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RECREATION WALKING and CYCLING TRAILS

New Zealand Shared Trail Te Ara Piko Pathway - with stunning inlet views

New Zealand Walks: Waihi Walks: Shipwreck

Bay and mining history walks

New Zealand Walk: Lake Wainamu - with a vast sand dune

New Zealand Walk: Te Mata Peak with walks for everyone

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3 Contents

4 Walk Talk

6 New Zealand Trail: Lake Wainamu with a vast sand dune

10 New Zealand Walk: Lake Hood - a stunning recreational area

12 New Zealand Walk: Te Ara Piko Pathway - with stunning inlet views

17 Event: More than 4000 took to the streets of Christ church again!

18 New Zealand Walks: Waihi Walks - Shipwreck Bay and mining history walks

23 New Zealand Short Walk: Riuwaka Resurgence Walk to where Riuwaka River emerges

24 Walking New Zealand Monthly Photo Contest

26 New Zealand Walks: Hakatere Conservation Park: Mt Guy, Lake Clearwater, Mt Sunday

31 New Zealand Walks: Great Barrier Island - where time seems to stand still

34 New Zealand Walks: Te Mata Peak - with walking trails for everyone

38 Directory: New Zealand Walking Groups

42 Index of previous 15 issues

43 New Zealand Walk: Tukitukiwi Reserve Walk with native wildlife and flora

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Hello Nature: Gentle walks reveal another face of Hong Kong

Punakaiki hotel now a Scenic property on West Coast

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki joined the Scenic Hotel Group last week. Located 45km north of Greymouth, the 63room four-star hotel is positioned on the beach and expands into the native nikau grove above. Punakaiki draws in a 450,000 visitors annually, with the Paparoa Track and Pancake Rocks having a high profile in domestic and international markets. The Paparoa Track is New Zealand’s 10th Great Walk. It travels through the limestone landscapes and forests of Paparoa National Park, custom-built 56.2km for both mountain biking (two days one way) and hiking (three days one way).

The pancake rock and blowholes in Punakaiki are the most visited natural attraction on the West Coast. www.scenichotelgroup.co.nz/ punakaiki/scenic-hotelpunakaiki/

Wilderness, natural wonders and wildlife reserves may not be the first things clients think of when considering a trip to Hong Kong. However repeat visitors or those with a little more time who like to explore beyond metropolitan boundaries, Hong Kong has lush forests and mountain ranges to explore.

Many of the hiking routes are suitable for beginners and families, including a three hour trail through Lau Shui Heung and Hok Tau Reservoirs. Situated in Pat Sin Leng Country Park, the popular walk takes people through the Fung Yuen Butterfly Reserve and Sho Lo Tung, home to rare species of dragonflies and damselflies.

The Lau Shui Heung Reservoir is also known as ‘Mirror of the Sky’, with the water perfectly reflecting the woods and skies above on a clear day.

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An even easier, one-hour walk is the Bride’s Pool Nature Trail, which encompasses the breathtaking Bride’s Pool and Mirror Pool as well as the charming (and much photographed) stone bridge that connects the villages of Wu Kau Tang and Chung Mei. An intermediate level walk, the Lung Ha Wan Country Trail takes about three hours and begins at the Lung Ha Wan Rock Carving. This is an historic monument with geometric designs that resemble animals and birds and is believed to date back at least 3,000 years. Visitors then continue on to Tai Leng Tung – if the timing is right they will be able to witness the majestic sunset over High Junk Peak. The trail ends at Tai Hang Tun Kite Flying Area – famous for its star gazing opportunities when night falls. High Island Geo Trail is another three hour hike and features hexagonal columnar jointings of volcanic tuff, sea caves and sea stacks formed over the last few centuries. In the same area, clients with a good level of fitness may look to tackle sections 1, 2 and 3 of the MacLehose Trail. These are more challenging but offer spectacular views of the coast.

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Wander on Kangaroo Island

Wander on Kangaroo Island has four ‘wander pods’ on the north coast of Kangaroo Island, overlooking Snelling Beach and providing a getaway option for visitors in South Australia.

Eco-friendly mod cons include solar air conditioning, a rain shower and composting toilet to suit the sustainable traveller who wants to tread lightly but still have premium touches – a coffee machine, wifi, Cultiver linen and bath salts containing native botanicals.

With a fully-spected kitchen, clients can cook up a feast using a Tasts of the Island pantry box from Gastronomo Dining with local, seasonal produce and chef-prepared recipes. Otherwise they can dine at Gastronomo’s outdoor Enchanted Fig Tree restaurant nearby. Guests can access immersive experiences – spot koalas and kangaroos on a guided hike, spy sea lions and dolphins on a coastal safari, or blend gin at Kangaroo Island Spirits.

The boutique accommodation can also be booked out exclusively to sleep up to 10 adults across four wanderpods. https://wander.com.au/locations/ kangarooisland

Holiday home with a difference

The historic Old Post Office holiday home in the heart of the Ruapehu District is now boutique accommodation and is a base from which to experience hiking and cycle trails in and around Tongariro National Park, along with the rail-cart Forgotten Highway, the Whanganui River, and the Bridge to Nowhere – plus world-class trout fly fishing and Whakapapa ski-field. Owners Mark and Kathy Fray point out that the nonhosted century-old accommodation is especially suited to self-drive FITs and small groups wanting a heritage-rich experience. www.TheOldPostOfficeLodge.co.nz

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Timber Trail Lodge the off-grid lodge

Timber Trail Lodge, at the halfway point on the 85km Timber Trail, offers packages that include shuttles, accommodation, all meals and bag transfers. Bike or e-bike hire is also available.

Opened in 2017, the off-grid lodge sits on the edge of native podocarp forest and was built to ensure minimal impact on the environment and low resource use.

It sleeps 50 in a mix of double/twin and triple rooms with one wing offering ensuite bathrooms and the other, shared bathroom facilities.

Packages are fully catered with breakfast, packed lunch and evening meal which is served family-style. Special activities can be arranged, such as wine tasting, yoga sessions, cooking demonstrations and conservation talks.

Operations manager, Russell Malone says the lodge also lends itself to small groups. The lodge can accommodate meetings with wifi and projector screen, but a dedicated meeting facility is being built at the back of the property along with an outdoor bush boardroom to add to the mix.

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Lake Wainamu with a vast sand dune

We discussed how to spend New Year’s Day within our family members. As a result, we came up with the idea of going for a walk around Lake Wainamu.

We had been to Te Hanga (Bethel Beach) a number of times but not to Lake Wainamu. So, we arranged our usual gear needed for walking and set out at 11 am for Te Hanga area on New Year’s Day.

It was a sunny, clear, and warm day (23 0C). Completing our other responsibilities, we reached the car park for Lake Wainamu on Bethels Road by 2 pm. There is an information board that shows the map of the

area. There were many cars parked around there.

We took our pack with a bottle of water and set out along the track, which was covered by the black sand, as is common in the area. Some people were walking along Waiti Stream as a cool option, but we continued to walk on the dry surface by the side of the stream, we had to cross the stream a couple of times, though.

After 10 minutes of walking, the stream was flowing on the side of about 15m high sand dune. We followed the stream which went around the sand dune. After some time, the trail left the stream and went on a

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little higher ground, along the side. The tract on this side sometimes passes through private properties. We just have to stay on the track to be on the safe side.

After about five minutes, we were on this end (westside) of Lake Wainamu. The track goes around the Lake, making a loop. We took the right trail and walked on. After a couple of minutes, we saw a wooden Jetty built, where there were a few

Above: Beautiful Lake Wainamu seen from the Sand Dunes. below lret: This portion of the loop was covered by tall grasses. Below right: Mike and Sudeep at Lake Waimanu Jetty.

people and some were enjoying swimming in the lake. Thereafter, the track went slightly uphill and sideways with tall grasses on either side. All common lush grasses seem to be there. Below, near the water, flaxes seem to be dominating.

After 15 minutes from where the Jetty was located, we seemed to have reached the other end (eastside) of

Middle right: Showing the vast area of Sand Dune with people walking through at far distance..

Below left: Wild coriander blooming along the trail..

Below right: View of Sand Dunes from the Lake Wainamu Walk just before Jetty.

the Lake. We saw the Wainamu Falls from distance falling over a broad rock, about six metres high. This is the mouth of the Wainamu Stream. I took a photo of the falls with some fellow walkers who were on the rocky and grassy flat ground in front of the fall, enjoying the surroundings. There is a Maori Pouwhenua (land post) on one side, near where Sudeep is standing.

The Wainamu Lake is created by three streams including Wainamu,

Lake Wainamu with a vast sand dune

which originate in the Whaitakere Range behind. The place was very natural, scenic, pleasant, and so quiet. Wainamu Falls naturally would have more water during the rainy season. As a result, the Waiti Stream would also swell during the wet season.

Then, we proceeded on our return walk from the other side of the lake. The trail went through lush uncut grasses that were about knee high. I saw some white flowers, one of them was wild coriander. Lotus with yellow flowers is also spread around, otherwise, mainly cocksfoot and kikuyu among other grasses. After about 500 metres, manukau mixed with cabbage, ferns, nikau, and other trees started appearing.

There was a signpost saying “View Point”, we paused there for

some time to look around and take pictures. From there, one could see a wider perspective of the lake with its green hilly surroundings, which looked beautiful. We saw one of the trees on the trail was used for diving from the height. The track was narrow but beautiful. We met with some walkers coming from the opposite direction. Walking along this track with the lake on one side was very pleasant.

The track came to a place, where the sand dune began, and was just touching the lake. From this point, we followed the trail uphill. Alternatively, we could choose to walk further to catch the same Waiti stream walk. The sandy dune was almost flat above and looked quite extensive. This area is a part

of Lake Wainamu Scenic (Sandy Dunes) Reserve. I guess diagonally, it would be about a kilometre. Walkers in the distance looked so small. It was fun walking through the sandy dune, going up first, walking across to the edge, and coming down to the other end, where we had passed through along the stream on our way up.

A satellite picture shows clearly how it is placed in the middle of greenery. Some fun-loving youngsters were sliding from the top sandy ridge to the bottom using a boogie board, especially the children were having fun.

We, then, followed our track back to the car park, again not using the

Above left: While on the loop trail I met some fellow trampers as well .Above right: This portion of the loop was covered by tall grasses. Below left: View of the lake Waimanu with Sudeep standing in front and Sand Dune on the background

stream. It was about 10 minutes to walk from there to the car park. If continued on this track on the other side of Bethels Road, there is another car park and the track continues to the Hillary Trail to Muriwai Beach, which we have already done and reported in a issue 25 February 2019 of this magazine.

We rested at the car park, drank water and we were ready to return home. We spend a total of four hours including driving time, we walked about 5 km and spent 2:30 hours in the area. It was worthwhile.

“Look after the vast domain of Tiriwa (Whaitakere Range) and in turn, all shall benefit” is the great expression of “Kowhatukiteuru” the great Maori leader. It is written on the signpost, with his introduction. It further writes, “The spiral is an acknowledgment of many springs in

the area. It is behind the pouwhenua where a ritual was carried out to prepare young swimmers before sending them off to gather kaimoana (seafood).”

It is an alternative to Muriwai Beach walk and gives different enjoyment of nature. I have walked along Bethels Beach a few times.

There is no comparison; can be done one after the other, for a different kind of pleasure.

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Lake Wainamu Loop Track, Waitakere Ranges Regional Park.

Access Bethells Road. The carpark is about a kilometre before the beach, beside the bridge over Waiti.

Grade Easy.

Time Two to two and a half hours. Distance 6.34km.

Total ascent 164m.

Above right: Mike taking a photo of Lake Waimanu from the view point.

Below left: Walking along Waiti Stream on the way to the lake.

Lake Hood - a stunning recreational area

By Frank Goldingham

Lake Hood is a stunning recreational area located in Ashburton. This man-made lake was created in the late 1960s to provide a water resource for the Ashburton community, and has since become a popular spot for fishing, water sports, and leisurely walks.

If you’re interested in exploring the area on foot, you’re in luck –there’s a walking track that circles the entire lake, providing plenty of opportunities to take in the scenery and soak up the sunshine.

Here we’ll take a closer look at what you can expect when walking around Lake Hood.

Before you begin your walk, it’s important to note that Lake Hood is a private development, and there are a few rules you’ll need to follow. Firstly, dogs are not permitted in the area, so if you’re planning on bringing your furry friend along, you’ll need to find an alternative route.

Secondly, it’s important to respect the privacy of the residents who live around the lake – stick to the designated walking track and avoid wandering onto private property.

With that in mind, let’s get started! The Lake Hood walking track is approximately 8 km long and takes around one and a half hours to complete at a leisurely pace. The track is well-maintained and relatively flat, making it suitable for people of all

Above and below: Interesting walks around the lake.

ages and fitness levels.

As you set out on the track, you’ll be treated to stunning views of the lake and the surrounding countryside. The track winds its way around the edge of the lake, providing plenty of opportunities to stop and take in the scenery.

Keep an eye out for the many bird species that call Lake Hood home – you’re likely to spot swans, ducks, and even the occasional kingfisher.

About halfway around the lake, you’ll come across a small park with picnic tables and a playground – a perfect spot to take a break and refuel before continuing on.

From there, the track heads towards the Lake Hood boat ramp, where you’ll see plenty of watercraft coming and going throughout the day.

The final stretch of the walk takes you past some of the lake’s most impressive properties, with stunning waterfront homes and manicured gardens to admire. As you approach the end of the track, you’ll be treated to a fantastic view of Mount Hutt in the distance.

Once you’ve completed the walk, you may want to stick around and explore some of the other attractions in the Lake Hood area. There’s a popular cafe located near the boat ramp, serving up delicious food and drinks with a view of the lake. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can also hire a kayak or paddleboard and explore the lake from a different perspective.

In conclusion, walking around Lake Hood in Ashburton is a fantastic way to get some exercise, take in the stunning scenery, and enjoy some fresh air.

Whether you’re a local or a visitor to the area, this walking track is definitely worth checking out. Just remember to respect the rules and the privacy of the residents who live around the lake, and you’re sure to have a wonderful time.

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Above left: The lake from a grassed area.

Te Ara Piko Pathwayinlet views

The Pauatahanui Te Ara Piko pathway is a 18.8-kilometer (11.7-mile) trail that connects the Porirua Harbour and Pauatahanui Inlet in the Wellington region.

The pathway is also known as the “pathway to Mana,” as it passes through the suburb of Mana and ends near the Mana Esplanade.

The pathway is named after the Maori words “Te Ara” which means “the path” and “Piko” which means “short,” referencing the route’s directness.

It is a flat and easy-to-walk path

that is suitable for all ages and abilities. It is accessible for wheelchairs, bikes, and strollers, making it a great destination for families.

The pathway was officially opened in 2013, following several years of planning and construction, and it has since become a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. The pathway is relatively flat, and it offers stunning views of the inlet, the surrounding hills, and the distant ranges.

The Te Ara Piko pathway winds its

Above: The view from Ration Point.

Below left: The trail is popular with runners.

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way through a variety of landscapes, including salt marshes, freshwater wetlands, grasslands, and native bush. It is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including endangered bird species like the New Zealand dotterel and banded rail, as well as rare plants such as the button daisy and the dwarf broom.

Along the pathway, there are a number of interpretive panels that provide information about the local flora and fauna, as well as the history of the area.

The pathway also features several bird hides, where visitors can observe a wide variety of bird species, including the rare and endangered New Zealand dotterel.

There are also several benches and picnic tables for people to rest and enjoy the scenery.

The pathway is accessible from a number of points along its length, and there are several car parks and picnic areas located nearby. The pathway is also wheelchair accessible, and it is suitable for families with young children.

The pathway is divided into four sections:

Porirua Harbour – Kenepuru Stream (3.3 km) This section starts at

Above right: Birds resting out on an island in the inlet.

Below left: One of the many seats to sit and enjoy the scenery.

Above middle: The boardwalk over a wetland area.

Te Ara Piko Pathway with stunning inlet views

the Porirua Harbour and follows the coastline to Kenepuru Stream. Along the way, you will see mudflats, salt marshes, and mangroves.

Kenepuru Stream – Pauatahanui Inlet (5.5 km) This section follows the Kenepuru Stream and passes through farmland and a pine forest before reaching the Pauatahanui Inlet. You will also see a bird hide that overlooks a wetland.

Pauatahanui Inlet – Duck Creek (5.6 km) This section follows the Pauatahanui Inlet and passes through a freshwater wetland, grassland, and native bush. You will see the his-

Above: The calm waters of the inlet.

Above left: The monument erected by the NZ American Association. Right below: A couple enjoing a break. Below: Walkers on a sealed part of the trail.

toric Paremata Barracks and a swing bridge that crosses a stream.

Duck Creek – Mana Esplanade (4.4 km) This final section follows the Duck Creek and passes through residential areas before ending at the Mana Esplanade. You will see the historic St. Alban’s Church and the iconic Mana Marina.

One of the highlights of the pathway is the Pauatahanui Wildlife Reserve, which is a 90-hectare wetland area that is home to a diverse range of birdlife. The reserve is managed by the Department of Conservation, and it provides a vital habitat for a num-

Above: The sealed trail crosses the bridge over Horokiri Stream.

Below: Looking back toward Pauatahanui Village.

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ber of endangered species, including the Australasian bittern and the New Zealand shoveler.

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Above: The trail is popular with folk exercising their dogs. Below: The tails goes between colourful boatsheds Below bottom: A long straight section. of the trail.

More than 4000 took to the streets of Christchurch again!

It was a long time coming, but more than 4000 runners and walkers from all ends of New Zealand lined up for the 41st Frontrunner Christchurch Marathon.

The 2022 event was cancelled during the tail end of New Zealand’s covid-19 restrictions. But it was worth the wait, because 2023 revealed a new-look event that provided fast racing and the biggest field for five years.

Held on a new central city route with the start and finish inside Hagley Park, the Frontrunner Christchurch Marathon became more scenic, safer and faster all at once. No one was happier than race director Chris Cox, who has guided the event through earthquakes, pandemics and sky-rocketing costs.

“Much like Christchurch itself, this event has been through some tough times,” says Cox. “But this

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year we threw everything we had at it, with a new course, new venue and new sponsor in The Frontrunner. And it really paid off”.

“But as much as we are determined to keep this event alive, when more than 4000 people turn out in support you have to say that really it’s a case of Christchurch refusing to let its marathon die.”

As part of her run in Christchurch Sarah Drought was raising money for the Mental Health Foundation the official charity partner, and finished the day by donating half of her prize money..

Of the 4000-plus people behind the front runners, standouts included Ian Lennie and Marg Hazelwood. Lennie continued his streak of finishing the annual event more than any other person, with 2023 being the 73year old’s 38th finish. Hazlelwood, from Picton, is also 73 and became

the oldest ever female finisher in the feature full marathon distance. She clocked in at 4hrs 16min 33secs to claim an incredible 111th marathon finish, although was possibly a tad miffed to miss her own 2021 70-plus record by 8min.

This year’s new-look course was well-received. Organisers condensed the famously flat, fast and scenic route to create a more central city vibe that replaced the tired redzone with more spectator opportunities while iconic landmarks such as Canterbury Museum, Cambridge Terrace and Oxford Terrace joined the traditional Hagley Park and Avon River sections.

The shift from Queens Birthday Weekend to April was also confirmed once again by mild autumn weather making for a party-in-thepark appeal at the new Hagley Park venue.

In 2024 the 42nd Frontrunner Christchurch Marathon will be held on April 14th.

history walks

Once again, Waihi offered interesting and informative walks for the annual ECHO Walking Festival, held in the Bay each April. Echo, short for’ Enjoy connecting hills and oceans,’ includes walks from Katikati, Waihi, Whangamata, Paeroa and Thames.

We chose to do two Waihi walks; one to Shipwreck Bay, and the other to explore the mining history at the northern end of Waihi Beach.

On day one, we met the group at Whiritoa Beach, 20 minutes from Waihi, and wandered north, along the sand to a stream.

After crossing it in the shallow-

est spot we could find, we headed up lots of little steps, over a headland and down into Waimama Bay. What an incredibly beautiful spot. Waimama is a sheltered little bay surrounded by magnificent old pohutukawas. We plan to re-visit in December when they’re flowering.

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At the far end of the bay, we clambered over a boulder field, and continued up a grassy track, over a style, under pohutukawas, and onto open paddocks. There were awesome views up the coastline to

Whangamata and beyond. We took an hour, from Whiritoa to reach Papakura Bay - the site of a shipwreck. ‘Hipi’, an old tug was found aground here in 1976. Built in 1909 she was used to transfer frozen carcases

Above left: On the tops, looking North. A leader pointing out Donut Island, off Whangamata.

Below far left: and right: Crossing the stream at the north end of Whiritoa Beach

Above right: The site where the shipwreck slowly disintegrated.

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from Tomoana Freezing Works in Gisborne, to the road end, because there was no deep water port .

During WW11 she was loaned to the navy to work submarine nets in Auckland. After the war, Parry Bros bought her, and she was used on the ‘sand run’, sometimes carrying superphosphate to Tauranga. While she was returning to Tauranga from unloading at Whitianga in March 1976, she ran aground at Papakura Bay.

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The wreck was bought by a local, who bulldozed a track to the beach, and towed the hull onto farmland to salvage the engine. The kauri decking was used in a launch, and the hardwood keel timber became a

Above: Returning to Waimama on a higher route to miss the incoming tide.

.Middle left: Heading up the steps to Waimama Bay.

beam in a farm shed. Very little is left today, except memories.

We stopped for a break on the spot where she gradually disintegrated, and shared photos of ‘Hipi’ in days gone by.

From there it was a two minute wander to the cliff edge, and using a rope, a scramble down to the golden sands of Papakura Bay. The route back was a little different. We followed the high farmland a bit further, and climbed over a fallen pohutukawa reaching the bay higher up, to avoid the boulders with an incoming tide.

Back at Whiritoa, crossing the stream was an adventure, because it was a bit deeper. Boots were removed, pants rolled up and we were soon safely back at the cars. A really interesting day.

The following day we met at Waihi Beach to explore the mining history at the northern end. Gold bearing quartz was first discovered here in the 1870’s, and in 1898 the Waihi Beach United Gold Mining Co. was formed.

Their aim was to reach ‘Treasure Island Reef’ under the sea, about 50 metres off the coast. It was decided to sink a shaft, about 90 meters deep,

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Above top right: Negotiating the boulders at Waimama Bay. Above: Coming up the grassy slope from Waimama Bay.

Above left: One log to climb over.

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then a crosscut of 50 metres to reach the reef. This was successful, so they extended both north and south along the reef hoping for richer ore.

A little settlement was built, but the only remains are photos and the hydrangeas from gardens that were planted.

The mining didn’t yield enough to sustain the on-going costs for transport, coal for boilers, and bigger pumps to cope with flooding. When water poured into the workings from 40 metres north, the diggings were all filled in.

Another informative walk, and lots to see in a very small area. We continued on the trail over the headland to Orokawa Bay with a new understanding of how the track started, and where all the quartz came from.

Walks are all different, all interesting, and there’s something for all abilities. These two were very easy. Put it on your “Bucket List” for next year!

Above: Down at Waimama Bay.

Middle right: Going through a grove of Pohutukawas just above Waimama Bay. Below left: All that remains of the ‘Hipi’.

Below right: Our guide showing the spot where quartz was tossed into the sea.

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Riuwaka Resurgence Walk to where Riuwaka River emerges

The Riuwaka Resurgence Walk is a short and easy walk in Kahurangi National Park at the base of Takaka Hill in the South Island.

You can walk to the cave where there is a deep, clear pool and here the Riuwaka River emerges from the depths of the Takaka Hill.

The walkway after passing the welcome gate follows the true left of Riuwaka River North Branch through lush native bush. The first half of the walkway to Crystal Pool has wheelchair access. There are several places you can approach the river’s edge. A small waterfall is conspicuous by it’s noise.

The track continues to the cliff, from where the turquoise waters of the Resurgence are discoverable.

Shortly afterwards the walkway ends at a viewing platform that overlooks the resurgence. A stairway leads down to the water edge. The steps to the river edge at the Resurgence are also steep, and you should take extra care.

The steep hillside and overhanging bush can cause the walkway to be quite shaded and cool, even in summer. The water flowing from the cave is a frigid 9°C year-round.

The trail ends at the Riuwaka Resurgence, but you can either turn back and return the way you came, or continue on to do a longer loop walk via the Canaan Downs Track. There are no amenities along the track, so be sure to bring water and any food or snacks you may need.

Fact file

Riuwaka Resurgence Walkway is located at the end of Riwaka Valley Road, 16 km north of Motueka and 50 km from Nelson. Follow State Highway 60 past the Kaiteriteri Junction, and turn left onto Riwaka Valley Road at the base of Takaka Hill.

The walkway is located 7 km up the gravel road, where there is a car park, toilet and grassed recreational area that is nice for picnics in summer (though no camping is permitted). The walkway enters Kahurangi National Park, so dogs are not allowed. The 400m approximate walk takes approximately seven minutes one way, depending on your pace and any stops you may make.

Above: A family at the Riuwaka Resurgence Photo by Oliver-Weber, www.nelsontasman.nz.

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Above: Noel at Koropuku Falls in the Catlins. This is a small 10-metre waterfall that sits at the end of a short beautiful nature walk on an unofficial trail. Photo by Claire Woodhall, Pandora, Napier

Below: This photo was taken on the Kaimanawa Forest Track when Mangatoi Walking Group spent some time here recently. The bush is very beautiful in this area.

Photo taken by Lyn Hooton, Papamoa

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Above: Some time ago several members of the Upper Hutt Walking and Tramping Club overnighted on Matiu/ Somes Island in Wellington Harbour. We were lucky enough to see many kakariki and skinks, and on our night walk, little blue penguins and tuatara. Here some of the group take in the view of Wellington City.

Middle right: Photograph of the Orewa “Last of the Summer Wine” walking group. Walk is from Leigh to Matherson Bay and then onto the Kauri Grove forest track. Great views and interesting Kauri Grove with interesting name signs for the various trees. Photo by: Hedley Parker, Orewa, Auckland

Photo by Sharon Dunstan, Whitby, Porirua

Below right: Here is my husband Hanley on the Monro Beach Track in Westland.

Photo by Rebecca Bowater, Atawhai, Nelson

Hakatere Conservation Park

Mt Guy, Lake Clearwater, Mt Sunday

By Yvonne van Eerden Above;

Hakatere Conservation Park is an absolutely amazing place to visit, with walking, tramping, biking, swimming, sailing, camping and much more.

Our group of trampers had walked Mt Somers to Woolshed

Creek Hut which we try to do at least once a year and we thought we would stay at the Mt Somers Holiday Park and then venture to the Hakatere Conservation Park to walk Mt Guy the next day rather than travelling to and from Christchurch.

Mt Guy is at Lake Clearwater vil-

Lake Clearwater.

Below left: On the way down.

Below right: The group with Mt Guy in the background.

lage. You can see Mt Guy as soon as you enter the Hakatere Conservation Park, the scenery was breathtaking especially as the weather was so perfect.

The beginning of the walk is relatively easy walking by the Lake and one of our trampers carried on walking along the circuit of the Lake whilst we started our climb up Mt Guy, it was fun keeping an eye on our single tramper with the zoom on the camera.

We did not have any wind which was great for us but you always need to be prepared for any kind of weather in these areas.

The track was very well marked, in tramping there is always another marker plus several more even though you think that you are at the top.

There was a little snow on the mountains which made great photos. The views were spectacular and we stopped many times for photos and to catch our breath on the way up, up and up. It is very encouraging how nature always leaves you something to hold onto on the steeper areas up with tussock, huge rocks and shrubs.

We climbed higher and higher until finally we reached the top of Mt Guy. What a great achievement for us all.

After lots of talking and taking photos of the Southern Alps and Lake Clearwater we had our lunch. We were in no hurry to head back as we had all day and the weather was perfect. You just soaked in the scenery like a sponge. This area is a very special place to visit and explore.

We slowly started to go down Mt Guy and of course taking in the views once again. Everyone kept an eye on each other to ensure we all got back safely.

Once we got back to the stile at

Hakatere Conservation Park, in mid-Canterbury, is centred around the Ashburton Lakes District between the Rakaia and Rangitata Rivers 64.5 kms from Ashburton.

the bottom we were greeted by our tramper who walked around the Lake. He could see us coming down and came to meet us. We had plenty to talk about and were grateful to head back to our lodgings for a shower and a cuppa.

It takes about two to three hours to climb to the summit of Mt Guy and around two hours going down.

Hakatere Conservation Park is an area where you can do a short walk or go tramping or just drive to see the spectacular views, everyone is able to explore the Hakatere Conservation Park and do as much or as little as you would like.

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Above right: A stile here to cross. Below right: A view of the Southern Alps.

Mt Sunday in Hakatere Conservation Park

By Yvonne van Eerden

Mt Sunday in the Hakatere Conservation Park was one of many places where the filming of the Lord of the Rings movie took place.

The drive to Mt Sunday was very special and we stopped many times along the way visiting Mt Emma and Lake Emily and just generally stopping when we saw something interesting e.g. bridges, signs for more tramping etc.

Mt Sunday was an easy walk with a bit of a hill climb but well worth it when you reached the top where you had clear views of the Rangitata River and Southern Alps. Once again the weather was absolutely perfect with no wind and clear sky.

We could certainly see why they did the filming at Mt Sunday. What a great experience for us all to be able to enjoy this very special place. We had packed our tea and nibbles so we sat in the sunshine taking in the views and chatting about what we could see.

There is still much more to explore so we will definitely return to do some more tramping in the area. Interestingly the day after we left the weather turned cold with rain, hail and snow. What a fantastic few days we all had.

The walk is 1.5km and takes about 45minutes each way.

Above: The view from Mt Sunday. Middle left: Mt Sunday. Below left: On our way to Mt Sunday with spectacular views.

Great Barrier Island - where time seems to stand still

Some 90 kilometres northeast of Auckland City lies Aotea (“White Cloud”), or as Captain James Cook decided, Great Barrier Island. At 285kms² and nearly 45 kms long, it is the 4th biggest in New Zealand’s main chain of islands.

Standing sentinel at the edge of the outer Hauraki Gulf, Great Barrier protects the inner gulf and mainland from the sometimes-vicious onslaught of the Pacific Ocean.

A mere 19 kms separates the south end of the island from the northern tip of the Coromandel Peninsula, and between the two, runs the Colville Channel, where the tidal surge into and out of the Gulf can produce notoriously dangerous boating conditions. As a boy, I recall a very rough passage from Whitianga to Port Fitzroy across this stretch of ocean.

A later visit to the island, just a few years ago, made me again feel as though I was in a time warp. The population of around 900 permanent residents enjoy a lifestyle far removed from that of their city-dwelling neighbours. With no

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electricity network, banking facilities, supermarkets, footpaths, streetlights or public transport, they are a proudly independent and innovative community.

Entering their domain is like

Above: Mt Hobson looms. Below right: Trig on Mt Hobson on October 2003.

stepping back in time. The island atmosphere is sometimes described as being “life in New Zealand many decades back.”

Despite the sometimes frustrating conditions experienced when living ‘off the grid’, the population appears to be slowly growing again after a dramatic loss attributed to the unexpected arrival of the ‘coastal real estate phenomenon’ in the 1990s. Traditional employment opportunities in farming and fishing are almost a thing of the past as more and more residents turn to tourism as a means of survival.

Among the influx of modern visitors, walkers who come to sample the island’s tapestry of trails and enjoy its natural features, are now strongly represented. Great Barrier Island has over 20 tracks, making up more than 100 kms of bush walking pleasure.

All the significant villages (Port Fitzroy, Whangaparapara, Tryphena, and Whangapoua) are launching pads for walking excursions, mostly within the Aotea Conservation Park.

From the 10-minute scramble to the top of the Windy Canyon to the

Above top: Whangapoura Beach.

Above: Mt Hobson looks when walking in October 2003.

popular ‘Over The Top’ Mt. Hobson (627m) marathon of six hours, there is something for everyone.

You’ll find incredible kauri dams, natural hot springs, waterfalls and swimming holes, all surrounded by beautiful regenerating forest.

The trails are the focus of the Footsteps Travel and Walking Club’s Great Barrier Island day-walks excursion 18-26 November, 2023. It offers a week of wonderful walks in this pristine and peaceful paradise.

It wasn’t always so. Along with

the rest of New Zealand, Great Barrier Island gave up its bounty of natural resources to the onslaught of European prospectors and settlers. Throughout the 1800s, copper, gold and silver mining scarred the landscape, but it was the 100 years of kauri logging and milling that left the most obvious damage.

Slowly but surely the native forest is replenishing itself and with islandwide concerted efforts at pest control taking place, and nearly 70% of the island under Department of Conservation administration, Great Barrier is at an exciting point in its history where the future of the island’s flora and fauna looks bright.

Along with the human population, Great Barrier is home to a wide range of endangered species. Included in the 13 species of lizard found on the island, the Chevron skink (Niho Taniwha) is found only on Great Barrier and Little Barrier Islands and is one of New Zealand’s largest and rarest lizards.

Along with the North Island kaka parrot, banded rail, and black petrel, there are numbers of New Zealand dotterel and oyster catchers and of course the pateke or brown teal. This is the world’s 4th rarest duck and more than 600 of the 1000 or so that remain make their home on the Barriers’ wetlands and foreshores.

Great Barrier is a destination like no other, and every Kiwi should go there at least once. For further information on a potential visit, go to www.footstepswalkingclub.com or contact Footsteps 021 172 3244, footstepswalkingclub.com. Their staff have been to the Barrier many times, and would be glad to show you around later this year!

Above left: Beside a giant kauri on the forest road track. Above right: Trig on Mt Hobson on October 2003. Below right: Kauri Dam on the lower Kaiarara Stream.

Te Mata Peak - with walking trails

New Zealand Walks

By Frank Goldingham

Te Mata Peak is a beautiful and majestic mountain in Havelock North, New Zealand. It is known for its stunning views and walking tracks that wind their way through the mountain’s forests and valleys.

Its sweeping views of the ocean, vineyards, and orchards below make it a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers from all over the world. The tracks vary in difficulty and length, so there is something for everyone to enjoy. But there’s more to this mountain than just its breathtaking scenery.

Over the years, the Maori people of the area have used Te Mata Peak for spiritual and cultural purposes. They believe that the mountain is a place of great spiritual significance, and it is said to be a gateway to the afterlife..

One of the most popular tracks is the Giant Circuit Track, which takes hikers on a 4.5km journey around the mountain. Along the way, hikers can enjoy stunning views of the surrounding countryside, including the nearby Tukituki River and the Hawke’s Bay coastline.

Another popular track is the Peak Track, which takes hikers to the summit of the mountain. At the top, hikers can enjoy panoramic views of the entire region, including the nearby cities of Napier and Hastings. For those who prefer a more leisurely stroll, there is the Oak Avenue Track, which winds its way through a beautiful oak forest at the base of the mountain.

This track is especially popular in autumn when the leaves on the trees turn golden and red, creating a stunning display of colour.

At the summit of Te Mata Peak, you can take in 360-degree views of the entire region. From here, you can see all the way from Napier in the north to the Mahia Peninsula in the south, with the vineyards and orchards of Hawke’s Bay laid out like

Above left: The view from the summit looking towards the Craggy Range Winery in the foreground.

Te Mata Peakwith walking trails for everyone

a patchwork quilt below.

As you make your way back down the mountain, the track takes you through some of the most beautiful parkland on the peak, with manicured lawns, gardens, and ponds providing a tranquil contrast to the rugged terrain you’ve just traversed.

Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or just looking for a leisurely stroll, the walking tracks on Te Mata Peak are an experience not to be missed. From the awe-inspiring natural beauty to the rich cultural history of the Maori people, there’s something

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Above: A group finishing a walk on the Tainui Trail. Below left: . A slight climb here. Below right: Trees talk and straight.

here for everyone to enjoy.

No matter which track you choose, a visit to Te Mata Peak is a must-do for anyone visiting Havelock North. Whether you are looking for adventure, relaxation, or spiritual renewal, the walking tracks on Te Mata Peak have something to offer everyone.

There are a number of walking trails on Te Mata Peak in Havelock North, each offering a unique experience for hikers of all levels. Here are some of the popular trails:

Giant Circuit Track - This is a 5.5-kilometre loop that takes you around the base of the peak. It offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside, and you can spot the

iconic giant’s face in the rocks.

Temple Track - This is a 2.5-kilometre track that takes you through native bush, up to the Temple at the summit. It’s a steep climb but offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Hawke’s Bay region.

Tainui Trail - This is a 1.8-kilometre loop that takes you through native bush and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Rongokako Trail - This is a 3.3-kilometre track that takes you through native bush and up to the summit. It offers stunning views of the ocean and the surrounding hills.

Te Mata Peak Loop - This is a 4.5-kilometer loop that takes you

around the peak, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

These are just a few of the many walking trails on Te Mata Peak, and there are also several mountain biking tracks for those looking for more adventurous activities. Each trail offers a unique experience and showcases the natural beauty of the Hawke’s Bay region.

Above: A panoramic view from the summit of Te Mata Peak.

Below left: A runner stopping to catch one’s breath.

Below right: A group on an easy walking track.

NORTH ISLAND NORTHLAND

BAY OF ISLANDS

BAY OF ISLANDS RUNNERS & WALKERS: Saturday (AM), Bert Vanasche 09-404-0147, or Gea Hadderingh 09- 405-7773

DARGAVILLE

DARGAVILLE TRAMPING GROUP: Last Sunday of month (AM), Lynley Thompson 021-102-3974, colvilleestate1@gmail.com

WHANGAREI

CARDIAC CARE WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM or PM), Jo or Hugh Knight 09-438-7976

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

GREEN PRESCRIPTION WALKING GROUPS: 0800-228-483

HARRIERS WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), Wednesday (PM), Thursday (AM), Val Babe 09-437-1657

HIKURANGI WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (PM)

KAMO 60’s UP: Monday, Thursday (AM), Yvonne 09-435-1101

TIKIPUNGA WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), Barbara Derrick 09435-0746

WAIPU WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM)

WHANGAREI TRAMPING CLUB: Sue Guyatt 09-436-1441

GREAT BARRIER ISLAND

BARRIER TRAMPING& BEER LOVERS CLUB: Sunday, John Brock 09-429-0211

AUCKLAND

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES CLUB: midweek, weekends (BIA), walks, tramps, Val Todd 09-579-8250, www.oacnz.org

AUCKLAND NATURAL HISTORY CLUB: Every second Sunday, (AM), (IA),Elane Hayes 09-576 4293, www.aucklandnaturalhistoryclub.org

ALPINE SPORTS CLUB: Tramps, walks, cycling, Sunday, Saturday, Marianne Rienhard 09-575-2429

ALPINE SPORTS CLUB: Sunday, Saturday & weekdays, tramps, walks , Beryl Borthwick 09-444-9667 or Sue Fitzpatrick 09-576-1069

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

WOMENS OUTDOOR PURSUITS INC: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, info@ wops.co.nz, www.wops.co.nz

AUCKLAND CENTRAL

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

AUCKLAND PRESBYTERIAN HARRIER & WALKING CLUB: Michael Vickers, 09-579-5355

AUCKLAND BAPTIST TRAMPING CLUB: Sunday Monthly (PM), (BIA), John McCarthy 09-630-4073

RACEWALKING AUCKLAND: Sunday (AM), Grant 09-299-5634, www. sportsground.co.nz/racewalkingauckland/

AUCKLAND TRAMPING CLUB: Tony Walton 09-630-2591 www. aucktramping.org.nz

AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY TRAMPING CLUB: Michelle Lee 09-358-1296

AUCKLAND WALKING GROUP: Sunday Monthly, Jashil Rana, jashilrana@gmail.com

BLOCKHOUSE BAY WALKING CLUB: Ces Gussey 09-837-5441

ELLERSLIE Y’S WALKING CLUB: Olive Andrews 09-634-4148

EAST AND BAYS RUNNERS & WALKERS: Glendowie, Saturday, Sally 09-522-5321

EPSOM Y’s COMMUNITY CENTRE WALKERS: Tuesday/Thursday (AM), Don Hay 09-636-9730

LYNFIELD Y’S WALKING CLUB: Mt Roskill, Sunday (AM), Marlene 09-827-2737, Danny 09-627-9993

MT ALBERT Y’s WALKING GROUP: Tuesday Friday, (AM), 09-846-0788

MT ROSKILL COMMUNITY HOUSE: Theresa McDonald, 09-624-3281

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES CLUB AUCKLAND: Marshall Piecy 09-445-3808, www.oacnz.org

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

STEP OUT WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Olivia 09-555-5164

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

WEST AUCKLAND

BLUE TOP WALKERS: Henderson, Tuesday, Thursday (AM), Terry Wilson 09-814-9523 or 021-266-1071, terryandsheena@gmail.com, www. bluetopwalkers.weebly.com

FIA OLA WOMEN’S DEVELOPMEMT WALK GROUP: Monday to Saturday, Anne, 09-813-0021

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

GREEN BAY MUMS BUSH WALKERS: Every second Monday, Anne

09-827-7810 or 09-817-5867

KELSTON MORNING WALKERS: Kelston C.C. Tues (AM), Joy Martin

09-838-6553

KELSTON TWILIGHT WALKERS: Kelston, Tuesday (PM), Joy Martin

09-818-6084

KUMEU WALK GROUP: Kumeu, Friday (AM), Mary Davies 09-412-2262

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Tukitikawa Reserve

walk with native wildlife and flora

Tukitukiwi Reserve is a beautiful park located in Palmerston North, featuring a walking track that meanders through native bushland, providing an opportunity to observe native wildlife and flora.

The track is wellmaintained and features some boardwalk sections over wetlands, making it easy to navigate for visitors of all ages and abilities.

The Tukitukiwi Walk is approximately two kilometers long and takes about 30-45 minutes to complete.

Visitors have described the reserve as a peaceful and tranquil place, with the sounds of birdsong and flowing water adding to the serene atmosphere.

The reserve is also a popular spot for picnics and family gatherings, with plenty of open spaces and picnic tables available.

Overall, the Tukitukiwi Reserve in Palmerston North is a great place to explore and enjoy the beauty of New Zealand's native flora and fauna.

Have a smile!

If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my teacher. I will pick out the good points of the one and imitate them, and the bad points of the other and correct them in myself.

Confucius

Above top: The lake from a grassed area. Above middle: The curved bridge. Below: Walking on a grassed track.

NEW ZEALAND

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

burn, 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, Onehunga, 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

4 Selwyn Marathon, Lincoln

10 Rustic Run and Walk, Bannock -

6 South Island Half Marathon, Lake Hood, Ashburtonj www.wellingtonmarathon.kiwi

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

24 Trail Trilogy Fun Runs & Ultra, Hauraki Rail Trail

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

8 Southland Festival of Running, Invercargill

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

Coming Events

4 IRONMĀORI Half, Napier

5 City to Surf and Surf to Surf, Tauranga

4 Feilding Festival of Running, Feilding

5 - 6 Coastal Five, New Plymouth

11 Mt Isthmus Traverse, Lake Hawea

12 Julian’s Berry Farm Toi’s Challenge, Whakatane

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

JANUARY 2024

13 Ian Priest Memorial Hutt River Trail,Wairarapa to Petone

20 First Light Marathon, Gisborne Waiheke Wharf 2 Wharf Fun Run,Waiheke Island

MARCH 2024

23-24 Northburn 100, Northburn Station, Central Otago

Coming Events

AUSTRALIA

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,

WALKING WEEKEND

Walking made accessible & affordable in the Bay of Islands WALKs PROGRAMME COMING SOON

Our 10th year birthday party!

Islands - Vineyards - Bike & Walk

Native Flora & Forna - Sail & Walk

Do 2km or 21km - over 20 guided walks

All ages and capabilities

Small walking groups up to 20 people

Explore the history, culture & natural beauty of the Bay of Islands, on a fun social weekend.

A “Must Do” on all walkers lists 12,13,14,15

OCTOBER 2023

See the website for full details

www.boiwalkingweekend.co.nz

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,

We are looking for readers’ favourite New Zealand walks. Many of us go out regularly walking on a route which we class as our favourite, for a number of reasons. Perhaps because for it’s scenery, it’s safe, it’s challenging, it’s flat, it’s hilly, it’s varied, or for whatever reason.

would like you to tell us in your own words what is you favourite walk and why. Email us

story from say 250 up to 1200 words including a photo or photos.

We will now give you a FREE subscription (six months or more, depending on the article), or extension to Walking New Zealand magazine for walks published.

Price $40

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

Kiwi on the Camino

by Vivianne Flintoff

900kms along an ancient pilgrimage trail in Northern Spain

Available from independent book sellers or directly from author E-mail : vivianneflintoffbooks@gmail.com

Web: http://www.vivianneflintoffbooks.com/

Available from Rangitawa Publishing, rangitawa@xtra.co.nz, Kindle, Amazon books or order from any book store.

“Older & Bolder”

by Judith Doyle

Published by New Holland Publishers.

Send cheque for $25 (this includes P&P) to: Judith Doyle, #3, 14 Oriental Terrace, Oriental Bay, Wellington.

You can also post an article to Walking New Zealand, Freepost 78863, P O Box 1922, Palmerston North, or fax 06-358-6864.

If sending a photo by email please make sure photos are in high resolution. Our email address is: walkingnz@xtra.co.nz.

Please put “My Favourite Walk” in the subject line

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