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OCTOBER 2019 ISSUE NO 261

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CONTENTS

Issue 261 - 2019

3 Contents 4 Walk Talk 6 My Favourite walk: Nugget Point short walk is a classic 9 Subscription page 10 New Zealand Walks: Five great day walks from Christchurch 12 My FavouriteWalk: Emily’s visit to Emily Falls 12 New Zealand Walks Two walks in Peel Forest 14 Overseas Walk: Walk Ireland’s poignant National Famine Way 16 New Zealand Walk: Mt Cargill for magnificent views of Dunedin 18 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 20 New Zealand Walks: One Tree Hill a jewel in Auckland’s Cornwall Park 26 New Zealand Walks: Walking to the ‘Centre of New Zealand’ 29 Need2Know: Take me to the river 30 Overseas Walks: South Africa’s Bushmen, Bergs, Battlefields and Big Five 36 Event: Toi’s Challenge is a lovely hard run or walk 38 New Zealand Walks: On the trails in the Bay of Islands 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 Walking New Zealand Shop

Cover photo: Sitting on bean bags in the Omata Vineyard. A walk in the vineyard is one of the many walks in the Bay of Islands Walking Weekend held from October 19 -20, 2019.

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Construction is well underway for a 4.5km shared use path between Takanini and Papakura as part of Auckland’s Southern Corridor Improvements Project, which covers the stretch of the Southern Motorway (SH1) from the SH20/SH1 connection at Manukau down to Papakura in the south. By Christmas people will be able to walk and cycle along the new 3m (minimum) wide shared-use path as it runs along the corridor between Takanini and Papakura Interchanges along the northbound (western) side of the motorway. A full upgrade of the Takanini Interchange is also planned to improve safety and operation. New shared use paths will also run along both sides of Great South Road through the interchange. A new pedestrian overbridge will cross the motorway next to the Pescara Point Reserve. This iconic structure will link the communities either side of the motorway and connect into the new shared path. The connected network of pathways for walking and cycling will provide people with improved access to schools, work, local community destinations and the wider transport system. This investment will help to deliver safer and healthier streets for Aucklanders, supporting the development of more liveable communities. Above: Artists impression of the planned Pescara Bridge.

Hiking Alaska

Hike Alaska is beginning its first season of guided hikes from Anchorage. The new company offers guided short hikes, half, full-day and overnight hikes from Anchorage to trails all over the nearby Chugach Mountains. Options vary from threehour easy walks to more ambitious mountain routes like Bird Ridge. Transport is available from Anchorage, and luggage storage is available. www. gohikealaska.com www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

Walk talk Whale Trail on its way

The Whale Trail, previously called the Marlborough Kaikōura Trail, has received funding to investigate where it will go. Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones recently announced that the trail had received $322,000 from the Provincial Growth Fund towards the completion of a technical study. The Whale Trail will connect the communities of Picton, Blenheim, Seddon, Ward, Kekerengu, Clarence and Kaikōura and is expected to provide economic opportunities for these communities. The Trail will be accessible for a diverse range of ages and abilities, including families. “Our vision is a world-class cycle trail that offers exceptional recreational experiences while providing wide-ranging and long-lasting benefits for our communities,” said Marlborough Kaikōura Trail Trust chair Luke van Velthooven.

Bike and Barge tour in France

A Walker’s World/Cycling Europe has a week long Bike & Barge tour of Northern Burgundy to discover a less known part of this famous wine region. With departures from June to mid September the tour costs approximately $2343 plus bike hire. The cycling is on gentle rolling countryside to ancient medieval villages, castles, monasteries and rivers, discovering some of the best wines, cheeses, honey and ciders. The journey starts in the river town of Auxerre and finishes at the medieval fortified town of Moret-sur-Loing. Included in the itinerary are rides to a vineyard known for its sparkling Cremant de Bourgogne; Sens, one of the oldest towns in France and small medieval villages and towns. The comfortable skippered barges Northern Burgundy by bike and barge take between 20 and 24 passengers in simple cabins with private facilities. All meals are included except one dinner. The cycling is guided and graded easy to moderate and there are short and longer options offered on most days. Paris is 45 minutes by train from Moret and two hours from Auxerre. info@walkworld.co.nz www.cycling-europe.com

Council agrees on Southshore to South New Brighton shared pathway

A cycleway and walkway will be constructed along the entire length of Southshore and South New Brighton in Christchurch. The continuous cycleway/walkway will run from Evans Avenue all the way to the south end of the red zone in Southshore. It will involve raising, repairing, re-surfacing, widening or rerouting sections of the existing walkway, and building new track where none currently exists. In South New Brighton, north of Bridge Street, staff will be doing a condition assessment on the stopbanks, which have been constructed to a level of RL 11.4m. This will update previous investigations into the life-safety risk of flooding from a breach or overtopping of the stopbanks between Pages Road and Bridge Street. It will also take into account updated 2018 high tide statistics.

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On yer bike in Beijing

Clients get a chance to cycle around Beijing and enjoy some of the sights of the city on a six-day Explore Beijing tour with Exotic Holidays. It is priced from $2112 per person on twin sharing basis. Participants can ride to Temple of Heaven, where emperors in Ming & Qing Dynasties used to worship for good harvest during winter solstice, for a morning excursion. They then continue cycling up to Hutong, the old quarters of Beijing, and embark on a human-powered pedicab for a 30-minute ride through the narrow alleyways. After that, clients cycle further north along the central axis of the city all the way to the Olympic Green. Those that want more can hop on a bicycle from one of the bike-sharing operators during their free time. First-timers to Beijing can follow a 16km bike route to cover some of Beijing’s highlights like the Forbidden City, The Egg, and the Bird’s Nest stadium. Walking New Zealand, issue no 261 - 2019 5

My Favourite Walk

Nugget Point short walk

By Judith Doyle

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he Catlins – tucked away in the south-eastern corner of the South Island – is well-known as a paradise for trampers who relish its tracks through coastal bush and along deserted beaches. But for walkers, there are treasures here too, especially the spectacular walk to the Nugget Point Lighthouse with its pointed jagged rocks. Captain Cook named this Nugget Point because he thought these eroded rocks looked like nuggets of gold scattered in the ocean. We were driving through to Invercargill from Dunedin on the Southern Scenic Route. We broke the journey at Nugget Point. Our first point of call again at the spreadeagled Purakaunui Falls and lastly at wild and rugged Curio Bay, where you can see remnants of an ancient fossilised forest, though for us, the tide was too high to see them clearly. For the Southern Scenic Route you turn off at Kaka Point onto a road that is partly unsealed. Soon you see Nugget Point Lighthouse, a dramatic sight at the apex of the cliffs. It’s an easy undulating track, gently uphill. You walk along the cliffside with its massive slashes of rock, looking over the bluff to pick out seals basking on the rocks below. Those who had binoculars assured me there were sea lions there as well. Succulents, herbs and tussocks all thrive among the scrubby bush on these cliffs and white lichen covers many of the rocks. It’s a wild and windswept place but, lucky us, we had calm sunny weather. Halfway along there’s a smaller track Opposite page: These ragged rocks are a danger to ships. Above: The Nugget Point Lighthouse.

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to the one-time lighthouse keeper’s house. The last keeper, Alan Martin, was withdrawn in 1989. The Martins had given 27 years of lighthouse service around New Zealand and loved this lonely place which they hated leaving. As you walk, the lighthouse draws you on, like a magnet. It is one of New Zealand’s oldest lighthouses, built in 1869. The tower was constructed from locally quarried stone. It stands 76metres Above and right: Information signs along the route.

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above the water. Originally powered by an oil burner, it was later converted to electricity and powered by a diesel generator. In the 1960s it was connected to mains electricity, then automated in 1989, backed up by battery power in case of a mains failure. The original lenses are still in place, though unlike the early days, there’s no re-winding necessary every few hours to ensure they continue to revolve. The light is now monitored remotely from Maritime New Zealand’s Wellington office. We watch the white foam seething angrily round the rocks. They do indeed look lethal - a jagged group of rocks running out to sea. You can well imagine what a danger these rocks are for ships. Most shipping casualties in the past were small vessels travelling to the Clutha River. Boaties today need to steer well clear of them too. We return to the car park on the same route, passing plaques describing the flora and showing the route and the surroundings.

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Purakaunui Falls are nearly an hour further on. There’s a 10-minute walk through podocarp and beech to a viewing deck. The falls are a three-tier cascading waterfall with a 20-metre drop. When we were there in April we’d had many weeks of dry weather (remember that long stretch of glorious summer in 2019?) So the falls had not been supplied with their usual amount of water. Instead of a mighty rush of water, we had gentle fingers filtering over the rocks – a beautiful sight nonetheless. The Catlins was named after the Catlin River which in turn was named after a whaling Captain, Edward Catlin – appropriately as the first settlers here were mainly whalers and sealers. Later sawmillers took over and supplied timber to the growing settler population. Then bushfires and the decline of sawmilling saw this period end; and the farming era begin. While the cleared land remains farmland, most of the remaining forestry is now protected by the Department of Conservation. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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New Zealand Walks

Five great day trips from Christchurch Saddle, which crosses saddles and ridge-lines, offering a wide range of stunning Southern Alp views.

By Ashlyn Oswalt Department of Conservation

Ashlyn is an American expat who’s been living in New Zealand for a year. She’s a keen tramper and enjoys going on day-trips around the Christchurch area. She has shared her top five day trips for people who are thinking of getting out and about in nature this winter. As the Christchurch cold chill sets in, it can be tempting to store your tramping boots for warmer days. It’s tough to deny the appeal of sitting by a warm fire at home, but if you’re itching to spend the day outdoors, check out these five day trips from Christchurch. A few hours of fresh air can help keep the cabin fever at bay.

Banks Peninsula

If you want to keep your first cold weather venture close to home, try the Ōtamahua/Quail Island Track, under an hour’s drive from Christchurch. This 2.5 hour walking loop is great with kids in tow and offers a scenic walk through abandoned shipwrecks, barracks, and old homestead sites. If you’re looking for a shorter walk, the Ōtepatotu Scenic Reserve walk offers stunning views and a bit of a climb for a mere hour of your time. For those looking for more of a challenging full day, the Mount Herbert Walkway offers a 6-8 hour advanced hiking challenge, with an additional 3.5 hour walk to a hut should you wish to stay the night. Enjoy views of the Port Hills, Mt. Grey, and Mt. Thomas - and be home in time for dinner!

Craigieburn Forest Park

Arthur’s Pass is an obvious day trip from Christchurch, but it’s neighbour Craigieburn Forest Park often offers a quieter experience. Featuring a range of walks for all ability types, the whole family can enjoy a day in the Southern Alps foothills. Shorter walks include the 20 minute Nature Walk, which strolls through beech forest and makes itself home to many native birds. The four hour summit to Helicopter Hill showcases the views of the Craigieburn and Torlesse mountain ranges, while offering an incline sure to warm you up. If you’re a skilled winter tramper, try tackling Camp

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Oxford

Oxford is a true hidden gem, full of walking and biking tracks with great views, and just an hour outside of Christchurch. If you’re looking for a long, challenging tramp to shake out the winter blues, try the eight hour round trip Mt Oxford Track, which will reward you with glorious views of the Canterbury Plains. For less of an incline heavy walk, try the Ryde Falls Track, which varies between 4-6 hours and offers an undulating stroll through native forest. Ending at a five-tiered waterfall, the effort is well worth the reward.

Mount Hutt Area

Mount Hutt is an obvious choice for skiing, but with an under-two-hour drive from Christchurch, the area is great for winter tramps, too. Scotts Saddle, a two hour climb ending at the ski field road offers views over mid Canterbury. The Raikia Gorge Track is a popular 3-4 hour walk along the rim of the gorge, featuring points of geological interest and old mining remnants.

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Kaikōura

With a car ride clocking in just under three hours from the centre of Christchurch, Kaikōura is an ambitious, but highly satisfying, day trip. Strolling the Kaikōura Peninsula Walkway is a great way to stretch your legs after the trip. The walkway offers various scenic stops, viewpoints, and walk lengths, so walking at whatever pace your party is comfortable with is simple. For a more challenging day, Mt. Fyffe offers rewarding views of the Kaikōura peninsula and plains, and takes about eight hours round trip on foot, and less on mountain bike. So pack up the car, lace up your tramping boots, and shake out those winter blues. Be sure to prepare yourself for winter temperatures by wearing warm layers and packing plenty of water and snacks. As always, make sure to tell someone your plans, and be sure to reward yourself with a warm pie once you complete your trek!

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My Favourite Walk

Emily’s visit to Emily Falls

By Michelle Read

eel Forest in Canterbury is a popular spot for campers, with a river and a whole host of hikes of all levels close by. We enjoyed a weekend trip there recently with a group of good friends, including nine year old Emily. In order to combat boredom in a place with no Wi-Fi, phone signal or friends on tap, we needed to find a way to engage and interest Emily away with such enforced IPad restrictions. The perfect solution came in a happy discovery: A hike to nearby Emily Falls! Coming from SH72 on Peel Forest Road, we turn left after 13km into Blandswood Road. About 2km on, we turn right into Lookout Road. We park in the carpark – there is no further parking up the hill. A short, steep walk up a gravel road brings us to the start of the track on the left. A lovely hike to do on a hot day, like today, as it is mostly in the shade. We follow the well-marked track, huffing and puffing in places, as there are quite a few steep parts often with well-made steps.

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The bush is beautiful here, thick with natives and plenty of bird song. The track underfoot is a well-trodden forest floor but so many tree roots require a certain amount of attention. It’s so easy to get distracted by the beauty around us; there was a minor trip or two. Eventually, after a steady climb, we can finally hear running water. Tantalisingly out of view, the sound gives us a boost as we keep heading upwards. The track levels out, and then begins to head downwards and at last we see the stream. With some exciting streambed crossings (keep an eye out for those orange triangles to find your way), and a rest here and there on thoughtfully placed wooden seats, we once again climb upwards. We hear the falls well before we see them, and the excitement builds as our destination approaches. With Emily taking the lead, we pick our way down a steep set of stairs, the powerful sound of pounding water drowning out any conversation. Then at last, here it is. Emily Falls. A beautiful 10m waterfall, pouring down

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into a small, inviting pool (I really wish I’d brought my swimming togs) surrounded by lush, fairy-tale rock walls covered in ferns and moss. Shafts of light shine through the spray, giving a magical feel to this beautiful place that we have all to ourselves. Emily and her dad venture around the pool, to experience the full force of the falls from right underneath the falling water, cheering and whooping from the rest of us boosting Emily’s bravery for the ultimate namesake photograph. We venture just a few steps along the streambed – careful, it’s a little slippery around here – to find a beautiful cascade of mini waterfalls disappearing below us. Finally we drag ourselves away from

this gorgeous spot, filling our water bottles with Emily Falls water for later, before heading back along the same track. As we get back to the carpark, we notice the sign there says the hike is 90 minutes, which we think is about right, although we took longer, as there was so much to savour along the way. Heading back out along Peel Forest Road, we stop at The Green Man, a wellstocked bar, café and camp site shop for a rewarding drink, and enormous milkshake for Emily.

Two walks in Peel Forest Emily Falls

Above far left: A family photo. Above right Time for a stop. Below left: Emily leads the way! Below middle: Crossing a stream. Below right: Colling off under a waterfall.

Time: 45 minutes one way Distance: 1.6 km one way After a steeper section the track forks left down to Rata Stream. Follow the stream down for 100 m then exit right back onto the track. This track crosses another small stream before descending steeply to Emily Stream at the base of the falls. The stream and falls are named after Emily Acland, wife of J B Acland and daughter of Bishop Harper, the first bishop of Christchurch, and a keen mountaineer.

Rata Falls

Time: One hour one way Distance: 1.5 km one way Start on the Emily Falls Track but turn right at the fork. Continue along this track until you reach Rata Stream. Expect to get wet feet as it’s a short 10 minute or 500 metre walk upstream to reach the falls. An alternative return to Blandswood is to walk down Rata Stream. This route involves travelling down the stony riverbed, including a short section of gorge. Getting there 9.5 km north of Geraldine, turn off SH72 (Inland Scenic Route) onto Peel Forest Road and follow this for 13 km. Turn into Blandswood Road and follow this for 2 km to the junction with Lookout Road. Park in the car park at the junction. Walk a short distance up Lookout Road to the start. Note, Lookout Road isn’t suitable for parking. Know before you go When travelling along streams be aware of water levels and slippery rocks and wear appropriate footwear. Cellphone coverage in the Peel Forest area is poor.

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Overseas Walk

Walk Ireland’s poignant National Famine Way

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ine. Stretching 165km from County Roscommon to Dublin, the National Famine Way commemorates the poignant journey of 1,490 people who were evicted from Strokestown Park estate in 1847 at the height of the Irish Famine. The families, carrying their scant belongings, walked to Dublin to board the famine ships that would take them to America. They were just some of the two million people who either died or emigrated during Ireland’s Great Hunger. The new heritage trail follows the emigrants’ path along rural roads and alongside the evocative Royal Canal through counties Longford, Westmeath, Meath and Kildare, finishing in Dublin at the iconic Famine Memorial on Custom House Quay. Along the route are some 30 bronze

sculptures of children’s shoes. These interactive sculptures tell the stories of individuals and families from the 1,490, bringing to life their tragedy and adding a thought-provoking dimension to the trail. The National Famine Way is bookended by two unique museums – The National Famine Museum in Strokestown and EPIC, The Irish Emigration Museum

in Dublin – which help to explain the context and legacy of the Famine. The National Famine Museum is housed in Strokestown Park House, which became infamous when its owner Denis Mahon was assassinated after forcing his tenants to emigrate. The museum tells the story of the Great Hunger, eviction, migration, and the murder of Mahon.

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EPIC, The Irish Emigration Museum, named Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction 2019 at the prestigious World Travel Awards, is the world’s first fully digital museum. Encompassing 1,500 years of Irish history, it is a slick, interactive and entertaining presentation on how, where and why the Irish emigrated. Near to EPIC, the Jeannie Johnson Famine Ship, moored on the River Liffey, offers the chance to see first-hand the conditions that the emigrants endured during the long Atlantic crossings in what became known as ‘coffin ships’. The National Famine Way can be joined at numerous locations along its route and, as well as offering a pleasant walking trail, gives a glimpse into the human suffering endured during the darkest chapter of Ireland’s history. The trail was officially opened in May when a group of walkers, re-enacting the emigrants’ journey, completed the 165km route.

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Mt Favourite Walk

Mt Cargill for magnificent views of By Yvonne der Eerden Dunedin

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embers of Christchurchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tower Trampers had a week in Dunedin at the end of May. The weather was cool but sunny everyday and so good for tramping, therefore we did as much as possible. We thought we would like to do Mt Cargill which is about a four hour tramp. So off we started at the carpark beside the creek in Bethunes Gully. We headed off throug the picnic area then came to some huge trees which were so tall they were incredible to look at. The track was really in good condition with gravel and had been very well maintained. It was a good walking track. Of course we were starting to climb steadily and we knew we had all day so we were not in a hurry. The ferns along the track were thriving in their enviroment so were the trees Above left: Nearly at the top! Above right: The track up to the top. Below left: A great view from the top of Mt Cargill. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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and other native bush. When there was a view of the city we stopped to look and of course we had to have our morning tea at a good view point as well on our way up. The views were absolutely amazing when we came out of the bush and onto the top of Mt Cargill. You could of course see 360 degrees. This was all new to us so we soaked up the views. The wind was so strong and bitter and freezing cold we put some more gear on and still made the most of the area. We were still able to find a spot out of the wind on some huge boulders to have our lunch and to look at the views. Nothing like a hot coffee with a fantastic view. We headed down again after lunch and soon warmed up as we were out of the wind again. A fantastic day as usual for us all.

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Above left: The trig station mast in the background at the summit of Mt Cargill.

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The Mt Cargill Walking Track near Dunedin, is a well maintained and constructed walking track that takes you from Bethunes Valley up through pine forest and into native bush with some very large Hall’s totara and rimu trees along the track edge. The track remains forested until you reach the alpine zone where it transitions into scrub/ grassland with manuka, coprosma, flax, veronica, dracophyllum and ozothamnus dominating the vegetation. As you walk up the track, keep an ear peeled for tui and bellbird song and an eye out for wood pigeon scoffing berries in the tree tops. The track ends at the top of Mt Cargill with excellent views of Dunedin and beyond.

Getting there The Mt Cargill Walking Track can be accessed via the Mt Cargill carpark from the top of Cowan’s Road or from Bethune’s Valley Carpark off Norwood Street. The weather at the top of the Mt Cargill Walking Track can be very different to that in Bethune’s Valley and can change rapidly. Be sure to take a warm layer with you when you walk this track. Track overview Distance: 2.4km Track Type: Walking and Tramping Allow three to three and a half hours return Dogs are allowed. Mountain Bikes are restricted to the lower part of the track only.

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Monthly Photo Contest Above left: Bocken spectre at Castle Rock. The sun was to the east with intervening mist. The figure is the photographer. Photo by William Laing, Palmerston North.

Below left: The Golden Bay walk to Rawhiti Cave is a worthwhile uphill hike. After a steep one hour ascent you are rewarded with what is considered some of New Zealand’s most diverse and extensive twilight-zone flora. The numerous stalactites grow outwards towards the light as they are “biokarst” and their growth is influenced by the incorporated flora on the calcium structures. Details about the walk can be found on the DOC website or in the Walks of Golden Bay Brochure. Photo by Sharyn Vercoe, Bishopdale, Christchurch.

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Above: Emerging from the Old Possumers’ Track onto Tahakopa Beach near Papatowai, The Catilins. A beautiful walk through virgin Catlin’s forest. The return trip can be taken along the beach. Photo taken by Jenny Taylor, Twizel Above right: Great Heights of the Kaimais. Heading to Motutapere hut with the Girls. Photo by Niki Donnelly, Te Puke. Opposite page below right: Walking with my tramping club members on the Whananaki Coastal Walkway – Sandy Bay to Whananaki South. Unspoilt coastal scenery with views of the Poor Knights Islands. You can also view the monument in memory of the freighter Capitaine Bougainville which sank off this coast in 1975 only accessible by foot. Photo by Christine Russell, One Tree Point Northland

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My Favourite Walk

One Tree

Cornwall Park

Words by Mike Giri

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ne Tree Hill is a jewel, rightly placed in the middle to embellish Cornwall Park (CP), which is centrally located in Auckland, a vibrant, hustling and bustling cosmopolitan city. It is a precious property for the benefit of Aucklanders to spend a few moments of relaxation and peace in tranquillity in the sun drenched lawn or paddock. Auckland is the largest city and economic hub of New Zealand and relatively densely populated, as well. Therefore, the park is very much used by all: any avid walker, young and old, and week-end walkers like me, as well. It is also a popular area for visitors, locals or tourists, alike, morning, day or in the evening. Its location in Epsom is very convenient for all living around Auckland. Originally, it was a gift from John Logan Campbell, then the Mayor of Auckland, for the people of New Zealand. It was 230 acres when he donated on 10 June 1901 to a private Trust, which he created for managewww.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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ment purpose. Later, the size was increased with endowment and amalgamation with one tree hill to the present size, which is 670 acres (270 Ha). This is slightly larger than Hyde Park (together with Kensington Garden (620 acres or 250 ha) of London. This is owned and managed by Cornwall Park Trust and opened to

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public. The statue of JL Campbell is with a water feature near the north western end of Puriri Drive. The park was used as temporary barracks and military Hospital by defence department during 1942 to 1945. The park has some rules for users, and they are posted in different locations. The distance from my house at Rockfield Road to One Tree Hill top,

Above left top: Rangitoto from One Tree Hill. Above right: A group on the way up One Tree Hill. Above: The information sign at the Olive Grove. Photo Mike Giri Opposite page photos: Walkers on their way on the route starting from the Bistro.

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One Tree Hill a jewel in Aucklandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cornwall Park walking northward, is about 5 km one way. The walking route follows - Rockfield Road, Oranga Ave and Rawhiti Road to Bollard Avenue within the park and to hill top (182m). Therefore, the two way distance is about 10 kms. It is a mild intermediate walk and takes about two hours with a few minutes of rest at the top. I often make it a morning walk during a week end. On a beautiful January Above right: A water fountain provides an interesting place to stop. Above left top: Looking out towards the Manukau Harbour. Middle left: Cattle grazing in the fields beside the park. Below left: Sheep grazing in the park. Below right: A large tree provides some shelter.

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Above right: The new Bistro at Cornwall Park. Photo Mike Giri

Below left: A shaded walk through some tall trees. Photo FQG.

morning on 19th, I started walking along the stated route. Up to the end of Oranga Avenue it is plain and straight. Then at Rawhiti Road it starts climbing up for about one kilometer to the park gate, where Bollard Avenue starts. Then, I took Twin Oaks Drive and on to Michael Hortonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Drive and reached CP old Bistro. Just by the side of the Bistro there is an information centre and Huia Lodge. Across the road, there is Acacia Cottage built in 1841 in Shorthand Street and brought to Cornwall Park in 1922. A little above the Bistro, right after the iron gate, there is a walking trail to go up along a paddock. I followed the winding trail through, crossing a style on the fence, and just before the top, I came to Manukau Road, which then took me to the top. The walking trail can be slippery after rain. If you are lucky, you see a lot of sheep; ewes and lambs, jumping here and there. They allow you to take photos, but not to get too close. Before, some visitors used to drive up to the top, these days it is prohibited. At the top it is so pleasant and heavenly, especially after a strenuous climb for 20 minutes in the summer. There is always a cool breeze and stunning 3600 view of the city, all around. Besides, the city view, Rangitoto and Waiheke islands look nice across the blue ocean. The old tree was cut, and a new tree is growing there. Many of such hills are the result of volcanic activities; for example, other

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One Tree Hill a jewel in Aucklandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cornwall Park Above the path to a pavilion where views over the city can be seen. Below left middle: There are many flat paths for walking in Cornwall Park. Below left: The footpath at the foot of One Tree Hill. Below right: Huia Lodge in centre with Acacia Cottage on right. Photo Mike Giri

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tall hills around it are Mt Eden, Mt Wellington, Mt Albert and Mangere domain. Right below the top is a big crater where people go and mark with stone as a memory of their visit to the place. After catching my breath, I slowly started walking back along Manukau Road, which connects to Olive Grove Road. Downhill from Olive Grove on right side, you can see the Stardome Observatory and Planetarium, where they regularly have some interesting programmes about stars, planets and constellations. Then, there is a roundabout from where; if you go straight there is Sorrento in the Park, a fine dining facility. If you take the second exit right it will go to Manukau Road exit. I took first left turn and continued on Ballard Avenue. After walking for seven minutes there is another picnic area, where there is a car park, information kiosk and toilet facility. On the other side of the stone wall, there is an office of Auckland Archery club. They practice archery regularly. After five minutes walk from there, I exited from the park gate to Campbell Road, crossed it and I was on Rawhiti Road again. I went downhill along it for 10 minutes, and hit Oranga Avenue, which after one kilometer meets Rockfield Road.

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This is my usual route. Some people like to have lighter walk. For them, after parking the car in a convenient car park, they can go around the One Tree Hill. Bollard Ave, Twin Oak Drive combines with Olive Grove to make it a circle of about 3.5 km, which gives a pretty good walk. I have done that myself a number of times. The park is designed for its unique landscape, which is decorated with native trees pohutukawa and kauri, plus exotics like flora oaks, banyan and seasonal flowers in places. The Memorial Steps close to Acacia Lodge, are beautiful and always decorated with seasonal flowers. Many, including newly wedded couples come

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to take photos, catching the beauty of the serene environment. On the eastern side there is park cafe and lots of open space for children and toddlers to play. Occasionally, they have music in the park as well. I have also seen, many times, wild fowls, peasants, ducks, tuis and other common birds. Of course, it is a good place to take photos of sheep. If you have a dog it has to be on leash all the time. In all, it is a well managed park and

serves people well to their satisfaction. For me, when I don’t go out to distant walking destination, it serves my interest of walking. It is really a jewel of Auckland. “Appreciate, Mr J L Campbell, for your visionary creation”. Above left; A walker taking the route to the top. Above right: Looking over the fields from near the Bistro. Below right: Walking on a shaded walking track .

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New Zealand Walks

he ‘Centre of New Zealand’

Just over the hill from Wellington is Wairarapa, famous for its spectacular coastlines, big skies, wide valleys, colonial townships, and now - thanks to some scientists - the official geographic centre of New Zealand’s extended continental shelf. DAVID HANCOCK takes us on a guided walk to get there.

. Above: As you climb higher there are great views of Wairarapa towns, farmland, Lake Wairarapa and Aorangi Range.

Going for a walk is made all the better when there’s something special to see or do at the destination. It gives you a real sense of purpose and drive to keep going. An old railway tunnel or bridge, a trig with a view or the ‘Centre of New Zealand’ are all enticing, very motivating and we’ve got them all in the Wairarapa. The centre of the extended continental shelf of New Zealand is pinpointed in the Tararua Range on Mt Reeves Track, a moderately difficult walk not far from Greytown. A plaque just off to the side of the track says you have arrived. You wouldn’t choose this as a first walk into the Tararuas as there are some steep sections at the beginning and it takes 5-7 hours return. If you are an experienced tramper you could extend a walk past the centre of New Zealand with a night in Tutawai Hut and/or Cone Hut and make this a loop walk. Mt Reeves Track starts in the Waiohine Gorge, on the Waiohine ‘Valley’ Road. Not to be confused with the ‘Gorge’ road on the other side of the river. In Greytown, turn onto Woodside Road at the service station and head towards the mountains. Cross the railway line, after checking for trains, and continue on what has now turned to a dirt road. At the T junction turn right and follow this until you come to a Department of Conservation sign where you need to park and start your walk. You can take your dog on this track but being that the first part is across private land, you will need to have the dog on a lead. The first part of the walk is along farm Below left: The image on the plaque shows the outline of the main islands that make up New Zealand sitting inside the silhouette of New Zealand’s extended continental shelf boundary. The exact co-ordinates of the geographic centre are inscribed around the plaque: 175° 21.737’E, 41° 1.093S.

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roads and makes for a nice easy start to warm up. You’ll want to be warmed up, because in a few hundred metres you’ll see a big orange triangle ‘blaze’ which points to the left and straight up a hill. There’s also a small wooden arrow saying Reeves Track. Look straight up and you’ll see another similar orange triangle and there’s a steep hill between you and it. There’s a wire farm fence to climb under and you should assume that this fence is alive with electricity. I politely lifted the bottom wire for my tramping mate and felt the brief pain of my mistake. At the top of the hill you enter a forestry block which continues the straight uphill theme for about another 50m. From here the track mercifully turns left on a gentler contour which you follow until you leave the pine forest and enter the forest park. From here the walk rolls up and down over mounds following a well blazed trail. Mt Reeves Track is an old route and you’ll see the modern orange blazes, the tin can lids from the era before and the

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Walking to the ‘Centre of NZ’ IS IT YOUR DREAM TO WALK AN OVERSEAS MARATHON OR HALF MARATHON?

hatchet notches in trees which preceded them as the original route over the Tararua Range’s, first pioneered in the 1930s. The track opens up more and more views to the Wairarapa towns, farmland, Lake Wairarapa and Aorangi Range as you gain altitude. The car park is at about 130m and the plaque is at about 750m so there’s at least 600m of climbing and more when you add in the ups and downs of the mounds along the way. Rocky knob is a key view point and good guide to how you’re going. You’ll know it as you’ll have popped out of the bush and onto a knob which not surprisingly is quite rocky. The centre of New Zealand is roughly another 2.3km from here. Don’t confuse this knob with the next one which is also rocky. On reaching the plaque you might want to consider going on for another half hour to the summit of Mt Reeves (899m); even if it’s just to say you did it. Either way the plaque or summit are both great photo and lunch stops. Achievable walks like this one to the centre of New Zealand are fun but remember you’re going into the Tararua Range and every precaution and preparation should be considered. At the most basic level, tell someone where you’re going and when you’re expected to return. Always take plenty of food, water, wind and rain protective clothing, a first aid kit with antihistamine and a thermal blanket for each person. Topographical maps and Department of Conservation hut passes can be purchased at the Masterton i-SITE Visitor Centre. Check the Tararua Range mountain forecast before setting out. Above: The author at the Centre of New Zealand.

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Park in the carpark at the end of Waiohine Valley Road, about 10km from Greytown in Wairarapa. Follow the Mt Reeves track on foot for about 6km. The track is well-marked with orange DOC triangles. A reasonable level of fitness and good footwear are recommended. NB: You can see a short Youtube video about the centre of the extended continental shelf of New Zealand project here: https://youtu.be/4HImcEow4eY www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

Need 2 Know

Take me to the river By Stephen Day

acqui Church hopes people will soon be able to walk safely from Tuakau township down to the bank of the Waikato River. “At the moment people can get to River Road but can’t walk safely down to the river,” the Waikato District Councillor says. She hopes that a new report by the Walking Access Commission identifying much-needed connections in the Franklin-North Waikato region will help this to happen. “I think it is doable. We’ve got the capacity and the community behind it. Whether you’re an old lady, or you’ve got children in a pushchair, you’re just starting your fitness, you’ll be able to walk safely to the river. From there you can go up through the bush and through the big hills if you want, in a circuit back to Tuakau.” Last year Church was one of the people in the North Waikato who brought the Commission and surrounding councils together for a hui. She and her fellow residents wanted to discuss their concerns about public access and transport in their fast-growing region. The people of Pokeno, Pukekohe, and Tuakau wanted their communities and towns connected to each other and to the outdoors. The Commission spoke to more than sixty of them about their hopes for the area, and these interviews formed the basis of the Connecting Franklin – North Waikato Stakeholder Report. Communities in this part of Aotearoa are growing rapidly, and this growth will continue for many years. Farms are subdividing into homes and suburbs, and industry is intensifying.

The report argues to start the work early on a strategy for public accessways across the region. It identifies potential routes to create a network of largely offroad tracks and trails for walking, biking, running and, where appropriate, horse riding. These routes will connect communities, towns and natural amenities. Of the report, Church says: “I’m excited, I’m stoked, I’m rapt.” She says the report brings people in the region together and brings ideas together, but also proposes “wonderful, positive action” to make things happen. Now that the report is finished, the Commission has engaged Shades of

Green Ltd to use the report’s themes to identify some key projects that can turn the vision into reality. Local councils will create a governance structure to implement the key projects. This will involve council staff, central government, iwi, developers, local community volunteer groups and residents. The report is available at www.walkingaccess.govt.nz/north-waikato Above: The bridge over the Waikato River. Below: Great views from the hills over the north Waikato arera.

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Overseas Walks

South Africa’s Bushmen, Bergs, Battlefields

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outh Africa offers an amazing array of experiences. It’s not all about the animals. The landscapes are stunning and offer up an incredibly diverse playground for active outdoor type travellers. You go from one heady encounter to another thinking it can’t get any better, but it does. A wilderness rustic lodge called Baviaans in the East Cape is definitely a ‘get-away-from-it-all’ place to go. Firstly it’s three hours’ drive from Port Elizabeth Airport and that’s mostly on rutted dirt road whose only human mark was a modest fishing lodge at a small lake on the way. We finally arrived as the sun was setting, at the edge of a valley where a few dim lights glowed below. With no sign of human habitation around in this www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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Above left: Doug Rattray tells the gripping story of the Anglo-Zulu battle at O’Rorke’s Drift. Above right: Hiking trails through the Drakensburg are against the backdrop of the mountains. Opposite page below left: Guide Dylan Le Roux explains at Baviaans’ Bushman cave paintings. Below right: Sharing the trail in the Drakensburg Mountains with local Zulu guide.

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Jill is an Auckland based journalist and photographer

and Big Five

protea and bushy wilderness it had to be our destination. After a steep and bumpy descent, we pulled up in the dimness of nightfall to find a small lodge building and several stand-alone cottages built in local stone and wood, lit only by kerosene lamps. Rooms and the lodge buildings were heated by open fires, there was no electricity and the last of cell phone coverage was at the top of the hill we had just descended. Owner Rob Le Roux had decided to exit the corporate world some 20 years earlier and bought this isolated farm to realise a dream of building a lodge there. Today it’s very much a family affair and they all pitch in to help run it. Food is very typical Cape Dutch with homemade bread, chicken pie, traditional babootie, soups and puddings. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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Being a back-to-basics experience out of contact with the outside world, you can relax by the fire or star gaze in the garden in warmer temperatures sipping a good South African wine or brandy. The area has ancient origins with plenty of evidence of the early Bushmen who lived here circa 2,000 BC. Son Dylan Le Roux, who Rob calls â&#x20AC;&#x153;the academic oneâ&#x20AC;?, is passionate about their history and leads hikes up to the caves they inhabited high in the craggy hills. Baviaans has been his backyard growing up and he knows practically every inch of it plus the flora and fauna. He relates the demise of the Bushmen when their land was taken for farming and their caves sealed up so there remained no evidence of their existence to avoid any land claims in the future.

However not all these cave dwellings suffered this ignoble end. It was a hot hike up a rocky trail to reach a surviving cave high on a littleknown kloof where the ancient Bushmen could survey the whole mountainous area. There on the cave walls was the story of their lives in paintings depicting the animals they hunted, fish that were in the area when it was submerged centuries ago, themselves swimming and more latterly the soldiers of the last century with their packs and rifles. Hand prints were half the size of ours which demonstrated how small the Bushmen were. Back at the lodge, Dylan showed us his Bushman artefacts which included bows and arrows so small they seemed made for a 10-year-old. These and the

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cave paintings are all that is left of these ancient people whose home was Baviaans for 2,000 years and more. It felt like a great privilege to witness these invaluable remnants of a lost race in the privacy at this rustic lodge away from the tourist route. There are plenty of wonderful trails in this untouched area for walking and mountain biking. They did pale a little in comparison to the Bushman cave findings so it would best to do these first and leave the hike to the caves till the last. A short flight from Port Elizabeth is Durban, gateway to Natal and Kwazulu where thousands of hectacres of sugar cane and tree plantations cover rolling hills. Zulu kraals dot the grasslands and cars get less and less the further north you go. St Lucia on the Indian Ocean is a UNESCO World Heritage area because of its four geographical habitats: riverBelow left: Walkers descend the trail from the Bushman caves in Baviaans.

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ine, estuarine, ocean and swamplands. The estuary is home to some 900 hippos and more than twice as many crocodiles. There are signs in the little township not to walk out at night as hippos wander up from the river to graze in the parks and gardens. Come sundown the hotel pool area hosts a pod of hippos to its lush grass and a drink from the swimming pool to finish off! This warning is not to be taken lightly as hippos are responsible for more human deaths than any other species, so it’s best to give them the right of way. Morning is the time to take in the glorious white sands of the St Lucia beach when the hippos are back in the estuary. There are beautiful walks from the town of St Lucia to the beach and boardwalks over the adjacent swamps. A sunset cruise on the St Lucia River is the most popular attraction to view hippos and crocs close-up. Deeper into KZN (Kwazulu Natal) is O’Rourke’s Drift, one of the great Anglo-Zulu battlefields of KZN and part of recent history. In 1878 this small settlement with just over 100 stand-in British soldiers was besieged by a heavy onslaught of 3,000 Zulu warriors. The story of this battle is told on the ground where it all happened by skilful story-teller Doug Rattray. He passionately portrays a moving account of courage, initiative and tenacity that Above: View from the Bushman cave where a small tribe lived up to last century. Below left: Enjoy an apres walk drink on the terrace of Champagne Castle Hotel. Below right: Ancient Bushman cave paintings are a feature of a walk in the Baviaans area of East Cape.

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South Africa’s Bushmen, Bergs, Battlefields and Big Five inflames the listener’s imagination as you move around the main building, that was once a hospital and is now a museum, of how for two days and two nights these gallant men fought off attack after attack. He recreates the scene with the kopje (hill) behind crawling with Zulu warriors; the major defence lines hastily constructed from sacks of maize meal and tin biscuit boxes between the hospital and the church; hand gouging holes through the stone walls of the hospital to pull the sick through as each room

came under siege. Then the escape from the hospital to the church down a ladder; finally the eventual withdrawal of the Zulus when the 15 surviving men had only 600 rounds of ammunition left. Doug tells it all with a clipped British accent and a fair amount of humour. He pays respect to the fallen Zulu warriors who suffered the highest fatalities and finishes the two-hour tale as the sun sets with a tribute from “of The Fallen” which brings tears to everyone’s eyes. The visit and story are a great fore-

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runner to the 10km walk on the Fugitive Trail, a route taken by survivors of the Battle of Isandlwana who crossed the Buffalo River at Fugitive’s Drift to warn the outpost at O’Rorke’s Drift of the impending attack. The trail is 10 km on rough terrain and there is a crossing (depending on water levels) of the Buffalo River towards the end. Other walks in the area are on a game reserve at Fugitive Drift’s Lodge Above: The museum which was once the hospital at O’Rorke’s Drift. Below left: Visitors board the sunset cruise vessel to see hippos and crocs up close. Below right: Up close with hippos in the St Lucia estuary.

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among wildlife such as zebra, giraffe, warthogs and many species of antelope. The walks are quite safe as there are no predators and you can self-guide. The ‘Big Five’ brings to mind elephant, lion, rhinoceros, leopard and Cape Buffalo. This isn’t the case in KZN’s Drakensburg Mountains. Situated between Johannesburg and Durban, this lush green hilly region with starkly jagged and flat-topped mountains is a hiker’s paradise. The Big 5 Hike involves some demanding climbs up the highest of the Drakensburg peaks to 3377m. There are some less challenging, more moderate hikes for instance up the Matterhorn at 1995m. They’re all within easy range of Champagne Valley which is a good base to walk from. There are plenty of trails that take you to the grassy summits above. A circuit hike up to the Sphinx puts you in serene grandeur where mesmerising mountains meet the sky. The scenery is spectacular, and walks

can be enhanced by going with a local, knowledgeable, Zulu guide who can interpret all the flora and fauna according to their indigenous tribes’ uses. Our guide showed us bush sage, thyme, mint, edible berries, and a large flat leaf, absorbent on one side and waterproof on the offer which was used by women during monthly menstruation. Walking is on narrow tracks that climb through forest and across grasslands. The terrain is uneven and often rocky so a good pair of ankle support boots are essential. For the non-walker, to get a sense of these grand mountains you can take a 15-minute flip in a helicopter right over the tops. It’s a mind-blowing experience and a bargain at just ZAR 980 (NZ$110). When you’ve done your dash walking you can swap one Big Five for another and visit one of South Africa’s many game reserves and have yet another diverse experience.

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WHEN TO GO Avoid the winter months of June to August when there can be snow in the Drakensburg HOW TO GET THERE South African Airways fly there via Perth and Singapore Airlines via Singapore VISAS The necessity for NZ passport holders to obtain a visa to visit South Africa is to be phased out in mid November, 2019 GRADE Moderate, ankle support boots are recommended. Walks are 3 – 5 hours per day COST 15 day/14 night self-drive itinerary or guided option available plus game park extension 4 days/3 nights. CONTACT A Walker’s World Ph 09 486 7473 info@walkworld.co.nz www. walkersworld.co.nz

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ver a thousand years ago, according to the oral traditions of Ngati Awa iwi, the great chieftain Toi founded a tribe whose descendants went on to settle much of the east coast of the North Island. Toi’s stronghold was Kapu-teRangi, pa of gentle breezes. Overlooking Whakatane in the eastern Bay of

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Plenty, it is one of New Zealand’s most ancient pa sites. Today, the wider area is traversed by Nga Tapuwae o Toi, the Footsteps of Toi track. This is a stunning loopjourney from Whakatane, heading around the spectacular Pacific Coast to Ohope, along the sand, then inland through forest that is roamed by kiwis, back to town. The track is the stage for annual Toi’s Challenge, founded 1996, and one of New Zealand’s iconic trail events. “Toi’s has lots of hills,” says Dianne Bulled, from the Whakatane Athletic and Harrier Club organising team. “They’re not super big hills, the maximum elevation is 183m, but you’re up and down the whole time.” Dianne has run Toi’s about seven times, including winning her category. “It’s a real challenge! I’m always surprised at how hard it is, but people love it. You have lots of different surfaces — forest trails, sand, shells, rocks, paved, grass. There’s a bit of everything.” Entrants have the choice of the Julians Berry Farm and Cafe Tois Challenge run, or the 1XX Toi’s Challenge fun walk. The 18km distance can be taken on by individuals, or as a team Above: An entrant coming through the bush shaded part of the walk. Bottom left: A sharp corner on the course. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

EVENT of two, each doing half. As well as many panoramic views, the mind is taken off the effort by many hand-written signs along the way, some inspirational and some fun. There’s also an excellent sense of camaraderie amongst the participants. All finishers get a punnet of juicy strawberries at the finish, thanks to Julians Berry Farm and Café, says Dianne. If Toi’s Challenge sounds a bit too much, there’s also plenty of fun to be had in the Robinson Law 6km fun run or walk. This is a relaxed but energetic effort, featuring the steps and hills of Whakatane’s Birdwalk track. “All finishers in every category of the 18km and 6km will receive a distinctive medal. If you’re in a team, both members will get a medal. Whatever distance, it’s still a challenge, so we thought people deserved it!” For the first time, in 2019 the event will be cup-free, to reduce waste. Everyone is asked to bring their own water container, such as a hydration pack, drink bottle or cup. Online entries for all categories close Thursday 21 November. Late

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entries will be taken at registration on Saturday 23 November from 4pm-6pm and on Sunday 24 November from 6.30am-7.30am. T-Shirts are available on entering online and on the day. Race headquarters will again be the Whakatane Athletic and Harrier Club rooms at Rex Morpeth Park, just 1km from the centre of town. Whakatane is

less than an hour’s drive from Rotorua and Tauranga. “Come down for the weekend, run Toi’s and relax on the beach afterwards,” says Dianne. https://www.sporty.co.nz/whakataneahc/Tois-Challenge/Home-Page Above left: Three proud competitors in last year’s event.

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On the trails in the Bay of Islands Sarah Daniell and her whānau step out amid the glories of the North. Weekend tours in the Bay of Islands

y manu rākau is a huia. That is my walking stick — carved into the shape of the magnificent bird, long since gone. Chris has a kākāriki and Freddie’s is a moa. A pīwakawaka for Isaac and a tūī for Daisy. We are not tourists, says our guide, Stella.

We are given our manu rākau so that we might see Opua Forest as the birds would.

It’s an enchanting idea. A visceral connection to the past, the present and to the forest. “I don’t like the word ‘tourist’.” Stella Schmid meets us at the wharf at Paihia, where she used to have a job cleaning. Now the wharf is the pickup point for her Papatūānuku Earth Mother Tours, one of three Walking

from October 18-20 this year. Wherever you are from, you are manuhiri, a guest. It’s about whakawhanaungatanga, she says. Relationships. That is how she rolls. Stella’s day started at 5am when she got up to make the fried bread we will eat at the end of our walk, which will be still warm, and liberally spread with butter and kānuka honey. Stella has long been a kaitiaki of the forest. She grew up in Waitangi. Now she’s one of three trustees of the conservation group Bay Bush Action, and she promotes their conservation work through her walking tours. The group maintains 2040 traps in a 500ha area. They hope to get rid of pests so kiwi can thrive once again. Once the kiwi were all gone. Now

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there are six pairs in the area. “It’s hard work, trapping. My son started when he was 7. He’s 15 now and he doesn’t want to trap any more. But he’s done a good job and one day he’ll come back to it. “We all want to restore the mauri, the life force, back to the forest, by trapping all these introduced mammals,” she says. In five years, they’ve caught more than 8000 rats, nearly 3000 possums, 131 stoats, and 112 feral cats. Stella even has a benevolent view of the pests that decimate the native flora and fauna. “Everything has a place — by no means am I a cold-hearted killer. It’s Above: A magnificent view from Urupukapuka Island looking out into the blue waters around the Bay of Islands. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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important to be compassionate. That is why we are here, seeing the forest through the eyes of a bird. “ The stoats humans. Now there is another devastating challenge: kauri dieback. So when we get out of Stella’s van, at the start of our walk, the first thing we do is disinfect our shoes using the wash station. These ancient trees are in a free fall from a pathogen that threatens their very existence. It’s not known where it came from. Once kauri were all over the North Island but now there are fewer than 2800ha of kauri forest remaining. These tuākana rākau (ancient guardians of the forest), may some day become just a memory. Stella leads us to Tāne Tū Kaha. “His age is estimated at around 500 years old. His name translates as Tāne the guardian of this forest, standing alone but strong.’’ His strength is a reminder of our responsibility, says Stella, “to stand strong as the voice for the protection www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

and conservation of Te Taiao — the natural world for Tāne and all his tamariki.”The Kayak and Walk tour is a fun day out for the entire family. She has a story behind every plant. Take the “Shining karamū” — it has dense clusters of orange berries that the tūī love to eat and that you can make a drink from the leaves to heal ailments. The pūriri, and the īro (larvae) that burrows through the trunk and lives off the sap of the tree for more than seven years before it transforms into the beautiful moth, we all know as the pūriri moth. The hollows in the pūriri were at times used as the burial place for the bones of the great leaders of her tribe. “Don’t step under the kahakaha after a heavy rain,” she says. Otherwise known as the widow maker, the kahakaha, or perching lily, become heavy when sodden and they will fall. Below right: On some walks birdsong fills the air.

“There’s one thing that I am fearful of when I’m checking traps, especially in the lower parts of the forest ... when I hear a massive crack, and think, ‘where’s that tree falling from?’” See the rimu, she says. Inside those branches is sap that when burnt creates light like a torch once used to illuminate a journey a pathway. The leaves of neinei (spiderwood), a plant that reminds me of pictures in the Dr Seuss books, were used to make raincoats, by thatching the garment, much like you would a roof. The toto (kauri gum) or blood of the

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Falls in a couple of hours, he says, and with a casual wave of his hand, he’s off. We head into the bush, where there are a few minor washouts from recent rain, but it’s an easy trail for my tribe of three 11-13-year-olds. We meander along, chatting and trying to identify native birds, and we eventually fall silent, letting the blissful tranquillity envelop us. There is a saying: if you are seeking creative ideas, go for a walk. Angels talk to those who walk. The pīwakawaka dancing at our feet may well be agents of the gods. One of the highlights for us all is a magnificent boardwalk through the mangrove forest at Waitangi Inlet. We see kōtare (kingfisher), kōtuku (heron) and kawau (nesting shags) high in the pōhutukawa. We hear the Haruru Falls before we see them. The foot of the falls and the fertile surrounding basin was New Zealand’s first river port. In two hours we see no one, until the last five minutes before the falls. was their camping and their camping Take snacks and water for the walk, was their work. Harvesting food re- and enjoy it at a relaxed pace. quired skill and energy. Not like going Urupukapuka Island to ‘pensioner’s rock’ — the mussels at Countdown.” Project Birdsong All the proceeds from that delicious We jump on the 10.20am ferry at kānuka honey goes right back into Bay Russell and settle in for the 40-minute Bush Action’s conservation work to journey to Otehei Bay. preserve and protect the forest and the Urupukapuka Island can only be kiwi that live in it. described as a kind of wild utopia. At Coastal Kayakers Walk the jetty there’s a massive school of tāmure (snapper) swirling around in Our fabulous and funny guide a silver-pink frenzy. There’s a sense of Chad drops us at the entrance to the Waitangi Forest. See you at the Haruru Above left: The Daniel Family.

On the trails in the Bay of Islands

kauri had many uses. Collected and processed for the use as varnish and burnt to soot and used as ink for tā moko (tattoos). Sap also was mixed with other plant juices and used as a toothpaste. Stella is in awe of her ancestors, of their ingenuity and resilience. “My waka — I just put gas in it and drive four and half hours to Hamilton if I want to go camping. But for my ancestors, their work

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Island saddleback), countless tūī and pāteke (brown teal). These are some of the species, including reptiles, seabirds and plants that have been reintroduced to the island. What is most spectacular about this experience is the startling diversity. There are old pā sites, a wetland, and spectacular pōhutukawa fringed-cliffs, where we gasp in wonder at the views at the islands of Ipipiri. Our great circuit walk takes about five hours and is easy, although there are some steep inclines. We swim and snorkel and end the day with hot chips and cold drinks at the Island Lodge. We delay our departure to the last possible moment, catching the 6.30pm ferry to return to Russell and soak our walking weary bones in a hot bath.

abundance. The island has been pest mammal-free since 2009 and is slowly being restored to the natural wonder it was before the farming, before the fires and the pests raged and destroyed the native bush and wildlife. If the past is a travesty, the present is a wonder to behold and a testament to the graft of the dedicated volunteers who have planted thousands of trees here. We start our walk from the old lodge and up through the mānuka and kānuka shrubland. Maddie has an enviable job. Today she is our personal DOC guide, but mostly she takes students on guided walks to show the work of Project Birdsong and Te Rāwhiti hapu. A view of Urupukapuka Island in the eastern Bay of Islands, or Ipiripiri. It’s an extraordinary experience. The first thing you notice is the serenity, punctuated by birdsong. We see the impossibly cute and curious toutouwai (North Island robin), the tīeke (North

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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 42 Overseas Walks and Tours 36 Overseas Walks: 5 Hinterland hikes 44 Index of previous 14 issues to take your breath away 45 Coming Events: New Zealand 38 New Zealand Walk: Pink Beach 50 Coming Events: Overseas - Whats so special about Pink 52 Directory of Walking Groups Beach? 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 40 Te Araroa Trail: Young walkers on 59 Green Prescription track for Te Araroa record 60 Pak-A-Roo Jackets 42 Overseas Walks and Tours 44 New Zealand Tour: Nature walking APRIL 255 2019 in the South Island 3 Contents 46 Coming Events: New Zealand 4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walks: Catchpool Val- 50 Coming Events: Overseas ley has walks for all types of fitness 52 Directory of Walking Groups 6 New Zealand Walks: Catchpool Val- 56 New Zealand Country Breaks ley walking, tramping and cycling 60 Manawatu Walking Festival 10 New Zealand Walks: ECHO WalkJANUARY 252 2019 ing Festival 4 Walk Talk 12 New Zealand Walk: Kaurilands 6 New Zealand Walk: Upgrade to Domain, Titirangi popular Cam-borne Walkway 14 My Favourite Walk: Sand, sand and 11 Health: 6,000 steps a day keeps OA more sand limitations away 18 Walking New Zealand Monthly 12 New Zealand Walk: A spring trip to Photo Contest Te Puia Hot Springs 20 My Favourite Walk: Two ways to hike 16 New Zealand Walk: Two trails at Te to Herepai Hut Puia Hot Springs 21 New Zealand Walk: Mt Herepai Hut 18 Walking New Zealand Monthly climb has a mixed track Photo Contest 22 My Favourite Walk: One path to 20 Auckland Short Walk: Glen Eden rule them all on the Tongariro bush and stream walk Alpine Crossing 22 New Zealand Walk: The Tarawera 28 Overseas Walk: Walk in Singapore, Trail - one of the best in the Bay a city in a garden 26 New Zealand Walks: Mangawhai 30 New Zealand Walk: Popular WaiWalking Weekend to celebrate heke Island walk start from wharf 20th anniversary 32 New Zealand Walk: Kahikatea Walk 30 Overseas Walk: Adventure on the - a nature walk Murray in comfort 34 Overseas Walk: Soaking up the 34 Murray River Walk risng with views in WA - Cape Naturaliste Riverland tourism Lighthouse to Yallingup 36 Overseas Walk: Nepal hike helps 37 New Zealand Walk: Sculpture Walk forgotten shepas in Botanic Gardens 40 New Zealand Walk: Te Henui Loop 40 Overseas Walk: China - a land of walking track long history, ancient cultures and 44 Overseas Walks: Why go hiking diverse landscapes in Austria? 42 Overseas Walks and Tours 46 Coming Events: New Zealand 44 Index of previous 14 issues 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 45 Coming Events: New Zealand 60 Manawatu Walking Festival 50 Coming Events: Overseas 52 Directory of Walking Groups DECEMBER 251 2018 56 New Zealand Country Breaks 3 Contents 60 Pak-A-Roo Jackets 4 Walk Talk

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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 Beach’s sculptured coastline 15 Te Araroa Trail: Numbers walking on trail increasing 16 New Zealand Walk: Atiwhatu Hut walk popular in Tararuas 16 Mt Favourite Walk: Atiwhakatu Hut Walk attracts many types of walkers 18 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 20 New Zealand Walks: Legs eleven with Warkworth 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

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

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

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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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NEW ZEALAND 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 Harbour, Auckland 4 Ellesmere Road Runners Wednesday Night Run and Walk, Leeston 4 The Rat Race in Milford, Auckland 6 Hawke’s Bay Trail Run Series: Race 6, Hawkes Bay 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 Heart and Sole Women’s Only Fun Run/Walk, Tauranga 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 Hatuma Lime Half Marathon & 10K Fun Run, Waipukurau, Central Hawkes Bay 15 Sri Chinmoy Auckland Series 2019, Auckland 15 Sri Chinmoy Cherry Blossom Marathon, Christchurch 15 Wild Auckland: Muriwai, Auckland 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 Wednes-

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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 25 Ellesmere Road Runners Wednesday Night Run and Walk, Leeston 25 The Rat Race in Milford, Auckland

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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

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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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 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

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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

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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 Run-

ning, Nelson 3 Why Women Run, Domain, Auckland 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: Wellington 15-24 Waiheke Walking Festival, Waiheke Island 16 Pink Star Walk: Auckland 16 Pohangina Downhill Walk, Pohangina, Manawatu

16 The Molesworth Run, Molesworth Cob Cottage, Molesworth 16 Walking Stars Half Marathon: Wellington 16 Air NZ Queenstown International Marathon, Queenstown 17 Manawatu Striders Ashhurst 2 Esplanade, Manawatu 17 Foxton Beach Fun Run, Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Foxton Beach 17 Round the Bridges, Hamilton 23 ASB Kerikeri Half Marathon, Kerikeri 23 Port Waikato Challenge, Port Waikato 23 Queen Charlotte Ultramarathon, Queen Charlotte Sounds 23 Waitetuna Wind Farm Trail Run, Raglan 23 Walking Stars Half Marathon: Auckland 24 Julians Berry Farm and Cafe Toi’s Challenge, Whakatane 24 Longbeach Coastal Challenge, Longbeach Estate, Mid Canterbury 24 Peak Trail Blazer, Havelock North 24 Pelorus Trust Fun Run and Walk, Petone 24 Rotorua Running Festival, Rotorua

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NOVEMBER 2019

2-4 IML Three Day Walks, Higashimasuyama 3 New York Marathon, New York, USA 9-10 IML Two Day Walks, Taipei 16 Run Buller Great Southern Endurance Run, Mt Buller, Vic, Australia 16-17 IML Two Day Walks, Jogjakarta 24 Central Coast Half Marathon, Central Coast, NSW, Australia

MARCH 2020

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JULY 2020

1-2 IML Two Day Walks, Fulda 17-18 IML Two Day Walks, Barcelona 2-5 IML Four Day Walks, Castlebar 20 Hunter Valley Moon Marathon, 17-18 IML Two Day Walks, Arlington Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia 24-25 IML Two Day Walks, Won-Ju 21 Hunter Valley Moon Half Mara- NOVEMBER 2020 thon, 10km & 6km, Hunter Valley, 1-2 IML Three Day Walks, HigashiNSW, Australia matsuyama 21-24 IML Four Day Walks, Nijmegen 7-8 IML Two Day Walks, Taipei 21-22 IML Two Day Walks, Jogjakarta AUGUST 2020 1-2 IML Two Day Walks, Jurarkas

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