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NEW ZEALAND’S RECREATION WALKING MAGAZINE

Overseas Walk:

Following the footsteps of Dali

ISSUE No 195

- 2014

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weather forecast

New Zealand Walk:

New Zealand Walks:

Rambling in the Papamoa Hills

The Auckland ten kilometre walk New Zealand Walk:

Mangatoro Scenic Reserve New Zealand Walk:

My Favourite Walk

Whariti wandering Overseas Walk:

Walks around Whangarei www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

Taieri Gorge Rail Walk My Favourite Walk

The daily grind:

Mt Kau Kau Wellington NZ $7.50 inc GST

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CONTENTS

Issue No 195 - 2014

2 Hastings Half Marathon 4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walks: Ramblng in the Papamoa Hills 10 New Zealand Walk: Where there is a whim there is a dray au K au 12 My Favourite Walk: The daily grind: Mt K Kau Kau Wellington 13 New Zealand Walks: Walks around Whangarei 18 Digital Photo Contest winners 20 News: The Freedom W alk revolution Walk 21 My Favourite Walk: The Auckland ten kilometre walk 24 Event:T Taieri Gorge R ail W alk Rail Walk 26 Te Araroa Trail: Accident prompts possible route change 26 Overseas Walk: Walking a New Y ork ex York ex-- freight line 28 New Zealand Walk: Mangatoro Scenic R eserve Reserve 30 Overseas Walks: F ollowing the footsteps of Dali Following 36 Overseas Walks ands Tours 38 Health: Why walk ers can experience this type of walkers back and hip pain 40 Event: Venue change has helped Hastings event 40 Event: Jamie’s marshalling experience 41 My Favourite Walk: Whariti wandering 42 Event: Waihi Beach F un Run/W alk Fun Run/Walk 43 Health: Cyclists need to be more considerate 44 New Zealand Coming Events 46 Overseas Coming Events 47 Nordic Walking 48 Window on Waitakere: Easy bird watching 49 Christchurch Marathon 50 Contents for previous 14 issues 51 Weather forecast for April 52 Directory: Walking groups throughout NZ 56 Country Breaks 60 Wellington Half Marathon

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WALKING New Zealand Published Monthly PUBLISHER/EDITOR: Frank Goldingham: Phone 06-358-6863 CONTRIBUTORS: Ken Ring, Gary Moller, Kay Lindley, Paul Rush, Keith and Judy Hitchcock, Clare Gleeson, Barbara Lowther, Herb Christophers, Eric Richards, Judith Doyle, Jill Grant, Bernie Bowden, Jamie James, Dorothy Johnstone and Frances Harrison ADVERTISING MANAGER: Michelle Smith 06-358-5088, 021-707-015 Email:michelle@walkingnewzealand.co.nz COMING EVENTS ADVERTISING: Frank Goldingham 0800-walking (925-546) Email walkingnz@xtra.co.nz SUBSCRIPTIONS:phone 0800-925-546 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: New Zealand Residents; 24 issues $144.00 posted, 12 issues $75.60 posted 6 issues $45.00 posted Australia: 12 issues: $130.00 Rest of World: $170.00 NEWSAGENT DISTRIBUTION: Gordon & Gotch (NZ Ltd WALKING NEW ZEALAND LTD, P O Box 1922, Palmerston North Telephone 06-358-6863 - Fax 06-358-6864 E-Mail: walkingnz@xtra.co.nz Website: www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz The information and views expressed by contributors are not necessarily agreed to by the editor or publisher, and while every effort will be made to ensure accuracy, no responsibility will be taken by the editor or publisher for inaccurate information.

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Walk talk

Walking in Kakadu World Expeditions is launching a new Walking itinerar y in Kakadu National Park.

The park covers 20,000 square kilometres and is listed as a World Heritage area. The new Kakadu Walking Adventure itinerary has been crafted to include a series of day walks as well as many of the ‘must do’ experiences, such as the Yellow Waters Cruise, Jim Jim Falls, Nourlangie, Gunlom and a visit to Litchfield National Park.

Carrying just light day packs, the walks will be up to 15km per day with trekkers returning to the semi-permanent camp site each afternoon. The site is fitted with flushing toilets and solar heated showers with comfortable stretcher beds and swags to sleep on each night.

For more information, visit www.worldexpeditions.co.nz or call 0800 350 354.

This month’s Prizewinners The winners of this month’s Walking New Zealand subscribers are: an A588 Pedometer - Mr Wai Keung Lee, Somerville, Auckland and a six month subscription extension to Walking New Zealand magazine - Ray Stonelake, Herne Bay, Auckland. Congratulations to you both.

The joys of coastal walking Coastal walking is hugely enjoyable, not only for ever-changing view of cliffs, coves and headlands, but also in simple terms of route-finding.

If you are heading south along the Mediterranean coast of Turkey, for example, the sea should be on your right most of the

way. If it’s not, you might want to check your notes!

Inntravel first featured The Lycian Way as one of their self-guided walking holidays four years ago and the area has proved so popular that you can now follow another part which explores the westernmost section, dominated by The Seven Capes.

The terrain is rugged in places but the rewards are more than worth the effort, as you discover remnants of ancient civilisations, deserted beaches, small wayside taverns, and comfortable family-run hotels where you can put up your feet, take off your rucksack and relax.

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Nelson Tasman trail receives signage makeover A walking and mountain biking trail near Nelson has been given a makeover with the installation of signage and route markers to make it easier for outdoor people to find and enjoy.

The previously unmarked 13.9km trail passes through open country and pine forest, linking the Barnicoat Walkway to Easby Park in Richmond and other tracks in the Richmond hills.

The signage upgrade is the result of a colla borative effort between the Nelson City Council and Tasman District Council, with funding support from the New Zealand Walking Access Commission.

Commission Chairman John Forbes said the new signage was a cost-effective measure that would make the trail easier to locate and follow, resulting in a much improved recreational asset for the region.

“This is an access corridor that has been available for years without being widely known. The project to signpost it is a great example of councils and the Commission working together to provide much needed information.”

Nelson City Council Mayor Rachel Reese said that as a keen walker, she was always appreciative of new areas to discover and enjoy, and the joint initiative would encourage others to do the same.

“This is a great example of both councils working together, with help from the Commission, on something that will be enjoyed by both Nelson and Tasman residents.”

Tasman District Council Mayor Richard Kempthorne said the trail provided a valuable link to other scenic trails and recreational opportunities in the region.

“The walk’s elevation provides extensive views of Tasman Bay, the Waimea Estuary and Plains and surrounding mountains with the marked route climbing through Dellside Reserve and Kingsland Forest where an extensive network of walking tracks and mountain biking tracks provide additional recreational options for users,” Mr Kempthorne said.

Walk the Camino de Santiago coastal route Hike Pyrenees are specialists in small group holidays in the Spanish Pyrenees offering guided and self guided walking holidays.

Their base in the Spanish Pyrenees is sur-rounded by spectacular scenery and the loftiest peaks in the range, and the walking ranges from scenic strolls in meadows to long hikes in the high mountains.

New for 2014 is the ‘Camino de Santiago - Northern Route’, and the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of pilgrims through the ages. The Northern or Coastal Way follows the Basque coastline with its beaches, cliffs and fishing villages. You spend the night in beautiful rural and beach accommodation and your bags are moved each day. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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Walk talk

Alice Springs tops Tiger poll for third time

Daily walk can reduce risk of COPD hospitalization New research in Respirology shows that sufferers of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can reduce their risk of being hospitalized with severe attacks, by maintaining an exercise regime of walking between three to six kilometers a day.

COPD, a term which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, results in breathing difficulties due to long-term lung damage.

Over five hundred and forty COPD patients were recruited from five Spanish respiratory clinics and their exercise levels were calculated based on the distance they walked during the course of a week. This information was compared to hospitalization data taken from the database of Bilbao’s Hospital Galdakao-Usansolo.

The results showed that COPD patients who maintained moderate or high levels of exercise over time, which may amount to low intensity activities such as walking for at least three to six kilometers per day, could reduce the likelihood of being hospitalized by severe symptoms.

Alice Springs has been named Australia’s favourite travel destination by Tigerair fans for the third consecutive time.

Minister for Tourism Matt Conlan said Alice Springs was in a league of its own when it comes to Tigerair’s Facebook People’s Choice poll.

“Alice Springs is clearly a favourite destination of Australian travellers, dominating top spot on Tigerair’s popular Facebook poll yet again,” Mr Conlan said.

“Alice has now been voted the hottest holiday spot for Tigerair travellers not once, not twice but three consecutive occasions, which is an incredible achievement.

“Claiming top place on Tigerair’s first fan poll for 2014 is fantastic news for the town and our tourism industry as it means we’re still tracking in the right direction as we enter a new year.

“We’ve been working hard to put Alice Springs on the map and restore the town's reputation as an iconic global tourism destination. Our new ‘Do the NT’ branding is clearly having an impact on holiday makers and this poll shows that our efforts are paying off.

“Attracting more tourists to Central Australia is an important goal of the Country Liberals Government as we work towards building a bigger and more prosperous economy for the region.”

The People’s Choice poll involved hundreds of votes online and saw Alice Springs claim top spot ahead of Melbourne, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and Perth rounding out the top 5.

As a result of the poll, Tigerair is offering sale tickets of $79.95 each way from Sydney and Melbourne to Alice Springs for travel from April 29 to 19 June this year. To celebrate Tigerair’s new Brisbane to Darwin route, which begins in April, the airline is also offering sale fares to Darwin from $79.95.

“This is great news and further vindication of the Country Liberals success in helping to lure Tigerair back to Alice and Darwin,” Mr Conlan said.

“After a decade of neglect by the previous Labor Government, our tourism industry is now on the long road to recovery.” www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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When you head for the Bay of Plenty heights you’ll need a childhood sense of wonder, writes Paul Rush, when he goes . . .

Rambling in the

Papamoa Hills ‘This is the most awesome place ever!’ say the lively young walkers I meet on the track at Te Puke’s Looking Glass Gardens.

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ike Alice in Wonderland, I don’t quite know what to expect as I stroll down the path into the deep bush clad valley.

I’m following a winding trail that leads to terraces, wooded hollows, grassy slopes and clearings with comical fairy tale scenes and sculptures tucked away in little nooks and crannies. It’s a place of absolute peace and Above: Rolling farmland extends all the way to the coast at Maketu.

Below left: Gael Blaymires likes to welcome guests to her quirky gardens.

Below right: Bright-eyed Humpty Dumpty is a truly happy egg.

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serenity, enclosed by native bush and stately English trees resplendent in their autumnal hues, with views of Papamoa Beach and Maketu far below.

In this topsy-turvy world I come upon a Garden of Live Flowers, which have a distinctly metallic feel when I touch them.

Then there’s the giant insects known as bread and butter moths, ladder ferns and strange posts with arms and shovels.

Surely only pixies, elves or fairies could have created the quaint garden beds like ‘Bed Thyme’, an iron bedstead planted with thyme.

Also ‘Box Hedging’, comprising a line of wooden letterboxes.

The main trail descends past the Looking Glass House, zig-zagging down the hillside through make believe time zones to an idyllic

clearing containing the well-appointed homes of the Three Little Pigs.

Continuing on, I soon come across a very jovial and portly Humpty Dumpty sitting on the proverbial wall. Along the way, silky hens emerge from the heaps of leaf litter scratching the soil in their search for tasty morsels.

I climb up to Queen Alice’s arboreal abode and follow a side trail to the Pearly Gates via the Stairway to Heaven, 196 steps that lead to a fabulous viewpoint 600 metres above sea level.

I stumble over The Red Queen. She seems very grumpy as if I’m quite impertinent to arrive without first seeking an audience through the proper channels. The White Queen appears haughty, which is certainly in character and Queen Alice has a split

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Looking Glass Garden was registered as a New Zealand Garden of Significance in 2008. The sculptures are the work of Papamoa’s Peter Cramond. The latest masterpiece is the circle of monoliths with the curious title of Stone Hinge. Professional gardener, Peter Cave of Cambridge, has developed the main gardens using an imaginative collection of exotic trees.

The eight hectare garden trail has been created by owner Gael Blaymires from this elevated, difficult terrain. It’s a multidimensional landscape garden with a great variety of seasonally-changing palettes of colour and texture. What started as a modest labour of love in the fertile soil has now taken on an existence of its own as a curious, contemplative visitor attraction bringing Lewis Carroll’s books to life.

Gael’s quirky sense of humour and her touches of fantasy pop up everywhere. They are woven into the garden design and are a delight to behold. Watch out for the big bad wolf, he’s not easy to spot, so leave your red riding hood behind.

If you can escape from the clutches of the wolf you may wish to embark on another ramble in the Papamoa Hills, which provides the most breathtaking views in the Western Bay of Plenty.

The Papamoa Hills Heritage Cultural Park can be found ten minutes drive north of Te Puke. A steep track leads to the 224 metrehigh summit, offering amazing views of the Tauranga Harbour, Mt Maunganui and the outlying islands as far as Mayor Island and White Island.

The real hidden treasures of the park are the seven Maori pa sites, which archaeologists have dated from around 1650AD. The sites are important to local iwi, being the boundary

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Above: Te Rae o Papamoa is a hilltop cultural gem.

Right: Descending the ‘Big Thyme’ stairway takes no time at all.

Below: Queen Alice is marred by her apparent split personality.

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Rambling in the

Papamoa Hills between the Mataatua and Te Arawa waka areas. From the earliest time of Maori settlement, Papamoa Hill has been of great strategic importance because of its commanding position, making it possible to control the southern access to Tauranga Harbour and the coastal strip down to Maketu.

Walking at a gentle pace up the incline through pine forest, allows me to get a sense of the region’s rich history and culture. The vestiges of pa site entrenchments are visible on several promontories in the surrounding hills.

Local fitness exponents love this elevated walking track. Lycra-clad runners and powerwalkers pass me with a friendly wave and with minutes are zipping past once more on their downward leg.

Breaking out onto the ridge, the whole panorama overwhelms my senses. I immediately feel like a lord of the manor surveying his vast domain. Or perhaps the Red Queen, that concentrated essence of all pedantic monarchs, who seeing this view might coldly observe, ‘I am Queen of this realm’ and it all belongs to ME!’

Above left: An eagle and a duck share an intimate grotto.

Above right: Well-graded paths and steps lead up through stately pines.

Middle left: Exotic and native trees blend with pines on the Papamoa Hills Track.

Below left: What an extensive collection of pot plants!.

Below right: The Druids would be proud of the new Stone Hinge.

Opposite page above: Little Red Riding Hood has a fine view from her house.

Opposite page below: Giant bread and butter insects display their fine wings.

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Fact file Looking Glass Garden is located at 448 Te Puke Quarry Road, 6km above Te Puke township. The garden is open every day from 10am to 4pm and there is a small admission charge. A moderate level of fitness is required. A map of the walking trails can be found in the entry kiosk.

Papamoa Hills Cultural Heritage Cultural Park is north of Te Puke. There’s a large car park at the end of Poplar Lane (off State Highway 2). The walk to Papamoa Hill summit is quite steep and takes one hour for the 1.6km climb but the views are simply breathtaking. The park is open from 7.30am to 6pm.

WEBSITE www.lookingglassgarden.co.nz www.westernbay.govt.nz/parks/walks/papamoa-hills www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,113,walkpapamoa-hills

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Where there’s a whim, there’s a dray What is a whim? A flight of fancy? Quite right, but it is more. Read on.

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n an overcast and drizzly day we were in the Reefton area looking to poke our nose into the many historical or scenic points of interest in the area renowned for its history of gold and coal mining.

We discovered the Murray Creek Track, which starts at Blacks Point, just 2km south of Reefton.

Unfortunately the highly regarded Blacks Point Museum and its nearby Morning Star Stamping Battery, which still works regularly, Above: A dense forest can be seen from the track.

Below left: The old boiler and turbine at the Inglewood mine site.

Below right: Judy at the site of the Ajax mine and its 548 metre deep pit.

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were closed during our visit but they would be worthwhile visiting.

The track begins by following an old dray road (where there’s a whim …) on a gentle ascent up the valley with the creek far below. How we marvel at the ingenuity and determination of our fore fathers who ventured into these parts and built the roads. The hillside is very steep and the country ■ rugged but they persisted on, digging tunnels and shafts in the endless pursuit of gold.

An old open cast coal mine is passed on the first section of the track, before reaching Waitahu Junction. At this point the main track continues over the saddle into the valley beyond, whilst the circuit track we are on becomes a track rather than a road.

However, the track is in reasonably good

By Keith and Judy Hitchcock condition and of a modest gradient – until the end. Along this section a number of old gold mining battery sites are passed, some requiring a detour of more strenuous effort.

Informative notices inform you of the history of the area and the sites in particular.

One of the shafts, the Ajax Mine Shaft, was begun in 1872 eventually reaching a depth of an unbelievable 548 metres. Can you imagine how that was achieved in those times with the tools available?

This mine eventually ceased operations in 1911 after producing almost 90,000 ounces of gold.

Relics of the batteries abound, giant boilers and turbines lying rusty in the surrounding bush.

One of the challenges faced by the miners

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in this rugged terrain was getting coal from the valleys to fuel these batteries. This is where the whims come into play. Yes, horse whims were used to haul coal up from the valleys to the tops and then down to the waiting trams or drays.

A whim is a device similar to a windlass used in mining for hauling materials to the surface. It comprises a capstan or a wide drum with a vertical axle.

A rope is wound around the drum, with both ends traversing several pulleys. As the drum is turned around by horses, one end of the rope is lowered, carrying an empty bucket, while the other one is raised, carrying a full load.

The final section of the track involves a steep descent for around 30 minutes through a pine forest, the fallen needles making it wonderfully soft underfoot.

For a moderate walk involving much history and lovely bush, this one is recommended. The sign board says to allow five hours, but we achieved it comfortably well inside that.

Above left: A bridge crossing surrounded by trees.

Above right: The entrance to the walk.

Right: The track follows a gentle contour.

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High achievers

The daily grind:

Mt Kau Kau

Wellington

The view of Wellington from Mt Kau Kau.

By Clare Gleeson

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y phone buzzing around 7.40am is the call to arms. The text comes through “walking this morning?”

Whether I go or not, every morning at 8.00am a group of not-so-young women meet at the Khandallah Park swimming pool and begin their ascent.

We are no Hillarys or Tenzings but the climb up Mt Kau Kau is no walk in the park, despite its location. It is a challenge for all of us though some are fitter than others.

The track, in the heart of suburbia, transports us to the New Zealand bush as soon as we enter. Ferns, trees, moss and climbers mingle in their special configuration.

As we walk birds sing and we spot white necked Tuis and pretty Fantails. The Kererus whirr as they fly to perch on a branch and watch us pass. Seemingly unafraid of people it is no wonder they were almost wiped out when the Europeans settlers arrived.

After a steep hill climb and several flights of wooden steps we reach farmland and wander across grassy fields in what I have dubbed the English section of the walk.

As I traverse this part of the climb I

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imagine myself in Wainwright’s Lake District or the Pennines, although I know the gorse and bright blue sky belie this.

At various points along the way there is a clearing and we get a glimpse of the city. With its green hills and twinkling blue harbour it’s an impressive sight on a beautiful day.

However our walks are not constrained by the weather and many the time we’ve battled our way up in wind, mist and rain with no hope of seeing anything once we got to the top.

The panorama of the city before us is the reward for the stiff climb and then comes the pleasure of descent. We scramble down a hill before clambering over the stile nicknamed the Hillary Step and reentering the bush.

Now we’re in what some think is the most special part of the walk. With its dark trunked trees and heavy canopy this area of bush has a magical air to it and a hobbit or wizard wouldn’t seem out of place.

On Wednesdays we walk with gloves, not for the cold but because it’s Weedy Wednesday,

the day we stop for 10 minutes on our way down to pull out the flourishing weeds clogging up the wooden steps.

A disparate group, we are united in our enjoyment of walking and appreciation of such a lovely place to walk on our doorstep.

We chat as we trudge along, steepness of track and fitness permitting, and have come to know each other well.

Some days we don’t see anyone else but usually we see other ■ regulars.

On a nice day there are lots of people, enjoying the fresh air, the exercise and the bush. We see walkers and runners, old and young, fit and unfit, and lots of dogs. We’ve got to know the dogs as well as we know the owners and they love the freedom of romping up the track.

After our arrival back in Khandallah Park we sometimes stop for coffee – or sometimes not.

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trail leading to Whangarei Falls has elayed in Whangarei when several loop tracks, branching off our car broke down, we to magnificent Kauri trees, a Pa site anticipated a frustrating and Mt Pirihaka. few days waiting for parts - But this We first took the steep was not the case.

Drummond Track, climbing many Whangarei has a wealth of walks steps, under tall Totara, Tanekaha within a very short distance from and Tawa, past an even taller ‘The Basin’- a vibrant collection of Kauri, to finally reach the war Galleries, cafes, bars, a clock museum, and yachts from all over By Barbz Lowther memorial tower on the Summit of Pirihaka. Seats provided a good the world moored close to the town rest spot to enjoy panoramic views of centre. This in itself is worth a visit.

From here we walked to Mair Park, and Whangarei city centre and harbour.

Walking back down the Dobbie Track, followed signs to the Hatea River Walk. This

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through Punga and Nikau groves, we passed an old pa site.

Back at the river path we walked past several swimming holes where local kids were having fun on rope swings hung from huge Pines.

We soon reached another loop into A H Reed Memorial Park, where a canopy walkway Above left: On the far side of the beach where the track reaches the island.

Above right: Canopy walk in AH Reed Memorial Park off the Hatea River Walk.

Below left: Two walkers on the Canopy walk in AH Reed Memoral Park.

Below right: At Tutukaka lighthouse.

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Walks around Whangarei Above: Looking over the city of Whangarei from the summit of Mt Pirihaka.

Below: Flowers line the bank on the Hatea River walk.

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has been built to protect young Kauri trees.

It was an awesome feeling walking high up in the midst of these magnificent trees, and we spent a while just ‘enjoying being there’ Another wander along the river trail took us to the falls, which are quite spectacular cascading in twin flows over a rock face.

Our return walk along the river path only took about an hour. The beauty of this area is that various roads met the river trail so these lovely spots were accessible to most people.

The next day was spent in ‘Coronation Scenic Reserve’- again a stone’s throw from the centre of town. It took a few minutes to walk to the ‘Quarry Art and Craft Centre at the end of Selwyn Street.

After looking at the fascinating creations here, we headed up on a forest trail. A wide well marked path led to a stand of Kauris, then as we climbed higher, the track became steeper and narrower, with views of the town way below.

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Above: Looking over the coast between Sandy Bay and Whananaki.

Below: Whangarei Falls on the Hatea River, one of the most photographed falls in New Zealand.

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Whangarei

Once mobile again, we drove half an hour east to the Tutukaka Coast. It was sheer magic.

We first walked north from Sandy Bay to a Monument, on a headland, off Oruea Bay. This was built to commemorate the crew of the ‘Capitaine Bouganville’ who were lost at sea nearby.

Above: Walking a farm track along the Coastal Ridge north of Sandy Bay. Below left: The track to Kukutauwhao Island and Tutukaka lighthouse.

Below right: The well known Whangarei Falls.

Opposite page above: Looking over the coast between Sandy bay and Whananaki.

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From here we had lovely views across to ■ Whananaki.

This track, starting on a farm road, then following tracks along coastal ridges, and through Pine plantations, had magnificent coastal scenery all the way; rocky bays, headlands, islands, and the sea ranging from pale aqua to deep blue. Flax flowers and Toi Toi on the cliff edges added to the spectacle. It was truly beautiful We then travelled south to Matapouri Bay, and wandered on an hour loop walk to Whale Bay - another pretty section.

Back to Matapouri, we drove down Clements Road, and walked a section of the Te Araroa Walkway, south to Ngunguru. An undulating trail leads through native bush, Pine plantations, streams and gullies, and the largest Kauri tree remaining on the east coast.

Our last walk in this area was an interesting walk to the lighthouse on Tutukaka headland.

At the end of Landowners Road, a grassy track leads across a reserve and down to a little beach.

On the far side of this beach is

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Kukutauwhao Island where the lighthouse stands. Although only an hour return, it was a challenging walk because by half tide, the narrow strip of beach you need to cross, is already covered in water, so timing is essential.

By now, we’d run out of time in this lovely place so we returned home, promising ourselves another trip North.

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Above: Near the Blue Lake, looking back across the towards the Red Crater, with Mt Ngauruhoe in the background. Call it "Trail across the Central Crater, Tongariro". Photo by Andy Hadcroft Danfarsleigh, NSW, Australia.

Opposite page right: Ascending Panekire Bluff, Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk.

Photo by Clare Gleeson, Khandallah, Wellington.

Below: Geoff on the first day of our three day walk at Kawakawa Station down at Cape Palliser. Photo by Lyneve Ryland, Wanganui.

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Above right: Jim Brennan walking into the Rob Roy Glacier near Wanaka. Photo taken

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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. Only email photos accepted, not posted photos.

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Otago Tramping Club members arrive at Sandfly Point in 1965.

Otago Tramping Club members camping in the Clinton Valley in 1965.

The ‘Freedom Walk’ revolution

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By Herb Christophers

t seems that revolutions were not that uncommon in 1965. There was the Dominican Republic uprising and the Indonesian revolution and counter revolution.

Then there was the less contentious ‘Freedom Walk’ on the Milford Track. It was that sort of action packed year.

It was reasoned by some in the New Zealand outdoors fraternity ■ that, because the Milford Track was in Fiordland National Park, there should be no restriction on access. Walking the Milford Track up until that time meant that you had to be part of a Tourism Hotel Corporation guided trip.

So, a hardy group of Otago Tramping Club members staged a two pronged assault on the track in April (Easter) 1965 to force the authorities of the day to review the status of access to the Milford Track.

The plan was for some of the group to

ascend Hutt Creek and Glade Pass from the Eglinton Valley. They would then drop in at the head of Lake Te Anau, behind Glade House, and walk through to Milford. The other party went to Milford, planning to do some climbing after walking through to Mackinnon Pass.

Robyn Armstrong (nee Norton) was one of the revolutionaries who came over Glade Pass: “The phrase ‘Freedom Walk’ was adopted because it was the same time as Martin Luther King was doing his ‘Freedom Marches’ throughout America. It’s a loose connection but it was a well broadcast phrase and the name stuck!”

John Armstrong and his team had come in from the Milford end of the track, but the foul weather put a dampener on any ideas of getting much further up the track: “The Fiordland rain had the last laugh. We spent a couple of days trapped just three or four hours walk up the track and, in the end, we had to turn around at The Boatshed and

go back out to Milford with our colleagues, but we had made our point!”

Soon after the Otago Tramping Club trip, the infrastructure of alternative huts on the Milford was put in place and those are the facilities that we all enjoy today – Clinton, Mintaro and Dumpling Huts.

Of course the guided walks are still very much a part of the scene but, since 1966, there has been the freedom to choose how you will engage with the track.

Robyn and John were recently on the 125th anniversary walk of the Milford Track. Their pioneering efforts on the Milford Track have opened the way for many thousands of people to enjoy the Milford Track as Freedom Walkers. Viva la Revolution!

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My Favourite Walk

The Auckland ten

kilometre walk

By Eric Richards with Audrey van Ryn www.writeaway.co.nz a member of “Walk Auckland” a group that deals with pedestrian safety.

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y favourite walk in Auckland City is around Tamaki Drive at the Auckland Harbour foreshore, the route used for Auckland’s annual 8.4km “Round the Bays” fun run. It starts from the Central Business District end at Quay Street in early March, also the less known Ironman in January.

For most of the 10km walk there are no side streets, so you don’t have to rubber neck and hesitate looking out for motorists as you would when crossing side streets of inner Auckland City.

But one of the best things about the walk is the one-kilometre markings placed at the centre of the footpath. This was a 2005 Rotary Club of St Johns and Auckland City Council project.

While some of the markers are easier to see than others, they are not hard to find by looking out for them after walking for about eight minutes. You can use these markers in several different ways, such as measuring your walking time per kilometre between each marker and trying to get your speed up, if you think your walking speed is a bit slow, or to just walk as far as you like.

You could start at one end and do the complete 20km return, or if you have walked a long distance and feel so worn out you cannot take another step, you can hop over to a bus stop on the other side of the road to return to the start place.

Do watch out for traffic when crossing as it can get busy at times.

There are not many pedestrian refuge islands in the middle of the road on Tamaki Drive and you will not run out of fingers counting the number of electronic pedestrian crossings, unless you are at the Central Business District end of the walk.

Don’t forget sunscreen on hot sunny days when the tide is in. The sun reflects off the water and burns your face. When there has been a spring tide on a windy day, I have seen seawater that has been pushed up the storm water drains onto Tamaki Drive between the 3rd and 4th markers: a reminder that with global warming the sea level is rising from mountains melting ice.

My only criticism is that drinking fountains are unevenly placed along the 10km walk. So as you walk out from the city, if you don’t get a couple of mouthfuls of water between the 3rd and 4th km markers Below: The 1km marker at the corner Quay St & Plumer St

The photo above was taken in St Heliers Bay at the end of the 10km walk.

or if you miss the drinking fountain outside the Okahu Bay bathers changing room just after the 5th km marker, your mouth could become very dry on a hot day by the time you have walked another four kilometres into Kohimarama or on to St Heliers Bay. I like walking empty handed and I think I am developing a early geriatric phobia. I hate drinking out of plastic bottles unless I really

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My Favourite Walk

The Auckland ten kilometre walk have to.

While a lot of sports dedicated cyclists ride on the road around Tamaki Drive, the more safety minded causal cyclists have use of half the footpath nearest the road on the 10km route. I have clocked up hundreds of kilometres walking around Tamaki Drive and had a lot of cyclists go past me and I have never had an issue sharing the footpath with cyclists.

Shipping While you are walking around Tamaki Drive you might see ships coming or going. If looking at the odd ship gets you excited, then prior to the walk you might like to print off the arrival-departure list found on the internet. Just go to a search engine such as Google and put in something like “Auckland shipping schedule”. You should come up with an URL such as the two below: http://www.poal.co.nz/shipping_cargo/schedules.htm http://www.poal.co.nz/shipping_cargo/expectedarrivals.asp Ships do not come or go at exactly the scheduled time and may vary from about an hour before a scheduled arrival, with some passenger ships up to half an hour after a scheduled departure or they may even leave early.

For this reason you might like to take your smart phone with you on the walk and check the shipping movements via a website. I found the best one is http://aprs.fi. With the marine traffic website http:// www.marinetraffic.com/ais you might have to hunt for Auckland Harbour. From the schedule list it is easy to pick out all the passenger ships as they either berth at Queens Wharf or Princess Wharf.

I have to say that walking around Tamaki Drive and watching the shipping go in and out is far more exciting than watching free-to-air television.

Just after the Orion came in this much larger cargo ship left. Notice Mt Victoria in the background to both pictures.

Above: Passenger ship Orion.

Above: It looks like car carrying cargo ship.

The Parnell Bridge As you are approaching the Parnell Bridge on a hot day about 2.5 km from the city end, the other end of the bridge is the Parnell Baths, a salt water pool. The person who designed this bridge that went up in 2013 looks like they were after some kind of design award.

The bridge steps also has a “J” track running up one side of the steps at a angle, I wondered what it was for until I saw a cyclist pushing his bicycle along in it instead of carrying the bike up the steps in his hands. Walking around Tamaki Drive enables you to take a close look at the bridge.

Above: The Parnell Pool.

The speed sign.

Slow down sign With a bit of traffic on Tamaki Drive as you are approaching the other side of the Ngapipi estuary bridge to the 4km marker you might see a “Your speed” sign flash up “54” then “Slow” then “Down” because motorists always like going a bit faster than the limit. Personally I would put in a speed camera there and prosecute frequently repeating offenders. As I see it at the moment this equipment is just fairly interesting information for pedestrians walking towards it (and people using it in stories).

Cyclist warning sign One day just seconds after walking past the 4km marker I heard a

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My Favourite Walk cyclist cry out “What the [buzz]!” Hearing that sure grabbed my attention.

As I looked up, a car just leaving the left arrow lane (as seen in the photo), turning right into Ngapipi Road was in the stop position at the start of the oncoming cyclist’s side of the road. It was clear that this motorist had looked only at the sign that lights up to warn of oncoming cyclists but had not visually checked for an oncoming cyclist in front of his car.

This gave me an idea for a new walking hobby. I decided to stand and watch the sign and cyclists riding along Tamaki Drive towards the city past Ngapipi Road. See photo top right.

Note: Just right of the car turning right into Ngapipi Road is a yellow sign saying “Look for Motorists”. On the left side of the car is an orange sign that says “Cyclist approaching when flashing”. Above the orange sign is a diagram of a bicycle that flashes - or should flash. (The cyclist detector is about where the oncoming car is on the left side of the picture.)

It was disappointing to see that within 20 minutes and presumably just about every 20 minutes there would be at least one cyclist who would ride past without activating the warning system, from a solo rider to groups of cyclists.

Whether or not carbon fibre framed bikes have something to do with this fault is unclear to me. After telling a few people about this problem I made a point in the months later, not so much to walk along Tamaki Drive for pleasure, but more to see if the sign had been fixed.

Of course, in our world of a “Who gives a hoot about safety” attitude, I found to my dismay, from many visits, it would fault at least once in ten minutes.

As I sat on the footpath watching the sign, other pedestrians would walk past and ask if I was all right. In my opinion, if I was responsible for cyclist safety in that area I would have another sign erected next to the cyclist warning sign saying something like “Randomly faulty”.

Second World War huts As you get to about where the 6km marker is at Biddicks Bay there is some kind of concrete hut built to aid the military defence of Auckland’s inner harbour. You can see that nobody has ever been in there with a vacuum cleaner.

If you turn around from about the spot where the 7km marker is, this is the view you get looking over a pedestrian bridge to Rangitoto Island.

Above: The intersection at Tamaki Drive and Ngapipi Road.

Above: Huts built during Second World War.

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his years’ extremely popular rail walk is to be held on Sunday 4th May. The Lions Club of Dunedin South and Taieri Gorge Railways Ltd continue to work together to raise funds for charitable organisations. Last year’s recipient was St John.

They were able to purchase much needed specialised equipment required for training younger St John members.

Dunedln Police ‘Blue Light’ Ventures Inc are this year’s recipients of funds raised. Blue Light is a youth focused Community Police initiative that provides entertainment, sporting, cultural and social events free of drugs and alcohol for young people.

Blue Light also encourages the involvement of parents, schools, community groups and volunteers.

The train trip will take you through part of South Dunedin, Caversham and Green Island most people don’t get to see, then through a couple of tunnels on the way to Wingatui.

Here it will stop briefly to pick up more passengers.

After crossing the farmland of the Taieri Plains it will climb the winding tracks above the Taieri River. There are five spectacular bridges to cross, three more tunnels to disappear into and magnificent views of what nature has created over millions of years. If your eyes are sharp enough there is even the odd fault line to observe!

The train stops at Flat Stream, the passengers disembark and begin the 8 km (up to two hour) walk back to Deep Stream or Machine Creek. At Hindon at the end of the rail walk everyone can enjoy a sausage sizzle.

Yum! The route is relatively flat and will appeal to most age groups. However children are not encouraged because of the narrowness of the

railway cuttings and steep fall off from the Photos on this page and opposite page show railway sleepers and ballast. Should children walkers and Lions members on previous attend, they must be supervised by an Taieri Gorge Rail Walks. accompanying adult.

Moderate fitness is required and strong encouraged to carry their own water and footwear, preferably boots, recommended. snacks whilst off the train.

Bring wet weather gear, which can be left on The train will leave Dunedin Railway the train if not required. Bring a good torch Station at 8.30 am and return to Dunedin for use in the tunnels. around 3pm.

Tickets must be purchased prior to the day of the walk and will be available from the Taieri Gorge Railway Ltd at the Dunedin Railway Lions Club Dunedin South Station. The cost for the trip is $65.00 per person which includes A unique opportunity the BBQ sausages at Spectacular Scenery the end of the walk.

Food is available for SUNDAY 4th MAY 2014 purchase from the Walk approximately 8km, and up to 2 hours; includes three Buffet car on the tunnels five bridges /viaducts. train.

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Walk from Flat Stream to Deep Stream.

Return to Dunedin by train arriving at Station at 3.00pm approximate.

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Essential: moderate fitness; substantial footwear; all weather clothing; a good torch; water and snacks

FARE only $65.00 PER PERSON Recommended as not suitable for children but if children do attend they must be closely supervised by an accompanying adult

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An English tramper, Andrew Wyatt from Cornwall, who had walked the North Island part of Te Araroa in the 2012-2013 summer, came back late last year to tackle the South Island, but was found dead near Lake Constance.

He had completed the difficult Richmond Range section of the trail and left Blue Lake hut early in the morning of December 15 to head out towards Waiau Pass.

Going over the high bluff overlooking Lake Constance he somehow fell from a point about 20 metres off the track. He was reported missing when he didn’t pick up a food parcel as arranged, from Boyle Village.

Bad weather kept search teams out of the area for some time, and it wasn’t until December 27 that he was found. The LandSAR team described the fall from that height as unsurvivable, There was a service for Andrew in the Garden of Remembrance, Hope, near Nelson on January 8.

Two people came who knew Andrew – English tramper Timothy Pitt who had spent time with him in St Arnaud before he set off into the hills, and Nick Hopman from the Nelson YHA, where Andrew had stayed for three nights, both this time and on his earlier trip, so he was like an old friend for Andrew.

The LandSAR teams were there, and police representative Dave Cogger who had led the search. They told us that Andrew’s gear was meticulously packed and, and that he had everything he would need.

This was good to hear, says Miriam Beatson, former secreatry of the Te Ararao Trust, because newspaper reports had hinted that as a “lightweight tramper” he was bound to have trouble. There was also some suggestion in the papers that Andrew had not filled in the hut books, but Timothy had been back over the huts he visited and confirmed that Andrew had filled in all of them.

Andrew had been a real adventurer, having done long cycling trips around and across Australia. He worked in England as a radiographer and had just learned that he had been awarded an M.Sc Honours degree.

The Te Araroa Trust has had contact from a former Lands and Survey man who knows of a route which would avoid the bluff above Lake Constance, and the trust is following up on this.

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Walking

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ew York's latest walkway — the 1.6km-long High Line — was once an elevated railway line for freight.

But now, thanks to the efforts of volunteers, you can enjoy this aerial ribbon park high above the west side of Manhattan.

The southernmost section of High Line was opened in 2009 after several years construction work by the city council. Two years later the second section was opened and the third — which will be

By Judith kept closer to its original Doyle purpose — is scheduled for 2014.

I climbed up the steps from 30th Street at the point where the final section, which is still being worked on, meets the existing walkway.

Here there are naturalised plantings of daisies and greenery. Most of the plantings on the walkway are similarly tough — rug ged meadow plants such as clump-forming grasses, Liatris (North American perennials), daisy variations and Sumac and Smokebush shrubs.

Further on I spoke to one of the many volunteers who maintain and operate the park.

Their efforts saved the elevated structure from demolition in the first place. He was busy weeding beside one of the wooden benches made in ipê (Brazilian Walnut) — one of several that are placed along the walkway.

Fulltime gardeners also work here, employed by Friends of the High Line. Friends also organise talks, performances, family activities, video and film projections here from time to time.

The inspiration for New York's High Line came from Paris where Promenade Plantée is built on elevated railway infrastructure that had been disused for many years. Promenade Plantée runs for 4.7kms from the Place de la Bastille to Bois de Vincennes.

New York's High Line is a delight to walk.

The tranquillity of the walkway — such a change from crowded city streets — is a tonic and I revel in this unique slant on Manhattan which gives new and unexpected views of the city and glimpses of the Hudson River in between tall buildings. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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eightline Sometimes office buildings and warehouses jut out over the walkway. Some warehouse walls have jasmine climbing up them. In other areas Silver Birches make a quivering green curtain against the buildings and occasionally a sculpture, commissioned by Friends of the High Line, is positioned in a niche.

Occasionally you walk under an arm of a building. One has a café and I pause for a cappuccino.

Guided tours are offered over the section still being worked on and tour groups step over track ballast and railroad ties, past discarded spikes and old steel plates. Golden rod, Queen Anne's Lace other self-seeded plants will be allowed to grow in this section which will remain, after considerable strengthening, much as it was when in industrial use.

New York has always treasured its parks and the wonderful area of Central Park is certainly the lungs of the city, including the Jackie Onassis reservoir which commemorates her work at saving this area from development.

It's intriguing to see New Yorkers adding to their open spaces in as imaginative a way as the High Line.

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Perhaps because for it’s scenery, it’s safe, it’s challenging, it’s flat, it’s hilly, it’s varied, or for whatever reason.

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Above: A walker on the 1.6km High Line walk. Middle: The new walkway goes over a carpark. Bottom: One of thye full time gardeners below an office block.

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n the Mangatoro Scenic Reserve, east of Dannevirke, in southern Hawkes Bay there is a one kilometre 25 minute loop walk through an impressive eight hectare area of native bush including Matai, Totara, Rimu and Kahikatea.

From the small grassy carpark with picnic tables, the walk descends about 20 metres and

follows a circuit through the trees.

The track feels unkept and is overgrown in places. It can also be wet, slippery and boggy in patches especially after rain.

There is a map at the start of the walk.

You can do a circuit, or exit back on to Ngapaeruru Road about 500 metres from the carpark.

Middle left: There is a steep decline after the start of of the walk.. Bottome left: Fungus growing beside the track. Other photos show some of the tall trees in the rreserve.

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Reserve Getting there Head east out of Dannevirke on Miller Road (signposted to Weber and Pongaroa), which becomes Weber Road. After about 12 km turn left on to Ngapaeruru Road at Mangatoro. The reserve with carpark is on the right about 1.2 km from the turnoff.

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Before you go into the outdoors get familiar with New Zealand’s Outdoor Safety Code

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Plan your trip

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Be aware of the weather

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n Spain’s Catalonia, Salvador Dali is celebrated not just as the world renowned surrealist artist but as the famous son of his home town, Figueres. He lived most of his life in Catalonia in the small fishing village of Port Lligat near the more prominent whitewashed, seaside village of Cadaques.

Curved round a crystal clear bay, Cadaques was a favourite of both Picasso

By Jill and Dali who Grant were drawn to Jill is an Auckland the area’s based incredible journalist and photographer views and clear air. Dali once famously said in 1920: “I have spent a delightful summer, as always, in the perfect dreamy town of Cadaques. There, alongside the Latin sea, I have been quenched by light and colour”.

His image and namesake are exalted in every café, shop and public area as evidence that he had sipped coffee there, browsed and visited at some time during his 50 odd year residence at Port Lligat. Although much changed from the small fishing village since Dali first came here before World War I, Cadaques still retains its old world charm with a more Bohemian rather than touristy atmosphere.

A weeklong walk begins in Cadaques and the first outing is to Dali’s house in Port Lligat.

It is just over the hill from Cadaques but the

track that hugs the coast is more rewarding.

Dali must have walked it numerous times to gain inspiration.

The small cove is delightful and it is clear to see that this isolated spot offered calm and tranquillity. The house, that Dali shared with his lifelong love and wife Gala, grew from a fisherman’s hut to acquire seven more houses which evolved into the charming and wacky yet thought provoking home it became.

It overlooks the bay and consists of levels and rooms for different purposes connected by hallways. The most extraordinary is the Whisper Room, a windowless circular room where a whisper resonates and can be heard Left: Stony trails lead to the lighthouse at Cap de Creus.

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on the other side. The house exudes Dali’s personality and love of kitsch from the trademark red lips sofa to masks, dried flowers and a cage that held crickets – a sound Dali loved.

A longer walk continues from here to the lighthouse at Cap de Creus through the national park of the same name. The path is rocky and rugged. The lighthouse seems hardly worth it but the gorgeous little coves just before you reach it are perfect picnic spots on a hot day. Few trekkers walk this trail so you may have a cove all to yourself.

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Above: Wildflowers are a feature of the walk Cadaques to Port de la Selva.

Left: Approach to Port de la Selva from the pathway.

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Below right: Dali’s house is the highlight of a walk from Cadaques.

Below left: Famous and not-so-famous artists are drawn to Collioure.

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into a sparkling turquoise sea. It becomes less populated the further from Roses you get.

Walking along the shore of the quiet unpopulated Cala Montjoy, a small rusty sign begs a second look. On it is the word elBulli.

That popped a light bulb. Elbulli Restaurant was famous for winning Best Restaurant in the World five times between 2002 and 2009 plus second in 2010 then it closed.

They had literally millions of requests for reservations and it was considered “the most imaginative generator of haute cuisine on the planet”. It wasn’t cheap at €250 per meal so it was food (pardon the pun) for thought the rest of the way on the walk as to how such a business could fail.

The accolade of Best Restaurant in the World went to a restaurant in nearby Girona straight after.

Leaving the splendid coastal views behind, the walk turns inland through the national park

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Above left: Dali chose Port Lligat for its peace and isolation.

Above right: Pathway round Collioure castle.

Below: Cadaques gleams in the distance from the pathway from Roses.

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Overseas Walks across a peninsular to reach the coast again.

Landmark Cadaques glistens white drawing you closer and closer as you descend, your eye on the centrepiece of the 16th century Gothic church.

Time to leave Cadaques ascending a trail out of the town and into the heart of the Cap de Creus National Park. Wildflowers of bright yellow broom, purple lavender, foxgloves and daisies spill over the pathway and colour the landscape. Stacked stone walls and crumbling farm buildings are what’s left of this once prosperous wine region till the outbreak of the phylloxera epidemic of the 19th century.

It’s easy wandering with stunning vistas of the high Pyrenees and beautiful Mediterranean Sea all the way till you descend to El Port de la Selva when the path becomes rocky.

The fishing port of El Port de la Selva sits on a white sand stretch of beach popular with windsurfers as the ‘Tramuntana’, an occasional strong wind from the north, blows through here.

A refreshing jug of sangria, full of fruit, tangy and with an underlying taste of red wine enjoyed at a seafront café was a memorable way to finish a great day’s walk.

From Port de la Selva the route heads north to the French/Spanish border and the town of Banyuls. A coastal path leads around the wild Cap de Ras and continues to hug the coastline all the way to the beach at Garvet past small bays with opportunities for a cooling dip.

From Garvet drive across the border to Banyuls. It is surrounded by vineyards with plenty of walks into the hills or a nice beach to relax at.

The last walking day is from Banyuls to Collioure along cliff-top paths and around the Above right: The water is clear and turquoise from the coastal path near Roses.

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Below left: The artist’s personality is reflected in his art in Dali’s house.

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Health

Why walkers can ex back and hip pain

by Gary Moller

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Eric R. writes: Late last November one weekend, my right hip felt a bit sore as I went to bed on my right side, the next day after I walked my normal 40 minutes to work, my right leg hurt. I stopped walking and used public transport from then on until my leg came right.

During the first few weeks, it did not matter where I put my right leg in bed it hurt, if I coughed or sneezed the right leg would tingle, if I sat down even for a few seconds my right leg would hurt so much it would slow my walking down to very slow walk for the first 50 meters (the doctor (GP) said 10 minutes) but even if I stood up after sitting down and waited 10 minutes before walking I would still have to walk about 50 meters or so before my leg came right.

After doing leg stretching exercise when I raised one leg at a time on the third step up a stairwell, that came right after a week.

At one stage at both side my lower rearside back would hurt, but after doing “Cat stretching” exercise, I could feel the same muscles that normal hurt. And once again after about a week these muscles did not give any more trouble. During the injury time I used ice packs and heat cream on my leg which I think was a waste of time, I think the most effective is muscle stretching exercise.

My doctor (GP) sent me off for a number of X-rays and found a problem with L2, L3, L4 (I take it L stands for lumber, the lower part of the spine) had deteriorated with age and I was told that part of the lumber was pinching on a nerve that runs down the right leg. He also told me to take up swimming or learn Thai Chi. Now to make the plot a bit thicker I had a very similar problem at the same time of year, a year ago. That went away after a month or two. And never had any trouble for most of the year, and I kept the leg raising exercise.

What lead to cure it, I missed the bus to take me to the physiotherapist and had to walk a couple of kilometers in bit of a rush to make it to the appointment on time. It occurred to me I was nursing it too long.

Which leads me to ask, how long should I

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nurse it for before I ease back into walking as normal and what would be the best muscle stretching exercise all year round.

By the way I am about 60 years of age, The physiotherapist said it (L2,L3,L4) is no different, from anybody else my age, but how people who do not have this trouble get xrays just to find their spine is 100% Gary Moller replies: You are a good case study for an article for Walking Magazine, so thank you for writing.

The kind of back and hip pain that you are describing would be one of the most common ailments that walkers contact me about. Why this kind of ailment? I think it is to do with the aches and pains and other health risks associated with getting older and it is “older” active people who most often contact me.

Walking is not really the culprit. There are a number of possible causes of your discomfort:

Car diovascular Cardiovascular Let’s get this one out of the way first. Some big blood vessels are located in the back and groin areas, carrying blood to and from the legs.

In about 80% of New Zealanders we can expect some degree of clog ging and calcification of these blood vessels (arteriosclerosis) as the years tick by. For more information, do a Google search: “Gary Moller arteriosclerosis”. As the flow through these blood vessels is progressively restricted, there will come a time when there may be cramping of the legs, or back/groin pain upon exertion and/or during deep sleep when blood flow is at its lowest.

A blood clot may be another possibility, forming either in the back of the knee or in the groin. A clot may be felt as a “pulled” muscle in the calf or groin, from unknown causes and which gets worse upon exertion or while sleeping. The term for this is “Deep Vein Thrombosis” (DVT) and the trigger may be stress and/or long periods of sitting, such as during air travel.

I have had one case of severe back pain which turned out to be due to the blockage of a large blood vessel in the groin. Not surprisingly, this case of back pain caused by DVT happened at Christmas time - Christmas is traditionally the most stressful time of year

(For more information about DVT, do a Google search “Gary Moller DVT”).

Hints of the gradual clogging that occurs with age are: Increasing blood pressure that responds poorly, or only temporarily, to medication; taking increasingly long to “warm up” when exercising; and night cramps.

Of course, any of these warrant a visit to your doctor, or emergency service, without delay, especially if there is a sudden loss of exercise capacity, difficulty with breathing and the appearance of purple lips and cheeks. In your case, Eric, I will assume that your doctor has eliminated this possibility.

Arthritis Wear and tear of joints is more likely than not as we get older and it is of no surprise that your doctor has detected some wear and tear of the lumbar vertebrae. There may also be some arthritis of the hip and knee joints.

Interestingly, though, there is a poor correlation between back pain, sciatica and Xray images showing lumbar degeneration: There may be as many asymptomatic people out there with similar “arthritic” X-ray images of their lumbar spines as there are people suffering back pain.

An X-ray for back pain is a poor diagnostic tool that is best avoided in most cases (Fact: X-rays do cause cancer; especially those of the head, chest and abdomen). To learn more about the controversy surrounding X-rays, Google: “Gary Moller mamogram myth” and for an excellent e-book on the topic, please Google: “Gary Moller Rolf Hefti”.

X-rays are warranted when there has been a violent injury and/or loss of function of muscles, bowel and bladder. For anything less, I would be inclined to give the X-rays of the pelvic regions, or anywhere else, a miss. While you may have X-ray evidence of degeneration, this may be a “red herring” as to the real cause of your pain which I suspect is mostly of muscular origin.

Muscular The most common cause of low back, groin and leg pain, commonly described as “sciatica”, is muscle spasm.

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xperience this type of to focus on relieving any muscle spasm, rather than fruitlessly focusing on degeneration of joints. You can’t do much about arthritic joints while you can do a lot about sore, twitchy muscles.

When you describe your pain and the exercises that give you some relief, we can be quite certain that the muscles affected will be the iliacus, psoas, piriformis, the big gluteal muscles and the iliotibial band. Please study each of these using Google Images to search for them on line and you will see how these muscles wrap around the hips, pelvis and even attach to the lumbar spine and extend down the side of the leg.

And, it just so happens, that the nerves and blood vessels that supply the legs pass through, alongside and under these big muscles and through the narrow channels of the groin.

They are prone to being squeezed if any of these muscles are hard and bunched up in spasm.

Of course, arthritis can make these muscles and nerves more irritable; but relief comes from focusing on what you can influence. It is easy to see how sciatica and back pain can arise from muscle spasm and/or be perpetuated by it.

Nutrition At least 80% of the people I test for vitamins and minerals have significant imbalances between calcium and magnesium; usually far too much calcium and too little magnesium. Calcium and magnesium must be in balance for optimum nerve and muscle function. Calcium settles the central nervous system while magnesium excites it; calcium excites muscles while magnesium relaxes them. So, an excess of calcium relative to

magnesium will express as feeling tired all of the time, brain fog, fibromyalgia, cramps, migraines and even an irregular pulse (All common symptoms in exhausted athletes, by the way).

It just so happens that this calcium to magnesium imbalance is also the pattern that drives non-traumatic arthritis (Excess calcium deposits in soft tissues, including the joints and even the blood vessels).

It’s not all about age - Your nutrition is a huge driver of health and illness. We are a calcium-soaked country with not much of anything else, thus causing the health issues we are discussing here (Arthritis, muscle pain and possibly arteriosclerosis).

How to get lasting rrelief elief Exercise, including walking daily is most important. Walking is a wonderful exercise but it can make matters worse if not combined with daily stretching of the kind you described in your letter Eric. In my book, “Back Pain”, which you can purchase off my website (www.garymoller.com), you will find the perfect set of exercises to stretch and mobilise the muscles about the hips and low back. Whether you have back pain or not, all walkers would benefit from doing some of these exercises daily.

Deep tissue massage, once a week, of the buttock, hamstring and outer thigh regions of the leg. Including the good side. This can give dramatic relief from about 3-6 weeks; but it has to be done right by a trained therapist (This is available at my clinic in Wellington).

Nutrition by way of restricting calcium intake while taking supplementary magnesium. However this is simplistic nutritional advice that may be only partially

From left to right: Gary Moller, Tinara Kosena, Sui Kosena, Alama Moller and Alofa Kosena. Tongariro Crossing February 2014.

effective. Human physiology is incredibly complex and there can be confounding factors such as exposure to toxins like lead and arsenic (Disturbingly common).

A person’s nutritional status can be partially unraveled and understood with various remarkable tests nowadays. Contact me if you want to learn more about testing and to determine if it may be beneficial for you.

How long should I nurse my injury before getting back into walking?

Good question, Eric. I never tell a person to stop a low impact activity, like walking, for longer than about five days. Unless there has been a fracture or rupture, nothing is to be gained from resting up for longer.

Resting for longer than several days does nothing of benefit and the consequent loss of condition from too much time off can cause a whole lot of new problems with trying to get started and back to fitness again. This is especially the case as you get older - lost physical condition is harder to restore the older you are, so don’t lose it in the first place!

Eric, please rest up for only 3-5 days from the activity that causes increasing pain, while getting stuck into the nutrition, stretches from my book on back pain and weekly deep tissue massage, then resume the activity (in this case: Walking) with “baby steps”. You may need to do one day on - one day off for the first few weeks.

Aqua-jogging, swimming and Tai Chi are excellent alternatives, if walking is too uncomfortable and ideal activities for your “rest” days.

If you continue to suffer too much pain and dysfunction, despite this advice, then please go back to your doctor, or consult another experienced therapist, because there may be something else going on that has yet to be detected.

Please let us know how you get on with this advice, Eric - whether it helps you get back to walking freely - and thank you for allowing us to share this with other readers of Walking Magazine.

Gary Moller

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Event

Venue change has helped Hastings event T

By Bernie Bowden

he 2013 Hastings Half-Marathon was blessed once more with a beautifully crisp clear morning start. It’s almost like it’s becoming a kind of permanency, a religion if you like, that each passing year, competitors have been enjoying sunny skies year on year.

Since the Hastings Half Marathon inception back in 1979, few races have endured rainy conditions, most certainly not in the last few years; let us hope it will always be so?

This Half Marathon with its beginnings, starting and finishing in the City of Hastings has since switched to Anderson Park, Below: A competitor in last year’s Hastings Half Marathon.

Havelock North, where its present course is proving to be much more settled, more scenic and relatively safer for competitors and helpers alike. It’s also well placed for those with speed in mind, the chance for posting good times.

With the climb around what is called the horseshoe (Ensleigh Road) a slowing factor, although one’s time can be made up of course on the lovely downhill return to Middle Road, from there, the rest of the course, is flat tack with few obstacles to slow the pace with only Te Aute Road being one that could be regarded as hazardous from motor traffic.

Give credit where it is due, 99% of drivers have shown nothing but courteousness to the runners and walkers making it a relatively fast run to the finish line at Anderson Park.

From the Half-Marathon Run and Walk, to the Fun Runs 10km Run/Walk and 5km course for younger and less fit competitors, over 620 folk took part. This surely gives this event a springboard for reaching 1000 participants for 2014 in this very healthy and enduring sport.

One cannot end without mentioning John Sewter’s outstanding time last year for an 80 year old competing in the half marathon in the time of 02:18:36 in the 70+ age group.

John you are an inspiration to us all!

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By Jamie James

he air was crisp and clean and the day full of promise as I headed out the door on route to do my first marathon marshalling service. I arrived early to my spot and was grateful I had taken the time to organise a few home comforts. I passed the first half an hour sipping hot tea and relaxing on a rather robust chair.

“What is one to do in such situations when not actually competing”, I thought to myself.

Usually I’m the one giving my all in the race, but this time I’m carrying an injured calf muscle. The answer was not long in coming back…add value.

Add value to the athletes. Encourage them, smile, look them in the eye and tell them they were doing a great job. I then began to take up my cause with great gusto and made it a point (to the best of my ability) to do all of the above to as many athletes as I could.

For some at the front of the race they were used to hearing these words of admiration and encouragement. But for the majority, those in the middle and back of the pack the reactions to my words gave them a real unexpected boost.

I began to see that these average and less able competitors were conquering their own internal battles. They were competing to the best of their varying abilities and the whole scene became quite heroic.

The funny thing was as I was encouraging others, it seemed my own spirits were lifted.

I walked away from my duty with a smile on my face and a spring in my step. I was especially interested in those last struggling competitors, who I had given a little bit of extra encouragement. I was looking out for them at the finish line.

So if you ever get the chance to be a marshal, don’t just go through the motions.

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My Favourite Walk

Whariti wandering

By Dorothy Johnstone A winding, walking, wonder right on the doorstep of a small country town called Woodville Walking on the road to the top of Mt Whariti last year was an exhilarating experience for Maureen Naylor, Jannah Pettit and Dorothy Johnstone.

Wearing sneakers and thermals with woollen gloves, hat and a jacket tucked into small back packs we set off on the three hour wander to the top. Although the tower at this stage was obscured by heavy cloud this did not daunt our spirits.

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fossils/sea shells embedded in a bank causing the mind to imagine either the sea or river running at this high level. Further along we were startled to hear gun shots, however, we didn’t notice any ducks falling, this being the season for the sport, while cattle grazing near the pond appeared quite content and undisturbed.

It seemed no time after viewing the windmills above us that we were soon level with, and then above these ■ impressive whirring machines.

Trying to count them all seemed impossible so decided to rely on statistics for that information.

Suddenly, a rainbow started to form but didn’t eventuate and faded. With so much activity going on including aeroplanes, and a helicopter flying around plus the flow of traffic on the Saddle Hill nearby the time passed quickly and soon we were casting our eyes down on Woodville, Mangatainoka, Pahiatua to the east with Ashhurst, Palmerston North, Feilding and Kapiti on the west all appearing like match box toys.

By contrast Ruapehu and Ngauruhoe were mighty and majestic in all their splendour. At this level the great divide between the Ruahine and Tararua ranges was clearly apparent as also was the Manawatu Gorge and river. The Manawatu River is very unique in that its source starts north of Norsewood and runs through a mountain range being the Manawatu gorge - the great divide between the Ruahine ranges and the Tararua range. From there the

Above left: The great divide between the Ruahine and Tararua ranges can be seen across the centre of photo.

Above right: Dorothy Johnstone and Jannah Pettit congratulate each other at the top of Whariti.

Below middle The Whariti transmission tower.

Below: Mr Ruapehu and Mt Ngaruruhoe.

Manawatu River runs right to the west coast entering the Tasman sea at Foxton.

We stopped for lunch at the DOC sign indicating we were just three kilometre from the top of the tower. This last stretch of road took us an hour to wander. By this time it was getting cold and windy so we were grateful to have our woollen gloves and hats etc to ward against these elements. There sure was a feeling of elation which was so surreal when we reached the tower. The clouds had moved on, while the air was crisp and clear. We had “Conquered the B” It took us two hours to meander back down to the real world, recapturing the spectacular views along the way once more which we had appreciated so much as we ascended.

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aihi Beach along the Western Bay of Plenty is a popular destination during the summer for hundreds of holiday goers.

Some go to enjoy the surf, some to go fishing, many to simply enjoy the long stretches of white sand; whatever the reason, the beach is involved.

Although this is a relatively safe swimming beach, the surf lifeguards have a big presence here. Support for this vital service is strong.

For the past 34 years, Ian Robertson has been organizing the annual Waihi Beach Fun Run / Walk as a fund raiser to help support the Waihi Beach Surf Lifeguard Service.

This event of almost 10 km is along the beach from the Bowentown Coastguard Building to the Waihi Beach Surf Life Club. It is always early in the New Year taking advantage of the huge influx of holidaying families.

The date shifts to make the most of the low tide, hard sand, weather and cooling sea breeze. This year it was held on January 4 with the start time at 4pm.

The popularity of this event is growing.

About six hundred competitors this year made their way along the beach in near perfect conditions. The sand was firm and the waves were tame. There were no stranded jellyfish to leap over, no shore fishing lines to dodge

under and only a few littered broken shells to avoid. Many competed in bare feet.

At $5 individual entry cost, ($1 for children) this would surely be the most affordable event in the country.

From young to old, holiday makers, locals, serious competitors, casual strollers, runners, walkers, kids on bikes, babies in buggies, everyone enjoyed the late afternoon event.

Many wore only togs ready for the cooling splash into the surf at the end.

With a sausage sizzle to tempt the hungry, the dairy doing a roaring trade in ice-creams, plenty of spot prizes, this Fun Run is a real fun affair. It is an event worthy of its participation and a credit to its organizers and cause.

This year Waihi Beach Surf Lifeguard Service benefited from approximately $2000.

Below: Queuing up to register.

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Health

Cyclists need to be more considerate

by Gary Moller

Dip Ph Ed PG Dip Rehab PG Dip

Sport Med (Otago) FCE Certified

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ast February, when in Nelson, I bumped into Conservation Minister, Dr Nick Smith. I was cycling around the city while he was out and about meeting with his constituents.

After briefly chatting about Accident Compensation (Dr Smith was once the Minister for ACC and I was the ACC's National Coordinator of Sport and Recreation Safety during its early days), Dr Smith changed the topic of discussion to the Heaphy Track, saying that a number of his constituents were unhappy about his extending the season of mountain bike access to the track.

I have walked the Heaphy Track twice now and my daughter, Mary-Ann, worked two seasons on the track as a porter. Our plan, now, is to cycle the track. When we do that, we will spend money on transport, lots of food and comfortable accommodation. Ageing "Baby-Boomers" are bigger spenders than your usual back-packers. The local bike shops will do well out of us, as well, because offroad cycling involves a lot of mechanical wear and tear.

I said to Dr Smith that I am now 60 and,

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thank goodness, I am still in good health, including my joints being in good nick. I put my healthy joints partly down to striking a balance between walking, running and cycling.

Cycling is very easy on the joints - so long as you stay upright! Nowadays, I keep the running and walking to relatively short distances and without the heavy loading of huge back packs. I use cycling for the long, hard stuff, including carrying the heavy loads.

It seems to be working and our cycling holidays exploring New Zealand and the Pacific Islands are a relaxing pleasure, rather than being a joint-grinding slog.

With the burgeoning population of "oldies" who are no longer content with the prospect of retirement in the rocking chair, preferring, instead, to explore the Great Outdoors, the demand is growing for more leisurely options, other than the traditional hike with a 20kg pack. These options include hiring a strong, young person, like my daughter, to be their "mule", or to ride a full suspension mountain bike (the "lazy Boy" option).

Dr smith agreed, while pointing out that his cycling skills were "limited", hinting that the hired mule option might be the safer for him. He's right: Cycling is not for everyone!

Cycling trails are lacing their way around

most of New Zealand. There are now so many that I wonder if I will ever get to explore them all - they are being built faster than we can ride them!

Trails that are graded for cycling are perfect for walking. The only issue is the safe coexistence between cyclists and walkers on narrow, winding tracks. I think it comes down to being considerate of other track users and recognising that walkers and cyclists are actually one and the same, with common goals, rather than being opponents.

For the cyclist, this means slowing down, or stopping to let walkers past and taking great care when negotiating blind corners. Walkers are easily startled. A bell would be handy, if not compulsory, when riding shared trails.

Dr Smith said that he was not about to backtrack on his decision to extend the Heaphy Track's mountain bike season because the benefits far outweighed the negatives. I agreed - of course!

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Coming Events

NEW ZEALAND MARCH 2014 1-2 Manawatu Walking Festival, Palmerston North 1 The Yak Run/Walk, Seddon 1 Waiheke Round Island 100km Relay, Waiheke Island 1,2, 3 Sea Sky and Bush Walk, Central Hawkes Bay 2 Bayles Mountain to Surf Marathon, New Plymouth 4 Lifestyle Sports Wellington Waterfront 5km Fun Run/Walk Series, Wellington 4 State Beach Series 5km & 2.5km, Takapuna 5 Smiths Sports Shoes Owai 5km,& 2.5km, Mt Roskill, Auckland 5 Porirua 5km Series, Porirua 6 10k in the Auckland Domain, Auckland 8 Motatapu Off Road Marathon, Miners Trail

Run/Walk 15km, 49km Adventure Run, Queenstown area 8 The Goat Adventure Run 49km, Glendhu Bay 9 Ports of Auckland Round the Bays, 8.4km, Auckland 11 Eastside 5km Run/Walk Series 5km, Hamilton 11 State Beach Series 5km & 2.5km, Takapuna 11 Lifestyle Sports Wellington Waterfront 5km Fun Run/Walk Series, Wellington 12 Porirua 5km Series, Porirua 12 Smiths Sports Shoes Owai 5km,& 2.5km, Auckland 13 10k in the Auckland Domain, Auckland 15 Surf 2 Firth Bush Marathon and Half Marathon, Thames 15 Te Houtaewa Challenge, Kaitaia 15 Bombay Pioneers Settlers Fun Run, Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Bombay

20th Annual Woodville Lions Club

Manawatu Gorge Track & Tunnel Walk A Sunday in April/May 2014 See COMING EVENTS page on Walking New Zealand website after March 31 to find exact date of event. Website: www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

Start times: 9.00am, 9.45am, 10.30am at Ashhurst Domain SH3, Ashhurst Approximately 8kms, 2 - 2 1/2 hours walking time

Funds raised go to Cancer Care and local charities

Essential: • Moderate fitness • Sturdy footwear (preferably boots) • Wet weather clothing and a strong TORCH.

(No gate sales). Minimium age 10 years

Strickly limited tickets (This popular event has sold out every year)

APRIL 2014 User pays BBQ and drinks available

Tickets available from I-Sites at: Woodville (Tararua) 06-376-0217, 0800-827-278, email info@tararua.com Palmerston North 06-350-1922, 0800-626-292, Email palmerstonnorth@i-site.org Phone bookings accepted, cheque, credit card and Visa debit

For further information: Clive Boyden phone 06-376-4554 or Mike James 027-445-6594

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15 Kaiteriteri Gold Half Marathon & 10km, Kaiteriteri Beach, Nelson 15 Relay For Life, Whangarei 15 Relay For Life, Henderson, Auckland 15-16 Rotorua Walking Festiva, Rotorua 16 Capital Punishment 8.3km Wellington 16 Coastsville Classic Half Marathon, & 8km, Auckland 16 Round the Vines Half Marathon & 10km, Martinborough 18 Eastside 5km Run/Walk Series 5km, Hamilton 18 Lifestyle Sports Wellington Waterfront 5km Fun Run/Walk Series, Wellington 19 Smiths Sports Shoes Owai 5km,& 2.5km, Auckland 20 10k in the Auckland Domain, Auckland 22 Northburn 100 161km, 100km, 50km & Half Marathon, Cromwell 22 Bush harriers Half Marathon, Pahiatua 22 Taihape Half Marathon & 10km, Taihape 22 Northburn Station 100 Miler 100km, 50km Half Marathon,& 10km, Central Otago 22 The Dual Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km & 6km, Rangototo, Auckland 23 Mt Lowry Challenge 22km & 11.8km, Days Bay, Wellington 23 Johnstone Electrical Bridge to Beach Half Marathon & 8.5km, Balchutha 25 Lifestyle Sports Wellington Waterfront 5km Fun Run/Walk Series, Wellington 25 Eastside 5km Run/Walk Series 5km, Hamilton 26 Smiths Sports Shoes Owai 5km,& 2.5km, Mt Roskill, Auckland 27-30 Mangawhai Walking Weekend, Mangawhai 27 10k in the Auckland Domain, Auckland 29 Southern Lakes Half Marathon & 10km, Wanaka 29 Relay For Life, Auckland 29 Wild Turkey Off Road Marathon, Whatipu 1 Lifestyle Sports Wellington Waterfront 5km Fun Run/Walk Series, Wellington 1 Eastside 5km Run/Walk Series 5km, Hamilton 3 10k in the Auckland Domain, Auckland

COMING EVENTS 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.

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Coming Events 5 Frontrunner National Series, Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Mokau Beach 5 Oxfam Trailwalker 100km, Taupo 5 Arrowsmith Highcountry Marathon, Ashburton 5 Riverhead Rampage Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Auckland 6 Moonshine Fun Run & Walk, Half Marathon & 10km, Hutt Valley 6 Queens Street Golden Mile, 1.6km, Auckland 12 Great Forest Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Waitarere, Levin 12 Paymark Xterra Rotorua Festival Half Marathon, 11km & 5.5km, Rotorua 12 Alpine Lodge Loop the Lake, 25km, Nelson Lakes 13 Orewa Beach Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Orewa Beach 13 Aoraki Mt Cook Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Aoraki Mt Cook Village 13 Specsavers Hastings Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Havelock North 15 Surf 2 Firth Bush Marathon, Thames 19 Ohope Express Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Ohope 26 Routeburn Classic 32.5km, Te Anau

MAY 2014 3 Lion Foundation Rotorua Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km & 5.5km, Rotorua 3 Hanmer Four Square Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Hanmer Springs 3 T42 Central Plateau Marathon, Central Plateau 4 Lions Club of South Dunedin Tairei Gorge Rail Walk, Dunedin 4 Nelson Shoe Clinic Half Marathon, 10.55km & 5km, Nelson 10 Saint Clair Vineyard Half Marathon, Blenheim 10 The Nugget Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Waihi 10 Atiu Creek Trail Run Marathon, Atiu Creek Regional Park

11 Sri Chinmoy Mid Year Series Half Marathon, 10km & km, Auckland 11 Pencarrow Lighthouse Fun Run Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Eastbourne 18 Hawkes Bay Trail Running series Half Marathon, 14km & 7.5km, Tuki Tuki 18 Huntly Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Huntly 30 - 1 June Olympic Harriers Centenary Celebrations, Wellington

JUNE 2014 1 Christchurch Airport Marathon, Half Marathon & 10km, Christchurch 1 Paihia Half Marathon, Paihia 1 Mount Jogger’s Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Mt Maunganui 1 3D Rotorua Off Road Winer Multisport Festival Half Marathon, 10.5km & 5.5km, Rotorua 1 Auroa Handicap Marathon, Upper Hutt 8 Sri Chinmoy Mid Year Series Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Auckland 14 Rustic Run & Walk, Marathon, Half Marathon, Cromwell 14 Double Rainbow Trail Run Marathon, Rotorua 22 Wellington Marathon, Half Marathon & 10km, Wellington

JULY 2014 6 Tauhara Trail Run Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Taupo 13 Sri Chinmoy Mid Year Series Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Auckland 13 Norsewood to Takapau Fun Challenge Half Marathon, Norsewood, Central Hawkes Bay 20 Hawkes Bay Trail Running Series Half Marathon,11km 15km, 9km, Darmoor Road, Hawkes Bay

AUGUST 2014 3 Mizuno Half Marathon, Taupo 3 Uniutec Run & Walk Events Half Marathon, 15km, 10km, 10km & 5km, Auckland 10 Sri Chinmoy Mid Year Series Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Auckland 17 5 Bridges Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Lower Hutt 17 Hawkes Bay Trail Running Series Half Marathon,11km 15km, 9km, Old Coach Road, Hawkes Bay 24 Cambridge Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Cambridge

COMING EVENTS 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.

Davenport Service Centre Half Marathon & Pahiatua Travel Centre 10km Fun Run & Walk Saturday March 22nd 2014 Hosted by Bush Harrier Club

Pahiatua Walkers start 9am and runners 10am

Prize money if you break the existing course records in the Half Marathon for runners and walkers.

Great place and spot prizes.

Come over to Bush and experience our country hospitality!

Information and entry forms:

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Sunday 6th April

Sunday 16 March 2014

21km & 10km Fun walk/run Join the 2014 pilgrimage to NZ’s most fabulous Martinborough fun walk or run vineyard experience.

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Trentham Memorial Park, Barton Road, Upper Hutt 10km walk & run: A flat, off-road course along both sides of the Hutt River trail, starting and finishing at Trentham Memorial Park. Suitable for walkers and runners of all ages and fitness levels.

Half Marathon (21km) trail walk & run: Two laps of the 10K course (see above), with an extra loop in Trentham Memorial Park.

Half Marathon Walkers start 08.30 Half Marathon Runners start 10.00

Live entertainment and Delicious refreshments around the course and at the finish line in Martinborough’s town square.

Half M entry up to Sat 14 April: $35 Late entry from Sun 15 April: $40

Information line ph 06-306-9321 info@roundthevines.org.nz www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

10k entry up to Sat 14 April: $25 Late entry from Sun 15 April: $30

Online entry via http://www.trenthamunited.co.nz Enquiries: Michael Beaumont via events@trenthamunited.co.nz

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SEPTEMBER 2014 6 Kinloch Off-Road Challenge Marathon, Half Marathon & 10.55km, Taupo 7 North Shore Marathon, Auckland 13 Lydiard Legend marathon, Waitakere Ranges 14 Dunedin Marathon, Dunedin 14 Sri Chinmoy Mid Year Series Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Auckland 24 36th Cadbury Dunedin Marathon & Half Marathon, Dunedin

OCTOBER 2014 11 Great Barrier Island Wharf to Wharf, Great Barrier Island 11 Rotorua Ekiden, Rotorua 12 Wairarapa Country Marathon, Masterton 18 Xterra Trail Challenge, Waihi

NOVEMBER 2014 2 Auckland Marathon, Auckland 8 The Taniwha, Tokoroa 22 Speights West Coaster, Auckland 22 Queenstown International Marathon, Half Marathon & 1km, Queenstown 29 Property Brokers Big Day at the Office Race, Methvern 29 Waiheke Trailblazer Marathon, Waiheke Island

DECEMBER 2014 6 Hanmer Holiday Homes Alpine Marathon, Hanmer Springs 13 3 Bridges Marathon, Wanganui 15 The Molesworth Run, Molesworth

OVERSEAS EVENTS

Baw, Vic, Australia 8-10 Brooks Marathon, Half Marathon, 12km, Mt Baw, Australia 9 King Island Imperial 8km to 32km, King Island, Tas, Australia 15-7 Connemara 4 Seasons Spring Walking Festival, Connemara, Ireland 16 Moonee Valley Colour Fest Run, Moonee Valley, Vic, Australia 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 The Great Rail Run, 10km & 17km, Mornington Peninsula, Vic, Australia 23 Twilight Running Festival, Brisbane, Qld, Australia 23 Rome Marathon, Rome, Italy 29 Roller Coast Run, Marathon, Mt Dandenong, Vic, Australia 30 Great Volcanic Mountain Challenge, Mt Canobolas, NSW, Australia 30-31 North Leitrim Glens Walking Festival, Ireland

APRIL 2014 3-6 Newcastles Festival of Running, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, Newcastle, NSW, Australi 4 -5 IML Two day Walk, Gilboa, Israel 5 Buffalo Stampede Marathon, Bright, Vic, Australia 6 Milan City Marathon, Milan, Italy 6 NewRun Marathon, Newcastle, NSW, Australia 6 Trailblazer 7km & 10km, You Yanks National Park, Australia 9 North Pole Marathon, North Pole Camp, Russia 13 Paris Marathon, Paris, France

MARCH 2014 8 Six Foot Six Track 45km, Katoomba, NSW, Australia 8 Mt Baw Baw Trail Running Festival, Mt Baw

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Medals for all finishers Early Bird Entry Prize Enter by Friday 29 March 2013

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Coming Events 13 Bunbury 3Waters Running festival, 50km, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Bunbury, Australia 13 London Marathon, London, England 13 Rotterdam Marathon, Rotterdam, Netherlands 13 Vienna Marathon, Vienna, Austria 14 Canberra Marathon, Canberra, Act, Australia 19 Great Ocean Road Marathon, Great Ocean Road, Vic, Australia 21 Boston Marathon, USA 26 Yuleba Fun Run, Marathon, Yuleba, Qld, Australia 27 The Geelong Half Marathon, Geelong, Vic, Australia 27-28 IML Two day Walk, Boras, Sweden

MAY 2014 3 Run the Rock 19km, 10km, 5km & 2km, Hanging Rock, Woodend, Vic, Australia

2014

3-4 IML Two Day Walk, Blankenberge, Belgium 3-4 Walk to Save the Wilderness, 100km & 50km, Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia 4 Puffing Billy Great Train Race, 13.2km, Belgrade, Vic, Australia 4 Stamford Financial Hilly Half Marathon, Hamilton Island 4 Mt Mee Classic Trail, Marathon, Mt Mee, Qld, Australia 5 Belfast City Marathon, Belfast, Ireland 4 Mt Mee Marathon& 10km, Dayboro, Qld, Australia 11-12 IML Two Day Walk, Wellingborough, United Kingdom 11 Motherts Day Classic, nationally throughout Australia 17-18 Great Ocean Road Marathon, Half Marathon, 14km, 6km, Great Ocean Road, Vic, Australia 17-18 IML Two Day Walk, Bern, Switzerland 24 Warwick PentahRun, Marathon, Warwick, Qld, Australia 25 Jacob’s Creek Barossa Marathon, Barossa Valley, SA, Australia 25 Rocky River Run, 5km, 10km & Half M a r a t h o n , Rockhampton, Qld, Australia 29 -1 June IML Two F o u r Walk,Chantonnay, France

Australia 14-15 IML Two Day Walk, Diekirch, Luxemburg 27 - 29 Mourne International Walking Festival, co Antrim, Ireland 28-29 ML Two Day Walk, Viborg, Denmark 29 Pichi Richi Marathon, Port Augusta, SA, Australia

JULY 2014 2 Big Red Run Marathon, Simpson Desert, Qld, Australia 5-6 Gold Coast Airport Marathon, 10m & 5.7km, Gold Coast, Qld, Australia 3-6 IML Four Day Walk, Castlebar, co Mayo Ireland 3 Sydney Harbour 10km, Sydney, NSW,

COMING EVENTS 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.

NORDIC WALKING

JUNE 2014

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* Friday 28th March 2014 * Saturday 29th March 2014 * Sunday 30th March 2014

NORDIC WALKING

1 BMA Mackay Maraina Run, Half Marathon, 8km & 5km, Mackay, Qld, Australia 3 Flora Women’s Mini Marathon, Central Dublin, Irealand 8 Macleay River Marathon, Half Marathon 10km & 5km, South West Rocks, via Kempsey, NSW, Australia 15 Glow Worm Trail Marathon, Wolgan Valley, NSW,

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Coming Events Australia 11-13 3 Marathons in 3 Days, Cairns, Qld, Australia 13 Cairns Marathon, Cairns, Qld, Australia 14 Australian Outback Marathon, Half Marathon, 11km & 6km, Ayers Rock, NT, Australia 15-18 IML Four Day Walk, Nijmegen, Netherlands 20 Winery Running Festival, Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia 20 Sri Chinmoy Princes Park Marathon, Parkville, Vic, Australia 20 Airlie Beach Running Festival, Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Airlie Beach, Qld, Australia 20 Gold Rusk Marathon, Babinda Boulders, Qld, Australia 24 Australia Outback Marathon & Half Marathon, Ayers Rock, NT, Australia 26 Australian Outback Marathon, Yulara, NT, Australia 27 Run 2014, 5km, 10km & Half Marathon, Melbourne, Vic, Australia 27 Westlink M7 Blacktown City Running Festival Maraton, Half Marathon, 10km & 4km, Blacktown, NSW, Australia

AUGUST 2014 2 The Bridge Marathon, Brisbane, Qld, Australia 3 Brisbane Marathon Festival, Brisbane, Qld, Australia 3 Bush Marathon Festival, Canberra, Act, Australia 3 Townsville Running Festival, Townsville, Qld, Australia 8-10 IML Three Day Walk, Vaasa, Finland 9 Lamington Eco Challenge, Lamington National Park, Qld, Australia 12 Toowoomba Road Runners Marathon, Toowoomba, Qld, Australia 12 Bribie Island Bash, Bribie Island, Qld, Australia 17 Alice Springs Running Festival, Alice Springs, NT, Australia 17 Trail Marathon Ruinning weekend, Wagga Beach, NSW, Australia 24 Adelaide Marathon Running Festival, Adelaide, SA, Australia 31 Sunshine Coast Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km & 2km, Sunshine Coast, Qld, Australia 30-31 IML Two Day Walk,, Verdal, Norway 31 Shepperton Running Festival, Shepparton, Vic, Australia

SEPTEMBER 2014 5-7 IML Three Day Walk, Seefield, Austria 6 Spartan Race Marathon, Razorback, Australia 7 Dubbo Stampede, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Dubbo, NSW, Australia 7 Ross Marathon, Ross, Tas, Australia 13-14 IML Two Day Walk, Arenzano, Italy 17 Westlink M7 Cities Marathon, Prerstons, NSW, Australia 20-21 Frankston Relay for Life Relay Marathon, Frankston, Vic, Australia 21 Blackmores Sydney Running Festival, Milsons Point, Nsw, Australia 27-28 IML Two Day Walk, Brno, Czech Republic

OCTOBER 2014 4-5 IML Two Day Walk, Fulda, Germany 4 Western Sydney Marathon, Penrith, NSW, Australia 11-12 IML Two Day Walk, Barcelona, Spain 11 Fitzroy Falls Fire Trail Marathon, Fitzroy Falls, NSW, Australia 11-18 Alce Spring Masters Games Alice Springs, NT, Australia 18-19 IML Two Day Walk, Arlington, USA 25-26 IML Two Day Walk, Won-Ju, Korea 27 Dublin Marathon, Dublin, Ireland

NOVEMBER 2014 1-2 Carcoar Cup Running Festival, Carcoar, NSW, Australia 1-3 IML Three Day Walk, Higashimasuyama, Japan 2 Mt Marlow Marathon, Pallarenda, Qld, Australia 9 Deep Space Mountain Marathon, Namadgi National Park, Act, Australia 9 Great Barrier Marathon Festival, Port Douglas, Qld, Australia 8-10 Upperchurch Walking Weekend, Nr Thurles, co Tipperary, Ireland 8-9 IML Two Day Walk, Taipei, Taiwan

Window on Waitakere

Easy bird watching

By Kay Lindley You don’t always have to go into the depths of the Ark to enjoy the sight of Waitakere Ranges birds feeding – sometimes the birds come to you.

Through the window of the Ranger Station recently Ark Manager Maj de Poorter and others had a very close view of an iridescent Tui taking small inky purple fruits from a tall shrub hard against the building in a neighbouring garden.

A few days later Ark in the Park member Grant Capill and others were thrilled at a Kereru, only one metre above their heads, gorging on the same fruits.

This small tree is a common and important member of the understorey of the forest and is one of its heaviest fruiters, often surpassing some larger tree species in output. It is Mapau (Myrsine australis) bearing on attractive red stems its small alternate leaves with wavy margins.

Beetles in large numbers often chew the young leaves later in the season, providing further food for birds. A good plant to get to know. Commonly known as Red Matipo, mapau is a species of shrub within the Myrsine family.

It is endemic to New Zealand and found throughout the country and offshore islands. It has crinkly-edged leaves which make it easily mistaken for a pittosporum and reddish bark and stems, however reddish and purplish blotching on leaves is often a distinguishing factor.

Growing to around six metres in height, it inhabits bush margins and is often planted in regeneration projects. The bark on a mature trunk is grey. Mapou produce very small black fruit in summer (popular with birds) these grow directly on the stem of the plant, not at the end of branches and twigs. It is dispersed by wax eyes and young seedlings are common around the parent tree.

Maori boiled Mapou leaves to make an infusion (tea) for toothache. They also used the leaves as relief for arthritic problems, as a remedy for skin disease, intestinal worms and as a general tonic. The branch wood was used for digging sticks and adze handle sockets.

In European times the hard timber has been used for building, although its most popular use has probably been for firewood.

For the opportunity to see the Mapau in the Waitakere ranges, and to go on the Walking Waitakere Wednesday Walks series, please email me on: kaylindley@xtra.co.nz.

DECEMBER 2014 28 Mt Kosciuszko Marathon, NSW, Australia

NOVEMBER 2015 Great Barrier Marathon Festival, Port Douglas, Qld, Australia

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CONTENTS for previous 14 issues

MARCH 194 2014 4 Walk Talk 10 New Zealand Walks: Four 6 Great Walks: Coming ‘Round the forests of the Far North Mountain’ Tongariro Northern 11 Book:Our Mountains Circuit 12 New Zealand Walk: Exploring the 11 New Zealand Walks: Manawatu Gorege Track Waitahinga Trails connecting 14 New Zealand Walk: New Tawa Wanganui with its hinterland Track - an alternative Gorge 14 New Zealand Walks: Sea, Sky track and Bush walks 16 New Zealand Walk: 16 Event: Rotorua walk to mark Sesquicentennial Track 21st anniversary Southland 18 Digital Photo Contest winners 20 New Zealand Walk: Tuatapere 20 Know before you go this Hump Ridge Track summer!

26 New Zealand Walk: Carter 22 Overseas Walk: River Torrens Scenic Reserve Linear Park Trail 28 Overseas Walks: Earth Sea, Sky 23 New Zealand Walks:Minister - Costa Rica opens new Sutherland Falls 30 Overseas Walk: Following in Track Wainwrights steps 24 My Favourite Walk: Twilight 34 Event: Mahi Aroha doing it for Bay conservation 26 My Favourite Walk: 36 Overseas Walks ands Tours Mangaokewa Reserve 38 New Zealand Walks: Walk 28 Event: Walking beneath the Clutha country’s golden trails stars for charity 43 Health: Have you an Iodine 29 Event: Kauri Run turns 10 deficiency?

30 Overseas Walks: Walking 44 New Zealand Coming Events Italy’s Dolomites ‘King of the 46 Overseas Coming Events Alps’ 46 Nordic Walking 38 Books: Ecosanctuaries 48 Event: Head2Head 38 Books: Among Secret Beauties 49 Window on Waitakere: Reality 40 My Favourite Walk: Waipu Caves shows 41 High Achiever:New York City 51 Weather forecast for January Marathon - not just for runners 56 Country Breaks 40 Event: Manawatu to host first 59 Green Prescription walking festival 60 The Great NZ Trek 43 Health: Where have the DECEMBER 2013 191 children gone?

4 Walk Talk 44 New Zealand Coming Events 48 Window on Waitakere: Those 6 New Zealand Walk:Ballroom overhang numbers again 10 New Zealand Walk: 49 High Achiever: Walking the Rangiwahia Track upgrade World 12 New Zealand Walks: 51 Weather forecast for March Waitahinga Trails - walks 52 Directory: Walking groups worth doing throughout NZ 13 New Zealand Walk: Motukiore 56 Country Breaks Island Track 60 Stirling Sports Half Marathon 14 New Zealand Walks:Catlins FEBRUARY 193 2014 Capers 4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walk:Finding heart 16 New Zealand Walk: Wairongomai Valleys walk and soul at Catered Coast 17 Books:A Walk a Day 365 short Walks walks in New Zealand 9 Event: 30 year old half marathon - a popular Auckland 18 Digital Photo Contest winners 20 Overseas Walks: Ireland’s event Dingle Way 10 New Zealand Walks: Two Days 24 Window on Waitakere: Reality Bay walks shows 12 New Zealand Walk: Manawatu 25 Product Marketplace: Walking Estuary Walk great for your joints 13 New Zealand Walk: Foxton to 26 Event: Walking event exceeds Himitangi Beach walk expectations 14 High Achiever:Award for 27 Health: Heat injury during walking group leader exercise 16 New Zealand Walks: 30 Overseas Walks: Australia’s Mangawhai Walking Heysen Trail - a work in art Weekend 18 Digital Photo Contest winners 35 Overseas Walks: Embrace the great outdoors in Tasmania 20 New Zealand Walk: Four Peaks 38 New Zealand Walk: Hogs Back High Country Track Track 23 Book: A volcanic guide to 40 Event: Rotorua Marathon to Tongariro National Park celebrate 50 years 24 Overseas Walks: Romania - a 42 Training: Preparing to trek at fun place to walk high altitudes 29 New Zealand Walk: River 43 Product Marketplace:Sketchers pathway section opened 30 Overseas Walks: Mullaghmore - Summer Collection a walk over layered limestone 44 New Zealand Coming Events 46 Overseas Coming Events 33 New Zealand Walk: Walking 48 Event: Cadburys Dunedin over Arthurs Pass Marathon events 36 Overseas Walks ands Tours 51 Weather forecast for December 38 New Zealand Walks: Sunset Coast Walk - new walks for all 56 Country Breaks 59 Night-time walking marathon the family 40 Event: Taking on the Taniwha 60 Green Prescription 42 Health: Broken bone ends up NOVEMBER 2013 190 with DVT 4 Walk Talk 44 New Zealand Coming Events 6 New Zealand Walks:Mistic 46 Overseas Coming Events Mountain - Paul Rush finds 49 High Achiever: Walking the picture perfect Mt Taranaki can World be moody and mistic 48 Window on Waitakere: 10 New Zealand Walk: Ian Wells Monitoring day in the Track Waitakeres 11 My Favourite Walk:The Kepler 50 Contents for previous 14 issues Track 61km circular track 51 Weather forecast for February 12 Event: The Great New Zealand 52 Directory: Walking groups Trek - Alfredton to Lake Ferry throughout NZ 16 New Zealand Walk:Kingston 56 Country Breaks Reserve walk 60 Stirling Sports Half Marathon 17 Books:A Walk a Day 365 short JANUARY 192 2014 walks in New Zealand 4 Walk Talk 18 Digital Photo Contest winners 6 New Zealand Walk:Pekepeka 20 New Zealand Walks: Cape Wetland restored Kidnappers- Gannet Reserve 8 Overseas Walks: Take a high an unique walk country walking holiday this 24 New Zealand Walks: Stewart summer Island wilderness experience 9 New Zealand Walks: Goldfield with Ruggedy Range Cavalcades - have come a long 26 News:A trek with a big way since 1991

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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 49 Cycling Tours: Molesworth Station “It’s like biking through a Constable painting” 51 Weather forecast for November 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 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 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 51 Weather forecast for July 56 Country Breaks 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 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

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APRIL WEATHER FORECAST APRIL1 to APRIL 30 2014

Daily Summary Cloudy in north, but warm, especially at night.

Wetter than average for both islands. In North Island, Northland may be drier, with Whangarei driest. All other North Island regions wetter. After the Central Plateau wettest may be Taranaki.

In South Island, wetter than average may be West Coast, top of the island, hydrolakes and parts of Southland.

Inland Otago and Timaru may be driest. The North Island may have a cloudier month but South Island average sunshine. For temperatures, North Island is average to warmer, with no districts below average.

The South Island is average but cooler from South Canterbury to the Lakes, and Alexandra. In the 4th week expect heavy rain from Bay of Plenty to Taranaki and on the west coast of South Island.

3rd-6th April 2014 Cold southwesterlies abate with the approach of an anticyclone.

5th April 2014 Possible low temperature at Lake Manapouri.

7th April 2014 Anticyclonic.

8th April 2014 A depression formerly a tropical cyclone may be centred near New Caledonia.

11th April 2014 The tropical cyclonic system may move southeast to pass near East Cape.

10th-11th April 2014 Heavy falls in Gisborne associated with ex-tropical cyclone. High rainfall in Gisborne may result in slips and surface flooding.

12th April 2014 Over the next four weeks it may be wet in the west but dry in the eastern parts of North Island. The dry nights should be due to frequent cloud cover. However, temperatures may be nearer average over South Island.

The following four weeks may be wetter in most western regions but drier in parts of Northland and the east of North Island, these patterns caused by more frequent depressions in the south Tasman Sea and west of Fiordland with mild and moist west to northwesterlies over North Island and north of South Island.

Temperatures should be warmer than usual in North Island, and above average in Gisborne.

Other areas well above average may be Northland, Waikato, Hawkes Bay, Coromandel and Wairarapa.

Temperatures may also be above average over the remainder of North Island.. The higher than average temperatures may be due to cloudy northwesterlies bringing warm night-time temperatures.

In contrast, temperatures over South Island may be nearer average, apart from Buller, north Westland, Nelson and Marlborough, which should be above average. Fiordland, Central Otago and South Canterbury Lakes may be below average. As for sunshine, it should be cloudy over much of North Island in this outlook period, especially Taranaki and Gisborne.

12th-13th April 2014 A depression, possibly a former tropical cyclone, centred near East Cape, brings moist southwesterlies to the east of North Island.

13th-16th April 2014 The depression moves east with westerlies prevailing.

17th-18th April 2014 A shallow depression passes over North Island.

19th April 2014 Continuing westerlies.

22nd-25th April 2014 Mild northerlies, 26th April 2014 Unusually high temperature for Hasting.

26th-27th April 2014 Northwesterly change.

28th-29th April 2014 Anticyclonic conditions.

30th April 2014 Mild northerlies.

Allow 24-hr error to all forecasts. Skewing may occur around 1st (new moon), 9th (apogee), 15h (full moon), 23rd (perigee) and 29th (new moon) www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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

AUCKLAND CENTRAL AUCKLAND YMCA MARATHON CLUB, (Walkers Section), Sunday (AM), Helen Meyer 09-815-1444 AUCKLAND CATHOLIC TRAMPING CLUB: Sarah Hart 09-625-7891, actc.trampingclub@gmail.com AUCKLAND WALKERS & JOGGERS CLUB: Tuesday, Thursday (PM), Sunday (AM), (BIA), 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 WOMENS OUTDOOR PURSUITS INC: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, Anne 09-480-5424, www.wops.co.nz

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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 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), Dave Pampitt 09-410-5287 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 021-268-4154, pam_4882@yahoo.co.nz GREENHITHE WALKING GROUP: Greenhithe, Tuesday (AM), Marjorie Andrew 09-413-9065

HIGHBURY COMMUNITY HOUSE: Highbury, Thursday, Friday (AM), Judy Mayn 09-480-5279 MAIRANGI WALKING NETWORK: Mairangi Bay, Everyday (AM), Paula Cole 09-444-6435 MEADOWOOD WALKING & TALKERS: Albany, Tuesday (AM), Carol Buckner 09-479-7804 MILFORD MALL WALKERS: Greenhithe, Tuesday, Thursday, (AM), Carol Mosedale 09-443-2054 MILFORD MENS PROBUS: Ian Hall 09-479-4259 NORTH SHORE DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP: Every second Sunday (AM), Sue Pearson 09-449-2221 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), Ivan Melville 09425-4999 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), Pam Jordan 021-136-6129, pajordan0452@gmail.com 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, Anne 09-480-5424, www.wops.co.nz

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: Noel Newsome 09-278-4962

WAIKATO LEGEND Fitness levels: “B” beginner, ”I” intermediate, “A” advanced. (AM) denotes morning walk, (PM) denotes an afternoon or evening walk.

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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 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 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

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

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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), Colin Smyth 027-499-941, lakecity@xtra.co.nz, www.lakecity.co.nz GREEN PRESCRIPTION WALKING GROUP: TMonday and Thursday (AM), (B), Melissa Gordon 07-348-4125 HEART SUPPORT WALK GROUP: Tueday (AM), Wally Walford 07347-6173 MOKOIA COMMUNITY CENTRE WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), (B), Melissa Gordon 07 348 4125 SPRINGFIELD STROLLERS: Wednesday (AM), (BIA), Glenys Searancke 07-348-4243 ROTORUA TRAMPING & SKI CLUB: Sundays (AM), Trevor Cochrane 07-345-6362 ROTORUA 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 KAIMAI RAMBLERS TRAMPING GROUP: Wednesday, Roger 07-5441622 Y’s WALKERS: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), YMCA, 07-5785891 MOUNT JOGGERS & WALKERS: Tuesday, Friday, Sunday, info@mtjoggersandwalkers.co.nz , www.mtjoggersandwalkers.co.nz ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION: MONDAY (AM) 07-576-2469 NORDIC WALKING AT THE MOUNT: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, Steffi 07-574-7527 NORDIC WALKING IN TAURANGA: Monday, Wednesday, Mary 07577-0711 MT MAUNGANUI RSA WALKING CLUB: Tuesday, Thursday, Sundays (AM), (BIA), Kieran Jensen 07-572-0626 50 FORWARD WALKING GROUPS: Sport Bay of Plenty 07-578-0016 TAURANGA MID-WEEK TRAMPING GROUP: 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

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), Wednesday (PM), www.npjw.co.nz 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

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

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

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

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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

SUNSHINE WALKING GROUP: Whakatane, Tuesday (AM), (I), Graham Thomas, 07-307-9800 HARRIERS WALKERS WHAKATANE: Saturday, (PM), (I), Noel Jones, 07-308-7101

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

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

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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

WHANGAMATA RAMBLERS: Ron Le Noel, 07-865-9475 WALK WHANGAMATA: Everyday (AM), from Surfclub WHANGA SENIOR WALKERS: Tuesday (AM), 07-865-7022

WHITIANGA WHANGAMATA WHANGAMATA WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Mike Lord, 07868-6025 WHANGAMATA ROAD RUNNERS & WALKERS: 07-865-6580

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), Ethel Fackney 06-3444375 RONA & GLAD’S WALK GROUP: Tuesday (AM), Rona Wright 06344-5434

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WANGANUI HARRIER CLUB: Wednesdays, Saturday (PM), Secretary, P O Box 702, Wanganui, Perry Newburn 06-343-6484 SPORT WANGANUI CLUB GOLD: Tuesday, Thursday, (AM), Karen Buckholt 06-349-2315 WANGANUI MILLENNIUM WALKERS CLUB: Sunday (AM), Darol Pointon 06-345-3137

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

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WELLINGTON WEDNESDAY WALKERS: 04-388-1988 WELLINGTON CATHOLIC TRAMPING CLUB: 04-934-4729 WELLINGTON HARRIER ATHLETIC CLUB: Saturday (PM) mid March to mid October, (BIA), Veronica Gould WELLINGTON MARATHON CLINIC: Sunday (AM), (BIA), Toni 04478-9201 WELLINGTON MID-WEEK WALKERS: Tues, Thursday (PM), Bart Jones 04-477-3746 or David Lonsdale 04-977-8990 WELLINGTON NORDIC WALKERS: Rod McColl 04-526-6833

LOWER HUTT 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

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 WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Visitor Information Centre

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

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

ARAI-WALKERS: Wednesday, Wainoni/Aranui, Natalie Hoani, 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), www.bishopdaletrampers.org.nz 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, Trudy Blakey 03-327-4457 KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUPS: for the over 50’s, 23 surburban www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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groups plus rural locations, Sport Canterbury 0800-228-483 LAMBDA DAY TRAMPERS: every second Sunday, (BI), social group for gays and lesbians of all ages, Helen Davies 03-337-6103 LINWOOD AVENUE WALKING GROUP: Wednesday, Thursday (AM) (B), 03-389-5303 LINWOOD KIWISENIORS: Thursday (AM), Phyl 03-389-6130 LYTTELTON WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Lyttlelton, (BI), Ada Goodwin 03-328-7235 MAIREHAU LADIES PROBUS, Tuesday, Leah 03-385-6310 MARYVILLE KIWISENIORS:: Monday (AM), Valmai 03-377-8742 MERIVALE KIWISENIORS: Monday (AM), (BI), June 03-355-8703 MT PLEASANT KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Pauline 03-3844794 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 “Y’s WALKERS” (YMCA): Tuesday, Thursday, (BIA), City YMCA, 03366-0689, Bishopdale Community Centre, 03-359-8330 www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

“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

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), Chris James 03-488-2228 WAIHOLA WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Elizabeth Jones 03-4898064 XY TRAMPING CLUB: 1st & 3d (& 5th) Tuesday, (AM), Prue Turnbull 03-454-3991 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 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 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

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

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

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Please tell our advertisers you saw it advertised in Walking New Zealand magazine.

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WALKING IN THAMES Kauaeranga Valley or Goldtrail walks S.C. Accomodation or B&B; ex. rates valley2view@xtra.co.nz Ph. 07 868 7213

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

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EASTERN TARANAKI EXPERIENCE 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.

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• 2 or 3 night getaways of moderate tramping in the very heart of the Eastern Taranaki backcountry. (2 to choose from) • Inclusive package of transport (from Stratford) accommodation and meals.

• September to May best months.

• Matemateaonga Track package of transport, jetboat, hut passes also arranged.

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For further information contact: Carol or Dave Digby

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Phone 06-765-7482 (evenings) email: eastern-taranaki@xtra.co.nz website: www.eastern-taranaki.co.nz Please tell our advertisers you saw it advertised in Walking New Zealand magazine.

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

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CANTERBURY

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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.

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