Walk talk

Tramping club to reach a century

The Hutt Valley Tramping Club is celebrating their century in this year. On 14 May 2023: a tramp following the route of the first tramp in 1923 will take place.

Above: At Belmont Trig, May 1930. Photo

New outback experiences

Great Southern Outback Tours and Accommodation in Western Australia has launched three new extended tours. Based out of the beautiful Kalgan River Valley, close to the port city of Albany in WA’s South West, these are small safari-style tours that explore the changing landscapes from the towering cliffs and forests along the southern coast, to WA’s vast Wheatbelt and Goldfields regions. The new tours are the South West Edge Wilderness Escape 12-day tour, the South West Gourmet Wine and Food 13-day tour and the Wheatbelt to Goldfields Epic Outback Wilderness 15-day tour.

Bream Heads Coast Walks to close

DOC have closed most of the walking tracks that Bream Head Coast Walks use in the area, due to the cyclone damage, said Claire Pearson. They can’t give any timeline for inspection and re-opening. We are therefore not taking any more bookings for walking holidays.

Walk or Wheel to School back again

Christchurch City Council’s annual Walk or Wheel to School Week is back and better than ever, with 77 schools (including one kindergarten) taking part this year.

Council Transport Operations Manager Stephen Wright says this annual activity invites all schools to start their school year with a focus on safe, active travel. “This week long event will show our tamariki how they can enjoy the health benefits of exercise,” says Mr Wright.

“Walking or wheeling to school helps reduce our carbon emissions, and keeps our kids safe with a reduction of vehicle traffic at the school gate.” copy of Walking

With different daily themes, Walk or Wheel to School is a great way to have fun as a family, and win prizes while you’re at it. There are new bikes, scooters, helmets and heaps more to be won.

“We want to show children that there’s a bunch of alternatives to taking the car to and from school, and ones that can be a lot of fun,” says Mr Wright. This was previously a one day event, with the inaugural week-long event held last year.

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