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RECREATION WALKING and CYCLING TRAILS

New Zealand Walk: Te Whare Okiokithe newest hut in the Kaimais

New Zealand Walk: Stewart Islanda fascinating place to walk

New Zealand Walk: Bexley Wetland Walkfor lots of diversity

Australian Walk: Tomaree Coastal Walknew NSW Great Walk

New Zealand Walks: A walk among the vines in Martinborough

New Zealand Walks: New esplanade reserve along Kaputone Creek Walkway

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6 New Zealand Walks: Kauri Glen - walk among tall kauri trees

8 New Zealand Walks: Stewart Island a fascinating place to walk

13 New Zealand Walk: Glory Track - a moderate challenge

14 New Zealand Walk: Bexley Wetland Walk - with lots ot of diversity and interest

17 Australian Walk:Tomaree Coastal Walk - a new NSW Great Walk

20 New Zealand Walk: Wandering the islands of the Gulf

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30 New Zealand Walk: A walk among the Vines in

32 News: New esplanade reserve along Kaputone Creek Walkway

34 News: Magazine publisher wins award for promoting walking

35 Te Araroa Trail: Celebrating the 80th birthday of Te Araroa founder Geoff Chapple

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Women’s only hiking tour through the Murchison Gorge

Embark on a women’s only walking wilderness adventure through the ancient and rugged Murchison Gorge in the spectacular Kalbarri National Park along WA’s Coral Coast with boutique eco-tourism company Edgewalkers.

The seven-day tour package departs from Perth, and includes five days of hiking along the ancient riverine gorge carved over millions of years by the lower reaches of the Murchison River on Nanda Yamatji Country.

Departing from Perth on August 24, the tour includes return transport, all meals, accommodation, hiking and camping equipment. Tour highlights include walking amongst colourful wildflowers, wading across the flowing Murchison River and spending four nights camping under the stars in the Murchison Gorge.

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Cathedral Cove Track should be open late 2024

The Cathedral Cove Track to the famous beachrenowned for its natural rock arch feature – was severely damaged by extreme weather events in January and February 2023.

The Department of Conservation (DOC) staff determined the track was an unacceptable risk to public walking access.

DOC has now announced its work programme to determine how the walking access can be reinstated in a safe and resilient way, especially given climate change, rockfall and land movement challenges at the site.

“Ideally, we want safe walking access to the beach reinstated and our ambition is to have it ready for visitors next summer,” says Tama Potaka.

“Cathedral Cove/Te Whanganui-a-Hei is a crucial part of Coromandel’s tourism economy and reinstating walking access to it will help get the district back on track.

“I expect to receive advice from officials by the end of June on the reinstatement options. Assuming there is a safe option for public walking access, I want to see the mahi procured and underway ahead of summer. “In its present condition the track is not safe for visitors – and DOC is focussed on finding a resilient solution which will give visitors the chance to again walk to this majestic place,” Mr Potaka says.

Te Ararao Trail fund raising appeal exceeds goal

A recent Te Araroa Trail fundraising campaign has closed and they are thrilled to announce that a remarkable $44,914 was raised for the trail, thanks to the generosity of the community.

Incredibly this exceeds their initial goal of raising $16,000 nearly threefold, all within just three weeks. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed, they are blown away by the support.

Every dollar donated will be spent directly on priority maintenance and development work along the trail, helping them sustain, enhance and protect the trail.

New Taranaki bridge is expected to draw visitors

Taranaki Crossing seeks to develop a high-quality visitor experience on Taranaki Maunga in Egmont National Park.

The Taranaki Crossing refers to the main track network enabling visitors to travel by foot from Dawson Falls along the slopes of the maunga, across the Ahukawakawa wetland and over the Pouakai Ranges to the end of Mangorei Road. The journey can be experienced as a series of day walks, or a multi-day tramp.

Additional funding has been contributed by local councils and DOC. The crossing project will see 25 km of tracks improved, creating a mix of short walks and longer tramps. It will also minimise the impact of visitors on the maunga environment.

When completed, the Taranaki Crossing will showcase a safer and world-class visitor experience that truly represents Taranaki Maunga and its people. The improvements will reduce the impact of people visiting the maunga as well as providing an enhanced visitor experience.

The $13.4 million Taranaki Crossing project is being funded through the Provincial Growth Fund. Designed for a lifespan of 100 years, and to withstand the sub-alpine Manganui Gorge’s winds and weather conditions, the 109-metre bridge will sit 49.5 metres above the gorge floor.

The mast on the southern side of the bridge is 25 metres tall, while its north side counterpart is six metres high – the difference representing geography of the terrain and gorge it crosses.

DOC’s Hauraki-Waikato-Taranaki Regional Director Tinaka Mearns says project on the bridge build project is on track – despite the challenges of the environment and the relative

“Our confirmation of the bridge design in December 2022 gave us an idea of how impressive it would be, and now we’re seeing it take shape it’s really exciting.”

Liana Poutu, co-chair of the Taranaki Crossing Project says it is a great milestone to see the structural progress of the Manganui bridge build.

Old goldminers hut restored

The Department of Conservation has restored the 100-year-old gold miner’s cottage Divis lived in and it is now open to visitors to Waiuta, a Tohu Whenua site. Czech émigré Divis (1885-1967) was a keen amateur photographer who documented gold mining life during the heyday of the town, about 35 km from Reefton. This often included posing in his own photos using a self-timer which has led to him being described as pioneering the ‘selfie’

Greymouth District Operations Manager Chris Hickford says the team focussed on doing the restoration in a way that retains as much of the historic original building fabric as possible.

“It was a complex job but offered a unique opportunity to upskill rangers who work on heritage structures.

Above: Family members from the Czech Republic were among those who gathered at the old gold mining township of Waiuta in March to celebrate the restoration of Jos Divis’ old home.

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Kauri Glen - a walk among tall kauri trees

Kauri Glen in Northcote, Auckland, has been a reserve since 1907. Although the forest has been milled for kauri, some large trees of 200 to 300 years in age remain.

The main entrance is through Kauri Glen Road, beside the Northcote College gymnasium.

The track begins as a wide carriageway amongst tall kanuka. This opens out to a bluff overlooking the dense growth in the valley floor

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surrounded by tall kauri.

The main loop track crosses the Waiurutoa Stream and follows the northern ridge. On descending to the valley floor at the eastern end of the reserve the track passes through taraire forest before following the southern ridge back to the main entrance.

A short secondary track with steps descends down to the valley below and crosses a bridge with views of a waterfall and Cecil Eady Bush.

Adjoining Kauri Glen is Cecil Eady Bush, where the walk takes one hour. Access is at the end of Wood-

side Avenue. The track continues along the north side of the Onepoto Stream below a canopy of kahikatea, puriri, tanekaha and totara.

The track then climbs on to Wattle Ridge and in the undergrowth are deep ruts where bullock teams pulled out kauri logs.

Allow about one a half hours to walk the main loop track.

Above right: A tall kauri tree.

Below left: A fork in the track.

Below right; A bridge before a climb up some steps.

Above left: The track is popular with locals.

Above middle; From the bridge a waterfall can be seen.

By Barbz Lowther

Stewart Isla

We were so lucky to have five sunny days to complete the three day (32km) great walk on Stewart island, Rakiura, and a couple of days exploring short walks around Oban, before the rain came again.

Stewart Island, with a population of 450 is a fascinating island. Many of the population are 4th or 5th generation. Others have been attracted here by fishing , the bush and birds, or tourism and all the infrastructure needed to accommodate and entertain 1000’s of visitors a year.

It is easy to reach the island by either air or sea. We caught the ferry over and flew back to Invercargill. Both were very interesting rides.

The first day was spent exploring Ulva Island with it’s beautiful tall

nd a fascinating place to walk

trees and wonderful bird life. We saw tuis, fantails, kereru, robins, brown creepers, kaka, yellowheads , and parakeets, and heard many more that we couldn’t spot because they were high in the tree tops.

Next morning we headed off for the Great Walk. Most people seem to walk to Port William first. We walked in the other direction, because hut tickets were only available that way when we booked. It worked well. Because there were only five of us walking clockwise, we became a ‘Tramping family’ and looked out for each other.

Heading up Fern Gully Road, we followed a wide leaf strewn trail for about an hour, to Kaipipi Bay. From here the track narrowed, and we soon reached the remains of the

first sawmill on Stewart Island –‘Gallons’. This was a small water powered sawmill, built in 1861.

An undulating damp track, with lots of wooden steps, continued for a couple of hours to reach Sawdust Bay. Nylon netting or punga logs were strategically placed to cover boggy bits. In many places new gravel was spread, making easy walking. We walked under kamahi, southern rata, and young rimu, listening to fantails twittering, tuis singing and the whoosh of kereru as they flew from branch to branch.

Wandering along beside Sawdust Bay and past Roys Beach we continued on lovely gravel track high above the water, dropping to cross bridged side streams, where ferns were perfectly reflected in the clear

water.

The trail was bordered with ferns and mosses and we passed several fern filled gullies. Continuing up and down lots of wooden steps, we reached North Arm Hut in just over four hours. Set in a sunny clearing with a deck facing the bay, it was a perfect place to relax – equipped with insect repellent.

The following day was ‘The Challenge’. We were warned of knee deep mud. Maybe we were lucky with the weather, but the only deep mud we encountered, was near the half way

Opposite page above left: There seems wooden steps forever. Above middle: More mud, but easy to avoid. Below left: Logs to avoid the water. Below right: North Arm Hut. Above right: The boiler at old saw mill at Maori Beach.

Below left: Negotiating a tree fall.

Stewart Island a fascinating place to walk

sign, and it was a quagmire! But it only amounted to two areas, each taking 15 minutes to negotiate . Other mud puddles were easy to skirt around. Many were covered in punga logs, and nylon netting; and weed mat helped in other places.

.The bush was quite beautiful –re-generating podocarps, with lots of moss, lichen and giant ferns growing underneath. Much of the trail was gravelled and firm to walk on. Near the top, we saw two kiwis who both walked across the path right in front of us.

After a break in a dry sunny spot, we followed a gravel zig zag path with easy gradient, down to the river. From here it was a slog up the incline on nearly 200 wooden steps.

At the top, sat two old Log haulers, used in the late 1800’s to drag logs to the coastal sawmills. Info’ boards

told about this slice of history.

A scramble up a stairway of roots took us onto a trail through huge ferns, and we soon reached the track between Horseshoe Bay and Port William. Continuing down more wooden steps, and across Magnetic Beach, we reached Port William Hut, in a lovely spot overlooking the bay.

It had been a long day, but the sun was shining, the birds were singing, two deer were grazing in front of the hut, and the billy was just boiled. What could be better ?

The following morning, we retraced our steps to the main trail, and followed a leaf strewn shady path down, and across a swing bridge to Maori Beach, the site of an old saw mill.

After viewing the remaining rel-

ics, we wandered along the beach to a coastal path leading up around Peters Point, giving views of both the bays below, and over to the South island.

Following this path up and down many steps we soon reached Little River, where a tidal stream is spanned by a bridge at the northern end.

From here it is a 20 minute wander on a well defined track to Lee Bay, and the chain connecting Stewart Island to the South island. This chain link sculpture was commissioned, to commemorate forming Rakiura National Park. It symbolises the anchor chain of Maui who anchored his canoe(the South Island) with Rakiura, as he fished up the North Island. Stirling Point at Bluff also has a chain and shackle.

The last couple of hours was spent wandering along Horseshoe Bay, Deadmans Beach, Sara Cove, Butterfield Beach and back to Halfmoon Bay. A beautiful end to an interesting walk.

Opposite page Above: left: Regenerating Podocarp.Above middle: Punga logs on muddy patches Left middle Looking at Bluff hill in the distance.

Below left: A visitor at Port William.Day 3.

Above right: Moss and fern on the trail. Below right: Sawdust Bay.

Glory Track

-a moderate challenge

Walking the Glory Track, near Invercargill in Southland, is a moderate challenge that offers scenic beauty and diverse landscapes that takes about an hour.

The 2km loop track weaves through dense bush before reaching the top the Bluff Hill (Motupohue) and back down the other side.

Check out historic gunneries at the hilltop where you are also rewarded with vistas extending out to sea and across the surrounding countryside

The track can be started at either Stirling Point or at the Gunpit Road access.

The Glory Track can be walked as a return track, or it can form a loop walk by joining with the Foveaux Walkway. The Foveaux Walkway section takes approximately 20 minutes to walk, forming a 50-minute round trip starting and ending at Stirling Point.

Note: Dog access is allowed if the dog is on a leash.

Above right: The entrance to the walkway.

Below right: Two walkers on the Glory Track.

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Bexley Wetland Walk -

with a lot of diversity and interest

By Michael Hendriks

It’s the last few days of summer here in Christchurch and the cool, calm, sunny morning has arrived here in the “Garden City” which makes it a great day for a walk.

This morning’s planned walk will be the northern loop section of the Bexley Wetlands, which is in the east of Christchurch and borders

the three suburbs of Bexley, New Brighton and South New Brighton.

Today I will start my walk at South New Brighton at the Bridge Street entrance heading up to the Pages Road bridge and returning on the opposite side taking approx one and a half hours on an easy flat multi-use loop pathway.

There are multiple starting point

options but by far the most popular one is starting at the Bridge Street entrance. After a few hundred metres from the start of the walk, there is a small path which detours out to the Estuary along a short board walk and muddy path

This path will provide you with some great views

Above:: Rowing on the Avon River with cyclists on the pathway. Below right: Two birds keeping a watchful eye on the area.

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of both the Estuary and its plants, wildlife and views to the Port Hills and the now abandoned red zone suburb of Bexley and along with the abundant birdlife, saltmarsh, saltmeadow, coastal bush and freshwater wetlands gives this short walk a lot of diversity and interest.

The track then continues to head back up and along a stop bank path making its way along Kibble Street, then heads north west through a group of large trees known as “Blighs Garden”. It then continues along the Evans Street Stop bank and Withells Island Reserve before crossing over the Bexley Bridge at the halfway point.

After crossing the Bexley Bridge on Pages Road the track continues down the stop bank of Waiora Street and enters “The Red Zone” where all that remains is a single house after the earthquakes of 2010 and 2011. Here you can view the now abandoned streets with their rickety power poles that are slowly being reclaimed by nature.

The track now enters a small group of low shrubs and trees to provide some protection from the weather and then splits into two options.

One path which will take you out to the spit and the other path continues the loop offering some contrasting but stunning views of the wetlands against the backdrop of

Above: right: Walking along the path. Left middle: The entrance sign. Below right: Looking out to the Estuary.

Bexley Wetland Walk - with a lot of diversity and interest

the dry brown port hills along with some beautiful photo stops.

Finally the track heads out to join a small path on the left hand side of ANZAC Drive (SH74) and then back over the bridge on Bridge Street which passes the metal sculpture of the Godwits which are also known as Kuaka.

These amazing birds will fly nonstop from Alaska to Christchurch and arrive mid September after taking approximately eight to nine days to complete the 9,000km journey. They make the return journey mid to late February back to Alaska. From the sculpture it’s just another few hundred metres up the road you return to your starting point.

Just opposite the starting point there is a picnic table and the start of the Estuary Edge Walk

For those in need of their daily coffee fix after a good walk, it’s just a short drive to a very popular local Cafe “Dune” on the corner of Bridge Street and Estuary.

Above left: The godwits sculpture.

Above right: Looking across the wetlands.

Middle left: A street in Brighton that is now a Red Zone.

Below left: The board walk keeps feet dry.

Tomaree Coastal Walk a new NSW Great Walk

The incredible new 27km Tomaree Coastal Walk, on Worimi Country, NSW, Australia, was opened late last year, ready for visitors to experience walking the spectacular coastline in Tomaree National Park.

The Tomaree Coastal Walk is the latest NSW Great Walk developed and opened by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and offers an incredible multi-day walking adventure in the heart of Port Stephens was opened last September.

Located on the traditional lands

Above: From the Tomaree Head Summit lookout at 161 m with views of Cabage Tree and Boondelbah islands. Photo RBrandDPE

Above right: Walking across the sand at Little Kingsley Beach. Photo RBrandDPE Below right: Walkers coming up from the beach at Zenith Beach. Photo RBrandDPE

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Tomaree Coastal Walk a new NSW Great Walk

of the Worimi people, the Tomaree Coastal Walk traverses an ancient volcanic landscape rich in culture and nature, starting at Tomaree Head at Shoal Bay and finishing at Birubi Point Aboriginal Place at Anna Bay.

The track weaves along the stunning coastline of the national park guiding walkers over lush coastal headlands, across rock ledges and through angophora forests, before arriving at the southern hemisphere’s largest mobile sand dunes at Worimi Conservation Lands.

Walkers will be treated to breathtaking scenery including panoramic ocean views from new lookouts, sparkling beaches and coves, unique rock formations and an abundance of flora and fauna including birds, dolphins and seasonal migrating whales.

The multi-day walk is best experienced as a 2-day walk (or 3-day walk for those wanting a more leisurely pace), with a range of accommodation options available at local coastal villages.

Visitors can also ‘choose their own adventure’ and complete shorter sections of the track including half-day or full-day walks in either direction, with many suitable entry and exit points along the route.

As part of the $6.7 million Tomaree Coastal Walk project, NPWS upgraded existing walking tracks, built new linking track sections and lookouts, upgraded and developed new visitor precincts at the northern and southern trailheads, improved carparking and enhanced the iconic Tomaree Head Summit walking track.

The walk also features new engaging signage and digital storytelling to provide visitors with opportunities to learn about the park’s cultural and environmental values, as well as stunning new artwork at Birubi Point Aboriginal Place celebrating the ancient heritage of Worimi Country.

The Tomaree Coastal Walk is an ideal introduction to multi-day walking experiences, allowing visitors to

immerse themselves in nature along an easy-to-navigate track during the day, then enjoy the accommodation and dining options of Port Stephens by night.

Walkers are encouraged to research and plan a safe adventure before setting out on the Tomaree Coastal Walk by visiting the NSW National Parks website.

The Tomaree Coastal Walk will support the local economy by providing a new nature-based tourism offering to attract visitors to the Port

Stephens region outside of the peak summer season, as well as encourage visitors to experience and enjoy new sections of Tomaree National Park.

The Tomaree Coastal Walk is part of a network of 13 NSW Great Walks being established in NSW national parks to offer world-class bushwalking experiences for domestic and international visitors.

The Tomaree Coastal Walk is 222 kilometres north from Sydney.

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Below right: The Birubi Point Aboriginal Place. Photo by DParsons DPE.

Above: Walkers continuing the walk on the track at Boat Harbour. Photo by DParsons DPE.

By Phillip Donnell

The warm and sheltered waters of the Hauraki Gulf have been home to humans for up to a thousand years, providing a fertile fishing ground for early Māori and today forming the backdrop to New Zealand’s biggest city.

While Hauraki itself means “the north wind”, which used to bring

Above: Rangitoto Island in the Hauraki Gulf.

Below left: Mansion House on Kawau Island.

raiding parties from that direction – the gulf now has another official Māori name: Tīkapa Moana o Hauraki, a sea protected by a sacred rock or mauri placed by the navigator Tametekapua of the Arawa canoe on an islet at the entrance to the gulf.

The gulf contains more than 50 islands, from rocky islets barely above the high-tide mark to suburban Waiheke and the massive Great Barrier, lurking on the horizon.

Most are largely uninhabited; several are reserves and all fall within the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, covering more than 1.2 million ha. of ocean.

Many of us will remember the ground-breaking 1964 television series Islands of the Gulf. It was New Zealand’s first local documentary written, presented and produced by Aotearoa’s first female producer, Shirley Maddock. Intended as a one-off programme, it ran to five half-hour episodes examining life in the Gulf, in an era when Kiwi faces were still a screen novelty.

Aviation legend Fred Ladd provided aerial footage. Maddock’s tiein book was extensively reprinted. In 1983, she revisited the area in a TVNZ documentary. In 2018 Maddock’s daughter (Elisabeth Easther) presented an updated series.

Visible from around Auckland – sometimes looming large, then shrinking back to its regular size, as if caught out – Rangitoto (2311ha) is an icon of the city. From most parts of the mainland, it has the same uniform appearance. The last, or should we say latest, of the region’s

Above right: The high cliff on Motutapu Island. Middle right: A group on a walk on Kawau Island. Below left: The wharf on Tiritiri Matangi. Below right: The Tiritiri Matangi lighthouse.

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Wandering the islands of the Gulf Above: A group walking on Waiheke Island.

volcanoes to erupt, a mere 800 years ago, the 260m-high cone is quiet and cold now. The 4km walk to the summit is a “must-do.” Rangitoto’s also home to the world’s largest forest of pohutukawa.

Motutapu was an island apart until Rangitoto decided to pop up out of the sea.

Much older and very different geologically, 15km² Motutapu (meaning “sacred island”) was inhabited by Māori at the time its neighbour erupted; human footprints have been found in ash layers there.

Massive picnics during the Victorian era attracted up to 5000 people at a time.

Motuihe Island has had a long and varied history. It’s been a quarantine station, a prisoner-of-war camp and a naval training base, and is now an open sanctuary, populated by saddleback, kākāriki, kiwi, shore skinks, bellbirds and even tuatara.

Wander up onto the headland to see historic graves dating back to World War One, and learn about the dashing exploits of German POW Count Felix von Luckner.

Waiheke Island is 19.3 km in length from west to east, varies in width from 0.64 to 9.65 km, and has a surface area of 92km².

The coastline is 133.5 km, including 40 km of beaches. It has a resident population of 9,420 people (June 2023), with most living close to the western end at Oneroa and Blackpool.

Further east are Palm Beach, Surfdale, Ostend and Onetangi. To the south, on the opposite coast is Whakanewha Regional Park and Ōmiha (also called ‘Rocky Bay’).

Much of the eastern half of the island is privately owned farmland and vineyards. A network of trails offers panoramic views,

After a hundred years as a Salvation Army alcohol- and drug-rehabilitation centre, Rotoroa Island is now a different kind of sanctuary. Managed by a trust, the island has been opened to the public as an arts, heritage and conservation park through the philanthropy of Neal and Annette Plowman.

Takahē, tīeke (saddlebacks) and kiwi are thriving on the island, which also retains remnants of its addiction-therapy days when it was

nicknamed “Alcatraz”. A stunning – and, yes, sobering – visitor and exhibition centre tells the island’s story.

Kawau Island is named after the Māori word for the shag (cormorant) bird. The island was bought by Sir George Grey, Governor of New Zealand, in 1862, as a private retreat.

Grey extended the original copper mine manager’s house (built 1845) to create the Mansion House, which still stands, and made the surrounding land into a botanical and zoological park, importing many plants and animals.

A public reserve covers 10% of the Island, with picturesque walking tracks. The island is home to kiwi and two-thirds of the entire population of North Island weka.

Take the guided walk at Tiritiri Matangi to get the inside oil on the island’s history and the plants and animals which can be seen there today – then you’ll know your kōkako from your korimako. It is truly one of New Zealand’s conservation success stories.

Tiri’s lighthouse, built in 1864, was once the brightest in the southern hemisphere. It is still a vital navigational aid, but today the lighthousekeepers and farmers have gone, replaced by regenerating native bush, which is home to species such as takahē, tīeke (saddleback) and hihi (stitchbird).

In November 2023 Footsteps sponsored a very successful walking week on Great Barrier Island. This year (3-10 November) you have the opportunity to wander the trails of all its companions mentioned above: seven glorious days exploring the best short walks on seven islands.

It is doubtful that such a package has been offered for many years, and it is unlikely to be repeated, so this excursion will be popular. Get in early to avoid disappointment.

For details, go to their website www.footstepswalkingclub.com or contact them: 021 172 3244, 07 544 9509, footstepsanz@gmail.com. They welcome your enquiry.

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Above right: Walking down on the rocky track of Rangitoto.

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Photo by Meryl Finlayson, Waiuku.

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My son marvelling at the height of the clay cliffs at Omarama.

Photo by Sharon Dunstan, Whitby, Porirua.

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We were blessed with beautiful weather both days and enjoyed the waterholes. My son Lee came with us, so was a family affair and great quality time together.

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Above left: I recently took my six year old granddaughter Billie on her first overnight tramp to Waitawheta Hut in the Kaimai Ranges. We had a great time and she exceeded my expectations with her enthusiasm

Photo by Gail Drennan, Papamoa

Above right: Karaponga Falls. This stream was utilised in an electricity generation scheme first opened in 1922. After a mixed history of generation for the Whakatane District it is again back producing. Photo by John McDonald, Te Puke.

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By Francisco Bianchi

A stroll through nature’s tapestry: Exploring Point Elizabeth Walkway

As a nature enthusiast and avid hiker, my recent journey took me to the enchanting Point Elizabeth Walkway near Greymouth on the stunning West Coast.

This coastal gem offers not only breathtaking views but also a peaceful retreat into the heart of nature, where the sounds of crashing waves and rustling leaves create a symphony that resonates with the soul.

The Point Elizabeth Walkway is a relatively short yet incredibly rewarding trail that starts at Rapahoe Beach, just a short drive south of Greymouth and follows an old water race built by 19th century gold miners. My anticipation soared as I began my adventure, equipped with sturdy hiking boots, a camera to capture the scenic beauty, and a heart open to the wonders that awaited me.

The walk began with a gentle ascent, leading me through native

bush filled with an array of flora and fauna. The air was crisp, and the earthy scent of the forest heightened my senses, making every step an invigorating experience. The trail was well-maintained, and informational signs dotted the path, providing insights into the local ecosystem and geological history.

Emerging from the forest canopy, I was greeted by the first breathtaking panorama of the coastline. The juxtaposition of lush greenery against the deep blue of the Tasman Sea was a sight to behold. The trail continued along the clifftop, revealing sweeping views that stretched as far as the eye could see. The waves crashed against the rugged shoreline below, creating a rhythmic melody that accompanied my journey.

One of the highlights of the Point Elizabeth Walkway is the iconic Arch Point. As I approached this natural marvel, I couldn’t help but marvel at the sheer power of nature’s sculpting hand.

The arch, formed by centuries of erosion, framed the endless expanse

of the ocean beyond. It was a moment of pure awe, standing on the precipice and witnessing the timeless dance between land and sea.

The trail descended towards the beach, allowing me to feel the soft sand beneath my boots and dip my toes into the refreshing waters. The beach was secluded, a hidden paradise that felt like my own secret discovery. I took a moment to savour the tranquility, listening to the gentle lapping of the waves and

watching seabirds glide effortlessly across the sky.

Continuing along the coast, the walkway led me to Point Elizabeth itself – a rocky outcrop that provided an elevated vantage point. From here, the view was nothing short of spectacular. The coastline curved gracefully, and the distant Southern Alps added a majestic backdrop to the scene. I marvelled at the rugged beauty of the West Coast, a landscape that seamlessly blended untamed wilderness with serene coastal charm.

As I sat on Point Elizabeth, I couldn’t help but reflect on the significance of these natural spaces. In a world filled with constant hustle and bustle, places like these offer a respite, a chance to reconnect with the earth and rejuvenate the spirit. The Point Elizabeth Walkway is a testament to the delicate balance between preservation and exploration, allowing walkers to experience the raw beauty of New Zealand’s landscapes while fostering a deep appreciation for the need to protect them.

The return journey mirrored the initial ascent, taking me through the coastal forest once again. With the sun beginning its descent, the hues of the forest seemed to deepen, casting a warm glow over the trail. It was a fitting conclusion to a day filled with discovery and exploration.

As I concluded my walk along the

Point Elizabeth Walkway, I couldn’t help but feel grateful for the opportunity to experience such natural wonders. This hidden gem near Greymouth is not just a walk; it’s a journey through time, a communion with nature, and a reminder of the extraordinary beauty that graces our planet.

If you find yourself on the West Coast, be sure to carve out some time for this enchanting trail – your soul will thank you for it.

Fact file

How to get there: Point Elizabeth Walkway is a 15-minute/12.5km drive north of Greymouth.

The 5.5 km walk starts from North Beach at Greymouth’s southern end.

This is a level and well-maintained track suitable for adults as well as little ones with energy to burn.

The stunning subtropical forest along the walk features native birds like fantails, tomtits, grey warblers, and bellbirds throughout the year.

Allow one hour 15 minutes for the 5.5km one way trail..

Basic fitness required over an easy walking track

Point Elizabeth track is a perfect walk for families and children

Mountain biking is permitted on the track during the months, from April through to September but only during the hours of darkness.

No dogs are allowed.

Above left: Looking out into the Tasman Sea from the clifftop.

Below right: The entrance to the walkway.

Exploring the Ashhurst to Raukawa Road Pathway

The Ashhurst to Raukawa Road pathway, nestled in the picturesque landscapes near Palmerston North, offers a serene and invigorating experience for walkers and cyclists alike.

This 3.2km shared pathway, part of the New Zealand Cycle Trail, provides a delightful journey from the Ashhurst Bridge to Raukawa Road, with plans to extend it further to Maxwells Line, creating a 21-kilometer route that showcases the natural beauty of the region

The pathway, constructed with a three-meter-wide compacted limestone surface, ensures a smooth and enjoyable experience for pedestrians and cyclists. It is a vehicle-free zone, except for service vehicles, making it safe and tranquil for all users. The pathway is wheelchair, pushchair, walker, scooter, and

bicycle-friendly, catering to a wide range of visitors. Moreover, with designated car parks at both ends, accessibility is further enhanced, encouraging individuals to explore this scenic route at their convenience.

One of the most captivating aspects of the Ashhurst to Raukawa Road pathway is the opportunity it provides to immerse oneself in nature. The pathway offers access to river beaches, granting visitors the chance to relax by the water and enjoy the stunning views of the Manawatū Gorge, Ruahine, and Tararua Ranges .

You can also see part of the new highway from Ashhurst to Woodville now under construction from the pathway, expected to be opened in late 2025. The many turbines of the wind farms are visible along the way.

The tranquility of the pathway, shielded from the hustle and bustle of traffic, allows for a peaceful and rejuvenating experience, making it an ideal destination for families, nature enthusiasts, and those seeking a moment of solace amidst nature’s embrace.

The pathway has garnered praise from locals and visitors alike, with families finding it to be a cherished outing destination. Phil Stevens from Sport Manawatū highlights the pathway’s unique tranquility, emphasizing how it has become a regular and beloved destination for his family.

Donna Parris echoes this sentiment, expressing how the pathway has provided her family with a free and exciting recreational space that even their dog enjoys. Such testimonials underscore the pathway’s

appeal and the positive impact it has had on the community, fostering a sense of connection with nature and promoting active lifestyles.

In conclusion, the Ashhurst to Raukawa Road pathway stands as a testament to the beauty of the natural world and the benefits of accessible outdoor recreation. Whether strolling along its limestone path, cycling through its scenic vistas, or simply basking in the serenity it offers, this pathway promises an enriching experience for all who venture to explore its wonders.

The time on the 3.2km trail for walking is 45-60 minutes and to bike 10 minutes. Ashhurst is about 16 kms from Palmerston North.

Above top: Looking back at the Ashhurst road bridge . Above: The trail leads beside an orchard grove. Below left: and right: A shaded area of the trail.

A walk among the vines in Martinborough

Walking in the Palliser Estate Vineyard in Martinborough Martinborough, a picturesque town in the Wairarapa, is renowned for its vineyards and wineries.

One of the most popular vineyards in Martinborough is the Palliser Estate Vineyard, which offers a unique walking experience for visitors.

The Palliser Vineyard Walk is a 50-minute loop that takes you through the vineyard’s stunning landscape, allowing you to appreciate the beauty of the vineyard up close. The walk is easy and accessible for all fitness levels, making it a great activity for families, couples, and solo walkers alike.

As you walk through the vineyard, you’ll be able to see the vines up close and learn about the grapegrowing process. The vineyard is

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home to a variety of grapes, including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc, which are used to produce some of the finest wines in the region.

In addition to the vineyard, the Palliser Estate also offers a range of other activities, including wine tastings and tours of the winery. The estate is also home to a restaurant, where you can enjoy a delicious meal while taking in the stunning views of the vineyard.

The Palliser Estate Vineyard is not only a beautiful place to visit, but it also has a rich history. The

vineyard was established in 1984 by Richard Riddiford, who was one of the pioneers of the Martinborough wine region. Today, the vineyard is still owned and operated by the Riddiford family, who are dedicated to producing high-quality wines and providing an exceptional experience for visitors.

If you’re planning a trip to Martinborough, the Palliser Estate Vineyard is a must-visit destination. Whether you’re a wine lover or simply looking for a beautiful place to explore, the vineyard has something for everyone. So why not take a walk through the vineyard and discover all that Palliser Estate has to offer?

The Palliser Estate Vineyard walk takes you around the vineyard towards the river and back through the center of the vineyard.

You can start the walk at Considine Park on the corner of Kitchener and Princess Streets. Follow the limestone path behind the Top 10 Holiday Park, go through a gate at the end, turn right into Dublin Street, then through a gate on your left to walk around the perimeter of the vineyard towards the river. The exit is through the center of the vineyard onto Weld Street.

The walk is open weekends only or weekdays after 5 pm, depending on the season, and it is closed in March and April during harvest

Above left: The road leads down among the rows of vines.

Below right: A family enjoying hospitality athe the vineyard.

Omotumotu Bush Walk a forest close to Greymouth

The Omotumotu Loop walk on the West Coast is a pleasant experience offering a quick dose of forest within the urban area that allows you to explore the only substantial forest area remaining within the urban vicinity of Greymouth.

You can enjoy the serene surroundings of mixed podocarp forest, native birds like fantails, bellbirds, and New Zealand pigeons, and possibly spot rarer species like weka and fernbirds.

Additionally, the area offers glimpses of mining history and recreational opportunities such as camping, swimming, bird watching, and picnicking

There is a lookout over the forest to enjoy along the way.

Overall, this walk provides a moderate level of difficulty with a re-

Above left: A new bridge on the Omotumotu Bush Walk.

Below left: Steps through a forest. Below right: A gravel path winds its way through ferns..

warding natural setting and historical significance for visitors to enjoy.

The loop walk takes approximately 25 to 45 minutes, depending on the source, that covers a distance of about 1.5 km.

The Omotumotu Loop walk is classified as having a moderate difficulty level. This means that the walk may include climbs, uneven surfaces, rough terrain, and some obstacles like protruding roots or rocks. It is suitable for individuals with a moderate level of fitness and some walking experience, requiring specific outdoor walking footwear and clothing.

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To get to the Omotumotu Loop walk from the town of Greymouth, you can follow these directions:

Location: The Omotumotu Loop walk is located just off Marsden Road, within the urban area of Greymouth

Travel Time: The walk is easily accessible by car or foot from central Greymouth, taking a short drive or walk to reach the starting point.

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New esplanade reserve along Kaputone Creek

By Stephen Day

An Overseas Investment Office (OIO) decision adds a crucial piece of public access to Christchurch’s goal of enabling people to walk from the source of the Pūharakekenui (Styx) River to the sea.

Three years ago, the OIO gave Coca-Cola European Partners consent to own nearly five hectares of land in Ouruhia, Christchurch.

The OIO granted consent on the condition that Coca-Cola create a 20-metre-wide esplanade reserve along the boundary of Kaputone Creek.

The esplanade reserve would be vested in the Christchurch City Council and contain a public walkway. The OIO also required CocaCola to create a 5-metre-wide access strip from Marshland Road to the esplanade area.

These requirements arose from recommendations the Outdoor Access Commission made to the OIO

before the land transfer.

Last month, Land Information NZ registered the titles and confirmed the creation of the esplanade reserve and access easement.

Kaputone Creek is one of two main tributaries that flow into the 24 km-long Pūharakekenui River. Pūharakekenui flows to the Pacific Ocean, north of Christchurch, via Brooklands Lagoon and the Waimakariri River.

Before Europeans settled Christchurch, the Pūharakekenui River and its tributaries were surrounded by extensive wetlands. The council plans to restore the environment and create a ‘Source to Sea’ walkway network. Twenty years ago, the council noted that most of the river was hidden within private property and only visible from sections of the road.

Source to Sea’s goal is to enable people to experience and learn about the river through a continuous walkway along its length. The plan includes developing a network of

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walkway routes, boating facilities, cycleways, interpretation material, education resources and recreation facilities.

The Outdoor Commission’s Canterbury Field Advisor Geoff Holgate says he consulted Antony Shadbolt, Team Leader Biodiversity, Christchurch City Council, then advocated for the esplanade area because it is a crucial link in the Source to Sea network.

“On its own, the reserve gives people important access to the creek, but combined with other public access, it will create a long pathway that Cantabrians can walk, bike and picnic on,” says Holgate.

Since the OIO’s consent in 2021, the Styx Living Laboratory Trust has been working with Coca-Cola to plant the entire riparian margin of the new esplanade reserve as a native forest (as well as providing access).

The creek is home to tuna (longfin eel) and kanakana (lamprey), both of which were identified by the Depart-

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ment of Conservation (DOC) as At Risk – Declining. Longfin eels only live in New Zealand.

DOC notes that lamprey are ancient fish that have existed for over 360 million years. There are 38 known species worldwide, but only one is found in New Zealand. They both benefit from native planting along stream banks, which provide shade and food and filter pollutants from entering the stream. Thus, riparian planting is vital to their survival in Kaputone Creek.

Holgate says that good public ac-

cess is an important tool for restoring biodiversity and water quality.

“When people can walk beside a creek, they can care for it. They can work as a community on planting and trapping, and they can see and own the successes that their careful work brings.”

Above left: The Kaputone Creek winds it way to the sea. Photo Mary-Anne Baxter

Above right: A bridge across the Kaputone Creek. Photo Mary-Anne Baxter Below right; The reserve when one day will be a walkway. Photo

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Magazine publisher wins award for promoting walking

Frank Goldingham of Walking New Zealand magazine received an Outdoor Access Champion Award at an award ceremony in Palmerston North in March for his work as the owner, publisher, and editor of Walking New Zealand Magazine, which he started in 1996

Each year the Outdoor Access Commission, Herenga ā Nuku, presents Outdoor Access Champion awards to people who have made significant and lasting contributions to public access to the outdoors in New Zealand.

Frank Goldingham has been writing, editing, and publishing Walking Magazine for nearly three decades.

moting walking has been longlasting and formidable.

“What struck me is his longstanding commitment to walking and determination to continue promoting it. To keep producing a magazine for that long – 313 issues and counting - he has enormous determination and commitment, and we really appreciate it.”

Celia Wade-Brown QSO, now an MP, encouraged Tim Jones to nominate Frank Goldingham and was delighted to say a few words at the award ceremony.

She says, “Our country has great wilderness, coastal and urban walks. Frank’s Walking Magazine has done so much to promote walks of all sorts and encourage walkers to get out into our natural world. Walking is affordable, healthy and there are so many places to wander near to home and further afield.

“I’ve enjoyed reading many stories and even had the opportunity to write a few, about Te Araroa and the Wairarapa Walking Festival. Recently, the Wairarapa had the pleasure of hosting Frank to talk about the magazine and what makes a readable article.”

President of Living Streets Aotearoa Tim Jones who nominated Goldingham for the award said Goldingham’s commitment to pro-

The magazine aims to provide walkers with everything they need to know. It supports and encourages readers to get into the outdoors and to connect with like-minded people through events and walking groups. It helps build and promote a walking culture and interest in local walks.

Jones says the benefits of walking are often diminished, and walking should be given the priority it deserves, so it’s important to have a public celebration of its many positive aspects.

Goldingham also played a leading role in establishing and running the Manawatū Walking Festival between 2015 and 2020, allowing many people to enjoy guided walks around the Manawatū.

“The Manawatū Walking Festival brings walking to the forefront.” Says Jones. “It gets people together who are passionate about walking and build on all the goodwill there is towards walking.”

Jones says Goldingham’s advocacy of walking aligns with Living Streets Aotearoa’s philosophy.

“We want to see more people walking and enjoying public spaces, whether young or old, fast or slow, walking, sitting, commuting, shopping between appointments, or out on the street for exercise, leisure, or pleasure.

Celebrating the 80th Birthday of Te Araroa founder Geoff Chapple

Te Araroa would not exist if it wasn’t for the vision, passion, and effort of founder Geoff Chapple who, worked (and walked!) tirelessly to map out the route, negotiate access and mobilise hundreds of volunteers. Geoff turned 80 years of age in March.

Geoff revitalised the idea of a continuous trail spanning the length of the country in the early 1990s and founded Te Araroa Trust in 1994 to raise funds and oversee the trail’s development.

What followed was a 17 year la-

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bour of love to turn Te Araroa into reality, with the trail officially opening in 2011.

As CEO of the Trust throughout that time, Geoff was assisted greatly by his wife, Miriam Beatson, who efficiently managed the Trust’s secretarial and administrative tasks and communication with walkers.

Geoff’s leadership, passion and commitment has left a lasting legacy, providing locals and visitors with an iconic journey through the diverse landscapes and communities of Aotearoa New Zealand.

You can read more about Geoff’s incredible story in his books:

Te Araroa The New Zealand Trail

A Walking Guide to New Zealand’s Long Trail

Terrain - Travels Through a Deep Landscape

Above: Geoff Chapple. Photo credit: culturalicons.co.nz

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Te Whare Okioki - the newest hut in the Kaimais

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Because the weather is so unpredictable in Spring, we almost cancelled our plan last year to walk to Okioki, the newest hut in the Kaimais near Matamata. This hut can be accessed from either side of the ranges.

The Ngamarama Track at the end of Whakamarama Road in the east, is slightly longer than Te Tuhi Track, off Old Te Aroha Road,on the western side.

We chose the shorter track and we were so glad we risked the weather, because although the track was soggy on the way in, it had drained off remarkably over night, giving us lovely conditions to walk back out.

Leaving the car at the end of Te Tuhi Road, we set off following orange markers for 30-40 minutes, up over farmland to the bush line. It was eerie and misty, and in places finding markers was a challenge.

Once over the stile, the trail was well marked. A wire rope helped us over big mossy boulders on the first stream crossing. We then climbed unrelentingly up, to reach the junction with the north south track.

It was quite a rugged track, with several stream crossings, tree falls to negotiate and lots of stones and roots which can be slippery in wet weather. About half way up a trail led off to Mangamuka Hut.

Walking onward and upward, it took us just under two hours to reach the north south track on the ridgeline. From here, a sign pointed to Wairere Falls to our left and Okioki to the right.

We followed an undulating trail under beautiful tall

Above left: The first stream crossing with a very helpful wire rope. Below left: One of the stream crossings. Below right: The serviced Okioki Hut.

trees, their foliage glistening with raindrops. By now a steady drizzle had set in, and although the trees sheltered us, the track filled with water, and it was like walking along a stream bed.

In just over an hour, we reached a clearing and the hut, with its new wooden ramp to the toilets.

As we emerged from the bush, smoke billowed out of the chimney. What a welcome sight. Another couple had arrived just before us. We soon had our wet gear drying, a hot drink on the go, and spent the evening chatting about previous adventures, and playing cards.

Not only did the hut have solar lights, and dry firewood, it also had a USB charger. It was well insulated, warm and cosy, and we really enjoyed our night.

Next morning, the sun shone, birds were singing, and apart from a couple of puddles, the track was remarkably dry. We re-traced our steps, this time able to enjoy birds and vegetation far more.

When we reached the farmland, we stopped to watch a helicopter dropping off supplies for possum eradication. The farmer, checking fences, offered to drop our packs down by the car. – A perfect end to a lovely walk.

If you want to stay at Okioki, tickets can be bought on-line $25 a night

The 7.2km trail is classed as a challenging. Allow about three hours.

Above left: A stream crossing.

DOC is increasing the price of Great Walk facilities

“It has been more than four years since prices were reviewed and upkeep costs have risen significantly since then,” says DOC’s Director of Heritage and Visitors, Cat Wilson.

“From 1 July, Great Walk hut and campsite prices will increase by 18% except for Paparoa which will increase by 6%.

“While Great Walk fees don’t cover the full costs, the revenue raised contributes to maintaining, repairing, and improving the huts, campsites, tracks, and structures and balances the cost burden between users and taxpayers.

“While 18% is a sizable increase, the prices were last reviewed in 2019/20 and research shows that the fees paid to DOC for these Great Walks are typically just a small proportion of the overall cost of peoples’ trip.

“Great Walk experiences continue to be affordable, with options ranging from $19 to camp on the Abel Tasman to $92 for a hut on the Milford Track at peak season for New Zealand residents. Fees for international visitors remain at a 50% premium to NZ resident fees on most Great Walks.

“DOC is under increased budget pressure from rising construction and maintenance costs and reduced revenue due to the impacts of inflation, extreme weather events including Cyclone Gabrielle, and other economic pressures on New Zealand.

“As part of the review, we are also reintroducing youth and child fees (5-17 years) for the Great Walk facilities which will be 50% of the

adult fees. This is in line with youth and child fees at other DOC huts and campsites.

“Data shows the “youth go free” approach adopted in 2008 did not noticeably increase children and youth participation on the Great Walks. In some cases, it was even used to hold places on the walks for free, then either not used or cancelled at the last minute, preventing others from being able to book a place on those dates.

“The Department has also reviewed its discount policy and is providing for the first time ever, discounts to people who hold a community services card.

“We’ve made some adjustments to historical discount holders. Those changes mean we are now able to offer a new 25% discount to people who have a community services card.

“There’s also changes to Reward Discounts for organisations contributing to conservation and recreation with the maximum discount reducing to 20%.

“No one likes a price increase. But it is great we’ve been able to offer more discounts to those New Zealanders doing it the hardest in the current economic climate.

“It is also worth noting that the country is incredibly well served with a huge variety of scenic DOC walks and facilities with price points for all budgets, including many that are free for everyone to enjoy,” says Cat Wilson.

Opening dates for booking huts, campsites and Great Walks for 2024/25 will be announced in April.

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NORTH ISLAND

NORTHLAND

BAY OF ISLANDS

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

DARGAVILLE

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

WHANGAREI

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

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

GREEN PRESCRIPTION WALKING GROUPS: 0800-228-483

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

HIKURANGI WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (PM)

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

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

WAIPU WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM)

WHANGAREI TRAMPING CLUB: Sue Guyatt 09-436-1441

GREAT BARRIER ISLAND

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

AUCKLAND

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

AUCKLAND NATURAL HISTORY CLUB: Every second Sunday, (AM), (IA), www.aucklandnaturalhistoryclub.org

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

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

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

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

AUCKLAND CENTRAL

AUCKLAND YMCA MARATHON CLUB, (Walkers Section), Sunday (AM), Helen Meyer 09-815-1444

AUCKLAND CATHOLIC TRAMPING CLUB: Sarah Hart 09-625-7891, actc. trampingclub@gmail.com

AUCKLAND WALKERS & JOGGERS CLUB: Tuesday, Thursday (PM), Sunday (AM), (BIA), chubadajc@gmail.com, www.joggers.co.nz

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

AUCKLAND BAPTIST TRAMPING CLUB: Sunday Monthly (PM), (BIA), John McCarthy 027-289-3543

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

EPSOM Y’s COMMUNITY CENTRE WALKERS: Tuesday/Thursday (AM), Ray Neems 021-086-25639, Barry Farrel 021--083-23529

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WEST AUCKLAND

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

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

FIT4LIFE: Glenfield, Monday (PM), Friday (AM), Sarah 021 534 649

FOOTSTEPS: Saturday (AM), John 09-410-2995

GLEN EDEN WALKERS: Oratia Bowling Club, Tuesday (AM), Ethel Denscombe 09-818-3561

GLEN EDEN ATHLETIC CLUB WALKERS: Glen Eden, Wednesday (PM) and Saturday (AM), Neil Turner 09-817-6230

GREEN BAY MUMS BUSH WALKERS: Every second Monday, Anne

09-827-7810 or 09-817-5867

KELSTON MORNING WALKERS: Kelston C.C. Tues (AM), Joy Martin 09-838-6553

KELSTON TWILIGHT WALKERS: Kelston, Tuesday (PM), Joy Martin 09-818-6084

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

LYNNMALL SHOPPING CENTRE KIWIFIT CLUB: Monday, Wednesday (AM), (BIA), 09-826-2333

LYNFIELD WALKING CLUB: Mt Roskill, Sunday (AM), Marlene 09-8272737, Danny 09-627-993

LYNNDALE AMATEUR ATHLETIC & HARRIER CLUB: Wednesday and Sunday (AM), Mic Baker 09-626-3232

MASSEY ATHLETIC CLUB: Sunday (AM), Shena McGregor 09-412-8076

MASSEY JOGGERS & WALKERS: Sunday (AM), Kerry Watt 09-838-6665 or 021-517-049

NEW LYNN ACTIVE 35+ WALKING GROUP: New Lynn, Wednesday, Lorraine, 09-827-8663

RANUI MORNING WALK GROUP: Monday to Friday (AM), Judith 09-832-5692

RANUI TWILIGHT WALK GROUP: Monday, Wednesday, Glenys 09832-4069

RIVERHEAD WALK GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Dane Brown 09-4129952

SUMMERLAND WALKERS: Henderson, Tuesday, Thursday (AM), Lyn Mountier 09-838-1599

TE ATAU PENINSULA WALKERS: Monday, Friday (AM), Wednesday (PM), Mary Jones 09-834-6989

TE ATATU SOUTH ACTIVE 35+ WALKING GROUP: Te Atatu South, Wednesday, Edna, 09-834-1401

THE HAPPY WANDERERS WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Joy Williams 09-817-2464 or 027-353-3434

TITIRANGI TWILIGHT WALKERS: Tuesdays, Thursday, (PM) Titirangi Library, Wednesday (PM) Glovers Real Estate Green Bay, Louise 021437-547, louisenicholson@xtra.co.nz

TITIRANGI WALKERS: Sundays (AM), John Harris 09-627-0099, jeanah@ihug.co.nz

Y’s WALKING HENDERSON: Tuesdays, Thursday, Sarah, 09-836-8031

Y’s Walkers, Mt Roskill, Sunday (AM), Dan Gofin 09-627-9993

WAIATARUA WALKERS:Oratia, Saturday (AM), 09-814-9945

WANDERWOMEN ADVENTURES: 09-360-7330

WALKING WAITAKERE WEDNESDAY WALKS: Wednesday, (AM), May to October, Kay Lindley 09-837-8820

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

WEST AUCKLAND TRAMPING CLUB: Sunday (AM), www.westaucklandtrampingclub.co.nz

NORTH SHORE

10,000 STEPS HARBOUR CLUB: Harbour Sport 09-415-4610

60’s UP TORBAY/BROWNS BAY: Wed (AM), Jan Elliott 09-473-3811, Josette Westcott 09-479-8159

ABERDEEN ROAD WALKERS: Campbells Bay, Saturday (PM), Patsy Hulse 09-410-9353

BUSH WALK & TALK: Margi Keys, 09-443-6919 or 0274-481-581

BIRKENHEAD PROBUS CLUB: Albany, Tuesday (AM), Tracy Watson 09-414-5351

BROWNS BAY/TORBAY 60’s UP MOVEMENT: Wednesday (AM), Roy Urlic 09-473-8777

CALLIOPE ATHLETICS WALKERS & HARRIERS: Northcote, Wednesday (PM), Gaye Green 09-444-7946

DEVONPORT WALKERS: Devonport, Tuesday, Thursday Sunday (AM), Pat & Jim McKay 09-445-2743

DEVONPORT FRIDAY WALKING GROUP: Devonport, Friday (AM), Naomi Gardyne 09-445-4303

EAST COAST BAYS WALKERS: Browns Bay, Tuesday, Friday (AM), Pam Mattson 09-302-4882 or 021-268-4154, pam_4882@yahoo.co.nz

GREENHITHE WALKING GROUP: Greenhithe, Tuesday (AM), Marjorie Andrew 09-413-9065

HIGHBURY COMMUNITY HOUSE: Highbury, Thursday, Friday (AM), Judy Mayn 09-480-5279

MAIRANGI WALKING NETWORK: Mairangi Bay, Everyday (AM), Paula Cole 09-444-6435

MILFORD MALL WALKERS: Greenhithe, Tuesday, Thursday, (AM), Carol Mosedale 09-443-2054

MILFORD MENS PROBUS: Ian Hall 09-479-4259

NORTH SHORE DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP: Every second Sunday (AM), Dave or Panny 09-476-7447

NORTH SHORE TRAMPING CLUB: Falk Werner mail@nstc.org.nz, www.nstc.org.nz

NORTHCOTE WALKING GROUP: Northcote, alternative Tuesdays, Brucilla Wright 09-480-0150, brucilla.wright@xtra.co.nz

TORBAY WALKERS: Torbay, Wednesday (AM), Lorna Stewart, 09473-8731

WALKERS & TALKERS: Campbells Bay, Wednesday (AM), Brenda Gray 09-410-4019, Dorothy Ensor 09-478-6702

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

NORDIC WALKING GROUPS

Acacia Cove Nordic Walking Group: Sunday (AM) Jenny Wills 09267-5416

Bridge the Gap Nordic Walkers: Sunday (AM ), Sheila Milbourn/

Margaretha Cooper 027-537-0944/021-141-3801

Cornwall Park Nordic Walking Group: Saturday (AM), June Stevenson 09-361-6636 or 0274-383-923

Cornwall Park Nordic Gold (Senior Group) Monday (AM), June Stevenson 09-361-6636 or 0274-383-923

North Shore Nordic Walkers Sunday (AM), Marie McLisky 09-4755247 or Judy Hawkins (after 6pm) 027-572-2474

Pakuranga Nordic Walkers: Thursday (AM) Deidre Nielsen 09271-3324

YMCA Nordic Walkers Thursday (AM) June Stevenson 09-361-6636 or 0274-383-923

RODNEY

ABERDEEN ROAD WALKERS: Campbells Bay, Saturdays (PM), 09482-1172

10,000 STEPS HARBOUR CLUB: Harbour Sport 09-415-4610

ARIKI WALKERS: Snells Beach, Mondays (AM), Ivan Melville 09425-4999

HEALTH IN ACTION: (BIA), Susie George 09-426-1269

HELENSVILLE WALKERS: Helensville, Tuesday (AM), Janet Heron 09-420-8773

HIBISCUS COAST WALKERS: Sunday (AM), Wednesday (PM), Kevin Tiller, 09-426-6461, 021-0265-1534

LEISURE WALKERS: Whangaparaoa, Thursday (AM), Pam Jordan 021-136-6129, pajordan0452@gmail.com

MONDAY WALKERS: Monday (AM), Snells Beach, 09-Lyne Melville 09-425-4999

SCOTTS LANDING WALKING GROUP: RD2, Warkworth, Sunday (AM), Angela McIntyre 09-425-5854

SNELLS BEACH WALKING GROUP: Warkworth, Wednesay (AM), Jenny Burton 09-425-5583

WELLSFORD ROAD RUNNERS & JOGGERS: Second Sunday (AM), Thursday (AM), Robert Scott 09-425-8089 or Heather Rankin 09-431-4692

WOMENS OUTDOOR PURSUITS INC: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, Anne 09-480-5424, www.wops.co.nz

WAIHEKE ISLAND

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

COUNTIES/MANUKAU

HOWICK TRAMPING CLUB: Sunday (AM), (BIA), Margaret Freeman 027-227-2427

PUKEKOHE JOGGERS & WALKERS GROUP: Tuesday Thursday, Sunday (AM), 021-042-1325

WAIUKU WALKING GROUP: Information Centre, Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM),

ONEWHERO KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUP: Merlene, Walker, 09-232-8844

PAKURANGA ATHLETIC CLUB: Tuesday, Thursday 9am (BIA), Linda Mitchell, 09-532-8442

PAKURANGA KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday (AM), 09-576-9739

POKENO TRAMPING GROUP: 1st and 3rd Sunday, (BI) Marlene Lynam 027-647-8422, pokenotrampinggroup@gmail.com

MANUKAU TRAMPING CLUB: Judith Walker, 09-296-6977

MANGERE BRIDGE WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday (AM). Meet at Village Square

MANUREWA Y’S WALKERS: Recreation Centre, MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY (AM), 09-267-4646

MANUREWA Y’S WALKING GROUP: Clendon Recreation Centre, Tuesday, Thursday (AM), 09-266-1100

HOWICK PICTON CENTRE WALKERS: Howick Picton Centre, Monday, Thursday (AM), 09-534-2712

HOWICK Y’S WALKERS: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), 09-534-5153

PUKEKOHE TRAMPING CLUB: Mark Leys 09-294-8927, mleys@ orcon.net.nz

TOI TOI TREKKERS TRAMPING CLUB: Noel Newsome 09-278-4962

WAIKATO

HAMILTON

NAWTON WALKING GROUP: Rene Smyth, 07846-3245

CHARTWELL WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Carrie Haak 07855-4281

DINSDALE WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Val Russell 07-847-6539

ENDERLEY WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), Leonie Smith 07855-2224

HAMILTON TRAMPING CLUB: Alan Bigham 07-856-4646

NAWTON WALKING GROUP: Monday Tuesday (AM), Roslynn Billman 07-847-4873

SILVERDALE WALKING GROUP: Sister Anne Marie Jones 07-856-8980

FLAGSTAFF WALKING GROUP: Monday Wednesday Friday (AM), Gillian Bartram 07-854-0069

WESTFIELD MALL WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM) Westfield Mall Chartwell

HAMILTON MARATHON CLINIC:Tuesday (PM), Sunday (AM), Ross Murphy 027-474-1213 or Michael Robinson 027-322-5335

TOD SQUAD: Friday (AM), Julie 07-829-4579

Y’s WALKERS: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM)

MONDAY BUSHTRAMPERS: Monday, Marian 07-828-9029

BREAKAWAYS BUSH WALKING & TRAMPING CLUB: Sandra Woods 027-296-9836

WAIKATO TRAMPING CLUB: www.wtc.org.nz or Stu Kneebone

07-827-3097

WANDERERS TRAMPING CLUB: Colin 07-855-1335

CAMBRIDGE

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

LEAMINGTON WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Sharon Woodings, 07-827-6033

KAIHERE/PATETONGA

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

MATAMATA

MATAMATA WALKERS: Tuesday, Friday (AM), Corry Crabb 07-888-8412

MATAMATA TRAMPING & WALKING GROUP: Shirley Hickson 07-8821355, brian.shirl@clear.net.nz

MORRINSVILLE

MORRINSVILLE WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Ruth Stanley 07880-9088

OTOROHANGA

OTOROHANGA WALKING GROUP: Friday (AM)

PAEROA

PAEROA WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday (AM), Elaine Lally

07-862-8409

PAEROA LUNCH WALKERS: Monday Wednesday Friday, Julie Stephenson 07-867-7011

PUTARURU

PUTARURU WALKING GROUP:(BIA) Hazel Murphy, 07-883-7927

PIOPIO

SILVERADOS EXERCISE GROUP: Wednesday (PM), June O’Donoghue, 07-877-8492

RAGLAN

RAGLAN RAMBLERS: Wednesday (AM), John Lawson, johnragla@ gmail.com

TAIRUA

TAIRUA WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday, Mike Lord, 07-868-6025

THAMES

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

TAUPO

TAUPO HARRIER CLUB WALKING SECTION: Saturday (PM), Wednesday (AM), 027 758 3410

TAUPO TRAMPING CLUB: Wednesday (AM), Thursday (AM), Weekends (AM or PM), Sarah Bloomer, 027-693-3709

MONDAY WALKERS: Monday (AM), (BIA), 027-592-2994

WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Wednesday (PM), (I), info@sportwaikato. org.nz

TE AROHA

TE AROHA WALKERS: Thursday (AM), Ruth Stanley 07-880-9088

TE AROHA TRAMPING CLUB: Every second Sunday, Judy Forsman 07-884-8841

TE AROHA TREKKERS: Wednesday (AM), Frances Harrison 07-8628184

TE AWAMUTU

TE AWAMUTU TUESDAY TRAMPERS: Tuesday, Ave Wooding 027-2770209, Elly Peiper 027-277-3543

TE AWAMUTU WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), Jan Jefferies 07-889-7032

TE AWAMUTU MARATHON CLINIC: Sunday (AM), (BIA), Hillary Thomas 027-296-3087

TE KUITI

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

TOKOROA

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

BAY OF PLENTY

COROMANDEL

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

KATIKATI

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

KAWERAU

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

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

ROTORUA

CROSS COUNTRY WALKERS: Tuesday, Thursday, (AM), (A), Sue Jenkins 07-332-5929 or 027-332-2692, suzwjay48gmail.com

LAKE CITY ATHLETIC CLUB WALKERS GROUP: Tueday, Thursday (PM), Sunday (AM), Rob Colledge 07-348-7768, info@lakecity.co.nz, www. lakecity.co.nz

GREEN PRESCRIPTION WALKING GROUP: TMonday and Thursday (AM), (B), Melissa Gordon 07-348-4125

HEART SUPPORT WALK GROUP: Tueday (AM), Wally Walford 07-

347-6173

MOKOIA COMMUNITY CENTRE WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), (B), Melissa Gordon 07 348 4125

SPRINGFIELD STROLLERS: Wednesday (AM), (BIA), Glenys Searancke 07-348-4243

ROTORUA TRAMPING & SKI CLUB: Sundays (AM), Trevor Cochrane 07-345-6362

ROTORUA WALKING CLUB: suzejay48@gmail.com

ST BARNABAS WALKING GROUP: Friday (AM), (BIA), Joy Gordon 07-357-5744

THE THURSDAY STROLLERS: Thursday (AM), (B), Myrtle Raxworthy 07-346-3772

U3A WALKING GROUP: 2nd and 4th Fridays (AM), Ann Sullivan 07348-1991 annsullivan822@gmail.com

WALKING WITH JOY: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Elaine Wood 07-349-4228

TAURANGA/MT MAUNGANUI

AGE CONCERN: Tauranga, Wednesday (AM), 07-578-2631 CITY ON ITS FEET: (COIF) (BIA) For days and time phone Sport Bay of Plenty 07-578-0016

STEPPING OUT JOGGING CLUB: Monday, Wednesday, (AM), (IA), 07-544-0316

FOREST & BIRD SOCIETY: Secretary, Tauranga. branch @forestandbird. org.nz, Tauranga

HEALTHY HEART CLUB: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), (B), YMCA, 07-578-5891

KAIMAI RAMBLERS TRAMPING GROUP: Wednesday, Roger 07-5441622

Y’s WALKERS: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), YMCA, 07-578-5891

MOUNT RUNNERS & WALKERS: Tuesday, Friday, Sunday, info@mtrunnersandwalkers.co.nz , www.mtrunnersandwalkers.co.nz

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION: MONDAY (AM) 07-576-2469

NORDIC WALKING AT THE MOUNT: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, Steffi 07-574-7527

NORDIC WALKING IN TAURANGA: Monday, Wednesday, Mary 07577-0711

MT MAUNGANUI RSA WALKING CLUB: Tuesday, Thursday, Sundays (AM), (BIA), Kieran Jensen 07-572-0626

50 FORWARD WALKING GROUPS: Sport Bay of Plenty 07-578-0016

TAURANGA MID-WEEK TRAMPING GROUP: Pat 07-544-0670

TAURANGA ROAD RUNNERS: Sunday (AM), Simon 027-577-1450

TAURANGA RAMBLERS: Malcolm 07-544-2369 or Rod Taylor 07576-4207

TAURANGA TRAMPERS NETWORK: Natalie Bird 07-576-0016

TAURANGA TRAMPING CLUB: Christine Rawnsley 07-578-9984

PAK N BOOTS: packnboots@gmail.com

TE PUKE

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

WAIHI

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

WAIHI STROLLERS: Friday (AM), Julie Stephenson 07-867-7011

WAIHI MONDAY TRAMPING: Monday (AM), Marie 07-863-4633 or Barry 07-863-4597

WHAKATANE

SUNSHINE WALKING GROUP: Whakatane, Tuesday (AM), (I), Graham Thomas, 07-307-9800

HARRIERS WALKERS WHAKATANE: Saturday, (PM), (I), Noel Jones, 07-308-7101

NGA-TAPUWAE O-TANEATUA TRAMPING CLUB: Whakatane, Ohope, Opitiki, Kawerau; John Keene, john.keene@clear.net.nz

WHITIANGA

WHITIANGA WALKING GROUP: Monday, Thursday (AM), Sandy Shultz 07-869-5338

WHANGAMATA

WHANGAMATA RAMBLERS: Ron Le Noel, 07-865-9475

WALK WHANGAMATA: Everyday (AM), from Surf club

WHANGAMATA WALKERS: Tuesday (AM), 07-865-8182

WHAGAMATA TRAMPING CLUB: 07-865-9110

EAST COAST

GISBORNE

GISBORNE CANOE & TRAMPING CLUB: Gillian Ward 06-867-4591

GISBORNE RUNNERS & WALKERS: Norma Miller 06-868-7477

WAIROA

WAIROA WALKING GROUP: Sara Rangi, or Denice Gasson 06-838-3071

HAWKES BAY

HASTINGS

FLAXMERE WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), (BI), Maisy 06-879-7077

HASTINGS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), (I), Eddy 06-876-3371

HASTINGS WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (PM), (BI), Templey 06-873-0971

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

KIWI SENIORS: Eana Young 06-845-9333 x 708

RUN WALK HAWKES BAY: Wed (PM), Sunday (AM), Bernie Bowden 06-876-9701, www.runwalkhb.org.nz

NAPIER

AHURIRI WALKING GROUP: Friday (AM), (I), Diane Turner 06-844-4114

Walking Clubs Groups

LEGEND

Fitness levels: “B” beginner, ”I” intermediate, “A” advanced. (AM) denotes morning walk, (PM) denotes an afternoon or evening walk. Group co-ordinators are asked to please advise us of any updates by fax 06-358-6864 or email walkingnz@xtra.co.nz.

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

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

RUN WALK HAWKES BAY: Wed (PM), Sunday (AM), Mike Sheely 06-843-7804, www.runwalkhb.org.nz

Ys WALKERS: Tuesday, Thursday, Napier, Kay Hacche 06-844-4891 or Lance Connolly 027-464-2018

TARADALE/GREEN MEADOWS

TARADALE/GREEN MEADOWS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), (IA), Diane Turner 06-844-4114

WAIPUKURAU

WAIPUKURAU WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Eleanor Green 06-857-8612

TARANAKI

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

NEW PLYMOUTH

TIME FOR ME WALKS FOR WOMEN: Friday (AM), (I), Glenice 06758-3974

FRONT RUNNER GROUP: Monday (PM), (BIA), Kelvin & Michelle Giddy

FITZROY WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), (IA), Marlene 06-758-8749 or Marilyn 06-757-2022

WESTOWN WALKING GROUP FOR WOMEN: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), (IA), Karen 06-751-1361

WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Karen 06-751-1361

SPOTSWOOD WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), (BI), Allie Fitzgibbon 06-751-2304

NEW PLYMOUTH JOGGERS & WALKERS CLUB: Sunday (AM), Wednesday (PM), www.npjw.co.nz

EGMONT ATHLETICS: Karen Green, 06-758-1569

WAITARA

WAITARA WEEKLY HIKOI: Monday (PM), Waitara Netball Courts, Trevor Todd 06 754 8508

INGLEWOOD

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

STRATFORD

STRATFORD RUNNERS & WALKERS CLUB: Saturday (PM), (BIA), 06-765-8549

STRATFORD WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Carol Digby 06-765-7482

HAWERA

HAWERA WALKING GROUPO: Friday (AM), Nancy Riddick 06-2785784

ELTHAM

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

WANGANUI

WANGANUI

CASTLECLIFF WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), Ethel Fackney 06-3444375

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

WANGANUI HARRIER CLUB: Wednesdays, Saturday (PM), Secretary, P O Box 702, Wanganui, Perry Newburn 06-343-6484

SPORT WANGANUI CLUB GOLD: Tuesday, Thursday, (AM), Karen Buckholt 06-349-2315

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

CASTLECLIFF WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), Ethel Fackney 06-3444375

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

WANGANUI HARRIER CLUB: Wednesdays, Saturday (PM), Secretary, P O Box 702, Wanganui, Perry Newburn 06-343-6484

SPORT WANGANUI CLUB GOLD: Tuesday, Thursday, (AM), Karen Buckholt 06-349-2315

WANGANUI MILLENNIUM WALKERS CLUB: Sunday (AM), Darol Pointon 06-345-3114

WAVERLEY

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

OHAKUNE

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

MARTON

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

MANAWATU

PALMERSTON NORTH

HOKOWHITU KIWI WALKERS: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), (I), Dorne Jarvis 06-357-2444

KELVIN GROVE WALKERS: Tuesday (PM), (I), Marjory Edmonds, 06-354-3342

HOT-Whitu CHICKS Saturday, (AM), (BIA), laurenparsons.co.nz/ hot-whitu-chicks

MANAWATU STRIDERS: Tuesday, Thursday, (PM); Hockey Manawatu Pavillion, Manawaroa Street, (BIA), Bob 027-208-3719 or Kate 027-567-3896

MANAWATU STRIDERS: Sunday (AM); Manawatu Striders Clubrooms, Manawaroa Park, (behind the Esplanade Cafe), (BIA), Bob 027-2083719 or Ross 021-708-733

PALMERSTON NORTH JOGGERS & WALKERS: Esplanade,Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday (AM), (BI), Robyn McKey 06-354-9952.

MANAWATU WALKWAYS PROMOTION SOCIETY’S MONTHLY WALKERS: Sunday (AM), (IA) Kenyon Moore 06-354-9317, k.moore@actrix.co.nz

METHODIST AGAPE FELLOWSHIP WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), (B), Lorna Goodwin, 06-358-2860

U3A Exploring Walkways: Thursday (PM), (B), Lynley Watson 06-356-4384

WOMEN’S AFTER 5.30 WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday (PM), (I), Liz MacNeill 06-357-8216

FEILDING

SENIOR WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), (BI), Gail Byrnes 06-323-5470

FOXTON

FOXPEDS: Monday (PM), Foxton, Foxton Beach, (BIA), Dave Blackett, 06-363-5743, Michelle Duffy, 06-363-7987

LEVIN

LEVIN HARRIER & WALKING CLUB: Saturday (PM), (BIA), Karen Humpage 021-757-871, levinharriers1@gmail.com, www.levinharriers.com

WEDNESDAY LEISURE WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), (BIA), Lila McCall, 06-367-9070

LEVIN JOGGERS & WALKERS CLUB: Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, (BIA), Colleen Francis 06-368-8624

WAIRARAPA

MASTERTON

WALKING GROUP RECREATIONAL: Edna Patrick, 06-377-4338

ORIENTEERING GROUP: 06-377-7961 or 379-5124

CARTERTON 40+ STRIDERS: Ada Lyster, 06-379-8746

RUAMAHANGA RAMBLERS: Winter Saturday, Summer Tuesday (PM), (BIA), Ray Wallis 06-377-0703

MARTINBOROUGH

MARTINBOROUGH WALKING GROUP: Barbara Behrent 06-306-9226

WELLINGTON

WELLINGTON

BROOKLYN WALKERS: Edith, 04-384-6799

BUGGY WALKING GROUP: First Thursday of month (AM), www. buggywalk.co.nz

CANCER SOCIETY, WELLINGTON DIVISION: Monday (AM), 04 389 8421, contact@cancersoc.org.nz

FOREST & BIRD: 04-567-7271

ORIENTAL BAY WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Christine Blakely 04-383-6276

MT VICTORIA WALKING GROUP: Euan Harris 04-384-4770

WALK WAINUI: Monday (AM), (BIA), Shirley 04-564-6179

ISLAND BAY WALKING GROUP: Community Resource Centre, Island Bay, 04-383-7464

WALKING FOR LIFE: Lynne Waring, Miramar

KARORI WALKING GROUP: Mavis Shaw, Kelburn

KARORI ARTS & CRAFT WALKING GROUP: 04-934-8630

KANDALLAH CORNERSTONE WALKERS: Monday (AM) 04-479-5420

MIRAMAR WALKING GROUP: 04-388-1944

NEWLANDS COMMUNITY HOUSE WALKING: Tuesday (AM), 04478-8799

TARARUA TRAMPING CLUB: www.ttc.org.nz

WEA MIDWEEK WALKERS: Hanna Harwood

WELLINGTON WEDNESDAY WALKERS: 04-388-1988

WELLINGTON CATHOLIC TRAMPING CLUB: 04-934-4729

WELLINGTON HARRIER ATHLETIC CLUB: Saturday (PM) mid March to mid October, (BIA), Veronica Gould

WELLINGTON MARATHON CLINIC: Sunday (AM), (BIA), Toni 04478-9201

WELLINGTON MID-WEEK WALKERS: Tues, Thursday (PM), Bart Jones 04-477-3746 or David Lonsdale 04-977-8990

WELLINGTON NORDIC WALKERS: Rod McColl 04-526-6833

WELLINGTON TRAMPING & MOUNTAINEERING CLUB: www.wtmc. org.nz

WELLYWALKS: www.meetup.com/WellyWalks

WELLINGTON MEET-UP TRAMPING CLUB: www.meetup.com/Wel-

lingtonTrampingGroup

LOWER HUTT

WALK FOR HEALTH: Tuesday (AM), Saturday (AM), Sunday (AM), (BIA), Joan 04 5697 188 or 022 5697 188, www.walk4health.org.nz

POSITIVELY SLIM “Health for Life Walkers: Sunday (AM) Wednesday (PM) (BIA), Jim or Barbara Mobbs 04-566-2603

HUTT VALLEY WALKERS: Saturday (PM), Carol 04-586-7784

WALKING FOR PLEASURE: 60’s Plus, Melling, Molly Shephers, 04567-5727

WOMENS WALKING GROUP: Wainuiomata, every second Wednesday (PM), 04-564-6019

HUTT VALLEY TRAMPING CLUB: Weekend (AM), Dennis Page 04970-6901

KAUMATUA TRAMPING CLUB: www.kaumatuatc.org.nz

TAKE HEART WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), (BI), Neil Robinson 04-5678741 neilwrobinson747@gmail.com

LEISURE WALKERS: seniors, Tuesday (AM), Judy, 04-528-4445

HUTT VALLEY MARATHON CLINIC: Mark Potter, info@hvmc.org.nz

WALK WAINUI: Monday (AM), (BIA), Shirley 04-564-6179

ALICETOWN WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Karen 04-589-2646

KIWI MASTERS WALKERS: Wednesday Saturday, Sunday (PM), Richard Davies 04-566-1335 or 027-566-1335

OLDER ADULTS – LEISURE WALKING GROUP: Judy 04-528-4445

NORDIC WALKING: Sunday (AM), Silva 04-562-7671 or 021-175-4081, silva.noakes@gmail.com

PETONE COMMUNITY HOUSE WALKING GROUP: 1st and 3rd Thursday (AM), Michelle

PORIRUA MANA JOHNSONVILLE

FRIDAY WALKERS: Brian Grinstrup or Bruce Sheppard 04-237-6374

TAWA LINDEN HIKERS: 04-232- 8705

CHURTON PARK COMMUNITY WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Thursday (PM), Churton Park shops, churtonparkcw@gmail.com

WEA RAMBLERS: Muriel Thompson, Tawa

TAWA/LINDEN WALKERS: Maurice 04-232-4407 or Claire 04-232-8764

WHITBY SUNDAY WALKERS: Sunday (AM), Don Quirk 04-234-7700 or Christine Coshan 04-971-2141 g.cl@paradise.net.nz

UPPER HUTT

AURORA HARRIER CLUB: Hadley Bond 04-233-2241

TUESDAY TRIPPERS: Tuesday, Trevor Barnes 04-977-4332 or 021-1588033 trevor.barnesnz@gmail.com

FANTAIL HIKERS: Marg Eagles, Upper Hutt

TRENTHAM UNITED HARRIER CLUB: Jon Roskvist, 021-460-877 or 04-526-6906

UPPER HUTT WALKING & TRAMPING CLUB: Thursday, Sunday, Judith O’Leary 021-508-020, Kiwikipa@gmail.com

KAPITI

KAPITI CARDIAC CLUB: Tuesday, Thursday, Graham Priest 04-293-7872

KAPITI WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), https://www. facebook.com/groups/664283629041558/ and sporty.co.nz/kapitiwednesdaywalkers

KAPITI THURSDAY WALKERS: Thursday, email kapitithursdaywalkers@ gmail.com, www.sportsground.co.nz/kapitithursdaywalkers

KAPITI JOGGERS & WALKERS: Sunday (AM), Pam Childs 04-902-1754

KAPITI WANDERERS: Tuesday (alt), email: kapitiwanderers@gmail. com, www.sportsground. co.nz/kapitiwanderers

KAPITI WEEKDAY WALKERS: Monday, Wendy Stratford 04-905-7520 twstratford@gmail.com, or Julian Harris 04-905-3733 junjo@clear. net.nz

SPORT KAPITI THURSDAY WALKERS: Thursday (AM), 04-296-9022 SOUTH ISLAND

MARLBOROUGH

BLENHEIM

50 PLUS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), 03-579-3101 PICTON WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), Claire 03-573-7991

NELSON

MOTUEKA

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

MOTUEKA TRAMPING CLUB: Day and multi day trips available, secretary.motuekatc@gmail.com

NELSON

NELSON STRIDERS: Tuesday, Thursday, (PM), (BI), Averil West, 03548-3655

NELSON KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), 03-548-1126

WAKEFIELD WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Lou Manson, 03541-8414

TAHUNA KIWISENIORS: Monday (AM), 03-548-1126

NELSON 50+ WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), Roger Haynes, 03-539-6402

WAIMEA HARRIER WALKERS: Saturday (PM), Sunday (AM) (BIA), Heather McNabb, 03-547-8490

WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Visitor Information Centre

WAIMEA TRAMPING CLUB: Sunday (AM) (PM), wtc.richmond@gmail. com, www.waimeatrampingclub.org.nz

TAKAKA

GOLDEN BAY ALPINE AND TRAMPING CLUB: Regular day and overnight

tramps, Gaylene Wilkinson, Club President , beachgums@gmail.com

WEDNESDAY WALKERS GROUP: Weekly day walks, Richard English 03-525-6179 rsenglish@xtra.co.nz

CANTERBURY

CHRISTCHURCH

ACTIVE CHRISTCHURCH SUNDAY WALK: Sunday (AM) (BI), 03-9418999

AVONSIDE KIWI SENIORS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Jan 03-389-2755

AVONHEAD KIWISENIORS: Friday (AM), (BI), Bess 03-342-7647 AFTER WORK WALKING CLUBS: around Christchurch, (BI), for all ages and fitness levels, recreation clerk, CCC 03-371-1778.

ARAI-WALKERS: Wednesday, Wainoni/Aranui, Natalie Hoani, 03388-2593

ARTHRITIC AMBLERS: Wednesday, (B) suitable for people with physical disabilities, Trevor Randall 03-385-7446

BEXLEY KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Kath 03388-6161

BARRINGTON KIWISENIORS: Friday (AM), (BI), Nita 03-337-1493

BECKENHAM WALK ‘n’ TALK: Thursday (PM), Di 03-385-3452

BISHOPDALE RAMBLERS: Wednesday (AM) (I), Bishopdale, Paul Muir 03-359-7971

BISHOPDALE TRAMPING CLUB: Wednesday (AM),(IA), www.bishopdaletrampers.org.nz

BURNSIDE JOGGERS & WALKERS CLUB: Sunday (AM) Burnside, Anne Uys 03-342-6337

BRIGHTON RAMBLERS WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), New Brighton (I), Marlene Crocker 03-388-1115

CANTERBURY RACE WALKERS ASSOCIATION: Monday, Wednesday, (BIA), coordinates all Canterbury race walkers and friendly race walking, Ann Henderson 03-387-0387

CANTERBURY UNIVERSITY TRAMPING CLUB: Wednesday (PM), Darryn Welham 03-960-3808

CARDIAC COMPANIONS: Sunday fortnight, (PM) Neville Wootton 03-942-5453

CARDIAC CARE GROUP, Marg Allison 03-366-2112

CCC EASTENDERS: Monday (AM), (IA), or Bruce 03-388-7295

CCC GARDEN CITY WALKERS: Saturday (AM) (IA), Helen 03-382-2302

CCC GLOW WORM EVENING WALKERS: Wednesday (PM) (IA), Norm Wells 03-981-5487

CCC HALSWELL: Saturday (AM) (PM), (IA), Pauline 03-322-8057: Sunday, Terrence 03-322-8092

CCC SUNSHINE WALKERS: Tuesday (PM (IA), Jim 03-389-1982 or Hope 03-389-7997

CCC SHIRLEY RECREATIONAL WALKERS: Monday, Thursday (AM), (IA), 03-941-5409

CCC SOCKBURN: Tuesday (AM) (IA), Estelle 03-342-7841:Friday (AM) (IA), Jo 03-349-7146

CCC WEEKEND WANDERS: Sunday (PM) (IA), Marilyn 03-338-3826

CHRISTCHURCH PERSONAL GUIDING SERVICE: Daily (AM) (BIA), Cathedral Square, C Tonge 03-981-6350

CHRISTCHURCH MARATHON CLINIC: Saturday (AM), E: chchmarathonclinic@gmail.com, https://chchmarathonclinic.wordpress.com/

CHRISTCHURCH METHODIST HARRIER CLUB: Saturday (PM) (BIA), Mrs Lindsay Evans 03-355-4356

CRUSADERS WALKERS: Tuesday (BI), (50’s and above age group), Pauline 03-385-9947

DARLINGTON KIWISENIORS: Wednesday (AM), Bill 03-385-1925

DIAMOND HARBOUR RAMBLERS: Tuesday, Hunters Road, (BI), John Willis 03-329-4243

EASTENDERS: Monday (AM), Bruce 03-981-5329

ELLESMERE TRAMPING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Trish Vessey 03329-1865

HERITAGE WALKS: Thursday, (AM), Graeme Stanley 03-980-1553

HOON HAY KIWISENIORS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Barbara 03-338-8306

KAIAPOI WALKERS GROUP: Tuesday, Wednesday (AM), Don Lyon 03-327-9064

KAIAPOI NORDIC WALKERS: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Trudy Blakey 03-327-4457

LAMBDA DAY TRAMPERS: every second Sunday, (BI), social group for gays and lesbians of all ages, Helen Davies 03-337-6103

LINWOOD AVENUE WALKING GROUP: Wednesday, Thursday (AM) (B), 03-389-5303

LINWOOD KIWISENIORS: Thursday (AM), Phyl 03-389-6130

LYTTELTON WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Lyttlelton, (BI), Ada Goodwin 03-328-7235

MAIREHAU LADIES PROBUS, Tuesday, Leah 03-385-6310

MARYVILLE KIWISENIORS:: Monday (AM), Valmai 03-377-8742

MERIVALE KIWISENIORS: Monday (AM), (BI), June 03-355-8703

MT PLEASANT KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Pauline 03-384-4794

NEW BRIGHTON KIWISENIORS: Wednesday, (AM), (BI), (both walkers and strollers), Joy 03-383-4494

NEW BRIGHTON WORKING MENS CLUB WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (I), Jenny Wilson 03-332-8818

NEW BRIGHTON OLYMPIC ATHLETIC CLUB: Saturday (PM), Margaret Flanagan 03-355-4902

NEW BRIGHTON HILL WALKERS: Wedneday (AM), Royce henery 03-388-7335

NEW BRIGHTON WALK ‘n’ TALK: Monday (AM), 03-941-8999

NEW BRIGHTON STROLLERS: Wednesday (AM), Tess Hall 03-388-3237

NEW BRIGHTON WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Larry Jones 03-382-0201

NO HILL WALKERS: Thursday (AM) (B), Hazel Matthews 03-385-5338

NEW BRIGHTON NORDIC WALKERS: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Kerstin Fahrenschone 03-388-0000

NZ VIVENDI SOCIETY: Sunday, Janet 03-389-1609

PAPANUI WALK ‘n’ TALK: Wednesday (AM), 03-941-6840

OPAWA KIWISENIORS: Monday, Tuesday (AM), (BI), Carol 03-332-5638

PAPANUI KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Elaine 03-352-7519

PAPANUI WALK ‘n’TALK: Wednesday (AM), 03-941-8999

PARKLANDS KIWISENIORS: Thursday (AM), (BI), Bernard Marriott 03-383-2665

PARKLANDS WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), BIA), Bernard Marriott 03-383-2665

PENINSULA TRAMPING CLUB: (Family Strollers Group), Sunday, Gloucester Street, (BIA), Merv Meredith info@peninsulatrampingclub. org.nz, www.peninsulatrampingclub.org.nz

PIONEER STROLLERS: Thursday, (BIA), Shirley Hitchcock, 03-322-7220

PIONEER TRAMPERS:Thursday (AM) (IA),4-5 hour tramps in Banks Peninsula and the hills and lower mountains from Mt Hutt to Mt Grey, pioneertrampers@gmail.com

PLEASURE WALKERS: Monday, Wednesday (AM) (I), Colleen Cook 03-389-8607

PORT HILLS NORDIC WALKERS: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Chiaki Jagau 03-981-1433

PORT HILLS ATHLETIC WALKING GROUP: Wednesday, Friday (AM), Glen Watts 03-332-1964.Saturday (PM), Peter King 03-341-1154

Q.E. PARK STROLLERS: Tuesday, John Plumridge 03-385-9710

RETIREES SOCIAL CLUB: Thursday (PM) (BI), 50 + age group, Ira Williams 03-342-8172 or Carol Roscoe 03-337-5901

RICCARTON KIWISENIORS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Enid 03-348-9351

ROWLEY WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Lee Tuki 03-373-8150

ROVER HARRIER CLUB: Saturday (PM) (BI), Steve Mitchell 03-348-8195

SALLY STROLLERS: Saturday, fortnight, general Christchurch, (B), leisurely pace, Margaret Bennetts, 03-322-9187

SHIRLEY RECREATIONAL WALKERS: Monday, Thursday (AM), 03941-5409

“ A SLICE OF HERITAGE WALKS” with Walktologist Graeme Stanley, Tues (PM) Thurs (AM ), Graeme Stanley 03- 980-1553 SOMERFIELD

KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Marie 03-337-1436

SOUTH CHRISTCHURCH/SYDENHAM WALKERS: Sunday (AM) (IA), Ray 03-332-0555

ST PETERS WALKING GROUP: Monday (PM), Thursday (PM) (BIA), Audrey 03-348-9157

SUNSHINE WALKERS: Tuesday (PM), 03-389-1982

MY WALKING GROUP: For singles 45+, Saturday, Sunday, (BI), Llolyd 03-323-6232, cathygoulter@xtra.co.nz

TUESDAY TREKKERS CLUB: Tuesday, (AM), Jeanette Ellis, 027-6356837, bkjkellis@xtra.co.nz

WAINONI/AVONSIDE COMMUNITY SERVICES: Thursday (AM), 03389-2285

WALKIE TALKIES WALKING GROUP: Thursday, (B), members mainly from Burwood United and St Kentigerns Parish, John 03-981-9994

XY’s WALKERS: Thursday (AM), Maureen Ryder 03-383-1226 or Alison Jarvis 03-338-2678

“Y’s WALKERS” (YMCA): Tuesday, Thursday, (BIA), City YMCA, 03-3660689, Bishopdale Community Centre, 03-359-8330

“Y’s TREKKERS”: Monday, Port Hills, (IA), City YMCA, 03-366-0689

YMCA WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday (AM), Jill O’Connor 03-366-0689

WAYFARERS WALKING GROUP:Thursday (AM) (BI), 50 + age group, Lilly Chamberlain 03-981-9545, 021-399-546, lillianc@paradise.net.nz

WEEKEND WANDERERS: Sunday (PM), Marilyn Dean 03-338-3826

30 MINUTE WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Greame Stanley

30 MINUTE WALKING GROUP:Tuesday (AM), (B), Risingholme, Christchurch City Council 03-941-8999

30 MINUTE WALKING GROUP:Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), (BIA), Bishopdale, Christchurch City Council 03-941-8999

30 MINUTE WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM) (PM), (BIA), 03-94128999

RURAL CANTERBURY

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

ASHBURTON

ASHBURTON HARRIER CLUB: Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday, Merv & Jackie Gilbert 03-308-5894

KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUPS: for the over 50’s, Wednesday (AM), (BI), two groups, Janice Cochrane, Sport Mid-Canterbury, 03-307-0475

ASHBURTON STROLLERS CLUB: 1st Sunday and 2nd Wednesday of month, (AM), Diane Milne 03- 303-6250

METHVEN & DISTRICTS TRAMPING CLUB: David Wilson 027-431-3240 methvenADTC@gmail.com

MT SOMERS TRACKS: Warren Jowett 03-303-0880, www.doc.govt.nz

MT SOMERS WALKWAY: Marilyn & Bruce Gray 03-303-0809

PACIFIC ISLAND WALKING GROUP: Ashburton Domain, Torika Patterson 03-308-5868

ST DAVIDS WALKING GROUP: Barbara Lischner 03-308-5174, www. st-davids.org.nz

WALKING GROUP: Eileen Ward 03-307-0475

WALKING GROUP: Ethel Powell 03-308-9662

STH CANTERBURY

PLEASANT POINT

PLEASANT POINT WALK GROUP: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Esther, 03-614-7524

TIMARU

TIMARU HARRIER CLUB: Saturday (PM), March to October, Alister 03-686-1010

HIGHFIELD WALK GROUP: Thursday (AM), (BI), Joy, 03-688-9888

KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUPS: for the over 50’s, Verna Parker, Sport Canterbury, 03-686-0751

MARCHWIEL WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), Colleen, 03-688-6231

SOUTHEND WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), (BI), Bev, 03-688-8381

WANDERERS WALK GROUP: Thursday (AM), (BI), Selwyn Prattley 03-688-9764

WEST COAST

GREYMOUTH

GREYMOUTH CATHOLIC WOMENS LEAGUE WALKING GROUP: Nora Sheard, 03-768-6479

GREYMOUTH OVER 50’S: Graham Schaef, 03-768-7437

GREYMOUTH DAUDLERS: Yvonne Davison 03-768-6664

KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUPS: for the over 50’s, Don Monk SWC 03-768-0775

RUNANGA WALKING GROUP: Pat Butler 03-762-7665

BLACKBALL WALKING GROUP: Charlie Quibell 03-732-4887

HOKITIKA

HOKITIKA KIWISENIORS: Monday (AM), (BI), Pavel Bare SWC, 03756-9037

HARI HARI KIWISENIORS: Historic walks (BI), Pavel Bare SWC, 03756-9037

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

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

OTAGO

CLYDE

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

OAMARU

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

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

WEDNESDAY WALKERS TRAMPING GROUP: Jane Naish 03-434-6363

NORTH OTAGO TRAMPING & MOUNTAINEERING CLUB: Margie Carrington 03-434-8484

DUNEDIN

ACTIVE WALKERS: Monday (PM), Bill Brockie 03-467-9114

ARIKI DUNEDIN WALKING GROUP: Wednesday, Saturday (PM), Nola Crewe 03-481-1158

CIVIL SERVICE: Saturday, (PM), Peter Smith 03-471-7127

CAVERSHAM HARRIERS WALKING GROUP: Saturday (PM), Keiran Columb 03-489-4027

DUNEDIN CITY RAMBLERS: Wednesday,(AM) Alison St John 03476-2344

GREEN HUT TRACK GROUP DUNEDIN: walking track maintainers, Wednesday (AM), Graeme Elliot 03-454-3350, ellio@xtra.co.nz

HALFWAY BUSH WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), (I), Pat Garth,

Walking Clubs Groups

03-476-2579

HILL CITY WALKING GROUP: Saturday (PM), Alex McEwan 03-455-4851

KOPUTAI WALKING GROUP: 2nd Tuesday, (AM), Noeline Forgie, 03-472-8302

LEITH WALKERS: Saturday (PM), Kevin Blair 03-476-3289

MORNINGTON MONDAY WALKERS: Monday (AM), (B), Shirley 03-4536398 or 021-294-2218

MULTI-PEAK FITNESS WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Marelda Gallaher 03-477-6057 or 027-222-3863

MOSGIEL 50’s FORWARD WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Roberta Telfer 03-488-3175

OTAGO TRAMPING/MOUNTAINEERING CLUB: Sunday (AM), Joe Bretherton, jsbretherton@gmail.com, http://otmc.co.nz

OVER 30’s TRAMPING CLUB: Sunday (AM), Janice Hodges 03-489-4071

PHOENIX CLUB WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Nina Davidson 03-471-0114

PINEHILL WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Norman Vare 03-473-8683

ST KILDA COMMUNITY CLUB WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, (AM), Ngaire McIndoe 03-456-4478

TAIERI RECREATIONAL TRAMPING CLUB: Wednesday (AM), Ian Fleming 03-489-8964

TRIXIE TRAMPERS: Thursday (AM), Alison Jones 03-489-8372

WEA OVER 50’s TRAMPING CLUB: 2nd & 4th Tuesday, (A), Chris James 027-498-7259, http://tramping.spacific.nz

WAIHOLA WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Elizabeth Jones 03-489-8064

XY TRAMPING CLUB: 1st & 3d (& 5th) Tuesday, (AM), Tony Timperley, 03-473-7257, http://tramping.spacific.nz

Y’S WALKING GROUP: Sunday (AM), Bev Buchanan, 03 455 5260

60 PLUS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Jimsie Smith 03-466-7374

60’s PLUS RAMBLERS: 1st & 3rd Tuesday, Brian Ralph 03-476-6514

60’s PLUS TRAMPING CLUB: 2nd & 4th Thursday, (A), >4 hours, Karen Byers 03-456-2595

60 PLUS HIKERS: 2nd & 4th Tuesday, (AM), Jasmone Chin 03-453-6526

ALEXANDRA

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

QUEENSTOWN

WAKATIPU WALKERS: Thursday, www.wakatipuwalkers.co.nz

WANAKA

WANAKA WALKERS: Monday (February - Mid-December (AM), (BI), Ruth Harrison 021-474-904, ruthharrison01@icloud.com, wanakawalkers.blogspot.co.nz

SOUTHLAND

INVERCARGILL

60’S UP WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), Olive Swain 03-214-4802 YMCA WOMEN’S WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), Joan Tuffery, 03-216-7377

ACTIVE WALKERS KIWI SENIORS: Thursday, Sport Southland 03-2112150, e:kiwiseniors@sportsouthland.co.nz, wwwsportsouthland. co.nz

GORE

GORE DISTRICT WALKERS: Tuesday (AM), NgaireEvans 03-208-4744 or Maureen Jones 03-208-7322, maway50@gmail.com

HOKONUI TRAMPING CLUB: Margaret Hughes 03-208-7053

NORTHERN SOUTHLAND

NORTHERN SOUTHLAND WALKERS: 2nd and 4th Thursdays, Mossburn.:

Coming Events

Foldable Hiking Poles

* Made from Aviation Aluminium

* Adjustable from 65cm -135cm

*

Walking New Zealand Shop

P O Box 1922, Palmerston North Phone 0800-925-546 - email walkingnz@xtra.co.nz. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

NEW ZEALAND

APRIL 2024

6 The DUAL on Rangitoto & Motutapu, Rangitoto & Motutapu Islands, Auckland

6 Mt Oxford Odyssey, Coopers Creek carpark, Canterbury

6 Hallertau Riverhead Rampage, Riverhead Forest, Auckland

6 Hamilton Gardens Trail, Hamilton

6 XTERRA Rotorua Festival, Blue Lake, Rotorua

7 Porirua Grand Traverse, Porirua

7 Mizuno Auckland Waterfront Half Marathon, Mission Bay, Auckland

7 Pay What You Want Tauranga Half Marathon, Tauranga

7 Parihaka Trail Run/Walk, Whangarei Falls, Northland

7 Shore to Shore, Takapuna Grammar to Milford Reserve, Auckland

7 Veterinary Centre Whitehorse Big Easy, Waimate, Canterbury

7 Waterfront Half Marathon, Mission Bay, Auckland

8-21 ECHO Walking Festival, Waikato

12-14 Long Course Weekend New Zealand, Karapiro. Waikato

13 MCL Construction Triple Peaks, Havelock North, Hawkes Bay

13 Ultimate Athlete Mount Maunganui, Tauranga

14 Waitārere Forest Run, Waitarere, near Levin

14 The Tarata Valley Trail Half Marathon, Tarata, Taranaki

14 Karāpiro Marathon, Karapiro, Waikato

20 Routeburn Classic, Lake Fergus/ The Divide to Routeburn Shelter, Southland/Otago

21 Frontrunner Christchurch Marathon, Hagley Park, Christchurch

21 King and Queen of the Mountain, Mount Maunganui

26-27 Old Forest Hanmer 100, Hanmer

26-28 Taupō Trail Festival, Taupo

27 McLaren Falls Trail, McLaren Falls Park, Tauranga

27 Skedaddle Trail Run, Island Hills Station, Culverden, North Canterbury

27 Raetihi Gutbuster, Raetihi, Rua -

pehu

MAY 2024

4 Hanmer Four Square Half Marathon, Hanmer Springs

4 Rotorua Marathon, Rotorua

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

4 Southern Lakes Half Marathon, Wanaka

4 We Run the Night, Mt Drury, Mt Maunganui

4 Wander Women Adventure Race Raglan, Raglan

11 Saint Clair Vineyard Half Marathon, Marlborough

11 Rangitikei Adventure Race, near Taihape & Mangaweka area

11 South Island Ultra Marathon, Greymouth to Hokitika

12 Manawatu Striders Marathon & Half Marathon, Palmerston North

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

19 EVES Huntly Half Marathon, Huntly

25 Mount Isobel Challenge, Hanmer

Springs

25 The Bay Trail Run, Cable Bay, Nelson

25 Whitianga Run Fest, Whitianga

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

JUNE 2024

2 Kaiteriteri Gold, Kaiteriteri

2 Aurora Handicap Marathon, Silverstream. Upper Hutt

2 Selwyn Marathon, Lincoln

8 Rustic Run and Walk, Mt Difficulty Wines, Bannockburn, near Cromwell

9 Ōrewa Half Marathon, Orewa

15 The Possum Night Trail Run, Wairakei Resort, Taupo

23 Gazley Volkswagen Wellington Marathon, Wellington

JULY 2024

13 WUU2K Wellington Urban Ultra Marathon

14 Cape Egmont Half Marathon, Okato to Cape Egmont

20 Mackenzie Half Marathon, Village Green, Fairlie

Coming Events

21 Onehunga Half Marathon, Onehunga, Auckland

AUGUST 2024

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

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

3 Taupō Marathon, Taupo

4 South Island Half Marathon, Lake Hood, Ashburton

4 Tāmaki River Half Marathon, Point England, Auckland

24 Mount Maunganui Half Marathon, Mt Maunganui

est Run Fest, Bottle Lake Forest, Christchurch

SEPTEMBER 2024

7 Kinloch Off Road Challenge, Kinloch Taupo

15 Emerson’s Dunedin Marathon, Dunedin

15 Hutt Marathon, Petone, Lower Hutt

15 North Shore Marathon, Milford, Auckland

15 Whangarei Run/Walk Festival, Whangarei

21 Race Tekapo Trail Festival, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury

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

28 Whangamatā Half Marathon, Whangamata

NOVEMBER 2024

8 Run Auckland: Millwater Estuary, Silverdale, Auckland

12-16 Te Ara Hura Walks, Waiheke Island

MARCH 2025

21- 6 April Waiheke Walking Festival, Waiheke Island

AUSTRALIA

APRIL 2024

7 Canberra Marathon, Canberra, ACT

REST OF WORLD

APRIL 2024

20-21 IML Walking Festival, Gilboa, Israel

27-28 IML Walking Festival, Boras, Sweden

MAY 2024

4-5 IML Walking Festival, Blankenburge, Belgium

11-12 IML Walking Festival, Chantonnay, France

18-19 IML Walking Festival, Wellingborough, United Kingdom

18-19 IML Walking Festival, Dalian, China

25-26 IML Walking Festival, Diekirch, Luxembourg

JUNE 2024

1-2 IML Walking Festival, Bern Switzerland

29-30 25-26 IML Walking FestivalVoborg, Denmark

JULY 2024

4-7 IML Walking Festival, Castlebar, Ireland

16-18 IML Walking Festival, Nijmegen, Netherlands

AUGUST 2024

3-4 IML Walking Festival, Kaunas, Lithuania

9-11 IML Walking Festival, Vaasa, Finland

24-25 IML Walking Festival, Verdal, Norway

31-1 September IML Walking Festival, Gospic, Croatia

SEPTEMBER 2024

7-8 IML Walking Festival, Arenzano, Italy

3-4 IML Walking Festival, Kaunas, Lithuania

13-15 IML Walking Festival, Seefield, Austria

14-15 IML Walking Festival, Beijing, China

28-29 IML Walking Festival, Brno, Czech Republic

OCTOBER 2024

5-6 IML Walking Festival, Fulda, Germany

19-20 IML Walking Festival, Arlington, USA

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

NOVEMBER 2024

2-3 IML Walking Festival, Higashimatsuyama, Japan

9-10 ML Walking Festival, Taipei, Taiwan

16-17 ML Walking Festival, Jogjakarta, Indonesia

FEBRUARY 2025

15-16 IML Walking Festival, San Antonio, USA

MARCH 2025

1-3 IML Walking Festival, Yatsushiro, Japan

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

Pukawa Village to Omori Boat Ramp

On the southwest share of Lake Taupo there is an easy short walk of 1.4kms that begins at the end of Kaiuru Avenue in Pukawa Village and ends at the Omori boat ramp.

The track wanders through the bush along the edge of Lake Taupo on an easy gradient. Bellbird and tūī 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 kōwhai trees which create a splash of bright yellow 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. It’s another 10 minutes to the end of the track at the Omori boat ramp. Time allow up to about one hour 20 minutes for the walk. Popular with dog owners, Dogs must be on a leash and be sure to pay attention to the local signs regarding dogs on council land around the lake.

Above and below: Views of Lake Taupo from the track.