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CONTENTS Issue 233 - 2017

4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walk: Lake Okareka wetland and

board walk 8 New Zealand Walk: Fairy Falls - Old Coach Road

Tracks Circuit 12 New Zealand Walk: Blowhard Bush, Hawkes Bay 15 News: Trust to take over popular Waiheke

Walking Festival 16 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 18 New Zealand Walk: Mt Alford Challenge 20 New Zealand Walks: Eastern Taranaki Experience 23 News: Ruru watching over Kohupatiki 24 Overseas Walks: Walking in Japan 27 Books: Best walks of the Great Ocean Road 27 New Zealand Walk: Hawkes Bay limestone loop track 28 New Zealand walk: New swing bridge should

increase the number of walkers in area 30 Overseas Walks: Walking in Croatia’s National Parks 38 High Achiever: John Owens: “Just do it. . .”

40 Event: Great Forest events reach a milestone 42 Overseas Walks and Tours 46 Coming Events: New Zealand 48 Coming Events: Overseas 51 Index of 14 previous issues 52 Directory of Walking Groups 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 60 Taupo events Cover Photo: Jeanette Ellis’s daughter and son in law - Tracey and Rowan George, celebrating the beautiful scenery and weather on MacKinnon Pass, as they walked the Milford Track early February 2017. Photo by Jeanette Ellis, Redwood, Christchurch.

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Walk talk Pubeck Walking Festival

The 7th Isle of Purbeck Walking Festival (previously called the Swanage and Purbeck festival) in the United Kingdom is scheduled for 16th - 24th September 2017.

The programme will offer guided walks both on the coast and in the often overlooked Dorset hinterland. Walking booking for 2017 is not yet open so if you plan to go to the festival make sure you keep an eye on the website.

Free guided walk: Margans Bush, Papakura

Take a free guided walk with a park ranger and discover Margans Bush, Papakura, an unique bush remnant in the heart of Papakura.

Learn about the history of this site as well as the flora and fauna that live in this reserve.

Average level of fitness and mobility required.

The Auckland Counci l are offering a free guided walk on Thursday 25 May 2017, from 9.45am till noon. Meet at entrance to 20R Gibbs Crescent, Papakura, Auckland. Bookings are essential at enquiry@ aucklandcouncil.govt.nz 09 301 0101 or contact Anna Baine anna.baine@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz 027 270 8297.

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Explore the Alpujarra and Sierra Nevada regions in Spain

In the coming season, Casa Ana, a gem of a B&B, is offering a selection of great holidays in this wild and beautiful part of Spain.

Walking over Lemons is a week of walking with Chris Stewart, author of best-selling Driving Over Lemons. He’ll take you on his favourite walks, invite you to lunch at his farm, and entertain you with stories about life in the Alpujarra. The walks range from a gentle stroll around the white villages and the country footpaths linking them; to a day in the mountains of the Sierra Nevada; and include walking in the Poqueira and Trevelez river valleys, plus a guided day in Granada exploring the city’s medieval sights.

Walking and Nature visits the Sierra Nevada and its southern slopes which are fantastically rich in wildlife, mainly due to large altitude differences ranging from 500m in the lower market towns of the Alpujarras through to the high summits at nearly 3500m. Expert guides will take you on five days of walking at a range of altitudes to see the wonders of the mountain and valley wildlife, including eagles, vultures, ibex, and many of the endemic bird, wildflower and butterfly species, all in spectacular scenery.

Walking with a Camera enables you to discover the rugged beauty of the Spanish Sierra Nevada through a lens. Highlights include learning how to shoot big landscapes whilst exploring the ancient Moorish footpaths, mule tracks and silk routes of the Alpujarras; a day exploring medieval Islamic architecture in the historic city of Granada; discovering the secrets of successful sunrise and sunset photography in the mountains; and visits to the bars and bodegas of the area’s famous white mountain villages.

For further details contact Anne Hunt at info@casa-ana.com or visit the Casa Ana website.

Te Araroa half way marked

A new sign has been erected o n t h e Te A r a r o a Tr a i l just south of Palmerston North.

The spot is the half way mark 1500kms of the 3000km trail.

The spot has been celebrated in the past by walkers doing the trail.

This walking season it is estimated that over 600 p e o p l e f ro m New Zealand and overseas h a v e w a l ke d the trail. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

Walk talk

Women’s hiking exchange group

Point Chevalier cycling improvements planned

New cycling and walking facilities are on the agenda for the area around Pt Chevalier and Westmere in Auckland.

Auckland Transport is looking for community feedback to develop a more detailed plan and consultation is now open.

The project will see safe cycling facilities for Point Chevalier Road, Meola Road and Garnet Road. There will be layout changes to key intersections to improve safety and better manage traffic.

A new pedestrian crossing and improvements to an existing crossing are also being proposed.

The improvements will be funded by Auckland Transport, the NZ Transport Agency, and the NZ Government’s Urban Cycleways Fund.

Facebook page

Walking New Zealand joined the digital revolution by starting a Facebook page last year. On our website page we will be adding walks from the past that have appeared in the magazine.

Coastal path spans length of country

You can now view back issues of Walking New Zealand magazine, two issues back from the latest, FREE at :

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Te Araroa art in the Wellington Botanic Gardens

The Te Araroa Wellington Trust, with the assistance of Wellington City Council and generous support from Wellington North Rotary and Wellington Community Trust, has installed two walking figures at the Bowen St entrance to the Wellington Botanic Gardens.

The installation was designed

by Isobel Gabites, who also produced the signage on the Paekakariki Escarpment Track.

The eye-catching figures were unveiled by Mayor Justin Lester, who clearly has a soft spot for Te Araroa, celebrating his election last year with a walk on the Paekakariki Escarpment Track. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

We are a women’s hiking group on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Our members are age 55-70 years and we do a 12 - 15 km hike once or twice a week.

We know over 50 very scenic hiking trails in our area. We would like to organize a hiking exchange with a similar hiking group in New Zealand for 2018. Our idea is that we would billet 10 - 15 women from a New Zealand hiking group for about 2 weeks in 2018 - and guide them on about 10 unique hikes on our west coast. And they would do the same for us in New Zealand.

Would you be able to put us in contact with a group/s who might be interested in such an exchange? We would appreciate any assistance you could give me. Thank you very much.

Contact: Effie Henry, Cowichan Bay, BC, Canada, 250-7480574, effieahenry@gmail.com.

The Wales Coast Path (link is external) is the world’s only coastal path to span the entire length of a country. There are 870 glorious miles to explore, with plenty to see whether on a quick stroll, a day walk or a longer hike.

Go your own way: Fremantle self-guided walks

Walking or cycling around Fremantle in West Australia, is an ideal way to delve a little deeper into the port city’s history, art and culture. In addition to creative, heritage and multicultural highlights – and even a wet-weather option – Fremantle Story has added street art and literary trails to its suggested itineraries for exploring on foot or two wheels. Also look out for the forthcoming vintage shopping trail, part of a packed program for the 25th Fremantle Heritage Festival from May 26 to June 5.

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My Favourite Walk New Zealand Walk New Zealand Walk

Lake Okareka wetland and board walk

By Judy Eva

Lake Okareka is approximately 9 kms from Rotorua and is different from other lakes in the district for the fact that it is surrounded by farmland in a picturesque setting of hills and native forest.

One side of the lake is wetland with a well maintained track and boardwalks.

It wends its way through a marshland of raupo, rushes, toi toi, flax and a variety of native bush and there is a wide range of freshwater aquatic birds living in the lake and on the wetlands such as dabchicks, coots, pied stilt, pukeko, shags,

ducks, and geese.

For those who are avid watchers there is a ‘bird hide’ in the middle of the wetland.

There are introduced species of fish in the lake such as goldfish, mosquito fish, and rainbow trout.

The other side of the track is hilly

farmland and it is quite picturesque to observe the wetland birds among the livestock in the paddocks picking happily at the grasses and seeds.

I have on good advice that a very special time to do this walk is when the baby birds are around but watch out for the geese as they are very protective of their young.

This is a very pleasant flat walk and suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs as far as Silver Beach and where the outlet flows into Lake Tarawera. There is a composting toilet there. Return the

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In all a very enjoyable walk and also a photographers paradise. The walk is 2.5 kms, 30 minutes return to the end of the boardwalk, and one hour thirty minutes one way to the outlet. No dogs allowed.

How to get there From S H 30 (Te Ngae Road) coming from Rotorua central turn right at the roundabout and into Tarawera Road, follow up there for several kms, turn left onto Okareka Loop Road and follow it until you come to Acacia Road.

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road, past a lagoon with a boat ramp on up the hill and on the right is a small car park.

The start of the walk is there.

Opposite page above: Aquatic birds on the lake.

Left: The well maintained boardwalk.

Above right: The flat walking track.

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My Favourite Walk

Fairy Falls – Old Coach

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By Mike Giri

airy Falls-Old Coach Road Track is one of the many walking tracks in the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park which is so close to Auckland city and its dwellers. It is quite busy during the holiday seasons.

This is one of the interesting walks within the park and close to Arataki Visitor Centre. The Old Coach Track has historic significance in the sense that it runs along the original alignment of the Old Coach Road that once connected Henderson to the West Coast.

The location of Arataki Visitors Centre is one of the best in the country I might claim. It sits on the ridge by the side of Scenic Drive and offers a spectacular view of lush green vegetation covered hills gently descending to Manukau Harbour.

On the other side of the ridge is the West city in the foothills extending to Whaitemata Harbour. The Scenic Drive, as the name suggests, is very scenic and offers viewing points at places on both sides. However, drivers are cautioned that parking at unauthorised places can be very dangerous.

Now, continuing on this particular walk, “Fairy Falls”, it is roughly 5km west from Arataki Visitors Centre on Scenic Drive. A car park there is well sign posted.

The track starts from the right side opposite of the car park. As you step into the track you find the route map posted on a board.

After walking about 20 metre you see a warning sign of “Stop Kauri Dieback” posted to request to clean up your shoes by brush on the ground and chemical spray which is there. The “Kauri Dieback” is caused by a fungus (Phytophthora taxon agathis). Such protective program for this fungal disease is in place in other forests as well where Kauri population is found.

The track is well maintained through the dense native bush. The common vegetation include Kauri (Agathis australis) Right: A Stunning view of Manukau Harbour from the Arataki Visitors Centre.

Insert right: Arataki Visitors Centre.

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Fairy Falls – Old Coach Road Tracks Circuit

and rata (Metrisideros sp), tree ferns including silver fern (Cyathea dealbata), Nikau (Rhopalostylis sapida) mixed with other broadleaf plants.

Similarly, sighting animals and birds depends on the season and time of the day. Some of the common forest birds can be heard or sighted at times (saw one fantail). A good reference of native flora and fauna may be found in the City Council’s report on Biodiversity (2007).

The track first descends on a gentle slope for about 10 minutes. Then a side track to Old Coach Road/Good fellow tracks diverts on left side.

Thereafter the gradient changes faster to zigzag sloping track.

One can hear the trickling sound of a stream nearby. Then the slope becomes steeper and can only be covered by stairs Above left: Typical vegetation on the slope with a kauri tree at the top.

Above right: Wooden stairs along the side of the Falls.

Below left: At the bottom of the Falls there is another pool and some are enjoying it.

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as the stream becomes falls.

The wooden stair is built by the side of the falls and gives a pleasant view.

The water falls in stages and at two places water has collected to make them look like a small swimming pool. The first one is in the middle, just in front of the bridge and second is at the bottom of the falls. I noticed that it was quite popular with youngsters or enthusiasts to go and plunge themselves into the cool pool. This descend is about 395 m.

The track crosses the stream again a couple of times before it is sidelined along the stream.

After about five minutes the track starts rising again. Here also the vegetation is similar to as described before.

After 10 minutes of walk uphill you see the beautiful sight of the Tasman Sea coastline. The track has some slope but not requiring wooden stairs which is generally quite nice for walking.

After about another 20 minutes the track reaches to a road on the right and the track continues on the left side. At this point also I saw another antifungal treatment device kept by the side. This can also be an entry point for those who choose to do so. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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A word of caution is that if you did not know or did not carry a map you tend to continue on the road on the right.

However, this is Mountain Road which is different. If you have to walk along this road it will be longer and more tiresome on the heated metal road, especially on a sunny day with temperature soaring around 25 degrees.

Continuing on the track it goes along on Old Coach Road for sometimes and diverts towards right and keeps going uphill. In about another 30 minutes the tract reaches where it started before.

Thus the track forms a nice loop of about 5.5 km.

The estimated time to complete this loop is about two and half hours, but a fit and fast walker can do it in less than two hours. This can be good for all family members (Not wheelchair, though).

I saw a family having kids as young as five years walking by. The up and down walk is quite a bit. It can be challenging for those with breathing difficulties, therefore may take advice.

Being so close to city does not mean one should be negligent.

All normal preparations such as walking shoes, comfortable clothing and water bottle are necessary for the walk. Depending on the season some extra things like a cap, sunglass, sunscreen and light energetic food etc may be needed.

This walk gives some idea about the bush and hilly terrain walking which is relatively strenuous. It can very well be combined with a picnic for a day out with family and friends.

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Above: Near the start of the Fairy Falls.

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Mt Favourite Walk

Blowhard Bush Hawkes Bay

By Allison Hall

Not even a twig quivered at Blowhard Bush on the day we chose to explore this interesting reserve. According to some the reserve got it’s name back in colonial times due to the long haul up from Omahu to the central plateau. By the time the horses had dragged their load to the top they were blowing - hard.

However, be that as it may, the wind is often ferocious at this section of the road so I think the reserve’s name was intended to carry a double meaning.

Blowhard Bush is found on the corner where Napier / Taihape and Lawrence Road meet; the car park is about 600 metres along Lawrence Road.

The 63 hectare reserve was gifted to the Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society in 1962. Serious possum control began in 2003 and thanks to a resolute group of volunteers all the attention is paying off.

Dave and I set out reasonably early because with the temperature forecast to climb faster than we are able we wanted to get a head start. The main walk is a 2 1/2 hour loop track with tributary tracks to sites of interest. Times are according to the generous people at the Forest and Bird Protection Society.

At the beginning of the track is a large Above right: A great view of the pine forests.

Below left: A walk through tussock grass to the bush.

Below right: The sign says it all.

shelter, long-drops and an information board warns explorers to keep to the designated path due to tomos and steep drop offs. The Tui track immediately takes us to a seam of limestone where great chunks have been fractured by earthquakes and weathered by wind and water. Passages, sinks, ravines and underground streams are a feature of this Waitoraran limestone formation.

It is like walking among ancient ruins.

Some of the rocks are deeply fluted and in passages the limestone walls are damp and dark, so this provides the perfect environment for mosses and ferns. The track then wends up through regenerating forest until it meets an old forestry road. Here the vegetation is sub-alpine. A three minute walk to the Lookout must not be missed because the view is magnificent.

According to Sheila Cunningham, of Hawkes Bay For The Happy Wanderer fame, Dave and I are “fortunate it is warm and calm enough to linger long in appreciation.” We certainly are.

However it is searingly hot and with no cloud to speak of we finish our survey of the exotic Pan PAC forest, the scarred

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Blowhard Bush, Hawkes Bay wall of the Kaweka Range to our north and Mt Miroroa to our south, and we move on toward Lowry Shelter.

When William Colenso travelled by this route in the 1850’s he would have seen mostly tussock and scrub clinging to a desolate windswept landscape; the result of a combination of volcanic eruptions and early man-made fires.

Then Europeans burnt the grasses and scrub to graze sheep and by the1890’s rabbits spread to Blowhard.

Now, thanks to the people at Forest and Bird, many sub-alpine plant species have returned and they crowd the edge of the path but are not tall enough to offer shade. Lowry Shelter is a hop, skip and jump away from the lookout.

After poking about Lowry Shelter for a while we next come to Patiki’s cave where a Maori family lived in the 1800’s. On this side of the reserve a few giants, escapees of the fires and felling, massive matai, kahikatea, rimu and black maire can be found. Take the Rewi Track, a crescent that joins back to the Tui Track after a 20-30 minutes walk. The trees here support a variety of birds - yet another interesting feature of Blowhard Bush.

We were entertained by a gang of whitehead’s (popokatea) as they raided

the canopy for insects. Whiteheads tend to keep to the canopy so it is difficult to get a satisfying look at them. They are acrobatic little birds and their call trills on and on, much louder than their size would suggest.

The list of bird species found at Blowhard Bush is long and of course includes tui and bellbird (korimako).

There are also North Island Robin (toutouwai), grey warbler (riroriro), silver eye (tauhou), New Zealand pipit (pihoihoi), cuckoo (pipiwharauroa and koekoea) and I nearly stood on a kereru. Perhaps it had fallen from a tree after eating too many berries. The silly thing startled, blundered into flight, and then smashed through the shrubbery like a front-row forward. Gave me quite a start!

I have to mention the fungi because one of the most comical sights we saw was a parade of these funny white parasols. They seemed to have something in mind as they followed each other in an orderly trail, crossed our track and then disappeared down a slope. I might have followed them if it were not for the warning to stick to the path. And one other thing - there are weta’s in the caves.

The tracks at Blowhard are good, with just enough upping to provide a cardio-vascular workout and to make

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kids sleep well at night. The reserve is a great introduction to the joy of walking New Zealand bush, especially with the caves to explore, and Lowry Shelter and the lookout for added interest along the way.

We saved the Troglodyte Track for another day. This short track will take you to more caves and the Troglodyte boulder five minutes from the beginning of the track. The boulder, used by rock-climbers, is 40m long and 4m high.

Interesting features at Blowhard Bush include: The altitude (800m above sea-level.)

Limestone rock formations.

Diversity of plant life.

Diversity of bird-life.

Patiki’s cave.

Examples of mature native trees.

Lowry Shelter.

The wind. http://www.rockclimbing.com/ routes/Australasia/New_Zealand/ Hawke_s_Bay-Napier/Blowhard_Bush/ http://nzbirdsonline.org.nz/species/ whitehead http://www.forestandbird.org.nz/ files/file/Blowhard%20Brochure.pdf Above left: Lowry Shelter.

Above right: A narrow track between the fern covered rocks. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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Trust to take over popular Waiheke Walking Festival

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he Waiheke Walking Trust has been established to deliver the annual Waiheke Walking Festival and ensure its ongoing success and popularity; as well as promoting walking on Waiheke all year round.

Denise Whitfield, Festival organizer for the past four years says: “I’m delighted that the Waiheke Walking Trust have acquired the Walking Festival. The new Trust will provide strong governance and financial support to an event that has grown year on year. The Hauraki Gulf Conservation Trust have successfully grown the Festival to a point where it requires dedicated focus and resources – the new Waiheke Walking Trust will manage the Festival as a core activity.”

The Waiheke Walking Trust aims to ensure the Festival continues to benefit the Waiheke community and local businesses, by showcasing Waiheke as a walking destination and encouraging locals and visitors to experience walking on Waiheke.

The Trust is thrilled to announce Sir Graham and Raewyn, Lady Henry, as Ambassadors. “We love the lifestyle Waiheke provides - the opportunities for walking and fishing, and the wine.

We’re excited to get behind the Waiheke Walking Trust, and to be involved again in this year’s Walking Festival”.

Over time, the WWT plans to develop an online resource for Waiheke walking information, promoting public walkways that are available year round, as well as other walking events throughout the year. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

The Trustees are Waiheke residents, and include Denise Whitfield, who has developed and managed the Festival over the last four years; John and Jo Gow, who are well known as founding benefactors of Sculpture on the Gulf, owners of Connells Bay Sculpture Park and who were actively involved in transforming Rotoroa Island; and Tessa Shaw and Tim Huston, keen walkers who have lived on the island for five years, and bring branding, marketing and sponsorship skills to the Trust.

Gary Wilton, champion of the Waiheke walking trails including Te Ara Hura, says “I am pleased to be involved with the new Waiheke Walking Trust in an advisory role. The Waiheke Walking Festival has put the Island on the international map as a fantastic walking destination and I am thrilled that it now has a home with a Trust formed primarily to support and grow this iconic event”.

The Waiheke Walking Trust acknowledges the great work of the Hauraki Gulf Conservation Trust, and the Auckland Council before that, in developing and growing the Waiheke Walking Festival .

WWT also acknowledge the support of the Waiheke Local Board, both in financial support for the festival since its inception and in creating, extending and improving the network of public walkways on the island.

The Waiheke Walking Festival 2017 will run 18 – 26 November 2017, with nine days of free guided walks. For more information visit waihekewalkingfestival.org.

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, Photo Contest

We are looking for the best digital photos each month depicting walking Now the time to get your digital camera out or look through your digital images and enter the

Walking New Zealand Digital Photo Contest

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

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

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.

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

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Congratulations to the following who each receive a six month subscription, or six month subscription extension to Walking New Zealand magazine.

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Above: My parents and neighbour enjoying a good walk down to Homunga Bay. Photo by Jessica Kenny, Kawerau.

Opposite page above: On a stunning day in early March this year, some friends and our families did the Escarpment track on the Kapiti Coast. The views were incredible, and the 10 km track is steep and goes across two swingbridges. The little red dot on the swing-bridge is my daughter Danielle, who lives in Switzerland but was over to see visit us in Wellington. Photo by Wiebke Ashby, Ngaio, Wellington Left: Theresa walking the track to Lake Daniells near Springs Junction after the big snow fall last year. Photo by Keith Henson, Picton.

Right: Walking past Mount Ngauruhoe on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Photo

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Above left: A pile of rocks at the top.

Middle left: Crossing a stream.

Opposite page - Above left: The fog at the top. Above right: A view out from the track. Right: On a well formed track.

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nly four of the Tower Trampers headed off from Christchurch to Mt Alford. Two of us had not done this tramp before so we were certainly up for the challenge.

When we arrived it was easy to say let’s go back and go to a cafe in Methven as it was rather dreary weather, foggy and a slight drizzle.

We got organ■ ised and the drizzle stopped but fog remained.

It is beautiful beech forest to start off with and the trees are so incredibly black. The track had plenty of mud but not too bad because our boots did not sink too deep down.

We were keen to give it a go and get to the top and if the weather was too bad we could just turn back. We always make sure we have the right gear when we go out tramping.

We could not see across the Canterbury Plains but that was OK as we had to keep an eye on the track and watch our step. The beech forest was beautiful on its own.

We found a table for our morning tea when we cleared the beech forest and all had a hot cuppa before continuing our climb. No drizzle but just fog and now and then it would clear a little so we could see a bit further on.

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All of a sudden after a good climb we realised we were at the top. We had a nursery garden of rocks and boulders which was something that was so special we had never seen before but no view.

It was really unusual to be at the top with no view but we were all thrilled to have made it and were ready for a good cuppa and our lunch. We still took some spectacular photos.

There was no sun or wind to push the fog along. Every now and then we had a different view as the fog would open up for a few minutes then close again.

We headed back to the cars and enjoyed the descent down.

We had all achieved Mt Alford and were all rather proud of ourselves.

We took off our muddy boots and then started our journey back to Christchurch. We certainly had a great day.

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current topics of the day and suspect Sylvia’s cooking could possibly be blamed for the slight waist expansion.

Next morning we were picked up by Dave and taken to the start of our first walk which was the Aotuhia-Kurapete and Matemateaonga Tracks. Dave regaled us with history and stories of the area while guiding us through the first 8km of the 20km walk which was a mixture of farmland and bush.

When he left us we were supplied with a map and instructions that would see us make the clearing in time for lunch. The track was reasonably obvious but there were a couple of treefalls Above: On day two walking beside a papa and slips to negotiate.

The clearing was duly reached for face. a late lunch before setting off on the Above right:The view from Mt Dampier Matemateaonga Track. A hut marked Falls. fter spotting their advertisement in the Walking New Zealand magazine, four recreational but intrepid hikers decided a three day walk organised by Eastern Taranaki Experience (Dave and Carol Digby) would offer a challenge.

We duly arrived in Stratford at the appointed hour and after a few formalities were driven by Carol to our first farmstay where we were based for two nights. Alan and Sylvia were the perfect hosts and made us feel relaxed and part of the family. We yarned away some time around the table taking apart the

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Eastern Taranaki Experience the mid-way point of this walk where we stopped for smoko.

While there we watched an aerial kereru display, seemingly right on cue.

Meantime Dave had walked back to the beginning of the track, did a few jobs and parked at the end of the track to wait for us.

Day two and it was Carol who took us to our next walk which was alongside the river on the old Whangamomona Road, starting at the Bridge to Somewhere. A good part of the 18km was bush, petering out to farmland at the end.

Although still a non-maintained

public road we had to keep an eye out for vehicles but the only one we encountered was a lone motorcyclist. The vehicles that had been through previously though caused us a bit of angst while negotiating the large mud holes without disappearing up to our kneecaps. Bridges, a couple of tunnels and a swingbridge also diverted our attention.

Carol was waiting for us at the pickup point not far from Whangamomona.

After the obligatory stop at the small settlement she took us to our next farmstay cottage and stayed the night, getting us organised and cooking tea.

For day three we chose a visit to

Mount Damper Falls which involved a short 20 minute walk each way from the road end. Rain the previous night had charged the falls up a bit and we were treated to an extra waterfall not far from the main attraction. Carol stopped at numerous places on the drive to the falls to point out historical facts and also allowed for photo opportunities. In fact she went out of her way to show us hidden gems only the locals know and for that we were most appreciative.

Lunch stop was at Bushlands Campground in the Tangarakau Valley which was a surprise. The day was a bit cool so kumara/pumpkin/bacon soup and beer bread was on the menu – very tasty.

The owners are in the process of getting a museum together but we did manage a glimpse of some relics.

Ponga and ferns were dominant because of regeneration but overall the native bush was spectacular along both of these walks. Bush-clad papa bluffs rose high above us on one side in places and some exposed ones had interesting strata.

Although the birdlife wasn’t that prolific for the time of year we still saw pheasant, kereru, robin, tomtit, fantail, grey warbler, tui, bellbird, and silvereye.

Occasionally the bush opened up to enable us to see the long view, be it steep farmland or vast areas of bush.

At tour’s end Carol drove us back to Stratford in time for us to visit Lake Rotokare at Eltham on the way home.

A stroll around the lake circuit was rewarded with saddleback sightings and kokopu under one of the small boardwalk stream crossings.

Thanks to Dave and Carol we had a pretty good introduction to rural eastern Taranaki. They were both very accommodating and strove to make our stay more than we had anticipated. Presumably they achieved their goal as well – we were pleasantly tuckered out by the time we got home.

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ruru (morepork), beautifully hand-crafted from galvanised steel atop a column of weathering steel, now watches over Kohupatiki Marae and the awa of its people, the Ngaruroro Mokotuararo ki Rangatira (Clive River) in Hawke’s Bay, beside the cycleway.

Historical landmarks of mana must not be forgotten, says Arconnehi Paipper (Aki), the woman behind the dramatic pou that has been erected on the cycleway in Whakatu.

The pou marks the spot where the pre-European fortified Pa Otanenuiarangi stood. “The pou honours the history of where we came from which is inseparable from who we are today.”

In the early 1800s the pa was a stronghold, protected from invaders by a palisade of kahikatea (white pine), one of the favoured habitat of the ruru, New Zealand’s native owl.

“The awa was a waka highway; we connected with marae all along it. When the European came we used the river to trade with the whalers and sealers,” says Ms Paipper.

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Above: The Ruru (morepork) atop a column of weathering steel.

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Walking in Japan

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By Helen Tait Tour Leader

eople often ask me to name my favourite country. This is always an impossible task as so many places are appealing to me because of their unique combination of history, art and culture, cuisine, scenery, and perhaps most importantly - the customs of the local people.

I must admit that I have a particular affinity for Japan, partly due to the fact that it was the first place I worked overseas on my original “OE”, and also because of the rich blend of natural scenery, spectacular gardens, unique architectural styles, and the wide variety of beautifully presented food.

There is also the calm patience and genuine politeness that are integral characteristics of the Japanese people.

The month of November showcases the native foliage bathed in vibrant autumn colours, which will surround you as you visit a number of beautifully laid out gardens along the way.

Mt Fuji and Miyajima Island, two of Japan’s most famous attractions, will also be enshrouded in the autumn palette during this time. November also means that there are far fewer tourists

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than during the cherry blossom season.

Last year, I was very pleased to be able to stay on in Japan to visit some additional locations, which I am excited to add to the tour this year. I have carefully selected some specific destinations that will give our tour more of a walking focus.

All of the popular temples, shrines, castles and gardens will still be on the itinerary, but we have added a visit to the Kumano Kodo Trail - a pilgrimage Above: Colourful trees beside a lake with a pagoda in Kyoto.

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route which makes its way across the peaceful and beautiful Kii Peninsula.

Our visit there will take us to three impressive shrines, and includes a stay at a traditional Japanese onsen – a unique type of accommodation built around a hot spring.

We will also walk along a short stretch of the Nakasendo Trail, the traditional route linking the cities of Tokyo and Kyoto. Our day there will take in the picturesque and well-preserved towns of Magome and Tsumago, as we stop off en route to the lovely mountain town of Takayama.

A fascinating addition to the trip will be a special overnight visit to the island of Naoshima and its amazing art hotel, which has been specifically designed to focus on the relationship between art and nature. The hotel is surrounded by outdoor sculptures, and features its own art museum, which guests can visit outside public hours.

The modern art here is a great compliment to the traditional arts which we will enjoy on the tour – and even try our hand at while in Kyoto.

The richness of history, culture, cuisine and scenery certainly make Japan a strong contender to be top of the ‘favourite list’ by anyone who is fortunate enough to experience this wonderful country.

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Above: A guest house beside a peacefull lake scene.

Middle: Mt Fuji stands out in the background.

Below left: Autumn leaves.

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New swing bridge should increase the number of walkers in area

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he number of users of Arapuke Forest Park near Palmerston North is expected to rise significantly with the construction of another bridge across Kahuterawa Stream.

The new swing bridge will allow people to loop through Arapuke Forest Park instead of walking in and out the same way.

A new 22m long swing bridge was opened joining the Sledge Track to Arapuke Forest at a formal ceremony last month. The start of the Sledge Track is about 20 minutes and a 17km drive from the Palmerston North Central Square.

Led by Palmerston North City Council (PNCC), staff member, Brian Way, a group of about 35 people walked up the Sledge Track to the site of the new

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bridge.

The Sledge Track is a popular and very scenic walking and tramping track, that  gives access to an area of bush reputedly the same size as Kapiti Island. Officially opened on 6 April 2003

by Prime Minister, Right Honourable Brian Way at the sign before the opening of the bridge.

Above right: Walkers stroll over the bridge after the opening.

Below right: Cr Brent Barnett cuts the ribbon.

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Helen Clark, the track was the result of the work of dedicated volunteers led by retired farmer Ian Argyle with the support of PNCC. The new bridge enhances the Sledge Track by making it a gateway to the Arapuke Forest Park, a large area of harvested pine forest now owned by PNCC. Incidentally, most appropriately Arapuke means ‘pathway in the hills’. The steep slopes are being left to regenerate in natives. The easier country where mountain bike and walking tracks will be developed are to be replanted in various long cycle exotic species including redwoods, macrocarpa, eucalypts.

The bridge makes a number of loop walks possible; as the opening speakers emphasised, loops are always more satisfying than walk-in walk-outs!

The Park is already the location of 15km of mountain bike tracks mostly developed by the Manawatu Mountain Bike Club with some forestry tracks shared as tramping tracks and some exclusive to bikers Over the bridge, the connecting track up and into Arapuke Forest Park is the result of a lot of work by volunteers, again led by the redoubtable Ian Argyle.

Sadly, Ian Argyle was unable to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony as he was detained in hospital following an operation and is now happily discharged.

The brief and heart warming ceremony consisted of a speech by Brian Way giving the background to the project, a blessing, karakia and dedication

by Todd Taiepa the PNCC Principal

Maori Advisor on behalf of the Tangata Loop was built, the number of walkers Whenua,who explained the importance in the Manawatū Gorge exploded.” of the application of the concept of Kai- The need for the swing bridge was tiakitanga or guardianship. This was identified in the Council’s Kahuterawa followed by a brief speech and formal Outdoor Recreation Plan. Tree harvestcutting of the ribbon to open the bridge ing, track building and the extension of

by PNCC Councillor,Brent Barnett. He the carpark were first required.

The new bridge is about 2.5km from described the bridge as a vital element in the City’s recreation network and a bar- Kahuterawa Road carpark and walkers should allow up to 90 gain at $53,000 relative to the $1million cost of the Reporting by Bob Hodgson, minutes to arrive. The bridge planned footbridge over a member of the Manawatu links the top end of Sledge Tramping and Skiing Club Track to the back corner of the Manawatu River.

(MTSC) and PNCC. When regeneration is Photos by Bob Hodgson Arapuke Forest Park. complete the Arapuke Materials and equipand Paula De Goldi. ment for the construction Park has the potential to a specially beautiful area as there is to of the bridge were helicoptered in be specimen tree planting to enhance the and inmates from Manawatū Prison bush.It allows walkers to tramp Sledge built the approaches to the bridge Track, cross the new bridge, and then on the Arapuke Forest Park side. return via Arapuke Forest Checkpoint “Parts of the loop track provide great Charlie Track and Pupurahi, or via the views down the valley to the city. longer 7km route of Arapuke Road and A good level of fitness is required as some sections are steep.”

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Bird life includes tui, karearea, ruru, “People love loops rather than walking in and out the same way,” Palmer- korimako, kereru and grey warbler.

Public toilets are at Kahuterawa Road ston North City Council Leisure Assets Officer Brian Way says. “Once the Tawa carpark.

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The final drop in the Skradinski Bukwaterfall. The Jaruga Power Station in the background, the swimmers bottom left, and the board walk.

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Walking in Croatia’s National Parks

Croatia has eight National Parks, two of the most spectacular being Plitvice Lakes National Park, and Krka National Park, both in the Northern Dalmatian area of the country.

The most outstanding geological feature of this area is the prevalence of limestone and dolomite rock, known as karst, which results in a landscape of caves, lakes, and waterfalls. Karst is formed by the acidic water dissolving the surface limestone.

In Krka and Plitvice National Parks the waterfalls not only seem to come from everywhere, but they keep moving, resulting in a spectacular landscape of water flowing over greenery.

The water is pristine clear and the most extraordinary colours. The colours By Kay change according to the minerals and organisms in the water, and the angle of the sun, but most of the time are a surreal shade of turquoise,

with some areas appearing more of an emerald green or steely grey.

Krka National Park

Our trip to Krka National Park was a day trip from the coastal town of Split where we had taken an apartment for several days.

We hired a car [and driver] for the short drive to the picturesque little town of Skradin from where we took a boat up the Krka River, through a canyon, to the park entrance.

The ‘highlight’ of the Krka National Park is to walk the Brown boardwalk loop, which connects all the little islands in the emerald green, fish filled, Krka River.

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Above: Showing how the water flows from everywhere over the greenery.

Below left: Boat trip down Kozjak Lake.

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Walking in Croatia’s National Parks

The boardwalk is essential as the water does just seem to come from everywhere, flowing in varying depths, and following varying routes, over vegetation and around trees. Everywhere the water is so clear that you can see all the sunken logs and small fish. It is not a walk to be hurried!

Here another Karstic phenomenon is apparent. The river carries down

calcium carbonate [limestone] which becomes encrusted in the roots of the mosses and algae, millions of these pile up on top of each other forming a material called tufa [sometimes also known as travertine]. The highly porous tufa creates barriers in the rivers resulting in the spectacular waterfalls.

The biggest of these waterfalls is Skradinski Buk, which is actually an 800m long series of cascades descending about 45m before crashing its final 12 metres down into the lake below. This lake has become a popular swimming spot, which owing to the warm temperature was very popular on the day we visited.

To the side of the lake you can see the remains of the Jaruga Power Plant which began operation in 1895 providing power for the street lights of the historic local town of Sibenik, making Sibenik the first city in the world to have alternating current [AC] electric street lights.

We understand that it was the first AC hydro power plant in Europe and the second in the world. It began operation just two days after the Adams power plant on the Niagara Falls!!

The area surrounding Krka has the

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second highest concentration of lavender per square kilometre in Europe.

Not surprisingly there are many local craft stalls selling everything associated with lavender!

Plitvice National Park

After Split we moved on to Zadar the coastal town famous for its “sea organ�.

From Zadar we caught a local bus up to the Plitvice Lakes. The bus service was convenient and reasonably priced and dropped us off at the gates to the park, from where it was only a short walk to our accommodation.

The heavily forested park covers an area of almost 30,000 hectares, 217 hectares of which is water. Plitvice has a very interesting history - A preservation society was founded in 1893 and the first hotel was built in 1896.

Above left Simon and Kay Brown in front of the many beautiful waterfalls.

Above right: Krka Falls in Krka National Park.

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Walking in Croatia’s National Parks In 1949 it was proclaimed a National Park, [the first in Croatia] and in 1979 Plitvice Lakes was included in the UNESCO list of World Natural Heritage sites.

Plitvice has 16 crystalline lakes tumbling into each other via a series of waterfalls. The lakes join together over a distance of eight kilometres dropping 135 metres.

Veliki Slap, the largest waterfall in the park falls 70m. [Slap is waterfall in Croatian] The lakes became a popular tourist destination until the Civil War when the rebel Serbs took control of the park and turned the hotels into barracks.

The first victim of the Civil War was a Croatian policemen who was actually killed in Plitvice Park on 31st March 1991 when the Serbs took control of the park headquarters.

The Croatian Army took the park back in August 1995 and slowly restored the park facilities. The hotels are of very institutional appearance, with little architectural merit, but being able to stay in the park so near to all the park’s amazing physical features, was something special.

Plitvice is quite different to Krka in that in the effort to preserve the environment commercial activity is very restricted. [Not the same number of lavender products for sale!]

In 2006 swimming was banned in all of the lakes, in an effort to protect the fragile ecosystem from excessive human influence. Uncontrolled tourism and water pollution caused by waste water from hotels and agricultural activities in the lakes surroundings, had led to a higher rate of eutrophication of the lakes (increased concentrations of organic

substances within the water) It was imperative to take action to protect the fragile ecosystem and for the sustainable formation of Tufa.

As at Krka there are extensive board walks which enable those with time constraints to see the most spectacular sights in a short time. Fortunately, as we were staying in the park we had time, so we walked the board walks first thing in the morning, or late in the afternoon when the day walkers had left for home.

During the day we walked the lesser used paths around the lake edges, mostly in the shade of the beech & fir trees, which was very pleasant as the temperatures were quite warm.

An advantage we discovered of staying inside the park was that the hotels were able to validate your ‘Park Pass’ for an additional day at no extra cost. This pass gave you free access to the boats that cruise up and down Kozjak, the largest of the lakes, something we took good advantage of.

Instead of walking right around the lake we walked one side, caught the boat back and then walked the other side!

This enabled us to see the lake, forest and waterfalls from all perspectives.

The most famous inhabitants of the Park are the Brown Bears –we did see several but not in the Park!! Two playing in an enclosure behind a Café near to the Park and a bizarre row of stuffed bears formed a “Guard of honour”en route to the café toilets. Those in the wild kept well away.

In conclusion: Croatia is a great country to free travel, it has a very efficient and user friendly public transport service, and economical character accommodation. The local people were very friendly and welcoming to travellers, they seemed to have the attitude that their country needed tourism so they would go out of their way to make sure the tourists had a memorable time in their country.

They appeared loath to talk about their past problems and only wanted to move forward to the future. Croatia is a fascinating and beautiful country offering many great walking experiences. The national parks cater for all age and fitness levels, if short on time you can see the main highlights by only doing the board walks, or you can stay longer and enjoy exploring further afield.

Above: Beautiful clear water observed from the boardwalk.

Below left: The boat trip on Kozjak Lake in Plitvice National Park.

Opposite page: In Plitvice National Park looking down on the board walk.

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7 Sri Chinmoy Hagley Park Ultra, 100km & 50km, Christchurch 9 O’Hagan’s 5km Run/Walk Series, Auckland 13 Air New Zealand Hawkes Bay International Marathon, Half Marathon & 10km, Napier 13 Parkrun - Run/Walk 5km,throughout New Zealand 13 Saint Clair Yineyard Half Marathon, Saint Clair Vineyard, Marlborough 13 The Nugget 21km, 10km & 5kmn, Waihi 14 Jennian Homes Mother’s Day 5km, througout New Zealand 16 O’Hagan’s 5km Run/Walk Series, Auckland 19 Old Forest Hanmer Hundred, 10k,

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50km, Hanmer Springs 20 Xterra Wellington Starlight Run, 12km & 6.5km, Wainuiomata 21 Parkrun - Run/Walk 5km,throughout New Zealand 21 Hawkes Bay Trail Run Series, 12km, 11km to 15km, 5km to 9km, Eskdake Forest, Napier 21 Mt Oxford Odyssey 42km, 21km, &15km, Coopers Creek, Canterbury 21 Hobsonville Point Runway Challenge, 10km, 5km & 3km, Hobsonville 21 Run Auckland 10km & 5km, Botany, Auckland 23 O’Hagan’s 5km Run/Walk Series, Auckland 24 Torpedo7 Wicked Rogaine Mid Winter Series,, Christchurch 27 Parkrun - Run/Walk 5km,throughout New Zealand 27 Manawatu Striders Marathon, Half Marathon 10km & 5km, Palmerston North 27 Xterra Auckland, 20.7km, 17.9km, 13.2km,6.7km, Riverhead Forest, Auckland 28 In the Footsteps of the Marines walk/run 13.2km, Whareroa Farm Paekakariki 30 O’Hagan’s 5km Run/Walk Series, Auckland 31 Torpedo7 Wicked Rogaine Mid Winter Series, Christchurch

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Ranges, Auckland 10 Hammer Nutrition Hawke’s Bay Trail Run Series, Hawkes Bay 16 Parkrun - Run/Walk 5km,throughout New Zealand 23 Parkrun - Run/Walk 5km,throughout New Zealand 29 to 1 October Bay of Island Walking Weekend, Russell, Bay of Islands SEPTEMBER 2017 30 Parkrun - Run/Walk 5km,throughout 2 Hoka One One Kilroch off-road New Zealand challenge, Taupo 30 Annual Life Flight Handicap Half 2 Parkrun - Run/Walk 5km,throughout Marathon, West Carterton, WaiNew Zealand rarapa 9 Parkrun - Run/Walk 5km,throughout OCTOBER 2017 New Zealand 1 Bay of Island Walking Weekend, 10 Auckland Xterra run/walk - Hanua

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JULY 2017

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SEPTEMBER 2017

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CONTENTS for previous 14 issues MAY 232 2017

4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walk: Walking into old goldmining days 10 New Zealand Walk: Hatea Loop Walkway has much to do and see 15 A Philosophy of Walking 16 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 18 New Zealand Walk: Waitangi Celestial Com pass greets the dawn 20 New Zealand Walks: 10 beautiful day walks in Queenstown 23 Overseas Walks: Bhutan’s trekking routes uncrowded and welcoming 26 New Zealand Walk: Walking to the peak of Mt Pirongia 30 Overseas Walks: Forest walks on the tiny island of Madeira 36 New Zealand Walk: Muriwai Gannet Walk 38 New Zealand Walk: Mt Tauhara - a challenging walk to the top 42 Overseas Walks and Tours 44 Need 2 Know: 30 years of DOC 46 Coming Events: New Zealand 48 Coming Events: Overseas 51 Index of 14 previous issues 52 Directory of Walking Groups 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 60 Wellington Marathon

APRIL 231 2017

4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walks: Tainui Heritage Walk 8 New Zealand Cycle Tour: A winter ride on the West Coast Wilderness Trail 12 New Zealand Walk: Napier’s Bluff Hill Walk 14 Auckland Short Walk: Henderson Creek 16 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 18 New Zealand Walk: Mangati Walkway 22 Minister visits ambitious Kerikeri walkway project 23 Explore a spectacular trail on foot: The Taieri Gorge Rail Walk 24 New Zealand Walk: The Great Lake Walk/Cycleway, Taupo 26 New Zealand Walk: Tirimoana Walkway, Kate Valley 30 Overseas Walk: Walking through the canyons of USA 36 New Zealand Walks: ECHO Walking Festival 38 New Zealand Walk: New track links Wairarapa with the Manawatu 42 Overseas Walks and Tours 44 Manawatu Striders events 46 Coming Events: New Zealand 48 Coming Events: Overseas 51 Index of 14 previous issues 52 Directory of Walking Groups 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 60 Relays For Life

MARCH 230 2017

48 Coming Events: Overseas 51 Index of 14 previous issues 52 Directory of Walking Groups 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 60 ECHO Walking Festival

FEBRUARY 229 2017

4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walk: The Blue Spring at Te Waihou Walkway 8 New Zealand Walks: Wellington Walks 9 Te Araroa Trail: Updates for notes and maps on Te Araroa Trail 10 Australian Walks: High Country walks - Australian style 13 Auckland Short Walk: Dingle Dell St Heliers 14 Overseas Walk: Taking a Tongan ‘bush walk’ 16 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest winners 18 New Zealand Walks; Tramping and glamping Tarawera style 23 Cycling: Get confident and go cycling 24 New Zealand Walks: Mangawhai Walking Weekend - walkers spoilt for choice 27 New Zealand Walk: Iconic Roaring Meg Pack Track re-opened to walkers 28 New Zealand Walk: Whareroa Farm to Orange Hut 30 Overseas Walks: Walking in the Tatras of Slovakia 36 New Zealand Walk: Treasures of the sandhills 41 New Zealand Walk: Twin Rivers Track reopens key section after major repair 42 Overseas Walks and Tours 44 Subscriber Form 45 Event: A new direction for the ASB Christ-church Marathon 46 Coming Events: New Zealand 48 Coming Events: Overseas 51 Index of 14 previous issues 52 Directory of Walk ing Groups 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 60 Manawatu Walking Festival

JANUARY 228 2017

4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walk: Amongst local Maunga - a favourite heritage route in Devonport 8 New Zealand Walk: Split walk on Burttons Track 10 New Zealand Walk: Dunedin’s Street Art Walking Tour 12 New Zealand Walk: Holland Gardens - Kapon ga for a delightful stroll 12 Te Araroa Trail: Updates for notes and map on trail 16 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest winners 18 Observation: Beauty is in the eye of the insect 20 Readers Views: Should every home with active residents have a Oximeter 21 New Zealand Walk: Mt Aubrey Track 22 New Zealand Walks: Pouakai Crossing a top best day walk 24 Ten Great Walks aroundTaupo 26 Overseas Walks: Walking on the Wild Side 29 High Achiever: Green Prescription motivated Anne to exercise 30 Overseas Walks: New Murray River Walk now 10th member of Great Walks Australia 42 Overseas Walks and Tours 44 Subscriber Form 45 High Achiever: “If I can do it, anyone can do it!”

46 Coming Events: New Zealand 48 Coming Events: Overseas 51 Index of 14 previous issues 52 Directory of Walking Groups 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 60 Manawatu Walking Festival

4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walks: Te Araroa Trail - The Top 6 Day Walks 8 Overseas Walks: Corsica an amazing place for walking 16 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 18 New Zealand Walks: A trip down memor y land 1988 The Milford Track 22 High Achiever: Mother and daughter motivation 23 News: Developments at Waitangi Regional Park - Hawkes Bay 26 New Zealand Walks: Flora Hut Walk and Lodestone Track, Kahurangi National Park 29 Overseas Walk: A walk up Tunnel Mountain 34 New Zealand Walks: ECHO Walking Festival has walks for all fitness levels 37 New Zealand Walk: Whangarei DECEMBER 227 2016 Falls - a walk not to be missed 40 New Zealand Walk: Mangawhai 4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walk: Nga Taki - an Walking Weekend unique walkingexperience 42 Overseas Walks and Tours 8 My Favourite Walk: The Old Ghost 44 Subscriber Form Road 45 New Zealand Walk: Iconic Roaring Meg Pack Track re-opened 15 New Zealand Walk: New Wellington walkway marks links with Europe to walkers 16 Walking New Zealand Monthly 46 Coming Events: New Zealand

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Photo Contest winners 18 News: Atiu Creek Regional Park promises to a mecca for walkers 20 My Favourite Walk: Godley Head Walk 22 High Achiever: Walking to weight loss and a healthier future 24 Event: Kangaroo Island Marathon walking with the ‘roos’ 28 Auckland Short Walk: Ambury Park Farm,Mangare Bridge 29 Books: Photographing Aoraki Mt Cook 3 0 O v e r s e a s Wa l k s : G o n e t o Queensland walking 37 Festival: More walks added to Manawatu Walking Festival 38 New Zealand Walk: Weather did not stop Smugglers Bay tramp 40 Health: Maori and Pacific walk their way to weight loss 41 Subscription Form 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 Auckland Night time Half Marathon

NOVEMBER 226 2016

4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walks: Two hundred steps added to Whakanewha Regional Park 8 New Zealand Walk: New Plymouth’s coastal and river walks 12 New Zealand Walks: Hidden walks in the Marlborough Sounds 15 Australian Walks: Walk and cruise on the Murray River 16 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 18 Waiheke Walking Festival - so much more than just walking 22 Books: Feed your Brain, Mindfulness on the Run 22 Marketplace: New product a healthy snack 23 Around the Clubs: Group returns to Makahika Track 24 New Zealand Walks: Top DOC huts for the first timer 26 Te Araroa Trail: Paekakariki Escarpment Track has commanding views - but not for the faint hearted 28 New Zealand Great Walks: Blue skies, sunshine, sandflies and the Heaphy Track 30 Overseas Walks: English Coast to Coast named as the world’s best walks 38 My Favourite Walk: Seeking gold in Central Otago - a short walk in history 40 New Zealand Walk: Ridge Top Farm Walk 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 Auckland Night time Half Marathon

OCTOBER 225 2016

4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walk: Get yourself walking outdoors this Spring 6 Overseas Walk: Step into Spring on the Bibbulmun Track 7 New Zealand Walk: Redwoods - a beautiful and magical forest walk 10 New Zealand Walks: Warkworth Walks - eight is great!

12 High Achiever: Walking Earthquake Recovery 13 Event: Explore, Connect, Move!

14 Auckland Short Walk: Northcote, North Shore 16 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 18 Overseas Walks: Croatia has many under-rated attractions for walkers 22 Event: Be a star: Walk the Pink Star Walk 24 My Favourite Walk: Travis Wetland,

Christchurch 26 Subscription Form 27 Te Araroas Trail: New stream section takes walkers off road 28 New Zealand Walk: Winter trip to Benmore Hut a challenge 30 Overseas Walks: Wine trails of Italy’s unknown Franciacorta 36 My Favourite Walk: Mt Kakepuku 38 Event: Experience bush and beach at walking weekend 40 High Achiever: Look what this late starter has achieved!

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 Auckland Night time Half Marathon

SEPTEMBER 224 2016

4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walk: Senaational views of sea and alps from Treetop Walkway Tower 11 Event: Manawatu Striders Marathon 12 New Zealand Walk: Pakihi Track - looking back over time 19 Overseas Walk: Culinary hike in Styria, Austria 20 Overseas Walk: Going Gondwana in Queensland’s rainforests 23 Subscription Form 24 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 26 Overseas Walks: Walking in Himalayan heaven 30 New Zealand Walk: The Cape Brett Overnight Walk 33 High Achiever:”Grab hold of the Green Prescription with both hands” says Barbara 34 New Zealand Walk: Karangahake - picturesque, challenging and historical 38 New Zealand Short Walk : Arataki Link Reserve 38 New Zealand Walk: Great views from Ross Peak Trig 40 Auckland Short Walk: Point Erin and Harbourside Walks 42 Overseas Walks and Tours 44 Coming Events: New Zealand 47 Coming Events: Overseas 52 Directory of Walking Groups 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 60 Auckland Night time Half Marathon

AUGUST 223 2016

4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walk: Cook’s Cove is a haven of peace 10 New Zealand Walks: Bay of Islands Walking Weekend 17 Overseas Walks: Conway National Park, Airlie Beach 18 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 20 New Zealand Walk : Waituna Lagoon Board Walk 22 Overseas Walks: 9 short hiking trails in Southern Queensland 24 My Favourite Walk: Ti Point Coastal Walkway 28 Overseas Walks: The Green Ring fabled and secret trails 29 Shared pathway to country school open 30 New Zealand Walks: The Cobb Valley great for day and overnight walks 34 Te Araroa Trail: Increase in walkers on trail this season 35 Need 2 Know: Protecting our access heritage 36 New Zealand Walks: Cambridge area perfect for walkers 38 Event: Night time event provides an unique way to experience Auckland 10 New Zealand Walk: Glenfern Sanctuary Walk 42 Overseas Walks and Tours 44 Coming Events: New Zealand 47 Coming Events: Overseas 52 Directory of Walking Groups 56 New Zealand Country Breaks

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JULY 222 2016

4 Walk Talk 6 Auckland short Walk: Opanuku Stream - Henderson 6 Need2Know: Timber Trail Lodge comfor t and adventure in Pureora Forest Park 8 Overseas Walks: Jeju Olle - a forgotton trail with dramatic views 10 New Zealand Walk : Misty heights at Haurata 14 High Achievers: 10 people take on 10kms in 10 weeks 16 High Achiever: Kokako King -The bond between a bird and the man trying to save them 18 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 20 New Zealand Short Walk: A short walk around the St Bathans Blue Lake 28 Overseas Garden Walks: 10 Great gardens on the island of Ireland 24 New Zealand Walk: Urupukapuka Island - an island of historic significence 30 Overseas Walks: A Day walking with Mozart in Salzburg 33 Photo Essay: Freedom on Richmond Hill, Christchurch 34 My Favourite Walk: Mount base walk doable for families 28 New Zealand Walk: Wilderness Walking at its most civilized 43 Overseas Walks and Tours 44 Coming Events: New Zealand 50 Coming Events: Overseas 52 Directory of Walking Groups 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 60 Walk Canterbury

JUNE 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 Trackfor 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 marathon 34 Event: The Great New Zealand Trek Stage 11 - Springfield to Fairlie 38 Comment: Valuing our outdoor access heritage 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 52 Directory of Walking Groups 56 New Zealand Country Breaks

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 Zealander 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 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 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 Canterbury 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 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 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 60 ECHO Walking Festival

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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 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 WALKING CLUB: Ces Gussey 09-837-5441 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 WOMENS OUTDOOR PURSUITS INC: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, Anne 09-480-5424, www.wops.co.nz

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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.

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 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 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 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), Jan Elliott 09-473-3811, Josette Westcott 09-479-8159 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: Katy Johns, 09-442-1204, 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: Devonport, 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

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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), Dave or Panny 09-476-7447 NORTH SHORE TRAMPING CLUB: Katy Johns 09-442-1204, John Lambs 09-410-5211, www.nstc.org.nz NORTHCOTE WALKING GROUP: Northcote, alternative Tuesdays, Bernie Pringle 09-410-5700 bernie@pringle.co.nz, or Mavis Martin 09-4862574 mavay@xtra.co.nz TORBAY WALKERS: Torbay, Wednesday (AM), Lorna Stewart, 09473-8731 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), Marie McLisky 09-475-5247 or Judy Hawkins (after 6pm) 027-572-2474 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

ABERDEEN ROAD WALKERS: Campbells Bay, Saturdays (PM), 09482-1172 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), Janet Heron 09-420-8773 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 WALKERS: Monday (AM), Snells Beach, 09-Lyne Melville 09-425-4999 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: Howick Picton Centre, Monday, Thursday (AM), 09-534-2712 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), www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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(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: Shirley Hickson 07-8821355, brian.shirl@clear.net.nz 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 RAGLAN

RAGLAN RAMBLERS: Wednesday (AM), John Lawson, johnragla@ gmail.com 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 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 www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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

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

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

BAY OF PLENTY

WHANGAMATA

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

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

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

EAST COAST

COROMANDEL KATIKATI

KAWERAU

KAWERAU WALKERS: Kawerau, Thursday (AM), (B), Sport Bay of Plenty, 07-308-8304 HARRIERS WALKERS: Kawerau Thursday (PM), (A), Sport Bay of Plenty, 07-308-8304 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 U3A WALKING GROUP: 2nd and 4th Fridays (AM), Ann Sullivan 07348-1991 annsullivan822@gmail.com 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: Pat 07-544-0670 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

WAIHI STRIDERS: Wednesday (AM), Julie Stephenson 07-867-7011 WAIHI STROLLERS: Friday (AM), Julie Stephenson 07-867-7011

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.

GISBORNE

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

WAIROA WALKING GROUP: Sara Rangi, or Denice Gasson 06-838-3071

HAWKES BAY HASTINGS

BRIDGET ROBERTSHAWES STUDIO OF FITNESS: Saturday (AM), (BIA), Bridget, 06-877-5285 FLAXMERE WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), (BI), Maisy 06-879-7077 HASTINGS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), (I), Eddy 06-876-3371 HASTINGS WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (PM), (BI), Templey 06-873-0971 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 Bennett 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 NAPIER

AHURIRI WALKING GROUP: Friday (AM), (I), Diafie Turner 06-844-4114 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 Hacche 06-844-4891 or Dot Single 06-844-6885 TARADALE/GREEN MEADOWS

TARADALE/GREEN MEADOWS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), (IA), Diane Turner 06-844-4114 TARADALE/SPORT HAWKES BAY WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Nga Gifford-Kara 06-845-9333 WAIPUKURAU

WAIPUKURAU WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Eleanor Green 06-857-8612

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 WAITARA

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

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

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

BUSHWALK & TALK WHANGANUI: Margi Keys, 06-344-1250 or 027448-1581 margikeys93@mail.com 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

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

RUAMAHANGA RAMBLERS: Winter Saturday, Summer Tuesday (PM), (BIA), Ray Wallis 06-377-0703

MARTINBOROUGH

MARTINBOROUGH WALKING GROUP: Barbara Behrent 06-306-9226

WELLINGTON WELLINGTON

BROOKLYN WALKERS: Edith, 04-384-6799 BUGGY WALKING GROUP: First Thursday of month (AM), www. buggywalk.co.nz FOREST & BIRD: 04-567-7271 ORIENTAL BAY WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Christine Blakely 04-383-6276 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 WELLINGTON TRAMPING & MOUNTAINEERING CLUB: www.wtmc. org.nz WELLYWALKS: www.meetup.com/WellyWalks WELLINGTON MEET-UP TRAMPING CLUB: www.meetup.com/WellingtonTrampingGroup LOWER HUTT

SPORT WANGANUI CLUB GOLD Wednesday (AM), Deane James WALK FOR HEALTH: Wednesday (PM), Saturday (AM), Sunday (AM), (BIA), Jean 04-589-7887 or 027-510-1062, www.walk4health.org.nz 06-327-7607 POSITIVELY SLIM “Health for Life Walkers: Sunday (AM) Wednesday (PM) (BIA), Jim or Barbara Mobbs 04-566-2603 MANAWATU HUTT VALLEY WALKERS: Saturday (PM), Carol 04-586-7784 PALMERSTON NORTH HOKOWHITU KIWI WALKERS: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), (I), Dorne WALKING FOR PLEASURE: 60’s Plus, Melling, Molly Shephers, 04567-5727 Jarvis 06-357-2444 KELVIN GROVE WALKERS: Tuesday (PM), (I), Marjory Edmonds, WOMENS WALKING GROUP: Wainuiomata, every second Wednesday (PM), 04-564-6019 06-354-3342 HOT-Whitu CHICKS Saturday, (AM), (BIA), laurenparsons.co.nz/ HUTT VALLEY TRAMPING CLUB: Weekend (AM), Dennis Page 04970-6901 hot-whitu-chicks MANAWATU STRIDERS: Tuesday, Thursday, (PM); Sunday (AM), TAKE HEART WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), (BI), Keith Millar, 04Hockey Manawatu Pavillion, Manawaroa Street, (BIA), Alister Martin 526-7440 LEISURE WALKERS: seniors, Tuesday (AM), Judy, 04-528-4445 06-353-7175 PALMERSTON NORTH JOGGERS & WALKERS: Esplanade,Tuesday, HUTT VALLEY MARATHON CLINIC: Mark Potter, info@hvmc.org.nz WALK WAINUI: Monday (AM), (BIA), Shirley 04-564-6179 Thursday, Saturday (AM), (BI), Robyn McKey 06-354-9952.

CLUB PED: Monday, Wednesday, (PM), (IA), Ongley Park; Saturday, EASTBOURNE WALK GROUP: Lesley O’Neil, Eastbourne ALICETOWN WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Karen 04-589-2646 (AM), Esplanade, (IA), David Young 06-356-7179 HEARTY STRIDERS: Thursday (PM), (BI), Esplanade, Adrienne Ken- KIWI MASTERS WALKERS: Wednesday Saturday, Sunday (PM), Richard Davies 04-566-1335 or 027-566-1335 nedy 06-350-8617 MASSEY WALKERS: Monday, Thursday, noon, Massey Recreation OLDER ADULTS – LEISURE WALKING GROUP: Judy 04-528-4445 Centre, (BIA) Chin Diew Lai 06-350-5799 ext 2471 NORDIC WALKING: Sunday (AM), Silva 04-562-7671 or 021-175-4081, MANAWATU WALKWAYS PROMOTION SOCIETY’S MONTHLY WALKERS: silva.noakes@gmail.com Sunday (AM), (IA) Gillian Absolom 06-329-6898 PETONE COMMUNITY HOUSE WALKING GROUP: 1st and 3rd Thursday METHODIST AGAPE FELLOWSHIP WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), (B), (AM), Michelle Lorna Goodwin, 06-358-2860 PORIRUA U3A Exploring Walkways: Thursday (PM), (B), Lynley Watson 06- FRIDAY WALKERS: Brian Grinstrup or Bruce Sheppard 04-237-6374 356-4384 TAWA LINDEN HIKERS: 04-232-8705 WOMEN’S AFTER 5.30 WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday (PM), (I), WEA RAMBLERS: Muriel Thompson, Tawa Liz MacNeill 06-357-8216 TAWA/LINDEN WALKERS: Maurice 04-232-4407 or Claire 04-232-8764 FEILDING WHITBY SUNDAY WALKERS: Sunday (AM), Don Quirk 04-234-7700 or SENIOR WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), (BI), Gail Byrnes Christine Coshan 04-971-2141 g.cl@paradise.net.nz 06-323-5470 UPPER HUTT FOXTON AURORA HARRIER CLUB: Peter Wrigley, p.wiggles@paradise.net.nz FOXPEDS: Monday (PM), Foxton, Foxton Beach, (BIA), Dave Blackett, TUESDAY TRIPPERS: Bill Wallace, 04-528-6201,bradburn@globe.

06-363-5743, Michelle Duffy, 06-363-7987 net.nz LEVIN FANTAIL HIKERS: Marg Eagles, Upper Hutt LEVIN HARRIER & WALKING CLUB: Saturday (PM), (BIA), Ivan Morgan TRENTHAM UNITED HARRIER CLUB: Jon Roskvist, 021-460-877 or 06-368-3622 04-526-6906 WEDNESDAY LEISURE WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), (BIA), Lila McCall, UPPER HUTT WALKING & TRAMPING CLUB: Helen 04-970-2046 06-367-9070 KAPITI LEVIN JOGGERS & WALKERS CLUB: Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, (BIA), KAPITI CARDIAC CLUB: Tuesday, Thursday, Graham Priest 04-293-7872 Colleen Francis 06-368-8624 KAPITI WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Robin Leger 04905-4680 or Muriel Hill 04-293-5121 WAIRARAPA KAPITI SUNDAY WALKERS: Sunday (AM), Frank Morris 04-293-2567 MASTERTON or Ethel Symes 04-904-1485 WALKING GROUP RECREATIONAL: Edna Patrick, 06-377-4338 KAPITI THURSDAY WALKERS: Thursday, email kapitithursdaywalkers@ ORIENTEERING GROUP: 06-377-7961 or 379-5124 gmail.com, www.sportsground.co.nz/kapitithursdaywalkers CARTERTON 40+ STRIDERS: Ada Lyster, 06-379-8746 KAPITI JOGGERS & WALKERS: Sunday (AM), Pam Childs 04-902-1754

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KAPITI WANDERERS: Tuesday (alt), email: kapitiwanderers@gmail. com, www.sportsground.co.nz/kapitiwanderers KAPITI WEEKDAY WALKERS: Monday, Wendy Stratford 04-905-7520 t.stratford@paradise.net.nz, or Julian Harris 04-905-3733 junjo@ clear.net.nz SPORT KAPITI THURSDAY WALKERS: Thursday (AM), 04-296-9022

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50 PLUS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), 03-579-3101 PICTON WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), Claire 03-573-7991

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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 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@gmail. com, www.waimeatrampingclub.org.nz TAKAKA

GOLDEN BAY ALPINE AND TRAMPING CLUB: Day walk and overnight trips, Kevin Durkan kdurantc@yahoo.com

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 www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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DARLINGTON KIWISENIORS: Wednesday (AM), Bill 03-385-1925 DIAMOND HARBOUR RAMBLERS: Tuesday, Hunters Road, (BI), John Willis 03-329-4243 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 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 OLYMPIC ATHLETIC CLUB: Saturday (PM), Margaret Flanagan 03-355-4902 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 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 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 MY WALKING GROUP: For singles 45+, Saturday, Sunday, (BI), Llolyd 03-323-6232, cathygoulter@xtra.co.nz 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, Lilly Chamberlain 03-981-9545, 021-399-546, lillianc@paradise.net.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

449-2580, Eleanor Edgar 03-448-6767 OAMARU

SENIOR CITIZENS WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Nancy Bell 03-434-5061 OAMARU FRIDAY WALKERS: Every 2nd Friday (AM), Barbara McGann 03-434-9178 WEDNESDAY WALKERS TRAMPING GROUP: Jane Naish 03-434-6363 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 RURAL CANTERBURY CHEVIOT KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Sport Canterbury 03- HILL CITY WALKING GROUP: Saturday (PM), Alex McEwan 03-455-4851 KOPUTAI WALKING GROUP: 2nd Tuesday, (AM), Noeline Forgie, 373-5060 ELLESMERE TRAMPING GROUP: Thursday (AM) (IA), Trish Vessy 03-472-8302 LEITH WALKERS: Saturday (PM), Kevin Blair 03-476-3289 03-329-1865 LEESTON KIWISENIORS: Friday (AM), (BI), Sport Canterbury 03- MORNINGTON MONDAY WALKERS: Monday (AM), (B), Kieran Hurring 03-453-4423 373-5060 LINCOLN KIWISENIORS: Monday (AM), (BI), Sport Canterbury 03- MULTI-PEAK FITNESS WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Marelda Gallaher 03-477-6057 or 027-222-3863 373-5060 RANGIORA KIWISENIORS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Sport Canterbury MOSGIEL 50’s FORWARD WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Roberta Telfer 03-488-3175 03-373-5060 SOUTHBRIDGE KIWISENIORS: Friday (AM), (BI), Sport Canterbury OTAGO TRAMPING/MOUNTAINEERING CLUB: Sunday (AM), Ian Sime 03-453-6185 03-373-5060 OVER 30’s TRAMPING CLUB: Sunday (AM), Janice Hodges 03-489-4071 ASHBURTON PHOENIX CLUB WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Nina Davidson ASHBURTON HARRIER CLUB: Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday, Merv & Jackie 03-471-0114 Gilbert 03-308-5894 PINEHILL WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Norman Vare 03-473-8683 KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUPS: for the over 50’s, Wednesday ST KILDA COMMUNITY CLUB WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, (AM), Ngaire (AM), (BI), two groups, Janice Cochrane, Sport Mid-Canterbury, McIndoe 03-456-4478 03-307-0475 RECREATIONAL TRAMPING CLUB: Wednesday (AM), Ian FlemASHBURTON STROLLERS CLUB: 1st Sunday and 2nd Wednesday of TAIERI ing 03-489-8964 month, (AM), Diane Milne 03- 303-6250 TRIXIE TRAMPERS: Thursday (AM), Alison Jones 03-489-8372 METHERN & DISTRICT TRAMPING CLUB: Helen 03-308-7011 OVER 50’s TRAMPING CLUB: 2nd & 4th Tuesday, (A), Chris James MT SOMERS TRACKS: Warren Jowett 03-303-0880, www.doc.govt.nz WEA 03-488-2228 MT SOMERS WALKWAY: Marilyn & Bruce Gray 03-303-0809 WAIHOLA WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Elizabeth Jones 03-489-8064 PACIFIC ISLAND WALKING GROUP: Ashburton Domain, Torika Pat- XY TRAMPING CLUB: 1st & 3d (& 5th) Tuesday, (AM), Prue Turnbull terson 03-308-5868 03-454-3991 ST DAVIDS WALKING GROUP: Barbara Lischner 03-308-5174, www. Y’S WALKING GROUP: Sunday (AM), Betty Booth 03-456-2000 st-davids.org.nz 60 PLUS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Jimsie Smith 03-466-7374 WALKING GROUP: Eileen Ward 03-307-0475 60’s PLUS RAMBLERS: 1st & 3rd Tuesday, Brian Ralph 03-476-6514 WALKING GROUP: Ethel Powell 03-308-9662 60’s PLUS TRAMPING CLUB: 2nd & 4th Thursday, (A), >4 hours, Karen Byers 03-456-2595 STH CANTERBURY 60 PLUS HIKERS: 2nd & 4th Tuesday, (AM), Jasmone Chin 03-453-6526 PLEASANT POINT PLEASANT POINT WALK GROUP: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Esther, ALEXANDRA ALEXANDRA HARRIER & WALKERS CLUB: Saturday (PM), April to 03-614-7524 October, John Thompson 03-448-7244, www.alexharriers.co.nz TIMARU TIMARU HARRIER CLUB: Saturday (PM), March to October, Alister QUEENSTOWN WAKATIPU WALKERS: Thursday, Patricia Cook 03-442-1525 03-686-1010 WANAKA GLENITI WALK GROUP: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Edna 03-688-0779 WANAKA WALKERS: Monday (February - Mid-December (AM), HIGHFIELD WALK GROUP: Thursday (AM), (BI), Joy, 03-688-9888 KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUPS: for the over 50’s, Verna Parker, Sport (BI), Ruth Harrison 021-474-904, ruthharrison01@icloud.com, wanakawalkers.blogspot.co.nz Canterbury, 03-686-0751 MARCHWIEL WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), Colleen, 03-688-6231 SOUTHLAND SOUTHEND WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), (BI), Bev, 03-688-8381 WANDERERS WALK GROUP: Thursday (AM), (BI), Brian Illingworth INVERCARGILL 60’S UP WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), Olive Swain 03-214-4802 03-684-9355 YMCA WOMEN’S WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), Joan Tuffery, 03-216-7377 WEST COAST ACTIVE WALKERS KIWI SENIORS: Thursday, Ann Robbie 03-211-2150, GREYMOUTH GREYMOUTH CATHOLIC WOMENS LEAGUE WALKING GROUP: Nora e:kiwiseniors@sportsouthland.co.nz, wwwsportsouthland.co.nz GORE Sheard, 03-768-6479 HOKONUI TRAMPING CLUB: Margaret Hughes 03-208-7053 GREYMOUTH OVER 50’S: Graham Schaef, 03-768-7437 GREYMOUTH DAUDLERS: Yvonne Davison 03-768-6664 NORTHERN SOUTHLAND KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUPS: for the over 50’s, Don Monk SWC ACTIVE WALKERS: 2nd and 4th Thursday, Ann Robbie 03-211-2150, 03-768-0775 e:kiwiseniors@sportsouthland.co.nz, wwwsportsouthland.co.nz 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, 03-

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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TARANAKI

GREAT COUNTRY BREAKS MARLBOROUGH

Dave & Carol Digby Ph: 06-765-7482 Fully licensed owner/operators (since 2001)

TRAMPING - CYCLING - TRANSPORT

WAIRARAPA

Whareama Coastal Walk Fully catered 2 or 3 Day Walking Adventure over private farmland and isolated Wairarapa coastline.

Phone (06) 372 3722

CRUISE AND WALK

www.whareamawalk.co.nz

QUEEN CHARLOTTE TRACK 70KMS OVER 6 DAYS

WANGANUI

LIVE ABOARD THE VESSEL AND WE TAKE YOU ASHORE EACH DAY TO WALK THE TRACK

Explore the Rimutaka Cycle Trail

www.affinitycruises.co.nz 0800 862 334 BESPOKE ITINERARIES

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GREAT COUNTRY BREAKS MARLBOROUGH

KAIKOURA COAST TRACK Awesome 2 days getaway to go home refreshed

Discover new landscapes

CANTERBURY

SOUTHLAND

Banks Peninsula Track Self guided two or four day walks

* Delightful and well equipped accommodation * Great value tramping - the Kiwi favourite * There is now a full pack cartage option for groups

Farm accommodation

Make this your first multi-day tramp

www.bankstrack.co.nz

Bags transferred daily

STEWART ISLAND

Hike into nature

03 319 2715 www.kaikouratrack.co.nz

A unique four days walk or mountain bike ride in idyllic South Canterbury

NELSON THE HEAPHY COBB VALLEY ABEL TASMAN GOLDEN BAY

KAHURANGI GUIDED WALKS

Phone 03-685-4848 Email: info@walkfourpeaks.co.nz

FIORDLAND

NEW OWNERS NEW ADVENTURES

www.kahurangiwalks.co.nz

ph (03) 391 4120

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WEST COAST

WEST COAST

Experience the Wilderness

Country Breaks

the place to promote for more customers contact Frank Goldingham

www.wildernesstrail.nz

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