253 February 2019 by Walking New Zealand Ltd

RECREATION WALKING and CYCLING TRAILS

New Zealand Walks:

9 tracks to explore this summer

FEBRUARY 2019 ISSUE NO 253

Australian Walks:

5 hinterland hikes to

take your breath away

New Zealand Walk:

Pakira - a farm walk

in the Whanganui hills

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Te Araroa Trail

Young walkers on track

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CONTENTS

Issue 253 - 2019

3 Contents 4 Walk Talk 6 My Favourite Walk: Hillary Trail - a scenic four or five day walk 11 New Zealand Walk: Ready for adventure and entertainment 12 New Zealand Walks: 9 New Zealand tracks to explore this summer 15 Need 2 Know: Kiwis conquer Everest from home 18 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 20 NewZealand Walk: Pakira, a farm walk in the Whanganui hills 26 Overseas Walks: Reflecting back on walking in Bavaria, Germany 35 Index of previous 14 issues 36 Overseas Walks: 5 Hinterland hikes to take your breath away 38 New Zealand Walk: Pink Beach - Whats so spe cial about Pink Beach? 40 Te Araroa Trail: Young walkers on track for Te `Araroa record 42 Overseas Walks and Tours 44 New Zealand Tour: Nature walking in the South Island 46 Coming Events: New Zealand 50 Coming Events: Overseas 52 Directory of Walking Groups 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 60 Manawatu Walking Festival Cover photo: Family with young walkers on the Te Araroa Trail. See article on page 40

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Walk talk New Aboriginal walking tours in Perth

Aboriginal-owned and operated tourism company Nyungar Tours has launched new walking tours in Perth. The authentic cultural experience is conducted by a traditional owner with a family history of ancient customs and traditions. Tours feature South Perth foreshore, the Scented Gardens and views of the city and Swan River, as traditional stories of Whadjuk Country and Perth’s Nyungar people are shared. Tickets are available online for tours from Monday to Saturday.

Three tracks on Great Barrier Island to close

Three tracks on Great Barrier Island (Aotea Island) will be closed as of 31 January 2019 due to kauri dieback, the DOC’s GBI Office can confirm. The closures are part of the 21 track closures announced by the Conservation Minister in October to help prevent the spread of kauri dieback disease. “There’s currently no proven cure for kauri dieback and nearly all infected kauri die,” says GBI Operations Manager, George Taylor. “Therefore, we are closing two tracks completely – the Whangaparapara Peak and Whangaparapara Pack tracks. The Old Lady Track will also be partially closed, and the open section of the track upgraded. Reasons behind the closures were primarily related to the exposure to kauri root systems and the risk of soil transfer.” “The track closures are permanent and will be monitored for ongoing illegal visitor use,” says George Taylor. “Closure of the tracks may be reconsidered in the future if new information becomes available that would ensure public access would not present any risks to our kauri,” says George Taylor. The decision to close the tracks was made after a consultation process. A small number of submissions were received. For updates on the track closures, contact the Aotea / Great Barrier Island Office. Kauri dieback can kill kauri of all ages. It’s a disease caused by a microscopic fungus-like organism, called Phytophthora agathidicida (PA). It lives in the soil and infects kauri roots, damaging the tissues that carry nutrients and water within the tree, effectively starving it to death.

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Walking solo with Wild Bush

Wild Bush Luxury has released a dedicated Arkaba Walk departure for solo travellers. Departing 7 June 2019, the walk costs A$2900 per adult twin share, all-inclusive from Adelaide. The four-day walk includes all gourmet meals, beverages, expert field guides, two night’s camping in deluxe swags, one night in the restored Arkaba Homestead and a support vehicle for transporting the main luggage between camps. A hydration backpack with room for lunch, camera and personal items will be provided. The package also includes a one-way private charter flight from Adelaide to the Flinders Ranges and a scenic road transfer back to Adelaide with scenic stops, lunch and wine tasting. Solo travellers will be paired with another single traveller of the same sex at no additional charge. Travellers who don’t wish to share accommodation can pay an additional A$1500 to guarantee their own space. www.arkabawalk.com/rates/solo-walkers

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Cycle the Berlin Wall

With 2019 marking the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, Explore is offering a pedal-powered tour around West Berlin – tracing a route where the 155km wall used to stand in the Cold War period from 1961 to 1989. The moderate level cycling trip averaging 41km per day on tarmac is guided by an Explore leader who grew up in East Germany. Sites including Hitler’s Bunker, the Bridge of Spies (Glienicke Bridge), Checkpoint Charlie, the Reichstag, East Side Gallery and the Brandenburg Gate. The tour also visits Potsdam’s UNESCO palaces and gardens in the former Prussian royal seat including Cecilienhof Palace where Stalin, Truman and Churchill signed the Treaty of Potsdam in August 1945. The seven-day Cycle the Berlin Wall is from 16 to 22 September 2019 and prices from $2560pp. The price includes six nights accommodation, breakfast, bike hire (bring own helmet) and an Explore leader. Luggage is transported between hotels. www.exploreworldwide.co.nz

New Machu Picchu schedule

Peru’s Ministry of Culture has established a new schedule for visits to the Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary, which will enter into effect from 1 January 2019, advises Adventure World Travel. As part of a commitment to preserve Peru’s national heritage, the new schedule includes nine entry times, at one-hour intervals, beginning at 06:00 hours and ending at 15:00 hours. The closing time will be from 17:00 to 17:30 hours. The maximum time allotted for visiting the sanctuary is four hours, except for the two last shifts that conclude with the closing time. Adventure World Travel urges agents to book in advance to avoid disappointment, as permit quantities are limited. www.adventureworld.co.nz

Relay For Life 2019 to New walks in Manawatu celebrate loved ones Walking Festival

It’s an inspiring community event that gives everyone a chance to celebrate cancer survivors and carers; remember loved ones lost to cancer; and fight back by raising awareness and funds to support the work of the Cancer Society. The Relay For Life event is for people of all ages and fitness levels - anyone can take part! It involves teams of people who walk or run around a track. In a relay style, each team needs to have at least one participant on the track throughout the event. Cancer Society doesn’t receive any direct government funding, and relies on the support and generosity of the community. The money raised stays in the region and helps people through the Cancer Society’s support services, health promotion programmes and cancer research. Everyone and anyone can be involved. If you have a connection to someone who has been through cancer or is going through cancer today, or if you want to make a difference and help us reduce cancer tomorrow then Relay For Life is for you. Find out more and sign up for your local event at relayforlife. org.nz www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

The 2019 Manawatu Walking Festival will take you throughout the city of Palmerston North, along the coastlines from Himatangi to Foxton, across the Tararua mountain ranges, through the urban arts scene and through Te Apiti – Manawatu Gorge. A new farm walk is included. Pick and choose from the selection of guided walks that are hosted throughout the three-day festival from 1st - 3rd March 2019. Hosting this year’s festival is a range of experts from experienced tramping guides, historians, conservationists, story-tellers and photographers. There are walks for all ages and fitness levels, with plenty of options to choose from including some popular favourites from previous years, as well as some new exciting walks and activities added for 2019. More walks are available on our website, www.mwf.org.nz. Get in early, so you don’t miss out, some walks have limited spaces available! Walking New Zealand, issue no 253 - 2019 5

My Favourite Walk

By Mike Giri

Hillary Trail - a scenic

four or five day walk

alking with family and friends in different tracks in Waitakere Range is sheer fun, adventure, and an inexpensive recreation, that has a lot of positive effect on our health as well. In recent years, many conservation efforts have gone into creating Centennial Park, Waitakere Forest Park, and conservation and protection of kauri stands in the range, including all the streams,

lakes, reservoirs, and waterfalls, which add to natural beauty of the area. At the same time, Auckland City Council, over the years, has created a lot of new walking tracks in the area, which are quite popular among the local residents and tourists, alike. During the celebration of 50th Anniversary of years of creating the regional parks, the council very enthusiastically established a new trail, naming it after the famous mountaineer, Sir Edmund Hillary and became known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hillary Trailâ&#x20AC;?. The route was aligned to address the wish of Jim Rose, the father of Louise (Rose) Hillary. Hillary Trail runs through this serene environment, and natural beauty of the Waitakere Ranges along the coastal area. Hillary Trail is a spectacular four to five day walking trial, connected by many sort tracks, passing through streams, tracks; sometimes even metalled roads, covering all kinds of mountain (up to 300m) terrains, cliff tops and paddocks. The total length is about 76 km, through which invaluable experience of walking/tramping, sometimes strenuous, yet refreshing by breathing

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Above left: We met a young family along the trail on the day. Above right: As we started to walk uphill, the panorama of Bethells Beach came into view.. Below left: The happy father entertaining a lovely baby on the trail.

the revitalising fresh air is achieved. You can cherish the lovely views of the mountains, flora, fauna and the open Tasman Sea along the west coast of the Auckland Region. The reception at Arataki Visitor Centre can give you a good orientation about the walk before you start. Just being at Arataki Visitor Centre for information is also so pleasant; one can be stunned by the scenery around it. Hillary trail commences from there, anyway. These days Auckland City Council www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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My Favourite Walk

Hillary Trail - a scenic four or five day walk

Above left: This track ended on Oaia roadside car park. Middle left: We frequently encountered walkers on the trail. Above right: This section of trail ended with a very long wooden stairs.

has closed several tracks as a measure of protecting of kauri trees. Therefore, it is advisable to check properly before starting from home. I have walked on several sections separately as a day walk (“Walk From Karekare To Piha Beach; A Part Of Hillary Trial”, unpublished because of closure of some of the tracks

mentioned therein). Here, I describe my walk on “Te Henga Walkway” from Bethells Beach to Oaia Road (10.3km) in August,2018. This is also the part of last section of “Hillary Trail”, however, Hillary Trails goes further from Oaia Road to Edwin Mitchelson Track, and ends at Muriwai

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(Gannet colony view point - Otakamiro Point) making it about 15 km long. Sudeep, who was also practicing to carry heavy backpack for multi-day Himalayan Trek in October, and myself started our walk from Bethells Beach Road after parking the car near the sign post. Then crossing Waitakere River by footbridge went to the other side. We walked for about 10 minutes before the trail started climbing slowly up. It went on with gentle slope towards north-west. Then, the scenery of the west coast, Tasman Sea, appears again and one can see the little island of Kauwahaia. The trail goes sideway. Here the bush was dominated by flax and here we met a young family with two kids www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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was a gentle slope with wide views of the ocean in front. We decided to have a lunch break right there. There were many other fellow walkers having a break there as well. After having something to eat and drink, we proceeded further on our trail. Thereafter, as the DOC had warned, we saw unstable land area, some land-slides, and exposed cliff at places. However, the scenery everywhere was so amazingly beautiful. We also saw some gannets flying at distance as we were close to Muriwai area. We walked on sideways, slightly uphill, passing Kirikiri Bay on our right side until we came to what looked like a view point, which was close to Pillow Lava Bay on the right side. We descended to the left and followed the track. It kept going along a small stream, then by

walking along this track. A little lower, I saw a DOC sign post saying “Te Henga Recreational Area”, which is basically a nice, large, black sand beach. I also saw a small plant nursery where the trail diverted to the beach. At places, the track was muddy, and sometimes, very slippery. One had to hold stumps and branches to keep one from falling. I did fall a couple of times: one time on gorse, which pricked me on my face, but no serious injury occurred. In the beginning of the trail I did see some volunteers working on the track, placing fresh sand and repairing the drainage for quick drying of soil. Then, the trail climbs gentle uphill to the top where there is fenced paddock on the side. After 10 minutes it starts downhill again where we met some other walkers. Then we reached Raetahinga Point, from where O’Neill Bay looks so beautiful. The trail keeps going up, down and sideways for about 40 minutes, and when we reached an open space, there

Above: Views of O’Neill Bay from Raetahinga Point is just amazing. Below right: Sudeep is looking at the distant Bethells Beach below. Walking New Zealand, issue no 253 - 2019 9

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It is advised to check first for kauri dieback with www.kauridieback.co.nz in case the track is closed after we went to press.

Hillary Trail - a scenic four or five day walk for another five to six minutes, then we the side of a paddock. Finally we caught up with a better track ahead along another paddock. It went up hill, passed a little forested area, and continued to wooden stairs. I did not notice before, but the stairs continued on, one after another, straight up. As I was a little tired, I had to take breaks to catch up my breath. The traffic was quite a bit. Then, I saw one guy carrying an adorable baby on his back. I requested for a photo and he obliged me. After nearly 15 minutes with the stairs, it was uphill track, and kept going

finally reached Oaia Road. We made to this point in 3:30 hours. I had been to Muriwai, up to view point several times before. The sight of gannet colony is unique. From there Muriwai Beach Park is only 10 minutes walk. This was a great walk from all points of views: exercise, recreation, enjoying nature, viewing spectacular scenery, and gaining rich experience. Considering the walkersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; number, this route seemed to be particularly popular. The track is categorised as easy to intermediate. Dogs are not allowed in this area. I think, the

Above: Took a lunch break with another group on the trail.

council should also consider planting good, valuable native trees where suitable. Bethells Beach is about 37 km and Muriwai is about 47 km from the city centre, however these places do not have public transport, and one has to make ones own arrangement. Dedicated in the memory of Sir Edmund Hillary, the most popular New Zealander, explorer, mountaineer and philanthropist (M Giri: Favourite son and a bosom friend: NZ Herald, 20 January 2008). While 11th January 2019 is his 11th death anniversary, preparation is also being made to celebrate his centenary year on 20th July 2019.

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New Zealand t this summer

‘Tis the season for a lot of things, namely – getting outdoors and enjoying this beautiful country. In between all the festivities of the holidays, we expect a lot of New Zealanders and visitors will be looking to get moving in nature. We asked our local experts – the DOC rangers in Visitor Centres throughout the country – to give us their top recommendations for tracks to explore this holiday season. From Auckland to Rakiura, here are their picks for 9 New Zealand tracks to make the most of right now.

Auckland

Rangitoto Summit Track

Easily accessible by ferry from Auckland’s CBD, Rangitoto Island is a great place to get away for a few hours. Auckland’s youngest volcano, the island has the largest concentration of pōhutukawa trees in the world (the world!!!). The easy Rangitoto Summit Track leads you to 360-degree views of the Hauraki Gulf and the city of Auckland. Not bad for a quick jaunt outside the city! Have some questions about exploring Rangitoto Summit Track? Stop in to the Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland DOC Visitor Centre.

Coromandel

Kauaeranga Kauri Trail (Pinnacles Walk)

Popular for a reason, the Kauaeranga Kauri Trail leads to the Pinnacles Hut and onwards to the summit of the Pinnacles. There are different options depending on how much time you have available, with most people completing this walk as a day or overnight walk. The case for staying overnight? The spectacular sunset and sunrise you’ll get to see from the top of the Coromandel Range. Thinking about heading to the Pinnacles? Head into the Kaueranga DOC Visitor Centre first – they’ll be able to help you figure out which walk option is right for you and help you with hut or campsite bookings.

Nelson

Above top: Interpretation panels, Ackers Point, Stewart Island. Photo by Greg Lind.

Above middle: Bannockburn Sluicings track. Photo by Sonya Sawyers, Supervisor, Tititea / Mount Aspiring National Park Visitor Centre .

Above: Browning Hut Mt Richmond. Photo by Ray Salisbury, http://www.

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Hacket Track in Mount Richmond Forest Park

Mount Richmond Forest Park’s Hacket Track is one of the quickest and easiest ways to get out of town and into the wild areas that surround Nelson and its suburbs. Great for a half-day walk or an easy overnight tramp, there

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tracks to explore are two huts along the way (Hacket and Browning), so you can get away from town without having to go too far away. Before heading out, stop in to the Nelson DOC Visitor Centre to ask questions and make sure you’re prepared for the track.

Paparoa National Park Truman Track

Nice and short, this easy local walk offers a lot for little effort. The Truman Track takes you through unspoiled tropical forest and pops you out onto a spectacular coastline. With an awesome viewing area, a waterfall, and stairway access to the beach, caves and rocky pools, Truman Track is a great little walk to explore. Thinking about heading out to the Truman Track? The Paparoa National Park DOC Visitor Centre is just down the road – drop in to ask questions and learn more about the track.

Queenstown

Mt Crichton Loop Track

Views, waterfalls, gold mining history and bird life – the Mt Crichton Loop Track, 15 minutes’ drive from Queenstown, is a favourite with locals and visitors alike, as it showcases what makes the Queenstown / Glenorchy area so special. Heading out to the Mt Crichton Loop Track? Pop in to the Queenstown DOC Visitor Centre before you go to ask questions and make sure you’ve got everything you need to head out.

Above top: Coromandel Range, from The Pinnacles. Photo Alan Above: Lake Gunn Nature Walk. Photo by Martin Sliva. Below: Queenstown sunset. Photo by Craig Bullock Cressler.

Central Otago

Bannockburn Sluicings

One of New Zealand’s Tohu Whenua – places that tell our stories – Bannockburn Sluicings is a family-friendly track that shows scarred landscapes from our past. Not far from Cromwell, history comes to life here, with remains of the region’s short-lived goldmining era throughout the walk. Want more details about exploring Bannockburn Sluicings? Stop in to the Tititea / Mount Aspiring National Park DOC Visitor Centre.

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Fiordland

Lake Gunn Nature Walk

Lake Gunn Nature Walk along the Milford Road presents a picturesque and accessible walk to immerse yourself amongst the moss and splendour of Fiordland, whatever the weather. Before you head out, drop in to the Te Rua-o-te-moko Fiordland National Park DOC Visitor Centre to ask any questions you may have about the walk.

Dunedin

Tunnel Beach Track

Tunnel Beach Track is an easy walking track for a family who want to get out and have a little adventure by the beach. In the 1870s, a local farmer – John Cargill – dug the tunnel through the soft stone to give his daughters private access to the beach. Now, a few steps lead down through the tunnel and onto the beach, offering fantastic views of the coastline. Want to learn more about exploring Tunnel Beach Track? Stop in to the Dunedin DOC Visitor Centre.

Rakiura

Ackers Point Track

Ackers Point Track is a coastal track that leads to a fantastic lookout over Foveaux Strait. It’s an easy walk, rich with history and birdlife. On sunny days, the beaches are clear-watered and inviting, and on windy days, expect salt spray and look out for the albatross wheeling above the fishing boats. It’s an immersive experience, no matter what the weather is doing! Want more information about the walk? Visit the Rakiura National Park DOC Visitor Centre and they’ll be able to help you out. Looking for a different walking track this holiday season? If you’re stuck for ideas or inspiration, drop into your nearest DOC Visitor Centre. The DOC rangers there can help you figure out what nearby walks are best for you, and ensure you’ve got the right safety information and gear to head out and explore. Above left: Rangitoto Summit Track. Photo by Fraser Clements Middle left: Truman Track staircase and viewing structure. Photo by Richard Rossiter, Rec Ranger, DOC Wesport

Below left: Tunnel Beach. Photo by Alan Cressler.

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Above left: Three Nepalese children Above right: A Nelaese child at school.

Kiwis conquer Everest from home “I worked out I’d climbed 48 summits already – and I was just over half way there,” says Red Lunday de Waal, who challenged herself to climb every volcano in Auckland as part of the first ever Himalayan Trust Summit Challenge to climb the height of Everest in one month. Below left: Red accomplishes another volcano.

“I loved the challenge. It gave me great motivation to get outside every day and it was an inspirational way to make a difference and raise funds for the Himalayan Trust’s work in Nepal. I’m looking forward to taking on the Summit Challenge again this March.” Below right: Nepalese children listen to the teacher.

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Red joined over a hundred others who climbed the height of Everest, 8848m, in May 2018 – 65 years after Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay’s historic ascent. Summit Challenge participants have the whole month to complete the climb, which means an average elevation of 295m every day, to help raise funds to continue the work of Sir Ed’s Himalayan Trust in Nepal. Last year the event raised almost $55,000 to provide quality education, vital healthcare and safe water for remote communities in Nepal, still one of the

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poorest countries in the world. If Sir Edmund Hillary was alive today, he would celebrate his 100th birthday in 2019. The Himalayan Trust Summit Challenge 2019 will take place during March and the charity hopes the event will be bigger than ever as a fitting celebration for the centenary of New Zealand’s greatest adventurer. “The great thing with this challenge is that everyone can do it, and it really encourages people to get out and about in their local area,” says Red. A resident of Devonport in Auckland, Red adds: “On the very first day of the challenge I climbed Devonport’s Takarunga/Mt Victoria at dawn. That was my go to summit! Then I kept going to ascend the rest of Auckland’s volcanic maunga, including Rangitoto, and even

kayaking out to Motukorea Browns Island. But for the grand finale, my climb to reach the 8848m mark, I decided to walk the beautiful Hillary Trail in the Waitakere mountains.” While most people bike, run, hike or climb the 8848m, others have interpreted the challenge more creatively. One participant pushed her own bodyweight for 8848m at the gym, a preschool took 8848 steps with their fouryear-olds, school students in Hawkes Bay read 8848 pages of books, and 91-year-old Ben Thomas walked 8848m along his local beach. Ben from Orewa in North Auckland says: “I went to Nepal when I was in my 70s and met the lovely people. I’ve seen how hard they work with just the very basics to live on. I know that whatever help we give will be received with huge gratitude. Ed Hillary has done wonders in inspiring so much support for the people of Nepal – he has always been my number one hero. “I feel very lucky to be able to get out and enjoy the outdoors, stretch my legs and continue the outdoor lifestyle that I love. Long may it last.” As Sir Ed once famously said: “You don’t have to be a fantastic hero to accomplish great things. You can be an

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Kiwis conquer Everest from home

ordinary person, determined to reach challenging goals.” Could you climb the height of Everest in March 2019? Help celebrate the centenary of Sir Edmund Hillary and join the Himalayan Trust Summit Challenge today at summitchallenge.org Above left: Red at the top of Mt Victoria. Above right: Ben Thomas walks along his local beach. Below left: Geoff Chapple and Lunday de Waal at another summit. Below right; What a view looking back at Auckland.

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“ I absolutely loved the Challenge! It was tough but achievable – and all for a great cause.”

Climb the height of Everest for the people of Nepal. Anywhere, anytime during March 2019 • Bike, walk or run • Go solo or as a team Follow in Sir Ed Hillary’s footsteps and raise funds for quality education, vital healthcare and safe drinking water in the Everest region of Nepal.

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farm walk in the Whanganui hills The road from Whanganui to Raetihi follows the valley of the Mangawhero River for much of the way. It’s steep country, and the highway winds under many impressive mudstone bluffs before reaching a small school, perched on one of the few patches of flat land between the road and the cliffs down to the river.

Opposite is our cabin accommodation for the next two nights. We have arrived to walk the next two days on Pakira Station. We’ve brought our own food, and after a restful night we are ready to discover what lies in the isolated back country up in these hills. As we start the loop around the southern part of the station we disturb the dogs in their long row of kennels. Their barking is vigorous and sustained. A farm track cut into the side of the hill takes us high above the Mangawhero River, flowing in a deep gorge. Soon we turn to follow a side stream. There is a waterfall, and a variety of trees down the steep slopes below us. It’s late October but there is still Right: The highway and Mangawhero River from the southern loop.

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Pakira, a farm walk in the Whanganui hills plenty of blossom on the kowhai. Some tall conical trees look unusual with their rusty brown sheen. They turn out to be male kahikatea, looking very different in colour from the females that lack the coat of pollen. Also enjoying the freedom of this open and precipitous landscape were ewes, carefully herding their lambs — singles, twins and triplets — away from the intruders. Today we follow blue arrows, painted on any visible handy object such as a gate, post, rock, eroding bank or plastic can. They lead us up to ever higher ridges and through a gully, where beside a patch of bush a row of cattle follows our progress to the top ridge. This is a good spot to stop for lunch. Today there is stormy weather around but we stay dry. Beyond the ridge where large rewarewa display their russet red blossom, cloud blocks a chance to see the spring snow on Ruapehu. From here, it’s all downhill following fencelines and tracks, past gnarled old mahoe trees. The opposite side of the valley is clothed in bush, resplendent with tree ferns. Down at the end of the valley we see the homestead, cottage and woolshed. So we’re back to a hot shower, a cosy fire, steak on the barbecue and a few special treats that we think we have earned, before bed. The northern walk on the second, red arrow, day begins up the same valley we had descended the day before, but this time we follow the road leading to the airstrip. A big cutting on the road shows clearly the massive layers of mudstone from which these hills are made. A herd of feral Red deer run startled up the opposite hill and disappear over the horizon. At the airstrip, we contemplate the skill of pilots that could take off from this tiny level patch with a full load of fertiliser, and land back safely for more. A bit higher up, we find that the clouds have lifted off Mt Ruapehu enough to show patches of snow along the horizon.

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After a descent towards the northwest boundary of the farm, we climb again to a good lunch spot, again with Ruapehu in sight. Further on, we see the Red deer again on the opposite side of the valley. The white cliffs of the river come back into view as we wind down a valley back towards the highway, to complete our Below right: Following the farm track.

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Above: Snow and cloud on Mt Ruapehu. Below left: A ewe and her lamb survey steep pastures. Below right: Feral deer on a steep hillside.

second loop of the farm. All the farm walks in New Zealand are an attempt by the owners to diversify their income a little, as well as to share their enthusiasm for their land. The walks are made available only as long as it is convenient to manage them, so many of those we have experienced in the past are no longer available, Fortunately new ones are being created. The advertisements in this magazine, and at truenzwalkingtracks.co.nz are the best sources of current information. The concept is generally unfamiliar to visitors from overseas, and we have had little luck in persuading Australian friends that farm walks would be a great kiwi experience for them. Farm walks offer advantages over public tracks. On the Pakiri walk we had the whole place to ourselves, yet we had the security that someone knew where www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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we were. Likewise, the accommodation is usually not shared with other parties. We â&#x20AC;&#x2122; v e e n j o y e d some very tasty meals prepared by our hosts, or otherwise we have benefited by a carrier service to a distant hut to save slogging there with a heavy load. The scenery is different too; on open farmland you can see landforms and features both near and far. Livestock of many kinds can be seen grazing and roaming freely. Operators of farm walks care for their land, preserve patches of native bush, control predators, and appreciate any wildlife that mixes well with the farm operation. The kahikatea we saw on this trip are an example of how native trees take on a special character as specimen trees when isolated in paddocks. On forest walks, flowers and fruit are hidden in the canopy. And most significantly, the encounter with true members of farming and rural communities is a special experience. Thank you, Annemarie, for this opportunity, and good luck with your enterprise.

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armisch-Partenkichen, don’t you just love saying the name, is in Bavaria, Germany and we spent two weeks meandering the paths and by ways that they keep so beautifully. Many Germans walk a lot. There they are out with their Leki sticks, hats and back packs, off for a good walk. They all seem to have excellent walking shoes and lovely smart jackets. And they all seem to know exactly where they are going. Fortunately we had a local to guide us to the most beautiful places - our first two hour walk took two hours twenty minutes, twenty minutes extra for all the photo shots. Around Eibbsee (Lake Eib “see” means lake). A rund weg around a lake, through the forest, in the mountains. Such colours, words almost fail

me. It really was a delight and a walk fit for anyone. We even passed a man in a wheelchair. Lots of families old and young, pushchairs, prams and babes on backs. One or two hills, but the track was always well made and wide enough for four across. Even so there were lots of “entschuldigensie bitte.” As well as gross gott, guten tag and plain old hellos. Everyone was pleased to be out, even if the weather was very cold after the heat of the previous day. Mostly the track followed the lakeside quite closely but occasionally it climbed up and the views down were perfect. The light was right and the Autumn colours really showing through. Several little islands just to make the picture perfect and the colour of the water a Mediterranean blue as only clear mountain water can be. Can you imagine how tempting

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those photo shots were through pine branches, ferns, broken branches, rowan tree berries. On the other side of the path the forest was just like walking in Glenorchy. Masses of ferns and moss, the most amazing fungi. Huge collections around rotten stumps, big white ones, some rosy coloured, some brown and some looked as if they had been enamelled they had such a shine. But no big red ones with white spots for the fairy people such as we would find in our bush. Lots of holes under rocks for badgers and foxes. Not many birds to be heard but I guess the forest was alive with the sound of families enjoying being out in the great outdoors. And, as only in Germany, a cafe/restaurant at the end of the walk for that welcome cup of coffee.etc. Below left: Partnachklamm Gorge.

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And then we went mountaineering but the sane way, up by cable car to 2500m to the beginning of the second longest ski run in Germany at 7kms and looks nearly perpendicular. Only the very best skiers can tackle it. Even the cable car had a ride of 92%, now that is almost straight up. At the top of the ride was a great walk around the rim. An hour’s stroll but quite nerve wracking in places. You wouldn’t want to take a funny turn. We found gentians, just a tiny blue flower pushing out of the shingle, no stem or leaves, poor little things, also some small yellow flowers like buttercups, but not. At the top they had a huge telescope (I mean enormous, you can walk inside it). It hangs out over a precipice. The view out over the valley is amazing, remember we are 2500m up. The panorama of mountains around is truly awe inspiring. Sheer rock faces and not a tree or shrub in sight. Luck was with us and we were the last four on the trip down and then into the cute little village of Mittenwald. All flowers, cafes and water flowing down the street. Really quite lovely. Lots of local tourists milling about, eating the most enormous dishes of ice cream and or cakes. Seriously, the dishes of ice cream were very very large. I doubt that I could eat a whole one. It’s all the decoration, cream , chocolate dribbles, a biscuit and the spaghetti (ice cream put through a sieve) over the top. Another day and my feet hurt from the end of my toes upwards, but we www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

had a lovely day up in the mountains again up to a place called Wank. We went way way up in a four person cable car, the ride must have taken at least five minutes to an area not as high or steep as the day before but just gliding over the top of tall pine trees. The views were stunning. It was as though you could see forever. There was a sign ”Nature Kino” (cinema) which we followed to a bench looking out over the valley. The film being whatever nature presented. Up there on the mountain top there were paths in many directions, some a rund weg of only an hour, others longer and some more distant. I suppose like the walks in the Kaimais only

the paths are very well made and this mountain top had a couple of cafe/ restaurants to gratefully slip into (for goulash, tea and cakes, coffee and or beer) to take the weight of those feet. There were lots of people out enjoying the brilliant weather, as I guess the time is rather like our February when the children go back to school and all the older folk and younger families come out to holiday. Our next expedition was within walking distance of our hotel to a gorge of the tributary of the Karangahake (near Waihi) variety, only fiercer. It was like walking (if you could) through a tunnel along the Huka Falls. The gorge was extremely narrow and

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deep with sunshine peeping occasionally. There was a narrow path alongside, barely two people wide in places, with tunnels to track through with nearly needing a torch. The water was racing past at a great pace. It took about fifteen minutes to walk through with amazing showers and spray falling making rainbows in the air. Oily looking rock faces with ferns struggling to stay alive against the rush of water. Really quite spectacular. Being Sunday everyone and his dog, lots of dogs, were out taking the air. We returned past the huge ski jump made for the Winter Olympics of 1936. It really is spectacularly high. In fact there are several jumps of varying heights, but the big one would give me heart failure just looking down from the top. We had coffee at a cafe/restaurant overlooking the base landing field. Quite a spot with plenty of people watching and gondolas going up and even a flying fox of some considerable length and height. Fortunately it was closed so I didn’t have to make a rash decision. So then we went up to the top of the world, well as top as you can get in Germany. Their highest gondola, seilbahn, whatever, happens to leave from the Garmisch Railway station. They do have an enormous brand new gondola which takes you up in one hit with I think a glass floor, but I may be making that up! Anyway it doesn’t matter because it’s broken. Not the glass floor, but the mechanical bit. Hmmmm, Germany technology and all that! We went up the old way and we believe it just so much more fun. First you ride a train out into the countryside. Sur-

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we walked around that beautiful lake). The scenery was pure Bavaria with lots of meadows and huts and cows. We then changed to a cog wheel job that chugged us up along with a hundred or so other tourists and locals through a tunnel inside the mountain. We went up and up for half an hour built with amazing engineering in the early 1900s, up through solid rock. We popped out amongst mountain tops and snow. But wait we are not there yet. A short walk through and into a huge gondola (took about 50 people in one go.) and up we went to the Top of the World where they say you can see 100kms. Couldn’t quite see London as that was 940kms away. Magnificent and awesome. It was an absolutely brilliantly clear day and you really did feel you could see forever. It had snowed in the last couple of days and we were told that the huts for climbers and hikers would close next week for winter. The buildings, heaven knows how they were built. The original beginnings, getting cables up, laying foundations, etc, must have been really tricky. Once they had gear up and pulleys and small chair lifts ok, but those beginnings. It now looks like a super important space station with aerials, satellite dishes, solar panels, etc. All glistening with stainless steel and glass. You can just imagine a James Bond film being made up there. It all looks so high tech and scientific. The other amusing thing is that you can walk into Austria up there in the space station. There is even a border Tyrol on one side Bayern on the other with two metres of no man’s land in

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between. No passports needed and a good job as we didn’t have them. Thousands of people were up there with us, but there seemed to be plenty of room. October Fest had begun and there was oompah music in one restaurant and many, many people were outside enjoying the sun, drinking a beer and eating a wurst in a semmel (a sausage in a roll but somehow that doesn’t sound as delectable). Yes, of course we joined the locals with senf on our sausage, not tomato sauce. Altogether an amazing day up in the sky. It snowed on the mountain tops round us in the night in a ferocious storm and so the next day was pretty chilly. Difficult to go overnight from 27degrees down to about five degrees. And so we went off to Oberamagau, of

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the Passion Play fame. I thought it was every four years but it turns out to be every 10 years. It began in 1632 when the villagers promised a play if they were saved from the plague. Over half the villagers take part and thousands and thousands trek there to enjoy the spectacle. The next one is in 2020, so if are you are interested the cheapest one night hotel and seat costs around NZ$600. We arrived by bus for free using a travel card given by the hotel. All bus travel is free for bonafide visitors. The village wasn’t quite as I expected. I thought I had seen pictures of lots of wooden sculptures about the streets but perhaps not, but another stunning little village nevertheless. Flowers everywhere, in gardens, on balconies, in pots and in baskets. The fronts and fascias of buildings

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wooden kitsch and there were some magnificent carved cuckoo clocks. Caught a bus back to the tiny village of Ettal, overwhelmed by a gigantic monastery with a Basilica built in 1300 something for King Ludwig. Too much for me though I’m sure culturally amazing. Wandered into a interesting exhibition about wood and trees that was well put together, and funnily enough manned by young men in black suits from North Iraq. We got chatting to a couple of them at the bus stop and they joked they looked like the FBI. They did too. It was creepy but nice young men. We had a really excellent meal in the Braustuberl of an old Hotel Klosterhotel “ Ludwig der Bayer and then back on the

bus. Rather fun to travel with the locals. Today we called on King Ludwig 2. Sadly he wasn’t at home, in fact he was long gone. He committed suicide at the age of 40 way back in the late 1800’s. He was definitely different and built a palace at Linderhof not far from Oberamagau because he wanted to be alone in the great outdoors. It was his favourite abode and very small by palace standards and ridiculously ornate . Quite over the top “camp”. A half ton of chandelier from Austria, porcelain (Meissen of course) fireplaces and dressing tables to say nothing of candelabra. Only one bedroom which was about 100 sq m. With a king sized bed in which we were assured he slept alone. He must have had psychedelic dreams it was so

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ornate. Half the walls were covered floor to ceiling in embroidered gold thread. Oh, and the ceilings were painted (Michael Angelo like cherubs and draped females). He only dined alone and he didn’t care for servants to be about so the dining table was on a platform that slowly descended to the kitchen where it was set and dressed and laden with goodies and then cranked back up. He had a fascination for Wagner and had musical evenings and even had a stage setting for the first act of the Ride Above: A walk in telescope. Below left: A forest side around Eibsee. Below right: A tiny blue gentian stands out.

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of the Valkyries built in a house out in the woods. Back in the palace, each room had a small “ cabin” where the servants had to wait until Ludwig decided to address them. A music room and a lounging reading room completed the palace. He really did want to be alone. The grounds were enormous and scattered about were about six small buildings of varying sorts, Moorish, Moroccan, a hunting lodge and a grotto. All elaborate, colourful and sometimes bizarre. He didn’t care for hunting, but liked a bit of fishing. He was into peacocks and they appeared all over the place in porcelain, glass, etc and he had two life sized sculptures of them to be placed at the front entrance, to let those at large know he was in residence, just as our Queen flies a flag! Marvellous walking in the enormous park and a great place for a picnic lunch. And so to our last walk in Bavaria. We set out to walk up and now up is the crucial word to the top of the Eckbauer Bahn. There are two paths, one steep and one not so steep. Guess what? We got them muddled and ended up unwittingly on the steep one. Striding out hopefully on our two hour trek and thinking, yes, you get a steep bit but then it evens out. Evens out, not on your life as it just went up, straight up. The mount is a doddle, the Papamoa Hills easy. There was no respite, it just went up. Sometimes the up was so up you had to walk on tippy toes and sometimes even sideways. There were times when the up wasn’t quite so up and you nearly felt you were walking on the flat. Above right: The “space station”. Below right: King Ludwig’s Palace.

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And oh the indignity of it. A family with a baby on dad’s back passed us, in fact lots of people passed us. I even stopped taking photos! The pressure was on and still the path went up. It was a hard, hard walk, but we made it in just over the two hours. Surprised ourselves but I guess staying on the 3rd floor and up and down the stairs at a minimum of three times a day plus eight days of walking had toughened us up a little. The meadows were pretty, not a cow in sight nor the sound of bells. Lots of wild crocus making a wave of mauve over the meadows with the odd bits of clover and dandelion to make a pretty show. Several signs saying “please stay on the path, the meadow is for milk”. No one seemed to take a blind bit of notice and were picnicking wherever. The fir trees were spectacularly tall and elegant. Lots of new cones making a fine show. In between many beech trees. I even saw a squirrel scampering along. A few birds, but no sound or maybe I just didn’t hear it. And then we made

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it. The top and there was the seilbahn house. We could have glided up in a tiny two person gondola but where would have been that feeling of success? And what hadn’t they told me, 500m onwards was an “Alm” with magnificent views out across to the mountain tops. Coffee, beer, water, sour milk, goulash soup, etc etc. We thought we deserved an apple strudel. It went down a treat. It was a stunning day and after a long sit in the sunshine we trundled back to the Seilbahn and wobbled and bumped our way down to the bottom in a gondola. It is actually more difficult to walk safely downhill especially as most of the track was loose metal. Is that a good excuse for riding down. So there we are, the end of a wonderful 10 days walking in Bavaria. I can recommend Garmisch Partenkirken and the Sport Hotel. Perhaps you can add it to your list! Above left: Olympic Ski jump at Garmisch. Above right: Into the Gorge. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

CONTENTS for previous 14 issues JANUARY 252 2019

4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walk: Upgrade to popular Cam-borne Walkway 11 Health: 6,000 steps a day keeps OA limitations away 12 New Zealand Walk: A spring trip to Te Puia Hot Springs 16 New Zealand Walk: Two trails at Te Puia Hot Springs 18 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 20 Auckland Short Walk: Glen Eden bush and stream walk 22 New Zealand Walk: The Tarawera Trail - one of the best in the Bay 26 New Zealand Walks: Mangawhai Walking Weekend to celebrate 20th anniversary 30 Overseas Walk: Adventure on the Murray in comfort 34 Murray River Walk risng with Riverland tourism 36 Overseas Walk: Nepal hike helps forgotten shepas 40 New Zealand Walk: Te Henui Loop walking track 44 Overseas Walks: Why go hiking in Austria? 46 Coming Events: New Zealand 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 60 Manawatu Walking Festival

DECEMBER 251 2018

3 Contents 4 Walk Talk 6 $390 million to be invested in more walking andcycling 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 Challenge the best day walk ever 25 Books: How to set up a sccessful Glaming Business. 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: IrelandCycling in Wicklow’s wilderness 41 Oxfam Trailwalker 42 Overseas Walks and Tours 45 Index of previous 14 issues 46 Coming Events: New Zealand 49 Ashhurst to Esplanade event 52 Directory of Walking Groups 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 59 Queen Charlotte Track 60 Manawatu Walking Festival

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

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30 Overseas Walk: Hike in Swiss Alps brings back childhood memories 34 Event: Festival guide a well know personality 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 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

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makes a life style change 46 Coming Events: New Zealand 50 Coming Events: Overseas 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 60 Waiheke Walking Festival

AUGUST 247 2018

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

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 d m u n d H i l l a r 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 JULY 246 2018 39 Overseas Walk: Walking through the 4 Walk Talk history of Cairns 6 New Zealand Walk: Motatapu Track 44 New Zealand walk: Triumphant - a beautiful walk return to the Barra Track 9 Need 2 Know: Redevelopment to 46 Coming Events: New Zealand hot springs spot on walking track 50 Coming Events: Overseas 10 Readers View: Kauri dieback 52 Directory of Walking Groups 10 Auckland Short Walk: Tuff Crater 56 New Zealand Country Breaks North Shore 59 Waiheke Island Walking Festival 12 My Favourite Walk: Makaretu Hut a 60 Manawatu Walking Festival pleasant walk in misty rain SEPTEMBER 248 2018 14 New Zealand Walk: Maori cultural guided tour through an amazing 4 Walk Talk kauri forest 6 Event: Which two will be the next 16 Walking New Zealand Monthly Great Walks? Photo Contest 8 New Zealand Walk : If you go down to the woods Kohitere 18 New Zealand Walks: Auckland walks to do this winter Forest capers 10 Event: Top ten with Warkworth 19 New Zealand Walk: Catlins River Wisp Loop Walk Walks to celebrate milestone 12 New Zealand Walk: On the Penguin 20 Overseas Walks- Walking among the magnificent canyonlands of Shipwreck Walk USA 14 Auckland Short Walk: Highbrook 26 Need2Know: Near 30 groups now in Park - South Auckland Tauranga’s “City on its Feet”. 15 NZ Shared Pathway: Second stage of city to Sumner cycleway open 28 High Achiever: Track maker honoured and the Tararuas re-crossed 16 Walking New Zealand Monthly 30 Overseas Walks: Walking in the Tatra Photo Contest Mountains 18 News: Variety at this year’s Golden 34 New Zealand Walks: On foot on Foot awards Chatham Island 19 News: Government to share foot39 My Favourite Walk: Walking through path maintenance the Karangahake Gorge mines 20 New Zealand Guided Walk: Quirky and beautiful Waiheke island 1-5 40 New Zealand Short Walks: Blue Pools Track; Lake Gunn Nature days of walking in paradise Walks 22 Overseas Walk: Roseberry Topping 25 Overseas Walks: Hong Kong invites 42 Overseas Walks and Tours 44 My Favourite Walk: Vivian Falls main visitors to go green attraction in Harker Reserve 26 New Zealand Walks: Bay of Is46 Coming Events: New Zealand lands Walking 56 New Zealand Country Breaks Weekend - Walk, wine and dine 29 Need to Know: Kauri to be protected 60 Taupo events by track closures JUNE 245 2018 30 Overseas Walk: Alta Via 1 an exhili4 Walk Talk rating trail in the Italian Dolomites 6 New Zealand Walk: Get into hot 35 NZ Shared pathway: $11,000 grant water on Great Barrier Island to help construct Pauanui - Tairua 10 My Favourite Walk: Good times, Trail grunts and a gander 36 NZ Walk/Cycle: Roxburgh Gorge 12 My Favourite Walk: Pine Valley Cycle and Walking Trail Walk a cool walk in Mt Richmond 40 Event: Mangawhai Walking WeekForest Park end ticked all the boxes 14 New Zealand Walk: Wednesday 44 High Achiever: Cassandra Carter city group take on the Rimutaka

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

MAY 244 2018

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

APRIL 243 2018

4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walk: Mount Holdsworth tracks caters for all fitness levels 10 New Zealand Walk: Six ancient forests to explore in Auckland 12 New Zealand Walk: Walking the Timber Trail 12 New Zealand Day Hike: Hooker Valley Track 18 My favourite Walk: Many paths lead up to Mt Bumblane 20 Auckland Short Walk: Explore Grey Lynn’s short walks 22 Overseas Walks: Sunshine Coast Hinterland walks 24 Event: New Course for Rotorua event 26 My Favourite Walks: Okura-Dacre 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 identified 18 New Zealand Walk: Virginia Lake Reserve 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 26 New Zealand Walk: The 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 60 Manawatu Walking Festival

JANUARY 240 2018

2 The Great New Zealand Trek 6 New Zealand Walk: Conquering the climb on Rangitoto 8 New Zealand Walk: Araheke Walk - meeting of the waters 11 New Zealand Walk: Final stage of the Waterview Shared Path is open 12 New Zealand Walk: Walking through the Cascade Kauri

Forest 15 High Achiever: Never to late to make lifestyle changes 18 New Zealand Walk: Whareroa Farm Park and tracks to Orange Hut and Wainui Peak 20 My Favourite Walk: Walking on the Moon 24 Event: Another great walking weekend coming up in Mangawhai 26 Overseas Walks: Portuguese Camino Trail 30 Overseas Walk : The West Highland Way - One to be cherished and enjoyed slowly 36 My Favourite Walks: Te Puna Quarry and Puketoki Reserve two great Tauranga short walks 40 New Zealand Short Walk: A whimiscal walk in Kerikeri 42 Overseas Walks and Tours 44 Books: Kiwi on the Camino - a walk that changed my life 44 Need 2 Know: Bookable beds beckon 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 60 Green Prescription

DECEMBER 239 2017

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

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5 Hinterland hikes to take your A hike in the Hinterland is an opportunity to see the Sunshine Coast in a way you have never experienced and will never forget.

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Kondalilla Falls

Located within the Kondalilla National Park, you’ll find a breathtaking waterfall that drops 90m down, before meandering through the Obi Obi Valley. The shortest walk is the Picnic Creek Circuit (1.7 kms) which winds through wet eucalyptus forest and pristine rainforest en route to the natural rockpools at the top of Kondalilla Falls. This majestic swimming hole is surrounded by trees, native flora and rocks which are perfect platform for picturesque picnics, and it is deep enough for a proper cooling swim too. The Kondalilla Falls Circuit (4.7 kms) passes the rockpools and drops down to the base of the waterfall. The walk features 100 steps but the insta-worthy views looking back up make it all worth it.

Above: Kondalilla Falls. Below: Booloumba Falls.

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Mapleton Falls

These impressive falls come from Pencil Creek and the drop is a remarkable 120 metres! But don’t worry, you can capture amazing views via a raised platform just 10m from the carpark. To highlight the beauty of the surrounding bushland, there is a 1.3km circuit where you can catch a glimpse of the tiny birds that flitter amongst the undergrowth of this lush green rainforest area, as well as other birds scratching and playing among the leaves and rotting trees on the forest floor. The walk takes you along pathways that let you experience the amazing rainforest while providing interesting and educa-

Above: Mt Ngungun. Below: Mapleton National Park.

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Booloumba Falls

Head to the Conondale National Park and find lush rainforests, tall eucalypt forest, waterfalls, boulder-strewn creeks and spectacular scenery. The Booloumba Falls walk is 3km return and will take about two hours, plus any additional time for a picnic lunch. You’ll love exploring the rock pools and dipping your toes among tadpoles and little fish. As you follow the path you’ll come to the Booloumba Gorge which presents an impressive outlook over The Breadknife rock formation, cascading waters of the creek and the waterfalls at Peters and Booloumba creeks’ junction. In the warmer months, the main pool at the top of the falls is pretty deep and around 15m wide allowing you plenty of space to cool off with a swim. Getting to the start of this hike is a little harder. The road in is unpaved but gravel-covered and there are three river crossings. A high-clearance 4WD vehicle is recommended to access this spot – especially after any heavy rainfall.

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Gheerrulla Falls

The Cheerrulla Falls hike is part of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk in the Mapleton National Park but you don’t have to walk the whole 58km as this section is just 1.5km down to the falls. The walk is relatively quiet – it doesn’t even have a designated carpark - so if you are lucky, you might end up with the trail all to yourself. It’s an easy walk with no rocks to climb over when taking a dip in the beautiful crisp clear water so if you’re looking for a water hole away from the crowds in a peaceful and secluded setting, then this is the one.

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MyOverseas Favourite Walk Walk

Pink Beach - what’s so special about Pink Beach? his is one of those walks you could complete in 30 minutes return, if that was your intention. But you would probably need blinkers to ignore the natural wonders of rock pools, sculptured rock formations, magnificent pokutukawa clinging desperately to the eroded cliffs, the brilliant contrasting but complementary colours of algal seepage, scurrying swarms of hermit crabs in their Blue/black Top shell homes, black shags hanging their wings out to dry, the list goes on. A unique beach, maybe 200meters long, aptly named from the millions of pink wheel shells which have been crushed by wave and storm, the character regenerated twice a day by the clear waters of Omaha Bay, ensuring a Robinson

Crusoe experience. It is very private, a perfect place to sit awhile on the sand, or maybe perch upon an old pohutukawa branch, whitened and smoothed by wave and weather. We have enjoyed this special experience many times over the past ....(that’s a secret) years, even a Summer Christmas lunch many years ago, and most times we have been the only folk there. It is important to time your visit dependent upon tide... preferable to complete your journey around three hours either side of low tide and in our case, a leisurely 90 minutes/two hours is a comfortable schedule. On a few occasions we have seen

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a solitary fisherman rock casting, and other times, maybe a kayaker threading their way among the rocks. Frankly, another couple would be a crowd! Swimming from the beach is probably more a high tide activity, so your schedule needs to be determined.

By Bill Freeth

This is not a hard or difficult walk. It is not necessary to clamber over rocks, more of an easy stroll but watching where you walk, suitable for all ages. To get there, travel through Matakana on to the southern end of Omaha Beach which in itself is worthy of a visit. There is a small car park adjacent to the tennis courts. Follow the concrete path to the beach and then around the rock headland. Very accessible, the sculptured “waves” from our volcanic past provide a visual and level platform There are no “facilities”, perfect to take your morning tea, or prepared lunch, but this is a pristine site so please remember, as folk say. leave only footprints. And most times, they will only be yours! Above Overlooking Pink Beach.

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Te Araroa Trail

Young walkers on track for Te Ar

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wo Dunedin children who are nearing the halfway point of New Zealand’s national Te Araroa Trail are on track to become the youngest ever to walk the length of the country. Jonathan, 6, and Elizabeth, 9, set out from Cape Reinga with their parents Chris and Jorinde Rapsey in October, and expect to complete the epic 3,000km

km a day and had even clocked up more than 30 km on a few occasions, she said. Both children began the journey without a pack, but by the time they reached Auckland Elizabeth was adamant she should have one, so they purchased a pack for her and she has carried it ever since. At one point, in Northland, the family accepted a short ride along a road section from Puhoi to Wenderholm after a local stopped to pick them up. However, the children complained afterwards that the drive would mean they hadn’t walked the whole trail once they got to the end, so the family retraced their steps and did the kilometre again on foot. Mrs Rapsey said the trip had gone smoothly and joked that deciding which flavour of muesli bar to eat each day had proven to be the only contentious issue. “There have been some arguments over which flavour of muesli bar they are walking journey down to Bluff in March. having but overall they have just been The family arrived at the Wellington end really happy.” of the trail the week before Christmas Above: The Rapsey family on the beach and enjoyed a couple of rest days before near Te Arai Point, on the Mangawhai to their ferry to the South Island. Pakiri Beach stretch of Te Araroa Trail. “At the start the children were tired Below left: The Rapsey family and othand found some parts hard but now ers were at the official hand over time they are loving it,” Mrs Rapsey said. to the Te Araroa Manawatu Trust of the “It amazes me that at the end of a long reconstructed Tokomaru Shelter near day Jonathan still jumps around full of the end of Burttons Track. Reconstructon was carried out by engineers from energy.” The family was averaging around 20 the NZ Defence Force at nearby Linton

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raroa record She said Chris and her were inspired to walk the trail after venturing into Fiordland with the children twice in the first half of the year and being amazed at how well they did on the Hollyford Pyke Loop and a five-day return tramp to Monowai Hut. The family are renting out their house to help fund the trip, and the children have been able to keep up their home schooling while on the trail. “We’ve been doing a lot of maths problems for fun to work out how much of the track is left, how far we’ve come, and how much further we’ve got to go each day. It’s amazing the questions we get,” Mrs Rapsey said. She was confident they would complete the trail and was looking forward to spending Christmas Day on the Queen Charlotte Track, “with some extra yummy food”. Te Araroa Trust chief executive Mark Weatherall said the youngest person he knew of to have completed a single island previously was 11-year-old Cedric Wittwer, from Auckland. He was “thrilled” to hear of the Rapsey family’s journey and commended them for showing other people what was possible. “If these guys can do it then so many other Kiwis can do it too. Whether it’s

Below: Elizabeth Rapsey, 9, on the Tongariro Crossing section of the trail.

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just walking a section of the trail on the weekend or walking the length of the country in one go, age is no barrier.” Mr Weatherall said the number of people expected to walk the full length of the trail this summer was likely to exceed 1,000 for the first time, with hundreds of thousands more walking individual sections in their weekends, after work, or during their holiday break. The number of Kiwis walking the trail was on the rise, with around a third of all through-walkers coming from New Zealand, compared to around one in five in 2016/2017. Some of the most popular sections this summer would be the Tongariro Crossing in the central North Island,

the Paekakariki Escarpment Loop on the Kāpiti Coast, the Queen Charlotte Track in the Marlborough Sounds and the Motatapu Alpine Track near Wanaka. Mr Weatherall’s advice to anybody walking the trail this year was to enjoy it, wear high visibility vests when walking on road sections, and to be respectful of others by taking home rubbish and camping in permitted areas. He urged all walkers to take a hard-copy paper map with them, rather than relying solely on their phones or an app, and to be prepared for changing weather conditions. “Te Araroa is our national trail and it’s there for all New Zealanders. It’s a great way of connecting with our country, seeing the landscape, and reflecting on the outdoor culture and lifestyle we are so lucky to enjoy as Kiwis.”

Above: Chris Rapsey beside the campfire with Jonathan and Elizabeth on the Timber Trail in the Pureora Forest. Below right: Jonathan Rapsey, 6, on the Tongariro Crossing section of the trail.

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Nature walking in the South Island By Andrea Livingston

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