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CONTENTS

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2 Goldfields Cavalade 3 Contents 6 New Zealand Walks: Paparoa Trail: with alpine tops, limestone karst landscapes and thriving rain forests 13 New Zealand Walk: More to Explore in Kerikeri

14 New Zealand Walks: Three interesting walks in Egmont National Park 20 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 22 High Achiever: Regeneration the Bradley way 24 New Zealand Walk: Beehive Creek a zig zag through creek walk

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26 New Zealand Walks: Summer in the South 29 New Zealand Walks: A chance to walk throughout New Zealand 30 High Achiever: Bringing the fun by going to work with an e-bike

30 New Zealand Walk: Wenderholm Regional Park walks for a workout 32 New Zealand Walk: Lighthouse popular with photographers 33 New Zealand Walk: Waipapa Point Coastal walk for seabirds and marine mammals 34 Directory of Walking Groups 38 New Zealand Walks: 10 beautiful walks in Queenstown

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42 Index of previous 14 issues

43 Coming Events: New Zealand 48 New Zealand Walking Tours 48 New Zealand Country Breaks 51 Pak A Roo Jackets 52 Real Meals

Cover Photo:Walking through the Nikau Grove near Punakaiki, on the West Coast. See story page 6.

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Mt Bruce Loop Track reopens

In September the scenic two hour Loop Track at Pukaha Mt Bruce Wildlife Centre in the Wairarapa was the victim of high winds that were whipping through the Tararua region.

The popular hiking trail had to be temporarily closed due to debris and trees that had blown down.

Fortunately arborists from the Department of Conservation were dispatched to clear the trees and within a matter of days the trail was allowed to safely reopen. Which is good news, because the trail is one of our most popular attractions and frequently hiked by visitors over the Spring and Summer.

In Māori the trail is called Te Arapiki o Tawhaki. Arapiki refers to ‘going up’ and Tawhaki is how some tribes refer to Tāne-mahuta, the god of the forest who rules over all the creations in our reserve. Te Arapiki o Tawhaki therefore refers to a pathway ascending upwards towards the heavens. And it quite literally does just that, so bring some water and sturdy walking shoes to help you get to the top on your next visit!

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Finish lines in sight for harbourside shared paths

Imagine being able to cycle safely off highway alongside the idyllic Otago Harbour Ōtākou for 40 stunning kilometres, from Port Chalmers to Taiaroa Head at the harbour entrance, home to the highly acclaimed Royal Albatross colony.

In about 12 months, the imagining stops, and riding or walking this breath-taking path begins, with the completion of the Port Chalmers to Dunedin shared path and the Otago Peninsula Connection shared path to Taiaora Head at the entrance.

The $31M Port Chalmers to Dunedin shared path is a NZ Transport Agency project who also co-invested with the Dunedin City Council in their $69m Otago Peninsula Connection project. Collectively, both will deliver nearly $100m worth of world class walking and cycling paths that people can enjoy to the max when they open.

This pair of paths is one in the many and varied ways NZ Transport Agency is safely connecting people and places. Check out the amazing time lapsed footage of construction of part of the Otago Peninsula Connection shared path.

Queen Charlotte Track re-opened

The Queen Charlotte Track at the top of the South Island has re-opened following repairs to track sections that were badly damaged in a storm earlier this year. Walkers should be aware that the bridge at Umungata/Davies Bay has not been rebuilt, so they will need to use the beach to cross the stream.

There are slips in places, as well as machinery and work materials on the side of the track that should be avoided. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

Walk talk Donations help repair Link Pathway from storm damage

Te Araroa to celebrate 10 years

In December Te Araroa will celebrate 10 years since the trail was officially opened. To mark this occasion, Te Araroa Trust is organising regional events in Northland, Auckland, Manawatu and Wellington.

These events will provide a great opportunity for walkers, supporters and members of the public to celebrate 10 years of sectional and thru-walker experiences on New Zealand’s national walking trail.

Keep an eye on the Te Araroa website and Facebook for more details about the events as we confirm what will be possible based on COVID-19 restrictions in different parts of the country.

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After the storm, the Link Pathway Trust assessed the damage and developed a strategy to get less damaged sections open as soon as possible. Pre lockdown, volunteers have been working hard to clear mud and debris between Anakiwa and Picton to make this 24km section usable again.

Mahakipawa Hill was the most severely hit after the storm. Clearing and repairing of the washed-out stream culverts and crossings here has also begun.

The parts of the pathway that are damaged and close to the road require further cooperation and help from Marlborough Roads.

Rick Edmonds, a local artist in the Marlborough region planned the largely volunteer-built 42km Link Pathway that runs from Picton and Anakiwa to Havelock. This pathway helped to get school children off busy roads in Linkwater as well as being a popular track for tourists and locals.

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he Paparoa Trail is a shared biking /walking trail that runs from Blackball, over the Paparoa Ranges to Punakaiki on the West Coast of the South island, a distance of 55kms.

Blackball is a tiny place with a big history. It is the founding place of New Zealand’s Labour Party.

Punakaiki is better known for it’s amazing pancake rocks.

The track goes over the lands of the Ngati Waewae who in the early days, carried pounamu, inland from the West Coast.

Europeans also came to this

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area in search of coal and gold.

This track, using remnants of older trails, has been created in memory of the 29 men who lost their lives in the Pike River mine disaster in 2010.

Because the track is so popular, the earliest we could book all three huts, was mid May; a gamble with weather on the west coast!

We spent the night before the walk, listening to gale force winds, and torrential rain in Greymouth.

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Above left: The trail up to Ces Clark. A warning of a hazard around the corner. Above right: Moonlight Tops Hut.

9.30am. He was right. The rain had stopped and the wind totally died, and it was lovely crisp walking weather. As we drove into Smoke Ho car park, a hailstorm greeted us, but was soon over.

The walk into Ces Clark Hut was really pretty, mostly under shelter of pungas, rimu and horopito, with astelia, dracophyllum, moss and ferns lining the trail.

At the first bridge we saw a blue duck, who posed for a photo then disappeared. We also spotted wekas, fantails and wood pigeons, and heard tui and bellbird song for most of the way. We all agreed we’d rather walk than bike, because there were areas of quite jagged rock to negotiate.

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Paparoa Trail: with

alpine tops, limestone karst landscapes and thriving rain forests Above left: On the track between Moonlight and Pororari.

Below right: A large rock dwarfs the two walkers near Coal Creek.

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corners by an exclamation mark on the side of the track.

At about 2.00pm it started to softly snow. It was quiet and beautiful, and to North Islanders quite magic, as all the plants had a white coating. We were only cold for the last 600 metres before the hut, because we were on open tops above the bush line.

But the fire was going, and the hut only half full. It was good to sit in the warm, watching icicles gradually cover the windows. and two large goats shaking the snow off their backs. We had a very comfortable night.

In the morning most of the snow had vanished, but it was misty and drizzling, so we delayed our departure until 11.00am, hoping it would clear. All day we had intermittent misty or clearing views of mountain peaks. Mist drifted along the tops and it felt as if we were on top of the world.

The vegetation was stunted with Mt Toatoa, pahautea, kiekie, tussock and a few alpine daisies, ferns and succulents, so different from the day before! Because we had misty skies it seemed to enhance the colours of plants and rocks. They were vivid.

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Beside the track were bright streaks of silver and gold in the white quartz. Luckily this was a short day, so we made it to Moonlight Hut by early afternoon. It was too cold to stop much.

Day 3 was delightful. The track was undulating but mostly downhill.

The first hour led down through ‘Goblin Forest’.

Thick moss coated everything, and lichen hung in strands off branches.

Fallen trees with exposed roots made weird and wonderful shapes when smothered with moss.

Our first stop was on logs in a mossy glade, where we spotted a robin, several fantails and a grey warbler.

A little further on, we came out onto open tops again. Today there were awesome views of layer upon layer of mountain tops, like an airbrush painting.

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Above: Going through the bush between Moonlight and Pororari.

Below right: Looking over the escarpment.

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Paparoa Trail: with alpine

tops, limestone karst landscapes and thriving rain forests

Above left: Lovely Autumn colours and a seat provided.

Above right: Jill negotiating a little tunnel on the trail. ing, we stopped at a sunny spot at the top of the escarpment to admire the magnificent obsidian rocks and surrounding scenery.

An enormous rock was jutting out at an angle off the main ridge line.

Continuing along the tops we soon reached the emergency shelter, a good lunch spot.

Not far past here was a safety barrier, erected on narrow piece of track with a huge drop on the left, and a coal seam on the cliff face on the right, a long way to go for coal!

We could see the trail winding

way down below, in a series of zigzags and we were soon down near the river.

We crossed two swing bridges, one with a waterfall -(TeArawhata i Takawai), suspension bridge.

Just past there, was a huge rock and a little wooden bridge over Coal Creek. From here the track was lovely smooth compacted gravel, good to walk on and a breeze to ride.

In laying the track, an older method, known as Corduroy, was used, to give a ‘Heritage’ feel. Timbers were placed across the track first, as a base.

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In places big slabs of rock had been hand placed at the sides, to ensure good drainage.

A lot of bait stations had been set with egg, but we saw no dead animals, so it seems the traps are working well and have cleared lots of pests.

The bush was really beautiful in this section, with fungi of all shapes, sizes and colours clustered amongst the mosses and ferns. Again we heard lots of bird song, and spotted fantails constantly flitting.

The trail was mostly downhill with a series of little hills near the end. We stopped at the top of a rise where two tiny wooden stools had

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been cut and strategically placed to offer awesome mountain views.

Continuing down we reached another wooden seat with more beautiful scenery with trees turning gold. Soon the marker ‘1km to Hut’ came into sight, and it was much easier than the last km yesterday.

We reached Pororari Hut at 3.15pm in bright sunshine.

After finding a bunk and a hot drink, it was time to sit on the deck and watch the sun slowly setting behind the bluffs across the valley.

From the deck there are 360 degree views, right out to sea with ‘the lone hand’ making its statement.

The 4 th day from Pororari to Punakaiki, was easy and mostly downhill. Leaving the hut we immediately saw evidence of destruction from cyclones Fehi then Gita in 2018.

Large tracts of huge rimu, beech and kahikatea were totally devastated.

Further down we saw more destruction left by Cyclone Ita in 2014.

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lichen was drooping from branches.

As we made our way down we passed through groves of punga, then rimu, then nikau.

The track was high above the river at first but descended in a series of zigzags. All the way were notices

Above left: Walking through a nikau grove near Punakaiki.

Above right: The bridge leading to the Inland Pack Track.

Below right: Looking down over a slip from the safety barriers.

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Paparoa Trail:

with alpine tops, limestone karst landscapes and thriving rain forests

warning of stinging nettle.

We stopped in a lovely open spot near the river, and sat on logs and watched and listened for a while.

There were several black fantails, which make up only 5% of the population in the South Island, and there were a huge variety of fungi nestled on every log. A young lancewood was growing up through a hole in a rotting log – getting protection while it was small.

A weka wandered by, checking us out, and tuis and bellbirds chattered above. There were flowering rata, horopito and drachophyllum.

Following the Pororari River, we crossed several swing bridges over the river, and a few wooden bridges over side streams.

At the junction with the Inland Pack track, we continued ahead. cyclists go to the left. We soon came to an area of caves and chasms, and the trail led up steps through a tiny tunnel.

After another nikau grove we reached the limestone karst landscape of Punakaiki .

It was a truly beautiful walk, and a lovely ride, as we were assured by cyclists, we met at the tavern, just across the road.

Not far away is “The Beach Hostel’, a warm welcoming place to stay.

On the wall we read: “You don’t stop because you get old. You get old because you stop”.

Above left: The bluffs at Punakaiki. Left middle: A bush view. Below left: Some of the hundreds of fungi along the trail. Below right; Snowy tops on the way to Blackball.

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New Zealand Walk

By Olivia Murray

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ore public access in Kerikeri means Te Tahawai Stream Track can lead you all the way through to Waianiwaniwa (Rainbow Falls) and beyond.

You could spend the day in the historic township of Kerikeri, then make your way via Te Tahawai Stream Track which means ‘beside the water’ to a 17 metre high waterfall named Te Wairere.

Wander along the edge of the stream and through the valley of ancient forest.

Don’t forget to listen out for tui and fantails.

Along the stream, you will be surrounded by towering puriri, totara, and also mānuka which is recognised for its medicinal properties in rongoā (traditional Māori medicine).

Kerikeri is only one hour and 15 minutes from Whangarei. Te Tahawai Stream Track is an extension of the Wairoa Stream Track and one of many walks in the area. It can be completed by itself or over a couple of hours when connected with other sections. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

Founder of Vision Kerikeri, Rod Brown also created a book named ‘Wairoa Stream Kerikeri’ all about the community-led restoration of Wairoa Stream.

Te Tahawai Stream Track follows a tributary of Wairoa Stream and passes across private land. The New Zealand Walking Access Commission helped to negotiate public access over this land.

The Commission also helped negotiate public access in 2017 which enabled construction of the main Wai-

roa Stream Track.

This gives more people the chance to enjoy an uninterrupted hīkoi (walk) whether they live locally or are visiting for the weekend.

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More to explore in Kerikeri

Above left: The extension starts at the Te Tahawai Stream.

Above right and below right: Volunteers planting some of the over 17,000 native plants along the walkway.

Photos by Friends of Wairoa Stream Kerikeri Facebook

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New Zealand Walks

Three interesting walks in

Egmont National Park

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he majestic andesitic volcano Mount Taranaki or Mount Egmont (2,518m) is the central point of the 34,170 ha Egmont National Park in Taranaki.

Around 125,000 years old it is the park’s most recent volcanic peak, last erupting around 1755AD, and is considered dormant. (lets hope so).

Local Maori believe Mounga (Mount Taranaki) once stood with the mountains

By Judy Eva of the central

North Island. After a dispute over the maiden Pihanga, Taranaki fled his ancestral home, carving out the bed of the Whanganui River on his journey to the coast of Taranaki.

Egmont National Park became New Zealand’s second national park (after Tongariro) in 1900. Named Mount Egmont by Captain Cook the traditional name of Mount Taranaki is more widely used.

Beech trees cover most of New Zealand’s national parks; however in Egmont there is a beautiful native rain forest. Apart from the physical challenge and the fantastic scenery you also get the opportunity to learn something new about the history, fauna, flora as well as stories from Maori culture.

There are a walks to suit all levels of fitness, we chose three the first on our list of choice being the longest.

Wilkies Rock Loop Track

The Wilkies Pool Loop Track takes you to a series of pools formed by the scouring action of water born-sand and gravel on 20,000 year old lava.

This 2.3km track begins at the car park Visitor Centre and takes from one and a half to two hour return.

Check that the stream is low as there is no bridge back across to the other side when reaching the end of the loop. If the stream is up high you will have to return the way you Left: Wilkies Pool and rock climbing very little water flow at the time. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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Three interesting walks in Egmont National Park started from.

Before leaving the Dawson Falls Information Centre check that the stream is safe to cross at the exit point. As you enter onto the track that takes you to Wilkes Pool on the right hand side just before you climb the path you will see the stream.

There is a little grassy path you can walk down and are able to see at just what level it is at, this is your guide. The walk to the pools is well signposted and you will be treated

to the most wonderful stroll through the magnificent goblin forest of twisted kamahi trunks hanging with ferns and mosses, wetland board bridges and sub alpine scrub.

The track to the pools is an upgrade climb with views of the stream and parts of the mountain. You will reach a beautiful swing bridge and a great view of Wilkies Pool where you will cross Kapuni Stream for another view of the pools and to continue the loop walk.

If you are feeling energetic and the stream is low at the pools you can climb to the top of the rock ridge a great entertainment for children in the summer months.

Take their swimsuits and the children can splash around in the crystal clear water. The loop track is well signposted on the far side of the bridge.

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From here on it is a challenging and uphill steep climb and an uneven narrow rocky track through sub alpine scrub and montane forest. There are a series of bubbling little waterfalls tumbling from the cliff face, Twin Falls and bubbling springs. Further on you will pass the old now defunct water intake weir that was used for the Dawson Power Station many years ago.

You then walk through a wide river valley to where there is a steep bank down to the stream with an iron ladder set into the face.

Climb down this to where you will exit the walk and cross the steam back to the other side and to the visitor centre. This involves having to rock hop across the stream which can only be achieved when it is extremely low.

A walking pole or stick is advised to steady yourself as the rocks can be slippery.

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Turn left on the other side and back to the visitor centre. The section of track from the Wilkies Pool Bridge onward is not suitable for the faint hearted or small children, it took us two hours. The first 900m to the pools is stroller (pushchair) friendly.

Dawson Falls and Karapuni Loop Track.

The Dawson Falls an 18m waterfall was named after Thomas Dawson the first European to discover it in 1885. To the Maori the falls are known as Te Rere o Noke ( the falls of Noke), a Maori warrior who hid from his pursuers behind the falls.

The falls can be reached from the Information Visitors Centre walk 400m down Mania Road to the sign on the left of the road. Watch out for traffic as the road is very narrow.

On your way you will pass the old Dawson Falls Power Station, signposted, well worth a visit, one of the world’s oldest continuously operating generators, from where you can hear the Kapuni Stream which drives the generator that provides electricity for the Dawson Falls Tourist lodge.

It has been in continuous operation since 1935 and was built in New York in 1900 and previously in service in Tasmania before being shipped to Taranaki. Walkers can look into the machine room, thanks to push button illumination. The intake weir of which can be viewed on your walk around the Wilkies Pool Loop Track.

To get to the Dawson Falls further down the road it is signed Dawson Falls - Kapuni Loop.

The 1.4 Kapuni Loop Track down to Dawson Falls travels along the Kapuni Stream through goblin forest of subalpine trees. Enter here descend the short stepped track turn right to continue along the track to the falls.

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Above top: The end of the loop walk requires negotiating this stream to get back to the car park and information Centre. We were able to cross here but if it is in flood you have to return the long way back over the swing bridge.

Above middle: The DOC signposts are much needed on the loop walk return.

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Three interesting walks in Egmont National Park

Above left: The boardwalk and swingbridge to Wilkies Pool.

Below right: Dawson Falls.

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old stairs that were in dire need of improving. Hopefully that has happened as they are dangerous, wet and very slippery. Not for the faint hearted or young children unless the children are carried. On reaching the bottom the view is worth the effort.

Climbing to the top again is an effort if you are not fit, it is extremely steep. From there you can continue back to the information centre by continuing left along the Kapuni Loop Track along the top of the stream, through ‘goblin forest’ which will take you back across Mania Road to the information centre and car park, about 30 minutes.

There are many beautiful walks on this mountain on the lower slopes but be wary as the weather can change very quickly.

We did the above walks in the Autumn before the snow had reached the lower level and it is advisable to do it then or in the summer months.

Many higher tracks are best left for experienced trampers. In the summer months the parking area is overloaded and it is advisable to get

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. there early. The information centre has a gift shop, cafe, toilets and brochures on all the different options for walks. Make sure you have good walking shoes and clothing to suit the weather. Many of the tracks are steep and when wet very slippery.

Check with the visitor centre before leaving.

The visitor centre is open 9am 4pm Thursday to Sunday all year round, sometimes on public holidays dependant on staff availability.

Phone 027 443-0248 for any information you may need.

To get to the East Egmont Walks and Dawson Falls, just 20 minutes drive from Stratford SH 3 take Opunake Road, the falls are signposted.

From SH 45 take Mania Road. There are definitely no pets allowed in the national park. No dogs even in cars.

There is a massive fine. A very enjoyable experience and worth the effort.

Do not forget your camera, you are entering a photographers paradise. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

Above: View of Mt Egmont from the track up to Wilkies Pool.

Below right: Care is needed negotiating the waterfalls on the loop walk

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Photo Contest

PHOTO CONTEST

Opposite Page above right: A walker and a cyclist on Te Mata Peak, Havelock North, during lockdown September 2021. Photo by Claire Woodhall, Havelock North.

Below left: The pinnacles all In a days work. Photo

by Lee Strydom, Te Puke.

Above middle : Absolutely brilliant hike... coming back along the North South Track from Te Rereatukahia Hut. Super Happy to get back into our local wilderness.

Thanks to the team who do an amazing job of maintaining this track! Photo by Gail Francis, Tauranga.

Above top: My partner Chris at the top of our climb on the Makara Walkway, Wellington. Absolutely worth the climb. Check out the view from the top, to the left the wind wands, down the hill to the right the old gunnerys and in front the wide open beauty of New Zealand. Can’t wait to do this coastal walk again, and others.... spectacular! Photo by Racheal Young , Feilding.

Below right: Leah and Richie Har t, heading down the Ruahine ranges after a tramp up to the improved A frame hut on Takapari Road. Walked up from Tamaki West Road Dannevirke. Photo by Julie Mac Lean, Palmerston North.

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

Walking New Zealand Digital Photo Contest The image could be a scenic scene, a walk on the beach with the dog, a bush walk, a street walk or anything walking that takes your fancy.

The rules are simply: there must be a person or persons walking in the picture either front, side or back on, and can be in the distance. We require an emailed image in high resolution mode, in jpeg format as an attachment, and NOT embedded in Word or in the email, and NOT a link to a website to be downloaded.

The subject line must have the words “Walking New Zealand Photo Contest” and the email must include the NAME, POSTAL ADDRESS and phone number of the person who took the photo and a small caption.

In this contest only ONE emailed photo accepted per month. Entry in the contest automatically allows us to print the image. The person who has their photo published will receive a six month subscription or a renewal to Walking New Zealand magazine of six months. If a picture is chosen for the cover page the person will receive a 12 month subscription or renewal.

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High Achiever

Regeneration the Bradley way

By Rachel Milne

Community Ranger, Waikato Department of

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community group in Hamilton proves many small actions combined can have a significant impact on our native flora.

How do you achieve a big, challenging goal? You break it down into

small, simple steps.

This is something Hamilton’s Friends of Mangaonua Esplanade group knows very well.

The group gathers on a bright Thursday morning in September, ready for three hours spent carefully getting rid of pest plants one by one.

Today the group is made up of

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dedicated retirees, an enthusiastic university student and two Department of Conservation (DOC) community rangers lending a hand.

George Lusty is the group coordinator: “We use the Bradley method. Have you heard of that?” he asks.

“You start by working from the ‘good’ part of the forest. So, for example, a native tree covered in honeysuckle. You remove the honeysuckle from the tree and the area a couple of metres around it.”

“Work at the pace the forest is regenerating, encouraging the forest to be the best version of itself,” George explains. “It’s about working with nature instead of against it.”

“The Bradley method is our preferred approach because it actually works. The ‘plant and walk away’ approach doesn’t work, and is destroying the natural regeneration process,” says George Lusty.

The method was developed in Sydney in the 1960s and 1970s by Joan and Eileen Bradley, who started picking out weeds when they walked in their neighbourhood park. Over time, the weeds decreased significantly, and they noticed a huge improvement in the regeneration of native species.

It’s a slow, bit by bit approach but it works. Each weed pulled up is a step closer to a restored ecosystem.

You can see the effect this approach has had in this small corner of Hamilton.The valley is a collection of lush plant life with regenerating ngahere/ forest.

“Some of the significant plant types here are kahikatea - New Zealand’s tallest tree - harakeke, kawakawa, and fern species like bracken fern, mamaku, wheki and ponga,” says George, reeling off plant names and showing his deep knowledge and passion for the species here.

There is an intensely peaceful feeling in this calm oasis, away from traffic and surrounded by greenery. The native species are silently reclaiming this hidden landscape, tucked in below the Abovbe left: DOC Ranger Rachel Milne with Maxine Fraser, George Lusty and Flavian Ember of Friends of Mangaonua Esplanade Photo by Natasha Staheli-Lowe, DOC

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nearby houses.

A first walk through Mangaonua Esplanade may leave you astonished and delighted that this kind of place exists within Hamilton’s city boundaries. Seeing such beautiful nature in the city instils a sense of inspiration, motivation and excitement.

And it began with a small question: why? George explains.

“I was living in Hillcrest and noticed Silverdale Gully or Mangaonua Esplanade, as we call it, had work done - but weeds were taking over again. I was talking to Gerard Kelly of the Hamilton City Council and said, ‘Someone should do something’ so he suggested that I start a gully care group. That was four years ago, and the group has made great progress since.”

And another small action – borrowing a book – introduced him to the concepts of the Bradley restoration method.

Maxine Fraser lent George a book, Bringing Back the Bush by Joan Bradley, that introduced him to the concepts of the Bradley restoration

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method.

“Maxine had visited the site in Sydney the Bradley sisters restored and was sure that this was the best way.”

So George and friends gave it a go, and had great success.

This slow, bit-by bit approach works for the group’s volunteers, who are motivated because they like being in nature. They come back each week to chip away a bit more at their large goal.

They get a sense of significance because they’re doing something to restore the forest and mitigate climate change.

Working bees are held every Thursday from 9.15am to 12.15pm and the second Saturday of each month from 10am to 12 noon. Everyone is welcome.

Hamilton City Council and other groups support the project by donating plants and providing funding.

A member of the public wanders down the path and gives some encouraging feedback: “I’ve been walking here a lot lately and I just love it.”

When we suggested he tell his

friends, he replies, “No, I’m not telling anybody!” It’s the peace and quiet people love about this hidden spot.

Mangaonua is proof many small steps can contribute to huge achievements. It shows the powerful impact a few people can have on their local biodiversity.

It’s a reminder every little action counts. Through small individual acts, we can achieve big goals for Papatūānuku and for the nature she provides.

This event took place during COVID-19 Alert Level 2. Hamilton’s recent shift into Alert Level 3 currently restricts us from interacting with people outside our household bubbles.

Below left: Maxine Fraser points out some of the species taking root in Mangaonua. Photo by Natasha Staheli-Lowe, DOC

Below right: A beautiful day for restoring a gully: Rachel Milne, Maxine Fraser and George Lusty.

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My Favourite Walk

The Beehive Creek walk follows a shallow creek through a mixture of native bush and exotics before crossing farmland.

Length of walk 4 km Time Allow two to three hours.

Classed as an easy walking track.

Seasonal restrictions Closed for lambing and calving from 1 August to 30 November.

Dog access - No dogs are allowed.

This is a great summer walk, which follows the sandy bed of Beehive Creek through a mixture of native bush and exotics. Parts of the track may be hard to follow due to flood damage. It requires several crossings of the normally shallow, gentle stream and then climbs over hilly farmland to reach the Pohangina Road.

Walkers can then return to the starting point via the road or back along the stream. There are good views of the Pohangina Valley and the Ruahine Ranges from the top of the hill section and you may see tui, kereru, fantail, bellbird and kingfisher along the way.

Getting there Beehive Creek is located on Pohangina Road, around 33 km north of Palmerston North. From Palmerston North head to Ashhurst, turn onto Pohangina Road and drive through Pohangina. The walkway begins approximately 3 km further on and is signposted.

Know before you go The Beehive Creek Walkway is not a loop track.

It can be walked in either direction, but you will need to shuttle cars if you want to avoid the 3 km stretch of road between the start and finish points. Alternatively you can begin at the creek end, walk as far as you wish and return the same way.

Please note: As at 30 August 2021 the northern part of this walkway via the easement is closed for major farm operations. DOC are working to establish a more suitable alternative route. Until an alternative is available, only enter from the southern end and return the same way once you reach private land.

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By Jem Bakker

eehive Creek is an easy half day walk that has the added novelty of zig-zagging up a creek as you make your way upstream to the farmland.

This walk isn’t a difficult walk nor does it take a high fitness level. It is perfect for families and those wanting a fun and different walk. The path is often overgrown and dips in and out of the creek. There were times when we didn’t even bother following the path as we could see it just went over the bank for a couple of meters then veered down into the creek again. Sometimes there is little point in following it.

Beehive Creek isn’t recommended in winter. Although the creek is not particularly wide or deep, if it had a bit of water coming down from above over a long period, the creek would swell. This is a walk best tackled in other parts of the year.

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ing you away from the realities of life. It is easy to forget that you aren’t actually far away from modern life.

Almost immediately into the walk, your feet are submerged in the water as you tackle the first crossing of the creek. I lost count of how many times we crossed.

As you walk through the many glades with nothing for company other than the birds sitting watching high up in the trees and the insects buzzing happily about minding their own business you feel a serene sense of peace. A constant rhythmic sound came from our boots as we trodded along.

Walking in silence and having our musical boots competing with the birdsong was very pleasant.

If you sit quietly on the logs that lie in wait for a weary walker to sit on for a rest, you may just spot some of our local birds.

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through the water than it is trying to dodge cars going at 100kms up the windy road. Much more natural and wilder.

If you do decide you want to make a loop of it, you will need go outside of lambing and calving season. The farmland closes between 1st August and 30th November for this reason.

From the top of the hill, you get a

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magnificent view of Pohangina Valley and the Ruahine Range in the distance. This part of the walk requires a bit of fitness as it is uphill, however, it doesn’t take you long before you spy the road cutting a scar through the farmland.

Beehive Creek is a novel half day walk that will please young children as well as the young at heart. It is a beautiful, serene hike that isn’t too difficult. The added bonus of reliving childhood stamping through puddles makes Beehive Creek a delight.

Above On the Beehive Creek track with a stream flowing through. birds. Sometimes you have to settle for just listening to them. But that is enough as their songs are quite beautiful.

You can carry on up through the farms and then head back to your car via the road, but I prefer to turn around and come back through the creek again.

Plus, it is much more fun stamping

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New Zealand Walks

Above:On the Richmond Track with Lake Tekapo in the background.

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We are looking for readers’ favourite New Zealand walks. Many of us go out regularly walking on a route which we class as our favourite, for a number of reasons. Perhaps because for it’s scenery, it’s safe, it’s challenging, it’s flat, it’s hilly, it’s varied, or for whatever reason.

We would like you to tell us in your own words what is you favourite walk and why. Email us a story from say 250 up to 1200 words including a photo or photos.

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Summer in the South

By Phillip Donnell

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long hot summer is predicted, ideal for venturing into the scenic wonders of the “mainland”, Te Wai Pounamu, our beautiful South Island.

This will be of particular interest to the 86.7% of kiwis who live in towns and cities, and the 77% who live north of Cook Strait! There’s nothing like the south in summer!

Footsteps Walking Club of Aotearoa New Zealand is like any other walking group but operates nationally rather than locally, covering the entire country every two years.

During the warmer months of February-April 2022, the focus is on providing inexpensive excursions to Canterbury, Otago, Southland, Fiordland and Stewart Island.

The Tremendous Tranzalpine excursion enables pundits to undertake the delightful day-walks coast to coast between Christchurch and Kumara. This includes the very best of Arthur’s Pass National Park, but also some hidden gems, such as the rearing rocks at Castle Hill, the wonderful wetlands of Lake Brunner, and the fabulous foothills around Lake Ohau, Hakatere Conservation Park and Peel Forest.

Appetising Alps to Ocean takes you into the central lakes and mountains. Gaze at the stars from NZ’s largest Dark Sky Reserve at Tekapo, tab the Tasman Glacier calving into its terminal lake, drink in the unrivalled scenery around Mount Cook, marvel at Omarama’s clay cliffs, sense the power of the mighty Clutha, and enjoy a bevy of braided rivers flowing across the patchwork plains.

Fabulous Fiordland includes granite and grebes in the beautiful Borland; the magnificent “Lord of the Rings” filming location at Mavora; a water feature saved by NZ’s largest ever petition (Manapouri)

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Summer in the South

Above:The wharf at Lake Daniell. Below: Rocks beside the Oparara River. and one that wasn’t (Monowai); some of our most glorious alpine lakes (Te Anau, Green, Marian); the magnificent Eglinton and Hollyford Valleys; and a taste of Great Walks on the Routeburn and Kepler.

Super Southland is combined with Stupefying Stewart Island for a truly wonderful week in the deep South. The legendary Hokonui Hills, reputed to inspire moonshine manufacture, lead us to Gore, NZ’s “country music capital”.

The Catlins is spectacular for its caves, waterfalls, and rocky peninsulas. Then it is across Foveaux Strait to the unspoilt beauty of our third largest isle, home of blue cod and penguins.

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We are looking for readers’ favourite New Zealand walks. Many of us go out regularly walking on a route which we class as our favourite, for a number of reasons. Perhaps because for it’s scenery, it’s safe, it’s challenging, it’s flat, it’s hilly, it’s varied, or for whatever reason.

We would like you to tell us in your own words what is you favourite walk and why. Email us a story from say 250 up to 1200 words including a photo or photos.

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Otago, carefully timed to coincide with the awesome autumn colours that adorn its hillsides. The “Edinburgh of the south” and the superb seascapes and wildlife of the Otago Peninsula precede the unique tussock and tors landscape further inland. St. Bathan’s Blue Lake and Naseby’s water races lead us to the excellent trails around NZ’s hottest/coldest town (Alexandra).

Make it a summer to remember!

These are special opportunities, and you are warmly invited to avail yourselves of them. For further details contact footstepsanz@ gmail.com; 021 172 3244, or visit www.footstepswalkingclub.com.

Above: The Clutha River from the track.

A chance to walk throughout New Zealand

By Phillip Donnell

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he pandemic has encouraged us to go and enjoy what our own country has to offer. Local walking groups are helpful, but often don’t provide the chance to venture farther afield.

That opportunity has now arrived with the formation of Footsteps, a national walking club – not in the sense of political persuasion, but because participants are drawn from throughout the country.

Footsteps Walking Club of Aotearoa New Zealand is not a commercial venture. It operates like any other walking club, on a no frills, minimum cost, non-profit basis. It is more like a community service.

Footsteps has divided New Zealand into 20 regions (10 in the North Island and ten in the South Island), and formulated a walking package for each. Itineraries list a choice of short and longer walks for each day, moving around the region to ensure a comprehensive coverage.

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afford favourable weather, avoiding the frantic end-of-year period and busyness/high prices of the school holidays.

Assiduous research has identified the best walks in each region, ranging in difficulty (easy to moderate) and duration (a few minutes to a few hours). All walks undergo a detailed risk assessment. The group determines the daily agenda. There is huge flexibility.

We walk at a pace that allows everyone to fully appreciate their surroundings. They can be tackled by anyone of average fitness or better. Each person brings a day-pack with limited gear and a small amount of food and drink to last just a few hours.

The size of group is kept small (minimum four, maximum ten). Participants make their own way to the city or town which is the starting point. They then gather, are briefed, and the adventure begins.

Each package includes transport (excluding airfares), comfortable accommodation (no backpackers or dorms!), continental breakfasts, information, guiding and a subsidized farewell dinner.

Footsteps is a unique venture

because it specializes in day walks rather than multi-day treks, and extends from North Cape to Stewart Island. It provides the chance to inexpensively pursue long-held dreams to visit that “somewhere I have never been”, meet new friends, and enjoy great camaraderie.

Footsteps warmly invites your interest and involvement. For further information, contact them by phone or email: 021 172 3244, footstepsanz@ gmail.com, or visit www.footstepswalkingclub.com.

FOOTSTEPS OFFERING THE BEST DAY WALKS IN 20 REGIONS OF NEW ZEALAND!

Each region has a week-long package (for 6-10 people), including transport and accommodation.

We welcome your enquiry:

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My Favourite Walk

Bringing the fun by going to work with an e-bike

Palmerston North City councillor Lorna Johnson used to be an avid cyclist in her 20s and 30s but over the past 10 years the bike has seen less of the road and more of the garage. This all changed a few months ago when she discovered the joys of an e-bike and has not looked back.

“As a city councillor my portfolio includes climate change. I wasn’t setting a good example but was unsure how to change that. My journey to work is 3.5km and all on the flat but the distance was too far to walk. I also need to turn up looking presentable and my fitness is not what it used to be so the idea of using my traditional road bike was not enticing, especially on windy days.

“But in June I tried an e-bike and loved it! That feeling of whizzing along and the freedom it gives you. On that first trip my husband and I ended up doing 50km!”

Convinced by the benefits of an e-bike, Lorna ordered one which arrived in July. She now uses it for most of her commuting as it takes her about the same time as in the car.

She can bike in her work clothes, has cycle bags to carry her laptop and doesn’t turn up red faced. It’s also predictable as she never gets stuck in traffic or having to search for a car park when she arrives.

Lorna’s commute uses the new Innovating Streets for People cycleway on Botanical Road and Main Road as well as another existing cycleway so she feels safe the entire journey as she doesn’t have to use the road.

When asked what the other benefits of commuting on an e-bike are, Lorna said: “Flexibility. If the weather is good, I can choose to take alternative routes home, while also getting in my daily exercise on a stress-free form of transport.

“It’s great and I encourage everyone to give it a go. It doesn’t matter how old or fit you are, an e-bike removes those barriers and allows you to travel freely and easily, while also having a bit of fun!”

Above: Lorna on her e-bike enjoying her new freedom.

Wenderholm a workout

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are in flower and the new lambs are arriving. Fantails and kereru are frequently encountered while walking, sometimes showing off their amazing aerial displays.

Although there are only two kauri that I am aware of, there is a wide variety of native trees regenerating and being planted in the park.

From the top of the hill where a few ancient puriri cling to the clifftop, it is possible to see from Kawau Island in the north to Coromandel, Rangitoto and Auckland city in the south. (including the full length of the Whangaparaoa Peninsula).

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By Roger White

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aving now lived in Red Beach on the Hibiscus Coast for the past 17 years, my favourite walks are on the tracks of Wenderholm Regional Park, just north of Waiwera.

Most weekends I head there early in the morning while it’s relatively quiet to enjoy the birdlife, the sunrise and the solitude.

No matter what the weather is like, so long as you are dressed for the conditions it is possible to get a good workout on the hill tracks or a varied ramble through the paddocks and beside the Puhoi River.

With 134 hectares of space it is possible to walk up to 10km using the various tracks, the beach and the grass.

In fact I completed a 50km fundraising walk in the park in March 2021 to assist a local charity working with at-risk young people.

Most of the tracks are well-maintained by the friendly local park rangers, although the Perimeter Track on the south side of the hill down towards the Waiwera River becomes something of a mudslide with the winter rains.

Te Araroa walkers wander through the park, sometimes after kayaking from Puhoi to Wenderholm on the Puhoi River. But they may not take the time to observe the numerous birds feeding in the trees or appreciate the shade under the massive pohutukawa just back from the beach.

Spring is the most interesting time of the year when the kowhai trees

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Opposite page below: Kereru in the trees.

Above left: A view at sunrise from within the park.

Above right: One of the tracks in Wenderholm Regional Park.

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Lighthouse popular with photographers

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longside the often-photographed lighthouse at Waipapa Point, sweeping golden beaches and snoozing sea lions are highlights of the area.

The Waipapa Point Lighthouse was first lit on 1 January 1884. With its sibling, the retired Kaipara North Head lighthouse, this was one of the last two wooden lighthouses built in New Zealand.

It was constructed in response to one of New Zealand’s worst shipping disasters and its worst civilian shipwreck; the wreck of the passenger steamer Tararua on rocky reefs off of Waipapa Point on 29 April 1881.

The ship was on one of its regular trips between Otago and Melbourne, via Bluff, when it struck the reef. 131 lives were lost - all but 20 of the 151 people onboard.

In 1975 the lighthouse was automated and the keepers withdrawn.

The site was converted to solar power and a modern filament lamp beacon was installed in 1988.

In December 2008 a new LED beacon was installed externally on the balcony and restoration work was conducted to ensure the lighthouse remained weatherproof and secure from vandalism.

The light is now monitored remotely from Maritime New Zealand’s Wellington office.

Below left: The information kiosk.

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he Waipapa Point Coast Walk is located in the Catlins coastal area in the Otago region.

This short easy access 700m long track on the Southern Scenic Route takes you to a lighthouse, and has beautiful vistas of the coastline with sea birds and marine mammals.

From the carpark, a loop track takes you to the lighthouse. It follows the coast before returning slightly inland.

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The track is suitable for families of all ages including wheelchairs.

A side track takes you to a view of where the light house keepers house once stood. This deviation is only 50m long so is worth a visit. Return back along the same track to continue your journey.

Sea lions/whakahao can be found on the beach near the lighthouse or further inland amongst the coastal tussock.

How to get there From Invercargill follow signs indicating the Southern Scenic Route head east towards Gorge Road on The Gorge Road Invercargill highway. Follow this to Fortrose. Where signposted turn right at Fortrose and follow the Fortrose Otara road for approximagely 20 minutes. Where signposted, turn right onto Waipapa Otara Road and follow this to the end.At the road end you will reach a carpark. Park considerately as space is limited. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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Above: The lighthouse at Waipapa Point.

Know before you go There are toilets, an information kiosk, and seating to shelter or eat your lunch (take your rubbish away).

Parking also caters for larger vehicles and a small number of buses.

Sea lions/whakahao can be aggressive if provoked. Keep a minimum 10 m distance between you and whakahao.

Walking and tramping Length of walk 700m one way, allow 30 minutes return The walking track is classed as: Easiest: Easy access short walk No dogs are allowed.

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Above right:: The shelter and infomation bulding. Middle right: The rugged coastline. Below right: The track to the lighithouse.

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Walking Clubs Groups

NORTH ISLAND NORTHLAND BAY OF ISLANDS

BAY OF ISLANDS RUNNERS & WALKERS: Saturday (AM), Bert Vanasche 09-404-0147, or Gea Hadderingh 09- 405-7773 DARGAVILLE

DARGAVILLE TRAMPING GROUP: Last Sunday of month (AM), Lynley Thompson 021-102-3974, colvilleestate1@gmail.com WHANGAREI

KIWI SENIORS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Lee Taylor 09430-3470 CARDIAC CARE WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM or PM), Jo or Hugh Knight 09-438-7976 KIWI SENIORS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Kensington Reception, 09-437-4404 GREEN PRESCRIPTION WALKING GROUPS: 0800-228-483 HARRIERS WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), Wednesday (PM), Thursday (AM), Val Babe 09-437-1657 HIKURANGI WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (PM) KAMO 60’s UP: Monday, Thursday (AM), Yvonne 09-435-1101 TIKIPUNGA WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), Barbara Derrick 09435-0746 WAIPU WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM) WHANGAREI TRAMPING CLUB: Sue Guyatt 09-436-1441 GREAT BARRIER ISLAND

BARRIER TRAMPING& BEER LOVERS CLUB: Sunday, John Brock 09-429-0211

AUCKLAND

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES CLUB: midweek, weekends (BIA), walks, tramps, Val Todd 09-579-8250, www.oacnz.org AUCKLAND NATURAL HISTORY CLUB: Every second Sunday, (AM), (IA),Elane Hayes 09-576 4293, www.aucklandnaturalhistoryclub.org ALPINE SPORTS CLUB: Tramps, walks, cycling, Sunday, Saturday, Marianne Rienhard 09-575-2429 ALPINE SPORTS CLUB: Sunday, Saturday & weekdays, tramps, walks , Beryl Borthwick 09-444-9667 or Sue Fitzpatrick 09-576-1069 THUMBS UP ADVENTURE GROUP (TUAC): Alan Grigg 027-493-6850, Libby 021-137-1488, Leonie 021-222-8982, www.tuac.co.nz WOMENS OUTDOOR PURSUITS INC: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, Donna Sheppard, info@wops.co.nz, 09-535-8239, www.wops.co.nz AUCKLAND CENTRAL

AUCKLAND YMCA MARATHON CLUB, (Walkers Section), Sunday (AM), Helen Meyer 09-815-1444 AUCKLAND CATHOLIC TRAMPING CLUB: Sarah Hart 09-625-7891, actc. trampingclub@gmail.com AUCKLAND WALKERS & JOGGERS CLUB: Tuesday, Thursday (PM), Sunday (AM), (BIA), chubadajc@gmail.com, www.joggers.co.nz AUCKLAND PRESBYTERIAN HARRIER & WALKING CLUB: Michael Vickers, 09-579-5355 AUCKLAND BAPTIST TRAMPING CLUB: Sunday Monthly (PM), (BIA), John McCarthy 09-630-4073 RACEWALKING AUCKLAND: Sunday (AM), Grant 09-299-5634, www. sportsground.co.nz/racewalkingauckland/ AUCKLAND TRAMPING CLUB: Tony Walton 09-630-2591 www. aucktramping.org.nz AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY TRAMPING CLUB: Michelle Lee 09-358-1296 AUCKLAND WALKING GROUP: Sunday Monthly, Jashil Rana, jashilrana@gmail.com BLOCKHOUSE BAY WALKING CLUB: Ces Gussey 09-837-5441 ELLERSLIE Y’S WALKING CLUB: Olive Andrews 09-634-4148 EAST AND BAYS RUNNERS & WALKERS: Glendowie, Saturday, Sally 09-522-5321 EPSOM Y’s COMMUNITY CENTRE WALKERS: Tuesday/Thursday (AM), Don Hay 09-636-9730 LYNFIELD Y’S WALKING CLUB: Mt Roskill, Sunday (AM), Marlene 09-827-2737, Danny 09-627-9993 MT ALBERT Y’s WALKING GROUP: Tuesday Friday, (AM), 09-846-0788 MT ROSKILL COMMUNITY HOUSE: Theresa McDonald, 09-624-3281 OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES CLUB AUCKLAND: Marshall Piecy 09-445-3808, www.oacnz.org ST HELIERS HIKERS: First/Third Wednesdays (all day), Glenn 09528-9726 STEP OUT WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Olivia 09-555-5164 WOMENS OUTDOOR PURSUITS INC: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, Donna Sheppard, info@wops.co.nz, 09-535-8239, www.wops.co.nz WEST AUCKLAND

BLUE TOP WALKERS: Henderson, Tuesday, Thursday (AM), Terry Wilson 09-814-9523 or 021-266-1071, terryandsheena@gmail.com, www. bluetopwalkers.weebly.com FIA OLA WOMEN’S DEVELOPMEMT WALK GROUP: Monday to Saturday, Anne, 09-813-0021 FIT4LIFE: Glenfield, Monday (PM), Friday (AM), Sarah 021 534 649 FOOTSTEPS: Saturday (AM), John 09-410-2995 GLEN EDEN WALKERS: Oratia Bowling Club, Tuesday (AM), Ethel Denscombe 09-818-3561 GLEN EDEN ATHLETIC CLUB WALKERS: Glen Eden, Wednesday (PM)

and Saturday (AM), Neil Turner 09-817-6230 GREEN BAY MUMS BUSH WALKERS: Every second Monday, Anne 09-827-7810 or 09-817-5867 HENDERSON SENIORS WALKING GROUP: Henderson, Friday (AM), Alene Couchman 09-818-2580 KELSTON MORNING WALKERS: Kelston C.C. Tues (AM), Joy Martin 09-838-6553 KELSTON TWILIGHT WALKERS: Kelston, Tuesday (PM), Joy Martin 09-818-6084 KUMEU WALK GROUP: Kumeu, Friday (AM), Mary Davies 09-412-2262 LYNNMALL SHOPPING CENTRE KIWIFIT CLUB: Monday, Wednesday (AM), (BIA), 09-826-2333 LYNFIELD WALKING CLUB: Mt Roskill, Sunday (AM), Marlene 09-8272737, Danny 09-627-993 LYNNDALE AMATEUR ATHLETIC & HARRIER CLUB: Wednesday and Sunday (AM), Mic Baker 09-626-3232 MASSEY ATHLETIC CLUB: Sunday (AM), Shena McGregor 09-412-8076 MASSEY JOGGERS & WALKERS: Sunday (AM), Kerry Watt 09-838-6665 or 021-517-049 NEW LYNN ACTIVE 35+ WALKING GROUP: New Lynn, Wednesday, Lorraine, 09-827-8663 RANUI MORNING WALK GROUP: Monday to Friday (AM), Judith 09-832-5692 RANUI TWILIGHT WALK GROUP: Monday, Wednesday, Glenys 09832-4069 RIVERHEAD WALK GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Dane Brown 09-4129952 SUMMERLAND WALKERS: Henderson, Tuesday, Thursday (AM), Lyn Mountier 09-838-1599 TE ATAU PENINSULA WALKERS: Monday, Friday (AM), Wednesday (PM), Mary Jones 09-834-6989 TE ATATU SOUTH ACTIVE 35+ WALKING GROUP: Te Atatu South, Wednesday, Edna, 09-834-1401 THE HAPPY WANDERERS WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Joy Williams 09-817-2464 or 027-353-3434 TITIRANGI TWILIGHT WALKERS: Tuesdays, Thursday, (PM) Titirangi Library, Wednesday (PM) Glovers Real Estate Green Bay, Louise 021437-547, louisenicholson@xtra.co.nz TITIRANGI WALKERS: Sundays (AM), John Harris 09-627-0099, jeanah@ihug.co.nz Y’s WALKING HENDERSON: Tuesdays, Thursday, Sarah, 09-836-8031 Y’s Walkers, Mt Roskill, Sunday (AM), Dan Gofin 09-627-9993 WAIATARUA WALKERS:Oratia, Saturday (AM), 09-814-9945 WANDERWOMEN ADVENTURES: 09-360-7330 WALKING WAITAKERE WEDNESDAY WALKS: Wednesday, (AM), May to October, Kay Lindley 09-837-8820 WOMENS OUTDOOR PURSUITS INC: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, Donna Sheppard, info@wops.co.nz, 09-535-8239, www.wops.co.nz WEST AUCKLAND TRAMPING CLUB: Sunday (AM), www.westaucklandtrampingclub.co.nz

NORTH SHORE

10,000 STEPS HARBOUR CLUB: Harbour Sport 09-415-4610 60’s UP TORBAY/BROWNS BAY: Wed (AM), Jan Elliott 09-473-3811, Josette Westcott 09-479-8159 ABERDEEN ROAD WALKERS: Campbells Bay, Saturday (PM), Patsy Hulse 09-410-9353 BUSH WALK & TALK: Margi Keys, 09-443-6919 or 0274-481-581 BIRKENHEAD PROBUS CLUB: Albany, Tuesday (AM), Tracy Watson 09-414-5351 BROWNS BAY/TORBAY 60’s UP MOVEMENT: Wednesday (AM), Roy Urlic 09-473-8777 CALLIOPE ATHLETICS WALKERS & HARRIERS: Northcote, Wednesday (PM), Gaye Green 09-444-7946 DEVONPORT WALKERS: Devonport, Tuesday, Thursday Sunday (AM), Pat & Jim McKay 09-445-2743 DEVONPORT FRIDAY WALKING GROUP: Devonport, Friday (AM), Naomi Gardyne 09-445-4303 EAST COAST BAYS WALKERS: Browns Bay, Tuesday, Friday (AM), Pam Mattson 09-302-4882 or 021-268-4154, pam_4882@yahoo.co.nz GREENHITHE WALKING GROUP: Greenhithe, Tuesday (AM), Marjorie Andrew 09-413-9065 HIGHBURY COMMUNITY HOUSE: Highbury, Thursday, Friday (AM), Judy Mayn 09-480-5279 MAIRANGI WALKING NETWORK: Mairangi Bay, Everyday (AM), Paula Cole 09-444-6435 MILFORD MALL WALKERS: Greenhithe, Tuesday, Thursday, (AM), Carol Mosedale 09-443-2054 MILFORD MENS PROBUS: Ian Hall 09-479-4259 NORTH SHORE DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP: Every second Sunday (AM), Dave or Panny 09-476-7447 NORTH SHORE TRAMPING CLUB: Falk Werner mail@nstc.org.nz, www.nstc.org.nz NORTHCOTE WALKING GROUP: Northcote, alternative Tuesdays, Brucilla Wright 09-480-0150, brucilla.wright@xtra.co.nz TORBAY WALKERS: Torbay, Wednesday (AM), Lorna Stewart, 09473-8731 WALKERS & TALKERS: Campbells Bay, Wednesday (AM), Brenda Gray 09-410-4019, Dorothy Ensor 09-478-6702 WOMENS OUTDOOR PURSUITS INC: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, Donna Sheppard, info@wops.co.nz, 09-535-8239, www.wops.co.nz

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NORDIC WALKING GROUPS

Acacia Cove Nordic Walking Group: Sunday (AM) Jenny Wills 09267-5416 Bridge the Gap Nordic Walkers: Sunday (AM ), Sheila Milbourn/ Margaretha Cooper 027-537-0944/021-141-3801 Cornwall Park Nordic Walking Group: Saturday (AM), June Stevenson 09-361-6636 or 0274-383-923 Cornwall Park Nordic Gold (Senior Group) Monday (AM), June Stevenson 09-361-6636 or 0274-383-923 North Shore Nordic Walkers Sunday (AM), Marie McLisky 09-4755247 or Judy Hawkins (after 6pm) 027-572-2474 Pakuranga Nordic Walkers: Thursday (AM) Deidre Nielsen 09271-3324 YMCA Nordic Walkers Thursday (AM) June Stevenson 09-361-6636 or 0274-383-923 RODNEY

ABERDEEN ROAD WALKERS: Campbells Bay, Saturdays (PM), 09482-1172 10,000 STEPS HARBOUR CLUB: Harbour Sport 09-415-4610 ARIKI WALKERS: Snells Beach, Mondays (AM), Ivan Melville 09425-4999 HIBISCUS COAST TRAMPING CLUB: Evert second Sunday, Lynley Dill, 0274-258-281, lynley.dill@gmail.com HEALTH IN ACTION: (BIA), Susie George 09-426-1269 HELENSVILLE WALKERS: Helensville, Tuesday (AM), Janet Heron 09-420-8773 HIBISCUS COAST WALKERS: Sunday (AM), Wednesday (PM), Kevin Tiller, 09-426-6461, 021-0265-1534 LEISURE WALKERS: Whangaparaoa, Thursday (AM), Pam Jordan 021-136-6129, pajordan0452@gmail.com MONDAY WALKERS: Monday (AM), Snells Beach, 09-Lyne Melville 09-425-4999 SCOTTS LANDING WALKING GROUP: RD2, Warkworth, Sunday (AM), Angela McIntyre 09-425-5854 SNELLS BEACH WALKING GROUP: Warkworth, Wednesay (AM), Jenny Burton 09-425-5583 WELLSFORD ROAD RUNNERS & JOGGERS: Second Sunday (AM), Thursday (AM), Robert Scott 09-425-8089 or Heather Rankin 09-431-4692 WOMENS OUTDOOR PURSUITS INC: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, Anne 09-480-5424, www.wops.co.nz WAIHEKE ISLAND

WAIHEKE ISLAND WALKING GROUP: Saturday (PM), Shaona Maddle, 09-372-6645 COUNTIES/MANUKAU

HOWICK TRAMPING CLUB: Sunday (AM), (BIA), Margaret Freeman 027-227-2427 PUKEKOHE JOGGERS & WALKERS GROUP: Tuesday Thursday, Sunday (AM), 021-042-1325 WAIUKU WALKING GROUP: Information Centre, Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), ONEWHERO KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUP: Merlene, Walker, 09-232-8844 PAKURANGA ATHLETIC CLUB: Tuesday, Thursday 9am (BIA), Linda Mitchell, 09-532-8442 PAKURANGA KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday (AM), 09-576-9739 POKENO TRAMPING GROUP: 1st and 3rd Sunday, (BI) Marlene Lynam 027-647-8422, pokenotrampinggroup@gmail.com MANUKAU TRAMPING CLUB: Judith Walker, 09-296-6977 MANGERE BRIDGE WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday (AM). Meet at Village Square MANUREWA Y’S WALKERS: Recreation Centre, MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY (AM), 09-267-4646 MANUREWA Y’S WALKING GROUP: Clendon Recreation Centre, Tuesday, Thursday (AM), 09-266-1100 HOWICK PICTON CENTRE WALKERS: Howick Picton Centre, Monday, Thursday (AM), 09-534-2712 HOWICK Y’S WALKERS: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), 09-534-5153 PUKEKOHE TRAMPING CLUB: Mark Leys 09-294-8927, mleys@ orcon.net.nz TOI TOI TREKKERS TRAMPING CLUB: Noel Newsome 09-278-4962

WAIKATO HAMILTON

NAWTON WALKING GROUP: Rene Smyth, 07846-3245 CENTRAL LAKE WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday Friday (AM), Nella Barron 07-846-3103 CHARTWELL WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Carrie Haak 07855-4281 DINSDALE WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Val Russell 07-847-6539 ENDERLEY WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), Leonie Smith 07855-2224 HAMILTON TRAMPING CLUB: Alan Bigham 07-856-4646 NAWTON WALKING GROUP: Monday Tuesday (AM), Roslynn Billman 07-847-4873 SILVERDALE WALKING GROUP: Sister Anne Marie Jones 07-856-8980 FLAGSTAFF WALKING GROUP: Monday Wednesday Friday (AM), Gillian Bartram 07-854-0069 www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

Need 2 Know Walking Clubs Groups WESTFIELD MALL WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM) Westfield Mall Chartwell HAMILTON MARATHON CLINIC:Tuesday (PM), Sunday (AM), Ross Murphy 027-474-1213 or Michael Robinson 027-322-5335 TOD SQUAD: Friday (AM), Julie 07-829-4579 Y’s WALKERS: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM) MONDAY BUSHTRAMPERS: Monday, Marian 07-828-9029 BREAKAWAYS BUSH WALKING & TRAMPING CLUB: Diana Ammann 07-823-6147 WAIKATO TRAMPING CLUB: www.wtc.org.nz or Stu Kneebone 07-827-3097 WANDERERS TRAMPING CLUB: Colin 07-855-1335 CAMBRIDGE

CAMBRIDGE WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday (AM), Sharon Woodings, 07-827-6033 LEAMINGTON WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Sharon Woodings, 07-827-6033 KAIHERE/PATETONGA

KAIHERE/PATETONGA WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (PM), Julie Stephenson 07-867-7011 MATAMATA

LEGEND

ROTORUA

CROSS COUNTRY WALKERS: Tuesday, Thursday, (AM), (A), Sue Jenkins 07-332-5929 or 027-332-2692, suzwjay48gmail.com LAKE CITY ATHLETIC CLUB WALKERS GROUP: Tueday, Thursday (PM), Sunday (AM), Rob Colledge 07-348-7768, info@lakecity.co.nz, www. lakecity.co.nz GREEN PRESCRIPTION WALKING GROUP: TMonday and Thursday (AM), (B), Melissa Gordon 07-348-4125 HEART SUPPORT WALK GROUP: Tueday (AM), Wally Walford 07347-6173 MOKOIA COMMUNITY CENTRE WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), (B), Melissa Gordon 07 348 4125 SPRINGFIELD STROLLERS: Wednesday (AM), (BIA), Glenys Searancke 07-348-4243 ROTORUA TRAMPING & SKI CLUB: Sundays (AM), Trevor Cochrane 07-345-6362 ST BARNABAS WALKING GROUP: Friday (AM), (BIA), Joy Gordon 07-357-5744 THE THURSDAY STROLLERS: Thursday (AM), (B), Myrtle Raxworthy 07-346-3772 U3A WALKING GROUP: 2nd and 4th Fridays (AM), Ann Sullivan 07348-1991 annsullivan822@gmail.com WALKING WITH JOY: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Elaine Wood 07-349-4228

MATAMATA WALKERS: Tuesday, Friday (AM), Corry Crabb 07-888-8412 MATAMATA TRAMPING & WALKING GROUP: Shirley Hickson 07-882TAURANGA/MT MAUNGANUI 1355, brian.shirl@clear.net.nz AGE CONCERN: Tauranga, Wednesday (AM), 07-578-2631 MORRINSVILLE MORRINSVILLE WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Ruth Stanley 07- CITY ON ITS FEET: (COIF) (BIA) For days and time phone Sport Bay of Plenty 07-578-0016 880-9088 STEPPING OUT JOGGING CLUB: Monday, Wednesday, (AM), (IA), OTOROHANGA 07-544-0316 OTOROHANGA WALKING GROUP: Friday (AM) FOREST & BIRD SOCIETY: Secretary, Tauranga. branch @forestandbird.

PAEROA org.nz, Tauranga PAEROA WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday (AM), Elaine Lally HEALTHY HEART CLUB: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), (B), YMCA, 07-862-8409 07-578-5891 PAEROA LUNCH WALKERS: Monday Wednesday Friday, Julie Ste- KAIMAI RAMBLERS TRAMPING GROUP: Wednesday, Roger 07-544phenson 07-867-7011 1622 PUTARURU Y’s WALKERS: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), YMCA, 07-578-5891 PUTARURU WALKING GROUP:(BIA) Hazel Murphy, 07-883-7927 MOUNT RUNNERS & WALKERS: Tuesday, Friday, Sunday, info@mtrunnersandwalkers.co.nz , www.mtrunnersandwalkers.co.nz PIOPIO SILVERADOS EXERCISE GROUP: Wednesday (PM), June O’Donoghue, ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION: MONDAY (AM) 07-576-2469 07-877-8492 NORDIC WALKING AT THE MOUNT: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, Steffi 07-574-7527 RAGLAN RAGLAN RAMBLERS: Wednesday (AM), John Lawson, johnragla@ NORDIC WALKING IN TAURANGA: Monday, Wednesday, Mary 07577-0711 gmail.com MT MAUNGANUI RSA WALKING CLUB: Tuesday, Thursday, Sundays TAIRUA TAIRUA WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday, Mike Lord, 07-868-6025 (AM), (BIA), Kieran Jensen 07-572-0626 50 FORWARD WALKING GROUPS: Sport Bay of Plenty 07-578-0016 THAMES TAURANGA MID-WEEK TRAMPING GROUP: Pat 07-544-0670 THAMES WALKING GROUP: Monday, Friday (AM), Mike Lord, 07- TAURANGA ROAD RUNNERS: Sunday (AM), Simon 027-577-1450 868-6025 TAURANGA RAMBLERS: Malcolm 07-544-2369 or Rod Taylor 07TAUPO 576-4207 TAUPO HARRIER CLUB WALKING SECTION: Saturday (PM), Wednesday TAURANGA TRAMPERS NETWORK: Natalie Bird 07-576-0016 (AM), 027 758 3410 TAURANGA TRAMPING CLUB: Christine Rawnsley 07-578-9984 TAUPO TRAMPING CLUB: Wednesday (AM), Thursday (AM), Weekends PAK N BOOTS: packnboots@gmail.com (AM or PM), Isabel Hutcheon 07-376-9319 TE PUKE MONDAY WALKERS: Monday (AM), (BIA), 027-592-2994 WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Wednesday (PM), (I), info@sportwaikato. TE PUKE WALKERS: Tuesday (AM), 07-573-8306 WAIHI org.nz WAIHI STRIDERS: Wednesday (AM), Julie Stephenson 07-867-7011 TE AROHA WAIHI STROLLERS: Friday (AM), Julie Stephenson 07-867-7011 TE AROHA WALKERS: Thursday (AM), Ruth Stanley 07-880-9088 TE AROHA TRAMPING CLUB: Every second Sunday, Judy Forsman WAIHI MONDAY TRAMPING: Monday (AM), Marie 07-863-4633 or Barry 07-863-4597 07-884-8841 TE AROHA TREKKERS: Wednesday (AM), Frances Harrison 07-862- WHAKATANE SUNSHINE WALKING GROUP: Whakatane, Tuesday (AM), (I), Graham 8184 Thomas, 07-307-9800 TE AWAMUTU TE AWAMUTU TUESDAY TRAMPERS: Tuesday, Lesley 07-870-1973 HARRIERS WALKERS WHAKATANE: Saturday, (PM), (I), Noel Jones, 07-308-7101 or Kathy 07-870-2006 TE AWAMUTU WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), NGA-TAPUWAE O-TANEATUA TRAMPING CLUB: Whakatane, Ohope, Opitiki, Kawerau; John Keene, john.keene@clear.net.nz Jan Jefferies 07-889-7032 TE AWAMUTU MARATHON CLINIC: Sunday (AM), (BIA), Hillary WHITIANGA WHITIANGA WALKING GROUP: Monday, Thursday (AM), Sandy Shultz Thomas 07-871-5022 07-869-5338 TE KUITI TWILIGHT WALKING GROUP: Monday, (PM), (BIA), Dede Downs, WHANGAMATA WHANGAMATA RAMBLERS: Ron Le Noel, 07-865-9475 07-878-7867 WALK WHANGAMATA: Everyday (AM), from Surf club TOKOROA WHANGAMATA WALKERS: Tuesday (AM), 07-865-8182 TOKOROA ALPINE CLUB:Midweek, Christine 07-886-7294 WHAGAMATA TRAMPING CLUB: 07-865-9110

BAY OF PLENTY COROMANDEL

EAST COAST

COROMANDEL TOWN WALKERS: Tuesday, Thursday (AM) 07-866- GISBORNE GISBORNE CANOE & TRAMPING CLUB: Gillian Ward 06-867-4591 7101or 07-866-8560 GISBORNE RUNNERS & WALKERS: Norma Miller 06-868-7477 KATIKATI KATIKATI TRAMPING CLUB: fortnightly weekends (AM), Maddy WAIROA WAIROA WALKING GROUP: Sara Rangi, or Denice Gasson 06-838-3071 Pyle 07-552-0215 KAWERAU

HAWKES BAY

KAWERAU WALKERS: Kawerau, Thursday (AM), (B), Sport Bay of HASTINGS Plenty, 07-308-8304 HARRIERS WALKERS: Kawerau Thursday (PM), (A), Sport Bay of FLAXMERE WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), (BI), Maisy 06-879-7077 Plenty, 07-308-8304 HASTINGS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), (I), Eddy 06-876-3371 www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

Fitness levels: “B” beginner, ”I” intermediate, “A” advanced. (AM) denotes morning walk, (PM) denotes an afternoon or evening walk.

Group co-ordinators are asked to please advise us of any updates by fax 06-358-6864 or email walkingnz@xtra.co.nz.

HASTINGS WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (PM), (BI), Templey 06873-0971 HAVELOCK NORTH WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Jeanette 06-877-2114 HAVELOCK NORTH WALKING GROUP: Monday, Thursday (AM), (BI) Janet 06-878-4317 KIWI SENIORS: Eana Young 06-845-9333 x 708 RUN WALK HAWKES BAY: Wed (PM), Sunday (AM), Bernie Bowden 06-876-9701, www.runwalkhb.org.nz

NAPIER

AHURIRI WALKING GROUP: Friday (AM), (I), Diane Turner 06-8444114 NAPIER WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), (I), Lyn 06-835-7704 NAPIER SOUTH WALKING GROUP: Friday (AM), (B), Maria Rogers 06-843-1225 RUN WALK HAWKES BAY: Wed (PM), Sunday (AM), Mike Sheely 06-843-7804, www.runwalkhb.org.nz Ys WALKERS: Tuesday, Thursday, Napier, Kay Hacche 06-844-4891 or Lance Connolly 027-464-2018 TARADALE/GREEN MEADOWS

TARADALE/GREEN MEADOWS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), (IA), Diane Turner 06-844-4114 TARADALE/SPORT HAWKES BAY WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Nga Gifford-Kara 06-845-9333 WAIPUKURAU

WAIPUKURAU WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Eleanor Green 06-857-8612

TARANAKI

INDEPENDENT WALKERS TARANAKI: Saturday (PM). North: Ray/ Mary 06-756-7798. Central: Wallace/Nancye 06-762-2861. South: Alan/Jean 06-278-6846 NEW PLYMOUTH

CARRINGTON WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Catherine McKee 06-753-3254 TIME FOR ME WALKS FOR WOMEN: Friday (AM), (I), Glenice 06758-3974 FRONT RUNNER GROUP: Monday (PM), (BIA), Kelvin & Michelle Giddy FITZROY WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), (IA), Marlene 06-758-8749 or Marilyn 06-757-2022 WESTOWN WALKING GROUP FOR WOMEN: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), (IA), Karen 06-751-1361 WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Karen 06-751-1361 WALKERS IN THE PARK: Monday, (AM), (B), Dawn 06-758-6429 or Dorothy Humphries 06-751-0431 SPOTSWOOD WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), (BI), Allie Fitzgibbon 06-751-2304 NEW PLYMOUTH JOGGERS & WALKERS CLUB: Sunday (AM), Wednesday (PM), www.npjw.co.nz EGMONT ATHLETICS: Karen Green, 06-758-1569 WAITARA

WAITARA WEEKLY HIKOI: Monday (PM), Waitara Netball Courts, Trevor Todd 06 754 8508 INGLEWOOD

INGLEWOOD WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), (I), Maureen 06756-7255 STRATFORD

STRATFORD RUNNERS & WALKERS CLUB: Saturday (PM), (BIA), 06-765-8549 STRATFORD WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Carol Digby 06-765-7482 HAWERA

HAWERA WALKING GROUPO: Friday (AM), Nancy Riddick 06-2785784 ELTHAM

KIWI SENIORS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), (BIA), Maria Erkes 06-764-8984

WANGANUI WANGANUI

BUSHWALK & TALK WHANGANUI: Margi Keys, 06-344-1250 or 027448-1581 margikeys93@mail.com CASTLECLIFF WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), Ethel Fackney 06-3444375 RONA & GLAD’S WALK GROUP: Tuesday (AM), Rona Wright 06344-5434 WANGANUI HARRIER CLUB: Wednesdays, Saturday (PM), Secretary, P O Box 702, Wanganui, Perry Newburn 06-343-6484 SPORT WANGANUI CLUB GOLD: Tuesday, Thursday, (AM), Karen Buckholt 06-349-2315 WANGANUI MILLENNIUM WALKERS CLUB: Sunday (AM), Darol Pointon 06-345-3137

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Walking Clubs Groups

LEGEND

Fitness levels: “B” beginner, ”I” intermediate, “A” advanced. (AM) denotes morning walk, (PM) denotes an afternoon or evening walk.

Group co-ordinators are asked to please advise us of any updates by fax 06-358-6864 or email walkingnz@xtra.co.nz.

BUSHWALK & TALK WHANGANUI: Margi Keys, 06-344-1250 or 027448-1581 margikeys93@mail.com CASTLECLIFF WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), Ethel Fackney 06-3444375 RONA & GLAD’S WALK GROUP: Tuesday (AM), Rona Wright 06344-5434 WANGANUI HARRIER CLUB: Wednesdays, Saturday (PM), Secretary, P O Box 702, Wanganui, Perry Newburn 06-343-6484 SPORT WANGANUI CLUB GOLD: Tuesday, Thursday, (AM), Karen Buckholt 06-349-2315 WANGANUI MILLENNIUM WALKERS CLUB: Sunday (AM), Darol Pointon 06-345-3137 WAVERLEY

SPORT WANGANUI CLUB GOLD: (AM), (BIA), Betty Morrison 06346-5613 OHAKUNE

SPORT WANGANUI CLUB GOLD: Mondays (AM), Kerry Young 06385-4055 MARTON

SPORT WANGANUI CLUB GOLD Wednesday (AM), Deane James 06-327-7607

MANAWATU

PALMERSTON NORTH

HOKOWHITU KIWI WALKERS: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), (I), Dorne Jarvis 06-357-2444 KELVIN GROVE WALKERS: Tuesday (PM), (I), Marjory Edmonds, 06-354-3342 HOT-Whitu CHICKS Saturday, (AM), (BIA), laurenparsons.co.nz/ hot-whitu-chicks MANAWATU STRIDERS: Tuesday, Thursday, (PM); Hockey Manawatu Pavillion, Manawaroa Street, (BIA), Bob 027-208-3719 or Kate 027-567-3896 MANAWATU STRIDERS: Sunday (AM); Manawatu Striders Clubrooms, Manawaroa Park, (behind the Esplanade Cafe), (BIA), Bob 027-2083719 or Kate 027-567-3896 PALMERSTON NORTH JOGGERS & WALKERS: Esplanade,Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday (AM), (BI), Robyn McKey 06-354-9952.

CLUB PED: Monday, Wednesday, (PM), (IA), Ongley Park; Saturday, (AM), Esplanade, (IA), David Young 06-356-7179 HEARTY STRIDERS: Thursday (PM), (BI), Esplanade, Adrienne Kennedy 06-350-8617 MASSEY WALKERS: Monday, Thursday, noon, Massey Recreation Centre, (BIA) Chin Diew Lai 06-350-5799 ext 2471 MANAWATU WALKWAYS PROMOTION SOCIETY’S MONTHLY WALKERS: Sunday (AM), (IA) Kenyon Moore 06-354-9317, k.moore@actrix.co.nz METHODIST AGAPE FELLOWSHIP WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), (B), Lorna Goodwin, 06-358-2860 U3A Exploring Walkways: Thursday (PM), (B), Lynley Watson 06-356-4384 WOMEN’S AFTER 5.30 WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday (PM), (I), Liz MacNeill 06-357-8216 FEILDING

CANCER SOCIETY, WELLINGTON DIVISION: Monday (AM), 04 389 8421, contact@cancersoc.org.nz FOREST & BIRD: 04-567-7271 ORIENTAL BAY WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Christine Blakely 04-383-6276 MT VICTORIA WALKING GROUP: Euan Harris 04-384-4770 WALK WAINUI: Monday (AM), (BIA), Shirley 04-564-6179 ISLAND BAY WALKING GROUP: Community Resource Centre, Island Bay, 04-383-7464 WALKING FOR LIFE: Lynne Waring, Miramar KARORI WALKING GROUP: Mavis Shaw, Kelburn KARORI ARTS & CRAFT WALKING GROUP: 04-934-8630 KANDALLAH CORNERSTONE WALKERS: Monday (AM) 04-479-5420 MIRAMAR WALKING GROUP: 04-388-1944 NEWLANDS COMMUNITY HOUSE WALKING: Tuesday (AM), 04-4788799 TARARUA TRAMPING CLUB: www.ttc.org.nz WEA MIDWEEK WALKERS: Hanna Harwood WELLINGTON WEDNESDAY WALKERS: 04-388-1988 WELLINGTON CATHOLIC TRAMPING CLUB: 04-934-4729 WELLINGTON HARRIER ATHLETIC CLUB: Saturday (PM) mid March to mid October, (BIA), Veronica Gould WELLINGTON MARATHON CLINIC: Sunday (AM), (BIA), Toni 04478-9201 WELLINGTON MID-WEEK WALKERS: Tues, Thursday (PM), Bart Jones 04-477-3746 or David Lonsdale 04-977-8990 WELLINGTON NORDIC WALKERS: Rod McColl 04-526-6833 WELLINGTON TRAMPING & MOUNTAINEERING CLUB: www.wtmc. org.nz WELLYWALKS: www.meetup.com/WellyWalks WELLINGTON MEET-UP TRAMP- ING CLUB: www.meetup.com/WellingtonTrampingGroup LOWER HUTT

WALK FOR HEALTH: Tuesday (AM), Saturday (AM), Sunday (AM), (BIA), Joan 04 5697 188 or 022 5697 188, www.walk4health.org.nz POSITIVELY SLIM “Health for Life Walkers: Sunday (AM) Wednesday (PM) (BIA), Jim or Barbara Mobbs 04-566-2603 HUTT VALLEY WALKERS: Saturday (PM), Carol 04-586-7784 WALKING FOR PLEASURE: 60’s Plus, Melling, Molly Shephers, 04567-5727 WOMENS WALKING GROUP: Wainuiomata, every second Wednesday (PM), 04-564-6019 HUTT VALLEY TRAMPING CLUB: Weekend (AM), Dennis Page 04970-6901 KAUMATUA TRAMPING CLUB: www.kaumatuatc.org.nz TAKE HEART WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), (BI), Neil Robinson 04-5678741 neilwrobinson747@gmail.com LEISURE WALKERS: seniors, Tuesday (AM), Judy, 04-528-4445 HUTT VALLEY MARATHON CLINIC: Mark Potter, info@hvmc.org.nz WALK WAINUI: Monday (AM), (BIA), Shirley 04-564-6179 ALICETOWN WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Karen 04-589-2646 KIWI MASTERS WALKERS: Wednesday Saturday, Sunday (PM), Richard Davies 04-566-1335 or 027-566-1335 OLDER ADULTS – LEISURE WALKING GROUP: Judy 04-528-4445 NORDIC WALKING: Sunday (AM), Silva 04-562-7671 or 021-175-4081, silva.noakes@gmail.com PETONE COMMUNITY HOUSE WALKING GROUP: 1st and 3rd Thursday (AM), Michelle PORIRUA MANA JOHNSONVILLE

SENIOR WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), (BI), Gail Byrnes FRIDAY WALKERS: Brian Grinstrup or Bruce Sheppard 04-237-6374 TAWA LINDEN HIKERS: 04-232-8705 06-323-5470 CHURTON PARK COMMUNITY WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Thursday FOXTON (PM), Churton Park shops, churtonparkcw@gmail.com FOXPEDS: Monday (PM), Foxton, Foxton Beach, (BIA), Dave Blackett, WEA RAMBLERS: Muriel Thompson, Tawa 06-363-5743, Michelle Duffy, 06-363-7987 TAWA/LINDEN WALKERS: Maurice 04-232-4407 or Claire 04-232-8764 LEVIN WHITBY SUNDAY WALKERS: Sunday (AM), Don Quirk 04-234-7700 or LEVIN HARRIER & WALKING CLUB: Saturday (PM), (BIA), Karen Christine Coshan 04-971-2141 g.cl@paradise.net.nz Humpage 021-757-871, levinharriers1@gmail.com, www.levin- UPPER HUTT harriers.com WEDNESDAY LEISURE WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), (BIA), Lila McCall, AURORA HARRIER CLUB: Peter Wrigley, p.wiggles@paradise.net.nz TUESDAY TRIPPERS: Tuesday, Trevor Barnes 04-977-4332 or 021-15806-367-9070 LEVIN JOGGERS & WALKERS CLUB: Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, 8033 trevor.barnesnz@gmail.com FANTAIL HIKERS: Marg Eagles, Upper Hutt (BIA), Colleen Francis 06-368-8624 TRENTHAM UNITED HARRIER CLUB: Jon Roskvist, 021-460-877 or 04-526-6906 WAIRARAPA UPPER HUTT WALKING & TRAMPING CLUB: Judith O’Leary 021MASTERTON 508-020 WALKING GROUP RECREATIONAL: Edna Patrick, 06-377-4338 KAPITI ORIENTEERING GROUP: 06-377-7961 or 379-5124 KAPITI CARDIAC CLUB: Tuesday, Thursday, Graham Priest 04-293-7872 CARTERTON 40+ STRIDERS: Ada Lyster, 06-379-8746 RUAMAHANGA RAMBLERS: Winter Saturday, Summer Tuesday (PM), KAPITI WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Muriel Hill 04293-5121 (BIA), Ray Wallis 06-377-0703 KAPITI THURSDAY WALKERS: Thursday, email kapitithursdaywalkers@ MARTINBOROUGH MARTINBOROUGH WALKING GROUP: Barbara Behrent 06-306-9226 gmail.com, www.sportsground.co.nz/kapitithursdaywalkers KAPITI JOGGERS & WALKERS: Sunday (AM), Pam Childs 04-902-1754 KAPITI WANDERERS: Tuesday (alt), email: kapitiwanderers@gmail.

WELLINGTON com, www.sportsground.co.nz/kapitiwanderers WELLINGTON KAPITI WEEKDAY WALKERS: Monday, Wendy Stratford 04-905-7520 BROOKLYN WALKERS: Edith, 04-384-6799 or Julian Harris 04-905-3733 junjo@clear.

BUGGY WALKING GROUP: First Thursday of month (AM), www. twstratford@gmail.com, net.nz buggywalk.co.nz SPORT KAPITI THURSDAY WALKERS: Thursday (AM), 04-296-9022

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SOUTH ISLAND MARLBOROUGH BLENHEIM

50 PLUS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), 03-579-3101 PICTON WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), Claire 03-573-7991

NELSON MOTUEKA

MOTUEKA FIFTY PLUS WALKERS: Motueka, Thursday, www.motueka50pluswalkers.org.nz, secretary50pluswalkers@gmail.com or Ian Mason 03-651-0021, 027-353-7251 MOTUEKA TRAMPING CLUB: Day and multi day trips available, secretary.motuekatc@gmail.com NELSON

NELSON STRIDERS: Tuesday, Thursday, (PM), (BI), Averil West, 03548-3655 NELSON KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), 03-548-1126 WAKEFIELD WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Lou Manson, 03541-8414 TAHUNA KIWISENIORS: Monday (AM), 03-548-1126 NELSON 50+ WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), Roger Haynes, 03-539-6402 WAIMEA HARRIER WALKERS: Saturday (PM), Sunday (AM) (BIA), Heather McNabb, 03-547-8490 WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Visitor Information Centre WAIMEA TRAMPING CLUB: Sunday (AM) (PM), wtc.richmond@gmail. com, www.waimeatrampingclub.org.nz TAKAKA

GOLDEN BAY ALPINE AND TRAMPING CLUB: Regular day and overnight tramps, Gaylene Wilkinson, Club President , beachgums@gmail.com WEDNESDAY WALKERS GROUP: Weekly day walks, Richard English 03-525-6179 rsenglish@xtra.co.nz

CANTERBURY CHRISTCHURCH

ACTIVE CHRISTCHURCH SUNDAY WALK: Sunday (AM) (BI), 03-9418999 AVON LOOP/CITY KIWISENIORS: Monday (AM), (B), Sport Canterbury 03-373-5060 AVONSIDE KIWI SENIORS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Jan 03-389-2755 AVONHEAD KIWISENIORS: Friday (AM), (BI), Bess 03-342-7647 AFTER WORK WALKING CLUBS: around Christchurch, (BI), for all ages and fitness levels, recreation clerk, CCC 03-371-1778.

ARAI-WALKERS: Wednesday, Wainoni/Aranui, Natalie Hoani, 03388-2593 ARTHRITIC AMBLERS: Wednesday, (B) suitable for people with physical disabilities, Trevor Randall 03-385-7446 BEXLEY KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Kath 03388-6161 BARRINGTON KIWISENIORS: Friday (AM), (BI), Nita 03-337-1493 BECKENHAM WALK ‘n’ TALK: Thursday (PM), Di 03-385-3452 BISHOPDALE RAMBLERS: Wednesday (AM) (I), Bishopdale, Paul Muir 03-359-7971 BISHOPDALE TRAMPING CLUB: Wednesday (AM),(IA), www.bishopdaletrampers.org.nz BURNSIDE JOGGERS & WALKERS CLUB: Sunday (AM) Burnside, Anne Uys 03-342-6337 BRIGHTON RAMBLERS WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), New Brighton (I), Marlene Crocker 03-388-1115 CANTERBURY RACE WALKERS ASSOCIATION: Monday, Wednesday, (BIA), coordinates all Canterbury race walkers and friendly race walking, Ann Henderson 03-387-0387 CANTERBURY UNIVERSITY TRAMPING CLUB: Wednesday (PM), Darryn Welham 03-960-3808 CARDIAC COMPANIONS: Sunday fortnight, (PM) Neville Wootton 03-942-5453 CARDIAC CARE GROUP, Marg Allison 03-366-2112 CCC EASTENDERS: Monday (AM), (IA), or Bruce 03-388-7295 CCC GARDEN CITY WALKERS: Saturday (AM) (IA), Helen 03-382-2302 CCC GLOW WORM EVENING WALKERS: Wednesday (PM) (IA), Norm Wells 03-981-5487 CCC HALSWELL: Saturday (AM) (PM), (IA), Pauline 03-322-8057: Sunday, Terrence 03-322-8092 CCC SUNSHINE WALKERS: Tuesday (PM (IA), Jim 03-389-1982 or Hope 03-389-7997 CCC SHIRLEY RECREATIONAL WALKERS: Monday, Thursday (AM), (IA), 03-941-5409 CCC SOCKBURN: Tuesday (AM) (IA), Estelle 03-342-7841:Friday (AM) (IA), Jo 03-349-7146 CCC WEEKEND WANDERS: Sunday (PM) (IA), Marilyn 03-338-3826 CHRISTCHURCH PERSONAL GUIDING SERVICE: Daily (AM) (BIA), Cathedral Square, C Tonge 03-981-6350 CHRISTCHURCH MARATHON CLINIC: Saturday (AM), E: chchmarathonclinic@gmail.com, https://chchmarathonclinic.wordpress.com/ CHRISTCHURCH METHODIST HARRIER CLUB: Saturday (PM) (BIA), Mrs Lindsay Evans 03-355-4356 CRUSADERS WALKERS: Tuesday (BI), (50’s and above age group), Pauline 03-385-9947 www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

Walking Clubs Groups DARLINGTON KIWISENIORS: Wednesday (AM), Bill 03-385-1925 DIAMOND HARBOUR RAMBLERS: Tuesday, Hunters Road, (BI), John Willis 03-329-4243 EASTENDERS: Monday (AM), Bruce 03-981-5329 ELLESMERE TRAMPING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Trish Vessey 03329-1865 HERITAGE WALKS: Thursday, (AM), Graeme Stanley 03-980-1553 HOON HAY KIWISENIORS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Barbara 03-338-8306 KAIAPOI WALKERS GROUP: Tuesday, Wednesday (AM), Don Lyon 03-327-9064 KAIAPOI NORDIC WALKERS: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Trudy Blakey 03-327-4457 KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUPS: for the over 50’s, 23 surburban groups plus rural locations, Sport Canterbury 0800-228-483 LAMBDA DAY TRAMPERS: every second Sunday, (BI), social group for gays and lesbians of all ages, Helen Davies 03-337-6103 LINWOOD AVENUE WALKING GROUP: Wednesday, Thursday (AM) (B), 03-389-5303 LINWOOD KIWISENIORS: Thursday (AM), Phyl 03-389-6130 LYTTELTON WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Lyttlelton, (BI), Ada Goodwin 03-328-7235 MAIREHAU LADIES PROBUS, Tuesday, Leah 03-385-6310 MARYVILLE KIWISENIORS:: Monday (AM), Valmai 03-377-8742 MERIVALE KIWISENIORS: Monday (AM), (BI), June 03-355-8703 MT PLEASANT KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Pauline 03-384-4794 NEW BRIGHTON KIWISENIORS: Wednesday, (AM), (BI), (both walkers and strollers), Joy 03-383-4494 NEW BRIGHTON WORKING MENS CLUB WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (I), Jenny Wilson 03-332-8818 NEW BRIGHTON OLYMPIC ATHLETIC CLUB: Saturday (PM), Margaret Flanagan 03-355-4902 NEW BRIGHTON HILL WALKERS: Wedneday (AM), Royce henery 03-388-7335 NEW BRIGHTON WALK ‘n’ TALK: Monday (AM), 03-941-8999 NEW BRIGHTON STROLLERS: Wednesday (AM), Tess Hall 03-388-3237 NEW BRIGHTON WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Larry Jones 03-382-0201 NO HILL WALKERS: Thursday (AM) (B), Hazel Matthews 03-385-5338 NEW BRIGHTON NORDIC WALKERS: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Kerstin Fahrenschone 03-388-0000 NZ VIVENDI SOCIETY: Sunday, Janet 03-389-1609 PAPANUI WALK ‘n’ TALK: Wednesday (AM), 03-941-6840 OPAWA KIWISENIORS: Monday, Tuesday (AM), (BI), Carol 03-332-5638 PAPANUI KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Elaine 03-352-7519 PAPANUI WALK ‘n’TALK: Wednesday (AM), 03-941-8999 PARKLANDS KIWISENIORS: Thursday (AM), (BI), Bernard Marriott 03-383-2665 PARKLANDS WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), BIA), Bernard Marriott 03-383-2665 PENINSULA TRAMPING CLUB: (Family Strollers Group), Sunday, Gloucester Street, (BIA), Merv Meredith info@peninsulatrampingclub. org.nz, www.peninsulatrampingclub.org.nz PIONEER STROLLERS: Thursday, (BIA), Shirley Hitchcock, 03-322-7220 PIONEER TRAMPERS:Thursday (AM) (IA),4-5 hour tramps in Banks Peninsula and the hills and lower mountains from Mt Hutt to Mt Grey, pioneertrampers@gmail.com PLEASURE WALKERS: Monday, Wednesday (AM) (I), Colleen Cook 03-389-8607 PORT HILLS NORDIC WALKERS: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Chiaki Jagau 03-981-1433 PORT HILLS ATHLETIC WALKING GROUP: Wednesday, Friday (AM), Glen Watts 03-332-1964.Saturday (PM), Peter King 03-341-1154 Q.E. PARK STROLLERS: Tuesday, John Plumridge 03-385-9710 RETIREES CLUB KIWISENIORS: Wednesday, (AM), (BI), (both walkers and stroller groups), Sport Canterbury 03-373-5060 RETIREES SOCIAL CLUB: Thursday (PM) (BI), 50 + age group, Ira Williams 03-342-8172 or Carol Roscoe 03-337-5901 RICCARTON KIWISENIORS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Enid 03-348-9351 ROWLEY WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Lee Tuki 03-373-8150 ROVER HARRIER CLUB: Saturday (PM) (BI), Steve Mitchell 03-348-8195 SALLY STROLLERS: Saturday, fortnight, general Christchurch, (B), leisurely pace, Margaret Bennetts, 03-322-9187 SHIRLEY RECREATIONAL WALKERS: Monday, Thursday (AM), 03941-5409 “ A SLICE OF HERITAGE WALKS” with Walktologist Graeme Stanley, Tues (PM) Thurs (AM ), Graeme Stanley 03- 980-1553 SOMERFIELD KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Marie 03-337-1436 SOUTH CHRISTCHURCH/SYDENHAM WALKERS: Sunday (AM) (IA), Ray 03-332-0555 ST PETERS WALKING GROUP: Monday (PM), Thursday (PM) (BIA), Audrey 03-348-9157 SUNSHINE WALKERS: Tuesday (PM), 03-389-1982 MY WALKING GROUP: For singles 45+, Saturday, Sunday, (BI), Llolyd 03-323-6232, cathygoulter@xtra.co.nz TUESDAY TREKKERS CLUB: Tuesday, (AM), Necia Sullivan 03-338-9035 TOWER TRAMPING & WALKING CLUB: Tuesday, (IA), Denise Mason 03-942-6735, Sunday, Yvonne van Eerden 03-339-0751 WAINONI/AVONSIDE COMMUNITY SERVICES: Thursday (AM), 03389-2285 WALKIE TALKIES WALKING GROUP: Thursday, (B), members mainly www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

from Burwood United and St Kentigerns Parish, John 03-981-9994 XY’s WALKERS: Thursday (AM), Maureen Ryder 03-383-1226 or Alison Jarvis 03-338-2678 “Y’s WALKERS” (YMCA): Tuesday, Thursday, (BIA), City YMCA, 03-3660689, Bishopdale Community Centre, 03-359-8330 “Y’s TREKKERS”: Monday, Port Hills, (IA), City YMCA, 03-366-0689 YMCA WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday (AM), Jill O’Connor 03-366-0689 WAYFARERS WALKING GROUP:Thursday (AM) (BI), 50 + age group, Lilly Chamberlain 03-981-9545, 021-399-546, lillianc@paradise.net.nz WEEKEND WANDERERS: Sunday (PM), Marilyn Dean 03-338-3826 30 MINUTE WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Greame Stanley 30 MINUTE WALKING GROUP:Tuesday (AM), (B), Risingholme, Christchurch City Council 03-941-8999 30 MINUTE WALKING GROUP:Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), (BIA), Bishopdale, Christchurch City Council 03-941-8999 30 MINUTE WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM) (PM), (BIA), 03-94128999

RURAL CANTERBURY

CHEVIOT KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Sport Canterbury 03373-5060 ELLESMERE TRAMPING GROUP: Thursday (AM) (IA), Trish Vessy 03-329-1865 LEESTON KIWISENIORS: Friday (AM), (BI), Sport Canterbury 03373-5060 LINCOLN KIWISENIORS: Monday (AM), (BI), Sport Canterbury 03373-5060 RANGIORA KIWISENIORS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Sport Canterbury 03-373-5060 SOUTHBRIDGE KIWISENIORS: Friday (AM), (BI), Sport Canterbury 03-373-5060 ASHBURTON

ASHBURTON HARRIER CLUB: Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday, Merv & Jackie Gilbert 03-308-5894 KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUPS: for the over 50’s, Wednesday (AM), (BI), two groups, Janice Cochrane, Sport Mid-Canterbury, 03-307-0475 ASHBURTON STROLLERS CLUB: 1st Sunday and 2nd Wednesday of month, (AM), Diane Milne 03- 303-6250 METHERN & DISTRICT TRAMPING CLUB: Helen 03-308-7011 MT SOMERS TRACKS: Warren Jowett 03-303-0880, www.doc.govt.nz MT SOMERS WALKWAY: Marilyn & Bruce Gray 03-303-0809 PACIFIC ISLAND WALKING GROUP: Ashburton Domain, Torika Patterson 03-308-5868 ST DAVIDS WALKING GROUP: Barbara Lischner 03-308-5174, www. st-davids.org.nz WALKING GROUP: Eileen Ward 03-307-0475 WALKING GROUP: Ethel Powell 03-308-9662

STH CANTERBURY PLEASANT POINT

PLEASANT POINT WALK GROUP: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Esther, 03-614-7524 TIMARU

TIMARU HARRIER CLUB: Saturday (PM), March to October, Alister 03-686-1010 HIGHFIELD WALK GROUP: Thursday (AM), (BI), Joy, 03-688-9888 KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUPS: for the over 50’s, Verna Parker, Sport Canterbury, 03-686-0751 MARCHWIEL WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), Colleen, 03-688-6231 SOUTHEND WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), (BI), Bev, 03-688-8381 WANDERERS WALK GROUP: Thursday (AM), (BI), Selwyn Prattley 03-688-9764

WEST COAST GREYMOUTH

GREYMOUTH CATHOLIC WOMENS LEAGUE WALKING GROUP: Nora Sheard, 03-768-6479 GREYMOUTH OVER 50’S: Graham Schaef, 03-768-7437 GREYMOUTH DAUDLERS: Yvonne Davison 03-768-6664 KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUPS: for the over 50’s, Don Monk SWC 03-768-0775 RUNANGA WALKING GROUP: Pat Butler 03-762-7665 BLACKBALL WALKING GROUP: Charlie Quibell 03-732-4887 HOKITIKA

HOKITIKA KIWISENIORS: Monday (AM), (BI), Pavel Bare SWC, 03756-9037 HARI HARI KIWISENIORS: Historic walks (BI), Pavel Bare SWC, 03756-9037 HOKI HIKERS: Tuesday (AM), Margaret Stevens 03-755-6466

OTAGO

LEGEND

Fitness levels: “B” beginner, ”I” intermediate, “A” advanced. (AM) denotes morning walk, (PM) denotes an afternoon or evening walk.

Group co-ordinators are asked to please advise us of any updates by fax 06-358-6864 or email walkingnz@xtra.co.nz.

03-434-5061 OAMARU FRIDAY WALKERS: Every 2nd Friday (AM), Barbara McGann 03-434-9178 WEDNESDAY WALKERS TRAMPING GROUP: Jane Naish 03-434-6363 NORTH OTAGO TRAMPING & MOUNTAINEERING CLUB: Margie Carrington 03-434-8484 DUNEDIN

ACTIVE WALKERS: Monday (PM), Bill Brockie 03-467-9114 ARIKI DUNEDIN WALKING GROUP: Wednesday, Saturday (PM), Nola Crewe 03-481-1158 CIVIL SERVICE: Saturday, (PM), Peter Smith 03-471-7127 CAVERSHAM HARRIERS WALKING GROUP: Saturday (PM), Keiran Columb 03-489-4027 DUNEDIN CITY RAMBLERS: Wednesday,(AM) Alison St John 03476-2344 GREEN HUT TRACK GROUP DUNEDIN: walking track maintainers, Wednesday (AM), Graeme Elliot 03-454-3350, ellio@xtra.co.nz HALFWAY BUSH WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), (I), Pat Garth, 03-476-2579 HILL CITY WALKING GROUP: Saturday (PM), Alex McEwan 03-455-4851 KOPUTAI WALKING GROUP: 2nd Tuesday, (AM), Noeline Forgie, 03-472-8302 LEITH WALKERS: Saturday (PM), Kevin Blair 03-476-3289 MORNINGTON MONDAY WALKERS: Monday (AM), (B), Shirley 03-4536398 or 021-294-2218 MULTI-PEAK FITNESS WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Marelda Gallaher 03-477-6057 or 027-222-3863 MOSGIEL 50’s FORWARD WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Roberta Telfer 03-488-3175 OTAGO TRAMPING/MOUNTAINEERING CLUB: Sunday (AM), Joe Bretherton, jsbretherton@gmail.com, http://otmc.co.nz OVER 30’s TRAMPING CLUB: Sunday (AM), Janice Hodges 03-489-4071 PHOENIX CLUB WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Nina Davidson 03-471-0114 PINEHILL WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Norman Vare 03-473-8683 ST KILDA COMMUNITY CLUB WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, (AM), Ngaire McIndoe 03-456-4478 TAIERI RECREATIONAL TRAMPING CLUB: Wednesday (AM), Ian Fleming 03-489-8964 TRIXIE TRAMPERS: Thursday (AM), Alison Jones 03-489-8372 WEA OVER 50’s TRAMPING CLUB: 2nd & 4th Tuesday, (A), Chris James 03-488-2228, http://tramping.spacific.nz WAIHOLA WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Elizabeth Jones 03-489-8064 XY TRAMPING CLUB: 1st & 3d (& 5th) Tuesday, (AM), Tony Timperley, 03-473-7257, http://tramping.spacific.nz Y’S WALKING GROUP: Sunday (AM), Bev Buchanan, 03 455 5260 60 PLUS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Jimsie Smith 03-466-7374 60’s PLUS RAMBLERS: 1st & 3rd Tuesday, Brian Ralph 03-476-6514 60’s PLUS TRAMPING CLUB: 2nd & 4th Thursday, (A), >4 hours, Karen Byers 03-456-2595 60 PLUS HIKERS: 2nd & 4th Tuesday, (AM), Jasmone Chin 03-453-6526 ALEXANDRA

ALEXANDRA HARRIER & WALKERS CLUB: Saturday (PM), April tOctober, John Thompson 03-448-7244, www.alexharriers.co.nz QUEENSTOWN

WAKATIPU WALKERS: Thursday, www.wakatipuwalkers.co.nz WANAKA

WANAKA WALKERS: Monday (February - Mid-December (AM), (BI), Ruth Harrison 021-474-904, ruthharrison01@icloud.com, wanakawalkers.blogspot.co.nz

SOUTHLAND INVERCARGILL

60’S UP WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), Olive Swain 03-214-4802 YMCA WOMEN’S WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), Joan Tuffery, 03-216-7377 ACTIVE WALKERS KIWI SENIORS: Thursday, Sport Southland 03-2112150, e:kiwiseniors@sportsouthland.co.nz, wwwsportsouthland. co.nz GORE

GORE DISTRICT WALKERS: Tuesday (AM), NgaireEvans 03-208-4744 or Maureen Jones 03-208-7322, maway50@gmail.com HOKONUI TRAMPING CLUB: Margaret Hughes 03-208-7053 NORTHERN SOUTHLAND

NORTHERN SOUTHLAND WALKERS: 2nd and 4th Thursdays, Mossburn.: Jo Muir, 03-248-6474, Balfour: Christine MacLean 03-201-6390, Riversdale: Margaret McLennan, 03-202-5868

CLYDE

CLYDE OFF-ROAD WALKERS: Monday, Wednesday, Judy Blanch, 03449-2580, Eleanor Edgar 03-448-6767 OAMARU

SENIOR CITIZENS WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Nancy Bell

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New Zealand Walks

10 beautiful Queenstown S

By Queenstown, NZ

ome light exercise is rewarded by spectacular views of Queenstown and its surrounds.

Choose from these great little walks and enjoy a new outlook.

In Queenstown, a little light exercise is rewarded by spectacular views. The Wakatipu Basin is a walkers’ paradise, and you don’t even need to go far from the town centre to experience some of the best day walks in Queenstown.

Queenstown has walks for every age and ability, from wide flat tracks that are wheelchair accessible and suitable for parents with pushchairs, to steep mountain climbs for fit experienced hikers.

Queenstown local experts have put together their pick of the tracks.

From the Queenstown Gardens to Available from Rangitawa Publishing,

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Mt Favourite New ZealandWalk Walks

walks in the lovely Lake Hayes Loop, and some gems of walks in Arrowtown, choose one of these great day hikes, grab your walking boots, reach new heights, and soak up the stunning vistas.

1. Queenstown Gardens & CBD café shopping trail

2. Frankton Arm Walkway

Difficulty: Easy Below right: Frankton Arm walkway in Winter.

The Frankton Arm walkway is also wheelchair-friendly, and the relatively flat trail leads all the way to Frankton alongside the sparkling waters of Lake Wakatipu. Marvel at lake-side houses and gardens, watch planes land at the airport and stop here and there at the beach, or at the marina for a café break.

Length: 10 km How long will it take: Three hours.

Distance from Queenstown: Start from the Queenstown Gardens

3. Sunshine Bay Track For another perspective head out towards Glenorchy on the Sunshine Bay Track and enjoy the views across the lake to Cecil and Walter Peaks.

Watch the TSS Earnslaw steam her way to Walter Peak, and the many other lake cruise vessels take to the water with waving visitors on-board.

Then head through native bush to reach Sunshine Bay’s jetty. There’s

Queenstown Gardens provides a great wheelchair accessible option and has outstanding flora and fauna year-round. Explore the rose gardens, play a round of Frisbee golf or walk along the shore of Lake Wakatipu, before heading back to town to weave through the compact and cosmopolitan town centre, exploring the boutiques, souvenir shops, galleries and high street label stores for some retail therapy.

Length: 3.1 km How long will it take: One and a half hours.

Distance from Queenstown: Downtown Queenstown Difficulty: Easy Opposite page below left: Queenstown Gardens in Autumn. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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10 beautiful walks in Queenstown also a side-track that leads to a waterfall at Two Mile Creek Falls.

Length: 3 km How long will it take: One hour Distance from Queenstown: 1 km. Track starts from Sunshine Bay Beach Difficulty: Easy – moderate Page 39 above right: Sunshine Bay Track in Spring.

4. The Queenstown Hill Loop Test your legs on the Queenstown

Hill Loop Track with climb through pine forests up to the Basket of Dreams sculpture by Caroline Robinson. This is a favourite lookout spot offering views over the Wakatipu basin to Cecil Peak, the Frankton Arm and Queenstown Bay. If you’ve still got energy to burn you can push on another 0.5 km to an even more spectacular viewpoint higher up the hill. The trail is well maintained but wear sturdy shoes.

Length: 2 km to the Basket of Dreams How long will it take: One hour.

Distance from Queenstown: Leave from Belfast Street in downtown Queenstown

Difficulty: Moderate Above left: Looking over Lake Wakatipu from Queenstown Hill.

5. The Tiki Trail For one of the best views of Queenstown, and a decent workout, climb the Tiki Trail up to the Gondola building. Starting at the bottom of the Gondola, the Tiki Trail winds its way through trees towards the lookout at the top. You have the option of making your way back down, after a few photos and a drink, or if the climb has got the better of you relax in the Gondola for the journey back down.

Length: 2.1 km How long will it take: One hour Distance from Queenstown: Leave from the bottom of the Gondola Difficulty: Moderate Below left: The Tiki Trail, a short but steep climb with rewarding views.

6. Ben Lomond Walkway The Ben Lomond hike is a full day mission. The Tiki Trail is just your warm-up before tackling the Ben Lomond walkway, heading for the saddle or pushing on to the summit.

At 800 m you break out from the

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pines and walk amongst the alpine tussock and shrubs, heading for Ben Lomond Station at 1326 m. Then it’s a steep uphill mission to Ben Lomond’s 1748 m summit—with views to Mt Earnslaw and Mt Aspiring on a clear day.

Walkers aiming for the summit should allow six to eight hours, depending on the conditions, and be prepared for snow and ice above the bush line from April to November.

Length: 11 km return How long will it take: Three to four hours to Ben Lomond Saddle, six to eight hours to Ben Lomond Summit Distance from Queenstown: Leave from the bottom of the Gondola Difficulty: Demanding Above middle: Friends hiking Ben Lomond in Summer.

7. Lake Hayes Loop The Lake Hayes loop track circles what is possibly the most picturesque location in the wider Queenstown region. If it’s a flat calm day, the reflections of the willow trees, reeds, mountains and lakefront houses is just magic. The two hour walk winds around the lake shore and above the lake on a ridgeline looking towards the Remarkables.

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How long will it take: One to two hours Distance from Queenstown: 22 km. Track starts in Arrowtown Difficulty: Moderate Above left: Tobins Track, Arrowtown

10. Sawpit Gully

10 beautiful walks in Queenstown 9. Tobin’s Track three hours Distance from Queenstown: 5 km, Lake Hayes is between Queenstown and Arrowtown Difficulty: Easy Page 41 above right: Lake Hayes loop track views in Spring.

8. Arrow River Trail Starting in historic Arrowtown, a walk along the Arrow River is a must-do for any day visitor. The Arrow River Trail starts to the west of Arrowtown, following the large irrigation pipeline along the river, past the turnoff to Sawpit Gully, and to the Norman Smith footbridge that leads to Macetown 15km away.

You can cross the bridge and walk back along the riverside (there are some crossings along the way) or go back the way you came along the track. Back in Arrowtown, it’s lovely to walk along the river and amongst the trees before re-joining Arrowtown’s quaint streets to lap up the café culture, or grab a pint in the sunshine.

Length: 4.2 km How long will it take: 50 minutes return Distance from Queenstown: 22 km. Track starts in Arrowtown Difficulty: Easy Below right: The Arrow River Trail in Autumn.

Tobin’s Track is a relatively quick hike up to the edge of the Crown Terrace above Arrowtown. Join the locals that use it as a workout challenge by running or cycling up it and take in the views. Arrowtown’s grid of streets is nestled into the crook of two mountain ranges, emerald green golf courses, and Lake Hayes off to the south, with the Remarkables looming in the distance.

In the summer it’s a lovely spot to take in the golden hour just before sunset and see the last rays of sunshine over the Wakatipu Basin.

Check out the remains of the old family cottage of Thomas Tobin on your left on the way up.

Length: 6.6 km

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This two-three-hour walk is for visitors who need a little elevation in their hike. Start from the carpark near the Chinese Settlement in Arrowtown and take the Arrow River Trail from Bush Creek. Walk along until the turnoff indicating Sawpit Gully with a yellow arrow.

From there, it’s a steady climb up along the rim of the gully, then down to the trickling stream for a series of backand-forth creek crossings (wear waterproof boots), and up again to be rewarded with views of Lake Hayes, the Remarkables and Queenstown Hill in the distance.

It’s all downhill from there, before coming back to Arrowtown along Bush Creek.

Length: 7.9 km How long will it take: Two to three hours hours Distance from Queenstown: 22 km. Track starts in Arrowtown Difficulty: Moderate Page 38 middle left: Sawpit Gully Trail, Arrowtown l..

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CONTENTS for previous 15 issues NOVEMBER 284 2021

2 Banks Track 3 Contents 6 New Zealand Walks: Five exhilarating walks in the Tongariro/Kaimanawa area 9 High Achiever: Ronnie gets back on the bike at age 72 10 New Zealand Walk: A Winter beach walk south of Waitarere 12 New Zealand Walk: The Pakihi Track for total seclusion 18 High Achievers: Three women take up 1000km challenge 20 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 22 High Achiever: Q&A with accommodation provider and trail legend Bill Trolove 24 High Achievers: Unlikely couple meet and live their dream 27 Need2Know: New Pocket Maps app helps walkers explore 28 New Zealand Walk: Waterfalls a feature of Upper Nihotupu Dam Walk 33 New Zealand Walk: Plans for City to Sea pathway taking shape 34 Need2Know: Everyday planning for everyday people 36 Subscription page 37 My Favourite Walks: A day tramp in Akaroa - Curry Track/Purple Peak Track 40 Event: New direction for the Front Runner Hoka Christchurch Marathon 42 Index of previous 14 issues 43 Coming Events: New Zealand 47 Coming Events: Australia 48 New Zealand Walking Tours 48 New Zealand Country Breaks 51 Pak A Roo Jackets 52 Goldfields Cavalcade

OCTOBER 283 2021

2 Banks Track 3 Contents 6 New Zealand Walks: Queen Charlotte Track - It’s time to awaken your adventurous soul 10 New Zealand Walk: Port Ligar a truly unique experience 14 New Zealand Walk : Nikau palms and sea stacks at Point Elizabeth 16 Walking Access Commission: Trust to develop and support walking and cycling trails 17 New Zealand Walks: Over 50 walks in this year ’s Waiheke Walking Festival 20 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 22 Event: Tois! Whakatane’s stunning trail challenge 24 Need2Know: The faster you walk, the better for long term health especially as you age 26 New Zealand Walks: Cobb Vally region - one of the most interesting in the country for trampers and naturalists 32 New Zealand Walks: Papamoa’s two great recreational areas 36 Subscription page 37 Covid-19: What you can and connot do in Level 3 37 Book: Cheers Mate! Walkabout in Australia 38 New Zealand Walk: Pukeiti - a garden of national significance 42 Index of previous 14 issues 43 Coming Events: New Zealand 47 Coming Events: Australia 48 New Zealand Walking Tours 48 New Zealand Country Breaks 51 Pak A Roo Jackets 52 Goldfields Cavalcade

SEPTEMBER 282 2021

2 Queen Charlotte Track - Wilderness Guides 3 Contents 6 New Zealand Great Walk: Great Walks myth busting 14 New Zealand Wlks: The best of Opotiki: 5 easy walks in the eastern Bay of Plenty 20 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 22 New Zealand Walk: Sea lionsand seals an attraction at Sandfly Bay.

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24 Subscription page 25 Need2Know: Indoor pathways improve people’s mental wellbeing 26 Australian Walks; Murray River Safari the latest edition to Australian Wildlife Journeys 29 Banks Track 30 New Zealand Walk: Grovetown Lagoon - a great conservation effort in Marlborough 32 Overseas Walk: Explore Rarotonga’s mountainous interior 34 New Zealand Walk: Withering Heights -Tawarau Conservation area, King Country 39 Need2Know: New lookout for Bennetts Bay now open 40 High Achievers: Thames Hospital staff scrub in Hauraki Ranges 42 Index of previous 14 issues 43 Coming Events: New Zealand 47 Coming Events: Australia 48 New Zealand Walking Tours 48 New Zealand Country Breaks 51 Pak A Roo Jackets 52 Taupo events

AUGUST 281 2021

2 Queen Charlotte Track - Wilderness Guides 3 Contents 6 New Zealand Walk: Bannockburn Sluicings NZ’s own ‘wild west’ 8 New Zealand Walk: Cable Bay Walkway for coastal views 11 New Zealand Walk/Bike: Walking and biking around Napier 18 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 20 New Zealand Walk: Hooker Valley Track offers awe inspiring landscapes 23 Need2Know: Asking politely will protect outdoor acccess for others 24 Subscription page 25 Need2Know: Locked gates over unformed legal roads 25 Need 2Know: Walking as a sport in 1878 26 My Favourite Walk: Taking time on the Tongariro 28 Te Araroa : Q&A withTe Araroa walker and Wellington trustee John Craig 29 Banks Track 30 New Zealand Walk: Ghosts of the past: Historic trails across the Kaimai-Mamaku Park 33 Shared Pathway: Unique boardway opened in Waitara 37 My Favourite Walk: Three tramps in the Ruahine Forest Park 40 Australian Walks: Footing it in Tassie 42 Index of previous 14 issues 43 Coming Events: New Zealand 47 Coming Events: Australia 48 New Zealand Walking Tours 48 New Zealand Country Breaks 51 Pak A Roo Jackets 52 Taupo events

JULY 280 2021

2 Queen Charlotte Track - Wilderness Guides 3 Contents 6 New Zealand Walk: Comarderie on the Whareama Coastal Walk 12 Event: Walkers see the new Manawatu Tararua Highway taking shape 14 New Zealand Walk: Rotokawa Scenic Reserve - now a predator free area 18 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 20 New Zealand Walk: Fantail Falls an easy West Coast walk 22 Subscription page 24 Virtual field trip for school children showcases Te Araroa 24 My Favourite Walk: Linderman Loop - in the historic Kaimais 28 Around the Clubs: Clubs find advantage in sharing great walks 30 New Zealand Cycle Tour: Best Dam cycling trip in the world - Busting the 315km trail from Mt Cook to Oamaru 38 Australian Walks: Alice Springs for gorges, water holes and red desert landscapes 42 Index of previous 14 issues 43 Coming Events: New Zealand 47 Coming Events: Australia

48 New Zealand Walking Tours 48 New Zealand Country Breaks 51 Pak A Roo Jackets 52 Taupo event

JUNE 279 2021

2 Queen Charlotte Track - Wilderness Guides 4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walk: Ship Cove walks in old swamp forests 8 New Zealand Walk: Muruwai Walk in Coromandel 10 New Zealand Walks: Somes Island - The MIQ experience 149 years ago11 New Zealand Walk: Somes Island Track 12 My Favourite Walk: Banks Peninsula Track - an unique scenic 3 day trip 14 Need2Know: Egmont National Park tracks upgraded 16 High Achiever: Havelock man’s marathon dream of link to Picton 18 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 20 Australian Walks: Ten best walks and hikes in Tasmania 24 New Zealand Walk: Gabriels Gully interpretation walk 26 Te Araroa Trail: Walking the Te Araroa Trail as a hotographer and film maker 30 New Zealand Walk: Mt Taranaki summit climb -not for the faint hearted 35 New Zealand Walk: Palliser Vineyard Walk 36 Directory of New Zealand Walking Groups 40 Subscription page 41 Index of previous 14 issues 42 Coming Events: New Zealand 47 Coming Events: Australia 48 New Zealand Walking Tours 48 New Zealand Country Breaks 51 ECHO Walking Festival 52 Taupo Marathon

MAY 278 2021

2 Pak - A - Roo Walking Jacket 4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walk: Franz Josef - a must do 9 Need2Know: Health and Safety when crossing private farms 10 New Zealand Walks: Kaikoura - a popular spot for walkers 14 My Favourite Walk: Motorimu Shelter walk in the Tararuas 15 Event: Christchurch Walking Festival has many avenues for walking 16 New Zealand Walk: Tackling the Tirohanga 18 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 20 Australian Walk : Umpherston Sinkhole 22 My Favourite Walk: Western Loop Walkway for bush, river and open farmland 26 My Favourite Walk: A walk around Mangatawhiri Reservoir 30 My Favourite Walk: Counter clockwise on the Tongariro Circuit 36 Directory of New Zealand Walking Groups 42 Coming Events: New Zealand 47 Coming Events: Australia 48 New Zealand Walking Tours 48 New Zealand Country Breaks 51 ECHO Walking Festival 52 Taupo Marathon

APRIL 277 2021

2 Pak - A - Roo Walking Jacket 4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walk: Omarama’s Clay Cliff spectacular landscape 8 New Zealand Walk: On a clear day you can see f o re ve r O t a w a to Otane-Wainuku Ridgeline 10 New Zealand Walk: Huatoki Domain - for a delightful walk 12 New Zealand Walk: Three coastal walks at the bottom of the South Island 14 Shared Pathway: Hikers and bikers share the Timber Trail 16 High Achievers: Te Araroa legends Ceorge Mills and Rob Firmin 18 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 20 Shared Pathway: Little River Trail Hike it, bike it like it!

25 Shared Pathway: New off road

shared path gathering use 22 New Zealand Walks: Tongariro National Park short walks to suit all fitness types 32 Te Araroa Trail: New Invercargill to Bluff section, cyclists off road 32 New Zealand Walk: Rob Roy Track reopens 34My Favourite Walk: Day walks in West Coast’s Oparara Basin 34 NZ Cycling Trail: The diverse Kaikoura Trail 35 Shared Pathway: Shared Kaikoura pathway connect loop 36 Directory of New Zealand Walking Groups 41 Index of previous 14 issues 42 Coming Events: New Zealand 48 New Zealand Walking Tours 48 New Zealand Country Breaks 52 Great Forest Events

MARCH 276 2021

2 Pak - A - Roo Walking Jacket 3 Contents 4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walk: Tauranga to Okere Falls on a shared trail 10 New Zealand Walk: Branch Road Walkway - once an ancient Maori route 14 New Zealand Walk: Blue Pools Walk - Mt Aspitring National Park 16 Cycling Trails: New section of Alps2Ocean Cycle Trail opens 17 New Zealand Walk: Hollyford Track reopens 18 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 20 Need2Know: Motu: Magnificent isolation 24 New Zealand Walk: Alexandra to Clyde River Track - attracts both walkers and cyclists 27 New Zealand Walk:The Terrace Walk, Franz Josef 28 Auckland Walks: Take a hike on these great Auckland walks this summer 30 New Zealand Walk: Gebbies Pass to Packhorse Hut 32 New Zealand Walk: Kahikatea Country - the Pehitawa section of the Te Araroa Trail 34 NZ Cycling Trail: The diverse Kaikoura Trail 35 Shared Pathway: Shared Kaikoura pathway connect loop 36 Event: Back to the future for ASB Christchurch events 38 New Zealand Walks: Mangatoi Walkers tackle the Coromandel walks 42 Coming Events: New Zealand 48 New Zealand Walking Tours 48 New Zealand Country Breaks 51 Wilderness Guides 52 Manawatu Walking Festival

FEBRUARY 275 2021

2 Pak - A - Roo Walking Jacket 3 Contents 4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walk: A wander around Waioronga- mai Valley 11 Te Araroa Trail: New partnerships keep track of walkers on trail 12 New Zealand Walk: Hidden treasures in Wai-O- Tapu Forest 15 Need to Know: Advantages of replacing fizzy drinks with water 16 New Zealnd Farm Walks: Hill farm walks in the Rangitikei 18 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 20 High Achievers: Volunteers add value to Mt Somers experience 22 New Zealand Walk: Seven walks on Mt Somers 24 New Zealand Walk:Locals proud of Kawatiri Coastal Trail 26 New Zealand Walks: Plan your next adventure with New Zealand Walks 29 High Achiever: Award to Mangawhai builder of walking tracks 30 New Zealand Walk: Happy holiday humping 37 Book: Enhanced access grant supports bikepack-

ing Aotearoa book 38 Need2Know: Enjoying the outdoors responsibility 41 Index of previous 14 issues 42 Coming Events: New Zealand 48 New Zealand Walking Tours 48 New Zealand Country Breaks 51 Wilderness Guides 52 Event: Manawatu Walking Festivall

JANUARY 274 2021

2 Pak - A - Roo Walking Jacket 3 Contents 4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walk: Round the rugged rocks - Roaring Meg Pack Track 9 New Zealand Walks: Top 20 Welly Walks in the Capital 13 High Achievers: All walks of life celebrate 20 years of community talks 14 NZ Walking Access Commission: Walking the dog 16 Event: New Zealand’s larget annual multi-sport event welcomes walkers 17 New Zealand Walk: Walking along the banks of the Ohura River 18 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 20 New Zealand Walk: Rimutaka Rail Trail for tunnels and waterfalls 21 New Zealand Walk:Rimutaka Rail Trail popular with both walkers and cyclists 23 News: Survey highlights motivations for time in nature 24 Overseas Walk: Singapore Orchid Gardens for a walk among flora 34 Need2Know: Exercise helps to reduce back pain 36 Australian Walks: Australia’s best one day walks 39 Event: Ashhurst to Esplanade Walk 41 Index of previous 14 issues 44 Coming Events: New Zealand 48 New Zealand Walking Tours 48 New Zealand Country Breaks 51 Wilderness Guides 52 Event:Manawatu Walking Festival

DECEMBER 273 2020

2 Pak - A - Roo Walking Jacket 3 Contents 4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walk: Punakaiki Gateway to dramatic limstone country 13 Walking Access: Walking from town to town 14 New Zealand Walk: Audrey Gale Reserve beautiful in all seasons 16 New Zealand Walk: Snow Daze Golden Crown Ridge Ruahine Forest Park 18 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 20 New Zealand Walk: Mangatangi Track walk with great view points 22 New Zealand Walk: Doug Walker Memorial Walkway popular 24 New Zealand Walk: Four P’s in a pod! Paku, Pauanui, Parakiwai, Puketui 26 Te Araroa Trail: Paekakariki Escarpment Trail for magnificent views 30 Overseas Walk : A walk ever y day with the Norwegian Coastal Express 34 Overseas Walks: Lamma Island paved wilderness walkways 39 New Zealand Walks: 100km Coast to Coast Walk 42 Subscription Page 43 Index of previous 14 issues 44 Coming Events: New Zealand 48 New Zealand Walking Tours 48 New Zealand Country Breaks 51 Wilderness Guides 52 Event: Manawatu Walking Festival

NOVEMBER 272 2020

2 Pak - A - Roo Walking Jacket 3 Contents 4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walk: An amble by Lake Hakanoa 9 New Zealand Walk: A trail that reconnects us to the Waikato River 10 New Zealand Walk: Tongariro Alpine Crossing: best one day walk in NZ 16 New Zealand Walk: Time to explore Nydia Bay 18 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 20 Australian Walk: Five of the top walks in Melbourne 22 Te Araroa Trail: Te Araroa Auckland Trust plan to enhance walking experience 24 New Zealand Walk: “Views to die for” on Waipu Cove Walkway

27 New Zealand Walks: Seven day walks around Queenstown 30 Overseas Walk : Whitburn to South Shields in the north east of England 34 New Zealand Walk: Hahei Beach to Cathedral Cove full of history 38 New Zealand Walks: Track work making strides in Auckland regional parks 38 New Zealand Walks: Walk New Zealand before you walk the world 40 New Zealand Walk: Rotorao Island an unique island sanctuary 43 Index of previous 14 issues 44 Coming Events: New Zealand 48 New Zealand Walking Tours 48 New Zealand Country Breaks 51 Wilderness Guides 52 Event:Manawatu Walking Festival

OCTOBER 271 2020

2 Pak - A - Roo Walking Jacket 3 Contents 4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walk: Ducks, Gnomes and Dinosaurs: Just a normal day in the Whirinaki Conservation Park 8 New Zealand Walk: Castle Hill: a walk through huge boulders 13 New Zealand Walk: Much loved Spraggs Bush Track reopens 14 New Zealand Walk: The Tinui ANZAC Walkway: a memorable walk 16 News: Te Araroa partners with NZ Walking Access Commission 18 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 20 New Zealand Experience: Our Routeburn experience: Water, floods and everything else that could go wrong 24 Lockdown Activities: Nature is good for us 26 New Zealand Walk: An Architectural Walk 28 My Favourite Walk: Along the walkway at Macan- drew Bay 30 Cycling Tours: Trip through the tulips 34 New Zealand Walk: Nydia Track something for everyone 38 New Zealand Walks: Exploring the scenery of the Far North 42 Te Araroa Trail: Te Araroa Northland Trust revitalised 43 Index of previous 14 issues 45 Coming Events: New Zealand 48 New Zealand Walking Tours 48 New Zealand Country Breaks 51 Event:Manawatu Walking Festival 52 Wilderness Guides

SEPTEMBER 270 2020

2 Pak - A - Roo Walking Jacket 3 Contents 4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walk: Palmers Track - Great Barrier Island 12 John Fensham Memoral Sanctuary - a lowland forest walk 15 New Zealand Walk: Invigorating winter tramp on the Mania Track 15 Kawerau Accomodation: Firmin Lodge 18 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 20 Short walks to get you off the couch 23 Lockdown Activities: A morepork and the Milky Way 24 Northland Experiences: Two wheels and Shank’s Pony 28 New Zealand Walks: A week of walks on Chatham Islands 36 Event: Bay of Islands Walking Weekend - A real mix - hiking, biking trains and walks for non walkers 40 Event: Delightful dozen walks at Warkworth Weekend 2020 43 Index of previous 14 issues 45 Coming Events: New Zealand 48 New Zealand Walking Tours 48 New Zealand Country Breaks 51 Event: A great view from one of the Warkworth’s Walks 52 Wilderness Guides

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