302 MAY 2023

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WALKING and CYCLING TRAILS

New Zealand Walk: Walking the Hillary Trail - amongst coastal forest, birdsong, salt spray and alone

New Zealand Walks: Waikato River Walking Track

New Zealand walks Exploring Opotiki’s spectacular coast

Nordic Walking: Nordic Walking is total body workout

New Zealand Walk: Leigh Coastal Walkway

Australia Walks: Norfolk Islandnot just for walking!

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CONTENTS

3 Contents

4 Walk Talk

6 New Zealand Trail: Exploring Opokiti’s spectacular coast

10 New Zealand Walk: Leigh Coastal Walkway along a stunning coastline

11 New Zealand Walk: Matherson Bay Bush Walk

12 New Zealand Walk: Waikato River Walking Track

14 Overseas Walks: Exploring Albany, WA, a town with a fascinating history

19 New Zealand Walk: Donnelly Flat Loop Track

20 Australia Walks: Norfolk Island not just for walking!

24 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest

26 New Zealand Walks: Walking the Hillary Trail amongst coastal forest, birdsong, salt spray and alone

32 High Achiever: Honour for Nelson cycle advocate for great trails

33 Auckland Dog Walks: Great spots for dog walking in Auckland

35 Event: Community embracing new-look marathon

36 Directory: New Zealand Walking Groups

40 Subscription page

41 Nordic Walking: Nordic Walking is total body workout

42 Index of previous 15 issues

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Cover photo: Admiring the Rob Roy Glacier (unseen) with one of the dozen waterfalls in front of them. You will need to walk to view the Glacier yourself! It’s so worth it! Photo by William Fuller, Russell.

Walk talk

Streets for People projects underway

At the end of 2022, the first Streets for People projects got underway as the programme moves from the preimplementation phase and onto streets in 13 councils across New Zealand.

On 15 December, Timaru District Council launched the Port Loop Road Shared Path Trial. The project will explore safe and convenient ways for pedestrians, cyclists and other active modes to move between Caroline Bay, the Port, coastal trails and the Timaru city centre via the Strathallan footbridge.

Then on 16 December, the Tairāwhiti Adventure Trust held the Awa to Moana Grey Street Food Festival in Gisborne to begin community engagement around the re-envisioning of Grey Street. The Trust and Gisborne District Council are working to make a new skate park and pump track easier and safer for rangatahi to access by bike, scooter or skateboard.

Returning to conservation land following Cyclone Gabrielle

We are continuing to support people and communities following the recent extreme weather events. Our focus remains on helping people, as part of the Government’s emergency response, particularly in the heavily impacted areas of Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti, who are not only dealing with the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle but the additional bad weather they’ve experienced.

Our local teams have been out inspecting and assessing DOC sites, tracks, huts, campsites, and other DOC facilities. While we’ve been able to safely reopen some places, there’s still lots more work to do.

We want to thank everyone for their support, encouragement, and patience with us as we progress with this work. Making sure people can get back out there on public conservation land is important but our top priority remains the safety of our staff and visitors.

Christchurch Coastal Pathway section now open

As one section of Christchurch Coastal Pathway is completed, work is beginning on another, with Main Road temporarily narrowing to one lane.

Fulton Hogan is currently hard at work on the final section of Pathway passing through Moncks Bay. Once finished, it will cover 6.5 kilometres and provide access to the coastline between Ferrymead and Scarborough Beach in Sumner. It connects communities along its route, and protects and enhances the wildlife along the way.

“Work is going really well, and barring the occasional spell of bad weather or appearance of white-flippered penguins on the work site during nesting season, Fulton Hogan is making good time on this final stretch,” says Christchurch City Council Head of Transport Lynette Ellis.

“The latest section of the shared path should be fully surfaced by the end of the week, and we expect to be able to open it to bikes, scooters, pedestrians and everything in between by Friday 10 March.”

“However, there’s still more to do. From Monday 20 March, we have to narrow a stretch of Main Road west of Shag Rock, for approximately four months. This is because the space we have to work with in this area is so narrow,” Ms Ellis says. The Pathway is a joint project between Christchurch City Council and the Christchurch Coastal Pathway Group. People who want to talk to someone about the project in person are welcome to attend Fulton Hogan’s drop-in sessions, held every Tuesday morning from 10am–11am at the Christchurch Yacht Club.

The first 3.5 kilometres of the pathway between the Ferrymead Bridge and Beachville Road in Redcliffs, and a section between Shag Rock and the Sumner Surf Lifesaving Club are complete.

Construction on the final section of the pathway is expected to be complete in early 2024.

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Walk talk

Joint venture to offer benefits to walkers and trail users

The Outdoor Access Commission, recently partnered with NZ Mountain Safety Council’s (MSC) Plan My Walk app. In recent years, both organisations have developed their own digital information platforms, each offering different benefits to walkers and other trail users.

As part of the new partnership, The Outdoor Access Commission, will provide funding and support for MSC to complete further Plan My Walk developments over the next two years. Additionally, Plan My Walk will incorporate the Outdoor Access Commission’s public walking tracks, previously available through their platform, Find My Adventure.

The Outdoor Access Commission, Chief Executive Ric Cullinane says people want to see agencies that spend public money work together to create great public services.

“In this case, instead of possibly duplicating efforts by developing similar platforms, we can support the NZ Mountain Safety Council to continue to create a great app that helps people explore the outdoors and be safe while they do it.”

Find My Adventure, by the Outdoor Access Commission, provides mapping information about New Zealand’s tracks and trails, with the goal of creating a single national dataset. Whereas Plan My Walk by MSC, was developed to enable effective planning and preparation for walking and tramping trips with the aim to reduce preventable outdoor safety incidents. Find My Adventure will remain a mapping solution to support the work of local community projects such as trail trusts and Te Araroa.

MSC and the Outdoor Access Commission, have collaborated for many years, and it became evident that walkers and trail users would benefit from a single platform with all the information in one place; Plan My Walk, Cullinane says.

MSC Chief Executive Mike Daisley says The Outdoor Access Commission’s support of Plan My walk ensures walkers have access to the largest collection of public tracks and trails data and the best access to safety information.

“It is a powerful example of how collaboration will always trump the solo and siloed approach.

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close to nature at Giant Ferns Park in New Caledonia

The Giant Ferns Park, named for its giant ferns, is the perfect spot to discover the unique and incredible biodiversity of New Caledonia in the South Pacific. From the town of Farino, located in the mountain range, more than 4,535 hectares of tropical rainforest can be explored by bike, kickbike or horseback, or simply by walking along its 40km of marked trails.

Another popular activity in the park is birdwatching. The area is home to a wide variety of bird species, including several endemic species such as the New Caledonian Parakeet and the Kagu. Visitors can bring binoculars and join a guided tour to learn more about the birds and their habitat.

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Exploring

Ōpōtiki’s spectacular coast

Jim Robinson

Meandering 9km along the coastline east of Ōpōtiki in the eastern Bay of Plenty, the Dunes Trail is part of the Motu Trails Great Ride, a popular journey for both cyclists and walkers.

Now there’s an option to extend the coastal wandering, with the Waiotahe Trail heading along the coast — west of Ōpōtiki.

The new Waiotahe Trail is a mostly flat gravel trail that stretches 9km from the SH2 Waioeka bridge, on the entrance to Ōpōtiki, out to Te Ahiaua/the Pipi beds. Heading back into town, from the Waioeka Bridge, the Waioeka Trail links with the Dunes Trail.

Writing at the end of March 2023, the Waiotahe Trail still has some finishing work to do, and trail signage for both Waiotahe and Waioeka Trails is in development. If you’re looking to visit and walk the full distance in the next few months, you could check in with Ōpōtiki i-SITE or email jim@motutrails.co.nz for a trail map and directions.

But from Te Ahiaua/the Pipi beds, the first few kilometres of the Waiotahe Trail are easy to follow — just

Left: The new trail at Waiotahe Beach. Photo Jim Robinson

Exploring Ōpōtiki’s spectacular coast

park in the reserve and follow the gravel trail along the coast towards Ōpōtiki. Te Ahiaua offers a large grassy area, with parking, shelter, picnic tables and toilets.

As with the Dunes Trail, the beach sections of the new Waiotahe Trail offer numerous spectacular Pacific Ocean views, with Whakaari/White Island and Moutohorā/Whale island on the horizon. There are multiple

trail access points to the highway so you’re never isolated.

A highlight of the whole eastern bay’s sweep of coastline is the good health of much of the dunes ecosystem. There’s plenty of pingao and spinifex blanketing the sand alongside the trail, and lots of rugged trees like ngaio, taupata, and karo. The Waiotahe Coast has superb pohutukawa and stretches of the new trail

are in the hefty trees’ shade. Waiotahe Trail is shared-use walking and cycling. Dogs are permitted,

Above: A cyclist stops to take a photo of the track at Waiotahe Beach.

Below left: Waiotahe Beach makes great walking or riding surface.

Photo by StudioZag

Below right: Two riders on the Waiotahe Trail.

Photo by Tran Lawrence

please keep them under control as the beach is home to birds including poaka/pied stilt, torea/variable oystercatcher, and tutuiwhatu/dotterel.

From the Ōpōtiki Surf Club and Island View Holiday Park, you have a 400m section through a residential area (follow Waiotahe Drifts Boulevard towards the highway) then the Waiotahe Trail resumes as a separated roadside gravel trail. Being near to the highway, the 3km back to the Waioeka Bridge is not scenic but it’s valuable for making a linking walk or ride possible.

The roadside section is completely flat except for one short, sharp rise over the Kukumoa cutting. This will make anyone puff harder, but from near the top, you get a good view of the development of the Ōpōtiki Harbour.

Waiotahe Trail passes directly in front of Island View Holiday Park. Tirohanga Beach Holiday Park is directly in front of the Dunes Trail, while Ōpōtiki Holiday Park is right by the Waioeka Trail.

Other great walks in the immediate area include the magnificent Hukutaia Domain (7km south of Ōpōtiki) and Onekawa Te Mawhai Regional Park, which is right by Ōhiwa Beach Holiday Park.

To have a free (NZ addresses only) trails information/ maps pack sent to you, please email jim@motutrails. co.nz or message Motu Trails Cycleway on Facebook.

Above: The new trail near Te Ahiaua the Pipi beds. Photo by Jim Robinson

Leigh Coastal Walkway along a stunning coastline

The Leigh Coastal Walkway winds around a stunning coastline is edged with large pohutukawa trees that bloom bright red in early summer.

Views include Omaha Bay, Tawharanui Regional Park, Coromandel Peninsula, Little Barrier (Hauturu) and Great Barrier (Aotea) islands. Dolphins, orca and whales are regularly seen from the coast.

This walk can start at either the Leigh Cemetery on Harbour View Road or from the bottom of Wonderview Road and also accessed from the following roads: Kyle, Penguin, Cotterell, Kowhai, Cumberland and Harbour View. You can do it all or just part of it.

If starting at Wonderview Road. Directly ahead, steps lead to Crabb Bay. (At low or mid tide, continue on to Matheson Bay around the rocks. 30 minutes.) To the right, a short track overlooks Daniels Reef, well known surfing spot. The coastal track starts from the left side, crosses the grass reserve, descends steps and follows the coast. A side track to a lookout has spectacular views over Daniel’s Reef and Omaha Bay.

The track follows alongside an electric fence down to a small pebbly beach. Cross the bridge and up

the steep steps to Kyle Street. Turn right, walk 30m to the walkway on the right between fences. Follow the signs and path through paddocks and coast, to the end of Penguin Street. Enjoy the views across Omaha Bay from the seat.

Continue up the grassed reserve to a small set of steps and around in front of the houses to the reserve with clifftop pohutukawa at the end of Cotterell Street. Head north, observe the very good views over Nordic Beach and Leigh Harbour, then descend to a series of steps over a small stream and through native bush. The steps ascend to Kowhai Terrace which leads to the end of Cumberland Street. Cross the grass reserve straight ahead, which leads to Harbour View Road and the Leigh Cemetery. Remember to keep dogs on a lead as little blue penguins nest along this coastline. Time: One hour each way.

Matheson Bay Bush Walk

The Matherson Bay Bush

Walk is 1.3km there and back trail in Leigh, north of Auckland. It is considered an easy route, and takes an average of 21 minutes to complete. It is popular trail for hiking and walking.

From Matheson Bay beach, this beautiful bush walk begins at the flat grassed reserve on the west side of the Kohuroa Stream. There are some steep sections as the track follows the stream and a series of waterfalls.

Native bush includes mature kauri, pohutukawa, rimu, totara and kaihikatea trees. Forest & Bird has placed some tree identification signs. There are also many nikau palms and ferns.

The track has good boardwalks and steps through the steepest parts. At a large swimming hole there is a rope from a tree to swing out from to cool off.

The track finishes at Leigh Road where you can turn left and walk down Matheson Bay Road to the bay. Birdlife includes kaka, kereru, welcome swallow, kingfisher and warbler.

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Waikato River Walking Track

The Waikato River Walking Track walk begins at the Huka Falls carpark about eight kilometres north from Taupo and ends at Otupo Flat and the walk takes about an hour return.

Most people have probably crossed the bridge over the falls and walked along the other side of the Waikato

Above left: The entrance from the Loop Road. Middle left: The entrance from the Huka Falls carpark. Above left: The entrance from the Loop Road. Below left: The track can be slippery in places afer wet weather. Below right: The track is popular with runners.

River, but the Waikato River Walking Track walk offers a different prospective of the falls.

Five minutes down the track there is a grassed area with a good view back to the Huka Falls.

From here there is a short steep climb up to a road then the track drops again to the river and ambles along through a variety of terrain and

vegetation.

There are several short side tracks to points of interest along the way. Return on the same track or arrange return transport.

Above: The magnificent Huka Falls.

Below left: A walker and his dog.

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Ellen Cove and the shark net at Middleton Beach.

Exploring Albany, WA: a town with a fascinating history

Exploring Albany, WA: a town with a fascinating history

We recently spent a couple of days in Albany at the extreme south of Western Australia. It wasn’t nearly long enough to do justice to the wealth of walking and exploring in the area. This town has such a fascinating history. Our accommodation was near Middleton Beach, so all the walks were close by.

By Barbz Lowther

Middleton Beach. It extends about 4.5 kms from Emu Point in the east to Ellen Cove at the western end. It is a truly beautiful beach – wild flowers on one side, and clear water ranging from palest aqua to deep blue on the other. The sand was white, and squeaky to walk on.

whales as you walk along. Southern right, humpback and blue whales all spend time here during their annual migration. Many calves are born in these waters and can be seen frolicking quite close to shore.

At Ellen Cove a boardwalk extends around the rocky point to whale observation deck, and from there, a gravel pathway leads around a point, past the port and into Albany.

This walk is fascinating. Apart from the stunning sea views, and king skinks skittering all over the trail there is so much history preserved.

The ruins of the house, where the King Point lighthouse keeper and his wife reared a family of eight, still remain. The mind boggles. – just rock and a deep channel close by. It makes our life seem very easy by

Our first wander was around Lake Sepping, a tranquil spot with a circuit walk under shady trees, beside wetlands full of birds. Over 100 species of birds visit here and there are several lookouts and a bird hide.

From here we wandered on to

But unfortunately it’s not like New Zealand where you can run in to the waves to cool off. Sharks are often seen here, so a net at the western end, encloses a small swimming area.

If you are lucky, you may see

Above left: The ruins of the lighthouse keepers home.

Above right: King Skink .

Below left: Desert mounted Corps Memorial on the summit of Mt Clarence.

Below middle: Statue of Mustafa Ataturk overlooking the entrance named after him.

Below right: At Princess Royal Fort.

comparison.

Not far past the lighthouse and its ruins was a statue of Mustafa Ataturk, looking over the harbour entrance named after him.

A few more minutes took us to a retired gun emplacement. We soon reached the Port and walked down Princess Royal Drive into Albany and the Great Southern Museum.

We climbed aboard The ‘Amity ’

the boat used to transport convicts from Sydney to create a new settlement here. Conditions were certainly tough !

We wandered back to Middleton, calling in at ‘Strawberry Hill on the way. This was originally a meeting

Above right: Coastal views of King George Sound.

Below right: Derek aboard the ‘Amity’.

Above left: A micowve dish.

Below left: National Anzac Centre.

Exploring Albany, WA: a town with a fascinating history

place for Menang aboriginal people, and in 1928, the first government farm was established here. It is now managed by the National Trust.

Our next day was spent exploring Albany Heritage Park, an area of 260 hectares including Mt Adelaide and Mt Clarence. This is now a historical landmark but was the first Federal defence of Australia.

In the 1800’s Albany had the only deep water port and the largest natural harbour in Western Australia. Britain made the first official claim to Australia and raised the flag in Albany.

The loss of this port to any enemy, was identified as a potential threat to the whole of Australia, so the Australian states paid for the construction of the Fort and the British government supplied the guns.

The walk from the beach to Mt Adelaide was up a very steep track. The views were spectacular, over King George Sound, Princess Royal Harbour and Middleton Beach. The whole summit was full of trenches, anti-aircraft guns, and cannons, nestled amongst boulders and native bush.

There are two gun batteries dug into the hillside. The walk goes through an underground bunker, into stone-walled trenches, and on to big guns, which were never fired.

Wandering along the tops towards Mt Clarence, we saw the National Anzac Centre, and the Desert Mounted Corps Memorial, which is a re-cast of the original, erected at Suez, using the same granite blocks.

Continuing on, you marvel at the views, and are fascinated with the history of Albany. It was a short, steep track through scrub, to return down to town.

It was an interesting and informative couple of days, but you do need more time to explore all that Albany has to offer.

Above: Retired gun emplacement. Below left: The coast of King George sound near King Point. Below right: View of the trail.

Donnelly Flat Loop Walk

The 2.5km loop track to Donnelly Flat passes through some of the best mixed podocarp/ broadleaf forest in the Tararua Range. This short, easy walk with a picnic area and stream on route is a great option for kids.

Walk across the Atiwhakatu footbridge and follow the relatively flat track to Donnelly Flat where there is an attractive picnic area and campsite with access to Atiwhakatu Stream.

Stop there for a snack and a paddle and from there you can loop back to the car park via the Gentle Annie

Track

Allow one hour for walking. Dogs are allowed but on a leash. Getting there

The trail starts from the entrance to Tararua Forest Park on Mount Holdsworth Road a few miles south of Masterton in the Wairarapa.. To get there: turn off State Highway 2 into Norfolk Road (which turns into Mount Holdsworth Road) and follow the signs to Tararua Forest Park. Once you arrive, cross the Atiwhakatu footbridge and follow the track all the way to Donnelly Flat.

There are regular train services from Wellington to Masterton. Timetables are available from the Metlink website. However, you will need to drive from Masterton to the Tararua Forest Park.

Photos show the track under through trees and a flat area.

By Phillip Donnell

Norfolk Island - not just for walking!

If ever there was a place where you can happily and seamlessly integrate walking with a whole range of other diversions, Norfolk Island is that place.

The September 2022 issue of “Walking” magazine introduced us to the delights of Norfolk Island, describing it as “360 degrees of wonder” and a place for “all year round walking and hiking.”

Since that article detailed its walks admirably, this one will focus on its more quirky character, in the hope that you will be enticed to not only go there to perambulate but also to appreciate it as an incredibly unique and fascinating place.

Many people know about its beauty - that’s a hard one to miss! And most people know rough details about the history of the Island - that it has many stories to tell about Australia’s convict settlements. They know it is part of Australia (1000km from the mainland) and that tourism is the main source of income. But often, that’s where their knowledge ends, and really, there is just so much more to discover.

The weird and wonderful things about this far-flung South Sea isle are seldom canvassed. Consider the following:

Norfolk Island is a mountain top remnant of an elongated shield volcano. The shelf around Norfolk and surrounding islands is 95 kilometres

long, north to south, and 35 kilometres wide, east to west. The island itself has a total area of just 35 square kms. The population of the island was 1,748 in the 2016 census. It is a very small island that is not highly populated.

Norfolk Island has a marine subtropical climate which is best characterised as mild.

The maximum recorded temperature was 28.4°C, while the minimum is 6.2°C. The temperature almost never falls below 10°C or rises above 28°C. You can experience spring almost the entire year.

Above: The wharf at Kingston.

Below left: A couple on a walk. Below right: A picnic overlooking the Tasman Sea.

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Norfolk Island is named after The Duchess of Norfolk, wife of Edward Howard, 9th Duke of Norfolk. The Duchess had already passed away but since Captain James Cook had set out from England in 1772 he had not heard of her death in 1773.

There were four periods of settlement on Norfolk Island: Polynesian settlement before 1788, the first (colonial) settlement 1788-1814, the second (penal) settlement 1825-1855, and the third (Pitcairn) settlement 1856 to present day (descendants from the famous mutiny on the Bounty).

Re-established as a penitentiary (1825–55) for the reception of the most desperate criminals from the British convict settlements in Australia, Norfolk Island became notorious as a place of merciless discipline and punishment, holding an average of 1,500 to 2,000 convicts. An uprising in 1834 saw thirteen prisoners executed. Some of their headstones are in the cemetery at Kingston.

Norfolk Island has its own language! Simply known as ‘Norf’k’, it’s a blend of 18th century English

and Tahitian and was originally introduced by Pitkern-speaking settlers from Pitcairn Island. Along with English, it is the co-official language of Norfolk Island.

Norfolk Island celebrates their own public holiday, Bounty Day, on June 8 with a feast and a ball. It marks the arrival of the Bounty mutineers (from Pitcairn Island) in 1856. Approximately 20% of the population on Norfolk Island identify as having Pitcairn ancestry.

Norfolk Island is also one of the few locations outside America to celebrate Thanksgiving as a public holiday. This is a legacy from the American whaling ships, which made frequent stops at the island during the late 1800’s.

Although it is not an independent country, Norfolk Island has its own flag. The flag was approved by the Norfolk Island Council on 6th June 1979. It depicts the Norfolk Island Pine in a central white stripe between two green stripes.

The capital of Norfolk Island is Kingston and is the second oldest town in Australia, settled in 1788, six weeks after Sydney.

The Kingston and Arthur’s Vale Area (KAVHA) is one of 11 historic sites that form the Australian Convict Sites World Heritage Property and was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list in July 2010. Norfolk Island Golf Club is actually one of the only golf courses in the world located within a World Heritage Site! The official anthem on Norfolk

Below left: a Autumn walk among the trees.

Above; A lookout to small rocky islands.

Norfolk Island - not just for walking!

Island is ‘God save the King’. King Charles III is the head of state here. The governance of the island is handled by an Administrator. The island officially falls under the Federal Government as an external territory.

On 19th March 1790, HMS Sirius, flagship of the First Fleet, was wrecked off the reef at Slaughter Bay on Norfolk Island. Because of her role as the flagship, it is now arguably Australia’s most important shipwreck site. Approximately 6000 artefacts recovered between 1982 and 2002 now grace a local museum.

Norfolk Island has competed in eight of the eighteen Commonwealth Games, from 1986 onwards. Norfolk has won two bronze medals, both in lawn bowls (Carmen Anderson, women’s singles, 1994; Ryan Dixon, Hadyn Evans and Phillip Jones, men’s triples, 2018).

There are no railways, waterways, ports or harbours on the island.

Loading jetties are located at Kingston and Cascade, but ships cannot get close to either of them. When a supply ship arrives, it is emptied by whaleboats towed by launches, five tonnes at a time. Which jetty is used depends on the prevailing wind of the day.

The highest point on the island is Mount Bates, which stands 1m taller than Mount Pitt, and is 319m above sea level. The average elevation is just 110m asl.

Norfolk Island has some unique laws, for example cows have the right of way. If you have cows grazing along the roads, you must have them registered, the same as your car is registered to be on the road.

There is a section in the Norfolk Island phone book that lists people by their nicknames as opposed to their formal name, as a lot of people on Norfolk are known solely by their nickname.

Norfolk Island has 174 native plants. 51 of them are endemic. At least 18 of the endemic species are rare or threatened. The Norfolk Island palm ( Rhopalostylis baueri ) and the smooth tree-fern (Cyathea brownie), the tallest tree-fern in the world, are common in the Norfolk Island National Park but are rare elsewhere on the island.

The island is known for fresh produce, grown by the locals.

There are no snakes on Norfolk Island, so you can enjoy moving about safely!

Has your interest been aroused? If so, the Footsteps Walking and Travel Club can take you there on a wonderful one-week excursion (2-9 Novem ber 2023) which combines short walks with seven special tours/events. It’ll be a beaut little pre-Christmas break and a great way to “gear up” for next summer. For more information, go to their website www.footstepswalkingclub. com, or contact them on 021 172 3244, footstepsanz@gmail.com

Above left: Lookng out from a house in the bush.

Above right: Fish is a popular dish on the island..

Below left: A very steep cliff down to this beach.

Below right: A group taking to a mountain bike trail.

Above: A group walking down a track through a pine plantation.

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“Now dash away, dash away, dash away all!” Northern Southland Walk Group Christmas walk and picnic at Cattle Flat Station, Northern Southland.

Below left: My brothers and I about to walk the Hihikiwi Track to the hut on Pirongia Mountain on the 5th April 2019 before covid set in. From left: My brother Murray Thomas, Brother Garry Thomas and myself. (Ross Thomas) We’re all in our 70s. The photo was taken by my wife Hillary Thomas, Te Awamutu.

Photo by Vicky Ross

Above right:

Photo by Christine MacLean, Balforu.

Above left: Dan enjoying a peaceful moment at the Mid Caples Hut.

Photo by Judith O’Leary, Upper Hutt.

Above right: Walking in Sanctuary Mountain located in Maungatautari just south of Cambridge in central North Island. A lovely bird sanctuary with many species of birds seen and heard over various tracks that can be taken.

Photo by: Hedley Parker, Bell Block, New Plymouth.

Walking the The HillaryTrailcoastal forests, birdsong, salt spray, under the star

Panorama from Raetahinga Point.

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Walking the The HillaryTrail -

amongst coastal forests, birdsong, salt spray, under the star and alone

By John Dickson

The Hillary Trail across Auckland’s Waitakere Ranges was on my ‘to be walked’ list for a few years. I had explored some of the popular day walks out that way including Karamatura, Mt. Donald McLean and Muir tracks. I had also walked back and forwards from Piha to Karekare a few times as well.

The Auckland Council website used to say of ‘the Hilary’ - “a spectacular tramping trip through native forest and wild coast line of the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park.” It was officially one of New Zealand’s ‘Great Walks’. This is the mana whenua of Te Kawerau a Maki iwi.

Of course more recently kauri die

back has changed that, and the more recent message is: “Closure of Hillary Trail - As we are currently implementing the Waitākere Ranges Track plan, the Hillary Trail is no longer being advertised as a multi-day walk. We will update this page once the plans are finalised.”

Then came February 2023 and Cyclone Gabrielle. This extreme weather inundated large areas of the country, destroyed many homes and assets (including within the Waitakere Ranges communities), and did who knows what to the recently upgraded tracks. Some people lost their lives and others their livelihoods. Very sad times indeed.

But none of this was concerning me when I set out on a perfect summer’s

Christmas Eve 2022, from the settlement of Te Henga Bethels.

I had decided to walk north to south, using only the officially Open Track sections. My idea was to hitchhike around the few closed sections.

The planning phase involved multiple trawls through on-line information to see what was still accessible. I also made three phone calls and made a visit to Arataki Visitor Centre.

That said, the facts were difficult to establish. On-line official information, area sign-boards and verbal conversations seldom concurred. Track closure information regarding the Waitakere’s seemed just a little unclear to this tramper.

Below: A waterfall on the trail.

Hence my reason for setting out with a 20kg pack containing camping kit and five days food, and walk north to Raetahinga Point (incidentally my pick as the very best ‘whole of coast’ vista on the trail) then turn around and follow a track south.

I learned later that the Department of Conservation managed section from Muriwai to Te Henga was actually ‘open’ after all. I could have started there!

Anyway, I circled back, crossed some expansive inland dunes and walked alongside Lake Wainamu, a shallow but attractive lake bounded by a popular day walkers track. Next surprise was the signage informing me the Houghton Track was closed. My intended path to Anawhata was blocked. I took a consolatory dip in the lake, put up my tent, drank a warm can of beer and crashed for the night. No Midnight Mass for me that Christmas Eve. I heard the ruru call, but no angelic choir.

Leaving no trace, I was up early and on the Bethels roadside by 9am with my thumb out. Hopeful of some ‘Christmas cheer!’ from the few passing motorists.

Two rides and less than two hours later - amazingly - I’d traversed much of Scenic Drive and was descending into the impressive and remote Anawhata Bay.

I hitched a thousand miles in the 1970s and 80s. My tip - when hitchhiking always locate yourself in a place where motorists can easily appraise you as they approach; stay well off the verge, catch their eye and smile; and ensure there is plenty of room for a car to safely and easily pull over.

If you have a surfboard - which this time I didn’t - hide it in the long grass!

After a swim in the beautiful clear, fresh Anawhata Stream, I knocked up a Christmas lunch, had another dip in the ocean, then headed back to the campsite. I had booked a few nights at the various official campsites en route using the Auckland Council website, which I’m familiar with and find easy to use. Their campsites are

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Above right: Karamatura Campsite in historic Huia.

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Walking the The HillaryTrail - amongst coastal forests, birdsong, salt spray, under the star and alone

suitably back-country basic, and they are reasonably priced.

A wee bit of uphill and some road walking, then Whites Track running to North Piha. Mainly downhill. Easy living.

Here I started to encounter the odd runner or day hiker. The canopy shade was ideal as temperatures were up in the 20s.

Most of the tracks in the entire Hilary Trail (sic) are engineered - lots of boxed steps and suitable graded gravel. Guard rails, and in a few places chains to steady you on one or two steep ascents. Obviously a lot of attention has been paid to drainage.

It is certainly a bit more ‘commercial’ than the bush tracks I frequent around my home in Ōpōtiki. But these are tracks designed to serve walkers from a large metropolitan area. The investment - including some impressive bridges and elevated walkways at the Whatipu end of the trail - seems

appropriate.

Part of the logic is to encourage people to stay on the few remaining official tracks, make them very easy to follow (no particular map or compass skills are required), and give the kauri a fighting chance of survival. Let’s all hope it plays out well.

Another surprise awaited me at Piha. Past experience told me there is always ample room for a one person tent at the camping ground. I had not bothered booking. Be aware they have a ‘five night minimum’.

Again I had to sling my tent up in the nearby bush. Lots of mosquitos. Leave no trace! Regardless, I had a very pleasant Boxing Day chilling out amongst the crowds at Piha. Some very good food and drink options there.

One feature of the Hilary Trail is the number of pristine free flowing streams and waterfalls (which obviously present some major risks when

a deluge comes).

Plenty of swimming holes, and very easy to access either drinkable water, or water to boil depending on upstream situations.

Unless you are a highly experienced ocean swimmer, which I am, I suggest only swim within the flags at one of the patrolled beaches. It is a very wild coast, and in my opinion one of the most attractive in New Zealand for that reason. But it can be unpredictable and dangerous out in the waves.

Another and more dramatic feature are the towering cliffs and sculptural remnants of the huge Waitakere Volcano circa 15 million years ago.

Hitchhiking up the narrow winding Piha Road was a cheat - I simply approached an amenable truck driver at the store.

Next the Mercer Bay and Ahu Ahu tracks, lots of expansive views of coast and the Tasman Sea. I passed through special Karekare (there are a couple of great camping options there - or were) and set out along the beach towards the deservedly famed Pararaha Valley.

This is the two hour, black sand ‘Saharan’ adventure. Fishermen, a large group of superbly kitted out Chinese Kiwi day walkers, beach-goers, surfers, locals walking their dogs.

Day 4 was the only relatively busy section. Here you encounter overhead international aircraft as well.

On my feet? Ten year old Hi-Tec boots. Blyde River Canyon. North Downs Way. Lake Waikareiti. Them boots have done some walking. But one finally de-soled on the beach between Karekare and Pararaha Valley.

I don’t think the multiple die-back ‘spray and scrub’ stations (which I religiously adhered to) caused that issue. In my opinion this trail is quite a testing walk. Lots of up and down. You need proper, well worn in footwear.

Anyway, who needs tread on your left boot. As the Foreign Legion might

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Above left: A large volcanic rock.

say, ‘march on!’ Those old boots eventually did the job until the end of the walk. I have now switched to a pair of Hoka Torrent 3 shoes. Let’s see! I do not use walking poles.

Day 5 was the most testing section. I struck camp at the gorgeous Pararaha Valley Campsite (three campers on site that particular night) and eight hours later reached a busy Karamatura Campsite in historic Huia, via Puriri Ridge, Mt. Donald McLean, and Muir tracks.

For me, pretty brutal at 25C, even under lots of canopy. I will let somebody else work out the elevations of that day. Rewards followed - a swim in the creek, an ice-cream, two softdrinks and a lie down.

Thank God for the caravan vendor, as the fabled Huia Store inexplicably closes for summer holidays! A vision of Huia Store’s famed burger and chips had fuelled my last four hours of tramping, at least.

I casually called Arataki Park Head-

quarters, just to, you know, confirm that - next day - I could indeed, as I’d been told, close this mission off and traverse Huia, Hamilton, and Pipeline tracks to reach their HQ. “Er, no, sorry - it’s closed as well now….” Bugger.

So next morning I had my thumb out again, and a kind hearted chef heading to work (in Muriwai of all places) dropped me at nearby Titirangi. From there an easy bus ride to New Lynn, and a short stroll to my son’s place and my car.

A brilliant way to escape the Christmas madness, out amongst the coastal forests, surrounded in birdsong and salt spray, under the stars, and for

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most of the time - completely alone. John Dickson is interested in most things old, blogs at derelictopotiki. blogspot.com, and can be contacted at dicksonevaluation@gmail.com.

Above: Baches and old buildings at Te Henga Bethels.

Honour for Nelson cycle advocate for great trails

Cyclists and trampers in the Nelson region have better access to the outdoors thanks to Bill Gilbertson’s generosity of spirit and lifetime of hard work.

His inspirational contributions to Nelson’s Great Taste Trail and access improvements to the Abel Tasman National Park are just two highlights from a long career in outdoor recreation and conservation.

The Outdoor Access Commission, is acknowledging Gilbertson’s substantial contributions to public outdoor access in New Zealand with an Outdoor Access Champion award he received last month .Chief executive officer, Ric Cullinane, commends Gilbertson’s enthusiastic and formidable career.

“Bill’s thoughtful leadership and hard graft bring people together and help get trails built,” says Cullinane.

Gilbertson has guided a plethora of environment-related organisations and initiatives. He was a conservation board member and national park management plan convenor for the West Coast and Tasman regions. He has provided leadership for Forest & Bird and the Forest Stewardship Council and has liaised with

organisations including Federated Mountain Clubs (FMC) and the Department of Conservation (DOC).

He co-founded the Nelson Tasman Trails Trust in 2009 after moving to Nelson from the West Coast in 2000 and getting into biking with his son. He was looking for potential longdistance biking trails in the region.

“It was more from a transport point of view that I was looking. Sure recreation, but more about ‘Let’s get safe places for bikes to go’,” he says.

In 2008, he formed a small group to investigate forming a cycle trail between Picton and Murchison. The next year, Government announced its $50 million Great Rides funding opportunities.

“We formed the trust so that we could apply for that funding as an entity, and we applied for the Great Taste Trail and the Coppermine Trail,” he says.

At 200km, the Great Taste Trail is the longest of the 22 Great Rides and is the 4th most used - over 315,000 people rode on it during 2021, with over three-quarters of those riders from the Nelson Tasman region. The Picton-Murchison route and other routes around the region are still

long-term goals.

Gilbertson is generous and consultative, working with a wide range of stakeholders, encouraging participation and empowering others. He also rolls up his sleeves and helps with practical work. Trust chair Gillian Wratt says, “Without Bill’s enthusiasm and tenacity, it would have been hard to get the trail to where it is today”.

Another highlight of Gilbertson’s career was leading a successful initiative to remove Great Walk hut fees for under-18s.

“It started around a campfire, basically. We were sitting around with families, and we said, ‘This is getting too expensive’. And so I said, ‘Well, why don’t I sort of start something off?’. And it was just the right time. Chris Carter, the Minister of Conservation at the time, said, ‘Let’s go for it’. FMC came in and helped, of course. They supported it totally.”

Gilbertson is a strong believer in tempering public access with protection and management. During his time on the Nelson Marlborough Conservation Board, he addressed issues in the Abel Tasman National Park, where beaches on its great walk

Above right: Bill Gilbertson on his bike.

Below left: Nelson cycle trail advocates from left, Bill Gilbertson, Steve Waring, Chris Allison, Bill Findlater and Peter Bone.

were under strain.

“It was more or less open slather, because there was no control over the foreshore. So the first thing was to say, ‘Yes, beautiful place to go, lovely beaches and everything, but we have to control the numbers, and we have to control what people are doing’,” says Gilbertson.

Through negotiation with operators and landowners, the foreshore came under DOC control and restrictions on numbers and landing places were established.

“One of the things that I’ve always emphasised is this balance between conservation and recreation, and I enjoy the challenge of getting people with opposing opinions to agree on a solution,” says Gilbertson.

He used similar skills to develop an access accord for mountain bikes in national parks, liaising with FMC in 2002. It was controversial, requiring a change to the national parks policy. Gilbertson is quick to point out that not all national parks are suitable for biking, but he supports shared-use tracks where they are well designed.

“There will always be some idiots who go too fast on a bike and cause problems. There are also some people who are very, very anti-bikes and don’t want them anywhere. Generally, 98% of the people are good, but there’s always a 2% that cause conflict issues. And I just think that’s a reflection of society. We’ve all got to live together somewhere.”

Living together and living lightly on the planet are values that attract Gilbertson to cycling, and he’s a great advocate for cycling as active transport and recreation. As he says,

“It’s a method of transport that keeps you healthy, and it’s just so much fun for people. We need to get out of our cars. And we need to get into active transport. I mean, that’s really where it’s at, for me. I fear for the planet in terms of our carbon usage, and here’s one way we can reduce it.”

Great spots for dog walking in Auckland

Making the most of the great outdoors often means having our canine companions with us – but there are rules for dog walking in public places like parks, reserves, pathways, beaches and tūpuna maunga (ancestral mountains) across Auckland.

In general, dogs must be on-leash at all times in all council-controlled public places with unrestricted access. It’s a little different for beaches, where summer and winter restrictions apply.

Throughout the summer months, until 1 March, dogs were not allowed on most beaches between 10am to 5pm, with off-leash walks and exercise allowed outside these hours, and more relaxed winter hours began on 2 March.

Remember that even though your dog is off-leash you’ll need to make

sure they are still under control.

It’s best to visit Auckland Council’s website before leaving home to find out exactly what rules apply where. The good news is that if you’re looking for new places and walks to explore with your dog, you’ll find hundreds of suggestions. We asked dog owners for their picks and here are a few they recommended:

Birkenhead and Northcote offer a range of bush and beach options, as well as spectacular views across the inner Waitematā Harbour and a number of dog-friendly cafes.

Kauri Point Domain is off-leash at all times and you can follow a track down to Fitzpatrick Bay where dogs can enjoy an off-leash paddle between 5pm and 10am in summer and anytime in other months.

by Judith Doyle

“Older & Bolder”

Great spots for dog walking in Auckland

Le Roys Bush Reserve

It’s not too far to Le Roys Bush Reserve, where if you’re walking the 4km Le Roys Bush Path, you’ll need to keep your dog on-leash. Onepoto Domain, at the start of Onewa Road, features wide paths, boardwalks, two small lakes and a playground. Dogs must be kept on-leash near the playground, but they can stretch their legs off-leash in

Waitawa Regional Park

If you want to head somewhere more remote, visit Waitawa Regional Park on Auckland’s southeast coast, about 50km from the CBD. During lambing and calving season, dogs are prohibited from the park, but allowed on-leash from December through to June. However, they’re allowed off-leash at all times at Mataitai Bay Beach at the north end of the park.

Waiata Reserve

Waiatarua Reserve, off Abbotts Way in Remuera, is well known and loved for its path around the wetlands where you and your canine companions can enjoy an off-leash walk (put the leash back on in the main central wetland area and on viewing platforms) and dog swimming hole. Northern Remuera is also home to Waiata Reserve, between Victoria Avenue and Orakei Road, where there’s off-leash access at all times.

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Above left: Mataitai Bay Beach in Waitawa Regiona Park.

Above right: A boardwalk in Le Roys Bush Reserve. Below right: A path in Waiata Reserve.

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Community embracing new-look marathon

By Michael Jacques

With some 4000 entries, 200 volunteers and thousands of spectators, the 41st Christchurch Marathon will once again be one of the South Island’s most colourful community occasions bringing together runners and walkers from all walks of life.

On April 16th the new-look Frontrunner Christchurch Marathon will go to the start line at a new venue, on a new course and with a new sponsor.

While the event will also double as the New Zealand Marathon Championship, for most people it is a personal challenge taken on for as many reasons as there are runners.

At age 73, Picton’s Marg Hazelwood is taking a shot at becoming the eldest ever female finisher of the feature 42k distance in Christchurch. Not that it’ll be that big a deal for Hazelwood personally, as Christchurch will be her 111th marathon.

Christchurch’s Beverly Buist is down for the 10k Walk and says, “I like to keep my fitness up and feel the pleasure of a medal around my neck.” But at age 80 she is currently the eldest entrant.

Age doesn’t appear to affect motivation. The youngest entrant in the full marathon is 17-year-old Maya Edmondson from Fairlie trying her first foray over the classic 42.2k. Rookies across all distances is a common theme, but there are a select few who just cannot stop. Australian Lester Smith is aiming for his 211th marathon and this will be his 20th time at Christchurch.

No one, however, has a Christchurch streak like Pegasus resident, Ian Lennie. The 73-year-old will be lining up for the half marathon for a record 38th consecutive year and says his only goal is “to keep going as long as he can.”

Race Director, Chris Cox, knows something about longevity. He once finished third in the Christchurch Marathon and has been organising it since the 1990s.

“I’ve always felt the greatest thing

about this event is that it’s a true representation of the community,” says Cox. It brings together different people from different walks of life with different motivations for why they run.”

It helps that the iconic route is one of New Zealand’s most scenic and supportive courses. Although, in 2023 it is receiving a serious makeover.

The famously flat, fast and scenic course will condense itself to a much more central city vibe. Gone is the tired redzone, replaced with more spectator opportunities and more iconic landmarks, with Canterbury Museum, Cambridge Terrace and Oxford Terrace added to the popular Hagley Park and Avon River sections.

Based now within Hagley Park, the event will revolve around a 10.5k lap that stays closer to the CBD.

“This new course is iconically Christchurch and probably the most spectator friendly in the country,” says Cox.

After a tough time during covid-19, Cox is pleased to finally launch the new look event. “We’ve been planning this for a while,” he says, “but covid cancellations in 2020 and 2022 held us back. So it’s great to finally get to the start line.”

Every participant, however, has their own motivation behind the challenge they face on Sunday. Many run for charities. In 2023 the official charity partner is the Mental Health Foundation.

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KIWI SENIORS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Kensington Reception, 09-437-4404

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THUMBS UP ADVENTURE GROUP (TUAC): Alan Grigg 027-493-6850, Libby 021-137-1488, Leonie 021-222-8982, www.tuac.co.nz

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AUCKLAND YMCA MARATHON CLUB, (Walkers Section), Sunday (AM), Helen Meyer 09-815-1444

AUCKLAND CATHOLIC TRAMPING CLUB: Sarah Hart 09-625-7891, actc. trampingclub@gmail.com

AUCKLAND WALKERS & JOGGERS CLUB: Tuesday, Thursday (PM), Sunday (AM), (BIA), chubadajc@gmail.com, www.joggers.co.nz

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ST HELIERS HIKERS: First/Third Wednesdays (all day), Glenn 09528-9726

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WOMENS OUTDOOR PURSUITS INC: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, Donna Sheppard, info@wops.co.nz, 09-535-8239, www.wops.co.nz

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FIT4LIFE: Glenfield, Monday (PM), Friday (AM), Sarah 021 534 649

FOOTSTEPS: Saturday (AM), John 09-410-2995

GLEN EDEN WALKERS: Oratia Bowling Club, Tuesday (AM), Ethel Denscombe 09-818-3561

GLEN EDEN ATHLETIC CLUB WALKERS: Glen Eden, Wednesday (PM) and Saturday (AM), Neil Turner 09-817-6230

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LYNNMALL SHOPPING CENTRE KIWIFIT CLUB: Monday, Wednesday (AM), (BIA), 09-826-2333

LYNFIELD WALKING CLUB: Mt Roskill, Sunday (AM), Marlene 09-8272737, Danny 09-627-993

LYNNDALE AMATEUR ATHLETIC & HARRIER CLUB: Wednesday and Sunday (AM), Mic Baker 09-626-3232

MASSEY ATHLETIC CLUB: Sunday (AM), Shena McGregor 09-412-8076

MASSEY JOGGERS & WALKERS: Sunday (AM), Kerry Watt 09-838-6665 or 021-517-049

NEW LYNN ACTIVE 35+ WALKING GROUP: New Lynn, Wednesday, Lorraine, 09-827-8663

RANUI MORNING WALK GROUP: Monday to Friday (AM), Judith 09-832-5692

RANUI TWILIGHT WALK GROUP: Monday, Wednesday, Glenys 09832-4069

RIVERHEAD WALK GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Dane Brown 09-4129952

SUMMERLAND WALKERS: Henderson, Tuesday, Thursday (AM), Lyn Mountier 09-838-1599

TE ATAU PENINSULA WALKERS: Monday, Friday (AM), Wednesday (PM), Mary Jones 09-834-6989

TE ATATU SOUTH ACTIVE 35+ WALKING GROUP: Te Atatu South, Wednesday, Edna, 09-834-1401

THE HAPPY WANDERERS WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Joy Williams 09-817-2464 or 027-353-3434

TITIRANGI TWILIGHT WALKERS: Tuesdays, Thursday, (PM) Titirangi Library, Wednesday (PM) Glovers Real Estate Green Bay, Louise 021437-547, louisenicholson@xtra.co.nz

TITIRANGI WALKERS: Sundays (AM), John Harris 09-627-0099, jeanah@ihug.co.nz

Y’s WALKING HENDERSON: Tuesdays, Thursday, Sarah, 09-836-8031

Y’s Walkers, Mt Roskill, Sunday (AM), Dan Gofin 09-627-9993

WAIATARUA WALKERS:Oratia, Saturday (AM), 09-814-9945

WANDERWOMEN ADVENTURES: 09-360-7330

WALKING WAITAKERE WEDNESDAY WALKS: Wednesday, (AM), May to October, Kay Lindley 09-837-8820

WOMENS OUTDOOR PURSUITS INC: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, Donna Sheppard, info@wops.co.nz, 09-535-8239, www.wops.co.nz

WEST AUCKLAND TRAMPING CLUB: Sunday (AM), www.westaucklandtrampingclub.co.nz

NORTH SHORE

10,000 STEPS HARBOUR CLUB: Harbour Sport 09-415-4610

60’s UP TORBAY/BROWNS BAY: Wed (AM), Jan Elliott 09-473-3811, Josette Westcott 09-479-8159

ABERDEEN ROAD WALKERS: Campbells Bay, Saturday (PM), Patsy Hulse 09-410-9353

BUSH WALK & TALK: Margi Keys, 09-443-6919 or 0274-481-581

BIRKENHEAD PROBUS CLUB: Albany, Tuesday (AM), Tracy Watson 09-414-5351

BROWNS BAY/TORBAY 60’s UP MOVEMENT: Wednesday (AM), Roy Urlic 09-473-8777

CALLIOPE ATHLETICS WALKERS & HARRIERS: Northcote, Wednesday (PM), Gaye Green 09-444-7946

DEVONPORT WALKERS: Devonport, Tuesday, Thursday Sunday (AM), Pat & Jim McKay 09-445-2743

DEVONPORT FRIDAY WALKING GROUP: Devonport, Friday (AM), Naomi Gardyne 09-445-4303

EAST COAST BAYS WALKERS: Browns Bay, Tuesday, Friday (AM), Pam Mattson 09-302-4882 or 021-268-4154, pam_4882@yahoo.co.nz

GREENHITHE WALKING GROUP: Greenhithe, Tuesday (AM), Marjorie Andrew 09-413-9065

HIGHBURY COMMUNITY HOUSE: Highbury, Thursday, Friday (AM), Judy Mayn 09-480-5279

MAIRANGI WALKING NETWORK: Mairangi Bay, Everyday (AM), Paula Cole 09-444-6435

MILFORD MALL WALKERS: Greenhithe, Tuesday, Thursday, (AM), Carol Mosedale 09-443-2054

MILFORD MENS PROBUS: Ian Hall 09-479-4259

NORTH SHORE DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP: Every second Sunday (AM), Dave or Panny 09-476-7447

NORTH SHORE TRAMPING CLUB: Falk Werner mail@nstc.org.nz, www.nstc.org.nz

NORTHCOTE WALKING GROUP: Northcote, alternative Tuesdays, Brucilla Wright 09-480-0150, brucilla.wright@xtra.co.nz

TORBAY WALKERS: Torbay, Wednesday (AM), Lorna Stewart, 09473-8731

WALKERS & TALKERS: Campbells Bay, Wednesday (AM), Brenda Gray 09-410-4019, Dorothy Ensor 09-478-6702

WOMENS OUTDOOR PURSUITS INC: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, Donna Sheppard, info@wops.co.nz, 09-535-8239, www.wops.co.nz

NORDIC WALKING GROUPS

Acacia Cove Nordic Walking Group: Sunday (AM) Jenny Wills 09267-5416

Bridge the Gap Nordic Walkers: Sunday (AM ), Sheila Milbourn/ Margaretha Cooper 027-537-0944/021-141-3801

Cornwall Park Nordic Walking Group: Saturday (AM), June Stevenson 09-361-6636 or 0274-383-923

Cornwall Park Nordic Gold (Senior Group) Monday (AM), June Stevenson 09-361-6636 or 0274-383-923

North Shore Nordic Walkers Sunday (AM), Marie McLisky 09-4755247 or Judy Hawkins (after 6pm) 027-572-2474

Pakuranga Nordic Walkers: Thursday (AM) Deidre Nielsen 09271-3324

YMCA Nordic Walkers Thursday (AM) June Stevenson 09-361-6636 or 0274-383-923

RODNEY

ABERDEEN ROAD WALKERS: Campbells Bay, Saturdays (PM), 09482-1172

10,000 STEPS HARBOUR CLUB: Harbour Sport 09-415-4610

ARIKI WALKERS: Snells Beach, Mondays (AM), Ivan Melville 09425-4999

HIBISCUS COAST TRAMPING CLUB: Evert second Sunday, Lynley Dill, 0274-258-281, lynley.dill@gmail.com

HEALTH IN ACTION: (BIA), Susie George 09-426-1269

HELENSVILLE WALKERS: Helensville, Tuesday (AM), Janet Heron 09-420-8773

HIBISCUS COAST WALKERS: Sunday (AM), Wednesday (PM), Kevin Tiller, 09-426-6461, 021-0265-1534

LEISURE WALKERS: Whangaparaoa, Thursday (AM), Pam Jordan 021-136-6129, pajordan0452@gmail.com

MONDAY WALKERS: Monday (AM), Snells Beach, 09-Lyne Melville 09-425-4999

SCOTTS LANDING WALKING GROUP: RD2, Warkworth, Sunday (AM), Angela McIntyre 09-425-5854

SNELLS BEACH WALKING GROUP: Warkworth, Wednesay (AM), Jenny Burton 09-425-5583

WELLSFORD ROAD RUNNERS & JOGGERS: Second Sunday (AM), Thursday (AM), Robert Scott 09-425-8089 or Heather Rankin 09-431-4692

WOMENS OUTDOOR PURSUITS INC: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, Anne 09-480-5424, www.wops.co.nz

WAIHEKE ISLAND

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

COUNTIES/MANUKAU

HOWICK TRAMPING CLUB: Sunday (AM), (BIA), Margaret Freeman 027-227-2427

PUKEKOHE JOGGERS & WALKERS GROUP: Tuesday Thursday, Sunday (AM), 021-042-1325

WAIUKU WALKING GROUP: Information Centre, Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM),

ONEWHERO KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUP: Merlene, Walker, 09-232-8844

PAKURANGA ATHLETIC CLUB: Tuesday, Thursday 9am (BIA), Linda Mitchell, 09-532-8442

PAKURANGA KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday (AM), 09-576-9739

POKENO TRAMPING GROUP: 1st and 3rd Sunday, (BI) Marlene Lynam 027-647-8422, pokenotrampinggroup@gmail.com

MANUKAU TRAMPING CLUB: Judith Walker, 09-296-6977

MANGERE BRIDGE WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday (AM). Meet at Village Square

MANUREWA Y’S WALKERS: Recreation Centre, MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY (AM), 09-267-4646

MANUREWA Y’S WALKING GROUP: Clendon Recreation Centre, Tuesday, Thursday (AM), 09-266-1100

HOWICK PICTON CENTRE WALKERS: Howick Picton Centre, Monday, Thursday (AM), 09-534-2712

HOWICK Y’S WALKERS: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), 09-534-5153

PUKEKOHE TRAMPING CLUB: Mark Leys 09-294-8927, mleys@ orcon.net.nz

TOI TOI TREKKERS TRAMPING CLUB: Noel Newsome 09-278-4962

WAIKATO

HAMILTON

NAWTON WALKING GROUP: Rene Smyth, 07846-3245

CHARTWELL WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Carrie Haak 07855-4281

DINSDALE WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Val Russell 07-847-6539

ENDERLEY WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), Leonie Smith 07855-2224

HAMILTON TRAMPING CLUB: Alan Bigham 07-856-4646

NAWTON WALKING GROUP: Monday Tuesday (AM), Roslynn Billman 07-847-4873

SILVERDALE WALKING GROUP: Sister Anne Marie Jones 07-856-8980

FLAGSTAFF WALKING GROUP: Monday Wednesday Friday (AM), Gillian Bartram 07-854-0069

WESTFIELD MALL WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM) Westfield Mall Chartwell

HAMILTON MARATHON CLINIC:Tuesday (PM), Sunday (AM), Ross Murphy 027-474-1213 or Michael Robinson 027-322-5335

TOD SQUAD: Friday (AM), Julie 07-829-4579

Y’s WALKERS: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM)

MONDAY BUSHTRAMPERS: Monday, Marian 07-828-9029

BREAKAWAYS BUSH WALKING & TRAMPING CLUB: Sandra Woods 027-296-9836

WAIKATO TRAMPING CLUB: www.wtc.org.nz or Stu Kneebone 07-827-3097

WANDERERS TRAMPING CLUB: Colin 07-855-1335

CAMBRIDGE

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

LEAMINGTON WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Sharon Woodings, 07-827-6033

KAIHERE/PATETONGA

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

MATAMATA

MATAMATA WALKERS: Tuesday, Friday (AM), Corry Crabb 07-888-8412

MATAMATA TRAMPING & WALKING GROUP: Shirley Hickson 07-8821355, brian.shirl@clear.net.nz

MORRINSVILLE

MORRINSVILLE WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Ruth Stanley 07880-9088

OTOROHANGA

OTOROHANGA WALKING GROUP: Friday (AM)

PAEROA

PAEROA WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday (AM), Elaine Lally 07-862-8409

PAEROA LUNCH WALKERS: Monday Wednesday Friday, Julie Stephenson 07-867-7011

PUTARURU

PUTARURU WALKING GROUP:(BIA) Hazel Murphy, 07-883-7927

PIOPIO

SILVERADOS EXERCISE GROUP: Wednesday (PM), June O’Donoghue, 07-877-8492

RAGLAN

RAGLAN RAMBLERS: Wednesday (AM), John Lawson, johnragla@ gmail.com

TAIRUA

TAIRUA WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday, Mike Lord, 07-868-6025

THAMES

THAMES WALKING GROUP: Monday, Friday (AM), Mike Lord, 07868-6025

TAUPO

TAUPO HARRIER CLUB WALKING SECTION: Saturday (PM), Wednesday (AM), 027 758 3410

TAUPO TRAMPING CLUB: Wednesday (AM), Thursday (AM), Weekends (AM or PM), Sarah Bloomer, 027-693-3709

MONDAY WALKERS: Monday (AM), (BIA), 027-592-2994

WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Wednesday (PM), (I), info@sportwaikato. org.nz

TE AROHA

TE AROHA WALKERS: Thursday (AM), Ruth Stanley 07-880-9088

TE AROHA TRAMPING CLUB: Every second Sunday, Judy Forsman 07-884-8841

TE AROHA TREKKERS: Wednesday (AM), Frances Harrison 07-8628184

TE AWAMUTU

TE AWAMUTU TUESDAY TRAMPERS: Tuesday, Ave Wooding 027-2770209, Elly Peiper 027-277-3543

TE AWAMUTU WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), Jan Jefferies 07-889-7032

TE AWAMUTU MARATHON CLINIC: Sunday (AM), (BIA), Hillary Thomas 027-296-3087

TE KUITI

TWILIGHT WALKING GROUP: Monday, (PM), (BIA), Dede Downs, 07-878-7867

TOKOROA

TOKOROA ALPINE CLUB:Midweek, Christine 07-886-7294

BAY OF PLENTY

COROMANDEL

COROMANDEL TOWN WALKERS: Tuesday, Thursday (AM) 07-8667101or 07-866-8560

KATIKATI

KATIKATI TRAMPING CLUB: fortnightly weekends (AM), Maddy Pyle 07-552-0215

KAWERAU

KAWERAU WALKERS: Kawerau, Thursday (AM), (B), Sport Bay of Plenty, 07-308-8304

HARRIERS WALKERS: Kawerau Thursday (PM), (A), Sport Bay of Plenty, 07-308-8304

ROTORUA

CROSS COUNTRY WALKERS: Tuesday, Thursday, (AM), (A), Sue Jenkins 07-332-5929 or 027-332-2692, suzwjay48gmail.com

LAKE CITY ATHLETIC CLUB WALKERS GROUP: Tueday, Thursday (PM), Sunday (AM), Rob Colledge 07-348-7768, info@lakecity.co.nz, www.

lakecity.co.nz

GREEN PRESCRIPTION WALKING GROUP: TMonday and Thursday (AM), (B), Melissa Gordon 07-348-4125

HEART SUPPORT WALK GROUP: Tueday (AM), Wally Walford 07347-6173

MOKOIA COMMUNITY CENTRE WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), (B), Melissa Gordon 07 348 4125

SPRINGFIELD STROLLERS: Wednesday (AM), (BIA), Glenys Searancke

07-348-4243

ROTORUA TRAMPING & SKI CLUB: Sundays (AM), Trevor Cochrane

07-345-6362

ST BARNABAS WALKING GROUP: Friday (AM), (BIA), Joy Gordon

07-357-5744

THE THURSDAY STROLLERS: Thursday (AM), (B), Myrtle Raxworthy

07-346-3772

U3A WALKING GROUP: 2nd and 4th Fridays (AM), Ann Sullivan 07348-1991 annsullivan822@gmail.com

WALKING WITH JOY: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Elaine Wood 07-349-4228

TAURANGA/MT MAUNGANUI

AGE CONCERN: Tauranga, Wednesday (AM), 07-578-2631

CITY ON ITS FEET: (COIF) (BIA) For days and time phone Sport Bay of Plenty 07-578-0016

STEPPING OUT JOGGING CLUB: Monday, Wednesday, (AM), (IA), 07-544-0316

FOREST & BIRD SOCIETY: Secretary, Tauranga. branch @forestandbird. org.nz, Tauranga

HEALTHY HEART CLUB: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), (B), YMCA, 07-578-5891

KAIMAI RAMBLERS TRAMPING GROUP: Wednesday, Roger 07-5441622

Y’s WALKERS: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), YMCA, 07-578-5891

MOUNT RUNNERS & WALKERS: Tuesday, Friday, Sunday, info@mtrunnersandwalkers.co.nz , www.mtrunnersandwalkers.co.nz

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION: MONDAY (AM) 07-576-2469

NORDIC WALKING AT THE MOUNT: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, Steffi 07-574-7527

NORDIC WALKING IN TAURANGA: Monday, Wednesday, Mary 07577-0711

MT MAUNGANUI RSA WALKING CLUB: Tuesday, Thursday, Sundays (AM), (BIA), Kieran Jensen 07-572-0626

50 FORWARD WALKING GROUPS: Sport Bay of Plenty 07-578-0016

TAURANGA MID-WEEK TRAMPING GROUP: Pat 07-544-0670

TAURANGA ROAD RUNNERS: Sunday (AM), Simon 027-577-1450

TAURANGA RAMBLERS: Malcolm 07-544-2369 or Rod Taylor 07576-4207

TAURANGA TRAMPERS NETWORK: Natalie Bird 07-576-0016

TAURANGA TRAMPING CLUB: Christine Rawnsley 07-578-9984

PAK N BOOTS: packnboots@gmail.com

TE PUKE

TE PUKE WALKERS: Tuesday (AM), 07-573-8306

WAIHI

WAIHI STRIDERS: Wednesday (AM), Julie Stephenson 07-867-7011

WAIHI STROLLERS: Friday (AM), Julie Stephenson 07-867-7011

WAIHI MONDAY TRAMPING: Monday (AM), Marie 07-863-4633 or Barry 07-863-4597

WHAKATANE

SUNSHINE WALKING GROUP: Whakatane, Tuesday (AM), (I), Graham Thomas, 07-307-9800

HARRIERS WALKERS WHAKATANE: Saturday, (PM), (I), Noel Jones, 07-308-7101

NGA-TAPUWAE O-TANEATUA TRAMPING CLUB: Whakatane, Ohope, Opitiki, Kawerau; John Keene, john.keene@clear.net.nz

WHITIANGA

WHITIANGA WALKING GROUP: Monday, Thursday (AM), Sandy Shultz 07-869-5338

WHANGAMATA

WHANGAMATA RAMBLERS: Ron Le Noel, 07-865-9475

WALK WHANGAMATA: Everyday (AM), from Surf club

WHANGAMATA WALKERS: Tuesday (AM), 07-865-8182

WHAGAMATA TRAMPING CLUB: 07-865-9110

EAST COAST

GISBORNE

GISBORNE CANOE & TRAMPING CLUB: Gillian Ward 06-867-4591

GISBORNE RUNNERS & WALKERS: Norma Miller 06-868-7477

WAIROA

WAIROA WALKING GROUP: Sara Rangi, or Denice Gasson 06-838-3071

HAWKES BAY

HASTINGS

FLAXMERE WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), (BI), Maisy 06-879-7077

HASTINGS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), (I), Eddy 06-876-3371

HASTINGS WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (PM), (BI), Templey 06-873-0971

HAVELOCK NORTH WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Jeanette 06877-2114

HAVELOCK NORTH WALKING GROUP: Monday, Thursday (AM), (BI) Janet 06-878-4317

Walking Clubs Groups

LEGEND

Fitness levels: “B” beginner, ”I” intermediate, “A” advanced. (AM) denotes morning walk, (PM) denotes an afternoon or evening walk. Group co-ordinators are asked to please advise us of any updates by fax 06-358-6864 or email walkingnz@xtra.co.nz.

KIWI SENIORS: Eana Young 06-845-9333 x 708

RUN WALK HAWKES BAY: Wed (PM), Sunday (AM), Bernie Bowden 06-876-9701, www.runwalkhb.org.nz

NAPIER

AHURIRI WALKING GROUP: Friday (AM), (I), Diane Turner 06-8444114

NAPIER WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), (I), Lyn 06-835-7704

NAPIER SOUTH WALKING GROUP: Friday (AM), (B), Maria Rogers 06-843-1225

RUN WALK HAWKES BAY: Wed (PM), Sunday (AM), Mike Sheely 06-843-7804, www.runwalkhb.org.nz

Ys WALKERS: Tuesday, Thursday, Napier, Kay Hacche 06-844-4891 or Lance Connolly 027-464-2018

TARADALE/GREEN MEADOWS

TARADALE/GREEN MEADOWS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), (IA), Diane Turner 06-844-4114

WAIPUKURAU

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

TARANAKI

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

NEW PLYMOUTH

CARRINGTON WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Catherine McKee 06-753-3254

TIME FOR ME WALKS FOR WOMEN: Friday (AM), (I), Glenice 06758-3974

FRONT RUNNER GROUP: Monday (PM), (BIA), Kelvin & Michelle Giddy

FITZROY WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), (IA), Marlene 06-758-8749 or Marilyn 06-757-2022

WESTOWN WALKING GROUP FOR WOMEN: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), (IA), Karen 06-751-1361

WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Karen 06-751-1361

WALKERS IN THE PARK: Monday, (AM), (B), Dawn 06-758-6429 or Dorothy Humphries 06-751-0431

SPOTSWOOD WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), (BI), Allie Fitzgibbon 06-751-2304

NEW PLYMOUTH JOGGERS & WALKERS CLUB: Sunday (AM), Wednesday (PM), www.npjw.co.nz

EGMONT ATHLETICS: Karen Green, 06-758-1569

WAITARA

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

INGLEWOOD

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

STRATFORD

STRATFORD RUNNERS & WALKERS CLUB: Saturday (PM), (BIA), 06-765-8549

STRATFORD WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Carol Digby 06-765-7482

HAWERA

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

ELTHAM

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

WANGANUI

WANGANUI

CASTLECLIFF WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), Ethel Fackney 06-3444375

RONA & GLAD’S WALK GROUP: Tuesday (AM), Rona Wright 06344-5434

WANGANUI HARRIER CLUB: Wednesdays, Saturday (PM), Secretary, P O Box 702, Wanganui, Perry Newburn 06-343-6484

SPORT WANGANUI CLUB GOLD: Tuesday, Thursday, (AM), Karen Buckholt 06-349-2315

WANGANUI MILLENNIUM WALKERS CLUB: Sunday (AM), Darol Pointon 06-345-3137

CASTLECLIFF WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), Ethel Fackney 06-3444375

RONA & GLAD’S WALK GROUP: Tuesday (AM), Rona Wright 06344-5434

WANGANUI HARRIER CLUB: Wednesdays, Saturday (PM), Secretary, P O Box 702, Wanganui, Perry Newburn 06-343-6484

SPORT WANGANUI CLUB GOLD: Tuesday, Thursday, (AM), Karen Buckholt 06-349-2315

WANGANUI MILLENNIUM WALKERS CLUB: Sunday (AM), Darol Pointon 06-345-3137

LEGEND

mid October, (BIA), Veronica Gould

WELLINGTON MARATHON CLINIC: Sunday (AM), (BIA), Toni 04478-9201

WELLINGTON MID-WEEK WALKERS: Tues, Thursday (PM), Bart Jones 04-477-3746 or David Lonsdale 04-977-8990

WAVERLEY

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

OHAKUNE

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

MARTON

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

MANAWATU

PALMERSTON NORTH

HOKOWHITU KIWI WALKERS: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), (I), Dorne Jarvis 06-357-2444

KELVIN GROVE WALKERS: Tuesday (PM), (I), Marjory Edmonds, 06-354-3342

HOT-Whitu CHICKS Saturday, (AM), (BIA), laurenparsons.co.nz/ hot-whitu-chicks

MANAWATU STRIDERS: Tuesday, Thursday, (PM); Hockey Manawatu Pavillion, Manawaroa Street, (BIA), Bob 027-208-3719 or Kate 027-567-3896

MANAWATU STRIDERS: Sunday (AM); Manawatu Striders Clubrooms, Manawaroa Park, (behind the Esplanade Cafe), (BIA), Bob 027-2083719 or Kate 027-567-3896

PALMERSTON NORTH JOGGERS & WALKERS: Esplanade,Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday (AM), (BI), Robyn McKey 06-354-9952.

MANAWATU WALKWAYS PROMOTION SOCIETY’S MONTHLY WALKERS: Sunday (AM), (IA) Kenyon Moore 06-354-9317, k.moore@actrix.co.nz

METHODIST AGAPE FELLOWSHIP WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), (B), Lorna Goodwin, 06-358-2860

U3A Exploring Walkways: Thursday (PM), (B), Lynley Watson 06-356-4384

WOMEN’S AFTER 5.30 WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday (PM), (I), Liz MacNeill 06-357-8216

FEILDING

SENIOR WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), (BI), Gail Byrnes 06-323-5470

FOXTON

FOXPEDS: Monday (PM), Foxton, Foxton Beach, (BIA), Dave Blackett, 06-363-5743, Michelle Duffy, 06-363-7987

LEVIN

LEVIN HARRIER & WALKING CLUB: Saturday (PM), (BIA), Karen Humpage 021-757-871, levinharriers1@gmail.com, www.levinharriers.com

WEDNESDAY LEISURE WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), (BIA), Lila McCall, 06-367-9070

LEVIN JOGGERS & WALKERS CLUB: Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, (BIA), Colleen Francis 06-368-8624

WAIRARAPA

MASTERTON

WALKING GROUP RECREATIONAL: Edna Patrick, 06-377-4338

ORIENTEERING GROUP: 06-377-7961 or 379-5124

CARTERTON 40+ STRIDERS: Ada Lyster, 06-379-8746

RUAMAHANGA RAMBLERS: Winter Saturday, Summer Tuesday (PM), (BIA), Ray Wallis 06-377-0703

MARTINBOROUGH

MARTINBOROUGH WALKING GROUP: Barbara Behrent 06-306-9226

WELLINGTON

WELLINGTON

BROOKLYN WALKERS: Edith, 04-384-6799

BUGGY WALKING GROUP: First Thursday of month (AM), www. buggywalk.co.nz

CANCER SOCIETY, WELLINGTON DIVISION: Monday (AM), 04 389 8421, contact@cancersoc.org.nz

FOREST & BIRD: 04-567-7271

ORIENTAL BAY WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Christine Blakely 04-383-6276

MT VICTORIA WALKING GROUP: Euan Harris 04-384-4770

WALK WAINUI: Monday (AM), (BIA), Shirley 04-564-6179

ISLAND BAY WALKING GROUP: Community Resource Centre, Island Bay, 04-383-7464

WALKING FOR LIFE: Lynne Waring, Miramar

KARORI WALKING GROUP: Mavis Shaw, Kelburn

KARORI ARTS & CRAFT WALKING GROUP: 04-934-8630

KANDALLAH CORNERSTONE WALKERS: Monday (AM) 04-479-5420

MIRAMAR WALKING GROUP: 04-388-1944

NEWLANDS COMMUNITY HOUSE WALKING: Tuesday (AM), 04478-8799

TARARUA TRAMPING CLUB: www.ttc.org.nz

WEA MIDWEEK WALKERS: Hanna Harwood

WELLINGTON WEDNESDAY WALKERS: 04-388-1988

WELLINGTON CATHOLIC TRAMPING CLUB: 04-934-4729

WELLINGTON HARRIER ATHLETIC CLUB: Saturday (PM) mid March to

WELLINGTON NORDIC WALKERS: Rod McColl 04-526-6833

WELLINGTON TRAMPING & MOUNTAINEERING CLUB: www.wtmc. org.nz

WELLYWALKS: www.meetup.com/WellyWalks

WELLINGTON MEET-UP TRAMPING CLUB: www.meetup.com/WellingtonTrampingGroup

LOWER HUTT

WALK FOR HEALTH: Tuesday (AM), Saturday (AM), Sunday (AM), (BIA), Joan 04 5697 188 or 022 5697 188, www.walk4health.org.nz

POSITIVELY SLIM “Health for Life Walkers: Sunday (AM) Wednesday (PM) (BIA), Jim or Barbara Mobbs 04-566-2603

HUTT VALLEY WALKERS: Saturday (PM), Carol 04-586-7784

WALKING FOR PLEASURE: 60’s Plus, Melling, Molly Shephers, 04567-5727

WOMENS WALKING GROUP: Wainuiomata, every second Wednesday (PM), 04-564-6019

HUTT VALLEY TRAMPING CLUB: Weekend (AM), Dennis Page 04970-6901

KAUMATUA TRAMPING CLUB: www.kaumatuatc.org.nz

TAKE HEART WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), (BI), Neil Robinson 04-5678741 neilwrobinson747@gmail.com

LEISURE WALKERS: seniors, Tuesday (AM), Judy, 04-528-4445

HUTT VALLEY MARATHON CLINIC: Mark Potter, info@hvmc.org.nz

WALK WAINUI: Monday (AM), (BIA), Shirley 04-564-6179

ALICETOWN WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Karen 04-589-2646

KIWI MASTERS WALKERS: Wednesday Saturday, Sunday (PM), Richard Davies 04-566-1335 or 027-566-1335

OLDER ADULTS – LEISURE WALKING GROUP: Judy 04-528-4445

NORDIC WALKING: Sunday (AM), Silva 04-562-7671 or 021-175-4081, silva.noakes@gmail.com

PETONE COMMUNITY HOUSE WALKING GROUP: 1st and 3rd Thursday (AM), Michelle

PORIRUA MANA JOHNSONVILLE

FRIDAY WALKERS: Brian Grinstrup or Bruce Sheppard 04-237-6374

TAWA LINDEN HIKERS: 04-232-8705

CHURTON PARK COMMUNITY WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Thursday (PM), Churton Park shops, churtonparkcw@gmail.com

WEA RAMBLERS: Muriel Thompson, Tawa

TAWA/LINDEN WALKERS: Maurice 04-232-4407 or Claire 04-232-8764

WHITBY SUNDAY WALKERS: Sunday (AM), Don Quirk 04-234-7700 or Christine Coshan 04-971-2141 g.cl@paradise.net.nz

UPPER HUTT

AURORA HARRIER CLUB: Hadley Bond 04-233-2241

TUESDAY TRIPPERS: Tuesday, Trevor Barnes 04-977-4332 or 021-1588033 trevor.barnesnz@gmail.com

FANTAIL HIKERS: Marg Eagles, Upper Hutt

TRENTHAM UNITED HARRIER CLUB: Jon Roskvist, 021-460-877 or 04-526-6906

UPPER HUTT WALKING & TRAMPING CLUB: Thursday, Sunday, Judith O’Leary 021-508-020, Kiwikipa@gmail.com

KAPITI

KAPITI CARDIAC CLUB: Tuesday, Thursday, Graham Priest 04-293-7872

KAPITI WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Muriel Hill 04293-5121

KAPITI THURSDAY WALKERS: Thursday, email kapitithursdaywalkers@ gmail.com, www.sportsground.co.nz/kapitithursdaywalkers

KAPITI JOGGERS & WALKERS: Sunday (AM), Pam Childs 04-902-1754

KAPITI WANDERERS: Tuesday (alt), email: kapitiwanderers@gmail. com, www.sportsground.co.nz/kapitiwanderers

KAPITI WEEKDAY WALKERS: Monday, Wendy Stratford 04-905-7520 twstratford@gmail.com, or Julian Harris 04-905-3733 junjo@clear. net.nz

SPORT KAPITI THURSDAY WALKERS: Thursday (AM), 04-296-9022

SOUTH ISLAND

MARLBOROUGH

BLENHEIM

50 PLUS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), 03-579-3101

PICTON WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), Claire 03-573-7991

NELSON

MOTUEKA

MOTUEKA FIFTY PLUS WALKERS: Motueka, Thursday, www.motueka50pluswalkers.org.nz, secretary50pluswalkers@gmail.com or Ian Mason 03-651-0021, 027-353-7251

MOTUEKA TRAMPING CLUB: Day and multi day trips available, secretary.motuekatc@gmail.com

NELSON

NELSON STRIDERS: Tuesday, Thursday, (PM), (BI), Averil West, 03548-3655

NELSON KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), 03-548-1126

WAKEFIELD WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Lou Manson, 03541-8414

TAHUNA KIWISENIORS: Monday (AM), 03-548-1126

NELSON 50+ WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), Roger Haynes, 03-539-6402

WAIMEA HARRIER WALKERS: Saturday (PM), Sunday (AM) (BIA), Heather McNabb, 03-547-8490

WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Visitor Information Centre

WAIMEA TRAMPING CLUB: Sunday (AM) (PM), wtc.richmond@gmail. com, www.waimeatrampingclub.org.nz

TAKAKA

GOLDEN BAY ALPINE AND TRAMPING CLUB: Regular day and overnight tramps, Gaylene Wilkinson, Club President , beachgums@gmail.com

WEDNESDAY WALKERS GROUP: Weekly day walks, Richard English 03-525-6179 rsenglish@xtra.co.nz

CANTERBURY

CHRISTCHURCH

ACTIVE CHRISTCHURCH SUNDAY WALK: Sunday (AM) (BI), 03-9418999

AVON LOOP/CITY KIWISENIORS: Monday (AM), (B), Sport Canterbury 03-373-5060

AVONSIDE KIWI SENIORS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Jan 03-389-2755

AVONHEAD KIWISENIORS: Friday (AM), (BI), Bess 03-342-7647

AFTER WORK WALKING CLUBS: around Christchurch, (BI), for all ages and fitness levels, recreation clerk, CCC 03-371-1778.

ARAI-WALKERS: Wednesday, Wainoni/Aranui, Natalie Hoani, 03388-2593

ARTHRITIC AMBLERS: Wednesday, (B) suitable for people with physical disabilities, Trevor Randall 03-385-7446

BEXLEY KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Kath 03388-6161

BARRINGTON KIWISENIORS: Friday (AM), (BI), Nita 03-337-1493

BECKENHAM WALK ‘n’ TALK: Thursday (PM), Di 03-385-3452

BISHOPDALE RAMBLERS: Wednesday (AM) (I), Bishopdale, Paul Muir 03-359-7971

BISHOPDALE TRAMPING CLUB: Wednesday (AM),(IA), www.bishopdaletrampers.org.nz

BURNSIDE JOGGERS & WALKERS CLUB: Sunday (AM) Burnside, Anne Uys 03-342-6337

BRIGHTON RAMBLERS WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), New Brighton (I), Marlene Crocker 03-388-1115

CANTERBURY RACE WALKERS ASSOCIATION: Monday, Wednesday, (BIA), coordinates all Canterbury race walkers and friendly race walking, Ann Henderson 03-387-0387

CANTERBURY UNIVERSITY TRAMPING CLUB: Wednesday (PM), Darryn Welham 03-960-3808

CARDIAC COMPANIONS: Sunday fortnight, (PM) Neville Wootton 03-942-5453

CARDIAC CARE GROUP, Marg Allison 03-366-2112

CCC EASTENDERS: Monday (AM), (IA), or Bruce 03-388-7295

CCC GARDEN CITY WALKERS: Saturday (AM) (IA), Helen 03-382-2302

CCC GLOW WORM EVENING WALKERS: Wednesday (PM) (IA), Norm Wells 03-981-5487

CCC HALSWELL: Saturday (AM) (PM), (IA), Pauline 03-322-8057: Sunday, Terrence 03-322-8092

CCC SUNSHINE WALKERS: Tuesday (PM (IA), Jim 03-389-1982 or Hope 03-389-7997

CCC SHIRLEY RECREATIONAL WALKERS: Monday, Thursday (AM), (IA), 03-941-5409

CCC SOCKBURN: Tuesday (AM) (IA), Estelle 03-342-7841:Friday (AM) (IA), Jo 03-349-7146

CCC WEEKEND WANDERS: Sunday (PM) (IA), Marilyn 03-338-3826

CHRISTCHURCH PERSONAL GUIDING SERVICE: Daily (AM) (BIA), Cathedral Square, C Tonge 03-981-6350

CHRISTCHURCH MARATHON CLINIC: Saturday (AM), E: chchmarathonclinic@gmail.com, https://chchmarathonclinic.wordpress.com/

CHRISTCHURCH METHODIST HARRIER CLUB: Saturday (PM) (BIA), Mrs Lindsay Evans 03-355-4356

CRUSADERS WALKERS: Tuesday (BI), (50’s and above age group), Pauline 03-385-9947

DARLINGTON KIWISENIORS: Wednesday (AM), Bill 03-385-1925

DIAMOND HARBOUR RAMBLERS: Tuesday, Hunters Road, (BI), John Willis 03-329-4243

EASTENDERS: Monday (AM), Bruce 03-981-5329

ELLESMERE TRAMPING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Trish Vessey 03329-1865

Price $40 Available at some Northland and North Shore Bookshops or contact Jean at: goldschmidt@farmside.co.nz

Fitness levels: “B” beginner, ”I” intermediate, “A” advanced. (AM) denotes morning walk, (PM) denotes an afternoon or evening walk. Group co-ordinators are asked to please advise us of any updates by fax 06-358-6864 or email walkingnz@xtra.co.nz.

HERITAGE WALKS: Thursday, (AM), Graeme Stanley 03-980-1553

HOON HAY KIWISENIORS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Barbara 03-338-8306

KAIAPOI WALKERS GROUP: Tuesday, Wednesday (AM), Don Lyon

03-327-9064

KAIAPOI NORDIC WALKERS: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Trudy Blakey 03-327-4457

KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUPS: for the over 50’s, 23 surburban groups plus rural locations, Sport Canterbury 0800-228-483

LAMBDA DAY TRAMPERS: every second Sunday, (BI), social group for gays and lesbians of all ages, Helen Davies 03-337-6103

LINWOOD AVENUE WALKING GROUP: Wednesday, Thursday (AM)

(B), 03-389-5303

LINWOOD KIWISENIORS: Thursday (AM), Phyl 03-389-6130

LYTTELTON WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Lyttlelton, (BI), Ada Goodwin

03-328-7235

MAIREHAU LADIES PROBUS, Tuesday, Leah 03-385-6310

MARYVILLE KIWISENIORS:: Monday (AM), Valmai 03-377-8742

MERIVALE KIWISENIORS: Monday (AM), (BI), June 03-355-8703

MT PLEASANT KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Pauline 03-384-4794

NEW BRIGHTON KIWISENIORS: Wednesday, (AM), (BI), (both walkers and strollers), Joy 03-383-4494

NEW BRIGHTON WORKING MENS CLUB WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (I), Jenny Wilson 03-332-8818

NEW BRIGHTON OLYMPIC ATHLETIC CLUB: Saturday (PM), Margaret

Flanagan 03-355-4902

NEW BRIGHTON HILL WALKERS: Wedneday (AM), Royce henery

03-388-7335

NEW BRIGHTON WALK ‘n’ TALK: Monday (AM), 03-941-8999

NEW BRIGHTON STROLLERS: Wednesday (AM), Tess Hall 03-388-3237

NEW BRIGHTON WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Larry Jones 03-382-0201

NO HILL WALKERS: Thursday (AM) (B), Hazel Matthews 03-385-5338

NEW BRIGHTON NORDIC WALKERS: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Kerstin Fahrenschone 03-388-0000

NZ VIVENDI SOCIETY: Sunday, Janet 03-389-1609

PAPANUI WALK ‘n’ TALK: Wednesday (AM), 03-941-6840

OPAWA KIWISENIORS: Monday, Tuesday (AM), (BI), Carol 03-332-5638

PAPANUI KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Elaine 03-352-7519

PAPANUI WALK ‘n’TALK: Wednesday (AM), 03-941-8999

PARKLANDS KIWISENIORS: Thursday (AM), (BI), Bernard Marriott

03-383-2665

PARKLANDS WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), BIA), Bernard Marriott

03-383-2665

PENINSULA TRAMPING CLUB: (Family Strollers Group), Sunday, Gloucester Street, (BIA), Merv Meredith info@peninsulatrampingclub. org.nz, www.peninsulatrampingclub.org.nz

PIONEER STROLLERS: Thursday, (BIA), Shirley Hitchcock, 03-322-7220

PIONEER TRAMPERS:Thursday (AM) (IA),4-5 hour tramps in Banks Peninsula and the hills and lower mountains from Mt Hutt to Mt Grey, pioneertrampers@gmail.com

PLEASURE WALKERS: Monday, Wednesday (AM) (I), Colleen Cook

03-389-8607

PORT HILLS NORDIC WALKERS: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Chiaki Jagau 03-981-1433

PORT HILLS ATHLETIC WALKING GROUP: Wednesday, Friday (AM), Glen Watts 03-332-1964.Saturday (PM), Peter King 03-341-1154

Q.E. PARK STROLLERS: Tuesday, John Plumridge 03-385-9710

RETIREES CLUB KIWISENIORS: Wednesday, (AM), (BI), (both walkers and stroller groups), Sport Canterbury 03-373-5060

RETIREES SOCIAL CLUB: Thursday (PM) (BI), 50 + age group, Ira Williams 03-342-8172 or Carol Roscoe 03-337-5901

RICCARTON KIWISENIORS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Enid 03-348-9351

ROWLEY WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Lee Tuki 03-373-8150

ROVER HARRIER CLUB: Saturday (PM) (BI), Steve Mitchell 03-348-8195

SALLY STROLLERS: Saturday, fortnight, general Christchurch, (B), leisurely pace, Margaret Bennetts, 03-322-9187

SHIRLEY RECREATIONAL WALKERS: Monday, Thursday (AM), 03941-5409

“ A SLICE OF HERITAGE WALKS” with Walktologist Graeme Stanley, Tues (PM) Thurs (AM ), Graeme Stanley 03- 980-1553 SOMERFIELD

KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Marie 03-337-1436

SOUTH CHRISTCHURCH/SYDENHAM WALKERS: Sunday (AM) (IA), Ray 03-332-0555

ST PETERS WALKING GROUP: Monday (PM), Thursday (PM) (BIA), Audrey 03-348-9157

SUNSHINE WALKERS: Tuesday (PM), 03-389-1982

MY WALKING GROUP: For singles 45+, Saturday, Sunday, (BI), Llolyd 03-323-6232, cathygoulter@xtra.co.nz

TUESDAY TREKKERS CLUB: Tuesday, (AM), Necia Sullivan 03-338-9035

WAINONI/AVONSIDE COMMUNITY SERVICES: Thursday (AM), 03389-2285

WALKIE TALKIES WALKING GROUP: Thursday, (B), members mainly from Burwood United and St Kentigerns Parish, John 03-981-9994

XY’s WALKERS: Thursday (AM), Maureen Ryder 03-383-1226 or Alison Jarvis 03-338-2678

“Y’s WALKERS” (YMCA): Tuesday, Thursday, (BIA), City YMCA, 03-3660689, Bishopdale Community Centre, 03-359-8330

“Y’s TREKKERS”: Monday, Port Hills, (IA), City YMCA, 03-366-0689

YMCA WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday (AM), Jill

O’Connor 03-366-0689

WAYFARERS WALKING GROUP:Thursday (AM) (BI), 50 + age group, Lil-

ly Chamberlain 03-981-9545, 021-399-546, lillianc@paradise.net.nz

WEEKEND WANDERERS: Sunday (PM), Marilyn Dean 03-338-3826

30 MINUTE WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Greame Stanley

30 MINUTE WALKING GROUP:Tuesday (AM), (B), Risingholme, Christchurch City Council 03-941-8999

30 MINUTE WALKING GROUP:Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), (BIA), Bishopdale, Christchurch City Council 03-941-8999

30 MINUTE WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM) (PM), (BIA), 03-94128999

RURAL CANTERBURY

CHEVIOT KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Sport Canterbury 03373-5060

ELLESMERE TRAMPING GROUP: Thursday (AM) (IA), Trish Vessy 03-329-1865

LEESTON KIWISENIORS: Friday (AM), (BI), Sport Canterbury 03373-5060

LINCOLN KIWISENIORS: Monday (AM), (BI), Sport Canterbury 03373-5060

RANGIORA KIWISENIORS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Sport Canterbury 03-373-5060

SOUTHBRIDGE KIWISENIORS: Friday (AM), (BI), Sport Canterbury 03-373-5060

ASHBURTON

ASHBURTON HARRIER CLUB: Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday, Merv & Jackie Gilbert 03-308-5894

KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUPS: for the over 50’s, Wednesday (AM), (BI), two groups, Janice Cochrane, Sport Mid-Canterbury, 03-307-0475

ASHBURTON STROLLERS CLUB: 1st Sunday and 2nd Wednesday of month, (AM), Diane Milne 03- 303-6250

METHVEN & DISTRICTS TRAMPING CLUB: David Wilson 027-431-3240 methvenADTC@gmail.com

MT SOMERS TRACKS: Warren Jowett 03-303-0880, www.doc.govt.nz

MT SOMERS WALKWAY: Marilyn & Bruce Gray 03-303-0809

PACIFIC ISLAND WALKING GROUP: Ashburton Domain, Torika Patterson 03-308-5868

ST DAVIDS WALKING GROUP: Barbara Lischner 03-308-5174, www. st-davids.org.nz

WALKING GROUP: Eileen Ward 03-307-0475

WALKING GROUP: Ethel Powell 03-308-9662

STH CANTERBURY

PLEASANT POINT

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

TIMARU

TIMARU HARRIER CLUB: Saturday (PM), March to October, Alister 03-686-1010

HIGHFIELD WALK GROUP: Thursday (AM), (BI), Joy, 03-688-9888

KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUPS: for the over 50’s, Verna Parker, Sport Canterbury, 03-686-0751

MARCHWIEL WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), Colleen, 03-688-6231

SOUTHEND WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), (BI), Bev, 03-688-8381

WANDERERS WALK GROUP: Thursday (AM), (BI), Selwyn Prattley 03-688-9764

WEST COAST

GREYMOUTH

GREYMOUTH CATHOLIC WOMENS LEAGUE WALKING GROUP: Nora Sheard, 03-768-6479

GREYMOUTH OVER 50’S: Graham Schaef, 03-768-7437

GREYMOUTH DAUDLERS: Yvonne Davison 03-768-6664

KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUPS: for the over 50’s, Don Monk SWC 03-768-0775

RUNANGA WALKING GROUP: Pat Butler 03-762-7665

BLACKBALL WALKING GROUP: Charlie Quibell 03-732-4887

HOKITIKA

HOKITIKA KIWISENIORS: Monday (AM), (BI), Pavel Bare SWC, 03756-9037

HARI HARI KIWISENIORS: Historic walks (BI), Pavel Bare SWC, 03756-9037

HOKI HIKERS: Tuesday (AM), Margaret Stevens 03-755-6466

OTAGO

CLYDE

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

OAMARU

SENIOR CITIZENS WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Nancy Bell 03-434-5061

OAMARU FRIDAY WALKERS: Every 2nd Friday (AM), Barbara McGann 03-434-9178

WEDNESDAY WALKERS TRAMPING GROUP: Jane Naish 03-434-6363

NORTH OTAGO TRAMPING & MOUNTAINEERING CLUB: Margie Carrington 03-434-8484

DUNEDIN

ACTIVE WALKERS: Monday (PM), Bill Brockie 03-467-9114

ARIKI DUNEDIN WALKING GROUP: Wednesday, Saturday (PM), Nola

Walking Clubs Groups

LEGEND

Fitness levels: “B” beginner, ”I” intermediate, “A” advanced. (AM) denotes morning walk, (PM) denotes an afternoon or evening walk. Group co-ordinators are asked to please advise us of any updates by fax 06-358-6864 or email walkingnz@xtra.co.nz.

Crewe 03-481-1158

CIVIL SERVICE: Saturday, (PM), Peter Smith 03-471-7127

CAVERSHAM HARRIERS WALKING GROUP: Saturday (PM), Keiran Columb 03-489-4027

DUNEDIN CITY RAMBLERS: Wednesday,(AM) Alison St John 03476-2344

GREEN HUT TRACK GROUP DUNEDIN: walking track maintainers, Wednesday (AM), Graeme Elliot 03-454-3350, ellio@xtra.co.nz

HALFWAY BUSH WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), (I), Pat Garth, 03-476-2579

HILL CITY WALKING GROUP: Saturday (PM), Alex McEwan 03-455-4851

KOPUTAI WALKING GROUP: 2nd Tuesday, (AM), Noeline Forgie, 03-472-8302

LEITH WALKERS: Saturday (PM), Kevin Blair 03-476-3289

MORNINGTON MONDAY WALKERS: Monday (AM), (B), Shirley 03-4536398 or 021-294-2218

MULTI-PEAK FITNESS WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Marelda Gallaher 03-477-6057 or 027-222-3863

MOSGIEL 50’s FORWARD WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Roberta Telfer 03-488-3175

OTAGO TRAMPING/MOUNTAINEERING CLUB: Sunday (AM), Joe Bretherton, jsbretherton@gmail.com, http://otmc.co.nz

OVER 30’s TRAMPING CLUB: Sunday (AM), Janice Hodges 03-489-4071

PHOENIX CLUB WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Nina Davidson 03-471-0114

PINEHILL WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Norman Vare 03-473-8683 ST KILDA COMMUNITY CLUB WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, (AM), Ngaire McIndoe 03-456-4478

TAIERI RECREATIONAL TRAMPING CLUB: Wednesday (AM), Ian Fleming 03-489-8964

TRIXIE TRAMPERS: Thursday (AM), Alison Jones 03-489-8372

WEA OVER 50’s TRAMPING CLUB: 2nd & 4th Tuesday, (A), Chris James 027-498-7259, http://tramping.spacific.nz

WAIHOLA WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Elizabeth Jones 03-489-8064

XY TRAMPING CLUB: 1st & 3d (& 5th) Tuesday, (AM), Tony Timperley, 03-473-7257, http://tramping.spacific.nz

Y’S WALKING GROUP: Sunday (AM), Bev Buchanan, 03 455 5260

60 PLUS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Jimsie Smith 03-466-7374

60’s PLUS RAMBLERS: 1st & 3rd Tuesday, Brian Ralph 03-476-6514

60’s PLUS TRAMPING CLUB: 2nd & 4th Thursday, (A), >4 hours, Karen Byers 03-456-2595

60 PLUS HIKERS: 2nd & 4th Tuesday, (AM), Jasmone Chin 03-453-6526

ALEXANDRA

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

QUEENSTOWN

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

WANAKA

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

SOUTHLAND

INVERCARGILL

60’S UP WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), Olive Swain 03-214-4802

YMCA WOMEN’S WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), Joan Tuffery, 03-216-7377

ACTIVE WALKERS KIWI SENIORS: Thursday, Sport Southland 03-2112150, e:kiwiseniors@sportsouthland.co.nz, wwwsportsouthland. co.nz

GORE

GORE DISTRICT WALKERS: Tuesday (AM), NgaireEvans 03-208-4744 or Maureen Jones 03-208-7322, maway50@gmail.com

HOKONUI TRAMPING CLUB: Margaret Hughes 03-208-7053

NORTHERN SOUTHLAND

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

Nordic Walking is “Total Body Walking”

By June Stevenson National Nordic Walking Trainer

Nordic Walking is a fitness activity that enhances the natural walking movement by the addition of specifically designed walking poles. Nordic Walking has become a worldwide phenomenon as people discover the health and fitness benefits of this unique and effective form of exercise.

While Nordic Walking is first and foremost a fitness activity, many health benefits have been attributed to this exercise. Walking with Nordic Walking poles involves the use of the arms and upper body, thereby increasing the energy (calorie) expenditure. You are using 90% of your muscles 100% of the time!

It is highly recommended that you learn Nordic Walking from a certified Instructor, to ensure you get the best instruction. Once you have learned the correct technique, you can gain more effective energy usage (>20%) in less time, which is ideal for those people who have a lower fitness capacity, are overweight or have mobility issues.

Nordic Walking poles are entirely different to tramping poles. Once you are correctly sized for the poles, you will notice an immediate improvement in your posture. It is amazing that 70% of our body weight is above the hips. When we walk,

most of the upper body is “carried” like a passenger in a car. As a result, our posture can slump if the upper body does not have an active movement, during walking.

The improvement to posture ensures the flow of gravity moving through our body is properly aligned. The poles also provide stability during the walking movement as you now have a second “foot” on the ground. This improves balance and reduces the joint load, making the walking movement more effective and ... smarter! This may ultimately reduce stress on the feet. Whenever we exercise, we tend to work at a level dependent on our perceived exertion level. As the exercise intensity increases, our perception also increases (along with our heart rate). Therefore, we adjust our effort to suit our fitness level. However, the rate of perceived exertion in Nordic Walking is lower. This means that, if you have reduced fitness, you can maintain the activity longer. Furthermore, a person who is of higher fitness can continue the activity at a heart rate level similar to running.

Physical activity is vital to good

June Stevenson of Nordic Kiwi Nordic Walking is the NZ National Nordic Walking Trainer on behalf of the International Nordic Walking Federation (INWA). She is a Registered Exercise Consultant and Health and Fitness Trainer. www.nordicwalking.net.nz

health and Nordic Walking could be the perfect exercise solution to help diabetes sufferers’ exercise more effectively

Nordic Walking

Six Foot Track

The classic Blue Mountains longdistance track

By Matt McClelland

The Six-Foot Track is one of Australia’s classic long-distance walks Set in the World-heritage listed Blue Mountains region, experience the challenge of this 44-kilometre-long trek as you journey down dramatic escarpments, across wide rivers and through remote bushland. The second edition of this book uses a delightfully quirky and original format.

The first half of the book presents walk directions running from Katoomba to Jenolan Caves. Turn the book upside down, and you can read walk directions running from Jenolan Caves to Katoomba. Navigation and trip planning are made easy with fullcolour maps and detailed walk statistics, including distance, total ascent, and descent, walk grades and estimated times.

Have a smile!

The compact between writing and walking is almost as old as literature — a walk is only a step away from a story, and every path tells.

Robert Macfarlane

Best Walks of Southwest WA

From Dwellingup to Windy Harbour including Margaret River and Tall Timber Country

By Mark Pybus

The southwest of WA is a walker’s paradise - the best-known hiking destination in Western Australia.

This brand-new guide in Australia’s bestselling walking guide series introduces forty walks (plus many suggestions for varying them), ranging from leisurely coastal strolls to forest-and-waterfall adventures and more rugged tracks deep in the state’s famous national parks.

Detailed descriptions and clear maps help the reader explore the stunning forests, rivers, and beautiful coasts.

The book is richly illustrated with over 200 full-colour photographs and dozens of maps.

A summary table of walks indicating distances, cafes and highlights is included to help the reader find exactly the right walk for the occasion.

This guide includes both the Margaret River regions and Tall Timber country and includes hidden gems as well as the deservedly better-known trails.

Coming Events

NEW ZEALAND

APRIL 2023

1 The DUAL on Rangitoto & Motutapu, Auckland

2 Mizuno Auckland Waterfront Half Marathon, Mission Bay, Auckland

2 Parihaka Trail Run/Walk, Whan

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

6 T42 Central Plateau Trail Run &

Walk, Central Plateau

6-7 Twalk: 24 Hour Orienteering, Christchurch

7 Fairhall School Tramp up the NED, Blenheim

8 Moreton’s Monday Mile, St Heilers, Auckalnd

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

13 South Island Ultra Marathon, Greymouth to Hokitika

13 XTERRA Wellington: Starlight Run Wainui, Wainuiomata

13 Rangitikei Adventure Race, Taihape aea

14 Manawatu Striders Marathon & Half Marathon, Palmerston North

14 EVES Huntly Half Marathon, Huntly

14 Summerhill Skedaddle, Papamoa

14 Why Women Run, Auckland

20 Soaked in Adventure: Whakatāne,

21 Bay of Islands Run / Walk Festival, Paihia

21 The Honest 10 Fun Run, Oriental Parade, Wellington

27 The Tora, Te Awaiti, Marlborough

27 Whitianga Marathon, Whitianga

27 Tough Guy and Gal Challenge: Wellington

28 Tāmaki River Half Marathon, Farm Cove, Auckland

28 Run Auckland: Ambury Regional Park

JUNE 2023

1 Aurora Handicap Marathon, Pinehaven, Upper Hutt

3 Night Cross, Hillcrest, Auckland

4 Selwyn Marathon, Lincoln

10 Rustic Run and Walk, Bannockburn, near Cromwell

10 Kirikiriroa Marathon, Hamilton

17 Bridge to Bridge Ultra Marathon, Waimakariri

17 Monaco Mid Winter Marathon, Monaco, Nelson

17 The Possum Night Trail Run, Wairakei Resort, Taupo

18 Onehunga Half Marathon, Onehu-

nga, Auckland

25 Gazley Volkswagen Wellington Marathon, Wellington

JULY 2023

8 Cougar Trail Run, Tokoroa

15 Mackenzie Half Marathon, Fairlie

15 WUU-2K Marathon & Ultramarathon, Wellington

AUGUST 2023

5 Meridian Hydro Half Marathon, Manapouri

5 Summit Forests Kaitaia Trail Run/ Walk, Kaitaia

5 Taupō Marathon, Taupo

6 South Island Half Marathon, Lake Hood, Ashburtonj

20 Craters Trail Run, Taupo

20 Forest Run Fest, Bottle Lake Forest, Christchurch

26 Mount Maunganui Half Marathon, Mt Maunganui

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

27 North Shore Marathon, Milford, Auckland

SEPTEMBER 2023

9 Kaikōura Whale Run, Kaikoura

9 Kinloch Off Road Challenge, Kinloch, Taupo

10 Emerson’s Dunedin Marathon, Dunedin

10 Run Auckland: Millwater Estuary, Silverdale, Auckland

16 Race Tekapo, Tekapo

17 Hutt Marathon, Petone

17 Whangarei Run/Walk Festival, Whangarei

23 Whangamatā Run Walk Festival, Whangamata

24 Cambridge Half Marathon, Cambridge

OCTOBER 2023

1 4 Paws Marathon, Bottle Lake Forest, Christchurch

1 Harcourts Cooper & Co Devonport Half Marathon, Devonport, Auckland

7 Aoraki Mt Cook Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K, Mt Cook

14 3 Lakes Trail Run, Kai Iwi Lakes, Northland

14 Jackson Holmes Salmon Run, Rakaia

15 Crater Rim Ultra, Christchurch

21 Kaikoura Mountains to the Sea,

Kaikoura

20-21 Twizel Hard Labour Weekend, Ben Ohau Station, Canterbury

22 Kawatiri Coastal Trail, Rocky Point Run, Tauranga Bay to Carters Beach, Westport

22 Cromwell Half Marathon, Cromwell

28 Mission Mt Somers, Staveley, Canterbury

29 Auckland Marathon, Auckland

NOVEMBER 2023

4 Round the Vines, Martinborough

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4 IRONMĀORI Half, Napier

5 City to Surf and Surf to Surf, Tauranga

5 - 6 Coastal Five, New Plymouth

18 New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty Queenstown Marathon, Queenstown

18 Northland Waste Kerikeri Half Marathon, Kerikeri

18 XTERRA Trail Challenge Waihi, Karangahake Gorge

26 The OxMan, Oxford, North Canterbury

DECEMBER 2023

2 The Poronui Passage, Poronui

AUSTRALIA

MARCH 2023

12 King Islasnd IMperial 20. King Island, Tas

24-28 Run with the Mountain, Niplaluna, Hobart, Tas

APRIL 2023

2-16 City of Newcastle Festival of Running, Newcastle, NSW

4 The Canberra Times Canberra Marathon, Canberra, Act

23 Run Army 2023, Brisbane Qld

29 Run The Rock Hanging Rock

6 The O’keefe Challenge Night Ride, Heathcote Vic

MAY 2023

6 The O’keefe Challenge Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k, 5km, Heathcote, Vic

21 50th City to Casino, Tas

21 Rocky River Run, Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Rockhampton, Qld

JUNE 2023

4 Mackay Marina Run, Half Marathon, Mackay, Qld

4 Wollongong Running Festival, Wollongong, NSW

JULY 2023

1-2 Gold Coast Marathon, Gold Coast, Qld

9-23 Weipa Running Festival,Marathon, Half Marathon & 10km,

15 Mackenzie Half Marathon, 16 Run Melbourne, Half Marathon 10km, Melbourne, Vic

AUGUST 2023

5 Lake Dunn Sculpture Trail Adventure Run

27 Sandy Point Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Green Point, Brighton

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,

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