259 AUGUST 2019 by Walking New Zealand Ltd

RECREATION WALKING and CYCLING TRAILS

NEW ZEALAND

High Achiever:

AUGUST 2019 ISSUE NO 259

Perth to Melbourne

in 80 days

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Stewart Island with the loveliest public road in the country New Zealand Walk:

Belmont Regional Park a walkers paradise New Zealanjd Walk:

New bridge links city to Massey and LInton New Zealand Walks:

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Shared Pathway

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CONTENTS

Issue 259 - 2019

3 Contents 4 Walk Talk 6 My Favourite walk: Kaimai Ranges offer many walking attractions in a diverse forest of caves and birdlife 12 New Zealand Walk: Stewart Island with the lovli est public road in the country 14 Shared Pathway: New bridge links city to Massey and Linton 18 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 20 Shared Parthway: Cycling the Karangahake Gorge section of the Hauraki Rail Trail 24 My Favourite Walk: Ratapihipihi Scenic Reserve - a sub tropicial rail forest 28 New Zealand Walk: Belmont magazine walk with relics of World War 11 30 New Zealand Walk: Belmont Regional Park a walkers paradise 33 New Zealand Walk: Kapiti Island 34 High Achiever: Perth to Melbourne in 80 days 36 New Zealand Walk: Three generations in Waio- hine Gorge tramp 38 New Zealand Walks: Vineyard walks a feature of Bay of Island Walking Weekend 39 New Zealand Walks Two walks in Peel Forest 40 Need2Know: Top 10 things to pack for a day walk or hike 42 Overseas Walks and Tours 44 Index of previous 14 issues 45 Coming Events: New Zealand 50 Coming Events: Overseas 52 Directory of Walking Groups 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 59 Green Prescription 60 Taupo Marathon events

Cover photo: Some of the members of the Manawatu Tramping & Ski Club on a recent hike on the Donnnellyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Flat Loop in the Wairarapa.

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Walk talk New shelter on Te Araroa Trail opened

UTracks promotes upcoming film release Camino Skies

UTracks has partnered with production company Limelight Distribution to promote the release of new film Camino Skies, an inspirational documentary feature following six New Zealand and Australian strangers as they set out to conquer the 800km Camino de Santiago. Camino Skies is a walking meditation on life, love and loss. While the six featured pilgrims have different motivations and experiences bringing them to the trail, they all seek answers to overcome what life has dealt them. For some, it’s a first-time trek, but for others, it’s a return trip. In the face of overwhelming odds, all will walk as one to defy their age and find acceptance and change. An uplifting and often heartbreaking story about everyday people doing the extraordinary, Camino Skies is a fly-on-the wall insight into human nature and why hundreds of thousands of people choose to return time and time again to walk this spiritual pilgrimage. UTracks is offering movie-goers who see the film the chance to win their own pilgrimage next year. A prize package consisting of two places on the Sarria to Santiago trip, including an airfare contribution of $850 per person is on offer. Details on how to enter the draw will be available at each film screening. Camino Skies will be in New Zealand cinemas nationwide from Thursday 11 July

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A new shelter has been built by the Palmerston North City Council to mark the halfway point on the Te Araroa Trail. The shelter was built near the 1500km mark in the Gordon Kear Forest area in the Tararua Ranges some 20kms south of Palmerston North and will be a welcome stop over for walkers. The shelter was officially opened in June. In the photo above Ian Argyle a trustee on the Manawatu Te Araroa Trust at the opening ceremony spoke of the history of the area. Many years ago Ian’s family owned and farmed the land before selling to the Palmerston North City Council for forestry. purposes.

Wheels start turning on trail

Construction has commenced on the newest cycle trail in Central Otago, The Lake Dunstan Trail. Running from Clyde to Cromwell, the 52 kilometre trail will pass New Zealand’s third largest hydroelectric dam – the Clyde Dam – and along the Cromwell Gorge towards picturesque Cornish Point and near the renowned wine growing area of Bannockburn. It will continue along Lake Dunstan, through Cromwell towards an area just north of Pisa Moorings. The first part of the trail will be completed by this coming summer, with the final push through to Clyde due to be open for the 2020-21 summer season. The Lake Dunstan Trail will extend, and complement, the well-established Great Rides of the Otago Central Rail Trail and the newer Roxburgh Gorge Trail, both of which are part of Nga Haerenga - The New Zealand Cycle Trail.

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Taking it to Taroko in Taiwan

Whether walking, biking, running a marathon, learning about the local tribal culture or simply relaxing in a spectacular natural landscape, Taroko Gorge is the go to place in Taiwan, says Kathy Ombler. The road, part of Taiwan’s Central Cross- Island Highway, is an experience in itself with its hairpin corners, one way tunnels and scarily steep views down to the Liwu River. Monsoonal rains cause regular slips and closures and it shows up on a ‘World’s Scariest Roads’ website, however it was open and awe-inspiring when a China Airlines/Taiwan Tourism Bureau Kiwi industry group recently visited. The marble gorge, in Taroko National Park, is in fact the biggest Taiwan attraction for westerners, says China Taking it to Taroko Airlines’ Dan Khanna. ‘It attracts many people, including those who want to cycle or walk parts of it, or those who just want to relax, and they can stay at hotels like Silks Place. Because of its unique geology, the gorge also attracts international geologists.’ The group stayed at Silks Place Taroko, near the western end of the gorge at Xiulin Township and enjoyed time by the rooftop pool, overlooking the gorge and Xiangde Temple. Bookings need to be made well in advance. Other accommodation, along with a restaurant and cultural museum, is located in a former tribal village at Bulawon, and managed by the local Truku people. Popular short walking trails showcase the gorge in all its drama; canyons, caves and 700 metre high cliffs. Popular options include Shakadang, Swallow Grotto and Baiyang Trails. For the more energetic, the annual Taroko Gorge International Marathon runs in November and the King of the Mountain Cycle Challenge (KOM), a gruelling 65.2km, 3200metre climb to Wuling Mountain, is held each October.

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Rayonier Matariki Forests wins outdoor access champion award

Rayonier Matariki Forests received an Outdoor Access Champion Award receently for its work supporting the Pauanui Tairua Trail. The Walking Access Commission Ara Hīkoi Aotearoa presents Outdoor Access Champion Awards each year to people and organisations who have made significant and lasting contributions to public access to the outdoors in New Zealand. The forestry company was nominated for the award by the Hikuai District Trust, which has been building the Pauanui Tairua Trail. “Rayonier Matariki Forests has been really supportive of the Pauanui Tairua Trail, which passes through a section of forest which it manages,” says Asher Wilson-Goldman, Walking Access Commission Strategic Communications and Partnerships Manager. The Hikuai District Trust has received financial and physical support from Rayonier Matariki Forests for half a decade. Rayonier Matariki Forests has adopted the trail as its environmental flagship project. Last year it was particularly proactive, sending a team of experienced foresters to remove a number of problem trees that were causing potential safety hazards for walkers and bikers. Andy Warren, Regional Manager for Rayonier Matariki Forests, Bay of Plenty, said lending support to community projects such as the Pauanui Tairua Trail is very important to the company. “We are delighted to be an ongoing part of this great initiative which is a real asset to the community and a wonderful drawcard for visitors. Forestry has a long history in the area and with views of our Tairua Forest all around the walkway, it was important that we be a part of this ambitious project.”

Club to celebrate 50th anniversary

The Pukekohe Tramping Club are celebrating their 50th Anniversary with a celebration, held over the weekend of 8 and 9 November. Activities include a lunch event (with anniversary cake!) and a club day walk in the local area. For more info pukekohetrampingclub@gmail.com. Walking New Zealand, issue no 259 - 2019 5

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Kaimai Ranges offer in a diverse forest of

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My Favourite Walk

many walking attractions caves and birdlife

he Kaimai Ranges are just a short drive from Auckland or Hamilton, and ‘The Backyard’ for those living in Matamata, Te Aroha, Paeroa, Waihi, Katikati or Tauranga. It is a fun place for those wanting a day walk an over-nighter, or a multi-day walk. There’s diverse forest, including giant kauris, swimming holes in the rivers, caves to explore and rocks to climb, lots of birds, interesting and informative boards, and awesome views of surrounding countryside. If you’re really quiet, you might spot a deer or a pig. The Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park – 37,000 hectares, forms a narrow barrier between the Waikato and the Bay of Plenty, stretching from Karangahake in the north, nearly to Rotorua in the south. The Kaimai Range was uplifted to form a steep slope facing the Hauraki Plains to the west, and a gentler slope down to Tauranga on the east. Historically trails were made in the Kaimais by early Maori, loggers and gold miners. These in turn have been joined together forming a north/south route from Karangakake in the north to the Kaimai Summit on SH.29 between Tauranga and Matamata. In 1975 the area was reserved as a Conservation Park. Recently the Kaimai Ridgeway Charitable trust (KRT), representing tramping and deerstalkers clubs from Auckland, Waikato, Coromandel and the Bay of

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Above: Looking over towards Matamata with early morning mist in the background. Far left: A wood pigeon, kereru. Far right: A giant fungi - like a garden seat. Walking New Zealand, issue no 259 - 2019 7

My Favourite Walk

Kaimai Ranges offer many walking attractions Above: Another stream, well marked with an orange triangle. Below left: The leader cleared lots of giant spider webs on the way up.

Plenty have been working with DOC to improve tracks and huts in the area. The north/south route is 82 kms long, and the track, although rugged in parts is much improved, as a result of volunteer work, supported by the KRT, over 11,000 hours of effort so far! The track had fallen into disrepair, with some parts closed to protect the environment, but alternate by-pass routes are now being constructed. ‘Kaimai Ramblers’ on behalf of KRT have improved Te Rereatukahia Hut with installation of a wood burner and woodshed, an outdoor sink and picnic table and an extended deck to provide more shelter. They have also built a boardwalk on the track near the hut. Daleys Clearing Hut has also been repainted and improved. There is a plan to build three new huts, a day’s walk apart to make a viable long distance trail in the North Island, where most of our population live. What an Awesome plan.

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Part of this dream has been realized with the help of a gift of time and money from the Backcountry Trust, Lions Foundation, KRT members, the local branch of the Deerstalkers Association, and the public. The first of the three planned huts – Te Whare Okioki (resting place) is almost completed, at the site of the old Ngamuwahine shelter. In May a group of us went to check out progress on the hut. It’s looking good, especially with its marble window sills. The track in, was ablaze with colour. Hundreds of fungi of all colours sizes and shapes were growing by the track, on rotten logs, high up tree trunks, on rocks and nestled between roots, and peeping out from leaf cover on the track. They made an incredible display. Punga added to the show. Lots of dead leaves had turned bright orange and in contrast to the green around, livened up the trail. We saw several wood pigeons, some www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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Above left: A New Zealand Robin. Above right: Te Whare Okiioki under construction. Middle left: Bush views from the farmland.

fantails, and a friendly little robin on our way in. The easiest route in, is from Te Tuhi Road near Matamata on the west side of the Kaimais. It starts with about 40 minutes of gradual uphill over open farmland to the bush line, which is marked with a large orange triangle. From here it was unrelentingly up, over roots and rocks and tiny streams until we reached a junction with the track to Mangamuka Hut. This point is over half way to the top. Continuing on, we reached the north/ south track about half an hour later, and from there in was an easy undulating hour to the hut site. Although overgrown in parts the track was very easy to follow because there were frequent orange markers, and we reached Te Whare Okioki in just over

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My Favourite Walk

Kaimai Ranges offer many walking attractions

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My Favourite Walk

three hours. The return was half an hour faster â&#x20AC;&#x201C; more downhill and less photos! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a really interesting track, and by summer will be lovely for a family walk. If you want to contribute time and/or money to help the development of this project, or if you just want to hear the latest news look at their website www. kaimairidgeway.nz or email kaimairidgeway@gmail.com Fact: Over half the population of new Zealand live within two hours drive of the Kaimais. Do go and explore it. Opposite page: The group on the trail. Left: A walk through tall trees. Below left: Along a formed path.

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New Zealand Walk

Stewart Island with the loveliest public road in the country?

’m sticking my neck out here but I’ll say it just the same. The road from South Sea Hotel By Judith Doyle -- Oban, Stewart Island -- out to Ackers Point, has my vote for being the loveliest public road in the country. It also confirms to me that Stewart Island/Rakiura is for walkers* as well as trampers. We start off at the old South Sea Hotel, on the waterfront, where we had stayed the previous night and follow the coastal road towards Ackers Point. Above: We pass rocky outcrops and little bush-topped islands. Below left: We pause to look back towards Oban.

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The road winds in and out of small bays and we see tui from time to time and hear the wing flaps of kereru above us. It’s a wonderful blue-sky day. Near the beginning of the walk, you can go down and stroll along the sands of Lonnekers Beach if you want. It’s a sweeping curve. Halfway along this beach there’s a short walking track to Ringaringa Beach. This track climbs up and over a small hill before going down onto Ringaringa. But we continue ahead, along the road towards Leask Bay. This is a deeply indented bay which was named after old Tom Leask, an Orkney Islander who arrived on Stewart Island around 1863, one year before the Crown purchased the island from Ngai Tahu. The road bends in and out, often fringed with toi toi. We frequently stop to look back at Oban, its blue waters dotted with craft and its houses on the hills surrounded by bush. The spire of the red-roofed Oban Presbyterian Church stands out on the top of a hill. It was built in 1904 in the very early days of pakeha settlement in Oban. (Maori lived at different spots round the coast over the centuries). Seats have been provided along the way and we pause to look out at little rocky headlands and tiny islands topped with vegetation. After about an hour, my companion decides to return. I then encounter a parked car (unique sight on this road) with a Department of Conservation ranger in it, and beg a ride for the last couple of hills to Harrold Bay - the end of the road. It commemorates a boatbuilder, Captain Harrold and his wife, Ag-

nes, who was a beloved nurse to early settlers. The ranger is waiting for a group of schoolchildren to arrive. He will take them on a bush walk to identify native trees and plants. I take the steps downhill that lead to Ackers Cottage. It’s a narrow track with the bush pressing in either side. Soon I reach the old stone cottage – one of the oldest stone buildings in New Zealand. It was built by Lewis Acker in 1835 after he had retired from whaling. He quarried the stone at a beach near Invercargill and carried it across Foveaux Strait in his boat. He and his wife lived here in this small cottage with their nine children until the late 1850s. The space problem was ingeniously solved by Acker constructing five-tiered bunks! Acker cleared the nearby land for

Above: The rusty-roofed Ackers Cottage

cultivation in the area now called Ackers Point - the final destination of this walk. There and back took me three hours and I had encountered only two vehicles (including the DOC one) during that time, except near Oban. *See the Department of Conservation’s pamphlet Stewart Island/Rakiua Short Walks, obtainable in the iSite, Halfmoon Bay, Stewart Island or online.

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NZ Shared Pathway

New bridge

here aren’t many walkways in New Zealand where you traverse dairy farms, forests, pā sites, a military camp, streams and a river in less than nine kilometres. But that’s exactly what you’ll experience on He Ara Kotahi. The name means a pathway that brings people together, and that’s what it does. A 7.1km track connects Palmerston North city directly to Linton Military Camp in the Manawatu. A 1.8km route connects the city to Massey University and FoodHQ. The pathway was created as a commuter link to the almost 18,000 people that live or work near these facilities. Associate Minister of Transport Julie Anne Genter was joined by Palmerston Above left: The new bridge from the air. Photo PNCC

Middle left: Many took advantage on opening day to walk over the bridge.

Below left: After the opening ceremony the group walked over the bridge from left: Wiremu Teaweawe, Associate Minister of Transport Julie Anne Genter, and Mayor of Palmerston North Grant Smith.

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NZ Shared Pathway

links city to Massey and Linton

North City Mayor Grant Smith to open the new $19 million, 194m long walking and cycling bridge over the Manawatū River in June. “This new bridge and pathway will make it possible for people to safely walk, cycle or scoot between the city, Massey University and Linton Military Camp,” Minister Genter said. “This project is part of Government’s $390 million programme to make it easier for Kiwis to walk and cycle around their cities for their everyday transport needs. “More than 18,000 people live, study or work on the south side of the Manawatū River and now they’ll have more choice about how they get around their city. “The pathway is expected to attract over 1000 people every day. It will be a great asset for locals and visitors. ”But its breathtaking beauty and

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New bridge links city to Linton

Above and below: On the day after opening day, hundreds of people both young and old took to walk, or cycle on the new track.

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its location just a few minutes from Palmerston North’s CBD will make it a hotspot for tourists and families’ said Minister Genter. You can pick and choose to walk or cycle as much or as little as you want. One thing to bear in mind before planning your journey is He Ara Kotahi is two direct paths. To return to your starting point you’ll need to turn around and walk back the way you came. The shared pathwayhas been designed to be as accessible as possible. There are a couple of climbs along the path but these aren’t deemed too hard. If you’re worried about your fitness, the pathway is easier if you travel from Linton to the city as there are fewer hills to climb. What will I see along the pathway? On the shorter route to Massey University and FoodHQ, you’ll pass Dairy 1 Farm – Massey University’s sustainable pasture-based farm that is managed for profit as well as for teaching and research. The pathway to Linton Military Camp is home to pā sites and a boardwalk where you can walk amongst the canopy of native trees. There are four other bridges along the path to Linton. Turitea Bridge is the closest to the city, followed by Farm Bridge. Both are 36 metres long and have three piles anchored 15 metres into the ground. The 10 metre long Greenwoods Bridge is towards the Linton end of the path. It was built in Horowhenua and trucked in for installation. This bridge connects to a raised boardwalk which lets you walk in a canopy of native trees. The last bridge is a suspension bridge like the Golden Gate bridge in San Francisco. The Kahuterawa bridge is 45 metres long and connects the pathway to Linton Military Camp. The Kahuterawa Bridge has a limit of 20 people on it at once. Don’t be alarmed if you hear loud noises – the military has a gun range nearby. He Ara Kotahi is a gem for wildlife enthusiasts – kārearea (New Zealand falcon), pheasants, herons, piwakawaka, tūī, kererū, mallard and paradise ducks, and green tree gecko have all been spotted along the pathway. Rangitāne designed the pattern on top of the bridge to symbolise the puriri waka. That’s the hole that moths make when they burrow into the bark. The koru patterns represent people. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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Entrances

The He Ara Kotahi network has four main entrances: Ruha Street, Fitzherbert Avenue, Dairy Farm Road and Bells Road. The Ruha Street entrance is near Victoria Esplanade and links you straight onto He Ara Kotahi Bridge. Once you cross the river you can then choose to take either the Linton path or Massey University path. The Fitzherbert Avenue entrance is best if you are wanting to walk, run or bike the 3.8km loop between the bridges. Dairy Farm Road is the access point for Massey University and FoodHQ. Bells Road is the entrance at the Linton Military Camp. The distances from key points on the network are: Fitzherbert Ave to He Ara Kotahi Bridge (1.5km) Fitzherbert Ave to Linton Military Camp (7.1km) He Ara Kotahi Bridge to Linton Military Camp (5.6km) Linton Military Camp to Massey University (7.4km) He Ara Kotahi to Massey University (1.8km) Fitzherbert Ave Bridge to He Ara Kotahi Bridge Loop (3.8km) Dogs are allowed, but all dogs must be on a leash Bridge design The design inspiration for the bridge is a karaka tree, with its ‘roots’ on the Massey side of the river and the canopy in Dittmer Reserve, between the Esplanade and Ruha Street. People flying from Palmerston North to Christchurch will likely get the best view of the tree design. The karaka has strong links to the history of iwi, Rangitāne. Generations of karaka have lined Karaka Grove at Massey University, providing food and shelter for the people that once lived there. Karaka trees also once covered the southern bank of the Manawatū River on the flat land between Turitea Stream and Fitzherbert Bridge. Early Māori setters cleared some of the forest to plant kūmara. When the rest of the land was converted to farmland, the first European settler to farm the land protected the remaining trees. There are other significant cultural sites along the route so the Council and Rangitāne have worked closely with archaeologists to protect these sites.

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Photo Contest

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Opposite page above: There were 22 of us on this Wednesday walk in the Hokianga. We got up early and drove from various Far North destinations to meet up. We booked a boat with Pete Clark of Hokianga Express Charters across to the dunes. Was good we did as when we did, as it was low tide. They organised pick up when we returned from the loop walk that went over the dunes and along the beach with spectacular scenery. We took a packed lunch, met the boat at 9am and returned across at 2pm. Photo by Michele Mitcalfe, Kaitaia. Below left: “The Mist Beckons ..... Bruce Road to Whakapapaiti Hut. Photo by Niki Donnelly, Te Puke. Below right: “Reflection time, it is what I did as a teenager and here is our 4 year old doing her first overnight tramp. Chloe was setting the pace through this lovely track until we reached the Alice Nash Memorial Hut. This was rebuilt largely from a donation from Alice’s daughters so it can encourage kids to get outside and explore.” Photo by Rachel Cook, Ashhurst. Above: Walk up to the summit of Ben Lomond, Queenstown. On the way down we meandered around to Arthurs Point - it was some trek but absolutely breath taking scenery! Photo by Chrissie Courtman, Dinsdale. Below: “We walked on Robert Ridge for Easter holiday to get to Angelus Hut. Robert Ridge route gives you the most spectacular view when it’s clear and calm. But it can be dangerous when weather is not great.” Photo by Jinhee Jung, Northland, Wellington.

The image could be a scenic scene, a walk on the beach with the dog, a bush walk, a street walk or anything walking that takes your fancy. The rules are simply: there must be a person or persons walking in the picture either front, side or back on, and can be in the distance. We require an emailed image in high resolution mode, in jpeg format as an attachment, and NOT embedded in Word or in the email, and NOT a link to a website to be downloaded. The subject line must have the words “Walking New Zealand Photo Contest” and the email must include the NAME, POSTAL ADDRESS and phone number of the person who took the photo and a small caption. In this contest ONLY ONE emailed photo accepted per month. Entry in the contest automatically allows us to print the image. The person who has their photo published will receive a six month subscription or a renewal to Walking New Zealand magazine of six months. If a picture is chosen for the cover page the person will receive a 12 month subscription or renewal.

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e’ve spent a lot of time exploring the Karangahake Gorge area but never on our bikes which is somewhat surprising give how much we love cycling. In the school holidays I thought it would be nice to revisit the area and do some of the Hauraki Rail Trail. As an icy blast swept the country we headed South to Waihi Beach, at least we were there for four days so hopefully we could get one fine, not too chilly day. As luck would have it the second day we were there dawned bright and sunny… if a little chilly. After we had fuelled up and layered up we drove to the Waikino carpark. I didn’t realise until I was looking up the website for this ride that the trail

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goes from Waihi township to Paeroa and then south to Te Aroha and north to Thames where it also heads round the Firth of Thames towards Kaiaua on the Seabird Coast. More information on each section of the trail is on the NZ cycle trail website. We decided to ride through the gorge as we have always enjoyed the history of the area and have read that it’s the most picturesque part of the trail. There is a tunnel under State Highway 2 that connects the Waikino carpark to the trail. Then across the Ohinemuri River on the first bridge of many on the trail. Within a couple of hundred metres we encountered our first historic site at the Victoria Battery. The Battery once had 200 stampers and was the largest quartz ore processing plant in Australasia and the country’s largest producer www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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of gold. There are extensive ruins and points of interest. The Tramway Society of Waikino has open days on Wednesdays, Sundays and public holidays. Not far from here is the historic Waikino pub, accessed via a new swing bridge, and then there is the stunning Owharoa Waterfall, only a couple of minutes from the trail but we decided to visit them on the way back seeing as we hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t spent much time on our bikes just yet. The trail was lovely and flat so a great gradient for kids or those not looking to expend too much energy. It was about a half hour ride at a

leisurely pace to the narrow part of the gorge where another bridge crosses the river and connects to the tunnel. This end of the tunnel is quite an interesting view as we studied the engineering feat of a 1km tunnel built over 100 years ago with the rush of the rapids in your ears and cars whizzing by on State Above left: The stunning Owharoa Waterfall. Above right: Rapids on the Ohinemuri River. Below left: A stop on the bridge across the Ohinemuri River. Below right: A relic from the gold mining day.

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Cycling the Karangahake Gorge section of the Hauraki Rail Trail Highway 2. We have walked through the 1 km tunnel many times so it was fun to whizz through it on our bikes. The lighting has been upgraded a lot since we first walked through so its very easy to ride. It can be busy with pedestrians and cyclists, but when we rode even though there were lots of people on the trails, we didn’t encounter too many in the tunnel. At the other end of the tunnel its

straight on to another bridge across the Ohinemuri River again. (At this point you can ride north towards Paeroa and Thames or loop back to the main Karangahake Gorge carpark). We rode a couple of kilometres along the river towards Paeroa before turning around and saving that section for another day. I have heard that its not the most interesting ride but if you were looking for a less busy part of the trail to do then this would be worth checking out. We headed back towards the Karangahake Gorge carpark as we have always loved this area and there is a café there. There are some awesome walks here and if you wanted to explore the area more you might want to bring your bike locks and more food than we did. After a coffee and a snack we retraced our steps (or wheels as the case might be) back to the tunnel. There is another trail along beside the river that connects to where we first went into the tunnel but the signage was slightly ambiguous as to whether it can be ridden or not, and from experience we know its very narrow and there were lots of walkers on the trail, so we didn’t want to get in anyone’s way or be getting on and off our bikes all the time. It is a stunning walk beside the river so again if you wanted to do it, bring your bike lock and explore by foot . Normally I don’t like riding back on the same trail but the views on this trail

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are so stunning that I didn’t mind at all. There was less stopping for photos on the way back although the kids wanted to throw stones in the river, something we do every time we come and who can resist getting splashed by icy water on a chilly day. It was nice to have saved the Owharoa Waterfall side trip for our return trip. We couldn’t believe we hadn’t discovered the waterfall before and its always nice to find something new. It isn’t very well signposted so take the first road into the hills after the battery. Less than five minutes from the trail (and the main road ) there is a stunning waterfall with what would be a great swimming hole in summer. At this point I realised that only one of the adults needed to drive the car back to Waihi, so lucky me got to ride the 8 km back to Waihi all by myself. While it didn’t have the stunning scenery of Karangahake Gorge section, it was a lovely ride following the river and at times the historic train tracks. This section of the trail was much less popular on the day we rode. All in all a great way for us to revisit a part of New Zealand’s history and if you haven’t enjoyed the wonders of the Karangahake Gorge before, it’s a must do. Tips for riding this trail with kids This would be such a great trail to get younger kids out on their bikes and could also easily be ridden with younger children on your bike, bike trailers or tag-alongs. It’s a mostly grade 1, a great gradient and has nice wide paths. There are enough points of interest along the way to keep everyone motivated although this can make for a stop/start ride to fully appreciate the beauty and history of the area. Pick the distance you want to ride, what most interests you (or your kids ) on the trail and get out there. As always pack lots of snacks and water – don’t rely on the café or pub to be open. Bio:

Charmaine loves spending time outdoors exploring the spectacular country she feels blessed to live in and she loves sharing tips and tricks to make it easy to have family adventures. Charmaine blogs about her adventures on the website buzzyintheburbs and you can follow her on Instagram and facebook at The Burbs and Beyond.

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My Favourite Walk

Ratapihipihi Scenic Reserve - a sub-tropical rain forest

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outh of New Plymouth city is The Ratapihipihi Scenic Reserve - an outstanding example of a subtropical rain forest. With dappled light shining through the nikau palms, kohekohe trees and tawa this lush temperate rainforest walk is very photogenic. On this well graded short walk the track passes through coastal forest and past a small scenic waterfall. On the beginning of the track watch out for the two old sawpits on your right. This pit is the remnants of a historical logging operation. Two sawers would alternate pulling a crosscut saw through the log, exhausting work, often the junior saw man had to go beneath standing in the water with sawdust constantly raining down on him. Up to12 planks a day could be sawn.

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The walk has more than just beautiful scenery it has great historic and horticultural value. Fifty acres of majestic and old bush is mostly an abundant growth of nikau palm. There is also miro and puriri. Special features bring several very old rimu trees, black tree ferns and native orchids. There were none out when we walked through. It is remembered by the Maori as being a favourite spot in pre European times for hunting the kaka bird, hence where the word Ratapihipihi came from. In the time there were many groves of rata trees into which the young boys climbed carrying tame kaka. They would hide in the branches and imitate the call of the kaka by blowing through Above left: Part of the Nikau Track walk. Above right top: One of the few bridges in the Ratapihipihi Reserve. Above right below: A small scenic waterfall. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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Above right: Nikau Palm walk. Below right: Root steps besie a tree.

a leaf to make a pihipihi sound and as the birds settled they were killed with sticks. The area came into prominence when a local builder Richard Rundle took on the task of building a schooner to carry New Plymouth’s surplus of potatoes to Sydney. To build his schooner Rundle milled the rata for the framing and the rimu for the planking in the Ratapihipihi area. The bush continued to be a favourite area for milling and you can see the two old saw pits in a good state of preservation on the right beside the start of the track. Rundle was also a bridge builder and it comes to claim that he built both the Patea and Whanganui river bridges with puriri taken from this area. Until recent years the remains of the old bullock track with which the logs were hauled to New Plymouth was quite evident. The bush was heavily milled until the Taranaki Scenery Preservation Society stopped it to protect the area for future generations. The Department of Conservation now looks after the reserve. Fantail, tui, morepork, silvereye, bellbird, wood pigeon (kereru) and tomtits now frequent this unusual reserve. Learn a little history of the area and interesting facts about trees and plants along the track through a series of information signs. The track descends into the valley

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Ratapihipihi Scenic Reservea sub-tropical rain forest crossing a stream B on the map and passing the small scenic waterfall C on the map. The entrance to the reserve is A on the map. There is a picnic table in the reserve by the beginning of the track but is in poor condition due to exposure to the weather. The track is well graded and easy to follow but steep in places and there are steps some of which are exposed tree roots, is 1.9 km and takes up to one hour. There is an amount of climbing uphill out of the valley and could be a challenge for some. From New Plymouth city follow Tukapa Street (Westown) for 5 kms turning right into Davies Road then into Cowling Road for 2kms. Ratapihipihi Road is signposted on the right, a short drive along the lane to where the reserve is situated. Due to the rural location the reserve is isolated, the parking is small and might be advisable to do the walk with company if you feel nervous about doing it on your own. It is well worth the effort to walk through this magical nikau forest. Above left: Ratapihipihi Reserve showing a picnic table . Left: Some of the many stairs in the reserve.

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Belmont magazine walk with relics from World War 11 tions. Spread across just over 1000 acres, the magazines were supposedly laid out to resemble a poultry farm from the air. My father has fond memories of exploring the magazines when he was growing up in Porirua. I remember going on a walk to the magazines when I was young, and now my own children enjoy exploring the area. Many of the magazines are still open, and the kids especially enjoy having a look around inside. Stock often use them as shelter, and there are lots of bones

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elmont Regional Park is a great place to explore with children. Located in the hill country between Porirua and the Hutt Valley, the park features a number of interesting spots including the historic Korokoro Dam, World War II munitions stores and the original coach road from Lower Hutt to Pauatahanui. A favourite part of the park is the walk up to the Belmont magazines. During World War II the Public Works Department built 62 concrete ammunition magazines to store army muni-

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lying around. One of the magazines has been converted into a chicken enclosure, with some very cute chickens sometimes wandering around outside. The most recent time we visited we noticed some of the magazines are now fenced off and no longer accessible to the public. A little distance away, a building is part-way through conversion into a museum. The signs are up, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure how much work has been done and when it will be opening! There are various points of entry into the park including Takapu Road, Belmont Road, Dry Creek, Hill Road, Stratton Street, Oakleigh Street and Kaitangata Crescent. You used to be able to walk up to the magazines via Cannons Creek, however, this is not possible at present due to the construction of Transmission Gully. The most recent time we visited we walked up to the magazines via Belmont Road, off State Highway 58. The walk followed a wide farm road and it took us around an hour to walk to the magazines at a gentle pace, stopping to take photos of deer we saw in a paddock along the way. There are great Above: The magazines set out to resemble a chicken farm. Below left: A magazine from WW11. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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views at the top. Dress for the conditions - at the top it is exposed and very windy so make sure you take a coat, and in the summer it will be hot so pack your sunscreen and take plenty of water! Please be careful when exploring â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in August 2018 an explosive projectile was found by two children who were planning on taking it to school for show and tell. The 3.7 inch anti-aircraft projectile had to be destroyed by the Defence Force. It is not the first time munitions have been found at the site, with the Defence Force also being called out in 2014 to investigate two historic pieces of ordnance. If you discover an object you suspect to be an explosive, please steer clear of it and contact the authorities.

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Above left: One of the magazines open. Above right: This magazine is used as a chicken enclosure. Below middle: The inside is laid out as an active chicken enclosure. Below left: This magazine makes a great cattle shelter. Below right: A deer.

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Belmont Regional Park a walkers paradise

he breathtaking views and bushclad valleys of Belmont Regional Park, near Wellington make it a favourite open space for picnics, walking, running, mountain biking and horse riding. Located in the hill country between Porirua and the Hutt Valley, the park features the historic Korokoro Dam, Pareaho Pa, World War II ammunition stores and the original main coach road from Wellington. Climb to the trig, enjoy sweeping views over Porirua Harbour, the Lower Hutt valley and the remnants of ancient boulder block fields. At Dry Creek, campers can enjoy basic facilities with toilets and drinking water. Dogs are welcome but not in the farmed areas of the park. The Old Morton Dam has toilets and the lower dam has an open grassy area, ideal for picnics, accessible by wheelchair and baby buggies.

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Belmont Regional Park offers walks over rolling hills, through bush-clad valleys and across farmland. Below are some of the most popular options. All walking times are for the return trip. Wear strong shoes or boots. Dogs are permitted in the Korokoro, Stratton Street and Dry Creek valleys. Keep them under control and remove droppings.

Waterfall Track

Moderate grade One hour A pleasant scramble for all ages which follows Dry Creek from the park entrance through native bush up towards a small waterfall and back again. Expect wet feet as you cross the stream several times. Flat grassy areas near the start are ideal for picnics. Great for young family groups, especially in

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summer. Not suitable for buggies. Dogs OK - keep them under control and remove droppings.

Korokoro Dam Loop

Moderate grade One hour A walk that takes in the historic Korokoro Dam, regenerating and mature native bush. Start at the Oakleigh Street entrance to the park, at the track nearest the information kiosk. Not suitable for mountain buggies. OK for backpacks. Dogs OK - keep them under control and remove droppings.

Korokoro Stream Track

Easy grade Three hours This evenly graded track follows an old steel pipeline from the Cornish Street entrance upstream through mature and regenerating bush to the Korokoro Dam. The dam was the first gravity fed concrete dam in New Zealand, built to supply water for the Petone Borough in 1903. Return the same way or exit via Oakleigh Street. Not suitable for mountain buggies. Dogs OK - keep them under control and remove droppings.

Boulder Hill Track

Moderate grade Two hours A scenic climb to Boulder Hill, starting at the Kaitangata Crescent, Kelson entrance to the park. The track passes through regenerating scrub and native bush, giving good views of the Hutt Valley on the way and sweeping vistas of Porirua harbour from the peneplain fields at the top. Return the same way.

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Not suitable for mountain buggies. No dogs.

Walk closed August-November for lambing.

Moderate grade Three hours Starting at the Hill Road entrance, this loop track gives panoramic views of Kelson and the lower Hutt Valley, before following the main stream valley up to Belmont Road. Turn left to climb gently southwest, passing the WWII munitions magazines on the way back to Hill Road. Not suitable for mountain buggies. No dogs. Please keep to the designated route. Walk closed August-November for lambing. You will need to cross several streams.

Strenuous grade Four hours Close to the city, yet with mature native forest and all-round views from the Tararua to the Kaikoura ranges, this walk has it all.Â Pick a clear day and pack snacks, drinks, warm windproof clothing and your camera.Â The walk starts and finishes at the Oakleigh Street entrance to the park, descends to the Korokoro Dam then climbs via Baked Beans Bend to the Belmont Trig (457m). Return via farmland and forest, enjoy ing tawa, kahikatea and rimu. Not suitable for mountain buggies. Dogs allowed.

Kilmister Track

Old Coach Road

Moderate grade Three hours The original route between Normandale and Pauatahanui, the Old Coach Road starts at the top of Normandale Road and crosses Belmont Regional Park (including Waitangirua Farm) via a road sized track. It finishes at Belmont Road, off SH58. Not suitable for mountain buggies as you need to cross several stiles. No dogs. Please keep to the designated route.

Belmont Trig Track

Maara Roa Valley Loop

Moderate grade One and a half hours A walk through farmland and around the Cannons Creek forest. Enter at Takapu Road and follow the Opposite page above: Going down on the Korokoro Dam walk. Above: A group crossing a stream. Below left: The Korokoro Dam. Below right: Water flows over the dam.

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Trig and Cannons Head, then turn left and follow the open ridge towards Cannons Head. The track runs further along the ridge top before turning left back down to Cannons Creek. Worth the effort, this half-day hike offers great views round the Hutt valley, Wellington and Porirua harbours and towards the South Island. It is in wide open country, so take wind and waterproof clothing, strong footwear, snack food and plenty to drink. Not suitable for mountain buggies. No dogs.

Puke Ariki/ Haywards Korokoro Traverse

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track towards the right for views of the Cannons Creek headwaters and C a n n on s H e a d. Giving good views of the proposed Transmission Gully motorway route, the walk follows the farm track around to the left passing regenerating native forest and new plantings. Continue on to the bridge over Cannons Creek then a steady climb back up to Takapu Road for great views over Porirua Harbour. Not suitable for mountain buggies. No dogs.

Cannons Head Track

Strenuous grade Four hours Entering at Cannons Creek Lake Reserve, you climb to Takapu Road, passing the Maara Roa forest restoration project. Continue up a ridge to intersect with a track running between Belmont

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Strenuous grade Seven to eight hours Take the challenge! This rewarding full day walk traverses the length of Belmont Regional Park. Starting at the Dry Creek ‘Haywards’ entrance the track rises to Boulder Hill, along farmland to the Airstrip, Round Knob, Cannons Head and Belmont Trig. The track then descends into the Korokoro Valley and exits at Cornish St in Petone. Along the way is a diverse range of landforms and vegetation, from farmland to native forest. Not suitable for mountain buggies. No dogs. Public transport from Manor Park (near Dry Creek) and Petone railway stations is available. Go prepared for all conditions, take warm, windproof clothing, strong lace-up footwear and sufficient food and drink for your trip. Above left: Low cloud in the Belmont Regional Park. Below left: The boadwalk down to the Korokoro Dam. Below right: A smooth track through trees.

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Our boat for ten is launched at last, we cross the choppy sea And as our skipper chews his cud, we land on Kapiti We wait until the rest arrive, in a hut unfinished still A talk from DOC then round the bend The track is all uphill.

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With much enthusiasm, we head toward the trig I wish I’d brought my water bottle, right now I’d love a swig So off I peeled my jersey, and stow it in my pack No rest around this corner, It’s still an upward track. The bush is small and stunted, although it’s fresh and green There’s lots of different species, but no views to be seen So onward every upward, with mud and roots we fight A small reprieve, around the bend At least there’s steps this flight.

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High Achiever

He turns 75 years so he

Perth to Melbourne

By Frank Goldingham

erald Manderson of Palmerston North, added to his long list of athletic achievements, completing a solo walk from Perth to Melbourne in 80 days ending on March 1 this year. His challenge was to complete the walk by the coastal roads like the pioneers - no cell phone, no emergency Below left: Gerald at Salmon Gums in Western Australia on 3rd January, around 780km east of Perth, and on his way towards Adelaide. He stopped for water and talked a fellow traveller into taking this photo. Below right: Gerald with his blue trolley.

beacons, no GPS, no support crews, no camels, and no way of contacting his family. In 2009 he walked from Melbourne to Brisbane. Gerald who turned 75 years of age on 11 November 2018, sent his plans to the Australian Centurion Club, of which he is a member. “I am flying to Perth on Friday to see my sister Julie, then I will walk on my own to Melbourne by the coastal roads, including Albany, Eyre highway, Nullabor Desert, Great South Road, Lorne and Geelong. “Total distance is 4,249 kms (100 marathons, 10% of the distance around the

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equator, or 26 x 100 miles). “I will be carrying 20 litres of water. I am allowing three months, and sleeping on the ground at night. “My children are freaking out about the snakes and high summer temperatures - but I feel ready for the challenge. “There are 500 - 750 motor vehicles a day on the Eyre Highway. I have to walk about five million steps - twice the length of New Zealand. The biggest distance between road houses is 230 kms, which is likely to be a four-day walk with no shade anywhere”, says Gerald. How the walk went He started at Perth on 15 December 2018 to face 35°c and carrying a 37kg backpack that left him so exhausted he sat on a park bench for 15 hours before he could stand up again. The walk from Perth Airport to Albany (10 marathons in eight days) was the toughest walk he has ever done. The rest of the journey he pulled a blue trolley with a 25litre water container and provisions as his hard plastic water bottles were splitting in the heat.

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The rest of the walk felt quite easy in comparison. He left Ecula at 32°c and walked 12 kms in four hours to the fruit fly inspection point at Border Village, and they told him in was 49°c but that it had been as high as 56°c for a short while. The Police persuaded him to halt his walk until the next day, by which time the temperature had dropped to 28°c. Sixty seven people died on the Nullabor in 2018, and another two died in January and February of 2019 from running out of water when their cars broke down. The Perth Police contacted his nextof-kin in case he too died of the heat and they had to deal with his body.

Because it was school holiday time, five to six families a day were stopping for photos with their children as it was unusual to see an old codger pulling a blue trolley many miles away from civilisation, says Gerald. The Police also said that it would take the Flying Doctor plane four hours to reach him in an emergency. Gerald saw nine dead snakes on the road, but no live ones. The noise of his plastic wheels could be heard from well down the road, so it was probably scaring the snakes away, says Gerald. He was very careful where he lay down at night, well away from frogs, lizards, field mice and water because that would be where the biggest danger from snakes would be. He thinks the very hot weather was keeping the snakes off the roads. The biggest risk from snakes was from Adelaide onwards around the lakes, as one man saw 20 snakes in his garden in two weeks. As for food, Gerald would fill up with perhaps two cooked meals at the roadhouses and that would keep him going for the three days. Surprising he did not feel hungry during those days, but always drank plenty of water. Gerald did not use a sleeping bag or tent, but just laid on a piece of plastic. The walk in the end did take 80 days. He walked the last four days with backAbove top: A photo with locals at the road house in the centre of the Nullabors. Below left: Gerald Manderson was sighted in Meningie, in the South Australian Coorong District, on Sunday 16th February. Photo by Corey Anderson

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packs as the welds holding the wheels to the frame broke off one at a time. Thirty nine people have recorded their walk across Australia on the internet, and Gerald already knows some of them. The challenge was to walk from Perth to Melbourne by the coastal roads like the pioneers - no cell phone, no emergency beacons, no GPS, no support crews, no camels, no way of contacting my family. He just felt that he had enough experience to keep taking 60cm strides (more than six million). No sick days, and it was to be his greatest adventure yet. He was overwhelmed with the kindness of Australians who kept stopping to see if he had enough food and water. “Most of the time I was walking 100 hours per week pulling my trolley, a typical day was 15 hours x 4 kph, but I did sometimes walk all night if the moon was around”, say Gerald Gerald has now walked more than 8,000 kms in Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland, in hot weather - equal to 20% of the distance around the equator since 1998. Some 20 years ago Gerald walked from Cape Reinga to Palmerston North. On the last day he walked from Taihape to Palmerston North a distance of 112 kms. Five years ago he walked from the Manawatu to Stewart Island and returned via the West Coast. When I asked him what is next big thing might be, he said he is now concentrating in swimmg to get his body more supple, as it may help him go faster.

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New Zealand Walk

Three generations

Gorge Tramp

party of three generations departed Palmerston North for the Waiohine Gorge located 18 km north west of Greytown in the Wairarapa. T h e W a i o h i n e By Bob Hodgson Gorge Road is gravel, narrow and windy in places with two forded stream crossings requiring careful driving. This first obstacle overcome, we arrived at the road end and the start of our tramp which started with a walk across the Waiohine Swing Bridge. This bridge completed in 2007 is 124m long and 40m above the river bed. This magnificent bridge is a destination for many visitors, according to Trip Advisor. The bridge crossing was the reason we chose to do this tramp. Let me introduce the party; Connor, grandson, fit and energetic, he is in his final year of a degree, Peter, son is in his thirties, of powerful build, he is exceptionally strong and fit. Peter is a professional scaffolder specialising in high rise buildings and curious to walk the bridge. Then there is me, Bob, aged 73 and 20 Above left: The party at Cone Hut. LtoR Connor, Peter and Bob. Middle left: Bridge inspection. Below left: Peter and Coinnor relax. Below right: Crossing the side stream with dry feet.

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years older than the sum of the ages of the rest of the party! The bridge enjoyed, we then picked up the track to Cone Hut signed as three hours. We spent the first hour or so on the rather brutal climb up that starts with a 315m gain in 1km and in all a height gain of 510m in 3km. Comprehensive overnight packs warmed us up and we were very pleased to have Peter with us and carrying far more than his share. The weather was beautiful with intermittent sunshine and a temperature of around 16 degrees. We enjoyed the bush as it changed with altitude and we were serenaded by a few tuis. The next challenged was the descent to Cone Hut located 4.98km from our start and at the foot (point of inflection) of the slope down on the profile. This was challenging as recent heavy rain had washed down the track resulting in many drops of a meter or more. At the hut we took a well earned break and met up with a father and son hunting party that we later came to join in the Tutuwai Hut. The second half of the tramp, the Tauherenikau Track down to the hut is a pleasant sidle of about 5km enlivened by a series of side stream crossings. The absence of recent rain made these only a minor hazard to dry feet. This pretty walk took us about an hour and a half before we were cheered by the sign pointing to the hut. The Tutawai Hut made a welcome site when reached after a brief, muddy scramble up from the river flat. It is a modern insulated hut with 20 bunks. On our arrival we agreed to occupy the opposite end to the father and son hunters and a stray solo Australian tramper. We soon relaxed, lit the stove and made preparation for our evening meal.

Peter had carried in a large billy and two, 2L ice cream containers of pre-cooked and initially frozen beef, vegetable and pasta. When carefully fully defrosted and brought to a healthy simmer it made a memorable evening meal. The younger members of the party ate the remainders as a cold breakfast. And so after a good night’s rest we retraced our route of the previous day in ideal weather conditions. Morning tea was taken at Cone Hut

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Above: A view from the swingbridge.

and then we hauled ourselves 350m up the track and out of the Tauherenikau River valley. We then enjoyed the gentle walk along the middle section. The final 500m+ descent was challenging especially in the muddy pitches with few tree roots. We were all relieved to reach the bottom, cross the stream and enjoy the swing bridge back to civilisation. This was a vintage tramp that united three generations and will be a source of satisfaction for the rest of my life.

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orthland has some fine produce and wines. As we are showcasing the best walking in the Bay of Islands it seems appropriate to bring our wonderful local produce and wine into the walks at the Bay of Island Walking Weekend in October this year. We have two fantastic vineyard walks. Both are small boutique vineyards with the most incredible views of the Bay of Islands. Omata Estate Vineyard has been on the walks programme since the weekend

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began six years ago, and is always popular with gorgeous walk via boardwalks, native bush and the water, followed by wine tasting and then a choice of a antipasto platter or a wood fired pizza. Paroa Bay Vineyard is reached via a walk over private land and only accessible over this weekend. It’s a beauty of a walk featuring waterfalls, pools and stunning views followed by wine tasting at the end. All our walkers are returned to us by bus in a fairly jovial Above: Jumping for joy! Below: A pool on the Paroa Bay walk.

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mood! Another fantastic foodie walk is the Okiato to Orongo Bay walk besides enjoying the native bush, boardwalks and sea views you also pass by the oyster farms and can call into the local oyster shops enroute. Back at the walking weekend HQ you are given a goodie box of local produce to snack on, it could be fresh smoked fish or oysters…whatever happens to be the freshest on the day! This walk is Friday afternoon and a lovely way to ease into to the weekend. Sunday you can finish off the weekend with the Paihia Lookout Walk where you end up having lunch in Charlottes Kitchen which is one of the best restaurants in the Bay of Islands, perched right on the end of the wharf in Paihia. It is the perfect place to round off the weekend. Our two new walks last year also treat you to a real taste of Northland. The Opua Traverse and Papatūānuku Earth Mother Tours in the Opua Forest, both treat you to herbal tea, home made frybread and local honey. And because it is in Russell and Rus-

sell is all about the people who live there that make it the charming welcoming town it is, we have a “Sunrise meet the locals walk”, this includes coffee, tea and a cooked breakfast as you enjoy the sunrise, from there you set off on local tracks to explore. The Bay of Islands Walking Weekend also brings everyone together on the Saturday night for a lovely dinner at the HQ

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which is the local bowling club. Whether you come by yourself or with a group of friends this evening always has everyone laughing and chatting as we rehash the past two days walking events and hand out plenty of spot prizes. Above right: What a treat after the walk. Below left: A waterfall on the Paroa Bay walk.

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Need 2 Know

Top 10 things to pack for a day walk or hike

This is a guest blog by Ashlyn Oswalt. Ashlyn is an American expat who’s been living in New Zealand for a year. She’s a keen tramper and has noticed that not all visitors to New Zealand are properly equipped when they head into the outdoors. Safety first is her key message and to make sure people are properly prepared, she’s put together the following list of must haves for a walk.

1. Water bottle

Water on the trail can be unpredictable, so it’s best to avoid relying on natural sources for drinking water. Packing a water bottle, no matter how short the walk is, means you’ll be prepared for whatever comes your way. I always carry at least 1-2 litres.

Above: Top tip – pack your fruit in a lunch box so they don’t slip down into the bottom of your pack.

4. Merino layer

New Zealand can easily experience four seasons in a day, so being prepared for every one of them is essential for a day walk. Merino layers are a perfect natural fibre to keep you warm during cold spells and wick sweat away from your skin in the heat. In colder regions, layer up clothing to keep your body heat from escaping.

5. Rain jacket

Finding a quality rain jacket that packs down small is perfect to throw into your daypack. Showers can hit at any time and shielding yourself from the wet and wind chill will keep you comfortable.

6. Sunblock

Above: Handy tip – take a bottle that keeps water cold!

2. Camera

New Zealand sun burns bright and can leave walkers sunburned within a matter of minutes. Be prepared by packing sunblock that will protect you from the sun’s rays.

The old saying goes, “take only photos and leave only footprints,” and taking a camera gives you a great opportunity to leave no trace on the trail.

Above: Starting the Bealey Spur Track.

3. Snacks No matter how short of a walk I go on, I pack plenty of quality, high energy snacks. Hunger can strike at any moment and I want to be prepared, as there’s nothing worse than not being able to enjoy a hike because of hunger pains. I typically pack a few pieces of fruit and small energy bars.

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7. Topographic map

Checking the DOC website, maps, and having a map of the trail uploaded onto your phone are great first steps for finding your way, but cell phone reception is often very unreliable on the trail. Having a topographic map not only allows you to work through lost cell phone reception, but prepares you for elevation gains, river crossings, or rugged trails. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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8. Hat (sun or beanie)

No matter the weather, a hat is an appropriate item to carry along. In the summer, a large hat that shades your face can help protect against sunburn and fight off glare. A beanie in cooler temperatures can help keep you warm.

9. Extra socks

New Zealand’s day walks often include – expected or unexpected – river crossings. While fun, these can leave feet soaking wet and cause blisters and discomfort. Always pack one extra pair of high-top merino wool socks for your adventure.

10. Daypack

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CONTENTS for previous 14 issues JULY 258 2019

3 Contents 4 Walk Talk 6 My Favourite walk: An estuary walk in our Deep South 8 New Zealand Walk: Beveridge to Arataki Path 10 Great New Zealand Trek: Great NZ Trek ends at Bluff after 14 years 12 High Achiever: Four day trek ends with a Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award 16 Overseas Walk: Machu Picchu - a treasure to cherish 18 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 20 My Favourite Walk: Waitahinga Dam trails revisted 22 My Favourite Walk: Walking the Crossey-Massey Loop, Hunau Regional Park 26 Event: The Bay of Islands Walking Weekend where the walking is wonderful and the welcome is warm! 28 Te Araroa Trail: Over 1000 walkers this season completed the trail 29 Event: Striders events 30 Overseas Walk: Table Mountain - one of the ten wonders of the world 34 Overseas adventure: Rail trails cycling in the Clare Valley 39 my Favourite Walk: Coastal views highlight of new cleared trail 40 My Favourite Walk: Tawatawa Reserve walking tracks 42 Overseas Walks and Tours 44 Index of previous 14 issues 45 Coming Events: New Zealand 50 Coming Events: Overseas 52 Directory of Walking Groups 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 59 Green Prescription 60 Taupo Marathon events

JUNE 257 2019

3 Contents 4 Walk Talk 6 Te Araroa Trail: Lessons from walking the Te Araroa Trail 12 Need2know: DOC’s top five wildlife photography tips 14 New Zealand Walk: Wellington City to Sea Walkway 16 Need 2 know: Great Harbour Way to be funded 18 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 20 My Favourite Walk: Barrett Domain walkls have bush, wetlands with a rural outlook 24 Northland Experience: Hiking Cape to Cove: Cape Brett to Whangaroa Harbour to mag-nificent kauri 30 Overseas Walk: Walking Cornwall’s South West Coast Path 35 Need2know: Shared path planned across Tararua Ranges 35 Need2know: Funding boost for Hawkes Bay trails 36 Overseas Adventure: Vietnam - for adventure, history and culture 40 Overseas Walks: Ten top spring gardens to visit in Cornwall 42 Overseas Walks and Tours 44 Index of previous 14 issues 45 Coming Events: New Zealand 50 Coming Events: Overseas 52 Directory of Walking Groups 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 59 Green Prescription 60 Pak-A-Roo Jackets

MAY 256 2019

3 Contents 4 Walk Talk 6 My Favourite Walk: Lake Rotomanu Walkway 10 New Zealand Walks: Many tracks lead up Mount Parihaka, Whangarei 14 New Zealand Walk: Bush Chapel Walk 15 Need 2 know: Mokihinui River catchment land to be added to Kahurangi National Park 16 NZ Shared Pathway: Waiuku Trail milestone reached with first sodturning event 17 NZ Shared Pathway: Waiuku advocate wins outdoor access champion award 18 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 20 Overseas Walks: A glimpse of

Patagonia 24 Northland Experience: Magical experiences on the Cook to Kupe tour 31 Australian Walks: Decidedly deciduous: Colourful bush walks in Victoria 32 Event: Festival’s interesting walks attracted many 34 New Zealand Walk: Cape Kidnappers Track 39 New Zealand Walk:Matiatia to Owhanake Bay walk 40 Event: Back to the future at Christchurch’s Marathon 42 Overseas Walks and Tours 44 Index of previous 14 issues 45 Coming Events: New Zealand 50 Coming Events: Overseas 52 Directory of Walking Groups 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 59 Green Prescription 60 Pak-A-Roo Jackets

APRIL 255 2019

3 Contents 4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walks: Catchpool Valley has walks for all types of fitness 6 New Zealand Walks: Catchpool Valley walking, tramping and cycling 10 New Zealand Walks: ECHO Walking Festival 12 New Zealand Walk: Kaurilands Domain, Titirangi 14 My Favourite Walk: Sand, sand and more sand 18 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 20 My Favourite Walk: Two ways to hike to Herepai Hut 21 New Zealand Walk: Mt Herepai Hut climb has a mixed track 22 My Favourite Walk: One path to rule them all on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing 28 Overseas Walk: Walk in Singapore, a city in a garden 30 New Zealand Walk: Popular Waiheke Island walk start from wharf 32 New Zealand Walk: Kahikatea Walk - a nature walk 34 Overseas Walk: Soaking up the views in WA - Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse to Yallingup 37 New Zealand Walk: Sculpture Walk in Botanic Gardens 40 Overseas Walk: China - a land of long history, ancient cultures and diverse landscapes 42 Overseas Walks and Tours 44 Index of previous 14 issues 45 Coming Events: New Zealand 50 Coming Events: Overseas 52 Directory of Walking Groups 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 60 Pak-A-Roo Jackets

MARCH 254 2019

3 Contents 4 Walk Talk 6 Te Araroa Trail: Te Araroa Trail: NZ’S own pilgrimage 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 Kaikoura Peninsula 23 News: Wainuiomata shared pathway a mile-stone 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 Pinnacle 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

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: Ireland- Cycling in Wicklow’s wilderness 41 Oxfam Trailwalker 42 Overseas Walks and Tours 45 Index of previous 14 issues

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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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4 Walk Talk 6 The Queen Charlotte Track chasing great 11 Subscription Form 12 New Zealand Walk: Matia/Somes Island has a long history 14 Event: Neon Night Walk/Run 4 Good magical bush walk for Charity 16 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 18 Overseas Adventure: Kiwi trekkers follow in Sir E dmund Hillar y’s footsteps 22 My favourite Walk: Magnificent views from Waihi Trig Walk 25 New ZealandGreat Walks: Which one will be the next Great Walk? 26 My favourite Walk: A walk up the Rapaki Track before sunrise 29 Overseas Walk: Take time to breath and be in the stunning surroundings of Arlberg 30 Overseas Walk: Thornton-le-Dale Walks - a walk through a quaint English village 34 NZ Shared pathway: Wesport to Charleston Trail Trust get help from Walking Access Commission 36 New Zealand Walk: River diversion lead to a country park 38 High Achiever: Michael Houia now walks every day 39 Overseas Walk: Walking through the history of Cairns 44 New Zealand walk: Triumphant return to the Barra Track 46 Coming Events: New Zealand 52 Directory of Walking Groups 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 59 Waiheke Island Walking Festival 60 Manawatu Walking Festival

SEPTEMBER 248 2018

4 Walk Talk 6 Event: Which two will be the next Great Walks? 8 New Zealand Walk: If you go down to the woods Kohitere Forest capers 10 Event: Top ten with Warkworth Walks to celebrate milestone 12 New Zealand Walk: On the Penguin Shipwreck Walk 14 Auckland Short Walk: Highbrook 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

JULY 246 2018

4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walk: Motatapu Track - a beautiful walk 9 Need 2 Know: Redevelopment to hot springs spot on walking track 10 Readers View: Kauri dieback 10 Auckland Short Walk: Tuff Crater North Shore 12 My Favourite Walk: Makaretu Hut a pleasant walk in misty rain 14 New Zealand Walk: Maori cultural guided tour through an amazing kauri forest 16 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 18 New Zealand Walks: Auckland walks to do this winter 19 New Zealand Walk: Catlins River Wisp Loop Walk 20 Overseas Walks- Walking among the magnificent canyonlands of USA 26 Need2Know: Near 30 groups now in Tauranga’s “City on its Feet”. 28 High Achiever: Track maker honoured and the Tararuas re-crossed 30 Overseas Walks: Walking in the Tatra

Mountains 34 New Zealand Walks: On foot on Chatham Island 39 My Favourite Walk : Walking through the Karangahake Gorge mines 40 New Zealand Short Walks: Blue Pools Track; Lake Gunn Nature Walks 42 Overseas Walks and Tours 44 My Favourite Walk: Vivian Falls main attraction in Harker Reserve 46 Coming Events: New Zealand 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

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NEW ZEALAND JULY 2019

1 Rolleston Road Runners Monday Night Run, Rolleston 2 Malvern Road Runners Tuesday Night Run and Walk, Darfield 3 Ellesmere Road Runners Wednesday Night Run and Walk, Leeston 3 Manawatu Moonlight Madness: New Moon Shenanigans, Palmerston North 3 The Rat Race in Milford, Auckland 6 Parkrun in New Zealand 7 Forest Run Fest: Frost Edition, Christchurch 7 Hoka ONE ONE Steamy Huka, Taupo 8 Rolleston Road Runners Monday Night Run, Rolleston 9 Lincoln Road Runners Tuesday Night Run and Walk, Lincoln 9 Malvern Road Runners Tuesday Night Run and Walk, Darfield 10 Ellesmere Road Runners Wednesday Night Run and Walk, Leeston 10 Manawatu Moonlight Madness: Half Moon Hoopla, Levin 10 The Rat Race in Milford, Auckland 13 Captain Cook’s Landing Trail Run, Ships Cove, Marlborough Sounds 13 Parkrun in New Zealand 13 WUU-2K Marathon & Ultramarathon, Wellington 14 Cape Egmont Half Marathon, Okato to Cape Egmont, Taranaki 14 Hawke’s Bay Trail Run Series: Castle Peak Forest, Hawkes Bay 14 Kāpiti Harriers Winter Off-Road Series, Waikanae 14 Run Auckland: Sanders Reserve, Auckland 15 Rolleston Road Runners Monday Night Run, Rolleston

16 Lincoln Road Runners Tuesday Night Run and Walk, Lincoln 16 Malvern Road Runners Tuesday Night Run and Walk, Darfield 17 Ellesmere Road Runners Wednesday Night Run and Walk, Leeston 17 Manawatu Moonlight Madness: Full Moon Folly, Ashhurst 17 The Rat Race in Milford, Auckland 20 Parkrun in New Zealand 21 XTERRA Auckland: Totara Park, Auckland 22 Rolleston Road Runners Monday Night Run, Rolleston 23 Lincoln Road Runners Tuesday Night Run and Walk, Lincoln 23 Malvern Road Runners Tuesday Night Run and Walk, Darfield 24 Ellesmere Road Runners Wednesday Night Run and Walk, Leeston 24 The Rat Race in Milford, Auckland 27 Halcombe Relay, Halcombe, Manawatu 27 Parkrun in New Zealand 27-27 Three Pigs 2 Day Marathon, Whangarei 29 Rolleston Road Runners Monday Night Run, Rolleston 30 Lincoln Road Runners Tuesday Night Run and Walk, Lincoln 30 Malvern Road Runners Tuesday Night Run and Walk, Darfield 31 Ellesmere Road Runners Wednesday Night Run and Walk, Leeston 31 The Rat Race in Milford, Auckland

AUGUST 2019

3 Hoka ONE ONE Taupo Marathon, Taupo 3 Parkrun in New Zealand 3 We Run the Forest, The Redwoods, Rotorua 4 Ray White Kaitaia Run/Walk, Kaitaia 4 Run Auckland: Waiatarua Reserve, Auckland 4 South Island Half Marathon, & 7km,Lake Hood, Ashburton 5 Rolleston Road Runners Monday

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Night Run, Rolleston 6 Lincoln Road Runners Tuesday Night Run and Walk, Lincoln 6 Malvern Road Runners Tuesday Night Run and Walk, Darfield 7 Ellesmere Road Runners Wednesday Night Run and Walk, Leeston 7 The Rat Race in Milford, Auckland 10 Parkrun in New Zealand 11 Hawke’s Bay Trail Run Series: Riflemans Vineyard, Puketapu, Hawkes Bay 11 XTERRA Auckland: Riverhead Forest, Auckland 12 Rolleston Road Runners Monday Night Run, Rolleston 13 Lincoln Road Runners Tuesday Night Run and Walk, Lincoln 13 Malvern Road Runners Tuesday Night Run and Walk, Darfield 14 Ellesmere Road Runners Wednesday Night Run and Walk, Leeston 14 The Rat Race in Milford, Auckland 17 Christchurch 10km Night Series: Beach, South Brighton, Christchurch 17 Parkrun in New Zealand

18 Mukamuka Munter, Rimutaka Forest Park 18 The Honest 10 Fun Run, Wellington 19 Rolleston Road Runners Monday Night Run, Rolleston 20 Lincoln Road Runners Tuesday Night Run and Walk, Lincoln 20 Malvern Road Runners Tuesday Night Run and Walk, Darfield 20 O’Hagan’s 5K Series at the Viaduct Harbour, Auckland 21 Ellesmere Road Runners Wednesday Night Run and Walk, Leeston 21 The Rat Race in Milford, Auckland 23-24 The Great Naseby Water Race Ultramarathon, Naseby 24 Mount Maunganui Half Marathon, Mt Maunganui 24 Parkrun in New Zealand 25 Kāpiti Harriers Winter Off-Road Series, Waikanae 25 Run Auckland: Millwater, Silverdale, Auckland 26 Rolleston Road Runners Monday Night Run, Rolleston 27 Lincoln Road Runners Tuesday

Night Run and Walk, Lincoln 27 Malvern Road Runners Tuesday Night Run and Walk, Darfield 27 O’Hagan’s 5K Series at the Viaduct Harbour, Auckland 28 Ellesmere Road Runners Wednesday Night Run and Walk, Leeston 28 The Rat Race in Milford, Auckland 31 Parkrun in New Zealand 31 Christchurch 10km Night Series: Park, Christchurch 31 The Dun Run, Nelson 31 The North Range Trio, Ballance, Manawatu

SEPTEMBER 2019

1 Dunedin Marathon, Dunedin 1 XTERRA Auckland: Hunua, Auckland 2 Rolleston Road Runners Monday Night Run, Rolleston 3 Lincoln Road Runners Tuesday Night Run and Walk, Lincoln 3 Malvern Road Runners Tuesday Night Run and Walk, Darfield 3 O’Hagan’s 5K Series at the Viaduct

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Harbour, Auckland 4 Ellesmere Road Runners Wednesday Night Run and Walk, Leeston 4 The Rat Race in Milford, Auckland 7 G J Gardner Homes Whangamata Run/Walk Festival, Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Whangamata 7 Greta Valley Team Relay Race, Great Valley, Canterbury 7 Hoka ONE ONE Kinloch Off Road Challenge, Kinloch, Taupo 7 Kaikōura Whale Run, Kaikoura 8 Marton to Wanganui Relay or Solo Ultramarathon, Marton, Rangitikei 7 Parkrun in New Zealand 7 Rapaki Up & Backie, Rapaki Track, Christchurch 8 Hawke’s Bay Trail Run Series: Race 6, Hawkes Bay 8 Heart and Sole Women’s Only Fun Run/Walk, Tauranga 8 North Shore Marathon, Milford, Auckland 8 The Moa Experience, Papamoa 9 Rolleston Road Runners Monday Night Run, Rolleston 10 Lincoln Road Runners Tuesday Night Run and Walk, Lincoln 10 Malvern Road Runners Tuesday Night Run and Walk, Darfield 10 O’Hagan’s 5K Series at the Viaduct Harbour, Auckland 11 Ellesmere Road Runners Wednesday Night Run and Walk, Leeston 14 Christchurch 10km Night Series: Trail, Christchurch 14 LED Lenser Run Beneath the Stars, Rotorua

14 Parkrun in New Zealand 15 Cambridge Half Marathon, Cambridge 15 Sri Chinmoy Auckland Series 2019, Auckland 15 Sri Chinmoy Cherry Blossom Marathon, Christchurch 15 Trail Trilogy Fun Runs & Ultra, Kaiaua / Thames / Te Aroha / Paeroa / Waikino to Waihi 16 Rolleston Road Runners Monday Night Run, Rolleston 17 Lincoln Road Runners Tuesday Night Run and Walk, Lincoln 17 Malvern Road Runners Tuesday Night Run and Walk, Darfield 17 O’Hagan’s 5K Series at the Viaduct Harbour, Auckland 18 Ellesmere Road Runners Wednesday Night Run and Walk, Leeston 18 The Rat Race in Milford, Auckland 21 Parkrun in New Zealand 21 Queen Charlotte Relay, Picton to Havelock 21 Tauranga Marathon, Tauranga 21 Round Rarotonga Road Race, Rarotonga, Cook, Islands 22 4 Paws Marathon, Bottle Lake Forest, Christchurch www.4pawsmarathon. co.nz 22 The Honest 10 Fun Run, Wellington 22 Whangarei Run/Walk Festival, Whangarei 23 Rolleston Road Runners Monday Night Run, Rolleston 24 Lincoln Road Runners Tuesday Night Run and Walk, Lincoln 24 Malvern Road Runners Tuesday

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Night Run and Walk, Darfield 24 O’Hagan’s 5K Series at the Viaduct Harbour, Auckland 25 Ellesmere Road Runners Wednesday Night Run and Walk, Leeston 25 The Rat Race in Milford, Auckland 28 Abel Tasman Coastal Classic Trail Run, Abel Tasman National Park 28 Blue Lake 24 Hour Challenge, Rotorua 28 Parkrun in New Zealand 28 Sri Chinmoy 6-12-24 Hour Track Races & Team Relay, Mairangi Bay, Auckland 28 The Poronui Passage, Poronui, Taharua 29 Hamilton Half Marathon, Hamilton 29 Mizuno Devonport Half Marathon, Auckland 29 The ADRA Run, Mission Bay, Auckland 30 Rolleston Road Runners Monday Night Run, Rolleston

OCTOBER 2019

2 The Rat Race in Milford, Auckland 5 Great Barrier Island Wharf to Wharf, Great Barrier Island 5 Aoraki Mt Cook Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K, Mt Cook 5 Christchurch 10km Night Series: Road, Sunmer, Christchurch 5 LED Lenser Run Beneath the Stars, Tauranga 5 Neon Night Walk Run 4 Good, Porirua 5 Parkrun in New Zealand 5 Rakiura Challenge Trail Run, Stewart Island

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WWW.MARATHONS.CO.NZ 6 Mangonui Lions Fun Run and Walk, Mangonui to Coopers Beach 7 Rolleston Road Runners Monday Night Run, Rolleston 8 Lincoln Road Runners Tuesday Night Run and Walk, Lincoln 8 Malvern Road Runners Tuesday Night Run and Walk, Darfield 8 O’Hagan’s 5K Series at the Viaduct Harbour, Auckland 12 Rotorua Ekiden - Team Marathon Relay, Rotorua 12 Taupo Ultramarathon, Whakaipo Bay, Taupo 13 Crater Rim Ultra Events, Christchurch 13 Wairarapa Country Marathon, Masterton 13 Wild Auckland: Te Ārai, Auckland 14 Rolleston Road Runners Monday Night Run, Rolleston 15 Lincoln Road Runners Tuesday Night Run and Walk, Lincoln 15 Malvern Road Runners Tuesday Night Run and Walk, Darfield 15 O’Hagan’s 5K Series at the Viaduct Harbour, Auckland 19 Marina 2 Marina, Picton 19 Parkrun in New Zealand 18-20 Bay of Islands Walking Weekend, Russell 20 Run the City Auckland Marathon, Auckland 20 Boulder Bay Classic Trail Run, Taylors Mistake Beach, Canterbury 20 Morrinsville College Fun Run/ Walk, Morrinsville 20 Omokoroa Coastal Challenge, Omokorao Beach, Bay of Plenty

20 Shoe Clinic Hill Free Half Marathon, Outram near Dunedin 20 The Honest 10 Fun Run, Wellington 21 Rolleston Road Runners Monday Night Run, Rolleston 22 Lincoln Road Runners Tuesday Night Run and Walk, Lincoln 22 Malvern Road Runners Tuesday Night Run and Walk, Darfield 22 O’Hagan’s 5K Series at the Viaduct Harbour, Auckland 23 Ellesmere Road Runners Wednesday Night Run and Walk, Leeston 26 Cromwell Half Marathon, Cromwell 26 Santoft Forest and Beach Half Marathon, Santoft Forest 26 Parkrun in New Zealand 27 Kawakawa Bay Fun Run, Kawakawa Bay 28 Rolleston Road Runners Monday Night Run, Rolleston 29 Malvern Road Runners Tuesday Night Run and Walk, Darfield 29 O’Hagan’s 5K Series at the Viaduct Harbour, Auckland 30 Ellesmere Road Runners Wednesday Night Run and Walk, Leeston 30 Multiple Steps for Multiple Sclerosis Fun Run, Napier 30 The Rat Race in Milford, Auckland

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DECEMBER 2019

8 Canterbury Half Marathon, Pegasus

FEBRUARY 2020

8 Tarawera Ultra Marathon, 20km, 50km, 100km & 160km, Rotorua

MARCH 2020

1 Christchurch Motorway Half Marathon, Christchurch

OVERSEAS EVENTS 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 & Half Marathon, Broome, Australia 12 Kauri Half Marathon, Cairns, Qld, Australia 14 Cairns Marathon, Cairns, qld, Australia 14 The Georges River Festival of the Feet, 21km, 14km, 7km & 3km, Lake Gillawarna, Australia 16 - 18 IML Two Day Walks, Nijmegen 20 Moon Marathon, Half Marathon 10km & 6km, Newcasle, NSW, Australia 21 Waipa Running Festival, 42km, 21km, 10km, 5km & 2km, Waipa, Australia 27 Sutherland District Athletics Club Sutherland Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, 3km & 2km, Audley, 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

NOVEMBER 2019

1-2 Taranaki Steelformers Around the Mountain, New Plymouth 2 The Taniwha, Marathon, Half Marathon, 14km & 7km, Waikato River 15-24 Waiheke Walking Festival, Waiheke Island 16 Air NZ Queenstown International

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OCTOBER 2020

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