Walk talk

Spain by foot – new hiking route

European self-guided walk operator, On Foot Holidays, has launched a new hiking route in the wine region of Galicia in north-west Spain.

Hikers stay in historic inns and a former monastery and explore gorges, ancient citadels, medieval hamlets, and terraced vineyards established by monks in the Dark Ages.

The new nine-night walking holiday in Spain brings to 35 the number of self-guided hikes UK-based On Foot Holidays offers in 11 countries across Europe. The Galicia walk is called Gorges of the Ribeira Sacra.

Walk or bike the bridge

People in Auckland will have the chance in March to experience crossing the Auckland Harbour Bridge on foot or using bikes, scooters or wheelchairs. The free events will be held on Sunday 12, 19 and 26 March, with 20,000 tickets available for each of the days. Ticket holders will enjoy free public transport (bus or train) to and from the arrival areas on either side of the bridge.

The events are being held during the public consultation phase of the Waitematā Harbour Connections project which is investigating future long-term active mode connections across the harbour.