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RECREATION WALKING and CYCLING TRAILS

Great walks:

Which two will be the next Great Walks

SEPTEMBER 2018 ISSUE NO 248

Auckland Short Walk:

Highbrook Park

New Zealand Walks:

On the Penguin Shipwreck Walk High Achievers:

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New Zealand Walks:

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CONTENTS Issue 248 - 2018

3 Contents 4 Walk Talk 6 Event: Which two will be the next Great Walks?

8 New Zealand Walk: If you go down to the woods Kohitere Forest capers 10 Event: Top ten with Warkworth Walks to cele-

brate milestone 12 New Zealand Walk: On the Penguin Shipwreck Walk 14 Auckland Short Walk: Highbrook Park - South Auckland 15 NZ Shared Pathway: Second stage of city to

Sumner cycleway open 16 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 18 News: Variety at this year’s Golden Foot awards 19 News: Government to share footpath mainten- ance 20 New Zealand Guided Walk: Quirky and beauti-

ful Waiheke island 1-5 days of walking in paradise 22 Overseas Walk: Roseberry Topping 25 Overseas Walks: Hong Kong invites visitors to

go green 26 New Zealand Walks: Bay of Islands Walking Weekend - Walk, wine and dine 29 Need to Know: Kauri to be protected by track closures 30 Overseas Walk: Alta Via 1 an exhilirating trail in

the Italian Dolomites 35 NZ Shared pathway: $11,000 grant to help con- struct Pauanui - Tairua Trail 36 NZ Walk/Cycle: Roxburgh Gorge - Cycle and

Walking Trail 40 Event: Mangawhai Walking Weekend ticked all

the boxes 41 Subscription Form 42 Overseas Walks and Tours 44 High Achiever: Cassandra Carter makes a life

style change 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 Green Prescription 60 Waiheke Walking Festival www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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Women choosing walking holidays

Wa l k i n g h o l i d a y s a re b e c o m i n g i n c re a s i n g l y popular this year, as more people are choosing active holidays and are more f o c u s e d o n we l l n e s s – especially women.

According to the Association o f I n d e p e n d e n t To u r O p e r a to r s i n t h e U S A , walking is the third most popular type of holiday, just behind city breaks and culture tours.

The rise in the popularity of walking holidays is being credited to celebrity hiking in the Hollywood hills. Young female hikers have been inspired by Taylor Swift, Kendall Jenner or Theresa May. Then there are the stars who’ve taken on a serious hiking challenge – Kate Perry hiked Machu Picchu in Peru and Cheryl Cole climbed Mount Kilimanjaro.

New track to be built of Te Mata Peak A new track is to be built on Te Mata Peak to replace the ziz zag one that caused a lot of controversity from local iwi last year.

Craggy Range Winery and Ngati Kahungunu iwi are now going to purchase 28 heactares of land which includes the current walking track on the eastern face of Te Mata Peak and build a superior track for the Hawkes Bay community to enjoy. This will enable Ngati to tell the stories of the seven faces of Te Mata and Rongokako, the history of this land and other sites of cultural significance to this palace.

The track is expected to attrack many visitors both domestic and overseas to the area.

The newly purchased land also allows space to construct a safe car park for the community to use at the beginning of the track. No date has yet been set when the new track will be open.

New heights at Redwoods Treewalk

Redwoods Treewalk, Rotorua has opened its new Highwalk – situated 14 metres above the lowest Treewalk bridges.

The opening comes at the same time as an announcement that Redwoods Treewalk is a finalist in the 2018 NZ Tourism Awards.

New heights at Redwoods Treewalk Highwalk at Redwoods Treewalk Redwoods Treewalk director, Bruce Thomasen says ‘ranging from 12 to 20 metres above the ground, the new 100-metre long Highwalk is accessed via a suspended staircase, which means visitors are elevated into the canopy of the Redwood giants for an otherworldly experience

A “Must Do!” on all walkers lists

Acknowledgement

In issue 246 our featured article on “Walking amongst the magnificent Canyonslands of USA”, author Andrea Livingston would like to acknowledge that many of the photos were taken

by Anna White from Wattle Bay, Waiuku.

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Walk talk

Guided walks of local parks in South Auckland

Spike in interest for Treehouse Lodge

Adventure World Travel has noticed a recent spike in requests for the Treehouse Lodge near Iquitos, Peru.

The Treehouse Lodge is the only all-inclusive treehouse lodge in the Amazon, located in the Peruvian Amazon where the Yarapa and Cumaceba rivers meet, near the Pacaya Samiri Reserve.

Adventure World’s four day trip Treehouse Lodge, has three nights in the eco-friendly lodge with daily activities including nocturnal jungle walks, piranha fishing or swimming with dolphins.

Now priced from just $1502pp, this includes three nights accommodation, all meals, sightseeing with local guides, and return transfers from Iquitos via car and river boat.

Visit http://www.adventureworld.co.nz/peru/treehouselodge/

Name of bird

Dorothy Mutton of Te Puke pointed out to us that the bird pictured on page 14 of isssue 246 is a tomtit and and not a North Island robin.

The Auckland Council are organising guided walks in South Auckland area., from 17 July 2018 - 11 December 2018.

Kara Goddard from Auckland Council encourages people to come on a guided walk with your local community ranger, learn about the area, its wildlife, history and landscapes.

Some of the walks require a moderate level of fitness and are often over uneven ground.

Wear good walking shoes and bring a drink bottle with you.

They will walk even if showers of rain, presume it will take place unless told otherwise.

The guided walks are: • Totara Park, Manurewa – 17 July 10am–12pm • Henrys Bush, Patumahoe – 14 August 10am–12pm • Margans and Kirks Bush, Papakura – 18 September 10am–12pm • Otuataua Stonefields, Mangere – 20 September 10am– 12pm • Te Puke Otara/Hampton park, Otara – 16 October 10am– 12pm • Clevedon scenic, Clevedon – 11 December 10am–12pm Walks are free but bookings are essential by contacting Kara Goddard, kara.goddard@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz, or by phone 027 277 1323.

Maximum of 25 people per walk. Please let Kara know if you have booked but cannot attend as others may be able to take your place.

Above: The Otuataua Stonefields.

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Which two next Great

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Above: The sand dunes on the Te Paki Coastal Walk. Photo by DOC

Middle: A bridge on the Aotea Track, Great Barrier Island. Photo by DOC Below: The Timber Trail is popular with cyclists and walkers.

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OC Director Recreation Tourism and Heritage, Jennie Marks says the current nine Great Walks are increasingly popular and, to meet growing demand, Budget 2017 provided $12.7 million to expand the Great Walk network.

“This project is part of DOC’s work to ease visitor pressure at some high-use sites, focussing on protecting our natural heritage and ensuring New Zealanders continue to enjoy their great outdoors,” says Jennie Marks.

“Our thinking has evolved since the process began last year when we were looking at two new Great Walks. Depending on options, we may still achieve two walks or decide to invest in only one Great Walk if it is an outstanding option that requires significant new tracks and building upgrades.”

In September last year, DOC asked the public which walks should join the Great Walks network. DOC received more than 30 submissions, with 20 located in the North Island and 10 in the South Island.

These submissions were assessed by a panel comprising representatives from Federated Mountain Clubs, New Zealand Recreation Association, New Zealand Māori Tourism, Tourism New Zealand, Air New Zealand, Tourism Industry Aotearoa, as well as DOC. The panel selected the following walks to advance through to the next stage: Below: An event on the Tarawera Trail, Bay of Plenty. Photo by DOC

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Te Paki Coastal Walk, Northland Aotea Track, Great Barrier Island Timber Trail, Waikato Tarawera Trail, Bay of Plenty Queen Charlotte Track, Marlbor ough Waiau-Toa/Molesworth, Canter bury Hump Ridge Track, Fiordland.

Key considerations for any new walk include opportunities to engage with Māori culture; accessibility for New Zealanders; and cost and environmental impacts to bring the track and facilities up to the Great Walks standard. Options will vary in relation to the level of cost required.

“Community support is also a vital part of choosing any new Great Walk and we’ll be engaging with community groups, along with local whānau, hapū and iwi. We’ll also talk with recreation, conservation and tourism sector representatives through this process,” says Jennie Marks.

DOC is currently working with proponents to collect further information to assess their suitability as potential Great Walks. An announcement of the successful Great Walk or Walks will be

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Above: Magnificent views from the Queen Charlotte Track, in Marlborough. Photo by DOC Middle: A track on the Waiau-Toa Molesworth Track in North Canterbury, Photo by DOC Below: The Humpridge Track in Southland. Photo by DOC

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New Zealand Walks

By Bob Hodgson

If you go down to the woods -

Kohitere Forest Capers Above: The view from the lookout with the township of Levin in the middle of the photo.

Below: A fine specimen on the zig zag track.

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n a fine winter’s day in mid June, 30  Wednesday trampers headed to Kohitere Forest near Levin, intending to explore the mountain-bike / walking tracks through the forest.

With an 8.45am start, three groups formed, and the fastest group set off towards the hill at such a pace that they missed the turn-off and had to be whistled back. Finding the right trail, we climbed the hill on an easy zigzag path through mature pine forest. Coming out onto the forestry road, we turned left towards Arapaepae lookout.

Trip leader had advised group one to continue on this road beyond the lookout, as far as Makahika, before returning to the lookout for lunch. But either her instructions and maps were not clear enough, or the group had not listened, we were surprised to see them returning towards us before we had even reached the lookout!

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far as the lookout, then returned south to the Trig for their lunch stop.

Most of us took another off-road trail towards the Trig, but some members of the party chose the road and raced ahead. From this point we descended firstly on a forestry road. Trip leader had cautioned her troops to follow their guides, as the track to return to the car park was one of several side-tracks from this road, and could easily be missed.

Four eager trampers raced ahead and were well past the turn off point when we tried to call them back. Three returned, but Evan was out of range and could not be recalled. While four of our group stayed behind to try and contact him, the majority followed the correct trail, and voted it the nicest trail of the day, passing by some impressive tree ferns.

Apart from a few slippery wooden bridges, these tracks were in good order and not too muddy. A nice alternative to walking on the forestry roads. All trampers had returned to the vehicles by 2.30pm, even the wayward Evan had found his way back by then.

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Above and middle: The group enjoying lunch at the lookout.

Below: The briefing at Denton Road.

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Top Ten with Warkworth Walks to

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Above: The sort of views walkers can expect around the Kawau Bay coastline.

Below middle: Walkers relax on the Hotea & High Country Walk.

Below: Walkers on a uphill road on the Big Omaha Trail.

e can scarcely believe it but Warkworth Walks are 10 years old this year. So, to celebrate that milestone, we are serving up our Top Ten walks from Thursday 8 November to Sunday 11 November 2018.

Sticking with the recipe which has made the event so popular over 10 years, we focus on getting you to the special places you normally can’t go and providing local hospitality along the way.

Hauturu is back on the programme and guaranteed to sell out. This trip to New Zealand’s wildlife ‘ark’ is an amazing experience and a unique opportunity to see endangered flora and fauna in a pristine environment.

New to the programme this year is the Jane Gifford & Warkworth Heritage Trail. This trail starts with a one hour cruise down the Mahurangi River aboard the historic scow, Jane Gifford.

After disembarking, our local expert will take you on a walking tour of Warkworth, sharing stories of pioneering days and the historic township.

We then take you on a short ride up to Warkworth and District Museum in Parry Kauri Park for lunch, a museum visit and time to walk amongst our local kauri giants.

Big Omaha Trail is another in the network of walks around the Rodney area that is striving to provide connectivity for walkers, so that we can move towards some truly great multi-day walks in the area.

With spectacular views over Omaha Bay and great local hospitality, it is a wonderful day out.

Mahurangi Masterpiece is another annual sell out that gives our longer distance walkers a good workout. Hike across beautiful farmland that follows the coastline of Kawau Bay. You’ll see gorgeous bays, a range of habitats and some spectacular coastal puriri and pohutukawa.

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pretty harbour, and pizza and beer – who doesn’t love those things?!

We also venture west again this year with two trails – Glorious Glorit and Hoteo & the High Country. Glorit features the peace and plenty of the Kaipara Harbour edge with lots of opportunities for spotting native birds and flora, and a lovely lunch along the way.

We walk beside the Hoteo River during our visit to the award-winning Dill family farm, which includes 360° views from coast to coast from the peak of the Kaipara hills.

The ever-popular Vineyard Trail visits three local vineyards and a cidery for tastings, with gentle meandering across farmland and trails in between. There

are panoramic views and a scrumptious platter lunch.

We are delighted by the return of trails at Duck Creek and Pohuehue to Puhoi. These walks feature glorious views, native bush, and the opportunity to take in local food and beverage. They received rave reviews last year and will almost certainly sell out again this year.

So, make a long weekend of it and take in a selection of the great walks on offer. Check the website and plan your visit. Remember to book early to avoid disappointment. We look forward to seeing you for Warkworth Walks 2018 (www.warkworthwalks.co.nz).

Above: Time for a BBQ on Glorious Glorit.

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On the Penguin Shipwreck Walk

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t was one of Wellington’s sunny windless midwinter days – there weren’t too many of those last winter – when I followed the Penguin Shipwreck Walk in Karori Cemetery, Wellington. The sun slanted down on the stone masonry, counteracting - just a little - the harrowing stories of these victims.

The inter-island ferry, S.S Penguin, sank in 1909, at night, in Cook’s Strait (only a few kilometres from where the Wahine sank). Next morning wreckage washed up on the coast between Cape Terawhiti and Sinclair Head.

There were 72 victims of the shipwreck (46 passengers and 26 employees) and many are buried in Karori Cemetery. Only one of 17 women survived and 14 children died in the shipwreck – New Zealand’s worst of the 20th Century.

The Penguin Self-Guided Walk brochure has details of the victims buried here (thanks mainly to local historian Deirdre Wogan).

It comes with a map that would have been easier to follow if more of the cemetery’s features (chapels, work depot, different entrances) had been named on it. But the walk’s markers on graves and paths are clear and stand out well.

I parked near the Seaforth Memorial Garden entrance, and took the footpath uphill towards a large eucalyptus tree.

Just before reaching it, is No 1, the Hale grave - the start of the walk. Clarence and Marion Grave,

By Judith Doyle in their 20s, had only been married a year.

Their grave is identified with the Penguin Shipwreck Walk marker like all the graves on the walk.

Going back downhill, you pass on your left, eight more rows of graves with rough grassy paths between them - four of them with Penguin markers at their entrances.

The third path contains the impressive memorial with its 14 concreted graves of crew members who died. The fourth contains that of Alice Jacobs, 49, one of two cabin stewardesses. Survivors praised her courage in helping them into

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the lifeboat, wrapping them in blankets and giving words of cheer.

Back at the entrance to the Seaforth Memorial Garden, take the path with a gate and walk along until you come to a downhill path on your right with a Penguin marker on the post.

Walk through what is the earliest and most desolate part of the cemetery with most graves unkempt and some derelict.

Stone crosses lean at an angle, many plots are full of weeds, others have tree Above right: Three passengers and one crew member are buried here.

Below left: The smaller of the two memorials commemorates three crew members.

Below right: Alice Jacobs was a cabin stewardess -- survivors praised her courage.

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feel to this part of the walk.

From the highest point on this road you can look down to the white marble angel atop the Underwood Vault. Henry James Underwood was the last body to be found, six weeks after the shipwreck, identified by an inscribed wristwatch.

A little further on, turn right past the little chapel and continue past the Works Depot on your left. Following my query about the location of No 17 grave, a cheerful worker offered me a lift on his little open vehicle, though it wasn’t far actually.

This is the grave of Sylvester Holcroft. He was travelling with his friend who survived. His friend recounted how the two of them were washed off the keel of a lifeboat they were grasping but then grabbed a spar. However Holcroft couldn’t continue to hold it and slipped away.

Further on, the road makes a sharp right turn. Here, two women from the Penguin are buried, one of them a 22-year-old champion swimmer. Lastly, there is a small memorial that is similar to the large one near the start of the walk. Buried here are the ship’s trimmer (heaver of coal; the donkeyman (leading engine-room rating) and a greaser (ship’s mechanic).

This is the end of the walk.

Retrace your steps back to No 16, the vault with the angel on top. Facing the vault, take the right hand path which soon turns from gravel to grass and goes uphill for a while.

Through a gate, you turn right, walk downhill and there is the eucalyptus tree where you started the walk.

Time: Reading about the Penguin victims turns a 90-minute walk into a fascinating historical trail – so allow a couple of hours.

Parking available near Seaforth Memorial Garden, in Rosehaugh Avenue behind the Servicemen’s Cemetery or at the main entrance.

Brochure available: Wellington City Council Information Above: The Underwood Vault contains the last of the bodies to Centre at 101 Wakefield Street or online at www.wellington. be found - six weeks after the ship went down. govt.nz.. insert map left: Markers are on graves and pathways. branches across them or broken walls.

With trees shading the path the sun cannot penetrate here and it feels haunted and ghostly.

After a while you reach No 7, the McGuire grave, containing the four McGuire children, aged 5, 9, 10 and 12.

They were about to be reunited with their father who had been widowed but later remarried.

A little further on, a directional marker will guide you uphill to the left and into the sun. Here seven more Penguin graves are found. Five were passengers – one a ‘lady’s maid’ -- the others were men, including an engineer on the ship.

After the Bishop grave where Elizabeth and her 3-year-old son are buried, turn left (following another Penguin marker) and onto the tarmac road.

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Auckland Short Walk

Highbrook Park – Auckland South

By Helen Wenley

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Above: Time to sit down and take in the views of the wetlands.

Above: Looking across to the Tamaki Estuary.

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he Highbrook area in South Auckland was developed as a racehorse stud farm before it was converted to a business park.

This walk starts from within the streets, then leaves the buildings behind as we follow the Otara Creek and Tamaki River. The dog off leash area is by the Pukekiwiriki crater.

The crater floor is now salt marsh and mangrove forest.

Pukekiwiriki (“the Short Walks in Auckland have documented over 100 short hill with the associat- walk mini adventures which are guaranteed to get you amongst nature and discover places in Auckland that ed small lagoon”) is out even the locals don’t know about. Visit the website to sign up for 10 free walks and a free eGuide to get you started. a volcanic landform www.walksinauckland.co.nz (a breached explosion crater and tuff ring), located at the end of the Waiouru Peninsula, on the north side of Otara Creek, at its exit to the Tamaki River (directly opposite the power station). As a result of submissions made by the Volcanic Cones Society, the proposed Highbrook Drive was moved slightly and most of the volcanic landform is within an attractive park at the end of the peninsula.

Description: A mix of level and slightly hilly paths. Suitable for users of average fitness and mobility. Suitable for mountain bikes.

To see: Pukekiwiriki Crater, wetlands, views of Tamaki Estuary, Otara Creek, Pakuranga Creek, Mount Wellington and other volcanoes, Highbrook Model Airpark.

Time: approximately. 90 minutes. (about 6.0 kms) Cafés: Sierra Café @ 52 Highbrook Drive Public toilets: Sierra café Children’s playgrounds: None Dogs: Off leash at Pukekiwiriki crater Picnic Sites: Seating only in Highbrook Park Nearby Walks: Pakuranga Walkway, Mount Wellington Explorer Directions: Start at Landscaped Seating area, Corner Business Parade North and Highbrook Drive.

1. Turn up Business Parade South.

2. Cross over Underwood Street.

3. Turn left < into El Kobar Drive.

4. Cross over Pukekiwiriki Avenue to enter footpath straight ahead.

5. Follow pathway around the pond.

6. Turn left < after the pond and continue straight ahead.

7. Continue through wooden gate, and head to the pylons straight ahead.

8. At the pylons, turn right > onto the metal roadway.

9. Turn left < onto the footpath that takes you past the crater.

10. Cross over Highbrook Drive and enter the path on the right > into the reserve.

11. Follow the path as it parallels Highbrook Drive and the shore line.

12. As you approach Business Parade North, cut diagonally from the path up the slope towards a seating area surrounded by flax bush.

13. Cross over Highbrook Drive to return to the start. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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Second stage of city to Sumner cycleway open

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A party at Linwood Park, Christchurch, last month celebrated the opening of stage two of a cycle route that will ultimately connect the central city with the Sumner coastline.

A community barbecue, children riding bikes and scooters, and bicyclepowered fruit smoothie makers were part of the upbeat occasion marking the second section of the Rapanui to Shag Rock Cycleway being ready for action.

Christchurch City Councillor Pauline Cotter, Chair of the Infrastructure, Transport and Environment Committee, formally opened the new route. She said the new section, which passes through a tree-lined median on Linwood Ave, would provide a safer and a more direct route for cyclists, helping children and teenagers bike to local schools.

“We know that making cycling safer encourages more people to choose to cycle; whether it’s a commute to work, school, shops or as a recreation choice.

I think this section of the Rapanui Shag Rock cycleway is arguably the most scenic in the city to date, and all credit to the design team who have taken advantage of and preserved the beautiful natural features of Linwood Avenue.”

The project, carried out by contractor Fulton Hogan, involved constructing 2 km of shared pathway, along with storm water, lighting and landscaping improvements. The signals at Chelsea Street, Hargood Street and Dyers Road have also been upgraded.

The route passes through the median strip of Linwood Ave under an avenue of 65-year-old elm trees and will be brightened in spring by thousands of daffodil bulbs planted by Fulton Hogan workers on either side of the cycle path.

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the construction of the new cycleway to protect native fish in the Linwood Canal, and Fulton Hogan has also worked closely with an arborist to ensure the roots of the elm trees along the Linwood Ave route weren’t damaged during excavation work.

About 3665 sqm of porous pavers have been used to preserve the trees’ root systems. Another 150 new trees are currently being planted along the length of Linwood Ave. NZ Transport Agency Regional Director Jim Harland said cycleways were a proven way to improve the health of a city, reduce congestion and lower the cost of infrastructure.

“When the cycleway is fully completed, it will also provide access to recreational areas including the Port Hills and Sumner via the Christchurch Coastal Pathway.”

The central city end of the Rapanui to Shag Rock route between Fitzgerald Avenue and Linwood Park opened in December. Construction of the third and final stage or the Rapanui to Shag Rock Cycleway (Puari ki Rapanui) from Dyers to Ferrymead Bridge, is due to start next year.

The full length of the 6.3km cycleway will eventually allow people to bike to Sumner via the Christchurch Coastal Pathway. There will also be a connection to the Ōpāwaho River Route at Ferrymead in the future.

The Rapanui to Shag Rock route is part of the Government’s Urban Cycleways Programme and is one of Christchurch City Council’s planned network of 13 major cycleways.

Above: Local children scoot and cycle on the Rapanui to Shag Rock cycleway.

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Photo Contest

Monthly Photo Contest

Opposite page left: “Wandering the solitude of the Far North’s Te Paki Sand Dunes on a perfect winters day.”

Photo by Don Hammond, Cable Bay, Northland.

Opposite page right: This photo was taken of my Dad, Peter Whitehead, walking through Cooks Cove. Every time I am home my Dad and I go for a walk together as it is a passion we share that nobody else in the family shares.

It’s a great way to spend time together and catch up. Cooks Cove Walkway is located in Tolaga Bay, which is on the East Coast of the North Island. The walk is 5.8kms return and is a great day trip if you are ever in Gisborne. Photo

by Gemma Whitehead, Mount Eden, Auckland.

Left above: The Upper Hutt Walking and Tramping Club enjoying the autumn weather with a walk to the Mangatoetoe Hut in the Aorangi Forest Park, South Wairarapa. One of our members, Sharon Dunstan making her way up from the river to the hut. Photo by Judith O’Leary, Clousten Park, Upper Hutt.

Middle left: We climbed the 1349 steps at Ngaruawahia to the ridge of Hakarimata Range. Then headed north stopping for a view of mighty Waikato River. Photo by Sue Eccles, Te Aroha.

Below left: My partner and I were in the Kaweka Ranges for New Year. It was a great time in a lovely area. I thoroughly enjoy your magazine- keep up the good work. Photo by Shona Godfrey, Pahiatua.

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

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

Entrants whose photo is chosen for a cover receive a 12 month subscription.

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

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

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

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

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

Email your entries to: walkingnz@xtra.co.nz with subject line “Walking New Zealand Photo Contest”Only EMAILED entries will be accepted.

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NEWS

Variety at this year’s Golden Foot walking awards Samoan family walking clubs, a radical solution to a dangerous intersection and a hunt for the Gruffalo are among the winners of this year’s Golden Foot Awards.

The biennial awards ceremony is held by Living Streets Aotearoa to celebrate projects that help to promote walking - in cities, in the country and every day.

The six winners were presented with their award by Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter in a celebration at Parliament in Wellington recently.

They were:

Hemo Gorge project near Rotorua - once the fourth most perilous intersection in New Zealand, now a roundabout with art, cycleways and walking paths.

The Gruffalo Explorer - a walking tour for children in Christchurch’s Bottle Lake Forest, where they hunt for the popular book character.

Henry Hill School Travel “unplan” - a community-based Fernridge Walking School Bus - a rural community effort to tackle unsafe roads outside its local school. creates a safe walk to school.

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Government to share footpath maintenance

Walking advocacy group Living Streets Aotearoa welcomes the Government’s new transport and funding priorities set out in the Government Policy Statement on Transport.

Walking Samoans - clubs make walking a “must do” social event for Samoan families.

Auckland Business Case for Walking - putting a dollar value on time spent walking so this can be assessed in major transport projects.

“These projects have one thing in common - they’re finding new and clever ways to get Kiwis out every day being active,” Living Streets Tumuaki Tuarua Ellen Blake says.

“Some of them show communities getting together to solve problems and finding innovative, low cost solutions.

“Others are led by council or government agencies who ‘get’ the value of walking in building safe, sustainable communities.

“We’re thrilled to present such a strong group of winners, and hope their work inspires other groups around Aotearoa New Zealand to get out of their cars and into their walking shoes.”

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

We would like you to tell us in your own words what is you favourite walk and why. Email us a story from say 250 up to 1200 words including a photo or photos.

We will now give you a FREE subscription (six months or more, depending on the article), or extension to Walking New Zealand magazine for walks published.

You can also post an article to Walking New Zealand, Freepost 78863, P O Box 1922, Palmerston North, or fax 06-358-6864.

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This Government has heard Living Streets Aotearoa by putting money where everybody’s shoes go. The funding burden for footpath maintenance will now be shared between local and central government under the local roads maintenance class. The walking and cycling activity class has seen a 248% increase which it desperately needed.

Living Streets Tumuaki Tuarua, Ellen Blake, says, “This is great news for walking in New Zealand. For the first time we have a Government that recognises walking and pedestrians deserve some central government support, all 4.7 million of us. This Government walks the talk in its new GPS” “We expect to see a big focus on walking to school, to reverse the appalling decline in kids walking everyday.

We will see serious improvement of pedestrian safety in our towns. We look forward to streets and crossings being built to a consistent accessible standard so we can all enjoy getting out in our public spaces, whether we use wheelchairs, push a pram or go for marathon runs.”

Ms Blake adds “While we celebrate this change, we don’t underestimate the challenge of moving from the status quo. We’re looking forward to being part of the change and encourage everyone to have a say on the draft GPS.” Living Streets Aotearoa is the New Zealand organisation for people on foot that promotes walking-friendly communities and provides a voice for pedestrians. We are a nationwide organisation with local branches and affiliates throughout New Zealand to encourage everyday walking. Recent lobbying for Government funding for walking infrastructure including Ministers, MoT and NZTA is paying dividends.

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NZ Guided Walks

Quirky and beautiful Waiheke Island 1-5 days of walking in paradise

Waiheke Island is a place full of community spirit, gorgeous coastal vistas, eccentric and caring locals, no traffic lights, safe swimming beaches, worldclass wineries and cheerful village life where smiling is mandatory.

Just 40 minutes by ferry from downtown Auckland, Waiheke Island is loved

by its 9000 residents, and every one that comes to visit.

Three years ago, with that elusive goal of finding passion in my work, I started the islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first multi-day walking company, iWalkWaiheke, offering packages including gourmet food, accommodation, transport, full support

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The stunning coastline beckons, the birdsong will wake you and the ancient bush calls you to enter.

and logistics to walk on Waiheke, whether for one day or to tackle the 100km Te Ara Hura trail. iWalkWaiheke answers all the usual walking dilemmas of how far is that, how long will it take, is the track well marked, which track is best suited, where do we stay, where do we eat, and so on!

As a superyacht chef (and later a naturopath) Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve called Waiheke Island home since 1994, and I love to share it and host people who love to walk. The drive was to establish an ecoconscious multi-day walking tour, showcasing our fabulous tracks and trails and blending it with spectacular food, wine and scenery, giving clients a fun, memorable, active and varied walking holiday experience.

Clients have ranged from solo walkers who trek all over the planet looking to walk for the pure pleasure of walking, tramping groups looking for a new adventure combining a walking holiday with comfort and dining, and people challenging themselves for fitness.

One Australian couple booked to walk the 100km without ever having Above right: iwalk guide Vicki England.

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Below left: This walk goes up and over a boardwalk.

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They were from a flat mining town in the outback, and were exhilarated by the hills and the undulating trails, and pushed themselves beyond their expectations to jubilantly complete the walk.

Another group wished to walk just the best of the best tracks for a couple of hours each day and enjoy wine tastings and a long lunch! Each trip is custom planned to suit whatever you require.

The trails and tracks traverse a fantastic mix of native bush, coastal farms, look out points, forest and bird reserves, regional park, rights of way through private land, wetlands, and beaches.

These gorgeous trails are joined up through quiet roads and village paths.

My greatest surprise is how much everyone enjoys these parts of the track too, that wind through quaint baches and backyards, the millionaireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s man-

sions, the village shops, community halls and the art galleries, providing the wonderful opportunity to intersect with the locals going about their island lives.

For more information or questions please contact vicki@iwalkwaiheke. co.nz and join us for a rewarding and memorable walking experience.

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Overseas Walk

Roseberry Topping

By Leah Bronn, age 15

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t was a hot day for Yorkshire, the temperature reaching 30 degrees at least. The sun was out with no sign of rain on the way. Perfect weather to climb up a hill Mum thought, so off we went. Mum explained a little about Roseberry Topping as we made our way there.

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Opposite page above: Heading along the path with Roseberry Topping in sight. Below left: Mum (Helen Bronn) and myself (Leah Bronn) at the carpark.

Above left: Kissing gate we passed through.

Above right: Walking through the woods.

It is a famous landmark in Yorkshire, a highly visible cone-shaped hill, with a rock at the top. It got its name from the ancient Viking god Odin. The topping part came from the old Norse word Toppinn, meaning hill. She also said it is one of the highest peaks in Yorkshire.

I didn’t like that part. It was 30 degrees outside, or more, and I certainly didn’t feel like climbing some random peak!

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Presently, Mum turned off the A173 between the towns of Great Ayton and Guisborough, into the car park at the bottom of Roseberry Topping. When we got out of the car, I soon realized that the “biggest peak in Yorkshire” turned out to be rather small in comparison to the mountains and peaks I had climbed back in New Zealand, so I needn’t have worried.

We paid the parking fee of two pounds and headed off. We set out at a brisk pace along a wide path, flanked by tall hedgerows on either side.

Shortly, we began the gentle incline as we reached the forested, lower reaches of Roseberry Topping. We passed through a “kissing” gate and carried

on along the path that led us into the start of the woods. The tall sycamore trees and giant oaks provided welcome respite from the sweltering heat of the sun. It took us ten minutes to traverse the woods and emerge back into the open again.

Mum and I continued upwards, stopping occasionally to admire the views of the farms and villages, which grew smaller, the higher we climbed.

From the top we had a great view on all sides. Looking east, you could see the ocean. The great mass of water sparkled brilliantly from the reflection of the sun.

Then in the other direction we could make out tiny tractors in the distance puttering around in the fields gathering

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Roseberry Topping Above: View from the top of Roseberry Topping.

Below left: Another view from the top.

bailage. It was perfect weather to be out on the farms.

Opposite us on the next hill over was a monument erected in memory of Captain James Cook. He grew up on a farm near Roseberry Topping, and went

to school in the nearby village of Great Ayton. Apparently when he was young, he used to climb Roseberry Topping frequently. Perhaps it was here at the peak that young Cook would look wistfully out to sea and yearn for far off lands.

After some photos, Mum and I headed back down the other side of the hill. It didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take long to get down and soon we were back in the woods. We took a different path from the one up, but it was much the same. All in all, the walk took us around one hour.

Fact file

Roseberry Topping in Yorkshire, England, has many historical connections. Bronze Age and Iron Age remains have been found on the slopes. Captain Cook was born in 1736 on a farm in the nearby village of Great Ayton and apparently was a favourite destination as a boy. The area was part of a game estate and an old hunting shelter is still on the southern part of the hill.

Mining subsidence and geological faults appear to have caused a landslip in 1914 that have resulted in the current shape of the summit.

Roseberry Topping is now under the ownership and care of the National Trust.

Height: 200m and 320m above sea level Walk lenth: 3.5kms Time: About two to three hours.

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Hong Kong invites visitors to Go Green

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he Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is encouraging visitors to take a closer look at Hong Kong’s lesser-known natural treasures with a range of new green tours, launched under the tourism board’s Great Outdoors campaign.

The new scheme offers five featured tours, each run by qualified eco-tour guides.

Tours include: Lai Chi Wo Hiking Tour Dating back more than 400 years Lai Chi Wo was once among the most affluent villages in the Northeastern New Territories. The houses and the feng shui woods behind the village remain well preserved.

The guided tour leads you to the largest bed of Coastal Heritiera (Heritiera Littoralis) in Hong Kong and the White-

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flower Derris which forms a ‘natural swing’ along the mangroves. Following the coastline, you will see the impressive reddish landscape caused by 400 million years of rock oxidation.

The tour runs for eight hours and starts at HK$1,000 (approx NZD184) per person including lunch.

Geopark Hiking Tour The long and sinuous coastline at Sai Kung is a natural geological gallery, featuring spectacular landforms and rock formations shaped by volcanic activity 140 million years ago, as well as waves and weathering.

The guided tour takes you through magnificent hexagonal columnar joints, a natural tombolo at Sharp Island and an inland water dam wall at High Island Reservoir.

The tour runs for eight hours and

starts at HK$1,000 (approx NZD184) per person including lunch.

Geopark Boat Tour. Sai Kung Islands Sai Kung boasts the longest stretch of coastline and the most outlying islands in Hong Kong, with unique scenery and extraordinary rugged profiles.

The tour guides you through the region’s rich geo-diversity which includes magnificent sea stacks, breathtaking tubular rock columns and sea caves, typical coastal terrain, the rare acidic hexagonal volcanic rock columns of High Island, and rhyolite on Sharp Island.

The tour runs for three hours and starts at HK$975 (approx NZD179) per person.

For further details or to book these tours visit www.discoverhongkong. com/au/plan-your-trip/latest-promotion/greentourism-2018.jsp Above left: on the Vio Farm Tour. Above right: On the coastline on Sai Kung Geopark.

Below left and right: Walkers on the Kong Lai Chi Wo Tour.

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Bay of Island Walking Weekend

Walk, wine and dine

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ou can Walk, Wine and Dine on the Bay of Islands Walking Weekend on the 12th, 13th, 14th October 2018.

Omata Estate is one of Russell’s top spots to visit in summer, Alex Clayton one of the Walking Weekend guides shares his experience on the Omata

Estate Walk.

This walk is for those who like a small reward at the end (read a few glasses of wine and some good food!).

Gathering at the Russell Bowling Club for what is usually a very light hearted walk and the enthusiasm starts to build - the walk is by no means a

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stroll in the park, but the destination that we are all heading for is well worth the effort!

Heading through the township, past some significant heritage buildings, then up ‘Constitution Hill’ which signifies the real start of the walk.

From there it is an easy pleasant walk down to sea level and through the mangrove boardwalk, stopping briefly to learn about the fascinating history of Tikitikiioure and its mining heritage.

The stories of manual labour and a hillside village that was, at its time, larger then Russell township. Russell was not all about whalers and wenches!

– you have all heard those stories, but few know of our mining heritage.

There are tales of flying foxes and large ships in Orongo Bay, ready to carry the mining spoils to far away lands.

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of Orongo Bay, taking in the extensive oyster farm operations.

One more steep climb up and over Te Wahapu ridge through well-established native bush. Plenty of bird life on offer and a rather cheery atmosphere to keep you well entertained, - your glass of wine will be well appreciated.

After a further hour of talk talk walk walk, you come to the beautiful grounds of Omata Vineyard, with its expansive views out to Paihia.

The land was purchased from the local Maori in 1831,by captain John Wright, Omata was a key destination point for European immigrants to New Zealand. This began Omata’s involvement in Russell under European ownership.

In 1883, the Deeming Family purchased 70 acres from John Wright’s estate. This land was passed down through generations until 1994 when the land was developed to make today’s Omata Estate. Omata Estate is now owned by the Cashmore Family and has established itself as one of Northlands

premier wine growing sites.

Here we are met by the resident viticulturist who humorously and skilfully presents a taster of all the wines Omata Estate have in their stable.

Noting that everyone is famished, the

Opposite page above: The view over the Omata Estate Vineyard. Below left: The board walk over the wetlands.

Above right: Paroa Bay. Below left: A waterfall at Paroa Bay.

tables fill up with the homemade pizzas fired up in their pizza oven or platters (depending on which walk you choose) – which you can wash down with a glass or two of Omata wine.

As if sent by the angels themselves, we are then ferried back to Russell by

A “Must Do!” on all walkers lists

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Bay of Island Walking Weekend

Walk, wine and dine

our friends at Russell Mini Tours in their mini bus. An excellent walk with good food and wine at the end in a magical spot.

Another spot to tick off is Paroa Bay Winery. The walk to this vineyard is on private land that we have been able to access over the Walking Weekend.

The walk itself is stunning where one can enjoy bush, panoramic views of the Bay of Islands, and a beautiful waterfall.

The walk is less than 6km, medium to hard grade, but the hard grade is optional. There are bees to pass and ropes

to use – this is the optional bit!

To end this beautiful walk there is wine tasting at this boutique vineyard where they make their wine using traditional methods. It’s a hard place to leave but a bus will arrive to take you home.

For those not chasing wine you can enjoy the fresh whitebait fritters at the bowling club with the locals at end of the Okiato to Orongo Bay walk which does take you through lovely native bush and along mangrove boardwalks.

Or you can have lunch at Charlottes Kitchen that is one of the best restaurants

Above: An aerial view of the Omata Estate Vineyard., Below left: Dine at Charlottes Kitchen The pizza fire at the Charlottes Kitchen.

Below right:Wine tasting at Omata Estate Vineyard.

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in the Bay of Islands and located right on the end of the wharf in Paihia overlooking the bay.

Combine this with a walk to the lookout in Paihia and you are about to have the best Sunday ever!

See more on the website: www.boiwalkingweekend.co.nz

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Need 2 Know

Kauri to be protected by track closures

New shared pathway popular with walkers in Horowhenua

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new Shared Pathway along Arapaepae Road in Levin is proving popular with walkers and cyclists in Horowhenua.

The pathway, which runs from Queen Street to Meadowvale Drive, was completed in May and marks the first stage of construction of a network of Shared Pathways throughout Horowhenua.

Horowhenua District Council’s Shared Pathways Project Manager, Therese Barber, said the new pathway is already being well used, including forming part of this year’s cross country course for Waiopehu College.

The Shared Pathways project aims to connect the communities of Horowhenua along a network of safe and accessible walking and cycling paths.

“Shared Pathways will make it easier for people to get out, exercise, and enjoy the recreational assets and scenic beauty our district has to offer,” Ms Barber said.

The network will progressively build on existing pathways and trails to link the District’s major communities; incorporate coastal reserves, rivers, mountains and lakes; and link Horowhenua with similar pathway networks in neighbouring districts.

Ms Barber said Shared Pathways will bring numerous benefits.

“These pathways will support people’s fitness and health, improve safety for vulnerable road users, and enhance www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

connections among the highlights of Horowhenua’s cultural and environmental landscape. They will also showcase our district for domestic and international tourism by eventually connecting with Nga Haerenga, the New Zealand Cycle Trail, and Te Araroa, the national walkway.”

Council allocated funding for the Shared Pathways network for the 2017/18 financial year after consultation on the Annual Plan showed public support for the project, and further funding was obtained from the New Zealand Transport Agency to expand the project and enhance safety along busy roads.

Ms Barber said a number of potential routes have been identified, and work on the next stages of the project will begin soon.

“The current focus is on investigating safe pathways from Levin’s urban areas to the mountains, and connecting the Trig Walkway to the Ōhau River,” she said.

“There will also be a Shared Pathway along Palmer Road at Foxton Beach, with the intent to connect Cousins Avenue Reserve, Holben Reserve and the Sunset Walkway in a fantastic 8km loop trail.”

Preliminary work on the next stages of the Shared Pathways network is expected to begin in spring, when weather allows, on Palmer Road.

Above: The new pathway.

DOC has been seeking public input on a new proposal to close various tracks in the kauri region to help prevent the spread of kauri dieback disease.

34 tracks are proposed for full or partial closure in the consultation. The decision to propose track closures is not taken lightly and has been considered in situations where there is a high kauri dieback risk, low visitor use, high upgrade and ongoing maintenance costs and a similar experience provided in the vicinity.

Not all tracks will be fully closed.

There are 24 full closures and 10 partial closures proposed in the consultation. Partial closures are considered where DOC can close a section of track to protect the kauri there and still retain the experience.

DOC has been contacting local Treaty partners and national recreational bodies on the proposed closures. Specific dates for track closures will be made available on the DOC website once this process is complete.

“As there is currently no proven cure or treatment for kauri dieback, we can only save kauri by stopping the disease from spreading. There are a number of tools DOC uses to help stop the spread of the disease, like track upgrades and rerouting, but in some instances track closure needs to be considered,” says Sue Reed-Thomas, Northern North Island Director of Operations, Department of Conservation.

“This consultation process allows the public, who we know have a vested interested in the forest, kauri and kauri dieback, a chance to have their say.”

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Overseas Walk

Alta Via 1 - an exhilirating trail in

By Barbz Lowther

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scale the imposing Cinque Torri beside the hut.

Meals at this refuge were superb. Breakfast was a ‘Banquet‘, and the evening meal served four courses, each a meal in themselves.

Staff were also very helpful, and booked accommodation at the next two huts for us. Because there are so many huts, it leads to variations on this walk, making each day longer or shorter, as preferred. Often, where you stay, is determined by availability of beds, so it is best to book two or three nights ahead.

The Alta Via 1 is a walking trail through the Italian Dolomites, for 120km (75 miles) from Dobbiaco in the North to Belluno in the South.

The highest point reached by the standard route is 2,752m (9,029ft) and the height gain on the route is around 6,665m (21,833ft).

Trekkers typically take 10 days to complete the trek, give or take a day or two.

Alta Via 1 simply means High Route One in english..

lthough I had read many articles about the long distance pathway through the Italian Dolomites, I still hadn’t anticipated the sheer splendour of the dramatic rock outcrops stretching as far as we could see, in any direction.

We planned to follow the AV1 from Falzorego Pass to La Pissa in the south - a total of seven days.

The journey began with a stunning train ride, north from Goricia on the Italy/Slovenia border. For most of the way, we passed aqua coloured lakes, and white rocky outcrops, tinged with pink and gold.

Our first night was spent in a little Alberge in ‘Calalzo Pieve de Cadore’. near Cortina, It was a very good choice.

Next morning, a short bus ride took

us to a chair lift from the Dolomiti Road, just before ‘Falzarego Pass.’ We sent our packs up on the lift, and walked less than two hours up to Scoiattoli Refuge - a beautiful hut with amazing views.

From here, you can walk, bike, go mountain climbing, or scale sheer rock walls. There is also the opportunity to ride up on the chairlift just to enjoy the views.

We walked on up to Averau Hut, a bit higher, then back to enjoy a ‘pink sunset’ as we watched rock climbers

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Above left: Cinque Torri - Dolomites Towers by Scoiattoli Refuge.

Above top right: Staulanza Refuge.

Right middle: Giau Pass.

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Alta Via 1 - an exhilirating trail in the Italian Dolomites Next morning saw us walking down a steep trail through forest, to a lovely meadow path full of wild flowers. All the way we were surrounded by magnificent mountains and enormous pink and white rock outcrops.

We reached Giau Pass mid morning, and continued up to Forcella Giau (2,360m), where wild horses ran to meet us, sucking and tugging at our clothes.

Continuing up a rocky trail, we passed several Mesolithic sites, where hunters used to close off the five passes in the valley, to trap ibex, elk and deer.

We walked on over a chaos of fallen rocks and boulders, and another moun-

tain pass - at last reaching’ Citta de Fiume,’ our second refuge. Towering above the hut was ‘Pelmo’ - a rock outcrop which glowed in the sun’s last rays Leaving early the next morning, for Tissi Refuge, we wandered down a shady valley to ‘Staulanza Pass, and a really beautiful refuge. From there it was uphill - to the top of the Cervetta chairlift; where cyclists retrieved their bikes and tore back down the slope..

It was a long hot day, with temperatures ranging from 39 to 41 degrees, and with a very steep ‘crawl’ to Coldai Refuge.

Here the views were simply magnifi-

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cent. Coldai is situated in the heart of the Civetta, the most impressive rock wall in the Dolomites. Huge mountains surrounded us as we sat enjoying the view for a couple of hours.

The trail continued through white limestone towards Tissi with lots of scrambling over jagged rocks, but when we met bikers struggling down, we decided we had it easy.

Above left: Barbz on the trail to Giau Pass. Below left: Scoiattoli Refuge.

Below right: The Dolomite Towers by Scoiattoli Refuge. Above right: Lago Coldai just below Coldai Refuge. Middle right: Tissi Refuge.

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By time we arrived at 4.45pm. it was definitely Happy Hour, and luckily all refuges have a bar.

Tissi will be remembered for itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s yummy thick vege soup, and delicious apple strudel.

Our fourth day started with a lovely

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meadow walk down to Vazzoler From here the trail climbed steeply through Conifer woods and Beech forest, passing the Col of the Bear, where in days gone by, bears were hunted to extinction.

We continued on through dwarf

pines, hanging on to wire ropes to negotiate rocky outcrops, passing several old ruins, and climbing over another mountain pass to reach Carrestiato Refuge just before a storm hit.

Towering above, was San Sebastiano, one of the longest and most difficult rock

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Alta Via 1 - an exhilirating trail in the Italian Dolomites

climbs in this area.

After a night of thunder and lightning and heavy rain, we abandoned our plans, and instead, took a trail down through conifer forest to the village of Agordo.

We stayed in a cozy B & B owned a couple whose son had a vineyard near Melbourne. They were excited to meet people from ‘that side of the world’, and shared a couple of bottles of Yarra Valley wine with us.

After another ‘feast’ for breakfast, we travelled to La Pizza, and walked steadily uphill to reach ‘Bianchet’ - a lovely refuge.

Dropping our packs we continued on up a well graded track through alpine gardens, and majestic rock outcrops to ‘Fontana,’ where again, views were spectacular as we watched the sun setting behind the peaks.

Next morning we retraced our steps, and caught a bus to Belluno - a beautiful town, with majestic old buildings. We spent the night here, before catching a train to Venice, and the end of our Dolomite Adventure.

It is an incredibly beautiful place, easy to find your way around, and lots of friendly locals very willing to advise.

Above left: The trail to Giau Pass. Above right: Wild horses at Forcella Giau.

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$11,000 grant to help construct PauanuiTairua Trail

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he Hikuai District Trust has won an $11,000 grant to help complete stage two of the 25-kilometre Pauanui-Tairua Cycle and Walkway.

The trail, when completed, will allow residents and tourists to walk and cycle safely between Pauanui and Tairua. But first, it needed funding to resurvey the trail so that it could be officially gazetted.

The money is one of two grants from the Walking Access Commission’s Enhanced Access Fund, which supports local groups to build and preserve outdoor access - especially tracks and trails.

Project manager Andy Bolton says the Walking Access Commission funding has helped the Trust to move on to the next stage of the trail.

“When we finish the track it will be a safe link between the two communities of Tairua and Pauanui,” says Andy.

“School children and tourists will share the trail with our native birds and streams.”

Andy says local contractors and many volunteers are helping.

The Walking Access Commission grant has helped too, but the Trust still needs more private donations to build the trail.

Above right: A board walk over a wet area. Middle: The track wanders through bush. Below: A seat to rest and enjoy the scenery

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NZ Walk/Cycle

A journey through a piece of New Zealandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s early history on a purpose built trail opened only five years ago, for cyclists and walkers.

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he Clutha River originally flowed swiftly through the gorge it had carved out over thousands of years. With the advent of European settlement and subsequent exploration, gold was dis-

By Iain Galloway covered in the 1860s. With the building of the Roxburgh hydro dam between 1956 and 1962 the gorge was flooded, drowning, much of the mining history and stopping the mighty river.

Having decided to include the trail on a recent southern sojourn we decided to enlist some help.

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Trail Journeys, in Clyde, who is one of a number of operators offering support (including equipment hire, transport shuttles, gear and car transfers, accommodation bookings) was our first port of call.

They arranged for us the connecting jet boat ride and transferred our car to

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We decided upon the latter, mainly through nostalgia. We had completed the rail trail in its infancy back in the early 2000s.

The ride through to Alexandra was a flat nine kilometers that passes beside farmland, vineyards and orchards.

Sports fields, on the Saturday morning with children playing on the cool autumn morning signaled we had arrived in “Alex”. Time for a morning coffee and brownie we thought. It proved great fuel for the journey ahead.

The Courthouse Café (built in 1876 as the original courthouse) was an early opener and received our business.

With Trail Journey’s instructions still clearly in our minds we navigated through town, crossed the Clutha Bridge and we were on our way riding the first ten

kilometers of the trail to Doctor’s Point.

At this point, the need for preparation was clearly illustrated.

Less than one kilometer into the trail, a piece of wire pierced the front tyre of Rob’s bike bringing us to a grinding halt.

A number of expletives rang out as I delved into my backpack for the repair kit and bike pump. A quick tube change and re-inflation of the tyre followed.

Success! We were on our way again.

The trail is remote, access wise, rather than by distance, with access only by boat or along the trail. Cell phone coverage is mostly impossible. If you were a long way into the ride and experienced bike difficulty, the only prospect would be … a long walk.

The trail itself is wide and the surface is smooth making it a ride suitable for all

our accommodation after the ride. When the start point of the journey is not the end point, these logistical difficulties are overcome by using a provider.

The Roxburgh Gorge Trail commences in Alexandra. However there are two trails that provide the link. These are the River Trail and the Clyde to Alexandra section of the Otago Central Rail Trail.

Oppoosite page below: the Clutha in Autumn.

Above: Here we meet cyclists coming the othr way.

Below right: The trail is wide and flat here.

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levels of rider skill. A do-able for those of modest fitness coupled with a hint of determination.

The early stages of the trail are rolling at most, lined with willow trees that allow glimpses of the river and steep, schist studded gorge wall beyond.

Being April, it is a most attractive scene in autumn colour. Butchers Creek is ticked off as we pedaled by.

Its source is Butchers Dam, lying beside the highway between Alexandra and Roxburgh. This is a good place to take

in the autumn splendour.

The trail heading on to Doctor’s Point is a little more challenging with some short climbs and tricky corners. Those uncertain about their skill can simply get off and walk - an easy solution.

Where the riverside terrain is too steep and rocky to navigate, the trail climbs to avoid these obstacles.

Doctor’s Point is where the northern end of the divided track ends.

The link to the southern section is by a jet boat ride, complete with historic

commentary from the skipper.

As we wait for the scheduled pickup, we chat with a couple of local riders.

They have ridden the nine kilometers from Alex and would return along the track. They enthuse about having this ride to enjoy for both fitness and fun.

The reason for the hiatus in the ride is lack of permission to cross the dividing section of land.

We hear the jet boat long before it is seen. Bikes are lifted aboard and placed on horns similar to those used to transport bikes on cars. Life jackets on, and the guided thirteen kilometer tour begins.

Doctor’s Point is nothing to do with medicine, but with whiskey the skipper explained. Life was hard for a gold prospector in the 1860s. Whiskey offered “medicinal” benefits to those enduring living in a gorge in a rock shelter and trying to elicit enough payload to survive.

Our guide pointed out many former “dwellings” and sections of a rough track on the opposite side of the Clutha.

Supplies were wheel barrowed in from Alexandra by the miners.

Some 45 minutes of history and spectacular scenery later we were put ashore at Shingle Creek to resume the trail.

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The eleven kilometers of trail to the Roxburgh Hydro Dam are the most challenging of the trail.

There are significantly more up hill sections including a sustained graded climb to skirt around Elbow Creek.

Efforts here are rewarded with a long downhill recovery to enjoy.

As the kilometer posts celebrated each “milestone” of the journey indicated the end of the journey was near…. a series of zig zags carved into a steep hillside appeared!

Stern self-talk about one last effort worked, and the final grind was rewarded with a view over the dam and the Clutha Valley stretching beyond into the distance. Trail completed - picturesqueinformative- fitness building –satisfying!

It is worth noting that the trail is definitely walkable. As either an out and back starting from Alexandra, or with a booked jet boat ride that completes the trail.

Obviously, the latter would be a long, relatively demanding day trip.

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1. Be Prepared. A good start is to visit www.cluthagold.co.nz for a wealth of information under the headings of accommodation, food and drink, tour operators, activities, information and maps. All the information is downloadable in pdf files.

2. The Clutha Gold Trail – links Lake Roxburgh Village with the town of Lawrence. Some 73 kilometers of trail following the Clutha River. (Grade – Easy).

3. Using tour operators when planning the logistics of the rides makes life much easier. Local knowledge, contacts, advice and gear for hire make them ideal when planning the rides as part of a holiday.

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Opposite page above: Stopping with the Clutha River below. Below: The Roxburgh Dam. Above top: A boat ride on the Clutha River. Above middle: Relics from earlier days.

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Event

Mangawhai Walking Weekend ticked all the boxes

Above: Sitting down for a cuppa on the beach walk. Middle: The group on the 2018 Te Arai Unwrapped Walk. Below: What a view at the group meets the coastline!

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By Trish Whyte

angawhai may be the walking capital of New Zealand, and while people can walk some of the walks all year round, the 2018 Mangawhai Walking Weekend held earlier this year featured seven walks that were only available at that time because of access issues.

These walks were: Blokes Sheds, Bream Tail Ramble Doggie Walk, Estuary to Ocean Mangawhai, Garden Spectacular, Tern Point Ramble and Te Arai Unwrapped.

Good weather, positive numbers, new walks combined with old favourites set the scene for a very successful 2018 Mangawhai Walking Weekend.

With a wide range of walks straddling Thursday to Sunday and a sold out Food and Wine Festival on Saturday afternoon, the Mangawhai Walking Weekend was a success on all fronts, with 1750 tickets sold across all events!

Calm weather and the stunning Mangawhai estuary provided just the back drop for this year’s Troubadour Trail.

With two favourite acts from previous years - talented young musicians the Martin family and acrobats React Studio; and three new acts – a cappella group Sweet Thunder, Rodney College Kapa Haka group and Whangaparaoa College Jazz Combo, the Troubadours wooed their audiences with captivating performances.

Many kind property owners welcomed participants to see their special slice of paradise.

The success of the walking weekend is through the many volunteers, enthusiastic walk guides, Mangawhai’s legendary ‘trackies’, who not only prepare the walking tracks but put up signage, gazebos etc, and the helpful Mangawhai Kaiwaka Scouts.

This year we reduced our landfill waste by 50% with the assistance of Plastic Free Mangawhai, another volunteer group led by Stephanie and team that is a credit to the small community.

We look forward to you all joining us again for the 20th Walking Weekend celebration - 28-31 March 2019.

The committe is now working on some new walks for next year. There is aways something new to explore in Magical Mangawhai. For more imformation go to: www.mangawahiwalking. co.nz.

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High Achiever

Cassandra Carter makes a lifestyle change Cassandra Carter who lives in Whangarei, shares her experience with the Green Prescription programme.

As I spin away on my RPM bike in the lounge, I Cassandra Carter want to share my story with you all, about a girl that almost gave up on life, let go of my dreams, but found hope, to come back and live, flourish and thrive.

Away from family, in a new town, becoming a first-time mum at the age of 19. I fell into anxiety and postnatal depression.

Chasing my tail to be the perfect working mum and ideal partner, I really did lose myself. I shied away from friends and the public, and continued to comfort eat.

Every bump in the road became a mountain and it was becoming increasingly harder to face the world in the morning. Sometimes I felt like I didn’t even deserve to be here and I was a waste of space.

But I fought, I no longer wanted to feel this way, ‘Enough was enough’; I turned my hurt into determination. I made my doctor’s appointment and I was directed to a beautiful woman called April at Sport Northland, Green Prescription.

I remember puffing, experienced shortness of breath while walking up the stairs into the reception area (hahahaha). From that point on I made RPM bike compulsory once a week.

My diet rapidly changed and I learnt that I had to work for that cheesecake! ‘My weakness!’ Then came Xterra running events, half marathons and working towards goals to keep that drive alive. And you know what? I actually started to enjoy my life.

To those amazing people I met along the way, they started

to use words like ‘You’re an inspiration’ and I was like, are they talking to me? At that moment, I realised that this world isn’t so bad after all. I know now that I had to take ownership of my life and choices. My mum always says ‘whether it’s 4 km or 42 km, put one foot in front of the other and keep going’.

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CONTENTS for previous 14 issues AUGUST 247 2018

4 Walk Talk 6 Event: BOI Walking Weekend: Walking the islands made accessible and affordable 10 My Favourite Walk: Surat Bay and sea lions 11 New Zealand Walks: Where to chase waterfalls in Auckland 12 New Zealand Walk: Sand hill walk at Bell Block 14 New Zealand Walk: Kirwhakapapa Capers; a tramp of three halves 16 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 18 Australian Walk: Tamborine Rainforest Walk 20 New Zealand Short Walk: Walking with an eye out for birds 21 News: WHO aims to get more people active 22 New Zealand Walks: Taupo area - a wealth of walks 25 Event: Hamilton Marathon Clinic plans celebration 26 My Favourite Walk: World famous geology around Army Bay 28 Need to Know: 10 creatures you might spot on a walk in NZ 30 Overseas Walk: A welcome Oasis; Anza Borrego Desert State Park 34 New Zealand Walk: Ara Harakeke - a shared pathway between Pukerua Bay and Paramata 36 Need 2 Know: Seals need rest not rescuing 37 News: Support for Timber Trail as the next Great Walk 38 New Zealand Walks: Waiheke Walking Festival has over 50 guided walks 42 Overseas Walks and Tours 44 Event: Manawatu Striders events 46 Coming Events: New Zealand 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 60 Waiheke Walking Festival

JULY 246 2018

4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walk: Motatapu Track - a beautiful walk 9 Need 2 Know: Redevelopment to hot springs spot on walking track 10 Readers View: Kauri dieback 10 Auckland Short Walk: Tuff Crater - North Shore 12 My Favourite Walk: Makaretu Hut a pleasant walk in misty rain 14 New Zealand Walk: Maori cultural guided tour through an amazing kauri forest 16 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 18 New Zealand Walks: Auckland walks to do this winter 19 New Zealand Walk: Catlins River Wisp Loop Walk 20 Overseas Walks- Walking among the magnificent canyonlands of USA 26 Need2Know: Near 30 groups now in Tauranga’s “City on its Feet”.

28 High Achiever: Track maker honoured and the Tararuas re-crossed 30 Overseas Walks: Walking in the Tatra Mountains 34 New Zealand Walks: On foot on Chatham Island 39 My Favourite Walk: Walking through the Karangahake Gorge mines 40 New Zealand Short Walks: Blue Pools Track; Lake Gunn Nature Walks 42 Overseas Walks and Tours 44 My Favourite Walk: Vivian Falls main attraction in Harker Reserve 46 Coming Events: New Zealand 50 Coming Events: Overseas 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 60 Taupo events

JUNE 245 2018

4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walk: Get into hot water on Great Barrier Island 10 My Favourite Walk: Good times, grunts and a gander 12 My Favourite Walk: Pine Valley Walk a cool walk in Mt

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Richmond Forest Park 14 New Zealand Walk: Wednesday city group take on the Rimutaka Rail Trail 15 New Zealand Walk: Trail great for families with kids 15 New Zealand Walk: Railway trail popular with walkers as well as cyclists 16 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 18 New Zealand Walk: 160 years of history - Take a walk through a beautiful garden 22 Need 2 Know: Waitakere Ranges forests now closed 23 Hawkes Bay Trails- Waimarama Road to be improved 24 Overseas Walks: A trail of two cities 27 New Zealand Walk: Cape Brett Lighthouse overnight walk in BOI Walking Festival 30 Overseas Walks: The story of the modern ‘A Pennine Journey’ 34 Event: The Great New Zealand Trek - Ophir to Lawrence 35 Readers View: Kauri Dieback 36 New Zealand Day Hikes: Te Whara Track 38 Event: 21st Great Forest events 40 New Zealand Short Walk: Devils Punchbowl Walking Track: Blue Lakes and Tasman Glacier View 44 Need 2 Know: Save the track petition reaches over 18,000 46 Coming Events: New Zealand 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 60 Taupo events

MAY 244 2018

4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walk: Cathedral Cove - one of our classic walks 9 News: Unicycling through Molesworth Station 10 New Zealand Walk: Lake Mangamahoe walk offers changing scenery 14 New Zealand event: Oxfam benefits by Trail walker event in Whakatane 15 New Zealand Event: Manawatu Walking Festival 16 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 18 New Zealand Day Hike: Tongariro Alpine Crossing 20 My favourite Walk: Nina Valley Walk 22 Australian Walks: Great Ocean wildlife walks 23 Australian Walks: Mackenzie Falls one of the largest in area 24 New Zealand Walks: Ten days of walks and hikes in Northland 27 New Zealand Short Walks: Fox Glacier Valley Walk, Cape Foulwind Walkway 28 Overseas Walks: Stepping out on the Galapagos islands 32 My Favourite Walk: Perspiring on Pirongia 34 Te Araroa Trail: Family adventure for the ‘Swift five’ on the Te Araroa Trail 40 Overseas Walk: South West Coast Path Walk 44 High Achiever: Annie learnt how to make Samoan dishes healthier 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 60 Taieri Gorge Rail Walk

APRIL 243 2018

4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walk : Mount Holdsworth tracks caters for all fitness levels 10 New Zealand Walk: Six ancient forests to explore in Auckland 12 New Zealand Walk: Walking the Timber Trail 12 New Zealand Day Hike: Hooker Valley Track 18 My favourite Walk: Many paths lead up to Mt Bumblane 20 Auckland Short Walk: Explore Grey Lynn’s short walks 22 Overseas Walks: Sunshine Coast Hinterland walks 24 Event: New Course for Rotorua event 26 My Favourite Walks: OkuraDacre Cottage Walk

SH1 journey through Kaikoura 18 New Zealand Walk: Styx Mill 44 Need 2 Know: Tracks closed for Puharakekenui Conservation kauri protection in Waitakere Reserve Regional Park 20 New Zealand Walk: Walking the 29 New Zealand Short Walks: Kura 51 Need2Know: What is Parkrun Timber Trail in winter Tawhiti Access Track - Lake 24 Overseas Walks: Walking Swit60 Manawatu Walking Festival Matherson/Te Ara Karaumatu zerland’s alpine world JANUARY 240 2018 Walk 29 Overseas Walks: Nth Stradbroke 30 New Zealand Day Hike: Cape 2 The Great New Zealand Trek Island adds a touch of glam to 6 New Zealand Walk: Conquering Kidnappers Walking Track the great outdoors the climb on Rangitoto 32 New Zealand Walks: Explore 30 New Zealand Walks: Walking the Wild West Canyons of Ban- 8 New Zealand Walk: Araheke over islands of desire Walk - meeting of the waters 36 New Zealand Walk: Iron Gate nockburn sluicings 11 New Zealand Walk: Final stage 34 Readers Views; Kauri dieback Hut walk of the Waterview Shared Path 38 New Zealand Walk: Harry Ell 34 New Zealand Walk: Tukino Road is open to Waihohonui Hut Walk 36 Overseas Walks: Around the 12 New Zealand Walk: Walking 40 Overseas Walks: Climbing Mt through the Cascade Kauri Matterhorn Fuji - an iconic experience Forest 44 High Achiever: Joining Green 44 Auckland Short Walk: Papakura Prescription a very positive 15 High Achiever: Never to late to Inlet, South Auckland make lifestyle changes step for Don 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 18 New Zealand Walk: Whareroa 60 Walking Stars - Night Time 56 New Zealand Country Breaks Farm Park and tracks to Orange 60 Taieri Gorge Rail Walk Marathon Hut and Wainui Peak MARCH 242 2018 20 My Favourite Walk: Walking on OCTOBER 237 2017 4 Walk Talk the Moon 4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walk: Vaucluse 24 Event: Another great walk- 6 My Favourite Walk: Charleston Heights - a fitness person’s ing weekend coming up in a hidden gem on our wild paradise Mangawhai West Coast 8 New Zealand Walk: Secrets and 26 Overseas Walks: Portuguese 12 Te Araroa Trail: The Paekakariki joys of a secluded paradise Camino Trail Escarpment Track 11 New Zealand Day Hike: Talks 30 Overseas Walk: The West High- 14 Auckland Short Walk: Belmont pave way for a walking track land Way - One to be cherished Bays walk - North Shore on Te Mata Peak and enjoyed slowly 16 Walking New Zealand Monthly 12 New Zealand Day Hike: Hooker 36 My Favourite Walks: Te Puna Photo Contest Valley Track Quarry and Puketoki Reserve - 18 New Zealand Walk: Bream Head 14 New Zealand Walks: Get a taste two great Tauranga short walks Coast Walks a bird watchers of the Paparoa Track and Pike 40 New Zealand Short Walk: A delight 29 Memorial Track whimiscal walk in Kerikeri 24 New Zealand Walk: Tupare 16 Walking New Zealand Monthly 42 Overseas Walks and Tours Gardens - New Plymouth Photo Contest 44 Books: Kiwi on the Camino - a 27 New Zealand Walk: What makes 18 Overseas Walks: Glimpses of walk that changed my life the QC Track from great to Guatemala: Exploring Mt Pa44 Need 2 Know: Bookable beds awesome caya, Tikau and The Rio Dulce beckon 28 New Zealand Walk: Tramp to 23 New Zealand Short Walks: 56 New Zealand Country Breaks plane crash site Cathedral Cove, Rangitoto 60 Green Prescription 30 Overseas Walks: Across the Summit Track alps . . . Germany to Austria to 24 Training: Training tips for taking DECEMBER 239 2017 Switzerland to Italy 4 Walk Talk on a NZ Great Walk 38 Books: A Walk a Day, New Zea26 Overseas Walks: Six wonder- 6 New Zealand Walk: Aratiatia land on Foot and Wild Auckland Rapids Walk with spectacular ful walking trails in northern 40 New Zealand Walks: Waiheke water features England Island Walking Festival - some28 Need2Know: Marine and Coastal 10 New Zealand Walk: A walk thing not to be missed in Rangihoua Heritage Park claims - will they affect coastal where the European settle- 44 Overseas Walks: New luxury walking tracks? walking holiday in Blue Mounment of NZ really begins 30 My Favourite Walk: Coromantains del’s Long Bay Kauri Loop walk 13 New Zealand Walk: Te Oranga 60 Walking Stars - Night time Waikura Urban Forest opened 35 Event: Manawatu Walking FesMarathon 14 Overseas Walk: Walk to Sheep’s tival bookings filling up Head Point SEPTEMBER 236 2017 36 New Zealand Walk: Seaview to 16 Walking New Zealand Monthly 4 Walk Talk Petone Foreshore Walk Photo Contest 6 My Favourite Walk: Te Henui 38 New Zealand Walk: Guided Walkway - New Plymouth tour showscases Christchurch 18 High Achievers: Keeping up with the Green Track Group 10 My Favourite Walk: The Putanstreet art 20 Australian Walk: Buderim Forest girua Pinnacles - the badlands 40 Event: Striders Super Seven Park in a rain forest of tall trees of the Wairarapa Series popular 44 High Achiever: Improved health 22 My Favourite Walk: Maketu 13 Overseas Walks: New South Sandspit, Bay of Plenty Wales - popular with walkers and well being through a posi24 My favourite Walk: Tarawera 14 New Zealand Walks: Walk to tive healthy outcome Outlet to the falls an interestCape Brett - a spectacular must 56 New Zealand Country Breaks ing walk do walk!

60 Manawatu Walking Festival 26 New Zealand Walk: River Road 18 Overseas Walks: Walking to FEBRUARY 241 2018 to Black Bridge, Clive waterfalls, waterfalls and more 4 Walk Talk 29 Te Araroa Trail: Taumaranui to waterfalls 6 New Zealand Walk: Mackays to remain a key stop on trail 23 New Zealand Walks: Ninth year Pekapeka - a shared pathway 30 Overseas Walk: El Camino - The for Walkworth Walks 10 New Zealand Day Hike: Roys Way of St James 27 High Achiever: Reckons exercise Peak 34 New Zealand Walk: Wednesday saved her life.

12 Overseas Walks: Irelands most Wilderness Wanderers knock 28 New Zealand Walks: Waiheke celebrated pilgrim paths idenoff the Carrington Loop Walking Festival offers 50 tified 36 New Zealand Walks: 10 amagguided walks 18 New Zealand Walk: Virginia ing heritage walks in Auckland 30 My Favourite Walk: Walk to Lake Reser ve once a town 38 New Zealand Walk:Need2know: Cathedralk Cove, Coromandel water supply Online fitness programme 32 Shared Pathway: The Ohakune 20 Shared pathway: New cyclefor seniors Old Coach Road way cuts commute time for 40 Auckland Short Walk: Half 36 New Zealand Walk: Opening up busy mum Moon Bay and Eastern Beach a rail trail a community initiative 21 Event: 3 new walks in Manawata 41 Need2know: changes to 40 Event: Auckland club to celWalking Festival this year parking at Tongariro Alpine ebrate 40 years since inception 22 Need2Know: Tips for staying in Crossing 41 New Zealand Walk: Hihitahi DOC huts this summer 44 Books: The Longevity List, Hot Forest Sanctuary and Zeikes 24 New Zealand Walks: Chelsea Spring of NZ, High Country Hut walk Sugar Refinery walks Huts and Homesteads 44 Event: Magnificent footprints on 2 6 N e w Z e a l a n d Wa l k : T h e 59 Waiheke Island Walking Festival a stunning collection of tracks Tarawera Trail around a lake of 60 Walking Stars - Night Time 60 Walking Stars Night time Maranatural beauty Marathon thon 28 Overseas Walks: Italy’s Alpe Adria Trail links Salzburg to the NOVEMBER 238 2017 AUGUST 235 2017 Adriatic Coast 4 Walk Talk 6 My Favourite Walk: 4 Walk Talk 36 New Zealand Walk: Sunrise Hut Tama Lakes Walk with views 6 My Favourite Walk: McLarens Falls Park - colourful in autumn for Lunch of three volcanic peaks 37 New Zealand Walk: Sunrise 11 Need to Know: What walks 10 The Bay of Island’s Walking Weekend - Walking the islands Tracks walks should be our next two Great many accessible and afford38 High Achiever: Walk’n’Talk keeps Walks? able walks 91 year old sprightly 12 New Zealand Walk: Waikowhai 12 My Favourite Walk: Martha Mine 39 New Zealand Short Walks: Coastal Walk Pit Rim Walk Mount Manaia Track, Man- 14 New Zealand Walk: Rata Escape 18 New Zealand Walk: Queen Chargawhai Clifftops Walkway walks with great diversity lotte Track - spectacular coastal 40 New Zealand Walks: Seals, 18 New Zealand Walks: Auckland walk among lush native bush camping and short walks on best parks for man’s best friend

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28 New Zealand Walk: Kitchener Park - a much prized bush reserve 30 Australian Walks: Flinders Island - rugged mountain ranges full of wildlife and flora 36 High Achiever: Green Prescription - Nik’s amazing progress 37 Australian Walks: 4 beautiful Sunshine Coast hikes and walks 38 New Zealand Walk: Opunake Walkway 41 Event: Addington Cycleway opened 44 Need2Know: Volunteering their way around the country - a holiday with a purpose 44 Christchurch wins top town to cycle 60 Walking Stars - Night time Marathon

JULY 234 2017

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

40 High Achiever: An inspiring walker 40 High Achiever: Green Prescription helps Ricky lose more than 40kg 44 Event: Striders events attract many walkers 60 Green Prescription

JUNE 233 2017

4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walk: Lake Okareka wetland and board walk 8 New Zealand Walk: Fairy Falls Old Coach Road Tracks Circuit 12 New Zealand Walk: Blowhard Bush, Hawkes Bay 15 News: Trust to take over popular Waiheke Walking Festival 18 New Zealand Walk: Mt Alford Challenge 20 New Zealand Walks: Eastern Taranaki Experience 23 News: Ruru watching over Kohupatiki 24 Overseas Walks: Walking in Japan 27 Books: Best walks of the Great Ocean Road 27 New Zealand Walk: Hawkes Bay limestone loop track 28 New Zealand walk: New swing bridge should increase the number of walkers in area 30 Overseas Walks: Walking in Croatia’s National Parks 38 High Achiever: John Owens: “Just do it. . .”

40 Event: Great Forest events reach a milestone 60 Taupo Events

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1 The Rat Race, Milford, Auckland 3 Junior Tough Guy and Gal Challenge: Palmerston North 4 Parkrun throughout New Zealand 4 Hoka One One Taupo Half Marathon, Marathon, 10km & 5km, Taupo 4 We Run the Forest - Winter Run-

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12 Ray White Kaitaia Run/Walk, Kaitaia 15 The Rat Race, Milford, Auckland 15-16 Junior Tough Guy and Gal Challenge: Rotorua 17 Christchurch 10km Night Series: New Brighton Beach Christchurch 18 Woodbourne Half Marathon, Woodburn, Marlborough 18 Parkrun throughout New Zealand 19 Petone Club 5 Bridges Marathon and Fun Runs, Petone, Lower Hutt 22 The Rat Race, Milford, Auckland 24-25 The Great Naseby Water Race Ultramarathon, Nasby, Otago 25 Mt Manganui Half Marathon, Mt Maunganui 25 Parkrun throughout New Zealand 25 The North Range Trio, Balance, Manawatu 25-26 Tough Guy and Gal Challenge: Auckland 26 New Caledonia Marathon ,Noumea, New Caledonia 26 Seddon School Tussock Run, Seddon 29 The Rat Race, Milford, Auckland

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29 Blacktown Marathon, Half Mara- 16 Blackmore Running Festval, Marathon, 10km 5km & 2km, Blacktown, thon, Half Marathon, 10km & NSW, Australia 3.5km, Sydney, NSW, Australia 29 Roseville Chase Rotary Fun Rin, 17-18 IML International Two Day 10km 5km & 2km, Castle Cove, Walk, Beijing, China Australia 17-19 Sunshine Coast Marathon Community Run Festival, Half MaraAUGUST 2018 thon, 10km, 5km & 2km, Sunshine 4-5 IML International Two Day Walk, Coast, Qld, Australia Jurbarkas, Lithuania 22 Harvest Run, 6km, 13.3km Yarra 10-12 IML International Three Day Valley, Vic, Australia Walk. Vaasa, Finland 23 Trail Run Australia, Ultra, Half 12 Devil Bend Fun Run, 21km 10km Marathon 10km & 5km, Port Ste& 5km, Tuerong, Mornington Penphens, Australia insula, Vic, Australia 12 Weipa Running Festival, 42km, 29-30 IML Two Day Walk,Brno, Czech Republic 21km, 10km, 5km & 2.5km, Australia 17-19 Sunshine Coast Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km , 5km & 2km, Sunshine Coast, Qld, Australia 17-20 Run Larapinta Stage Race, Alice Springs, NT, Australia 25 Grampians Wonderland Run, 36km, 20km, 8km & 2km, Halls Gap, Vic, Australia 25-26 IML International Two Day Walk. Verdalsora, Norway 26 Run Wild at the Dubbo Stampede, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Dubbo, NSW, Australia 26 New Caledonia Marathon & Half Marathon, Noumea, New Caledonia 26 38th De Castella Run, 15km, 10km & 5km, Melbourne, Vic, Australia

OCTOBER 2018

9 Sandy Point Half Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Sandy Point, Australia 9-10 IML Two Day Walk, Arenzano, Italy 14-16 IML International Three Day Walk, Seefeld, Austria 15 100km Surf Coast Century, Anlesea, Vic, Australia

NOVEMBER 2018

6-7 IML International Two Day Walk, Fruda, Germany 7-8 IML Two Day Walk, Barcelona, Spain 20 Runaway Barossa Marathon, Half Marathon. & 10km, Barossa ,SA, Australia 20-21 IML International Two Day, Arlington, USA 27-28 IML International Two Day Walk, Won-Ju, Korea 27 Ragnar Trail Sirromet, Glenworth Valley, Sydney, NSW, Australia 28 Trail Run Australia ,Ultra, Half Marathon 10km & 5km, Sunshine Coast, Australia 28 Great Barrier Reef Marathon, SEPTEMBER 2018 Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Port 1 Petra Desert Marathon, Petrea, Doughlas, Qld, Australia Jordan 2-4 IML International Three Day Walk, Higashimatsuyama, Japan 2-11 Pan Pacific Masters Games, Gold Coast, Qld, Australia 10-11 IML International Two Day Walk, Taipei, Taiwan 17-18 IML International Two Day Walk, Jogjakarta, Indonesia Sub-

scription 24 Run through the Temples of Bagan, Myanmar 25 Trail Run Australia ,Ultra, Half Marathon 10km & 5km, Bengigo, Vic, Australia 25 Central Coast Half Marathon, & 10km, Memorial Park, Central Coast, Australia

FEBRUARY 2019

24 Trail Run Australia ,Ultra, Half Marathon 10km & 5km, Snowy Mountains, NSW,, Australia

APRIL 2019

14 Paris Marathon, Paris, France 27-28 Ragnar Trail Sirromet, Brisbane, Qld, Australia NORDIC WALKING

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NORTH ISLAND NORTHLAND BAY OF ISLANDS

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

DARGAVILLE TRAMPING GROUP: Last Sunday of month (AM), Carole Thornton 09-439-7293 or 027-485-6366, carolet123@gmail.com, or Lindley Thompson 021-102-3974, colvilleestate1@gmail.com 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 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),Elane Hayes 09-576 4293, 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 WOMENS OUTDOOR PURSUITS INC: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, Donna Sheppard, info@wops.co.nz, 09-535-8239, www.wops.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, Donna Sheppard, info@wops.co.nz, 09-535-8239, www.wops.co.nz WEST AUCKLAND

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

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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.

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 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, Donna Sheppard, info@wops.co.nz, 09-535-8239, 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 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 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: Falk Werner mail@nstc.org.nz,

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www.nstc.org.nz NORTHCOTE WALKING GROUP: Northcote, alternative Tuesdays, Brucilla Wright 09-480-0150, brucilla.wright@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, Donna Sheppard, info@wops.co.nz, 09-535-8239, 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 HIBISCUS COAST TRAMPING CLUB: Evert second Sunday, Lynley Dill, 0274-258-281, lynley.dill@gmail.com 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 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 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 www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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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, 07-878-7867 TOKOROA

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

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WAIROA

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

CROSS COUNTRY WALKERS: Tuesday, Thursday, (AM), (A), 07 348-2538 LAKE CITY ATHLETIC CLUB WALKERS GROUP: Tueday, Thursday (PM), Sunday (AM), Rob Colledge 07-348-7768, info@lakecity.co.nz, www. lakecity.co.nz GREEN PRESCRIPTION WALKING GROUP: TMonday and Thursday (AM), (B), Melissa Gordon 07-348-4125 HEART SUPPORT WALK GROUP: Tueday (AM), Wally Walford 07347-6173 MOKOIA COMMUNITY CENTRE WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), (B), Melissa Gordon 07 348 4125 SPRINGFIELD STROLLERS: Wednesday (AM), (BIA), Glenys Searancke 07-348-4243 ROTORUA TRAMPING & SKI CLUB: Sundays (AM), Trevor Cochrane 07-345-6362 ROTORUA SOCIAL NORDIC WALKING GROUP: Fridays (AM), Audrey 07-348-1471 ST BARNABAS WALKING GROUP: Friday (AM), (BIA), Joy Gordon 07-357-5744 THE THURSDAY STROLLERS: Thursday (AM), (B), Myrtle Raxworthy 07-346-3772 U3A WALKING GROUP: 2nd and 4th Fridays (AM), Ann Sullivan 07348-1991 annsullivan822@gmail.com WALKING WITH JOY: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Joy Gordon 07-357-5744 TAURANGA/MT MAUNGANUI

AGE CONCERN: Tauranga, Wednesday (AM), 07-578-2631 CITY ON ITS FEET: (COIF) (BIA) For days and time phone Sport Bay of Plenty 07-578-0016 STEPPING OUT JOGGING CLUB: Monday, Wednesday, (AM), (IA), 07-544-0316 FOREST & BIRD SOCIETY: Secretary, Tauranga. branch @forestandbird. org.nz, Tauranga HEALTHY HEART CLUB: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), (B), YMCA, 07-578-5891 KAIMAI RAMBLERS TRAMPING GROUP: Wednesday, Roger 07544-1622 Y’s WALKERS: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), YMCA, 07-578-5891 MOUNT JOGGERS & WALKERS: Tuesday, Friday, Sunday, info@mtjoggersandwalkers.co.nz , www.mtjoggersandwalkers.co.nz ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION: MONDAY (AM) 07-576-2469 NORDIC WALKING AT THE MOUNT: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, Steffi 07-574-7527 NORDIC WALKING IN TAURANGA: Monday, Wednesday, Mary 07577-0711 MT MAUNGANUI RSA WALKING CLUB: Tuesday, Thursday, Sundays (AM), (BIA), Kieran Jensen 07-572-0626 50 FORWARD WALKING GROUPS: Sport Bay of Plenty 07-578-0016 TAURANGA MID-WEEK TRAMPING GROUP: Pat 07-544-0670 TAURANGA ROAD RUNNERS: Sunday (AM), Ross 07-576-4852 TAURANGA RAMBLERS: Malcolm 07-544-2369 or Rod Taylor 07576-4207 TAURANGA TRAMPERS NETWORK: Natalie Bird 07-576-0016 TAURANGA TRAMPING CLUB: Christine Rawnsley 07-578-9984 PAK N BOOTS: Eveie 027-434-7877 and Julie Fox , 021-215-8516 TE PUKE

TE PUKE WALKERS: Tuesday (AM), 07-573-8306 WAIHI STRIDERS: Wednesday (AM), Julie Stephenson 07-867-7011 WAIHI STROLLERS: Friday (AM), Julie Stephenson 07-867-7011 WAIHI MONDAY TRAMPING: Monday (AM), Marie 07-863-4633 or Barry 07-863-4597 WHAKATANE

SUNSHINE WALKING GROUP: Whakatane, Tuesday (AM), (I), Graham Thomas, 07-307-9800 HARRIERS WALKERS WHAKATANE: Saturday, (PM), (I), Noel Jones, 07-308-7101 NGA-TAPUWAE O-TANEATUA TRAMPING CLUB: Whakatane, Ohope, Opitiki, Kawerau; John Keene, john.keene@clear.net.nz WHITIANGA WALKING GROUP: Monday, Thursday (AM), Mike lord, 07-868-6025 WHANGAMATA

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

EAST COAST

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

HAWKES BAY 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

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

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

TARANAKI

INDEPENDENT WALKERS TARANAKI: Saturday (PM). North: Ray/Mary 06-756-7798. Central: Wallace/Nancye 06-762-2861. South: Alan/ Jean 06-278-6846 NEW PLYMOUTH

CARRINGTON WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Catherine McKee 06-753-3254 TIME FOR ME WALKS FOR WOMEN: Friday (AM), (I), Glenice 06758-3974 FRONT RUNNER GROUP: Monday (PM), (BIA), Kelvin & Michelle Giddy FITZROY WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), (IA), Marlene 06-758-8749 or Marilyn 06-757-2022 WESTOWN WALKING GROUP FOR WOMEN: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), (IA), Karen 06-751-1361 WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Karen 06-751-1361 WALKERS IN THE PARK: Monday, (AM), (B), Dawn 06-758-6429 or Dorothy Humphries 06-751-0431 SPOTSWOOD WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), (BI), Allie Fitzgibbon 06-751-2304 NEW PLYMOUTH JOGGERS & WALKERS CLUB: Sunday (AM), Wednesday (PM), www.npjw.co.nz TARANAKI RACE WALKING CLUB: Trevor Suthon, 06-758-0776 EGMONT ATHLETICS: Karen Green, 06-758-1569 WAITARA

WAITARA WEEKLY HIKOI: Monday (PM), Waitara Netball Courts, Marina or Charles Sport Taranaki 06-759-0930 INGLEWOOD

INGLEWOOD WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), (I), Maureen 06756-7255 STRATFORD

WAIHI

WHITIANGA

GISBORNE CANOE & TRAMPING CLUB: Gillian Ward 06-867-4591 GISBORNE RUNNERS & WALKERS: Norma Miller 06-868-7477

STRATFORD RUNNERS & WALKERS CLUB: Saturday (PM), (BIA), 06-765-8549 STRATFORD WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Carol Digby 06-765-7482 HAWERA

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

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

WANGANUI WANGANUI

BUSHWALK & TALK WHANGANUI: Margi Keys, 06-344-1250 or 027448-1581 margikeys93@mail.com CASTLECLIFF WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), Ethel Fackney 06-344-4375

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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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

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 LOWER HUTT 06-327-7607 WALK FOR HEALTH: Tuesday (AM), Saturday (AM), Sunday (AM), (BIA), Joan 04 5697 188 or 022 5697 188, www.walk4health.org.nz MANAWATU POSITIVELY SLIM “Health for Life Walkers: Sunday (AM) Wednesday PALMERSTON NORTH HOKOWHITU KIWI WALKERS: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), (I), Dorne (PM) (BIA), Jim or Barbara Mobbs 04-566-2603 HUTT VALLEY WALKERS: Saturday (PM), Carol 04-586-7784 Jarvis 06-357-2444 KELVIN GROVE WALKERS: Tuesday (PM), (I), Marjory Edmonds, WALKING FOR PLEASURE: 60’s Plus, Melling, Molly Shephers, 04567-5727 06-354-3342 HOT-Whitu CHICKS Saturday, (AM), (BIA), laurenparsons.co.nz/ WOMENS WALKING GROUP: Wainuiomata, every second Wednesday (PM), 04-564-6019 hot-whitu-chicks 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 KAUMATUA TRAMPING CLUB: www.kaumatuatc.org.nz 06-353-7175 PALMERSTON NORTH JOGGERS & WALKERS: Esplanade,Tuesday, TAKE HEART WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), (BI), Lorraine Penny 04-566-3826 Thursday, Saturday (AM), (BI), Robyn McKey 06-354-9952.

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 PORIRUA MANA JOHNSONVILLE WOMEN’S AFTER 5.30 WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday (PM), (I), 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

UPPER HUTT

WAIRARAPA

KAPITI

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 MASTERTON

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

MARTINBOROUGH WALKING GROUP: Barbara Behrent 06-306-9226

WELLINGTON WELLINGTON

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

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, MARLBOROUGH contact@cancersoc.org.nz FOREST & BIRD: 04-567-7271 BLENHEIM ORIENTAL BAY WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Christine Blakely 04-383-6276 50 PLUS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), 03-579-3101 MT VICTORIA WALKING GROUP: Euan Harris 04-384-4770 WALK WAINUI: Monday (AM), (BIA), Shirley 04-564-6179 LEGEND ISLAND BAY WALKING GROUP: Community Resource Centre, Island Fitness levels: “B” beginner, ”I” intermediate, “A” advanced. (AM) Bay, 04-383-7464 denotes morning walk, (PM) denotes an afternoon or evening walk.

WALKING FOR LIFE: Lynne Waring, Miramar Group co-ordinators are asked to please advise us of any updates by fax 06-358-6864 or email walkingnz@xtra.co.nz.

KARORI WALKING GROUP: Mavis Shaw, Kelburn

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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 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, www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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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), Denise Mason 03-942-6735, Sunday, Yvonne van Eerden 03-339-0751 WAINONI/AVONSIDE COMMUNITY SERVICES: Thursday (AM), 03389-2285 WALKIE TALKIES WALKING GROUP: Thursday, (B), members mainly from Burwood United and St Kentigerns Parish, John 03-981-9994 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 www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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PLEASANT POINT

ACTIVE WALKERS: Monday (PM), Bill Brockie 03-467-9114 ARIKI DUNEDIN WALKING GROUP: Wednesday, Saturday (PM), Nola Crewe 03-481-1158 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

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

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

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

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

GORE DISTRICT WALKERS: Tuesday (AM), NgaireEvans 03-208-4744 or Maureen Jones 03-208-7322, maway50@gmail.com HOKONUI TRAMPING CLUB: Margaret Hughes 03-208-7053 NORTHERN SOUTHLAND

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

OTAGO CLYDE

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

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

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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GREAT COUNTRY BREAKS

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BAY OF ISLANDS

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ROTORUA

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Phone: 09 434 0571

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WAIHEKE ISLAND

GISBORNE

Walk stunning Waiheke Island

TAUMARUNUI The Inn At The Convent B & B

Explore the new 100km Te Ara Hura trail

9 High Street - Taumarunui

* Each room is unique and has a warm atmostphere * First class Continental Breakfast included * Home cooked meals and packed lunches available * Pets accommodated on request

1-5 days self-guided or guided Unique day walks and multi-day hikes.

Host June Nevin

Phone 07-896-7764, 021 974 772 0800 775 223

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

June@theinnattheconvent.co.nz - www.theinnattheconvent.co.nz

WAIRARAPA

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WAIKATO

RURAL ESCAPE WAIKARETU Dinner, bed and breakfast in a peaceful rural setting in North west Waikato.

Great food, private annex, walking cycling, retro camping (opt), tennis.

30 minutes south of Port Waikato, 50 minutes west of Mercer and 10 minutes from Nikau Cave and Cafe.

09 233 3278 EricaGilchrist@xtra.co.nz

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Explore the Rimutaka Cycle Trail

BESPOKE ITINERARIES

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021 0746640

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WAIRARAPA

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

Phone (06) 372 3722

MARLBOROUGH

Walk one of New Zealandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most spectacular walks

www.whareamawalk.co.nz

GREAT COUNTRY BREAKS MARLBOROUGH

Unique walking experience over private farmland and Wairarapa Coastline, with two or three day options. Awesone scenery, rustic accommodation and delicious meals. For further information visit www.oruiwalk.co.nz

TARANAKI

* Rich in History * Stunning Native Forest * Vibrant Marine and Bird Life * Great Accommodation from backpackers to suites * Bags transferred daily * Meet people from all over the World

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

TRAMPING - CYCLING - TRANSPORT

First night stop on the Queen Charlotte Track

Marlborough Sounds info@furneauxlodge.co.nz

03-579-8259

RANGITIKEI

Ridge Top Farm Walk

1 & 2 Day Fully Catered Farm Walks Glamping accommodation Views of Mt Ruapehu

KAIKOURA COAST TRACK Awesome 2 days getaway to go home refreshed

QUEENSTOWN BIKING, HIKING & ACCOMMODATION, near Queenstown

Discover new landscapes Farm accommodation Bags transferred daily Hike into nature

27km Single Loop Track www.ridgetopfarmwalk.virb.com Email: ridgetopfarmnz@gmail.com Call us: 0275-983-039

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Self guided trips | Guided trips | Overnight trips | Day trips | Hike | Bike | 4WD Nevis Road, Garston, near Queenstown, Ph 027 239 2628 www.welcomerock.co.nz - trails@welcomerock.co.nz

03 319 2715 www.kaikouratrack.co.nz

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MID CANTERBURY

MID CANTERBURY

Rural Adventure Tours and Accommodation A unique four days walk or mountain bike ride in idyllic South Canterbury Guided Hiking, Biking, Farm Tours and Exploring in Mid Canterbury’s spectacular, spacious backcountry. info@rataescape.co.nz

GREAT COUNTRY BREAKS NELSON

021-268-8432

www.rataescape.co.nz

CANTERBURY

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

MT VERNON LODGE

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

‘Carry less, enjoy more’

CANTERBURY

Set on 6 hectares in the heart of Akaroa, Mt Vernon Lodge offers a variety of accommodation, from economy rooms to cottages and cabins/chalet with full facilities.

Banks Track Self guided multi option walk through Banks Peninsula’s wildside.

‘Come explore with us!’ www.kahurangiwalks.co.nz

Phone 03 391 4120 SOUTHLAND

* Fully equipped cosy accommodation within two penguin colonies * Diverse scenery from craggy tops, bush, birdsong and waterfalls, to dramatic coastline and beautiful bays.

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

Contact David & Amanda Kinnaird 33 Purple Peak Road, Akaroa

03 304 7180 info@mtvernon.co.nz www.mtvernon.co.nz

For info on this Kiwi favourite track

www.Bankstrack.co.nz

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WEST COAST STEWART ISLAND

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