251 DECEMBER 2018

RECREATION WALKING and CYCLING TRAILS

$390 Million to be invested

DECEMBER 2018 ISSUE NO 251

in walking and cycling paths

New Zealand Walk:

Puketi Forest Kauri Challenge walk

New Zealand Day Hike:

An experience on the Old Ghost Trail

Overseas Walks

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CONTENTS Issue 251 - 2018

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4 Walk Talk

6 $390 million to be invested in more walking and cycling path initiatives

8 New Zealand Walk: An experience on the Old Ghost Trail?

15 New Zealand Walk: Powell Hut - A wairarapa icon

16 High Achiever: The biggest challenge of my life - Gordon Innes 17 Need to know: Seven safety tips for magpie swooping

18 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest

20 Event: Finding more than just the finishing line 22 New Zealand Walk: Puketi Forest Kauri Chal- lenge the best day walk ever

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25 Books: How to set up a sccessful Glaming Busi-

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25 Books: The French Way

26 NZ Adventure Walk: Step back in time in this

ancient forest: 28 New Zealand Walks: Ever explored the many

Tarawera walking trails

30 Overseas Walk: Hiking in the Longsheng rice terraces in snow and ice 34 Event: Sunset Coast Walks 35 Subscription Form

36 Overseas Cycle Tours: Ireland- Cycling in Wick-

low’s wilderness 41 Oxfam Trailwalker

42 Overseas Walks and Tours

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45 Index of previous 14 issues

46 Coming Events: New Zealand 49 Ashhurst to Esplanade event 50 Coming Events: Overseas

52 Directory of Walking Groups

56 New Zealand Country Breaks 59 Queen Charlotte Track

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New long Chilian hiking trail links national parks

The Chilean government has just launched the Route of Parks a new 2700km long hiking trail that runs through Patagonia to Cape Horn. The trail route connects 17 national parks and winds through lakes, volcanoes, rainforests, and the Andes Mountains.

It will be one of the world’s longest hiking trails, and was done with the efforts of Douglas and Kristine Thompson, a husband-and-wife team who in the 1990s, bought millions of acres of land in Chile and Argentina with the intention to preserve large swaths of South American countryside.

Douglas was founder of the North Face clothing company in the 1990’s.

When Douglas passed away in 2015 after his kayak capsized, Kristin donated over much of their land to the Chilean government. Together, they turned it into an ecotourism marvel.

The Route of Parks opening has been a highly anticipated one with “The New York Times” newspaper cited it as one of their 52 Places to Go in 2018.

And Chile, as a whole, is currently in the midst of a tourism boom—the United Nations World Tourism Organization reported a double digit increase of visitors from 2016 to 2017.

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Walking Access Commission appoints new Chief Executive

The Walking Access Commission, the Government’s expert agency on public access to the outdoors, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ric Cullinane as its new Chief Executive.

Mr Cullinane has been the Commission’s Operations Manager since 2010, and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his new role.

“Ric has been involved in the Commission for nearly it’s entire lifespan, and his deep relationships with our key farming, local government and recreationalist stakeholders will be of huge assistance to the work of the Commission in protecting and enhancing public access to the outdoors.” said John Forbes, Chair of the Commission’s Board.

Mr Cullinane says he’s looking forward to leading the next stage of the Commission’s life, as it enters into a period of review of its founding legislation.

“The Walking Access Act 2008 created the Commission, and it will be reviewed over the next 12 months. This is a unique opportunity to ensure the Commission is best placed for not only the next decade, but for many more to come,” said Mr Cullinane.

Harbour Bridge Skypath due to be completeted by 2021 The Government has announced a three-year $390 million package for walking and cycling last month and repeated a commitment to fully fund the Skypath project over the Auckland Harbour Bridge.

Labour committed up to $30m for the SkyPath cycle and walkway across the bridge at last year’s election, but recent figures put the cost at $67m.

SkyPath will be connected with SeaPath, a 3km cycle and walkway from Northcote Pt and along the motorway to Esmonde Rd in Takapuna at a combined cost of $99 million.

Both projects are due to be completed by 2021.

Mt Auckland Walk now closed

In issue 250 we featured an article on walking Mt Auckland in Atuanui Scenic Reserve by Mike Giri who wrote the article several months ago.

The Department of Conservation advises us that now there is a rahui put in place by the owners of the reserve, Ngati Whatua o Kaipara. This is to prevent any spread of Kauri Dieback, and protect the forest.

While it is a cool article highlighting the reserve, and the lovely walk, it’s a bit of a shame that this may attract more walkers to the reserve, says DOC. Also, the viewing tower on the summit has now been removed, as that was part of DOC’s obligation for the transfer of the reserve.

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Omaui Tracks Trust wins Outdoor Access Champion Award

The Omaui Tracks Trust received an Outdoor Access Champion Award last month. The award recognises the Trust’s achievements in enhancing public access and offering new opportunities for New Zealanders to experience our great outdoors.

Walking Access Commission board member Robin McNeill presented the award at a ceremony in Southland.

The awards are an annual event organised by the New Zealand Walking Access Commission. Commission Communications Manager Asher Wilson-Goldman says they celebrate the people and community groups around the country who are developing trails and making it easier for people to experience the outdoors.

Since 2011 the Omaui Tracks Trust has worked to form a new walking track from the Omaui Scenic Reserve in Southland.

The trail will open officially on Sunday 12 November.

It provides Southlanders and visitors with a new outdoor experience to the top of Omaui Hill, with a fine view of Foveaux Strait and Bluff Harbour.

The track has already been getting good use from school groups, runners, pest control people and those who just enjoy a peaceful walk in the bush.

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Shared Pathways

$390 million to be invested in more walking and cycling path initiatives Over the next three years a total of $390 million will be invested in walking and cycling initiatives, an increase of $96 million on the previous three years, according to the NZ Transport Agency. $300 million will be invested from the National Land Transport Fund, supported by co-investment from local government of $65 million and $25 million of additional Crown funding.

Investment will be targeted to extending existing walking and cycling networks, providing connections to public transport hubs, improving safety and accessibility, and helping

• $8.7 million for urban cycling routes in Whāngārei, creating a connected network of shared paths for walking and cycling between residential areas, education, recreation and shops • Twin Coast cycle trail.

Auckland - $149 million investment in walking and cycling which includes:

• $67 million for the SkyPath, the walking and cycling link across Auckland Harbour Bridge, which will give Aucklanders the freedom to walk and cycle from the North Shore to the city. A detailed business case will be completed by mid-2019 • $31 million for the SeaPath, a three kilometre cycle and walkway on the North Shore that will connect to the SkyPath and provide safe and direct connections to local communities and recreational areas • completing the Glen Innes to Tamaki Drive shared path.

Waikato - $20 million investment in walking and cycling which includes:

• $2.1 million to expand urban cycle networks and strategic inter-regional connections in the Hamilton area, including the Cambridge to Hamilton section of Te Awa, the great New Zealand river ride • Hamilton cycle network

revitalise regional economies with new tourism opportunities.

The investment in walking and cycling is also responding to increasing demand due to the growing number of cyclists using our urban networks.

Walking and cycling facilities help make our towns and cities more accessible and liveable, promote tourism, reduce traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions, support people to be active and contribute to healthy communities, says NZ Transport Agency Areas to benefit throughot New Zealand are:

Northland - $13 million investment in walking and cycling which includes:

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• Te Awa South cycleway

Bay of Plenty - $16 million investment in walking and cycling which includes:

• completion of the Cycley network in Rotorua, connecting suburbs, arterial routes and tourist attractions

• Whanganui River Cycleway.

Wellington - $83 million investment in walking and cycling which includes:

• Ngauranga to Petone shared path • Petone to Melling link • Eastern Bays cycleway • Wellington to Hutt Valley shared path.

Nelson/Marlborough - $4.3 million investment in walking and cycling which includes:

• the Nelson City Council plans to substantially complete its cycleway network during the next three years, linking the network from Tahunanui to the city centre.

Canterbury - $28 million investment in walking and cycling which includes:

• Motu cycle trail – Whakatane extension • completion of Tauranga’s strategic urban network of cycleways, completing links from residential areas to education, employment and social opportunities.

Taranaki - $0.5 million investment in walking and cycling which includes:

• New Plymouth cycleways.

Gisborne - $5.4 million investment in walking and cycling which includes:

• SH35 Gisborne to Wainui Cycleway.

Hawke’s Bay - $1.5 million investment in walking and cycling which includes:

• the iWay project in Napier/Hastings to support the construction of new cycleways and investigate a cycleway north of Napier towards Gisborne.

Manawatū–Whanganui - $13 million investment in walking and cycling which includes:

• Palmerston North to Feilding shared path • new He Ara Kotahi shared Manawatū River Bridge

• continued investment in Christchurch’s 13 major cycleways routes to provide a safe and accessible network connecting the city’s suburbs to the central city • Quarryman’s Trail • Rapunui to Shag Rock • Northern Line • Heathcote Expressway • Nor’West Arc • Southern Lights • Papanui Parallel.

Otago - $56 million investment in walking and cycling which includes:

• SH1 separated cycle lanes • SH88 shared path • Peninsula Connection.

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By Sharon Bergstrom

s much as I love tramping, and can boast having walked most of New Zealand’s Great Walks, it’s not as easy as it used to be.

I suppose that’s to be expected when you’ve reached retirement age and beyond! But there is still a yearning to do more, so when friends mentioned a helicopter trip into the wilderness of the “Old Ghost Trail” and walking out, my excitement grew instantly.

So where is the Old Ghost Trail you may ask?

I didn’t know at the time either, but it stretches 85km from the Lyell Historic Reserve, ( between Murchison and Inangahua) on the eastern side of the Buller Gorge, to 4km inland from Seddonville, on the West Coast, (between Westport & Karamea) and rises to a height of 1300m above sea level.

The whole trail is described as a remote, multi use trail, attracting walkers and serious cyclists and wait for it ....... should only be attempted by technically advanced, competent, fit mountain bikers, and experienced, fit trampers!

Oh great! Knowing that, (you would think,) would exclude our party, for sure?

But, not this group of intrepid trampers who decided there has to be a way around everything!

For us, it was a chance to pursue an easier option, including experiencing the thrill of a helicopter ride, to fly us into Specimen Point, the last hut on the track. Then we could walk out at our leisure, over the course of a day, and (for the most part) on a gradually descending track.

But, back to the beginning of our experience.

We were travelling up the West Coast in our motor home and planning to rendezvous with friends who were travelling from up north in their caravan. Each of us only had a few days to fit this adventure into our separate South Island schedules and so proved Left: A suspension bridge with the river below.

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Opposite page above: A great spot to sit down and take in the scenery. Below left: A cool section through bush. Below right; Track under repair.

Above left: A spot to stop and view the river.

Above right: The group at the start of The Old Ghost Road.

the most difficult task, in advance, (a) that of selecting a day when the weather would be kind to us and (b) one when the helicopter pilot Wayne Pratt of “Heli Charter Karamea” could fly us in to the trail.

That all sorted, we set up camp in the Seddonville Holiday Park (previously the Seddonville School) and the following morning at 8am drove the 4km to the Mokihinui River and the wonderful “Rough & Tumble Lodge”, from where we were being picked up.

At the appointed time, the whirr of the chopper blades were heard and soon landed near us. With no time to get nervous we boarded the helicopter and flew up the spectacular Mokihinui River valley, circled around Mokihinui Forks and landed back at Specimen Point Hut, set majestically among the bush, high above the river.

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to share, having been a big part of the development of the track. He dropped off some supplies for the hut, then gave us the thumbs up, took off and was soon a speck in the distance.

The stillness, the absolute quiet, and the sense of being alone in the middle of nowhere, gives one an adrenaline rush and sense of excitement. The pure clear air, tranquility and beauty of our surroundings, as well as the modern well equipped hut with its outdoor seating, overlooking the river far below, gave us the wow factor and a certain reluctance to move on. However, with the 17km walk ahead of us, even if largely downhill, we needed to be on our way.

The numerous twists and turns of the track, and glimpses of the deep green river below, with its contrasting white rapids, through the rich bush was breathtaking.

A number of waterfalls cascaded across the walking track and provided the odd challenge to try to keep our feet dry, though not to be recommended, as I soon learned by trying to step across slippery rocks, that saw me take an unscheduled dip in the water.

“Suicide Bluffs”, aptly named, were another area not for the faint hearted.

We had to navigate around and below rocks, hugging the cliff face, and walk over precariously positioned, narrow, aluminium bridges and swing bridges bolted to the rocks and jutting out far above the raging water below. Even the cyclists have to carry their bikes through this area, and no stopping is allowed, for everyone’s safety.

Along the way we met and chatted to a few younger bikers and walkers, generally all passing us, who were doing the whole transverse, mostly from the Lyell side and had interesting stories to tell. We also met the track maintenance man who had a quad bike, laden with tools, who does a great job, in an area that can be very prone to bad weather, with a particularly high rainfall.

No trip in this part of the country would be complete without some rain and even though it was February, and not expected, we were prepared. Underfoot the track was covered with a strong base of compounded rock for the most part, so we felt safe and were able to stop along the way to have a breather, a bite to eat or drink or simply take in the birdsong and beauty of our environment.

The history of the area was also fascinating along the way, as gold was the

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obsession that drew miners to the area in the 1800s. There were many rusty old relics left behind in the bush, that beckoned us to ponder the lives of such brave, pioneering souls. It was this history and an old 1886 proposed road survey map used by miners seeking gold

in this area that became the inspiration for a group of enthusiasts to develop the Old Ghost Trail as recently as 2007.

It was opened eight years later in 2015, for wilderness adventurers to enjoy. DOC, Meridian, the West Coast Council and other interested parties

came on board and their story is told in a brilliant short book called “Spirit to the Stone” by Marian Boatwright and is a really highly recommended, read.

And so, having taken up the challenge we achieved our goal, unscathed!

You could do it too, no sweat! Well, not much sweat, anyway.

It’s one of the most exciting walks I’ve done because of its diversity and history.

The best of it was of course, the company, as always. The worst of it, those pesky little mozzies that attacked us as we exited the trail.

I only wish we had made time to stay at the Rough & Tumble Lodge to enjoy the ambience and setting and of course, toast to another successful walk in Paradise, that we can tick off the bucket list!

Above: Looking down to the river from up high. Below left: Th inforamtion board. Below right: The helicopter is waiting for us.

Opposite page: The track winds around the cliff side.

Page 12: The track follows beside the river.

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Powell Hut: A Wairarapa icon

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owell Hut, the most popular hut in Tararua Forest Park, in the Wairarapa, offers spectacular and invigorating views. Located just above the bushline, the stunning vistas are a fitting reward for those who complete the 1,200 metre climb up through the surrounding native beech forest.

Perched high on the Tararua Ranges, the iconic huts that have graced this site have been a beacon to tired and weary trampers for almost 80 years.

The original Powell Hut was built in 1939, and was rebuilt by the Hutt Valley Tramping Club in 1981. This burnt down in 1999 and the current incarnation was built in 2000.

The current hut has suffered from weather tightness problems that have weakened the overall structure. Powell Hut is now being rebuilt to improve the structure and provide a better experience for visitors.

Powell Hut will be closed to all users from 1 November 2018 until 30 April 2019 for the existing hut to be demolished and a new hut re-built.

Powell Hut is the most popular hut in Tararua Forest Park with over 3000 bed nights per year.

The hut is in a gorgeous setting, nestled in the hills amongst beautiful tussock grasses. Epic sunrises, winter wonderlands and beautiful native forests are just some of the drawcards that bring visitors to this area year on year.

Powell Hut is a popular place to stop and rest before climbing the summit of Mount Holdsworth for stunning 360 views of the Wairarapa region.

The new Powell Hut will contain 32 bunks, split between four bunk rooms, with two rooms of 10 bunks and two rooms of six bunks. It would also feature an expanded deck to make the most of the incredible view.

The new design was based on consultation. There was a huge amount of interest when we asked people last year what they wanted for the new hut with more than 800 people contributing ideas.

We’ve designed it for what modern users are looking for.

The key piece of feedback was that people really enjoyed the view at the hut, so the new deck will be about three times the size of the existing deck and will include seating.

People also said they wanted more privacy, so we opted for four bunk rooms.

Construction on the new Powell Hut will begin in November. The site is a very exposed and challenging place to work and construction time will definitely be influenced by the weather.

We are taking a cautious approach and advising people the hut will be closed for six months, but we hope to have it open ahead of schedule and will be providing regular updates.

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High Achiever

The biggest challenge of my life – Gordon Innes How work and a commitment to rehabilitation with Cyclofit has helped Gordon Innes’ post-stroke rehabilitation.

The 58-year-old butcher suffered a stroke which left him without movement on the right side of his body.

It was a massive blow for Innes, a very active Southlander who loves his fishing.

‘I used to work from 7am to 6pm and then come home and do firewood, or whatever. There was always something to be done,’ he said.

‘The stroke took away my right side.

You see some people who aren’t as active and you wonder “why me”, but that’s just what happens. I’m getting my leg back, but it’s been a long, hard road.’

In November last year Gordon’s wife Theressa contacted Sport Southland’s Ann Robbie about the Green Prescription programme, which is designed to help people who want to be more active but aren’t sure how to go about it.

‘Theressa rang me and asked if there was anything we could do to help, because she’d seen other things we’d done for people.

It was a big “yes” from me,’ Ann said.

Ann suggested that Gordon give Cycling Southland’s Cyclofit a try.

Cyclofit riders ride mountain bikes, tricycles or specially adapted bikes around the flat area inside the SIT Zero Fees Velodrome.

The indoor facility provides a safe and controlled environment for people of all ages and abilities to rediscover the joys of riding a bike. With no hills, no

adverse weather and no traffic issues to worry about, the programme has proved popular.

Things weren’t straightforward, however.

‘It’s a big challenge – the biggest challenge of my life.’

Even negotiating the two sets of stairs to get into the Velodrome was difficult for Gordon to start with, but he laughs when he looks back now. ‘Just getting in here was a work out and a half,’ Gordon said.

‘When I first started I was doing three or four laps until I got a bit fitter. I’ve been up to 40 laps at once, which is 10 km, but I was finding that I was dragging my feet around at my afternoon physio session,’ Gordon said. ‘(Cycling Southland’s) Bruce Ross was brilliant, he chucked me on the yellow tricycle and sent me out for a couple of laps.’

Ann says Gordon’s commitment and hard work has been inspirational. His goal had been to walk unaided and that’s something he achieved recently, thanks in part to the work he has done through Green Prescription.

‘He’s always been pretty determined

to do something. People have to be prepared to put the work in and, for people like Gordon, you don’t mind going the extra mile because you can see how hard they are trying.’

Gordon’s rehabilitation has included Cyclofit, walking and swimming and he’s also taken up the sport of boccia, a game of skill and strategy which is similar to lawn bowls and petanque.

After initially struggling to cope with his change of circumstances, Gordon has set his mind to achieving as much as he can on his road to recovery.

‘It’s something I’ve got to do now, I’ve got to get back. It’s a big challenge – the biggest challenge of my life.’

Update Gordon went on to cycle the 3 km Surf to City along with Mike Hamill (another success story with cerebral palsy) and Tony McAra who made the TV1 news for GRx (Tony had also had a stroke).

When these three men cycled into the park to finish the event spectators were humbled by their ‘not giving up attitude.’

Below right: Mike Hamill and Gordon Innes.

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Seven safety tips for magpie swooping

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number of us have been out walking or cycling when a magpie comes down and swoops on us, giving us a

big fright.

It’s spring nesting season and magpies in both city and country areas are becoming highly protective of their young, swooping on territorial threats.

Here are seven safety tips on how to get through the swooping season.

1. Pay attention to nesting areas If you see magpie nesting activity in trees in an area where you walk or cycle, it is time to plot a new route for the nesting season. Avoiding the nesting area altogether is always the best option if you are able.

2. Never harass magpies Don’t throw things at a nest, don’t climb trees where magpie chicks are nesting and don’t provoke adult magpies. Remember – they are fiercely protective and will react if they think their chicks are threatened.

3. Cover up Carry an umbrella or wear a solid hat if you have to walk through an area in which you know there are magpies. This can help protect you and deter birds.

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4. Stay calm If you find yourself walking or cycling through magpie swooping territory and it is too late to back out, stay calm. Walk quickly through the area but do not run.

Teach children to stay calm, too.

5. Be on the lookout and make eye contact Be careful and keep your eyes out for magpies in known nesting areas. Keep your arms up if you are worried. It can be hard to watch for magpies as they often swoop from behind, but they are much less likely to swoop if they are being watched directly. If you maintain eye contact with a magpie for as long as possible, it will be less likely to swoop.

6. Get off your bike If you are on a bicycle, dismount.

Bicycles irritate magpies and getting swooped on while riding can cause accidents. Your helmet will protect you.

Walk the bike quickly out of the magpie’s territory.

7. Be understanding and considerate Magpies are highly intelligent and family-loving, and they are trying to protect their young. You only need to be patient for a few short weeks during the nesting season.

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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.

Above: Taking advantage of a lovely Spring day in the Wairarapa, our walking group walked to Stonewall waterfall at Cape Palliser. Beautiful spot and returning in Summer to enjoy the water. Photo by Di Bailey, Carterton.

Below: The Northern Southland had a very informative walk around various streets of Lumsden. One stop was the local primary school where the Principal walked us round the community bike track being constructed. With it’s skills track, pump track and long link track it will make a wonderful community asset for families to enjoy. Hopefully he will inspire the kids to walk with their families. Photo by Andrew Watson, Dipton.

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Below: Early morning climb to the lookout at Mt Dick just west of Carter ton to catch a stunning Wairarapa sunrise. Photo by Di Bailey, Carterton.

Above middle: Alison Wickman and Linda Jensen were part of the Mangatoi Walking group from Te Puke, who recently walked into the Whataroa Falls in Otanewainuku Forest, about half an hours drive south of Te Puke. The falls can be reached in about one hour on a well graded track that takes you through some magnificient rimu forest that abounds in bird life. Photo by John McDonald, Te Puke.

Finley and Miles Cooper-Camm walked the old Sheridan Creek track, Otaki Forks up to see the old log hauler, October 2018. We had a great adventure. Photo by Zoe Cooper, Paraparaumu.

Below: Walking with El Granada friends who come to New Zealand every year and enjoy our walks here. This time we were on their turf enjoying the Big Sur coastline. There are so many small and large walks you can do on this coastline. We had wonderful views with mysterious fog on the way down, and beautiful clear views on the way back. Photo by Kate Mullooly, Tauranga.

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ilometres of breathtaking Whakatāne and Ōhope terrain, a buzzing atmosphere, and the knowledge that hundreds of thousands of dollars have been raised for Oxfam’s work in the Pacific is what will await participants of the 14th annual Oxfam Trailwalker event.

Held over the weekend of the 23 and 24 March 2019, thousands of ardent walkers and runners will choose to conquer either 50km in 18 hours or 100km in 36 hours. In doing so, they will be helping Oxfam to fight poverty.

While this distance may seem intimidating, the event is achievable for most with the right attitude, training, and support. In 2014, a team with an average age of 68 years old completed the 100km event.

Participants are supported along the way with training guides and it is compulsory for all teams to have a minimum of two support crew members who look out for them during their journey. The support crew are involved in crucial planning, supplying food and water, and much needed moral support during the event.

Oxfam Trailwalker is not a relay.

Each team has to start together, stay together, and finish together. This is intended as a representation of the way that Oxfam walks side by side with its partners globally, aiding the development and implementation of life-changing programmes and providing support every step of the way.

The trail varies in difficulty along the way, and each leg of the track receives a classification ranging from a “walk in the park” with flat and relatively smooth terrain, to “grit it up Everest” with steep climbs and uneven ground. To keep things fresh, the path is re-evaluated and improved every year, with 2019’s exciting new trail due to be released at the end of 2018.

Also new next year is the introduction of a new two tier registration and fundraising system. Participants have the option to either pay a lower registration fee and meet a higher fundraising target, or pay a higher registration fee and meet a lower fundraising target, increasing the accessibility of the event for more people.

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the history. First set up in 1981 by the legendary Queen’s Gurkha Signals Regiment in Hong Kong, it originated as a military exercise to test teamwork, endurance, and determination.

Trailwalker made its New Zealand debut in Taupō in 2006, making New Zealand one of eleven host countries around the world who have collectively raised more than $190 million to support Oxfam’s international life-saving work.

Since then, New Zealand has had over 12,000 participants and raised over $10 million, making Trailwalker Oxfam New Zealand’s biggest fundraising event.

After being held in Taupō for 10 years, Oxfam Trailwalker moved to the Whakatāne region in 2016, and now showcases some of the Bay of Plenty’s most stunning landscapes. The participants venture through a mix of public native forest tracks, private farmland, sandy beaches, and rocky river banks.

The terrain in this region is incredibly diverse and the trail is tipped to include single track bush trails, gravel and dirt roads, farm paddocks, footpaths, long and short grass, road verges, parks, and a few stiles for good measure.

In this year’s event, first across the 100km finish line were the persevering ‘Buff Wait There’s More!’ team consisting of Zebedee Stone, Billie Haresnape, Dylan Steeples and Chris Webb.

They elected to run the entire course and proceeded to smash the previous Whakatāne record of 14 hours and 32 minutes by almost two hours. The team leader, Zebedee Stone, was elated with the team’s achievement and said making it through the gruelling distance was exhausting but rewarding.

If the success of this team has ignited your competitive streak and you would like to take on the challenge of breaking their formidable record, or you would like to participate because you have been inspired to change the world and help tackle poverty, registrations for Oxfam Trailwalker 2019 are now open.

You can find out more information about the event and register at www. oxfamtrailwalker.org.nz

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Puketi Forest Kauri

Challenge ‘The best day walk ever’

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Above: Walking between the kauri trees. Below left: It’s BBQ time! Below right: Relics from the past.

Opposite page above: Looking high up over the forest.

Below right: A stream to cross.

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ach summer on the last Saturday of January, the Puketi Forest trust holds its Puketi Forest Kauri Challenge, a day walk through the Puketi Forest in Northland.

This 21 km walk, with a shorter 12km option, starts at a high ridge bordering farmland and winds through regenerating and mature forest with ancient kauri stands to the upper Waipapa river. The first part of the walk is part of the Te Aroroa trail.

The event is a fund raiser and showcases the Trust’s conservation work.

The Puketi Forest is one of Northland’s largest. The Trust- Oho Mai Puketi maintains over 200km of track lines with over 6000 possum, stoat, rat and feral cat traps over 5500 hectares, allowing bird life regeneration. As pests have decreased toutouwai ( North Island

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robins) and kokaka have been released back into the forest.

Our last walk started on a misty morning on the eastern border of the forest. The weather suggested heat later in the day. With a great feeling of excitement we gathered at the main Puketi recreation area and the Department of Conservation camp ground.

A brief pre walk welcomed us to the start of the challenge. A convoy of 4WD vehicles awaited the shorter distance walkers to take them to the 9km drop off point in the forest along Pirau Road.

This old logging road has no public access but the trust has a concession from DOC to use it.

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Kauri Challenge ‘The best day walk ever’ After the vehicles all departed the 21km walkers set off. For most of us it’s a day to experience and enjoy the forest while for others it’s an endurance run where they try to better their previous times.

Walker numbers have increased yearly yet it doesn’t feel crowded. We have all found our own pace. We each have a map and a point of interest sheet flagging notable plants and features. At the 9km mark we join the 12km walkers route and head along the Pukatea Ridge Track. This is a botanically significant area and our route offers views out to the vast expanse of the forest as we descend to the river.

The most enjoyable experience is to walk in it. This was the highlight of the

day. In high summer the river’s cool green pools called and we waded into the steady flow with only the noise of the flowing water, birds calling and the trees rustling in the breeze. What could be better?

As the river grew wider and deeper we returned to the track. Some walkers swam this last part of the challenge, but most were content to walk the gentle five and a half kilometers to Forest Pools Reserve. The track here was to be a road but was abandoned in the 1930’s. We saw the interesting remains of three old bridges spanning small gullies along the easy walk.

Forest pools is a popular picnic and swimming spot and we passed families cooling off in the river. At the event

tent the sausages were sizzling, and we enjoyed the offered cake, cold drink or a cuppa. It was time to rest, relax, chat or swim. Late afternoon and we picked up one of the return rides on the Trust’s organized bus to take us back to our vehicles.

The Challenge provides a truly memorable day. From majestic kauri and great podocarps to the smallest ferns and orchids puketi has it all.

The trust has made this an easy way to experience this outstanding forest.

The cost of the event participation is a $50 donation. This includes a one year membership to the trust and their newsletters. The donation ensures vital predator control over one hectare for a year.

A moderate level of fitness is required for the challenge but most of the track is down hill. For planning, the next walk will be on Saturday January 26th 2019. If weather conditions are unsafe the walk is held the following Saturday. The DOC camp ground and hut are available for those wishing accommodation near the start of the walk.

Places are limited to 40 for the 12km walk so early entry is suggested. For more information see the Trust’s web site www.puketi.org.nz.

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here has been a 1,000 per cent increase in the number of pilgrims walking the Camino over the past 20 years. Stressed out people are fast turning to walking in the slow lane.

This is Lorraine Thomson’s epic story of her solo 800km trek from St Piec de Port in France, over the relentless Pyrenees, across Spain and to the ancient burial place of St James — Santiago de Compostela.

There is drama, challenge and exaltation throughout the 40-days traversing varying terrain, altitudes and weather conditions. There is disruption due to unforeseen circumstances and a return to complete the ordeal, which made the challenge all the more fulfilling.

For every step she took, she was hoping more than anything this would be one step towards her much-loved youngest son Jacob, overcoming his lifethreatening metastatic osteosarcoma.

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t’s incredibly rare these days to walk through virgin New Zealand forest, where the trees have stood for over 1000 years and the forest floor is untouched by human hands.

But 500ha of paradise still exists northwest of Rotorua on the Mamaku Plateau and is one of the most ‘alive’ eco-systems in the country. Rotorua Canopy Tours has created an immersive way to experience this beautiful forest – from above and below the trees.

Small groups of up to 10 people are escorted by knowledgeable Kiwi guides into the Dansey Road Scenic Reserve and treated to three hours of fascinating commentary about the history, ecology and birdlife of this area. You’ll also get to zipline through the forest canopy and journey across swing bridges which will get your heart racing!

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this forest.

The tours start and end at Rotorua Canopy Tour’s headquarters on Fairy Springs Road. There you will be kitted out with a helmet and safety harness by two friendly guides who will then drive you 10 minutes out of town to discover pure beauty.

The Dansey Road Scenic Reserve has never been logged and is home to countless species of native birds, invertebrates, reptiles and fungi.

When a nearby railway line was first built in 1860 to bring tourists to Rotorua’s famous pink and white terraces, this section of forest was left untouched to form an attractive ‘gateway’ to the city, leaving the trees, ferns and shrubs here flourishing for centuries.

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possums, ferrets and stoats have had on this forest, and the huge conservation effort that Rotorua Canopy Tours has spearheaded over the past six years to rid them from the Dansey Road Scenic Reserve.

A portion of each ticket sold at Rotorua Canopy Tours goes towards pest eradication efforts and the success of the programme means North Island robins will now visit you throughout the tour and eat mealworms right out of your hand! Other birds often seen during tours include wood pigeons, tui, fantails, kaka, bellbirds, whiteheads, grey warblers, tomtits and both long-tail and shining cuckoos.

You’ll spend about three quarters of your tour up in the trees attached to ziplines and admiring the forest from treetop platforms.

The other quarter you’ll be walking on the forest floor. In terms of fitness, you’ll need to be comfortable going for a one hour forest or hill walk and be able to walk up three flights of stairs unassisted to complete the ‘Original’ canopy tour.

To tackle the ‘Ultimate’ tour you’ll need to be comfortable going for a half day forest or hill walk, and be able to walk up six flights of stairs unassisted without stopping for a break.

Eventually, Rotorua Canopy Tours hopes to establish public walking tracks throughout the entire reserve. But for now, joining their daily tours provides an unforgettable way to experience this ancient native forest.

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Above left: A bird’s eye view above the forest.

Above right: High above the native forest.

Below left: Two walkers in the forest.

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By Lee Barton Above: The bridge is locally known as ‘The Pipe Bridge’, which is over the Tarawera River. It is a footbridge which adjoins Kawerau at the Golf course to the Tarawera Forest and has the town’s main water supply being fed in the pipe suspended under the walkway on the bridge. Photo The Tarawera Ultramarathon

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Simply stunning in its natural simplicity, is a tramp to the spectacular Tarawera Falls - a 35 metre waterfall, and then on to the Tarawera outlet.

There is something magical about this place that will make you return time and time again.

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try’s newest lodge’s.

Nestled at the foot of Putauaki, adjacent to the Tarawera River and sitting alongside a large reserve, the impressive facility is ideal to access the stunning walking trails situated around Lake Tarawera, Whakatāne, Opotiki and Rotorua.

Once a rugby club room, the lodge has gone through significant refurbishment at the hands of the Kawerau District Council who refused to let amalgamation leave a building to become derelict.

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Above right: The Tarawera Falls, is nestled in native bush fed by Lake Tarawera via a unique river which disappears underground and then next appears out of the cliff face as the Falls, all accessible via DOC trails and a short drive from Firmin Lodge to the trails.

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Hiking in the Longsheng rice terraces in snow and ice

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o our surprise, Forest our driver, arrived at 6am as requested. It had rained in the night so we were delighted with a crisp, clear winter’s morning to embark on our 35 kilometre hike over the steep terraced hills of Longsheng, in China, better known as the Dragon’s Backbone or Longji Rice Terraces.

These remarkable, man-made terraces are over 700 years old and received their name because the terraces resemble a dragon’s scales, while the summit ridge of the mountain range looks like the backbone of the dragon.

Our adventure began with an eventful 100km drive (Forest used what appeared to be fake police ID to avoid paying tolls and speeding tickets!) from Guilin to the remote village of Pingan, home to the Zhuang minorities who live there in wooden stilt huts.

A long covered bridge, amassed with red Chinese New Year lanterns, led us to the start of the“Nine Dragons and Five Tigers’ Trail which ascends directly upwards, meaning we were immediately engulfed in rice paddies blanketed in snow and ice.

We climbed up cobbled pathways, surrounded by the frozen fields, puffing our way to the top where the view was spectacular, paddyfields shrouded in mist traversed the horizon for miles, littered with rustic huts draped with elongated icicles.

Soon, we were slipping and sliding through frozen forests of bamboo bent into horseshoes by heavy layers of hoar frost, wondering what on earth we were doing here in the middle of winter especially without a guide or even a readable map.

We did not lay eyes on any other brave soul all day, probably as most tourists visit in the lush green summer, the waterlogged spring or when the paddies turn golden yellow just before harvest in Autumn.

After three hours of hiking immersed in silent stillness, weaving up and down, snaking through the impressive frozen terraces on paved paths and muddy

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Right: The terraced hills of Longshen.

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Hiking in the Longsheng rice terraces in snow and ice Above:: What is known as the Dragon’s Backbone. Below: Walking through a forest with tree covered icicles.

trails, we finally sighted Tiantouzai village. Our very steep climb was rewarded with rows of colourful, loud street vendors, strangely all selling the

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same welcome snack of dry roasted sweet potatoes.

After a well-earned break and wander around the ancient alleyways and historic stone bridges, we scaled to an even higher viewpoint aptly named ‘A Thousand Layers of Heaven’ with its 360 degree view of the dazzling white terraces that looked like giant amphitheatres or ribbons as they coiled around the mountain contours in tiered bands.

Unfortunately while descending from the summit, I took a bad tumble, badly grazing my knee. With me bloody and limping, we took a wrong turning and wondered aimlessly for what seemed like forever, praying that we would stumble across someone who knew the lay of the land. Luckily, we turned yet another corner and there in the middle of a million rice fields was a lone woman walking towards us.

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Above left: The man made terraces are over 700 years old.

Above right: The women in the area are famed for not cutting their hair. Below right: A track left wanders up the hillside.

hair. She uncoiled her long black tassle with delight; extended to its full length, her hair was as almost as long as she was tall. About 200 hundred Yao families live at the foot of the mountain in the Dazhai Village where we hoped Forest was waiting patiently for us.

It seemed a long two hours to finally reach the village; night was falling and lights twinkled from the Yao people’s two-story huts nestled against the breathtaking man-made wonder. The layout of their village seemed the mimic the terraces symmetry, giving the appearance that the wooden houses were stacked on top of one another as an integrated part of this landscape.

We were hungry, sore and tired but elated to have hiked 35 kilometres in an ancient pristine paradise that we consider one of China’s top ten highlights.

And yes, Forest was in the carpark, sound asleep!

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The Awhitu Peninsula, from Waiuku to The Heads, is an area of outstanding scenic beauty. The walking track will allow a large number of people to enjoy the views and tranquillity and at the same time help raise funds for Local projects.

The walk will start and finish at 207 Kohekohe-Karioitahi Road, Waiuku, and will be adequately signposted.

Soft drinks and a sausage sizzle will be provided and there are also plenty of pleasant areas where a picnic lunch, or brunch, may be enjoyed.

The walk is on farm tracks and will cross minor roads. These and the clifftop (even though fenced and patrolled) are potential hazards so children must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times.

We regret that dogs are not permitted.

Entry will cost $20 for adults, $10 for College students. Primary School children and younger are free. EFTPOS available. Fee includes a free sausage and soft drink.

Entries will be accepted at any time by mail, Email us for an entry form at danrae@ps.gen.nz or can phone us at 09-235-9678, or on the day at the start.

We will be happy to answer any questions you may have; by post to PO Box 73, Waiuku.

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The walk is across an area of the Awhitu Peninsular just north of Waiuku. There are four options of 5 km, 7 km, 8 km or 11 km.

As well as providing healthy exercise (at each walker’s pace) it is also an excellent opportunity for staff or families to participate in a collective bonding activity.

Entry fees are $20 for adults, $10 for college students while younger children are free (must be accompanied by an adult). Sausage sizzle and one soft drink are available at the conclusion of the walk. Pay in advance or on the day (EFTPOS available).

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Hidden behind stone walls and high hedges among the leafy coastal hills between Dalkey and Killiney, are beautifully restored manor houses and mansions, the homes of rock stars and millionaires.

Leaving this quiet grandeur and beautiful Killiney Bay, the route takes a turn inland to the green Wicklow Hills and rural countryside. Cycling is on quiet roads with little traffic to reach the small village of Enniskerry, on the Glencullen River.

This picturesque village was built to accompany the nearby manor house of Powerscourt which grandly sits in magnificent grounds next to two championship golf courses. Splendid as the manor may be, the biggest attraction is the gardens which rate third in the world. Walking paths wind through 47 acres of manicured lawns, pretty flower beds and statues. Highlights are the classic Japanese garden and Italian terraced garden which were laid out and built over a century ago.

Next destination and a highlight, is the ancient monastic settlement of Glendalough, heading south into the Above left: You pass Enya’s Castle near Dalkey on the route.

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Left middle: The quiet village of Dalkey is home to Ireland’s rich and famous.

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IRELAND: Cycling in Wicklow’s wilderness heart of Wicklow. You leave the forested lanes round Enniskerry to ascend into the rounded Wicklow hills where stone fenced paddocks are dotted with sheep.

Set in a valley between two lakes, Glendalough was founded here in the 6th century and grew to become a Christian monastic city. There are extensive walking trails to the historic remains and round the lakes which is a good opportunity to park the bike and walk.

The Round Tower is eye-catching at 30 metres high, built to last of slate interspersed with granite. You can wander through the ancient Gateway whose walls would have enclosed the sanctuary, on the original flag stone pathways.

The largest of the monuments is the Cathedral much of which dates from the 12th and 13th centuries.

Leaving Glendalough, you bike amongst wild mountain scenery on the ancient Military Road, built to allow British troops to access the rebellious tribes of these formerly heavily forested valleys. This road runs north to south through the heart of the Wicklow Mountains for 58 kms and reaches within 20 km of Dublin. It’s amazing how close such desolate, empty wilderness is to Dublin’s doorstep.

Descend from the mountains to roll into a scenic valley for an overnight stop at the pretty village of Aughrim.

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It also has another claim to fame for its local craft of hand-weaving.

Turn east and the route has spectacular views over the rolling farm land out to sea. The ride north along the coast passes beautiful Brittas Bay, where, if you’re brave enough, you can take a dip at this Blue Flag beach.

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Above: Biking on a smooth road.

Wicklow Town is a great place for the last night before returning to Dublin.

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You’ll feel like a pint after this one and Wicklow Town has a few visitor-friendly pubs with Irish music.

Guesthouses along the way are warm and welcoming. The Irish treat you like one of the family. The ubiquitous Irish cooked breakfast with home-baked soda bread sets you up for the day. It’s what keeps the starch in your knees and a fullness in your stomach to tackle any terrain.

At the end of a day’s cycling there’s always music and a sing-a-long and visitors are drawn in like old friends. The call it ‘craic’, the Irish word for having a good time.

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CONTENTS for previous 14 issues NOVEMBER 250 2018

3 Contents 4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walk: Tackling the Awatere Tussock Track 10 New Zealand Walks: Take a walk on the wild side 11 My Favourite Walk: Walk at Lake Okataina to Koutu Pa 12 My Favourite Walk: Mt Auckland walk at Atuanui Scenic Reserve 15 Need to Know: Track closues in Kaipatiki reserves area 16 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 18 Auckland Short Walk: Faboulous views in St Heliers to Glover Park walk 22 New Zealand Walk: Track walk where James Burtton spent a solitary life 22 New Zealand Walk: Dunn’s Bush walk a loop track 24 Australian Walks: Go chasing waterfalls in Victoria, Australia 26 New Zealand Walks: Three waterfall walks in Bay of Plenty 30 Overseas Walk: Hike in Swiss Alps brings back childhood memories 34 Event: Festival guide a well know personality 37 Subscription Form 38 My Favourite Walk: Maungatapu Track walk with spectacular views 40 Shared Pathway: First link in Quarr yman’s Trail opened in Christchurch 41 Oxfam Trailwalker 42 Overseas Walks and Tours 45 Index of previous 14 issues 46 Coming Events: New Zealand 49 Ashhurst to Esplanade event 50 Coming Events: Overseas 52 Directory of Walking Groups 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 59 Waiheke Island Walking Festival 60 Manawatu Walking Festival

OCTOBER 249 201

4 Walk Talk 6 The Queen Charlotte Track chasing great 11 Subscription Form 12 New Zealand Walk: Matia/Somes Island has a long history 14 Event: Neon Night Walk/Run 4 Good magical bush walk for Charity 16 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 18 Overseas Adventure: Kiwi trekkers follow in Sir E dmund Hillar y’s footsteps 22 My favourite Walk: Magnificent views from Waihi Trig Walk 25 New ZealandGreat Walks: Which one will be the next Great Walk?

26 My favourite Walk: A walk up the Rapaki Track before sunrise 29 Overseas Walk: Take time to breath and be in the stunning surroundings of Arlberg 30 Overseas Walk: Thornton-le-Dale Walks - a walk through a quaint English village 34 NZ Shared pathway: Wesport to Charleston Trail Trust get help from Walking Access Commission 36 New Zealand Walk: River diversion lead to a country park 38 High Achiever: Michael Houia now walks every day 39 Overseas Walk: Walking through the history of Cairns 44 New Zealand walk: Triumphant return to the Barra Track 46 Coming Events: New Zealand 50 Coming Events: Overseas 52 Directory of Walking Groups 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 59 Waiheke Island Walking Festival 60 Manawatu Walking Festival

SEPTEMBER 248 2018

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 celebrate milestone 12 New Zealand Walk: On the Penguin Shipwreck Walk 14 Auckland Short Walk: Highbrook

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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 maintenance 20 New Zealand Guided Walk: Quirky and beautiful 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 construct Pauanui - Tairua Trail 36 NZ Walk/Cycle: Roxburgh Gorge Cycle and Walking Trail 40 Event: Mangawhai Walking Weekend ticked all the boxes 44 High Achiever: Cassandra Carter makes a life style change 46 Coming Events: New Zealand 50 Coming Events: Overseas 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 59 Green Prescription60 Waiheke Walking Festival

AUGUST 247 2018

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 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 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

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 MAY 244 2018 38 New Zealand Walks: Waiheke Walk4 Walk Talk ing Festival has over 50 guided 6 New Zealand Walk: Cathedral walks Cove - one of our classic walks 42 Overseas Walks and Tours 9 News: Unicycling through Moles44 Event: Manawatu Striders events worth Station 46 Coming Events: New Zealand 10 New Zealand Walk: Lake Man56 New Zealand Country Breaks gamahoe walk offers changing 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

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 29 New Zealand Short Walks: Kura Tawhiti Access Track - Lake Matherson/Te Ara Karaumatu Walk 30 New Zealand Day Hike: Cape Kidnappers Walking Track 32 New Zealand Walks: Explore the Wild West Canyons of Bannockburn sluicings 34 Readers Views; Kauri dieback 34 New Zealand Walk: Tukino Road to Waihohonui Hut 36 Overseas Walks: Around the Matterhorn 44 High Achiever: Joining Green Prescription a very positive step for Don 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 60 Taieri Gorge Rail Walk

MARCH 242 2018

4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walk: Vaucluse Heights - a fitness person’s paradise 8 New Zealand Walk: Secrets and joys of a secluded paradise 11 New Zealand Day Hike: Talks pave way for a walking track on Te Mata Peak 12 New Zealand Day Hike: Hooker Valley Track 14 New Zealand Walks: Get a taste of the Paparoa Track and Pike 29 Memorial Track 16 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 18 Overseas Walks: Glimpses of Guatemala: Exploring Mt Pacaya, Tikau and The Rio Dulce 23 New Zealand Short Walks: Cathedral Cove, Rangitoto Summit Track 24 Training: Training tips for taking on a NZ Great Walk 26 Overseas Walks: Six wonderful walking trails in northern England 28 Need2Know: Marine and Coastal claims - will they affect coastal walking tracks?

30 My Favourite Walk: Coromandel’s Long Bay Kauri Loop walk 35 Event: Manawatu Walking Festival bookings filling up 36 New Zealand Walk: Seaview to Petone Foreshore Walk 38 New Zealand Walk: Guided tour showscases Christchurch street art 40 Event: Striders Super Seven Series popular 44 High Achiever: Improved health and well being through a positive healthy outcome 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 60 Manawatu Walking Festival

FEBRUARY 241 2018

4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walk: Mackays to Pekapeka - a shared pathway 10 New Zealand Day Hike: Roys Peak 12 Overseas Walks: Irelands most celebrated pilgrim paths iden-

tified 18 New Zealand Walk: Virginia Lake Reser ve once a town water supply 20 Shared pathway: New cycleway cuts commute time for busy mum 21 Event: 3 new walks in Manawata Walking Festival this year 22 Need2Know: Tips for staying in DOC huts this summer 24 New Zealand Walks: Chelsea Sugar Refinery walks 2 6 N e w Z e a l a n d Wa l k : T h e Tarawera Trail around a lake of natural beauty 28 Overseas Walks: Italy’s Alpe Adria Trail links Salzburg to the Adriatic Coast 36 New Zealand Walk: Sunrise Hut for Lunch 37 New Zealand Walk: Sunrise Tracks walks 38 High Achiever: Walk’n’Talk keeps 91 year old sprightly 39 New Zealand Short Walks: Mount Manaia Track, Mangawhai Clifftops Walkway 40 New Zealand Walks: Seals, camping and short walks on SH1 journey through Kaikoura 44 Need 2 Know: Tracks closed for kauri protection in Waitakere Regional Park 51 Need2Know: What is Parkrun

at Tongariro Alpine Crossing 44 Books: The Longevity List, Hot Spring of NZ, High Country Huts and Homesteads 59 Waiheke Island Walking Festival 60 Walking Stars - Night Time Marathon

NOVEMBER 238 2017

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

12 New Zealand Walk: Waikowhai Coastal Walk 14 New Zealand Walk: Rata Escape walks with great diversity 18 New Zealand Walks: Auckland best parks for man’s best friend 18 New Zealand Walk: Styx Mill Puharakekenui Conservation Reserve 20 New Zealand Walk: Walking the Timber Trail in winter 24 Overseas Walks: Walking Switzerland’s alpine world 29 Overseas Walks: Nth Stradbroke Island adds a touch of glam to the great outdoors 30 New Zealand Walks: Walking over islands of desire 36 New Zealand Walk: Iron Gate Hut walk 38 New Zealand Walk : Harr y 60 Manawatu Walking Festival Ell Walk 40 Overseas Walks: Climbing Mt JANUARY 240 2018 Fuji - an iconic experience 2 The Great New Zealand Trek 6 New Zealand Walk: Conquering 44 Auckland Short Walk: Papakura Inlet, South Auckland the climb on Rangitoto 8 New Zealand Walk: Araheke 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 60 Walking Stars - Night Time Walk - meeting of the waters Marathon 11 New Zealand Walk: Final stage of the Waterview Shared Path OCTOBER 237 2017 is open 4 Walk Talk 12 New Zealand Walk: Walking 6 My Favourite Walk: Charleston through the Cascade Kauri a hidden gem on our wild Forest West Coast 15 High Achiever: Never to late to 12 Te Araroa Trail: The Paekakariki make lifestyle changes Escarpment Track 18 New Zealand Walk: Whareroa Farm Park and tracks to Orange 14 Auckland Short Walk: Belmont Bays walk - North Shore Hut and Wainui Peak 20 My Favourite Walk: Walking on 18 New Zealand Walk: Bream Head Coast Walks a bird the Moon watchers delight 24 Event: Another great walk24 New Zealand Walk: Tupare ing weekend coming up in Gardens - New Plymouth Mangawhai 27 New Zealand Walk : What 26 Overseas Walks: Portuguese makes the QC Track from great Camino Trail to awesome 30 Overseas Walk: The West Highland Way - One to be cherished 28 New Zealand Walk: Tramp to plane crash site and enjoyed slowly 36 My Favourite Walks: Te Puna 30 Overseas Walks: Across the alps . . . Germany to Austria to Quarry and Puketoki Reserve Switzerland to Italy two great Tauranga short walks 38 Books: A Walk a Day, New 40 New Zealand Short Walk: A Zealand on Foot and Wild whimiscal walk in Kerikeri Auckland 42 Overseas Walks and Tours 44 Books: Kiwi on the Camino - a 40 New Zealand Walks: Waiheke Island Walking Festival - somewalk that changed my life thing not to be missed 44 Need 2 Know: Bookable beds 44 Overseas Walks: New luxury beckon walking holiday in Blue Moun56 New Zealand Country Breaks tains 60 Green Prescription 60 Walking Stars - Night time DECEMBER 239 2017 Marathon 4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walk: Aratiatia SEPTEMBER 236 2017 Rapids Walk with spectacular 4 Walk Talk 6 My Favourite Walk: Te Henui water features Walkway - New Plymouth 10 New Zealand Walk: A walk in Rangihoua Heritage Park where 10 My Favourite Walk: The Putangirua Pinnacles - the badlands the European settlement of NZ of the Wairarapa really begins 13 Overseas Walks: New South 13 New Zealand Walk: Te Oranga Wales - popular with walkers Waikura Urban Forest opened 14 New Zealand Walks: Walk to 14 Overseas Walk: Walk to Sheep’s Cape Brett - a spectacular Head Point must do walk!

16 Walking New Zealand Monthly 18 Overseas Walks: Walking to Photo Contest waterfalls, waterfalls and more 18 High Achievers: Keeping up with waterfalls the Green Track Group 23 New Zealand Walks: Ninth year 20 Australian Walk: Buderim Forest for Walkworth Walks Park in a rain forest of tall trees 27 High Achiever: Reckons exer22 My Favourite Walk: Maketu cise saved her life.

Sandspit, Bay of Plenty 28 New Zealand Walks: Waiheke 24 My favourite Walk: Tarawera Walking Festival offers 50 Outlet to the falls an interestguided walks ing walk 26 New Zealand Walk: River Road 30 My Favourite Walk: Walk to Cathedralk Cove, Coromandel to Black Bridge, Clive 29 Te Araroa Trail: Taumaranui to 32 Shared Pathway: The Ohakune Old Coach Road remain a key stop on trail 30 Overseas Walk: El Camino - The 36 New Zealand Walk: Opening up a rail trail a community Way of St James initiative 34 New Zealand Walk: Wednesday 40 Event: Auckland club to celWilderness Wanderers knock ebrate 40 years since inception off the Carrington Loop 41 New Zealand Walk: Hihitahi 36 New Zealand Walks: 10 amaging Forest Sanctuary and Zeikes heritage walks in Auckland Hut walk 38 New Zealand Walk:Need2know: Online fitness programme for 44 Event: Magnificent footprints on a stunning collection of seniors tracks 40 Auckland Short Walk: Half Moon 60 Walking Stars Night time Bay and Eastern Beach Marathon 41 Need2know: changes to parking

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3 The Loaded Taniwha on the Waikato River Trails, Waikato 3 Feilding Marathon, Feilding 4 City to Surf and Surf to Surf, Tauranga 4 Selwyn Running Festival, 5km, 10 & 21km, Canterbury 4 Mangonui Lions Run & Walk,, 2km, 6km & 8km, Mangonui 4 The Nelson Half Festival of Running, Nelson 4 Tides Out Bream Bay Fun Run, 5km

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& 10km, Ruakaka 7 The Rat Race, Milford, Auckland 8-11 Walkworth Walks, Warkworth 10 Rimutaka Rail Trail Run & Walk, 21km, 14km & 7km, Kaitoke, Upper Hutt 10 Pohangina Downhill Walk, 6km, Pohangina Valley, Manawatu 10 Golden Sands Papamoa Fun Run, 5km, Papamoa 10 Lochmara Lodge Half Marathon, Tiromoana 10 The Long Walk Home: Wellington to Porirua, Kapiti 10 Tairua Trail & Tides Run & Walk, Tairua 11 The Long Walk Home: Porirua to Raumati, Kapiti 11 Foxton Beach Fun Run. Half Marathon, 10km & 5km Walk & Run, Primary School 5km Challenge, Foxton Beach 11 Omokoroa Coastal Challenge, Omokorao, near Tauranga 14 The Rat Race, Milford, Auckland 17 ASB Kerikeri Half Marathon, Kerikeri 17 The Molesworth Run, 84km, Moles-

worth 17 Cancer Society Relay for LIfe, Dunedin 17 Port Waikato Challenge, 8km & 16km, Port Waikato 17 Queenstown International Marathon Festival, Queenstown 18 Round the Bridges, 6km & 12km, Hamilton 17-25 Waiheke Walking Festival, Waiheke Island, www.waihekewalkingfestival.org.nz 18 Ashhurst 2 Esplanade Half Marathon & 12km, Ashhurst, Manawatu 18 Julians Berry Farm and Cafe Toi’s Challenge, Whakatane 18 Caroline Boyd Memorial 5.5km & 10km, Walk/Run, Paekakariki 18 Round the Bridges, Hamilton 18 Peak Trail Blazer, 12.8km & 3.5km, Havelock North 21 Fidelity Life Corporate Challenge: Auckland 21 The Rat Race, Milford, Auckland 24 Walking Stars Half Marathon, Auckland 25 Pelorus Trust Run and Walk, Petone 25 Podium Rotorua Half Marathon,

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DECEMBER 2018

1 The Kepler Challenge and Luxmore Grunt, 27km & 60km,Te Anau 1 Great NZ Santa Run: 2km & 3km, Taupo 1 Hanmer Holiday Homes Alpine Marathon 10km 21km & 41km Lake Tennyson to Hanmer Springs 1 Parkrun 5km throughout New Zealand 2 Matokitoki Classic Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Gisborne 2 Mike Pero Omaha Half Marathon, Omaha, Auckland 2 Heart and Sole Women’s Only Fun Run/Walk, 2.5km, 5km & 7.5km Tauranga 2 Trust House Summer Series, Masterton 2 Nelson Striders Half Marathon and

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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), Olivia 09-555-5164 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

LEGEND

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

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

09-814-9523 or 021-266-1071, terryandsheena@gmail.com, www. bluetopwalkers.weebly.com FIA OLA WOMEN’S DEVELOPMEMT WALK GROUP: Monday to Saturday, Anne, 09-813-0021 FIT4LIFE: Glenfield, Monday (PM), Friday (AM), Sarah 021 534 649 FOOTSTEPS: Saturday (AM), John 09-410-2995 GLEN EDEN WALKERS: Oratia Bowling Club, Tuesday (AM), Ethel Denscombe 09-818-3561 GLEN EDEN ATHLETIC CLUB WALKERS: Glen Eden, Wednesday (PM) and Saturday (AM), Neil Turner 09-817-6230 GREEN BAY MUMS BUSH WALKERS: Every second Monday, Anne 09-827-7810 or 09-817-5867 HENDERSON SENIORS WALKING GROUP: Henderson, Friday (AM), Alene Couchman 09-818-2580 KELSTON MORNING WALKERS: Kelston C.C. Tues (AM), Joy Martin 09-838-6553 KELSTON TWILIGHT WALKERS: Kelston, Tuesday (PM), Joy Martin 09-818-6084 KUMEU WALK GROUP: Kumeu, Friday (AM), Mary Davies 09-412-2262 LYNNMALL SHOPPING CENTRE KIWIFIT CLUB: Monday, Wednesday (AM), (BIA), 09-826-2333 LYNFIELD WALKING CLUB: Mt Roskill, Sunday (AM), Marlene 09-8272737, Danny 09-627-993 LYNNDALE AMATEUR ATHLETIC & HARRIER CLUB: Wednesday and Sunday (AM), Mic Baker 09-626-3232 MASSEY ATHLETIC CLUB: Sunday (AM), Shena McGregor 09-412-8076 MASSEY JOGGERS & WALKERS: Sunday (AM), Kerry Watt 09-838-6665 or 021-517-049 NEW LYNN ACTIVE 35+ WALKING GROUP: New Lynn, Wednesday, Lorraine, 09-827-8663 RANUI MORNING WALK GROUP: Monday to Friday (AM), Judith 09-832-5692 RANUI TWILIGHT WALK GROUP: Monday, Wednesday, Glenys 09832-4069 RIVERHEAD WALK GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Dane Brown 09-4129952 SUMMERLAND WALKERS: Henderson, Tuesday, Thursday (AM), Lyn Mountier 09-838-1599 TE ATAU PENINSULA WALKERS: Monday, Friday (AM), Wednesday (PM), Mary Jones 09-834-6989 TE ATATU SOUTH ACTIVE 35+ WALKING GROUP: Te Atatu South, Wednesday, Edna, 09-834-1401 THE HAPPY WANDERERS WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Brian Ashmore 09-817-4562 or 027-471-3038 TITIRANGI 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 & WALKERS GROUP: Tuesday Thursday, Sunday (AM), 021-042-1325 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

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WAIROA

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

HAWKES BAY

KATIKATI

KAWERAU

KAWERAU WALKERS: Kawerau, Thursday (AM), (B), Sport Bay of Plenty, 07-308-8304 HARRIERS WALKERS: Kawerau Thursday (PM), (A), Sport Bay of Plenty, 07-308-8304 ROTORUA

CROSS COUNTRY WALKERS: Tuesday, Thursday, (AM), (A), 07 348-2538 LAKE CITY ATHLETIC CLUB WALKERS GROUP: Tueday, Thursday (PM), Sunday (AM), Rob Colledge 07-348-7768, info@lakecity.co.nz, www. lakecity.co.nz GREEN PRESCRIPTION WALKING GROUP: TMonday and Thursday (AM), (B), Melissa Gordon 07-348-4125 HEART SUPPORT WALK GROUP: Tueday (AM), Wally Walford 07347-6173 MOKOIA COMMUNITY CENTRE WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), (B), Melissa Gordon 07 348 4125 SPRINGFIELD STROLLERS: Wednesday (AM), (BIA), Glenys Searancke 07-348-4243 ROTORUA TRAMPING & SKI CLUB: Sundays (AM), Trevor Cochrane 07-345-6362 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

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 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

HAWERA

WHAKATANE

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

WHITIANGA WALKING GROUP: Monday, Thursday (AM), Sandy Shultz 07-869-5338 WHANGAMATA

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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

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

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

BAY OF PLENTY

HASTINGS

STRATFORD

WAIHI

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

TOKOROA

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

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

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

TE KUITI

GISBORNE RUNNERS & WALKERS: Norma Miller 06-868-7477

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

GISBORNE

GISBORNE CANOE & TRAMPING CLUB: Gillian Ward 06-867-4591

STRATFORD RUNNERS & WALKERS CLUB: Saturday (PM), (BIA), 06-765-8549 STRATFORD WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Carol Digby 06-765-7482 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 RONA & GLAD’S WALK GROUP: Tuesday (AM), Rona Wright 06344-5434 WANGANUI HARRIER CLUB: Wednesdays, Saturday (PM), Secretary, P

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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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

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 HUTT VALLEY MARATHON CLINIC: Mark Potter, info@hvmc.org.nz (AM), Esplanade, (IA), David Young 06-356-7179 HEARTY STRIDERS: Thursday (PM), (BI), Esplanade, Adrienne Ken- WALK WAINUI: Monday (AM), (BIA), Shirley 04-564-6179 ALICETOWN WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Karen 04-589-2646 nedy 06-350-8617 MASSEY WALKERS: Monday, Thursday, noon, Massey Recreation KIWI MASTERS WALKERS: Wednesday Saturday, Sunday (PM), Richard Davies 04-566-1335 or 027-566-1335 Centre, (BIA) Chin Diew Lai 06-350-5799 ext 2471 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 TAWA/LINDEN WALKERS: Maurice 04-232-4407 or Claire 04-232-8764 FOXTON FOXPEDS: Monday (PM), Foxton, Foxton Beach, (BIA), Dave Blackett, WHITBY SUNDAY WALKERS: Sunday (AM), Don Quirk 04-234-7700 or Christine Coshan 04-971-2141 g.cl@paradise.net.nz 06-363-5743, Michelle Duffy, 06-363-7987 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 PICTON WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), Claire 03-573-7991 WALK WAINUI: Monday (AM), (BIA), Shirley 04-564-6179 ISLAND BAY WALKING GROUP: Community Resource Centre, Island NELSON Bay, 04-383-7464 WALKING FOR LIFE: Lynne Waring, Miramar LEGEND KARORI WALKING GROUP: Mavis Shaw, Kelburn Fitness levels: “B” beginner, ”I” intermediate, “A” advanced. (AM) KARORI ARTS & CRAFT WALKING GROUP: 04-934-8630 denotes morning walk, (PM) denotes an afternoon or evening walk.

Group co-ordinators are asked to please advise us of any updates by fax KANDALLAH CORNERSTONE WALKERS: Monday (AM) 04-479-5420 06-358-6864 or email walkingnz@xtra.co.nz.

MIRAMAR WALKING GROUP: 04-388-1944

SOUTH ISLAND

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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), Roger Haynes, 03-539-6402 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, Trudy Blakey 03-327-4457 KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUPS: for the over 50’s, 23 surburban groups plus rural locations, Sport Canterbury 0800-228-483 www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

Walking Group There’s a

near you

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 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 www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

Directory 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

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

PLEASANT POINT WALK GROUP: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Esther, 03-614-7524

ALEXANDRA

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

QUEENSTOWN

TIMARU

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

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

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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There’s so much to do in the Manawatu * Walk the Sunset Beach Walk this time starting at Himatangi Beach ending with Fish and Chips at Foxton Beach. * Cross from the Wairarapa to the Manawatu on the Saturday and cross back to the Wairarapa a different way on the Sunday and get a certificate if you do both. * Guides will explain the history etc on the Manawatu Gorge Walk ending at a cafe. * Have family fun walking the Tawa Loop Walk in the Manawatu Gorge. * See magnificent views over the Rangitikei on the Oroua Tunipo Tramp. * Take a bush walk in the beautuiful Pohangina Valley ending with a picnic lunch. * Enjoy other walkers company at a local restarant in the Saturday evening. * Be guided on a Bike around on a shared pathway of Palmerston North. ....Plus so much more!

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