254 March 2019 by Walking New Zealand Ltd

RECREATION WALKING and CYCLING TRAILS

New Zealand Walks:

Te Araroa Trail: NZâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own pilgrimage track

MARCH 2019 ISSUE NO 254

New Zealand Walk:

Lake Rotoroa a jewel in Hamilton city

New Zealand Walk:

A wildlife walk around Kaikoura Peninsula Auckland Short Walk:

Walks for every Auckland landscape

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CONTENTS

Issue 254 - 2019

3 Contents 4 Walk Talk 6 Te Araroa Trail: Te Araroa Trail: NZâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S own pilgrim age trail 8 New Zealand Walk: Lake Rototoa a jewel in Hamilton city 12 Auckland Walks: Walks for every Auckland landscape 14 My Favourite Walk: Climbing Otanewainuku - the first walk of the year 18 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 20 NewZealand Walk: A wildlife walk around Kaik oura Peninsula 23 News: Wainuiomata shared pathway a milestone 24 New Zealand Walks: Beautiful countryside and views on Walkworth walks 29 Event: New walks in 5th Manawatu Festival 30 Overseas Walk: Mrs Tiggy Winkle Walk 35 New Zealand Walks: Escape! Revive! and Reconnect! on the Abel Tasman walks 40 New Zealand Walk: A winter tramp up to Pin- nacle Ridge 42 Auckland Short Walks: New future for Short Walks in Auckland 44 Overseas Walks and Tours 45 Index of previous 14 issues 46 Coming Events: New Zealand 50 Coming Events: Overseas 52 Directory of Walking Groups 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 60 Manawatu Walking Festival

Cover photo: Two walkers on the Bark Bay swingbridge on the Abel Tasman National Park.

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Walk talk Tracks to be upgrading and reopening in 2020

In May 2018, Auckland Council closed the forested areas of the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park to increase protection of the forest from kauri dieback disease. Several tracks were marked as priorities for upgrade during 2018/19. Staff have been working hard carrying out improvement work on tracks so that they meet the standard for reopening, including the Kitekite track that opened on Boxing Day. Rachel Kelleher, Manager Regional Parks, says while the work programme for 2019 is confirmed, the council would like to find out what tracks the community want to prioritise for the next round of upgrade work from 2020. “There is significant demand for recreational opportunity in the Waitākere Ranges and community expectation that further tracks will be reopened. “We have worked with Te Kawerau ā Maki on a track reopening plan and now want to hear from our concessionaires, regular park users and the local community about what tracks they think we should prioritise our efforts towards in the next two to five years.” Public consultation on this plan is now open and will continue through to 14 March 2019.

Northern Southland Walkers

The Northern Southland walk group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays each month for walks in and around Southland. Walkers travel to walks in pooled private vehicles, and share the cost of fuel. It is usually between $2 and $10 dollars. There is no subscription fee to be part of the group. Note: You do not have to have a vehicle to be part of the group as often arrangements can be made to pick people up on the way to walks depending on their location. More details can be obtained by calling one of the contacts listed on the right. Find out more: from: Mossburn: Jo Muir P: 03 248 6474, Balfour: Christine MacLean P: 03 201 6390, Riversdale: Margaret McLennan P: 03 202 5868.

New hiking route through Patagonia’s wilderness

A new hiking route that winds through Patagonia’s wilderness has just been opened. The trek is designed to boost tourism numbers and highlight the need for conservation. Viva Expeditions says this walk suits a seasoned tramper, at 2,800km, it covers 17 national parks and some of the wildest spaces on earth. The trail was thought up by Tompkins Conservation, an organisation founded by philanthropists Douglas and Kristine Tompkins. Not only will this route showcase how special this destination is, but brave trampers taking on this route will bring much-needed funds to support its conservation. Viva believes Chile has some of the most spectacular scenery in the world with a variety of climates and diverse landscapes. Chile unveils scenic hiking route experience stargazing in the Atacama Desert, the driest desert in the world and hiking in one of the world’s national parks, including Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

Cleanest air in the world and incredible outdoor adventures

The city of Whitehorse, in Canada’s north-west Yukon Territory, has been lauded by the World Health Organisation for having the cleanest air of any city in the world, ahead of destinations like Santa Fe and Honolulu in the USA, Helsinki in Finland Stockholm in Sweden. Framed by mountains, with the thriving Yukon River running through it, Whitehorse is located in one of the most untouched and naturally beautiful regions on earth, with Yukon famous for its abundant wildlife, soaring mountains, and immaculate waterways. What’s better than filling your lungs with the world’s purest air? Doing so while experiencing profound adventures that you’ll never find anywhere else. Above: Yukon River and Miles Canyon Walking New Zealand, issue no 254 - 2019 5

Te Araroa Trail

Te Araroa Trail: NZâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own pilgrimage track

f you mentioned the Te Araroa Trail to New Zealanders a few years ago, it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t uncommon to be met with a blank stare. Countless travel blogs, and major media outlets like National Geographic

and CNN, spoke excitedly about the amazing new long walk that stretched the length of our country, but Kiwis seemed to be out of the loop. Dozens, and then hundreds, of international visitors started walking our

national trail, but the proportion of New Zealand walkers was relatively low. Fast forward to now, and the spectacular 3000-kilometre trail from Cape Reinga to Bluff is beginning to embed itself into the Kiwi psyche. This summer the number of people walking the full length of the trail will exceed 1000 for the first time, and hundreds of thousands of people walk individual sections every year. About a third of those who walked the full length of our country last summer were New Zealanders, up from one Above: The start of the Te Araroa Trail at Cape Reinga, Northland. Middle left: On the Pirongia to Wait-

omo section of Te Araroa Trail, in Waikato.

Below left: Mangawhai Cliffs Walkway in Northland, part of Te Araroa Trail. Below right: What a view!

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in five the year before. The majority of those walking individual sections of the trail, particularly those that are close to our cities, are New Zealanders. A year into my role as chief executive of Te Araroa Trust, I’m now absolutely convinced that we’ve got something truly unique and worth celebrating. The trail passes through some of our country’s most aweinspiring landscapes and takes in more than 20 towns and cities. Walking its length, or just individual sections, brings connection with fellow New Zealanders, cultural and historic sites, and nature. It’s a perfect playground for those Above: left Mark Weatherall, CEO, Te Araroa Trust. Above right: Walkers on the Paekakariki Escarpment section of the trail. To the right of the photo can be seen the main trunk railway line as well as SH1, On a clear day the top of the South Island can also be seen. Middle right: The halfway mark on the trail just south of Palmerston North.

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who want to take a break from the virtual world while getting fit at the same time. For people with children, it’s an ideal way to introduce them to the wonders of the outdoors. The trail’s economic contribution is also growing. The average throughwalker spends between $7000 and $10,000 during their three to five-month journey. The patronage and energy they bring is beneficial for the many small towns and businesses they visit. This includes hostels and campsites that host them, supermarkets and general stores where they stop to get supplies, and cafes and restaurants they graze at before heading back into the wild.

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New Zealand Walk

Lake Rotoroa a jewel in Hamilton city

n easy walking or cycling trail situated in the heart of Hamilton City, the Hamilton Lake Domain Walkway is popular with walkers, runners and cyclists alike. The esplanade walkway around the lake is a popular fitness circuit and walking route. Â The walk around the edge of Hamilton Lake (Rotoroa) covers 3.8 kilometres and winds through natural lakeside vegetation, past playgrounds and grassed parkland as well as the Verandah Cafe Above: Yachts make a pretty picture on the lake. Below left: The pathway at the waters edge. Below right: A pukeko and young.

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Above: There are many pukeko around the lake shore. Above right: The pathway is popular with cyclists. Below left: There are a number of tracks leading from the road above to the lake. Below right: A popular section of the pathway.

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which is the perfect place to relax with a coffee after some exercise. Hamilton Lake (also known as Lake Rotoroa) walkway includes varied natural lakeside vegetation, grassed parklands perfect for a picnic, a boardwalk section, playgrounds and a café. The walkway is mostly flat making it suitable for pushchairs and is also a popular dog walking spot. Birdlife also flourish in the Hamilton Lake area with ducks, pukeko, geese and other birdlife all easily spotted around the lake. The Hamilton Lake Walkway can be accessed from various points, with the main carparks off Ruakiwi Road and Lake Cresent (Innes Common). It’s a great option for less mobile people as there is seating available regularly around the entire lake.

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New Zealand Walk

Lake Rotoroa a jewel in Hamilton

Hamilton Lake Domain has a long history as one of Hamiltonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premiere parks. It is a significant recreational facility for residents of Hamilton City and beyond within walking distance from the CBD. Hamilton Lake Domain provides a focal point for a variety of water and land based activities as well as offering a unique ecological environment in the heart of Hamilton City. Lake Rotoroa caters for water based recreational activities such as yachting, wind surfing, canoeing, paddle boats, model boats, dragon boating, waka ama, raft racing and a range of informal activities. The major destination playground beside the Verandah Cafe provides kids a place to play while their minders enjoy a coffee with a view of the lake, which can also be enjoyed from the covered picnic area in the refurbished amenity block. Above: Looking down over the lake from one of the hilltop paths. Below left: The pathway goes past the sailing clubhouse.

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New Zealand Walks

Walks for every Au Auckland – it’s hard to imagine a more geographically diverse region. Whether it’s rugged black-sand surf beaches, dense native forest, rolling green pastures or urban city centres, there’s something different to see and do.

Parks

Auckland Council’s Head of Parks Services, Mark Bowater, says Auckland’s parks reflect the region’s unique and diverse landscapes. “Our parks represent the iconic landscapes of Auckland and play an important part in the identity of the region. This diversity is also reflected through the many ecosystems and native species that call our parks home, as well as the different ways in which people experience and use our parks.” Wherever you are in Auckland, these park walks are perfect for a staycation adventure this summer.

Beach

Take in the stunning, panoramic views of the Hauraki Gulf and its offshore islands by walking the Coastal Track at Long Bay Regional Park. This multi-use track takes you to the northern end of the park through coastal bush and secluded bays (be aware that you may encounter the occasional nude bather at Pōhutukawa Bay).

Bush

Explore Waiheke Island's Whakanewha Regional Park on the Park Walk track. This looped walk takes in many highlights, including mature coastal forest, the scenic Cascades Stream and stunning views over the park and back to mainland Auckland. From the main carpark take the Nïkau Track to join the Tarata Track. Turn right off this track and enjoy the walk to the small but beautiful waterfalls. From here, return back along the Tarata Track with its spectacular views over the park and the Hauraki Gulf to the mainland, and return to the car park via the Kōwhai Track.

Mountain

Above top:: Auckland parks reflect unique landscape. Above middle: There are panoramic views from a beach walk. Above: A bridge in a park.

Hike up Ōhuiarangi (Pigeon Mountain), an old pā site in Half Moon Bay. From the top of this volcanic cone, you’ll see the Waitematā Harbour, Tāmaki River and Manukau Harbour. If you’re after more of a challenge, wind your

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Urban city

Stroll through Albert Park in the heart of the city. At one corner of the park you’ll find the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki and gardens, and on the other side is the original park-keeper's cottage, which is now a museum of memorabilia. The park also features a range of statues and memorials, flowerbeds, a Victorian fountain and large trees perfect for escaping the summer heat.

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Climbing Otanewainuku the first walk of the year

hen the Mangatoi Walking Group, based in Te Puke was once again climbing Otanewainuku for its first

One answer to this is that it is a beautiful piece of virgin Podocarp forest on the doorstep of Te Puke that has several walking tracks and some prolific bird life but the real reason is understanding the history of the group. walk of the year following a recess over Otanewainuku can the Christmas/New Year break, the ques- be found in an area tion was asked - why do we do this walk known as Mangatoi first each year? and access most easily gained from the car park and shelter on Mountain Road. Mangatoi Road is close by and farms in this area were originally broken in from the bush and farmed with sheep. In the late 1980’s one of the local farming families, Lis and Graeme McCarroll took it upon themselves to get to know their neighbours and their farms by holding regular walks over the properties and this was really the start of the Mangatoi Walking Group as we know

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it today. This year the first walk was attended by Lis and Graeme where Lis gave an interesting and comprehensive talk outlining this history. They have not been active walkers with the group for some years but still live in the Te Puke area and have kept in touch with the group on a regular basis and try to attend any social events throughout the year. We learnt from Lis that about 1991 with the help of local residents a book was written and published called Mangatoi Revisited which put a lot of the history of the pioneer farmers and others into print and so popular were the sales of the book there was some money available for another project. It was decided this should be to construct a viewing platform on the summit of Otanewainuku over the trig site and this platform is there to this day and visited by thousands of walkers each year. In describing the trials and tribulations of what went into the building of the platform, Lis was both informative and humorous and as most of the materials (even water to mix the cement) had to be carried to the top by hand there was plenty of opportunity to expand on some of the exploits of the volunteers. This labour was helped by the cajoling into service of a helicopter to lift and

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place the heavy poles and some Army Territorials who were exercising in the area adding greatly to the manpower. Others helped with donations of funds and materials but time and energy were the two things in greatest demand. The view takes in Lottin Point to the east, the Kaimai and Coromandel ranges to the west, Rotorua and its environs to the south and out to coastal Bay of Plenty in the north. Walking to the summit from the shelter takes about 45 minutes and the return can be made via a loop track. Other tracks in the area are the 45 minute loop known as the Rimu Walk Above left: A sign on the underside of the viewing platform that was attached soon after its completion. Above top right: The group gathered at the shelter listening to the address from Lis. Above right: Lis and Graeme McCarroll, founding members of the Mangatoi Walking Group.

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Above left: Morning tea of date scones and ginger cake supplemented the celebrations. Above right: The longest standing members who walked to day. Joy Brown, Dorothy Mutton and Glenn Masters.

which takes in some truly magnificent trees and further on the 1 ½ hour walk into Whataroa Falls and swimming hole which is always popular especially in the summer. For the more adventurous a track through to Quarry Road via Otawa Trig starts here, but walkers should not take this walk lightly as it is a 7 ½ hour trek and the track is not as well defined as other tracks in the area. The prolific bird life in Otanewainuku Forest has been assisted by an intensive pest control programme. It has also been supplemented by the reintroduction of kiwi and kokako and walkers never have to go far before being visited by the omnipresent robins. Twenty two people plus a few grandchildren attended this walk and new members are also welcome.

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Above left: This photo was taken at the summit of Mount Pauanui, overlooking Pauanui beach/town and Tairua in the background. My partner is in this shot. The tramp up was more challenging than I remember as a kid! Photo by Jamie Fraser, Pukekohe. Below right: This is my six year old Richie and my seven year old Leah Hart heading down to Powell Hut. We did a walk up to see it just before new hut in construction started at end of November - it was in perfect weather. Photo by Julie MacLean, Palmerston North.

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Above right: After tramping into Peach Cove Hut we decided to take the long route out and throughly enjoyed the interesting The Whara track. A great start to tramping for our family. Photo by Pete Corin, Auckland, Above left: Beginning of the St James Walkway, Lewis Pass. Photo by Lesley Gardner, Bethells Beach, Auckland. Below right: Made it! Trophy photo of Tower Tramping Club summiting Mt Herbert, the highest point on Banks Peninsula. Photo by Kathryn Henshaw, Cashmere, Christchurch.

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My Favourite Walk

A wildlife walk around the Kaikoura Peninsula

By Brenda Greene

he pungent smell of seals in Kaikoura is the first assault on the senses. The second is the breathtaking views over the shore platform to mountains climbing above the clouds. Then your ears pick up on the number of different languages being spoken from the crowds of tourists starting to arrive. We headed onto the shore platform – a vast expanse of white, which changes to black granite on the water’s edge. The nearby marine laboratory has study sites here – we found small markers embedded in the rock. Around the head of the peninsula are a series of bays. The surface changes to loose, small rounded rocks, then you hear the clamour of the red-billed gull colony, also a marine study area. The rocks here are complex shapes with multiple layers. Jumping a few cracks, we came to the first bay. Introduced grasses like vipers bugloss are knee high. Native Marlborough rock daisies cling to the cliff edges or cascade down the gullies. We’ve missed the main flowering period in early spring. We climb a steep track up a small land “island” for views over the bay and towards the black-back gull colonies. Above left: Breath taking landscape. Below left: Young red-billed gull being fed by its parent. Below right: New Zealand fur seal.

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You can swim, but you’d need booties to navigate the rocks. Numerous boats and crayfish pots bob offshore. About half way along the peninsula, I head up a track through a small copse of planted ngaio on to a wooden stair case. Then it’s only an hour back along a relatively flat grass track with views of the bays below to the south. Kaikoura township is compact with an information centre by the main carpark for booking whale watching and other wildlife tours. The best coffee is at the Beach House and we’d recommend the Top Shop fish and chips while sitting on the large round, grey (and hot!) stones at sunset. Kaikoura is jammed packed, so expect to take at least half an hour to drive out again! Walk Allow two to three hours on a dropping tide around the coast and two hours return along the top track. Allow more time if you intend to visit the South Bay Ngai tahu Visitor Centre. The facilities here are impressive. Make sure that you have sturdy shoes

Above top: The tip of the Kaikoura Peninsula from the rock platform. Above right: The knoll in the background is home to ground nesting Hutton’s shearwater, protected by a predator proof fence. Below right: View from the carpark towards the Kaikoura Range. Below left: Red-billed gull chick.

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A wildlife walk around the Kaikoura Peninsula and sun protection – there is little to no shade. Facilities There are four toilets where there is drinkable water and a small carpark with limited shade. You may have to ■ park alongside the road approach and you can walk along a narrow boardwalk to the main carpark. Around lunch time, crayfish meals and icecreams are sold on the coastal side of the road. Wildlife All native wildlife is protected. We arrived at 9am to find a fur seal sleeping on the road of the carpark. People were approaching within touching distance

of the seal which got up and moved off. Keep at least 20m as they can bite, and walk on the inland side of sleeping seals. Dolphins are often seen offshore, so take binoculars. During spring and summer, keep out of the gull colonies. Angry birds will try to attack you. Take a long lens and tripod to get great views of them flying. Driving there Take SH1 north from Christchurch. Online traffic reports recommends three hours, but we left early and took the normal two hours 15 minutes plus a break in Cheviot. A couple of short sections were one way, and the 10km over the last hill is 60km per hour. Road works and tunnels over the railway line are impressive. Earthquake uplift

Above: White-faced heron.

The most obvious sign of the Culverdon 2016 7.8 earthquake is numerous slips. Coastal rock platforms are slightly more exposed and the sea bed is raised, meaning that the tide doesn’t come in as far. The road north of Kaikoura where there was large uplift is still under repair.

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“I’m looking forward to the completion of the project in 2019.” The development of the shared path is broken into two stages: the now open stage one, Gracefield to Pukeatua Bridge, and the to-be-completed stage two, Pukeatua Bridge to Wainuiomata. It features a four metre off road sealed path for pedestrians and cyclists, new roadside barriers and upgraded LED street lighting. Work on stage two began in July with vegetation removal, earthworks and new retaining walls. Construction is expected to take eight months, with completion of stage two in May 2019. Above: A cyclist getting ready to cycle towards Gracefield on the newly completed Wainuiomata Shared Path. Below: Looking from the Shared Path towards Pukeatua Bridge.

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Beautiful countryside and views on bus ride to Dill’s farm, at Kaipara Warkworth walks ute Flats. Most of the property is steep and lovely sheltered grassy picnic spot. This is part of Mahurangi Regional Park, and has a DOC hut. After a picnic lunch, provided by the organisers, we wandered back up hill, then took a short cut, along a sheep track through manuka scrub, arriving back just as the bus pulled up the hill. Perfect timing! It was an incredibly beautiful walk and we were privileged to be given access to such a lovely area. The following day, we had a 40 min-

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is bordered for 3.5 kms by the Hoteo River – the longest river in Auckland, and differs from other rivers in having its source is in the flats, rather than the high country. The Hoteo River is the natural drainage, so a variety of dams, reservoirs and springs are used to pump water to header tanks, which fill troughs for the stock. Above: A lovely spot for lunch.

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All waterways on the farm are fenced, with planting preventing nutrient run-off. There is no sign of nitrogen or phosphate in the waterways. Poplars have been planted to stop slips and pockets of native bush fenced off. All this hard work, by the Steve, Clare and other family members has been recognised when they won the Supreme Farm Environment Award for

the Auckland region. It was well deserved. This family is passionate about the land and it shows. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a credit to the five generations who have farmed it. We wandered up to high points to enjoy extensive views as far as the kaipara Harbour, the largest harbour in Above top left: A bach overlooking the coast from central city to Little Barrier Island. Above right: Huge old wind blown puriris. Above left: DOC hut at Big Bay. Above right: The waterhole. Below left: Keeping an eye on the rissoles. Right: Felicity and Lynley responsible for a lot of planting on the farm.

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New Zealand. We passed an old mill, used to cut matai and kauri for the first houses on the property, and a lovely swimming hole in the river â&#x20AC;&#x201C; enjoyed by many generations. Just after mid day we arrived at a rustic little bunk room and kitchen down by the river. Here the family provided a barbeque lunch. It was a delightful place to sit and relax a while. After a break we walked back up the hill to meet the waiting bus, and were back in Warkworth by 3pm. Both walks were well organised, really interesting, through beautiful countryside, and with magnificent views. They are only available through the generosity of the Niccolls and Dills. I would recommend them both if you get an opportunity to visit Warkworth in November 2019, but book fast. The walks fill up and I can understand why. Above: Farm views from the walk. Middle: Walking along the tops with views of the sea. Below: Remains of the old mill used when building the farm houses.

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Five new walks have been added to the 5th Manawatu Walking Festival from March 1-3 2019.

Above left: On the sunset beach walk. Above right: Redwood in Bledisloe Park. Photo www.ManawatuNZ.co.nz Below: Near the start of the Manawatu Gorge walk. Photo www. ManawatuNZ.co.nz

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A farm walk with lunch is included this year on Ridge Top Farm in the Manawatu. This has limited numbers. The beach walk is going the reverse way from Himatangi Beach to Foxton Beach this year, with fish and chips at Foxton Beach. The Manawatu Striders have a guided walk around the Summerhill area with magnificent views over the Manawatu. For the more adventurous there is a Tara Mana walk over the hills from the Tararua District to the Manawatu on the on Saturday and The Mana Tara on the Sunday going over the Tararuas another way. There will be a certificate for those who do both crossings. Good fitness is required for the ManaTara walk. On a clear day there are magnificent views over the Rangitikei area on the Oroua Tunipo Tramp. The beautiful Pohangina Valley is not forgotten with the Totara Reserve walk ending with a gourmet picnic lunch. The popular Manawatu Gorge walk as well as the Tawa Walk are both included this year. With the Manawatu Gorge road being closed due to slips a bus will take walkers to the start and of course meet them at the other end. After the walks on Saturday you have a chance to meet other walkers and friends at a restaurant for dinner, that caters for all tastes. Booking are essential. This year the organisers have added in a guided bike ride around the outskirts of the city, including a section for e-bikes, on the Sunday morning. For more info go to: www. mwf.org.nz.

* 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 one of the interesting walks over a working farm ending with a picnic lunch. (This one is nearly full) * 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! Booking now open at www.mwf.org.nz

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By Leah Bronn

Age 15 t was a typically cloudy day in the Lake District of England. Mum and I had spent all morning tiki touring around the countryside, stopping at all the Beatrix Potter tourist sites. The last thing to tick off our list was a walk to Little Town. If you have read Beatrixâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book, Mrs Tiggy Winkle, you will remember Little Town as the small village that Lucie came from. We located the walk at the end of a small country lane near a little village called Grange, which isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t too far from a larger town, Keswick. We parked our car in an unnamed car park on the side of the road, and set off. The walk started on a wide tar sealed road, lined with old rugged stone walls, which gradually narrowed to a rutted gravel track. To our left were tall, majestic hills, forming a huge expansive valley around us. We were taking photos by the dozen Left: Walking into Little Town.

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Mrs Tiggy Winkle Walk along the way, visualizing Mrs Tiggy Winkle and Lucie as we went. The route took us through a lot of farmland, the fields dotted with sheep of many different kinds. Most had big woolly coats and speckled black faces, while others were more slim with long curled horns. We

also spotted the Herdwick breed which a hill into the the aptly named hamlet were Beatrix Potterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favourite kind. of Little Town. It was very small, only They have pure white faces and their Above: Hamlet of Little Town. longish wool was a mottled grey brown Below left: Beatrix Potterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s painting of colour, giving the impression they were Lucie from her book. wearing fur coats. Below right: Leah walking along the After half an hour, we descended start of the track.

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Above: Farmland walking towards Skillgill Farm and the lake in the background.

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having a few whitewashed houses with gray slated roofs. The most surprising thing was when we found tearooms, which being in the middle of no where, was very random! But then, no matter where you are in England, there always seems to be tearooms! After a good look around Little Town and even more photos, Mum and I set off again. We took another route back, though the countryside was much the same as on the way. We strolled through open green fields, enjoying the beautiful scenery of barren rolling hills and a sparkling lake in the distance. Just before the car park, we passed by some old farm buildings called Skillgill Farm, where Beatrix painted the very first drawing in the Mrs Tiggy Winkle book. It is the scene where Lucie is talking to the kitten. The all round leisure walk took us one and a half hours.

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His ancestors arrived on the first British settlement fleet to the top of the South Island in 1841. They were lured by poetic descriptions from the French explorer, Dumont D’Urville, detailing a rainforest full of birds, separated from crystal azure water by stretches of golden sand and sculpted granite, now known as the Abel

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Tasman National Park. Those hard-working settlers wouldn’t understand how their descendants could work just as hard at undoing their efforts to clear and “break in” the land. Above: Walkers enjoyng a walk along the golden sands. Below right: Tottent Bay Lodge.

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Escape! Revive! Reconnect! They wouldn’t comprehend the concept of restoring the environment and making a living from showing people around their home. Lynette Wilson is the great-greatgreat-granddaughter of the one of Nelson’s founding European settlers. She and her husband, John, pioneered modern tourism in Abel Tasman National Park in 1977 with an 18-passenger launch operating transfers from Kaiteriteri to Torrent Bay for two weeks over the Christmas/New Year period. The Wilson’s children grew up holidaying as “free-range kids” at the family’s cottage at Torrent Bay. As they gained skills and experience, they joined their parents to develop the family business into a multi-award winning tourism operation, without losing sight of the importance of providing safe and fun adventures for families. On multi-day trips, the Wilson family welcomes visitors to their ancestral homes, ideally spaced for a journey of discovery between Marahau and Totaranui, offering the highest standard of accommodation available on hiking trails in a National Park in New Zealand. Guests can book the choice of walking, kayaking or taking a boat between the lodges.

Meadowbank Homestead at Awaroa reveals the triumphs and tragedies of early European settlement in New Zealand, told through the personal stories of the Wilson’s ancestors, the Hadfield family. William Hadfield was one of the first farming settlers at Awaroa. In 1884, he built a home on the “finest site in the Bay” for his wife, Adele, and their nine children. Meadowbank Homestead was rebuilt by John Wilson and the family in 1994 to include 13 ensuite guest rooms with all modern comforts. Torrent Bay Lodge retains the beach holiday atmosphere of the Wilson family’s 2-bedroom holiday cottage. Since 1968, the family has rebuilt and refurbished the simple cottage with ensuite guest rooms and casual dining area opening to a deck beside the beach. The lodge is decorated with a nautical theme and retains the charm of a family holiday home. Three-day trips stay one night at each lodge. Five-day trips can be as active or leisurely as you like with two nights at each lodge. Luggage transfers and innovative meals are included in your journey. Expert hosts help you make the most of each day around the tides and the

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Escape! Revive! Reconnect! weather, with boat back-up to shorten the day’s walking if required. This year, Wilsons Abel Tasman introduces a 3-Day Self-Guided walk for visitors who value their independence with the comfort of Beachfront Lodge accommodation, hot showers, meals cooked for them, luggage transfers and boat back-up. For guests who choose guided walking or kayaking options, professional guides introduce a landscape full of stories. Discover how the granite coast was reclaimed from farmers and timber cutters, to be named after the Dutch explorer, Abel Tasman. Follow the progress of early Maori and European settlers, their struggles to make a living from the land, and how their descendants are now restoring the environment to return birdsong to the Park. As a guest at Wilsons Abel Tasman’s Beachfront Lodges, you choose a day of adventuring or relaxing, then come home to a hot shower and pre-dinner drinks served overlooking the beach. Swap stories with fellow travellers or find time on your own. After a delicious meal cooked by your Hosts, be lulled to sleep by the sound of waves lapping golden sand. Awake to a continental or full cooked breakfast to set you up for another day to suit how active or laid-back you want to be. If you only have one day, or just a couple of hours to experience New Zealand’s finest coastal National Park, the Wilson’s Vista Cruise will speed you in and out of the park for the widest range of day trip choices with cruising, beach stop, walking and sea kayaking options. Priced for local New Zealanders, the Vista Cruise service elevates the standard of transport to a level expected by international travellers. Friendly reservationists and boat hosts help you make the most of the time you have. The Wilson’s Team takes care of the details, assisting you to escape the Above left: Coming out from a covered bush section. Middle left: Pre dinner drinks at Meadowbank Homestead at Awaroa. Below left: Meadowbank Homestead at Awaroa.

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A winter tramp up to Pinnacle Ridge

The Wednesday morning started with a good frost in mid winter as 28 hardy trampers from the Manawatu Tramping & Ski Club headed out from Holdsworth Car Park, just south of Masterton in the Wairarapa., to head for Pinnacle Ridge.

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Just before the first bridge we headed off on a track along the true left of the Atiwhakatu River. This is a treasure of a track with a pretty 30 minute river sidling over roots, mud and through a stream. The track heads uphill at the big slip

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opposite Donnelly Flat. The next 350m in altitude are indeed steep but the bush is beautiful with large rimu, beech and matai. The mosses and ferns are prolific - a true trampers track! The track then eases off for the last half hour until we finally step out of the bush into a clearing on top of Pinnacle Ridge (877m). Snow covers this point and the snowy mountain tops of Holdsworth, Jumbo, Three kings and Peggyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s peak spread out on the other side of the valley. We could also see Powell, Jumbo and Cattle Ridge huts. A cool breeze kept us alert, with temps sitting around three degrees, minus chill factor. Photos and plots Bev, Bob, Maureen, and William.

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Auckland Short Walk

New future for Short Walks in Auckland By Helen Wenley

As many of you may realise, I moved to Hawkes Bay just over three years ago, to retire with my husband. I have kept the Short Walks in Auckland project going, but because I am remote, I am now finding it impossible to keep routes up-todate, find new ones and take the project up to the next level. Happily, I have found the perfect person to take on the mission. Richard Wagener is an enthusiastic walker/runner and already documents walks on a website. I am leaving the project in safe hands. You will still be able to purchase the current walk brochures and books. However, Richard has plans to enrich that offering, to create an exciting new future for Short Walks in Auckland. This project began in 2011. My friend Grace was the walk creator – with her knowledge of Auckland, she could “see” circular routes, and then it was up to me to map out, photograph, research and document the routes. At first, I relied upon my voice recorder and Google maps but then with the advancement of technology, the smart phone became a best friend and I was able to track our route. The best fun was when we were both pleasantly surprised by what there was to see. Beautiful wetlands, views and bush kept us inspired to explore more. With over 100 walking routes, it is too difficult to say what our favourite walks are because of the diversity and uniqueness of each locality. I will leave it you to decide what your favourites are. My two children were at high school age in 2011 when this project started, and unfortunately missed out on the discoveries. A highlight for me was when our daughter was studying Occupational Therapy at AUT, as she had a project that required two walks to be mapped out locally. I was very happy to help. The last seven years of Short Walks in Auckland have been very rewarding. It was encouraging to get an email from The Women’s Bookshop in Ponsonby asking to meet me and then supplying them with our books. It was exciting to put together a bunch of walks for the University of Auckland

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Recreation Manager as well as having a common goal with Sports Waitakere. I was contacted by Frank Goldingham who gave me the opportunity to make regular contributions to the Walking New Zealand magazine. Every two months one of our walks was printed in the beautifully presented, richly coloured monthly magazine, with walks from not only New Zealand, but all around the world. Our walks reached even more people over the years. Thank you to everyone who has done a Short Walk in Auckland. Your support has been very much appreciated. Now it’s time for fresh eyes and renewed energy. Wishing you all lots more walking and exploring.

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CONTENTS for previous 14 issues FEBRUARY 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 special 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

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

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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 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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Walks to celebrate milestone 12 New Zealand Walk: On the Penguin Shipwreck Walk 14 Auckland Short Walk: Highbrook Park - South Auckland 15 NZ Shared Pathway: Second stage of city to Sumner cycleway open 16 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 18 News: Variety at this year’s Golden Foot awards 19 News: Government to share footpath 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 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 JULY 246 2018 walks every day 4 Walk Talk 39 Overseas Walk: Walking through the 6 New Zealand Walk: Motatapu Track history of Cairns - a beautiful walk 44 New Zealand walk: Triumphant 9 Need 2 Know: Redevelopment to return to the Barra Track hot springs spot on walking track 46 Coming Events: New Zealand 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 4 Walk Talk guided tour through an amazing 6 Event: Which two will be the next kauri forest Great Walks? 16 Walking New Zealand Monthly 8 New Zealand Walk : If you go Photo Contest down to the woods Kohitere 18 New Zealand Walks: Auckland walks Forest capers to do this winter 10 Event: Top ten with Warkworth 19 New Zealand Walk: Catlins River

Wisp Loop Walk 20 Overseas Walks- Walking among the magnificent canyonlands of USA 26 Need2Know: Near 30 groups now in Tauranga’s “City on its Feet”. 28 High Achiever: Track maker honoured and the Tararuas re-crossed 30 Overseas Walks: Walking in the Tatra Mountains 34 New Zealand Walks: On foot on Chatham Island 39 My Favourite Walk : Walking through the Karangahake Gorge mines 40 New Zealand Short Walks: Blue Pools Track; Lake Gunn Nature Walks 42 Overseas Walks and Tours 44 My Favourite Walk: Vivian Falls main attraction in Harker Reserve 46 Coming Events: New Zealand 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

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

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Coming Events

NEW ZEALAND FEBRUARY 2019

1-10 NZ Masters Games, Wanganui 2 Parkrun 5km, throughout New Zealand 2 Run the Ridge, Alexandra 2 4 Seasons River Run: Summer, Hamilton 3 Christchurch 10km Series: Park, Christchurch 3 Hamilton Summer Series: Glenview River, Hamilton 3 Nexans Fun Run/Walk in New Plymouth 4 Fun Run Walk/Series, Hastings 4 Northcote Tavern Pub Fun Run, Northcote, Auckland 4 Pakuranga 5K Fun Run, Auckland 4 Rolleston Road Runners Monday Night Run, Rolleston 4 The Good Home Fun Run/Walk Summer Series, Stanmore Bay, Auckland 5 Manawatu Striders Super Seven Series, 7km & 3km, Palmerston North 5 Harcourts Cooper & Co Beach Series, Takapuna Beach, Auckland 5 O’Hagan’s 5K Series at the Viaduct Harbour, Auckland 5 Waterfront 5K Fun Run and Walk Series, Wellington 5 Shoe Clinic Asics 5K Series, Christchurch 5 Ocean Running Mt Maunganui 5 Lincoln Road Runners Tuesday Night Run and Walk, Lincoln, Canterbury 5 Eastside Riverpath Run/Walk, Hamilton 5 Malvern Road Runners Tuesday Night Run and Walk, Darfield 6 Owai 5K in the Park, Mt Roskill, Auckland

6 Devonport Jets Run, Auckland 6 Ellesmere Road Runners Wednesday Night Run and Walk, Leeston 6 Smith & McKenzie Fun Run & Walk, Hamilton 6 Taupo Harriers Starlight Summer Series, Taupo 6 The Rat Race in Milford, Auckland 6 Health Run Christchurch, Christchurch 6-10 Tarawera Ultra Marathon, 20km, 50km, 102km, 160km, Lake Tarawera, Rotorua 7 Bay Run in Tauranga, Tauranga 7 Trout Fly Summer Series, Rotorua 7 YMCA Auckland Domain 10K Series, Auckland 7 GJ Gardner Orewa Beach Series, Auckland 8 Tarawera 20K, Rotorua 9 Buller Gorge Marathon, Half Mara-

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thon and Team Relay, Buller Gorge 9 Parkrun throughout New Zealand 9 Tarawera Ultramarathon, Rotorua 10 ACM 5km Series, Masterton 10 Platinum Homes Orewa Beach Half Marathon, Orewa 10 Colour Burst, Queenstown 10 Mizuno Coatesville Half Marathon, Coastville, Auckland 10 Colour Run for Diversity, Gisborne 11 Fun Run Walk/Series, Hastings 11 Kāpiti Harriers Summer 5K Series, Raumati 11 Northcote Tavern Pub Fun Run, Northcote, Auckland 11 Pakuranga 5K Fun Run, Auckland 11 Rolleston Road Runners Monday Night Run, Rolleston 11 The Good Home Fun Run/Walk Summer Series, Stanmore Bay 11 The Honest Lawyer 5K Series,

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Nelson 12 Manawatu Striders Super Seven Series, 7km & 3km, Palmerston North 12 Eastside Riverpath Run/Walk, Hamilton 12 Lincoln Road Runners Tuesday Night Run and Walk, Lincoln 12 Malvern Road Runners Tuesday Night Run and Walk, Darfield 12 O’Hagan’s 5K Series at the Viaduct Harbour, Auckland 12 Ocean Running Mt Maunganui, Mt

Maunganui 12 Trentham 5km Series, Upper Hutt 12 Waterfront 5K Fun Run and Walk Series, Wellington 13 Devonport Jets Run, Auckland 13 Ellesmere Road Runners Wednesday Night Run and Walk, Leeston 13 Health Run Christchurch, Christchurch 13 Owai 5K in the Park, Mt Roskill, Auckland 13 Smith & McKenzie Fun Run & Walk, Hamilton 13 The Rat Race in Milford, Auckland 14 Bay Run in Tauranga, Tauranga 14 Kowhai Park Runs Series, Whanganui 14 YMCA Auckland Domain 10K Series, Auckland 16 NZ Distance Carnival, Penrose, Auckland 16 Shotover Moonlight Mountain Marathon, Ben Lomond High Country Station, Queenstown 16 Parkrun throughout New Zealand 16 The Great Lake Relay around Lake Taupo, Taupo 16 Shotover Moonlight Mountain Marathon, Queenstown 17 Brendan Foot Supersite Round the Bays, Wellington 17 Christchurch 10km Series: Trail, Christchurch 17 MTF Silverdale Get Moving Festival, Orewa, Auckland 17 Nexans Fun Run/Walk in Kaponga, Taranaki 17 Shingly Creek & Palmerston Prima-

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ry School Trail Run/Walk, Shingly Creek, East Otago 18 Fun Run Walk/Series, Hastings 18 Northcote Tavern Pub Fun Run, Northcote, Auckland 18 Pakuranga 5K Fun Run, Auckland 18 Rolleston Road Runners Monday Night Run, Rolleston 18 The Good Home Fun Run/Walk Summer Series, Stanmore Bay, Auckland 18 The Honest Lawyer 5K Series, Nelson 19 Eastside Riverpath Run/Walk, Hamilton 19 Lincoln Road Runners Tuesday Night Run and Walk, Lincoln 19 Malvern Road Runners Tuesday Night Run and Walk, Darfield 19 O’Hagan’s 5K Series at the Viaduct Harbour, Auckland 19 Waterfront 5K Fun Run and Walk Series, Wellington 19 Manawatu Striders Super Seven Series, 7km & 3km, Palmerston North 20 Devonport Jets Run, Auckland 20 Ellesmere Road Runners Wednesday Night Run and Walk, Leeston 20 Health Run Christchurch, Christchurch 20 Owai 5K in the Park, Auckland 20 Smith & McKenzie Fun Run & Walk, Hamilton 20 Taupo Harriers Starlight Summer Series, Taupo 20 The Rat Race in Milford, Auckland 21 Bay Run in Tauranga, Tauranga 21 Trout Fly Summer Series, Rotorua 21 YMCA Auckland Domain 10K Series, Auckland 23 Old Ghost Ultra, Burke Creek to Lyell Historic Reserve, West Coast 23 Sky Runner Queenstown, Skyline Gondola, Queenstown 24 Harcourts Cooper & Co Albany Lakes Summer Series, Albany, Auckland 24 Rotary Club of Waiuku Sunset Coast Walk, 5km, 7km, 8km &1 1km, Awhitu Peninsular 26 Manawatu Striders Super Seven Series, 7km & 3km, Palmerston North

MARCH 2019

1-3 Manawatu Walking Festival, Palmerston North 3 Plimmerton Fun Run, Plimmerton School, Porirua www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

Coming Events

3 Ports of Auckland Round the Bays, Quay St to St Heliers, Auckland 3 Rotorua Off Road Half Marathon, Whakarewarewa Forest, Rotorua 4 Christchurch Motorway Half Marathon,, Christchurch 9 Kaiteriteri Gold Half Marathon and 10K, Kaiteriteri, Near Motueka 9-10 Motapu 51km Ultra Marathon, 42 Off Road Marathon, 150km Miners Trail, 8.5km Trail, Queenstown 16 Run Milford Sound, Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park 16 Te Houtaewa Challenge, 90 Mile Beach 16-24 Great New Zealand Trek, Stage 14., South Island 17 Martinborough Round the Vines, Martinborough 23-24 Oxfam Trailwalker, teams of 4, 100km, Whakatane 24 Harcourts Cooper & Co Albany Lakes Summer Series, Albany, Auckland 29-31 20th annual Mangawhai Walking Weekend, Mangawhai 31 Muddy Good Run, Christchurch

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7 Porirua Grand Traverse, Porirua, Wellington, www.pgt.org.nz 13 Great Forest Events, Marathon, Half Marthon, 10km & 5km, Waitarere Beach, near Levin 13 The Underground Overground Trail Run, 6km, 11km, 21km & 35km, Waitamo Caves, 27 Pulse Energy Oparara Wilderness Trail Run, 20km & 36km, Kahurangi National Park

MAY 2019

4 Athletics NZ Rotorua Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Rotorua 18 Hawkes Bay International Marathon, Hawkes Bay 26 Manawatu Striders Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Palmerston North

JUNE 2019

2 ASB Christchurch Marathon, Half Marathon Walk & 10kmWalk, Christchurch, wwwchristchurchmarathon.co.nz

SEPTEMBER 2019

21 Round Rarotonga Road Race, Rarotonga, Cook, Islands

OCTOBER 2019

12 Manawatu Striders Kahuterawa www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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JULY 2019

4 - 7 IML Four Day Walks, Castlebar 6 Gold Coast Half Marathon, Gold Coast Qld, Australia 7 Gold Coast Marathon, Gold Coast Qld, Australia 7 Broome International Airport Marathon, Broome, Australia 12 Kauri Half Marathon, Cairns, Qld, Australia 14 Cairns Marathon, Cairns, qld, Australia 16 - 18 IML Two Day Walks, Nijmegen 20 Moon Marathon, Half Marathon 10km & 6km, Newcasle, NSW, Australia 21 Waip[a Running Festival, 42km, 21km, 10km, 5km & 2km, Waipa, Australia 28 Run Melbourne, Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Melbourne, Vic, Australia 28 Blacktown Running Festival, Blacktown, NSW, Australia

AUGUST 2019

3-4 IML Two Day Walks, Jurbarkas 9-11 IML Two Day Walks, Vaasa 24-26 IML Two Day Walks,. Verdal

SEPTEMBER 2019

7-8 IML Two Day Walks, Arenzano 7-8 IML Two Day Walks, Beijing 13-15 IML Three Day Walks, Seefeld 28-29 IML Two Day Walks, Brno

8-9 IML Two Day Walks, Wellingborough 16-17 IML Two Day Walks, Dalian 21-24 IML Four Day Walks, Chantonnay 23-24 IML Two Day Walks, Bern-Belp

JUNE 2020

6-7 IML Two Day Walks, Diekirch 27-28 IML Two Day Walks, Viborg

JULY 2020

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OCTOBER 2020

1-2 IML Two Day Walks, Fulda 17-18 IML Two Day Walks, Barcelona 17-18 IML Two Day Walks, Arlington 24-25 IML Two Day Walks, Won-Ju

NOVEMBER 2020

2-5 IML Four Day Walks, Castlebar 1-2 IML Three Day Walks, Higashi21-24 IML Four Day Walks, Nijmegen matsuyama 7-8 IML Two Day Walks, Taipei AUGUST 2020 21-22 IML Two Day Walks, Jogjakarta 1-2 IML Two Day Walks, Jurarkas 7-9 IML Three Day Walks, Vaasa 29-30 IML Two Day Walks, Verdal

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OCTOBER 2019

5-6 IML Two Day Walks, Fulda 5-6 IML Two Day Walks, Barcelona 19-20 IML Two Day Walks, Arlington 21 Round Rarotonga Road Race, Rorotonga, Cook Islands 26-27 IML Two Day Walks, Won-Ju

NOVEMBER 2019

2-4 IML Three Day Walks, Higashimasuyama 9-10 IML Two Day Walks, Taipei 16 Run Buller Great Southern Endurance Run, Mt Buller, Vic, Australia 16-17 IML Two Day Walks, Jogjakarta

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MARCH 2020

20-21 IML Two Day Walks, Gilboa

APRIL 2020

4-6 IML Two Day Walks Canberra 25-26 IML Two Day Walks, Boras

MAY 2020

2-3 IML Two Day Walks, Blankenberge 8-9 IML Two Day Walks, Yatsushiro www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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