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New Zealand Walk: Mangaotuku Loop Walkway follows the stream

New Zealand Walk: 3 walks in historic Oamaru

New Zealand Walk Rarangi to Whites Bay walk

New Zealand Walk: Seaview Gardens Reserve an historic elevated garden

Arataki Track in Maniapoto area closed due to erosion risk

Erosion has forced the closure of a second track in DOC’s Maniapoto district, with a landslip on the Arataki Track. Graham Kimber, DOC’s Maniapoto Operations Manager, says work is underway to determine repair options for the track, on the eastern side of the Pureora Forest in the central North Island.

The closed section is from the YMCA Camp Park Lee – within Pureora Forest – to the end of Arataki Road.

The landslip is approximately 15 metres wide with a drop of up to 3 metres. It is on the eastern side of the Arataki Suspension Bridge and is on the section of track running along the Arataki Stream.

“We’ve had staff visit the site and carry out some initial inspections, but we need to do more technical work to establish what sort of repair is feasible and safe,” Graham Kimber says.

“This will take time, and in the interest of visitor safety, we’ve closed this track.”

DOC still needs to undertake geo-technical assessment and planning for any repair, either short-term or long-term. The remote track is popular with bikepackers and DOC is prioritising the repair planning and work.

Signs have been placed on the track to advise of the closure. Anyone planning recreation in the area is urged to check relevant websites for up-to-date information.

The Arataki Track is part of the Centre of North Island Heartland Ride and is used by people accessing the popular Pureora Timber Trail. The Timber Trail itself is not affected by the closure but ride planning will be required as the Arataki Track provides access to the Timber Trail.

DOC is dealing with a high number of spring weather-related slips, washouts and subsidence on New Zealand’s tracks. With climate change, we are seeing conditions exacerbated by more frequent and extreme weather events.

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Construction begins on Wellington to Lower Hutt pathway

Last month New Zealand’s most ambitious walking and cycling route marked its first milestone with the start of construction on the Ngā Ūranga ki Pito-one section of Te Ara Tupua, a new pathway connecting Wellington and Lower Hutt.

Preliminary works at Honiana Te Puni Reserve, and between Ngā Ūranga ki Pito-one signal the start of the new 4.5km walk and cycle path. This path will make walking and cycling a more attractive option for communities and provide new public access to the coast of Te Whanganui-a-Tara.

Mokai access to Ruahine

Range now open

Federated Mountain Clubs is excited to announce that the previously obstructed public access through Mokai Station to the Ruahine Forest Park has been reinstated and is available for the public to use as of the 24th of December, 2022. Access across Mokai easement and the connecting Unformed Legal Road has been impeded by the adjoining landowner for over half a decade now. It provides important access to the Western Ruahine for recreationists, hunters, and people doing conservation work.

The area contains beautiful, challenging, and rugged terrain, with opportunities for advanced tramping, good hunting, and a number of huts, including Colenso Hut and Otukota Hut, recently renovated by volunteer groups funded by the Backcountry Trust.

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Please be mindful of the hard work that has gone into this campaign and be respectful of the private land that the route crosses. Stick to the marked route, follow all the rules on signage that is provided, leave all gates as you found them, take your rubbish with you, and give a friendly wave to any of the farm workers you see.

Above: Tramping Colenso Hut to Ironbark Hut. Photo Megan Dimozantos

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Pukekohe Trail driver wins Outdoor Access award

Pukekohe residents and visitors can explore the township and its green spaces more easily thanks to Judy Donovan’s work. Her contributions have earned her an Outdoor Access Champion award, that was presented to her late last year.

“It’s a privilege, and a great acknowledgement of our work,” says Judy, who was the key driver and facilitator of the Pukekohe Five Summits Trail project.

She’s a core member of Pukekohe Tramping Club, which established the project in 2019 to celebrate its 50-year anniversary. The walking and cycling trail connects the township’s five volcanic knolls and the natural and urban environments between them using existing roads and public trails through parks and esplanade reserve.

“We have a lot of wonderful reserves, and good outdoor facilities or reserve areas quite close to the township that people didn’t know about,” says Judy. She worked with the Walking Access Commission , the Franklin Local Board, Auckland Council, Auckland Transport, Franklin Historical Society, Rotary Club of Pukekohe and dedicated club members from the tramping club to develop the trail.

A free route map with historical information was developed and can be found at visitor centres, libraries and several retail outlets.

“The spin off from the trail has been great,” says Judy. “Auckland Council is more aware of the opportunities of linking those reserves and creating access for locals.

“These reserves and trails are becoming more and more important. With the intensification of building, the sections are getting smaller and there’s very little opportunity for families to be active on their own land.”

Correction

In the December issue of Walking magazine in the article “Wandering on Rotoroa Island like being on another world” a reader has pointed out two caption errors. The photo of a bird on page 7 described as a tui perched on a branch is actually a saddleback while on page 9 the photo of a bird described as a saddeback is a tui.

New trail manager

Dan Radford has been appointed as Te Araroa’s first trail manager, Dan has hit the ground running to ensure the trails are in the best possible condition for this summer’s walkers. Originally from Georgia, USA, Dan through-walked Te Araroa in 2015. He even met his wife on the trail. Now based in Twizel, Dan will work with DOC and Te Araroa’s regional trusts on the mammoth task of trail improvements.

Future of Te Āpiti - Manawatū Gorge old road

With summer here and a break from work on the horizon for many, getting out walking and cycling will be on the mind.

In Manawatū-Whanganui we’re lucky to have Te ĀpitiManawatū Gorge at the doorstep, where you can walk or cycle through unique landscape with ancient bush and native birds and plants.

NZ Transport Agency is aware of how eager people are to use the old road through Te Āpiti Manawatū Gorge, however it’s still not safe to do so.

In May last year NZTA announced the draft results of the new geotechnical assessment of the old road through the Gorge.

Work is now progressing investigating the future of the old road. A business case is being developed to consider revocation options for the stretches at each end of the old road still safe for vehicles.

For the rest of the route, with community partners and key stakeholders, NZTA will come up with recommendations for Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand to consider.

Above: Landslide damage to eastbound shoulder near Kerry’s Wall (view eastbound, toward Woodville) in May 2021.

Te Aka Huka - a moderate challenging loop trail

Heading down towards Piemelon Bay –Onetangi in the distance.

My Favourite Walk

Te Aka Huka - a moderate challenging loop trail

In November a group of us boarded the ferry for Waiheke with fingers and toes crossed, hoping we could finish the Te Ara Hura 86.4km walk around Waiheke Island.

Waiheke has a long and interesting history of both Maori and

European settlement. About 6 -700 years ago both Te Arawa and Tainui landed here to repair their canoes before venturing further on. All waka travelling between the Bay of Islands and the Bay of Plenty passed here, so it was known as Te Motu arai roa –the long sheltering island, but was a place of constant fighting, as various

iwi invaded and occupied the land.

In 1700 Ngati Paoa (a branch of Tainui) claimed the land and lived in peace with other members of the Marutuahu alliance. They were there, when Cook anchored off Man’o War Bay in 1769.

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Following his visit, whalers and

Above: Palm Beach on the north coast. Below left: Nearly at Rocky Bay.

sealers used Waiheke as a stop for ship repairs, but flu and measles killed many Maori, so the visits were stopped.

In 1814, Hongi Hika attacked Waiheke with muskets, and slaughtered many Ngati Paoa. The rest fled. Onetangi means weeping sands. Europeans moved in, and cut kauri for spars for masts and booms ,for ship building. Fresh water supplies and firewood made Waiheke a popular stop but by the end of the 19th century there was little kauri left.

Ngati Paoa returned to Putiki Pa, but later the tribal land base was lost, and only a few hectares were owned by Maori, who grew food for Auckland .

Above left: Tui feasting on Flax seeds.

Above right: Coming down to Church Bay.

Below right: Looking out at Ponui, Rotoroa and Pakatoa islands.

.Manganese was mined, and sand and shingle were taken for use in concrete construction in Auckland. In the early 1900’s the forest was cleared for pasture.

By then little subdivisions were popping up - Orapiu and Ostend in 1916, Onetangi and Surfdale in 1921, Palm Beach and Rocky Bay in1922/3 and Oneroa 1924.

Each had their own self contained community, seen today by historic halls, stores and post office signsmany of which we saw on our walks.

The Te Ara Hura was magnificent. – Beaches, coastal tracks, cliff top paths, wetlands, lots of birds. Bush reserves, high grasslands, 1,000’s of steps and stunning scenery, all the way.

The first four days ranged from 19kms to 21 kms with the last day at 12kms . Each day we took local buses to get to and from the walk. Where buses weren’t available, a shuttle was provided. Bus drivers were all really friendly and helpful, giving us a call before our stop.

Te Aka Hukaa moderate challenging loop trail

On Day 1 we met at Oneroa and followed the road to the north west corner of the island. The coastal trail led high above Waiheke Bay, Fossil Bay Island Bay and Owhanake Bay.

The views were spectacular, clear blue sky and darker blue sea, scattered with other islands, and Auckland in the distance, so close yet a world away.

There was very little flat land, apart from the beaches where we stopped for breaks. It was estimated we climbed up and down over 1,000 steps that day.

At Cable Bay there was an option of a shortcut back to Matiatia where we had a coffee stop.

From there we wandered through a reserve to another climb past Mahuahua Point, and Te Miro Bay into Church Bay and Turtle island.

There was lots of bird song on the way, as we walked in and out of native bush.

More steps led to Park point, past

Te Whanau Bay, and through Te Uri Karaka Reserve; finally reaching Blackpool at about 4.30am. It was a challenging day, but we saw so much incredible scenery, beautiful bush and wildflowers and lots of birds.

We had certainly earned our bubbly that evening.

Day 2 started where we finished the previous day - at Blackpool, but those, whose accommodation was further along, joined as we passed by, on the route.

We had an ice cream stop at 10 15am - a little treat!

Not long after, we called in at “Roosters” where wild Roosters have

Above left: Hitapa Bay on the Te Whau coastal track.

Above right top: The boardwalk beside the cascades in Whakanewha Regional Park.

Below left: Wendy came all the way from Dunedin to do this walk.

been abandoned.

The trail was a mix of road, bush reserves, wetlands and coastal tracks bordered with flax flowers, which were crowded with feasting tuis.

We also spotted oyster catchers, stilts and dotterels with their chicks. Continuing on close to the coast, we passed Hitapu and Kuakarau Bays, arriving in Rocky Bay/Omiha in good time for a relaxing afternoon.

The next day was my favourite. Meeting at Rocky Bay, we were given the option of the challenging walk, over two very steep hills to Orapiu, or the more gentle coast to coast walk across the island to Onetangi. The group split easily with about a third walking to Onetangi.

Although we were all heading for Trig Hill, the Orapiu group set off first at a faster pace. We wandered at a leisurely pace through Whakanewha Regional park. It was just beautiful. with lots of tall old kanuka, kohekohe, taraire, nikau, punga and kauri.

Parts of the trail were on boardwalk beside a stream, as it flowed in little cascades down rocks and boulders.

We shared a period of ‘no talking’ so we could hear the twittering of many birds. At each end our guides scrubbed and sprayed our footwear to prevent the spread of kauri dieback, which hasn’t reached Waiheke.

Once out of the bush, it took a very short time to reach the top of Trig Hill, and from there it was down lots and lots of steps down to Onetangi, an incredibly beautiful beach.

We spent the afternoon swimming and relaxing enjoying the hospitality offered by our guide, Sarah.

The following day we were shuttled to Orapiu to walk back to Onetangi. Although there was a lot of road walking, it was quite beautiful with a bit of scrub and rolling hills on either side, and stunning sea views that we could enjoy instead of watching our feet.

Above right: The coastal path around Island bay in the N.W and Rakino Island.

Below right: Walking through Wairua.

Te Aka Hukaa moderate challenging loop trail

In the distance we could see Little and Great Barrier islands, the Coromandel, Rakino and the Noises.

We stopped at Man ‘o War Bay then continued onward and upward

to a lunch break at the top of the hill. There a local appeared with delicious apricot and ginger squares, a perfect timing for a ‘Sugar hit’.

We wandered past Cactus Bay and on to ‘Wairua’, where we were met by Bruce Plested who escorted us through his land of 300 ha of rolling pasture with views out to sea.

We walked through a stand of magnificent old puriri and pohutukawa, with enormous epiphytes perched high up on the trunk and branches.

Passing Woodlands and Piemelon(Rotohara) Bays, we continued on to the steps down to Onetangi. Once again we enjoyed the hospitality offered by Sarah and Simon.

The last day was a short walk from Onetangi to Oneroa, - again a mix of road and coastal paths with lots of steps.

Palm Beach was a pretty section, and we stopped at Enclosure Bay to watch a group of students snorkelling. Nearby a neglected pine forest has been transformed into a beautiful

park - McKenzie Reserve.

The pines were removed, walking tracks built, and 15,000 natives planted. Walking above Sandy and Hekerua Bays we were soon at Little Oneroa in time for lunch and a swim. The walk ended with more great hospitality from locals.

It was an awesome experience. The scenery was stunning, the beaches beautiful, the forested sections magnificent, the bird life amazing, the walk challenging and varied, and the guides and volunteer helpers friendly, helpful, adaptable and so generous with their hospitality each day.

Well Done Waiheke. We’ll be back.

Above left: Huge Epiphytes growing high on old trees on Wairua.

Below left: Mckenzie Reserve - 10 acres of public reserve, where locals have planted 15,000 native plants. Below right: Steps down to Onetangi.

My Favourite Walk

11 Top walks around Porirua

Porirua has more than 100 kms of walking tracks that traverse the coastline, bush, city, farmland, wetlands, and historic sites. There are dozens of walks in the greater Porirua area from Pukerua Bay in the north to Kenepuru in the south, from Belmont and Battle Hill Regional Parks in the east and Titahi Bay in the west. Explore the outdoors. We have plenty of great hiking tracks and trails in Porirua for all ages and fitness levels. Build up your stamina and confidence on Porirua’s walks then dare yourself to enter the Porirua Grand Traverse, a multisport event including running, kayaking, and mountain biking, held once a year in Porirua.

Pukerua Bay to Paekākāriki

Escarpment Track

Distance: 10 km, three to five hours one-way Gradient: moderate, challenging Surface type: mixed

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Above left: Looking down at Pukerua Bay from the Paekariki Escarpment Track. Middle left: Bikers on the Taua Tapu Track. Below left: Extensive views form the Taua Tapu Track. Below right: Colourful boat shed on the Camborne Walk.

This track will give you bragging rights that you’ve walked part of the Te Araroa Trail (the track that goes the length of New Zealand). It includes some steep terrain and is not for the faint hearted but if you’re fit and keen – get out there and reap the rewards!. Don’t forget to take water with you.

Ara Harakeke Walkway

Distance: 9.1 km,two hours 24 minutes one-way Gradient: easy, moderate Surface type: sealed

This walkway takes you through Mana, Plimmerton, and Pukerua Bay and includes four beaches, a wetland, steam train operation (currently being upgraded - will be up in running later in the year) , and historic World War II sites.

Taua Tapu Track Distance: 1.5 km, 32 minutes one-way Gradient: moderate Surface type: unsealed This rural track starting in Plimmerton provides extensive views of Mana Island and Porirua Harbour, and on a fine day you can see out to Marlborough Sounds. It’s a great track for walkers and horse-riders alike.

Dogs are not permitted during lambing season from September to December.

11 Top walks around Porirua

Camborne Walkway

Distance: 1.6 km, 30 minutes one-way

Gradient: easy

Surface type: unsealed

This sheltered walk takes you along the shores of Pāuatahanui Inlet and the colourful, iconic Camborne boatsheds. Be sure to pack a picnic for the stop at the Grays Road end of the track. At the western end of the inlet you’ll find the beautiful Camborne Walkway. This sheltered walk hugs the shores of the inlet and takes you past the colourful, iconic Camborne boatsheds. On the right day the water is like glass, making this a lovely spot for calm reflection.

Te Ara Piko Pathway and the Pāuatahanui Wildlife Reserve

Distance: 5.1 km, 1 hour, 15 minutes one-way. Allow an extra hour for the Pāuatahanui Wildlife Management Reserve

Gradient: easy Surface type: mixed

Take a stroll along “The Meandering Path” through native salt marshes and wetland habitat. This is a great walk to take the whole family on and is buggy and wheelchair-friendly.

It’s home to many native plants and birds, and you might spot mud crabs if you keep your eyes peeled when crossing bridges. Pop into one of the bird-viewing hides and you could see white-faced herons, oystercatchers, royal spoonbills, banded dotterels, white-fronted terns, pied stilts or many other wonderful birds. Watch this video of the pathway.

Motukaraka Point Reserve

A lovely spot on Pāuatahanui Inlet that’s the perfect stop-off for a picnic if you’re walking the Te Ara Piko pathway. This picturesque point boasts a wide range of bird life for the ornithology enthusiasts among you and is great for kayaking and windsurfing.

Bothamley Pathway

Distance: There are many tracks to choose from. The longest track is 4.2 km, one hour seven minutes one-way. Gradient: easy

Surface type: mixed, mainly gravel Running alongside the Kenepuru Stream, this pathway is on its way to become the ‘green heart of Porirua’ thanks to an environment development programme. The wide gravel track passes through mature exotic trees and regenerating natives and is a great ‘buggy walk’ with youngsters.

Whitireia Park

Distance: 6.5 km, one hour 50 minutes one-way

Gradient: moderate

Surface type: unsealed

This walkway takes you through farmland along the coastline between Onehunga Bay and Te Onepoto Bay in Porirua City’s west and offers dramatic views of Mana Island and the South Island. Decent footwear is recommended to navigate the various farm stiles.

Titahi Bay Beach and Southern Clifftop Walk

Distance: 2.8 km, one hour return

Gradient: challenging Surface type: mixed

If you’re after a mesmerising coastal view, this is the walk for you. Start at the south end of Titahi Bay Beach and then on to Southern Clifftop Walk and enjoy views out to Mana Island.

Dogs are permitted off-lead within Stuart Park. Rangituhi / Colonial Knob / Te Ara Utiwai

Various tracks on the hills of Rangituhi to the west of the city centre.

There are a range of tracks in Porirua Scenic Reserve, Te Rāhui o Rangituhi, Rangituhi/Colonial Knob Scenic Reserve, and Spicer Botanical Park. If you’re keen for a challenge head up one of the three tracks to the Colonial Knob summit for enviable views over Porirua City and out to the Cook Strait.

Te Ara Utiwai is a shared walking/mountainbike track, 6.1km from Camp Elsdon to the Rangituhi Lookout. The first 1.4km of the track is easy two way cycling and the upper 4.7km intermediate section is uphill cycling only, with walkers using the track in both directions. With a gentle gradient through stunning native forest, this track is a beauty!

Harbourside / Streamside Paths

An attractive path right in the heart of the city centre giving great views over the harbour and along the Porirua Stream corridor where you can see various wildlife.

The north end currently starts at Wi Neera Drive by Whitireia Polytechnic and heads south.

This sealed off road path, connects the city centre to a network of paths that extend to the north, south and east. To the South Te Ara Tawa pathway follows the Porirua stream to Tawa. The Aotea Pathway over the northern ramp bridge links to the north and the Porirua station subway connects it to the East.

Opposite page Above left: A bridge on the Te Ara Piko Pathway.

Above right: The view of Titahi Beach from the Southern clifftop Walk.

Middle left: The Brothamley Pathway is a wide gravel track through exotic trees and regenerating natives. Below left: A walk through farmland between Onehunga Bay and Te Onepoto Bay in Whitireia Park.

Above right: From Colonial Knob summit there are enviable views over Porirua City and out to the Cook Strait.

Middle right: An attractive path in the heart of Porirua. Below right: .A shaded area on the Spinnaker Lookout Walkway.

Spinnaker Lookout Walkway

It’s easy to see why the Spinnaker Lookout walkway is a favourite with the locals in Whitby! Within minutes of entering the walkway you will find yourself in the middle of a forest, under a canopy of massive trees that drain out all the noise from the area, with only birds chirping up. It’s truly magical.

You don’t have to be an Olympic athlete to experience the views too, as it’s an easy to moderate walk to the lookout with several access points (easiest one to find is on Spinnaker Drive itself) and clear signposts. The best of all is that is the huge pay-off for moderate effort – the grand breath-taking views at the top. You can see from Pāuatahanui inlet to Porirua Harbour! Highly recommended.

New Mahia walkway links eastern to western side

An aerial view over the new Mahia Walkway.

Photo by Nicolas Caviale-Delzescau

New Mahia walkway links eastern to western side

The new 24km Te Aratia Walkway straddles the Mahia Peninsula, near Wairoa, linking its eastern and western sides. Some locals call it the Mahia Coast-to-Coast.

The Provincial Growth Fund invested $450,000 to establish this high standard walk and cycle way on Mahia Peninsula.

Last month it celebrated over a decade of work the community has put into building it with an opening ceremony..

Project coordinator Nicolas Caviale-Delzescaux says the walkway owes its vision to leadership from

Tuahuru Marae and Kaiuku Marae. Kathleen Mato of Ngāti Rongomaiwahine was an inspiration as chair of the Whangawehi Catchment Management Group when it started in 2008. Mato was a rangatira from Tuahuru Marae.

“The people of the two marae had a lot of wisdom and vision. Landowners followed that vision to restore the awa to pristine. The first planting took place in 2014. And ever since, we have been building our restoration program. The walkway was the cherry on the pudding, as we say in French,” says Caviale-Delzescaux.

Caviale-Delzescaux says the restoration project is an amazing mahi undertaken by the landowners, people of the two local marae and the wider community. The project has brought the birds back, and the native fish have returned.

“It’s a huge restoration program. We have retired over 150ha and planted over 250,000 trees. We have received international awards for the work we have done. But until we built the walkway, we could not share it with anybody.”

“The profound thing is that landowners and local hapū have opened their doors to share the benefit of a restored environment with the wider community, with all New Zealanders.”

The walkway sits entirely on private land. The first 6 km meanders

Above: A very pretty part of the track. Photo by Nicolas Caviale-Delzescaux

Below left: These folk help build the track. Photo by Nicolas Caviale-Delzescaux

through farms, following the riparian planting alongside the Whangawehi River.

Then it comes to a whare built six years ago as a place for people to stop and hold wānanga. Volunteers have planted flax for weaving, creating a place that connects visitors and the environment.

The second half of the walk winds through commercial forestry of redwoods, pines and cypress. Finally, the trail descends the hill to beautiful Mahia Beach on the peninsula’s west side.

Caviale-Delzescaux says that after COVID-19, New Zealanders need these spaces to reconnect, with our environment and with our past, through the walkway’s archaeological sites.

The restoration project began after news that a wastewater treatment plant would be built in the headwaters of the Whangawehi River. Local people were worried about the plant’s location and saw an opportunity to protect the awa’s water quality.

“Tuahuru and Kaiuku marae saw an opportunity,” says CavialeDelzescaux. “They said, ‘hey, water quality is declining. We, the community and the landowners have an opportunity to do something’. And that’s amazing because now Mahia is renowned for clean water. You can swim and not become sick.”

With the leadership from the two marae, other agencies got involved. Among them, New Zealand Out -

doors Commission (NZOC) provided $9,600 for surveying and legal costs to secure walkway access to the land. It also registered the walkway easement over the land, worked with the landowners and provided advice and support to the project team and the council.

The next step is bringing in new young people with exciting new ideas.

There is a lot more work yet to be done: tourism

ventures, pest control and maintaining the walkway. These are all stepping stones for the future.

“It’s all been driven by modest people who understood that if you focus on the same vision, you can work together, and that’s it. These two marae were wise enough to see the end goal - a restored awa and healthy water for fish again.”

Above right: A group at the opening ceremony. Photo by Nicolas Caviale-Delzescau Below left: The infomation sign.. Photo by Nicolas Caviale-Delzescau

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Final Te Awa River Ride section now open

The Te Awa River Ride is one of most accessible and scenic cycling and walking trails in New Zealand.

It is the longest concrete path in the country winding its way for 65km from Ngaruawahia to Lake Karapiro following New Zealand’s largest river – the mighty Waikato.

It began in 2009 with a vision of the Te Awa River Ride Charitable Trust to open up more of the Waikato River to our locals and visitors alike and connect our communities along the way.

From lake and river to waterfalls, along bridges and elevated boardwalks, the Te Awa River Ride showcases parts of the Waikato that have never before been seen – a world-class recreation experience for the whole family and right on our backdoor step.

The final section of the Te Awa River Ride opened to the public in December. The 3km section between Hamilton Gardens and Tamahere means people can now safely cycle the full 65km trail between Ngāruawahia and Lake Karapiro.

The new section includes an elevated boardwalk, the Hammond Park native bat colony and a timber truss bridge over the Mangaharakeke Stream.

Above: The boardwalk on the Cambridge to Karapiro section.

Below: Cyclists on the trail. Photo courtesy of Te Awa River Ride Charitable Trust

Rotorua Walking Festival in 30th year

Unique geothermal areas, lakes and the majestic Redwoods are just some of the sights that walkers will be treated to at the 30th annual Rotorua Walking Festival to be held on 18 and 19 March 2023.

These walks will take in amazing geothermal features alongside special walkways, areas adjacent to Whakarewarewa (a Maori village and an area of hot thermal springs and bubbling mud pools), Te Puia (NZ Maori Arts and Crafts institute) and then into unique stream, forest and bush areas.

Day One involves walks in the majestic Whakarewarewa Forest with distances of 10, 21 and 42km marathon walk, plus there is the 5km Family walk.

On Day Two you will see Rotorua’s unique parks and urban environment displayed. Walking past café’s, through the lakefront and around the Government Gardens with distances of 10, 20, 30km and new 42km. On Sunday there is the 5km SPCA dog walk.

History

Outside of the Rotorua Marathon and the Kurungaituku Netball Tournament, there are not many annual sports/recreational events that have been around in Rotorua for 30 years! The Rotorua Walking Festival has endured because there were visionary people in the Rotary Club of Rotorua West such as Evan Jordan, Henk Bussink, Roger McElroy, Neil Goodwin, Sue Marsh and Rod Davenhill that got involved in establishing and operating the event for 18 of its 29 years.

Key organisations such as Rotorua Lakes Council and the Rotorua Energy Charitable Trust have supported it on an ongoing basis.

After just three years the Walking Festival established international credentials around the event to become a member of the IML Walking Association and IVV, which make the event part of an international calendar of walking events around the world.

Thousands of walkers have participated in the event over its history. These people have come from Rotorua and other parts of NZ, but also from the far reaches of the world (eg, Finland, Russia, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, China, Hong Kong USA, Canada, Netherlands, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, UK, France, Germany and Australia).

While the festival has ebbed and flowed over its 30 years, the walks in the forest on Saturday and street walks through the parks, reserves and geothermal areas on Sunday have been independently rated as some of the best of their type in the world.

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Many ways to walk to Victoria’s The Pinnacles

Walking to the The Pinnacle in the Grampians National Park, gives you one of the very best vantage points in the Grampians National Park for terrific scenic views over a vast expanse of western Victoria.

From the street, The Pinnacle appears unnervingly high and potentially difficult to walk. The good news is that it is not, and the views from the lookout make every bit of effort worthwhile.

There are a number of walking options to reach The Pinnacle, varying in distance and difficulty. The

easiest route to The Pinnacle departs from the Sundial carpark within the national park and ascends to The Pinnacle via Devils Gap.

This is the best route to use if young children or unconfident walkers are part of your walking group.

The 4.2km walk will take one and a half to two hours for the return trip. It does include some water crossings and rock-hopping, so good sturdy shoes are essential.

A more challenging walk departs from the aptly named Wonderland carpark and ascends via the impressive Grand Canyon. It does not

resemble the American canyon of the same name but is equally impressive with its unique Australian rock formations, albeit on a smaller scale! The walk continues through the Silent Street before rising up to The Pinnacle.

For the really adventurous, you can walk to The Pinnacle from the base of the mountains, starting at the Halls Gap caravan park. This extended walk will take around five hours return so is suitable for fit and experienced walkers.

All these walks offer a variety of incredible rock formations to see and negotiate, as well as lush vegetation that has recovered from bushfires with fresh spurts of new growth.

In springtime, wildflowers burst into life with their brilliant bright colours. With an abundance of wildlife living in the park, your walk may also include glimpses of koalas, kangaroos, snakes, skinks and maybe even an echidna or two.

Whichever way you get there, the view from The Pinnacle lookout will astound you. While you get your breath back after your ascent, you will be able to see Halls Gap far below you, as well as Lake Bellfield.

Plus you will get a close-up look at the irregular and fascinating rock formations for which the Grampians are so well-known.

Above: Walking on a rocky section. Below left: On a well formed track. Opposite page: The lookout on The Pinnacles.

Above: Noel negotiating the “stepping stones”, having investigated the Janie Seddon shipwreck at low tide near Motueka. Photo by Claire Woodhall, Havelock North.

Below left: My Partner Gail on The Ngatoro Loop Track on Mount Taranaki . Photo by Ken McNicol., Papamoa.

Below right: Topping up the water bottle on the Old Ghost Road. Photo by Sue Dinsdale, Mt Maunganui.

PHOTO CONTEST

Above right: Walking the Paekākāriki Escarpment. We caught the train from Paekakariki to Pukerua Bay then walked back to Paekakariki. I like the 3 tracks herewalking, train and road!

Photo by William Fuller, Russell.

Below left: Walking along the road from Stony Bay Lodge on Day 2 on the the Tora Coastal Walk, Southern Wairarapa. Photo by April Anstis, Paeroa.

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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Splendid isolation walks at Lake Wanaka

The Minaret Peaks line the towering ridge between the Estuary Burn and the Minaret Burn on the western side of Lake Wanaka, and on the eastern side of the Main Divide.

They reach 2209m, and are shaped like the towers of a Mohammedan mosque. They form the backdrop for a wonderful walk along the western littoral of the lake.

By Phillip Donnell

It’s a little-known and seldomvisited neck of the woods. That may be because there are so many other great walks in the vicinity, but if you want peace, solitude and grandeur, this one is well worth a visit, especially on a calm summer day which maximises the reflections.

The walk traverses one of the

Opposite page: A poplar canopy at Colquhoun’s Beach.

Above: The view looking toward Wanaka township with Motu Tapu on the left and Roy’s Peninsula to the right.

rare publicly-accessible, yet undeveloped, shorelines of Lake Wanaka. Fabulous lake/mountain views greet each turn of the track along the entire route. It’s akin to a dream come true, as the surroundings are 100% pure NZ – not a house in sight!

The trail begins at Homestead Bay, near the end of West Wanaka Road, which exits the Matukituki Valley Road beyond Glendhu Bay but before Diamond Lake. A short sandy side road leads through a couple of gates to the carpark, adjacent to the mouth of the Matukituki River, the “dashing stream” which flows down the long valley from Mount Aspiring, before it sluggishly enters the southwest corner of Lake Wanaka.

When the lake is low, the pastelcoloured mineral deposits at the mouth look as though they came from one of the thermal hotspots of Rotorua.

There’s a map-board at the carpark showing the route, but the map states that Colquhoun’s is only 4km

away. It’s wrong – the beach is more like 4 miles, or 7km, taking a solid 90-minute one-way walk.

The short path down to the actual beach is signed towards the northern end of the bay. If you’re not up for a 7km one-way walk and maybe want an easier outing, then Homestead Bay, where the track begins, is a nice

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Splendid isolation walks at Lake Wanaka

spot to linger, explore and picnic.

Also, along the track just 10 minutes is an accessible swimming cove, the only one on the Colquhoun’s route.

Unlike most walking tracks near Wanaka, this one doesn’t require any steep climbing. It undulates gently along the sparse hillsides, mostly about 100m above the shoreline. It is

mostly on an old farm road, which is good. The wide flat surface allows your gaze to wander over the mountains and coves and blue-blue lake without having to watch your steps.

To your right are glorious views of “The Island” (a huge scrub-covered sandbank surrounded by two channels of the river), Roy’s Peninsula, Bishops Bay and Mou Tapu. Looming to your left are the steep slopes and escarpments of Lookout Hill (1029m). The occasional creek tumbles lake wards.

About two hours (6 km) from the start, you descend to Colquhoun’s Flat. A few cattle and sheep sometimes greet you.

At 7.5km, a track leads off to

Above: Unnamed outcrop above Colquhoun’s Flat.

Below left: Colquhoun’s Beach.

Opposite page below: At the mouth of the Matukituki River with Mt Roy in the background.

the right, escorting you to the wild and pristine Colquhoun’s Beach.

A clump of poplars are the centrepiece of this sweeping 1.6km arc of silverywhite pebbles. with mountains all around and Mou Waho Island front and centre in Lake Wanaka, seemingly within arm’s reach. Parallel wave-created terraces along the beach are slightly mesmerising.

Mou Waho is the famed island which has a little lake upon it dotted with its own small islands. From the beach, 2,339m Mt Alta peeks from high left.

There’s more driftwood on the beach than you could burn in a lifetime, so maybe bring hotdogs and a lighter for a fun BBQ picnic. The odd boat may venture past, but chances are that it’ll be just you on this heavenly beach.

It is a pleasant place to swim and picnic, but you will need something to combat the sandflies. There are flats for tents behind the beach if you want to stay overnight.

It is possible to proceed beyond Colquhoun’s Bay to Station Creek, at which point you are in the conservation area of the same name and

following the Minaret Burn Tramping Track.

At Station Creek there is a 4WD road heading off to the left, which takes you behind Lookout Hill and down the Soft Burn, but you would need to obtain permission to follow this circular alternative route back to the West Wanaka Road.

You can enjoy this and many other magnificent walks on the Footsteps “Soul-building Southern Lakes” excursion, 9-15 April, 2023. The autumn colours will be a bonus!

Contact them for more information (021 172 3244, footstepsanz@ gmail.com) or visit their website www.footstepswalkingclub.com.

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Rapaki Loop Walk for spectacular views

The Rapaki Loop Walk just out of Martinborough, across farmland has spectacular views of the Wairarapa valley and Martinborough vineyards.

Near the highest point, a stile takes

walkers to an optional viewpoint over the scenic Te Muna Valley.

The walk takes about one to two hours with some moderately steep slopes and several stiles which need to be negotiated to get up and down

from the upper terraces of the track. Still they are easily negotiated and make for one of the best Wairarapa family activities.

Large cattle with horns may be encountered and it’s best to

.walk around the perimeter of their paddock and pick up the track on the other side. Sturdy footwear is recommended. Children must be supervised at all times. Do carry a cell phone in case of an emergency.

This is a farm and dogs are not permitted.

Please note the walk is closed during September and October for lambing.

The track starts 1 km from the eastern end of Dublin Street on Shooting Butts Road, Martinborough.

Opposite Page: A view of the township of Martinborouigh from the top of the walk.

Below left: Cattle take an interest in walkers.

Below right: The sign says it all.

Above left: An info sign on the way to the start.

Above right: The view from the top looking back to the east.

Right: A farm bridge to cross.

Palliser Vineyard Walk

Start the walk at Considine Park on the corner of Kitchener and Princess Streets.

Just follow the limestone path behind the Top 10 Holiday Park. After going through a gate at the end, turn right into Dublin Street. At the end of Dublin Street go through the gate on your left and turn right which takes you around the perimeter of the vineyard towards the river.

The exit is through the centre of the vineyard onto Weld Street. The walk is open weekends only, or weekdays after 5pm, depending on the season. It is closed in March and April during harvest.

The Palliser Vineyard Walk in martinborough is a 50 minute loop walk that takes you around Palliser Vineyard towards the river and back through the centre of the vineyard.

Pekapeka Wetlands has a high diversity value

The wetland at Pekapeka Regional Park is one of the few remaining large wetlands of its type (palustrine) in Hawke’s Bay, a 10km drive south of Hastings alongside SH2.

Its a great spot to stop for a short walk when driving as it is beside SH2.

It has a high biodiversity value and is ranked as the second most valuable wetland, ecologically, in Hawke’s Bay by the Department of Conservation.

The wetland has substantial cultural significance and since 1997, Pekapeka Wetland has had waahi tapu status under the Historic Places Act 1993.

Pekapeka is a remnant of a much larger wetland complex and today covers 98 ha. Tree roots have been found beneath the peat that suggests the wetland was once forested – more than 10,000 years ago. The wetland is 4.5km long, only 800m wide at its widest point but the perimeter is 11.3km.

Protected bird species that you might look for are - NZ dabchick, little black shag, little shag, white faced heron, Australasian bittern, mute swan, grey teal, marsh crake, spotless crake, pied stilt, shining cuckoo, morepork, kingfisher, wel-

come swallow, North Island fantail, silvereye, black shag and Australian harrier.

There are over 82 species of plants within the wetland (both native and introduced, including weed species).

There is a parking area, picnic areas and nine educational/explanatory signs. Pathways and board walks offer easy strolls of five to 10 minutes each, including to a derelict maimai. The lookout is at the top of a rise, two minutes walk.

History

For many years the area was used as an illegal dump and amongst other things the site has the remains of the demolished Pacific and Mayfair Hotels! Some of the rubble and reinforcing rods have been purposely left exposed to serve as a stark reminder of how we have treated wetlands in the past.

The origin of the name Pekapeka is not known, but here are some possibilities. Pekapeka can be a nocturnal bat, known to roost in caves in the area; it can be a toy windmill made of flax leaf; a greenstone ornament; the lateral arm of a fish spreader or of a catching spear; a hook for hanging a spear, or a plant; a plait of flax string; even a carpet shark…or a starfish. You decide!

Above: Above left: A general view looking from the top of a once illegal tip.

Below left: A boardwalk across the swamp. Opposite page below: Tree stumps in the swamp.

Restoration

The primary aims of the restoration of Pekepeka that started from 1998 are to enhance the wetlands environmental and ecological function. For example, its capacity to effectively regulate adverse weather events ie flooding and increase the natural biodiversity that resides in and around the wetland.

The railway on the eastern side caused a bit of a problem until a decision was made to incorporate it into the design of the car park using railway materials. Because of the highway and railway, wildlife in the wetland are truly “acclimatised” to disturbance and loud noise so are quite happy to be observed from the viewing areas without taking flight!

History

The Poukawa catchment was a major source of eels and birdlife for Maori. Three pa sites are immediately adjacent to the wetland and were used for eel catching and barter.

When British settlers arrived the

land was sold as the Pekapeka block and was owned by the Campbell family. It became known by them as Horonui, but Pakipaki Maori ref-

ered to the Campbells as “the people of Pekapeka”, never the people at “Horonui”.

Through drainage, irrigation,

Pekapeka Wetlands has a high diversity value

grazing and introduction of exotic plants the wetland came to be in a very degraded state. In the 1960’s it was estimated that the wetland had 5% coverage of willows, but by 1986 this had increased to an estimated 60%. The impact that this was having on the wetland was that it was essentially choking and drying out the wetland.

In 1998, an ecologist, Dr Geoff Walls, undertook the first independent monitoring report. He reported that: Willow cover had expanded markedly since the previous 1986 estimate of 60%; Many previous raupo areas had become totally dominated by willow; The area of previous open

water had shrunk by 50%; Areas of sedges and rushes had shrunk by well over 50%

This serious decline led HBRC to implement management plans to restore and manage the wetland to ensure its ecological and cultural values are maintained as well as its usefulness in flood control.

It covers 98 ha, mostly now owned by Hawke’s Bay Regional Council but some portions on private land. It is a remnant

Above: The track wanders the south end of the wetlands.

Insert:: One of the many bird species that abound in the wetlands.

Below left and right: Two of the many interpretation signs.

of a former extensive wetland system covering the majority of the

Pekapeka is also closed to the public in the first weekend of May each year for game bird shooting (in return the shooters have provided great assistance with the enhancement work).

The odour (hydrogen sulphide) emitted from wetlands in the height of summer is actually a positive in an environmental sense and occurs when nutrient, in the form of gases, are being released from the wetland biomass into the atmosphere as opposed to staying in the waterway.

Fact file

Pekepake Wetlands is 10km south of Hastings alongside State Highway 2. There is a parking area, picnic areas and nine educational/explanatory signs. Pathways and board walks offer easy strolls of five to 10 minutes each, including to a derelict maimai. The lookout is at the top of a rise, two minutes walk.

There are no toilets and visitors will appreciate it when you take your rubbish away with you.

Pekapeka is also closed to the public in the first weekend of May each year for game bird shooting (in return the shooters have provided great assistance with the enhancement work).

The odour (hydrogen sulphide) emitted from wetlands in the height of summer is actually a positive in an environmental sense and occurs when nutrient, in the form of gases, are being released from the wetland biomass into the atmosphere as opposed to staying in the waterway.

By Judy Eva

Mangaotuku Loop Walkway follows the stream

The Mangaotuku Loop Walkway is a less known and pleasant loop walk that is well worth a visit if you to happen be in the western area of New Plymouth. It is one of the lesser known gems probably, not well known by visitors to the region.

There are various access points to the walkway including points off Calvert Road, Lawry Street, Seaview Road, Devon Street, Wirimu Place, Cook Street, Vancouver Place and Endeavour Street. The path follows the Mangaotuku Stream.

Approximately three years ago the New Plymouth District Council up graded the walkway between Endeavour Street to Devon Street and through to Calvert Road a connection well received by locals.

The extended second and newer path which is 303 metres long was once a swamp until the NPDC did some work in that area, from there they were able to put in a concrete path creating a link to Omata Road

from Botany Place where the loop ends. Eventually the area will be planted to enhance it. The first part of the walkway is also known as The Wirimu Reserve.

We started the walk from the corner of Devon Street (the main street through New Plymouth) and the Seaview Road entrance which is signposted but does not give information on the loop walk only on the street exits. The sign needs to be updated. From here you can do the complete loop.

Keeping to the main path you will not get lost, do not venture along any side ones as they lead to suburbs.

The first part of the path is in good condition and mostly grass and fine gravel sometimes a bit muddy if it has been raining ,the later newer extended part being concreted. The scenery changes frequently from bush and trees with a quaint little bridge to cross and branches out into a more open area while all the time following alongside the meandering stream.

However it is all flat and easy going. One part involves walking through a reserve behind several houses. There are two streets to cross, Vancouver and Endeavour in that order and the entrance to the rest of the path is straight ahead, the second entrance taking you into a more grassy almost country area and several paddocks where sometimes horses are grazing.

This path winds slowly uphill where it then ends in Botany Place off Omata Road. This is where you will turn back. The walk takes about an hour at leisurely pace.

The walk is dog and bike friendly.

If you have time to spare when you return to Devon Street you are very close to the port end of the coastal walkway (about a 20 minute walk)and by crossing

Above left: A rustic bridge crosses the Mangaotuku Stream.

Below left: The outdated sign referred to in the story.

straight across Devon Street from the Mangaotuku Walkway exit (be careful, a busy road) turning right and left into Lawry Street, walking to the end of Lawry to the Moturoa Shopping Centre, cross the road at the lights, turn left and then right into Bayly Road and at the bottom of the hill on the beach front turn right into Ocean Parade Road and to the beginning of the Coastal Walkway.

Above left: The country part of the walk.

Above right: The Mangaotuku Stream flows alongside the walkway.

Probably easier to park in Seaview Road close to Devon Street or in Lawry Street to do the Mangaotuku Walk as there are yellow no parking lines along and outside the entrance. You can drive to the beginning of the port end of the Coastal Walkway if you wish. .

Middle right: The walkway crosses two streets.

Below right: The open area of the walk.

3 walks in historic Oamaru

Work up an appetite with one of Oamaru’s scenic walks. Choose the challenging Skyline Walk or the South Hill Walkway or a walk in Oamaru’s Public Gardens.

The Skyline Walk

Go up high into the hills and enjoy a good workout on the Skyline Walk. Beginning at Fenwick Park, the 4.6 kilometre track is uphill most of the way, but your motivation is the amazing views from the top.

Tall pine trees, fantails, bellbirds and native forest make the walk scenic as well as challenging. At some points you’ll be able to see the whole of Oamaru; you’ll also pass the Astronomical Society’s observatory.

Distance 5km

The South Hill Walkway

Running between Takaro Park and Lookout Point, the two-kilometre South Hill Walkway takes you through Oamaru’s historic precinct.

Many of Oamaru’s majestic Whitestone buildings reside within this historic precinct. Once the business

Above top: A view of the wharf and ocean on the South Hill Walkway. Above: The Oamaru Precinct with historic buildings. Below left: Picnic time after a walk in Oamaru Public Gardens.

hub with banks, hotels, grain and wool stores, today it is being revitalized with shops and galleries. There is an option to make a detour to the penguin colony.

The Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony is New Zealand’s largest scientifically monitored blue penguin colony. An ecotourism venture sitting on the Waitaki Coast beach front. Daily tours through the colony allow a natural insight into the lives of the world’s smallest penguins.

From Lookout Point the views of the town and ocean are spectacular.

Distance 7.8km

Oamaru Public Gardens

Renowned for their beauty, the Oamaru Public Gardens established in 1876 are among the oldest in New Zealand and encompass 13 hectares. It is an urban oasis reflecting the passion and vision of former curators Canopies of mature trees create a variety of tranquil spaces filled with themed plantings linked by pathways that meander around streams and ponds, providing relaxing places to unwind.

The 1.8km loop walk takes about 25 minutes.

These gardens are set out in a series of Victorian inspired “rooms” linked by a series of user friendly walkways.

These gardens have a 5 star ‘Garden of Significance’ rating and have captivated and charmed visitors for over a century.

The gardens have entrances on Chelmer and Severn Streets, Oamaru. They are open seven days per week

Above: The bank building in the Main Street.

Rarangi to Whites Bay walks

Whites Bay.

The track is 4.5km one way and rise to 360m. Allow two and a half hours.

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Rarangi to Whites Bay between Picton and Blenheim in Marlborough is a scenic walking track connecting the popular Whites Bay Beach, and the small settlement of Rarangi.

The walk climbs up from Rarangi near Monkey Bay track, before following the road, then descending down through a pine forest into

DOC campsites are located at both Rarangi and Whites Bay, a great place to spend a couple of nights.

How to get there: Follow State Highway 1 to Tua Marina (9km north of Blenheim). Turn off at Tua Marina and continue through to Rarangi, stopping at the car park at the base of the hill beside the sea.

Above: Whites Beach. Below: The steps to climb.

Seaview Gardens Reserve an historic elevated garden

Seaview Gardens Reserve is an historic, elevated garden at the south end of Foxton’s Main Street, in the Horowhenua, that offers a a short walk up a hill.

The gardens contain native trees in a hilltop park, with extensive views of the surrounding town and rural areas. This area up and around the water tower was once called Ferry Hill. People used to walk up the hill to

Above left: The new signage and gardens are a welcome site at the end of Main Street.

Above right: The water tower at the top of the hill.

Left middle: Plantings have improved the historic site

Below left: A quiet day on Foxton’s Main Street, from a little up the Seaview Garden viewpoint..

Below right: Looking out over the Manawatu River loop, whee coastal ships once sailed.

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watch the ferries go across the river below and to watch the ships enter the river entrance at the Manawatu Heads (Foxton Beach).

The ferry enabled travellers and the Wellington-Wanganui stage coach to cross the river to Foxton after travelling up the coast. Ferry Hill became Seaview Hill and with the planting of the gardens, became Seaview Gardens.

In the 1930s the gardens included terraces, plantings, fish ponds, ponga shelters and a bird aviary.

Following a cutback in Borough spending in the 1950s, the gardens had gradually “disappeared”, until recently the council have constructed the walking tracks and planted flax and placed signs.

The water tower was constructed in 1923 and still provides pressurised water distribution for Foxton and is now also used for a mobile phone tower.

Two new books of interest to walkers has a handy introduction to the unique birdlife of New Zealand, for the backyard, bach, and backpack.

Two handy guides on NZ birds and plants

Part of the new Te Papa Te Taiao Nature Series, this accessible, handsomely illustrated guide to Aotearoa New Zealand’s native bird species has wide appeal.

Native Birds of Aotearoa describes sixty of our most interesting species – forest, garden, wetland, coastal, alpine and marine birds – reflecting the range of subtropical, temperate and subantarctic habitats across our islands.

Written by Birds New Zealand editor, Michael Szabo, and with an introduction by Te Papa Curator Vertebrates, Alan Tennyson, it is published in collaboration with Birds New Zealand. Native Birds includes ornithologist notes on each species and insights into the museum’s

fieldwork and collections. Charming original illustrations from the 1930s have been complemented in the same style by illustrator Pippa Keel.

Part of the new Te Papa Te Taiao Nature Series, this accessible, handsomely illustrated guide to the commonly encountered native plant species of Aotearoa New Zealand has wide appeal.

Native Plants of Aotearoa describes and beautifully illustrates fifty of our most interesting and commonly encountered species. Written by Te Papa botanists, it includes useful descriptions on each species and insights into the museum’s fieldwork and collections. The illustrations are from Te Papa’s collections, based on sketches from fresh plant specimens collected by botanists Joseph Banks and Daniel Solander on board HMS Endeavour during the 1786–71 expedition.

Each book in this lightweight, hardback series – designed by award-winning designer Tim Denee .

JANUARY 298 2023

2 Zerofit Heatrub Baselayer 3 Contents 4 Walk Talk

6 New Zealand Walk: Ngamuwahine Track a fantastic way to explore and get amongst nature

12 New Zealand Walk/Cycle: A quiet transformation on Opotiki’s Dunes Trail 18 New Zealand Walks: Walking trails in Auckland Domain 22 Walking Festival: Wacked out by our wonderful Wairarapa Walking Festival 24 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest

26 New Zealand Walks: A week walking in the Lakes District 32 New Zealand Walks: Tuatapere sausages and mash 38 Te Araroa Trail; Artist captures landscapes on the Te Araroa Trail 39 NZ Cycling Trails: Hawkes Bay Trails celebrate 10th anniversary 40 New Zealand Walk: Nature Walks in the Waikato 41 High Achiever: Harriet cycling the West Coast for Cycling for Hope 42 Need2Know: Northland farmer’s goodwill returns walking access 43 Index of previous 15 issues 44 Coming Events: New Zealand 46 Coming Events: Australia 47 Coming Events: Rest of World 48 New Zealand Walking Tours 48 New Zealand Country Breaks 51 Pak A Roo Jackets 52 Walking New Zealand Shop

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18 New Zealand Walks: Pouakai Tarn Walk - a top Mt Taranaki walk 24 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest

26 New Zealand Walks: Onekawa Te Mawhai Regional Park - rich in history and significant archaeological features

32 New Zealand Walks: Westward Ho! to appreciate stunning scenery

37 High Achiever: Stepping out 38 New Product: Keeping in touch when out of range of cellular network 39 Garmin inReach Messenger 40 New Zealand Walk: Waiopehu Scenic Reserve 41 Index of previous 15 issues 42 Coming Events: New Zealand 46 Coming Events: Australia 46 Coming Events: Rest of World

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Walking New Zealand Shop NOVEMBER 296 2022 2 Zerofit Heatrub Baselayer 3 Contents 6 New Zealand Walks: Explore the Watercare Coastal Walkway in Auckland 8 New Zealand Walk: Rambling a region ruled by rivers 14 Auckland Walk: Onepoto Domain has wide paths and boardwalks 16 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 18 New Zealand Walks: Biking around the mountains from Walter Peak Station 25 Books: Sacred Mountains 25th anniversary 26 Australian Walk: Umpherston Sinkhole a walk around a hole in the ground

New Zealand Walk: Communities celebrate walking/cycling

bridge opening 29 New Zealand Walks: Wairarapa Walking Festival a show case for best known walks 30 My Favourite Walk: Hogs Back Track from Castle Hill village 33 Build your confidence with five tips for nervous cyclists 34 New Zealand Walk: Manawatu Estuary - walks in an unique area

Caroline Bay Walk 38 New Zealand Walk: Te Kuri Farm Walkway - for a panoramic view of Gisborne 40 Need2know: What will happen to the Queen’s Chain? 41 Index of previous 15 issues 42 Coming Events: New Zealand 47 Coming Events: Australia 47 Coming Events: Rest of World 48 New Zealand Walking Tours 48 New Zealand Country Breaks 51 Pak A Roo Jackets 52 Walking Stars

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2 Zerofit Heatrub Baselayer 3 Contents 6 New Zealand Walks: Charity hike for Breast Cancer New Zealand 8 New Zealand Walk: Roys Peak Track for outstanding lake and mountain views 14 Book: New book on the life of a Park Ranger 14 Need2Know: Making the most of Hiking in Auckland 16 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 18 New Zealand Walks: Dazzling days around two big bays 22 New Zealand Walk: Two easy Taupo Spring walks 24 New Zealand Walk: Cape Brett Walk a spectatular must do walk 26 Overseas Walk: A day walking with Mozart in Salzburg 29 New Zealand Walk: A walking tramping experience where history and myth meet 30 Cycling Tours: Six European countries on one bike tour 32 Need2Know: Storm damage to bridges affects Heaphy Track 32 New Zealand Walk: Makara Bay Loop Walkway 34 My Favourite Walk: Mangati Loop Walk 37 Event: Waiheke Walks return 38 Auckland Walks: Six ancient forests to explore in Auckland 30 Viewpoint: Long term view will protect access to stewardship land 42 Coming Events: New Zealand 47 Coming Events: Australia 47 Coming Events: Rest of World 48 New Zealand Walking Tours 48 New Zealand Country Breaks 51 Pak A Roo Jackets 52 New Zealand Wilderness Guides SEPTEMBER 294 2022 2 Heatrub 3 Contents 6 New Zealand Walks: My Favourite Walk: Exploring Somes Island 11 Need2Know: May walking bring us together 12 New Zealand Walk: Lake Alta Track - a climb to a glacial lake

Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest

Event: Waiheke Walking Festival with walks for everyone

Great Walk: Heaphy Track a walk of contrasts

My Favourite Walk: Hiking the Heaphy Track in reverse

Need2Know: Mahana Lodge -where a warm welcome awaits

Australian Walks: Norfolk Island 360 degrees of wonder

Australian Walks: Norfolk Island for all year round walking and hiking

Great Walks: Which Great Walk is right for you?

New Zealand Walks: Waka, Wars, Wines and Walks

My Favourite Walk: Tramping Te Apiti - the narrow passage 42 Event: Bay of Islands Walking Weekend 44 Coming Events: New Zealand

47 Coming Events: Australia 47 Coming Events: Rest of World 48 New Zealand Walking Tours 48 New Zealand Country Breaks 51 Pak A Roo Jackets 52 New Zealand Wilderness Guides

AUGUST 293 2022

2 Heatrub 3 Contents

6 New Zealand Walks: My Favourite Walk: The Grampian Track for those looking for a little adventure

10 New Zealand Walk: To Mordor, Emyn Muiland and Mount Doom 14 New Zealand Walk: Pukawa to Omori Track 15 Queen Charlotte Track

16 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest

18 Overseas Walks; Britain on foot: Short strolls, long hikes

20 New Zealand Walks: York Road Loop Track -walking over an old railway line

24 Overseas Walks: See Victoria on two feet

27 New Zealand Walk: Rimutaka Trig Trail Te Ara Tirohanga

28 New Zealand Walks: Enjoyable walking on and around Volcanic fields in Auckland

32 Walkworth Walks turn lucky 13

36 Auckland Walks: Five ideas for a winter family walk

38 Push Play compaign re-launched 40 Need2Know: FAQ about a distress beacon

45 Coming Events: New Zealand 47 Coming Events: Australia 48 New Zealand Walking Tours 48 New Zealand Country Breaks 51 Pak A Roo Jackets 52Taupo Marathon

JULY 292 2022

2 Banks Track 3 Contents 6 New Zealand Walks: Tantalizing Taranaki

10 New Zealand Walk: Autumn walks in McClaren Falls Park 13 New Zealand Guided Walks: Not all who wander are lost 18 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest

20 New Zealand Walking Access Commission: Call to protect access on stewardship land

21 Tour: Walk the Queen Charlotte Track staying on the ship Sweet Georgia

22 New Zealand Walks: Oxford Forest walking tracks 24 My Favourite Walk: Coopers Creek to Ryde Falls 26 Overseas Walks: Walking through history in Ieland 33 Books: I will make you Passionate about ExerciseBuild your Immunity Day by Day - Grape Expectations

34 High Achiever: Celia Wade -Brown the outdoor explorer

36 New Zealand Walk/Cycle Trail: River Road to Clive over a great Hawkes Bay landscape

40 Need to Know: How to use a distress beacon

42 Shared Pathway: Lake Dinstan Cycle Trail awarded Great Ride status 44 High Achiever: Bridging the gaps up in the North 43 Index of previous 14 issues 45 Coming Events: New Zealand 47 Coming Events: Australia 48 New Zealand Walking Tours 48 New Zealand Country Breaks 51 Pak A Roo Jackets 52 Real Meals JUNE 291 2022 2 Queen Charlotte Track 3 Contents 6 New Zealand Walks: The Abel Tasman Coastal Track - has experiences to suit you 11 New Zealand Walk: Dashing Rocks Walkway with stunning views of the bay 12 Australian Walk: Mossman Gorge in a thriving rainforest 14 News: Te Araroa needs more volunteers 14 Need 2 know: Regular walking will

make you fit and healthy

17 New Zealand Walk: Wanaka Lavender Farm walk

18 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest

20 New Zealand Walks: From Capital to Kapiti and on to Castlecliff

22 News: Tracks to be built by Transmission Gully Project

24 Great Walks: The Kepler Tracka wilderness adventure above the clouds

30 New Zealand Walk: Hatea Loop Walkway links town with Pohe Island

34 New Zealand Walks: Three scenic tracks reopened in Waitakere Ranges

35 New Zealand Walks: Gibbons, Pararaha Valley Track and Muir Track

36 New Zealand Walks: Ashburton to Hakatere River Lake Hood trails 38 New Zealand Walks: Six of the best walks for bird spotting around Auckland 40 New Zealand Walk: Seaview Gardens Reserve

38 Australian Walk: Wiradjuri Trail - a track that winds around Wagga Wagga

43 Index of previous 14 issues 45 Coming Events: New Zealand 47 Coming Events: Australia 48 New Zealand Walking Tours 48 New Zealand Country Breaks 51 Pak A Roo Jackets 52 Real Meals

MAY 290 2022

2 The Banks Track 3 Contents 6 New Zealand Walks: Waikanae Estuary, lagoon and river walk 11 New Zealand Walk: Hamilton Lake Walkway a popular walking route 12 New Zealand Walk: Breathtaking views on Mt Fyffe adventure 15 New Zealand Walks: Walks and hikes in the Mt Fyffe/Seaward Kaikoura Range 18 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest

20 New Zealand Walks: Turning Points 22 New Zealand Walks: Routeburn Track an ultimate alpine adventure 28 Australian Walks: Five great walks in Australia 31 My Favourite Walks: Fascinating walks around Golden Bay and beyond 36 New Zealand Guided Walks: Going guided on the Paparoa Trail 37 New Zealand Walks: Put on your walking shoes and hit the trails 41 Subscription page 42 Little feet walk the length of New Zealand 44 Index of previous 14 issues 45 Coming Events: New Zealand 47 Coming Events: Australia 48 New Zealand Walking Tours 48 New Zealand Country Breaks 51 Pak A Roo Jackets 52 ECHO Walking Festival

APRIL 289 2022

2 The Banks Track 3 Contents 6 New Zealand Walks: Autumn ambles at the end of the golden weather 10 New Zealand Walk: Mirror Lakes world famous for beauty 12 Need2Know: DOC’S top five wildlife photography tips 14 New Zealand Walk: Spinnaker Lookout Walk 15 New Zealand Walk: Take a walk along Waiheke Island’s Art Tail 16 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest 18 My Favourite Walk: Walks: Walking amongst the rock pillars of the Rock and Pillar Conservation Area 24 New Zealand Walks: Hikes and Walks out East 29 New Zealand Walk: Wairoa River Walk and Cycleway 30 New Zealand Walk: Walking through an Arboreal Ark 36 New Zealand Walk: An arboretum wau ot there? 37 New Zealand Walks: Put on your walking shoes and hit the trails 40 New Zealand Walk: The Greytown Trail an idyllic 5km walk 45 Coming Events: New Zealand 48 New Zealand Walking Tours 48 New Zealand Country Breaks

51 Pak A Roo Jackets

52 ECHO Walking Festival

MARCH 288 2022

2 The Banks Track

3 Contents

6 New Zealand Walk: St James Walkway - through pastoral land, beech forest and sub-alpine regions

13 New Zealand Walk: Five days four nights on the St James Walkway

16 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest

18 Auckland Walks: Five half-day hikes around Auckland

20 My Favourite Walk: Walking around Mangere Mountain Domain

25 New Zealand Walk: Morrinsville River Walk through mature trees

26 Triple peaks 2022 - Your Summer getaway event

29 My Favourite Walk: Taking time again on Tongariro

29 New Zealand Walk: Taranaki Falls Walk with excellent mountain views

9 Subscription page

30 New Zealand Walks: Great Barrier Island Aotea Track for a bit of a challenge

35 New Zealand Short Walk: Scenic reserve for an easy short walk

36 New Zealand Walk: Discover Pelorus Sound and historic Nydia Track

42 Training: Training programme to walk a marathon

43 Index of previous 14 issues

45 Coming Events: New Zealand

48 New Zealand Walking Tours

48 New Zealand Country Breaks

51 Pak A Roo Jackets

52 Wilderness Guides

FEBRUARY 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

New Zealand Country Breaks

Pak A Roo Jackets

Wilderness Guides

JANUARY 286 2022 2 Banks Track

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 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

NEW ZEALAND

JANUARY 2023

7 Waikato River Trails Summer Sizzler, Mangakino

14 Ian Priest Memorial Hutt River Trail Events , Hutt Valley

14 Aotearoa Ultra Marathon, Little River, Christchurch

14 Good Home Taranaki Off Road Half Marathon, New Plymouth

16 Moreton’s Monday Mile, St Heliers, Auckland

17 Manawatu Striders Super Seven Series, Palmerston North

17 Harcourts Cooper & Co Beach Series 7, Takapuna Beach, Auckland

21 Glenham Trainwreck Trail, Genham, Southland

21 Pressio Mount Festival Half Marathon, Mt Maunganui

21 The Goat Adventure Run, Tongariro National Park

21 Wakefield Roaster, Wakefiekd, Nelson

21 Wine Run, Rossendale Wines Vineyard, Christchurch

22 Harcourts Cooper & Co Run

Devonport, Auckland

24 Manawatu Striders Super Seven Series, Palmerston North

24 Shoe Clinic Asics 5K Series, Christchurch

24 8th Continent Marathon and Half Marathon, Auckland

28 First Light Marathon, Awapuni, Gisborne

28 Mavora Explorer, Te Anau Basin

29 Vine Run at Pegasus Bay Winery, Waipara Valley, North Canyerbury

31 Manawatu Striders Super Seven Series, Palmerston North

31 Trentham 5km Series, Upper Hutt

FEBRUARY 2023

3-12 NZ Masters Games, Whanganui

4 Run the Vines Paritua, Hastings

4-6 Long Course Weekend New Zealand, Karapiro, Waikato

4 Otairi Station MTB & Trail Run, Otairi Station, Hunterville

5 Clevedon Country Half Marathon, Clevedon

6 Karāpiro Marathon, Karapiro, Waikato

7 Manawatu Striders Super Seven Series, Palmerston North

10-11 Coast to Coast. Kumara Beach , West Coast to Christchurch

10 Hatea Loop Challenge, Whangarei

11 Buller Gorge Marathon, Half Marathon and Team Relay, Westport

12 Blueberry Fun Run & Walk, Ohaupo, Waikato

1-12 Tarawera Ultramarathon, Rotorua

12 Coatesville Half Marathon , Coastville

13 Manawatu Striders Super Seven Series, Palmerston North

15 Sharland Cycles 5K Fun Run/Walk Series, Richmond, Nelson

16 Inov8 King & Queen of the Crater 1, Sugarloaf, Port Hills, Christchurch

18 Shotover Moonlight Mountain Marathon & Ultra, Ben Lomond Staion, Queenstown

19 Wellington Round the Bays Wellington

19 Forest Hill Trail Run, Forest Hills, Central Southland

21 Manawatu Striders Super Seven Series, Palmerston North

25 XTERRA Wellington Festival, Queen Elizaberth Park, Paekariki

Coming Events 25 Christchurch Motorway Half Marathon, Christchurch 25 MCL Construction Triple Peaks, Hawkes Bay 26 Rotorua Off Road Trail Run/Walk, Rotorua 28 Manawatu Striders Super Seven Series, Palmerston North

MARCH 2023 3-5 Manawatu Walking Festival, Palmerston North 4 Foundation Clinic Mauao Half Marathon, Mt Maunganui 5 Ports of Auckland Round the Bays, Auckland 11 Marlborough Ruck Challenge, Redwood Street Carpark 11 Northpower Wild Kiwi Trail Run & Multisport, Whangarei Heads 11 Radix XTERRA Rotorua Festival, Blue Lake, Rotorua 12 GJ Gardner Maraetai Half Marathon, Beachland, Auckland

18 Pauanui Half Marathon, Pauanui, Coromandel

18-19 Northburn 100, Northburn Station, Central Otago

19 Geraldine Multi Challenge, Geraldine

18-19 Rotorua Walking Festival, Rotorua

25 Middle-earth Halfling Marathon, Hobbiton, Matamata

25 Lovelock Memorial Fun Run and Walk, Timaru

APRIL 2023

1 The DUAL on Rangitoto & Motutapu, Auckland

2 Mizuno Auckland Waterfront Half Marathon, Mission Bay, Auckland

2 Parihaka Trail Run/Walk, Whangarei Falls

2 Pay What You Want Tauranga Half Marathon, Tauranga

15 Mt Oxford Odyssey, Coopers Creek Carpark, Canterbury

16 Christchurch Marathon, Christchurch

16 Waitārere Forest Run, Waitarere Beach

23 Ōrewa Half Marathon, Orewa

28-29 Old Forest Hanmer 100, Hanmer

MAY 2023

6 Hanmer Four Square Half Marathon, Hanmer

6 Southern Lakes Half Marathon, Cardrona Valley, Wanaka

6 Rotorua Marathon, Rotorua

13 Saint Clair Vineyard Half Marathon, Saint Clair Vineyard, Marlborough

14 Manawatu Striders Marathon & Half Marathon, Palmerston North

20 New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty Hawke’s Bay Marathon, Napier

27 The Tora, Te Awaiti, Marlborough

27 Whitianga Marathon, Whitianga

28 Tāmaki River Half Marathon, Farm Cove, Auckland

JUNE 2023

1 Aurora Handicap Marathon, Pinehaven, Upper Hutt

4 Selwyn Marathon, Lincoln

10 Rustic Run and Walk, Bannock -

burn, near Cromwell 17 The Possum Night Trail Run, Taupo 18 Onehunga Half Marathon, Onehunga, Auckland

25 Gazley Volkswagen Wellington Marathon, Wellington JULY 2023

15 Mackenzie Half Marathon, Fairlie NOVEMBER 2023

4 Round the Vines, Martinborough

AUSTRALIA

JANUARY 2023

7 Portsea Twilight 5km & 9km, Portsea, Vic

15 Two Bays Trail Run, Mornington Peninsula, Vic

FEBRUARY 2023

19 Carmans Fun Run, Brighton, Vic 19 Tower Run, Upper Beaconsfield MARCH 2023

12 King Islasnd zIMperial 20. King Island, Tas 24-28 Run with the Mountain, Niplaluna, Hobart, Tas APRIL 2023

4 The Canberra Times Canberra Marathon, Canberra, Act 23 Run Army 2023, Brisbane Qld 29 Run The Rock Hanging Rock JULY 2023

16 RM Run Melburne, MelbourneVic

REST OF WORLD

JUNE 2023

26-July 2 777 Marathon in 7 days in

7 cities

JULY 2023

7-9 3Marathons in 3 Days, Cairns, Qld 18--21 IML Walking Festival, Nijmegen, Netherlands

AUGUST 2023

5-6 IML Walking Festival, Kaunas, Lithuania

1-13 IML Walking Festival,Vaasa, Finland

SEPTEMBER 2023

9-10 IML Walking Festival, Arenzano, Italy

15-17 IML Walking Festival, Seefeld, Austria 23-24 IML Walking Festival, Brno, Czeck, Republic 30 - 1 IML Walking Festival, Fulda, Germany

OCTOBER 2023

5-7 IML Walking Festival, Marbella, Spain 21 IML Walking Festival, Arlington, USA 28-29 IML Walking Festival, Wonju, South Korea

NOVEMBER 2023

3-5 IML Walking Festival, Higasimatsuyama, Japan

11-12 IML Walking Festival, Taipei, Tiawan 19-19 IML Walking Festival, Jogjakarta,