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NEW ZEALAND’S RECREATION WALKING MAGAZINE

ISSUE No 203 - DECEMBER 2014

New Zealand Walk:

Hump Ridge Track more wilderness, less people

New Zealand Walk:

Tussock Traverse walking through a natural and cultural wonderland

Te Araroa Trail : Cape Reinga to Bluff

Overseas Walk:

Training:

Exercise programme tips New Zealand Walk:

Pukawa to Omori Track NZ $7.50 inc GST

San Francisco’s Ways: Umbria pilgrim routes www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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CONTENTS Issue 203 2014

4 Walk Talk

6 New Zealand Walk: Pukawa to Omori Track 6 Te Araroa Trail: Cape Reinga to Bluff

8 New Zealand Walks: Outdoor couple make footprint on NZ walking scene 12 New Zealand Walks: Hiking New Zealand’s Hump Ridge Track more wilderness, less people

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18 Monthly Photo Contest winners

20 Overseas Walks: Inspiring walks in Spain 24 Ballard of St James

26 New Zealand Cycling Tours: Kiwi women take to the cycling trails 28 Overseas Walks: San Francisco’s ways: Umbria ‘s pilgrim routes

36 New Zealand Walk: Te Kauri Park Scenic Reserve 37 Overseas Walks and Tours

38 Event: Tussock Traverse walking through a natural and cultural wonderland 40 Event: Cadbury Dunedin Marathon events

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42 Window on Waitakere: Possum trapping 43 Training: Exercise programme tips 44 New Zealand Coming Events 48 Overseas Coming Events

50 Index for previous fourteen issues 51 Weather Forecast for December 52 Directory: New Zealand Walking Groups 56 Country Breaks

60 The Great New Zealand Trek Right: Cover picture: Walking the Tussock Traverse in January 2014.

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Historical journey through Freo

Two Feet and a Heartbeat is launching a new tour experience through the historical streets of Fremantle, appropriately titled The Sailors Guide to Fremantle.

The tour investigates life in Fremantle’s west end since colonisation and visits to some of the old working man’s clubs long established in the area when it was a hub of activity for maritime workers and sailors, including stops at the Roundhouse, Buffalo Club, Navy Club and Workers Social and Leisure Club.

The Sailors Guide to Fremantle begins on October 25 and will be offered on Saturdays and Sundays throughout summer.

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Diversions on Isle of Wight Coastal Path

Walkers on England’s Isle of Wight Coastal Path have noted that diversions and no go areas have added about ten miles to the coastal path. There is a great deal of damage to the path and in areas the paths are either closed completely or the path has disappeared on to the beach. Care is needed to ensure you don’t venture to close too the edge of weather worn cliff tops.

It would be a good idea to check with locals about the area you are walking, as often the path closures are not clear until you reach them, meaning you often retreat several miles to find a diversion. Also some stairways from the beach are in a dangerous state and could be a problem for older walkers.

Enjoy Sydney during Walktober

October’s warm spring days are perfect for enjoying Sydney on foot.

As well as the dozens of accessible city trails, stunning coastal walks and beautiful parks, gardens and squares, this year Sydney is also the location for a week of walk-friendly activities starting 19 October.

Walktober ’s celebrations include: the annual International Conference on Walking and Liveable Cities at Luna Park; sharing walking stories at the free ‘City Above: Coastal Walk from Coogee to Bondi, Photo Conversation’ event; Hamilton Lund. the special Sculpture by the Sea from Bondi to Bronte; an opportunity to get involved in the street glamming of the Eastern suburbs and much more.

For more information about all the Walktober activities go to the Walk 21 Sydney web site: www.walk21sydney.com.

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

Cycling Kerala’s spice trail

Innovative’s 2015 Ancient Kingdoms Holidays Asia brochure has a cycling tour that gets travellers off the main roads and into small remote villages, allowing an up-close and authentic encounter with locals.

Cycling an average of 40km per day this trip takes in Cochin, Thattekad, Munnar, Periyar, Kuttikkanam and Kumarkom as clients cycle the green hill stations, tea plantations, lagoons and tropical rainforests before finally Above: Cycling in Kerala is one of the exploring the inland waters and beaches. They spend offerings in Innovatve’s 2015 Ancient one night on a houseboat and others staying in a mix of Kingdoms Holidays Asia brochure. heritage and first and deluxe class hotels and eco lodges.

The trip includes all meals from day two, all transfers and transportation, geared mountain bike hire with helmet, mineral water and rehydration supplements daily, backup vehicle and bike maintenance daily. Priced from $3740 pp twin the 11 day tour departs daily. info@innovative-travel.com.

New campsite by Platypus Walkway

Nature lovers can now bring their tents and swags to a new campground next to the platypus viewing area at Broken River in Eungella National Park, 80km west of Mackay, Queensland, Australia. Opened to the public on 19 September, the new grounds include 10 bush camping sites suitable for family-sized groups, and two campsites to accommodate larger groups and vehicles.

The opening of the campsite coincides with the completion of the first stage of the $600,000 Platypus Walk project featuring new walkways and platypus viewing areas.

The second stage will be completed by June 2015.

Further information: Rates: Camping sites are $5.75 per person per night or $23 per family group per night. Bookings are essential. W: www.nprsr.qld.gov.au

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Combine exercise and exploration

Now you can combine exercise and exploration on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.

N o o s a R u n n i n g To u r s , a locally-operated ecobusiness provides guided walks and runs through the headland section of Noosa

National Park - exploring the beaches, parks, rivers, trails, boardwalks and coastal surroundings of Noosa.

Fitness gurus can enjoy d aily s u n ris e or s uns et tours covering distances of 6km, 10km and 12km while learning fun facts about Noosa from the tour guide.

Personalised, corporate, private group and kids’ tours are also available.

Further information: Rates: Daily sunrise and sunset tours starts at $30 per person for 45 minutes and approximately 6km. The maximum group size is six people.

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Walk talk

New river walk for Brisbane

The highly-anticipated New Farm Riverwalk connecting New Farm and the Brisbane CBD in Queensland, Australia opened to the public on 21 September 2014.

The $72 million 900 metre long floating w a l k w a y c a te r s to cyclists, pedestrians and runners and features a segregated pedestrian and cycle path as well as shaded rest and viewing areas.

Drinking too much water can be fatal for athletes

Drinking too much during exercise can overwhelm the body’s ability to remove water. Overhydration by athletes is called exercise-associated hyponatremia.

The recent deaths of two high school football players in the USA, illustrate the dangers of drinking too much water and sports drinks, according to Loyola University Medical Center sports medicine physician Dr. James Winger.

Overhydration by athletes is called exercise-associated hyponatremia. It occurs when athletes drink even when they are not thirsty. Drinking too much during exercise can overwhelm the body’s ability to remove water. The sodium content of blood is diluted to abnormally low levels. Cells absorb excess water, which can cause dangerous swelling in the brain.

Hyponatremia can cause muscle cramps, nausea, vomiting, seizures, unconsciousness and, in rare cases, death.

In recent years there have been more than a dozen documented and suspected runners’ deaths from hyponatremia.

Winger said it’s common for coaches to encourage athletes to drink profusely before they get thirsty. But he noted that expert guidelines recommend athletes drink only when thirsty. Winger said athletes should not drink a predetermined amount or try to get ahead of their thirst.

Drinking only when thirsty can cause mild dehydration.

“However, the risks associated with dehydration are small,” Winger said. “No one has died on sports fields from dehydration, and the adverse effects of mild dehydration are questionable. But athletes, on rare occasions, have died from overhydration.”

Winger is co-author of a 2011 study that found that nearly half of Chicago-area recreational runners surveyed may be drinking too much fluid during races.

“Many athletes hold unscientific views regarding the benefits of different hydration practices,” Winger and colleagues concluded.

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New Zealand Walk

Te Araroa Trail

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he Pukawa to Omori Track begins at end of Kaiuru Avenue in Pukawa village (15 minutes d r i ve we s t o f Tu r a n g i – signposted to the right off SH 41).

The track wanders through the bush along the edge of Lake Taupo on an easy gradient.

Bellbird and tui are often seen in the trees above and from time to time glimpses of nearby Lake Taupo. The track emerges at Omori Reserve on the edge of the lake where there is a picnic area, toilet and shingle beach.

The reserve is notable for the kowhai trees which create a splash of bright yellow

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when flowering. Aluminium bands have been placed around some kohuhu trees to prevent possums from climbing up to eat the palatable native mistletoe.

The track continues on over the Omori Stream where in winter spawning trout may be seen. Another 10 minutes walk sees the end of the track at the Omori Boat Ramp. Popular with dog owners, be sure to pay attention to the local signs regarding dogs on council land around the lake.

Time: one hour 20 minutes, return via same track.

ow does walking the entire length of New Zealand appeal? Well, the Te Araroa Trail makes this

possible.

Te Araroa, which opened on December 3, 2011, stretches 3,000 kilometres from Cape Reinga to Bluff. Some walkers take on the entire trail in one epic journey.

However, most complete individual sections as and when they can.

Rob Wakelin, CEO of Te Araroa Trust, describes Te Araroa as the “most intrepid of Kiwi adventures.”

“You start off at Ninety Mile Beach, there’s the Tongariro Crossing in there and Queen Charlotte Track … you walk right through the middle of Queenstown and finish at Bluff,” he says.

Rob says that one of the beauties of Te Araroa is you can be deep in historic forest today and in the middle of a big city tomorrow. Also, two people can leave Cape Reinga 24 hours apart and, based on weather conditions and who they meet, etc., have entirely different experiences.

YHA New Zealand sponsors Te Araroa.

This makes a lot of sense as there are YHA hostels scattered all over the country.

“People can virtually walk north to south staying in YHA hostels along the way,” says Brian Westwood, YHA MarArthurs Pass YHA kitchen facilities.

Te Anau YHA community facilities.

Above: The view across Lake Taupo from Omori Scenic Reserve.

Middle: The track drops down to the lake edge.

Left: Looking towards the wide verge towards Pukawa. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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rail: Cape Reinga to Bluff Ahipara Backpacker Lodge.

keting and Sales Manager.

Brian explains that YHA caters specifically to those who want to explore New Zealand.

“We don’t have the party crowd. Instead, we focus on, what we call, ‘daytime travellers’. We provide clean facilities and comfortable beds. We basically shut up shop at 10 o’clock at night and keep things as quiet as possible. This allows our guests to get a good night’s sleep so they can get up early to explore the next day,” he says.

Brian says that most YHA bunkrooms are four share though they also offer en suite rooms.

“I think the reality of hostels has changed over the years — people expect to be looked after a bit more. The communal areas and the shared kitchens are fully equipped, so folk don’t have to bring all that gear with them,” he says.

Rob Wakelin says that, as luck would

have it, about 17 YHA hostels intercept the Te Araroa route.

“There’s phenomenal service there for people. As time goes by, each YHA hostel will be able to develop services and amenities that are specific to their area,” he says.

“YHA will become the accommodation provider of choice for Te Araroa.”

Phil McArtney co-owns YHA Hanmer Springs. He explains how at his hostel walkers are often given shampoo, soap and a towel to carry with them.

“We also receive and look after food packages,” he says. “On occasions we’ll drop off a food package to the Post Shop to be sent to a guest’s next destination at Arthurs Pass.”

Above: A full English breakfast at the GleRob Wakelin says he expects between norchy YHA. 120 and 150 people to attempt the entire trail this year. However, as it takes on averRob: “Our vision is that walking Te age five months to complete, most people Araroa becomes a rite of passage for bewalk little bits at a time. ing a Kiwi.”

“The majority of people doing the For more information visit: www.yha. whole thing are from overseas — long- co.nz or www.teararoa.org.nz. distance hiking has an enormous international following,” he says. It’s a very young concept here in New Zealand.”.

Rob says there is no cost and you don’t need permission to walk Te Araroa. However, they are always grateful for donations to the Trust.

Though the trail is complete, Te Araroa Trust is still working on 12 to 15 live projects to make the trail more enjoyable — removing some road walking is one example.

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New Zealand Walks

Outdoor couple make footprint on NZ walking scene

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hen journalist Juliet Gibbons went for a hike along the Queen Charlotte Track close to 20 years ago to write an article, who would have known where this track would take her.

Today Juliet and husband Steve have carved a niche in the popular walking holiday market, first with their successful guiding business on the Queen Charlotte Track, Wilderness Guides, and now with a new venture promoting New Zealand’s iconic walking tracks.

The couple recently launched ‘New Zealand Walks’, an exciting new niche Online Travel Agent (OTA). An innovative website aims to make New Zealand walks easy to book on the web and was developed in partnership with Aucklandbased design firm Tomahawk. It is now accessible on multiple devices via www. newzealandwalks.com and is expected to grow the number of walking visitors to New Zealand as well as helping New Zealanders plan their walking holidays.

With an initial focus on the Department of Conservation’s Great Walks as well as three additional tracks – the Queen Char-

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lotte Track, Hollyford Track and Hump Ridge Track - New Zealand Walks Online LTD (trading simply as New Zealand Walks) offers a unique specialist online travel agency dedicated to the best hiking holidays available throughout New Zealand.

“New Zealand Walks aims to provide a ‘one-stop’ shop for walking clients including producing guided and independent package options in conjunction with local suppliers on all of the major tracks and we can also provide custom itineraries involving more than one walk,” says Juliet.

“We are thrilled with the result of our collaboration with Tomahawk. The brand is compelling, the imagery is stunning and the support we have had from suppliers we are working with on the walking tracks involved around the country has been fantastic,” she says.

One day, multi day freedom and multi day guided walk packages are being offered through www.newzealandwalks. com including the ‘finest walk in the world’ the Milford Track alongside popular year-round walking tracks such as the Fiordland’s Hollyford Track and walks

featuring lodge-style accommodation such as the Queen Charlotte Track in the Marlborough Sounds.

It’s a far cry from Juliet and Steve’s humble beginnings in their other Pictonbased business known today as Wilderness Guides. Juliet was employed as a guide on the Queen Charlotte Track in her university holidays while studying for a Bachelor of Business Studies and Steve had been exploring the mountains of Marlborough since he was a boy so was born to work in the outdoors. Juliet’s introduction to the track had been on a guided walk she was invited along on to write an article for the Sunday Star Times for then-business owner, Peter Bruce.

“When Peter gave us - his staff - the opportunity to purchase his business 15 years ago it seemed an impossible dream to consider becoming business owners at such a young age,” says Juliet. “However, with assistance from our families and our bank, we were able to purchase the business in 1999 along with the head rafting guide, Hamish Bruce.”

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Outdoor couple make footprint on walking scene as outdoor guides, is something that has helped us in the management of our business and it’s been a strong influence in the organisational values we hold to – we always remember where we started and how tough it was at times,” she says.

Family has come into the picture along the way and Juliet and Steve now have a son, seven year old Ben and daughter, four year old Lizzie, who both already share a love for the outdoors that has been such a big part of their parents’ life and livelihood.

Today Wilderness Guides is the largest provider of independent and guided walkers to the Queen Charlotte Track and has a unique portfolio of trips from its popular freedom walks to more luxurious boutique lodge-based multi-day guided walks.

The company also offers sea kayaking tours and mountain biking options along the Queen Charlotte Track, now one of New Zealand’s Great Rides.

While Juliet has stepped away from a ‘front of house’ role with Wilderness Above left: Hiking the Kepler Track.

Left middle: Time to pause and take in the views.

Below left; Comparing notes at Kenepuru.

Opposite page below: A waterfall on the Queen Charlotte Track.

Opposite page top: Two hikers take time out for a break.

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Guides to work on New Zealand Walks, Steve is still involved on a daily basis as operations manager for Wilderness Guides from its busy central office located on the picturesque Picton waterfront.

It’s an exciting change for Juliet particularly after 15 years working in the

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business.

“Steve and I saw an opportunity some years back to offer our Queen Charlotte Track clientele the option to book further walks through us, beginning with some trial websites on the Heaphy Track and Abel Tasman Coast Track,” says Juliet. “It’s hugely exciting to take this a step further now with this website offering packages for all of the Great Walks of New Zealand as well as some other iconic tracks.”

The couple’s company Wilderness Guides has developed many lasting connections with former customers which Juliet says reflects an absolute commitment to deliver a wonderful product with exceptional customer service. “We have had many people come as customers and leave as friends.”

“We plan to apply those same principles to our new venture and hope we can entice many of our past clientele to come back and experience another walk as well as introduce many more to the walks of New Zealand,” she says.

She encourages readers of New Zealand Walking magazine to visit www.newzealandwalks.com to see what amazing walks New Zealand has on offer.

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reakfast at the refreshingly retro Waiau Hotel is delicious: runny eggs, slabs of bacon, fried tomatoes, and a huge pair of sizzling sausages.

The Waiau’s cheery proprietor, Quinton Donald, is especially proud of his sausages, and understandably so. Tuatapere, population 585, is the self-proclaimed Sausage Capital of New Zealand.

“You’ll need that,” Donald coaxes as I dig into the mound of grub at six o’clock one Friday morning in March. “Muesli won’t get you to the top of Hump Ridge.”

He’s right — by the end of the day I feel I could eat ten of his gargantuan breakfasts.

Tuatapere is the South Western most town on the South Island and only one hour from Invercargill or Te Anau and only two hours from Queenstown airport.

Fiordland is world-renowned for its network of magnificent walks and now within the new “Manaaki Trails” network, the Hump Ridge Track has finally come of age.

The three-day, 60km circuit combines the dramatic Waitutu coastline, native podocarp and Beech forest, and subalpine meadows. It’s all tucked into the southeastern corner of the 2.9-million-acre Fiordland National Park, part of the Southwest New Zealand World Heritage Area.

Creating the Hump Ridge Track has been an enormous community endeavour.

Some $1.5 million has been raised from public and private sources since the Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track Trust was set up in 1996 with over 30 000 volunteer

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labour hours.

The track took nine months to construct and runs to this day as a charitable trust for the good of the town.

The Hump Ridge Track offers as the brochure says “More Wilderness, Less People”.

The track transport provided by the Hump Ridge team drop us at the Rarakau parking area which is gently nestled above a stretch of surfslapped coast called Bluecliffs Beach.

The lushly forested giant’s foot of Hump Ridge juts its toes at the dark-blue sea ahead of us, and my guide, Rob, points to a nub that seems impossibly far away.

“See those grey dots just below the top of the ridge?” Rob asks, “That’s Okaka Hut, where we’ll be staying tonight.” It’s time to get a move on, given that the hut is about 900M up and is around 20km away.

It was at this point I recalled the option of being dropped 8km closer to the bottom of the hill and having my back pack “Heli packed” to the lodge for me. I will be sure to read the brochures better next time.

Reaching the top will take us about seven hours, the first four of which are fairly unrigorous, the trail hugging the coast as it takes us west from beach to forest, passing through Maori-owned land before entering Fiordland National Park.

Swing bridges allow us to cross ravines, and giant Totara trees tower over us.

Early in the day, just before we reach a right turn at Flat Creek, we pass three elderly hikers coming from the other direction — the rugged old Kiwis look like they’re returning from a Sunday stroll rather than a 60km trek.

From Flat Creek we head up a mild gradient, the surrounding forest becoming progressively dense with the massive trunks of Black and Silver Beeches.

A balmy breeze blows through from the sea, and occasional bursts of rain — some of the three metres per year this region receives — cause the foliage overhead to drip.

The trail is incredibly well formed and lengths of boardwalk (some of it hundreds of metres long) have been constructed to protect the forest floor from erosion. Our boot-clomps echo through the trees as we walk along it.

At lunchtime we wolf down sandwiches, Above: A misty scene under the trees.

Below left: Lokking out towards Foveaux Strait.

Below right: A viewing platform.

Opposite page above: The track can be seen wandering around the rocks.

Opposite page bottom: Some of the steps that have been built by voluteers.

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Hiking New Zealand’s Hump Ridge Track - more wilderness, less people fill our bottles from a stream running under a little bridge, and then begin the long, steep climb to the top. “It’s a good climb ahead,” says Rob. “I guarantee it.”

For the next two hours we keep pace up to rocky Stag Point, at 765 metres. Once we’re there, the rain comes down in sheets, but the grade eases as we walk the final hour to Okaka Hut. If you’re used to tent camping, it’s a shock seeing your first fully catered hiking hut.

Okaka Hut is cantilevered off the slope like something out of Architectural Digest.

The hut sleeps 40, with a mixture of private rooms and four to a room bunk beds; most

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of the rooms have sensational views of the mountains and sea. If that isn’t enough, there are also flush toilets, wind/solarpowered lights, hot water in the kitchen, hot showers, cooking stoves, a helipad, and a lodge manager.

The lodge manager hosts all walkers regardless of the package they are on. Preparing the king size beds, private rooms and three course meals for the guided walkers through to upgrading freedom walkers with hot showers, Central Otago Pinot or a cold beer.

The lodges are fully licensed and the shop carries everything from lip balm to

Back Country Cuisine meals all of which can be purchased with credit card or cash.

Bedding and sleeping bags with washable liners are also available if you don’t want to carry the extra weight up the hill.

The lodge manager also makes morning porridge for all trampers to see them safely on their way.

Not bad for $87.50 per night in prime walking season. When Rob and I arrive, drenched and tired, we find a lively crowd of trampers in the communal room, swilling wine and beer. I am amazed by their energy, until I learn that out of the 40, most of them Kiwis, 23 had their packs helicoptered to the hut.

One over caffeinated thirty something is outside, chatting away into his hand, escaping the rule against cellphones inside the huts. “Mobile phone coverage almost the entire way” grumbles Rob Luckily Rob didn’t catch me taking a sneaky “Selfie” on the balcony.

After spending a sleepless night in a room with a pair of librarians from Dunedin and a snoring Austrian, I convene with Rob and we head atop the ridge to start the track’s 20 kilometre second instalment.

A loop of boardwalk winds us around wind-carved limestone tors, through subalpine meadows and low shrubs, past tiny lakes.

Above left: The sun casts strong shadows at the top of the track.

Above right: What remains of years of erosion.

Below left: The trail goes down to sea level.

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The views are grand — out to sea and deep into the wilds of Fiordland National Park, where Lake Hauroko, the country’s deepest lake, shimmers in the distance.

As Kaka parrots chatter above us in the trees and the rain beats down, we trudge down the back of Hump Ridge toward the hut at Port Craig, on the coast.

About midday we reach an old logging track and arrive at the 410-foot Percy Burn viaduct, the largest wooden viaduct in the world, which takes us across a deep gorge.

Then it’s a couple hours of clumping along an old tramway to the hut. Built near the remains of an abandoned logging village, the Port Craig hut isn’t as dramatic as Okaka but is equally functional and clean.

The story of Port Craig is an amazing story of entrepreneurial spirit followed with sadness and loss. The books at the lodges provided great reading on the history of the area.

How the pioneers dealt with the sand flies I will never know, perhaps they swam in the chilly ocean below with some Hector dolphins.

On our last day, our walk takes us back along the coast, on a comparatively gentle 20 kilometre path that moves from beaches, where we pass boulders covered with cormorants, to forests where fantails follow us. When we finally reach the trailhead and I bang the gunk from my hiking boots, I recalled the jet boat option on the final day…….I really do need to read brochures better.

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Above left: The Cable Bay Walkway, Nelson, looking across to Pepin Island. Photo by Alison Kelso, Awawhai, Nelson.

Left middle: Ella (7) and Reuben (5) Howard enjoying walking the Coppermine Creek track, near Woodville. Photo by Andrea Howard, Palmerston North.

These are the winners of this month’s photos in our Digital Photo Contest.

Congratulations to the following who each receive a six month subscription, or six month subscription extension to Walking New Zealand magazine.

Entrants whose photo is chosen for a cover receive a 12 month subscription.

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

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

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

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Above middle: After a short climb on the Te Whara Track at Bream Head, Whangarei, a tramper soaks in the view of the Ocean Beach and surroundings. Photo by Margaret Osborne, Te Aroha.

Above right: Walking on the train tracks of the Forgotten World Highway, one of New Zealand’s most secluded roads.

Photo by Saskia Bloot, Wanganui.

Right: After reading an article on Costa Rica in the January 2014 edition of Walking, and an upcoming trip planned to the USA in August, I decided it was a place I had to add to my bucket list, so I did. What a wonderful place, definitely recommended for walkers and nature lovers. Photo by Kate Mullooly, Tauranga.

Below right: Overlooking Anawhata Beach. In the photo are Bruce and Jo Alexander. Photo by Jo Alexander (Through a tripod).

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Inspiring walks in Spain F

By Rosanne Matheson, Director Calder & Lawson Tours

or the first time on a walking tour, we included a sketching and watercolour workshop and a group of five of our walkers took the option to spend three days with artist Jeni Rabjohns in the Alpujarra mountains.

While the rest of us walked the stony pathways from our village of Capileira

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with guide Jeremy, the artists settled into their deck chairs around the villages of La Taha to sketch the Moorish inspired white villages.

On the last night of our stay in Capileira, we enjoyed an exhibition of their work and many of us were envious of what they had accomplished.

As well as sketching, their days were filled with chatting to the locals, drinking coffee and sampling the food of the area.

They were so enthusiastic about what they had learned, that they continued sketching as the tour progressed.

Having settled into Capileira for four nights, while the artists sketched, the walkers explored the countryside and villages which had been settled by the Moors. The Sierra Nevadas were lightly covered in snow.

The region is characterised by white villages tumbling down the steep slopes.

The deep valleys had been intensively cultivated with irrigated terraces where cereals, beans, chestnuts and cherries, almonds and figs were grown.

The history of the Alpujarra reached its high water mark under the Arabs and later in the 16th century when the Moriscos were forced into the area. During this time, silk

producing flourished.

Today numerous artists and artisans have chosen the Alpujarra as their home and weaving has become the most important artisan craft.

There had been much art and architecture to inspire us in the days before we arrived in the Alpujarras.

An afternoon tour of the Prado in Madrid, where we focussed on the Spanish artists: Velรกzquez, El Greco and Goya who all had an important influence on Spanish

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Above: Flowers in bloom in a Spanish garden. Below left: Sheep being moved around the village. Below right: Looking out at snow-capped mountains. Opposite page above left: An artist at work. Opposite page right: The track leads down to the sea.

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modern art. We also witnessed the drama of the Easter processions and festivities.

We then explored the Mudejar architecture of the Alcazar in Seville and the Alhambra in Granada. The Mudejar style developed from the Moorish, Christian, and Jewish cultures that were living side by side for centuries after the Moorish conquest of Spain.

Our next stop was the village of Ronda, one of the oldest towns in Spain, where we stayed at the Hotel San Gabriel. This carefully restored building dates from the 18th century and lies in the most historic district of Ronda, surrounded by ancient monuments.

For several days, we walked in rural Andalusia; in the valley of the Guadalquivir river and the small villages of Benoajan and Grazelema. A visit to the Pileta Caves where the oldest paintings date back over thousands of years was fascinating.

After walking in the mountains, we experienced a real contrast spending four nights in the whitewashed fishing village of Cadaques which faces the Mediterranean Sea at the head of a crystal clear bay.

It was in this village that Dali and Picasso spent their summer holidays for many years. Salvador Dali’s house is just around the corner from Cadaques, nestled in a bay called Port Ligat.

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the next forty years. It’s a must-see. Not only for the views from the house and the stunning setting, but also for Dali’s eclectic collection of possessions and his own unique style.

Leaving Dali’s house behind, we walked the Cap de Creus Peninsula, the most easterly point of the Iberian Peninsula. The trails hugged the barren rocky coastline dotted with secluded deep blue coves. The rocky outcrops, resembling animals and birds are one of the most significant features of the Parc Natural.

The last stop on our tour was Barcelona where urban walking was a pleasure.

There is nothing more enjoyable than strolling around the streets of Barcelona and taking in the atmosphere that radiates out from the architecture. An easy city to get around with something absorbing on every corner.

One of our walks focussed on the modernist architecture and visited Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia and Parc Guell while another tasted the culinary treats nestled within the labyrinth of the Barrio Gotic.

During this tour, we stopped in four to five small food establishments, ranging from high-quality specialty shops to home-style tapas restaurants. Our knowledgeable guide took us to places we would never have found on our own all the while sharing stories about Barcelona life, food, and history.

John and Rosanne travelled with a group of 17 to Spain in April 2014.

Calder & Lawson tours run a range of fully escorted small group walking tours.

For more information about their walking tours, contact them on 0800 853 276 or go to their website www.calderandlawsontours.co.nz. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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Ballard of the St James Walk

By Beryl Brown For Berry, (Giliian. Keith. Don, James Pam Tracy, Carol, Gail, Marg, Barb, Marion, Robyn and Beryl.

It was at the end of a long hot summer When Hospital Walkers began their tramp To walk the St James 14 in number Before the weather became too damp The signs were good. despite a late ferry Our spirits soared with the intrepid Berry We spent first night at the Yellow House Though told to keep as quiet as a mouse!

Awoke to a feast of bacon and eggs Then wandered round St Arnaud to stretch our legs Next stop, same day was Mania Springs Boy did, we soak our muscles and limbs Most of us tried a Japanese bath Large bodies, small stools, fill frontals What a Laugh!

Sunday our plans were somewhat thwarted By a cyclone, was our tramp to be aborted?

Yet “our rival group” with tents and ropes Clearly thought us a crowd of dopes They thought that we were ill-equipped But when proved wrong felt quite pipped!

They plunged into the stormy bush If they could, we could and we followed with a rush That first day was quite a walk The wet, the wind left no time to talk The track went up and down and down and up There was no time to stand, or pee or sup We reached the Cannibal Hut at last Glad that the 3 plus hours had passed Our strong Don had lit the fire To dry our clothes soaked in mud and mire Next day of bliss! the rain had ceased We set off warm after breakfast feast But too soon it began to pour We plodded on and on wet to the core When we arrived at Christopher Hut Wet and cold and sore of foot Our rival group was already there Dry and warm leaving us little room to spare Our walkers group had plenty to say About the hazards of the day We showed our skills at groupie cooking

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To the other group who didn’t get a look in Now when it came to time for bed Though everyone felt pretty dead Lying cheek to cheek and toe to toe Wasn’t so good when you had to get up and go That night I heard the rival group Did more than snore and hurp and poop!

Enough of that! our group is an upright lot We stick to our smokes and the occasional tot Tuesday dawned cold but clear As Berry had promised “snow is here” But at break of day Don and James Raced on to Anne Hut to stake our claims This day bode well for all of us No rain, but sun and views to see Wild horses, birds, flowers, even mushrooms for tea When crossing one of those mini rivers One of our group suddenly got the shivers Don’t panic, I’ll help returned dry Robyn Beryl jumped, Robyn bumped, she ended up sopping!

Poor Robyn showed such brave devotion But boy did she sink in cold slow motion Having reached Anne Hut and starting to pong It didn?t take us very long To go upstream strip and wash right down Bare bodies exposed some white, some brown On to Boyle Hut was the next longest day With full strength winds, sleet and rain all the way The rivers were boiling, the streams had all floodcd We battled up slopes and hillsides all wooded Over ridges and bridges held together with wire Through horse dung, cow claps, mud, bog and mire In water so deep it reached to our thighs We huffed and we puffed and gave lots of sighs Berry was heard to say once or twice I really dont think this weather is nice And as she approached yet another tarn She yells out to Keith Oh Tarn! Oh Darn!

And as for bogs better ask Pam When she got stuck she said more than dam

Sadly one of our group of short farm leg fame Came a cropper whilst crossing and was left quite lame With a gammy sore knee and help from our group She braved it to Boyle Hut and welcome hot soup That last night at the hut was quite a lark It really felt like Noah’s Ark All of us, plus the others, some now our pals Plus Federated Farmers, and spouses and gals With bed rolls in every conceivable space We lay down to rest, mostly face to face Some were still singing, some telling tales Of what lay ahead on our last day trails It must have been some time later that night When one of our walkers gave us a fright By yelling out “ice berg” whilst fast asleep I guess she was dreaming of water too deep Next day said farewells to Neville, Liz and old Bill Your lessons on river crossings stay with us still!

We know you all think you are super great trampers Whilst our group are slow footed stampers Though there was one with whom they would mingle Because he had tramped with the great Graham Dingle Now when we came to the end of the track On the last day and we proudly looked back What to our bleary eyes should appear But Pat our driver, his van and our beer Finally we drove to Hanmer Springs Enjoyed hot showers clean gear and comfort things But it does you good to do without Isn’t that what tramps are all about?

When finally we crossed Cook Strait It really wasn’t too long to wait To catch the bus for the last lap home Then I should conclude this poem!

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New Zealand Cycling Tours

Kiwi women take to the cycling trails C ycling has boomed in recent years as high profile international events are beamed into our lounges and the babyboomers discover a joy of cycling.

Key to growth in New Zealand, says Adventure South Director Geoff Gabites, has been the amazing adoption of the sport lead by middle aged kiwi women, as they discovered firstly the Otago Central Rail Trail and now increasingly the network

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of new trails growing around the country.

“These riders would often arrive as a group having left their husbands behind and ride with a group of girlfriends. It’s a social activity that has added to the fitness and life style, and suddenly they realise they have had a great holiday and helped

their fitness as well. The obvious question is ... Whats Next...?”

What’s next is increasingly more cycling on one of the 23 new multi-day trails around New Zealand. Not all of these trails are easy to access or easy to put a trip together with a group, and so operators like Adventure South provide a support packages that allows riders to focus on their enjoyment and a holiday in

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Opposite page top: Bike tour guide instructing clients before cycling near canal, Tekapo, South Canterbury.

Above right: Peak hour in the South Island, Adventure South bike touring company commutes through a flock of sheep to Otago Rail Trail, Geraldine.

Above left: Adventure South Bike touring company en route Otago Rail Trail, autumn colours near Fairlie, South Canterbury.

their own country.

If cycling is the new golf, then tour operator Adventure South is likely to be your caddy. Supporting cyclists on their cycle experiences in New Zealand and overseas, is something the company has been doing for the past 23 years.

Every weekend around the country, cycle groups meet and ride and then adjourn to their favourite nearby coffee spot.

As these weekend rides increase in duration and time, riders increasingly seek out ways to maximise their riding enjoyment.

In New Zealand, 23 cycleways operate as part of the Governments $50 million spend to encourage more people to cycle.

From the backroads of the Motu Coach road down to the Von Valley, which descends into Lake Wakatipu and nearby Queenstown, trails are under construction or now completed. From the fun of the 150 km challenge of the Otago Central Rail Trail, cyclists are now spreading their wings.

“Of concern however is the somewhat disjointed nature of the trail developments.

When we put together our North Island itinerary, we had to make it a composite of several trails because the continuous Grade 1-2 multi-day riding just isn’t available”., said Mr Gabites. “The exciting outcome however is a composite itinerary which takes out the difficult logistics of rides ending in a different spot to the www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

starting point”.

Because the cycling boom is world wide, the opportunities available are endless. Almost every country has quality cycle offerings, and often the key question is how to decide which is the best.

With the personal staff experience and international connections, Adventure South have many first hand recommendations to make.

Cycling has quickly become a way of life, providing a focus for holidays that can be cultural as well as social and healthy.

“This year we cycled in Peru with a group of clients and friends, and last year it was Bali with our new itinerary. The year prior was with a group of 10 from Leh to Manali in India,” says Gabites, “Previously we have cycled with a group in Japan which was amazing and then across in France with a self guided trip. Apart from New Zealand we also have trips in Vietnam and Korea. It’s a comfort to be able to talk to someone on the phone who has actually been on these rides”.

With a strong international reputation as a great place to cycle, NZ roads also

make a great venue for cycling, especially when the issues of safety have already been worked out before hand. The South Island has many stunning roads ideal for group cycling.

Added to the cycling attraction, fantastic hikes exist in New Zealand and Adventure South provides for multi-day hikes of all levels of difficulty, which are fully supported and utilise boutique accommodation with private bathrooms through to overnighting under the stars and group cooking.

Age is no longer the barrier it once was as individuals remain healthier and more active than ever. As cyclists push the high 60’s and beyond, guides are inspired at what their clients are achieving.

With a population staying active longer, and more opportunities emerging to engage in outdoor activity, the role of tour companies like Adventure South become clearly defined as one of providing the means and support to enable clients to increase their enjoyment, fitness and social interaction, which is part of their active life style.

Want to try something different this summer...?

With 23 cycle trails under the Nga Haerenga cycleway umbrella, there is something for everyone.

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San Francisco’s Ways: Umb

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t Francis is the most revered saint of Italy. Pilgrims travel to Assisi in Umbria from all parts of the world to visit his resting place. The Way of St Francis is a spiritual walk and pilgrimage as well as a rich exploration of Italy’s province of Umbria.

During the Middle Ages, the saint walked the countryside of Umbria preaching his message. There’s hardly a village there that doesn’t claim a remembrance or icon of a visit by him.

At a small B&B on the outskirts of Montefalco, the owner pointed to a small hamlet and told us with great earnest how “St Francis was walking there on a very hot day. He stopped and rested his arm on a stone. He wished for water and a spring sprung, rewarding him with a fountain of water that is still there today.”

The saint mostly kept to the high trails of the Apennine Mountains, wandering among olive groves, vineyards and forests above the wide valley of Umbria which then was swampland rife with disease Today it is green and fertile overlooked by mountains dotted with hilltop towns built of the region’s distinctive honeycoloured stone. Their cluster of houses ascend steeply in tiers, usually from an Right: The rolling hills of Sagratino Vineyards have existed for centuries.

Below left: Walkers tread the cobbled lanes of ancient villages on the San Francisco’s Ways

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By Jill Grant

Jill is an Auckland based journalist and photographer

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ancient church or castle, and interwoven with narrow cobbled lanes. They are hardly different today than they were in medieval times.

Today there are two popular walking routes of the ‘San Francesco’s Ways’ which are a renaissance of his roaming, totalling 270 kms. Both end in Assisi where the mortal remains of St Francis are buried.

These routes not only follow a deeply religious pilgrimage trail to sites dedicated and known to be junctions in the saint’s wanderings, but also because they traverse a stunningly scenic landscape between historic hill towns, each one a gem of tradition and culture.

The Southern route starts at tranquil Lake Piediluco where the church of San Franceso is dedicated to the saint in honour of his visit there in 1217.

Not far, the cascading, 165m high Marmore Falls are fed by the Nera River and are now the source of hydro electricity for Central Italy. Arrive there at the right time and water gushes in three precipitous drops. However between one and three pm the water is ‘switched off’ and diverted to the power plant reducing the falls to a trickle.

As well as sites of spiritual importance on the San Francescos’ Ways, there are historical towns with origins in Roman and Above: Ancient olive presses are still in use today in Umbria.

Left: Umbrian countryside and houses in Spoleto.

Below: Sign posts at Poreta.

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San Francisco’s Ways: Umbria’s pilgrim routes Etruscan times that are among some of the most special in Italy.

One is Spoleto whose famous annual festival, dei Due Mondi (Festival of Two Worlds) stages events using the town’s ancient monuments such as the Roman amphitheatre to host dance performances and the Romanesque façade of the Duomo (cathedral) and square as a backdrop for music concerts.

The 13th century Ponte di Torre stone bridge spans 80m above the gorge from Spoleto’s Rocca Aborinizi (fort) to the mystical Mount Monteluco where St Francis often retreated for periods of spiritual contemplation in the holm-oak woods there.

Montefalco, known as ‘the balcony of Umbria’ for its perched site above the valley of three rivers, is surrounded by the famous Sagrantino vineyards which have flourished here since before the 15th century.

You can taste the DOC wine at traditional cellars and ‘enotecas’ (wine bars)or the strikingly modern Tenuta Castelbuouno where art meets wine.

The winery is a sculpture shaped like a turtle and flanked with Above left: A medieval arch in Spello.

Below left: The Valle of Umbria, once a disease ridden swamp, is now a fertile valley.

Below right: A walkway threads through the Marmore Falls.

Opposite page right: Historic churches and monuments dot the San Franceso’s Ways Opposite page below right: Olive groves are abundant in Umbria.

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Bevagna keeps its traditions alive with an annual pageant, the Market of the Gaite, at the end of June, when the town is transformed into a medieval market displaying ancient crafts, costume and recreating ancient recipes to bring to life an era of a millennium ago.

Gorgeous Spello and Trevi have hardly changed since the Middle Ages. Superbly sited on steep mountain sides, they have incredible panoramas, Spello looking towards Mt Subasio and Trevi, the Valley of Umbria. The latter is famous for its olive oil and reached on paths through olive groves.

Spello has an amazing festival where locals work through the night to create murals with flower petals on the cobbles of the main square.

The Northern route starts from the home town of 10th century artist Piera della Francesco in Citta di Castello. It is close to Lake Trasimeno where St Francis enjoyed the peace and serenity.

On the route is honey-coloured Orvieto, one of Umbria’s oldest towns, magnificently built high on a ‘tufo’ that is riddled with a network of Etruscan caves and an Etruscan necropolis at the foot of it. The immense duomo (cathedral) in the main piazza is the crowning glory.

The itineraries are interlaced with visits to places, monuments

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and churches dedicated or dear to the heart of St Francis such as: the stunningly sited Abbey of San Pietro en Valle near Spoleto; Santa Maria degli Angeli near Montefalco whose 16th century basilica houses a second church within it; and the incomparable basilica of St Francis in Assisi endowed with, what’s left of them after the earthquake, artistic masterpieces of Giotti, Cimabue and Lorenzetti. They are a stark contrast to the simple vestments worn by the humble saint and few belongings that are also housed there.

A consortium of various styles of accommodation on the walking and cycling trails, embrace the theme of St Francis and are identified by the blue and yellow symbol. They range from simple B&Bs, ‘agriturismos’ (working farms), to two and three star historical hotels.

We stayed at an agriturismo in a small hamlet outside Spoleto; at a ‘tenuta’ or stables where horses can be hired to cover some of the route; plus a B&B where the traditional method of producing olive oil was still practiced.

Enormous granite grinders ground the fruit before large cast iron screw presses squeezed the juice from it. This was all going on in the basement of a charming historical palazzo.

Being the ‘Green Heart of Italy’ Umbria has arguably the best food in Italy: the prized black truffle from Norcia; terrines and pates of pork and wild boar; pecorino cheese; mushrooms and the typical pasta ‘strongozzi’ (like spaghetti).

Umbria is a province that nurtures and protects its traditions, art, culture, architecture, nature, food and wine.

The San Francesco’s Ways are ideal routes to not just follow an historic route with a spiritual theme but also to immerse in Umbria’s rich heritage of festivals and celebrations, wine and olive oil, arts and crafts, food, people and glorious landscapes.

Above left: The 13th C Ponti di Torre spans across the gorge from Spoleto’s Rocca to Monteluco.

Middle left: Little-known Arrone village has two special churches.

Below left: St Francis visited the Church of Santa Maria and the Church of San Giovanni in Arrone.

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Fact file

GRADE: Walking – moderate plus. St Francis took the high routes so expect plenty of ups and downs. Some days are 6 – 7 hours of walking.

Cycling – mixture of quiet roads, bike paths and some roads with traffic. Climbs of 4 – 6 kms once or twice a day. Electric bikes available.

WHEN TO GO: May to June (June is best month for festivals), September to mid October. Weather can be hot in July and August HOW TO GET THERE: Fly to Rome then travel by bus or train to Assisi.

COST: A weeklong walk – “MEDIEVAL UMBRIA’ – Assisi to Spoleto will cost approx $1125 based on share twin accommodation. This includes breakfast daily, luggage transfers, walking notes and route maps. The equivalent cycle trip will cost $1120 plus bike hire $125 and an addition al $75 for an electric bike.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact A Walker’s World – Ph 09 4867471/3 Email: info@ walkworld.co.nz www.walkersworld.co.nz

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Above left: Old crafts are kept alive during Bevagna’s annual Market of the Gaite.

Above right: Spoleto’s Rocca is the venue for wine tasting during the Spoleto Festival.

Below left: Castelbuouno where art meets wine.

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Te Kauri Park Scenic Reserve

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e Kauri Park Scenic Reserve is a 1100 hectare, Department of Conservation-administered reserve

on the road to Kawhia, in the Waikato.

Swathes of regenerating and unlogged forest drop away on either side of the ridgeline and road with limestone gorges and rocky outcrops visible in the distance.

A restoration project was initiated by the Hamilton Junior Naturalist Club in 2003. They were also instrumental in establishing and expanding Te Kauri Park as a public reserve and building the outdoor education lodge. The project is now run by the Te Kauri-Waikūkū Trust.

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Track information Time: One hour (circuit) Grade: Easy to moderate Parking options are limited and not clearly signposted. Use the informal car park just past the lodge.

The Mānuka Track starts on the other side of the road (SH31) about 30 metres uphill from the car ■ park. Take care crossing, as cars pass by at considerable speed.

This must be one of very few tracks in New Zealand to start with a substantial descent! As you might suspect given the name of the track, mānuka is abundant at first, but as you drop further into the valley the trees get taller and more varied.

Tānekaha features on the ridgelines, with Rimu, Kahikatea and the substantiallooking Wheki Ponga more common on the valley floor.

After 20 minutes or so, you reach the

Above: The track winds its way through the Wheki Pongas.

suspension bridge over Waikuku Stream.

The track divides at this point. Turn left onto Waikuku Track – an easy flat stroll along the stream.

After another 20 minutes the track splits again.

The track to the right leads upstream for ten minutes to an attractive camping and picnic area – a pleasant sunny spot for a break.

Back on the main track, cross the timber bridge to another junction.

Turn left onto a track that sidles around the hill for a short distance to yet another intersection. Devlin’s Route goes straight ahead while the Sheep Track branches off to the right.

The Sheep Track was upgraded in 2012 and is stepped and gravelled to the top of the hill (a steady but steep climb!). At the top the track leaves the bush behind and crosses open farmland with excellent views out to Kawhia and Pirongia.

Follow the marker posts to an exit point about 100 metres west of the start of the circuit and Te Kauri Park Lodge.

Take care walking along the road as there is not much space for pedestrians.

Devlin’s Route is rougher underfoot but passes by some interesting limestone outcrops. After a steep climb, it joins the Mānuka Track just before the road.

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Tussock Traverse walking through a natural and cultural wonderland

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et those legs ready for a challenging New Year walk in a World Heritage wonderland.

The eleventh annual Tussock Traverse alpine walking event, and the first major off-road walking event for 2015, will step off on January 24, high up in the Rangipo Desert on Mt Ruapehu’s southern flank.

The 26km course traverses the heart of the dual World Heritage jewel, the Tongariro National Park. Exploring myriad natural landscapes; lava fields, desert, alpine tussock fields and herb fields, a crater lake, waterfalls and beech forest en route to the finish line outside the historic Chateau Tongariro Hotel, Whakapapa. The views are nothing short of stunning.

If 26km seems overly challenging, two shorter Whakapapa Village based events could appeal; a 6.5km circuit around the well-known Taranaki Falls Track, or a 13km gradual ascent beyond Taranaki Falls, through sub alpine shrublands, to the lower Tama Lake and back.

All three distances are open to both walkers and runners, there’s a 500 entry limit on each, and the two disciplines traditionally share the courses with a good natured spirit and enthusiasm for the challenge, says event director, Victory Event’s Jason Cameron.

“This is a unique event in New Zealand, an alpine adventure where runners

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and walkers share the track, traversing a World Heritage wonderland. You enter as either a walker or runner. Whilst we do recognise the leading walkers, essentially it’s a non-competitive event with no judging of technique.

“We get a whole mix of people; passionate walkers or just people who like to be in the natural environment. It’s a very relaxed affair, a friends and family type of event. Mum might do the 26km course, Dad and the kids one of the shorter events, and there’s a real camaraderie all round.”

It’s also a beautiful time of the year, he adds. “Generally the weather is stable; the challenge is educating folk on the importance of hydration and sun protection when you’re out there in the elements on an early summer day. We do have a reserve day and, touch wood - we haven’t had to use it yet.”

However, the Tussock Traverse is more than a recreational event, he adds. “A major focus is to raise the profile of our charity partner, Project Tongariro and the amazing work they do to help protect this special place.

Project Tongariro, established to promote awareness and protect and enhance the natural values of Tongariro National Park, has been involved with the Tussock Traverse since its inception, in 2005.

Project Tongariro members help with

event organisation; the popular finish line barbeque and other educational activities, while those enthusiastic track marshalls who encourage weary walkers along the way are usually volunteers from Project Tongariro. Many will have walked to their remote site the day before and camped overnight to be ready in time to look out for the entrants, and to dispense that encouragement. “The volunteers from Project Tongariro really make the event such a positive and satisfying experience for the participants with their enthusiasm and passion for the Park. It’s very catching,” Cameron adds.

Project Tongariro President, Paul Green, says the Tussock Traverse provides a great opportunity to raise the profile of the society and educate people about the natural and cultural values of Tongariro National Park. The event also raises significant funds for the society.

“Last year’s Tussock Traverse raised $7,000. This went towards a range of initiatives, in particular our primary project, integrated management of possums, rats and stoats at Rotopounamu –Pihanga.

Adding stoat trapping in 2013 over an area of 1200 hectares has been a significant achievement, and visitors can now expect to see and hear a good range of bird species when walking around Lake Rotopounamu.”

Green added that Project Tongariro is delighted to work with Victory Events and Jason Cameron. “Through our association with Jason we have come to realise he is an event organiser who has a real empathy for the National Park and the values that Project Tongariro works towards.”

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Traverse 2015 will feature an increased focus on the natural landscape and its special history. “There will be interpretive touch points along the way, raising awareness of the tussocks and their unique volcanic environment, about the Maori relationship with the mountains, and richness of history, the tourist trail across the mountains and the 85th anniversary of the timeless Chateau Tongariro, our base for the event. Sharing these stories can really enhance the experience. Increasingly New Zealanders of all ages are curious of their history and want to connect with it to make sense of the future.”

An event highlight for Jason will be the donated tussocks. “Each year, every entrant gets given a tussock, grown from the Taupo Native Plant Nursery, and traditionally most people immediately donate them back to be planted in the park. It’s quite moving, seeing so many tussocks, representing everyone who has been in-

volved – the sheer numbers!

The donated tussocks find their way to the fragile volcanic sand dunes around the Tukino mountain road, where a community restoration programme is helping to stabilise the erosion-prone dunes.

“For the 2015 event we are hoping to organise an opportunity for the entrants to actually be involved in a major ‘tussock planting’,” says Cameron. “It’s all part of making it a whole weekend out in

the park.”

Whakapapa Village is the Tussock Traverse base; where events start and finish (transport to the 26km course leaves from the village). Volunteers will be cooking up a fund raising sausage sizzle storm (gold coin donation) near the finish line, the prize giving and barbecue dinner will take place at the appropriately named Tussock Bar & Restaurant, a stone’s throw from the Chateau. Accordingly the theme for the evening’s revelry will be a Vintage theme celebrating the Roaring 20s, says Cameron.

In essence, then, Tongariro’s Tussock Traverse offers many things; personal challenge in a stunning landscape, a great family and community atmosphere, and opportunity to contribute towards the worthy conservation work carried out by event partner, Project Tongariro, in the Tongariro National Park. And for keen walkers so much more, than a mere walk in the park.

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Cadbury Dunedin Marathon

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he 2014 Cadbury Dunedin Marathon plus Half Marathon Run and Half Marathon Recreational Walk held recently was a significant milestone for event organisers the Caversham Harrier and Athletic Club this being their 30th year of involvement with this major Dunedin sporting event.

The club took over the Marathon organisation in 1985 from the Dunedin Federation of Sports Medicine who organised the inaugural event in 1979.

Total numbers of 1872 were down on recent years but still provided an excellent spectacle out on the course.

Full Marathon numbers totalled 195 a

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slight downturn on the 227 competitors in 2013 but still a pleasing result with a number of first time Marathon competitors in the ranks.

Weather conditions were tough around the Otago Peninsula for the Marathon runners with a cool head wind and persistent drizzle prevailing however things became easier once heading down the Walkway and State Highway 88 to Port Chalmers.

The Half Marathon runners and walkers enjoyed near perfect conditions all

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Words by John Stinson Photos by Seen in Dunedin the way to the finish at Watson Park. The atmosphere out on the course was wonderful with traffic management flowing well under the guidance of Fulton Hogan Ltd and competitors complying well with the marshalls stationed around the course.

The extended walkway to Port Chalmers once again proved a great asset in keeping competitors off the State Highway and providing extended views of the picturesque Otago Harbour.

The number of recreational walkers totalled 469 an increase of 42 on 2013. Once again the walkers seemed to thoroughly enjoy their participation and it was pleasing for organisers to observe so many

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smiling faces among their ranks.

As in previous years the walkers were also friendly and co-operative at all times while out on the course.

First walker home was Jonathon Lord in 1.53.50,followed by Wayne Porteous 2.17.43,Grant Bezett 2.25.04 and Paul Bray 2.29.24 Louise Freeman was first woman in overall 5th place in 2.31.25 followed by Kellie Latimer 6th 2.31.57 and Donna Tumaru 8th in 2.32.24 The presentations and awarding of spot prizes were held in an upstairs suite at race headquarters the Forsyth Barr Stadium.

This was an ideal venue for everyone to wind down at the end of a tiring day and thanks are due once again to Dunedin Venues Management for making the Stadium facilities available to us for the weekend.

The array of spot prizes on offer was amazing and the organisers are hugely grateful to all businesses and organisations

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The walking competitors received their full share of the spoils and it was great to see so many delighted expressions on col-

lecting their respective prizes.

The Caversham Harrier Club Marathon Organising Committee hope everyone will be back again on Sunday September 13th 2015 for the 37th edition of the Cadbury Dunedin Marathon.

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Possum trapping

By Kay Lindley

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he Department of Conservation ( D O C ) supports the fur recovery industry.

But fur recovery does not reduce possums populations sufficiently to allow the recovery of forests and native species. Possum bounties are not used in New Zealand.

That characteristic rattling cough, cough, cough that always startles sleepers in bush areas where possums reside is almost a thing of the past in the Forest Ridge subdivision, long part of the Ark in the Park’s buffer zone.

DOC supports the fur recovery industry by providing access to some areas of conservation land to trap possums, especially where there are conservation benefits that result from these operations. DOC also encourages trappers to use its hut network to assist with access to trapping blocks.

With traps and bait stations supplied by the Ark from original funding from the Department of Conservation Biodiversity and Condition Fund, bait supplied by Auckland Council, and encouragement by Ark field officer and Forest Ridge resident Andy Warneford, the results of more bird song and fewer pests are appreciated by all the residents.

Attempts to reduce the threat of possums through fur recovery have not succeeded because there are two different objectives: Fur recovery is about getting an economic return on possum fur. This is driven by the market price given for a kilogramme of fur.

Protecting natural values is about reducing the threat from possums and other pests to the level that enables the recovery of the forest and gives the native species a chance to breed and succeed.

Every pest eliminated beyond the Ark boundary means one fewer attacking Ark fauna, yet of course the boundary isn’t recognised by the wildlife. Robins have

been seen in the buffer zone and tomtits have made their way through the safety of the buffer zone corridor to the Forest & Bird sanctuary, Matuku.

The successful breeding of the Kokako pair across from the Ark, where we rapidly deployed additional traps and bait stations, also shows the value of the buffer zone.

While these invaluable efforts protect the Ark, they also will be a vital link in the planned release of Pateke, or Brown Teal, which has been approved for the nearby Te henga Wetland project.

Normal fur recovery is ‘skimming’ the population and benefits the hunter but does not reduce populations sufficiently to achieve a conservation benefit.

The possum population reduction hovers around the annual replacement rate for a healthy breeding possum population.

If the hunter tries to take more possums out, it becomes uneconomical as they are not getting enough return for their efforts.

To measure population density, 100 traps are put out over one night and the population density of possums is expressed as the number of possums caught per 100 trap-nights. Research shows that to get any direct conservation or animal health benefit, the possum density figure must be reduced to five possums per 100 traps.

The viability of fur recovery operations requires a high possum density e.g. 50 possums for every 100 traps put out.

Trapping continues until the catch rate drops down to about 30 possums per 100 traps. Below this point, under normal conditions it becomes uneconomic to continue trapping.

For the opportunity to learn about possum trapping in the Waitakere ranges, and to go on the Walking Waitakere Wednesday Walks series, please email me on: kaylindley@xtra.co.nz www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

Training

Exercise programme tips

by Gary Moller

Dip Ph Ed PG Dip Rehab PG Dip Sport Med (Otago) FCE Certified

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ne of the most off-putting consequences of starting a new exercise programme, or overdoing a workout is the sore muscles that really hit you about two to three days later. This is commonly called DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness).

While it may not be possible to completely avoid post-exercise soreness when starting a new exercise programme, or when ramping up an existing one, there are several things you can do to minimise it and speed recovery.

Start Low - Go Slow!

This slogan says it all. When starting a new exercise programme, start out really easy and gradually ramp it up. By far the biggest fault of newbie exercisers is they do too much too soon.

Hard Day - Easy Day!

If you work out today take tomorrow off then work out the following day. That means 3-4 exercise sessions per week.

Even the fittest person risks injury if this rule is not adhered to.

As your fitness improves, you can gradually introduce a further workout on your rest days but it should be different to the previous day’s workout in the way it stresses your body. So, if you walked on Monday, you can swim on Tuesday and walk again on Wednesday. Then, on Thursday you might do yoga, then walk on Friday, then swim on Saturday and have a rest day with the family on Sunday while doing some gardening.

Got the idea? You’ll get very fit doing this and the risk of excessively sore muscles and injury is minimal.

Do not take anti-inflammatory medicines

The evidence is growing by the day that, while non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may give some relief to the pain, they actually delay healing and it may be incomplete, setting you up for more serious injury problems later on!

Do not ICE

As with anti-inflammatories, there is new evidence that cooling an injury, including sore muscles may actually delay healing by suppressing some enzymes necessary for healing.

This goes against current advice from agencies such as ACC but even the best experts can get it wrong and often do.

And bear in mind that the ACC expert who first promoted the Ice Compression and Elevation (ICE) therapy for sprains, strains and bruises around about 1979 was actually ME! I got it wrong and I have no problem admitting it.

For sprains, strains and bruises, use the compression and elevation and leave out the cold. For delayed onset muscle soreness, a long soak in a tepid Epsom Salts bath is sooo very relaxing, relieving and will help with recovery.

Gentle exercise

and fatigue and speed recovery. It is critical that you ensure a rich supply of all the nutrients that your body needs to build a strong body and vigorous constitution.

You can make a super smoothie with a premixed protein, vitamin and mineral drink (I have various formulations here if you are interested) and add some dark berries, coconut cream, flax oil and anything else nutritious that presses your health buttons.

Take some extra vitamins

A damaged, sore body needs an almost limitless amount of vitamin C, magnesium and zinc. The most convenient formulation to supply these is “Daily C” which is a convenient powder that makes a once a day drink. I have it here if you want some.

Be consistent with your exercise

Along with all of the above, by far the most important way to avoid delayed onset muscle soreness is to be consistent with your exercise.

If you are a stop-start person, going hard out for several weeks then slacking around for the next few, you are a sitting duck for painful muscles, niggling injuries and potentially suffering much worse.

You certainly will not be enjoying doing exercise.

Be consistent with your exercise. If you must take a break, keep it to less than 10 days and make it an active break. Go on a hiking holiday. As they say, “A change is as good as a holiday!”

After your soak in the Epsom Salts bath, go and do some gentle exercise that raises the pulse 20-40 beats, but not much more.

Swimming is great, as are cycling, walking and yoga. The movement and increase in circulation are the best things you can do to assist recovery from DOMS. 20-30 Give it time Delayed onset muscle soreness peaks minutes a day is about right. Finish with about two to three days after the offendsome stretching. ing exercise and then there is a gradual Have an extra Super reduction in soreness and improvement in Smoothie mobility. By five to seven days, recovery A smoothie that is rich in proteins, should be close to 100%. healthy fats, oils, vitamins, mineral and By about five days, please resume antioxidants will help prevent soreness “normal” exercise. Do not rest any longer.

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Hutt Valley 15 Dunedin Parkrun 5km, Dunedin 15 Hamilton 5km Parkrun, Hamilton 16 Round The Bridges, 12km, 6km & 2km, Hamilton 16 Save the Children Fun Run Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Thames 16 Skechers Womens 8km, The Cloud, Auckland 16 Nexans Olex Fun Run Series 2km, 5km, 9km & 16km, Okato 16 Stadium Challenge 1km, Forsythe Barr Stadium, Dunedin 17 Pakuranga 5k Fun Run, Manukau, Auckland 18 O’Hagans 5km Series, Auckland 18 Lifestyle Sports Wellington Waterfront 5km Fun Run/Walk, Wellington 19 The Rat Race, 5km, Milford, Auckland 22 Speights West Coaster, Auckland 22 Walking Stars Night-time Marathon, Auckland, walkingstars.org.nz 22 Cornwall Park 5km Run/Walk, Auckland 22 Porirua Parkrun, 5km, Porirua 22 Lower Hutt Parkrun 5k, Lower Hutt 22 Barry Curtis Parkrun, Flat Bush, Auckland 22 Dunedin Parkrun 5km, Dunedin 22 Hamilton 5km Parkrun, Hamilton 22 Queenstown International Marathon, Half Marathon 10km & 3km, Queen-

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42 Window on Waitakere: Double vision 43 Health: Fungal feet and toenail infections very common 44 New Zealand Coming Events 51 Weather forecast for May biggest in Australia sures close to home 10 New Zealand Guided Walk: Hol- 22 Overseas Walks: Escape the Win- 56 Country Breaks 4 Walk Talk 60 Wellington Half Marathon lyford Track an all season track ter Blues 6 New Zealand Walk: Paparoa - a 14 New Zealand Walk: Rotary Spring 24 New Zealand Walk : Helicpter village in the valley Step out at

L ong Bay 7 Having fun with your Sun sign to Venus 2 Hastings Half Marathon 8 New Zealand Walk: Woolshed Creek 16 New Zealand Walks: Warkworth 27 New Zealand Walk: Cape Brett 4 Walk Talk Walks - walks worth doing - Mt Somers Walking Track - absolutely in- 6 New Zealand Walks: Ramblng in the 11 Auckland Short Walk: Macleans 18 Monthly Photo Contest winners credible Papamoa Hills 20 New Zealand Walk: Sawcut Gorge 30 Overseas Walks: Cactus to clouds Park and Eastern Beach 10 New Zealand Walk: Where there Walk - with a surprize at the end 35 Event; 35th Cadbury Dunedin 12 Overseas Trails: Victoria’s top is a whim there is a dray 24 New Zealand Walks: Bay of Islands rail trails Marathon in September 12 My Favourite Walk: The daily grind: 14 Overseas Walks: Walking Sandifor fantastic walks 38 New Zealand Walks: Great walks Mt Kau Kau Wellington ago’s “other side” 28 Books: Paradise Saved planned for walking weekend 13 New Zealand Walks: Walks around 16 New Zealand Walk : Tutukiwi 28 Books: Peter Snell and the Kiwis 40 Around the Clubs: Waoku Coach Whangarei Reserve who flew Road 17 New Zealand Walk: Orongorongo 29 Event: Thousands became walking 42 Window on Waitakere: Top of 18 Digital Photo Contest winners 20 News: The Freedom Walk revoa popular track in Rimutaka Forstars in Auckland night-time half the table lution est Park marathon 43 Health: Baseline amount of exercise 21 My Favourite Walk: The Aucklandf 18 Monthly Photo Contest winners 30 Overseas Walks: Uncover Italy’s for a person to be healthy ten kilometre walk 20 New Zealand Walk: Lindsay Bush amazing Amalfi Coast 44 New Zealand Coming Events 24 Event:Taieri Gorge Rail Walk Scenic Reserve 36 Overseas Walks and Tours 47 Overseas Coming Events 26 Te Araroa Trail: Accident prompts 22 New Zealand Walk: Silica Rapids 38 Event: Rarotonga - a walk run 51 Weather Forecast for July possible route change Walk has plenty of variety festival for addicts 26 Overseas Walk: Walking a New 24 New Zealand Walk: Tama Lakes - in 40 High Achievers: Green Prescription 56 Country Breaks 60 Take to the trails with Total Sport York ex- freight line Tongariro National Park helps a Northland family to be 28 New Zealand Walk: Mangatoro 26 New Zealand Walk: Tiki Trail - Gonactive again Scenic Reserve dola base to summit, Queenstown 41 Window on Waitakere: Thud, 4 Walk Talk 28 New Zealand Guided Walks: Guided 7 High Achiever: Green Prescription 30 Overseas Walks: Following the stunned, stiff! walks with a difference footsteps of Dali paves way to healthier lifestyles 42 Health: There are healthy alterna30 Overseas Walks: In the footsteps of 8 New Zealand Walk: Doug Walker 36 Overseas Walks ands Tours tives to modern medicine ancient travellers - Japan on foot 38 Health: Why walkers can expeMemorial Walkway 44 New Zealand Coming Events 34 Waiheke Walking Festival rience this type of back and 10 New Zealand Walk: Te Hapu - sim35 Event: Iconic Kiwi event celebrates 51 Weather Forecast for September hip pain plicity amoungst spendour 56 Country Breaks 10 years 40 Event: Venue change has helped 12 New Zealand Walk: In the footsteps 59 Green Prescription 36 Overseas Walks and Tours Hastings event of Scott on Quail Island 38 Around the Clubs: New walk for 60 Napier City Half Marathon 40 Event: Jamie’s marshalling ex18 Monthly Photo Contest winners Dargaville group perience 20 My Favourite Walk: Wairere Falls 39 High Achiever: Walking the Way 41 My Favourite Walk: Whariti wanafter 30 years of St James - Gay Rowe’s Span- 4 Walk Talk dering ish Odyssey 6 My Favourite Walk: The Millennium 24 My Favourite Walk: Peak Hill Walk- 42 Event: Waihi Beach Fun Run/Walk way has spectacular views 40 High Achievers: Doctors visit Track - beautiful in all seasons 43 Health: Cyclists need to be more start of a new journey for 8 New Zealand Walk: Bay of Island 26 New Zealand Walk: Tararua treaconsiderate sures Dunedin couple Walk: a yacht and a pair of hik44 New Zealand Coming Events 28 My Favourite Walk: Fiji water41 New Products: Bracewear: relief ing boots 48 Window on Waitakere: Easy bird fall walk for troublesome knees and elbows 10 My Favourite short Walk: Te Puna watching 42 Window on Waitakere: Whitehaed Quarry Park Garden full of inter- 30 Overseas Walks: Baffling Bulgaria 49 Christchurch Marathon 36 Overseas Walks and Tours releases esting treasures 42 Health: Feet should be strong 13 New Zealand Short Walk: Anzac 38 Overseas Walk: Lake Hart - a walk 50 Contents for previous 14 issues 51 Weather forecast for April on a salty lake and flexible Park Scenic Reserve 56 Country Breaks 44 New Zealand Coming Events 14 Te Araroa Trail: New Puhoi Track 40 Event: A sea of purple at Hamilton 60 Wellington Half Marathon 50 Index for previous fourteen issues 41 New Product: Socks you wished opened 51 Weather Forecast for November 16 Monthly Photo Contest winners Santa had delivered 52 Directory: New Zealand Walk18 Walking Experience: Fulfilling 42 Window on Waitakere: Activ- 4 Walk Talk ing Groups ity board 6 Great Walks: Coming ‘Round the farmland venture on a one tree 56 Country Breaks 43 Health: Morton’s Foot associated Mountain’ Tongariro Northern hill with foot and ankle pain Circuit 20 New Zealand Walk: Te Ara Piko 60 The Great New Zealand Trek 44 New Zealand Coming Events 11 New Zealand Walks: Waitahinga Pathway officially opened Trails connecting Wanganui with 21 New Zealand Walk: Albany Scenic 47 Overseas Coming Events 4 Walk Talk 49 Event: Record running for Wellingits hinterland Reserve Track 6 New Zealand Walk: Coppermine 22 Need2Know: Don’t underestiton Marathon 14 New Zealand Walks: Sea, Sky and Creek - a remote bush with a 50 Index for previous fourteen issues Bush walks mate the dangers asociated human history 51 Weather Forecast for June 16 Event: Rotorua walk to mark 21st with rivers 8 New Zealand Walk: Consult the 23 New Zealand Walk: Brook fence 56 Country Breaks anniversary song book (or Crumpy) before 18 Digital Photo Contest winners clears final hurdle to Nelson Valley 59 Wellington Marathon you head outdoors 24 Health: 6,000 keeps a day keeps 60 Take to the trails with Total Sport 20 Know before you go this summer!

12 New Zealand Walk: The Rangiwhai 22 Overseas Walk: River Torrens Linear OA limitations away Range with a volcanic history Park Trail 24 New Zealand Short Walk: Seaview 4 Walk Talk 15 New Zealand Walks: Kawakawa 23 New Zealand Walks:Minister opens Gardens Reserve Station Walk revisited and re- 26 New Zealand Guided Walk: Saunter 6 New Zealand Walk : Harihari new Sutherland Falls Track Coastal Walk vitalised back into the 1930’s 10 New Zealand Walk: View Kiwis 24 My Favourite Walk: Twilight Bay 18 Monthly Photo Contest winners 26 My Favourite Walk: Mangaokewa 28 Overseas Walks: Eight new guided in the wild in Glory Cove Scenic 20 New Zealand Walk: Rotary Spring Reserve tours added to Auswalk walking Reserve Step Out for the Well Foundation 28 Event: Walking beneath the stars holidays 22 Overseas Walks: South America - a 32 New Zealand Short Walk: Mangere 10 News: Green Flag awards for for charity Timber Trail and Waitomo Rurich ecological region 29 Event: Kauri Run turns 10 Mountain Walk akuri Walk 24 New Zealand Short Walk: Onga- 33 High Achiever: Age no barier to 30 Overseas Walks: Walking Italy’s 11 New Zealand Walks: Auckland’s onga - a village steeped in history Dolomites ‘King of the Alps’ climbing a mountain newest park now open 26 New Zealand Walks: Waiheke 34 Cycling Tours: Cycling the Rebuild 12 New Zealand Walks: Hutt River 38 Books: Ecosanctuaries Walking Festival promises to 38 Books: Among Secret Beauties Zone in Christchurch Trail be best ever 40 My Favourite Walk: Waipu Caves 36 Overseas Walks and Tours 28 Overseas Walks: Grand Can- 38 High Achiever: Bubbly teen helped 14 New Zealand Walks: Successful 41 High Achiever:New York City Manawatu Walking Festival yon Walkway - prettiest in Blue Marathon - not just for runners

by Active Families 16 New Zealand Walks: Somes Island Mountains 40 Event: Manawatu to host first 38 New Product: Walking lightly with a fascinating history 30 Overseas Walks: Mossman Gorge 40 Need2Know: What you tread walking festival 18 Digital Photo Contest winners oldest rainforest on earth 43 Health: Where have the children you spread 33 Auckland Short Walk: Te Atatu 42 Window on Waitakere: Nest 20 New Zealand Walk: Take the kids to gone?

Rangiwahia Hut Peninsula Walk 44 New Zealand Coming Events searchers 34 New Zealand Walk: Sandy Point - 43 Health: Walking during pregnancy 21 Event: Dual charity fun event 48 Window on Waitakere: Those 22 New Zealand Walks: Ohakune - full Invercargill’s walking playground 44 New Zealand Coming Events numbers again of walking opportunities 36 Overseas Walks and Tours 49 High Achiever: Walking the World 51 Weather Forecast for August 26 Te Araroa Trail: Te Araroa’s Trail 39 Podiatry Heel pain 51 Weather forecast for March 56 Country Breaks song 40 Event: Manawau Striders Half 59 Green Prescription 26 Need to Know: Zero tolerance to 56 Country Breaks Marathon 60 Stirling Sports Half Marathon 60 Taupo Half Marathon dumping in public reserves 41 Window on Waitakere: Canopy 27 Need to Know: Closure of walkclimbers ing track puts Otway tourism on 4 Walk Talk 42 Health: Feet health - “canary’s in 4 Walk Talk slippery slope 6 New Zealand Walk:Finding heart 6 Event: The Great New Zealand the coal mine” 28 Need to Know: If things go wrong and soul at Catered Coast Walks Trek Stage 9 44 New Zealand Coming Events think Star 9 Event: 30 year old half mara-thon 9 High Achievers: Inspiration on the 47 Overseas Coming Events - a popular Auckland event start line of Hoka One One Taupo 29 High Achiever: Well worth the 50 Index for previous fourteen issues effort 10 New Zealand Walks: Two Days Half Marathon 51 Weather Forecast for October 30 Overseas Walks: Granite Island: Bay walks 10 New Zealand Walk: Waikato River 52 Directory: New Zealand WalkHome of Little Penguins 12 New Zealand Walk: Manawatu Walking Track ing Groups 35 Product Marketplace: ReSkin: a Estuary Walk 13 Event; 10k to 10k 56 Country Breaks second skin to prevent blisters 13 New Zealand Walk: Foxton to 14 New Zealand Walk: The Kaitake 59 Green Prescription 36 Overseas Walks and Tours Himitangi Beach walk Range 60 Napier City Half Marathon 38 Overseas Walks: Portofino on the 14 High Achiever:Award for walking 16 Monthly Photo Contest winners Italian Riviera group leader 18 Overseas Walks: Sydney’s new luxury hiking and camping experience 40 Around the Groups: Tiwai conser- 16 New Zealand Walks: Mangawhai 4 Walk Talk vation area Walking Weekend 6 Event: Waiheke Walking Festival - 20 My Favourite Walk: Hidden trea-

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APRIL 195 2014

JUNE 197 2014

AUGUST 199 2014

MARCH 194 2014

OCTOBER 201 2014

MAY 196 2014

JULY 198 2014

SEPTEMBER 200 2014

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FEBRUARY 193 2014

18 Digital Photo Contest winners 20 New Zealand Walk: Four Peaks High Country Track 23 Book: A volcanic guide to Tongariro National Park 24 Overseas Walks: Romania - a fun place to walk 29 New Zealand Walk: River pathway section opened 30 Overseas Walks: Mullaghmore - a walk over layered limestone 33 New Zealand Walk: Walking over Arthurs Pass 36 Overseas Walks ands Tours 38 New Zealand Walks: Sunset Coast Walk - new walks for all the family 40 Event: Taking on the Taniwha 42 Health: Broken bone ends up with DVT 44 New Zealand Coming Events 46 Overseas Coming Events 49 High Achiever: Walking the World 48 Window on Waitakere: Monitoring day in the Waitakeres 51 Weather forecast for February 56 Country Breaks 60 Stirling Sports Half Marathon

JANUARY 192 2014

4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walk:Pekepeka Wetland restored 8 Overseas Walks: Take a high country walking holiday this summer 9 New Zealand Walks: Goldfield Cavalcades - have come a long way since 1991 10 New Zealand Walks: Four forests of the Far North 11 Book:Our Mountains 12 New Zealand Walk: Exploring the Manawatu Gorege Track 14 New Zealand Walk: New Tawa Track - an alternative Gorge track 16 New Zealand Walk: Sesquicentennial Track - Southland 20 New Zealand Walk: Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track 26 New Zealand Walk: Carter Scenic Reserve 28 Overseas Walks: Earth Sea, Sky Costa Rica 30 Overseas Walk: Following in Wainwrights steps 34 Event: Mahi Aroha doing it for conservation 38 New Zealand Walks: Walk Clutha country’s golden trails 43 Health: Have you an Iodine deficiency?

44 New Zealand Coming Events 48 Event: Head2Head 49 Window on Waitakere: Reality shows 51 Weather forecast for January 56 Country Breaks 59 Green Prescription 60 The Great NZ Trek

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4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walk :Ballroom overhang 10 New Zealand Walk: Rangiwahia Track upgrade 12 New Zealand Walks: Waitahinga Trails - walks worth doing 13 New Zealand Walk: Motukiore Island Track 14 New Zealand Walks:Catlins Capers 16 New Zealand Walk: Wairongomai Valleys walk 17 Books:A Walk a Day 365 short walks in New Zealand 18 Digital Photo Contest winners 20 Overseas Walks: Ireland’s Dingle Way 24 Window on Waitakere: Reality shows 25 Product Marketplace: Walking great for your joints 26 Event: Walking event exceeds expectations 27 Health: Heat injury during exercise 30 Overseas Walks: Australia’s Heysen Trail - a work in art 35 Overseas Walks: Embrace the great outdoors in Tasmania 38 New Zealand Walk: Hogs Back Track 40 Event: Rotorua Marathon to celebrate 50 years 42 Training: Preparing to trek at high altitudes 43 Product Marketplace:Sketchers Summer Collection 44 New Zealand Coming Events 46 Overseas Coming Events 48 Event: Cadburys Dunedin Marathon events 51 Weather forecast for December 56 Country Breaks 59 Night-time walking marathon 60 Green Prescription

NOVEMBER 2013 190

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

28 Health:The IN Generation 29 Window on Waitakere: Senior citizens 32 Overseas Walks: Labrador Nature & Coastal walk 36 Books:Molesworth - stories from New Zealand’s largest high country station 37 New Zealand Guided Walks: New guided walks aimed at New Zealanders 40 Readers View: Side effects from some medications 40 New Zealand Walk: Takaro Trails Hawkes Bay new 3 day walk 42 New Zealand Walks: Improvements to enhance Kapiti Island visitor experience 43 Product Marketplace:Kiwi farmers making mihi Merino socks 44 New Zealand Coming Events 46 Overseas Coming Events 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

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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 caloriecredit 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

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DECEMBER WEATHER FORECAST

According to Ken Ring

The Moon controls the weather. Each moon phase has a changing effect. The atmostphere has a tide that is forever changing and the weather is what results.

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Allow 24-hour error to all forecasts. Skewing may occur around 3rd (perigee), 7h (full moon), 13th (apogee), 22nd (new moon) and 25th(perigee)

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Daily Summary

Wet and cloudy in northeast of North Island, dry in west of South Island, but sunny in Nelson and Westland

The North Island may be wetter overall, but South Island drier. For North Island, each region is mixed, with wetter and drier districts. For South Island, only the Lakes, the West Coast and parts of inland Otago may be wetter.

December sunshine below average for North Island but above for South Island. Temperatures average for North Island, except below for King Country to Central Plateau, southern Hawkes Bay, Levin and Masterton. Taupo to Napier may be warmer.

South Island temperatures slightly below average overall, above from South Canterbury to the lakes and inland to Twizel, but below average for inland and coastal Otago.

On Christmas Day a front crosses the country affecting Auckland to Taranaki but including Canterbury.

Widespread flooding may affect campers.

1st DECEMBER 2014 Gale northwesterlies are followed by cold southwesterlies.

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Wednesday 31st Dec 2014

2nd DECEMBER 2014 Disturbed westerlies with southwesterlies affect southern NZ. 10th DECEMBER 2014 Moist northerlies prevail.

11th DECEMBER 2014 Chance to southwesterlies.

12th DECEMBER 2014 Over the next four weeks there may be cooler than expected temperatures overall. In this outlook period, a cyclonic event may bring high rainfall to the Coromandel and to the northeast of North Island but at the same time half average rainfall on the West Coast of the South Island and Nelson. There may be sunny conditions in Westland and Nelson, yet cloudy in the northeast of North Island.

Temperatures may be particularly cold in inland south Canterbury. A cyclonic event may bring high rainfall in the northeast from Northland to Gisborne. Rainfall may be high over this outlook period in northern Waikato, Hawkes Bay, Northland and Auckland.

Most of the South Island receives below average rainfall however, especially Nelson and parts of the S outh Island West Coast right down to Hokitika, but parts of central Otago and Kaikoura Coast may receive average amounts.

Westland can expect good sunshine

hours, also Buller and Nelson. It may also be sunny over the remainder of South Island, but in contrast North Island may only receive average or below average of bright sunshine. It may be particularly cloudy in Auckland, Bay of Plenty and Gisborne with only about 80% of average hours expected. Mean temperatures may be cold in south Canterbury and in parts of central Otago and inland areas of South Island.

For much of the remainder of the country, temperatures may also be slightly below average.

12th-14th DECEMBER 2014 A trough crosses NZ. 14th DECEMBER 2014 Chance of hail in the Hawkes Bay and Bay of Plenty which may affect stone fruits.

15th DECEMBER 2014 An anticyclone prevails.

16th DECEMBER 2014 Chance of a hail storm with lightning over Canterbury.

21st-31st DECEMBER 2014 Disturbed westerly systems prevail.

25th-26th DECEMBER 2014 A front crosses the country.

27th DECEMBER 2014 Possible hail storm in Nelson which may damage apple crops. Possible low temperature at Tara Hills and Omarama.

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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 09-429-0211

AUCKLAND

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES CLUB: midweek, weekends (BIA), walks, tramps, Val Todd 09-579-8250, www.oacnz.org AUCKLAND NATURAL HISTORY CLUB: Every second Sunday, (AM), (IA),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 09-576-9807 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 09827-2737, Danny 09-627-9993 MT ALBERT Y’s WALKING GROUP: Tuesday Friday, (AM), 09-846-0788 MT ROSKILL COMMUNITY HOUSE: Theresa McDonald, 09-624-3281 OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES CLUB AUCKLAND: Marshall Piecy 09-445-3808, www.oacnz.org ST HELIERS HIKERS: First/Third Wednesdays (all day), Glenn 09528-9726 WALKING CLUB: Graeme Easte, 09-376-5901

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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 WEST AUCKLAND

BLUE TOP WALKERS: Henderson, Tuesday, Thursday (AM), Terry Wilson 09-814-9523 or 021-266-1071, www.bluetopwalkers.org.nz FIA OLA WOMEN’S DEVELOPMEMT WALK GROUP: Monday to Saturday, Anne, 09-813-0021 FIT4LIFE: Glenfield, Monday (PM), Friday (AM), Sarah 021 534 649 FOOTSTEPS: Saturday (AM), John 09-410-2995 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 09827-2737, 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 09-412-8076 MASSEY JOGGERS & WALKERS: Sunday (AM), Kerry Watt 09-838-6665 or 021-517-049 NEW LYNN ACTIVE 35+ WALKING GROUP: New Lynn, Wednesday, Lorraine, 09-827-8663 RANUI MORNING WALK GROUP: Monday to Friday (AM), Judith 09-832-5692 RANUI TWILIGHT WALK GROUP: Monday, Wednesday, Glenys 09832-4069 RIVERHEAD WALK GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Dane Brown 09-4129952 SUMMERLAND WALKERS: Henderson, Tuesday, Thursday (AM), Lyn Mountier 09-838-1599 TE ATAU PENINSULA WALKERS: Monday, Friday (AM), Wednesday (PM), Mary Jones 09-834-6989 TE ATATU 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 09-817-7212,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 09-482-1320,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. Tuesday, Lorenza Pun 09443-3392 akspun@yahoo.com 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 09473-4489 Pakuranga Nordic Walkers: Thursday (AM) Deidre Nielsen 09-271-3324 YMCA Nordic Walkers Thursday (AM) June Stevenson 09-361-6636 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 021136-6129, pajordan0452@gmail.com MONDAY NIGHTA, Orewa, Monday (PM), Laraine Chase 09-427-9321 SCOTTS LANDING WALKING GROUP: RD2, Warkworth, Sunday (AM), Angela McIntyre 09-425-5854 SNELLS BEACH WALKING GROUP: Warkworth, Wednesay (AM), Jenny Burton 09-425-5583 WELLSFORD ROAD RUNNERS & JOGGERS: Second Sunday (AM), Thursday (AM), Robert Scott 09-425-8089 or Heather Rankin 09-431-4692 WOMENS OUTDOOR PURSUITS INC: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, Anne 09-480-5424, www.wops.co.nz WAIHEKE ISLAND

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

HOWICK TRAMPING CLUB: Sunday (AM), (BIA), Gayle Sephton 027-635-4063 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, 09-232-8844 PAKURANGA ATHLETIC CLUB: Tuesday, Thursday 9am (BIA), Linda Mitchell, 09-532-8442 PAKURANGA KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday (AM), 09-576-9739 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), 09-535-6467 www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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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 HAMILTON

FRANKTON ATHLETIC & HARRIER CLUB: Wednesday, Saturday, (PM), (BIA), Heather Purdie-Raill, 07-847-5639 NAWTON WALKING GROUP: Rene Smyth, 07846-3245 CENTRAL LAKE WALKING GROUP: Monday, WEdnesday Friday (AM), Nella Barron 07-846-3103 CHARTWELL WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Carrie Haak 07-8554281 DINSDALE WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Val Russell 07-847-6539 ENDERLEY WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), Leonie Smith 07-855-2224 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 07-856-8980 CLAUDELAND WALKING GROUP: Friday (AM), Irene Millar 07-855-6848 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 07-827-3097 WANDERERS TRAMPING CLUB: Colin 07-855-1335 CAMBRIDGE

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

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

MATAMATA WALKERS: Tuesday, Friday (AM), 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, 07-868-6025 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 07-3784992 WAIORA WALKING GROUP: Wednesday, Friday (AM), Kaye Beatson 07-378-6957 www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Wednesday (PM), (I), 06-378-9229 TE AROHA

TE AROHA WALKERS: Thursday (AM), Ruth Stanley 07-880-9088 TE AROHA TRAMPING CLUB: Every second Sunday, Judy Forsman 07-884-8841 TE AROHA TREKKERS: Wednesday (AM), Frances Harrison 07-862-8184 TE AWAMUTU

TE AWAMUTU TUESDAY TRAMPERS: Tuesday, Lesley 07-870-1973 or Kathy 07-870-2006 TE AWAMUTU WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), Jan Jefferies 07-889-7032 TE AWAMUTU MARATHON CLINIC: Wednesday (PM), Sunday (AM), (BIA), Ross Thomas 07-871-5022 TE KUITI

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

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

BAY OF PLENTY COROMANDEL

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

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

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

CROSS COUNTRY WALKERS: Tuesday, Thursday, (AM), (A), 07 348-2538 LAKE CITY ATHLETIC CLUB WALKERS GROUP: Tueday, Thursday (PM), Sunday (AM), 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 07544-1622 Y’s WALKERS: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), YMCA, 07-578-5891 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 TE PUKE

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

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

WAIHI STROLLERS: Friday (AM), Julie Stephenson 07-867-7011 WAIHI MONDAY TRAMPING: Monday (AM), Marie 07-863-4633 or Barry 07-863-4597

WHAKATANE

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

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

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

EAST COAST GISBORNE

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

HAWKES BAY HASTINGS

BRIDGET ROBERTSHAWES STUDIO OF FITNESS: Saturday (AM), (BIA), Bridget, 06-877-5285 FLAXMERE WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), (BI), Maisy 06-879-7077 HASTINGS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), (I), Eddy 06-876-3371 HASTINGS WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (PM), (BI), Templey 06-873-0971 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 06-877-7886 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 06843-7804, 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 STRATFORD

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

INGLEWOOD WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Maureen 06- 756-7255 Walking New Zealand, issue no 203 - 2014 Walking New Zealand, issue no 203 - 2014

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HAWERA

HAWERA WALKING GROUPO: Friday (AM), Nancy Riddick 06-278-5784 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 06-344-4375 RONA & GLAD’S WALK GROUP: Tuesday (AM), Rona Wright 06344-5434 WANGANUI HARRIER CLUB: Wednesdays, Saturday (PM), Secretary, P O Box 702, Wanganui, Perry Newburn 06-343-6484 SPORT WANGANUI CLUB GOLD: Tuesday, Thursday, (AM), Karen Buckholt 06-349-2315 WANGANUI MILLENNIUM WALKERS CLUB: Sunday (AM), Darol Pointon 06-345-3137 WAVERLEY

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

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

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

MANAWATU

PALMERSTON NORTH

HOKOWHITU KIWI WALKERS: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), (I), Dorne Jarvis 06-357-2444 KELVIN GROVE WALKERS: Tuesday (PM), (I), Marjory Edmonds, 06-354-3342 HOT-Whitu CHICKS Saturday, (AM), (BIA), laurenparsons.co.nz/ hot-whitu-chicks MANAWATU STRIDERS: Tuesday, Thursday, (PM); 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

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 04-383-6276 MT VICTORIA WALKING GROUP: Euan Harris 04-384-4770 WALK WAINUI: Monday (AM), (BIA), Shirley 04-564-6179 ISLAND BAY WALKING GROUP: Community Resource Centre, Island Bay, 04-383-7464 WALKING FOR LIFE: Lynne Waring, Miramar KARORI WALKING GROUP: Mavis Shaw, Kelburn KARORI ARTS & CRAFT WALKING GROUP: 04-934-8630 KANDALLAH CORNERSTONE WALKERS: Monday (AM) 04-479-5420 MIRAMAR WALKING GROUP: 04-388-1944 NEWLANDS COMMUNITY HOUSE WALKING: Tuesday (AM), 04-4788799 TARARUA TRAMPING CLUB: www.ttc.org.nz WEA MIDWEEK WALKERS: Hanna Harwood WELLINGTON WEDNESDAY WALKERS: 04-388-1988 WELLINGTON CATHOLIC TRAMPING CLUB: 04-934-4729 WELLINGTON HARRIER ATHLETIC CLUB: Saturday (PM) mid March 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 04-232-8764 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 04-293-7872 KAPITI WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Robin Leger 04905-4680 or Muriel Hill 04-293-5121 KAPITI SUNDAY WALKERS: Sunday (AM), Frank Morris 04-293-2567 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 04-902-1754 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

NORTH ISLAND MARLBOROUGH BLENHEIM

MARTINBOROUGH

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

WELLINGTON

MOTUEKA

MARTINBOROUGH WALKING GROUP: Barbara Behrent 06-306-9226 WELLINGTON

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

528-6290

NELSON

NELSON STRIDERS: Tuesday, Thursday, (PM), (BI), Averil West, 03548-3655 NELSON KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), 03-548-1126 WAKEFIELD WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Lou Manson, 03541-8414 TAHUNA KIWISENIORS: Monday (AM), 03-548-1126 NELSON 50+ WALKING GROUP: alternative Tuesday, Thursday (AM), Noel Brown 03-544-2286 NELSON 50+ WALKING & TRAMPING GROUP: Noel Brown 03-544-2286 WAIMEA HARRIER WALKERS: Saturday (PM), Sunday (AM) (BIA), Heather McNabb, 03-547-8490 WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Visitor Information Centre WAIMEA TRAMPING CLUB: Sunday (AM) (PM), wtc.richmond@xtra. co.nz, www.waimeatrampingclub.org.nz TAKAKA

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, 03388-2593 ARTHRITIC AMBLERS: Wednesday, (B) suitable for people with physical disabilities, Trevor Randall 03-385-7446 BEXLEY KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Kath 03388-6161 BARRINGTON KIWISENIORS: Friday (AM), (BI), Nita 03-337-1493 BECKENHAM WALK ‘n’ TALK: Thursday (PM), Di 03-385-3452 BISHOPDALE RAMBLERS: Wednesday (AM) (I), Bishopdale, Paul Muir 03-359-7971 BISHOPDALE TRAMPING CLUB: Wednesday (AM),(IA), www.bishopdaletrampers.org.nz BURNSIDE JOGGERS & WALKERS CLUB: Sunday (AM) Burnside, Anne Uys 03-342-6337 BUSHWISE WOMEN: (BIA) Cynthia Roberts or Roz Heinz 03-332-4952 BRIGHTON RAMBLERS WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), New Brighton (I), Marlene Crocker 03-388-1115 CANTERBURY RACE WALKERS ASSOCIATION: Monday, Wednesday, (BIA), coordinates all Canterbury race walkers and friendly race walking, Ann Henderson 03-387-0387 CANTERBURY UNIVERSITY TRAMPING CLUB: Wednesday (PM), Darryn Welham 03-960-3808 CARDIAC COMPANIONS: Sunday fortnight, (PM) Neville Wootton 03-942-5453 CARDIAC CARE GROUP, Marg Allison 03-366-2112 CCC EASTENDERS: Monday (AM), (IA), or Bruce 03-388-7295 CCC GARDEN CITY WALKERS: Saturday (AM) (IA), Helen 03-382-2302 CCC GLOW WORM EVENING WALKERS: Wednesday (PM) (IA), Norm Wells 03-981-5487 CCC HALSWELL: Saturday (AM) (PM), (IA), Pauline 03-322-8057: Sunday, Terrence 03-322-8092 CCC SUNSHINE WALKERS: Tuesday (PM (IA), Jim 03-389-1982 or Hope 03-389-7997 CCC SHIRLEY RECREATIONAL WALKERS: Monday, Thursday (AM), (IA), 03-941-5409 CCC SOCKBURN: Tuesday (AM) (IA), Estelle 03-342-7841:Friday (AM) (IA), Jo 03-349-7146 CCC WEEKEND WANDERS: Sunday (PM) (IA), Marilyn 03-338-3826 CHRISTCHURCH PERSONAL GUIDING SERVICE: Daily (AM) (BIA), Cathedral Square, C Tonge 03-981-6350 CHRISTCHURCH MARATHON CLINIC: Saturday (AM), 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 6.5PM), Graeme Stanley 03-980-1553 HERITAGE WALKS: Thursday, (AM), Graeme Stanley 03-980-1553 HOON HAY KIWISENIORS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Barbara 03-338-8306 KAIAPOI WALKERS GROUP: Tuesday, Wednesday (AM), Lyane Graham www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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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 groups plus rural locations, Sport Canterbury 0800-228-483 LAMBDA DAY TRAMPERS: every second Sunday, (BI), social group for gays and lesbians of all ages, Helen Davies 03-337-6103 LINWOOD AVENUE WALKING GROUP: Wednesday, Thursday (AM) (B), 03-389-5303 LINWOOD KIWISENIORS: Thursday (AM), Phyl 03-389-6130 LYTTELTON WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Lyttlelton, (BI), Ada Goodwin 03-328-7235 MAIREHAU LADIES PROBUS, Tuesday, Leah 03-385-6310 MARYVILLE KIWISENIORS:: Monday (AM), Valmai 03-377-8742 MERIVALE KIWISENIORS: Monday (AM), (BI), June 03-355-8703 MT PLEASANT KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Pauline 03-384-4794 NEW BRIGHTON KIWISENIORS: Wednesday, (AM), (BI), (both walkers and strollers), Joy 03-383-4494 NEW BRIGHTON WORKING MENS CLUB WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (I), Jenny Wilson 03-332-8818 NEW BRIGHTON 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 03-388-3237 NEW BRIGHTON WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Joy 03-383-4494 NO HILL WALKERS: Thursday (AM) (B), Hazel Matthews 03-385-5338 NEW BRIGHTON NORDIC WALKERS: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Kerstin Fahrenschone 03-388-0000 NZ VIVENDI SOCIETY: Sunday, Janet 03-389-1609 PAPANUI WALK ‘n’ TALK: Wednesday (AM), 03-941-6840 OXFORD WALKING GROUP: Monday Thursday (AM), Coral Gilbertson 03-312-3155 OPAWA KIWISENIORS: Monday, Tuesday (AM), (BI), Carol 03-332-5638 PAPANUI KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Elaine 03-352-7519 PAPANUI WALK ‘n’TALK: Wednesday (AM), 03-941-8999 PARKLANDS KIWISENIORS: Thursday (AM), (BI), Bernard Marriott 03-383-2665 PARKLANDS WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), BIA), Bernard Marriott 03-383-2665 PENINSULA TRAMPING CLUB: (Family Strollers Group), Sunday, Gloucester Street, (BIA), Rick Bolch 03-338-5156 PIONEER STROLLERS: Thursday, (BIA), Shirley Hitchcock, 03-322-7220 PIONEER TRAMPERS: Thursday (AM) (IA), Alan Williams 03-343-2216 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 03-348-8195 SALLY STROLLERS: Saturday, fortnight, general Christchurch, (B), leisurely pace, Margaret Bennetts, 03-322-9187 SHIRLEY RECREATIONAL WALKERS: Monday, Thursday (AM), 03941-5409 “ A SLICE OF HERITAGE WALKS” with Walktologist Graeme Stanley, Tues (PM) Thurs (AM ), Graeme Stanley 03- 980-1553 SOMERFIELD KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Marie 03-337-1436 SOUTH CHRISTCHURCH/SYDENHAM WALKERS: Sunday (AM) (IA), Ray 03-332-0555 ST PETERS WALKING GROUP: Monday (PM), Thursday (PM) (BIA), Audrey 03-348-9157 SUNSHINE WALKERS: Tuesday (PM), 03-389-1982 SPORTY SINGLES: Saturday, Sunday, (BI), Llolyd 03-323-6232 TUESDAY TREKKERS CLUB: Tuesday, (AM), Necia Sullivan 03-338-9035 TOWER TRAMPING & WALKING CLUB: Tuesday, (IA), Dave Bates 03332-6233, Sunday, Yvonne van Eerden 03-339-0751 WAINONI/AVONSIDE COMMUNITY SERVICES: Thursday (AM), 03389-2285 www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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, 03-3660689, Bishopdale Community Centre, 03-359-8330 “Y’s TREKKERS”: Monday, Port Hills, (IA), City YMCA, 03-366-0689 YMCA WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday (AM), Jill O’Connor 03-366-0689 WAYFARERS WALKING GROUP:Thursday (AM) (BI), 50 + age group, 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

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

WEST COAST GREYMOUTH

GREYMOUTH CATHOLIC WOMENS LEAGUE WALKING GROUP: Nora Sheard, 03-768-6479 GREYMOUTH OVER 50’S: Graham Schaef, 03-768-7437 GREYMOUTH DAUDLERS: Yvonne Davison 03-768-6664 KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUPS: for the over 50’s, Don Monk SWC 03-768-0775 RUNANGA WALKING GROUP: Pat Butler 03-762-7665 BLACKBALL WALKING GROUP: Charlie Quibell 03-732-4887 HOKITIKA

HOKITIKA KIWISENIORS: Monday (AM), (BI), Pavel Bare SWC, 03756-9037 HARI HARI KIWISENIORS: Historic walks (BI), Pavel Bare SWC, 03756-9037 HOKI HIKERS: Tuesday (AM), Margaret Stevens 03-755-6466

CLYDE

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

SENIOR CITIZENS WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Nancy Bell 03-434-5061 OAMARU FRIDAY WALKERS: Every 2nd Friday (AM), Barbara McGann 03-434-9178 WEDNESDAY WALKERS TRAMPING GROUP: Jane Naish 03-434-6363 NORTH OTAGO TRAMPING & MOUNTAINEERING CLUB: Margie Carrington 03-434-8484 DUNEDIN

ACTIVE WALKERS: Monday (PM), Bill Brockie 03-467-9114 ARIKI 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 03-455-4851 KOPUTAI WALKING GROUP: 2nd Tuesday, (AM), Noeline Forgie, 03-472-8302 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 03-489-4071 PHOENIX CLUB WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Nina Davidson 03-471-0114 PINEHILL WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Norman Vare 03-473-8683 ST KILDA COMMUNITY CLUB WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, (AM), Ngaire McIndoe 03-456-4478 TAIERI RECREATIONAL TRAMPING CLUB: Wednesday (AM), Ian Fleming 03-489-8964 TRIXIE TRAMPERS: Thursday (AM), Alison Jones 03-489-8372 WEA OVER 50’s TRAMPING CLUB: 2nd & 4th Tuesday, (A), Chris James 03-488-2228 WAIHOLA WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Elizabeth Jones 03-489-8064 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 03-456-2080 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 03-476-1545 ALEXANDRA

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 INVERCARGILL

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 03-2112150, wwwsportsouthland.co.nz TE ANAU

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

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Discover the southern Kaipara with our unguided multi-day catered walks through a unique private farm and intensive conservation project featuring native bush, salt-marsh wetlands, coastal forest and rolling farmland.

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EASTERN TARANAKI EXPERIENCE

- New Zealands newest private walk, our best kept secret * October to March/April * Groups 4 - 10 people

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Spectacular northern Wairarapa countryside, coastal & Native bush.

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

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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.

For further information contact: Carol or Dave Digby

Phone 06-765-7482 (evenings)

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