a necessary item of equipment.

Deer and merino sheep are the stock of choice.

Back on the ground, Mount Somers village small convenience store did a roaring trade, as did the hotel, the tiny museum and the washing machines in

the motor camp.

Well rested, we trekked on to Peel Forest. The gurgling RDR, bird song and wind whistling through the pine trees, made for a pleasant musical accompaniment.

As we met the Rangitata River again, still in flood, mini buses ferried Above: On the Orari 4WD track.

Below left: Snacking on blackberries.

Below right: The Rangitata Diversion Race.

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EVENT us safely across the long bridge to our next campsite in the grounds beside the Peel Forest Estate beautiful homestead. After tea many of us enjoyed wandering through the manicured Estate gardens.

To get to our next campsite at Blue Mountain Station we followed the Orari 4WD track alongside the Orari River. It was just as well the numerous swimming holes were too difficult to get to, as in the 35 degree heat many of us would have simply stopped in the water. This is actually just what we did in the end.

Just one kilometre from camp we finally found the perfect pool in which to cool off. Our vans did a wonderful shuttle service that afternoon.

For the fifty-eight trekkers who have completed each stage since the Great New Zealand’s Trek conception, Blue Mountain Station marked a milestone. We have completed some 2000km since the beginning with photos all round to record this.

The last day of the Trek, we were awarded with two surprises. Trekking along Lochaber Road, we were allowed to visit a private lake. This lake had been dug by the local families to provide safe water recreation for the district. Stocked with trout and a well equipped holiday hut, this would surely be a delightful haven in the hot summer days.

The second surprise was a hill with a view. To get to Clayton Sta-

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tion could have been so easy and boring had we simply followed the road. Hepa was right in deciding he must include this hill on the last day’s route. So up we went. And up. And up. The airstrip on the top was the perfect place to rest and appreciate the fantastic view. With a clear blue sky, not a breath of wind, we could see forever. We could see our last camp, miniscule in size, way down at our feet. They in turn looked up to see us in miniature on the top of the airstrip.

It was a perfect place to end the Trek.

Dr Anne La Flamme from the Malaghan Institute of Research came along again this year and tried her hand as a volunteer helper for a day.

A massive $35,000 raised from the Trek this year will help Anne and her team with research into Multiple Sclerosis.

This Trek is like no other. The organization to get it under way each year is mind-boggling. Yet Kitty, Hepa and the Trustees accomplish it all still smiling.

To walk, bike, or horse ride with the support they provide is a holiday we all live for from year to year. Bluff is only a few more Treks away. It’s not too late to join us.

Put 2017 dates in your diary now: 4th – 12th March. Check out the website and follow the Facebook Page. www.greatnewzealandtrek.org.nz Above right: Helen and Dee on the trail.

Right: A group of trekkers heading off.

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Valuing our outdoor access heritage the Overseas Investment Act. I grew up in Whanganui, and one of my first jobs was working for the Department of Conservation to secure more water for the Whanganui River from the Tongariro Power Development scheme. It was fantastic to see access to the Whanganui River being increased.

I also had the pleasure of attending a hui in Te Kaha with chairman John Forbes, board member Peter Brown and kaumatua Peho Taimiana. We discussed a possible trail, currently being explored by the Tairawhiti District

By Eric Pyle, Health Board and the iwi in the area, New Zealand Walking Access Commission chief executive that would potentially stretch from ew Zealanders are as pas- Opotiki all the way to Gisborne. sionate about access as Our visit to the East Cape highlight- in its first year of operation – double they were 100 years ago. the number anticipated to ride the trail The recent crowdfundin that period. ing initiative to purchase a section But with access comes issues to of Awaroa Beach in Abel Tasman manage. As the sign from Opape National Park for public enjoyment (pictured) shows, access is a two-way demonstrated that point. This public street. Abuse it and it can be lost. sentiment and love of the outdoors This illustrates the importance of the links back to the early European ared the importance of public access and Commission’s work on encouraging rivals, who wanted New Zealanders the diversity of access issues across responsible access. to have equal access to our rivers, The access debate in New Zealand Aotearoa. Access in New Zealand is lakes and coasts – a change from the is entering a new phase. Access is now inextricably linked with economic delimited access they had grown up with better recognised for the important velopment – increasing access stimuin many parts of the UK and Europe. role it plays in supporting regional lates local economic activity, while One of my first tasks was signing economies, and increasingly acknowldecreasing it has the opposite effect. off on New Zealand Walking Access And there seems to be a real appe- edged as a critical part of the tourism Commission recommendations for tite for outdoor recreation activities. industry. possible access to the Whanganui I’m impressed with what the New Some 8,000 people cycled the Motu River near Te Maire, as part of the sale Zealand Walking Access Commission Trails between Opotiki and Matawai of land to an overseas buyer under has achieved in its eight years of existence. I pay tribute to the work of the former CEO Mark Neeson, the Board and the staff, who took an idea and made it a reality. It is no easy task to Discover the Walking Access Mapping System at www.wams.org.nz set up an organisation from scratch, and to do so in a space that at the time was fiercely contested.

The Commission is now well established and on a clear and deliberate trajectory. It is with great pleasure that I step into the role of chief executive, and I look forward to building on the excellent work of Mark, the Board and the staff.

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Climbing the Nipple A new route has been officially opened up this year in the northern Tararuas through Hardings Park to the eastern side of the Tararua Forest Park, but Dave Grant and Martin Lawrence walked up and over the track several years ago and here is Dave’s experiences.

By Dave Grant

After taking the Sledge Track up the Kahuterawa to the Platinum Mines junction and the Toi Toi Loop, the new track, mostly utilizing old trap lines and hunters trails, follows a loop around the southern branch of the Otangane Stream.

This includes a path to the top of the Nipple, perched on the eastern boundary of the forest park. This little hill, barely shown and not labelled on NZTopo 50 maps (or any other recognised map for that matter) provides expansive views from the top in all directions on a clear day.

The farmland of the Pahiatua valley and Waewepa Range to the east, south past Arawaru to the Mangahao and Dundas ridge, west across the Manawatu to the coast and north to the Wharite and the Ruahines .

For the most part the track is easy, the steepest section being the climb out of the Kahuterawa valley up to the Platinum Mines junction.

Travelling south from this point you follow along the undulations of the ridgeline defining the watershed of the Otangane south branch.

The track is mostly very wide and clearly marked through to the boundary between Hardings Park and the Tararua Forest Park and passes through low bush often dominated by tree fern and horopito, with occasional emergent miro, typical of this part of the Tararuas.

Grassy and scrubby clearings, and some rocky outcrops give good vantage points for scoping the surrounding country along the way.

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back in a northerly direction, with a crossing of the Otangane required to complete the loop.

Two of us headed out one recent Sunday to do the loop. Took us about 1 hour 20 minutes to reach the Platinum Mine junction from the car park at the end of Kahuterawa road, for an early morning tea.

About two hours later we were having an early lunch on top of the Nipple and admiring the views. Then we were back in the carpark by about 2.30pm.

I had done the loop a number of times before but it was a first for Martin and he thought it was an interesting and worthwhile addition to day trips very close to town.

On the eastern boundary in the vicinity of the Nipple vegetation changes can be dramatic with the wind exposed western slopes of dense low scrubby horopito and coprosma tangled with bush lawyer changing sharply along the ridge line to mahoe, tawa and tree fern forest on the Below: A magnificent view lee side. from the Nipple looking From point 592 the track heads over the Wairarapa.

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Otangane (Nipple) Loop opened

The Otangane Track, a new track with two years in the making by volunteers led by Ian Argle and maintained by the Palmerston North City Council, has now been officially opened in the Tarauras Ranges, east of Palmerston North.

The track is 6km long and takes up to eight hours to complete from the Black Bridge carpark.

By Robert Hodgson

On Saturday March 5th, after a 7.30am rendezvous near the Rendezvous Cafe at Summerhill, Bev and Gary drove two 4wds full of Wednesday Trampers up to the South Range Road. (We drove in via John Love’s farm thereby avoiding a much longer drive in.)

We joined with others to make up a party of over thirty persons at the beginning of the Mines/Sledge track off South Range Road to walk through to the start of the new Otangane (Nipple) Track for the blessing and official opening.

There we were addressed by, Manu Katana, as a representative of the local Rangitane people who also blessed the new track, by the DOC Operations

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Manager, Allanah Irvine and by Ian Argyle who had led the team that cut the track and raised support for its construction.

The new track is partly in Hardings Park and partly in the Tararua Forest Park. Allanah remind us that, in aggregate, the combined park area equals that of Kapiti Island!

About twenty five persons then set out to walk the new track in overcast and blustery conditions.

The track was found to be a delight and by 11.30am all of the trampers were eating lunch having retreated from the wind at the top of the Nipple.

This is a sheltered, all weather track with a vertical range of about 200m.

It is soft under foot and includes one minor stream crossing. Parts are likely

Above: A view looking at the Nipple and over the Wairarapa. Photo by Ian Argyle Above right; From left,Ian Arglye leader of volunteer group and Brian Way, Palmerston North City Council at the opening ceremony. Photo by Maureen Below left: An altitude plot showing that the Nipple is the highest point on the altitude plot and the lowest point on the map on opposite page top. Photo by Maureen Opposite page top right: Walkers on opening day coming off the tussock part of th track. Photo by Maureen

to be muddy in the winter.

By 2.30 pm we had returned to the vehicles parked on the South Range Road and were soon enjoying coffee at Rendezvous.

Thanks to Bev and Gary and to our other drivers.

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1 Country 2 Coast 20km, 15km & 8km, Napier 1 Nelson Shoe Clinic Half and Quarter Marathon, Nelson 1 Taieri Gorge Rail Walk, Dunedin 1 The Tora Coastal Challenge, 6km, 18km & 32km, Tora, Wairarapa 3 O’Hagen’s 5km Series, Auckland 4 The Rat Race 5km, Milford, Auckland 7 Marmot T42 Central, Marathon, 24km , 11km & 6.5km, Taupo 7 Porirua Parkrun, 5km, Porirua 7 Dunedin Parkrun, 5km, Dunedin 7 Barry Curtis Parkrun, Flat Bush, Auckland 7 Hagley Parkrun 5km, Christchurch 7 Kapiti Coast Parkrun, 5km, Paraparaumu 7 Millwater Parkrun, 5km, Silversale, Auckland 7 Hamilton Parkrun 5km, Hamilton 7 Lower Hutt Parkrun 5km, Lower Hutt 7 Cornwall Park Parkrun, 5km, Cornwall Park, Auckland

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7 Explore Waiheke Half Marathon & 10km, Waiheke Island 7 Western Springs Parkrun, 5km, Western Springs, Auckland 7 Hanmer Four Square Half Marathon, , 10km & 5km, Hanmer Springs 8 Jennian Homes Mothers Day Run/ Walk, Paihia 10 O’Hagen’s 5km Series, Auckland 11 The Rat Race 5km, Milford, Auckland 14 Saint Clair Vineyard Half Marathon, Blenheim 14 Porirua Parkrun, 5km, Porirua 14 Hagley Parkrun 5km, Christchurch 14 Cornwall Park Parkrun, 5km, Cornwall Park, Auckland 14 Barry Curtis Parkrun, Flat Bush, Auckland 14 Air New Zealand Hawkes Bay International Marathon, Half Marathon & 10km, Napier 17 O’Hagen’s 5km Series, Auckland 18 The Rat Race 5km, Milford, Auckland 21 Porirua Parkrun, 5km, Porirua 21 Barry Curtis Parkrun, Flat Bush, Auckland 21 Hagley Parkrun 5km, Christchurch

24 O’Hagen’s 5km Series, Auckland 25 The Rat Race 5km, Milford, Auckland 28 Porirua Parkrun, 5km, Porirua 28 Barry Curtis Parkrun, Flat Bush, Auckland 28 Hagley Parkrun 5km, Christchurch 29 Manawatu Striders Marathon, Half Marathon, Palmerston North 31 O’Hagen’s 5km Series, Auckland

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12 Baylys 2 Dargaville Run/Walk, thon, Feilding Northland 10-16 Warkworth Walking Weekend, Warkworth 15 The Rat Race 5km, Milford, Auck19 ASB Kerikeri Half Marathon, land Kerikeri 18 Porirua Parkrun, 5km, Porirua 19 Queenstown International Mara18 Hagley Parkrun 5km, Christchurch thon & Half Marathon, Queenstown 18 Barry Curtis Parkrun, Flat Bush, Auckland 19 Monaco/Nelson mid Winter Marathon, Nelson 22 The Rat Race 5km, Milford, Auckland 25 Barry Curtis Parkrun, Flat Bush, Auckland 25 Hagley Parkrun 5km, Christchurch 26 Gazley Volkswagen Wellington Marathon, Shoe Clinic Half Marathon, Mizuno 10k, The Hits 5k and the Bluebridge Kids’ Magic Mile, Wellington

MARCH 2016

2 Sunset Series 2016 The Tan Track, Vic, Australia 5-6 CBR 100 Challenge, 100km, 50km & 25km, Canberra, ACT, Australia 6 Eastbourne Half Marathon, Eastbourne, England

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JULY 2016

6-8 Walk and Cycle Conference, Auckland 19 Manawatu Striders Winter Run/ Walk, Palmerston north

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6 Hoke One One Taupo Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Taupo 9 Manawatu Striders Half Marathon, Palmerston North 14 Toll Kaitai Run/Walk, Kaitaia 22 Manawatu Striders Ashhurst 2 Esplanade, Palmerston North 28 Cambridge Half Marathon,, 10km & 5km, Cambridge

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3 Hoka One One KInloch Off Road Challenge, Taupo 10 Whangamata Run/Walk Festival, Half Marathon, Whangamata

OCTOBER 2016

2 direct Group Uniforms Hamilton Half Marathon, Hamilton 8 Aoraki Mount Cook Marathon & Half Marathon, Queenstown 16 Morrinsville College Fun Run, Half Marathon, Morrinsville

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Zwei-Tage-Marsch, Bern, Switzerland 5 Mackay Marina Run, Half Marathon, 8km & 5km, Mackay, Qld, Australia 4-5 Phuket Island Marathon, Thailand 12 The Dipsea Race, 12km, CA, USA 18 Run Queensland Wild Horse Mountain 10km, 16.5km & 25km, Glasshouse Mountains, Qld, Australia 24 - 25 Mourne International Walking Festival, Newcastle, Co. Down, Ireland 25-26 IML Two DayHaervejsmarchen, Viborg, Denmark 30 - 3 July IML Four Day Portest International, Castlebar, Ireland

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2-3 Gold Coast Marathon, Half Marathon & 10km, Gold Coast, Qld, Australia 8 Kauri Half Marathon, Qld, Australia 10 Cairns Marathon, Cairns, Qld, Australia 16-17 From Reef to Rainforest Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Whitsundays, Qld, Australia JUNE 2016 3-5 Walk the Glens Festival, Glenariff, 19 22 IML Four Day International VierCushendall & Cushendun, Co. Antdaagse Afstandsmarsen, Nijmegen, rim, Ireland Netherlands 4-5 IML Two Day Schweizerischer 24 Run Melbourne, Vic, Australia 31 Westlink Blacktown Running Festi-

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“The awards exist to remind people of the importance of walking access. Today’s recipients have worked tirelessly over many years to open up new opportunities for people to discover all that New Zealand has to offer,” said New Zealand Walking Access Commission chair John Forbes.

Mr Chapple, who is from Auckland, began to campaign for Te Araroa - a continuous 3,000 km walking track from Cape Reinga to Bluff – more than 20 years ago. The first trail from Kerikeri to Waitangi, in Northland, was opened in 1995.

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CONTENTS for previous 14 issues MAY 220 2016

4 Walk Talk 6 My Favourite Walk: Pakiri Beach Walk - to charge heart, body and soul 8 Auckland Short Walk: Churchill Park, Glendowie 10 My Favourite Walk: Pukerua Park and Brooklands walks 12 High Achiever: From size 22 to size 14 in six months!

13 New Zealand Walk: Te Ara Tirohanga (Formerly the Rimutaka Trig Track) 14 Te Araroa Trail: New bridge for popular walkway 16 Nordic Walking: Nordic Walking is “Total Body Walking” 18 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 20 Overseas Walks: The Grampians: spectacular rock formations, wild flowers and kangaroos 24 Need to Know: The importance of being prepared, says Dorothy 26 Around the Clubs: Mangawhai Tanekaha Loop walk ends in a surprise 27 Overseas Walks: Autumn a great time to walk in New South Wales 28 New Zealand Cycle Trails: New Alps2Ocean Cycle Trail alternative route 30 New Zealand Walks: Walking over a Looming Legend 36 High Achiever: John C Smith - the first New Zea-

lander to cross the empty quarter 38 Event: Marathon rebuilding alongside Christchurch 40 Event: Wellington’s Marathon ramps up 42 Overseas Walks and Tours 44 Coming Events: New Zealand 47 Coming Events: Overseas 51 Index of 14 previous issues 52 Directory of Walking Groups 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 59 Walking New Zealand Shop 60 Wilderness Guides

APRIL 219 2016

4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walk: Rotorua’s Sulphur Point walkway/cycleway 9 Event: Tauhara Maunga open for public access 10 Event: A seldom walked trail the Taieri Gorge Rail walk 11 My Favourite Walk: Bay of Plenty Rainforest remnant 14 Event: Walking festival ready for greater numbers 15 News: Te Araroa Trail - rated by one of the world’s best 16 Event: Mangawhai Walking Weekend - last of the summer wine 18 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 20 New Zealand Walks: Top short walks in Canter bury 24 New Zealand Walk: Tawhai Falls Walk to a peaceful, falls 26 Overseas Walks: Samoa’s Mt Vaea Walking Trail 30 Overseas Walks: Vietnam - an amazing place for a walking holiday 39 Event: Amazing journey along a century old railway line 42 Overseas Walks and Tours 44 Coming Events: New Zealand 47 Coming Events: Overseas 51 Index of 14 previous issues 52 Directory of Walking Groups 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 60 Hooker Valley Walk

MARCH 218 2016

4 Walk Talk 6 Te Araroa Trail: Walking the length of New Zealand for Nepal 7 Event: Explore the Manawatu in March 8 New Zealand Walk: A walk in the mountains - Tukino to Maungaehuehue 12 My Favourite Walk: Coastal walk

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to Pa site 16 High Achiever: Green Presceiption has given Janice Howard lifestyle changes 18 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 20 My Favourite Walk: Huntsbury Track , Mt Vernon Farm loop, Christchurch 22 New Zealand Walk: Whirinaki Walk opens up a new world 24 Overseas Walks: See Victoria on two feet 28 New Zealand Walk: Mores Reserve one of many walks near Riverton 30 Overseas Walks: Gasgony’s Way of St James - rural France at its best 38 Auckland Short Walk: Totara Park and Gardens 40 Overseas Walks and Tours 42 Cycle Trail: Devonport to Takapuna green route 44 Coming Events: New Zealand 47 Coming Events: Overseas 51 Index of 14 previous issues 52 Directory of Walking Groups 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 60 ECHO Walking Festival

FEBRUARY 217 2016

4 Walk Talk 6 Event: Lightpath - Auckland’s newest shared pathway opened 8 Auckland Short Walk: Bayview Giant Kauri Walk, Glenfield, North Shore 10 Training: So you have been thinking of Walking a Marathon 12 New Zealand Walks: Short walks on a road trip from Picton to Christchurch 13 Event: Take a walk Round the Vines 14 New Zealand Great Walk: A new Great Walk in Paparoa National Park 16 New Zealand Great Walk: Walking the Rakiura Track in one day 18 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 20 News: Six NZ projects awarded Walking Access funding 21 Books: Te Araroa: Walking NZ’s 3000 kilometre trail 22 New Zealand Walk: Along the mighty - “my river” 26 New Zealand Walk: Eastwoodhill walking in our National Arboretum 30 Overseas Walks: Grand Canyon Trail 38 Around the Clubs: Te Maire Track and Ripiro Beach walk 40 Overseas Walks and Tours 42 Event: Move to encourage more entrants in Triple Peaks 44 Coming Events: New Zealand 47 Coming Events: Overseas 50 Index of 14 previous issues 51 High Achiever: ‘It’s not as hard as you think’ 52 Directory of Walking Groups 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 59 The Great NZ Trek 2016 60 Tussock Traverse

JANUARY 216 2016

4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walks: Sustainability and Sea Sky Bush 8 New wine bottles easy to carry 8 More funding for Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail 9 New Zealand Walk: Commonwealth Walkway an as set for the Capital 10 Top tips for better landscape photos 13 High Achiever: Walking Access Award for Waitomo’s “unassuming champion” 14 New Zealand Walk : Rotorua’s TaraweraTrail 18 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 20 25 years walking in paradise 22 New Zealand Walk: Tussock Traverse 2016 - traversing history, culture and stunning landscapes 24 Seatrek takes you to Tuhua/Mayor Island 25 NZ Masters Games 2016 26 Great New Zealand Walks on Google maps 28 Overseas Walks: West Highland Way - a walk that is hard to beat 34 New Zealand Walk: Aucklanders now reconnected to Onehunga foreshore 35 Event: Wellington Marathon ramps

up 36 New Zealand Walks: Trillium Lodge a base for Great Barrier Island walks 38 My Favourite Walk: Walking along Dracophyllum Flat Track 41 Overseas Walks and Tours 42 New Zealand Masters Games much more than sport 44 Coming Events: New Zealand 50 Index of 14 previous issues 51 Weather forecast for December 52 Directory of Walking Groups 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 59 The Great NZ Trek 2016 60 New Zealand Walk: Green Prescription

DECEMBER 215 2015

4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walks: Otatara Pa Loop Walk 10 New Zealand Walk: New Plymouth Coastal Walkway a top Taranaki attraction 13 New Zealand Walks: Kaitoke Regional Park with beautiful bush clad tracks 18 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 20 Auckland Short Walks: Take the markets on the Parnell Walk 22 New Zealand Walks: Sam Summers - Reach for the sky 25 NZ Masters Games 2016 26 New Zealand Walk: Walk among the daffodills 28 The Great Wall has an event for everyone 32 Overseas Walks: Walking in Central Europe an intensely moving lesson in history 38 High Achiever: Cycling helped 63 year old back to health 39 Te Araroa Trail: Route change takes 20km of trail off main road 40 Overseas Walks: Activities for the whole family on Norfolk Island 41 Overseas Walks and Tours 42 Around the Clubs: Group tackles Bream Head walks 44 Coming Events: New Zealand 50 Index of 14 previous issues 51 Weather forescast for December 52 Directory of Walking Groups 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 59 The Great NZ Trek 2106 60 New Zealand Walk: Green Prescription

NOVEMBER 214 2015

2 Walking with the Stars 4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walks: New Zealand Walks: A festival of activity this November on Waiheke Island 9 New Zealand Walk: New track alongside Tatare Stream 10 New Zealand Guided Walk: Choose worthies or murder/mayhem 12 New Zealand Adventure: A senior moment 15 Overseas Walk: Sky walk to explore rain forests 16 Auckland Short Walk: New Lynn Reserves, West Auckland 18 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 20 New Zealand Walks: Papatowai Heart of the Catlins 23 New Zealand Walks: New Zealand communcation revolution started at Whites Bay 24 New Zealand Walks: Kicking back in Karamea 28 New Zealand Walks: A hike with a surprise 30 Book: Terrain - Travels through a deep NZ landscape 32 New Zealand Walks: Whangarei offers lots of walk

ing opportunies in cooler months 33 Overseas Walk: Oxfams Peru Trek 34 Overseas Walks: A new frontier in walking - The Three Capes Track 36 Overseas Walks: Walk into luzury at Margaret River 36 Overseas Walks and Tours 38 Overseas Walk: The Gobbins - a walkway experience 40 New Zealand Walks: Ten years of lacing up 43 Books: Te Araroa, Landscape, Above Auckland, Coastlines New Zealand 44 Coming Events: New Zealand

50 Index of 14 previous issues Walking Festival a great Spring 51 Weather forescast for November walking event 52 Directory of Walking Groups 23 Te Araroa Trail: Botanic Gardens 56 New Zealand Country Breaks to Island Bay via the Southern 60 New Zealand Walk: Tussock TraWalkway. verse 23 Wairoa Stream Waterfall Track to have new `signage 2 Walking with the Stars 24 My Favourite Walk: Jubilee Hut 4 Walk Talk walk - tough, long, but well worth it 6 New Zealand Walks: Warkworth 28 Overseas Walks: Discovering Pulau Walks seven years and still walkUbin - Singapore the way it was ing 30 New Zealand Walks: Bay of Islands 10 New Zealand Walks: Ruahines - a Walking Festival returns for 2015 winter wonderland 37 Overseas Walks and Tours 14 Overseas Walks: Madagascar an 38 Overseas Walks: Spectacular Switincredible journey zerland 18 Monthly Photo Contest winners 42 Creating new walking access op20 New Zealand Walks: Discover portunies Taranaki White Cliffs and East 43 Waikato Walk: Te Tapui Track Egmont 44 New Zealand Coming Events 22 My Favourite Walks: Kowhai Hut 48 Overseas Coming Events to Mt Torlesse 50 Index for previous fourteen issues 25 Event: Whakatane - the new venue 51 Weather Forecast for August for Oxfam 2016 Trailwalker 52 Directory: New Zealand Walking 26 New Zealand Cycling Tours: CyGroups cle guides on tour: Around the 56 Country Breaks Mountains Trail 60 Pak A Roo Jackets 29 Overseas Walk: Escape to the wilderness of Lough Boora 4 Walk Talk 30 New Zealand Walks: The Queen 6 New Zealand Great Walk:10 things Charlotte Track great in every way to know before Walking the Mil37 Overseas Walks and Tours ford Sound 38 Event: Walkers invited to a new 11 Robin charms Prince Harry on marathon and 50km Ulva Island 41 Walking Access Commission: 12 New Zealand Walks: Sea, Sky and Rakaia Gorge southern section Bush - another great walking weekend in Central Hawkes Bay now a walkway 16 Books: Wildboy - an epic trek 44 New Zealand Coming Events around the coast of New Zealand 48 Overseas Coming Events 50 Index for previous fourteen issues 17 Event: 10k for 10k a colourful event 18 Monthly Photo Contest winners 51 Weather Forecast for October 17 New Zealand Walk: One Tree Point 52 Directory: New Zealand WalkWalkway, Ruakaka, Whangarei ing Groups 22 Overseas Walks: Queensland Na56 Country Breaks tional Parks with great walks 59 Pak A Roo Jackets 26 Auckland Short Walk: Wattle Down 60 Waiheke Island Walking Festival - South Auckland 30 Overseas Walks: Hikes and sights of Argentina - from south to north 2 Walking with the Stars 30 New Zealand Walk: Ten minutes 4 Walk Talk walk to a seal creche 6 New Zealand Walk: Slipper Island a 33 Event: The Great New Zealand Trek working farm Stage 10 - Hanmer Springs to 8 New Zealand Walks: Paihia to RusHawarden sell -Full Circle Walk 37 Overseas Walks and Tours 10 Te Araroa Trail: Sponsors help to 38 New Zealand Walk: Bay of Islands Walking Weekend returns for 2015 promote Te Araroa 11 New Zealand Walk: New shared 40 My Favourite Walk: Tongariro Alpine Crossing ticked off! pathway opened 12 New Zealand Walk: A slice of Kiwi- 43 Waikato Walk: Omaru Falls Scenic Reserve The Paradise Trail 44 New Zealand Coming Events 17 Waiheke Walking Festival 48 Overseas Coming Events 18 Monthly Photo Contest winners 50 Index for previous fourteen issues 20 New Zealand Walks: Puketoki 51 Weather Forecast for July Reserve - caters for all walkers 56 Country Breaks 20 Flood swamps popular city path- 60 Walking with the Stars way 22 Jim Barnett Reserve walking tracks 4 Walk Talk 23 Tarawera Trail Marathon 24 Great Walks: A great walk with a 6 New Zealand Walk: Nga Tapuwae o Toi The footsteps of Toi difference - explor

10 New Zealand Walk: Mt Peel an aning the Whanganui Journey nual event for Christchurch group 27 How physical activity helped Lynda 12 Overseas Trails: 10 world’s most Mcdermott amazing long dis 28 New Zealand Walk: Central Hawkes tance trails Bay Rotary River Trail 30 Overseas Walks: Nepal needs tour- 14 New Zealand Walk: Heading out to Roaring Stag ists now after April 25 earthquake 34 New Zealand Walk: A taste of 16 Books: Lydia Bradley: Going up is easy the Barrier 16 Auckland Short Walk: Greenhithe, 37 Overseas Walks and Tours North Shore Auckland 38 Overseas Walks: Salzburg: The Sound of Music’s 50th anniversary 18 Monthly Photo Contest winners 20 Overseas Walks: Walking the Cares 44 New Zealand Coming Events Gorge 48 Overseas Coming Events 26 New Zealand Walk: The Cape Brett 50 Index for previous fourteen issues walk, Bay of Islands 51 Weather Forecast for September 52 Directory: New Zealand Walk- 30 New Zealand Walks: Eastern Taranaki Experience - from convent ing Groups to pub 56 Country Breaks 34 Waikato Walk: Kakepuku Historic 60 Pak A Roo Jackets Reserve 36 New Zealand Walk: A big day in the 2 Walking with the Stars Matukituki Valley 4 Walk Talk 37 Overseas Walks and Tours 6 New Zealand Great Walk: Walking 38 New Zealand Walk: Wairarapa amoung the giants of Waipoua coastal walk now has more options Forest 40 Overseas Walks: 24 hours in Graz 8 Overseas Walks; Walking Mel- 40 Health: Are you getting too much bourne by foot calcium?

10 Auckland Short Walk: Botany to 42 Overseas Walks: Restored medieval Cascades a walk with surprises hamlet close to walking and hik12 Event: Half Marathon show cases ing tracks Auckland’s vibrant nightlife 42 Event: Great Forest Events attrached 14 My Favourite Walk: Hiking on the entrants from throughout New Otago Peninsula Zealand 16 New Zealand Walk: Hiking to 44 New Zealand Coming Events Sunrise Hut 48 Overseas Coming Events 18 Monthly Photo Contest winners 50 Index for previous fourteen issues 20 New Zealand Walks: Waiheke

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JULY 210 2015

SEPTEMBER 212 2015

JUNE 209 2015

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51 Weather Forecast for June 52 Directory: New Zealand Walking Groups 56 Country Breaks 60 Green Prescription

MAY 208 2015

4 Walk Talk 6 My Favourite Walk: Te Ara Tahuna Estuary Cycleway and Walkway 8 Event: Unique opportunity to walk Taieri Gorge 9 Readers View: Auckland scenic walk 10 New Zealand Walk: Onepoto Walk - full of interesting coastal views 14 New Zealand Walk: Restoring the Sign of the Packhorse Hut 15 New Zealand Walk: Visiting the Franz Josef Glacier 16 New Zealand Walk: Whangarei’s new loop walkway 18 Monthly Photo Contest winners 20 Overseas Walks: Australia’s top walking and hiking hotspots 22 My Favourite Walk: Kauri Coast walks - with great coastal views 25 Auckland Short Walk: Blockhouse Bay Tiriwa Walk 26 My Favourite Walk: Town and country walk with no hills!

28 New Zealand Walk: Moutohora an island sanctuary 30 Overseas Walks: Walks in Townsville - a beach, a mountain and a river within a city 36 New Zealand Walk: Heritage zone handed into public hands 37 Overseas Walks and Tours 38 New Zealand Walk: Camping and tramping - 5 top South Island spots 40 Event: Marathon returning to central city 42 Te Araroa Trail: New Zealand trail selected as one of the world’s best 43 Event: Take on the Lake in Rotorua 44 New Zealand Coming Events 48 Overseas Coming Events 50 Index for previous fourteen issues 51 Weather Forecast for April 52 Directory: New Zealand Walking Groups 56 Country Breaks 60 Green Prescription

APRIL 207 2015

4 Walk Talk 6 My Favourite Walk: Te Ara Tahuna Estuary Cycleway and Walkway 8 Event: Unique opportunity to walk Taieri Gorge 9 Readers View: Auckland scenic walk 10 New Zealand Walk: Onepoto Walk - full of interesting coastal views 14 New Zealand Walk: Restoring the Sign of the Packhorse Hut 15 New Zealand Walk: Visiting the Franz Josef Glacier 16 New Zealand Walk: Whangarei’s new loop walkway 18 Monthly Photo Contest winners 20 Overseas Walks: Australia’s top walking and hiking hotspots 22 My Favourite Walk: Kauri Coast walks - with great coastal views 25 Auckland Short Walk: Blockhouse Bay Tiriwa Walk 26 My Favourite Walk: Town and country walk with no hills!

28 New Zealand Walk: Moutohora an island sanctuary 30 Overseas Walks: Walks in Townsville - a beach, a mountain and a river within a city 36 New Zealand Walk: Heritage zone handed into public hands 37 Overseas Walks and Tours 38 New Zealand Walk: Camping and tramping - 5 top South Island spots 40 Event: Marathon returning to central city 42 Te Araroa Trail: New Zealand trail selected as one of the world’s best 43 Event: Take on the Lake in Rotorua 44 New Zealand Coming Events 48 Overseas Coming Events 51 Weather Forecast for April 52 Directory: New Zealand Walking Groups 56 Country Breaks 60 Green Prescription16 New Zealand

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NORTH ISLAND NORTHLAND 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 GREAT BARRIER ISLAND

BARRIER TRAMPING& BEER LOVERS CLUB: Sunday, John Brock 09-429-0211

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 Perera 09-836-9161, www.aucklandnaturalhistoryclub. org 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 THUMBS UP ADVENTURE GROUP (TUAC): Alan Grigg 027-493-6850, Libby 021-137-1488, Leonie 021-222-8982, www.tuac.co.nz AUCKLAND CENTRAL

AUCKLAND YMCA MARATHON CLUB, (Walkers Section), Sunday (AM), Helen Meyer 09-815-1444 AUCKLAND CATHOLIC TRAMPING CLUB: Sarah Hart 09-625-7891, actc. trampingclub@gmail.com AUCKLAND WALKERS & JOGGERS CLUB: Tuesday, Thursday (PM), Sunday (AM), (BIA), Bev Horton 09-625-5329 AUCKLAND PRESBYTERIAN HARRIER & WALKING CLUB: Michael Vickers, 09-579-5355 AUCKLAND BAPTIST TRAMPING CLUB: Sunday Monthly (PM), (BIA), John McCarthy 09-630-4073 RACEWALKING AUCKLAND: Sunday (AM), Grant 09-299-5634, www. sportsground.co.nz/racewalkingauckland/ AUCKLAND TRAMPING CLUB: Tony Walton 09-630-2591 www. aucktramping.org.nz 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, Sally 09-522-5321 EPSOM Y’s COMMUNITY CENTRE WALKERS: Tuesday/Thursday (AM), Don Hay 09-636-9730 LYNFIELD Y’S WALKING CLUB: Mt Roskill, Sunday (AM), Marlene 09827-2737, Danny 09-627-9993 MT ALBERT Y’s WALKING GROUP: Tuesday Friday, (AM), 09-846-0788 MT ROSKILL COMMUNITY HOUSE: Theresa McDonald, 09-624-3281 OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES CLUB AUCKLAND: Marshall Piecy 09-445-3808, www.oacnz.org ST HELIERS HIKERS: First/Third Wednesdays (all day), Glenn 09528-9726 LES MILLS GYM: Seven days, (AM) (PM), (BIA), Powerwalking, Dave Buchan, 09-379-9590 STEP OUT WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), 09-379-2095 x 9704

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WOMENS OUTDOOR PURSUITS INC: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, Anne 09-480-5424, www.wops.co.nz WEST AUCKLAND

BLUE TOP WALKERS: Henderson, Tuesday, Thursday (AM), Terry Wilson 09-814-9523 or 021-266-1071, terryandsheena@gmail.com, www. bluetopwalkers.weebly.com FIA OLA WOMEN’S DEVELOPMEMT WALK GROUP: Monday to Saturday, Anne, 09-813-0021 FIT4LIFE: Glenfield, Monday (PM), Friday (AM), Sarah 021 534 649 FOOTSTEPS: Saturday (AM), John 09-410-2995 GLEN EDEN WALKERS: Oratia Bowling Club, Tuesday (AM), Ethel Denscombe 09-818-3561 GLEN EDEN ATHLETIC CLUB WALKERS: Glen Eden, Wednesday (PM) and Saturday (AM), Neil Turner 09-817-6230 GREEN BAY MUMS BUSH WALKERS: Every second Monday, Anne 09-827-7810 or 09-817-5867 GREEN BAY COMMUNITY HOUSE WALKERS: Tuesday (AM), Thursday (AM), Elaine 09-827-3300 HENDERSON SENIORS WALKING GROUP: Henderson, Friday (AM), Alene Couchman 09-818-2580 KELSTON MORNING WALKERS: Kelston C.C. Tues (AM), Joy Martin 09-838-6553 KELSTON TWILIGHT WALKERS: Kelston, Tuesday (PM), Joy Martin 09-818-6084 KUMEU WALK GROUP: Kumeu, Friday (AM), Mary Davies 09-412-2262 LYNNMALL CITY MALL WALKING: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), (BIA), 09-826-2333 LYNFIELD WALKING CLUB: Mt Roskill, Sunday (AM), Marlene 09-8272737, 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 09-412-8076 MASSEY JOGGERS & WALKERS: Sunday (AM), Kerry Watt 09-838-6665 or 021-517-049 NEW LYNN ACTIVE 35+ WALKING GROUP: New Lynn, Wednesday, Lorraine, 09-827-8663 RANUI MORNING WALK GROUP: Monday to Friday (AM), Judith 09-832-5692 RANUI TWILIGHT WALK GROUP: Monday, Wednesday, Glenys 09832-4069 RIVERHEAD WALK GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Dane Brown 09-4129952 SUMMERLAND WALKERS: Henderson, Tuesday, Thursday (AM), 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 WALKERS: Monday to Thursday (PM), Louise 09-817-7455, louisenicholson@xtra.co.nz TITIRANGI WALKERS: Sundays (AM), John Harris 09-817-7212, jeanah@ihug.co.nz 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, Anne 09-480-5424, www.wops.co.nz 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 09-482-1320,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), Dave Pampitt 09-410-5287 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 021-268-4154, pam_4882@yahoo.co.nz 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), Sue Pearson 09-449-2221 NORTH SHORE TRAMPING CLUB: www.nstc.org.nz NORTHCOTE WALKING GROUP: Northcote. Tuesday, Bernie Pringle 09-410-5700 bernie@pringle.co.nz, or Mavis Martin 09-486-2574 mavay@xtra.co.nz 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, Anne Lindsay 09-480-5424, www.wops.co.nz 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 09473-4489 Pakuranga Nordic Walkers: Thursday (AM) Deidre Nielsen 09-271-3324 YMCA Nordic Walkers Thursday (AM) June Stevenson 09-361-6636 or 0274-383-923 RODNEY

10,000 STEPS HARBOUR CLUB: Harbour Sport 09-415-4610 ARIKI WALKERS: Snells Beach, Mondays (AM), Ivan Melville 09425-4999 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), Pam Jordan 021136-6129, pajordan0452@gmail.com MONDAY NIGHTA, Orewa, Monday (PM), Laraine Chase 09-427-9321 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 09-431-4692 WOMENS OUTDOOR PURSUITS INC: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, Anne 09-480-5424, www.wops.co.nz WAIHEKE ISLAND

WAIHEKE ISLAND WALKING GROUP: Saturday (PM), Shaona Maddle, 09-372-6645 COUNTIES/MANUKAU

HOWICK TRAMPING CLUB: Sunday (AM), (BIA), Gayle Sephton 027-635-4063 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, 09-232-8844 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 MANGERE BRIDGE WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday (AM). Meet at Village Square 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), 09-535-6467 www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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HOWICK Y’S WALKERS: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), 09-534-5153 PUKEKOHE TRAMPING CLUB: Mark Leys 09-294-8927, mleys@ orcon.net.nz TOI TOI TREKKERS TRAMPING CLUB: Noel Newsome 09-278-4962

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 07-855-2224 HAMILTON EAST WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Irene Millar 07-855-6848 HAMILTON TRAMPING CLUB: Alan Bigham 07-856-4646 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 07-856-8980 CLAUDELAND WALKING GROUP: Friday (AM), Irene Millar 07-855-6848 FLAGSTAFF WALKING GROUP: Monday Wednesday Friday (AM), Gillian Bartram 07-854-0069 WESTFIELD MALL WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM) Westfield Mall Chartwell HAMILTON MARATHON CLINIC:Tuesday (PM), Sunday (AM), Sharon 07-854-9214 TOD SQUAD: Friday (AM), Julie 07-829-4579 Y’s WALKERS: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM) MONDAY BUSHTRAMPERS: Monday, Marian 07-828-9029 BREAKAWAYS BUSH WALKING & TRAMPING CLUB: Diana Ammann 07-823-6147 WAIKATO TRAMPING CLUB: www.wtc.org.nz or Stu Kneebone 07-827-3097 WANDERERS TRAMPING CLUB: Colin 07-855-1335 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 MATAMATA TRAMPING & WALKING GROUP: Kay Davies 07-888-6978 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 TAIRUA

TAIRUA WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday, Mike Lord, 07-868-6025 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 07-3784992 WAIORA WALKING GROUP: Wednesday, Friday (AM), Kaye Beatson www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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 07-862-8184 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

TWILIGHT WALKING GROUP: Monday, (PM), (BIA), Dede Downs, 07-878-7867 TOKOROA

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

BAY OF PLENTY COROMANDEL

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

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 07-863-4597 WHAKATANE

SUNSHINE WALKING GROUP: Whakatane, Tuesday (AM), (I), Graham Thomas, 07-307-9800 HARRIERS WALKERS WHAKATANE: Saturday, (PM), (I), Noel Jones, 07-308-7101 NGA-TAPUWAE O-TANEATUA TRAMPING CLUB: Whakatane, Ohope, Opitiki, Kawerau; John Keene, john.keene@clear.net.nz WHITIANGA

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

WHANGAMATA RAMBLERS: Ron Le Noel, 07-865-9475 WALK WHANGAMATA: Everyday (AM), from Surf club WHANGAMATA WALKERS: Tuesday (AM), 07-865-8182 WHAGAMATA TRAMPING CLUB: 07-865-9110

EAST COAST GISBORNE

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

KATIKATI

HAWKES BAY

KAWERAU

BRIDGET ROBERTSHAWES STUDIO OF FITNESS: Saturday (AM), (BIA), Bridget, 06-877-5285 FLAXMERE WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), (BI), Maisy 06-879-7077 HASTINGS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), (I), Eddy 06-876-3371 HASTINGS WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (PM), (BI), Templey 06-873-0971 HAVELOCK NORTH WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), (BI), Jane 06877-0017 HAVELOCK NORTH WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Jeanette 06877-2114 HAVELOCK NORTH WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Lyn 06-877-7886 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

KATIKATI TRAMPING CLUB: fortnightly weekends (AM), Maddy Pyle 07-552-0215 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 ROTORUA

CROSS COUNTRY WALKERS: Tuesday, Thursday, (AM), (A), 07 348-2538 LAKE CITY ATHLETIC CLUB WALKERS GROUP: Tueday, Thursday (PM), Sunday (AM), Rob Colledge 07-348-7768, info@lakecity.co.nz, www. lakecity.co.nz 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: (COIF) (BIA) For days and time phone Sport Bay of Plenty 07-578-0016 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 KAIMAI RAMBLERS TRAMPING GROUP: Wednesday, Roger 07544-1622 Y’s WALKERS: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), YMCA, 07-578-5891 MOUNT JOGGERS & WALKERS: Tuesday, Friday, Sunday, info@mtjoggersandwalkers.co.nz , www.mtjoggersandwalkers.co.nz 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), Ross 07-576-4852 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: Eveie 027-434-7877 and Julie Fox , 021-215-8516 TE PUKE

TE PUKE WALKERS: Tuesday (AM), 07-573-8306 WAIHI

HASTINGS

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 06843-7804, www.runwalkhb.org.nz Ys WALKERS: Tuesday, Thursday, Napier, Kay 06-844-4891 or Dot 06-844-6885 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), Wednesday (PM), www.npjw.co.nz TARANAKI RACE WALKING CLUB: Trevor Suthon, 06-758-0776 EGMONT ATHLETICS: Karen Green, 06-758-1569 WAITATA

WAITARA WEEKLY HIKOI: Monday (PM), Waitara Netball Courts, Marina or Charles Sport Taranaki 06-759-0930 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 Walking WalkingNew NewZealand, Zealand,issue issueno no221 221--2016 2016

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06-765-7212 or Wes Robinson 06-765-5242 INGLEWOOD

INGLEWOOD WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Maureen 06- 756-7255 HAWERA

HAWERA WALKING GROUPO: Friday (AM), Nancy Riddick 06-278-5784 PUSH PLAY WALKERS: Thursday (AM), Tuesday (PM), (BIA), Moira Koch, 0800-223-228 ELTHAM

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

WANGANUI WANGANUI

CASTLECLIFF WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), Ethel Fackney 06-344-4375 RONA & GLAD’S WALK GROUP: Tuesday (AM), Rona Wright 06344-5434 WANGANUI HARRIER CLUB: Wednesdays, Saturday (PM), Secretary, P O Box 702, Wanganui, Perry Newburn 06-343-6484 SPORT WANGANUI CLUB GOLD: Tuesday, Thursday, (AM), Karen Buckholt 06-349-2315 WANGANUI MILLENNIUM WALKERS CLUB: Sunday (AM), Darol Pointon 06-345-3137 WAVERLEY

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

WELLINGTON

PICTON WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), Claire 03-573-7991

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 04-383-6276 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

MOTUEKA

WELLINGTON

SPORT WANGANUI CLUB GOLD: Mondays (AM), Kerry Young 06- LOWER HUTT WALK FOR HEALTH: Tuesday (AM), Wednesday (PM), Saturday (AM), 385-4055 Sunday (AM), (BIA), Jean 04-589-7887 or Dave 04-970-5133, www.

MARTON SPORT WANGANUI CLUB GOLD Wednesday (AM), Deane James walk4health.org.nz POSITIVELY SLIM “Health for Life Walkers: Sunday (AM) Wednesday 06-327-7607 (PM) (BIA), Jim or Barbara Mobbs 04-566-2603 MANAWATU HUTT VALLEY WALKERS: Saturday (PM), Carol 04-586-7784 PALMERSTON NORTH WALKING FOR PLEASURE: 60’s Plus, Melling, Molly Shephers, 04HOKOWHITU KIWI WALKERS: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), (I), Dorne 567-5727 Jarvis 06-357-2444 WOMENS WALKING GROUP: Wainuiomata, every second Wednesday KELVIN GROVE WALKERS: Tuesday (PM), (I), Marjory Edmonds, (PM), 04-564-6019 06-354-3342 HUTT VALLEY TRAMPING CLUB: Weekend (AM), Dennis Page 04HOT-Whitu CHICKS Saturday, (AM), (BIA), laurenparsons.co.nz/ 970-6901 hot-whitu-chicks TAKE HEART WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), (BI), Keith Millar, 04MANAWATU STRIDERS: Tuesday, Thursday, (PM); Sunday (AM), 526-7440 Hockey Manawatu Pavillion, Manawaroa Street, (BIA), Alister Martin LEISURE WALKERS: seniors, Tuesday (AM), Jean, 04-565-1918 06-353-7175 HUTT VALLEY MARATHON CLINIC: Mark Potter, info@hvmc.org.nz PALMERSTON NORTH JOGGERS & WALKERS: Esplanade,Tuesday, WALK WAINUI: Monday (AM), (BIA), Shirley 04-564-6179 Thursday, Saturday (AM), (BI), Robyn McKey 06-354-9952.

EASTBOURNE WALK GROUP: Lesley O’Neil, Eastbourne CLUB PED: Monday, Wednesday, (PM), (IA), Ongley Park; Saturday, ALICETOWN WALKING GROUP: 04-589-2646 (AM), Esplanade, (IA), David Young 06-356-7179 KIWI MASTERS WALKERS: Richard Davies 04-566-1335 HEARTY STRIDERS: Thursday (PM), (BI), Esplanade, Adrienne Ken- OLDER ADULTS – LEISURE WALKING GROUP: Judy 04-528-4445 nedy 06-350-8617 PORIRUA MASSEY WALKERS: Monday, Thursday, noon, Massey Recreation FRIDAY WALKERS: Brian Grinstrup or Bruce Sheppard 04-237-6374 Centre, (BIA) Chin Diew Lai 06-350-5799 ext 2471 TAWA LINDEN HIKERS: 04-232-8705 MANAWATU WALKWAYS PROMOTION SOCIETY’S MONTHLY WALKERS: WEA RAMBLERS: Muriel Thompson, Tawa Sunday (AM), (IA) Gillian Absolom 06-329-6898 TAWA/LINDEN WALKERS: Maurice 04-232-4407 or Claire 04-232-8764 METHODIST AGAPE FELLOWSHIP WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), (B), WHITBY SUNDAY WALKERS: Sunday (AM), Don Quirk 04-234-7700 or Lorna Goodwin, 06-358-2860 Christine Coshan 04-971-2141 g.cl@paradise.net.nz U3A Exploring Walkways: Thursday (PM), (B), Lynley Watson 06- UPPER HUTT 356-4384 AURORA HARRIER CLUB: Peter Wrigley, p.wiggles@paradise.net.nz WOMEN’S AFTER 5.30 WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday (PM), (I), TUESDAY TRIPPERS: Bill Thompson, 04-971-5123 FANTAIL HIKERS: Marg Eagles, Upper Hutt Liz MacNeill 06-357-8216 TRENTHAM UNITED HARRIER CLUB: Jon Roskvist, 021-460-877 or FEILDING SENIOR WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), (BI), Gail Byrnes 04-526-6906 UPPER HUTT WALKING & TRAMPING CLUB: Helen 04-970-2046 06-323-5470 FOXTON

KAPITI

FOXPEDS: Monday (PM), Foxton, Foxton Beach, (BIA), Dave Blackett, KAPITI CARDIAC CLUB: Tuesday, Thursday, Graham Priest 04-293-7872 KAPITI WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Robin Leger 0406-363-5743, Michelle Duffy, 06-363-7987 905-4680 or Muriel Hill 04-293-5121 LEVIN KAPITI SUNDAY WALKERS: Sunday (AM), Frank Morris 04-293-2567 LEVIN HARRIER & WALKING CLUB: Saturday (PM), (BIA), Ivan Morgan or Ethel Symes 04-904-1485 06-368-3622 KAPITI THURSDAY WALKERS: Thursday, email kapitithursdaywalkers@ WEDNESDAY LEISURE WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), (BIA), Lila McCall, gmail.com,www.sportsground.co.nz/kapitithursdaywalkers 06-367-9070 KAPITI JOGGERS & WALKERS: Sunday (AM), Pam Childs 04-902-1754 LEVIN JOGGERS & WALKERS CLUB: Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, (BIA), KAPITI WANDERERS: Tuesday (alt), email: kapitiwanderers@gmail. com, www.sportsground.co.nz/kapitiwanderers Colleen Francis 06-368-8624 KAPITI WEEKDAY WALKERS: Monday, Wendy Stratford 04-905-7520 WAIRARAPA t.stratford@paradise.net.nz, or Julian Harris 04-905-3733 junjo@ clear.net.nz MASTERTON SPORT KAPITI THURSDAY WALKERS: Thursday (AM), 04-296-9022 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), MARLBOROUGH (BIA), Ray Wallis 06-377-0703

SOUTH ISLAND

MARTINBOROUGH

MARTINBOROUGH WALKING GROUP: Barbara Behrent 06-306-9226

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BLENHEIM

50 PLUS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), 03-579-3101

NELSON MOTUEKA FIFTY PLUS WALKERS: Thursday (AM), Nora Morris 03528-6290 NELSON

NELSON STRIDERS: Tuesday, Thursday, (PM), (BI), Averil West, 03548-3655 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: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), Jeff Connell 03-545-9180 NELSON 50+ WALKING & TRAMPING GROUP: Noel Brown 03-544-2286 WAIMEA HARRIER WALKERS: Saturday (PM), Sunday (AM) (BIA), Heather McNabb, 03-547-8490 WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Visitor Information Centre WAIMEA TRAMPING CLUB: Sunday (AM) (PM), wtc.richmond@xtra. co.nz, www.waimeatrampingclub.org.nz 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, 03388-2593 ARTHRITIC AMBLERS: Wednesday, (B) suitable for people with physical disabilities, Trevor Randall 03-385-7446 BEXLEY KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Kath 03388-6161 BARRINGTON KIWISENIORS: Friday (AM), (BI), Nita 03-337-1493 BECKENHAM WALK ‘n’ TALK: Thursday (PM), Di 03-385-3452 BISHOPDALE RAMBLERS: Wednesday (AM) (I), Bishopdale, Paul Muir 03-359-7971 BISHOPDALE TRAMPING CLUB: Wednesday (AM),(IA), www.bishopdaletrampers.org.nz BURNSIDE JOGGERS & WALKERS CLUB: Sunday (AM) Burnside, Anne Uys 03-342-6337 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 03-382-2302 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), E: chchmarathonclinic@gmail.com, https://chchmarathonclinic.wordpress.com/ CHRISTCHURCH METHODIST HARRIER CLUB: Saturday (PM) (BIA), Mrs Lindsay Evans 03-355-4356 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 HERITAGE WALKS: Thursday, (AM), Graeme Stanley 03-980-1553 HOON HAY KIWISENIORS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Barbara 03-338-8306 www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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KAIAPOI WALKERS GROUP: Tuesday, Wednesday (AM), Don Lyon 03-327-9064 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 03-337-6103 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 03-384-4794 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 03-388-3237 NEW BRIGHTON WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Larry Jones 03-382-0201 NO HILL WALKERS: Thursday (AM) (B), Hazel Matthews 03-385-5338 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 03-332-5638 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), Merv Meredith info@peninsulatrampingclub. org.nz, www.peninsulatrampingclub.org.nz PIONEER STROLLERS: Thursday, (BIA), Shirley Hitchcock, 03-322-7220 PIONEER TRAMPERS: Thursday (AM) (IA), Alan Williams 03-343-2216 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 03-383-5448 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 03-348-8195 SALLY STROLLERS: Saturday, fortnight, general Christchurch, (B), leisurely pace, Margaret Bennetts, 03-322-9187 SHIRLEY RECREATIONAL WALKERS: Monday, Thursday (AM), 03941-5409 “ A SLICE OF HERITAGE WALKS” with Walktologist Graeme Stanley, Tues (PM) Thurs (AM ), Graeme Stanley 03- 980-1553 SOMERFIELD KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Marie 03-337-1436 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 03-338-9035 TOWER TRAMPING & WALKING CLUB: Tuesday, (IA), Peter McDonald 03-326-6700, Sunday, Yvonne van Eerden 03-339-0751 www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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 XY’s WALKERS: Thursday (AM), Maureen Ryder 03-383-1226 or Alison Jarvis 03-338-2678 “Y’s WALKERS” (YMCA): Tuesday, Thursday, (BIA), City YMCA, 03-3660689, 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, John Williams 03-383-0064, jo_wil@xtra.co.nz WEEKEND WANDERERS: Sunday (PM), Marilyn Dean 03-338-3826 30 MINUTE WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Greame Stanley 30 MINUTE WALKING GROUP:Tuesday (AM), (B), Risingholme, Christchurch City Council 03-941-8999 30 MINUTE WALKING GROUP:Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), (BIA), Bishopdale, Christchurch City Council 03-941-8999 30 MINUTE WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM) (PM), (BIA), 03-94128999

RURAL CANTERBURY

CHEVIOT KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Sport Canterbury 03373-5060 ELLESMERE TRAMPING GROUP: Thursday (AM) (IA), Trish Vessy 03-329-1865 LEESTON KIWISENIORS: Friday (AM), (BI), Sport Canterbury 03373-5060 LINCOLN KIWISENIORS: Monday (AM), (BI), Sport Canterbury 03373-5060 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

WEST COAST GREYMOUTH

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

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

OTAGO CLYDE

CLYDE OFF-ROAD WALKERS: Monday, Wednesday, Judy Blanch, 03449-2580, 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 03-434-6363 NORTH OTAGO TRAMPING & MOUNTAINEERING CLUB: Margie Carrington 03-434-8484 DUNEDIN

ACTIVE WALKERS: Monday (PM), Bill Brockie 03-467-9114 ARIKI WALKING GROUP: Wednesday, Saturday (PM), Karen Martin 03-456-4223 CIVIL SERVICE: Saturday, (PM), Peter Smith 03-471-7127 CAVERSHAM HARRIERS WALKING GROUP: Saturday (PM), Keiran Columb 03-489-4027 DUNEDIN CITY RAMBLERS: Wednesday,(AM) Alison St John 03476-2344 GREEN HUT TRACK GROUP DUNEDIN: walking track maintainers, Wednesday (AM), Graeme Elliot 03-454-3350, ellio@xtra.co.nz HALFWAY BUSH WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), (I), Pat Garth, 03-476-2579 HILL CITY WALKING GROUP: Saturday (PM), Alex McEwan 03-455-4851 KOPUTAI WALKING GROUP: 2nd Tuesday, (AM), Noeline Forgie, 03-472-8302 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 03-489-4071 PHOENIX CLUB WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Nina Davidson 03-471-0114 PINEHILL WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Norman Vare 03-473-8683 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), Chris James 03-488-2228 WAIHOLA WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Elizabeth Jones 03-489-8064 XY TRAMPING CLUB: 1st & 3d (& 5th) Tuesday, (AM), Prue Turnbull 03-454-3991 Y’S WALKING GROUP: Sunday (AM), Betty Booth 03-456-2000 60 PLUS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Judith Wright 03-456-2080 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 03-476-1545 ALEXANDRA

ALEXANDRA HARRIER & WALKERS CLUB: Saturday (PM), April to October, John Thompson 03-448-7244, www.alexharriers.co.nz QUEENSTOWN

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

WANAKA WALKERS: Monday (February - Mid-December (AM), (BI), Ruth Harrison 021-474-904, ruthharrison01@icloud.com, wanakawalkers.blogspot.co.nz

SOUTHLAND INVERCARGILL

60’S UP WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), Olive Swain 03-214-4802 YMCA WOMEN’S WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), Joan Sutherland, 03-218-8738 BNZ ACTIVE WALKERS: Thursday, Ann Robbie 03-211-2150, e:kiwiseniors@sportsouthland.co.nz, wwwsportsouthland.co.nz GORE

BNZ ACTIVE KIWISENIORS: 1st and 3rd Wednesday, Ann Robbie 03-211-2150, e:kiwiseniors@sportsouthland.co.nz, wwwsportsouthland.co.nz HOKONUI TRAMPING CLUB: Margaret Hughes 03-208-7053 NORTHERN SOUTHLAND

ACTIVE WALKERS: 2nd and 4th Thursday, Ann Robbie 03-211-2150, e:kiwiseniors@sportsouthland.co.nz, wwwsportsouthland.co.nz TE ANAU

ACTIVE WALKERSKIWISENIORS: Wednesday, 9am, Ann Robbie 03-211-2150, e:kiwiseniors@sportsouthland.co.nz, wwwsportsouthland.co.nz

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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Phone (06) 372 3722

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

• September to May best months.

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

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