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Conquering the climb on Rangitoto Auckland Walk:

My Favorite Walk:

Walking on the Moon

Waterview shared pathway open New Zealand Walk:

Whareroa Farm Park

New Zealand Walk:

A whimsical walk in Kerikeri

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Portugese Camino Trail

New Zealand Walk:

Araheke Walk - a meeting of the waters

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CONTENTS

Issue 240- 2018

2 The Great New Zealand Trek 3 Contents 4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walk: Conquering the climb on

Rangitoto 8 New Zealand Walk: Araheke Walk - meeting of

the waters 11 New Zealand Walk: Final stage of the Water-

view Shared Path is open 12 New Zealand Walk: Walking through the Cas-

cade Kauri Forest 15 High Achiever: Never to late to make lifestyle changes 16 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 18 New Zealand Walk: Whareroa Farm Park and

tracks to Orange Hut and Wainui Peak 20 My Favourite Walk: Walking on the Moon 24 Event: Another great walking weekend coming

up in Mangawhai 26 Overseas Walks: Portuguese Camino Trail 30 Overseas Walk: The West Highland Way - One

to be cherished and enjoyed slowly 36 My Favourite Walks: Te Puna Quarry and Puke

toki Reserve - two great Tauranga short walks 40 New Zealand Short Walk: A whimiscal walk in Kerikeri 41 Subscription Form 42 Overseas Walks and Tours 44 Books: Kiwi on the Camino - a walk that

changed my life 44 Need 2 Know: Bookable beds beckon 45 Index of previous 14 issues 46 Coming Events: New Zealand 50 Coming Events: Overseas 52 Directory of Walking Groups 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 59 Pak A Roo Jackets 60 Green Prescription Cover photo: Older sister Amber Trow, right, helps younger sister Tayler down the steps, on a visit to Taupo. Photo by their Grandma, Beverley Goldingham. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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Walk talk

Elderly walkers kicked off bus

An Auckland bus company has apologized to a walking group for the treatment they received on a bus trip.

Eight members of Auckland’s Blue Top Walkers in their 70’s and 80’s went on a day-trip to Waiheke Island recently, and caught a Pavlovich Coachlines bus home after arriving back in central Auckland via the ferry in the afternoon.

When the bus reached Hobson Street the bus driver pulled over and refused to take them any further.

When the walkers confronted the driver, he said they were acting like animals and it sounded like a fish market.

The group stopped talking and were as “quiet as mice”, but when four of the women started talking again, they were kicked off at Great North Road and caught another bus home.

The senior citizens demanded an apology from the bus company. Auckland Transport says such treatment is unacceptable and has spoken to the bus company involved.

Terry White of Blue Top Walkers said the bus company investigated the claim with the result of the enquiry was a ‘Formal outcome’, with the driver to attend a customer service course.

Glenorchy has fantastic walks

Virginia Cooper says that there is a helicopter company attempting to push through a consent without public notification through the local council to increase the flights from 3000 per year to 5000, etc. She says there are 12 other local helicopter companies that could follow. The valley is not suitable for helicopter flights as the noise bounces off in the valley and amplifies. Viginia and others are trying to get the council to get to put this to public notification so they can have a say. What they need is a lot of people to email into the council and ask for it to be publicly notified.

They are interested in keeping Glenorchy quiet and peaceful for the walkers to enjoy.

High country cycling popular in Victoria

Victoria’s high country cycle season has just started with the launch of the longest 7 Peaks programme yet – this year extending to six months, until 29 April 2018 – and a new ocial digital passport, the 7 Peaks-Ride High Country app.

The Strava-integrated app has already been downloaded by more than 1000 keen riders limbering up for the annual road climbs of the seven Victorian alpine peaks of Mt Baw Baw, Mount Bualo, Mt Buller, Dinner Plain, Falls Creek, Mt Hotham and Lake Mountain.

As well as being a digital passport for recording completed rides, the app oers comprehensive information about ride segments, maps and provides automatic entry into this year’s 7 Peaks grand prize of a trip for two to the 2018 Tour de France.

The 2017/18 season, which has been extended by a month, reflects the growth i n c yc l e to u r i s m i n Victoria’s North East, which currently attracts m o re t h a n 1 0 0 , 0 0 0 visiting cyclists. To meet the demand, around 400 registered bike-friendly and Ride High Country Preferred businesses are now dotted Riding high in Victoria across the region including shuttles, tours, bike hire businesses, accommodation oering lockable bike storage and cafes.

Aside from some of the most challenging road climbs in the country, the High Country has seven MTB parks across the region, including the Southern Hemisphere’s only internationally accredited Epic Trail at Mt Buller, and more than 200km of safe rail trail bike paths for leisure cyclists looking for more sedate experience.

Walk beside the Earthquake National Memorial

The Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial in Christchurch was opened to the public at the sixth anniversary commemoration event earlier this year, with a walk on both side of the Avon River.

The Memorial is a place for people to reflect on the devastating 2010 and 2011 earthquakes that changed Canterbury and its communities forever, honouring those who lost their lives on 22 February 2011, acknowledging those who were seriously injured and everyone who helped in the rescue and recovery operation.

It comprises a reflective space on the north bank of the river and a Memorial Wall on the south bank.

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The memorial is a place to reflect on the 2010/2011 earthquakes that changed Greater Christchurch forever.

The Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial has been designed as two distinct areas either side of the gentle curve of the Avon River.

A park space on the north bank, with trees, seating and gardens looks across the river to the sunny memorial wall area on the south bank.

The memorial development was a joint project between the New Zealand Government, Christchurch City Council and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, the administrative body of the South Island iwi, Ngāi Tahu.

Off the beaten track in 2018

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The second tour explores the Carretera Austral, Pumalin National Park, Chiloe Island, the Marble Caves and more.

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West Australia to upgrade walking/cycling trails

The Swan Valley in West Australia will benefit from $50,000 Federal Government funding to create and upgrade walk and cycle trails, helping to boost tourism in the region.

The funding is a partnership between the Federal and State governments as part of the Tourism Demand Driver Infrastructure (TDDI) Program.

The program provides $43 million over four years to states and territories for key infrastructure projects that will drive tourism growth. Western Australia received $5.063 million in funding over four years, managed by the State Government through Tourism WA. The City of Swan will match the Federal Government funding and manage the project, helping to further grow tourism in the region.

The funding will be used to engage a consultant to plan, consult and investigate appropriate interpretation for the cycle and walk trails.

These improved trails will meet visitor needs and include signage to educate visitors about the Swan Valley’s unique multicultural story.

Wildlife Wonders

Scheduled to open in December 2018, Wildlife Wonders will provide visitors with an opportunity to see and learn about Australian wildlife on a guided walk through the picturesque Otways region. Located in bushland just outside Apollo Bay, guests can watch koalas dozing in the treetops, potoroos and bandicoots foraging on the forest floor and kangaroos hopping along the horizon against a spectacular ocean backdrop. All profits will be invested in conservation projects that ensure the wildlife and ecosystems of the Great Ocean Road region remain healthy.

Seven day Winterless Algarve walk in Portugal

A seven day Winterless Algarve walk in Portugal is among the new features in A Walker’s World’s 2018 brochure.

The excursion starts in the town of Lagos and follows a coastal route past isolated coves and beaches, fishing villages and abandoned fortresses to the destination point of Cape Sao Vincente, the western most point of Continental Europe. The programme has a choice of standard and superior hotels and costs start from $1915, including return transfers from Lisbon or Faro airports. Jill Grant, director of A Walker’s World / Cycling Europe, says the 2018 brochure has a considerable amount of other new product.

In Switzerland, two seven day hikes give walkers a taste of the famous Mont Blanc circuit. ‘These are perfect for clients who don’t want to commit to the long circuit and include Classic Mont Blanc or Mont Blanc East. Physical fitness is a must as walks can be up to seven hours a day.’

Meantime, Switzerland’s Via Alpina is part of a long distance trail that starts in Monaco and crosses eight alpine countries.

‘The Bernese Oberland is arguably the prettiest section in Switzerland,’ says Grant. ‘It is offered as an eight day selfguided walk utilising Swiss public transport to take the sweat out of the climbs.

The big three of the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau are the highlight, plus culture and local traditions in the Swiss villages. The season is short because, being an alpine trail, the walks are at altitudes of 1000 to 3000 metres.’

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Conquering the climb on Rangitoto

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ave you ever been in awe of someone pushing themselves to achieve something incredible — something they didn't think was possible?

That's exactly what it was like on Rangitoto Island last month as more than 150 inspiring walkers conquered the climb to the summit.

This diverse group of Aucklanders were bought together by Sport Auckland through the Green Prescription programme, a health professional referral programme that supports patients to get outdoors, get physically active and live a healthier lifestyle.

Sport Auckland provides the Green Prescription service for adults in the Auckland region and partnered with DOC to provide last week's experience on Rangitoto Island.

The enthusiastic walkers arrived at the ferry terminal on a drizzly and grey day. This did little to dampen their spirits as they were determined to challenge themselves to push through their mental and physical barriers and complete this beautiful short walk right on Auckland's doorstep.

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Above: 150 plus walkers ready to board the Fullers ferry.

Left middle: DOC ranger Charlie Barnett talks to visitors about the island.

Below left: Not far to go now to Rangitoto Island.

Below right: Enjoying the view from the summit.

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Above left: The waharoa o Peretu – welcoming visitors to Rangitoto Island.

Above right: Smiles at the top.

Below: Green Prescription walkers reaching the summit.

The ferry crossing was smooth and took only 25 minutes! A big thanks to Fullers who supported our enthusiastic walkers by looking after the trip over to the island and back.

The Fullers ferry heads to Rangitoto Island four times a day so the island is really easy to get to.

Rangitoto Island truly is a magical place. The volcanic rocks from the most recent eruption (550 years ago) can still be seen along the climb to the top.

Half-way up the native forest provides some much-needed shade and feels like something out of a fantasy novel.

There was no need to race to the top, so the walkers took their time to learn

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about the history of the island and appreciate the natural beauty along the way.

Island Ranger Charlie Barnett was along for the walk to answer questions and point out some of the features along the track. Rare saddleback/tīeke could be seen darting amongst the tees and the melodious song of tūī could be heard along the way.

Completing this walk was an entirely new experience for many of the walkers, but their grit and determination shone through. Cheers rung out from the summit as they completed their rocky climb to the top.

The view from the top wasn't the usual Instagram-worthy scene due to the mist and drizzle on the day - but that didn't worry our walkers who felt a massive sense of accomplishment.

One walker said: "It's a big achievement, I was going to give up as I just saw too many stairs and I just thought it was too high, but my mate over there told me to carry on.

It's a big achievement.

The event was a chance to celebrate DOC's new set of Short Walks and Day Hikes aimed at getting more New Zealanders outdoors, experiencing some of our best walks and connecting with nature.

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Araheke Walk - a meeting of the waters

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By Judy Eva

ucked away just three kms from New Plymouth is the very delightful rustic rural Araheke Walk which starts at the reserve of the Meeting of the Waters.

The first part of this walk is very scenic and as you follow the narrow path around the bank above the river you will be met by the spectacular sight of two rivers, the Mangorei and the Waiwhakaiho, meeting and forming into one gigantic roar as they flow down toward the sea.

Both rivers flow down from Mt Ta-

ranaki but the Mangorei is situated more in the National Park region.

Following the path around the river you will come to an old wooden bridge on your left where the tailrace waters of the Mangorei Hydro Station rush underneath, flowing down to intermingle with the main flow.

Walk over this rustic bridge turn right and follow the fence line and track to where you will come to a gate and two wooden styles.

Both styles are rather high to climb over, ok if you have long legs (must have been built by a very tall guy) but

the gate which is shut, is usually able to be opened as it is not latched, a better choice for those who have short legs.

Once through the gate on your right in the large tree lined paddock, is an old barbeque area but not recommend to be used in the winter months, as it is wet and smelly due to the weather and the fact that cattle at some stage have been standing in there leaving their delightful pats on the concrete floor.

Also on the right as you continue your walk you will also see the large area Above: A view of the swing bridge.

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of buildings and cabins belonging to Topec (Taranaki Outdoor Pursuits and Education Centre) that are utilised by the schools of Taranaki for taking part in different outdoor activities such as river rafting and other sports.

Situated on the right on the other side of the Mangorei River behind Topec is the Hydro Station, an interesting walk if you wish to divert around the complex for a further look.

Keeping the river on your left is a short stroll through the delightful stand of trees and a view of the swing bridge, but as you near the end the path is strewn with small boulders making

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Above left: A delightful bush walk around the loop track on the other side of the swing bridge.

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After having manoeuvred the boulders you will have reached the swing bridge on your left which incidentally wasn’t swinging when I walked over it. I found that rather disappointing to say the least.

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there is an attractive walk around a loop track well signed and which takes you through a forest of matai, rimu and kahikatea trees and over several boardwalks.

A pleasant round trip rewarded sometimes by different bird songs.

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Araheke Walk a meeting of the waters

this could ever be achieved as yet.

The track from the beginning of the walk to the swing bridge I advise suitable footwear especially in the winter as the track is wet and a bit muddy in places and includes walking through some long grass.

There are orange marker arrows to help you find your way around this very pretty and unusual walk.

From New Plymouth if travelling via Mangorei Road turn left at the intersection onto SH3 Junction Road and just past the Burgess Park Reserve on the left hand side of the road, turn into Waiwhakaiho Road, veer left past the old factory building which will take you into the reserve for the beginning of the walk.

If travelling from the Inglewood direction Waiwhakaiho Road is on the right hand side of Junction Road just a few kilometers from New Plymouth.

The track starts to your right from the car park and is sign posted Araheke Walk with a DOC signpost there and the approximate time the walk can be achieved.

There are about six steps down to the beginning of the walk. On the left of the car park is another short walk across a grassed area sign posted Meeting of the Waters which takes you on a looped walk through bush and trees. This is not the main walk but nice to do and is also signposted with an approximate time. Due to the fact that this car park and the walk are rather isolated do not leave any valuables in your vehicle such as cell phones, wallets, camera’s etc.

The Araheke Walk took my sister and me about an hour and a half but this included stopping quite often to take photos and to enjoy the beautiful river views.

It had been raining and the misty light added to the over all beauty of the area.

There are no toilet facilities in this area.

Above left: Walking over the boulder path.

Middle left: Just follow the orange arrows.

Below left: Walking over the wooden bridge.

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he final stage of the Waterview Shared Path, one of Auckland’s biggest shared paths, is officially

Above: Councillor Ross Clow, Albert-Eden Local Board Member Margi Watson, Deputy Mayor Bill Cashmore, NZTA’s Pete Clarke and Auckland Transport’s Kathryn King.

Final stage of the Waterview Shared Path now open

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open.

The Waterview Shared Path offers more than 3km of walking and cycling paths, including three bridges, two boardwalks, new connections to local footpaths and roads, and links through parks along Te Auaunga / Oakley Creek.

The government, through the NZ Transport Agency, together with Auckland Transport, Albert-Eden Local Board and Auckland Council, has contributed funding for the project, which was delivered by the Well-Connected Alliance as part of the Waterview Connection.

A significant milestone Auckland Transport’s Walking and Cycling and Safety Manager, Kathryn King, says the project completion is a significant milestone.

“One of the exciting parts of the Waterview Connection project was this opportunity to create a beautiful shared path between the Northwestern Cycleway and the Southwestern Shared Path in Alan Wood Reserve,” she says.

“It’s a really important link in our walking and cycling infrastructure, and now people can travel from Mt Albert to the city centre and beyond.”

“It’s exciting to be opening this part of our network coming into summer.

Having these new connections in place means that people can start to make journeys around Auckland to their favourite destinations, and by early 2019 this route will extend to New Lynn.”

Community connections in AlbertEden Albert-Eden Local Board member and Waterview resident Margi Watson say, “The project demonstrates what passionate communities can achieve when they work together.”

“The community worked for 10 years to make the shared path a reality and I admire and congratulate them for what they have achieved.”

“It provides access to open spaces like the new Phyllis Reserve sports fields, and will be enjoyed by everyone who walks and rides for work, play, school, fitness and leisure.”

Deputy Mayor Bill Cashmore welcomed the completion, saying: “The Waterview Connection has been a significant transport project for the wider Auckland community. It is great that this project also has a really beneficial local outcome from the shared path.”

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Walking through the Cascade

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By Mike Giri

ascade Kauri Forest is the largest group of kauri trees found in Waitakere Forest Regional Park, that is a well maintained hill forest park in the west of Auckland City.

There is a road passing through ridges of this mountain range called Scenic Drive with stunning views on

both sides of the range, that covers forest parks, Centennial Park, and lots of nature walking tracks including the famous Hillary Track.

Here one can enjoy views, study nature, and work towards conserving the natural environment. There are several groups, seriously concerned about the depleting environment within the area: Waitakere Ranges Protection Society

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(1973), Forest and Bird Waitakere, and Waitakere River Care, to name a few.

I planned to join in with Auckland Natural History Club members in their first walk of the year. Auckland Natural History Club is an established and seasoned club, that organises various walks in different regions to enjoy and study nature.

The meeting point for me was at Matai Road near Great South Road at Greenlane. There were about 20 members to take the bus from there at 8.15am.

The bus stopped at Point Chevalier to pick a few more up before setting out for our destination, which was a stop close to Mt Pukematekeo. Rain prognosis was in place for the area on the day.

For the Mt Pukematekeo, we diverted from Scenic Drive to Summit Road which goes round it.

After a short walk for about 10 minutes, we were on the top of Mt Pukematekeo (360m). It was a lovely 360 degree view but it was cloudy, and we could not see as far as we could have Above left: one of the kauri trees on the way.

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Kauri Forest on a sunny day. In a clear day, one can also see the stunning view of Waitakere reservoir with beautiful falls below.

The next stop on the bus was at the Waitakere Golf Club car park, where the group was split into two, A group for longer route and B group for a shorter route.

The A group commenced walking towards east from the car park. It was pleasant slow pace downhill walking along the Auckland City Walk. At one point someone pointed at one type of orchid very close to road.

After a few minutes, we entered forest track again where the southwest slope down below looked awesome.

Then, before turning to Anderson Track, there was a point from where the dam down below looked stunningly beautiful with Waitakere Falls. The track then was somewhat steeper going downhill through dense bush.

After crossing a small stream we came to Waitakere Tramline Track where we had to walk along the rail trail. We walked on the opposite side of the tunnel, and along tramline track for sometime, where we passed through a station with a platform as well.

Then, it was somewhat rugged downhill tract, which after 10 minutes, met with sealed road coming from Scenic Drive, which ended at the car park next Above right: The group stop for a group photo on their way to Mt Pokamarenkea.

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Walking through the Cascade Kauri Forest

Above left: Waitakere Tramline Track Tunnel closed to avoid unwanted hazards

to Waitakere Reservoir dam.

We rested there for some minutes enjoying the scenery and allowed other members of the team to catch up. It was very scenic place with dense forest surrounding the reservoir. Below the dam, there are the Waitakere Falls, and further downhill, there is another falls and a small swimming pond.

Then we started walking along the concrete dam.

On the other side it was nice forested area, where we stopped our lunch.

There was a track map posted on the side to show our track ahead.

After lunch, we continued to walk alongside of the dam, which was a boulder enforced retention wall to some distance of the reservoir. Then, it started going uphill touching the Robinson Ridge ( 313m) where we followed the Long Road Track.

After going along somewhat undu-

lating uphill, we reached Simla (323m) where it was a bit muddy because of recent rain in the area. From this point on the track went northwest, ascending sideways along the Long Road Track. Before we reach Smyth corner, we caught up with upper Kauri Track coming from south. As we walked along this slightly up trend track, it rained for about 10 minutes.

We continued our walk uphill and after about 20 minutes the Lower Kauri Track also came from south and merged with this one. At times, it becomes a steeper climb, where wooden stairs are built.

Now we were among kauri trees, some of which were quite large with massive trunks. It was wet and somewhat dark because of overcast sky. The track was on wooden board, and mostly stairs, which was at that time dangerously wet and somewhat slippery. We

had to be careful with every step.

For the next 15 minutes the track went down ending with zigzag path, where there was a maori art of a standing warrior. We crossed a bridge over Cascade Stream and reached a green open field surrounded by rows of trees. We crossed the field, and the rows of trees, to reach the car park, where we boarded the bus for return journey back home.

Although we saw a mixture of tall trees, shrubs, and different kinds of ferns including tree ferns, some members noted NZ Broom (Carmichaelia sp), Neinei (Grass Tree, Dracophyllum latifolium), Rewarewa (NZ honeysuckle, Nightie excelsa) and Wild Orchid (Pekapeka, Cunninghamii sp.).

Later, of course, we passed through a kauri dominated forest. “Kauri Dieback� is a serious problem for the park and protection measures are being taken.

Because of the time, weather and our pace of walk I did not see many birds, but did hear tui song.

The signpost information indicated that dogs were not allowed in this track.

The trail was moderately strenuous, and needed a good track map. Some tracks were closed.

Thanks to excellent organization of our well informed guides we absolutely had no problems.

Comfortable shoes, clothing, plenty of water and food are essential.

We approached Waitakere Scenic Drive (SD) from Titirangi and drove on, passing Arataki Visitor Centre, Piha Road, Mt Pukematekeo, and continued on Scenic Drive till we met Te Henga Road, that took us to Falls Road. That is where the Waitakere Golf Club is located (35 km from city).

Thereafter, the walking loop itself is about 6km of rugged terrain of ups and downs, yet thoroughly enjoyable.

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One participant shares their experience with the Green Prescription programme.

This person joined the Green Prescription programme in June as a self-referral.

She had heard about the programme from family members and several friends.

Weight had never been an issue for her during her younger years and she has even escaped the middleaged spread.

However over the past three years it had been creeping up to the point where she felt uncomfortable, unfit and slightly depressed.

She has ridden and competed in equestrian events all her life and was noticing she didn’t have the fitness needed to ride her often challenging mount as well, and was feeling the effects of the wear and tear of each day’s ride.

It wasn’t as if she was doing any less physical activity, nor was she eating differently, so while she put the problems down to the effects of old age, she wasn’t yet ready to give in to the way she was feeling and looking.

The gym didn’t really appeal as she had tried it before and got bored easily.

With a hectic workload it was always unwittingly easy to find a reason not to go, so after her GRx consultation with her Healthy Lifestyle Advisor – AnnMarie Lambly, she joined up with a couple of family members and started

going to body balance classes.

Being part of a group meant they motivated each other. It created a bit of fun so they could laugh at each other – usually at her expense as she tried to balance on one foot for any given point in time.

Her body started to feel less tense, more flexible and the tasks easier. There was a little bit of toning starting to happen which was encouraging.

Ann Marie told her about the gym and she assisted with some suitable exercises which were easy to follow.

Again with family members, they joined up on a regular basis (at least twice a week and with body balance classes and a walk around the Hatea Loop).

She actually found herself enjoying the sessions and will even go on occasion by herself. Apart from the physical improvements she has also found the lifestyle changes a great de-stresser for the challenges work and life in general.

Ann Marie has suggested some home exercises to follow up and a number of dietary changes too.

Taking a planned lunch to work with her each day meant not resorting to grabbing something less healthy.

There is still a way to go to get to an ideal weight but she is keen and willing to carry on.

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Photo Contest

Monthly Photo Contest

These are the winners of this month’s photos in our Digital Photo Contest.

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Above left: Here are three friends on the mosiac new seat on Days Track overlooking Tahunanui Beach Nelson.

Photo by Rebecca Bowater, Atawhai, Nelson.

Below: July is a great time to walk the Otago Rail Trail! This photo is taken as we were approaching Oturehua. Photo

by David Prattley, Shirley, Christchurch.

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Above right: Foothills Social Climbers on the South Face of Mt Somers, Mid Canterbury. Photo by Judith Sommerville, Ashburton.

Above: Granddad Alan walking with his granddaughter Alexa around Lake Taharoa, which is the largest lake in the Kai-iwi Lakes group, 30 minutes north of Dargaville. Photo by Maxine Stringer, Dargaville.

Below right: Rocky Lookout in the Tararua Ranges. We started at the bottom in the valley below. Photo by Vivienne Hawken, Carterton.

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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.

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New Zealand Walk

with a total climb of 534m (360m to the top then 174m down to the hut then up again). See double hump profile plot.

They also use an estimated 3334 kcal.

At the entrance to the pine forest the remaining eight trampers split into two groups. A group of three set out to explore a route up to the Wainui Peak (774m) and got within an estimated less than an hour tramp from the peak with the suggestion of a return for a visit to brows were soon moistened as we toiled the peak in summer with less exposure up the usual grass track up to the top to cold winds. road.

The remaining group tramped some The view across to Kapiti Island was distance down from the peak into the unusual for the muted tones of sky and sea; see photograph. A little way up the road we all gathered then a group of five set off at a sparkling pace intent on having lunch and turning at the Orange Hut. For them the round trip was ~ 20km

Whareroa Farm Park and tracks to Orange Hut and Wainui Peak

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By Bob Hodgson

t was a 9.25am start in the mild overcast conditions that were to persist for the day for 13 MTSC Wednesday Trampers assembled at the Whareroa Park entrance. The group was there to walk the Whareroa Farm Park and tracks to Orange Hut and Wainui Peak in winter.

We were all dressed for winter so

Above: Looking back with Kapiti Island in the background.

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New Zealand Walk

Discover the first-rate walking tracks and spectacular scenery at New Zealand’s national arboretum, a unique park sanctuary for all ages.

Eastwoodhill offers over 25km of graded and marked walking tracks set amongst 13,000 exotic and rare trees, shrubs and climbers.

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Above: The group stops for a chat and bite to eat among the pine trees.

Below: After all the rain during the season there was a stretch of water on the road.

pine forest then turned to liase for a grazed making the stream a source of lunch with Jenny who had travelled drinking water as used in the visitor from Wellington and was guided to facilities at the car park It rendezvous by cell phone. made a pleasant alternative This group, plus the descent loop with total disWainui Peak explorers, tance tramped of 11.5km, see made their way down from profile plot. the top road by a recently By about 2.30pm all trampopened poled,ridge top, ers had safely returned to the route. This route was signed car park and suitably changed as “steep” which it was but and spruced up, made their found to be only a little way to River Cottage for coffee steeper than the route up to and cakes. the road used earlier.

This was an enjoyable winter tramp This area of the park is no longer with no rain, little mud and low streams.

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Immerse yourself in the beauty walking tracks and of our botanical wonderland spectacular scenery and at plan to stay - accommodation, New Zealand’s national self-contained campervan sites and arboretum. catering are all available.

Eastwoodhill offers over 25km of graded and marked walking tracks set amongst 13,000 exotic and rare trees, shrubs and climbers.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of our national arboretum and plan to stay. Accommodation, self-contained campervan sites and catering are available at Eastwoodhill’s Douglas Cook Centre.

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My Favourite Walk

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By N ic R o d e r i c k

y partner delighted in telling us how once upon a time his friend was piloting a helicopter over Craters of the Moon - geothermal park - near Taupo.

Fransje was doing a low-level pass when there was a sudden burst of volcanic activity and one of the vents exploded. Mud splattered his windscreen and he propelled off, out of trouble.

Today’s family venture wasn’t quite as dramatic as that day, but it was still full of mystery, awe and adventure.

Jase, myself, Will (4) and Holly (2) embarked on an early morning stroll through this relatively unknown geothermal wonderland.

I had lived in Taupo for a year and a half and had surprisingly never set foot on this land. I wasn’t expecting much as I’d rarely heard of it, but I was very pleasantly surprised. The sun shone hazily through pockets of steam, rising over hindered shrublands.

Boardwalks circumnavigated the park, making great running platforms for my walking-adverse youngsters.

Peach and pink-hued rocks edged curving tracks. Tuis, magpies and skylarks warbled amongst the hiss, bubble and roar of the activity around us.

The early morning hour meant we had the park and its 60 minute track predominantly to ourselves. “It’s beautiful smelling”, suggested Will.

Holly was just content to stroll

Walking on

Right: View from the upper track.

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around singing about kingfishers and penguins. There were approximately six main vents, and many smaller puffs of steam.

The last mentioned eruption was in 2002 when the paths were laden with ash, mud and pumice to a depth of 5cm.

The kids were enjoying themselves so much that we easily convinced them to hike up the upper track, through bush to enjoy stupendous views over the moonlike landscape.

Having lived in Rotorua, previously, I’ve been to a fair few geothermal hot spots in my life, but I was impressed with Craters. Perhaps it was the open setting shrouded by Mount Tauhara in the background, the mystical day we received, the nice leisurely walk in new surrounds, the lack of tourists, the wellstocked gift shop with its classy kiwiana treasures and the $8 entrance fee that made my day.

The kids were definitely blown away with the biggest mud puddle they’d ever seen, and it was the perfect spot for hunting dragons and ‘farty-pants guts-gobblers grumbling out there’ as Holly larked.

It was a great day out and I would definitely recommend it.

Maybe next time I head back I’ll linger a little longer at the informative signs to read about the Taupo Volcanic Zone, the mechanics of geothermal activity, and intricate ferns, mosses and shrubs that hug for life to the warmth of such an unusual environment.

Opposite page above left: One of the larger craters. Above right: Mud, bubbling mud. Middle right: Looking back across the tracks.

Above right: Will (4), Holly (2) and Jase Kirkland, eager to start out their Craters of the Moon adventure.

Below right: Holly and Will in action exploring the geothermal wonderland.

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EVENT

Another great walking weekend coming up in Mangawhai

By Gordon Hosking

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he 19th Mangawhai Walking Weekend, 15-18 March 2018, promises to be a winner with new walks, new entertainment on the Troubadour Trail and a groovy Motown Band at the

Food and Wine Festival. The weekend is shaping up to be good fun all round.

The weather is beautiful in Northland this time of year, the tides are spot on, and the Mangawhai Domain HQ and Olive Grove are ready to go.

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This year’s walks include many popular old favourites such as the Bald Rock and Kauri Bush walk, Mangawhai Garden Spectacular, Blokes Sheds, Te Arai, Estuary to Ocean, Romance on the Kaipara, Geology and of course the renowned Mangawhai Cliff Top walk, now on DOC’s list of New Zealand’s best short walks!

Our pride of place for 2018 goes to the exciting brand new Tanekaha Botanical Track. This track links the Tanekaha Falls and Forest Tracks along the contour, gently rising and falling through spectacular native forest, across small streams and past some impressive trees.

Our Brynderwyn tracks are gems for those that love a good kiwi bush walk.

Built by our own Track’s Trust, ‘trackies’ as we call them in Mangawhai, this spectacular walk will not be opened until just before the Walking Weekend, so be amongst the first to experience this outstanding guided bush walk.

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If you are looking for something a little more restful, try four Beaches and an Ice-cream and visit some of our East Coast’s most spectacular golden beaches, walk them or just sit and enjoy the view.

For the more energetic the Hash Run returns again, especially designed for those with the old Colonial and Expat spirit!

For the younger and young at heart, we have added “Learn to Surf” to the Kayaking and Paddle-boarding activities, with Aotearoa Surf guaranteeing Above: A walk on the beach for the geology walk. Below: A guide explains something of interest on the Maranui Conservation Walk.

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to have you catching a wave at the end of the session!

We have reintroduced the Great Longer Day Tramp on the Thursday, especially for keen trampers with around eight hours of Mangawhai’s beautiful forest and coastline including the new Tanekaha Botanical Track.

Friday afternoon’s Troubadour Trail is a magical ramble around the Mangawhai Estuary; enjoy the fun, the entertainment and coastal views. Starting times are 2.30, 3.00 and 3.30pm.

Happy walkers will of course be able to let their hair down at the Food & Wine Festival on Saturday afternoon. Enjoy

great local wines, delicious food and of course a band that will really get you dancing. Always a memorable addition to the walking weekend.

So come along and enjoy our magical Mangawhai hospitality with beautiful walks, great adventures, knowledgeable guides and of course a memorable weekend, all courtesy of our 100 plus Mangawhai volunteers who make this wonderful weekend happen!

See you there... 15-18 March 2018!

Bookings open 5 January 2018. To view all walks and book online please visit us at www.mangawhaiwalking. co.nz or call Dorothy on 09 431 5950.

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Overseas Walks

‘Doing a Camino’ has become popular, but what does it mean? First, there is no single trail. More than a dozen Caminos – Spanish for both ‘path’ and ‘journey’ – wind their way across Europe.

Here David Blaker relates his experiences on walking the . . .

Portuguese

Camino Trail

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ll are ancient pilgrim trails converging on the mediaeval city of Santiago de Compostela in north-west Spain. For some, a Camino represents a purely physical challenge, but for others it is also a significant personal pilgrimage.

Pilgrims begin from whatever point they choose, with Roncevalles in France being a common starting place. Jeannie and I rejected this option because 800 km and 45 days would have been too much. Instead, we chose to walk a 240 km Camino from the city of Porto (northern Portugal) to Santiago, which we completed in 12 very enjoyable days.

Our Camino experience was strikingly different to walking in New Zealand, and in many ways easier. We were seldom more than two hours from the nearest accommodation or cafe, which meant no need to carry tents, cooking gear or food. For each, a 7kg pack contained more than enough essentials and

spare clothing, Light walking boots were ideal, but our carelessness meant that blisters became a problem.

The well-marked trail goes through small towns, villages, oak woodland, and across ancient Roman bridges built in the time of Emperor Trajan. Some of the trail is on minor country roads, some on walking tracks.

None of this Camino section passes through areas devastated by the forest fires of June 2017–which were some distance to the south.

Culturally the Camino is a rich and varied experience. Baroque churches, farming communities, quiet forests, busy local festivals.

Some of the route follows an Imperial Roman Road, in places still with its original paving. You meet fellow pilgrims of all ages and from many parts of the world, all heading in the same direction. You can be as social as you like, or choose to walk alone.

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A b o v e : O n e of many Roman bridges on this Camino, built around 1,800 years ago to carry Ro m a n l e g i o n s through this outpost of the Empire.

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Portuguese Camino Trail

Above left: Much of the Portuguese Camino follows minor country roads, shared by pilgrims and farmers.

Middle left: The scallop shell is a symbol of all Camino trails, and a common waymarker.

During the month of May the weather was much like Auckland’s in November: warm, cool, sunny, changeable.

In May perhaps 50 walkers a day complete the Portuguese Camino. Numbers are higher in midsummer, but even at peak times this Camino is much less crowded than the trail starting in France,

which at times averages over 1,000 finishers a day. Too many!

Accommodation wasn’t a problem.

We never booked ahead, although at peak times this could be a risky policy.

Prices ranged from 8 euro each per night at pilgrim albergues (hostels; sleeping bag essential), up to 80 euro for a comfortable B&B. We walked the whole way, apart from the first 10km where we used a metro train to avoid the industrial outskirts of Porto and make our starting point at Vilar do Pinheiro.

Local people were friendly, many wishing us ‘bom Caminho’ as we plodded by. It certainly helped that we had learned a few phrases in Portuguese and Spanish, such as basic politeness, asking the way, buying food.

Roughly half the 240km is in Portugal, the second half in Spain.

Although you don’t need a passport at the border, you do need to carry one at all times to prove you have a right to be in Europe.

It’s also possible to start much further south in Lisbon, but by reputation the Camino section from Lisbon to Porto is less enjoyable, as much of the path runs alongside busy roads.

We didn’t need a phone, as the little 2016 guidebook ‘Camino Portugués’ by John

Below left: In the old town of Barcelos the Festa das Cruzes takes place in early May. Below right: Much of the area is a patchwork of small farms, with many farmers using pre-modern methods.

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Brierley is excellent and packed with all the information needed.

A similar book covers the 800 km French Camino. If you wish to be awarded an official certificate of completion at the cathedral in Santiago, pick up a free ‘credential’ booklet at the start and have it stamped twice daily.

Expensive package tours are available with guides and pre-booked accommodation but we found independent travel to be easy, plus also allowing the flexibility to walk at our own pace and take rest days.

Above: Some sections of trail from Porto to Santiago run parallel to busy roads, but never for long stretches.

Right: One of many Baroque churches along the way.

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The West Highland Way

Above: Judy looking over at Loch Tullah from Mam Carriagh.

Below left: Duncan Smith (author) near the end of the trail at Fort William.

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- One to be cherished and enjoyed slowly

By Duncan Smith

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he West Highland Way in Scotland, 150 km, is one I have walked twice, once in spring and again in winter. To my delight I discovered some of Scotland’s most beautiful scenery along its length.

The “Way”, as it is called, has history and grandeur surrounding you at every turn. Some of its history is powerful and horrifying whilst others benign and captivating.

It was first conceived by the Glaswegian Tom Hunter in 1974 and officially completed and designated as a Scottish “Long-distance Path” in 1980. It’s a mixture of drover’s tracks, old military roads and coaching roads and edges along loch shores, through oak and pine forests, over rugged mountains and traverses heather-clad moorlands.

An estimated 80,000 people walk it every year with 15,000 of them completing it in one go. It begins just outside Glasgow, at Milngavie (pronounced “Mulguy”) and finishes at Fort William, in the Highlands, 8 or 9 days later.

In June 2010 the Way was co-designated as part of the great “The International Appalachian Trail (IAT)”. Evidence has suggested that the Appalachian Mountains, on the west coast of North America, and some mountains in Western Europe and North Africa were all linked 250 million years ago as part of a super continent.

They eventually drifted to where they are today but sections of the former mountain ranges still remain. The Way became the first part of the IAT in Europe.

From Milngavie the track meanders through urban areas and across farmland and breaks out into more appealing scenery later.

The first tantalising glimpses of Loch Lomond can be seen through breaks in

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Above left: Lock Lomond. Above right: Scottish Long Distance Route Waymark.

Above middle: Rowardennan YHA. Below left: The river Falloch with the Trossachs in the background.

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tall, yellow-flowering gorse lining the path and the mighty Ben Lomond and smaller Conic Hill sitting on its shores.

Drymen at the “foot” of the loch is the first stop for the night. The local Clachan Inn claims to be the oldest registered pub in Scotland, 1734, with connections to the family of Rob Roy. After a 6km walk through Garadhban Forest the next day a junction is reached and decision to be made. A choice of a highland route to the top of Conic Hill or, during the lambing period, an alternative lower level bypass route.

Balmaha, a small village sitting on the shore of the loch, is a good place to stop and rest and the last place to shop for a while. A wooden pier, thrusting through reeds and out into the loch’s grey waters, offers a place to sit and relax.

The trail now alternates between the loch-shore and a minor road. Oak woods press right down to the loch edge and a sandy beach where you walk on washed-up dried leaves and pine needles.

Rowardennan Youth Hostel is the next night’s stop. Built in the mid-19th century as a shooting lodge this hostel is perched on the edge of the loch itselfThe wind occasionally floats the hum of traffic across the loch here from the road running along the opposite shores. Now you slowly begin to realise a sense a remoteness, which is pleasant.

Deep in thought and quietly enjoying the serenity of woods you pierce the trees and the Inversnaid Hotel looms, incongruously, in front of you.

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from ferries and into the hotel for morning teas. Thankfully this is the last place where “civilisation” can assault the senses as you hurry past to meld once more into the embrace of the trees.

Rob Roy’s cave, romanticised by the novelist and playwright Sir Walter Scott, is a hidden gash in tumbled rocks along the Way. It is said that he used it to hide out during the period he was a cattle-rustler.

It is also believed that Robert the Bruce sheltered here after his defeat at the battle of Dail Righ in 1306.

The “Doune Bothy” is a damp, musty shelter, smelling of wood smoke that sits on a small hill with views of Loch Lomond. Here you can rest if the weather becomes inclement.

The “The Drovers Inn” at Inverarnan is not to be missed. Stepping inside is like a step back in time and a comforting “blanket” of history, warmth and nostalgia soothingly wraps itself around you.

A hearty meal and a well-earned pint of ale is had before moving off to Crianlarich for the night.

Crianlarich is a busy town and has been a major crossroads since mediaeval times for north and westbound travellers. Two military roads have met here in the village since the 1750’s, reached after following the River Falloch through gorges, passed rapids, small cascades and peaty pools.

Bridge of Orchy, via the village Above left: Picturesque Loch Lomond.

Below left: The hamlet of Bridge of Orchy.

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of Tyndrum is an easy walk through woods, along grassy slopes and amongst heather. The remains of St Fillan’s Chapel can be seen along the Way. Dating back to the 10th century it was raised to the status of a Priory by Robert the Bruce in 1318.

Bridge of Orchy (pronounced “Brig Orchy”) is a small hamlet on the main north/south road.

A large hotel dating back to 1751 and a place to stop for the night. The stone bridge itself was built by Government forces as part of programme for building military roads for the pacification of the Highland Clans.

Beyond is the ridge of Mam Carraigh with superb views of Loch Tulla to the north east. Skirting this loch on its southern shores the route heads north and

across Rannoch Moor, a vast wilderness of heather and bog. An unforgettable stage of the Way and in good weather stark but beautiful, but if the weather turns foul it can be exposed and very forbidding.

The paths are good and you are dwarfed by monolithic mountains to the west and north that make you feel very insignificant.

Even their strange names strike unease, Stob a’Choire Odhair (945 m); Clach Leathad (1099 m) and Meall a’Bhuridh (1108 m). Stob Dearg (1022 m) is the highest and finest peak of Buachaille Etive Mor, one of the most famous and photographed sights of the Highlands.

Across Rannoch Moor, and in the distance, the tantalising sight of the Kings House Hotel at the foot of Beinn a’Chrulaiste (857 m) is a pleasing “carrot” drawing you in. Here a good night’s sleep awaits and more importantly a few jars of ale and a fine meal at the “Walkers bar. There is a bunkhouse nearby for those who prefer it.

Glen Coe stretches away to the west where in 1692 the infamous “Massacre of Glencoe” occurred. Clan MacDonald were billeting about 120 men of Earl of Argyll’s Regiment of Foot, under the command of Captain Robert Campbell, and were received in the hospitable tradition of the Highlands.

Later, thirty-eight McDonalds were killed by these guests on the grounds that they had not been prompt in pledging allegiance to the new monarchs, William and Mary. Another forty women and children died of exposure after their homes were burned.

Following an old military road con-

Above left: Peacefull and still - Lock Lomond.

Middle left: Duncan takes a break on the Military Road to Kinlockleven.

Below left: Nevis Forest a few miles from Fort William.

Below right: Judy confronts highland cattle for the first time.

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touring the steep slopes of the Beinn a’Chrulaiste mountain, the “Devils’ Staircase” is approached. The trail rises here and snakes between the mountains of Stob Mhic Mhartuin and Beinn Bheag. Kinlochleven is reached and a final nights’ stop before journey’s end at Fort William.

Kinlochleven lies at the eastern end of the fjord-like Loch Leven. An aluminium smelter was built here in the early 1900’s, powered by a hydroelectric scheme situated in the mountains above. The village was the first in the world to have every house connected to electricity, coining the phrase “The Electric Village”.

A steep climb rises out of Kinlochleven onto an old military road through the Lairigmor, the “great pass”.

The path moves away from you in a seemingly unending trail winding its way into the distance. A shady pine forest breaks the walk half way along before it opens out again with views of Ben Nevis.

It is Great Britain’s highest mountain and very popular with around 100,000 ascents every year. The cliffs on the north face are the highest in Scotland and a haven for climbers and mountaineers, particularly for ice-climbers in winter.

The summit, a collapsed volcano, has ruins of an observatory that was manned from 1883 to 1904.

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Above left: Walking along a Garadhban Forest track. mountain. Below King’s House Hotel, Glencoe.

deer can be seen occasionally.

After the solitude of the forest, you unexpectedly break out onto the busy streets of Fort William.

It is a town of around 10,000 inhabitants and rests on the shores of Loch Linnhe. It is a major centre for hillwalking and climbing being close to Ben Nevis and many Munro mountains (Mountains over 987 m – 3,000 ft.)

For those who wish to continue walking the 126 km “Great Glen Way” beckons here. Opened in 2002 it journeys west to east, from the Irish Sea to the North Sea, along the Great Glen.

Above right: Beinn Dorain

This is a large geological fault, long and straight, running east for 100 km to the city of Inverness.

There are three lochs along its length, Loch Lochy, Loch Oich and the famed Loch Ness. In the early nineteenth century these lochs were joined together by the Scottish engineer Thomas Telford to form a transport route for large shipping, the Caledonian Canal. One third of the entire length are man-made.

The West Highland Way is one to be cherished and enjoyed slowly. It offers such diverse scenery and interesting history. It should be sipped like a fine wine!

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My Favourite Walk

Te Puna Quarry and Puketoki Reserve two great Tauranga short walks

By Judy Simpson

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hy not have a weekend in Tauranga and come for a walk with me to the Te Puna Quarry where Spring has sprung. Let’s take a picnic with us and drive on to the Puketoki Reserve to find black robins, tuis and maybe a wood pigeon or two.

Spring is such a glorious season and it’s particularly special at the Te Puna Quarry.

The Quarry stopped operating about 50 years ago and soon became derelict.

People used it as a convenient dumping ground for old household rubbish.

Accessible holes were filled with unwanted fridges, washing machines and general rubbish. Gorse grew, brambles, wattles and pines flourished. The odd native tree and plants made an effort but with little effect.

Then along came Shirley Sparks, a local Te Puna gardener with a vision and so began the Te Puna Quarry Project.

That was away back in 1994.

Shirley formed the Te Puna Quarry Trust and with a group of energetic volunteers began hacking their way into what must have been an almost impenetrable jungle. That was 23 years ago and you should see it now!

What a transformation. And, oh to imagine the hours of really hard labour.

Not just physically but also in persuading the local councils for permissions and also fund raising - they needed tractors and diggers, chainsaws and axes as well as dedicated workers to say nothing of plants! All donated!.

Every season has its moment but Spring is always special.

The Quarry is only a short two or three kilometres drive from S H 2 and it’s straight into a fairly ordinary car park. But let the magic begin. Your choice which way we go.

To the left, past a scented garden, is a Gallery and the Dragon Garden with a Rapunsel Tower and an enormous concrete dragon all set around with beautiful flowering cherry trees.

Behind the Gallery, which you can hire out for parties, weddings etc, you

can choose to walk up a path and along a stream to a small waterfall or if you feel more energetic a bigger climb takes you up to the top and maybe with a scramble around you can find your way over to the main track? This track is mainly through regenerating native bush and ferns.

In the other direction, to the right, is an enormous digger. Its rusted hulk was found underneath the rubble. It’s been cleaned up, made safe and now children love to clamber all over it, pulling levers and imagining whatever!.

Up the main path and past the vireyas and the water wheel pond to “Shirley and Friends” having morning tea. Life sized models in mosaic pottery of a lady in a hat with friends.

Throughout the walk you come

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across sculptures and assorted art work.

Something for everyone’s taste and another reason to fund raise as the hard work of forming the tracks and main path is almost complete.

The “Main Track” is a good solid walk up and around a steepish, well made walkway and takes about half an hour with views out across the Bay to Tauranga City and the Mount and a birds eye view of the avocado and Kiwifruit orchards.

Everyone and everything has its place and nothing is out of place in these gardens. The Rhododendron Society, the Japanese gardeners, Edmond Hillary’s Cairn and the Baha’i Garden, fuschias, statuesques curling plants and don’t start me on the orchids! What a show Above: Views across the Bay. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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Te Puna Quarry and Puketoki Reserve - two great Tauranga short walks they seem to grow everywhere.

No glasshouses for them. Lots of greens, yellows and golds. You can wander off the main path and lose yourself in the myriad of plantings. Little clumps of freesias and ice plants where iceplants shouldn’t be. It’s that sort of place.

It’s not meant to be an ordered affair with edges and “beds”. If it’s happy growing around or on a rock who cares.

It all seems to work.

A wander off the main path through some stunning fuchsias leads you to a Butterfly House. Mary, the “Butterfly Lady” started with a small aviary type shed where she rescued monarch butterfly caterpillars and chrysalis and kept them fed on swan plants, releasing them to fly off and lay again. Now they have a large, purpose built house. Some of the butterlflies are tagged and people write in to say where they landed.

Up the top on festive days children and young people have their first go at abseiling down the cliff. Here too you can admire the beautiful dry stone wall

built in memory of a local farmer.

Up the “Lions Steps”. Yes, everyone seems to have a hand in volunteering at the Quarry. One of the Lions projects was to plant a grove of kauri trees. In 50 years time they will be taller than the Quarry hill top and what a delight they will be. Then it’s down to the newish magnolia garden. The deep purple of the Vulcan. And masses of other flowers in white and pink.

Children love to visit the Quarry.

In the distance you can hear the dinging and donging as someone bangs the pipes that hang between the trees to say nothing of the big gong that startles everyone.

What a walk and I haven’t even mentioned the Herb Gardens, the roses and the frog ponds.

If you have half an hour to spare on your way into Tauranga or a whole day and time for a picnic there’s loads to see.

Exercise or a work out or just a laze on the lawn. Te Puna Quarry has something to offer everyone. Give the beach a rest.

Above left: A new grove of Magnolias.

Below left: Serene beauty of a bush path.

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Above left: A mosaic afternoon tea.

Above: right: Musical fun for children.

Middle right: A magnificent fern umbrella.

Below left: Could a small stream look more beautiful?

Below right: Joy for the children in a babbling brook.

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But spare me another hour. Drive along SH 2 back to the fish and chip shop at Whakamaramara and drive about 10 kms up towards the Kaimais. Take the road to the left marked Puketoki Reserve.

This, for me, is a special walk. It is difficult to get or let our overseas visitors experience a walk in our native bush. They haven’t got time, not the right shoes, it’s too steep and rugged. All these excuses.

Puketoki Reserve is perfect.

The track is an easy walk with no steep bits and takes about 40 minutes. Nearly everyone can manage it. Most of the bush is regenerating forest with some of the most beautiful tree ferns umbrellaring over your heads.

It does have one huge ancient rimu tree that must have been left behind in the drive to denude our bush of kauri and rimu.

A stream runs through with several bridges to cross. The children (and adults) have time for a quick game of Pooh Sticks!

Once again we have a group of committed volunteers who keep bait stations filled and gradually , what, 20 years ago was a silent walk is now becoming filled with bird song. Little black robins flirt behind you and fantails flit. Tuis too and stand still and listen you may be lucky enough to hear the swish, swish of a fat old wood pigeon in his white vest lumbering overhead.

Although nearly in the Kaimai Range it is a separate few acres of bush. The paths are well marked and you wont get lost!

I take all my overseas visitors up to Puketoki and they are all, without exception, thrilled to have had a small taste of a walk in our wonderful native bush.

Just for fun, take a thermos, even get fish and chips (they’re really good) from the shop at the bottom of the road and have a picnic by the babbling stream.

There is a picnic table and the stream is shallow enough for even small children to have fun.

You don’t always have to go to the beach when visiting Tauranga/Mt Maunganui!

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■ Above: Birds lament the loss of some of our flightless birds. By Justin Murfitt.

A whimsical walk in Kerikeri

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himsy is the order of the rope hanging from a tall tree. day on this quirky sculpWood is used effectively by some ture walk. It sculptors, as in the wide wooden is a section pillars lined up vertically on a tree of the 2ha Wharepuke Substump. Some sculptures are made tropical Garden on the of flimsy, see-through materials outskirts of Kerikeri, Bay that quiver in the soft breezes. of Islands.

Statue-flowers, made from the The trail – 1km in length area’s white clay, ‘grow’ out of - is outlined by ropes. It one patch of ground. I loved the twists and turns, up and old man in the bath under a tree. down, mostly through light By Judith Doyle One intriguing figure is of a bush, sometimes in open pregnant woman. It is surrounded breaks. Every now and then you encoun- by red flowers. For this is a flower and ter a sculpture or feature lining the trail. foliage garden too. The plants and trees Watch out -- they may be above you. on this walk often followed the theme There are about 42 on the trail. and were sculptural also -- spiky cactus They’re for sale, so the collection is al- plants and the slender arches of the cabways changing. bage tree, for instance.

The works are by artists at different Wharepuke (House on the Hill) was stages of their careers. Some just begin- originally established by Robin Booth in ning, others have had work included in 1993 as a nursery and has since expandmajor international museums such as ed and been transformed to the level of the V&A in London and the James Wal- belonging to the Garden of Significance lace Collection in New Zealand. Some New Zealand Garden Trust. have exhibited in sculpture parks like Wharepuke has been in the Booth the Krollor Meuller in the Netherlands, family since 1938. It is now divided Gibbs Farm and Brick Bay in New between four brothers. Their aim is to Zealand. label the 600 different plant species in When our Wellington group visited, the garden. It’s a work in progress. a tall almost-stately arrangement of old The Sculpture Walk is a quirky admilk cartoons was one of the first works dition to the enormous range of Bay of we saw.

Islands’ walks and treks for which this Then we encountered a line of tree area is so famous. stumps with decorated saws embedded in them, blue glass birds pointing sky- Above right: A chicken wire statue celwards, bamboo stalks with a pattern of ebrates pregnancy. By Leo Cappel holes, a bird bath in the shape of a flower Above: Flowers are made of the white and – most spectacular – a fall of twisted clay produced in the area. By Kim Logue.

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Wharepuke is a subtropical garden in Kerikeri in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand.

Many rare and uncommon plants from around the world are on show to the public.

Garden is nearly two hectares in size and is open all the year round.

A descriptive list of plants is being slowly collected on this website.

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They crossed the Pyrenees and walked the French route to Santiago.

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In Kiwi on the Camino, Vivianne courageously, honestly, and with humour tells of the pain, (she badly sprained her left ankle just three days before beginning the walk), fears, anxieties, challenges, fun, and friendships encountered along the Way of St. James. Her life is radically changed at the completion of this epic walk.

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as some personal thoughts. While not a travel guide, Vivianne does inter-weave some of the geographical and physical aspects of the journey. Her need for an adventure and endurance walk becomes a life-changing pilgrimage.

About the author Vivianne Flintoff was educated at the University of Waikato. She has worked as a school guidance counsellor, manager of a social service agency, clinical leader of a multi-site social service agency, and counsellor-educator at both under-graduate and graduate levels. Vivianne has published locally and internationally in professional journals, as well as in Walking New Zealand.

She divides her time between Coromandel – where she writes – Hamilton and Tauranga, New Zealand, as well as Granville, Ohio, USA. She is married to Bruce and together they have three married sons and six grandchildren. Family are important to her.

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The Department of Conservation (DOC) is implementing a seasonal booking system for beds at the popular Rangiwahia and Sunrise huts in the North Island Both huts are in the tussock-tops of the Ruahine Forest Park. The track to each hut is well-graded and easy to follow with an average walking time of 2-3 hours. This makes them ideal for young families, groups and newer trampers.

DOC Manawatu District Operations Manager Duncan Toogood believes the booking system will help manage overcrowding and encourage new people to get into the outdoors.

“We trialled bookable beds at both huts last summer,” says Duncan. “The trial indicates that use of a booking system is likely to improve visitor experience if it is well-publicised and properly managed.”

Overnight visitors will be able to book a bed during the busy season, from Labour Weekend to the end of April each year.

“Warmer, more settled weather encourages families and less experienced trampers to dust off their boots and head for the hills,” says Duncan.

Research suggests that family groups and new trampers prefer to use bookable accommodation.

Duncan, a father of two, concurs: “I love exploring the outdoors with my family, but as a parent, I need to know my kids will have a place to sleep after their big adventure”.

Though hut tickets will still be accepted, making a booking will be the only way to guarantee a bed.

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40 Event: Great Forest events reach a milestone 42 Overseas Walks and Tours 46 Coming Events: New Zealand 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 30 Australian Walks: Flinders Island 60 Taupo Events - rugged mountain ranges full MAY 232 2017 of wildlife and flora 36 High Achiever: Green Prescrip- 4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walk: Walking into tion - Nik’s amazing progress old goldmining days 37 Australian Walks: 4 beautiful Sunshine Coast hikes and walks 10 New Zealand Walk: Hatea Loop Walkway has much to 38 New Zealand Walk: Opunake do and see Walkway 15 A Philosophy of Walking 41 Event: Addington Cycleway 16 Walking New Zealand Monthly opened Photo Contest 42 Overseas Walks and Tours 18 New Zealand Walk: Waitangi 44 Need2Know: Volunteering their Celestial Com pass greets the way around the country - a dawn holiday with a purpose 44 Christchurch wins top town 20 New Zealand Walks: 10 beautiful day walks in Queenstown to cycle 23 Overseas Walks: Bhutan’s trek56 New Zealand Country Breaks king routes uncrowded and 59 Green Prescription welcoming 60 Walking Stars - Night time 26 New Zealand Walk: Walking to Marathon the peak of Mt Pirongia JULY 234 2017 30 Overseas Walks: Forest walks 4 Walk Talk on the tiny island of Madeira 6 Great Walks: DOC plans two new 36 New Zealand Walk: Muriwai Great Day Walks and 20 new Gannet Walk Short Walks 38 New Zealand Walk: Mt Tauhara 7 Te Araroa Trail: Record numbers - a challenging walk to the top take to New Zealand’s national 42 Overseas Walks and Tours walking trail 44 Need 2 Know: 30 years of DOC 8 Auckland Short Walk: Western 46 Coming Events: New Zealand Springs and Melola Reef - once 52 Directory of Walking Groups an historic lava flow 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 10 New Zealand Walk: The Grey- 60 Wellington Marathon town Trail an idyllic 5km walk 14 New Zealand Walk: Rangiwhaia APRIL 231 2017 Hut Track provides stunning 4 Walk Talk views 6 New Zealand Walks: Tainui 14 New Zealand Walk: Wednesday Heritage Walk group takes to the Rangiwhaia 8 New Zealand Cycle Tour: A Tracks winter ride on the West Coast 16 Walking New Zealand Monthly Wilderness Trail Photo Contest 12 New Zealand Walk: Napier’s 18 New Zealand Walk: New trail to Bluff Hill Walk open along banks of Avon River 14 Auckland Short Walk: Hender19 Australian Walks: Spendid walks son Creek in Sydney 16 Walking New Zealand Monthly 20 Australian Walks: Mt Coolum Photo Contest an ancient volcanic dome 18 New Zealand Walk: Mangati 23 New Zealand Walk: Te Apiti Walkway Manawatu Gorge full length 22 Minister visits ambitious Kerikwalking track reopened eri walkway project 24 Event: Great New Zealand Trek, 23 Explore a spectacular trail on Stage 12 - Burkes Pass to Becks foot: The Taieri Gorge Rail Walk 28 New Zealand Walk: Pauanui 24 New Zealand Walk: The Great seniors challenge the BrynderLake Walk/Cycleway, Taupo wyn Ranges 26 New Zealand Walk: Tirimoana 30 Overseas Walks: Three days in a Walkway, Kate Valley crowded paradise 30 Overseas Walk : Walking 36 New Zealand Walk : Walk through the canyons of USA through Wellington’s history 36 New Zealand Walks: ECHO 38 New Zealand Walk: What is the Walking Festival Commonwealth Walkway?

38 New Zealand Walk: New track 40 High Achiever: An inspiring links Wairarapa with the walker Manawatu 40 High Achiever: Green Prescrip- 42 Overseas Walks and Tours tion helps Ricky lose more 44 Manawatu Striders events than 40kg 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 42 Overseas Walks and Tours 60 Relays For Life 44 Event: Striders events attract MARCH 230 2017 many walkers 4 Walk Talk 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 6 New Zealand Walks: Te Araroa 60 Green Prescription Trail - The Top 6 Day JUNE 233 2017 Walks 4 Walk Talk 8 Overseas Walks: Corsica an 6 New Zealand Walk: Lake Okareka amazing place for walking wetland and board walk 16 Walking New Zealand Monthly 8 New Zealand Walk: Fairy Falls Photo Contest Old Coach Road Tracks Circuit 18 New Zealand Walks: A trip 12 New Zealand Walk: Blowhard down memory land 1988 The Bush, Hawkes Bay Milford Track 15 News: Trust to take over popular 22 High Achiever: Mother and Waiheke Walking Festival daughter motivation 16 Walking New Zealand Monthly 23 News: Developments at WaitPhoto Contest angi Regional Park - Hawkes 18 New Zealand Walk: Mt Alford Bay Challenge 26 New Zealand Walks: Flora Hut 20 New Zealand Walks: Eastern Walk and Lodestone Track, Taranaki Experience Kahurangi National Park 23 News: Ruru watching over 29 Overseas Walk: A walk up TunKohupatiki nel Mountain 24 Overseas Walks: Walking in 34 New Zealand Walks: ECHO Japan Walking Festival has 27 Books: Best walks of the Great walks for all fitness levels Ocean Road 37 New Zealand Walk: Whangarei 27 New Zealand Walk: Hawkes Bay Falls - a walk not to be missed limestone loop track 40 New Zealand Walk: Mangawhai 28 New Zealand walk: New swing Walking Weekend bridge should increase the 42 Overseas Walks and Tours number of walkers in area 45 New Zealand Walk: Iconic Roar30 Overseas Walks: Walking in ing Meg Pack Track re-opened Croatia’s National Parks to walkers 38 High Achiever: John Owens: 46 Coming Events: New Zealand “Just do it. . .”

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CONTENTS for previous 14 issues DECEMBER 239 2017

4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walk: Aratiatia Rapids Walk with spectacular water features 10 New Zealand Walk: A walk in Rangihoua Heritage Park where the European settlement of NZ really begins 13 New Zealand Walk: Te Oranga Waikura Urban Forest opened 14 Overseas Walk: Walk to Sheep’s Head Point 16 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 18 High Achievers: Keeping up with the Green Track Group 20 Australian Walk : Buderim Forest Park in a rain forest of tall trees 22 My Favourite Walk: Maketu Sandspit, Bay of Plenty 24 My favourite Walk: Tarawera Outlet to the falls an interesting walk 26 New Zealand Walk: River Road to Black Bridge, Clive 29 Te Araroa Trail: Taumaranui to remain a key stop on trail 30 Overseas Walk: El Camino - The Way of St James 34 New Zealand Walk: Wednesday Wilderness Wanderers knock off the Carrington Loop 36 New Zealand Walks: 10 amaging heritage walks in Auckland 38 New Zealand Walk:Need2know: Online fitness programme for seniors 40 Auckland Short Walk: Half Moon Bay and Eastern Beach 41 Need2know: changes to parking at Tongariro Alpine Crossing 42 Overseas Walks and Tours 44 Books: The Longevity List, Hot Spring of NZ, High Country Huts and Homesteads 46 Coming Events: New Zealand 50 Coming Events: Overseas 52 Directory of Walking Groups 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 59 Waiheke Island Walking Festival 60 Walking Stars - Night Time Marathon 42 Overseas Walks and Tours 44 Books: The Longevity List, Hot Spring of NZ, High Country Huts and Homesteads 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 59 Waiheke Island Walking Fes

NOVEMBER 238 2017

4 Walk Talk 6 My Favourite Walk: Tama Lakes Walk with views of three volcanic peaks 11 Need to Know: What walks should be our next two Great Walks?

12 New Zealand Walk: Waikowhai Coastal Walk 14 New Zealand Walk: Rata Escape walks with great diversity 16 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 18 New Zealand Walks: Auckland best parks for man’s best friend 18 New Zealand Walk: Styx Mill Puharakekenui Conservation Reserve 20 New Zealand Walk: Walking the Timber Trail in winter 24 Overseas Walks: Walking Switzerland’s alpine world 29 Overseas Walks: Nth Stradbroke Island adds a touch of glam to the great outdoors 30 New Zealand Walks: Walking over islands of desire 36 New Zealand Walk: Iron Gate Hut walk 38 New Zealand Walk : Harr y Ell Walk 39 Subscription Form 40 Overseas Walks: Climbing Mt Fuji - an iconic experience 42 Overseas Walks and Tours 44 Auckland Short Walk: Papakura Inlet, South Auckland 46 Coming Events: New Zealand 50 Coming Events: Overseas 52 Directory of Walking Groups 56 New Zealand Country Breaks

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59 Tois Challenge 60 Walking Stars - Night Time Marathon

OCTOBER 237 2017

4 Walk Talk 6 My Favourite Walk: Charleston a hidden gem on our wild West Coast 12 Te Araroa Trail: The Paekakariki Escarpment Track 14 Auckland Short Walk: Belmont Bays walk - North Shore 16 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 18 New Zealand Walk: Bream Head Coast Walks a bird watchers delight 24 New Zealand Walk: Tupare Gardens - New Plymouth 27 New Zealand Walk: What makes the QC Track from great to awesome 28 New Zealand Walk: Tramp to plane crash site 30 Overseas Walks: Across the alps . . . Germany to Austria to Switzerland to Italy 38 Books: A Walk a Day, New Zealand on Foot and Wild Auckland 39 Subscription Form 40 New Zealand Walks: Waiheke Island Walking Festival - something not to be missed 42 Overseas Walks and Tours 44 Overseas Walks: New luxury walking holiday in Blue Mountains 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 59 Green Prescription 60 Walking Stars - Night time Marathon

SEPTEMBER 236 2017

4 Walk Talk 6 My Favourite Walk: Te Henui Walkway - New Plymouth 10 My Favourite Walk: The Putangirua Pinnacles - the badlands of the Wairarapa 13 Overseas Walks: New South Wales - popular with walkers 14 New Zealand Walks: Walk to Cape Brett - a spectacular must do walk!

16 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 18 Overseas Walks: Walking to waterfalls, waterfalls and more waterfalls 23 New Zealand Walks: Ninth year for Walkworth Walks 27 High Achiever: Reckons exercise saved her life.

28 New Zealand Walks: Waiheke Walking Festival offers 50 guided walks 30 My Favourite Walk: Walk to Cathedralk Cove, Coromandel 32 Shared Pathway: The Ohakune Old Coach Road 36 New Zealand Walk: Opening up a rail trail a community initiative 40 Event: Auckland club to celebrate 40 years since inception 41 New Zealand Walk: Hihitahi Forest Sanctuary and Zeikes Hut walk 42 Overseas Walks and Tours 44 Event: Magnificent footprints on a stunning collection of tracks 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 59 Taupo Marathons 60 Walking Stars Night time Marathon

AUGUST 235 2017

4 Walk Talk 6 My Favourite Walk: McLarens Falls Park - colourful in autumn 10 The Bay of Island’s Walking Weekend - Walking the islands many accessible and affordable 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

51 Index of 14 previous issues 52 Directory of Walking Groups 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 60 ECHO Walking Festival

FEBRUARY 229 2017

4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walk: The Blue Spring at Te Waihou Walkway 8 New Zealand Walks: Wellington Walks 9 Te Araroa Trail: Updates for notes and maps on Te Araroa Trail 10 Australian Walks: High Country walks - Australian style 13 Auckland Short Walk: Dingle Dell

St Heliers 14 Overseas Walk: Taking a Tongan ‘bush walk’ 16 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest winners 18 New Zealand Walks; Tramping and glamping Tarawera style 23 Cycling: Get confident and go cycling 24 New Zealand Walks: Mangawhai Walking Weekend - walkers spoilt for choice 27 New Zealand Walk: Iconic Roaring Meg Pack Track re-opened to walkers 28 New Zealand Walk: Whareroa Farm to Orange Hut 30 Overseas Walks: Walking in the Tatras of Slovakia 36 New Zealand Walk: Treasures of the sandhills 41 New Zealand Walk: Twin Rivers Track reopens key section after major repair 42 Overseas Walks and Tours 45 Event: A new direction for the ASB Christ-church Marathon 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!”

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 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 47 Coming Events: Overseas 52 Directory of Walking Groups 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 60 Auckland Night time Half Marathon

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DECEMBER 2017

2 Hanmer Holiday Homes Alpine Marathon, Hanmer Springs 2 The Goat Adventure Run, Tongariro National Park 2 The Kepler Challenge & Luxmore Grunt, Te Anau 3 Bridge to Bridge, 5km 10km & 21km, Christchurch 3 Sri Chinmoy Half Marathon, 10km & 21km, Auckland 5 Harcourts Cooper & Co Beach Series, Takapuna Beach, Auckland 5 O’Hagan’s 5km Series at the Viaduct Harbour, Auckland 5 Ocean Running Mt Maunganui 5 Waterfront 5k Series, Wellington 6 Owai 5k in the Park, Hamilton

6 The Rat Race, Auckland 6 Smith & McKenzie Fun Run/Walk, Hamilton 7 Ray White Hatea Loop Challenge 4.8km, Whangarei 9 GJ Gardener Orewa Beach Series, Auckland 9 Parkrun - Run/Walk 5km, throughout New Zealand 9 Raglan Karioi Trail, 10km & 24km (Children) Raglan 9 Speight’s West Coaster, 6km, 13km, 21km, 30km & 42km, Waitakeres, Auckland 9 3 Bridges Marathon, Half Marathon 5km & 10km, Wanganui 10 Jingle Bells Jog, 5km, Nelson 10 Sri Chinmoy Christmas Dash, 3.2 & 10km, Christchurch 10 Mike Pero Omaha Half Marathon 5km & 10km, Omaha, Auckland 12 O’Hagan’s 5km Series at the Viaduct Harbour, Auckland 12 Ocean Running Mt Maun-

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FEBRUARY 2018

3 Sky Runner, Queenstown 3 Run the Vines, McArthur Ridge Vineyard, Alexandera 3-11 New Zealand Masters Games, Dunedin 10 Buller Gorge Marathon & Half Marathon, Buller Gorge 10 MLT Moonshine Trail, Dolamore Park 11 Platinum Homes Orewa Beach Half Marathon, Orewa Beach 18 Cigna Round the Bays, Frank Kitts Park to Kilbirne Park, Wellington 24 The Hillary Ultra Trail Run in the Waitakere Ranges, Auckland 24 Ruapehu Express, Horopito to Ohakune, 24 Tararua Mountain Race Classic Southern Crossing - Kaitoke to Otaki Forks, Wairarapa 25 Plimmerton Fun Run, Plimmerton School Porirua

MARCH 2018

3 Mountain to Surf Marathon, New Plymouth 3 Okokoni Challenge, Pine Hill, Southland 4 Ports of Auckland Round the Bays, 8.4km, Auckland 4 Christchurch Motorway Half Marathon, Christchurch Rotorua Off Road Half Marathon, Rotorua 9-11 Manawatu Walking Festival, Palmerston North 10 Kaiteriteri Gold Half Marathon, Kaiteriteri near Motueka 10 Riverhead Rampage, Riverhead Forest, Auckland 10 Kirkiriroa Marathon, Hamilton 10 Te Houtaewa Challenge, 90 Mile Beach, Northland 10-11 Oxfam Trailwalker, 50k, Whakatane 16-18 Mangawhai Walking Weekend, Mangawhai, Northland www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

16-18 Rotorua Walking Festival, Rotorua 17 Fullers Waiheke Wharf 2 Wharf Fun Run 25km, 12km & 5km, Waiheke Island 17 Taihape Half Marathon, Taihape 17 We Run the Night, Half Marathon, Mt Maunganui 17 Northburn Station 100 Miler, Central Otago 18 Round the Vines, Martinborough 18 Geraldine Multi Challenge, Geraldine 18 Mizuno Coatesville Half Marathon, Coatesville, Auckland 24 The Generator Multi Sport, Wai-

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7 Krayzie Kapers Totara Trals, Banks Peninsula, Christchurch 7 Xterra Rotorua Festival, Rotorua 7 Lap the Lake, Lake Mavora, Southland 8 Auckland Waterfront Half Marathon, Mission Bay, Auckland 14 Great Forest Events, Waitarere Beach, near Levin 14 Kawarau River Run, Kawarau Bridge Bungy Centre, Gibbston Valley 14 Surf2Surf Bush Marathon, Hikuai, Coromandel 14 The Great Pukeokahu Man versus Horse Race, Pukeokahu, Taihape 15 Tauranga Half Marathon, Tauranga 21 Pulse Energy Oparara Wilderness Trail Run, Karamea, West Coast 21 Tairua Trail & Tides Run and Walk, Tairua 22 Hawkes Bay Trail Run Series, Hawkes Bay 24 Monaco Nelson Mid Winter Marathon, Monaco, Nelson 29 Whenuapai Half Marathon Whenuapai, Auckland

5 Hanmer Springs 4 Square Half Marathon, Hanmer Springs 5 Waiheke Island Half Mararthon, Waiheke Island 6 Taieri Gorge Rail Walk, Dunedin 12 St Clair Vineyard Half Marathon, St Clair Vineyard, Marlborough 19 Mt Oxford Odyssey, Coopers Creek carpark, Canterbury 20 Hawkes Bay Trail Run Series, Hawkes Bay 26 Whitianga Half Marathon, Whitianga

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SEPTEMBER 2018

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Directory

Walking Group There’s a

near you

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 TRAMPING CLUB: Sunday (AM), www.westaucklandtrampingclub.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), Gaye Green 09-444-7946 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

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 CENTRAL LAKE WALKING GROUP: Monday, WEdnesday Friday (AM), Nella Barron 07-846-3103 www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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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), Corry Crabb 07-888-8412 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), 027-592-2994 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 TE KUITI

TWILIGHT WALKING GROUP: Monday, (PM), (BIA), Dede Downs, www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

07-878-7867

Opitiki, Kawerau; John Keene, john.keene@clear.net.nz

TOKOROA

WHITIANGA

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

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

BAY OF PLENTY

WHANGAMATA

COROMANDEL

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

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

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

EAST COAST GISBORNE

GISBORNE CANOE & TRAMPING CLUB: Gillian Ward 06-867-4591 GISBORNE RUNNERS & WALKERS: Margaret Badger 06-868-4785 WAIROA

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

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

HAWKES BAY

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

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

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

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TAURANGA/MT MAUNGANUI

TE PUKE 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 NGA-TAPUWAE O-TANEATUA TRAMPING CLUB: Whakatane, Ohope,

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HASTINGS

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 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), Diane 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

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 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

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.

HAWERA

HAWERA WALKING GROUPO: Friday (AM), Nancy Riddick 06-278-5784

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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

contact@cancersoc.org.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

SPORT WANGANUI CLUB GOLD Wednesday (AM), Deane James 06-327-7607 LOWER HUTT WALK FOR HEALTH: Wednesday (PM), Saturday (AM), Sunday (AM), MANAWATU (BIA), Jean 04-589-7887 or 027-510-1062, www.walk4health.org.nz PALMERSTON NORTH POSITIVELY SLIM “Health for Life Walkers: Sunday (AM) Wednesday HOKOWHITU KIWI WALKERS: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), (I), Dorne (PM) (BIA), Jim or Barbara Mobbs 04-566-2603 Jarvis 06-357-2444 HUTT VALLEY WALKERS: Saturday (PM), Carol 04-586-7784 KELVIN GROVE WALKERS: Tuesday (PM), (I), Marjory Edmonds, WALKING FOR PLEASURE: 60’s Plus, Melling, Molly Shephers, 0406-354-3342 567-5727 HOT-Whitu CHICKS Saturday, (AM), (BIA), laurenparsons.co.nz/ WOMENS WALKING GROUP: Wainuiomata, every second Wednesday hot-whitu-chicks (PM), 04-564-6019 MANAWATU STRIDERS: Tuesday, Thursday, (PM); Sunday (AM), HUTT VALLEY TRAMPING CLUB: Weekend (AM), Dennis Page 04Hockey Manawatu Pavillion, Manawaroa Street, (BIA), Alister Martin 970-6901 06-353-7175 KAUMATUA TRAMPING CLUB: www.kaumatuatc.org.nz PALMERSTON NORTH JOGGERS & WALKERS: Esplanade,Tuesday, TAKE HEART WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), (BI), Lorraine Penny Thursday, Saturday (AM), (BI), Robyn McKey 06-354-9952.

04-566-3826 CLUB PED: Monday, Wednesday, (PM), (IA), Ongley Park; Saturday, LEISURE WALKERS: seniors, Tuesday (AM), Judy, 04-528-4445 (AM), Esplanade, (IA), David Young 06-356-7179 HUTT VALLEY MARATHON CLINIC: Mark Potter, info@hvmc.org.nz HEARTY STRIDERS: Thursday (PM), (BI), Esplanade, Adrienne Ken- WALK WAINUI: Monday (AM), (BIA), Shirley 04-564-6179 nedy 06-350-8617 ALICETOWN WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Karen 04-589-2646 MASSEY WALKERS: Monday, Thursday, noon, Massey Recreation KIWI MASTERS WALKERS: Wednesday Saturday, Sunday (PM), Richard Centre, (BIA) Chin Diew Lai 06-350-5799 ext 2471 Davies 04-566-1335 or 027-566-1335 MANAWATU WALKWAYS PROMOTION SOCIETY’S MONTHLY WALKERS: OLDER ADULTS – LEISURE WALKING GROUP: Judy 04-528-4445 Sunday (AM), (IA) Gillian Absolom 06-329-6898 NORDIC WALKING: Sunday (AM), Silva 04-562-7671 or 021-175-4081, METHODIST AGAPE FELLOWSHIP WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), (B), silva.noakes@gmail.com Lorna Goodwin, 06-358-2860 PETONE COMMUNITY HOUSE WALKING GROUP: 1st and 3rd Thursday U3A Exploring Walkways: Thursday (PM), (B), Lynley Watson 06- (AM), Michelle 356-4384 WOMEN’S AFTER 5.30 WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday (PM), (I), PORIRUA MANA JOHNSONVILLE FRIDAY WALKERS: Brian Grinstrup or Bruce Sheppard 04-237-6374 Liz MacNeill 06-357-8216 TAWA LINDEN HIKERS: 04-232-8705 FEILDING CHURTON PARK COMMUNITY WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Thursday SENIOR WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), (BI), Gail Byrnes (PM), Churton Park shops, churtonparkcw@gmail.com 06-323-5470 WEA RAMBLERS: Muriel Thompson, Tawa FOXTON TAWA/LINDEN WALKERS: Maurice 04-232-4407 or Claire 04-232-8764 FOXPEDS: Monday (PM), Foxton, Foxton Beach, (BIA), Dave Blackett, WHITBY SUNDAY WALKERS: Sunday (AM), Don Quirk 04-234-7700 or 06-363-5743, Michelle Duffy, 06-363-7987 Christine Coshan 04-971-2141 g.cl@paradise.net.nz LEVIN

LEVIN HARRIER & WALKING CLUB: Saturday (PM), (BIA), Ivan Morgan 06-368-3622 WEDNESDAY LEISURE WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), (BIA), Lila McCall, 06-367-9070 LEVIN JOGGERS & WALKERS CLUB: Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, (BIA), Colleen Francis 06-368-8624

WAIRARAPA MASTERTON

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

MARTINBOROUGH WALKING GROUP: Barbara Behrent 06-306-9226

WELLINGTON

UPPER HUTT

AURORA HARRIER CLUB: Peter Wrigley, p.wiggles@paradise.net.nz TUESDAY TRIPPERS: Bill Wallace, 04-528-6201,bradburn@globe. net.nz FANTAIL HIKERS: Marg Eagles, Upper Hutt TRENTHAM UNITED HARRIER CLUB: Jon Roskvist, 021-460-877 or 04-526-6906 UPPER HUTT WALKING & TRAMPING CLUB: Helen 04-970-2046 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 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

WELLINGTON

BROOKLYN WALKERS: Edith, 04-384-6799 BUGGY WALKING GROUP: First Thursday of month (AM), www. buggywalk.co.nz CANCER SOCIETY, WELLINGTON DIVISION: Monday (AM), 04 389 8421,

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

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

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t.stratford@paradise.net.nz, or Julian Harris 04-905-3733 junjo@ clear.net.nz SPORT KAPITI THURSDAY WALKERS: Thursday (AM), 04-296-9022

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: Motueka, Thursday, www.motueka50pluswalkers.org.nz, secretary50pluswalkers@gmail.com or Shirley 03-528-9434 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 www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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Willis 03-329-4243 EASTENDERS: Monday (AM), Bruce 03-981-5329 ELLESMERE TRAMPING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Trish Vessey 03329-1865 HERITAGE WALKS: Thursday, (AM), Graeme Stanley 03-980-1553 HOON HAY KIWISENIORS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Barbara 03-338-8306 KAIAPOI WALKERS GROUP: Tuesday, Wednesday (AM), Don Lyon 03-327-9064 KAIAPOI NORDIC WALKERS: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Trudy Blakey 03-327-4457 KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUPS: for the over 50’s, 23 surburban groups plus rural locations, Sport Canterbury 0800-228-483 LAMBDA DAY TRAMPERS: every second Sunday, (BI), social group for gays and lesbians of all ages, Helen Davies 03-337-6103 LINWOOD AVENUE WALKING GROUP: Wednesday, Thursday (AM) (B), 03-389-5303 LINWOOD KIWISENIORS: Thursday (AM), Phyl 03-389-6130 LYTTELTON WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Lyttlelton, (BI), Ada Goodwin 03-328-7235 MAIREHAU LADIES PROBUS, Tuesday, Leah 03-385-6310 MARYVILLE KIWISENIORS:: Monday (AM), Valmai 03-377-8742 MERIVALE KIWISENIORS: Monday (AM), (BI), June 03-355-8703 MT PLEASANT KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Pauline 03-384-4794 NEW BRIGHTON KIWISENIORS: Wednesday, (AM), (BI), (both walkers and strollers), Joy 03-383-4494 NEW BRIGHTON WORKING MENS CLUB WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (I), Jenny Wilson 03-332-8818 NEW BRIGHTON OLYMPIC ATHLETIC CLUB: Saturday (PM), Margaret Flanagan 03-355-4902 NEW BRIGHTON HILL WALKERS: Wedneday (AM), Royce henery 03-388-7335 NEW BRIGHTON WALK ‘n’ TALK: Monday (AM), 03-941-8999 NEW BRIGHTON STROLLERS: Wednesday (AM), Tess Hall 03-388-3237 NEW BRIGHTON WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Larry Jones 03-382-0201 NO HILL WALKERS: Thursday (AM) (B), Hazel Matthews 03-385-5338 NEW BRIGHTON NORDIC WALKERS: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Kerstin Fahrenschone 03-388-0000 NZ VIVENDI SOCIETY: Sunday, Janet 03-389-1609 PAPANUI WALK ‘n’ TALK: Wednesday (AM), 03-941-6840 OPAWA KIWISENIORS: Monday, Tuesday (AM), (BI), Carol 03-332-5638 PAPANUI KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Elaine 03-352-7519 PAPANUI WALK ‘n’TALK: Wednesday (AM), 03-941-8999 PARKLANDS KIWISENIORS: Thursday (AM), (BI), Bernard Marriott 03-383-2665 PARKLANDS WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), BIA), Bernard Marriott 03-383-2665 PENINSULA TRAMPING CLUB: (Family Strollers Group), Sunday, Gloucester Street, (BIA), Merv Meredith info@peninsulatrampingclub. org.nz, www.peninsulatrampingclub.org.nz PIONEER STROLLERS: Thursday, (BIA), Shirley Hitchcock, 03-322-7220 PIONEER TRAMPERS: Thursday (AM) (IA), Alan Williams 03-343-2216 PLEASURE WALKERS: Monday, Wednesday (AM) (I), Colleen Cook 03-389-8607 PORT HILLS NORDIC WALKERS: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Chiaki Jagau 03-981-1433 PORT HILLS ATHLETIC WALKING GROUP: Wednesday, Friday (AM), Glen Watts 03-332-1964.Saturday (PM), Peter King 03-341-1154 Q.E. PARK STROLLERS: Tuesday, John Plumridge 03-385-9710 RETIREES CLUB KIWISENIORS: Wednesday, (AM), (BI), (both walkers and stroller groups), Sport Canterbury 03-373-5060 RETIREES SOCIAL CLUB: Thursday (PM) (BI), 50 + age group, Ira Williams 03-342-8172 or Carol Roscoe 03-337-5901 RICCARTON KIWISENIORS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Enid 03-348-9351 ROWLEY WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Lee Tuki 03-373-8150 ROVER HARRIER CLUB: Saturday (PM) (BI), Steve Mitchell 03-348-8195 SALLY STROLLERS: Saturday, fortnight, general Christchurch, (B), leisurely pace, Margaret Bennetts, 03-322-9187 SHIRLEY RECREATIONAL WALKERS: Monday, Thursday (AM), 03941-5409 “ A SLICE OF HERITAGE WALKS” with Walktologist Graeme Stanley, Tues (PM) Thurs (AM ), Graeme Stanley 03- 980-1553 SOMERFIELD KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Marie 03-337-1436 SOUTH CHRISTCHURCH/SYDENHAM WALKERS: Sunday (AM) (IA), Ray 03-332-0555 ST PETERS WALKING GROUP: Monday (PM), Thursday (PM) (BIA), Audrey 03-348-9157 SUNSHINE WALKERS: Tuesday (PM), 03-389-1982 MY WALKING GROUP: For singles 45+, Saturday, Sunday, (BI), Llolyd 03-323-6232, cathygoulter@xtra.co.nz TUESDAY TREKKERS CLUB: Tuesday, (AM), Necia Sullivan 03-338-9035 TOWER TRAMPING & WALKING CLUB: Tuesday, (IA), Peter McDonald 03-326-6700, Sunday, Yvonne van Eerden 03-339-0751 WAINONI/AVONSIDE COMMUNITY SERVICES: Thursday (AM), 03389-2285 www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

WALKIE TALKIES WALKING GROUP: Thursday, (B), members mainly from Burwood United and St Kentigerns Parish, John 03-981-9994 XY’s WALKERS: Thursday (AM), Maureen Ryder 03-383-1226 or Alison Jarvis 03-338-2678 “Y’s WALKERS” (YMCA): Tuesday, Thursday, (BIA), City YMCA, 03-3660689, Bishopdale Community Centre, 03-359-8330 “Y’s TREKKERS”: Monday, Port Hills, (IA), City YMCA, 03-366-0689 YMCA WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday (AM), Jill O’Connor 03-366-0689 WAYFARERS WALKING GROUP:Thursday (AM) (BI), 50 + age group, Lilly Chamberlain 03-981-9545, 021-399-546, lillianc@paradise.net.nz WEEKEND WANDERERS: Sunday (PM), Marilyn Dean 03-338-3826 30 MINUTE WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Greame Stanley 30 MINUTE WALKING GROUP:Tuesday (AM), (B), Risingholme, Christchurch City Council 03-941-8999 30 MINUTE WALKING GROUP:Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), (BIA), Bishopdale, Christchurch City Council 03-941-8999 30 MINUTE WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM) (PM), (BIA), 03-94128999

OAMARU

SENIOR CITIZENS WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Nancy Bell 03-434-5061 OAMARU FRIDAY WALKERS: Every 2nd Friday (AM), Barbara McGann 03-434-9178 WEDNESDAY WALKERS TRAMPING GROUP: Jane Naish 03-434-6363 NORTH OTAGO TRAMPING & MOUNTAINEERING CLUB: Margie Carrington 03-434-8484 DUNEDIN

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ACTIVE WALKERS: Monday (PM), Bill Brockie 03-467-9114 ARIKI WALKING GROUP: Wednesday, Saturday (PM), Karen Martin 03-456-4223 CIVIL SERVICE: Saturday, (PM), Peter Smith 03-471-7127 CAVERSHAM HARRIERS WALKING GROUP: Saturday (PM), Keiran Columb 03-489-4027 DUNEDIN CITY RAMBLERS: Wednesday,(AM) Alison St John 03476-2344 GREEN HUT TRACK GROUP DUNEDIN: walking track maintainers, Wednesday (AM), Graeme Elliot 03-454-3350, ellio@xtra.co.nz HALFWAY BUSH WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), (I), Pat Garth, 03-476-2579 HILL CITY WALKING GROUP: Saturday (PM), Alex McEwan 03-455-4851 KOPUTAI WALKING GROUP: 2nd Tuesday, (AM), Noeline Forgie, 03-472-8302 LEITH WALKERS: Saturday (PM), Kevin Blair 03-476-3289 MORNINGTON MONDAY WALKERS: Monday (AM), (B), Kieran Hurring 03-453-4423 MULTI-PEAK FITNESS WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Marelda Gallaher 03-477-6057 or 027-222-3863 MOSGIEL 50’s FORWARD WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Roberta Telfer 03-488-3175 OTAGO TRAMPING/MOUNTAINEERING CLUB: Sunday (AM), Ian Sime 03-453-6185 OVER 30’s TRAMPING CLUB: Sunday (AM), Janice Hodges 03-489-4071 PHOENIX CLUB WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Nina Davidson 03-471-0114 PINEHILL WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Norman Vare 03-473-8683 ST KILDA COMMUNITY CLUB WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, (AM), Ngaire McIndoe 03-456-4478 TAIERI RECREATIONAL TRAMPING CLUB: Wednesday (AM), Ian Fleming 03-489-8964 TRIXIE TRAMPERS: Thursday (AM), Alison Jones 03-489-8372 WEA OVER 50’s TRAMPING CLUB: 2nd & 4th Tuesday, (A), Chris James 03-488-2228 WAIHOLA WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Elizabeth Jones 03-489-8064 XY TRAMPING CLUB: 1st & 3d (& 5th) Tuesday, (AM), Prue Turnbull 03-454-3991 Y’S WALKING GROUP: Sunday (AM), Betty Booth 03-456-2000 60 PLUS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Jimsie Smith 03-466-7374 60’s PLUS RAMBLERS: 1st & 3rd Tuesday, Brian Ralph 03-476-6514 60’s PLUS TRAMPING CLUB: 2nd & 4th Thursday, (A), >4 hours, Karen Byers 03-456-2595 60 PLUS HIKERS: 2nd & 4th Tuesday, (AM), Jasmone Chin 03-453-6526

TIMARU

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

RURAL CANTERBURY

CHEVIOT KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Sport Canterbury 03373-5060 ELLESMERE TRAMPING GROUP: Thursday (AM) (IA), Trish Vessy 03-329-1865 LEESTON KIWISENIORS: Friday (AM), (BI), Sport Canterbury 03373-5060 LINCOLN KIWISENIORS: Monday (AM), (BI), Sport Canterbury 03373-5060 RANGIORA KIWISENIORS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Sport Canterbury 03-373-5060 SOUTHBRIDGE KIWISENIORS: Friday (AM), (BI), Sport Canterbury 03-373-5060 ASHBURTON

ASHBURTON HARRIER CLUB: Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday, Merv & Jackie Gilbert 03-308-5894 KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUPS: for the over 50’s, Wednesday (AM), (BI), two groups, Janice Cochrane, Sport Mid-Canterbury, 03-307-0475 ASHBURTON STROLLERS CLUB: 1st Sunday and 2nd Wednesday of month, (AM), Diane Milne 03- 303-6250 METHERN & DISTRICT TRAMPING CLUB: Helen 03-308-7011 MT SOMERS TRACKS: Warren Jowett 03-303-0880, www.doc.govt.nz MT SOMERS WALKWAY: Marilyn & Bruce Gray 03-303-0809 PACIFIC ISLAND WALKING GROUP: Ashburton Domain, Torika Patterson 03-308-5868 ST DAVIDS WALKING GROUP: Barbara Lischner 03-308-5174, www. st-davids.org.nz WALKING GROUP: Eileen Ward 03-307-0475 WALKING GROUP: Ethel Powell 03-308-9662

STH CANTERBURY PLEASANT POINT WALK GROUP: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Esther, 03-614-7524 TIMARU HARRIER CLUB: Saturday (PM), March to October, Alister 03-686-1010 GLENITI WALK GROUP: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Edna 03-688-0779 HIGHFIELD WALK GROUP: Thursday (AM), (BI), Joy, 03-688-9888 KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUPS: for the over 50’s, Verna Parker, Sport Canterbury, 03-686-0751 MARCHWIEL WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), Colleen, 03-688-6231 SOUTHEND WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), (BI), Bev, 03-688-8381 WANDERERS WALK GROUP: Thursday (AM), (BI), Brian Illingworth 03-684-9355

WEST COAST GREYMOUTH

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

ALEXANDRA

QUEENSTOWN

WAKATIPU WALKERS: Thursday, www.wakatipuwalkers.co.nz WANAKA

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

SOUTHLAND INVERCARGILL

60’S UP WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), Olive Swain 03-214-4802 YMCA WOMEN’S WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), Joan Tuffery, 03-216-7377 ACTIVE WALKERS KIWI SENIORS: Thursday, Sport Southland 03-2112150, e:kiwiseniors@sportsouthland.co.nz, wwwsportsouthland. co.nz GORE

HOKONUI TRAMPING CLUB: Margaret Hughes 03-208-7053 NORTHERN SOUTHLAND

ACTIVE WALKERS: 2nd and 4th Thursday, Sport Southland, wsportsouthland.co.nz

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

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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Banks Track Manicured lawns and mature trees coupled with amazing views and great facilities make Mt Vernon Lodge your only choice for your stay in Akaroa.

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