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RECREATION WALKING and CYCLING TRAILS New Zealand Walks:

Footprints of Toi walk

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New Zealand Walk:

Waihi Beach to Houmanga Bay

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Dunstan Trail links Cromwell with Clyde

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Awapikopiko Reserve

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Hacket Track a feature in Mt Richmond Forest Park

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CONTENTS

Issue 287 - 2022

2 Goldfields 3 Contents 6 New Zealand Walks: White sand, green forest, brown kiwi - an island holiday like nowhere else 9 Subscription page 10 New Zealand Walks: Footprints of Toi walk, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty 12 New Zealand Walks: Nga Tapuwae o Toi Walkway 14 New Zealand Walk: Awapikopiko Reserve for a picnic and a short walk 16 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 18 High Achievers: The women that champion outdoor access 20 Shared Trails: Dunstan Trail links Cromwell with Clyde 24 New Zealand Walks: Waihi Beach to Houmanga Bay 29 New Zealand Walks: Four short walks from Waihi Beach 30 New Zealand Walks: Nowell’s Lakes Walkway where you will enjoy nature 35 Need2Know: Don’t go missing, go hiking 36 Australian Walk: Lake Hart - walking on salt 38 New Zealand Walk: Ongaonga Village - steeped in history 40 New Zealand Walks: Hacket Track a feature in Mt Richmond Forest park 43 Index of previous 14 issues 44 Manawatu Striders Super Seven Series 45 Coming Events: New Zealand 48 New Zealand Walking Tours 48 New Zealand Country Breaks 51 Pak A Roo Jackets 52 Wilderness Guides Cover: The Oromahoe Traverse Walk from Paihia to the Lookout continues through the Opua Forest to a fantastic kauri grove before returning to Paihia via a coastal walkway. 21 km in total. This knotted celery pine ( tanekaha) makes for a great picture frame! This walk was in the Bay of Islands Walking Weekend programme. Photo by William Fuller, Russell.

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New connections to the Hurunui Heartland Ride New 26km shared path from Invercargill to Bluff

For those hardy travellers walking or cycling 3000 km from Cape Reinga to Bluff, there is at last a safe alternative to the shoulder of State Highway 1 when riding to Bluff.

After riding it for the third time with mates, local cyclist Ray Robinson has declared that “it’s bloody good”. NZ Transport Agency has even received a poem from one grateful trail user, Tim Anderson, who said “10/10 for the workers, who laid that trail to Bluff”.

In the past, walkers and cyclists have had to share the road with large trucks racing to the port at Bluff.

It was often terrifying and of course the truck drivers did not like it either. Now everyone is happy.

The 2.5-metre-wide path from Invercargill to Bluff is 26 kilometres long and has taken just over ten years to build. There are plans underway for a grand official opening in March 2022, once interpretation signs have been installed.

The trail starts at Tweed Street on the western edge of Invercargill and ends at the northern edge of Bluff.

Travellers following Te Araroa New Zealand’s trail then travel through town to the famous AA signs at Stirling Point.

Above: Ready to start the trail Photo by Jodi Morrison.

A fantastic new riding opportunity in Christchurch heads north from the city centre, on a string of cycle paths to Kaiapoi, Rangiora, and beyond to connect to the Hurunui Heartland Ride.

The well-established Papanui Parallel leads to Rutland Reserve, on the edge of the city.

From there the smoothest path in the country follows the Christchurch Northern Corridor to the Waimakariri River, where the bridge has a new clip-on shared path for safe crossing. Only 21 km from town, the cafés of Kaiapoi are the perfect destination for a short ride.

However, the wonderful Passchendaele Path leads on to Rangiora, another great place to refuel in style.

Beyond Rangiora, a mix of roads and cycle paths lead to Amberley, Culverden, and Kaikoura.

The full Hurunui Heartland Ride is 260 kilometres long and details can be found on the NZ Cycle Trail website.

Above: A cyclist on the shared pathway. Photo by Jonathan Kennett

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Te Araroa Trail turned ten years old in 2021

New Zealand’s walk of a lifetime turned 10 in December 2021.

And for its birthday it wants to lead more people into the wild.

Since COVID-19, the number of New Zealanders walking the trail has increased significantly.

Thousands of international tourists are no longer taking months to walk the length of the 3000km Cape Reinga to Bluff trail.

But tens of thousands of New Zealanders are taking a few hours, a day or a week to walk a local segment of the trail instead.

The Walking Access Commission’s chief executive Ric Cullinane says Te Araroa has grown into a NZ icon. Ten years’ old and Te Araroa is one of the world’s mostly highly regarded long walks.

“We want all New Zealanders to be able to walk the trail - not in one go, but over their lifetime, in segments. Starting as children we can explore the corners of our country, taking our time while walking to meet each, other, to learn our history and ecology and to marvel at our special places.”

Te Araroa contributes to local communities along the trail, to our connection to the environment, to economic development and particularly to our mental and physical health. These benefits come directly from walking in nature, making connections with nature and with each other.

As it enters its second decade Te Araroa wants to be a safer, more fun trail for New Zealanders.

“Currently about 15 percent of Te Araroa involves walking on the road”, says Cullinane. “We’re working with councils, mana whenua, private landowners and local communities to move more of the trail off road and into nature.”

Two great examples of this are the newly opened Invercargill to Bluff pathway and the Mercer to Hampton Downs trail upgrade.

“We also want to spend Te Araroa’s teenage years improving the maintenance and facilities along the trail, so walkers have a better experience,” says Cullinane.

Community events were planned for the start of Deceember 2021, but Te Araroa Trust has decided to hold them n 2022 to ensure they can be run safely, with strong attendance and with certainty. Te Araroa was opened by Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae on 3 December 2011.

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New Heartland Ride from Christchurch to Little River

Thanks to a new shared path being completed beside the southern motorway, you can now ride from Christchurch city centre, all the way to Little River village 60 kilometres away.

The ride is completely flat and passes through Prebbleton and Lincoln before reaching an historic railway station at Motukarara. From there, it follows a railway formation past Lake Ellesmere and Lake Forsyth.

Little River is nestled against the base of the mighty Banks Peninsula hills. Either stay a night and get to know this cosy village or catch the daily shuttle back to the city centre. Those with climbing legs, or an e-bike, can also continue via the Summit Road to Akaroa, the French heart of the Peninsula.

Above: Riders on the shared pathway. Photo by Jonathan Kennett

Wanted: community-led trail groups

There are passionate, community-led trail building groups all across New Zealand They are helping to create adventures and connections for locals and visitors.

The NZ Walking Access Commission hosted its first ever national trails trust online meeting in September. They are looking for more walking or cycling trail building groups to join them and share their enthusiasm for developing and growing trails.

“Trail building groups often face similar challenges and opportunities,” says Bernice Prakash, Engagement Advisor and hui facilitator.“ September meeting attendees reported it was great to be able to connect with others; even in that short time, hearing about some of their stories and advice was incredibly valuable.

Meetings will be four times a year, the last one was on Thursday 18 November from 12-1pm via Zoom.

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White sand, green forest, brown kiwi – An island holiday like nowhere else

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ucklanders? Picture this... white sand beaches, forest walks, rich wildlife, historic buildings, night skies bursting with Above: Walkers on the Northern Loop Track are rewarded with a 360 degree panorama over the Hauraki Gulf.: Rotoroa Island Below right: An aerial shot of Rotoroa Island : Rotoroa Island Below left: Visitors walking around the island are treated to birdsong from many species, including tīeke. : Rotoroa Island

stars, and unforgettable birdsong.

Now stop dreaming and book a visit to the Hauraki Gulf’s surprise package – Rotoroa Island. Voted New Zealand’s top hidden gem on TripAdvisor - Rotoroa Island sits proudly in the magnificent Hauraki Gulf Marine Park.

In 2020, TripAdvisor used tourist data to find New Zealand’s least

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known but highest rated destinations. Top of the list was Rotoroa, a small 200-acre island located just east of Waiheke Island, a short ferry ride away.

Among the reviews you’ll repeatedly read about the peace, beauty, abundant wildlife, informative guided tours, hospitality, and clean accommodation. But this place is

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more than the sum of its parts. It’s an island that has a continuing legacy of recovery and renewal - of people, the land, and our rare and endangered species.

Salvation Island Rotoroa was New Zealand’s first and longest running addiction treatment centre (1911 – 2005) run by The Salvation Army. The ‘Sallies’ supported more than 12,000 clients on their road to recovery, the peaceful island allowing them time to recover and reflect.

In 2005, the Sallies relocated to the mainland to continue their work, through community-based programmes.

Continuing the legacy When the Sallies considered how to continue their legacy of restoration and renewal, they did not need to look far – nestled as it is in the heart of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park.

The Park is home to more than 50 predator-free island sanctuaries.

By adding another predator-free sanctuary to this impressive line-up, Rotoroa become another important link in the Gulf Island chain of safe havens for rare and endangered native species.

In 2008, the Rotoroa Island Trust Above left: Fyffe, one of Rotoroa’s resident takahē: Rotoroa Island Above right: Join a guided walk with one of Rotoroa Island’s passionate rangers.: Rotoroa Island B e l o w r i g h t : C h r i s B o o t h ’s spectacular sculpture, Kaitiaki, is at the Southern end of Rotoroa, a highlight on the Southern Loop Track.: Rotoroa Island www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

was established through a generous gift of private philanthropy, purchasing a 99-year lease from The Salvation Army with a vision to transform Rotoroa Island into a wildlife sanctuary the public could visit.

More than 20,000 pine trees, planted as shelter belts during its earlier history as a farm, were felled to make way for 350,000 native plants. A programme to remove rats and mice saw the island declared pest-free in 2015.

Meanwhile, some buildings were demolished, while others, such as the original jail, 1860’s schoolhouse and butchery, were restored to preserve an interesting slice of the island’s history.

An award-winning museum and exhibition centre was built, with a tip-of-the-cap to the iconic woolshed, celebrating the many years of the Salvation Army history as a dedicated addiction treatment centre.

Nature nurtured in partnership In 2011, Rotoroa Island opened to the public, serviced by a 40-minute ferry ride on Fullers360 from downtown Auckland.

Not long after, it began its next phase of native species restoration, in partnership with Auckland Zoo. Through this relationship endangered native species were released on the island, including takahē, tīeke / saddleback, kiwi, skinks and pāteke

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White sand, green forest, brown kiwi – An island holiday like nowhere else / brown teal.

The Department of Conservation (DOC) has continued to support the endangered species programme, and as ecosystems have restored, Rotoroa’s remnant native species have recovered and are breeding Above: Rotoroa Island’s exhibition centre and museum hosts the island’s kiosk, information and has a small museum detailing the island’s fascinating history.

Below left: Rotoroa’s Guided Nature walks are a great chance to learn how tthe island became a predator free haven.

Below right: With four stunning swimming beaches, visitors have plenty of choice! This is Ladies Bay, easy accessed and offers changing facilities and a BBQ.

successfully. These include riroriro / grey warbler, oi / grey-faced petrel, tūī, ruru / morepork and tūturiwhatu / New Zealand dotterels, as well as occasional visits by kākā.

All this is managed by a small, dedicated team in situ. The Department of Conservation (DOC) assists with the takahē programme, while Auckland Council provides help with biosecurity.

The island also has an ongoing partnership with Save the Kiwi, providing a safe haven for kiwi chicks at their most vulnerable stage (until they reach around 1200g).

If you’re lucky, you might share the ferry with a species being translocated, and for overnighters, short moonlit walks will always be accompanied by the echoing calls of weka. You may also be rewarded

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with the cry of kiwi, and perhaps (if you stay very quiet), a glimpse of our national icon.

On a day visit, you can easily take in the island and wildlife either with an informative guided tour or selfguided, a visit to the museum and exhibition centre, with time for a swim at one of the island’s four safe swimming beaches.

You can truly experience all Rotoroa has to offer, by staying in one of three holiday homes or the hostelstyle accommodation of The Superintendent’s House – all spacious and providing plenty of opportunities for friends, family, and extended families to enjoy time together.

Thankfully, for the citizens of Auckland emerging from a threemonth lockdown, a trip to Rotoroa Island presents an ideal opportunity to leave the stress and worries of the world behind to find some much needed restoration and renewal as we head into healthy and happy 2022.

Operations Manager, Jo Ritchie, puts it simply. “It’s time to let nature do its thing and heal the land. Visit Rotoroa and enjoy the symphony of birdsong that comes with a predatorfree island – we will welcome you with open arms.”

How to get there Rotoroa Island is accessible by ferry with Fullers360 or by private boat. For all information about visiting Rotoroa Island, including the Stop-Check-Go biosecurity code to protect native wildlife, and Covid19 information, please check Rotoroa Island’s visit webpage. https://www.rotoroa.org.nz/

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Footprints of Toi walk, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

By Yvonne van Eerden

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e travelled to Ohope Beach to stay with family. Auntie who is a very keen tramper suggested we do the Nga Tapuwae o Toi, known as Footprints of Toi, while the weather was so good. Of course we jumped at the idea.

We were from Christchurch and the weather had been very very cold.

The trail from Ohope Beach to Otar-

awairere Beach to Kohi Point Scenic Reserve and Mokorua Scenic Reserve to Whakatane and then back via the bush walk begins at Gorge Road made a full circuit.

Otarawairere Beach needs to be crossed at low tide, we checked the tides for the next day and the next morning headed off in full sunshine with no wind at all. We reached the end of Ohope Beach and saw all the

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steps, we talked to a few locals ■ and they said we were heading up the hardest way, but we were not deterred as we had all day.

We headed off again up and up and up stairs after stairs and soon came to Otarawairere Beach. The scenery was spectacular, the sea and the sky so incredibly blue and the sun was shimmering on the water.

The sand was so lovely to walk across and the scenery was so amazing we had certainly picked a fantastic walk. It was very easy to cross the rocks and we even found a giants footprint! We knew that we had plenty of food and water so we stopped for moning tea and just soaked up the views with plenty of photos opporAbove: Spectacular views from the track. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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tunities.

After climbing hundreds of steps, we had lost count, we came to Kohi Point. Moutohora Island (Whale Island) was in full view most of the way and then we had the views of Whakatane and met lots of walkers who came from the Whakatane end and kept asking us if we were sure about what we were doing, as they thought there were too many steps the way we were going.

Everyone was so friendly. It was amazing at how well the track was being used. We had a good lunch and continued on the way.

We wandered down to Whakatane town where we filled up our water bottles and headed to Gorge Road heading into the bush track. It was a fantastic day and we made very good progress going back to Ohope Beach where we were staying.

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You can walk as far or as short as you like on this trail and every part of the track is fantastic.

We had a full day and we were very pleased to head back for a very good dinner with Auntie and the family.

Above: Otarawairere Beach needs to be crossed at low tide.

Above right: Looking for giant footprints.

Below left: The steps from the beach up to Kohi Point.

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gā Tapuwae o Toi, or the ‘Footprints of Toi’, is a walking trail that captures the essence of the Whakatāne District.

It includes pa sites of major historic significance, superb native forest, spectacular pohutukawa stands, unsurpassed coastal views, seabird colonies, forest birds in abundance, plantation forest and rural vistas.

The track includes three major scenic reserves - Kohi Point Scenic Reserve, Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Mokorua Scenic Reserve.

The walkway is accessible to most people, regardless of fitness level, because it can be undertaken in sections or as a 16-kilometre round trip. The total trip can be completed in five to seven hours. Information boards placed in strategic locations tell much more of the district’s natural and historic heritage.

If you intend to complete the entire 16-kilometre round trip, it is recommended you do so in a clockwise direction; the track is far more challenging going in the opposite direction.

Embrace the incredibly scenic Kōhī Point walk and appreciate ancient pā sites, native bush and birdsong, stunning cliff-top views and the picturesque, secluded Ōtarawairere Beach. This track is a must for keen walkers.

Note that Ōtarawairere Beach is inaccessible on foot during high tide. Please check with the Whakatāne Visitor Information Centre for the latest tide information. You can also access tide tables at MetService.

If you are walking to Ōhope and wish to return to Whakatāne by bus, the Beach Hopper Bus can pick you up at the Ōhope Beach Haven store. Phone the Whakatāne Visitor Information Centre for bus times or view the timetable on the Baybus website.

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Above: A nikau palm stands out along the track.

by Yvonne van Eerden..

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Below left: Moutohora Island. Photo by Yvonne van Eerden..

Below right: A solitary tree on a rock. Photo by Yvonne van Eerden..

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Awapikopiko Reserve for a picnic and a short walk

Awapikopiko Reserve at Kumeroa some 17kms from Woodville, a township at the end of the Manawatu Gorge in the Tararua District is a great place to combine a picnic with a short walk. It has occasional tall kahikatea and other native trees. The track goes past a tall rata and a large, very old, hinau tree. The 28 hectares of bush was gifted by the Druce family to the QEII National trust in 1966.

It is always a special pleasure to find new tracks and reserves. This reserve is beautiful and well worth a visit though, it has to be said, the tracks are tramping tracks and need to be treated with respect.

In December, almost 40 MTSC Wednesday Trampers including Elke, a small and suitably intrepid

dog, converged on the Awapikopiko Reserve.

It was wet and slippery in the reserve but thankfully it was not raining on us.

After several days of torrential rain west of the ranges, we were surprised to find that east of the ranges the Manawatu River was uncoloured

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By Bob Hodgson and that the further we travelled away from Palmerston North the drier it became!

Access is from Druce Road over a bridge that was built in 2017 to give access over a minor tributary of the Manawatu River. Just over the bridge there is short section of pushchair friendly track to a picnic area next to a very green pond.

There are two connected loop tracks, both best described as agile tramping grade as seen in the photos on this page.

The short loop track,(900 metres) goes through tawa forest with occasional tall kahikatea and a tall northern rata and a large very old hinau tree.

The longer Druce Track (2.1km) goes through tawa forest including a range of of native trees. It is steep with a 100m+ climb and on our visit, very Above: The tranquil view that we earned.

Below left: The reserve track notice, with a green pond to the rear.

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absorbing the peaceful tranquility of the scene. On a damp day and in company we did not linger for long.

After about two hours we all emerged safely with only muddy boots and a few muddied bums and legs as evidence of our visit.

We then travelled over the Saddle Road in rain and cloud to the rainy Ashhurst Domain where we were slippery demanding concentration. joined by a few others for a shared Near to the top the bush becomes Christmas lunch held in the public very open with mainly small kanuka shelter. trees perhaps evidence of having been.

At the top of the track there is a Above left: The bridge leading into the Awapikopiko Reserve. beautiful calming view.

One tramper said that on a previous Below left: Going up! solo visit she had sat for about an hour Below right: Concentrating going down!

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Photo Contest

Left:: Tongariro crossing on a stunning day.

We did the crossing on 20th February 2021 and lucked out with clear blue skies. We could actually see Mt Egmont in the distance.. Photo

by Gail Turner, Northcote, Auckland.

B e l o w : Invercargill has lots of lovely Parks.

This photo was taken recently at Donavan Park Road as par t of our walk. Photo

by Heather Westrupp Invercargill.

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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Above: Still smiling.... Hiking in the rain on the Pipeline-Dubbo track in the Karangahake Gorge near Paeroa. Photo by Sue Eccles, Te Aroha.

Middle right: My first experience on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing with an experienced alpine tramping buddy on the first weekend of December a number of years ago.

It’s not always sunny, comfortable and picturesque on NZ’s popular walking tracks. It definitely pays to be aware of the local weather conditions when venturing into isolated areas. By the time we completed this walk we were in shorts and t-shirts.

Photo shows the Tongariro Alpine Crossing as the tourism brochures don’t show it. This walk was planned for the first Saturday in December a few years ago, but we had to wait 24 hours for an improving weather forecast after unexpected snowfall and strong winds. Photo by Roger White, Red Beach, Auckland.

Below right: Mike observing the fantastic scenery from the peak of Mt. Williams with other walkers nearby, in October 2019. Photo by Mike Giri, Auckland. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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The women that outdoor access

By Olivia Murray

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ive women will be recognised as 2022 Outdoor Access Champions, from Kerikeri to Canterbury. The Commission is proud to be recognising people that have made a significant impact in accessing the outdoors across New Zealand.

This year, communities have come together to recognise the women and their hard work in public access

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across the motu.

There are five deserving participants of the 2022 Outdoor Access Champion Award. Including Ally Davey from Ride Coromandel, Jan Finlayson from Federated Mountain Clubs, Judy Donovan from Pukekohe Tramping Club, Suky Thompson from Rod Donald Banks Peninsula Trust and Josephine Elworthy from Clevedon Trails.

“These awards are a great symbol of the community support we have in New Zealand and the important

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contributions these women have made to public access”, says chief executive Ric Cullinane.

These women have all helped create more public access for New Zealanders across the motu which can be used for public transport or recreation. This is an important step in increasing public access in New Zealand and generates more opportunities for people to head outside and enjoy the outdoors.

Ally Davey is a driving force behind the newly formed Coromandel Trail Collective and a Project Manager of the Ride Coromandel Bike Park. She has also helped to manage the risk of kauri dieback in the area.

She’s currently developing a 9km loop and 20km trail that will connect Colville and Waikawau along original horse and cart trails.

Above top: Outdoor Suky Thompson on Mt Herbert Summit 2016 Te Ara Pataka formal opening. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

Jan Finlayson has been a leader in the outdoor community for years.

She has served as chairperson of the Canterbury-Aoraki Conservation Board and has been on the Federated Mountain Clubs Executive since 2015.

She is currently Federated Mountain Clubs president. Through her various roles, Jan fiercely defends the public’s right to access conservation land – including not only access but also the protection of wild lands.

Jan takes a proactive approach and works directly with DOC’s Director General and other DOC staff, government ministers and kindred environmental NGOs. Judy Donovan is a core member of the Pukekohe Tramping Club. In 2019 the club created the ‘Pukekohe Five Summits Trail’ project to celebrate 50 years of the club and provide a connection to Pukekohe. The five summits are volcanic knolls that sit within the town.

The trail is a cycling and walking route around the town connecting these summits. The route is a beautiful walk/cycle which takes in natural habitats, parks and the urban environments linked to these five summits.

Judy was the key driver and facilitator for this project and set about working with us, the Franklin Local Board, Auckland Council’s parks sports and recreation team, Auckland Transport (rail), Franklin Historical Society, Rotary Club of Pukekohe and her dedicated club members from the Pukekohe Tramping Club to develop and prepare the route for both the community and visitors to Pukekohe.

Suky Thompson has been the Rod Donald Banks Peninsula Trust Manager since 2010. The Trust was created by the Christchurch City Council to restore the Banks Peninsula to its traditional status as Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū.

Under Suky’s leadership, the Board took a lead role in co-ordinating and facilitating a network of long-distance walking and cycling routes. Her imaginative, strategic, collaborative, and meticulous plan-

ning has set Banks Peninsula on the way to be a destination for walking in New Zealand.

Her work includes, publishing a walking track map for the peninsula, a printed walking guide, and local area track booklets, running the Banks Peninsula Walking Festival, helping establish Te Ara Patiki, a 3-day walk from Christchurch to Hilltop, across DOC reserves, unformed legal roads, private land, and land purchased for its strategic importance to the walkway formation.

Josephine Elworthy has worked towards a trails network in Clevedon with her Clevedon Trails Steering Group colleagues, Southeast Auckland for more than 10 years. It’s been a slow burn, she and other committed community members worked with Council since 2010 to get trails included in the Structure Plan for the area, so that trails are included as land is developed.

The trails are now being built piece by piece and the group is working with its local regional field advisor to ensure public access and connectivity in this rapidly changing and growing semi-rural community.

Celebration ceremonies for the Outdoor Access Awards will be held this year with our winners. The Commission would like to thank everyone who took the time to nominate champions in their communities who make it easier to access the outdoors.

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Dunstan Trail links Cromwell

Above: The Clutha River, with the Heritage Precinct to the right. Below: Looking toward the trail at Cornish Point.

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he Lake Dunstan Trail flaunts the best of Central Otago’s natural beauty and begins from the quaint township of Clyde (or Cromwell).

The trail seeps with history from the bygone gold rush days, and as you cycle or walk the easy 55km ride (Grade 1-2) alongside the beautiful teal waters of Lake Dunstan, the Kawarau River, and the Clutha River it will become clear to see why many early settlers chose to reside in this region.

The Lake Dunstan Trail is divided into four sections - each with its own spectacular and diverse scenery.

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townships of Clyde and Cromwell.

The trail offers walkers and cyclists a challenging 55kmwalk or ride (Grade 2-3) through unique and fascinating landscapes so characteristic of Central Otago as it journeys along Lake Dunstan, the Kawarau River and the mighty Clutha River..

Walkers and cyclists experiencing the Lake Dunstan Trail will marvel at the man-made landscapes, the rich Maori and early pioneer history, and amble through the vineyards of Bannockburn.

The region’s rich modern, pioneering and Maori historical stories are integrated along the way, some of which are brought to life in the Clyde and Cromwell Historical Precinct.

The Lake Dunstan Trail extends and complements the well-established Great Rides in Central Otago and the Southern Lakes, and provides a key link with the Otago Central Rail Trail and the Roxburgh Gorge Trail, both of which are part of Nga Haerenga - New Zealand Cycle Trails.

Smiths Way to Cromwell Heritage Precinct 16km, Grade 1 This section of the Lake Dunstan Trail is a popular day ride or walk to / from Cromwell. It wends its way alongside Lake Dunstan from Smiths Way via Pisa Moorings to Cromwell.

There are many places to rest a while beside the lake, with swim-

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Dunstan Trail links Cromwell and Clyde ming, boating and other water sports all popular along most of its distance. At Cromwell Heritage Precinct be sure to park up and explore the boutique galleries, retail stores, restaurants and cafe’s.

Cromwell Heritage Precinct to Bannockburn Inlet 7km, Grade 2 Following the Kawarau arm of Lake Dunstan to the Bannockburn Bridge, you will have amazing vis-

tas across the lake to Bannockburn vineyards and the next section of trail which loops back round on the opposite side. Along the way there are sections where the land has been reshaped in the search for gold and then again when the lake was formed.

After crossing the Bannockburn Bridge loop around to Bannockburn Inlet, there is a toilet, and parking available.

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It is possible to return to Cromwell on a trail alongside Bannockburn Road - making for a wonderful short and family friendly day ride.

Bannockburn Inlet to Cairnmuir Gully 11.3km. Grade 2-3 The trail loops around the Bannockburn Inlet which is a popular picnic area with a designated swimming area. As it continues toward Cornish Point it passes by vineyards and olive groves - with views back across to Cromwell and the Heritage Precinct.

This section includes the first of the bluff bridges, and you will cycle at the base of the stonework faces of the Cairnmuir slide, a unique feature high on the slopes above the lake. It was designed to protect the river from a major land slide, which could overwhelm the Clyde Dam, a short distance downstream. As you go, look out for the drainage tunnels dotted along the length of the gorge.

There are 13 tunnels (total 18.5km of tunnels) drilled into the hillsides of the gorge in the mid 1990’s. These Above: Walkers coming up to the Cromwell Heritage Precinct.

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tunnels are also used to mitigate against landslips into the Clutha River.

Cairnmuir Gully to Halfway Hut 8.4km, Grade 2 - 3 This section requires the most attention and skills as there are narrow sections and more gradient.

The aptly named Cairnmuir Ladder, may look daunting but the switchbacks have been designed to a maximum of 6 degree gradient with a 3m minimum radius. This section contains the highest point of the trail, rewarded with magnificent views which also means exposure to the weather.

The Hugo suspension bridge is in the middle of this section with a walkable steep land option for those uncomfortable on the bridge.

Toilets are at either end of this section at Cairnmuir Gully and Halfway Hut Halfway Hut to Dunstan Arm Rowing Club 10.7km, Grade 2-3 Close to Halfway Hut you will find a short switch back section with tight corners and a good climb / descent. There are plenty ■ of picnic spots to stop at and enjoy the lakeside.

A dominant feature at the Clyde end of the trail is New Zealand’s third largest hydro-dam, the Clyde Dam. This was one of the

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‘’Think Big” projects driven by the Muldoon led Government to diversify the economy and drive growth.

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Dunstan Arm Rowing Club to Clyde Heritage Precinct 3.5km. Grade 1 This section follows the sealed road in places, and shares the Clyde road bridge before climbing up towards the Clyde Heritage Precinct. where you can step back into New Zealand’s past.

Situated on the shores of Lake Dunstan, this unique heritage at-

traction is a mix of original and reconstructed buildings from the old main street of the 1860’s gold town of Cromwell.

Visitors can wander freely through the precinct any time of day.

The historic buildings are home to local artisans and cottage industries where you can find that special memento of your holiday. Wander through the old bakehouse or view the mud brick cottage, visit the art galleries or enjoy a cup of coffee at one the cafes, overlooking Lake Dunstan.

Above: The Cromwell Heritage Precinct.

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Access is tricky at high tide, because By Barbz Lowther at this end of the beach, the water laps the rocks; so you could be walking through knee deep water, before reaching the start of the track. The views all the way, are spectacular, bush on one side and Above: Reaching the stream at Orokawa Below left: Crossing the bridge at ‘The Bend”.

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rocky coves and crashing waves on the other. Tuis flitted around in the trees and we saw several fantails.

In about an hour, we reached Orokawa Bay – a perfect picnic spot.

The pohutukawas lining this beach, are stunning, when in flower in December. We had the option of staying on the grassy trail under the trees, or walking along the beach to the northern end. Those who wanted to be near the water, took the beach option.

We stopped for a break by a little stream, about halfway along, where spreading branches of a giant pohutukawa made perfect seating.

At the end of Orokawa Bay, the trail passes grassy flats, before climbing steeply to continue for another hour to Houmunga.

On the section we crossed several gullys where little wooden steps have been built to make the route less slippery.

A little over halfway is the ‘magic moment’- a bend with magnificent views of coastline, with deep blue water, contrasting with a yellow clay bank, and a little bridge crossing a side stream. It is probably the most photographed spot on this walk.

Continuing down over the Above right: and middle right: Views from ‘The Bend’ Below left: Coming down to the beach from the top path under pohutukawas..

Below right: The track above Houmunga Bay.

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Waihi Beach to Houmanga Bay

Above left: Hikoi Trampers.

Above right: The track above Houmunga Bay. Below left: Negotiating the clay bank.

Below right: Kevin & Kate at ‘ The Bend’

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bridge, and clambering up the clay bank, we followed the trail around rocky cliffs, and through gullys and finally grasslands to reach Houmunga Bay, another incredibly beautiful beach, lined with pohutukawas.

A little waterfall sprays the rocks at the southern end.

It took us two and a quarter hours to reach this perfect lunch spot. After a break, we returned the same way, but with quite different views.

This is a really beautiful walk, especially when the pohutukawas are in flower. For those who don’t want to walk that far, a stop at Orokawa is an option.

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Time: 45 minutes one way The walk to Orokawa Bay starts at the northern end of Waihi Beach.

It may not be possible to access this track from the beach at times of high tide and strong swell. The track is popular and skirts the coastal headlands before descending into Orokawa Bay. This beach is not considered safe for swimming due to the steep grade of the seafloor, but is popular for picnicking with its lovely overhanging pohutukawa.

Good fishing can be found off the rocks at the northern end of Orokawa Bay. Take care for tidal movements and wave conditions, that can change suddenly.

Time: 40 minutes one way The William Wright Falls are located 40 minutes inland from the northern end of Orokawa Bay. The track is tramping grade with multiple stream crossings and should not be attempted in heavy rain.

Orokawa Bay to Homunga Bay

from the end of Ngatitangata Road. · Know before you go · Caution: Track may be inaccessible at high tide.

Coastline may be dangerous during rough sea conditions so caution is advised when fishing and swimming.

In places on this track, there are cliffs and high drop-offs and areas are changeable by nature. Keep to the track and keep children safe.

Time: Two hours one way The track winds around the headlands north of Orokaway Bay, leading to the popular fishing location of Homunga Bay.

Homunga Bay to Ngatitangata Road

Time: 45 - 60 minutes one way Homunga Bay can be explored before returning the same way, or follow a pole-marked route through adjacent farmland to Ngatitangata Road. As this is a steep climb up, many people who wish to do a one way choose to start here and walk through to Waihi Beach.

Getting there Orokawa Bay is located north of Waihi Beach, off State Highway 2 at the end of Waihi Beach Road. The track starts at the northern end of Waihi Beach.

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Nowell’s Lakes

where you will enjoy

Below left: Main entrance to the walk.

Opposite page below right: Entrance to Nowell’s Lake.

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nature

Above: Part of the lake with the Fonterra factory in the skyline.

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ucked away at the end of a country road in Hawera, South Taranaki is a most delightful and rustic walkway area with

By Judy Eva two fresh water lakes, riparian plantings, picnic area and views down to the coast.

If you enjoy nature which is thriving in this seven hectares of native bush and bird life this is the walk for you.

There are two main walks which are both different but eye opening and still boasting the remains of the amount of voluntary work that was carried out in this large area, many years ago now sadly in a state of neglect.

As you wander along the walkway there is plenty to see as well as explore, many places to branch off on. The two lakes are entrapped by a sand dune belt. The second lake can be seen when you reach the area by climbing the hill to the lookout and looking north from the top.

Both lakes are fed from aquifers below the ground that in turn are fed from rainwater that falls in the Matemateaonga Ranges.

The lakes are kept free of weed by the carp and eels that live in them.

Watch out for frogs now endangered along with many different species of birds also endangered that frequent it. The lake is popular with walkers, some of whom are also bird watchers.

The project for Nowell’s Walkway began in 2002 when the lake gully was retired from farming, the planting was established in 2003 when 6,000 trees were planted.

It was a Fonterra Farms and community group project. Fonterra had retired the gully from farming instead for riparian planting and were pleased to have been involved with the Hawera community.

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where you will enjoy nature Since then a further 8,000 native trees and grasses have been established including, flax, cabbage, takawa, kowhai and totara.

In 2006 a walkway was built around the lakes so that schools and local communities could enjoy the area. The project is run as part of The Catchment Care Programme Project. The local school children had planted many swan plants along the walkway for the monarchs that can be seen between February and April.

We missed out on viewing the monarchs as it was in the winter when we did the walk.

The second part of this walk is the Gully Walk signposted Rotary, down

in a dell off the main walkway not far from the entrance (signposted) where you can view what remains of the wonderful work that was created by the many school children, scouts and local volunteers.

Each section has signs, photos and information on the different plants trees, shrubs, sculptures and other projects that were lovingly worked on some taking many hours, now sadly overgrown in places but still delightful to explore.

These are where the specialist gardens are that include hebe shrubs that provide nectar for the monarchs and New Zealand daphne planted for the Taranaki moth.

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Wooden bird boxes lovingly made still adorn the tops of trees and shrubs and many more little sign posts with information on all the medicinal plants for your ailments describing in detail for which part of the body they are for and the cure.

I am totally blown away with the effort that has been put into this dell all those years ago it is a must to visit. What a wonderful legacy has been left there, so sad that many of the older mentors are no longer here, taking with them their carpentry and other skills that were the makings of this special now abandoned treasure.

There is a track on the side of the hill and if you climb to the top and struggle through the tangle of bushes and branches you can view the farmland and the coast.

Upon leaving it I had a feeling of sadness that it had once buzzed with the voices of children and all those who made this delightful walk and garden a legacy for future genAbove left: The Fonterra Factory across the lake..

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erations to enjoy, now silent except for the bird song of many different voices and the buzz of bees.

The beginning of the walk is at the end of Rifle Range Road where you will have to park on the roadside.

The entrance is a locked gate which leads down a tar sealed road. There is a side gate to use.

You can choose to go straight ahead along the sealed road visiting the Rotary garden on the left, signposted, then carrying on further along the road until you reach the sign for Nowell’s Lake.

We decided to take the extreme right hand track inside the gate which will take you past Tony’s Long Drop but we didn’t bother to investigate.

The track down to the bottom is rough and steep with the remains of old uneven wooden steps but the view and scenery is worth the effort.

On reaching the bottom we had to return up to the main tar sealed further along the road turning right.

The entrance to the lake is quite a stroll along the road but is signposted along the way and is off the road to the right, signposted on a

Above left: View from the top of the lookout by the lake.

Above r igh t : One of the many bird boxes that were put in the garden.

farm gate which leads through native shrubbery and then onto farm land.

Here it became a bit difficult to find the track to the lake, but after wandering around a bit found it.

The walk was worth the effort as the lake is quite beautiful and across the other side you can the Fonterra Factory. There were some swans in the lake and other wildlife hovering around.

The area which was once a camping ground for scouts and schoolchildren has a couple of picnic tables and a monument depicting a Whareroa Memorial. There was also an area which looked like little plaques on the ground of maybe pets that had been buried there.

On climbing to the top of the hill above the graves to the lookout we

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Nowell’s Lakes Walkway where you will enjoy nature

had a great view of the surrounding countryside and further along the coast.

There is no loop around the lake you need to return the way you came in and back down the road again.

Because we had chosen to take the detour track from the entrance rather than down the tar sealed road we had entered back onto it further past the Rotary Garden and on the way back from the lake were able to visit it.

The garden was on the right of the road at the bottom of the hill, not far from the entrance to the car park.

The complete area has information boards complete with photos of people who gave their skills in the different areas.

Because this lovely wilderness walk is very isolated I recommend a walking partner if you feel at all nervous on your own. There is cell phone coverage.

Above: The steps down from the lookout back to the lake.

Middle left: Entrance to the Rotary Gardens.

Below left: Crossing the farmland area to get to Nowell’s Lakes.

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I recommend sturdy walking shoes, not suitable for sandals. I would class the walk as moderate but not suitable for anyone unsteady on their feet or with limited walking abilities as it is hilly uneven and rough. It took us probably three hours as we dawdled and spent time in the Gully Rotary Garden.

The walk is 3 km and normally classed as an hour and a half. You can also explore a secondary walk which we didn’t do, The Maram Walk pink lined on the map that leads to a short walk toward the coast. Take a picnic and enjoy. Best in the summer spring and autumn.

To get to Nowells lake, take Manawapou Road off SH3 in Hawera, passing Fonterra Whareroa Factory and turn right into Rifle Range Road.

Footnote.

Due to the Covid lockdown when it first started over a year ago and the decline of many of the volunteers and children moving on, there is a shortage of volunteers to assist in returning the neglected areas of the Rotary Garden and some parts of the walkway back into its former glory.

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After being stuck on our screens from another year with COVID-19, it’s more important than ever to get out and enjoy nature and the sun when you can.

Connecting to nature also brings benefits to mental and physical well-being. Whether that means going for a hīkoi (walk), taking your bike, your dog or your whanāu with you, there are always new tracks to explore on Find My Adventure. However, it’s always important to prepare before going out.

The outdoors can be challenging. There can be anything from steep cliffs to weather changes to a surprise leg cramp. It’s important to plan for anything. Especially any dangerous circumstances that you can avoid.

Don’t forget to tell people where and when you’re going. This stops any unnecessary search parties in your absence and makes the experience a lot more fun, even for the people who stayed home.

If you’re going on a longer walk or off track, remember to bring a distress beacon just in case of emergencies. Many outdoor shops will hire beacons for a small amount for a few days. You may find Pocket Maps our mapping app helpful too if you’re making your own trail off track. The app helps to determine the best publicly accessible areas to discover next.

The Mountain Safety Council shares plenty of knowledge on its website preparing for a trip. These include considering trip planning, supplies, the weather, navigation, general skills, the right communications, river safety, first aid, cooking, camping, emergency situations, firearms and avalanche safety, and environmental care.

Whether the tracks are half an hour or multi-day trips, there’s something for everyone. Luckily in New Zealand, they’re never far from your doorstep.

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Australian Walk

Lake Hart - walking on

 Lake Hart - a lake of

By Frank Goldingham

D

riving along South Australia’s Stuart Highway (the Explorer Way) from Port Augusta to Coober Pedy on the right is a sign that says Lake Hart.

It is time to stop, get out and stretch our legs and explore the lake area, right beside the main highway.

It’s 29 degrees and it is January, a very hot time of the year in South Insert: The information kiosk.

Below left: This vehicle has seen better days.

Below right: A freight train heading south.

Australia.

We find that this spot is also popular with campervaners, as it offers a free spot to camp in a large car park area.

The nearest fuel and food stops are both about 70kms away. Pimba to the south and Glendambo to the north.

In between there is nothing except perhaps an aborigine or a wild animal.

The information sign is also a spot for getting some shade under the blazing 29 degree sun before we venture down the one kilometre track to the lake edge.

Down a gentle rise we find an old

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vehicle rusting away in the desert.

The lake looks like a huge mass of water but getting up close it we find it is a huge salt flat.

The sand track shows footprints where many have walked recently.

The main railway line from Adelaide to Darwin comes between us and the lake, but we find a concrete tunnel under the track. In a few minutes a freight train came roaring along.

This is the railway line that the world famous Ghan Train travels along from Adelaide to Darwin.

The ground colour changes from brown with white specs the more we

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salt Above left: The red ground contrasts with the white salt lake bed.

Above right: The highway goes beside the Woomera Rocket launch area. walk towards the salt lake and then we find there is not a real lake edge. It just gets whiter and whiter the further we venture out. We are walking on a salt encrusted lake. This lake is part of the Lake Eyre National Park and was once an inland sea.

Stuart Highway begins in Port Augusta, 305 km north of Adelaide. The total distance to Darwin is 2711 km.

The distance from Adelaide to Darwin is 3016 km. This is a very long drive through the different climate zones of Australia.

Once known as “The Track”, the Stuart Highway was named after explorer John McDouall Stuart who discovered a route through Australia’s inland on several excursions in the 1850s and 1860s.

Lake Hart is one of the smaller lakes in the Lake Eyre drainage basin that covers just under one sixth of all Australia.

The Lake Eyre Basin is the largest endorheic basin in Australia and amongst the largest in the world, covering about 1,200,000 square kilometres, including much of inland Queensland, large portions of South Australia and the Northern Territory, and a part of western New South Wales.

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Ongaonga Village -

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ngaonga is a historic village 16km west of Waipawa in Central Hawkes Bay, with interesting Victorian and Edwardian buildings where town folk have a passion for preservation.

It is an interesting spot to stop for a 2km short walk through the historic village and up the main street to the general store and back.

Ongaonga has more than its share of history. Set in a peaceful spot a stones throw from SH50, Ongaonga has a collection of historic buildings gathered from all over the district and clustered around the Department of Conservation’s field office to make a picturesque historic village.

Even the DOC field office is a slice Above: The general store still in operation today.

Left second from top: A typical hut.

Left third for top: The butchers shop.

Below left: The Ongaonga Police Station. Below right: Inside of a workers hut.

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of local history, having been the original Pendle Hill Homestead before it was carefully removed from its spot beneath the Wakarara Ranges and shifted to Ongaonga and restored. The buildings include an old school house and a jail.

They fit in well with Ongaonga’s own historic buildings, which include homes, a factory and a general store.

The historic village is open to the public on Sundays from 2pm - 4pm, or by request for group bookings, phone: (06) 856 6735.

Visitors can pick up a map and brochure on any day of the week from the Ongaonga General Store and take a walk through historic Ongaonga village. View the elegant Edwardian buildings, nineteenth century cottages and the most beautiful architecturally designed butcher shop in New Zealand.

History In the 1850’s the district of Ongaonga was dominated by four large

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runs, taking the easy country between the Tukituki and Waipawa rivers from the edge of the bush to Waipawa.

The early stations were self-sufficient but as these blocks developed and smaller farms grew, a service centre was needed.

Ongaonga was the natural site and the junction of four tracks, to Waipawa, Waipukurau, Tikokino and Takapau. Mr J Newman had built a store in 1869 and in 1879 a two storied hotel alongside the ford, which served these routes.

In 1872 Mr HH Bridge laid out 78 sections from his Fairfield estate, auctioning off 51 sections and giving some for public amenities. The township flourished early last century, the village could boast 29 business premises.

Coaches ran twice daily to Waipawa. The backcountry was alive with bush clearing, sawmills and farm development. A full range of social activities was available, typical of many colonial villages of this time.

Above left: A DOC hut and Jail at the Museum site.

Above right: A cottage built in the 1800s.

Motor transport heralded its decline, but the present locals are fortunate to have retained enough of these early days to make this present village one of historic interest.

These elegant Edwardian buildings are all that remains of the once bustling commercial centre. Built by the local firm Coles around the turn of the last century, the general store once boasted three separate premises, one to right was Bradley’s Bookmakers, centre Coles Bros Builders Supplies, to the left Land Agents and then Gerant Tea­rooms and soft drinks.

For many years the gallery, was the General Store.

Examples of early cottages in the village. The back one was built around 1878 for Mr Drummond, an engineer.

He also crafted violins and constructed :he tote for the old racetrack. The Missionary W Colenso was a frequent visitor here and the local historical Society holds copies of letters from Colenso to Drummond.

Below left: The school house.

Below right: looking back down Bridge Street in the village.

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Hacket Track a feature in Mt Richmond Forest Park

By Yvonne van Eerden

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he weather was very mild in Nelson with no wind and looked like being a good day for tramping, so we headed to the Mt Richmond Forest Park about 30 minutes from Nelson in the Aniseed Valley where we would walk the Hacket Track.

The Hacket Track carpark had a very good sign showing where we were and where we would go.

Hacket Hut was 5.8 km two hours (each way) and Whispering Falls was about 30 minutes from the crossroads further on the Hacket Track.

We headed off and crossed the bridge over the Roding River. Everything was very nice and green.

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This area was new to us so there was plenty of scenery for us to absorb and take photos of. We planned to be out for the day bringing along our lunch and of course tea, we were in no rush.

We first walked on a 4WD road enjoying our surroundings then came across the swing bridge which was fun to cross, then just off the 4WD road came the walking track beside the Hacket Creek.

The track was in great condition other than one slip where you had to be very cautious and help each other. The track changed from being smooth with pine needles to rocky and uneven but this was just fine.

At the Hacket Track crossroad with Whispering Falls we had morning tea and spoke to a tramper who was doing part of the Te Araroa Walkway. We also met a friendly robin who enjoyed our company.

Hacket Hut was in a very nice grassy area with trees further around.

We picked out a shady area under some trees to have our lunch and we were joined by another tramper who was heading to the Starveall Hut for an overnight as she was also doing a part of the Te Araroa Trail..

After a good lunch we headed back to go to Whispering Falls. We had to cross the river as the bridge

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Above: At the beginning of the track.

Below left: Hacket Hut. Below right: The first swing bridge. It was huge.

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Hacket Track a feature in Mt Richmond Forest Park Above left: Crossing the river to the Whispering Falls.

Above right: A friendly robin.

Below left: The waterfall was like a chandelier. This was the fir st one we came to then walked further to the next waterfall.

Below right: The second waterall. This was certainly an incredible place to visit.

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had been washed away in 2013.

After checking out the best place to cross we made sure we had good footing as the rocks were very slippery but the water level was fine. We had been warned that if there had been rain the river would be uncrossable.

The first waterfall was like a huge chandelier, just amazing. We continued on as we knew there were actually two waterfalls. It was a little wet underfoot but the track was very safe and well marked.

The second waterfall was whispering, we were mezmerised by the falls and so delighted that we had crossed the river to see the falls. It was an amazing sight. We had never seen anything like it in our lifetime so it was a very unique special place for sure.

We wandered back to cross the river again and with our soaking wet boots headed back to the car park, soon enough our boots were only a little wet and we had no problem walking. We were cautious again at the slip and crossed safely.

As usual we had a fabulous day out enjoying everything we saw. A great place to visit and I am sure we will go again sometime in the future when we visit Nelson.

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CONTENTS for previous 15 issues JANUARY 286 2022

2 Banks Track 3 Contents 6 News: YHA closes 11 hostels 6 Te Araroa Trail: Te Araroa walkers get creative to complete trail journey 7 New Zealand Walks: Walking through old forest in Whirinaki 13 New Zealand Walks: Ohakune walks for all fitness types 16 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 18 New Zealand Walks: Back to the 70-Mile Bush 22 New Zealand Walk: A walk to see fascinating geology in the Far North 24 Oversesas tours: Bike, boat and barge new tours in France 26 New Zealand Walk: Beyond Motu Falls - a magic breathing and conservation space 32 New Zealand Walks: A feast of waterfall walks in the Bay of Plenty 36 Directory of Walking Groups 40 New Zealand Walks: Ohakune Old Coach Road steeped in history 42 News: West Coast commits to stronger focus on walkers 43 Index of previous 14 issues 44 Manawatu Striders Super Seven Series 45 Coming Events: New Zealand 48 New Zealand Walking Tours 48 New Zealand Country Breaks 51 Pak A Roo Jackets 52 Real Meals

DECEMBER 285 2021

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 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 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

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 accom-

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modation 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. 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

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 JULY 280 2021 42 Coming Events: New Zealand 2 Queen Charlotte Track - Wilder47 Coming Events: Australia ness Guides 48 New Zealand Walking Tours 3 Contents 48 New Zealand Country Breaks 6 New Zealand Walk: Comarderie on 51 ECHO Walking Festival the Whareama Coastal Walk 52 Taupo Marathon 12 Event: Walkers see the new Manawatu Tararua Highway tak- APRIL 277 2021 2 Pak - A - Roo Walking Jacket ing shape 14 New Zealand Walk: Rotokawa 4 Walk Talk Scenic Reserve - now a predator 6 New Zealand Walk: Omarama’s Clay Cliff spectacular landscape free area 18 Walking New Zealand Monthly 8 New Zealand Walk: On a clear day you can see forever Otawa to Photo Contest Otane-Wainuku Ridgeline 20 New Zealand Walk: Fantail Falls an 10 New Zealand Walk: Huatoki Doeasy West Coast walk main - for a delightful walk 22 Subscription page 24 Virtual field trip for school children 12 New Zealand Walk: Three coastal walks at the bottom of the South showcases Te Araroa Island 24 My Favourite Walk: Linderman Loop 14 Shared Pathway: Hikers and bikers - in the historic Kaimais share the Timber Trail 28 Around the Clubs: Clubs find advan16 High Achievers: Te Araroa legends tage in sharing great walks Ceorge Mills and Rob Firmin 30 New Zealand Cycle Tour: Best Dam cycling trip in the world - Busting 18 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest the 315km trail from Mt Cook 20 Shared Pathway: Little River Trail to Oamaru Hike it, bike it like it!

38 Australian Walks: Alice Springs for gorges, water holes and red desert 25 Shared Pathway: New off road shared path gathering use landscapes 22 New Zealand Walks: Tongariro 42 Index of previous 14 issues National Park short 43 Coming Events: New Zealand walks to suit all fitness types 47 Coming Events: Australia 32 Te Araroa Trail: New Invercargill 48 New Zealand Walking Tours to Bluff section, cyclists off road 48 New Zealand Country Breaks 32 New Zealand Walk: Rob Roy Track 51 Pak A Roo Jackets reopens 52 Taupo event 34My Favourite Walk: Day walks in JUNE 279 2021 West Coast’s 2 Queen Charlotte Track - WilderOparara Basin ness Guides 34 NZ Cycling Trail: The diverse 4 Walk Talk Kaikoura Trail 6 New Zealand Walk: Ship Cove walks 35 Shared Pathway: Shared Kaikoura in old swamp forests pathway connect loop 8 New Zealand Walk: Muruwai Walk 36 Directory of New Zealand Walkin Coromandel ing Groups 10 New Zealand Walks: Somes Is41 Index of previous 14 issues land - The MIQ experience 149 42 Coming Events: New Zealand years ago48 New Zealand Walking Tours 11 New Zealand Walk: Somes Is48 New Zealand Country Breaks land Track 52 Great Forest Events 12 My Favourite Walk: Banks Peninsula Track - an unique scenic 3 day trip MARCH 276 2021 14 Need2Know: Egmont National Park 2 Pak - A - Roo Walking Jacket 3 Contents tracks upgraded

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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 Festival

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

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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 every 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

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30 Powder Dash Run, Coronet Peak, ranga, Tauranga Queenstown 13 Round the Bridges , Hamilton 13 Coatesville Half Marathon, CoatsFEBRUARY 2022 ville, Auckland 1 Manawatu Striders Super Seven 15 Manawatu Striders Super Seven Series, Palmerston North Series, Palmerston North 5 Port Hills Ultra, Christchurch 5 Run the Vines Paritua, Paritua Vine- 17 Hatea Loop Challenge , Whangarei 19 Taupō Great Lake Relay, Taupo yard & Winery, Hastings 5 The Manuka Trail Run, Man- 19 Blueberry Fun Run & Walk, Ohaupo 19 Shotover Moonlight Mountain gamingi, Taranaki Marathon & Ultra, Queenstown 8 Manawatu Striders Super Seven 20 Wellington Round the Bays, WelSeries, Palmerston North lington 11 Coast to Coast Mountain Run Aick22 Manawatu Striders Super Seven ens, Canterbury Series, Palmerston North 12 Aoraki Mt Cook Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K, Mt Cook 26 MCL Construction Triple Peaks, Havelock North Village 12 Buller Gorge Marathon, Half Mara- 26 Mt Isthmus Traverse, Lake Hawea, Otago thon and Team Relay, Westport 12 Walking Stars Night Walk: Tau- 27 8th Continent Marathon and Half Marathon, Auckland 27 Ashley River Ramble, Rangiora 27 Christchurch Motorway Half Marathon, Chriustchurch 27 Harcourts Cooper & Co Devonport Half Marathon, Auckland 27 Rotorua Off Road Trail Run/Walk, Rotorua

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