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AUGUST 2017 ISSUE NO 235

New Zealand Walk:

The Queen Charlotte Track

Spectacular coastal walk among lush native bush

New Zealand Walk:

McLarens Falls Park

Event:

Bay of Islands Walking weekend

New Zealand Walk:

Martha Mine Pit Rim Walk

New Zealand Walk:

Opunake Walkway

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CONTENTS Issue 235- 2017

4 Walk Talk 6 My Favourite Walk: McLarens Falls Park - colour-

ful in autumn 10 The Bay of Island’s Walking Weekend - Walk

ing the islands many accessible and afford

able walks 12 My Favourite Walk: Martha Mine Pit Rim Walk 16 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 18 New Zealand Walk: Queen Charlotte Track -

spectacular coastal walk among lush native bush 26 New Zealand Walk: What makes a Great Walk?

28 New Zealand Walk: Kitchener Park - a much

prized bush reserve 30 Australian Walks: Flinders Island - rugged

mountain ranges full of wildlife and flora 36 High Achiever: Green Prescription - Nik’s amaz

ing progress 37 Australian Walks: 4 beautiful Sunshine Coast

hikes and walks 38 New Zealand Walk: Opunake Walkway 41 Event: Addington Cycleway opened 42 Overseas Walks and Tours 44 Need2Know: Volunteering their way around the

country - a holiday with a purpose 44 Christchurch wins top town to cycle 46 Coming Events: New Zealand 49 Coming Events: Overseas 51 Index of 14 previous issues 52 Directory of Walking Groups 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 59 Green Prescription 60 Walking Stars - Night time Marathon

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Cover Photo: One of the many popular spots on the Queen Charlotte Walkway track to take a photo and take in the view.

Photo by Wilderness Guides

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Walk talk May the forest be with you

Walking with elephants in Botswana Ever fancied an elephant as your tour guide on safari? Well, now you can thanks to luxury travel provider Sanctuary Retreats’ unique elephant program, which it operates in partnership with the Living with Elephants Foundation in Botswana’s Okavango Delta.

With its lush floodplains and dry Kalahari sands, northern Botswana is home to the world’s largest remaining population of African elephant herds, where they live a largely protected and secure existence.

Guests staying at Sanctuary Stanley’s Camp in the heart of Botswana’s Okavango Delta can take advantage of a unique opportunity to explore and experience the African bush from an elephant’s perspective.

Here they can spend half a day walking with Jabu and Morula, a pair of semi-habituated orphaned elephants, observing and interacting with them in their natural environment. This extraordinary experience allows guests to join a foraging trek, steered by the elephants, and observe at close quarters how they search peacefully for food, stripping leaves from branches with their trunks, shaking trees for palm nuts and spraying themselves in the Delta’s lagoons.

Jabu and Morula were adopted by Living with Elephants’ husband and wife team, Doug and Sandi Groves, when culling operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe left them as orphans.

The couple have strived to give them a life that is as close to elephants’ natural lives as possible, albeit one that is a little cushioned from the enormous pressures, insecurities and challenges with which wild elephants are typically confronted.

Heart of the Elephant Itinerary If you can feel the pull of the pachyderm, then Sanctuary Retreats’ 5-night Heart of the Elephant itinerary is the one for you.

Scotland – from your armchair

Kiwis can now walk through the prehistoric village of Skara Brae in Orkney from their homes in New Zealand, thanks to a virtual reality app from VisitScotland.

ScotlandVR is a virtual travel experience that allows people to be fully immersed in the destination.

It is hoped the ScotlandVR app, available for all Android and Apple users to download for free on Google Play and Apple Store, will inspire more people to book a holiday to Scotland. www.visitscotland.com/app

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A day spent exploring the rainforests of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland in Queensland, Australia, deserves a hot spa bath to follow, and the good people of Tropical Treks and Montville’s Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat agree!

That’s why they’ve introduced a three-day ‘Luxe Trekking’ package: two nights’ accommodation in a rainforest pavilion, a full day guided walk through the Sunshine Coast Hinterland with a picnic lunch, a breakfast spread of the finest localproduce, dinner in Montville and a barbeque dinner at Narrows.

Guests have the option to explore Montville and Maleny or take a self-guided short walk on their first afternoon.

Walking trails are suitable for all fitness levels, and wind through the 58km Hinterland Great Walk lined with towering eucalyptus trees and waterfalls over the Blackall Range, linking the Mapleton Forest Reserve and Kondalilla and Mapleton Falls National Parks. More information: www.narrowsescape.com.au

USA Ambassadors launch speaking tour about Te Araroa Trail

Two American backpacking ambassadors, Patrice and Justin La Vigne, have launched a U.S.-based speaking tour, “Exploring New Zealand: Thru Hiking Te Araroa and Beyond.”

Starting Monday, May 1 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the free speaking events will stop at 29 retail stores, one brewery and one town library across 17 states. The tour will wrap up in Denver, Colorado, on Monday, July 24.

Patrice and Justin will share photos, Te Araroa route information, New Zealand side trips, Leave No Trace advice and gear recommendations in their 75-minute presentations.

This is the second nationwide speaking tour about Te Araroa initiated by the couple.

The husband-wife duo have collectively hiked 12,000 miles worldwide and walked Te Araroa during the 2014-15 season.

Patrice has written a travel memoir about their hike and is currently securing a publisher.

Since 2011, Patrice and Justin La Vigne opted to live a “life less ordinary.” The self-proclaimed modern-day nomads spend more time outside than inside with their main passion being backpacking and 12,000 trail miles between them. The husband-wife dynamic duo works here, there and everywhere across the United States, teaching environmental education and serving in the hospitality industry. They wear many hats, in particular as Leave No Trace Master Educators, motivational speakers, outdoor gear testers, writers and brand ambassadors for many gear companies. For more information, visit www. wanderinglavignes.com.

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NatureGuide app for forest attractions

South New Brighton Park on track for comeback

A revitalisation of South New Brighton Park in christchurch, will draw people back to the area this summer, more than six years after it suffered damage in the 2011 earthquakes.

A new mobile app will help tourists and locals visiting the West Australia State’s iconic forest attractions learn more about the natural wonders of the region. The Department of Parks and Wildlife, in partnership with Nature Guide, has developed the South West Nature Guide app that provides visitors with information when visiting the Tree Top Walk, Ancient Empire Walk, William Bay National Park, Giant Tingle Tree, King Jarrah and the Gloucester, Bicentennial and Diamond trees. The app contains more than 120 entries covering local flora, fauna, history and geology with the number of trails and entries set to grow in the future. To download the app, visit the app store and search for the South West NatureGuide.

A renewed car park area for up to 26 vehicles, picnic tables, a rebuilt boardwalk and upgraded paths capable of taking baby strollers are all in the mix for the upgrade, which will be complete in time for summer visitors in December.

Work has already begun on a $400,000 project to rebuild the South New Brighton jetty, and now the neighbouring park areas are in for an overhaul.

The current wooden jetty, boardwalk and car park area was damaged in the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes and the boardwalk sustained further damage in a severe storm during 2013.

Christchurch City Council Project Manager Michael Sheffield said the upgrade would reinstate a loop walk taking in the Pleasant Point Yacht Club and nearby wetlands.

“We are halfway through the jetty project now, and recycling about 50 percent of materials that we’re getting off the jetty.

The second stage is beginning soon which will be the car park renewal. We will also include restoration of the estuary bank around the carpark and jetty. It had slumped away after the earthquake,” Mr Sheffield said.

It is hoped that some of the old jetty piles can be used to provide posts around the renewed car park.

Another major project for the area is the repair of the 120 metres of wooden boardwalk which had been damaged in the earthquake and 2013 storm. The existing piles would be repaired and levelled and made stronger. Shore protection would also be put in place with 140 metres of shore protection rocks staggered to protect the boardwalk from estuary wave action, but also allow water flow to maintain the wetlands.

Council Coastal and Plains Head Ranger Kelly Hansen said the work would allow the public back in to enjoy a unique estuary environment which had been a wonderful community asset over the years.

“Repair of the South New Brighton jetty, car park and boardwalk are the latest activity in the long road to recovery and will reinstate valuable recreation opportunities for the local community. We’re looking forward to welcoming the public back to these fantastic recreation areas.”

Above: The South Brighton boardwalk is going to be repaired. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

Ayers Rock Resort to host largest Australian Outback Marathon

Voyages Ayers Rock Resort will host the eighth Australian Outback Marathon on 29 July 2017 and this year is set to be the largest to date, with the event selling out two months earlier than last year.

With just over a few weeks to go, approximately 600 entrants, including a number of sponsored students from Indigenous communities, are set to pound the red dust with spectacular views of Uluru and Kata Tjuta.

Entrants are from 29 countries including Australia, Austria, Canada, China, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Portugal, Senegal, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Race organiser and sports tour operator, Travelling Fit, has designed the event to be enjoyed by all levels of running abilities and four different events are available: a full Marathon, Half Marathon and 11km and 6km fun runs.

The course is relatively flat with only a few inclines and sand dunes, and is mostly on unsealed roads, bush tracks and softsand trails.

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My Favourite Walk

McLarens Falls Park -

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Above: Colours, colour everywhere. Right: Sunbathing fungi amongst the leaves.

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My Favourite Walk

McLarens Falls Park - colourful in autumn The best short walk ever?

My best short walk has always been around the “Mount” - Mt Maunganui.

But perhaps this walk is even better.

20 kms out of Tauranga, up the Kaimais is McLarens Falls Park.

Leaving the main highway you round a corner and there the rushing, racing waters of the two rivers make a spectacular picture and a great picnic spot but we mustn’t stop as the Park and Autumn calls.

The short drive to the first car park is through an avenue of huge plane trees.

They tower above and the brown, yellow leaves cover the tarmac and make a crisping sound under the tyres.

Conveniently, no pun intended, there are excellent toilets, a large story/ map board and a small indoor display/ information area plus an excellent café, The Falls Retreat. Shut today (Monday) We like to begin our walk from here

as it gives us a longer short walk. Down the steps to the lake, this morning still and reflective. Yea! No wind.

It’s very noisy as the tuis and fantails chat overhead and on the lake the ducks chatter to each other. We wondered what they were saying as they scrabbled across the water.

Lots of swans too but they were silently and elegantly dipping and diving for breakfast.

At every turn we oohed and aahed and the camera clicked and whirred.

We’d missed the best of the colours, the leaves probably ravaged in the last rain storm.

Maybe the gingkos are more delicate than the sturdy liquid ambers.

Oh, those liquid amber trees—the leaves so red they looked like raspberries. The path is brilliant. Wide enough for two to walk together and chat and no need to constantly watch your step for tripping roots.

Our short walk follows the edge of the lake closely with bridges and the odd

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gate to keep the sheep from straying.

The golden bronze of the Swamp Cyprus glowed in the sunshine. It’s strange to see such beautiful trees growing straight up out of the water. Why don’t they get waterlogged and drown?

We stopped to watch a group from a playcentre delightedly toddling around, chasing the ducks and gathering up the bright leaves. Mums, and a Dad too, bravely giving the littlies freedom to run.

Phones catching the moment.

What a wonderful sound the swans make as they land on the water and why do the paradise ducks always stay on the other side of the lake? A congregation of noise.

Further on the liquid ambers drape into the water and the flax bushes make a hiding place for the little black coots.

Across the lake the paddocks turn into a forest of pine trees. Their reflections looking like a spill of huge matchsticks.

The track narrows and the walk slips through a wetland where the pukekos fluff their white bottom feathers at you

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My Favourite Walk

Above: Perfect reflections on a perfect day.

Right: Raspberries don’t grow on trees?

and dive into a hidey hole in the swamp.

The path leads into stand of native bush. It’s damp and mossy and much cooler in here. Steps up give you a good cardiac workout. (you can avoid these by taking a short cut up through the freedom camping ground).

Along the road a little way and over a cattlestop and then it’s “choices.” Climb up more steps on the right for a longer walk, views and a chat with the sheep or amble along the road for a short distance and rejoin the lakeside track.

Funny how everything looks different on the homeward journey. You always seem to see something you missed.

On a weekday morning, with few people about this is a magic walk at any time of the year. The coffee shop open would be icing on the cake.

A short walk to share.

McLarens Falls Park is managed by the Tauranga City Council. It is 20 kms from Tauranga on SH 29. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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New Zealand Walks

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The Bay of Islands Walking Weekend -

Walking the islands made accessible and affordable

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he Bay of Islands Walking Weekend has a huge variety of walks. We walk many of the islands and remote spots on the peninsula that are hard to access as individuals – the walking weekend makes it affordable and accessible. These walks are spectacular with breath taking scenery, amazing flora and fauna.

This is a must do all-time favourite for walkers on the weekend – the Moturua and Motuarohia Island Walk. Travel aboard the R Tucker Thompson, which is a total experience in itself – this amazing olde tall ship with its fantastic crew is a

real treat and a perfect way to travel to your destination in the Bay of Islands.

Sail past the spot where Captain Cook anchored in 1769 just before we land barefooted on Motuarohia Island.

Walk and talk - hearing some history of Cook, the firing of a canon and the theft of kumara from the locals. Learn of the ghastly murder of the whole family of Robertons who farmed there.

Re-join the ship for the short voyage to Moturua Island. More murders happened here more stories are told.

Observe the feathered wild life, saddlebacks, tui, fantails, North Island robin,

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Above left: On the Cape Brett Peninsula.

Above right: The sailing ship - R Tucker Thompson.

and the very endangered dotterel who insist on nesting near the high tide mark which further endangers its existence.

The views, lagoons, beaches and bush leave you breathless on every step of the journey. The walking is fabulous and you journey to some beautiful spots. This day trip is truly entertaining with its stories and majestic in its beauty.

Totally unique and a real must do in the Bay of Islands.

Other walks by boat are Urupukapuka Island Walk, Project Island Song Walk, and walks on the Cape Brett Peninsula.

The Project Island Song Walk is a new walk this year where you can spend all day on Urupukapuka Island focusing predominantly on encounters with newly released birds, while walking the entire network of tracks.

Walk among regenerating native bush and trees, take in stunning sea views. Listen to the birdsong and spot reintroduced tieke (saddleback), tout-

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Above left and middle: Birds on the Project Island Song Walk.

Above far right: The Cape Brett Lighthouse at the top of the cliff.

ouwai (North Island robin), pōpokatea (whitehead) pāteke (brown teal) and many other species.

There is 21km of trail on the island and you will be walking and exploring 10 – 12km over the day.

This gives you an amazing experience on the island as you get to enjoy the islands hidden treasures, enjoy some kai, beautiful beaches and bird watching stations.

So what is Project Island Song? – Project Island Song is a partnership between community conservation group the Guardians of the Bay of Islands, local Rawhiti hapu (Ngati Kuta and Patukeha) and the Department of Conservation.

Project Island Song’s vision is the ecological restoration of the pest-free islands of Ipipiri in the eastern Bay of Islands to create an archipelago of sanctuaries that celebrates the native subtropical habitat, lush with vegetation and alive with birdsong.

They have just released Kakariki back into the islands which is just incredible.

Enjoy this magic walk with guides who are experts in this habitat.

Food also seems to be at the centre of some of our walks. From simple White Bait Fritters cooked for you at the end of the Okiato to Orongo Bay walk, to pizzas and platters at Omata Estate or brunch at Charlottes Kitchen. All of these delights are deserved after several hours walk.

The walking weekend HQ is in the Russell Bowling Club, the Saturday

night there is a fun prize giving - though it’s not a competition we have some great prizes to give away and some funny stories to share after two days walking. This is a jovial affair with a shared meal and another of the culinary and social highlights of the weekend.

There are many walks to choose from - from an hour to all day. From easy to challenging, you can even walk one way and kayak back.

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Mt Favourite Walk

Martha Mine Pit

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By Judy Eva

aihi’s Pit Rim Walkway/ Cycleway is a most enjoyable walk that starts at the Waihi Information Centre and also ends there.

Only metres from the centre of Waihi township and directly across the street opposite the I Site (Information Centre) is the start of this great walk/cycle path.

You can take the stairs from the footpath or if you have a bike there is access to the right of the stairs along the footpath where you can use the concrete ramp that is designed for wheelchairs and mobility scooters. This will take you up to the beginning of the walk/ cycle path.

This old gothic style Cornish pump house that sits on the top of the hill above the street was based on a design used in the tin mines in Cornwall England. It was used to house the steam engines that operated the huge pumps that kept the Martha Mine from flooding. It looks so grand and gives pleasant memories of the old history of New Right: The Martha Mine Pit showing the rock fall down into the mine.

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Martha Mine Pit Rim Walk Zealand. So very great that it has been preserved.

Follow the fenced path to the left and around the top of the rim and as you look down you will be blown away by the size and depth of the pit which was once a hill and is now sitting100ms below sea level.

Unfortunately due to a million tonne fall of rock and earth several years ago access around the complete top area of the rim is closed off for safety reasons and operations of the mine have been put on hold so the original path that circled the top of the mine travels a short distance along the top edge where the rest of the path is netted off and detours onto the street below. This entails travelling a short distance along the street to access the new track.

You will be directed down onto the street by well marked arrow signs which you will follow for the rest of your walk/ cycle around the base of the mine. Once on this street turn right and follow the

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well marked arrow signs where further along you will be directed up a hill on the right. It is from here that the track begins. Unfortunately the rim is now out of view until you return to the finish back at the pump house.

The gravel track continues clockwise around the western end of the mine (well marked by arrows) and meanders through native bush, acres of old gold mining relics are scattered along the way beside the path where it is worth spending some time for a bit of history of old New Zealand.

There are also scenic parklands and a small wetland area along the way. Follow the arrows which will take you back to the start on the top of the rim by the old pumphouse.

There are many delightful café’s in the area of this quaint lovely little town where you can rest your wary legs and body and soak up a well deserved coffee or tea.

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ing and has adopted the name from the the old gold mining days. There is the meaning Heart of Gold. It is well worth Waihi Goldmine Discovery Centre that a visit for those who want to relive is worth a visit to learn more about this very interesting old town. The walk is approximately 4 kms Below: Relics from and it took me three hours taking into the past account my casual stopping to explore gold minold relics, taking photos and due to the ing days. heat in January I wasn’t in a hurry.

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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

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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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Above: Walking along the tow path of the Caledonian Canal at Dochgarroch Loch.

This is a fantastic walk, as short or as long as you want. The Highlands scenery is spectacular. Photo taken by Alwyn Paterson, Hamilton.

Below: Can now tick off the Tongariro Crossing from the bucket list. Photo by Karen Verwey, Te Puke.

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Above: After rock-hopping this stream Kate Bailey and Max Schwitzer admire the young Kauri trees, known as rickers, on the edge of the Te Rereatukahia Stream on the eastern Kaimai Ranges. Photo by Sue Eccles, Te Aroha.

Below left: Georgia admiring the scenery in Mount Somers.

Photo by Helen Rutter, Redwood, Christchurch.

Below right: We came upon this Lord of the Rings bridge when walking the Rangiwahia Hut Track as part of the Manawatu Walking Festival. It’s a tough but doable walk and it was a great weekend all up. Photo by Petra Corbett, Raetihi.

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Queen Charlotte Track a spectacular coastal walk among lush native bush

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f you’ve never walked the Queen Charlotte, or walked it many years ago, put it on top of your bucket list!

The Queen Charlotte track is 71 kms long and usually completed in three or four days, but there are many and varied options for day walks, with boat transport between.

This makes it a perfect family or group holiday, catering for all different needs. The track has been up-graded and improved over the years, and is very easy to access from Picton.

Both ‘Beachcomber’ and ‘Cougar Lines’ run several trips a day to Ships Cove where the trail begins, and ‘ondemand’ water taxis will drop you off Above: Glimpses of Queen Charlotte Sound.

Below left: Morning mist over Kenepuru Sound.

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at a variety of different bays, to do a section of the trail.

For those walking the entire track, with prior arrangement, either boat company will transport luggage each day, and deposit it at your chosen accommodation.

Accommodation options also cater for all -- from luxury apartments to hikers cabins. Each lodge has a first class restaurant, and often a spa or pool, available to all.

In most, the hikers rooms have a fully equipped kitchen, and all have very welcoming staff and amazing views.

We travelled to Ships Cove with ‘Beachcomber Cruises’. The Skipper, Julian gave a really interesting and informative commentary of the history, geography and wildlife of the area.

As we passed Tory Channel and Arapawa Island, he told us about the first whaling station here. We were so lucky to strike an enormous pod of dol-

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Above right: View from De Bretts over Portage Bay. Below left: The jetty near Furneaux Lodge.

Below right: Starting the walk along the track from Ships Cove.

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Above left: A cheeky weka.

Below left: A waterfall makes a lovely spot for a break.

phins diving and leaping all around the boat. We slowed and cruised with them for half an hour. It was magic!

We finally arrived at Ships Cove, to an impressive display of Captain Cook’s voyages of discovery to this area 17701777.

Leaving there about mid-day, we followed a lovely shady dappled path, quite steep in places, to Resolution Bay, which we reached in about one and a half hours.

Wekas followed us in many places grabbing anything put down for a second - hats, scarves, banana peel, anything they could carry.

After another climb, an undulating trail led along the side of Endeavour Inlet, to reach Furneau Lodge nestled at its head. Views along the way were spectacular, and we had lots of photo stops.

We reached our little cabin about 4.30pm and after a quick dip in the bay, we sat on the lovely wide verandah at the lodge, sipping chilled wine, and chatting to walkers from all over the world, as we watched the sun set over the bay. It was beautiful.

The sunrise was equally stunning,

and after a photo shoot, we set off about 8.00am.

At the Miners Camp, we took a side trip up to antimony mine. All that is left of a thriving little gold mining settlement is the mine shaft and lots of pretty pink and blue hydrangeas.

Returning to Endeavour Inlet, we wandered through regenerating native bush, to Camp Bay and Punga Cove Resort. This is a delightful cluster of all types of accommodation, perched on the hillside above the little cove. Down at the bay, was a pool, two spa pools and a bar – a perfect way to end the day; and up a steep track, was a restaurant, where both food and scenery were well worth the effort.

Day three was the longest day, so we set off early, anticipating long hot open stretches and no place to replenish our water bottles. How wrong we were.

With regeneration over the years most of the track was shady; with lots of pine forest, and there were several places to fill water bottles.

We climbed over Kenepuru Saddle, passed the Bay of Many Coves and Ruakaka Bay. The views were simply

stunning, with glimpses of both Kenepuru and Queen Charlotte Sounds.

All along the way we encountered very large wekas, and in several places goats came wandering along the track towards us. We did wonder who would give way, but they veered off into the bush just before we did.

At about mid-day, after a short sharp climb, we reached Black Rock shelter – a perfect lunch spot and again with magnificent views.

Continuing on past several more bays we finally reached Portage Bay in Kenepuru Sound at about 3.30pm. Our accommodation at DeBretts B & B was first class.

Views from our room were spectacular, kitchen and bathroom were fully equipped with anything you would need, and the hosts were friendly and

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welcoming. It was a rewarding end to a long day.

From here, there was an option to walk through to Torea Bay on the Queen Charlotte and catch a boat ride to Anakiwa.

On day four we left early for Anakiwa. The track climbed steadily over Torea Saddle, so we were glad to be tackling the hill before it was too hot.

This section had lots of beech trees smothered in black honey dew. Luckily there were no wasps.

We soon passed the turn-offs to Mistletoe and Lochmara Bays, both accessible by boat.

At Lochmara there is a Wildlife Recovery and Arts Centre, with nature trails, glow worm walks and native parakeet breeding programmes. Many people take day trips to this area.

There was not so much open walking today, but we did get glimpses of Picton through the beech trees, and watched the Inter Islander cruise by.

Lots of cyclists were enjoying this section of the track but Ships Cove to Kenepuru Saddle is closed to mountain bikes in summer.

We walked high above Onahau Bay, then followed near the shore of Grove Arm to Anakiwa.

Our first stop was the jetty. Jumping off into the clear water was heaven – but Above right: Sunset at Furneaux Lodge.

Opposite page above: Onahau Bay, off Queen Charl;otte Sound.

Below: Looking from Kenepuru Saddle into Endeavoiur Inlet.

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looking back as I climbed up, I spotted an enormous stingray. I was relieved to be halfway up the ladder.

Although there was the option of getting the shuttle boat back to Picton at 4.00pm we chose to prolong the adventure, and stay the night at Anakiwa – another comfortable Lodge.

The last night was spent celebrating with a young American couple who were proud to have completed their first

multi-day trek.

The following morning our host drove us all back to Picton via Queen Charlotte Drive – an adventure in itself.

This walk was an experience that’s hard to beat. The track was well maintained, accommodation comfortable, food delicious, all round service exceptional, and to cap it all, the scenery was simply stunning. Go book it now.

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What makes a Great Walk?

By Juliet Gibbons

Above: Native bush goes right down to the shore line.

Below: An aerial view showing the immence Queen Charlotte Sound with its rugged coastline.

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How do you create an iconic walking trail? First, take a pinch of initiative, a handful of funding and a bucketful of foresight. Mix this together with a breathtakingly unique natural environment and then throw in an historic site of international significance for good measure. Journalist turned track guide and owner of Wilderness Guides Marlborough Sounds Juliet Gibbons deliberates on the ingredients that make the Queen Charlotte Track a great New Zealand walk . . .

Most New Zealanders who walk the Queen Charlotte Track in the Marlborough Sounds are surprised to find out that it isn’t one of the Department of Conservation’s official Great Walks. In the minds of many, it is one already.

Located in the Marlborough Sounds and accessed by boat from the seaside town of Picton, the Queen Charlotte Track entices walkers from all around the world.

Wilderness Guides have spent the past 18 years hosting walkers to experience the Queen Charlotte Track and have packages to suit all tastes and budgets. From family trips to backpacker style accommodation options combining hiking with kayaking and mountain biking through to the premier hotel and boutique lodge guided and independent walks, there is something for everyone. All feature the Queen Charlotte Track’s unique bag transfer system meaning you walk with just a day pack along the way.

One of the keys to the track’s success has undoubtedly been its setting in the stunning natural environment of the Marlborough Sounds, an area of sunken river valleys, fjord-like in appearance. It is a landscape that is unique geographically and undoubtedly a national treasure although surprisingly, not a national or even a maritime park. This is due in part to its complex composition of private ownership which sits alongside numerous mainland and island reserves belonging to New Zealanders and managed by the Department of Conservation.

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One of the many popular spots on the track to take a photo and take in the view.

Traditionally known by Kiwis as ‘the place you pass through’ on the ferry to Picton, more and more tourists now appreciate the beauty of this place (as locals already do) with its patchwork quilt of sheltered bays and inlets.

The Queen Charlotte Track has largely been developed on the goodwill of the landowners whose properties it crosses as well as utilizing crown land managed by the Department of Conservation and road reserve belonging to the local Marlborough District Council. It is a national showcase of an enduring public/private partnership between these entities who have worked alongside the commercial operators to attract the visitors.

The track itself has been easily walkable from the start at historic Ship Cove in the outer Queen Charlotte Sound to the end at Anakiwa in the Grove Arm since the early 1990s.

A joint project between the Marlborough District Council, Department of Conservation and the local tourist board at the time saw the track established with the support of landowners. Bikers starting using it a few years later, with some limitations in the peak season.

Normally walked over four days, the track is 71km long and parts of it date back to pioneer days as it uses original bridle paths which linked the early homesteads in the area.

These hardy folk who came mostly from Great Britain to eke out an existence on a new land would never have comprehended the water taxis now making a living from shepherding walkers to and from this track.

These days it is the walkers who trace historic footsteps between campsites, backpacker lodges and upmarket resorts where they can rest their weary feet at the day’s end over their own freeze-dried goodies or, if they are smart, a three course meal and glass of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.

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packs and fine lodge accommodation. Many internationals join an experienced and knowledgeable local guide with companies such as Wilderness Guides.

Maori have appreciated this area long before the European settlers arrived and it is believed that they have had a presence here for more than 1000 years. The Marlborough Sounds were an important trading route and home to several prominent iwi.

The first known European to visit Queen Charlotte Sound was the famous English explorer and navigator, Captain James Cook, on the HMS Endeavour. He sailed into Ship Cove, today the start of the Queen Charlotte Track, on January 17, 1770 and made this small cove his South Pacific base for the next seven years.

Cook was to return many times. It was here the first prolonged social interaction between South Island Maori and the European took place. It is regarded as a place of iconic significance by the Department of Conservation and will, in 2020, be one site marking 250 years since Cook first visited these shores. It is a place all New Zealanders should visit.

Recently the marketing organization responsible for promoting the Queen Charlotte Track to the world, QCT Inc., was successful in securing funding from the local council and government towards enhancing the track surface and improving the gradient from Ship Cove. This funding and the ensuing works will broaden the access for all New Zealanders, be they on foot or by bike, and improve the quality of the Queen Charlotte Track experience from this historic site.

It’s a fitting time to see this injection of capital into the track, the first significant funding since its inception, and great timing with the eyes of the world on Ship Cove as part of the 250 year celebrations. It will further cement the Queen Charlotte Track as a great walk in every other way than a ‘Great Walk’ – so perhaps it’s time to just make it official?

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itchener Park is a much prized bush reserve, a mere few minutes drive from Feilding, in the Manawatu.

Kitchener Park was created by the then Feilding Borough Council in 1916 and named after Lord Kitchener, the British Cabinet Minister and War Secretary.

The park is an important remnant of lowland semi-swamp podocarp forest, one of the best and last-remaining in the Manawatu.

The park contains many fine specimens of kahikatea, totara, rimu, pukatea and kowhai trees, including until recently, New Zealand’s tallest kowhai. There are also many rare species of fungus and insect life in the park, which have been

the subject of some intensive study by national and overseas scientists.

The forest has suffered many flooding events over the years, and sustained major damage in the Feilding floods of 2004, and again in June 2015.

Two significant streams, the Mangaone and the Makino, meet at the park, and flooding has brought major damage to the area, including the introduction of the weed tradescantia (Wandering Jew), which has been an ongoing challenge to control.

When the Feilding Freezing Works closed in 1994, local pastor Gavin Scott gathered a group of unemployed freezing workers, and for many years they maintained the park, constructed boardwalks, and managed the weeds. Gavin

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and his many workers, volunteers, troubled youth, community groups, have put countless hours into improving the park and making it available to visitors.

In 2014, the Manawatu District Council, at the prompting of the then mayor Ian McKelvie, created the Kitchener Park Trust with Geoff Lovegrove, QSM, JP as chairman. On its inception, the trust appointed Gavin Scott as Honorary Curator.

When the trust sought registration as a trust, it was necessary to change its name, and after consultation with local iwi, Ngati Kauwhata, the official name of the trust became the Awahuri Forest Trust - Kitchener Park.

The weather event of June 2015 severely damaged the boardwalk, and after a year’s delay, the new boardwalk, with extensions, was commenced. This was completed early in 2017.

The trust has sought funding from various charitable organisations to replace and add new signage and with the support of the Manawatu District Council, has ambitious plans for this significant taonga in the Manawatu, and looks forward to making ongoing improvements to the park.

A large number of people visit the park, where walking and cycling trails are being established, with many opportunities for recreation and study.

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Feilding’s Kowhai Park, a major attraction in the town, is also linked to the park with a track that run beside the Makino Stream on one side and Manfield event centre on the other, providing an excellent destination for people of all ages to enjoy.

The park has well sign posted directions and signs giving the names of trees

and plants.

As a very leisurely pace the walk takes about an hour. If people wish to stay longer there are a number of clearings ideal for picnics.

Below left: An interpretation sign beside a tall tree.

Below right: The board walk in a shaded area.

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Flinders Island - rugged mountain ranges full of wildlife and flora

By Alex and Jenny Davies

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t was while we were walking in Queensland with Hugh as a guide that we learned from him about the island where he had farmed for much of his life.

This was an encouragement to join the next trip there that Auswalk had planned. So that’s how we happened to set off on an adventure to an island we’d only learnt about a few months ago, and that most of our friends professed to have never heard of!

The one hour flight in the 20-seater plane from Essendon Airport in Melbourne was noisy but smooth. We flew south-east over Wilson’s Promontory and Bass Strait to our destination, the largest of the approximately100 islands forming the Furneaux group lying directly north of the East coast of Tasmania.

They form a barrier to Bass Strait, so that although seen in 1773 by the British navigator Tobias Furneaux from HMS Adventure on his way north to rejoin James Cook on his second Pacific voyage, the identity of the strait was not established until George Bass and Matthew Flinders sailed through it in 1798.

As for today, for people in the area over 10,000 years ago this island was also a good place to walk.

With lower sea levels, they could walk with no trouble from Wilson’s Promontory to Tasmania, with islands of the Furneaux group as part of the land bridge. Melting of the polar ice sheets put paid to 25,000 years of foot traffic and isolated the Tasmanians until the arrival of ships from Europe.

Our Auswalk guides, Marie and Hugh, assembled our group of 14 at Above right: Striding over vast slabs of granite beneath Old Man’s Head on our second day of walking.

Opposite page below left: Mobs of Bennetts wallabies come out to graze in the evening. Below right: The sharp eyes of our guide Marie found this juvenile Strzelecki burrowing crayfish, a species unique to the high mountains of the Furneaux group.

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the airport. We stayed in a lodge in the south-west corner of the island, with the rugged granite domes of the Strzelecki Peaks behind.

Before us lay the notoriously rough waters of Bass Strait, placid, however, during our time there. Each day we would use a small bus and a car to get us to the start of a walk.

With clever planning, our guides could offer us a choice of longer or shorter walks, could meet us with hot drinks along the way, and could pick us up at the end of a day’s walk along the coast.

For the next five days we enjoyed dry weather with liberal splashes of sunshine. We had three day’s beach walking and rock-hopping, and two days up into the ranges. Once away from the capital, Whitemark, and off the roads, we mostly had the island to ourselves.

On the day planned for our climb of Mt Strzelecki, the highest point on the island at 782m, clouds were lingering about the bare granite cones behind our lodge.

But as we set off up the well-formed but sometimes steep track, the sun broke through and the views out along the coast were spectacular.

The forest became damper, and one gully was full of tall tree ferns. From the summit, we could see north to the Darling Ranges and beyond, west to Above: Jagged and rough calcareous rocks at the northern end of Killiekrankie Beach, and an ideal beach for swimming.

Left: The accommodation at Mountain Seas Lodge.

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a scattering of small islands along the coast, and south to the clouds on the peaks of Cape Barren Island.

On the way down, we looked unsuccessfully for a long-nosed potaroo or a forty-spotted pardolate that are reputed to live here.

Instead we found on a wet section of track what might be a juvenile burrowing crayfish, a species that makes the streams high on this mountain its home, and is found nowhere else but high parts of Flinders and Cape Barren Islands.

Another day, a few of us also made a bold attempt on the “Eiger” of Flinders Island, Pillinger’s Peak. We had had a good view of this from Walker’s Lookout, the start of a walk through the Darling Range.

Hugh led us up as far as the interesting-looking and steep ‘rock scramble’, where we ran out of time. So we missed the part of the route that used a rope to help negotiate a precipitous and massive granite slab and the experience of standing on the dizzy top of this remarkable pinnacle.

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turned inland to a wide windswept valley where, in the 1830s and 1840s, a sorry episode of colonial history transpired.

It was here that many of the aboriginal people that had been forcibly resettled from mainland Tasmania had died of respiratory diseases, poor food and despair.

Their unmarked graves lay somewhere beyond the headstones of island settlers. Within a lonely brick chapel that had been recently restored were forlorn accounts of both aboriginals and convicts from these harsh times.

Every walk featured granite boulders, from large to truly mountainous, some lying on vast granite slabs.

Along the coast, this stony landscape was decorated with rusty orange lichen.

With so many rocks to look at, it would be surprising if some were not of special interest. Such as Castle Rock, guarding a low headland separating two long sandy beaches. Or Old Man’s Head, beckoning us on as we set off along Killiekrankie Beach one morning.

Close by at Stacky’s Bight is an archway in sedimentary limestone that separates two sandy beaches, through which we were able to swim.

Further round the coast at The Dock a massive rock perched atop a cone of granite. It fired our imaginations about prehistoric battles with giants, now turned to stone, one with a split head.

On a much smaller scale are Above: Above: Jagged and rough calcareous rock.

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Flinders Island

‘Killiekrankie diamonds’, pieces of topaz found in a stream flowing off this mountain. Disappointingly, our enthusiastic fossicking came to nought.

The clearing of land for grasslands has benefited the native Bennett’s wallabies, to the extent that they are now a pest, just as they have become after their introduction to New Zealand. Fortunately for hungry hikers, they are good to eat, and their preparation for the table is a local industry. Wallaby meatballs were on the menu at the lodge, and are to be recommended.

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rugged mountain ranges full of

Also hopping round the lodge were the smaller and darker rufous pademelons. One evening a mother wombat brought her baby out for us to see. There were a few gulls and shags around the coast, but more striking were the distinctive Cape Barren geese that we saw grazing on pasture near the beaches.

Their closest relative is an extinct New Zealand bird known only from fossils.

Cape Barren is nearby, jutting into the Tasman Sea on Cape Barren Island, At the conclusion of one of our walks we were taken to the recently built Fur-

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neaux Museum. Exhibits showed the rise and fall of the sealing and muttonbirding industries, and the stories about the many wrecks of ships that tried, but Above: From about half way up Mt Strzelecki, we looked down on the west coast of the island to small islands beyond Fotheringate Bay and Trousers Point.

Below left: An anchor at Furneaux Museum, recovered from one of the more than 80 ships wrecked on the Furneaux Islands.

Below right: A Cape Barren goose.

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wildlife and flora

failed, to pass this way since the First Fleet in 1788.

Displaying the anchor recovered in 1977 from the wreck of the Sydney Cove, the museum told the story of how this ship was beached on Preservation Island, south of Flinders Island, in 1797.

Of 17 men who set off in a longboat on a perilous trip to seek help, only three survived the wrecking of this boat, and a journey on foot along the coast to Sydney, the only settlement at the time.

Their arrival set rescue and recovery efforts, eventually involving Matthew Flinders and George Bass. The story of the naming of Flinders Island and Bass Strait is full of drama.

So where is Flinders Island? At about the middle of the island, a white line crosses the road and a sign reads “40th

parallel south”. If you head west along this line, you will pass through Bass Strait, over King Island, across the South Australian Bight, the South Indian and Atlantic Oceans, the southern tip of Argentina and Chile, and the South Pacific.

Then at last you will reach the coast of New Zealand near Waipukurau; the line passes just north of Palmerston North where we live.

It’s a much shorter trip home from Flinders Island going east, assisted by the Roaring Forties! But in terms of latitude, we are already there.

Above right insert: Rufous pademelons were numerous around the lodge.

Middle right: The cemetery at Wybalenna, with the restored chapel the only remnant of the 1834 aboriginal settlement.

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High Achiever

Nik’s amazing progress

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ik Botica, 77, is a successful Green Prescription (GRx) client who with hard work, determination and support has made amazing changes.

Nik was referred to Harbour Sport GRx in June 2016 after his HbA1c levels had increased to 41 mmol/mol. This meant he was pre-diabetic. This, as well as a knee replacement, an ongoing heart problem and his weight forced him into making some healthier decisions.

As an ex rugby player, Nik is not shy of a challenge. He has played competitively for Whanganui, King Country and North Shore up until 38 years old.

He then moved on to coaching with NZ Barbarian rugby and supporting his children (including Frano Botica; ex All Black and Legend of Harbour 2008).

Nik continued to play for the Classic All Blacks for another 12 years, travelling to Australia and Bermuda to play!

With support and education from GRx he started making changes to his lifestyle. Nik began walking, cutting extra sugar out of his diet and attending the GRx classes at Glenfield Leisure

Centre.

Four months on, Nik now attends the class twice a week and cycles 15 kms four times a week. He also increased his walking distance and intensity and has recently finished an 8-week programme with a dietitian.

Since beginning GRx, Nik has lost

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just under 10 kg! He has also reduced his HbA1C levels to an astounding 34 mmol/mol – meaning he is no longer pre-diabetic!

With the help of GRx, Nik’s amazing progress is a true testament to his hard working and determined character.

The GRx team have said, ‘We cannot wait to see what other fantastic things he achieves. We also look forward to seeing more effects of your new-found healthier lifestyle. Well done, Nik, we wish you all the best on the next stage of your journey.’

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Australian Walks

4 beautiful Sunshine Coast hikes and walks

By Sophie Wright for the Urban List

If there’s one thing we’ve learned since the cooler months kicked in on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, it’s that exercise is far less painful when it’s not in 98 per cent humidity.

With outside temperatures now sitting at far more comfortable levels, there’s no better time of year to take advantage of the many walks and hikes the Sunshine Coast has to offer.

We’ve searched far and wide to find you some tracks that aren’t the same old spots you’ve seen in your Instagram feed every second day, and we think we’ve found a few gems!

Here are four walks or hikes to take, around the Sunshine Coast for all fitness levels.

to put a spring in your step for the rest of the day. Any time is a good time to climb, but we’re a sucker for a good sunrise.

Phones charged and at the ready!

Below left: Views that stretch forever from the top of Mount Ngungun. Photo: Jules Ingall.

Booloumba Falls

This one requires a tad more commitment than the rest, but we assure you, it’s SO worth the extra effort. Tucked away in

Buderim Forest Park Reserve

Most of you have probably heard of Buderim Forest Park, but have you ever actually been there? The time is now! Start-

ing at either Harry’s Lane or Quorn Close, both paths will take you on a spectacular journey through Buderim Mountain’s tranquil bushland, with a soundtrack of birdsong and babbling brooks. All roads lead to the falls, and it could be a good idea to have your togs on underneath your clothes, ready to go for a dip! It’s hard to believe it’s real… we still pinch ourselves.

Above: Stroll under the rainforest canopy at Buderim Forest Park Reserve.

Mount Ngungun

How do you get the best views of the Glass House Mountains? Climb one of them, of course! While they’ve all got their perks, if there’s one to add to the to-do list this autumn, it’s Mount Ngungun. With uninterrupted views of the neighbouring mountains, your Ngungun experience is guaranteed

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the Conondale National Park, the Booloumba Falls track is a hinterland oasis … lush open rainforest, crystal-clear rock pools, and boulders bigger than you’ve ever laid eyes on!

Head towards Maleny and follow the signs to Kenilworth, then pass through the town of Conondale and take the Booloumba Creek turn-off. Best to take a 4WD for those gravel roads, if poss. It also might be worth kicking it old school with a map, as phone reception can be a bit sketchy. A sense of adventure is a must!

Above: Bring your sense of adventure to Booloumba Falls.

Emu Mountain

If hikes were products, this one would have “BEST VALUE” stamped all over it. Just between Coolum and Peregian Beach, the Emu Mountain Summit Walk is a short hike with HUGE rewards.

It kinda goes without saying that you’ll get great views from most mountains around here, but the stunning sights of the region’s mountain peaks, such as our majestic Mount Coolum, are just another perk.

Make sure you also stop and smell the roses, literally…

Emu Mountain is home to some beautiful flora! Perfect for a sunny autumn Sunday, we reckon.

Your favourite walk could win you a free subscription We are looking for readers’ favourite New Zealand walks. Many of us go out regularly walking on a route which we class as our favourite, for a number of reasons. Perhaps because for it’s scenery, it’s safe, it’s challenging, it’s flat, it’s hilly, it’s varied, or for whatever reason.

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New Zealand Walk

Above: The motor camp at Opunake Beach, that is popular in the summer time.

Below: An attractive information sign.

Opunake Walkway

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he Opunake Walkway is the longest of the formal South Taranaki walks and takes you through beautiful lake and beach scenery.

It travels around Opunake Lake and across the cliffs, providing views of Te Namu Pa, Mt Taranaki and the rugged coastline. The lake is popular for boating, swimming and water skiing The walk can be started from a number of easily accessible points but if you wish to complete the whole walk, the best place to begin is by the boat ramp at the Opunake Lake (Layard St).

Along this walk you will find many points of great historic and environmental interest, including: Opunake Lake The lake is used to provide hydroelectricity. It was once a vegetable garden used to supply the Armed Constabulary and early settlers.

There are public toilets at this stop for your use.

Armed Constabulary Cemetery The cemetery is located on the headland that juts into the lake. It has four his-

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. toric headstones. The perimeters of the cemetery are unknown but some cairns help estimate the cemetery boundaries.

Orimupiko Cemetery This cemetery is adjacent to the entrance to the Armed Constabulary Cemetery. It is located on a former pa site.

Waiaua River Mouth This is a muststop location – it will offer you extraordinary views of Taranaki’s dynamic coastline.

The Cottage Hospital The hospital was the birthplace of many famous New Zealanders including runner Peter Snell.

Above: Looking back at the sea from the northern part of the walkway.

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The beach was also recently upgraded to offer barbecues and picnic sites for everyone’s use.

The Lion’s Lookout The lookout is located next to the ramp by the old wharf and offers clear views of the Taranaki Bight.

Middleton Bay has a boat ramp for easy launching, though it is not a safe swimming beach.

Te Namu Pa The pa is visible from the northern end of the walkway and is an extremely important site in Taranaki.

It was the location of a famous battle where Wiremu Kingi Matakatea repelled 800 Waikato Maori and successfully withstood a month-long siege armed with a single rifle.

The best access to the site is via Opunake Cemetery and then over the Otahi Stream. Te Namu Pa is on private propAbove:Opunake Lake. erty and the owners and the Historic Below left: Two Places Trust ask that the area be treated youngsters on the with care and respect. There are open track. food storage pits and tunnels on the site Below right: The and these can be dangerous.

Opunake Cemetery There are comprehensive maps for is near the top left of your information at either end of the the photo. walk.

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Addington cycleway opens

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hristchurch residents have a new travel option to get around Addington and into town when Mayor Lianne Dalziel and Transport Minister Hon Simon Bridges opened the Little River Link cycleway last month.

The Little River Link cycleway runs from Hagley Park across Moorhouse Avenue and along Grove Road, Collins Street and Jerrold Street before connecting to the shared path that runs alongside the Southern Motorway.

Cycle crossings have also been installed where the motorway crosses Lincoln Road and Wrights Road.

“The first of a network of cycleways opening is an exciting moment for the city,” says Lianne Dalziel. “Postearthquakes a more cycle friendly city ranked among the most common themes that came up, so it great to see a safe and attractive cycle network starting to emerge.”

“Over the next few months we will see the completion of the Papanui Parallel, Uni–Cycle and the first stage of the Rapanui – Shag Rock Cycleway routes. Work will also start on the Quarryman’s Trail, Northern Line and the second stage of the Rapanui – Shag Rock Cycleway.”

“As these routes roll out we will start to see more people drawn towards riding a bike. All of these routes offer attractive rides and good connections to destinations around the city.”

The Little River Link involved the construction of 1,800 metres of new cycleway, stormwater and carriageway improvements. It is a key connection that will eventually see a cycle trail all the way out to the already popular Little River Rail Trail.

Manuka Cottage Community Development Manager Cherylan Davies says, “It has been great to see the community get behind the cycleway and a genuine effort to engage with the community from the designers and constructors.”

“The cycleway will help the neighbourhood to be a safe place to travel through whether you are driving, walking or biking.” www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

Above: Transport Minister Hon Simon Bridges (left and the Mayor of Christchurch Lianne Dalziel (right) cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony.

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Need 2 Know

Volunteering their way around the country - a holiday with a purpose

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By Brigid Graney

Community Ranger, Blenheim.

on and Maureen Cooper, a retired couple from Whangarei, make the journey south with their caravan each year for a unique holiday experience.

They get to set up camp in some of the country’s most picturesque DOC campsites for a week or more, without having to pay. Welcome to the life and times of a DOC volunteer camp host.

On their travels, the Cooper’s have spent several summers in the Milford Sound area and this summer visited

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Marlborough staying at Kenepuru Heads and Whites Bay camp grounds.

Another adventurous volunteering couple, Allan and Liz Preece, return repeatedly to their favourite location, Molesworth Station. Being the original volunteers at Molesworth, they now take on the lead volunteer role and find this challenging and rewarding because it entails far more than the average camp host duties and responsibilities. For the Preeces their enjoyment of the outdoors and helping people provides many volunteer opportunities,giving them tremendous satisfaction.

Volunteering for DOC comes in all sorts of packages and can be anything from a campsite host or hut warden to wildlife volunteer or working on restoration projects. While there is no financial payment, there are ample other returns for volunteers that make the experience rich with new skills, friends and memories.

Perhaps, like these two couples, your next holiday could be planned around this new experience. With voluntary opportunities throughout the country, there are plenty of options and locations to choose from.

Some locations come with accommodation provided, for example in Marlborough the Whites Bay camp hosts can stay in a comfortable historic cottage on site and at the Above: Picturesque Molesworth Station.

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Cycling News

Christchurch wins top town to cycle

Above: Whites Bay.

two locations in Molesworth Station a small rangers hut is available. Other places provide a free campsite for your tent, caravan or campervan.

There is an application process, much like applying for any other job. You’ll need to submit an application form and have references that can be checked. It’s also handy to come with other skills as there is often an opportunity to turn your hand to some general maintenance tasks. It pays to not be too precious either as yes, cleaning toilets usually comes with the role!

Allan Preece finds that while outdoor skills and experience are useful, the essential skills are the ability of the volunteer to interact positively with the public and other team members.

Both couples find the interaction with the public the most enjoyable part of being a DOC volunteer as they get to meet all kinds of people from NZ and overseas. This of course wouldn’t suit everyone.

Humour, patience and friendliness are essential attributes say the Coopers. A tactful, helpful and positive outlook also go a long way add the Preeces.

People choose to volunteer for DOC for a variety of reasons. For some it offers the chance to give something back to conservation and the community and to make a difference to people’s experiences who visit these unique places. For others, it provides an opportunity to develop new skills or build on existing experience and knowledge. Whatever the motivation, for people like the Coopers and Preeces, the alignment with DOC values is key.

The Coopers, who are both in their early seventies, find that volunteering at DOC campsites (and seeking out the local golf course) is a great way to keep young and fit. The expectation is that volunteers spend about four hours a day working which involves information sharing, fee collection, radio communication and cleaning facilities. This leaves plenty of hours in the day for personal exploring in the wider area.

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Christchurch has taken out the inaugural Top Town Award in the NZ Transport Agency’s annual Favourite Places to Ride competition.

Christchurch’s win was announced last month by Transport Minister Simon Bridges and follows significant investment by the Christchurch City Council and the Government in urban cycleways.

A network of 13 major cycleways is currently being built across Christchurch.

“The competition was close, with Christchurch beating Rotorua and Wellington to take the top title,’’ Mr Bridges said.

The Top Town Award was determined by the city or town that received the most nominations across three of the Favourite Places to Ride categories - Urban Ride, Off-Road or Adventure Ride and Community Facility.

The Urban Ride category winner was Taupo’s Great Lake Walkway, followed by Wellington’s ‘Around the Bays’. This category recognises rides around towns and cities including new urban cycleways and shared paths.

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by Otago Central Rail Trail for the second year in a row, with close competition from Old Ghost Road.

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“Over 60 per cent of urban New Zealanders think cycling is a good way to get around easily and efficiently. By celebrating New Zealanders’ favourite cycling routes from around the country we’re helping to encourage more people to get out on their bikes more often.’’

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9 Parkrun - Run/Walk 5km, throughout New Zealand 9 Raglan Karioi Trail, (Children) Raglan 9 Speight’s West Coaster, Waitakeres, Auckland 16 Parkrun - Run/Walk 5km, throughout New Zealand 23 Parkrun - Run/Walk 5km, throughout New Zealand 30 Parkrun - Run/Walk 5km, throughout New Zealand

JANUARY 2018

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AUGUST 2017

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CONTENTS for previous 14 issues JULY 234 2017

4 Walk Talk 6 Great Walks: DOC plans two new Great Day Walks and 20 new Short Walks 7 Te Araroa Trail: Record numbers take to New Zealand’s national walking trail 8 Auckland Short Walk: Western Springs and Melola Reef - once an historic lava flow 10 New Zealand Walk: The Greytown Trail an idyllic 5km walk 14 New Zealand Walk: Rangiwhaia Hut Track provides stunning views 14 New Zealand Walk: Wednesday group takes to the Rangiwhaia Tracks 16 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 18 New Zealand Walk : New trail to open along banks of Avon River 19 Australian Walks: Spendid walks in Sydney 20 Australian Walks: Mt Coolum - an ancient volcanic dome 23 New Zealand Walk: Te Apiti Manawatu Gorge full length walking track reopened 24 Event: Great New Zealand Trek, Stage 12 - Burkes Pass to Becks 28 New Zealand Walk: Pauanui seniors challenge the Brynderwyn Ranges 30 Overseas Walks: Three days in a crowded paradise 36 New Zealand Walk: Walk through Wellington’s history 38 New Zealand Walk: What is the Commonwealth Walkway?

40 High Achiever: An inspiring walker 40 High Achiever: Green Prescription helps Ricky lose more than 40kg 42 Overseas Walks and Tours 44 Event: Striders events attract many walkers 46 Coming Events: New Zealand 51 Index of 14 previous issues 52 Directory of Walking Groups 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 60 Green Prescription

JUNE 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

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 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 52 Directory of Walking Groups 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 60 Relays For Life

MARCH 230 2017 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 memory 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 Falls - a walk not to be missed 40 New Zealand Walk: Mangawhai Walking Weekend 42 Overseas Walks and Tours 45 New Zealand Walk: Iconic Roaring Meg Pack Track re-opened to walkers 46 Coming Events: New Zealand MAY 232 2017 48 Coming Events: Overseas 4 Walk Talk 51 Index of 14 previous issues 6 New Zealand Walk: Walking into 52 Directory of Walking Groups old goldmining days 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 10 New Zealand Walk: Hatea 60 ECHO Walking Festival Loop Walkway has much to FEBRUARY 229 2017 do and see

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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 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

DECEMBER 227 2016

4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walk: Nga Taki - an unique walkingexperience 8 My Favourite Walk: The Old Ghost Road 15 New Zealand Walk: New Wellington walkway marks links with Europe 16 Walking New Zealand Monthly 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 30 Overseas Walks: Gone to 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 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 52 Directory of Walking Groups 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 60 Walk Canterbury

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 h e a ve n ’ b e c ko n s 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 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 60 Wilderness Guides

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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 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 WEST AUCKLAND

BLUE TOP WALKERS: Henderson, Tuesday, Thursday (AM), Terry Wilson

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.

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 SHOPPING CENTRE KIWIFIT CLUB: Monday, Wednesday (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 09-627-0099, 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 MILFORD MALL WALKERS: Greenhithe, Tuesday, Thursday, (AM), Carol Mosedale 09-443-2054

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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 PICTON CENTRE 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), (BIA), Heather Purdie-Raill, 07-847-5639 NAWTON WALKING GROUP: Rene Smyth, 07846-3245 www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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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 TRAMPING CLUB: Alan Bigham 07-856-4646 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 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 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: Sunday (AM), (BIA), Hillary Thomas 07-871-5022 www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

TE KUITI

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

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 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

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 STRATFORD

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

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

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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

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

MANAWATU

PALMERSTON NORTH

HOKOWHITU KIWI WALKERS: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), (I), Dorne Jarvis 06-357-2444 KELVIN GROVE WALKERS: Tuesday (PM), (I), Marjory Edmonds, 06-354-3342 HOT-Whitu CHICKS Saturday, (AM), (BIA), laurenparsons.co.nz/ hot-whitu-chicks MANAWATU STRIDERS: Tuesday, Thursday, (PM); Sunday (AM), Hockey Manawatu Pavillion, Manawaroa Street, (BIA), Alister Martin 06-353-7175 PALMERSTON NORTH JOGGERS & WALKERS: Esplanade,Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday (AM), (BI), Robyn McKey 06-354-9952.

CLUB PED: Monday, Wednesday, (PM), (IA), Ongley Park; Saturday, (AM), Esplanade, (IA), David Young 06-356-7179 HEARTY STRIDERS: Thursday (PM), (BI), Esplanade, Adrienne Kennedy 06-350-8617 MASSEY WALKERS: Monday, Thursday, noon, Massey Recreation Centre, (BIA) Chin Diew Lai 06-350-5799 ext 2471 MANAWATU WALKWAYS PROMOTION SOCIETY’S MONTHLY WALKERS: Sunday (AM), (IA) Gillian Absolom 06-329-6898 METHODIST AGAPE FELLOWSHIP WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), (B), Lorna Goodwin, 06-358-2860 U3A Exploring Walkways: Thursday (PM), (B), Lynley Watson 06356-4384 WOMEN’S AFTER 5.30 WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday (PM), (I), Liz MacNeill 06-357-8216

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

WALK FOR HEALTH: Wednesday (PM), Saturday (AM), Sunday (AM), (BIA), Jean 04-589-7887 or 027-510-1062, www.walk4health.org.nz POSITIVELY SLIM “Health for Life Walkers: Sunday (AM) Wednesday (PM) (BIA), Jim or Barbara Mobbs 04-566-2603 HUTT VALLEY WALKERS: Saturday (PM), Carol 04-586-7784 WALKING FOR PLEASURE: 60’s Plus, Melling, Molly Shephers, 04567-5727 WOMENS WALKING GROUP: Wainuiomata, every second Wednesday (PM), 04-564-6019 HUTT VALLEY TRAMPING CLUB: Weekend (AM), Dennis Page 04970-6901 KAUMATUA TRAMPING CLUB: www.kaumatuatc.org.nz TAKE HEART WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), (BI), Keith Millar, 04526-7440 LEISURE WALKERS: seniors, Tuesday (AM), Judy, 04-528-4445 HUTT VALLEY MARATHON CLINIC: Mark Potter, info@hvmc.org.nz WALK WAINUI: Monday (AM), (BIA), Shirley 04-564-6179 EASTBOURNE WALK GROUP: Lesley O’Neil, Eastbourne ALICETOWN WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Karen 04-589-2646 KIWI MASTERS WALKERS: Wednesday Saturday, Sunday (PM), Richard Davies 04-566-1335 or 027-566-1335 OLDER ADULTS – LEISURE WALKING GROUP: Judy 04-528-4445 NORDIC WALKING: Sunday (AM), Silva 04-562-7671 or 021-175-4081, silva.noakes@gmail.com PETONE COMMUNITY HOUSE WALKING GROUP: 1st and 3rd Thursday (AM), Michelle PORIRUA MANA JOHNSONVILLE

FRIDAY WALKERS: Brian Grinstrup or Bruce Sheppard 04-237-6374 TAWA LINDEN HIKERS: 04-232-8705 CHURTON PARK COMMUNITY WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Thursday FEILDING (PM), Churton Park shops, churtonparkcw@gmail.com SENIOR WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), (BI), Gail Byrnes WEA RAMBLERS: Muriel Thompson, Tawa 06-323-5470 TAWA/LINDEN WALKERS: Maurice 04-232-4407 or Claire 04-232-8764 FOXTON WHITBY SUNDAY WALKERS: Sunday (AM), Don Quirk 04-234-7700 or FOXPEDS: Monday (PM), Foxton, Foxton Beach, (BIA), Dave Blackett, Christine Coshan 04-971-2141 g.cl@paradise.net.nz 06-363-5743, Michelle Duffy, 06-363-7987 UPPER HUTT LEVIN AURORA HARRIER CLUB: Peter Wrigley, p.wiggles@paradise.net.nz LEVIN HARRIER & WALKING CLUB: Saturday (PM), (BIA), Ivan Morgan TUESDAY TRIPPERS: Bill Wallace, 04-528-6201,bradburn@globe.

06-368-3622 net.nz WEDNESDAY LEISURE WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), (BIA), Lila McCall, FANTAIL HIKERS: Marg Eagles, Upper Hutt 06-367-9070 TRENTHAM UNITED HARRIER CLUB: Jon Roskvist, 021-460-877 or LEVIN JOGGERS & WALKERS CLUB: Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, (BIA), 04-526-6906 Colleen Francis 06-368-8624 UPPER HUTT WALKING & TRAMPING CLUB: Helen 04-970-2046

WAIRARAPA MASTERTON

WALKING GROUP RECREATIONAL: Edna Patrick, 06-377-4338 ORIENTEERING GROUP: 06-377-7961 or 379-5124 CARTERTON 40+ STRIDERS: Ada Lyster, 06-379-8746 RUAMAHANGA RAMBLERS: Winter Saturday, Summer Tuesday (PM), (BIA), Ray Wallis 06-377-0703 MARTINBOROUGH

MARTINBOROUGH WALKING GROUP: Barbara Behrent 06-306-9226

WELLINGTON WELLINGTON

KAPITI

KAPITI CARDIAC CLUB: Tuesday, Thursday, Graham Priest 04-293-7872 KAPITI WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Robin Leger 04905-4680 or Muriel Hill 04-293-5121 KAPITI SUNDAY WALKERS: Sunday (AM), Frank Morris 04-293-2567 or Ethel Symes 04-904-1485 KAPITI THURSDAY WALKERS: Thursday, email kapitithursdaywalkers@ gmail.com, www.sportsground.co.nz/kapitithursdaywalkers KAPITI JOGGERS & WALKERS: Sunday (AM), Pam Childs 04-902-1754 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@

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SOUTH ISLAND MARLBOROUGH BLENHEIM

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

NELSON MOTUEKA

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 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 www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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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 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 www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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

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, RURAL CANTERBURY 03-476-2579 CHEVIOT KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Sport Canterbury 03- HILL CITY WALKING GROUP: Saturday (PM), Alex McEwan 03-455-4851 373-5060 KOPUTAI WALKING GROUP: 2nd Tuesday, (AM), Noeline Forgie, ELLESMERE TRAMPING GROUP: Thursday (AM) (IA), Trish Vessy 03-472-8302 03-329-1865 LEITH WALKERS: Saturday (PM), Kevin Blair 03-476-3289 LEESTON KIWISENIORS: Friday (AM), (BI), Sport Canterbury 03- MORNINGTON MONDAY WALKERS: Monday (AM), (B), Kieran Hurring 373-5060 03-453-4423 LINCOLN KIWISENIORS: Monday (AM), (BI), Sport Canterbury 03- MULTI-PEAK FITNESS WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Marelda Gallaher 373-5060 03-477-6057 or 027-222-3863 RANGIORA KIWISENIORS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Sport Canterbury MOSGIEL 50’s FORWARD WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Roberta 03-373-5060 Telfer 03-488-3175 SOUTHBRIDGE KIWISENIORS: Friday (AM), (BI), Sport Canterbury OTAGO TRAMPING/MOUNTAINEERING CLUB: Sunday (AM), Ian Sime 03-373-5060 03-453-6185 ASHBURTON OVER 30’s TRAMPING CLUB: Sunday (AM), Janice Hodges 03-489-4071 ASHBURTON HARRIER CLUB: Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday, Merv & Jackie PHOENIX CLUB WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Nina Davidson Gilbert 03-308-5894 03-471-0114 KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUPS: for the over 50’s, Wednesday PINEHILL WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Norman Vare 03-473-8683 (AM), (BI), two groups, Janice Cochrane, Sport Mid-Canterbury, ST KILDA COMMUNITY CLUB WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, (AM), Ngaire 03-307-0475 McIndoe 03-456-4478 ASHBURTON STROLLERS CLUB: 1st Sunday and 2nd Wednesday of TAIERI RECREATIONAL TRAMPING CLUB: Wednesday (AM), Ian Flemmonth, (AM), Diane Milne 03- 303-6250 ing 03-489-8964 METHERN & DISTRICT TRAMPING CLUB: Helen 03-308-7011 TRIXIE TRAMPERS: Thursday (AM), Alison Jones 03-489-8372 MT SOMERS TRACKS: Warren Jowett 03-303-0880, www.doc.govt.nz WEA OVER 50’s TRAMPING CLUB: 2nd & 4th Tuesday, (A), Chris James MT SOMERS WALKWAY: Marilyn & Bruce Gray 03-303-0809 03-488-2228 PACIFIC ISLAND WALKING GROUP: Ashburton Domain, Torika Pat- WAIHOLA WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Elizabeth Jones 03-489-8064 terson 03-308-5868 XY TRAMPING CLUB: 1st & 3d (& 5th) Tuesday, (AM), Prue Turnbull ST DAVIDS WALKING GROUP: Barbara Lischner 03-308-5174, www. 03-454-3991 st-davids.org.nz Y’S WALKING GROUP: Sunday (AM), Betty Booth 03-456-2000 WALKING GROUP: Eileen Ward 03-307-0475 60 PLUS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Jimsie Smith 03-466-7374 WALKING GROUP: Ethel Powell 03-308-9662 60’s PLUS RAMBLERS: 1st & 3rd Tuesday, Brian Ralph 03-476-6514 60’s PLUS TRAMPING CLUB: 2nd & 4th Thursday, (A), >4 hours, Karen STH CANTERBURY Byers 03-456-2595 PLEASANT POINT 60 PLUS HIKERS: 2nd & 4th Tuesday, (AM), Jasmone Chin 03-453-6526 PLEASANT POINT WALK GROUP: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Esther, ALEXANDRA 03-614-7524 ALEXANDRA HARRIER & WALKERS CLUB: Saturday (PM), April to TIMARU October, John Thompson 03-448-7244, www.alexharriers.co.nz TIMARU HARRIER CLUB: Saturday (PM), March to October, Alister QUEENSTOWN 03-686-1010 WAKATIPU WALKERS: Thursday, Patricia Cook 03-442-1525 GLENITI WALK GROUP: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Edna 03-688-0779 WANAKA HIGHFIELD WALK GROUP: Thursday (AM), (BI), Joy, 03-688-9888 KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUPS: for the over 50’s, Verna Parker, Sport WANAKA WALKERS: Monday (February - Mid-December (AM), (BI), Ruth Harrison 021-474-904, ruthharrison01@icloud.com, Canterbury, 03-686-0751 wanakawalkers.blogspot.co.nz MARCHWIEL WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), Colleen, 03-688-6231 SOUTHEND WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), (BI), Bev, 03-688-8381 SOUTHLAND WANDERERS WALK GROUP: Thursday (AM), (BI), Brian Illingworth INVERCARGILL 03-684-9355 60’S UP WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), Olive Swain 03-214-4802 YMCA WOMEN’S WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), Joan Tuffery, WEST COAST 03-216-7377 GREYMOUTH GREYMOUTH CATHOLIC WOMENS LEAGUE WALKING GROUP: Nora ACTIVE WALKERS KIWI SENIORS: Thursday, Ann Robbie 03-211-2150, e:kiwiseniors@sportsouthland.co.nz, wwwsportsouthland.co.nz Sheard, 03-768-6479 GORE GREYMOUTH OVER 50’S: Graham Schaef, 03-768-7437 HOKONUI TRAMPING CLUB: Margaret Hughes 03-208-7053 GREYMOUTH DAUDLERS: Yvonne Davison 03-768-6664 KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUPS: for the over 50’s, Don Monk SWC NORTHERN SOUTHLAND 03-768-0775 ACTIVE WALKERS: 2nd and 4th Thursday, Ann Robbie 03-211-2150, RUNANGA WALKING GROUP: Pat Butler 03-762-7665 e:kiwiseniors@sportsouthland.co.nz, wwwsportsouthland.co.nz BLACKBALL WALKING GROUP: Charlie Quibell 03-732-4887 HOKITIKA

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

OTAGO CLYDE

CLYDE OFF-ROAD WALKERS: Monday, Wednesday, Judy Blanch, 03449-2580, Eleanor Edgar 03-448-6767 OAMARU

SENIOR CITIZENS WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Nancy Bell

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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Do the ‘Around Island Walk’ - Climb the ‘Devil’s Staircase’ Other shorter walks. Accommodation available. See editorial issue 216 edition Ph 027 496 9973 or 0508 GOSEATREK www.seatrek.co.nz All marine adventures Like SEATREK on Facebook GISBORNE ROTORUA

BAY OF PLENTY

Rotorua New Zealand

Two or Three Day Unguided Coast Walk Whangarei Heads, Northland, N.Z.

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

Phone: 09 434 0571

Walk through the World’s youngest Geothermal System Discover amazing hot springs and lakes set among beautiful and peaceful New Zealand forest. www.waimangu.co.nz E: nature@waimangu.co.nz

WAIKATO

www.coastwalks.co.nz

WAIHEKE ISLAND

A dropoff, a 4-6 hour Walk, a Hot Shower & Spa, an amazing Dinner, Bed & breakfast.

Walk stunning Waiheke Island Explore the new 100km Te Ara Hura trail 1-5 days self-guided or guided Unique day walks and multi-day hikes.

Discover what makes Waiheke unique, deep forest trails, and breathtaking coastal tracks, while enjoying delicious food, world-class wineries, and relaxing accommodation at the iWalkWaiheke Guesthouse.

GISBORNE

Where: Out in the Styx Cafe at Pukeatua, Waikato (40 mins from Hamilton)

vicki@iwalkwaiheke.co.nz www.iwalkwaiheke.co.nz

Walk the Maungataurari Crossing Kayak the Arapuni Lake OR just sample the homemade food and soak up the ambience.

Bookings essential: call us for a brochure

Phone 07-872-4505 or freephone 0800-461-559 Website: www.styx.co.nz

Country Breaks

the place to promote for more customers Contact Frank Goldingham walkingnz@xtra .co.nz

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WAIRARAPA

TARANAKI

GREAT COUNTRY BREAKS

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

TRAMPING - CYCLING - TRANSPORT

MARLBOROUGH

KAIKOURA COAST TRACK WAIRARAPA

Awesome 2 days getaway to go home refreshed

Discover new landscapes

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

Farm accommodation

Phone (06) 372 3722

www.whareamawalk.co.nz

Bags transferred daily

WANGANUI

Hike into nature

Explore the Rimutaka Cycle Trail

03 319 2715 www.kaikouratrack.co.nz

BESPOKE ITINERARIES

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Fully supported, best bikes, great food, comfortable accommodation BOOK ONLINE OR CONTACT US tours@greenjersey.co.nz

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NELSON * Heaphy Track * Abel Tasman * Cobb Valley * Old Ghost Road

‘Carry less, enjoy more’ ‘Come explore with us!’ www.kahurangiwalks.co.nz

Phone 03 391 4120

Country Breaks

the place to promote for more customers contact Frank Goldingham

CANTERBURY

Banks Peninsula Track Self guided two or four day walks

GREAT COUNTRY BREAKS CANTERBURY

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

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

walkingnz@xtra.co.nz 0800-925-546 (walking)

Make this your first multi-day tramp

WEST COAST

WEST COAST

www.bankstrack.co.nz

Experience the Wilderness

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

SOUTHLAND

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STEWART ISLAND

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OR TER F CARE H D G I N R A B H S H I N E R R E S E A RC E CANC

S R A T S G N I K L WAHT-TIME NIG G N I K L N O WA H T A R A M HALF 2016

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PM SATURDAY 26 NOVEMBER, AUCKLAND DOMAIN

What a fantastic way to experience the city at night, and all for a good cause

This was my first time, I loved walking at that time of the night, something different. The atmosphere was buzzing.

A Half-Marathon with a Starlit Difference A vibrant 21km walk, at night, under the stars, past some of Auckland’s finest landmarks whilst raising vital funds for cancer research and care services across New Zealand.

You’ll receive: $40 Shoe Science voucher; training plans; finisher medal and a fun packed night that you will never forget.

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SUPPORTING

NIGHT-TIME WALKING HALF MARATHON 2016

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