260 SEPTEMBER 2019 by Walking New Zealand Ltd

SEPTEMBER 2019 ISSUE NO 260

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New database has over 300 walks New Zealand Walk:

Atawhakatu Hut walk popular in Tararuas

Overseas Walks

Eight days to Everest Base Camp

New Zealand Walk:

Legs eleven with Warkworth Walks 2019 New Zealand Walks:

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CONTENTS

Issue 260 - 2019

3 Contents 4 Walk Talk 6 My Favourite walk: Lush native forest and stunning views a feature of North Egmont walks 12 New Zealand Walk: Tunnel Beachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sculptured coastline 15 Te Araroa Trail: Numbers walking on trail in creasing 16 New Zealand Walk: Atiwhatu Hut walk popular in Tararuas 16 Mt Favourite Walk: Atiwhakatu Hut Walk at tracts many times of walkers 18 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 20 New Zealand Walks: Legs eleven with Wark worth Walks 2019l 22 New Zealand Walk: Bay of Islands best kept secret 26 New Zealand Great Walk: Humpridge Track to be a NZ Great Walk 28 Need2Know: New track database has over 300 walking trails 28 Overseas Walk: Caloundra Coastal Walk a leisurely scenic walk 31 Overseas Walk: Eight days to Everest Base Camp 39 Quick facts on Trekking Everest Base Camp 40 Need2Know: Consider these 5 things before tackling a winter tramp 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: Trekking from Dingboche to Louche. The three

mountains are, directly behind Alan is Taweche 6501m, middle one is Taboche 6367m, and the far right is Cholatse 6440m.

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Walk talk Boots on the ground raises

$120,000 for hospital patients

Discover Bondi with a lifesaver

Let’s Go Surfing has launched Discover Bondi, a guided oneand-a-half hour beach and coastal walk tour with a local lifesaver and surf instructor. The tour shows why Bondi Beach is an important part of Sydney’s beach and coastal lifestyle, and the home of surf lifesaving. Clients can have a photo opportunity with Bondi lifesavers and surfing instructors plus a guided walk on the Bondi coastal headland with views of Bondi and surrounds. The tour departs at 10:30am Monday to Friday and is priced from A$49 per adult. letsgosurfing.com.au Above: Clients can discover Bondi with Let’s Go Surfing.

New regional park for Havelock North

Hawkes Bay is to have a new regional park in Havelock North. The eastern side of Te Mata Peak where the controversial Craggy Range was constructed by Craggy Range Winery several years ago will be turned into a 50ha size park. The Hawkes Bay Regional Council said the new park will be called Te Rongo Regional Park and this area has the potential for a new walking track to be constructed in the future. The new park will be about 50ha in size and is located opposite Craggy Range Winery and adjoining the existing Te Mata Park.

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A new apartment block for the Bone Marrow Cancer Trust is a step closer to reality, with a vital funding boost of $120,000 thanks to a keen group of hikers tramping the Milford Track. Queenstown-based guiding company Ultimate Hikes last month handed over a cheque for $120,000 to the Bone Marrow Cancer Trust, raised from a dedicated charity walk in April this year. The five-day, 54km-long hike saw 48 walkers taking to the trail to support the Trust, raising funds to build a new accommodation facility located five minutes’ walk from Christchurch Hospital. Ultimate Hikes – the only company in New Zealand to offer guided hiking and private lodging along the Milford and Routeburn tracks – donated all proceeds of the all-inclusive guided walk to the cause. Bone Marrow Cancer Trust CEO Allison Nichol is thrilled with the outcome of the inaugural event, and says the fundraising was made possible thanks to the generosity of Ultimate Hikes and company owner Sir John Davies. “We are blown away by the amount of money raised from this event and can’t thank Sir John Davies and Ultimate Hikes enough. Every cent raised will go towards helping those who require a home away from home when they need it most, while receiving medical treatment in Christchurch,” she says. Ranui House, which means ‘big warm place’ in Māori, comprises 26 apartments next to Christchurch Hospital and accommodated more than 1400 patients and extended families in 2018. “We were delighted to be able to help the Bone Marrow Cancer Trust edge towards its funding goal,” says Ultimate Hikes owner Sir John Davies. “The Milford Track is one of the most beautiful walks in the world, hiking through the heart of Fiordland National Park to Milford Sound.”

Newest Great Walk to open this year New Zealand’s newest Great Walk, the Paparoa Track, opens on 1 December. It leads hikers and mountain bikers through a stunning landscape of panoramic views, limestone formations and thriving rainforest.

50 years of DOC

The Department of Conservation is to celebrate 50 years of Conservation Week from 14-22 September 2019. With more than 4,000 species threatened or at risk, nature needs us to take action now. You can take part by doing a conservation activity or attending an event. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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Walk for Wag helps teams visit elderly

Walk for Wag takes place at Landal Kielder Waterside for the fourth time this September! Have a fun day out with spectacular scenery while at the same time, raising money to enable more and more Visiting Wag Teams to visit the elderly across the North East of England. Walk for Wag was founded by local business people and is supported by some key businesses in the North East. “Having visited the elderly with dogs in nursing homes as part of corporate volunteering programmes, we have seen first-hand the positive benefits of new friends and the special bond between dogs and people”. Indisputably one of the most beautiful walks in the UK, the Kielder Dog Walk is a 10 kilometre sponsored walk (6.2 miles) starting here at Landal Kielder Waterside along the Lakeside Way. There is also a 3 kilometre (1.86 miles) walk where a shorter distance would be more appropriate for you and your children or your dogs. The 10 km walk takes just about 2 hours at a moderate pace and the 3 km about half an hour. Both walks are on generally good terrain although it can be uneven in parts. The 3km walk is wheelchair accessible with support. For more information on the charity or event, visit www. wagandcompany.co.uk

New event for some of us!

Wilderness Adventures at El Questro help Beyond Blue

Hikes to Western Australia’s wild Explosion Gorge, sunsets spent overlooking the vast landscape at Branco’s Lookout and boat adventures cruising the Kimberley’s towering Chamberlain Gorge are all included as part of El Questro Resort’s new Adventure Package at Emma Gorge. Designed to offer an exhilarating experience of the remote Kimberley wilderness and a real escape from the busyness of everyday life, the El Questro Adventure Package also returns a ten per cent donation of rates to Australia’s best-known mental health support service, Beyond Blue – a first-time arrangement for the resort. An escape to the Kimberley region offers visitors a chance to enjoy open horizons, explore dramatic landscapes complete with swimming in the Zebedee Thermal Springs, walk among the coastal forests or along crystal-clear creeks and relax under star-lit night skies. With no mobile phone reception and limited wifi connection, it’s a chance for guests to take time out and reconnect with family and friends, or to take a well-earned break in this spectacular natural location. Included in the Adventure Package are three nights’ accommodation in one of Emma Gorge’s tented cabins, select Kimberley adventures for two and complimentary return transfers to Kununurra airport. A swag of optional extras includes early morning fishing for barramundi, horse riding, scenic flights or heli tours to discover the most untouched reaches of the region.

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and stunning views a North Egmont walks

By Judy Eva

he Mighty Mounga, the majestic andesitic volcano Mt Taranaki (2518m) is the central point of the 34,170ha Egmont National Park. Approximately 125,000 years old it is the parks most recent volcanic peak, last erupting around 1755 AD. The mountain is now considered dormant. (hopefully). Egmont National Park became New Zealandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second national park after Tongariro in 1900. Named Egmont by Captain Cook the traditional Maori name of Mt Taranaki is now more widely used. New Zealandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest building within a national park is found at North Egmont. The historic camp house was originally used as military barracks in Left: Mt Taranaki from upper carpark.

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New Plymouth during the Taranaki Wars of the 1860’s. The building was sledged to North Egmont in 1891 for use as accommodation. The camp house has now been restored and upgraded for backpacker accommodation, but many of its unique historic features such as hand wrought corrugated iron with rifle firing slit (loopholes) and tongue and groove timber panelling are still visible. These days the volcanic peak offers more than 200km of walking tracks for outdoor adventures through untouched bush, clear streams, mystical forests and breath-taking views. Lush native forest, stunning views and a variety of walking opportunities are available at North Egmont roadend, just a 30 minute drive from New Plymouth. There are different types of tracks to suit all skills and abilities. I chose three different ones, one of which was a two hour trek. All three were on the lower slopes starting off at the visitor centre, where the lush rainforest is evidence of the park’s high rainfall. Dripping with moss and lichens this totara and kamahi forest is sometimes referred to as ‘goblin forest’. On the higher slopes the forest gives

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way to dense subalpine shrubs and alpine herb fields. Common forest birds include tomtits, miromiro, tui, bellbirds, korimako, kereru. Other birds present but less likely to be seen are north island brown kiwi, fern bird, kotata and the blue duck. An epidemic giant land snail and many species of native fish are all in the park. The North Egmont National Park is managed by the Department of Conservation. CONNETT LOOP TRACK The start of the Connett Loop Track is at the bottom of the visitor centre car park, over a short boardwalk and is well signposted as you enter into the forest. It is a pretty walk and in the area of the goblin forest. Like most walks on this mountain they can be challenging with narrow sometimes deep tracks exposed tree roots and very uneven ground. This walk took me 40 minutes and has a lookout, but wasn’t very wonderful as the day was overcast and not much view of the surrounding country side. There Above: View of the lower Taranaki landscape from stair way entrance to Veronica Walk.

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are many green mossy boulders all sizes left over from the last eruption Some you need to clamber over and some wet areas where there are small streams but worth doing, but it is challenging. NGATORO LOOP TRACK The access to Ngatoro Loop Track walk is the same as the Connet Loop Walk, as both starting points are next to each other and well signposted. This walk is the prettiest of the three I did, and it is mostly goblin forest and very beautiful. It is downhill into a rocky pretty dell from where it starts to climb up again. There were some small streams to cross but I was able to hop across as they were only shallow. This track is extremely rocky, uneven, narrow and again exposed tree roots and as you start the uphill climb there are larger boulders you have to clamber up over or work your way around. It is extremely hard going and not for the faint hearted. The beauty is something to behold. If you wish to continue further you can take the Ngatoro Track signposted, down to a picnic area and return the way you came. You can add perhaps another two hours onto the walk to venture down to the picnic area. As I only did the loop it was an hour. This way it exits onto a gravel road where by turning right you end up back at the visitor centre. Above right: Backpackers Camphouse North Egmont National Park. Below right: Ambury Monument. North Egmont National Park.

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VERONICA LOOP TRACK Follow the boardwalk to the right of the visitor centre from the car park to the start of the Veronica Loop Track or if coming out of the visitor centre turn left. At the end of the boardwalk (where I lost my way due to lack of signposting) you need to walk up to the backpackers camp house walk in front of it to the other side, where you will see the signpost to Veronica Walk around the corner on the right. There is a multitude of steps to climb and on the way up do stop and call in at the Ambury Monument signposted on the right and learn the history as to why it is so significant. A tragedy in 1918 that rocked the township of New Plymouth Continue the climb up the stairs (phew, I had to keep stopping to have breather) until you eventually reach the sign to Veronica Walk arrowed right. If you are feeling fit you can continue further up the stairs to the trig station for wonderful views on a fine day. Veronica is also a beautiful walk starting off in alpine surroundings where it then descends into the kamahi, totara forest, and eventually the spooky goblin forest on the lower slope. It is strictly a downhill climb, again not for the faint hearted. It is very challenging and I could not do it again. When you reach the bottom you have a steep uphill climb. It is signposted where you need to exit back to the visitor centre. Take plenty of water with you and maybe a snack. This walk took two hours. For all walks on this mountain you need: sturdy footwear, rainwear, plan your trip, tell someone where you are going, be aware of weather changes, (it can be sudden) and know your limits. Check with the visitor centre for up to Above left: The beautiful walk through the Goblin Forest. Middle left: Exit from Ngatoro Walk back to the Visitor Centre.

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date track information. To access the northern side of Mt Taranaki take the turn off at Junction Road, Egmont Village on SH 3 between Inglewood and New Plymouth. It is well signposted and is 16kms to the visitor and information centre. There is a gift shop and cafĂŠ where brochures and maps are available. The maps are marked with which are walking tracks and those that are tramping tracks. For both sides of the mountain my walks were done in the autumn. In the winter the snow reaches the lower levels and can be bitterly cold but beautiful. For those of you just doing the walking tracks maybe the warmer and more settled weather maybe best. All walks are well signposted. Dogs are forbidden even if they are left in your vehicle. There is a hefty fine. North Egmont National Park has many pretty walks and tramps but the eastern side, Stratford with its Dawson Falls is the most scenic, beautiful and more popular. For walking or tramping on any of the tracks on either side of the mountain due to the uneven and rocky terrain, a walking pole or stick is recommended. This beautiful mountain like all others can be deadly in extreme weather.Â Above top: Rough terrain most of the way. Below left: Connett Walk in Goblin Forest. Below right: Ngatoro walk Goblin Forest

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Mt Favourite Walk

Tunnel Beachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sculptured

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coastline

By Yvonne van Eerden

t is always good to do some short walks as well as a dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tramping when you visit a new area. That is what members of Christchurchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tower Trampers planned recently. A friend suggested Tunnel Beach was a must in Dunedin. It was a one hour walk (return) but the views would be spectacular. This seemed to be a great track that went to nowhere. We met a few people who were returning to the carpark and we carried on and to our amazement all of a sudden a rabbit was in full flight outstretched in mid air crossing the path, being chased by a stoat or a weasel in full flight and mid air as well (they were both outstretched going as fast as they both could actually they were flying through the air). The stoat or weasel was about one meter behind the rabbit and he meant business. They were both unaware of us! This was something we have never seen, it was so unique and we will probably never see something like that again. There was no possibility of a photo that is for sure. Opposite page: Tunnel Beach showing the well worn sandstone cliffs. Above right: A view from the walkway after coming through the tunnel.. Below right: Large rocks line the seashore.

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We were of course going “wow look at that” and the other people turned around but they were too late to see what we saw. We continued to look at the view and were certainly mesmerized by the sea and the land. It was so beautiful. We did not cross the fence line as it was slippery and you need to be aware of the cliffs around you. There was a small tunnel entrance you could go down through the ground to get to the beach or lookout (this was a boulder beach). You could only go as far as the lookout through the tunnel if the tide was high. This was just so incredible to see and quite exciting with the waves hitting against the cliffs further beyond where we were. We spent a lot of time just looking around at the views. It was spectacular to see and so close to Dunedin. After many photos and lots of chatting about the scenery we headed back up the hill. This was such a great walk for everyone to see the cliffs and the tunnel under the land. A really special place to visit.

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Sandstone coastline at Tunnel Beach

Above left: The start bof the tnnel Beach Walking Track. Below left: The scuptured sandstone coastline. Below right the handcrafted tunnel that gave the beach its name.

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For centuries the Southern Ocean and its salt-laden wind have sculpted the sandstone coastline south of Dunedin. The outcome is a line of magnificent high cliffs, arches and headlands that provide endless vantage points for breathtaking views. Tunnel Beach is one of them. Follow the fenced track downhill to the spectacular, rocky coastline. At the end of the track you will find the handcarved rock tunnel that gives Tunnel Beach it’s name. Built in the 1870s, the passage allows access to a secluded and sheltered beach at the base of the cliffs. Be sure to examine the rock along the way, where you may discover shell fragments and possibly a fossil, such as a brachiopod shell or echinoderm (sea urchin), or even bones of an extinct whale. Above, tenacious plant species, such as spleenwort, happily exist in the absence of soil. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

Te Araroa Trail

Numbers walking on trail increasing By Mark Weatherall

Chief Executive Te Araroa Trust

tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an exciting time for the Te Araroa Trust as we release our new strategic plan for the Te Araroa Trail. The Te Araroa Trust is responsible for the 3,000 km national trail, which stretches from Cape Reinga in the far north to Bluff at the bottom of the South Island. More than 1,100 people walked the full length of the trail during the 2018/2019 walking season and tens of thousands more completed individual sections throughout the year. The popularity of the trail and the need to manage it in a sustainable way were major drivers for the newly released strategy. We have identified the need to reduce road-walking and delivering a highquality experience for people walking New Zealandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Te Araroa trail as our top priorities for the next three years. The new plan identifies five focus areas for the Trust through to 2022. In addition to facilitating a high-quality experience for walkers and improving trail infrastructure, the Trust will focus on strengthening relationships with

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stakeholders, clearly communicating trail information to walkers and securing the sustainability of the trail and Trust through partnerships and new funding streams. Geoff and Miriam Chapple along with the many volunteers and supporters have done an outstanding job developing Te Araroa trail through its formative years and our new strategy aims to build on all their hard work Since starting the Chief Executive role just over 12 months ago I have taken on board the various feedback and this has helped inform the new plan. It is very much about plotting a course for the future and making certain that all of our efforts are sustainable, focused and for the benefit of walkers

and the many iwi, landholders and communities the trail touches. The next step in our planning process is to develop and implement an operational plan for each year that make up the new plan, this will ensure we have the best possible chance to achieve the objectives of the strategic plan. The full plan can be found on our Website â&#x20AC;&#x201C; www.teraroa.org.nz We welcome feedback on the trail and encourage people to make direct contact with myself at any stage, by emailing mark@teararoa.org.nz Above right: Walkers alongside Travers River on the Nelson Marlborough leg of the Te Araroa Trail. Photo by Ben Curran

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Atiwhakatu Hut walk popular in the Tararuas

he track to Atiwhakatu Hut is well formed with all the side streams bridge. It could be called the valley of the bridges as there are quite a few of them and as well as there are a number of signpost junctions along the way. From the carpark follow the gravel track to Holdsworth Lodge, for two minutes and continue on and take the footbridge across the Atiwhakatu Stream. This bridge is a great for a photo spot. After crossing the bridge follow the track through the towering rimu, northern rata trees and ferns. The red and silver beech trees stand out. After about 15 minutes of walking it brings you to the first track junction. Keep to the Atiwhakatu Valley Track and continue to Donnelly Flats, a popular camping and picnic spot. At the end of Donnelly Flats the track climbs up to junction. At this junction turn right and continue the short climb as the track winds its way beside the Atiwhakatu Stream. Soon views of the valley and the peaks above will come into view with several bridges over side streams and then you come to another junction, that is considered the half way point. Continuing along the valley for about ten minutes brings you to a footbridge that crosses the Holdsworth Creek. This is a great alternative walk if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the time to go onto the Hut. At Holdsworth Creek the track continues along the valley and levels out somewhat with several more bridges to cross before reaching the Atiwhakatu Hut. The area is managed by Department of Conservation. (DOC)

Atiwhakatu Hut walk attracts many types of walkers By Bob Hargraves

Nineteen Wednesday trampers enjoyed the lovely 14km (return) walk to the Atiwhakatu Hut in the Wairarapa. We split into three groups, each with a radio and locator beacon. Morning tea was taken by the first swing bridge. All trampers reached the hut in time for a leisurely lunch. The

weather was kind so we lunched outside the hut. Along the way we encountered runners, dog walkers, plus folk camping at Donnellyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Flat. We were also treated to several beautiful rainbows. Overall the track is in very good condition except for the big slip area which still requires some careful navigation.

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It was near the big slip that a minor drama occurred. One of the trampers be came aware the radio had fallen off his belt somewhere, but where? Maybe back at the hut? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Try using a radio to find the missing radioâ&#x20AC;?, suggested our radio expert. It worked! By talking into one radio the voice was transmitted to the missing radio eventually found near a swing bridge. Everyone was back at the Mt Holdworth car park before 3.00pm. Thence to the Masterton I-Centre for coffee, refreshments and post tramp analysis.

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Atiwhakatu Hut is a great destination for families and first time trampers. Getting there Atiwhakatu Hut is within easy reach of Holdsworth roadend, approximately 15 minutes drive from Masterton. Turn off State Highway 2 onto Norfolk Road, 2 km south of Masterton. This is signposted and there is a timber processing plant on the corner. Follow Norfolk Road for about 15 km to Holdsworth road end. From the car park, follow the Atiwhakatu Track along Atiwhakatu Stream. Approximate times from nearest road and huts Mt Holdsworth Road end: Three hours (7.2 km) Mitre Flats Hut: Four hours Jumbo Hut: One hour 30 minutes

Opposite page above: Lunch at the Atiwhakatu Hut. Below: Morning tea time. Above left and right: Two river crossings. Below left: Crossing the swing bridge.

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

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Monthly Photo Contest

Opposite page above: Above left: Tarn on the Poukai Circuit at Mt Egmont National Park. Photo by Carol Storey, Morrisville. Below left: Theresa crossing a small stream on the Larrys Creek walk near Reefton. Photo by Keith Henson, Picton. Below right: Rob Merrifield climbing one of the hills on the first day of the Tora Coastal Walk. Several members of the Upper Hutt Walking and Tramping club participated in this lovely 3 day walk. Photo by Judith O’Leary, Clousten Park, Upper Hutt.

Above: At the top of Wairere Falls around midday. Yes, I know everyone is talking/ with their feet in icy water. However, it’s a 450m elevation from the car park, and a 7km return walk. Photo by Marianne Libeau, Dinsdale Hamilton. Below: Leah and Richie Hart having a conversation while mum takes in the stunning view. Then up to Rangiwahia Hut to have Easter eggs and milo, and then head back down. Photo Jule Mac Lean, Palmerston North.

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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Legs Eleven with Warkworth Walks 2019 By Luke Williamson

“Legs Eleven” is the bingo call. It’s the eleventh year of Warkworth Walks from Friday November 8 to Sunday 10th November 2019,and your legs that will get the workout. Sticking with the recipe which has made the event so popular over 11 years, we focus on getting you to the special places you normally can’t go and providing local hospitality along the way. Hauturu is back on the programme and guaranteed to sell out. This trip to New Zealand’s wildlife ‘ark’ is an amazing experience and a unique opportunity to see endangered flora and fauna in a pristine environment. Our very popular Big Omaha Trail is getting bigger this year. At roughly 16km of uphill and down-dale, this is for any walkers who enjoy a solid day out. With spectacular views over Pakiri and Omaha Bay, it is a wonderful day out on what could become one of New Zealand’s great walks. Mahurangi Masterpiece is another

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EVENT annual sell out that gives our longer distance walkers a treat. Hike across beautiful farmland that follows the coastline of Kawau Bay. You’ll see gorgeous bays, a range of habitats and some spectacular coastal puriri and pohutukawa. We are pleased to offer a new Vineyard Trail this year that will culminate in lunch and a visit at the Sculptureum, an amazing new venue at Omaha. One of our gentler walks, this is a great way to taste local wines, make new friends and stroll the back blocks of our hosts’ properties. We also venture west again this year with two trails – Glorious Glorit and Hoteo & the High Country. Glorit features the peace and plenty of the Kaipara Harbour edge with lots of opportunities for spotting native birds and flora, and a lovely lunch along the way. We walk beside the Hoteo River during our visit to the award-winning Dill family farm, which includes 360° views from coast to coast from the peak of the Kaipara hills. We are very privileged to have access again to the farmland between south Omaha Beach and the Tawharanui Reserve for our Tawharanui Back Door Trail. This is only the second time that we have been allowed to run this walk and it takes in spectacular views of the outer Hauraki Gulf and the northern stretch of Tawharanui Beach. We’ll enter the “back door” of the reserve in the northern boundary and stroll the paths that are little used but much treasured by those who know them. We are delighted by the return of trails at Duck Creek and Te Muri. These walks feature glorious views, native bush, and the opportunity to take in local food and beverage. They have received rave reviews in the past and will almost certainly sell out again this year. There are two more walks potentially available for this year but details are being worked on for those, so watch the website and Facebook for updates. Make a long weekend of it and take in a selection of the great walks on offer. Check the website and plan your visit. Remember to book early to avoid disappointment. We look forward to seeing you for Warkworth Walks 2019 Above right: Walking over undulating countryside with sea views. Above middle: Time for a picnic lunch. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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. Bay of Islands’ best kept secret

nlike the Tongariro Crossing that the world knows about and can have over 3000 walkers a day, the walk to Pukehuia in the Bay of Islands is one of the world’s best kept secrets! You’ll be lucky to meet other people on the track!

Pukehuia is a mountain on the walk from Oke Bay in Rawhiti to the Cape Brett Lighthouse. As part of the Bay of Islands Walking Weekend (October 18 -20), the organisers have organised a round trip walk which includes Pukehuia, a kauri grove,

and the historic whaling station bay of Whangamumu. The walk is number 8 in the list of 18 walks and called “Pukehuia Magic and Whangamumu Whaling Walk”. Just like the Tongariro Crossing, it is truly a magical walk.This spectacular walk is one of heart stopping vistas and rich history. From Russell you’ll be taken on a Above: Top of the track with a coastal view. Below left: Relics from the Whaling Station.

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forty minute bus ride out to Rawhiti which is the start of the walk. Before you start walking though you will start with a bit of magic. You’ll participate in some local activities, with locals Bob and Louise Clarke, whose lineage here, traces generations. You’ll make your own magical potion from the therapeutic kawakawa leaf as well as magical flowers that last forever. That’s the easy part! Then it’s a climb up Pukehuia. Don’t be put off by the “hard” rating in the details section of the https://boiwalkingweekend.co.nz/walks-programme , it’s well worth it, and it’s only hard because of a few hills – but no steps! Pukehuia is a significant maunga or mountain, on the landscape of the southern arm of the Bay of Islands, Ipipiri. The first hour is spent ascending through native bush to the high point with frequent stops for rests and photographs. The stop at the top is an opportunity to bunch the group up again and fill the water bottles – perfect for that ultimate photo of the Bay of Islands. Most days Above right: Coming out from a shaded area. Below left: A waterfall.

you will also see up to the Cavalii Islands as well. The hard yards complete the rest of the walk journeys down a south facing ridge with a young kauri grove mingled with mature podocarp and broadleaf forming the canopy. Witness the recovery from pest control efforts, enjoy views of distant Mimiwhangata and the horizontal Poor Knights. You join up with the Whangamumu Track which takes you to the Whan-

gamumu Whaling Station which was the only one in the world that caught whales with nets, and it was Northland’s longest running and most successful station. Today the physical remains at Whangamumu represent the last factory based whaling station in Northland. The remaining historic structures include vats or tanks that held whale oil, the slipway on the beach front, and the old boiler. It’s an eerie and intriguing place to visit. You have the option to descend to the

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Bay of Islands’ best kept secret relics of the whaling station or spend time above the harbour enjoying the views before turning your back to the ocean and descending down the old farm track to Tangatapu Wetland, a local restoration project of replanting. Always keeping an eye out for the elusive fern bird – often heard but not seen. Once you have experienced the magic of Pukehuia you will want to come back and explore further. Maybe tramp to the Cape Brett Lighthouse, or enjoy the round trip from Oke Bay to Tangatapu via Toroa Bay. You won’t be disappointed by any of these walks. www.boiwalkingweekend.co.nz 021 122 9307 Above Time for a lunch stop. Middle left and below right: Relics from the days of whaling. Below left: Something grabs this walkers attention.

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Humpridge Track to be a NZ Great Walk

umpridge Track is to be the next New Zealand Great Walk opening in late 2022 after a $5 million upgrade. This was announced by Eugenie Sage Minister of Conservation in July. “This will be a fantastic addition to New Zealand’s Great Walks network. The Track provides access to a spectacular southern coastline and forests, dramatic alpine tops and historic viaducts.

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Hump Ridge offers the walker remote and unforgettable beauty and history,” says Eugenie Sage “This is a significant investment in Southland tourism and the Tuatapere community. Great Walk status can draw more visitors to this beautiful part of the country.” “Great Walks showcase some of the best parts of our country and are a great way to enable more people to enjoy and be inspired by nature to help protect it. “The Department of Conservation will now work with the Tuatapere Hump Ridge Trust to bring the walk up to Great Walk standard and change it from a current two night walk to a three night experience. Approximately $5 million of funding is dedicated to the upgrade.” Hump Ridge Track is one of three finalist walks (the other two being Te Paki Coastal Track and Queen Charlotte Track) identified through DOC’s search for potential Great Walks, which began in 2017 with a call for public nominations. “I would like to acknowledge the hard work and commitment of the proponents for all three tracks. “DOC will also continue its work in the far north to progress plans for what is currently Te Paki Coastal Track, be-

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coming a Great Walk. “Te Paki Coastal Track showcases a highly significant part of Aotearoa,” “The cultural value attributed to some iconic locations along the track would arguably exceed those found across other major tracks in New Zealand. “It is clear, however, that this experience can only be truly ‘great’ if it is founded on a strong and meaningful partnership with iwi and is looked at as part of a considered and strategic vision for sustainable tourism development in the region,” she said. The decision has been made not to progress with Queen Charlotte Track due to insurmountable challenges around surety of permanent public access across all sections of the track. “Queen Charlotte is a fantastic and highly popular track already achieving great results for the region. DOC will continue to support the work of the landowners, commercial operators, Marlborough District Council, iwi and community that has made this track the success it is today.” “Te Paki, Queen Charlotte and Hump Ridge are all phenomenal walks making the decision a tough one” Above: A boardwalk on the Humpridge Track. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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Greater Wellington to add over 150 of its tracks and trails. These include short fifteen-minute bushwalks in Eastbourne and tough day-long hikes to remote Alpha Hut. Soon we will have finished adding Greater Wellington’s tracks and we will start work with another council or community group. Then another. We hope, that by gathering all tracks and trails information in one comprehensive tool, then sharing that information, allowing that tool to be embedded for free on anyone else’s website, we can ensure people have reliable, consistent information on public access to the outdoors. For smaller councils and other organisations that do not have many resources or GIS mapping capability, this is an opportunity to have a best-in-class tool without building one themselves. For people wanting to use tracks and trails, they will no longer need to look at five or more different websites simply to get the full range of track and trail options available to them. Walking Access Commission Our goal is that it will be a comprewww.walkingaccess.govt.nz hensive ‘one-stop-shop’ for information about tracks and trails across New Zealand. It will display consistent informa- Above left: A scene on the Nga Tapuwae tion in an engaging and user-friendly o Toi Trail. Photo by Jim Robinson, Motu Trail Below right: Find my Adventure as it manner. Currently, we are working with looks like on a mobile phone .

New track database has over 300 walking trails

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new track database setup by Walking Access Commission is growing as communities share their maps. Jim Robinson from Motu Trails came across our Find My Adventure Trails database. He found some trails he cared about were missing and worked with us to get them added. Jim sent us the GPX map files and photos for the Nga Tapuwae o Toi trail near Whakatane and helped us get the track description right. Now anyone in the area can find a map, description, and photos of the track before they go on the walk. Our Find My Adventure database (www.walkingaccess.govt.nz/find-myadventure) is a GIS-hybrid tool that allows people to find outdoor experiences of a type, and in a location, that suits them. It is nine months old and it is growing steadily because of support from people like Jim. It now has over 300 trails where people can walk, cycle, mountain bike, run, ride a horse, or walk a dog. The ethos of Find My Adventure is one of sharing, not owning. We are working with councils, local community groups, private landowners, the Department of Conservation, and trails trusts to build the database. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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Caloundra Coastal Walk a leisurely scenic walk

he beauty of the Australia’s Sunshine Coast Caloundra region is sometimes best explored on the Caloundra Coastal Walk, a leisurely scenic coastal walk. From Golden Beach down south to Mooloolaba in the north, this 20 km stretch of track takes you past some of best beaches on the coast, estuaries and across  bridges and up headlands for spectacular views. In total the walk takes four hours, but you can stop and start wherever you like. To start with you could do the stretch from Golden Beach to Kings Beach, or Kings Beach to Dicky’s Beach which will only take about an hour at a very leisurely pace. The wonderful Golden Beach is where the Caloundra Coastal Walk starts off Here you’ll find the Pumicestone Passage that is a long and peaceful Above left: The trail just north of Caloundra. Middle left: A view out to Bribie Island. Below left: One of the many ship wrecks that have flounded along the coast. Below right: A shaded part of the trail.

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stretch of calm water protected from the ocean by Bribie Island. From here walk or ride along this scenic pathway towards Bulcock Beach. Bulock Beach is a popular spot for families and children, with the coastal boardwalk that winds past the sparkling blue waters (which are great for swimming). If you’re travelling with children, be sure to stop at the family-friendly Kings Beach where the kids can play in the water park or explore the rock pools. From there you make your way around the Caloundra Headland. A trail of plaques honours the lives of those lost in the Second World War and numerous ship wrecks. Continue north around the headland and you’ll get to see the wreck of the SS Dicky that was washed ashore on Dickys Beach in 1893 during a cyclone. Keep heading north towards Warana and you’ll find more beaches popular for fishing and surfing. This is the longest stretch, between Dicky Beach and up the coast along Pacific Boulevard and Oceanic Drive to the magnificent Point Cartwright Lighthouse. Maybe stop off along the way for

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a swim at Kawana. From this point keep an eye out for Humpback whale and dolphins. These amazing creatures live and pass by, from the Humpback whales, from July to November, to the dolphins that love to surf the coastal waters. The manta rays and turtles that all make us stop in our tracks when we

It’s not about the destination though, it’s about the journey. Why not a relaxed and leisurely stroll along the beautiful and famous coastline of the Sunshine Coast? Whichever way you choose to enjoy it, all at once or in bits and pieces, the pathway is not only a walk but an adventure as well.

Above: The trail here is a raised boardwalk. Below: The trail goes beside a sandy beach.

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Eight days to Everest Base Camp Our journey to Mt Everest Base Camp (“EBC”) was in October 2017 and we are hoping our story will inspire others to visit this wonderful place. Mount Everest is called SagarMatha in Nepali language. On arriving at Kathmandu we were introduced to our guide who checked over our gear. It was more cost effective for us to hire (as we didn’t have) from one of the many trekking outlets in Kathmandu two x minus 15 sleeping bags and two x 1000 grade goose down puffer jackets which we collected once there at $50 US each item for 16 days. We were provided with a rugged duffle bag each; a great idea as there was no worry about damaging our backpacks by the porter. We were packed and ready for our start the next day.

Day One:

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Our guide meet us the next morning to go to the domestic airport, which is a low profile building adjacent to the Tribhovan International Airport to fly to Lukla. There was an organized chaos at the airport. Kathmandu to Lukla flights Left: Trekking from Dingboche to Louche. The three mountains are, directly behind Alan is Taweche 6501m, middle one is Taboche 6367m, and the far right is Cholatse 6440m.

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Eight days to Everest Base Camp Above: We had snow the day after reaching EBC at Periche 4280. Below left: At Everest Base Camp.

routinely get delayed or cancelled due to weather conditions at Lukla. It is always a good idea to add some extra days in your itinerary. We got away four hours later than from our flight time of 9.00am. Our flight and landing at Lukla 2800m went smooth. We should mention that all our meals, accommodation and trekking permits are included in our itinerary. After lunch at Lukla our first trek of three to four hours to 2652m was to Phakding, where it is called the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nepali flatâ&#x20AC;?. We passed through scenic vista of prayer stones, suspension bridges, streams, farms, small villages with shops and teahouses, Buddhist stupas, prayer wheels, a bit of up and down trail.

Day Two:

Trekking from Phakding to Namche Bazar is five to six hours to 3440m. The porter has gone ahead as soon as our duffle bags are packed. Porters have their own pace and are not necessarily with you every step of the trail; there fore you need to make sure you have

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every thing you need in your daypack. This day is all uphill, trekking at a slower pace as the Nepali say “Bristari” – meaning slow and steady. The trail is known as the Himalayan Highway, flanked by shops, restaurants, teahouses. The shops carry a mix of things for hikers and locals. You can find travel clothes, hiking gear, toys, bottles water, soft drinks, souvenirs, local made jewellery, toilet paper and so on. We used one purification tablet with one litre of tap water. There are five long suspension bridges over Dudhkosi River on the trail to Namche Bazar. You will get used to them very quickly. Suspension bridges are adorned with offerings of sacred scarves called “Khada”. The Nepali believe tying these scarves bring good luck and success in your travel. As you enter the Sagarmatha National Park, there is a small office, which all trekkers must check in and out of with Above left: Rob Halls monument at memorial hill. We taped a NZ flag to some rocks and laid on his monument.

Above top: Looking ahead at Dingboche. Middle right: The short runway at Lukla.

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Eight days to Everest Base Camp Above: Looking back on Dingboche 4358m. Below left: Arriving to Gorak Shep, last accommodation before EBC.

their trekking permits. Our guide took care of this throughout the trail.

Day Three:

This is our rest day, which is actually our acclimatization day where you “trek higher and sleep lower”. We would spend a “rest” day at Namche Bazar to allow our bodies to adjust to higher elevation to avoid altitude sickness. Namche Bazar at 3440m is higher than Machu Picchu at 2430m.

Day Four:

Trekking from Namche Bazar to Tengboche foe five to six hours to 3867m. This is a narrower and less maintained trail. The higher elevation and lower oxygen level is noticeable as we head towards Tengboche. After an hour trekking we arrived at a Buddhist Stupa at the mountain corner of the trail. The views from here were spectacular this was a perfect spot for photos. Throughout the trail you see mules

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and yaks carrying full and empty cooking gas (Liquid petroleum Gas or LPG) cylinders as majority of cooking is done using LPG gas and Kerosene in this part of the world. Obviously the price of a cylinder goes up (7000 to 12000 Nepali Rupees) at higher elevations due to the transport costs. We were often challenged by a Yak or Dzopkyos (Yak-Cow hybrid) train coming from either direction. Due to the narrow trail with a steep mountain on one side and a deep valley on the other side in some sections of this trail, you have to find a safe spot on the mountainside when you hear the yak bells. Tengboche has the largest monastery in the Khumbu Valley, a spectacular building adorned with traditional Buddhist symbols and paintings. We were fortunate to attend the 3.00pm prayer. Tengboche at 3867m is higher than Mount Cook at 3724m.

Day Five:

Trekking from Tengboche to Dingboche five to six hours 4358m. The sherpa porters never cease to amaze me by carrying heavy cargo without loosing a breath. They carry this load in bamboo baskets balanced by only one head strap, often wearing flipflops. Porters use a short wooden stick with a wide handle as a walking pole as Above right: View of Periche at 4280m, we stayed here on our descent. Middle right: On the trail to EBC. Below right: Religious carved rocks.

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Eight days to Everest Base Camp well as a stand to rest their cargo when taking a break on the trail when there are no rest platforms.It was a humbling experience to see them working hard to earn a living, with a smile on their face. With good weather you can see Mt. Everest flanked by Lhotse and Nuptse from this part of the trek. Above: Mt Everest is the mountain on the left in the centre group of mountains. Below left: Maxine keeping to the inside of the track when yaks are passing. Below right: The old and disused swing bridge at the bottom and replacement at top.

With over 30,000 people trekking to the Everest Base Camp each year, there is plenty of company on the trek. Majority of the hikers follow a very similar itinerary so you keep running into each other along the trail.

(both from soil and dried yak dung). We were using our buff to cover our nose most of the time. Of all the gear I used throughout the EBC trek, the two most helpful – buff and hiking poles. Dust induced cough (“Khumba Cough” as they say on the Day Six: trek) is so common on the EBC trek that This is another acclimatization day the majority of people who trek durwhere you hike higher and sleep lower. ing October/November season suffer Along the way saw locals collecting yak from it. dung to use as fuel. Nothing is wasted Day Seven: in the valley. As we climb higher, it progressively got colder and the biting Dingboche to Lobuche five to six cold wind got nastier. hours 4928m. There was noticeable amount of dust Our hike from this point is an indica-

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tion of what lies ahead. Gone are the suspension bridges, prayer wheels, and scrubby bushes as we are now entering into the land of the giant mountains, large plains, packed dirt, rocks and zero vegetation. The trail becomes less defined, dry and dusty in several areas. The towns become thinner and the amenities more basic as the trail leads a gradual incline up to Dhugla and thereafter about an hour or so steep ascend to memorial hill where there are many monuments dedicated to climbers who lost their life climbing Himalayan mountains, including New Zealander Rob Hall who died while descending from the summit in 1996.

Day Eight:

Loubuche to Gorak Shep 5170m, lunch stop, then onto Everest Base Camp 5364m, returning to Gorak Shep seven to eight hours. This is the longest day on our itinerary. When you look at the numbers, the net elevation gain today is less than 200m as we start our hike at 5000m in Lobuche and end up at 5164m in Gorak Shep in about 5km distance. The most important part to remember is that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Above: Namche Bazar â&#x20AC;&#x201C; largest village on the trail. Below right: Alan & Maxine. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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Eight days to Everest Base Camp Above left: The start and finish of the trek through the archway at Lukla. Above left: Trekkers keeping to the bank side of the track, waiting for donkeys to pass. Below right: Here we could buy Red YAK energy drink.

5 km height. Entire trail is dusty with scrambled rocks and boulders from years of landslide and glacial activities. Just before we got to Gorak Shep we crossed a large moraine of the glacier Changri on the way. Nuptse and other mountains from the Everest range now dominate the right side of the tail. Gorak Shep use to be the old base camp several years ago but after the Khumbu Glacier receded, the current

base camp moved further up. We had lunch and a brief rest break at Gorsk Shep before heading to EBC. The trail goes through a flat sandy frozen lakebed up to a ridge separating the Khumbu Glacier from the lakebed. The elevation gain between Gorak Shep to EBC is about 220m so the trail to EBC is not really difficult but meandering the glacier with large rocks makes it challenging and slow going. You descend to cross the glacier and

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Below right: Maxine making a donation towards track maintenance.

climb up to base camp. The distance between the base camp and Gorak Shep is not that much either, about 3.5 km. The problem is altitude, low oxygen, very low temperature, and rocky terrain of this trail. You cannot see Mt. Everest from the actual base camp. Mount Everest is visible up to mid-point of this trail. A pile of rocks marks EBC. There were numerous

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Trekking in Nepal to reach Everest Base Camp is an adventure of a lifetime. ... In 1953, Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary were the first men to reach Everest Base Camp. If you take the normal route to Everest Base Camp, the trek will take 14 days as long as you fly into the small mountain airstrip in Lukla. Cost of booking a trek online to Everest Base Camp. Prices range per person from USD$1,200 all the way to $5,000 for an average 12 - 15 day trek. Prices generally include: permits, round trip flights from Kathmandu to Lukla, accommodation, meals. Prices won’t include: travel insurance, visa fees, trekking equipment.

prayer flays, country flags, personal mementos and other “offerings” previous hikers left there. We were excited we made EBC; I would say we were over come with emotion really. After many photos later it was time to retrace our steps back to Gorak Shep for the night. While we were on the trail, we witnessed an avalanche with large sound and icefall for several minutes. Mt Everest summit is 8848m It took us another five days to descend back to Lukla. We had the time of our lives and would do it all again tomorrow. Above: Looking down the Khumbu Glacier from Everest Base Camp.

Below left: The higher up the colder it got.

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things before tackling a winter tramp taking a turn for the worse, postpone your tramp for a fairer weather day. Layers, layers, and more layers. When considering how to dress for winter, layers are a great place to start. Finding comfortable, natural fibres like merino wool for your undergarments and working up to thicker, wind and waterresistant materials will keep you comfortable and warm for the long haul. Don’t forget the importance of dry, warm socks, hats, and gloves. Heat can escape from the tiniest areas of your body, so it’s important to stay covered up, have minimal skin exposed, and be prepared. You can always peel back layers if you become overheated, but you can’t add layers on. Bring goggles or sunglasses. Protecting your eyes while on a winter tramp is often a tip that goes unheeded. Light can reflect off snow, causing serious and irreversible damage to retinas, even in low light. Pack sunglasses or goggles that will keep your vision crystal clear. Stay hydrated and bring snacks. The cold can often lower hunger and thirst levels, meaning we take less frequent breaks and can become hungry or dehydrated quicker. Be sure to pack ample water, preferably in a water bottle over a reservoir in case it freezes and take frequent snack breaks. Dried nuts and fruit provide a great source of energy and little preparation time, which means you can eat on the go! Winter tramps can be incredibly rewarding, especially when following tips to keep you comfortable and safe. Plan, prepare, and enjoy your time in the serene outdoors. For more tips, visit DOC’s website.

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CONTENTS for previous 15 issues AUGUST 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 lovliest 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 Waiohine 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

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

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forgotten shepas 40 New Zealand Walk: Te Henui Loop walking track 44 Overseas Walks: Why go hiking in Austria? 46 Coming Events: New Zealand 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 60 Manawatu Walking Festival

DECEMBER 251 2018

3 Contents 4 Walk Talk 6 $390 million to be invested in more walking andcycling path initiatives 8 New Zealand Walk: An experience on the Old Ghost Trail? 15 New Zealand Walk: Powell Hut - A wairarapa icon 16 High Achiever: The biggest challenge of my life - Gordon Innes 17 Need to know: Seven safety tips for magpie swooping 18 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 20 Event: Finding more than just the finishing line 22 New Zealand Walk: Puketi Forest Kauri Challenge the best day walk ever 25 Books: How to set up a sccessful Glaming Business. 25 Books: The French Way 26 NZ Adventure Walk: Step back in time in this ancient forest: 28 New Zealand Walks: Ever explored the many Tarawera walking trails 30 Overseas Walk: Hiking in the Longsheng rice terraces in snow and ice 34 Event: Sunset Coast Walks 35 Subscription Form 36 Overseas Cycle Tours: IrelandCycling in Wicklow’s wilderness 41 Oxfam Trailwalker 42 Overseas Walks and Tours 45 Index of previous 14 issues 46 Coming Events: New Zealand 49 Ashhurst to Esplanade event 52 Directory of Walking Groups 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 59 Queen Charlotte Track 60 Manawatu Walking Festival

NOVEMBER 250 2018

3 Contents 4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walk: Tackling the Awatere Tussock Track 10 New Zealand Walks: Take a walk on the wild side 11 My Favourite Walk: Walk at Lake Okataina to Koutu Pa 12 My Favourite Walk: Mt Auckland walk at Atuanui Scenic Reserve 15 Need to Know: Track closues in Kaipatiki reserves area 16 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 18 Auckland Short Walk: Faboulous views in St Heliers to Glover Park walk 22 New Zealand Walk: Track walk where James Burtton spent a solitary life 22 New Zealand Walk: Dunn’s Bush walk a loop track 24 Australian Walks: Go chasing waterfalls in Victoria, Australia 26 New Zealand Walks: Three waterfall walks in Bay of Plenty 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

OCTOBER 249 201

4 Walk Talk 6 The Queen Charlotte Track chasing great 11 Subscription Form 12 New Zealand Walk: Matia/Somes Island has a long history 14 Event: Neon Night Walk/Run 4 Good magical bush walk for Charity 16 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest

18 Overseas Adventure: Kiwi trekkers follow in Sir E d m u n d H i l l a r y ’s footsteps 22 My favourite Walk: Magnificent views from Waihi Trig Walk 25 New ZealandGreat Walks: Which one will be the next Great Walk? 26 My favourite Walk: A walk up the Rapaki Track before sunrise 29 Overseas Walk: Take time to breath and be in the stunning surroundings of Arlberg 30 Overseas Walk: Thornton-le-Dale Walks - a walk through a quaint English village 34 NZ Shared pathway: Wesport to Charleston Trail Trust get help from Walking Access Commission 36 New Zealand Walk: River diversion lead to a country park 38 High Achiever: Michael Houia now walks every day 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

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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

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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 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 Governors Bay to Lyttelton Scenic Road Race, Governors Bay, Canterbury 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 Fullers Greatsights Bay of Islands BEAST, near Paihia 24 Meridian Hydro Half Marathon, Te Anau 24 Parkrun in New Zealand 25 Kāpiti Harriers Winter Off-Road Series, Waikanae 25 Seddon School Tussock Run, Seddon 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

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Saturday 16th November 2019 Downhill Walk: 8.00am -12 noon

Take a shuttle bus ride to the top of Ridge Road for an easy walk through 6 kms of farmland and native bush back to the township to County Fayre for a light lunch. Early bird special: Adults $15.00 Childre $5.00, under 5’s free. Buses every 45 minutes.

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31 The North Range Trio, Ballance, 10 Lincoln Road Runners Tuesday Night Run and Walk, Lincoln Manawatu 10 Malvern Road Runners Tuesday SEPTEMBER 2019 Night Run and Walk, Darfield 1 Dunedin Marathon, Dunedin 10 O’Hagan’s 5K Series at the Viaduct 1 XTERRA Auckland: Hunua, AuckHarbour, Auckland land 2 Rolleston Road Runners Monday 11 Ellesmere Road Runners Wednesday Night Run and Walk, Leeston Night Run, Rolleston 14 Christchurch 10km Night Series: 3 Lincoln Road Runners Tuesday Trail, Christchurch Night Run and Walk, Lincoln 14 LED Lenser Run Beneath the Stars, 3 Malvern Road Runners Tuesday Rotorua Night Run and Walk, Darfield 3 O’Hagan’s 5K Series at the Viaduct 14 Parkrun in New Zealand 15 Cambridge Half Marathon, CamHarbour, Auckland bridge 4 Ellesmere Road Runners Wednesday Night Run and Walk, Leeston 15 Hatuma Lime Half Marathon & 10K Fun Run, Waipukurau, Central 4 The Rat Race in Milford, Auckland Hawkes Bay 6 Hawke’s Bay Trail Run Series: Race 15 Sri Chinmoy Auckland Series 2019, 6, Hawkes Bay Auckland 7 G J Gardner Homes Whangamata Run/Walk Festival, Half Marathon, 15 Sri Chinmoy Cherry Blossom Marathon, Christchurch 10km & 5km, Whangamata 15 Wild Auckland: Muriwai, Auckland 7 Greta Valley Team Relay Race, Great 15 Trail Trilogy Fun Runs & Ultra, Valley, Canterbury Kaiaua / Thames / Te Aroha / Paeroa 7 Hoka ONE ONE Kinloch Off Road / Waikino to Waihi Challenge, Kinloch, Taupo 16 Rolleston Road Runners Monday 7 Kaikōura Whale Run, Kaikoura Night Run, Rolleston 8 Heart and Sole Women’s Only Fun 17 Lincoln Road Runners Tuesday Run/Walk, Tauranga Night Run and Walk, Lincoln 8 Marton to Wanganui Relay or Solo 17 Malvern Road Runners Tuesday Ultramarathon, Marton, Rangitikei Night Run and Walk, Darfield 7 Parkrun in New Zealand 7 Rapaki Up & Backie, Rapaki Track, 17 O’Hagan’s 5K Series at the Viaduct Harbour, Auckland Christchurch 18 Ellesmere Road Runners Wednes8 Hawke’s Bay Trail Run Series: Race day Night Run and Walk, Leeston 6, Hawkes Bay 18 The Rat Race in Milford, Auckland 8 Heart and Sole Women’s Only Fun 21 Parkrun in New Zealand Run/Walk, Tauranga 8 North Shore Marathon, Milford, 21 Over the Top Fun Run, Waihi Beach 21 Queen Charlotte Relay, Picton to Auckland Havelock 8 The Moa Experience, Papamoa 21 Tauranga Marathon, Tauranga 9 Rolleston Road Runners Monday 21 Round Rarotonga Road Race, RaroNight Run, Rolleston tonga, 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 Night Run and Walk, Darfield 24 O’Hagan’s 5K Series at the Viaduct Harbour, Auckland

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25 Ellesmere Road Runners Wednesday Night Run and Walk, Leeston 25 The Rat Race in Milford, Auckland 27-29 Blue Lake 24 Hour Challenge, Blue Lake, Rotorua 28 Abel Tasman Coastal Classic Trail Run, Abel Tasman National Park 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 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 Cole Murray Cape Kidnappers Trail Run, Clifton, Hawkes Bay

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12 Omataroa 8K Fun Run, Near Whakatane 12 Rotorua Ekiden - Team Marathon Relay, Rotorua 12 Taupo Ultramarathon, Whakaipo Bay, Taupo 12 Sprig & Fern 10K, Mapua, Nelson 13 Crater Rim Ultra Events, Christchurch 13 Wairarapa Country Marathon, Masterton 13 Wild Auckland: Te Ārai, Auckland 13 Pink Star Walk: Queenstown 13 Southland Festival of Running, Reefton to Invercargill 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 19 Pink Star Walk: Christchurch 20 Run the City ASB Auckland Marathon, Auckland 18-20 Bay of Islands Walking Weekend, Russell 20 Run the City Auckland Marathon, Auckland 20 Andy McNeill Memorial Fun Run and Walk, Highbury, Wellington

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 Santoft Forest and Beach Half Marathon, Santoft Forest 26 Parkrun in New Zealand 27 Kawakawa Bay Fun Run, Kawakawa Bay 27 Cromwell Half Marathon, Cromwell 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

NOVEMBER 2019

1 Devil’s Dash, Bottle Lake Forest, Christchurch 1-3 Aorangi 100, Eastbourne to Aorangi Range, Wairarapa 1-2 Taranaki Steelformers Around the Mountain, New Plymouth 2 Bell Hill Challenge, Baldoon Farm, Canterbury 2 Kawerau King of the Mountain, Kawerau 2 Mission Mt Somers, Staveley, Canterbury 2 Feilding Marathon, Feilding 2 The Taniwha, Marathon, Half Marathon, 14km & 7km, Waikato River 3 City to Surf and Surf to Surf, Tauranga 3 Coastal Classic MTB & Trail Run at Taieri Mouth, Otago 3 Glenbervie School Fun Run and Walk, Glenbervie near Whangarei 3 Mitre 10 MEGA Walk, Hastings/ Napier 3 Rotary AllFit Coastal Run, Duder Regional Park, Auckland 3 Selwyn Running Festival, Leeston, Canterbury 3 The Nelson Half Festival of Running, Nelson 3 Why Women Run, Domain, Auck-

Major annual fundraiser for Kaitoke primary School held on 5 October. Come and experience a unique course— the full marathon takes you through pristine native bush in the North and then past sandy beaches along the road as you head to the finish line at Tryphena Wharf. Run, Walk and Bike, Half & Full marathon options available plus 10km and 5km fun run. New Team of 4 Relay Event. Feeling fit? Try our brand new Duathlon (run the bush half & bike the road half) then relax for a few days with craft beers & coffees, star gazing in our Dark Sky sanctuary, fishing, surfing, or reading a good book on the beach. It’s all here for you to enjoy. Deadline to enter 13 September. Please follow the link to register at www.thebarrier.co.nz or give us a ring 09 4290 273 or office@kaitoke.school.nz

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land 3 Wild Auckland: Tāpapakanga, Tapapakanga Regional Park, Auckland 6 Corporate Challenge 5K: Christchurch 9 Lochmara Lodge Half Marathon, Marlborough Sounds 9 Pink Star Walk: Wellington, Wellington 9 Rimutaka Rail Trail Fun Run and Walk, Kaitoke Kart Track, Upper Hutt 9 Valley Ultra, Castle Hill Village, Canterbury 9 Tairua Trail & Tides Run & Walk, Tairua 9 Woodbury Hill Country Challenge, Woodbury, South Canterbury 10 Sri Chinmoy Pegasus Bay Classic, Bottle Lake Forest, Christchurch 13 Corporate Challenge 5K: Wel-

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DECEMBER 2019

1 Omaha Half Marathon, Omaha, Auckland 7 Hanmer Holiday Homes Alpine Marathon, Hanmer 7 The Kepler Challenge and Luxmore Grunt, Lake Te Anau 8 Heart and Sole Women’s Only Fun Run/Walk, Tauranga 8 The Gazuntite Trail Run/Walk, Tapora, Auckland 8 Canterbury Half Marathon, Pegasus 14 Raglan Karioi Trail, Raglan

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FEBRUARY 2020

8 Buller Gorge Marathon, Half Marathon and Team Relay, Westport 8 Tarawera Ultra Marathon, 20km, 50km, 100km & 160km, Rotorua

MARCH 2020

1 Christchurch Motorway Half Marathon, Christchurch 14 Motatapu 51km Ultra, Marathon, 15km Miners Trail & 8.5km Sawpit Taail, Motatapu

OVERSEAS EVENTS AUGUST 2019

2-4 Sunshine Coast Marathon Festival, Alexandra Headlnds, Qld, Australia 3-4 IML Two Day Walks, Jurbarkas 9-11 IML Two Day Walks, Vaasa 16-19 Run Larapinta 4 stages 4 days, Malbunka 20-45km, Namatjira 1130km, Alice Springs NT, Australia 18 Devil Bend Fun Run 21km, 12km & 7km, Tuerong, Vic, Australia 24 Wonderland Run Grampians 36km, 20km, 8km & 2km, Halls Gap, Vic, Australioa 24-26 IML Two Day Walks, Verdal 25 Run Wild in 2019 Marathom, Half marathon, 10km & 5km, Dubbo, NSW, Australia 25 Dubbo Stampede Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Dubbo, NSW, Australia

JANUARY 2020

5 Greytown Rail Trail “Pay-Per-K”, Tauherenikau 11 Ian Priest Memorial Hutt River Trail Events, Hutt Valley 11 King and Queen of the Withers, Blenheim 11 Mount Run, Mount Maunganui 18 Glenham Trainwreck Trail, Glen-

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NOVEMBER 2019

2-4 IML Three Day Walks, Higashimasuyama

7-9 IML Three Day Walks, Vaasa 29-30 IML Two Day Walks, Verdal

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OCTOBER 2020

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

NOVEMBER 2020

1-2 IML Three Day Walks, Higashimatsuyama 7-8 IML Two Day Walks, Taipei 21-22 IML Two Day Walks, Jogjakarta NORDIC WALKING

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