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Auckland Walks: 10 parks to explore in Auckland city centre New Zealand Trail: The magic of the Twin: Opua to Horeke

New Zealand Walk: Aongatete Loop Track a wander in the bush

New Zealand Trail: Northland Trails Project will create unique two-coast loop

New Zealand Walk: Exciting new walkways and cycleways in historic Cutters Bay

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Bike and Hike Tour Anchorage

Explore Anchorage and be a local for a day! Enjoy a leisurely 15 kilometre bike tour in the morning. Wandering through the woods and along the coast.

Take in breathtaking views of Cook Inlet and up to five different mountain ranges. As you bike on the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, the most scenic paved multi-use trail in Anchorage your guide will share the natural and human history of Anchorage and the surrounding area. Make sure to keep on the lookout for moose, bears and bald eagles! In the afternoon, you will meet up with your hiking guide. After a short, and scenic drive, you will be at the trailhead and ready to wander into the woods. Learning about the flora and fauna with mountain peaks towering overhead and a river rumbling nearby.

A full day of immersion in the great outdoors in the state’s largest city. This is truly a taste of what it’s like to live in the largest urban wilderness you will ever visit.

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New festival to highlight Esperance hiking trails

The inaugural Esperance Hiking Festival will take place over three days in September 2024, promoting Esperance’s hiking trails while also supporting the local economy during a lower visitation period. Featuring five guided hikes tailored to different fitness levels, the festival has been strategically aligned with the Esperance Wildflower Festival and has been developed in partnership by Australia’s Golden Outback and The Hike Collective.

Winter Wilderness Escape on Maria

Island

The Maria Island Walk has partnered with Saffire Freycinet and waterfront Hobart hotel MACq 01 to create the Winter Wilderness Escape.

It begins with a one-night stay at MACq 01, with views of the harbour and kunanyi/Mount Wellington. This is followed by the three-day guided Winter Escape Walk on Maria Island exploring forests and world heritage sites. Evenings are spent at the newly redesigned historic Bernacchi House in Darlington. The final two nights are at Saffire Freycinet, a Luxury Lodges of Australia property on the edge of Tasmania’s Freycinet National Park. Clients are then transferred back to Hobart.

Amanda Byrne, general manager of Wild Bush Luxury, which operates The Winter wilderness escape in Tasmania Maria Island Walk, says winter on Tasmania’s east coast is a perfect time of year to disconnect and embrace Tasmania’s natural side, with the added treat of being immersed in luxury in the evenings and enjoying some of the best seasonal produce Tasmania has to offer. The Winter Wilderness Escape is available on selected departures from 10 May through to 20 August 2024.

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Grand Cliff Top Walk

The 19km Grand Cliff Top Walk has been upgraded and relaunched. Traversing exhilarating cliff-edge tracks and views above Jamison Valley, the two-day walk passes waterfalls, rainforests and wildlife. Stay overnight in Wentworth Falls, Katoomba or Leura. The Grand Cliff Top Walk is a 19-kilometre, twoday trek that starts at Wentworth Falls and ends at Katoomba. It’s an ideal way to see many of the highlights in the Blue Mountains National Park: discover Aboriginal culture, spectacular lookouts, the Three Sisters, numerous waterfalls and quaint villages. Stay overnight in Leura and try the excellent restaurants, pubs and boutiques. Listen out for the yellow-tailed black cockatoo –named Wumbarrung in the Gundungurra language –the wayfinding symbol for this walk and a significant bird to the traditional custodians of Gundungurra Country. Explore sandstone tracks and hand-built heritage trails and look out for other birds such as lyrebirds and crimson rosella.

Clough Cableway to stay after FMC’s intervention

Earlier in March, Fedrated Mountain Club was notified by DOC of their intention to remove the Clough Cableway in Arthur’s Pass National Park. After our urgent intervention, DOC put the removal of the cableway on pause.

The cableway requires some repair and maintenance. FMC is working with the local DOC team so that the cableway can continue to be maintained as per the requirements of the current Arthur’s Pass National Park Management Plan and continue to provide a safe river crossing for backcountry users.

The cableway was installed on the White River to prevent drownings on a popular three-pass route. A plaque to Allan Clough, a past Canterbury Mountaineering Club member, is a reminder of the dangers that exist on such routes.

Napier Tramping Club turns 50

Napier Tramping Club’s 50th celebration will be held on Saturday 12 October 2024. A tramp up to Kaweka J in the morning (the usual tramp to mark each yearly milestone) will be followed by a celebration dinner in the evening. Ex and current members and friends welcome.

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Aongatete Loop Track - a wander in the bush

If you’re looking for a wander in the bush, but not too far from Tauranga, a loop walk at Aongatete could be the perfect solution.

This area is 25 kms north of Tauranga, off SH 2 turn left into Wright Road, and signs lead you to Aongatete Outdoor Education Centre. From the car park here, there are

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two loop walks – a ‘Taster’ of about an hour, and a longer three hour loop. A covering of forest canopy provides shelter from sun or rain. The trails wander through Puriri and Kohekohe forest beside the Aongatete

Stream, both sharing the first part of the trail, before a clear sign points to the shortcut back. The long loop is basically north south – the western side is steeper, with lots of rocks and roots, while the eastern leg has a

Above: The first stream crossing. Below left: At the swimming hole. Below right: Information boards at the car park at the end of Wright Road.

more gentle gradient.

We chose to walk anti - clockwise, with the harder section first. Following orange markers beside the Education Centre, we were soon climbing steadily up the stony trail. We crossed the stream twice, and continued on up, before dropping for a third stream crossing.

.On reaching a high point, we stopped for a break. It was good to hear bird song, and we spotted tuis and fantails. From here it was gently downhill on a leafy trail to reach open farmland, toilets and the carpark.

This loop can be walked in either direction. In Summer it is nicer to head up over the paddock first, then call in at the swimming hole near the Education Centre on the way backThis is 15 minutes off the track and well marked.

The short loop and a swim, is great for kids.

Above right: Time for a break. Middle right: Heading down to the first stream.

.Below right: A refreshing spot for a swim.

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Exciting new walkways and cycle Cutters Bay

By Stephen Day

In March this year the Outdoor Access Commission, Herenga

ā Nuku Aotearoa, advised the Overseas Investment Office of new walkways and cycleways in Cutters Bay.

This marks a significant milestone for community members and descendants of the original whalers, who have been eager for legal access to the area. Creating public access is part of the consent conditions relating to the purchase of the land by an overseas investor.

The 206-hectare land at Te Whanganui/Port Underwood, Marlborough, was purchased by Huimei Investment (NZ) Pty Limited, a forestry company, in 2018.

Pine forest covers most of the

land, but it also contains significant historical and scenic sites, including the site of a historic whaling station. As part of the purchase, Huimei agreed to protect the historic nature of the land and provide walking and cycling access to the significant viewpoints.

The newly created public access includes cycle access along the existing ridgeline forestry road. Cyclists and walkers get here by boat access to southern Whangatoetoe Bay then climb to the existing ridgeline forestry road which extends to a stunning headland lookout point to the south.

Walkers have the additional options of arriving in historic Cutters Bay, the site of an onshore whaling station in the early days, and walking

Above left: Port Underwood, Marlborough from Cutters Bay.

Photo Penny Wardle

ways in historic

to the end of Robertson Point at the tip of the headland or to a fantastic viewpoint between Cutters Bay and Whangatoetoe Bay, or along the foreshore in Whangatoetoe Bay which combines existing Sounds Foreshore Reserve with the newly created foreshore access.

There is no public access to the block to or from the north, so access to the walkways and cycleways is by boat only and stops at the property boundary.

The flat land in this bay is an archaeological site because it contains significant remains of early Māori occupation and the site of a nineteenth-century whaling station and settlement. Visitors need to respect the site’s archaeological significance.

In the mid-19th century, Cutters Bay was home to well-known Port Underwood resident Sarah Dougherty and her husband, Captain Daniel Dougherty, who ran the whaling station and a grog shop. It is reported that Te Rauparaha and Colonel William Wakefield were regular visitors

to the station — stopping for a drink of rum during their travels.

In 1848, the schooner Bee landed the South Island’s first merino sheep in the adjacent bay, Whangatoetoe. The sheep, imported from Australia, became the foundation of the Marlborough flock.

In the 1940s, the remains of the sailing vessels Holmwood and Alameda were brought to Cutters Bay and scuttled. The remains are still

visible in the water just off-shore.

The new access to Cutters Bay provides a unique opportunity for locals and tourists to explore the area’s rich history and scenic beauty. The community members and descendants of the original whalers will be thrilled to see the area open up for future generations to enjoy.

Below right: Looking from the sea with a trail showing on the side.

Photo Penny Wardle

The magic of the twinOpua to Horeke

By Sharon Bergstrom

Aglimpse into New Zealand ‘s early history and a look at the magnificent trail and scenery in the Far North.

Never say never, you can’t do it, or you’re too old! Because you just might surprise yourself.

We have, and we’re proud of it, all five of us, aged 72, 74, 76, 78 and 82.

Our challenge was biking The Twin Coast Biking/ Walking Trail, one of New Zealand’s newer trails in the Far North, from Opua on the East Coast near Waitangi, to Horeke on the Hokianga Harbour on the West Coast.

We were motivated by seeing the ride on a programme called “RVs Chasing Sunsets” on Face Television, so I decided to do a little research.

The trail, largely follows the old railway line from Opua through Kawakawa, and Kaikohe as far as Okaihau, ascending gently through coastal areas, farmland, and bush before descending sharply through switchbacks to magnificent bush, farmland, and wetlands, arriving at Horeke on the West Coast Hokianga Harbour, 87 kms away.

Now remember we’re not just pretty faces, maybe a little old, but we like to think we’re still smart. So I thought, why bike uphill, when we could base ourselves around the highest point and ride in both directions downhill.

So came the decision to phone Noeline at the unique boutique Rail Stay Accomodation Lodge and RV site in Okaihau and right across the road from the trail itself. I’d seen Noeline on the TV programme, so seemed the perfect person to consult,

Above left: Rural beauty near Kaikohe.

Below left: Stopping for lunch.

being a friendly local, and full of great advice and guidance, as well as being someone I felt we could really trust and had our best interests at heart ( especially because we were doing it on our own and not through a tourist company.

Was I right? Yes, she was exceptional.

The other thing we had to con-

Below left: At the Wairere Boulders.

Below right: At the West Coast destination.

Above: The estuary near Opua.

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sider was we wanted to do it at our pace, with rest days in between, and taking into consideration any possible inclement weather, when we obviously wouldn’t ride. You can do that when you’ve got all the time in the world and it certainly was a better option for us over a costly tour company’s tight schedule.

Having two motor homes and a caravan we were able to park up at the Rail Stay, which ultimately turned out to be for seven days in all. The bonus for us was having family come up from Auckland in their car to enjoy a getaway who were brilliant as they provided a shuttle service for us for drop offs and pick

ups at the beginning and end of the days excursions at Horeke, Kaikohe, and Kawakawa.

Above left: Its celebration time! Below right: Biking on a great track through bush. below left On the Kawakawa Vintage Train.

to Horeke

March proved the perfect time to do the ride, weather wise and in terms of there being fewer tourists in the area, than in school holidays.

We were sorted at last, so here’s what we did and how we did it.

We drove to the Okaihau’s Rail Stay, with real rail carriages and accommodation and a field for motor homes, caravans, and a place to set up. We could use their toilets and shower facilities at a small cost if we wanted to.

Being rural, approx two kilometres out of Okaihau was peaceful, and we felt very safe, but handy enough to get supplies, go to great little cafes, and peruse the contents of the Settlers Way Country Store. Definitely worth a visit.

Day 1: We biked to Kaikohe and return (28km.)with a little up and downhill, plus a tunnel to walk or bike though, which added some excitement.

The riding /walking surface was excellent everywhere. We also biked past Lake Omapere with wonderful information boards about Maori and Early Settlers, as well as giving us the history of the area and railway line.

The Twin Cycleway Trust have done a wonderful job of installing these in both English and Maori at important points along the journey.

Kaikohe’s Pioneer Village was a great place for lunch thanks to the very hospitable Kelly, and they also

had a Cycleway Trail Hub Information Centre there, with a great host in Tracy. We really did meet some wonderful people on our way.

Day 2: You’ve guessed? A rest day but for the Okaihau Primary School Paint Ball Fund Raiser, which we attended, that had some scrummy kai.

Day 3 : Bikes and riders were dropped off at Kaikohe where we biked down to the bustling Kawakawa, (34 km away) with its fancy toilets and vintage railway, where our dear family shuttle service picked us up. It wasn’t a difficult ride but long, through farmland , bush, a causeway, over rail bridges, wetlands and

Above left: The Mission Chrch overlooking Hokianga Harbour. Above right: Looking back over farmland towards Horeke..

beside waterways.

Day 4: This was another day off, so taking two cars we drove down to Horeke to look through the Mangungu Mission House and the church, overlooking the Hokianga Harbour. Two great hosts had a wealth of knowledge to pass on to us about the history of the area and the third signing place of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

From there we drove to and walked through the 2.8 million year

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Opua to Horeke

old Wairere Boulders, Nature Reserve and Valley, to see the amazing rock formations with its beautiful native bush.

It would have been great to have kayaked down to the Hokianga Harbour but the 40 minutes to three hour walk was pretty good as well. You can guess which one I did , but remember it was a day off.

Day 5: It rained so we had another day off the trail to relax.

Day 6: We biked from Okaihau to Horeke, 27km, where we were picked up again. For me this was the highlight of the whole trail, with its farmland, very steep descents and switchbacks, amazing views of the Utakura Valley, incredible bush with river vista’s, around Snows Farm as

Above left. Picnic at Snow’s Farm a very special place. Below left: One of the several old rail viaducts. Below right: Cycling through magical bush.

well as a 1.6km wetlands board ride through the mangroves and estuary of the Hokianga Harbour. This was so magic, I’d do it all again if I could.

Day7: It was another lazy day before we relocated to the NZMCA Park at Rainbow Falls in Kerekere to prepare for the final stage of our cycle from Opua to Kawakawa and return,(22km all up). This included a 3km vintage train ride each way between Te Ake Ake and Taumarere, along the Kawakawa River and estuary,. This was a lot of fun and something different.

So there you have it. All up for us it was around 115km of a very special, must do, bike trail, meeting great people along the way.

Doing the ride/ walk with special friends and family made it that much more memorable.

Thanks team, looking forward to the next adventure. We’re not done yet!

Above right: At Opua the final leg - we made it! Below right; Downhill in beautiful bush. Below left: The tunnel between Okaihau and Kaikohe.,

New Plymouth Coastal Walkway for stunning coastal views

Above left: The beach at Breakwater Bay at the port. On the first Sunday of the month there is a market a- good place to get a coffee for a start.

Above: The walkway as it passes close to the city centre.

Below left: .A busy section opposite Centre City Shopping Centre.

The New Plymouth Coastal Walkway is a 13.7-kilometre long path that runs along the coast of New Plymouth.

It is a popular destination for both locals and tourists who want to enjoy the beautiful scenery and fresh air while engaging in physical activities such as walking or cycling.

The Coastal Walkway starts near Port Taranaki, passing through the central city, Hickford Park, Bell Block Beach, and ending at Tiromoana Crescent in Bell Block, north-east of New Plymouth.

The walkway is built on a mixture of asphalt and concrete surfaces, making it suitable for all types of walkers and cyclists, regardless of their fitness levels or equipment.

One of the most notable features of the Coastal Walkway is the Te Rewa Rewa Bridge, which is a curved, cable-stayed bridge that spans the

Above left: A shaded area before a bridge.

Above right and below right: The walkway is protected from the sea by rocks.

Below right: At East End Beach there is a popular cafe beside the walkway.

Waiwhakaiho River. The bridge is designed to resemble a breaking wave, making it a popular spot for photographers and tourists.

The bridge is also a symbol of the connection between the people of New Plymouth and their environment, as it is built to blend in with the natural surroundings.

The Coastal Walkway offers stunning views of the Tasman Sea, as well as the Taranaki coastline. Walkers and cyclists can enjoy the sight of the waves crashing against the shore, the sound of the seagulls, and the fresh sea breeze.

The walkway also passes through several parks and reserves, including Hickford Park and Bell Block Beach, where walkers and cyclists can take a break and enjoy the scenery.

The Coastal Walkway is not only a recreational destination but also a transportation alternative. The walkway is part of a joint programme by NPDC and NZTA to encourage and enable people to use active transport instead of motor vehicles. The walkway has received numerous awards for its design, sustainability, and contribution to the community.

In addition to the Coastal Walkway, New Plymouth offers other walking and cycling paths, such as the Te Henui Walkway, which is a

beautiful place to run or take dogs for a walk.

The city also has a bike-sharing programme, which allows visitors and locals to rent bikes and explore the city at their own pace. In conclusion, the New Plymouth Coastal Walkway is a must-visit destination for anyone who wants to enjoy the beauty of the Taranaki coastline while engaging in physical activities.

Some of the highlights along the

New Plymouth Coastal Walkway include:

Te Rewa Rewa Bridge: An iconic 83-meter-long bridge designed to resemble a breaking wave or a whale skeleton, offering stunning views of Mount Taranaki framed by the bridge arches.

Hickford Park : Home to the Taranaki Cycle Park featuring a closed road circuit and a banked velodrome, providing a recreational

New Plymouth Coastal Walkway for stunning coastal views

space for cycling enthusiasts.

Fitzroy Beach: A popular venue for national and international surfing competitions, featuring a free outdoor public swimming pool, playground, and the Beach Kiosk Cafe.

East End Reserve: Located near Te Henui Bridge, this area includes the East End Skate Park, East End Beach, and the outdoor summertime café Paris Plage, offering a range of recreational activities and dining options.

Kawaroa Park: A child-friendly park with a play area boasting huge

slides, making it a favorite spot for children along the walkway. Adjacent to the park is the Todd Energy Aquatic Centre, complete with various pools and hydroslides.

Wind Wand: An iconic 45-metertall sculpture designed by Len Lye, located in New Plymouth’s CBD, offering a unique artistic experience for visitors.

Waipu Lagoons: A series of small coastal lagoons near Bell Block, providing habitat for a diverse range of birdlife, including the Australasian

Bittern.

These highlights along the Coastal Walkway offer a mix of natural beauty, recreational opportunities, artistic experiences, and cultural significance, making it a diverse and engaging destination for visitors of all ages.

The walkway’s length, track surface, and scenery make it a suitable destination for all types of walkers and cyclists, regardless of their fitness levels or equipment.

Above: The famous Te Rewa Rewa Bridge over the Waiwhakaiho River.

Below left: The track is popular with cyclists of all ages. Below right: Possibly the highest point on the walkway looking towards Bell Block.

The Coastal Walkway is not only a recreational destination but also a transportation alternative that promotes active transport and sustainability. With its stunning views, fresh sea breeze, and connection to the community, the Coastal Walkway is a true gem of New Plymouth.

Above left: It is a sealed pathway all the way.

Above right: Two cyclists on their way again after a spell at a resting spot.

Below left: The track attracts many runners and walkers

Below right: The Waiwhakaiho River beside the walkway.

10 parks to explore in Auckland’s city centre

By Auckland Council

We’ve picked ten leafy spaces for you to settle in for a lunchtime snack in the open air, breathe in some welldeserved chill-time and take a moment to smell the roses, all within a kilometre of the Auckland Town Hall.

Some are small but perfectly formed pocket parks and others are vast swathes of rolling green space. Some have been enjoyed by Auck-

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landers and visitors for more than a century and others are brand new.

Myers Park

Nestled between Karangahape Road and Mayoral Drive a great little oasis awaits. Take a stroll through the park and absorb the beauty of diverse trees including Puriri, a Moreton Bay Fig and an avenue of palms. With a super-fun playground, Myers Park is a great place for the kids to run around.

Bring your family, settle in under a tree with a picnic, and then wander down to the new multisensory artwork called Waimahara. As you walk into the underpass at

the Mayoral Drive end of the park you’ll notice light and sound effects all around you – birdsong, taonga pūoro (traditional Māori musical instruments), water sounds and more. Learn more here.

Albert Park

Just behind Toi O Tāmaki (Auckland Art Gallery), Albert Park proudly watches over the city centre. It is one of the largest expanses of green space close to the heart of Auckland and is a great place to sit under an old majestic tree or on the steps of the beautiful Victorian band rotunda and relax.

Auckland Domain

A well-known and much-loved Auckland park, this is also the oldest. Developed around the Pukekawa volcanic cone, the Domain has sports fields, nature walks, sculptured gardens, band rotunda, a duck pond and the Wintergardens to capture your imagination and enjoy.

Amey Daldy Park

Amey Daldy Park was opened little more than a year ago and it carries the name of one of New Zealand’s most celebrated suffragists. It’s a little green oasis in the city, where parents can kick back on the grass while children run, chase and explore the rolling landscape. It’s the perfect spot to pull up with a coffee or an ice cream on a sunny day and plan many more fun things for the kids to enjoy at Wynyard Quarter.

Myers Fort Street Pocket Park

Native planting is seeing new growth, timber seating is being well used and the bike racks are so new they’re still shiny. This is Auckland’s newest city centre pocket park, situated where Fort Street meets Queen Street. Instead of the traffic hotspot it once was, it’s now a picturesque place for city workers and visitors to take some time for a lunchtime sandwich with the feel of grass under their feet.

Victoria Park

Situated at the western edge of the city centre this iconic park is perfect

Above left: Plenty of activity at Albert Park.

left: Myers Fort Street Pocket Park Credit: Photo Sam Hartnett

for anyone working in Wynyard Quarter to get out of the office and reconnect with nature. The path skirting the edges of the park is great for a run or walk.

Western Park

Nestled between the western edges of the city centre and Ponsonby, this park is well known for the distinctive sculptural artworks in the upper part beside Ponsonby Road. This is also one of Auckland’s oldest

Above left: There is pleanty of space to walk in the Auckland Doimain. Above right: Lots of shade to walk under at Western Park.

Below left; A nice seled path on Victoria Park.

Below right: The trees at Emily Place Reserve provide a nice backdrop.

parks and is a short walk from the western part of Karangahape Road or upper Nelson and Hobson Streets. The large part field in the middle of the park is a great place to get active with some friends.

Constitution Hill/ Alten Reserve

Across the road from the Auckland High Court, Constitution Hill drops down to the eastern end of Beach Road. With some well-established trees and a few park benches this is a great place for reconnecting with nature.

Parliament Reserve

Tucked behind the Auckland High Court this reserve is the site of New Zealand’s first parliament building. Pōhutukawa trees mark what used

to be the entrance to the old building and provide lovely shade on hot days. There are plaques and a board with history to learn something, or simply use one of the park benches for reflection.

Emily Place Reserve

Located at the end of Princes Street, this little reserve sits above what used to be Britomart Point and is where the original St Paul’s Anglican Church stood.

The mature pōhutukawa trees provide a nice backdrop for sitting, meditating or simply taking notice of your surroundings.

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The role and aims of the Outdoor Access Commission

Stephen Day, Communications Manager,Outdoor Access Commission, Herenga ā Nuku Aotearoa explains the role and aims of the the Outdoor Access Commission.

The problem: Small government agencies do not have enough power or resources to make changes on their own.

Why it matters: Small government agencies have specialist skills and legitimacy that can support innovative community projects rather than forcing change on communities.

The solution: Storytelling is an important tool for government agencies that take on the first-follower role of supporting community groups. But first-follower storytelling differs from traditional storytelling. When I meet someone new at a party and tell them who I work for, nobody has ever heard of my workplace. Herenga ā Nuku Aotearoa is the smallest government agency in a relatively small country, New Zealand. We have the very niche task of protecting and enhancing legal public access to the outdoors.

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Why we need communities to lead us

We have much better success when we help other people achieve their goals than when we try to make things happen without their drive and inspiration. We are specialists who can help passionate people achieve a very specific thing. But we need a community of people to lead us.

By Stephen Day

Because we are so small, we learned that we cannot achieve much on our own. We don’t have enforcement officers. We don’t have advertising budgets that can buy ‘cut-through’ on television. And we don’t have widespread name recognition that brings power and prestige. If we are lucky, we warrant a sentence or two on any briefing to our Minister. When we

A good example of this is our support for the Māori communities on New Zealand’s East Coast. They want to create Te Ara Tipuna — a 500 kilometre trail from Gisborne to Ōpōtiki connecting 22 communities and 64 marae (local community gathering places). When it is built, Te Ara Tipuna, which translates as the path of the ancestors, will be a cultural experience reconnecting families, land and stories. The communities creating Te Ara Tipuna have an innovative vision, a commitment to bring that vision to reality and inspiring stories to tell.

By sharing the stories and perspectives of the communities we support, we, as first followers, can create a sense of authenticity and relatability.

We, Herenga ā Nuku, have a specific set of skills that help those com-

munities to create legal public access over land. And we have a bucket of enthusiasm to help make their idea a reality.

The story a first follower tells is different

We have learned that we are good at being a first follower. People or communities with good ideas need a first follower to support their vision. A first follower provides public legitimacy. Because we are a government agency with a particular but highly valued skill set, we are ideally placed to give that legitimacy. Te Ara Tipuna is an inspiring idea. And because we are supporting it, it now has backing from the government agency that specialises in public access.

That means storytelling is at the heart of our communication strategy. There are two reasons for this.

The first is that we need people to see themselves in the work. They need to own and lead that work. If we claim it as a government project, it will fail.

Secondly, more importantly, the work is other people’s work. The dream is other people’s dream. So, we must tell their story rather than inform them as though they are passive recipients of a government service. If we claim the information as government information rather than telling the story of the people who initiated the project, we are lying and stealing.

The story a first follower tells is different to the story a project leader tells.

One of the essential traits of a story told by a first follower is that the telling happens before the story has an ending. The story is still taking place,

and we do not know how it will finish. We do not know if the hero and their band of followers take the right path. Worse, what might be a happy ending for one set of readers could well be a travesty for others.

Because of this, the stories we tell are unlikely to be as satisfying as stories that pure storytellers or advertisers tell. Like all good government agencies, we place a higher premium on honesty than persuasion.

The never-ending story

We do not know if Te Ara Tipuna will succeed. We hope it will, but we can’t offer that as the ending to our story. Last year, it suffered a massive setback when a huge cyclone destroyed infrastructure, homes and livelihoods all along the East Coast of New Zealand. The project team regathered. They reimagined their pathway as part of a much-needed resilience response to climate changeinduced storms. Their story shifts but continues, unending. As Māori say, āke, ake, ake (evermore upwards, on and on).

Because we are one of the first to tell the story — and in doing so, encourage others to follow and support alongside us — our story can only ever be an unfinished first draft. We can introduce the key characters in the story and the challenges they will face. We can describe the first steps they have taken on their heroic journey.

But we will not get to tell of the climatic action scenes or the satisfying denouement. Our storytelling is more akin to that of a movie trailer than the movie itself.

By sharing the stories and perspectives of the communities we support, we, as first followers, can create a sense of authenticity and relatability. We add weight and legitimacy to those communities’ hard work.

We make it easier for others to join the movement. By allowing ourselves to be inspired by other people’s great dreams and to share that inspiration publicly, we create a sense of shared purpose.

It’s not our story, and we don’t know how it will end. But we know we want to find out, and we want to share it with others so they can join the journey, too.

This article was originally published on apolitical.co

Kielder Water & Forest Park has miles of beautiful trails

Home to northern Europe’s largest man-made lake and England’s largest forest, Kielder Water & Forest Park is one of Northumberland’s best attractions. They are great for individuals or families that love nature, exploring, walking, cycling, water sports and much more..

Visitors are spoilt for choice when it comes to spending a day trip, weekend break or holiday in what the Campaign to Protect Rural England calls the most tranquil spot in the country.

Kielder Water & Forest Park has miles of beautiful trails, including forest walks for all the family and dedicated mountain bike tracks. They have walks on the ViewRanger app, to help guide and inform visitors. The Lakeside Way is a 26 mile multi-user trail, suitable for walkers, cyclists, horse riders and wheelchair users that encircles the shimmering shoreline of Kielder Water. They have several treasure hunt “Geocaches” dotted around the Park.

Famed for its dark skies thanks to minimal light pollution, Kielder Water & Forest Park within Northumberland International Dark Sky Park is a star gazer’s heaven and home to the Kielder Observatory.

A haven for wildlife, Kielder Water & Forest Park is also home to around 50% of England’s native red squirrel population. After 200 years of absence in Northumberland it is a delight to see ospreys thriving at Kielder and they now have seven breeding pairs producing chicks. You can also spot otters, roe deer, badgers, pipistrelle bats and the reintroduced water voles.

You can discover all you need to know about Kielder Water & Forest Park including its history and wildlife at Tower Knowe Visitor Centre.

www.visitkielder.com

Above: Looking out at the Kielder Reserve. Below; A shelter on the Kielder Reserve.

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The beautiful Elfin Bay while tramping the amazing Lake

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Above: ‘Members of the Rutherford Probus Club Nelson having lunch on the Link Track between Momorangi and Ngakuta Bays in the Marlborough Sounds. Photo by Rachael Bowater, Atawhai, Nelson.

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Below left: On the Harker Reserve Track, Onewhero, with grandson Alex aged 4. The bush track is 3 km in length and passes this mighty old pine tree. Photo by Marlene Lynam, Pokeno.

Above right : Members of the Upper Hutt Walking and Tramping Club, who recently walked the Whitireia Loop in Titahi Bay, Porirua, take the time to paddle their feet and take a look at Mana Island. Photo by Sharon Dunstan, Whitby. Below right: Our daughter was down staying for a few days and had us out hiking. The track at Stavely, North Canterbury into the Shaplin Falls had a varied terrain but a very pleasant and popular walk. Young families, teens swimming in the river beside the track. Forty minutes each way, well worth the walk to view the waterfalls. Raewyn and her Dad posing for a photo shot. Photo by Heather Winter, Oxford.

Northland Trails Project will create unique two-coast loop

Anewly formed project team is planning a 700km network of trails looping around Northland’s East and West Coasts.

The project team is revitalising a comprehensive 2018 Northland Walking and Cycling Strategy. In October 2023, The Outdoor Access Commission signed a memorandum of understanding with Whangarei District Council and Bike Northland, establishing a partnership to implement a Northland Regional Walking and Cycling Project.

Above: Amanda Bennett

many other Northlanders about the existing 2018 Northland Walking and Cycling Strategy. Everyone she spoke to wanted to move the strategy forward – to transform Northland into a magnet for walkers and cyclists.

Their vision for Northland was a 700km pilgrimage loop that people could walk and ride – but also link together with buses, boats, and trains while they explore the outdoors.

lots of reports and lots of talking. “No more reports are required – we need to make it happen.”

“I feel in my soul that it is going to make a huge difference for Northland.”

The project team is focused on creating a unified visitor experience for tourists – and harnessing for Northlanders the economic development that comes from creating a great experience for cyclists and walkers.

The project wants to develop and secure feasible trail access across Te Taitokerau so Northland can be a world-class coastal walking and cycling destination.

The resulting project team has now appointed Amanda Bennett as its new project lead.

Ms Bennett previously worked at Kaipara District Council, where she helped complete Stage One of the Kaihū Valley Trail.

Through this work, she talked to

When completed, the network of trails will be special because they will form a giant connection between two very different coasts. The East Coast is known for its beautiful scenic beaches, and the West Coast for its rugged, wild scenery and coastlines.

Uniquely, people will be able to easily link between these two coasts along the Pou Herenga Tai Twin Coast Cycleway and the potential Dargaville to Mangawhai Trail.

Ms Bennett says there have been

Ms Bennett says the strategy will also support locals to walk and bike. While most people biking Pou Herenga Tai Twin Coast Cycleway are visitors from outside the region, 40% of locals are also biking on it. Trails such as these help people stay mentally and physically healthy, and they create important links between communities.

Ms Bennett says this is the thing she is looking forward to the most –creating connections between local communities.

Her first step as project lead has been to organise hui in each local council area in late March and April. At these sessions she spoke with key stakeholders, tangata whenua, and community members. They provided updates on existing trails and ideas for future community trails.

Unveiling uniquely Australian experiences by Sydney hotel

Curated over twelve months, four Experiences, pays homage to Australia’s rich natural landscapes, and two with walks, diverse and storied cultural history and vibrant culinary scene epitomising the finest in Four Seasons luxury and Signature Service.

“Given the changing expectations of our guests in a market that is becoming ever more competitive, we must evolve and do things that differentiates us from the crowd”, comments Uday Rao, General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Sydney. “Our Extraordinary Experiences do exactly that, these are experiences that are unique, authentic, bespoke, and, as the Aussies would say, ‘far out’”.

Discover Extraordinary...

Uluru Escape: Embark on an opulent Outback journey via private jet to the sacred land of Uluru. A blend of cultural immersion and luxury awaits. Chaperoned by a local expert guests will be captivated by the storied histories of this UNESCO World Heritage Site on a guided walking tour concluding with a scenic lunch overlooking the landscape of this ancient wonder.

In the centre of Australia’s Northern Territory lies one of the world’s most recognisable natural landmarks and protected UNESCO World Heritage Site, Uluru. Rich in history and culturally sacred to Australia’s First Nations people, the stories hidden behind this ancient landmark will capture hearts and imaginations.

Aboard a luxurious private jet char-

ter departing from Sydney, guests are invited to wing their way back in time, 500 million years with an arrival at Ayres Rock Airport. On ground in Uluru- Kata Tjuta National Park, guests will enjoy a privately guided five-hour walking tour around ‘The Rock’, to visit Kata Tjuta, or ‘The Olgas’ and Walpa Gorge, before concluding the adventure with a decadent lunch overlooking the stunning landscape.

Blue Mountains Bushwalk: Experience the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Blue Mountains National Park, uncovering the history of Australia’s First Nations People from the air and land.

The adventure begins with a scenic, luxurious limousine transfer to Katoomba, in the heart of Blue Mountains National Park. Sprawling over more than 260,000 hectares and renowned for the iconic ‘Three Sisters’ rock formation, Blue Mountains National Park offers an immersive venture into Australian natural history and Indigenous Australian culture dating back some 50 million years.

Upon arrival, a private tour guide will introduce visitors to the wonders of the eucalypt-dominated bushland where Australian wildlife thrives. Throughout a two hour bushwalk guests can bask in the natural wonder of breathtaking lookouts and trails, with unique access to view ancient First Nations sites not regularly available to the public on the journey.

Concluding the tour with a wellearned lunch at a premium venue, guests return to the comforts of Four Seasons Hotel Sydney via luxury limousine transfer.

Above left: The Three Sisters lookout at the Blue Mountains a popular viewing spot.

Above right: Uluru in the Northern Territory.

Australian Walks

Four easy trails with native flora

Boost the family’s botanical prowess by going bush on a nature trail, writes Ceana Priest.

After drifting apart from Gondwana some 80 to 100 million years ago, New Zealand’s fertile islands have flourished with native flora.

Its far-flung location has allowed the mighty kauri Tāne Mahuta kauri tree to celebrate about 2,000 years of existence and thousands of native fungi to call this sliver of the supercontinent home.

Although identifying some of the nation›s unique ecosystems might require a botanical degree, an abundance of easily identifiable native trees and ferns will boost the family›s plant mastery on these five leisurely walks.

Arataki Plant ID Loop |

Arataki Visitor Centre, Waitākere

This kid-friendly loop lives up to its name with dozens of native plant signs to help school you up on all the native flora you’ve ever pondered over. Along the way, discover plants that flourish in the Waitākere Ranges, including kawakawa and

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piupiu/crown fern, which line the pathway.

To reach the trailhead, dip under Scenic Drive through the tunnel decorated with murals and follow the signs after the shelter. Don’t miss visiting the Arataki Visitor Centre viewing platform for views over the ranges.

Need to know: Allow 20 minutes for the loop. Suitable for buggies after the kauri dieback cleaning sta-

Mount Ngongotahā Nature Loop Track | Rotorua

Wander around an ancient volcanic dome past moss-draped trees, or

tion. Dogs on leads. Arataki Visitor Centre, 300 Scenic Drive, Waitākere.

Above right: Walking in the Jim Barrett Reserve. Photo Outdoor Kid

Below left: Inspecting a large stone in the Jim Barrett Reserve. Photo Outdoor Kid

take a short stroll to the viewing platform of a 40-metre-high rātā. Here, you can perch on a seat and goggle at this impressive native with its whopping 1.8-metre diameter trunk. With more time, continue past dense tree stands with thousands of epiphytes clinging tightly. The track swerves around a few decomposing trees, which allows kids to get up close to different types of fungi. While the path is well-groomed, the steady climb may be challenging for small kids.

Need to know: Walking only. Allow 15 minutes return to the rātā or 60 to 90 minutes to stroll the 2.5-kilometre loop and avidly read all the signs. Parking at Violet Bonnington Reserve on Paradise Valley Road. No dogs.

Jim Barnett Reserve | Waotū / Arapuni

Sheltered by a small hill from the fiery blast of Taupō erupting, this valley has an ancient forest with numerous well-maintained trails leading to a 1000-year-old tōtara. Although, logging endeavours in the early 1900s meant many other prized natives were removed.

Luckily, an enthusiastic team of volunteers is helping regenerate the forest and encouraging birdlife to return. Combine the Tāne and Tōtara trails to see the highlights, ending beside a stand of helpfully labelled trees. Grab a map at the trailhead, or take a photo of the sign to navigate the reserve successfully.

Need to know: Walking only on the Tōtara Trail. Tāne is suitable for buggies. Allow 60 minutes return. Shelter and toilets by car park. Waotū South Road, Waotū. About a 15 minutes drive from Arapuni Village.

Above right: The information kiosk on the Mount Ngongotahā Nature

Loop Photo Outdoor Kid

Below right: At the Taitua Arboretum, Hamilton. Photo Outdoor Kid

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Taitua Arboretum | Hamilton

Despite its popularity, a full car park here doesn’t mean crowded paths and jostling people. Somehow, everyone dissipates into the 20-hectare park so you can enjoy a peaceful stroll. The main loop takes in various landscapes, from pasture to woodland forests and even a bamboo enclave – very zen – with ponds for frog spotting.

During the 1970s, the former landowners John and Bunny Mortimer started planting trees and shrubs to shelter animals on their family farm. However, with a self-confessed hodgepodge approach to planting, the duo unwittingly created an arboretum. They chose trees they liked, and over time, these efforts

Four easy trails with native flora

blossomed into a life-long passion for growing native and exotic specimens. Bring a picnic to enjoy under

the covered shelters.

Need to know: Suitable for walking and buggies. No bikes. Allow 60

minutes for the 1.5 km loop. Follow SH23 towards Raglan, turn off at Howden Road, then Taitua Road. Toilets at car park. Dogs on leads. Waipaihi Botanical Gardens | Taupō

Need a dose of nature but don’t feel like taking a stroll? This 35-hectare enclave of natives and exotics perched high on the hillside overlooking Lake Taupō has a driveable option. Take in the highlights as you tootle along the two-kilometre loop or park beside the many plant collections to walk among rare alpine plants, natives, rhododendrons and camellias.

Bring a picnic to rest up and soak in the views. Autumn turns this sprawling reserve into an abundance of vibrant colours.

Location: Suitable for walking, buggies and wheelchairs. Open daily from 9am until dusk. Check the entrance sign for seasonal closing times. Corner of Shepherd Road and Hyde Avenue. Dogs on leads.

Ceana Priest is the author of the Outdoor Kid Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Central Plateau guidebook outdoorkid.co.nz

Above right: A walkway around a lake at the Taitua Arboretum. Photo Outdoor Kid

Below left: A trail through the trees at the Waipaihi Botanical Gardens. Photo Outdoor Kid

By Phillip Donnell

Perambulations in Patagonia

Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan was the first European to reach Patagonia, stopping there briefly in 1520 during his voyage around the world. Dutch adventurers blazed Magellan’s trail in the following years.

In 1616, Willem Schouten, named the southernmost tip of Argentina “Cape Horn” after his hometown, Hoorn.

It was Magellan’s assistant Antonio Pigafetta who used the word “patagón” to describe the Tehuelche native people of the region, whom he thought to be giants. They tended to be taller than Europeans of the time. The word is said to mean literally “big feet,” (the same meaning as patones in current Spanish).

It seems that Pigafetta based the idea on the enormous footprints left in the sand by the animal skin moccasins that were used by the tribe in winter to protect their feet from the cold.

Charles Darwin is perhaps the most famous visitor to have touched foot in Patagonia. A renowned British naturalist and geologist, Darwin formed part of the crew on the Bea-

gle, a charter ship that sailed around Chile’s southern coast under the direction of Captain Robert Fitzroy in the 1830s. As the ship’s naturalist, the 22-year-old Darwin kept detailed accounts of the journey.

It was the 2011 film “Patagonia” which drew this area to my attention. The film concerns the Welsh settlement in what was at the time

the Chubut territory. Trevelin and Gaiman are towns founded during a wave of Welsh immigration to Patagonia that started with the voyage of the Mimosa in May 1865. Those plucky Welsh pioneers wanted to establish a colony on a vast, almost

Above: On the Laguna Toirre Trek. Below right: Hikers in the Los Huemules Nature Reserve.

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Perambulations in Patagonia

empty tract of land that was remote enough to escape political control.

Today Patagonia is a region encompassing the vast southernmost tip of South America, shared by Argentina and Chile, with the Andes Mountains as its dividing line. Prior to the late 1800s, this hostile environment was solely inhabited by the native fauna of the region, including

guanacos, pumas and condors, and the indigenous tribes that braved the harsh weather.

However, from 1900, the region began to open to the outside world. In the second half of the 20th century, tourism became an ever more important part of Patagonia’s economy.

There are many incredible hikes in Patagonia. In my opinion, it’s one of

the best regions in South America for walkers and hikers. Every hike offers stunning scenery: glaciers, turquoise lakes, virgin forest, hidden waterfalls, breathtaking lookout points, and bizarre rock formations. The areas with the best walks are: Bariloche, Argentina. A beautiful town in northern Patagonia with many outdoor activities. Refugio

Above left: In the Mount Fitzroy area. Above right: Perito Moreno Glacier.

Frey (20km,7h) and Cerro Llao Llao (15km, 3h) are notable walks.

Carretera Austral, Chile. The famous southern road extends for 1300 km from Puerto Montt to Villa O’Higgins. It’s the ultimate area for walking lovers.

El Chaltén, Argentina. The town is often called the hiking capital of Argentina. There are multiple hikes in the area. It’s a popular place for rock climbing.

Torres del Paine, Chile. One of the most famous National Parks in South America. Torres del Paine offers spectacular short hikes and multi-day treks.

Ushuaia, Argentina is often called the end of the world. It’s the southernmost town of mainland South America. Cruises to Antarctica leave from here.

Patagonia is certainly the ultimate

destination in the pursuit of pure remote wilderness. It has less than two million inhabitants; approximately 1.5 people per km², making it one of the most sparsely-populated regions in the world. Without crossing the Drake Passage to Antarctica, you are in one of the most remote and untouched places on the planet and about as close to the end of the world as you can get.

The Footsteps Incredible Patagonia day-walks tour (16 November – 1 December, 2024) affords you the opportunity to cross this unparalleled region off your bucket list. This is one of the best trips to choose if you`re looking to visit the best of Argentinian and Chilean Patagonia, with the capital cities included, in a relatively short time – just two weeks. This allows the option of tacking on the Galapagos Islands or Iguazu Falls.

The tour starts in Buenos Aires, with the European touch, warm people, great gastronomy awesome architecture, and unique places like Caminito in La Boca, San Telmo, Recoleta, Palermo, Puerto Madeo and more.

Next, we will fly to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, gateway to Tierra del Fuego National Park, the Train of the End of the World, and the Beagle Channel. Then, we will visit El Calafate and the incredible Perito Moreno and other glaciers, cruising the Argentino Lake in Los Glaciares National Park.

Above left: Train to the end of the World. Above right: Tierra del Fuego National Park. Below left: The road towards Mount Fitzroy.

Perambulations in Patagonia

We cross to Chile to visit one of the highlights in Patagonia: Torres del Paine National Park. It is world-renowned for its gob-smacking views, formidable mountain ranges, and small, stunning valleys replete with mesmerising geological features, glaciers, and lakes of impossible hues. Every turn reveals a kind of beauty that is hard to process and an almost visceral awe inspired by the jagged peaks above.

A description of just one fabulous walk will suffice. Mirador Las Torres, a series of jagged monoliths, is the most famous attraction in the park. The walk to the viewpoint is certainly one of the best hikes in Patagonia.

It’s definitely worth the effort, even though it is challenging.

The way to the Mirador is one long and steep ascent to Laguna and Las Torres. After that, however, it’s a descent all the way back to the hotel. You can stop at a restaurant/shop at the Chileno campsite for lunch or coffee.

Finally, we will fly to Santiago to visit the modern and commercial heart of Chile, to enjoy the local wine in Colchagua and Maipo Canyon, and visit Viña del Mar and Valparaiso.

Experiencing Patagonia at least once in a lifetime is on the “must-do” list of many walkers and hikers. The

stunning vistas at every turn, paths untrodden by the masses, towering snow-capped mountains, a multitude of kaleidoscopic lakes and an abundance of wildlife, are just a few things that draw people.

You’ll return from this southern frontier feeling revitalised in both mind and body, and with plenty of awe-inspiring tales to tell. Contact Footsteps (021 172 3244, footstepsanz@gmail.com) or go to their website (www.footstepswalkingclub. com) for details. They welcome your enquiry.

Above left: Mirador base of Las Torres. Above right: Mt Fitzroy.. Below left: Wulaia BayTierra del Fuego.

The Tamp to the Blue Range Hut

The Tramp to the Blue Range Hut by Caz Bartholomew is an exciting pick-a-path adventure story for young people, designed to encourage safety when tramping in the bush.

The Tramp to the Blue Range Hut is set in the New Zealand bush. When friends James and Mark go tramping in fine weather, they set off late in the day. James has left his raincoat behind, and neither of them has checked the forecast before they set off. It will be up to the reader to make some decisions and decide their fate.

This is an educational pick-a-path designed with educational outcomes. It is perfect for 10 to 14-year-olds and was written with the support of New Zealand Land Search and Rescue.

About the author: Caz Bartholomew grew up in Tawa, Wellington, and spent her summers in rural Northland where her extended family live. Always interested in sports, she went on to complete her degree in Physical Education at Otago University. She met her match while tramping in the Tararua Ranges and now lives in Kapiti with her family including two teenagers and dogs boosting around the house.

The first draft was literally written in an old 1B5 exercise book over one long weekend. Her hand was pretty sore by the end of it; thanks to her pencil grip, a dent in her finger was visible for a couple of weeks after that!

Thanks to her editor Kate Lattey, and with Garry Fox who came up with some great illustrations, and with amazing support from Precise Print in Paraparaumu, we now have this entertaining pick-a-path that young people can enjoy and learn from.

Mataihuka Walkway part of Raumati Escarpment Reserve

The Mataihuka Walkway in the Kapiti area is a scenic trail that offers a good workout and stunning views.

This walkway is part of the Raumati Escarpment Reserve and features regenerating native bush, grassland, and scrub. The trail includes points of interest like the June Rowland Lookout and the Bill Moxon Cairn, both named after environmental advocates. Hikers can enjoy panoramic views of Mt Wainui, Paekakariki Hill, Pukerua Bay, the Kaikoura Ranges, and more.

The walk starts from a carpark near Waterfall Rd, Paraparaumu, and covers a distance of 6km with a total ascent of 224m, taking about 1.5 hours to complete.

The Mataihuka Walkway is known for its inspiring scenery and offers a rewarding experience for nature enthusiasts and hikers seeking both a workout and beautiful vistas.

A bush walk in Kuratau

By Dorothy Johnstone

Together with my son Nigel Johnstone and grandson Tony Johnstone, we recently embarked on the Whiowhio Track, a short bush walk in Kuratau situated off Lake Taupo.

Firstly though, I was taken to the river mouth, in order to feast my eyes on a river of tranquillity flowing away from the river mouth. A perfect hide-away to rest and relax from the pressures of modern-day living.

It was entertaining watching several families launching their boats and canoes to cruise/paddle along the river. The obvious, sheer delight, portrayed on faces of such fun, prompted me to sing to myself ¯“Cruising down the river on a Sunday afternoon¯” as we moved away to the commencement of the bush walk.

The shaded pathway, created by many tree specimen plantings, is being well maintained. After approximately a half hour walk, during which we were rewarded with several glimpses of the river, plus the sounds of busy bird life, we arrived

Above left: A few ducks in the Kuratau River. Above right: Steps up to the cafe.

Below left: Three generations: Tony Johnstone, Nigel Johnstone, Dorothy Johnstone.

Below right: A predator trap.

at the base of approximate 90 steps leading to the entrance of Floating Rock Cafe situated on top of the hill.

It was comforting to note a defibrillator was erected at the top of the steps, attached to a purpose-built post, should there ever be a need for relief after the steep climb.

The restaurant served mouthwatering pizzas and chips, plus cabinet food. A chest freezer was well stocked with tempting ice-cream treats etc. A fitting reward for the exercise encountered and a great way to restore energy for the descent back down the steps. Normally, you leave your wallet behind when entering the bush, so be prepared should the smell of food be too hard to resist and let your snack bars remain at the bottom of your pack.

Prior returning to base, I was intrigued as I walked past a row of olive trees standing exceptionally tall and pretty, displaying their dainty, shiny, grey leaves.

I was highly amused to note a golf ball inside a predator trap which caught my eye. I have not previously observed this as a means to lure the unwanted pests to enter the trap, momentarily wondering if it was from a wayward shot of an errant golfer from goodness knows where? I hope the system works in order to keep our beautiful bush in pristine order.

After making enquiries from DOC to satisfy my curiosity, I have since been informed the use of golf balls in traps is to imitate eggs, and there has been some success with this method. They are usually backed up with another form of lure.

Above right: Tranquility on the river. Below right: Looking down on the pretty colours from the steps.

Fact file

Whiowhio Track begins at the end of Te Rae Street, Kuratau , on the shores of Lake Taupō. It makes its way through a clump of native bush before emerging in a grassy park, planted rather unusually with eucalyptus. From here, head right towards the water and the path should be obvious; back into mostly native bush, with the Kuratau River immediately beside you.

The track can be muddy after rainy days, so allow about an hour return.

At the far end, the track links up with Riverbank Drive. So you could turn this into a loop by completing the walk on Kuratau’s quiet streets rather than heading back the same way.

Kuratau is 23km from Turangi and 80kms from Taupo off SH 32.

NORTH ISLAND

NORTHLAND

BAY OF ISLANDS

BAY OF ISLANDS WALKERS: Saturday (AM), Jacqui Watson 022-6019741, Roz Whittaker 021-063-1455

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, www.oacnz.org, OutdoorActivitiesAuck@outlook.com

AUCKLAND NATURAL HISTORY CLUB: Every second Sunday, (AM), (IA), 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 027-289-3543

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), Ray Neems 021-086-25639, Barry Farrel 021--083-23529

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: midweek, weekends (BIA), walks, tramps, www.oacnz.org, OutdoorActivitiesAuck@outlook.com

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

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

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

ROTORUA WALKING CLUB: suzejay48@gmail.com

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

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 06-844-4114

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

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

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.

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

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

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 06-345-3114

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

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.

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 Ross 021-708-733

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/Wel-

lingtonTrampingGroup

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), https://www. facebook.com/groups/664283629041558/ and sporty.co.nz/kapitiwednesdaywalkers

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 50+ WALKERS: Motueka, Thursday, www.motueka50pluswalkers.org.nz, secretary@50pluswalkers@gmail.com

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

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

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

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

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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 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), Jeanette Ellis, 027-6356837, bkjkellis@xtra.co.nz

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, Lilly 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

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

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

HOKITIKA TRAMPING CLUB : contact@hokitikatramping.club, 021344-005

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 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

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NEW ZEALAND

MAY 2024

4 Hanmer Four Square Half Marathon, Hanmer Springs

4 Rotorua Marathon, Rotorua

4 T42 Central Plateau Trail Run & Walk, Central Plateau, North Island

4 Southern Lakes Half Marathon, Wanaka

4 We Run the Night, Mt Drury, Mt Maunganui

4 Wander Women Adventure Race Raglan, Raglan

5 Wings for Life World Run: Auckland, Penrose, Auckland

5 XTERRA Wellington: West Wind, Wellington

11 Saint Clair Vineyard Half Marathon, Marlborough

11 Rangitikei Adventure Race, near Taihape & Mangaweka area

11 South Island Ultra Marathon, Greymouth to Hokitika

12 Manawatu Striders Marathon &

lington

12 Summerhill Skedaddle, Papamoa

12 WhyWomenRun Women’s Event, Auckland Domain, Auckland

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

19 EVES Huntly Half Marathon, Huntly

25 Mount Isobel Challenge, Hanmer Springs

25 The Bay Trail Run, Cable Bay, Nelson

25 Whitianga Run Fest, Whitianga

26 Bay of Islands Run / Walk Festival, Paihia, Bay of Islands

26 Run Auckland: Ambury Regional Park, Auckland

JUNE 2024

1 Night Cross, Hillcrest, Auckland

2 Kaiteriteri Gold, Kaiteriteri

2 Selwyn Marathon, Lincoln

8 Rustic Run and Walk, Mt Difficulty

8 Scarecrow Scamper Cross Country, Tapawera

9 Ōrewa Half Marathon, Orewa

9 Kirikiriroa Marathon, Hamilton

9 Macpac Auckland Trail Run & Walk: Hunua, Auckland

9 The Mount Vernon Grand Traverse, Blenheim

15 The Possum Night Trail Run, Wairakei Resort, Taupo

15 Bridge to Bridge Ultra Marathon, Waimakariri

16 Run Auckland: Onepoto Domain, Auckland

16 3 Peaks Challenge Series, Wellington

23 Gazley Volkswagen Wellington Marathon, Wellington

23 Christchurch 10km Series: Road, Christchurch

23 Macpac Auckland Trail Run &

Walk: Waitawa Regional Park, Auckland

23 XTERRA Wellington: McKerrow’s Revenge, Wainuiomata

29 Canterbury Cross Country Championships, Christchurch

29 Krayzie Midwinter Backyard Ultra, Christchurch

29 Rabbit Island Trails, Rabbit Island, Nelson

JULY 2024

6 Monaco Mid Winter Marathon, Monaco, Nelson

7 3 Peaks Challenge Series, Wellington

7 Run Auckland: Te Atatu Peninsula, Auckland

13 Sprig & Fern 10K: Motueka, Motueka

13 WUU2K Wellington Urban Ultra Marathon

14 Cape Egmont Half Marathon, Okato to Cape Egmont

20 Mackenzie Half Marathon, Village Green, Fairlie

21 Onehunga Half Marathon, Onehunga, Auckland

21 Macpac Auckland Trail Run & Walk: Waiuku Forest, Auckland

27 Halcombe Relays, Halcombe

27 Sprig & Fern 10K: Brightwater, Nelson

28 Run Auckland: Western Springs, Auckland AUGUST 2024

3 Meridian Hydro Half Marathon, Manapouri/Te Anau, Southland

3 Mitre 10 Te Anau 10km, Te Anau, Southland

3 Summit Forests Kaitaia Trail Run/ Walk, Te Hiku Forest, Kaitaia

3 Taupō Marathon, Taupo

4 South Island Half Marathon, Lake Hood, Ashburton

4 Tāmaki River Half Marathon, Point England, Auckland

10 Dovedale Hill Race, Wakefield, Nelson

10 Run The Forest, Rotorua

11 Macpac Auckland Trail Run &

Walk: Riverhead Forest, Auckland

11 Mukamuka & Mega Munter, Catchpool Visitor Centre, Rimutaka Forest Park

18 Run Auckland: Farm Cove, Auckland

18 Seddon School Tussock Run, Seddon

23 Bay of Islands BEAST, Haruru, near Paihia, Northland

24 Mount Maunganui Half Marathon, Mt Maunganui

24 Governors Bay to Lyttelton Scenic Road Race, Governors Bay

24 Secondary Schools BEAST, Haruru, near Paihia, Northland

24 Sprig & Fern 10K: Richmond, Nelson

25 Forest Run Fest, Bottle Lake Forest, Christchurch

28-31 The Great Naseby Water Race Ultramarathon, Nasy Forest, Nasby, Central Otago

31 Peak to Peak, Remarkables Ski Area to Coronet Peak, Queenstown

SEPTEMBER 2024

7 Kinloch Off Road Challenge, Kinloch Taupo

8 Run Auckland: Millwater Estuary, Silverdale, Auckland

15 Emerson’s Dunedin Marathon, Dunedin

15 Hutt Marathon, Petone, Lower Hutt

15 North Shore Marathon, Milford, Auckland

15 Whangarei Run/Walk Festival, Whangarei

21 Race Tekapo Trail Festival, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury

28 Cole Murray Cape Kidnappers Trail Run, Te Awanga, Hawkes Bay

28 Whangamatā Half Marathon, Whangamata

NOVEMBER 2024

12-16 Te Ara Hura Walks, Waiheke Island

MARCH 2025

21- 6 April Waiheke Walking Festival, Waiheke Island

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AUSTRALIA

APRIL 2024

7 Canberra Marathon, Canberra, ACT

REST OF WORLD

APRIL 2024

20-21 IML Walking Festival, Gilboa, Israel

27-28 IML Walking Festival, Boras, Sweden

MAY 2024

4-5 IML Walking Festival, Blankenburge, Belgium

11-12 IML Walking Festival, Chantonnay, France

18-19 IML Walking Festival, Wellingborough, United Kingdom

18-19 IML Walking Festival, Dalian, China

25-26 IML Walking Festival, Diekirch, Luxembourg

JUNE 2024

1-2 IML Walking Festival, Bern Switzerland

29-30 25-26 IML Walking Festival -

Voborg, Denmark

JULY 2024

4-7 IML Walking Festival, Castlebar, Ireland

16-18 IML Walking Festival, Nijmegen, Netherlands

AUGUST 2024

3-4 IML Walking Festival, Kaunas, Lithuania

9-11 IML Walking Festival, Vaasa, Finland

24-25 IML Walking Festival, Verdal, Norway

31-1 September IML Walking Festival, Gospic, Croatia

SEPTEMBER 2024

7-8 IML Walking Festival, Arenzano, Italy

3-4 IML Walking Festival, Kaunas, Lithuania

13-15 IML Walking Festival, Seefield, Austria

14-15 IML Walking Festival, Beijing, China

28-29 IML Walking Festival, Brno, Czech Republic

OCTOBER 2024

5-6 IML Walking Festival, Fulda, Germany

19-20 IML Walking Festival, Arlington, USA

19-20 IML Walking Festival, Won-Ju, Korea

NOVEMBER 2024

2-3 IML Walking Festival, Higashimatsuyama, Japan

9-10 ML Walking Festival, Taipei, Taiwan

16-17 ML Walking Festival, Jogjakarta, Indonesia

FEBRUARY 2025

15-16 IML Walking Festival, San Antonio, USA

MARCH 2025

1-3 IML Walking Festival, Yatsushiro, Japan

23 -24 IML Walking Festival, Canberrra, ACT, Australia

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