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CONTENTS Issue No 191 - 2013

4 Walk Talk Ballroom overhang 6 New Zealand Walk:Ballroom 10 New Zealand Walk: Rangiwahia T rack upgrade Track 12 New Zealand Walks: Waitahinga T rails - walks Trails worth doing 13 New Zealand Walk: Motukiore Island T rack Track 14 New Zealand Walks:Catlins Catlins Capers 16 New Zealand Walk: Wairongomai V alleys walk Valleys 17 Books:A AW alk a Day 365 short walks in New Walk Zealand 18 Digital Photo Contest winners 20 Overseas Walks: Ireland’s Dingle W ay Way 24 Window on Waitakere: Reality shows 25 Product Marketplace: Walking great for your joints 26 Event: W alking event exceeds expectations Walking 27 Health: Heat injury during exercise 30 Overseas Walks: Australia’s Heysen Trail - a work in art 35 Overseas Walks: Embrace the great outdoors in Tasmania 36 Overseas Walks and Tours 38 New Zealand Walk: Hogs Back T rack Track 40 Event: Rotorua Marathon to celebrate 50 years 42 Training: P reparing to trek at high altitudes Preparing 43 Product Marketplace:Sketchers Summer Collection 44 New Zealand Coming Events 46 Overseas Coming Events 46 Nordic Walking 47 The Great NZ Trek 48 Event: Cadburys Dunedin Marathon events 50 Contents for previous 14 issues 51 Weather forecast for December 52 Directory: Walking groups throughout NZ 56 Country Breaks 59 Night-time walking marathon 60 Green Prescription

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Walk talk Wind and rain affects tracks

September winds and rain have affected tracks in the Manawatu. The second slip on the Oroua track is large but negotiable.

Two large slips have fallen on the Oroua track (to Alice Nash Memorial Heritage Lodge and Iron Gates Hut). The first is about 100m past the stile at the park boundary. The second is on the next corner. There is a lot of mud and debris, so this part of the walk is a little rougher than normal, but still passable. You'll definitely get your boots dirty.

Several small, easily negotiated windfalls have been reported at the western end of the Manawatu Gorge track.

This month’s Prizewinners The winners of this month’s Walking New Zealand promotion are: a pair of Mihi Merino sports socks and a pair of general walking socks for two people, male or female, Lynette Patrick, Hamilton; and a six month subscription extension to Walking New Zealand magazine, Sally Cole, Epsom Auckland. Congratulations to you both.

Culinary Hike in Styria, Austria Located in the Southern part of Styria, the Südsteirische Weinstrasse (South Styrian Wine Road) is often compared to Italy’s Tuscany. Almost no other Austrian wine region has undergone such dramatic transformations in the past 20 years as this region, one hour south of Graz.

Exquisite wines, wine taverns with enchanting views, fine restaurants and idyllic hiking trails make this off-the-beaten path region a true delight for walkers who love nature, food, and wine.

The 44 mile-long South Styrian Wine Road runs from GlanzLeutschach –Gamlitz-Ehrenhausen to Strass. Take the “Glanzer Weintour,” a 6.5 mile long, well-marked hiking trail that is part of

of the British mainland’s northern-most coast is gathering pace.

The project manager, Tina Ir ving has been negotiating with horse riders, cyclists and public services to get support for the idea. Many local businesses have already ‘signed up’ and made contributions to the scheme.

The North Highland Way will take you the 114 miles from John O'Groats to Cape Wrath, passing no more than 10 miles inland through some of the most spectacular scenery in Scotland, if not the world. According to Tina the coastal route will not follow an established path for much of the way but be 'a way to go’, following sheep tracks and sometimes less. This will be wild walking at its best and certainly not for the faint hearted. One section has only a bothy – or your own tent – for an overnight stop.

There are longer term plans to join the route up with other Scottish coastal paths and eventually to create a complete long distance walk around the Scottish coast. this road. Start your journey in the village of Glanz. Walk up and down gentle hills passing by vineyards, enjoying the sounds of the wooden,“Klapotetz’s,” a wind-powered landpost designed to scare the birds away while the grapes are ripening on the vines.

Stop at artistically designed wineries and try the region’s dry, crisp, fruity and aromatic white wines with varieties like Welschriesling, Gelber Muskateller or Sauvignon Blanc.“Morillon” is the Styrian name for Chardonnay. It is seldom aged in new oak and the creamy apple flavor and refreshing crispness make it perfect to pair with the fried chicken and green salad dressed with Styrian pumpkinseed oil. After a good day’s walk check-in to one of the many small inns along the way, run by local far mers and winemakers and watch the sun settle over the vineyards while sipping a well-earned glass of wine.

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The Summit is a rare opportunity for connecting, learning and engaging with the international outdoor education community’s most influential leaders and thinkers. Delegates will come away with access to fantastic tools and information specific to the outdoor education community, gain insights into the latest research and developments in outdoor education.

Prominent outdoor educator, Liz Thevenard, will be speaking on the value that outdoor education brings to society. The intent of her presentation is to stimulate practitioners to engage in reflective practice and provide ideas to enrich and improve outdoor education programmes.

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A long walk on the northern edge of the Scotland A scheme to develop The North Highland Way along a stretch of the British mainland’s northern-most coast is gathering pace. The project manager, Tina Irving has been negotiating with horse riders, cyclists and public services to get support for the idea. Many local businesses have already ‘signed up’ and made contributions to the scheme.

The North Highland Way will take you the 114 miles from John O'Groats to Cape Wrath, passing no more than 10 miles inland through some of the most spectacular scenery in Scotland, if not the world.

According to Tina the coastal route will not follow an established path for much of the way but be 'a way to go’, following sheep tracks and sometimes less. This will be wild walking at its best and certainly not for the faint hearted. One section has only a bothy – or your own tent – for an overnight stop.

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My Favourite Walk

Ballroom

Overhang

By Jon de Wiele

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favourite walk of ours is walking up the Fox River to the Ballroom Overhang. It is not strenuous, mostly walking up the river bed with the beautiful scenery changing often.

The starting point is a 20 minute drive north of Punakaiki on SH6 on the West Coast of the South Island between Greymouth and Westport.

The walk requires many river crossings so it is best to do the walk after a period without rain, the DOC Centre at Punakaiki can advise on this.

Usually, two days without rain is sufficient.

If at the first crossing the river is low all will be fine, we also found walking sticks handy Left: Ballroom Overhang showing camping area.

Below: Ferns and mossy banks.

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Ballroom overhang Above: Bluffs above the river. Below: Sides now developing lovely colours.

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to steady us when crossing the river as the stones can be slippery.

The start of the walk is through bush and then it is get wet feet time as it becomes a walk up the Fox River bed crossing from side to side as necessary to keep out of deeper water and to walk on the shingle banks.

There is a side diversion on the left which takes about 90 minutes to the Fox River Caves (torch required). We didn’t go there but continued up enjoying the river bed with its large buttresses above and pockets of very attractive bush, almost a tropical look with Nikau palms.

Further up on the right there is another branch off which follows beside Dilemma Creek and this joins up with the Pororari River and Cave Creek, this walk is called the Inland Pack Track.

We continued on up the Fox River which changes a little from here on and the high limestone cliffs become mossy and with ferns.

About thirty minutes on you arrive at the Ballroom Overhang. You literally don’t see it until the last minute. It’s a real surprise! This is an impressive and massive overhang of the cliff under which you could easily fit four large

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two-storey houses. The area under the cliffs makes a good shelter for camping as it is well above the river flood line.

The walk took us two to three hours, probably nearer four hours but we do delay taking photos and enjoy soaking in the peaceful attractive place it is.

Above:Junction off to right Dilemma Creek, start of Inland Pack Track.

Below: Start of the walk, the first river crossing.

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Rangiwahia Track

Views of Mt Egmont and Mt Ruapehu can be seen from the top on a clear day.

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By Mary Bielski

ne of the Manawatu Regions’ popular walks; the Rangiwahia Track has been getting an upgrade recently, with contractors working away to bypass the original detour around the big slip from 2004. This walk is one of the many walks in the first Manawatu Walking Festival to be held between February 28 to March 2 2014.

Rangiwahia Hut is Manawatu’s only serviced category DOC Hut, and at only two to three hours each way, it makes for a perfect day or overnight walk.

The rapid transition from bush to the tussock laden tops of the ranges is unique and special, and is one of the many reasons why this track will always be a favourite of mine .

Three of us set out on this tramp along the original but newly metaled track, enjoying the crisp winter’s air and lush green surroundings, with a hint of white powdery

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snow.

At the new section of track, which bypasses the old detour, we started a gradual zig-zag up and around the slip. There are a number of wooden steps to clamber up or down, which make a positive difference to the track. One of the advantages of the new detour track is that the climb is much more gradual.

The magnificent views that you will experience are breathtaking. It overlooks the beautiful Beech forest below, and out beyond to the upper reaches of Northern Manawatu, Rangitikei and the Central Plateau to Mount Taranaki.

Walking along this track, I was lucky enough to spot endemic Whitehead (Popokotea) – a tiny bird I had not seen on this walk before.

Like the Grey Warbler, (Riroriro) they seem to enjoy the Beech forest habitat. I love the soundtrack of this walk; the birdlife is so prolific I always have my camera at the ready.

The final section of the detour before the

bridge is not yet complete, but Steve checked this out and reported that there are stunning views of the Central Plateau and of the arched wooden bridge across the Mangawharariki River. It will be great when the last section of the detour is ready for use, which I’m told will be done before Christmas this year.

The work done on the track between the bridge and the waterfall is evident with metaled tracks, many more wooden steps and occasional retaining walls dotted along.

Over the recent months helicopters have been dropping off crushed metal, rocks, wooden steps and other materials needed for the job, a sure sign that work is pushing along fast to be finished in time for the start of the summer season.

Some way up we discovered a short sidetrack, which took us to a viewing seat with stunning views to be had while you take a Below left: Sign showing new zig-zag track.

Below right: A waterfall along the track.

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upgrade breather or have a spot of lunch.

On arrival at the hut, we saw the work and upgrades that have recently been completed.

There are old wooden skis attached to the sides of the walls and verandah supports; all a reminder of the once popular Rangiwahia Ski Field that resided here in the 1930’s.

Looking across from Rangiwahia Hut, we could not help but be drawn to the new toilet block. There’s nothing special about the block itself, but it is what is on the walls, which is outstanding and unique. Mangaweka artist, Julie Oliver, has expertly painted the toilet block and the woodshed with endemic birds.

These include Tui, Blue Duck (Whio) and the Wood Pigeon (Kereru).

The Rangiwahia Hut is Manawatu’s only serviced DOC hut, complete with double glazed windows and a freestanding wood burner. To stay a night in the hut costs $15 per night for a serviced hut pass from DOC. The track upgrade and hut facilities are impressive and a welcome addition and being that this walk was in July, I have no doubt that the upgrades have come along even further since my visit.

The beauty of this track is that it is scenic, stunning and beautiful at any time of the year.

From snow-covered peaks in the winter to the many colours that spring, summer and autumn bring, the Rangiwahia Track is growing in popularity, as this local secret becomes more nationally known.

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Above right: The curved bridge connect two gullies.

Right: The Rangiwahia Hut in winter.

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Above: The view from the Chicken Run lookout was amazing.

Waitahinga Trails walks worth doing

By Bev Toulmin of the Rangitikei Tramping Club

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aitahinga Trails, near Bushy Park, not far from Wanganui, is a trip worth doing.

In 1903 the Wanganui Borough Council purchased a 660ha block of land from GFM Moore, the original owner of Bushy Park, near the township of Kai Iwi, for the purpose of

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solving Wanganui city water issues.

The Waitahinga dam was first built in 1904 and it’s height was increased in 1926. It was subsequently decommissioned in the 1990s.

Wanganui Tramping Club has created a network of trails through this bush area and recently the Rangitikei Tramping Club went along to investigate.

The forecast for the day was pretty marginal but we decided to give it a go.

We would have been happy just to suss out a couple of the trails on offer.

The shortest of the trails are The Picnic Dell and The Chicken Run walks. There were goats everywhere and they took off at pace on our intrusion into their daily lives.

The Picnic Dell is only about 10 minutes from the car park so we carried on up an easy ridge to a lookout on the Chicken Run walk. ‘Wow’ was heard many times. The view was breathtaking!

We could see Mt Ruapehu and Mt Egmont standing out, glistening white, after all the recent snow and the foreground was layers of bush clad hills with fog resting in the valleys.

Real calendar picture stuff. To top it all off, we had Lindsay reminiscing and pointing out old farms and places he had hunted and trail biked many moons ago, which added to the

vista before us.

We lingered some time before heading down and back to the sign with all the tracks marked out. It was still early, so we decided to investigate another loop track. The orange and pink ones this time.

We walked through pretty heavy regenerating bush on this section, which made us keep our eye on the markers, as it all looked the same and we seemed to be twisting here, there and everywhere.

One could easily get off track if not on the ball.

We encountered old fences at least 100 years old, their wire still ■ good and the the totara battens and posts as solid as.

We thought we might just dodge the imminent rain, but alas, about half way round, the spots started then rain. Never mind; it wasn’t cold; we had coats and we were on the home run.

We spotted heaps more goats and passed the old shell rock quarry on our way back to the car. Shell rock way up there, 580 metres above sea level!

These trails are designed to suit families and require easy to moderate fitness. The tracks are closed in the middle of the year and reopen at the end of August for goat control purposes.

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Above: View of Motukiore Island available to get there only at low tide.

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otukiore Island is a 5-ha recreation reserve sitting in the middle of Parua Bay, approximately 8 km east of Whangarei, 400 m east of the end of Manganese Point. Motukiore Island has a fascinating history, being both an important vantage point for Maori in prehistoric times, and a focus of early European industry in Whangarei Harbour.

Allow about two and a half hours for the return trip and allow no more than three hours either side of low tide to safely complete the walk. The Motukiore Island Track is about 2 kilometres in length and is graded as a walking track.

The Motukiore Island track leads from the grass car park by the Pines Golf Club to Motukiore Island via the low tide causeway.

Motukiore is only an island at high tide crossing over to the island is not possible around high tide.

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The track meanders around the coastline to the causeway. You walk over gravel along a rocky shoreline and through mangrove swamp.

(It is almost inevitable at any stage of the tide that your shoes will get wet).

Mature Pohutukawa trees are sprinkled amongst the grassy paddocks, and the birdlife is abundant around Motukiore Island. Terns and oystercatchers are frequent visitors.

After a final short climb to the pa site and the house site on Motukiore Island, your efforts are rewarded with outstanding views of Whangarei Harbour’s coastline and of Mount Manaia. All so surprisingly close to town.

Looking towards the open sea, you can admire the impressive Mount Manaia and Whangarei Heads on your left. Straight ahead, you can see the narrow entrance to Whangarei Harbour with Reotahi on the left and New Zealand’s only oil refinery at Marsden Point

on the right.

Getting to Motukiore Island: From the Whangarei city centre, take Whangarei Heads Road and follow the road towards Whangarei Heads. The Motukiore car park is signposted from the boundary of the Pines Golf Club just before Parua Bay. The road is extremely busy, especially during rush hour in the mornings and afternoons with commuter traffic. Limited parking is available at the grass car park.

Motukiore Island is a little gem so near the Whangarei city centre with historic and archaeological sites to explore and offers a perfect vantage point to enjoy scenic views of the Whangarei Harbour.

The island was purchased by the Crown for the Hauraki Gulf Maritime Park in 1974.

Since 1987 Motukiore has been managed by the Department of Conservation.

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f you are seeking maximum scenic impact for a minimum of bodily exertion, then I suggest you head for the Catlins on the south-east coast of the South island.

This small region punches well above its weight with unspoilt native bush, numerous waterfalls, wildlife and rugged coastal scenery.

A vehicle is essential.

Keith and I have been fortunate to visit in the spring and autumn, over the last twelve months, both times heading south from Dunedin. So this is the way I will describe the

highlights along the Southern Scenic Route.

The coast is first reached at Kaka Point.

Follow directions along the rugged coastline towards Nugget Point. If you arrive late afternoon be sure to detour to the penguin hide (signposted) to the right. Endangered yellow-eyed penguin/Hoihoi can often be seen waddling up the beach below.

Continue on to the sign-posted Nugget Point car park, the size of which indicates how very popular this 20 minute walk has become.

On the easy stroll down to the lighthouse, keep

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an eye out for fur and elephant seals or even New Zealand sea-lions on the rocks below.

The jumble of rocky outcrops adjacent to the lighthouse create a great photo shot. The return is up a gentle incline.

Surat Bay wildlife walk can be accessed from Owaka, one of the larger service towns in the region, with a choice of accommodation and eateries. The walk can be made along the sand on this placid inlet although signage recommends approaching through the dunes so as not to disturb the world’s rarest sea-lion – the Whakahao – which has begun to breed in these waters. They are an immense size, and fascinating to watch at such close quarters.

Also from Owaka, follow directions across the Catlin River and along the coast to Jacks Blowhole. This natural phenomenon is reached via a stile and pathway through private land. Wind sculpted Konini and Mahoe on the right, and tattered flax on the left, indicate the ferocity of the Antarctic winds on this exposed coast. The blowhole is 200 metres inland and reputedly 55 metres deep. The roaring of the sea can be heard for quite some Above left: Admiring one of the fine examples of the worlds's tallest fuchsia Konini.

Above midle: New Zealand's own Niagara Falls.

Above opposite p[age: Surely among the most picturesque falls in NZ - the McLean Falls.

Left: The beautiful Purakaunui Falls.

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time before the hole is visible. An awesome sight in rough weather.

Back on the highway, follow the signs to Purakaunui Falls. Again, the large car park is indicative of the large number of visitors these photogenic falls attract. The ten minute walk plunges straight into native bush and is wheelchair friendly to the first lookout. The falls are not particularly high but the wide bridal-veil effect is a photographer’s dream, and adorn numerous postcards and calendars. The return walk is gently uphill, giving ■ time to admire the native fuchsia, ferns and moss along the way.

There are several points of interest around the settlement of Papatowai, the most significant being Cathedral Caves. On the southern side of the main highway, these 30 metre high caves on Waipati beach are owned by a private Maori Trust. They are tidedependent and have limited access – indicated by the open/shut gate. A small entrance fee

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Almost directly opposite another spectacular waterfall is reached via Rewcastle Road. The McLean Falls on the Tautuku River are approached by an interesting 20 minute walk through a typical cross section of Catlins forest. It begins with tough coastal species such as tree daisy, Coprosma and Horopito, and progresses through ferns, mosses and giant tree fuchsia (Konini) with mature Rimu and Totara. Although an uphill track, walking is pleasant to the lower level, but it is worth continuing – and risking wet feet – to view the entire falls from the top level. Curiously, when we visited in September, the water was quite yellow (foliage runoff?) but was clear when we returned in March. You may wish to take advantage of the excellent café/accommodation as you return down Rewcastle Road.

Next, take the turnoff to Curio Bay. A brief stop at New Zealand’s own Niagra Falls will cause a chuckle. Continue out to the coast and the fossil forest – guaranteed to take you by surprise. If the tide is out, descend the steps from the viewing platform and look closely at the imprints of ferns and fallen trees estimated to be 150 million years old.

Two more features along this coastal road are Slope Point – the most southern tip of the South island. A ten minute stroll through private farmland gives good views over Bluff, Tiwai Point aluminium smelter and Stewart Island. For those with a genealogical bent, the old cemetery at Fortrose may yield some surprises.

And that is it, the compact and contrasting country of the Catlins Coast.

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Waiorongomai Valley

By Judith Simpson

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ou could only say this was a chapter of disasters, not our walk but the gold mining efforts beginning in 1881.

Gold mining in this area was a failure for a number of reasons the main one being the rock containing the gold was extremely hard so the efforts to get out any gold proved to be expensive. The rock was also very low bearing.

Flash floods destroying dams and equipment didn’t help but what a legacy they left for us to enjoy.

We had a wonderful five hour walk of easy to moderate difficulty on a Monday. Not being trampers of the “gotta get there as fast as possible and back again” we dropped in to Te Aroha for our morning shot of caffeine at a very pleasant café before booting up and setting off along the tail.

The sign boards were excellent as was the signage along the way, so if you just wanted a short walk you could wander off quite safely.

We chose the four hour Low Level Loop walk which turned into five hours for us! The path was narrow but well maintained and followed a stream that burbled and chuckled below. Hard to imagine it could turn into a raging torrent capable of destroying a ton or more of old iron compressors, water jets and a battery.

The remains of some of this machinery has been lifted up to a higher level with story boards to tell the history and give details of the gold mining efforts.

The bush was beautiful and so cool, especially welcome as we have been experiencing temperatures in the high 20’s.

We know that much of this area was cleared by the early settlers and so it was pleasing to see lots of re growth. We saw some good sized Kauris and lots of regenerating Rimu and fascinating Lancewoods with its juvenile and adult stages.

And birds! So often we find the bush silent but this area was alive with sound. Fantails followed us and Tuis called from above, we even saw a family of Bellbirds singing and playing amongst the branches, a big fat Pigeon Left: We were never far from a stream.

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lumbered overhead. What a wonderful sound.

Magic.

The path was quite narrow early on and the stream some considerable feet below so we had to watch our footing, not much room to get help in if you fell down.

The moss and lichen along the way had dried up and had a crisp, feathery sort of look but the ferns were flourishing. We criss crossed the stream a couple of times but no fear of wet feet, just care not to slip.

How we envy the young who just go hip hop and over in a couple of jumps. We’re glad of our sticks to keep a balance. Am I showing my age?

It was a late start so lunchtime came upon us quite quickly. We found a lovely sunny spot at the top of a small waterfall, mind you the drop was a not a comfortable look! The sound of water is often very soothing and we even had time for a pooh stick competition. It’s intriguing how the water swirls and nothing budges.

An option appeared and so we chose to take a diversion rather than head straight back.

We’d come across a section of the tramway with, would you believe, the original rails still intact.

We followed these until we came to, we think, the base of the Butler Incline. Now this was steep. We read 25 degrees! We literally pulled ourselves upwards for about half an hour— it seemed much longer. A stop or two to catch our breath was required as we gasped for breath. Wheww.

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not only struggled up carrying heavy gear but cleared the way and dug the cutting.

Praise too for the Dept of Conservation and volunteers from local history groups who have put in so much work to showcase this historic area. Although the rails have remained mostly intact all the sleepers have been replaced fairly recently. The tramway was put down in 1882 and I believe it is New Zealand’s oldest known railway with original rails still in place. Quite remarkable.

Several times we came to clearings where we could see out over the Matamata Plains. It

looks so prosperous and beautifully orderly with the dairy farms’ paddocks, trees and houses looking like a set up for a miniature train set.

I thought of my great grandparents who struggled through the swamp to set up a shop and both my grandfathers who set about clearing the land. It seems so easy with today’s machines and technology. It’s hard to imagine life’s struggle in those days.

In a couple of clearings DOC had rebuilt structures to show how the tramways and winding gear worked with excellent display boards to tell the story. Thank you, it made our walk just that little more interesting and thought provoking.

Heading back was easy as we followed for much of the way the tramways. We loved the glistening of the water as it cascaded from springs above and the scrunching of our boots over the dried leaf litter.

We came across a big slip, how the miners must have hated that to happen after all their efforts to clear a track and then, the only blot on our day. Why would anyone want to push over a long drop toilet and leave it dangling over an edge? The only good thing – they had to walk a jolly long way to accomplish their vandalism!

Thoughtfulness prevailed. At the last lookout before the steep walk down to the carpark someone had cut back the top of the trees so we had an unimpeded view out over the plains. We thought we could see Mt Ruapehu but perhaps it was imagination! I’m sure on a clear day you would be able to see the snow.

The last 15 minutes was through pongas and Nikau Palms so quite different to the bush above. A great walk and it was comforting to see the car intact with a thermos and cake in

Above far left: A fallen tree over the stream.

Above middle: Time for lunch beside the stream.

Above right: You better get off the track, there might be a wagon coming down!

the boot to keep us going for the drive home.

Fact file The Waiorongomai Valley Lies at the end of the Waiorongomai Loop Road four kilometres south of Te Aroha, near State Highway 26.

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Above: "We knocked the bastard off" members of Pat's Group, Te Aroha at the top of Mt Karangahake, celebrating the 50 year anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary reaching the summit of Mt Everest on 29 May. Photo by Kate Bailey, Te Aroha.

Above: The Routeburn on a perfect day in summer.It is at the Falls hut area looking down the valley known as the Hut flat. It is one of my favorite walks and the subsequent walk to the Harris Saddle can be achieved in one day weather permitting back to the car park at the start of the Routeburn track. Moderate fitness is required and the rewards are stupendous as the photo shows. One of the South Island Gems. Photo by Peter Farrell.

Left: Grandsons taking a well earned rest on the Heaphy Track. Photo by Pat Tetlow, Southshore, Christchurch.

We are looking for the best digital photos each month depicting walking Now the time to get your digital camera out or look through your digital images and enter the

Walking New Zealand Digital Photo Contest The image could be a scenic scene, a walk on the beach with the dog, a bush walk, a street walk or anything walking that takes your fancy.

The rules are simply: there must be a person or persons walking in the picture either front, side or back on, and can be in the distance. We require an emailed image in high resolution mode, in jpeg format as an attachment, and NOT embedded in Word or in the email, etc.

In the subject line type “Walking New Zealand Photo Contest” and the email must include the NAME, POSTAL ADDRESS and phone number of the person who took the photo and a small caption.

In this contest only ONE emailed photo accepted per month. Entry in the contest automatically allows us to print the image. The person who has their photo published will receive a six month subscription or a renewal to Walking New Zealand magazine of six months. If a picture is chosen for the cover page the person will receive a 12 month subscription or renewal.

Email your entries to: walkingnz@xtra.co.nz with subject line “Walking New Zealand Photo Contest” Only EMAILED entries will be accepted.

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Right: Dale Truman walking the Northern Walkway in Wellington on the 1st day of Spring with abundant birdlife all around .

Photo by Ania Truman,

Below: 80 year old Ian Henderson of Rotorua, who has just completed the 700 step walk up and then down to the lighthouse at East Cape. Photo by Mrs A.C. Henderson, Rotorua.

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Below: Two hikers enjoying one of the many walking trails around Queenstown.

ead to Queenstown this summer for the ultimate adventure holiday. Kiwis are being encouraged to swap the ‘ordinary’ for ‘extraordinary’ this summer by heading to Queenstown for their ultimate adventure holiday.

Destination Queenstown’s latest marketing campaign showcases the region’s world-renowned adventures, stunning scenery and fantastic outdoor lifestyle and aims to inspire Kiwis to experience a holiday where there are no limits to their adventure.

Destination Queenstown CEO Graham Budd believes the pristine backdrop of lakes and mountains combined with a world-class cosmopolitan resort town has made Queenstown one of the most internationally admired adventure playgrounds.

“Queenstown is the perfect escape from everyday life – it’s right on your doorstep but feels like it’s a million miles away,” he says.

“You can wake up here and feel like anything is possible. There’s a unique energy about the place that inspires people of all ages and abilities to challenge themselves and try things they’ve never done before. We have a full spectrum of adventure from adrenaline-pumping action like skydiving, bungy jumping, rafting and jet boating to more laidback options like hiking or biking the trails, internationally renowned golf courses, scenic cruises and flights, and wineries to sample.

“As bucket lists go, there’s really no limit to how many boxes you can tick!”

Mr Budd says that spring and summer are great times of the year to visit - as the days heat up and lengthen it makes people’s holidays feel even longer.

Frequent direct flights from all major centres and a huge range of accommodation to suit all ages and budgets provide plenty of options for a great value summer holiday. Find out more by visiting www.queenstownnz.co.nz/information/spring-summer-adventure/.

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The cliff-edge walk that begins near Glencolumbkille might not be quite as precarious as the one at Slieve League but it’s quite precipitous enough for many walkers!

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ast year I stood on Slea Head, one of the most western promontories on the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry, and wished someone would invent the equivalent of windscreen wipers for glasses.

Not that it would have mattered much if I’d got them because the Irish summer was being particularly fickle that year. Not only was it drizzling steadily but the cloud was hanging so low only the first 10 metres of drystone wall stretching ahead of me was detectable.

The only sound in the otherwise blanketing silence was the plaintive bleat of an invisible sheep.

“Now imagine this was a fine day,” said Frank, our walking guide, a Kerry-born man, gesturing into the murk. “Below us is Coumenoole Beach and beyond that are the Blasket Islands, deserted now but once the home of about 150 souls, fishermen mostly and great storytellers.” We peered into the mist; there could have been fairytale castles out there, or nothing but vast tracts of the Atlantic Ocean for all we could see. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

By Jill Worrall

Below: A Kiwi walking group wending its way around the Glencolumbkille loop track.

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Negotiating the Roundstone Bog in County Galway.

Ireland’s Dingle Way But then there was the Irish summer of 2013 and again I’m on Slea Head and again Frank is there, pointing out the Blaskets, five of the six of which are visible. And it’s absolutely cloudless; the islands shimmer in a glassy-calm sea; it is so hot we sit in the tiny strip of shade shed by the stonewall; sweat drips unbecomingly into my sandwich; less the result of the steady climb than the fact that it’s over 30C. Frank is smearing sunblock over the back of his neck. “Do you remember last year I joked that I hadn’t even taken the lid off my lotion?” I asked him. “And I told you that it’s ok - in Ireland we don’t tan, we rust,” he replied. “Well, this year it will be burning not rusting.”

The walk from Ventry Beach on the southern coast of the Dingle Peninsula around Slea Head is about 10km and when the skies are clear the views are breathtaking, waves swirling around sea cliffs, the offshore islands and across Dingle Bay, the highest mountains in Ireland, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks.

But this section of the 179km Dingle Way is more than stunning scenery. It passes through one of the most concentrated collections of archaeological sites in Ireland,

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including Iron Age promontory forts such as Dunbeg and clusters of clochain - beehive huts that date back to early Christian times.

The following day we combined walking with a short boat trip from Dunquin, a few kilometres further along the Dingle Way, across to Great Blasket, the largest of the Blasket Islands. We were brought into a tiny harbour

by Zodiac and then took the so-called green road which winds up through the ruins of the village that once housed most of the island’s Gaelic-speaking inhabitants. In 1953 the government relocated them to the mainland as providing adequate health care and emergency services was proving too difficult and the island’s supply of heating, turf, was running out.

There’s a loop track around the island, high above the sea cliffs. We took a leisurely couple of hours to do this, stopping frequently to survey the distant hills of the mainland and Great Blasket’s sweep of dazzling white beach.

We could have made a secondary loop to the island’s high point but it was simply too hot.

A few days later we embarked on a walk in a very different setting, this time out of sight of the ocean in County Galway. Ahead of us stretched the Roundstone Bog, one of

Above: This Martello tower above Glencolumbkille, Co. Donegal, was one of a chain built by the British around the Irish coastline during the 19th century during the Napoleonic wars.

Ireland’s last great wilderness areas and few remaining tracts of West Atlantic bog.

Although this 11km walk looks at first to be across relatively flat terrain the reality is rather different. Certainly there are no serious ascents or descents but this is true bog; a landscape of raised mounds, fissured with streams and rivulets and pock-marked with pools in which floated the white flowers of native water lilies.

After a few kilometres the track, used by locals to transport their turf (peat) home after the strenuous job of handcutting the sods, petered out. Frank turned to map and compass to navigate us as we snaked our way across what at times can be very treacherous terrain.

“Don’t stand in the bright green patches,” Frank directed us, pointing out what looked like an innocuous drift of grass. “They’re inclined to be soft,” he added, with classic Irish understatement, “if you step in those we’ll be Below left: The loop track on Great Blasket follows a contour line high above the sea.

Below right: Ruined cottages on Great Blasket Island, with a glimpse of the island’s blindingly white sand beach in the centre.

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Turf (peat) set out to dry on the fringes of the Roundstone Bog.

as likely just finding your hat on the surface.”

He was only half joking; as we negotiated our way past one of the larger tarns Frank recounted how a farmer’s dog had fallen in some years ago and been unable to get out.

His master had jumped into rescue him but had also been unable to climb out over the insubstantial and swampy banks. Both had drowned.

Walking across uncut sections of turf we discovered for ourselves what an extraordinary natural material it is. Despite the succession of dry sunny days the ground beneath our feet shuddered, it was how I imagine walking across a very firmly set jelly would feel.

Beyond the halfway point across Roundstone, Frank was able to pocket the compass and aim at a solitary white cairn in the distance.

Roundstone has twice played a role in historical events. The white cairn was constructed close to the spot where British aviators Sir John Alcock and Sir Arthur Brown landed in 1919 after successfully completing the first non-stop trans-Atlantic flight from Canada.

Not far from the cairn are the ruined foundations of the station used for another world first: Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi’s transatlantic wireless telegraphic service. Human history and nature are often closely entwined in Ireland, not surprising on an island inhabited for at least 9000 years.

The next day we returned to the sea, but this time to view it in County Donegal from a vantage point on Slieve League , the highest marine cliffs in Europe (at 235 metres they are three times higher than the more famous, and thus visitor-inundated, Cliffs of Moher to the south.

There’s a clifftop walk here but only for the most experienced of walkers with absolutely no fear of heights. As I find more than four steps up a ladder challenging we followed the coast further north to the village of Glencolumbkille, named after Columba, one Ireland’s three patron saints who is believed to have established a monastery here in the 6th century AD. The walk here, over a mix of gravelled road and grassy headlands, follows the clifftops to the ruins of a 19th century Martello Tower, part of a network of defences built by the British during the Napoleonic Wars.

It was another sultry, still day. The Atlantic lapped uncharacteristically placidly at the base of the cliffs; purple heather glowed on the precipitous slopes; the deeply indented coastline stretched as far as the eye could see.

By the time we’d returned to the village we’d drunk all our water so there was only one thing for it - a pint in Roarty’s Pub. It was too hot even for staunch Irishmen like Frank to drink room-temperature, creamy Guinness. Almost shamefacedly he ordered an icy Heineken instead.

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eality TV fills our screens nightly but now Ark in the Park volunteer Stuart Park decides that reality YouTube is our next big thing. Well not quite true, but Stuart in his work life deals with security issues and technology and also likes to use this knowledge for his interest in wildlife.

Volunteering initially when he came to New Zealand from the UK with the Otanewainuku Kiwi project, he arranged infrared activated cameras that took snapshots of possums visiting bait stations prior to the poisoning control measures.

At the Ark at the start of last season, volunteers and Ark committee members hiked recently along some bait lines placing bait.

Untouched bags of mouldy old bait indicated the absence of rats since those baits had been laid the previous year.

Coming upon their first bait station where bait had been taken, Stuart stopped to establish his sur veillance e q u i p m e n t . Rat in Camouflage taping F a n t a i l over the small snap- nest. DOC lock plastic box photo made the spyware almost invisible when strapped to a Nikau trunk.

The red laser beam suddenly coming from the box onto the bait station surprised everyone although it was merely the hi-tech way of aligning the lens on the target. A few adjustments and all was ready.

The volunteers figured that rats being always war y of new objects in their environment may not investigate the newly placed bag of bait for some time; nevertheless, Stuart had scheduled a check the following week anyway.

Finding that after only one night a rat was entering the station and taking baits away was salutary but showed the need for ongoing rat control efforts. Volunteers can never be sure if a partly eaten bag of bait indicates that the local rats have partaken then died or if they became bait shy or indeed if new rats had

moved in more recently after the bait had lost its allure.

Here the infrared video showed a very active rat entering the station and taking out bait— its days though are numbered and hopefully its place is not taken till well after spring to give our wanted wildlife a successful breeding season.

According to NZ Forest & Bird, Pest control is probably the major priority of most conservation activity these days, and cutting edge research is being done to develop more efficient techniques.

In the 80s and 90s most of our conservation effort was going into saving both public and private forests from being destroyed by logging, but with victory in those struggles the focus has shifted to saving the forests from the threat of introduced mammals which inevitably degrade the habitat from within.

The three most destructive mammals, among some others, are possums, rats, and themustelid group (weasels, ferrets, and especially stoats). Although these animals are very destructive and have no natural place in New Zealand, they deserve the respect of a humane death.

We all wish for some biological or reproductive control, but that is some way off, if ever, and for the foreseeable future restoring habitat suitable for our native birds and creatures demands that we kill mammals as humanely as possible.

Left unchecked, possums will over time change the entire character of our native forests to a simpler and less diverse open treeland which will either not support some native species at all, or not allow other tougher species to build up to good numbers.

Possums will not eat many major trees such as Kauri and Rimu, but they relish many fruit and nectar-bearing shrubs and trees that are important to our native birds such as northern Rata, Pohutukawa, Tree Fuchsia, and Kohekohe.

Possums are not entirely vegetarian as they also attack the nests of birds, eating both eggs and chicks.

For the opportunity to see the wonderful work to contain predators in the Waitakere ranges, and to go on the Walking Waitakere Wednesday Walks series, please email me on: kaylindley@xtra.co.nz www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

Walking great for your joints It’s official. Walking is great for significant positive impact.

If you suffer from aching, your joints even if they’re a bit ageing joints, it’s best to keep them creaky and not as healthy as they moving. Take it gently and build once were. your fitness gradually.

You may experience a bit of soreness and a few creaks at first but, in time, you’ll be surprised by the improvements*.

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Joints that allow for a range of people, has concluded that movement – including knee joints exercise which combines flexibility, strengthening and – are synovial joints. The bone aerobic benefits is just the thing ends surrounding this type of for sore knees and aching joints. joint are covered in protective As you may already know, walking cartilage but cartilage production can decline with age. The joint is perfect.

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Blackmores joint range is supported by Arthritis New Zealand. This organisation encourages its members to maintain an active, healthy lifestyle. *Blackmores recommends you discuss any new exercise regime with your health professional before starting to ensure safety.

Reference Uthman O et al. Exercise for lower limb osteoarthritis: a systematic review incorporating trial sequential analysis and network meta-analysis. 2013. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/ PMC3779121/ (accessed October 2013)

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Walking weekend exceeds expectations

Above: Posing for a group shot.

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Hedley Parker

Below right: Overlooking a cliff face.

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By Andrew Healey

t happened. The inaugural Bay of Islands Walking Weekend, that is. If you’re a regular reader of this magazine, you’ll know I’ve been writing about it for a while — for over a year, every few months, I’ve travelled from Auckland to Russell to experience, and tell you about, the many walks in the region.

Well, on Friday the fourth of October, the Bay of Islands Walking Weekend finally kicked off.

So, for one last time, I travelled to Russell to see how it all turned out.

Thanks to Colette from the Russell Booking and Information Centre, I got to stay at the magnificent White House — one of New Zealand’s oldest houses, built in the 1840s.

Sunny skies If the organisers were concerned the weather might not play its part, they needn’t have worried. The conditions were ideal over the entire weekend — people were even sunbathing on the beaches. And on the Saturday when I took part in the Pioneer Walk (a walk from Russell to Tapeka) I saw flowering Pohutakawa trees along the waterfront — they normally flower at Christmas time. This, according to our guide, Tim Grant, was due to the mild temperatures experienced in Russell during the year.

How it all worked Since the idea for the Walking Weekend was first conceived, 100 local volunteers have given their time to make it happen. During the actual

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event, 69 volunteers were involved — guides, tail-end Charlies and support crew. In all, there were 20 unique walks.

When walkers first arrived, they were asked to register and confirm their schedule at the registration desk situated in the car park next to the Duke of Marlborough Tavern.

Before beginning a walk, participants would meet their guides and tail-end Charlies to sign in. Then upon completion, they would then sign in again, ensuring everyone was accounted for.

■ The guides consisted of locals with a broad knowledge of the area, meaning there was plenty to learn during the walks. The roll of the tailend Charlies was to ensure nobody got separated from their group.

Time to relax At the end of each day it was time to relax.

For many (me included), a long cool drink was in order and for those with aching muscles, a massage tent was set up in the garden bar of the Duke of Marlborough Tavern.

There was prize giving each evening. Riki Kinnaird was the host and, I must say, was in his element. It was never intended to be a serious prize giving and there were plenty of laughs as prizes like the TTEC award, (tallest tail-end-Charlie) the Group award for Aucklanders and the Second-best-photo award were handed out.

After prize giving, live music was provided by local musician Dan Pinkney.

A success on many fronts In all, 300 walkers registered for the weekend and 420 walks were booked. For the organisers this meant that, in its first year, the Walking Weekend was a great success.

“We’re over the moon,” says Riki Kinnaird.

“It was a success on many fronts. The weather

was great and we’ve had awesome feedback — 90 per cent of the people say they’ll come back next year… the sponsors have confirmed they will be back next year, too.”

Riki says some people stayed on after the weekend to do more walks. As a result, next year’s Walking Weekend is likely to be a weeklong event.

People came from near and far — some from Central Otago, a group of four from Canberra and another group of four from Sydney.

“A group of German nannies based in Auckland also came. They won an award for the best group photo,” says Riki.

“Though Russell is very laid back, we worked very hard behind the scenes to make sure everything ran smoothly,” says Riki. This apparently included plenty of trial runs and a rescue helicopter on standby should anyone get in trouble.

Riki says he is very appreciative of the support received from Jen and Glenis of the Mangawhai and Waiheke Walking Weekends respectively. “They helped a lot with the weekend’s structure, health and safety and look and feel.”

It was great being part of the first Bay of Islands Walking Weekend. By all accounts it exceeded everyone’s expectations and is set to be major draw card for the region for years to come.

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Health

Heat injury during exercise How to tell the difference between Heat Stroke, Heat Exhaustion and Hyponatraemia and what to do about them

by Gary Moller

Dip Ph Ed PG Dip Rehab PG Dip

Sport Med (Otago) FCE Certified

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Consequences of heat str oke stroke

ith Summer weather on its way there also comes with it the risk of suffering heat injury during strenuous exercise; be that during a hike in the hills or during an organised event like the Oxfam 100km Charity Walk.

There are three types of heat injury (Heat stroke, heat exhaustion and hyponatraemia) that one must be aware of and it is essential to know the difference between the three because the emergency action and medical treatments are different and if you, or the medics get it wrong, things can go from bad to much worse!

High core temperatures damage the internal organs, especially the brain. Any fluid loss can also produce dangerously low blood pressure.

Most people who are killed by heat stroke die when their heart stops pumping effectively (circulatory failure). Even people who survive are likely to have permanent brain damage if their core temperature has been over 40.6°C for more than an hour or two. High temperatures damage delicate cell materials and structures, such as proteins (think of cooking egg white). High core temperatures speed enzyme activity in the cells, causing an internal equivalent to a nuclear melt down – more and more heat is produced even after Dublin Coast. exercise has ceased. Effective emergency This is most common during short, sharp action to reduce core temperatures is critically exertion in warm or hot conditions, such as important. may be experienced during a five kilometre gency action for heat Emergency fun run, or when struggling up a very steep Emer slope under a heavy back pack. If dehydration str oke stroke is present, it is mild. Heat stroke is most • Stop the victim from exercising. A person commonly suffered at the beginning of suffering heat stroke may aggressively resist Summer in the less conditioned participants and in those who have had little recent acclimatisation to warm conditions. High humidity may be an additional factor because humidity reduces the effectiveness of evaporative cooling from sweating.

Heat Stroke

Symptoms of heat stroke: • Extremely high core temperature of up to 41°C. • Hot, red, dry skin (Little or no sweating).

• Someone with heat stroke has stopped sweating, due to a failure in his or her heat control system.

• Rapid pulse.

• Rapid, shallow breathing.

• Headache (may be extreme).

• Speeding up to “suicidal” pace, if in a race.

• Confusion, aggression, strange behaviour such as trying to keep running even while lying on their backs.

• Possible loss of consciousness, or falling in and out of consciousness. If unconscious, failure to recover consciousness when laid down and with legs propped up. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

assistance, even if lying semi-conscious on the ground and may continue to try to run/walk or even crawl through the gorse undergrowth (I have had to deal with this during an incident at a mountain bike race).

• Place in the “Recovery Position”.

• Call emergency services – Heat stroke is life-threatening – They need expert medical care without delay.

• Get the victim out of the sun; but keep in a breeze if possible.

• Cool by pouring water over the torso and limbs and fan vigorously for convective cooling. If available, immerse their torso in an ice bath.

• Only give small amounts of liquid at a time and only if conscious in case of vomiting.

• Once initially stabilised, they must be transported the quickest way possible to hospital – Like by helicopter.

Heat Exhaustion The symptoms of heat stroke differs from those of heat exhaustion. Heat exhaustion is usually experienced towards the end of long, moderately intense exercise, when the combination of exhaustion, dehydration and heat may bring about collapse.

Symptoms of heat exhaustion: • Moderately high core temperature (the temperature of the body’s internal organs, best measured with a rectal thermometer) of up to 39°C. • Cool, pale, clammy skin.

• A person suffering from heat exhaustion will usually be sweating profusely in an attempt to get rid of excess heat.

• Muscle cramps.

• Headache.

• Nausea.

• Fatigue and weakness (staggering).

• Drastic drop off of pace, if in a race.

• Dizziness or light headed.

• Possible fainting, but can be revived by laying down and propping up the legs.

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The consequences of heat exhaustion are usually much less severe than heat stroke or hyponatraemia and it generally does not constitute a medical emergency.

The reason heat exhaustion is not a dire medical emergency is the loss of fluid and depletion of energy (hypoglycaemia) prevents the body’s metabolism from going into “hyperdrive” or “melt-down”. The victim merely shuts down to the point where they can no longer proceed.

There is a potential for kidney damage. The most frequently suffered consequence is very sore leg muscles for several days – more so than what would be expected from delayed onset muscle soreness, post exercise.

The most immediate consequence of heat exhaustion is the person will grind to an exhausted halt as the event proceeds and may even faint. Fainting can be very disconcerting to those about them because it may appear they are suffering a heart attack, stroke or epilepsy.

Slipping into a chilled state (hypothermia) within minutes of ceasing exercise is a real risk and often the case. This is because the exhausted person is unable to generate enough body heat that is sufficient to maintain core temperature.

Recovery is usually very quick, once the person has rehydrated and well on the way to topping up their depleted energy stores.

For an example of how distressing heat exhaustion can appear to be, please refer to this Youtube video of Gabriela AndersenScheiss staggering into the Olympic Stadium, Los Angeles, 1984. She was suffering from heat exhaustion and was determined to finish no matter what. While she looked awful and stirred up a huge controversy about whether or not she should have been pulled from the race, she was out dancing with several of the other runners later that evening, including my sister, Lorraine (Lorraine, came 5th in that race): Gabriela Andersen Los Angeles 1984 Youtube Here is another Youtube example of heat exhaustion combined with hypoglycaemia: Sian Welch & Wendy Ingraham - The Crawl - Ironman 1997 – Youtube

(fruit juice, sweetened tea) and electrolytes (a simple and effective electrolyte solution is water with a ¼ teaspoon of pink salt per litre.

• Keep warm: It may be necessary to cool the person initially, but be aware that a person suffering heat exhaustion may quickly slip into a chilled sate, so have blankets, sleeping bag, jackets, a hat and other warm clothing at the ready.

• Avoid hot spas and baths until fully hydrated and re-energised otherwise the person is liable to pass out due to already low blood pressure plummeting even further.

• Do not stand around later on at the prizegiving, for example. If one must attend, then be seated or even sit or lie on the floor and take care when standing up quickly because the blood pressure may be very low and fainting is a possibility.

Hyponatraemia Hyponatraemia is now the leading killer during organised events such as marathons, ultra-marathons, adventure racing and Iron Man triathlons. In my opinion, hyponatraemia is the consequence of excessive influence of numerous water and sports drinks companies in popular sports media and with event sponsorship. These companies have deep pockets and they want participants to drink more product – not less with the result that the need for “hydration” during exercise has been promoted to the point of hysteria.

The voices of reason have been “drowned” in the promotional deluge.

Once virtually an unknown condition, it is

now commonplace. Researchers found, for instance, that 13% of the athletes who finished the 2002 Boston Marathon were in a clinically hyponatraemic condition. Tim Noakes’ 2012 book “Waterlogged” addresses this phenomenon.

Hyponatraemia occurs as a result of a proportional excess of water relative to the plasma sodium (salt level in the blood). I call it “Soggy Body Syndrome” in which the body becomes full of water. Unfortunately, this swelling also occurs in the brain. With no room to expand in the skull, the brain is progressively compressed ultimately resulting in brain death.

Needless to say, all suspected cases of hyponatraemia must be treated as a medical emergency.

Symptoms of Hyponatraemia • The warning signs are often subtle and may be similar to heat exhaustion or heat stroke and include • Nausea – vomiting.

• Muscle cramps.

• Disorientation.

• Slurred speech.

• Irritability.

• Confusion.

• Severe headache.

• Coma Hyponatraemia is rare among the front runners in events like the marathon. This due to them being unable to drink more than a few cup-fulls while running at pace and their finishing in short time. Those most at risk are the “back markers” and walkers who have plenty of time to drink large amounts of water

Emergency action for heat exhaustion • Stop the person exercising and have them lie down, in the shade, with legs propped up so that blood flows to the brain.

• Cool the person by fanning (usually not necessary to chill with water).

• Rehydrate with a mix of sugary drinks

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Excessive fluid consumption before and during and longer finishing times are the primary risk factors for developing this condition.

Vomiting may be the only clinical sign differentiating hyponatraemia from other conditions that induce exercise-associated collapse. Weight gain (If pre-event weighing has been done) during the event is another clue of hyponatraemia possibly being present.

The natural response of a distressed athlete and those administering care, is drink even more water because they think the problem is to do with dehydration. Unfortunately, water alone will increase the problem of hyponatraemia. At the most extreme an athlete may experience seizures, coma, or death.

Preventing Hyponatraemia (and other heat-related conditions) The best way for an athlete to avoid such problems is to train in similar environmental conditions to what is anticipated on the day and to drink only what is required to replace what fluid is lost – Not more.

My most glorious sporting achievement was getting second place in a 20 mile race around Rarotonga in 1988: The good old days of “Big Hair”, beards and no official water stations!

The race featured World mile record holder, John Walker, and reigning New Zealand Marathon Champion, Graham Struthers (That’s me in the “Putaruru” singlet). I came second, not so much due to ability and more to do with having spent several weeks cunningly heat acclimatising during a long, cold New Zealand winter in preparation for the tropical heat and humidity of the Cook Islands.

How to avoid Hyponatraemia: Much of what follows applies nicely to preventing heat stroke and heat exhaustion as well: • Acclimatise by training for several weeks in conditions that simulate the anticipated conditions of heat and humidity. This includes training during the heat of the day, wearing extra clothing and conditioning your body to tolerate some dehydration by drinking less than you think you need while exercising (Make up for the losses after the exercise). Please read my article here for more about how to use a sauna to acclimatise for exercise in heat: http:/ /blog.garymoller.com/2009/09/how-to-usesauna-to-improve-health.html • Get really good at listening to your body: www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

Drink according to the first subtle sensations of thirst, rather than by a fixed hydration rule.

A good way to gauge how accurate you are at listening to your body signals is to weigh yourself immediately before and after exercise.

Take account of what is drunk during the exercise. A kilo lost or gained is equivalent to one litre of water gained or lost. Adjust drinking during the next exercise session accordingly. Do this often during training so that you get a good feel for it.

• If you are peeing with “normal” regularity, then you are probably keeping well hydrated.

If you are constantly running off to the toilet, including all hours of the night, and peeing large volumes, you are probably drinking too much.

• If you have constant headaches, there is the possibility that you are over-hydrating.

• Use a sodium containing sports drinks during long distance, high intensity events (more than 60-90 minutes long). I think the best is a bottle of water that is lightly salted with a pink multi-mineral salt, rather than refined salt which provides just one of the dozens of different minerals that are lost in sweat. Fruit juice can be added to provide carbohydrate energy.

• Increase daily salt intake at least several days prior to competition (except for those with hypertension). Salt food generously with a pink multi-mineral salt, rather than refined salt.

• Try not to drink more then you sweat and pee out. Before, during and after weighing is a the best way to tell.

• A good rule of thumb when doing strenuous exercise for longer than an hour is to drink about 1 cup of fluid every 20 minutes.

salt per litre (Taste it to make sure it is palatable before administering it).

• Keep warm: It may be necessary to cool the person initially, but be aware that a person suffering hyponatraemia may quickly slip into a chilled state.

Heat injury during prolonged, intense exercise, be it a marathon, or a hike in the hills, is a hazard that is easily avoided; but easily suffered. Prevention consists of acclimatising for the anticipate conditions and a sensible approach to hydration – not too much and not too little. In the end, it comes down to listening to your body’s subtle signals of distress, be it thirst, or getting too hot, for example, and then responding accordingly.

The only marathon I ever pulled out of was half way through the Otago Championships, held at the end of a long Southern Winter. A hot North-Westerly wind was blowing and competitors dropped like flies as the race proceeded. Come the halfway point, I was still upright, running freely and wellplaced!

Being familiar with the signs and symptoms of heat stroke, it soon dawned upon me that I was quickly running into trouble: I was nearly sprinting with still another 20 kilometers to go, I had stopped sweating profusely and I felt as if I was in a euphoric dream – Chariots of Fire – Here I come! I saw sense and stopped – Best decision in a long time, for sure!

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walking through a work of art The Heysen Trail is a 1,200 kilometre trail that extends from Cape Jervis on the south coast of the Fleurieu Peninsula to Parachilna Gorge in the Flinders Ranges. The trail passes through some of South Australia’s most scenic areas, including national parks, state forests and popular tourism destinations including the Adelaide Hills, Barossa and Wilpena Pound. Named after famous Australian artist Sir Hans Heysen, the trail is ideal for all levels of walkers, with sections suitable for shorter walks.

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Turning around we can see where we’ll walk The trail is 1200 km long, starting on the rom the top of St Mary Peak, the tomorrow further along the Heysen Trail, coast way down south of Adelaide. We are highest point in the Flinders Ranges, the jagged edges of ancient tilted through the valley left by the tail of the serpent, not planning to walk too much of it.

Our guides Tom and Wes have sorted out sandstone layers curve around forming the between the Heysen and the ABC Ranges. curious basin of Wilpena Pound to the east and south.

In long parallel rows, ridges snake to the north, making credible the indigenous belief that they are the tracks of a magnificent Haveyoudoneoneof Australia’sGreatW alksyet? serpent. We are standing on its head. It takes GoldCoastHinterlandGreatW alk,Great AlpineW alk,GreatOceanW alk, every bit as much imagination to understand GreatSouthW estW alk,GreatSouthernT ouringRoute.They’regreat! that we are looking at rocks laid down in a sea when life was first stirring, 550 million year www.auswalk.com.auinfo@auswalk.com.au ago. This land is impressive, very old and very beautiful. And however it’s been created, it’s a work of art.

From this viewpoint we can see the route we took yesterday along the Heysen Trail, over the rim of Wilpena Pound at Bridle Gap and into the big flat basin of the Pound, encircled by rocky peaks.

Above: Wilpena Pound is a large basin surrounded by sweeping slopes leading to a jagged crest.

Opposite page: Geoff follows the bed of Moralana Creek through Red River gums along the Heysen Trail. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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Australia’s Heysen Trail - walking through a work of art some of the best bits as it crosses parts of the Flinders Ranges. The trail is named after Sir Hans Heysen who came to Australia from Germany as a seven year old and died in 1968 as a much admired painter of the bush of the Adelaide Hills and the Flinders Ranges. His watercolours of the Red River gumtrees, painted early last century, are still famous.

One of our walks started at the ruins of one of the earliest sheep runs in the region, where Heysen had stayed and painted.

At the end of this walk, we reached a spot where Tom and Wes often bring artists who Above left: Some of the walkers in our group outside our accommodation in Melrose, ready to climb into the clouds up Mt Remarkable on the Heysen Trail.

Above right: A clear imprint of what may have been a flat segmented worm living 550 million years ago in a shallow sea.

Below: Terri and Geoff walk on the Heysen Trail through a forest of Cypress pines beneath St Mary Peak.

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are inspired by the stunning atmospheric effects of light. As we walk along the valleys, our eyes follow the huge speckled trunks of the gums, bulbous at the base, battered by debris at times of flood, and staunch survivors of many terrible droughts. They frame a diverse series of pictures at every turn. The mood of the ‘paintings’ changes with the light on the red sandstone hills in the background.

This winter, good rains have greened the landscape to an extent not seen previously by our guides, so we also have reflections in pools and vistas of wildflowers. The stony ground supports no grass, just the gums, forests of cypress pine, shrubs ,and grass trees on higher ground.

Wes and Tom picked up our group of ten from our hotels in Adelaide and drove us north to Quorn for lunch and our first night’s stay.

On the way, Wes regaled us with how Matthew Flinders first spotted the southern end of the ranges named after him, and

climbed a peak near the Spencer Gulf to try and see the great inland sea imagined by all who wondered about the resources Australia had to offer. Many more Europeans would waste much energy searching for it, never seeking to ask the indigenous tribes that had traversed the inland for thousands of years, trading especially in ochre, the best of which was found near the Heysen Trail. The ochre fulfilled their desire to paint in these surroundings.

Newer arrivals brought with them new pigments, and cameras, and were likewise attracted to the Flinders Ranges.

Quorn lies on the Heysen Trail, as well as being on the old Ghan railway from Adelaide to Alice Springs. From the top of nearby Devils Peak, we could see back to the Spencer Gulf. That night we enjoyed the special hospitality offered at Australian country pubs.

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in the shearer’s quarters of a sheep station, where our guides showed that their skills include gastronomy, as well as route planning, wheel changing, plant identification, pioneer history and Macpac promotion.

After that, we enjoyed great pub meals that offered preparations of some of the plentiful wildlife in the region, and initiated us to unusual accommodation such as adjacent metal cubes, basic but fun and known as dongas. Wes announced these with such enthusiasm that we just had to like them!.

The pub in Melrose on our last night of the trip provided highly imaginative lodging

using old crashed trucks. There is as much creative ability revealed in these old rural towns as in any city. Also, the heritage stone buildings built by the pioneers are beautifully preserved, as are the time-warped interiors of some of Above: Chris and Ian descend from Devils Peak near Quorn, through Sugar gums.

Below: Lunchtime at the top of St Mary Peak.

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the stores.

Another art form revealed by our guides is a work of nature, not of humans. Of course the living trees and animals admired so recently

by Heysen are a perfection of nature, but so are the remains of some of the first organisms that appeared on this planet.

We were taken to one of the very few places on earth where rocks revealing fossils from the Precambrian period 550 million years ago can be found.

In its first attempts at complex life on earth, nature created organisms with intricate patterns, the images of which are left as works of art in the rocks for us to admire today. If you’ve been on walks that sent you back in time to the artistry of the Middle Ages, the Ming Dynasty, the Romans and the Greeks, or Australian aboriginal cave art, its only a recent flash in time. What’s a few thousand years compared with nature’s artistry, hundreds of millions of years old in the Flinders Ranges!

And we found that this artistry, in all its forms, is best seen by walking through it.

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Fact file • Kiwis can get to Adelaide on direct daily flights from Auckland, or through Sydney or Melbourne from other origins.

• We were on a guided tour run by World Expeditions http:// www.worldexpeditions.co.nz/index.php?section=trips &id=289.

•Difficulty: Introductory to moderate, some rock scrambling and stony creek beds but mostly easy going. We had walks every day, no day longer than 16 km.

• Weather: Very hot in the summer. In winter there are warm days, but the nights can be down to below zero. Rain is unlikely. We walked in August. May through to November are the ideal months for walking in South Australia. Outside of these months there may be fire restrictions applying and sections of the trail may be closed.

• Accommodation: For those considering an overnight trek, the trail passes through many towns with overnight accommodation, inclusing bed and and breakfasts, farm stays, hotels, motels, and caravan parks. There are numerous campsites and shelters scattered along the Heysen Trail and most contain a small shelter and a rainwater tank. Some huts cannot be pre-booked or reserved, however others can, so walkers are advised to carry a tent in case shelters are fully occupied.

• For more information: South Australian Trails: www.south australiantrails.com Heysen trail Management Unit: www.heysentrail.sa.gov.au The Environment Shop: www.environment.sa.gov.au Friends of the Heysen Trail: www.heysentrail.asn.au www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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pring: crisp air, pure waters and clear skies, the winning combination for banishing the winter blues and kickstarting a new outdoor escapade.

The adventure location of choice for the Mark Webber Tasmania Challenge, Tasmania is the place to get amongst the great outdoors.

The many choices include: walking amongst the ancient trees of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, this year celebrating its 30th anniversary; ticking off a bucket list item (scenic plane flight, absolute seclusion, wilderness walk, gourmet food, luxury tent) on the Port Davey Wilderness Camp Experience; discovering Cradle Mountain with Quamby Estate’s walking packages or exploring new terrain on one of the Greater Hobart Trails (walks and cycling); giving trout fishing a go; or finally getting to the Bay of Fires Walk – now with the added perk of a new day spa.

Par Avion Wilderness Tours has recently opened the luxurious and absolutely remote Port Davey Wilderness Camp; making Tasmania’s pristine Southwest Wilderness Area more accessible than ever before.

Beginning in November, Par Avion will offer a three day, two night, all inclusive, guided wilderness retreat at the new camp, nestled in the forest on the shores of Bathurst Harbour within the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area currently celebrating 30 years since its inscription. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

The wilderness experience begins with a spectacular light plane flight across the state’s rugged south coast, followed by a boat trip across the Port Davey Marine Reserve to the wilderness camp. There, experienced local guides will share their intimate knowledge of the flora, fauna and indigenous history, accompanying guests on beautiful walks, visits to Aboriginal middens and caves, remote waterways and untouched beaches. The completely guided experience is available for

Above: Southwest National Park, Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.

groups of between two and eight guests from November through to April each year at a cost of $1950 per person including meals, boat and scenic flights.

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Embrace the great outdoors in Tasmania three night Bay of Fires Lodge Walk who also like to indulge in a little luxury can soothe their weary walker’s body at the new day spa set to open at the Lodge in October. Perched on a cliff top overlooking the ocean beside the Lodge; where walkers spend day two of the iconic trek, the spa will offer breathtaking views, an outdoor deck where guests can continue to relax after their treatment, cosy indoor lounging spaces, an extensive wellness and wilderness library, and a small spa boutique.

The treatment range will include massages, facials and body treatments with a focus on rejuvenation. Reflecting the company’s commitment to the environments, the spa will use Li’tya products, a unique range of skin, hair and body products based on Indigenous Australian plants and the principles of modern and Indigenous herbalism, aromatherapy and touch therapy.

The bathing pavilion will also offer therapeutic bath treatments; the perfect prelude to any spa treatment. The Bay of Fires Lodge Walk follows Tasmania’s pristine northeast coastline through the spectacular Bay of Fires Conservation Area.

Quamby Estate Overland TTrack rack Walk Packages The majestic Quamby Estate located in the state’s pristine Meander Valley has launched five and seven day walk packages in partnership with Cradle Mountain Huts where guests will trek the spectacular Overland Track and discover the rare beauty of Cradle Mountain.

Starting with overnight accommodation at Quamby’s luxurious country hotel, guests will wake to the call of the wilderness and enjoy a leisurely breakfast before joining their experienced guide and heading out on their adventure.

The following days will be spent walking the 65km Overland Track, discovering the world-renowned Lake St Clair National Park with evenings spent relaxing in private accommodation along the trail, enjoying sumptuous meals and Tasmanian wines.

The final night of the adventure is spent with a rewarding return to Quamby, a delicious dinner, a soak in the spa for tired muscles and a restful night’s sleep.

Gr eat W alks of TTasmania asmania guide Great Walks Tasmania’s wide expanses of untouched land and wild, untamed beauty have made it a

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destination of choice for travellers lured by the call of a wilderness challenge, or the appeal of an escapist walk with hints of luxury.

Spring marks the start of walking season for the island state and is a time when Mother Nature puts on her best show with stunning floral displays, flowing waterways and clean, fresh alpine air.

The Great Walks of Tasmania; a collection of independent guided walk companies offering unforgettable experiences in Tasmania’s most inspiring and extraordinary locations have released a new guide ■ with details of walking attractions and information for the 2013 season.

Variety and options abound with walks of different lengths for every fitness level and accommodation in tents, standing camps or award-winning luxury lodges. Together, the walks cover over 300km of Tasmania’s prime walking tracks.

Gr eater Hobart TTrails rails Greater The Greater Hobart Trails project was created as a one-stop portal for visitors interested in walking and riding in and around Hobart, pulling together all the great walking and cycling routes in the region for easy access.

From leisurely bushwalks, ideal for those seeking a nature-filled escape, to sculpture trails, pet-friendly paths and more challenging tracks for the avid rider or bushwalker, the Greater Hobart Trails offers something for all levels of fitness and interests.

Almost 80 different track options are on offer and are a great way for visitors to go behind the scenery and immerse themselves in the beauty of the Southern Tasmanian region.

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Admiring the magnificent view in front of the group.

Hogs Back Track We had a beautiful day with the weather, small group of Tower Trampers the forecast was for 21 degrees. When we left went to Hogs Back Track by Castle Christchurch it was foggy but this soon cleared Hill, about one and a half hours from once we headed out of the city.

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headed off, only four of us. The track was 7.4 km one way and would take approximately two and a half hours each way. The weather was calm with no wind and the sun shining and the views absolutely out of this world.

Time for a break.

The result of strong winds.

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My Favourite Walk We came across a river, it was flowing pretty steadily and we took care crossing on the boulders and did not even get our feet wet.

One of our party took his tramping boots off and walked across in his socks so his boots would not get wet. No, he did not get his feet wet at all.

We progressed gradually climbing at a reasonable gradient and we could see the ski field tows in front of us much higher up. We thought we were alone in the bush which we were for some time. We met a few people on bikes and even a tramper on his own who had a huge pack and was obviously going to be away for a good couple of days.

We stopped for morning tea, just to take in the views as when you are walking you quite often forget to look around you.

We went up to picnic rock for lunch and we could turn around 360 degrees and saw continuous scenery. It was such a nice lunch spot. The best restaurant view possible.

Our Tuesday group had done this walk a few days previously and made a circuit and walked a little on the main road back to the vehicles but our fellow trampers Keshoir and Denise who had been out on Tuesday suggested to us that the scenery was so nice that we would be better off heading back the same way.

We agreed and you know what you do see things that you did not see on the way because as you are walking you do not always look behind you.

Our return walk seemed to be much quicker and of course we stopped to take photos on the way back as well. We are wrapped that our mates Keshoir and Denise came out again with us to show us this great trip otherwise we would have missed out.

What a great day we had.

It was really special as the next day the temperatures dropped over the area and there was at least 10cm of snow and the Arthurs Pass was only open to vehicles with chains and we had walked with short sleeves and no wind and sunshine. Thanks Keshoir and Denise you made our day.

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Above: The track goes along a fast flowing river.

Below: The track on a flat area with magnificent views.

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Rotorua Marathon to celebrate 50 years F

ancy walking a marathon which marries both history and geography in equal measure? Then why not sample the iconic Rotorua Marathon on New Zealand’s North Island, which celebrates its 50 th anniversary next year.

First held in 1965, Australasia’s oldest marathon is run around the perimeter road of the stunning Rotorua lake, which measures almost the exact marathon distance of 42.195km.

Run in the month of May, the mainly flat course with a few hills between 15 and 25km offers an ideal marathon challenge. This year’s race was run in overcast conditions and ideal temperatures of 16degC with the benefit of a tailwind for walkers over the final 16km.

Older than the big city marathons of London, New York, Berlin and Chicago, the event, which next year doubles as the New Zealand Marathon Championships, is expected to attract around 8000 athletes across all events – double the number of the 2013

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Besides the classic marathon, a half marathon will be on an out and back course, with quarter marathon and 5km races on sulphur trails. A children’s event will be run around the Government Gardens on the Friday.

Walkers entering Rotorua Marathon will also enjoy experiencing Rotorua city on the southern shores of the lake. The popular tourist destination, made famous for its geothermal activity, gives visitors the chance to sample its geysers and hot mud pools.

Thrill seekers will love the chance to try their hand at zorbing or luge while those who prefer a slower pace can check out the many spa and health and wellness opportunities offered in the area. Rotorua also boasts some Photos on these two pages show entrants in the 2013 event.

of the world’s best mountain bike trails and trout fishing opportunities.

Event promoter, Carl Jackson, says walkers of all abilities should not miss out on the opportunity to compete in the historic event and urges potential entrants to embrace the full Rotorua experience.

“The Rotorua Marathon has long been New Zealand’s favourite event,” says Carl. “It is a truly iconic event, in a destination city.

Rotorua is known as the adventure playground and walkers and runners of all abilities have enjoyed great experiences over the past 49 years.”

All marathon finishers will receive a finishers t-shirt and medal. Entries for the historic marathon opened on 1st September, with early bird entries closing on November 30.

Date: 3rd May 2014 Website: www.rotoruamarathon.co.nz/

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Training

Preparing to trek at high altitudes

A reader has sent in a question to Gary Moller about altitude sickness. His sister Lorraine answers her question.

Altitude sickness I have a question about altitude sickness.

I’ve just decided to do the Tour Du Mont Blanc but I’m nervous about some of the climbs which go up to about 2600m.

I have been at 2200m before and never had problems but experienced pretty bad altitude sickness at 3000m.

At what height does altitude sickness become a real possibility and is there any way to manage, minimise or hopefully eliminate the possibility of getting it so my trek doesn’t become a nightmare?

Thank you Debbie Hogg, Tauranga

Query about preparing for hikes at high altitude I have some experience with altitude training but it has been the other way around, train high and race low. Since you are training at sea level and your event takes place at quite high altitudes I will attempt to make what I know relevant to your situation.

There are two primary limiting factors with regards to any endurance activity, muscular conditioning and oxygenation. The muscular conditioning needed to meet the requirements for your hike can be trained for adequately at

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sea level.

However the ability of your body to meet the specific requirements of high altitude is a little more difficult as this type of training requires specificity that is not most efficiently met by training at sea level.

The biggest challenge for your body at high altitude is the lower air pressure that makes the breathable air less dense. So for every 500 meters you climb you lose about 4% of your available oxygen and by about 3,000m you are only breathing in about 3/4 of the oxygen that you would have at sea level.

However the more developed your oxygenating system is the better you will fare and most walkers and runners can greatly improve their aerobic capacity at sea level by undertaking a simple conditioning plan of regular and variable intensity hikes, two or three challenging ones a week with hills to get the heart pumping and time on your feet, interspersed with some gentle recovery hikes.

If you are limited by terrain, I suggest running some of your workouts to get the heart rate up and stimulate the body systems to become efficient oxygen processing units.

Don't overdo it; too much has the opposite effect and gets you tired and injured, but a regular weekly cycle of workout/recovery can greatly improve your VO2 max in just a few months.

Here's some suggestions from one of our recent Lydiard Coach graduates, Kathy Pidcock, who has trained many ultra and

mountain runners.

That's always tough on transitioning from sea level to altitude. My recommendation is to do lots of hiking on as tough a trail as they can find (steep works best) and hike it with gusto.

Try to get almost anaerobic for several minutes before resting then repeat the process several times. Climb with full packs, it will get them to AT (Aerobic Threshold) quicker.

Hopefully they will have at least two weeks to train.

If they are flying into someplace to do the hiking, I suggest they arrive just before the hike, not a week or two before. That's when the body begins to break down and tries to make more red blood cells for oxygen carrying capacity.

That whole process can take up to four months. They will be more tired if their body is trying to repair AND suffering from lack of oxygen with exertion.

I also recommend taking in foods/drinks that are high in iron to prep the blood prior to the hike.

Tell them to take it very slowly on the hike, enjoy the sights, rest often and take lots of pictures and to have a fabulous time!

Lorraine Moller President Lydiard Foundation Below: Trekking in Mt Blanc.

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Coming Events

NEW ZEALAND NOVEMBER 2013 2 Cornwall Park 5km Fun Run, Cornwall Park, Auckland 2 Lower Hutt Park Run 5km, Lower Hutt 2 Queen Charlotte Ultra Marathon, 71km, Marlborough 3 Adidas Auckland Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Auckland 5 O’Hagan’s 5km Series, America’s Cup Viaduct, Auckland 5 Round the Hood 5km, Morningside, Auckland 6 The Rat Race 5km, Auckland 6 The Shoe Science Run Club, 5km, Mt Eden, Auckland 6 Waitakere 5km Fun Run/Walk, Henderson, Auckland 8-10 Warkworth Walking Festival, Warkworth

8 Steelformers Around the Mountain Relay, 150km, New Plymouth 9 The Taniwha, 58km, Marathon, Half Marathon & 14km, Waikato River, Tokoroa 9 Cornwall Park 5km Fun Run, Cornwall Park, Auckland 9 Lower Hutt Park Run 5km, Lower Hutt 9 Feilding Marathon & Half Marathon, Feilding 9 The Taniwha 60km, Marathon, Half Marathon & 14km, Tokoroa 12 O’Hagan’s 5km Series, America’s Cup Viaduct, Auckland 12 Round the Hood 5km, Morningside, Auckland 13 The Rat Race 5km, Auckland 13 The Shoe Science Run Club, 5km, Mt Eden, Auckland 13 Waitakere 5km Fun Run/Walk, Henderson, Auckland 16 Fullers Great Sights Kerikeri Half Marathon, Kerikeri

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16 The Molesworth Run -Relay, Hanmer Springs 16 Cornwall Park 5km Fun Run, Cornwall Park, Auckland 16 Waiheke Trailblazer Marathon, & Half Marathon, Waiheke Island 16 Lower Hutt Park Run 5km, Lower Hutt 17 Ascot Park Festival of Running Invercargill 17 Julian’s Berry Farm and Cafe Tois Challenge, 17km & 6km, Whakatane 17 Save the Children Fun Run, Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Thames 17 New Zealand Home Loans Round the Bridges, 12km 6km & 2km, Hamilton 19 O’Hagan’s 5km Series, America’s Cup Viaduct, Auckland 19 Round the Hood 5km, Morningside, Auckland 20 The Rat Race 5km, Auckland 20 Waitakere 5km Fun Run/Walk, Henderson, Auckland 23 Cornwall Park 5km Fun Run, Cornwall Park, Auckland 20 The Shoe Science Run Club, 5km, Mt Eden, Auckland 23 Lower Hutt Park Run 5km, Lower Hutt 23 Speight’s West Coaster, Auckland 23 Ellesmere Road Runners Event Half Marathon & 10km, Leeston 23 Frontrunner Series, 10km & 5km, Queenstown 23 The Great Cranleigh Kauri Run, 70km, 32km, Half Marathon & 13km, Coromandel Peninsula 24 RunMahana Half Marathon & 10km, Nelson 26 O’Hagan’s 5km Series, America’s Cup Viaduct, Auckland 27 The Rat Race 5km, Auckland 27 The Shoe Science Run Club, 5km, Mt Eden, Auckland 27 Walking Waitakere - Gibbons Point Tunnel Walk, Auckland 27 Waitakere 5km Fun Run/Walk, Henderson, Auckland 29 K2M Kura to Mount 25km, Auckland 30 Cornwall Park 5km Fun Run, Cornwall Park, Auckland 30 Lower Hutt Park Run 5km, Lower Hutt 30 Speights West Coaster, Marathon, 30km Half Marathon & 13km, Bethells Beach, Auckland

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DECEMBER 2013

Island 1,2 3 Sea Sky and Bush Walk, Central Hawkes Bay 8 Motatapu Off Road Marathon, Miners Trail Run/Walk 15km, 49km Adventure Run, Queenstown area 15 Surf 2 Firth Bush Marathon and Half Marathon, Thames 16 Capital Punishment 8.3km Wellington 22 Northburn 100 161km, 100km, 50km & Half Marathon, Cromwell 27-30 Mangawhai Walking Weekend, Mangawhai 29 Southern Lakes Half marathon & 10km, Wanaka

JANUARY 2014

12 Alpine Lodge Loop the Lake, Nelson Lakes

12 NBS Nelson Striders Half Marathon & 10km, Nelson 25 The Big Easy M o u n t a i n Marathon, 30km & 12.2km,. Wanaka

FEBRUARY 2014 1 Mount Oxford Odyssey 18km, Oxford 9 Pukekohe Half Marathon & 6km, Pukekohe 22 Bedrock 50, 52km, Oxford 22 Shotover M o o n l i g h t M o u n t a i n Marathon, Half Marathon,10km & 5km, Queenstown 23 AMI Round the Bays, Half Marathon & 10km, Wellington 23 Waiuku Rotary Sunset Coast 4 Farm walks, Waiuku 28-1 March M a n a w a t u Walking Festival, Palmerston North

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MARCH 1, 2, 3 2014

1 Classic Hits Mahana Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Nelson 3 O’Hagan’s 5km Series, America’s Cup Viaduct, Auckland 3 Round the Hood 5km, Morningside, Auckland 4 The Rat Race 5km, Auckland 4 The Shoe Science Run Club, 5km, Mt Eden, Auckland 4 Waitakere 5km Fun Run/Walk, Henderson, Auckland 7 Cornwall Park 5km Fun Run, Cornwall Park, Auckland 7 Lower Hutt Park Run 5km, Lower Hutt 10 O’Hagan’s 5km Series, America’s Cup Viaduct, Auckland 10 Round the Hood 5km, Morningside, Auckland 11 The Rat Race 5km, Auckland 11 The Shoe Science Run Club, 5km, Mt Eden, Auckland 11 Waitakere 5km Fun Run/Walk, Henderson, Auckland 14 Cornwall Park 5km Fun Run, Cornwall Park, Auckland 14 Lower Hutt Park Run 5km, Lower Hutt 14 Wanganui 3 Bridges Marathon & Half Marathon, Wanganui 14 Hanmer Springs Holiday Homes Alpine Marathon Hanmer Springs 17 O’Hagan’s 5km Series, America’s Cup Viaduct, Auckland 17 Round the Hood 5km, Morningside,

Auckland 18 Walking Waitakere - Motuihe Island Walk, Auckland 18 The Rat Race 5km, Auckland 18 The Shoe Science Run Club, 5km, Mt Eden, Auckland 18 Waitakere 5km Fun Run/Walk, Henderson, Auckland 21 Cornwall Park 5km Fun Run, Cornwall Park, Auckland 21 Lower Hutt Park Run 5km, Lower Hutt 24 O’Hagan’s 5km Series, America’s Cup Viaduct, Auckland 28 Cornwall Park 5km Fun Run, Cornwall Park, Auckland 28 Lower Hutt Park Run 5km, Lower Hutt

MARCH 2014 1 Waiheke Round Island 100km Relay, Waiheke

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Coming Events 24 36th Cadbury Dunedin Marathon & Half Marathon, Dunedin

OVERSEAS EVENTS NOVEMBER 2013 2-4 IML Two Day Walk, Higashimatsuyama 3 Ray White Lara Fun Run,Serendip Sanctuary, Vic, Australia 3 Port of Portland 3-Bays Marathon & Half Marathon, Portland, Vic, Australia 3 Great Barrier Reef Marathon Festival, 74km, Half Marathon, & 10km, Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia 3 New York Marathom, New York, USA 4 Carcoar Cup Marathon, 60km, Half Marathon & 6km,Carcoar, NSW, Australia 6 Brussels Marathon, Brussels, Belgium 6 Lisbon Marathon, Lisbon, Portugal 9 Neon Run, 5km, Perth, WA, Australia 9 Canegrowers Great Barrier Reef Marathon, Port Douglas, Qld, Australia 9-10 IML Two Day Walk, Taipei, Taiwan

10 Deep Space Mountain Marathon, Canberra, Act, Australia 10 Arthurs Seat Challenge, 6.7km, Rosebud Pier, Melbourne, Vic, Australia 10 Athens Classic Marathon, Athens, Greece 16 The Upstream Foundation 50km Challenge, Docklands, Australia 16 Run From The Hills 21.5km, 7km& 2km, Pyrenees Range State Forest, Vic, Australia 16 30KM50KM Team Challenge, Arthur’s Seat, Vic, Australia 17 Eureka Climb, 88 levels, 1642 steps, Melbourne, Vic, Australia 17 Valencia Marathon & 1km, Valencia, Spain 17 Maryville Marathon, Half Marathon& 10km, Maryville, Vic, Australia 17 Istanbul Marathon, Istanbul, Turkey 17 Palermo Marathon, Palermo, Italy 17 Marathon Popular de Valencia, Valencia, Spain 20 X3 Hertz Relay Run, 5km X 3, Melbourne, Vic, Australia 22 500km Team Challenge Relay, Brisbane, Qld, Australia 24 Florence Marathon, Florence, Italy 24 San Sebastian Marathon, San Sebastian, Spain 24 Central Coast Half Marathon & 10km, Memorial Park, Central Coast, Australia 29 - December 1 Tambrine Mountain Sports Festival. Tamborine Mountain, Qld, Australia

DECEMBER 2013 8 Sussan Women’s Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, St Kilda, Vic, Australia 8 The Bull Run Marathon & Half Marathon, Melbourne, Vic, Australia 11 Christmas Run 5km & 10km, Melbourne, Vic, Australia 28 Summit Mt Kosciusko Marathon, Snowy Mountains, NSW, Australia

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FEBRUARY 2014

16 Barcelona Marathon, Barcelona, Spain 18 Marathon de Monaco et des Riviera, Monte Carlo, Monaco 23 Convicts and Wenches 50km, 25km & 10km, Tas, Australia 23 Rome Marathon, Rome, Italy

APRIL 2014 4 -5 IML Two day Walk, Gilboa, Israel 6 Milan City Marathon, Milan, Italy 9 North Pole Marathon, North Pole Camp, Russia 13 Paris Marathon, Paris, France 13 London Marathon, London, England 13 Rotterdam Marathon, Rotterdam, Netherlands 13 Vienna Marathon, Vienna, Austria 21 Boston Marathon, USA 27 The Geelong Half Marathon, Geelong, Vic, Australia 27-28 IML Two day Walk, Boras, Sweden

MAY 2014 3-4 IML Two Day Walk, Blankenberge, Belgium 4 Mt Mee Marathon& 10km, Dayboro, Qld, Australia 11-12 IML Two Day Walk, Wellingborough, United Kingdom 17-18 IML Two Day Walk, Bern, Switzerland 29 -1 June IML Two Four Walk,Chantonnay, France

JUNE 2014 8 Macleay River Marathon, Half Marathon 10km & 5km, via Kempsey, NSW, Australia 14-15 IML Two Day Walk, Diekirch, Luxemburg 28-29 ML Two Day Walk, Viborg, Denmark

JULY 2014 3-6 IML Four Day Walk, Castlebar, Ireland 15-18 IML Four Day Walk, Nijmegen, Netherlands 24 Australia Outback Marathon & Half Marathon, Ayers Rock, NT, Australia

AUGUST 2014 8-10 IML Three Day Walk, Vaasa, Finland 30-31 IML Two Day Walk,, Verdal, Norway

SEPTEMBER 2014 5-7 IML Three Day Walk, Seefield, Austria 13-14 IML Two Day Walk, Arenzano, Italy 27-28 IML Two Day Walk, Brno, Czech Republic

9 Schoorl Run, Schoorl, Netherlands 22-23 Snowy Mountains Trail Running Festival, Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Snowy Mountains, Australia 23 Tokyo Marathon, Tokyo, Japan

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MARCH 2014

NOVEMBER 2014

8 Six Foot Six Track 45km, Katoomba, NSW, Australia 9 Imperial 20 Miler, Tas, Australia

4-5 IML Two Day Walk, Fulda, Germany 11-12 IML Two Day Walk, Barcelona, Spain 18-19 IML Two Day Walk, Arlington, USA 25-26 IML Two Day Walk, Won-Ju, Korea 1-3 IML Three Day Walk, Higashimasuyama, Japan 8-9 IML Two Day Walk, Taipei, Taiwan

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Event

Cadbury Dunedin T

he 2013 Cadbury Dunedin Marathon plus Half Marathon Run and Half Marathon Recreational Walk held on a Sunday in September turned out to be another hugely successful event for Dunedin and also for event organisers, the Caversham Harrier and Athletic Club.

Major sponsor Cadbury Ltd has filled this vital role for 26 years, a record that would surely prove hard to equal.

Numbers over the three events totalled 2064, an excellent result for the organisers. Full marathon numbers totalled 227 an increase of 23 on 2012 providing a further indication of the increased appeal the marathon distance now holds for competitors.

Weather conditions on the day were fine and sunny following heavy overnight rain with

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the prevailing sou-west breeze assisting competitors on their route along the Cycleway and State Highway 88 to Port Chalmers.

Out on the course everything flowed smoothly with traffic diversions working well under the expertise of Fulton Hogan Ltd and competitors happy to carry out instructions received from marshalls.

The extension of the Cycleway down to St.Leonards meant an additional distance for competitors to enjoy the wonderful harbour views away from the restrictions imposed by the State Highway.

Organisers are looking forward to the time when the Cycleway extension will be completed all the way to Port Chalmers.

The race headquarters were once again at the Forsyth Barr Stadium which provided an

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Marathon events ideal venue for distribution of race packs and also for Post Race Presentations. Thanks to Dunedin venues management for their cooperation in making the stadium facilities available for the weekend.

The 427 Recreational Walkers seemed to universally enjoy their participation in the Half Marathon and their many positive post race comments were much appreciated. First walker home was Roger Leslie in an impressive time of 1.53.27 followed by Jonathan Lord 1.55.17, Stephanie Ross (First woman) 2.19.35, Wayne Porteous 2.22.25, Brent Sutherland 2.28.22 and Margaret Jones 2.28.46.

Hopefully all walkers achieved their pre race goals and are looking forward to participating again next year.

The presentations and spot prize awards

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held in an upstairs suite at the Forsyth Barr Stadium were well attended and provided a relaxed and informal climax to the days proceedings.

It was good to have the Mayor of Dunedin, Dave Cull, on hand to present a number of the full Marathon prizes.

The organising committee were again greatly appreciative of the generosity shown by all the firms and organisations who provided such a wonderful range of spot prizes for distribution to a number of lucky competitors.

The Caversham Harrier Club Marathon Organising Committee hope to see everyone back again on Sunday September 14th 2014 for the 36th staging of the Cadbury Dunedin Marathon.

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CONTENTS for previous 14 issues NOVEMBER 2013 190 4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walks:Mistic Mountain - Paul Rush finds picture perfect Mt Taranaki can be moody and mistic 10 New Zealand Walk: Ian Wells Track 11 My Favourite Walk:The Kepler Track 61km circular track 12 Event: The Great New Zealand Trek - Alfredton to Lake Ferry 16 New Zealand Walk:Kingston Reserve walk 17 Books:A Walk a Day 365 short walks in New Zealand 18 Digital Photo Contest winners 20 New Zealand Walks: Cape Kidnappers- Gannet Reserve an unique walk 24 New Zealand Walks: Stewart Island wilderness experience with Ruggedy Range 26 News:A trek with a big difference 27 Overseas Walks: iWalk your way around Dublin?

28 Health:The IN Generation 29 Window on Waitakere: Senior citizens 32 Overseas Walks: Labrador Nature & Coastal walk 36 Books:Molesworth - stories from New Zealand’s largest high country station 37 New Zealand Guided Walks: New guided walks aimed at New Zealanders 40 Readers View: Side effects from some medications 40 New Zealand Walk: Takaro Trails Hawkes Bay new 3 day walk 42 New Zealand Walks: Improvements to enhance Kapiti Island visitor experience 43 Product Marketplace:Kiwi farmers making mihi Merino socks 44 New Zealand Coming Events 46 Overseas Coming Events 47 Nordic Walking 49 Cycling Tours: Molesworth Station “It’s like biking through a Constable painting” 51 Weather forecast for November 52 Directory: Walking groups throughout NZ 56 Country Breaks 60 New Zealand Great Trek OCTOBER 2013 189 4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walks:A challenge through the most spectacular scenery 8 New Zealand Walks: Waiheke Festival caters for all fitness types 10 New ZealandWalks: The Night Time Kiwi Walk 14 New Zealand Walks:The original Pink Star Walk is back 14 Cycling Tours: Striving for calorie-credit cycling the Tasman Great Taste Trail 16 New Zealand Walk:Glenham tunnel - part of rich rail history in Southland 18 Digital Photo Contest winners 20 New Zealand Walks: Lots of charm on Stewart Island 26 Health: Have a backup plan 27 Event: What is the Head2Head Walk?

30 Overseas Walks: Spain’s Crazalema National Park 33 Overseas Walk: On an Elephant walk 34 Overseas Walk:Mary Caincross Scenic Reserve 36 New Zealand Walk: Ashburton/ Hakatere River Trail 37 Overseas Walks and Tours 38 Event: Blackmores XTERRA Trail Challenge 39 Product Marketplace: Ease pains and strains naturally 40 Window on Waitakere: Bird count 40 New Zealand Walk: Kiwi Ranger launched in Manawatu 41 News: Slice of Banks Peninsula bought for all to enjoy 42 Product Marketplace: Walking with a spring in your step 43 Around the Clubs: Beach, paddocks and history for July outing 44 New Zealand Coming Events

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47 Overseas Coming Events 48 Nordic Walking 49 Event: Manawatu Striders events 51 Weather forecast for October 56 Country Breaks 60 Napier City Half Marathon SEPTEMBER 2013 188 4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walks: New multiday walk for Auckland 9 New ZealandCycling: Wineries, hot pools in the Hurunui 10 New Zealand Walks: Tim and I and a cat named Mimi walk Matatea 14 New Zealand Walk: Feast your eyes on the Abel Tasman Coastal Track 17 New Zealand Walk:A slice of paradise on The Tararua Walk 18 Digital Photo Contest winners 20 Event: Waiheke walking event wins prestigious award 22 New Zealand Walks: Exploring an untouched land 25 Window on Waitakere: Kokako updated 26 News: Walking is the most popular activity 28 Event: By bus, train and foot 30 Overseas Walk: Positano - a town of a thousand steps 36 Overseas Walks: Six spectacular coastal walks on the Amalfi Coast 36 Overseas Walks and Tours 38 Health: Measuring physical decline 39 Books: New look guide to the region’s tracks and trails 40 New Zealand Walk: Ghosts and gold dust 44 New Zealand Coming Events 48 Nordic Walking 49 New Zealand Walks: Warkworth Walks - five years of walks worth doing 50 Contents for previous 14 issues 51 Weather forecast for September 56 Country Breaks 59 Green Prescription 60 Walking Stars AUGUST 2013 187 4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walks: Korokoro Dam walks 9 New Zealand Walk:Greenstone Caples Track more accessible 10 New Zealand Walks: My trip to Moturua Island 14 Around the clubs: Oldest NZ outdoor club has something for everyone17 Health: Do you get RLS 18 Digital Photo Contest winners 20 New Zealand walk: Ahuriri Estuary a sanctuary for wading birds 24 New Zealand Walk: Roydon Downs a great little farm walk 26 Overseas Walk: Gibraltar is very easy to walk around 29 Overseas Walk: The Larapinta Trail - a colourful experience 34 New Zealand Walk: Lake Hayes Track popular with locals 36 Overseas Walks and Tours 38 Overseas Walks: Guided walking holidays in Germany 40 New Zealand Walk: Harataonga Coastal Walkway 42 Window on Waitakere: Feeding frenzy 43 Event: Cadbury Dunedin Marathon now in its 34th year 44 New Zealand Coming Events 48 Overseas Coming Events 51 Weather forecast for August 56 Country Breaks 60 Walking Stars JULY 2013 186 4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walks: On foot in Central Hawkes Bay - The Sea, Sky and Bush walks 2013 9 Health:Free your feet and banish limiting back pain 10 New Zealand Walks: Beachcombing at Elliot Bay 14 New Zealand Walk: A walk back in time 17 Great Walks: Greatest season for Fiordland Great Walks 18 Digital Photo Contest winners 20 New Zealand walk: Tongariro Alpine Crossing reopened 20 Event: Walk your way to a

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birthday bash 22 Readers views: Blood pressure medications 23 Books: The Way It Was 24 Event: Great Forest events 26 My favourite walk: Raumati South to Wanganui along the beach in five days 28 Overseas Tours: Tour gives different German experiences 30 New Zealand walk: Nugget Point walk 34 New Zealand walk: Around the shores of Lake Tarawera 36 Overseas Walks and Tours 38 Overseas Walks: Australia’s Glass House Mountains 41 Health: Putting the adventure back into exercise 42 Window on Waitakere: More Whiteheads released 43 Event: Night-time walking for a good cause 44 New Zealand Coming Events 48 Overseas Coming Events 48 Nordic Walking 51 Weather forecast for July 56 Country Breaks 59 Green Prescription 60 Walking Stars JUNE 2013 185 4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walks: The Waikato River Trail - creating great memories malong the way 10 New Zealand Walks:Waitangi: Forest to Ferns and Riverside Ramble 12 New Zealand Walks: Lake Coleridge becoming a popular destination for walkers 14 New Zealand Walk: Winter Wither Hills walking 17 Great Walks: Nine Great Walks in nine weeks 17 New Zealand walk: Moncktons Scenic Reserve 18 Digital Photo Contest winners 20 My favourite walk: Waitaki Valley vistas 24 Te Araroa Trail: First half on Paekakariki Escarpment Track open 26 Overseas Walks: Croatia’s contrary walks 29 Event: Challenge yourself in Wellington in June 29 Event: IIawarra Fly Treetop Walk turns five 30 Overseas Walk: The Great Ocean Walk - realisation of a dream 36 Overseas Walks and Tours 38 New Zealand Walk: Whirinaki Night Life Walk 39 Readers’ views: 40 Health: Eight secrets for a long and healthy life 42 Window on Waitakere: Bird song on popular walk 43 Event: Christchurch Marathon returning to pre quake entries 43 My Favourite Walk:Mount Manaia Track 44 New Zealand Coming Events 48 Nordic Walking 51 Weather forecast for June 56 Country Breaks 60 Wellington Marathon MAY 2013 184 4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walks: The pioneer walk - bush, sand and history 10 New Zealand Walks: Ngatuhoa Lodge - a winter weekend adventure 12 New Zealand Walks: Lake Coleridge becoming a popular destination for walkers 13 New Zealand Walk: Godley Head Track - back up and running 14 New Zealand Walk: Mt Kaukau a walk with magnificent views 17 Great Walks: More people talking on DOC’s Great Walks 18 Digital Photo Contest winners 20 New Zealand Walk: Brills Hut one of DOC’s best kept secrets 22 My Favourite Walk: Decisions, dangers and deviations on the Heaphy Track 25 New Zealand Walk: Lake Coleridge becoming a popular destination for walkers 26 New Zealand Walk: Meandering to magical Munro Beach

29 Product Marketplace: Skechers gives walkers a new way to go 30 Overseas Walk: Zagoria - one of the world’s hidden treasures 35 Event: Great turnout for Round the Bays 36 Overseas Walks and Tours 38 New Zealand Walk: Blenheim’s riverside and hillside walks 40 Window on Waitakere: Los Voluntarios Mexicanos 40 New Product: Portable water filter - ideal for bush walking 41 Health: Monitoring high blood pressure 42 Long Walk: Walking the world Nogales to Gila Bend 44 New Zealand Coming Events 51 Weather forecast for May 56 Country Breaks 60 Wellington Marathon APRIL 2013 183 4 Walk Talk 6 Great Walks: The Abel Tasman Coastal Walk 11 Event: Te Araroa Kids mark their achievement 12 Event: Great Barrier Island Walking Festival 14 Event: Rotorua Marathon oldest in Oceania 15 New Zealand Walk: New loop track opens in Manawatu Gorge 18 Digital Photo Contest winners 20 New Zealand Walks: Whananaki Coast Walkway and Tutukaka Lighthouse 22 New Zealand Walk: Church Bay Track an island art trail 26 New Zealand Walk: Urupukapuka Island: an unspoiled paradise 28 Overseas Walk: Maroochy Wetland Sanctuary 30 Event: Taieri Gorge Rail Walk 32 Overseas Walk: Crete’s Samaria Gorge - a most spectacular walk 34 Event:BIG WALK aims to keep Kiwi kids on track 35 Podiatry: Knee pain with walking up or down stairs 36 Overseas walks and tours 38 Event: Striders Super Seven Series 40 Window on Waitakere: Helping hand 40 Event: Sunrise Walk for Hospice 40 Health: Advice for a man doing an ultra marathon 42 Overseas Walks: Exploring Ireland’s Skellig Islands 44 New Zealand coming events 51 Weather forecast for April 56 Country Breaks 60 Hastings Half Marathon MARCH 2013 182 4 Walk Talk 6 Great Walks: The Heaphy Track 10 Event: New walks planned in walking festival 11 Event: ECHO Walking Festival 12 Overseas Walks: County Clares ‘Eden’ - a walkers paradise 12 Overseas Walks: Sidetracks Germany 14 Te Araroa Trail: Wilderness run for Project Crimson 15 New Zealand Walks: Exploring Egmont National Park and Mt Taranaki 16 New Zealand Walks: Lake Hood Trail 18 Digital Photo Contest winners 20 Event: Go one step beyond this April - Great Barrier Island Walking Festival 23 Te Araroa Trail: The power of walking 24 Event: High Country Musterers Walk 26 New Zealand Walk: Behind the scenes on the Banks Peninsula Track 30 Overseas Walks: The giants of Girraween 34 Event: Sea, Sky and Bush event so much more than a walk 35 Podiatry: In toeing and out toeing in children 36 Overseas walks and tours 38 New Zealand Walks: Exploring the Bay of Island’s Kauri Ridge 40 Window on Waitakere: Joining the dots 40 Health: Strong feet by running barefoot in childhood 42 Long Walk: Walking the World 44 New Zealand coming events 51 Weather forecast for March 56 Country Breaks 60 High Country Musterers Walk FEBRUARY 2013 181

4 Walk Talk 6 Great Walks: The Milford Track the finest walk in the world 10 Great Walks: The Kepler Track - an adventure above the clouds 13 Great Walks: Aurora australis -Looking for the Southern Lights 16 Overseas Walks: Italian delight - Two weeks of walking, wine and food 18 Digital Photo Contest winners 20 Event: Mangawhai Walking Weekend 22 Event: Amazing adventure for KiwiSeniors 24 Event: Shouting out about the Bay of Islands Walking weekend 26 Overseas Walks: The TarkineTrail - a rainforest paradise 30 Overseas Walks: Alsace walk has something of the feel of a pilgrimage 35 The Country and Outdoor Recreation Calendar 36 Overseas walks and tours 38 New Zealand Walks: Walking cavalcades 40 Window on Waitakere: Home grown 41 Health: Not healthy to go on a fat-free diet 42 Long Walk: Walking the World 44 New Zealand coming events 51 Weather forecast for February 56 Country Breaks 60 Sterling Sports Half Marathon JANUARY 2013 180 4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walk: Sanctuary of silence 9 Product Marketplace: Summer skin protection 10 Great Walks: The Kepler Track - an adventure above the clouds 13 Great Walks: The Routeburn Track - beautiful beyond words 17 Books: Calling them home, Untamed Coast, 18 Digital Photo Contest winners 20 Overseas Walks: Noosa - a walk in the park 25 Event: A walk for all the family 26 Overseas Walks: The Inca Trail and beyond 29 New Zealand Walk: Solitude on Drift Bay walking track 30 New Zealand Walks: Take a hike and discover Queenstown this summer 34 New Zealand Walk: My idea of a real holiday!

36 Overseas walks and tours 38 New Zealand Walk: New track at Mangawhai 40 Window on Waitakere: Deep mineral mystery 41 Health: Start walking before you get pregnant 42 New Zealand Walk: Schnell Wetlands new walk 43 New Zealand Walks: Untouched tussock on Fairlie alpine country track 44 Event: A shinning response to a stormy day 45 Podiatry: Differences in leg length common 46 New Zealand coming events 51 Weather forecast for January 56 Country Breaks 60 Waiheke Wharf to Wharf DECEMBER 2012 179 4 Walk talk 6 New Zealand walk: Whareama Wonderland!

8 Window on Waitakere: The first Kokako nest in 80 years!

8 New Zealand walk: Secret Art Walk 10 Overseas walks: Australia’s Big 10 14 Great Walks: Whanganui Journey - a personal perspective 17 Books: Exploring Aotearoa 18 Digital Photo Contest winners 20 Overseas walks: Newfoundland - a new global hotspot 22 New Zealand walks: Te Puia Lodge and the hot springs 26 New Zealand walks: Dargaville groups adventure in Bay of Islands 28 New Zealand walks: Headland Sculpture on the Gulf - a walking event 26 Overseas walk: Alaska, Canada and the bears!

33 Global search for the Great Walker 34 High achievers: Up the river and down the river with the River Queens

36 High achiever: Dan’s 2km triumph 38 Event: Moro Marathon events 40 New Zealand walks: Mangakino - the secret’s out 40 Health: Adrenal fatigue - today no reference in text books 42 New Zealand walks: Great walking in the Wellington region this Summer 44 New Zealand walks: Walking surprises at Tuatapere 45 Podiatry: Socks,socks, socks 46 New Zealand coming events 50 Weather forecast for December 50 Event: Damp and wet conditions for marathon entrants 51 Marketplace: Travel size Medicine Kit 56 Country Breaks 60 Pak a Roo Jackets NOVEMBER 2012 178 4 Walk talk 6 New Zealand walk: Albany Lakes Park - a walk after you shop 8 New Zealand walk: Exploring the Heaphy Track - gourmet style 10 Event:Forty walks in Waiheke Walking Festival 12 Macpac has gear for serious and leisure walkers 14 Event: Following in the footsteps of the Marines 16 New Zealand walk: Diverse landscape on K2K walk 18 Digital Photo Contest winners 20 New Zealand walks: Coromandel adventure 24 New Zealand walk: Walk back in history on Kawau Island 24 Cycling tours: Cycle the Alps to Ocean in comfort 26 Overseas walk: The Galapagos Islands of couse 29 Overseas walks and tours 30 Overseas walks: Village to village in Spain’s Moorish Alpujarras 36 New Zealand walks: A planned trip with an element of surprise 38 Event: Stunning weather for Taupo event 40 Marathon prize a fantastic walking holiday in Austria 41 Health: Ways to return to regular exercise after a sickness bout 43 Weather forecast for October 44 New Zealand coming events 49 Te Araroa Trail: New section goes under motorway 50 Event: Damp and wet conditions for marathon 56 Country Breaks 60 Napier City Half Marathon OCTOBER 2012 177 4 Walk talk 6 New Zealand walk: Albany Lakes Park - a walk after you shop 8 New Zealand walk: Exploring the Heaphy Track - gourmet style 10 Event:Forty walks in Waiheke Walking Festival 12 Macpac has gear for serious and leisure walkers 14 Event: Following in the footsteps of the Marines 16 New Zealand walk: Diverse landscape on K2K walk 18 Digital Photo Contest winners 20 New Zealand walks: Coromandel adventure 24 New Zealand walk: Walk back in history on Kawau Island 24 Cycling tours: Cycle the Alps to Ocean in comfort 26 Overseas walk: The Galapagos Islands of couse 30 Overseas walks: Village to village in Spain’s Moorish Alpujarras 36 New Zealand walks: A planned trip with an element of surprise 38 Event: Stunning weather for Taupo event 40 Marathon prize a fantastic walking holiday in Austria 41 Health: Ways to return to regular exercise after a sickness bout 43 Weather forecast for October 44 New Zealand coming events 49 Te Araroa Trail: New section goes under motorway 50 Event: Damp and wet conditions for marathon 56 Country Breaks 60 Napier City Half Marathon

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DECEMBER WEATHER FORECAST DECEMBER 1 to DECEMBER 30 2013

Daily Summary Month starts wet, then goes hot and dry for the second and third weeks, with rain and floods just before Christmas in South Island and over Christmas for North Island.

3rd -10th DECEMBER 2013 Anticyclonic conditions.

4th -5th DECEMBER 2013 A depression that has formed off the Queensland coast may bring moist northerlies to the north of North Island.

High rainfall affects Bay of Islands, Coromandel and western Bay of Plenty. The same storm may produce strong gusty northeasterly winds in Auckland with rough coastal conditions in exposed areas.

5th DECEMBER 2013 Possible high temperature in Christchurch.

6th -7th DECEMBER 2013 Cold southerlies to the South Island.

8th-10th DECEMBER 2013 Westerlies prevail.

11th DECEMBER 2013 Over the next four weeks: Warm, very wet and cloudy on the West Coast and inland South Island and very dry around Christchurch and Gisborne.

More anticyclones to the east with frequent northeasterly airflows over North Island. Moist westerlies and northwesterlies may affect South Isalnd. Rainfall high in south Westland, Fiordland, Southern Alps, central Otago and inland south Canterbury due to event with flooding in the last 10 days.

Dry in Canterbury. Rainfall well above average in Franz Joseph, Lake Wanaka, Alexandra and Omarama areas and rest of south Westland as well as Fiordland, inland south Canterbury and central Otago. These are due to an expected rain storm around 21 December.

High rainfall amounts can be expected in Franz Joseph, Haast, Tara Hills, Twizel, Wanaka, Queenstown, Clyde and Alexandra, and also be wet in Northland, parts of Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Nelson, north Westland, coastal south Canterbury and Southland. Dry in Canterbury, also Gisborne, Hawkes Bay and Kaikoura coast. Cloudy on the West Coast, Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Taranaki, Nelson, inland south Canterbury, Otago and Southland.

Sunny in Gisborne and northern areas of Northland.

High temperatures in many North Island centres and Marlborough and north Canterbury. Near average temperatures in Southland, Otago and Fiordland.

11th DECEMBER 2013 Hot weather for the next few days.

11th -18th DECEMBER 2013 Anticyclonic over the North Island with northwesterlies prevalent over the South Island. Unusually warm period approaching heat wave conditions in the northern and eastern regions of the North Island.

18th DECEMBER 2013 Unusually high temperature at Ruatoria.

19th DECEMBER 2013 Cool southwesterlies at first.

20th DECEMBER 2013 Anticyclonic.

21st DECEMBER 2013 Warm northerlies.

21st -23rd DECEMBER 2013 Chance of heavy rain over a large part of southern New Zealand especially in the west and south of South Island and inland south Canterbury. Rivers may rise rapidly with flood waters inundating low lying areas of Alexandra and Roxburgh and abnormally high lake levels at Queenstown.

South Island rivers such as Waitaki, Clutha, Rangitata and Manuherikaia Rivers may breach banks. Possible flooding in Alexandra and around the Clutha. Franz Joseph may also be affected.

24th DECEMBER 2013 Changeable, with troughs and disturbed westerlies.

25th DECEMBER 2013 Rain starts in Rangitata and will flood in about two weeks.

29th DECEMBER 2013 Possible low temperature at Manapouri airport.

29th DECEMBER 2013 Anticyclonic. Rain wrecks kumara crops in Northland.

30th-31st DECEMBER 2013 Change to warm northerlies.

Allow 24-hr error to all forecasts. Skewing may occur around 3rd (new moon), 4th (perigee), 17th (full moon) and 20th (apogee)

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NORTH ISLAND NORTHLAND KAITAIA FAR NORTH TRAVEL CLUB: Maurice Lowell, 09-408-0732 after 3pm.

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

DARGAVILLE DARGAVILLE TRAMPING GROUP: Last Sunday of month (AM), Maxine Stringer 09-439-7815, 09-439-6029,stringer@infogen.net.nz

WHANGAREI KIWI SENIORS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Lee Taylor 09-4303470 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 KENSINGTON WALKING GROUP: Tuesday Thursday (PM), Sport Northland 09-437-4404 TIKIPUNGA WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), Barbara Derrick 09435-0746 WAIPU WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM) WHANGAREI ATHLETICS CLUB WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (PM) (BIA), Tuesday Thursday (AM), Saturday (PM) Morris or Shirley Gray 09-436-1524 WHANGAREI TRAMPING CLUB: Sue Guyatt 09-436-1441

GREAT BARRIER ISLAND BARRIER TRAMPING& BEER LOVERS CLUB: Sunday, John Brock 09429-0211

AUCKLAND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES CLUB: midweek, weekends (BIA), walks, tramps, Val Todd 09-579-8250, www.oacnz.org AUCKLAND NATURAL HISTORY CLUB: Every second Sunday, (AM), (IA),Praemi Perera 09-836-9161, 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

AUCKLAND CENTRAL AUCKLAND YMCA MARATHON CLUB, (Walkers Section), Sunday (AM), Helen Meyer 09-815-1444 AUCKLAND CATHOLIC TRAMPING CLUB: Jenny Andrew 09-5705455 AUCKLAND WALKERS & JOGGERS CLUB: Tuesday, Thursday (PM), Sunday (AM), (BIA), Bev Horton 09-625-5329 AUCKLAND PRESBYTERIAN HARRIER & WALKING CLUB: Ray Vickers 09-576-6906 AUCKLAND BAPTIST TRAMPING CLUB: Sunday Monthly (PM), (BIA), John McCarthy 09-630-4073 AUCKLAND PRESBYTERIAN HARRIER CLUB: John Yolland 09-5769807 RACEWALKING AUCKLAND: Sunday (AM), Grant 09-299-5634, www.sportsground.co.nz/racewalkingauckland/ AUCKLAND TRAMPING CLUB: Doug Astley 09-620-4923 AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY TRAMPING CLUB: Michelle Lee 09-358-1296 BLOCKHOUSE BAY COMMUNITY CENTRE: Len Govind 09-627-9911 ELLERSLIE Y’S WALKING CLUB: Olive Andrews 09-634-4148 EAST AND BAYS RUNNERS & WALKERS: Glendowie, Saturday, Sally 09-522-5321 EPSOM Y’s COMMUNITY CENTRE WALKERS: Tuesday/Thursday (AM), Don Hay 09-636-9730 LYNFIELD Y’S WALKING CLUB: Mt Roskill, Sunday (AM), Marlene 09-827-2737, Danny 09-627-9993 MT ALBERT Y’s WALKING GROUP: Tuesday Friday, (AM), 09-8460788 MT ROSKILL COMMUNITY HOUSE: Theresa McDonald, 09-624-3281 OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES CLUB AUCKLAND: Marshall Piecy 09-4453808, www.oacnz.org ST HELIERS HIKERS: First/Third Wednesdays (all day), Glenn 09528-9726 WALKING CLUB: Graeme Easte, 09-376-5901 LES MILLS GYM: Seven days, (AM) (PM), (BIA), Powerwalking, Dave Buchan, 09-379-9590 STEP OUT WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), 09-379-2095 x 9704

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 GREEN BAY COMMUNITY HOUSE WALKERS: Tuesday (AM), Thursday (AM), Elaine 09-827-3300 HENDERSON SENIORS WALKING GROUP: Henderson, Friday (AM), Alene Couchman 09-818-2580 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), Beryl Pook 09-412-8914 LYNNMALL CITY MALL WALKING: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), (BIA), 09-826-2333 LYNFIELD Y’S WALKING CLUB: Mt Roskill, Sunday (AM), Marlene 09-827-2737, 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 09-4128076 MASSEY JOGGERS & WALKERS: Sunday (AM), Kerry Watt 09-8386665 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 09832-5692 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 JOGGERS & WALKERS CLUB: Te Atatu Peninsula, Sunday (AM), Malcolm 09-834-4101 or Diane or Graham 09-834-4423 TE ATATU SOUTH ACTIVE 35+ WALKING GROUP: Te Atatu South, Wednesday, Edna, 09-834-1401 THE HAPPY WANDERERS WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Brian Ashmore 09-817-4562 or 027-471-3038 TITIRANGI TWILIGHT STROLLERS: Tuesday, Thursday (PM), Miranda 09-817-9677 TITIRANGI WALKERS: Sundays (AM), John Harris 09-8177212,www.titirangiwalkers.com WEST HARBOUR ACTIVE 35+WALKING GROUP: West Harbour, Friday (AM), Lorna Lyon, 09-416-7871 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, Anne 09-480-5424, www.wops.co.nz WEST AUCKLAND DISTRICT TRAMPING CLUB: Sunday (AM), www.trampwest.co.nz

NORTH SHORE 10,000 STEPS HARBOUR CLUB: Harbour Sport 09-415-4610 60’s UP TORBAY/BROWNS BAY: Wed (AM), Heather Jean Adams 09-478-2462 ABERDEEN ROAD WALKERS: Campbells Bay, Saturday (PM), Patsy Hulse 09-410-9353 BUSH WALK & TALK: Margi Keys, 09-443-6919 or 0274-481-581 NORTH SHORE TRAMPING CLUB: Lynda Langridge 09-4821320,www.nstc.org.nz 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), Gail Mouldey 09-418-3457 DEVONPORT WALKERS: Bayswater, 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 021-1268-4154 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 MEADOWOOD WALKING & TALKERS: Albany, Tuesday (AM), Carol Buckner 09-479-7804 MILFORD MALL WALKERS: Greenhithe, Tuesday, Thursday, (AM),

WEST AUCKLAND BLUE TOP WALKERS: Henderson, Tuesday, Thursday (AM), Terry Wilson 09-814-9523 or 021-266-1071, www.bluetopwalkers.org.nz 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

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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

Carol Mosedale 09-443-2054 MILFORD MENS PROBUS: Ian Hall 09-479-4259 NORTH SHORE DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP: Every second Sunday (AM), Jan 09-483-5645 NORTH SHORE TRAMPING CLUB: www.nstc.org.nz NORTHCOTE WALKING GROUP: Northcote, every second Tuesday (AM), Peter Cox 09-480-5622 TORBAY WALKERS: Torbay, Wednesday (AM), Jill Devonshire 09473-1931 WALKERS & TALKERS: Campbells Bay, Wednesday (AM), Brenda Gray 09-410-4019, Dorothy Ensor 09-478-6702 WOMENS OUTDOOR PURSUITS INC: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, Anne Lindsay 09-480-5424, www.wops.co.nz Y’s WALKING SUNDAY GROUP: Northcote, Sunday (AM), Malcolm Curtis 09-444-3823

NORDIC WALKING GROUPS Acacia Cove Nordic Walking Group: Sunday (AM) Jenny Wills 09267-5416 Bridge the Gap Nordic Walkers: Sunday (AM ), Sheila Milbourn/ Margaretha Sehnert 027-456-2233/021-141-3801 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), Kay Livingstone 09-4734489 Pakuranga Nordic Walkers: Thursday (AM) Deidre Nielsen 09-2713324 YMCA Nordic Walkers Thursday (AM) June Stevenson 09-3616636 or 0274-383-923

RODNEY 10,000 STEPS HARBOUR CLUB: Harbour Sport 09-415-4610 ARIKI WALKERS: Snells Beach, Mondays (AM), Edna Prbert 09-4255928 HEALTH IN ACTION: (BIA), Susie George 09-426-1269 HELENSVILLE WALKERS: Helensville, Tuesday (AM), Malcolm Keane 09-420-8739 HIBISCUS COAST Y’S WALKERS: Sunday (AM), Wednesday (AM,PM), Kevin Tiller, 09-426-6461 LEISURE WALKERS: Whangaparaoa, Thursday (AM), Ann Mahon/ Margaret Gilbert 09-424-0765 MONDAY NIGHTA, Orewa, Monday (PM), Laraine Chase 09-4279321 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 09431-4692 WOMENS OUTDOOR PURSUITS INC: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, Harriet Ambler 09-486-6284

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

COUNTIES/MANUKAU PUKEKOHE JOGGERS & WALKING GROUP: Monday, Friday, Sunday (AM), 09-238-9820 WAIUKU WALKING GROUP: Information Centre, Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), ONEWHERO KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUP: Merlene, Walker, 09232-8844 PAPATOETOE Y’S WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), Derek McKeen, 09-266-2304 PAKURANGA ATHLETIC CLUB: Tuesday, Thursday 9am (BIA), Linda Mitchell, 09-532-8442 PAKURANGA KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday (AM), 09-576-9739 MANUKAU TRAMPING CLUB: Judith Walker, 09-296-6977 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 MANUREWA COSMOPOLITAN CLUB WALKERS: Sunday (AM) HOWICK UXBRIDGE WALKERS: Monday, Thursday (AM), 09-5356467 HOWICK Y’S WALKERS: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), 09-534-5153 PUKEKOHE TRAMPING CLUB: Mark Leys 09-294-8927 TOI TOI TREKKERS TRAMPING CLUB: Colin Johnstone 09-535-6231

WAIKATO HAMILTON FRANKTON ATHLETIC & HARRIER CLUB: Wednesday, Saturday, (PM), (BIA), Heather Purdie-Raill, 07-847-5639 NAWTON WALKING GROUP: Rene Smyth, 07846-3245 CENTRAL LAKE WALKING GROUP: Monday, WEdnesday Friday (AM), Nella Barron 07-846-3103 CHARTWELL WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Carrie Haak 07-8554281 DINSDALE WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Val Russell 07-847-6539 ENDERLEY WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), Leonie Smith 07-8552224 HAMILTON EAST WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Irene Millar 07-855-6848 www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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HILLCREST WALKING GROUP: Monday Wednesday Friday (AM), Nell Bradburn 07-856-3787 MEMORIAL PARK WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Maureen Doms 07-855-2497 NAWTON WALKING GROUP: Monday Tuesday (AM), Roslynn Billman 07-847-4873 SILVERDALE WALKING GROUP: Sister Anne Marie Jones 07-8568980 CLAUDELAND WALKING GROUP: Friday (AM), Irene Millar 07-8556848 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), Sharon 07-854-9214 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: Diana Ammann 07-823-6147 WAIKATO TRAMPING CLUB: www.wtc.org.nz or Stu Kneebone 07827-3097 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), Ruth Stanley 07-8809088 MATAMATA TRAMPING & WALKING GROUP: Shirley Hickson 07888-6054

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, 07-8686025

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

TAUPO TAUPO HARRIER CLUB WALKING SECTION: Saturday (PM), Wednesday (AM), Bernie Rolls 07-378-9229 TAUPO TRAMPING CLUB: Wednesday (AM), Thursday (AM), Weekends (AM or PM), Isabel Hutcheon 07-376-9319 MONDAY WALKERS: Monday (AM), (BIA), Betty Stockman 07378-4992 WAIORA WALKING GROUP: Wednesday, Friday (AM), Kaye Beatson 07-378-6957 WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Wednesday (PM), (I), 06-378-9229

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, Lesley 07-870-1973 or Kathy 07-870-2006 TE AWAMUTU WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), Jan Jefferies 07-889-7032

TE AWAMUTU MARATHON CLINIC: Wednesday (PM), Sunday (AM), (BIA), Ross Thomas 07-871-5022

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), 07 348-2538 LAKE CITY ATHLETIC CLUB WALKERS GROUP: Tueday, Thursday (PM), Sunday (AM), Ted Sheppard 07-348-1205 or Sarah Wiwarena 07-348-7874 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 SOCIAL NORDIC WALKING GROUP: Fridays (AM), Audrey 07-348-1471 ST BARNABAS WALKING GROUP: Friday (AM), (BIA), Joy Gordon 07-357-5744 THE THURSDAY STROLLERS: Thursday (AM), (B), Myrtle Raxworthy 07-346-3772 WALKING WITH JOY: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Joy Gordon 07-357-5744

TAURANGA/MT MAUNGANUI AGE CONCERN: Tauranga, Wednesday (AM), 07-578-2631 CITY ON ITS FEET: Days and areas, (BIA), Penny 07-578-9610 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 Y’s WALKERS: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), YMCA, 07-5785891 MOUNT JOGGERS & WALKERS: Tuesday, Friday, Sunday, (AM), Gaye Westwood 07-574-1075 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: Lynda 07-552-5359 TAURANGA ROAD RUNNERS: Sunday (AM), Ross 07-576-4852 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: Eveie 027-434-7877 and Julie Fox , 021-215-8516

We obtain information for this column from a large number of sources up to two years in advance and sometimes there are date changes etc that occur. If there are any changes in dates etc, we ask clubs to advise us direct. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

GISBORNE GISBORNE RUNNERS & WALKERS: Margaret Badger 06-868-4785

HAWKES BAY HASTINGS BRIDGET ROBERTSHAWES STUDIO OF FITNESS: Saturday (AM), (BIA), Bridget, 06-877-5285 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 06-8730971 HAVELOCK NORTH WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), (BI), Jane 06877-0017 HAVELOCK NORTH WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Jeanette 06877-2114 HAVELOCK NORTH WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Lyn 06-8777886 KIWI SENIORS: Eana Young 06-845-9333 x 708 RUN WALK HAWKES BAY: Wed (PM), Sunday (AM), Doug Clark 06878-2785, www.runwalkhb.org.nz

NAPIER AHURIRI WALKING GROUP: Friday (AM), (I), Beverly Gillies 06-8436805 NAPIER WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), (I), Lyn 06-835-7704 NAPIER SOUTH WALKING GROUP: Friday (AM), (B), Maria Rogers 06-843-1225 RUN WALK HAWKES BAY: Wed (PM), Sunday (AM), Mike Sheely 06-843-7804, www.runwalkhb.org.nz Ys WALKERS: Tuesday, Thursday, Napier, Barry 06-844-3929 or Nola 06-843-7912

TARADALE/GREEN MEADOWS TARADALE/GREEN MEADOWS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), (IA), Beverly Gillies 06-843-6805 TARADALE/SPORT HAWKES BAY WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Nga Gifford-Kara 06-845-9333

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

NEW PLYMOUTH CARRINGTON WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Catherine McKee 06-753-3254 TIME FOR ME WALKS FOR WOMEN: Friday (AM), (I), Glenice 06758-3974 FRONT RUNNER GROUP: Monday (PM), (BIA), Kelvin & Michelle Giddy FITZROY WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), (IA), Marlene 06-758-8749 or Marilyn 06-757-2022 WESTOWN WALKING GROUP FOR WOMEN: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), (IA), Karen 06-751-1361 WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Karen 06-751-1361 WALKERS IN THE PARK: Monday, (AM), (B), Dawn 06-758-6429 or Dorothy Humphries 06-751-0431 SPOTSWOOD WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), (BI), Allie Fitzgibbon 06-751-2304 NEW PLYMOUTH JOGGERS & WALKERS CLUB: Sunday, (AM), Jan Dempsey, 06-758-8373 TARANAKI RACE WALKING CLUB: Trevor Suthon, 06-758-0776 EGMONT ATHLETICS: Karen Green, 06-758-1569

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

STRATFORD STRATFORD RUNNERS & WALKERS CLUB: Saturday (PM), (BIA), Jill Gorrie 06-764-5088 STRATFORD WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Ivan Coates 06-765-7212 or Wes Robinson 06-765-5242

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

INGLEWOOD WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Maureen 06- 7567255

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

WHITIANGA WHITIANGA WALKING GROUP: Monday, Thursday (AM), Mike lord, 07-868-6025

WHANGAMATA

COMING EVENTS

EAST COAST

WHANGAMATA WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Mike Lord, 07868-6025 WHANGAMATA ROAD RUNNERS & WALKERS: 07-865-6580 WHANGAMATA RAMBLERS: Ron Le Noel, 07-865-9475 WALK WHANGAMATA: Everyday (AM), from Surfclub WHANGA SENIOR WALKERS: Tuesday (AM), 07-865-7022

HAWERA HAWERA WALKING GROUPO: Friday (AM), Nancy Riddick 06-2785784 PUSH PLAY WALKERS: Thursday (AM), Tuesday (PM), (BIA), Moira Koch, 0800-223-228

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

WANGANUI WANGANUI CASTLECLIFF WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), Dorothea Dobbie 06344-4219 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

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

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

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

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

MANAWATU PALMERSTON NORTH HOKOWHITU KIWI WALKERS: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), (I), Dorne Jarvis 06-357-2444 KELVIN GROVE WALKERS: Tuesday (PM), (I), Marjory Edmonds, 06354-3342 HOT-Whitu CHICKS Saturday, (AM), (BIA), laurenparsons.co.nz/hotwhitu-chicks MANAWATU STRIDERS: Tuesday, Thursday, (PM); Sunday (AM), Hockey Manawatu Pavillion, Manawaroa Street, (BIA), Alister Martin 06-353-7175 PALMERSTON NORTH JOGGERS & WALKERS: Esplanade,Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday (AM), (BI), Robyn McKey 06-354-9952.

CLUB PED: Monday, Wednesday, (PM), (IA), Ongley Park; Saturday, (AM), Esplanade, (IA), David Young 06-356-7179 HEARTY STRIDERS: Thursday (PM), (BI), Esplanade, Adrienne Kennedy 06-350-8617 MASSEY WALKERS: Monday, Thursday, noon, Massey Recreation Centre, (BIA) Chin Diew Lai 06-350-5799 ext 2471 MANAWATU WALKWAYS PROMOTION SOCIETY’S MONTHLY WALKERS: Sunday (AM), (IA) Gillian Absolom 06-329-6898 METHODIST AGAPE FELLOWSHIP WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), (B), Lorna Goodwin, 06-358-2860 U3A Exploring Walkways: Thursday (PM), (B), Lynley Watson 06356-4384 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), Ivan Morgan 06-368-3622 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 06-3069226

WELLINGTON WELLINGTON BROOKLYN WALKERS: Edith, 04-384-6799 BUGGY WALKING GROUP: First Thursday of month (AM), www.buggywalk.co.nz FOREST & BIRD: 04-567-7271 ORIENTAL BAY WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Christine Blakely 04-3836276 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), 04-4788799 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

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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

WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Visitor Information Centre

TAKAKA GOLDEN BAY ALPINE AND TRAMPING CLUB: Day walk and overnight trips, Paul Kilgour, 03-525-7383

LOWER HUTT

CANTERBURY

WALK FOR HEALTH: Wednesday (PM), Saturday (AM), Sunday (AM), (BIA), Jean 04-589-7887 or Dave 04-970-5133 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 TAKE HEART WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), (BI), Keith Millar, 04526-7440 LEISURE WALKERS: seniors, Tuesday (AM), Jean, 04-565-1918 HUTT VALLEY MARATHON CLINIC: Jenny Raymond, 04-569-6232 WALK WAINUI: Monday (AM), (BIA), Shirley 04-564-6179 EASTBOURNE WALK GROUP: Lesley O’Neil, Eastbourne ALICETOWN WALKING GROUP: 04-589-2646 KIWI MASTERS WALKERS: Richard Davies 04-566-1335 OLDER ADULTS – LEISURE WALKING GROUP: Judy 04-528-4445

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PORIRUA FRIDAY WALKERS: Brian Grinstrup or Bruce Sheppard 04-237-6374 TAWA LINDEN HIKERS: 04-232-8705 WEA RAMBLERS: Muriel Thompson, Tawa TAWA/LINDEN WALKERS: Maurice 04-232-4407 or Claire 04-2328764

UPPER HUTT AURORA HARRIER CLUB: Peter Wrigley, p.wiggles@paradise.net.nz TUESDAY TRIPPERS: Bill Thompson, 04-971-5123 FANTAIL HIKERS: Marg Eagles, Upper Hutt TRENTHAM UNITED HARRIER CLUB: Jon Roskvist, 021-460-877 or 04-526-6906 UPPER VALLEY WALKING & TRAMPING CLUB: Allison 04-563-6661

KAPITI KAPITI CARDIAC CLUB: Tuesday, Thursday, Graham Priest 04-2937872 KAPITI WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Robin Leger 04-905-4680 or Muriel Hill 04-293-5121 KAPITI SUNDAY WALKERS: Sunday (AM), Frank Morris 04-2932567 or Ethel Symes 04-904-1485 KAPITI THURSDAY WALKERS: Thursday, email kapitithursdaywalkers@gmail.com,www.sportsground.co.nz/ kapitithursdaywalkers KAPITI JOGGERS & WALKERS: Sunday (AM), Pam Childs 04-9021754 KAPITI WANDERERS: Tuesday (alt), email: kapitiwanderers@gmail.com, www.sportsground.co.nz/ kapitiwanderers MONDAY WALKERS: Monday, Reg Goodsell 04-904-7558, or Steve Golledge 04-904-5904 SPORT KAPITI THURSDAY WALKERS: Thursday (AM), 04-296-9022

SOUTH ISLAND MARLBOROUGH BLENHEIM 50 PLUS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Colin 03-572-9423 or Joan 03-578-1922 PICTON WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), Claire 03-573-7991

NELSON MOTUEKA MOTUEKA FIFTY PLUS WALKERS: Thursday (AM), Nora Morris 03-528-6290

NELSON NELSON STRIDERS: Tuesday, Thursday, (PM), (BI), Averil West, 03-548-3655 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: alternative Tuesday, Thursday (AM), Noel Brown 03-544-2286 NELSON 50+ WALKING & TRAMPING GROUP: Noel Brown 03544-2286 WAIMEA HARRIER WALKERS: Saturday (PM), Sunday (AM) (BIA), Heather McNabb, 03-547-8490

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

ACTIVE CHRISTCHURCH SUNDAY WALK: Sunday (AM) (BI), 03-9418999 AVON LOOP/CITY KIWISENIORS: Monday (AM), (B), Sport Canterbury 03-373-5060 AVONSIDE KIWI SENIORS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Jan 03-389-2755 AVONHEAD KIWISENIORS: Friday (AM), (BI), Bess 03-342-7647 AFTER WORK WALKING CLUBS: around Christchurch, (BI), for all ages and fitness levels, recreation clerk, CCC 03-371-1778.

ARAI-WALKERS: Wednesday, Wainoni/Aranui, Natalie Hoani, 03-3882593 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), Margaret 03351-6681 BURNSIDE JOGGERS & WALKERS CLUB: Sunday (AM) Burnside, Anne Uys 03-342-6337 BUSHWISE WOMEN: (BIA) Cynthia Roberts or Roz Heinz 03-3324952 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 03-3822302 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), Neil Messenger 03-322-7709 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, (IA), Noeline Coleman 03-329-4566 EASTENDERS: Monday (AM), Bruce 03-981-5329 ELLESMERE TRAMPING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Trish Vessey 03329-1865 FAMILY SOCIAL GROUPS: (B), for parents with young children, recreational clerk, 03-371-1778 FASTRACK WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM) (I), Linwood, Dorothy Jones 03-389-5339 FENDALTON WALK ‘n’ TALK: Thursday (AM), 03-941-8999 FENDALTON NORDIC WALKERS: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Yvette So 03-351-6407 GARDEN CITY WALKERS: Saturday (AM), Helen 03-382-2302 GENTLE EXERCISE: Monday, Friday, (NI), qualified physed instructor leads groups, Russell Graham, 03-388-3196 GLOW WORM EVENING WALKERS: Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday, Pauline 03-322-8057 HAGLEY PARK NORDIC WALKERS: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Kerstin Fahrenschone 03-388-0000 HALSWELL WALK ‘n’ TALK: Monday (AM), 03-941-8999 HAPPY RAMBLERS WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, (IA), 50+age group, Vera 03-337-4094 HAPPY WANDERERS WALKING GROUP: Wednesday, (BI), mainly 12 hour flat walks, John van Herpt, 03-980-5664 HEI HEI WALKERS: Thursday, Lee Tuki 03-373-8150 HERITAGE WALKS: Tuesday, (PM), Graeme Stanley 03-980-1553 HERITAGE WALKS: Thursday, (AM), Graeme Stanley 03-980-1553 HOON HAY KIWISENIORS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Barbara 03-3388306 KAIAPOI WALKERS GROUP: Tuesday, Wednesday (AM), Lyane Graham 03-327-5679 KAIAPOI NORDIC WALKERS: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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Trudy Blakey 03-327-4457 KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUPS: for the over 50’s, 23 surburban groups plus rural locations, Sport Canterbury 0800-228-483 LAMBDA DAY TRAMPERS: every second Sunday, (BI), social group for gays and lesbians of all ages, Helen Davies 03-332-8724 LINWOOD AVENUE WALKING GROUP: Wednesday, Thursday (AM) (B), 03-389-5303 LINWOOD KIWISENIORS: Thursday (AM), Phyl 03-389-6130 LYTTELTON WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Lyttlelton, (BI), Ada Goodwin 03-328-7235 MAIREHAU LADIES PROBUS, Tuesday, Leah 03-385-6310 MARYVILLE KIWISENIORS:: Monday (AM), Valmai 03-377-8742 MERIVALE KIWISENIORS: Monday (AM), (BI), June 03-355-8703 MT PLEASANT KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Pauline 03-3844794 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 ATHLETIC CLUB: Saturday (PM), Phil Bastion 03981-1798 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 03-3883237 NEW BRIGHTON WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Joy 03-383-4494 NO HILL WALKERS: Thursday (AM) (B), Hazel Matthews 03-3855338 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 OXFORD WALKING GROUP: Monday Thursday (AM), Coral Gilbertson 03-312-3155 OPAWA KIWISENIORS: Monday, Tuesday (AM), (BI), Carol 03-3325638 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), Rick Bolch 03-338-5156 PIONEER STROLLERS: Thursday, (BIA), Shirley Hitchcock, 03-3227220 PIONEER TRAMPERS: Thursday (AM) (IA), Alan Williams 03-3432216 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 QE11 MINI HIKERS: alternate Wednesday, QE11 Park, (BI), Beverley Church 03-383-5448 Q.E. PARK STROLLERS: Tuesday, John Plumridge 03-385-9710 RETIREES CLUB KIWISENIORS: Wednesday, (AM), (BI), (both walkers and stroller groups), Sport Canterbury 03-373-5060 RETIREES SOCIAL CLUB: Thursday (PM) (BI), 50 + age group, Ira Williams 03-342-8172 or Carol Roscoe 03-337-5901 RICCARTON KIWISENIORS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Enid 03-348-9351 ROWLEY WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Lee Tuki 03-373-8150 ROVER HARRIER CLUB: Saturday (PM) (BI), Steve Mitchell 03-3488195 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 SPORTY SINGLES: Saturday, Sunday, (BI), Llolyd 03-323-6232 TUESDAY TREKKERS CLUB: Tuesday, (AM), Necia Sullivan 03-3389035 TOWER TRAMPING & WALKING CLUB: Tuesday, (IA), Dave Bates 03-332-6233, Sunday, Yvonne van Eerden 03-339-0751 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 WOMEN WALK: Wednesday and weekends, throughout Canterbury not in city area, (BIA), Pauline Cara 03-384-1921 XY’s WALKERS: Thursday (AM), Maureen Ryder 03-383-1226 or Alison Jarvis 03-338-2678 www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

“Y’s WALKERS” (YMCA): Tuesday, Thursday, (BIA), City YMCA, 03366-0689, 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, Ted Hill 03-323-9311 WEEKEND WANDERERS: Sunday (PM), Marilyn Dean 03-338-3826 WOMEN WALK: Wednesday Weekends (AM), (BIA), Pauline Cara 03-384-1921 30 MINUTE WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Greame Stanley 30 MINUTE WALKING GROUP:Tuesday (AM), (B), Risingholme, Christchurch City Council 03-941-8999 30 MINUTE WALKING GROUP:Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), (BIA), Bishopdale, Christchurch City Council 03-941-8999 30 MINUTE WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM) (PM), (BIA), 03-94128999

RURAL CANTERBURY CHEVIOT KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Sport Canterbury 03373-5060 ELLESMERE TRAMPING GROUP: Thursday (AM) (IA), Trish Vessy 03-329-1865 LEESTON KIWISENIORS: Friday (AM), (BI), Sport Canterbury 03373-5060 LINCOLN KIWISENIORS: Monday (AM), (BI), Sport Canterbury 03373-5060 RANGIORA KIWISENIORS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Sport Canterbury 03-373-5060 SOUTHBRIDGE KIWISENIORS: Friday (AM), (BI), Sport Canterbury 03-373-5060

ASHBURTON ASHBURTON HARRIER CLUB: Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday, Merv & Jackie Gilbert 03-308-5894 KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUPS: for the over 50’s, Wednesday (AM), (BI), two groups, Janice Cochrane, Sport Mid-Canterbury, 03-307-0475 ASHBURTON STROLLERS CLUB: 1st Sunday and 2nd Wednesday of month, (AM), Diane Milne 03- 303-6250 METHERN & DISTRICT TRAMPING CLUB: Helen 03-308-7011 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

OAMARU FRIDAY WALKERS: Every 2nd Friday (AM), Barbara McGann 03-434-9178 WEDNESDAY WALKERS TRAMPING GROUP: Jane Naish 03-4346363 NORTH OTAGO TRAMPING & MOUNTAINEERING CLUB: Margie Carrington 03-434-8484

DUNEDIN ACTIVE WALKERS: Monday (PM), Bill Brockie 03-467-9114 ARIKI WALKING GROUP: Wednesday, Saturday (PM), Karen Martin 03-456-4223 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: Wednesday (AM), George Sutherland 03-467-5999 HALFWAY BUSH WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), (I), Pat Garth, 03-476-2579 HILL CITY WALKING GROUP: Saturday (PM), Alex McEwan 03-4554851 KOPUTAI WALKING GROUP: 2nd Tuesday, (AM), Noeline Forgie, 03472-8302 LEITH WALKERS: Saturday (PM), Janette Anderson 03-476-2830 MORNINGTON MONDAY WALKERS: Monday (AM), (B), Kieran Hurring 03-453-4423 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), Ian Sime 03-453-6185 OVER 30’s TRAMPING CLUB: Sunday (AM), Janice Hodges 03-4894071 PHOENIX CLUB WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Nina Davidson 03-471-0114 PINEHILL WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Norman Vare 03-4738683 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), Jenny Gonin 03-467-2711 WAIHOLA WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Elizabeth Jones 03-4898064 XY TRAMPING CLUB: 1st & 4th Tuesday, (AM), Cliff Donaldson 03467-9875 Y’S WALKING GROUP: Sunday (AM), Betty Booth 03-456-2000 60 PLUS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Judith Wright 03-4562080 60’s PLUS RAMBLERS: 1st & 3rd Tuesday, Vern Gould 03-476-4457 60’s PLUS TRAMPING CLUB: 2nd & 4th Thursday, (A), >4 hours, Murray Bolt, 03-454-2211 60 PLUS HIKERS: 2nd & 4th Tuesday, (AM), Moreen Hayes 03-4761545

TIMARU HARRIER CLUB: Saturday (PM), March to October, Alister 03-686-1010 GLENITI WALK GROUP: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Edna 03-688-0779 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), Brian Illingworth 03-684-9355

ALEXANDRA

WEST COAST

INVERCARGILL

GREYMOUTH

60’S UP WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), Olive Swain 03-214-4802 YMCA WOMEN’S WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), Joan Sutherland, 03-218-8738 BNZ ACTIVE WALKERS: Thursday, Ann Robbie 03-211-2150, wwwsportsouthland.co.nz

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, 03-756-9037 HOKI HIKERS: Tuesday (AM), Margaret Stevens 03-755-6466

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

QUEENSTOWN WAKATIPU WALKERS: Thursday, Patricia Cook 03-442-1525

WANAKA WANAKA WALKING Group: Monday (February - Mid-December (AM), (BI), Marion Barnett 03-443-1780

SOUTHLAND

GORE BNZ ACTIVE WALKERS: 3rd Tuesday, Susie Burrows 03-208-3846, wwwsportsouthland.co.nz HOKONUI TRAMPING CLUB: Margaret Hughes 03-208-7053

NORTHERN SOUTHLAND BNZ ACTIVE WALKERS: 2nd and 4th Thursday, Ann Robbie 03211-2150, wwwsportsouthland.co.nz

TE ANAU BNZ ACTIVE WALKERS: Wednesday, Ann Robbie 03-211-2150, wwwsportsouthland.co.nz

OTAGO CLYDE CLYDE OFF-ROAD WALKERS: Monday, Wednesday, Judy Blanch, 03-449-2580, Eleanor Edgar 03-448-6767

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

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

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AUCKLAND

GISBORNE

NORTHLAND

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PH: 09 372 0003 or 0800 663 826 Email: info@onetangi.co.nz 5 Fourth Ave Onetangi Waiheke Island www.onetangi.co.nz WAIKATO

A dropoff, a 4-6 hour Walk, a Hot Shower & Spa, an amazing Dinner, Bed & breakfast.

Where: Out in the Styx Cafe at Pukeatua, Waikato (40 mins from Hamilton)

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Walk the Maungataurari Crossing Kayak the Arapuni Lake OR just sample the homemade food and soak up the ambience.

Bookings essential: call us for a brochure

Phone 07-872-4505 or freephone 0800-461-559 Website: www.styx.co.nz

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MANAWATU WELLINGTON

WAIRARAPA Whareama Coastal Walk WAIRARAPA

Fully catered 2 or 3 Day Walking Adventure over private farmland and isolated Wairarapa coastline.

Phone (06) 372 3722 www.whareamawalk.co.nz

Make your next holiday a walking one For as little as $120pp you and your friends can enjoy some of New Zealands best native bush and wetlands during the day. Then at night relax with a glass of wine in our bush spa.

As seen on Country Calendar

Unique Coastal Farm Walk on Private land NELSON/WEST COAST

Gourmet Guided Walks

Shona Inder Phone: 06-377-4802 0274-408-123 Email: shona @tararua walk.co.nz Website: www.tararuawalk.co.nz

Heaphy, Abel Tasman & Nelson Lakes www.kawakawastationwalk.co.nz

06 307 8989

WAIRARAPA

Akitio-Glenora Walk

Unguided 2 or 4 day walks

- New Zealands newest private walk, our best kept secret * October to March/April * Groups 4 - 8 people

Day & multi-day options Gourmet meals & trail snacks Door-to-door Nelson transport Small groups Professional, safe, informative & fun guiding service

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Spectacular northern Wairarapa countryside, coastal & Native bush.

Phone: 06 374 3513 for bookings (evenings) Website:www.akitio-glenorawalk.co.nz Email: bookings@akitioglenorawalk.co.nz

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Dodson Road, RD1, Tel/Fax 03-525-7177

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MARLBOROUGH

Molesworth Station Bike Tours

CANTERBURY

Banks Peninsula Track

MARLBOROUGH QUEEN Charlotte Track Service - contact Endeavour Express phone 03-573-5456, email help@boatrides.co.nz www.boatrides.co.nz.

NEW ZEALAND

Fully supported, stay on farms; meet locals, great food and fabulous scenery Molesworth Station Cycle 4 day tour departs Blenheim Or the NEW Golden Bay Cycle 4 day tour departs Nelson Group or individual bookings welcome, bike hire available.

Molesworth Tour Company www.molesworthtours.co.nz Email info@molesworthtours.co.nz

Phone 03 577 9897

Self guided two or four day walks * Delightful and well equipped accommodation * Great value tramping - the Kiwi favourite * There is now a full pack cartage option for groups Make this your first multi-day tramp

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4 days W alk or Bike Ride Walk Packs transported, exclusive groups up to 10 people Only 2 hours from Chch, near Fairlie

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STEWART ISLAND

Stewart Island Walk Unique Back-Country Tracks Day Walk / Hiking Adventures Stay on location in calm waters, living aboard the adventure yacht Elwing Tailor-made: * Flora * Fauna * History * Views * Artistic & Photographic opportunities * Individuals, Groups & Families

Your Host, Elwing Discoveries Email: info@elwing.co.nz www.elwing.co.nz

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