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OCTOBER ISSUE No 201 - 2014

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New Zealand Walk:

Sandy Point

Invercargill’s walking playground

New Zealand Walk:

Coppermine Creek - a remote bush with a human history

New Zealand Walk:

Kawakawa Station Walk revisited and revitalized

New Zealand Walk:

The Rangiwhaia Range with a volcanic history New Zealand Walks:

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CONTENTS

Issue No 201 - 2014

4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walk: Coppermine Creek - a remote bush with a human history 8 New Zealand Walk: Consult the song book (or Crumpy) before you head outdoors 12 New Zealand Walk: The Rangiwhai Range with a volcanic history 15 New Zealand Walks: Kawakawa Station Walk revisited and revitalised 18 Monthly Photo Contest winners 20 New Zealand Walk: Rotary Spring Step Out for the Well Foundation 22 Overseas Walks: South America - a rich ecological region 24 New Zealand Short Walk: Ongaonga - a village steeped in history 26 New Zealand Walks: Waiheke Walking Festival promises to be best ever 28 Overseas Walks: Grand Canyon Walkway prettiest in Blue Mountains 30 Overseas Walks: Mossman Gorge oldest rainforest on earth 33 Auckland Short Walk: Te Atatu Peninsula Walk 34 New Zealand Walk: Sandy Point - Invercargill’s walking playground 36 Overseas Walks and Tours 39 Podiatry Heel pain 40 Event: Manawau Striders Half Marathon 41 Window on Waitakere: Canopy climbers 42 Health: Feet health - “canary’s in the coal mine” 44 New Zealand Coming Events 47 Overseas Coming Events 48 Event: The Great Wall Marathon 50 Index for previous fourteen issues 51 Weather Forecast for October 52 Directory: New Zealand Walking Groups 56 Country Breaks 59 Green Prescription 60 Napier City Half Marathon

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Tasmania an ecological destination

Over 70 per cent of Tasmania’s tour operators have signed onto a new destination program aimed at promoting Tasmania as the world’s ecological holiday destination.

The program, Earthcheck Evaluate has been developed with the state’s environmental certification program Earthcheck and will help the 711 operators to measure their environmental performance against a global benchmark.

Operators will be able to use the standards to improve their energy efficiency and reduce waste whilst safeguarding Tasmania’s heritage.

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Game-changing funding boost for Outdoor Recreation Consortium

A consortium representing over 30,000 trampers, hunters, mountaineers and mountain bikers welcomed Minister of Conservation Dr Nick Smith’s recent announcement of major funding to assist its volunteers to maintain backcountry huts, tracks and facilities.

Speaking on behalf of the NZ Outdoor Recreation Consortium, which comprises the Federated Mountain Clubs (FMC), the NZ Deerstalkers’ Association (NZDA) and Trail Fund NZ, NZDA president Bill O’Leary said the $700,000 grant awarded from the Community Conservation Partnerships Fund would be augmented by donations and volunteer work to the value of at least $156,000 by members of the consortium and other groups.

“This grant will kick-start practical, on-the-ground projects to maintain and restore our outdoor heritage,” said Mr O’Leary. “It will assist track cutting, and help maintain, build and repair backcountry huts. It will encourage more people to enjoy our natural environment.”

Mr O’Leary joined with FMC president Robin McNeill and Trail Fund NZ chairperson Ben Wilde in praising DOC’s community partnership approach to work on conservation and recreation projects.

“This is a game-changing approach that allows backcountry users to get involved with looking after the facilities they enjoy using and their volunteer effort means that more work can get done than DOC could manage alone.”

The Community Conservation Partnerships Fund - Pūtea Tautiaki Hapori provides funding to community-led conservation groups for natural heritage and recreation projects in New Zealand on public and private land and waters.

About the NZ Outdoor Recreation Consortium The NZ Outdoor Recreation Consortium was formed in 2014 as a partnership between FMC, NZDA and Trail Fund NZ to maintain and enhance backcountry facilities and attract a wider range of users to enjoy and look after these special places. The Consortium will work on behalf of a wide range of user groups in the outdoors to manage and distribute the funding for the benefit of all who enjoy the New Zealand backcountry.

Kiwi entrepreneurs a shoe-in for global success with new socks

We invest so much time, effort and money to a training shoe that helps us perform to our best – but what about our socks? That’s the question that led two Kiwi entrepreneurs to innovate a range of specialised performance socks for athletes, trail runners and hikers.

Launched on crowd funding platform Kickstarter, Chuck Slogrove and Craig Dalton hope to raise $30,000 to fund their new venture, Seeker Socks.

“Blisters and foot pain slow every athlete down at one time or another.

We are fed up with socks that hinder, not help, our enjoyment of New Zealand’s backyard,” said Chuck Slogrove co-founder of Seeker Socks.

The materials alone put the humble cotton sock to shame, which include New Zealand Merino wool for comfort, soft Bamboo for durability and the CoolMax fabric to wick away friction-causing moisture.

With built-in arch and heel support, these socks have a right and a left foot, a front-runner for the category. The breathable mesh panels and odour neutralising technology are ideal to avoid the plague of smelly feet and common complaints like athletes foot.

“We have spent well over a year perfecting the technology that goes into this sock to make sure it offers the performance and comfort athletes and outdoor lovers need to enjoy their sport.

“I would encourage anyone who has experienced the pain of a blister or the discomfort of sore feet to give our socks a try and support us to move beyond Kickstarter and into growing the business,” said Slogrove.

The range launches with a hiking, running and general performance ankle sock and is available only on Kickstarter for a limited time.

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Hubbards Head 2 Head Walk

Get your shoes on this November for the ultimate 24 hour team challenge, right here in Auckland – the Hubbards Head 2 Head Walk a 125km Charity Walk around the Manukau Harbour, Auckland on November 8 and 9.

Experience a new side of Auckland on this scenic charity walk around the Manukau Harbour, kicking off in Orua Bay and finishing 24 hours and 125km later at Huia in the Waitakere Ranges.

Broken up into five legs (25km each), one member from each team of five will take on the challenge of completing one leg. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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New walking tours of Cambodia’s most remote province

Walking in Northumberland National Park full of history From the Scottish Borders in the north to south of Hadrian’s Wall in the south, the Northumberland National Park offers some of the best walking routes to be had in the country.

Add to this the fact Northumberland is the UK’s least populated National Park, here you can enjoy tranquility in a land of big skies and breathtaking views at every turn.

Follow in the footsteps of the Border Reivers and drovers to explore fortified towers and castles. March Roman-style around tracks taking in settlements dating back 2,000 years or simply stroll around riverside paths.

From relaxed family ambles to challenging long distance hill and moorland trails, Northumberland National Park boasts more than 600 miles of marked footpaths and bridleways.

Backyard Travel have recently released news of a unique new tour that discovers the lush forests, indigenous tribes and diverse wildlife of Mondulkiri, Cambodia’s most remote province.

They specialize in unique and insider tours to Asia, and this insightful four-day, three-night tour starts in Cambodia’s vibrant capital, Phnom Penh, where travellers will head eastwards to Mondulkiri Province; distinct from the rest of Cambodia with its rolling hills and relatively temperate climate.

Guided throughout by their own Travel Guide, travellers will explore this lesser-seen region, paying visit to the stunning Bou Sraa Waterfall and enjoying guided walks through the Mondulkiri Protected Forest, with the chance to see diverse wildlife such as peacocks, monkeys and hornbills The protected forest is home to the indigenous tribe the Phnong, who make up over half of the inhabitants of this sparsely populated region, and travellers will have the chance to meet some of the local hill tribe, learning about their unique customs close up.

On this fascinating tour travellers will also discover how an NGO is rescuing elephants from captivity, and rehabilitating them back into their natural environment, before having the opportunity to participate in a volunteering project, helping continue the development of the NGO’s center.

“We think the Mondulkiri Province is one of the unearthed gems of Southeast Asia,” said Backyard Travel’s General Manager Maeve Nolan.

“At the moment it seems that not many have discovered its beauty, which makes now the perfect time to visit.”

This insider’s tour is priced from $869 per person which is based on two people travelling, sharing a double/twin room, including daily breakfast and four lunches. All excursions are private and fully guided, tours and transfers are by private air-conditioned vehicle (with drinking water and cold towels provided) and all entrance fees mentioned in the visits are included.

Bridgeclimb web inspires customers

BridgeClimb CEO, Todd Coates, said, “Climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge starts for the majority of climbers at bridgeclimb.com. With more than 1 million visitors to our web platforms each year, we recognise how important the web experience is as the first moment in a BridgeClimb journey.

“The all new bridgeclimb.com strives to inspire our customers to undertake the iconic voyage to the summit of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Climbers can quickly learn everything they need, be wowed by spectacular vistas and exciting presentations of the climbs and the Bridge, and purchase a ticket for a lifetime memory with ease and speed.” www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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Coppermine Creek a remot W

By Nina Mercer

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Above: The track travels through the forest and more open areas.

Below: Interpretation signs along the track tell the pioneering story.

Below middle: Entering the magazine.

Below right: Cave weta clinging to the roof of the magazine.

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hen exploring New Zealand’s conservation areas it is often easy to be absorbed by the beauty of the forest and (hopefully) the tunes of native birds.

We often forget that even the most remote pieces of bush have a component of human history.

Coppermine Creek is one of these areas.

Located in the south eastern reaches of the Ruahine Forest Park, the Coppermine Creek roadend is only 20 minutes drive from Dannevirke or 45 minutes drive from Palmerston North.

Early European settlement in the area was based around farming. Copper was first found in the creek in 1887 when settlers found traces in the creekbed while searching the bush for lost cattle.

Attempts were subsequently made to prospect copper on and off for the next 100 years, however extraction was never enough to make the enterprise commercially viable.

Still in existence from those days is the magazine shaft used for storing explosives and other mining equipment, and this makes for an interesting destination to walk to.

Recently myself and three other intrepid adventurers explored Coppermine Creek.

It takes an hour or so from the roadend to reach the magazine shaft. The first 30-40 minutes of the track was wide and wellgraded making for easy walking. The track travelled through lowland podocarp forest and sev-

eral tall totara and rimu could be seen towering above the lower canopy.

At one point we passed through a grove of yellow leaved poplars (planted for erosion control in the mid 20th century). It was very strange to see deciduous exotics amongst the green native forest.

Half way to the magazine shaft the track crosses another track. To the right is a track that crosses the creek and continues up the ridge to complete a loop back out to the carpark via the ridge. This track provides a more strenuous option for returning to the carpark than the Coppermine Creek Track.

On the left is a boggy track which climbs steeply to the windswept leatherwood tops and along to Wharite Road, the southern tip of the Ruahine Range. It is called the Wharite Peak Track and is recommended for experienced trampers only. On a clear day there are magnificent views.

However, to get to the magazine we continued straight on. The path became a little rougher in places with a detour around a washout before crossing the creek and passing the site of an historic work and accommodation base for mining work done in the 1920’s.

Soon after this the track joined the creek and from here we rock hopped up the creekbed for some distance. This route would not be safe after heavy rain.

We reached the site of the magazine in just over an hour from the roadend. There are several interpretation panels along the route, and one at this site.

After a bit of scouting around we discovered the actual magazine across the

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te bush with a human history creek from the interpretation panel. The magazine was excavated in 1930, and as well as storing mining equipment was used to store munitions during World War II. Turning on our torches we ventured into the low shaft. It was impossible to stand straight and was very wet underfoot.

The shaft was about 15 metres long and we were fascinated by the huge spiders and beautiful cave weta. At the far end of the shaft was a large group of cave weta clinging to the roof of the magazine. This was definitely a highlight of the trip.

From the magazine area the track continued up the hill and after 20 minutes we reached the site of the original mineshaft.

Unfortunately the original mineshaft is no longer visible as it was infilled in the 1990’s

and is now just a slope.

Retracing our steps we headed back towards the carpark. Where the tracks crossed, we chose to take the loop track up over the ridge and out via the farmland, taking about two hours from the intersection. It is quite a strenuous climb for the first 40 minutes or so, but well worth the effort for those looking for a more energetic outing.

There are views across southern Hawke’s Bay from the top portion of the track which passes through private farmland. The weather suddenly changed on

us, it rained, it got cold, and I was pleased to have my coat, my gloves, my warm jacket, all the gear you need to take, just in case! Please note, if you choose to take this route please respect the privilege of walking across private land, avoid stock and leave gates as you find them.

Coppermine Creek offers something for all, a great family trip – to the magazine and back, or the longer loop back to the carpark. Either choice gives you a great chance to get back to nature while enjoying part of New Zealand’s fascinating pioneering history.

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Consult the song book (or Cr

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o you’re planning a little excursion to the great outdoors - the DOC website has turned up a few interesting half-day options.

You know half a day will be plenty, in the summer heat, with young ’uns getting restless in the back seat ... not to mention hungry ... and thirsty ...

That shady spot by the stream where you can enjoy the picnic lunch – it looks so inviting in the DOC brochure photo, if you choose the right day. Ah, yes, the weather! If only I can guarantee a fine day, you think to yourself.

Perhaps you could seek guidance from the song book. Neil Diamond, for instance, used simple intuition – “I think it’s going to rain today ...” The Fabulous Four gave it to us straight on one of their albums – “Here comes the sun”. Yeah, yeah, nah, yeah!

Our Finn Bros proffered practical advice – “everywhere you go, always take the weather ...” while that subterranean homesick bluesman Bob Dylan just scoffed – “You don’t need a weather man to know which way the wind blows.”

(He’s Dylan, he can do that.)

The late Barry Crump had a system.

All you need is a mountain somewhere in your landscape. “If you can see that mountain,” Crumpy reckoned, “it’s going to rain. If you can’t see the mountain, it is raining.”

So, I put aside the songwriters and Right: Tree covered Mt Pirongia stands out clearly.

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rumpy) before you head outdoors

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(or Crumpy) before you head outdoors

gave Crumpy’s theory a test when recently planning a visit to the popular Mangakara Walk, in Pirongia Forest Park. A quick 20km-glance in the direction of Pirongia confirmed the mountain was visible, therefore it wasn’t raining.

A more studied observation, factoring in clear blue sky and wispy clouds, suggested that if Crumpy was right, he wasn’t going to be right any time soon. (One does not lightly challenge iconic theories!)

So Mangakara, here we come. Thirty minutes from Hamilton on tar-seal and you’re at the end of Grey Road (Waipa County). There’s ample parking and a shelter kiosk containing attractive panels with quick-read snippets about the site.

From here you can also start a climb of the mountain itself via the Mahaukura Track. DOC’s brochure says it’s a four to six hour climb, some nine km in distance, mainly uphill!

But you came just to do the Mangakara – 1.5km to be walked easily within an hour and, despite briefly contemplating the longer walk, you look at your micro-lunch and small bottle of water, and stick to Plan A. (You observe too, that the hooded parka, supposed permanent resident in the day pack, is not actually there. Make mental note to find and return.)

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Above left: A peaceful stream.

Above right: Read the briefings before setting out on the walk.

Below middle: Buttress roots of the Pukatea tree.

Below left: Mahoe, somewhat confused.

If you’re short on botanical knowledge, Mangakara is the ideal crash course for identifying a tall miro, a fallen tawa, a large rimu, an ancient kahikatea, parataniwha, rewarewa, kareao, nikau, and the distinctive buttress roots of the pukatea. Each feature is precisely described on colourful interpretation panels.

And if you’re into geology, perhaps you can offer a plausible explanation for the presence of a large boulder beside the track. It is not typical of the rocks thrown from the bowels of the earth by some eruption long ago. English visitors at the rock know those big stones on Salisbury Plain “baack ‘ome” got there via human hands.

But that’s not the likely explanation here, they conclude.

The rock does have that worn look that only flowing water can produce, but from where, and when? Certainly, the Mangakara Stream flows nearby – but there are no other rocks even remotely the size of this oddity, in stream or out.

On we go, over a little bridge and there

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Above left: Rimu, up close and personal. Above right: No sign of rain anytime soon!

Below: A boulder much bolder than the rest.

it is - an ideal spot by the stream bank for the picnic blanket. And rocky little shallows where the youngsters can paddle about and cool off before completing the circuit track and heading back to the car.

Mangakara is an enticing spot on Pirongia’s lower slopes – and a perfect introduction to several longer walks towards the summit that you might want to attack some other day. The tallest known kahikatea tree (66.5m) in New Zealand (the world!) for instance, is a 12km return trip via the Bell Track, starting from the Kaniwhaniwha carpark.

Pirongia Mountain is visible from just about everywhere in the Waikato – as long as it isn’t raining. In which case, Crumpy, your theory still stands! (But hey, you already knew that!)

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The Rangiawhia Range with a

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By Brenda Greene

he Rangiawhia Range is part of a series of hills that form the spine of Cape Karikari in the Far North.

Comprised mainly of sandstone, with a volcanic history, they are gently rolling, rising to up to only 70m at the highest point. The deep sandy loams support scrub, mainly manuka, introduced hakea and native rushes that seldom grow above head height, with pockets of kauri and podocarp in deeper soils.

Access to the ranges is most easily found where Doubtless Bay Road makes an abrupt right angled turn to become De Surville Road, besides the crumbling remains of “C’est La Vie” Hotel.

It is not obvious, but if you follow the fence line behind the motel, you can easily walk along the wide firebreak, easily visible from the road, to the ridge top.

There is no shade, so early morning or late Right: Tokerau Beach with the Ranguanu Harbour in the background.

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The Rangiawhia Range with a volcanic history Above: East looking over Patia Bay towards Cable Bay in the background. Below: North towards Karikari Peninsula and Moturoa Islands, with Maitai Bay on the right.

afternoon walks are best, and take water on hot days.

The easy half hour climb reaches a junction which descends left for 15 minutes to the start of De Surville Road, or right towards private forestry land, for about another hour.

We heard the native fern bird, the male and female calling quick “peeps” in succession, and with patience, saw one of these sparrow sized birds, with its long, brown fern-like tail, amongst the rushes.

But we don’t go for the flora and fauna, but for the views east over Doubtless Bay, south over Tokerau Beach and north

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towards the Karikari Peninsula, and Moturoa Islands.

The whole of the Karikari Peninsula was once an island, and what were low lying swamps and wetlands can be easily imagined where now there are farms, vineyards and dune-impounded lakes.

Being isolated from the mainland, the dunes, swamps and scrub hide tiny native orchids – exquisite gems requiring expert identification of species that occur only here.

We enjoyed that feeling of isolation, the freedom of being the only people on the track, with views that extended to the

horizon.

Both the Peninsula, islands, land backing Maitai Bay, and land north of Patia Bay are Maori owned, with restricted access.

Holiday parks at Perehepe Bay (just south of Patia Bay) and Maitai Bay (managed by the Department of Conservation) are chokka block over summer, but May is also a lovely time to visit, when the weather is settled but still warm.

Other must-do walks are along Maitai Bay itself, to scramble over the large rounded boulders there, reminiscent of beached whales. Remember to take care on the metaled roads.

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Kawakawa Station Walk revisted and revitalised

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By Rex Triptonne

ver the winter months while sitting down in front of my roaring fire with a hot cup of tea, I settle in for my regular Saturday night viewing of Country Calendar. This is my escape to country life and the great outdoors from the comfort of my couch.

I was intrigued to see that the episode was about the Furniss family at Kawakawa Station and the extension of their private walk at Cape Palliser. Their friendly demeanour and spectacular scenery brought memories flooding back of my last experience walking the coastal wonderland.

Upon hearing they were extending the walk from two days to three days I decided it was time I returned to give Kawakawa Station Walk another go.

After a phone call to a friend to come along and keep me company and an email to make my walk booking, I had only to wait patiently until October rolled around.

October came and our arrival at Kawakawa Station was to a fridge packed with yummies, as we had booked fully catered, and a warm welcome along with a thorough briefing from Sarah and Duncan.

We also had the company of sharing the evening and walk with an entertaining

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couple from Auckland.

After a fine meal and much laughter we went for a short walk to watch the blood red sunset over the Cook Strait which silhouetted the Kaikoura ranges in its fading painting of colour. Then back for a good nights’ sleep at Kawakawa Cottage.

The morning brought an overcast day, so with day packs loaded with a packed lunch and a raincoat we excitedly headed off along the coast. We followed the black sand and rock strewn beach with a brisk North West at our backs to keep us moving along and remind us we were in the wind swept Wairarapa.

After five to six kilometres we crossed the golf course before beginning our climb up the winding ridge stopping to take in the ever expanding coastline and scenery.

We reached our highest point on the walk, The Ant at 616 metres above sea level. The view was a 360 degree one with the cloud clearing to allow to see across the Cook Strait to the snow capped Kaikoura Inland and Seaward ranges, around to the entrance of Wellington Harbour. Your eyes then follow the Palliser Bay coastline around past Lake Onoke, up to Lake Wairarapa with the Rimuataka ranges as their back drop.

The Wairarapa valley then draws you round over the rugged Aorangi ranges back to the Mangatoetoe valley, out to the Pacific Ocean, round to the Kawakawa StaBelow left: Low clouds over Palliser Bay. Below right: A blood red sunset over Cook Strait with the Kaikouras in the distance.

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revisted and revitalised tion farmland and finally looking down to the Ngawi fishing village.

After a fulfilling lunch our appetite for more adventure entices us off along the track for our afternoon walk, which didn’t take us long to arrive at our second nights accommodation; Jakebs Cabins.

It was mid afternoon when we arrived here with a good six hour walk behind us we were ready for a hot shower and to settle in to our accommodation.

The newly built huts are nestled in amongst the hills with the bush clad valley laid out below drawing us to another breathtaking view out to sea. We were soon showered and had wine in hand, soaking in the evening and ready for our outdoor dining.

Our new found friends from Auckland had arrived not far behind us, so over our fine dining of BBQ marinated venison steaks, three tasty salads and a delicious homemade passionfruit pavlova roulade, we relived our days’ walk between us, with our hopes of loosing a few kilos disappearing with the sunset, before retiring to our respective cabins for a peaceful nights sleep.

We awoke to another day with the distant sound of the ocean crashing on the shore further down the valley drifting As seen on Country Calendar

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up to welcome us from a peaceful nights slumber.

We had a hearty breakfast which included croissants, homemade muesli and manuka honey – we couldn’t help but also polish off the pavlova from last night! – What a treat from my usual boring toast and cereal.

Time to set off on our second days’ walk covering more familiar ground this time from when I did the two day two night walk on my last visit. That was quite a challenging walk compared with the three day walk which has been much kinder on my ageing body!

The second day was bush walking mainly with plenty of tui’s and wood pigeons to keep us company and the occasional fantail tagging along for the walk from time to time.

We passed through places like the Kowhai Saddle and along the logging track before descending down the newly formed Pams’ Path. Crossing two small bridges we then emerged from the bush onto a grassy knob for a rest upon Jackies’ seat. Here we drank in the view of the river below us and the upstream view of the Aorangi ranges

where our next night’s accommodation awaited us.

We headed down through the farmland then upstream past the old caravans to arrive at the Purple Hut where we found our bags awaiting our arrival, the coal range going to heat our hot shower, another fully laden fridge and a plate full of homemade chocolate cookies to be devoured. Showered, wined and dined to excess we all chatted well into the night in the comfort and warmth of the Purple Hut. Our last morning brought us light rain, so after a leisurely breakfast and a slow start, knowing we had just a half day ahead, we journeyed down the river bed.

We donned our coats and set off following the river bank downstream passing through stands of Titoki and large Kanuka, stopping at the Black Hut for a sit and escape from the consistent drizzle.

From there we dropped into the stream bed where we had to get our feet wet crossing the crystal clear and rather cool water.

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happy and healthy before wishing us a safe journey home.

We then farewelled our Auckland friends who took the chance to take the drive to inspect the Cape Palliser lighthouse, seal colony and of course Ngawi with its excessive population of bulldozers and boats.

Ourselves, we took the chance to visit the Pinnacles at Te Kopi before our final drive for home to tell friends and family of our wanderings.

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Above: The road to Palliser Bay,, home of a seal colony, a lighthouse and Ngawi with its high number of bulldozers and boats.

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Photo Contest

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Above right: Early morning, setting off to walk the ‘Love Valley’ in Cappadocia, Turkey. While not marked, once inside the valley, the paths were easy to follow with plenty of twisty narrow tunnels, abandoned rock castles and shady areas. The lower part of the valley is scattered with hundreds of the huge phallic rock towers that give the valley it’s name. Photo by Anna Hawkes, Dairy Flat, Auckland.

Right: A pic of my wife, Kelly Drake, enjoying the view having arrived at Koro Koro falls for a well-deserved lunch break, Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk, December 2013. Photo By Andy Hadcroft, Danfarleight, NSW, Australia.

Opposite page right: Walking on Pages Pinnacle Gold Coast Australia. Photo by Michele Johns, Everton Hills QLD Australia.

Opposite page above left: In the footsteps of samurai and pilgrims, on the ancient travellers road, Nakasendo, Japan.

Photo by Nicky Page, Christchurch, taken our recent Tuatara Tours walking tour of Japan in May. Opposite page below left: Early morning walk on the Hooker Valley track with my Mum (visiting me from the Netherlands with my Dad), while Mount Cook becomes more and more visible in front of our eyes! Photo by Saskia Bloot, Wanganui.

Right; Cover photo. Grandson Luke (18 months) enjoys his first tramp to the Mangatiti Falls near Pongaroa.

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ith all the hype about Auckland’s booming property market, here’s your chance to stroll past the city’s latest multi-million dollar housing development – with priceless sea views to boot.

The inaugural Spring Step Out event will be held on Sunday, 12 October offering an outstanding walking route which

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begins at Long Bay College and heads through the Long Bay Regional Park, right up to Piripiri Point above the Okura River.

The Spring Step Out will support the Well Foundation to raise funds for an Ultrasound Procedural Training Unit which will become the first national teaching facility of its kind for medical staff. The unit will use mannequins that have life-

like anatomy to help specialists train staff in ultrasound guided medical procedures.

Rotary Browns Bay is organising the event and is hoping to attract between 500 and 1000 people to take part in the walk.

They are aiming to raise between $10,000 and $20,000 to put toward the purchase of the unit which costs $125,000 in total.

Sponsorship from Todd Property Group

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Out for the Well Foundation and Bayleys Real Estate will cover the general running costs to allow proceeds from the event to go towards the unit.

Browns Bay Rotary club President, Tony Hooks, is pleased to support the foundation’s fundraising project and at the same time hold an enjoyable event for the entire community.

“The Well Foundation’s objective of boosting health and wellness in Auckland’s north and west aligns well with our goals for the event; to encourage people to lead an active and healthy lifestyle and get out to enjoy the fresh air and outdoors,” says Hooks.

“With beautiful scenery, stunning views and walking distances to suit every fitness level and age, this is a day for everyone to be a part of,” he says.

Well Foundation CEO, Andrew Young, is pleased to be chosen as the recipient charity of the event, particularly because it is family-friendly and will hopefully appeal to the wider community.

“We’re thrilled to be the chosen charity for the Rotary Spring Step Out and excited to be working alongside Rotary Browns Bay for this incredibly exciting inaugural event,” says Young.

The route Walkers will set off from Long Bay College with a short downhill stretch past quality new residential properties, and via a new boardwalk.

After entering the Long Bay Regional Park the route takes walkers along the beach and through wetland, past the Nature Trail, and over picturesque farmland.

The Coastal Track is undulating and passes along the clifftops – past Granny’s Bay and Pohutukawa Bay, until the final turnaround at Piripiri Point, above the Okura River.

Walkers then retrace their steps back to Long Bay College, where a sausage sizzle and cold drinks will be waiting.

The full distance to the turnaround point at Piripiri Point and back is 13 km, Opposite page top: Beautiful Long Bay with the walking track to the left.

Opposite page below left: A coastal view from the walk.

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but other turnaround points give walkers the option of 6km, 8.5km, or 11km distances.

Please note no dogs are allowed into the regional park The details The walk will start at Long Bay College at 8:30am. Secure parking will be available in the College grounds for a gold coin donation to the College.

Earlybird pricing for registrations made prior to the event: $20 per adult, $50 per family (2 adults and 4 children), $10 for

children and students.

Registrations will be available on the day from 7.30am using cash or eftpos at the following prices: $30 per adult, $75 per family (2 adults and 4 children), $15 for children and students.

To register or find out more information about the event, please visit www. rotarybb.kiwi.

To keep up with the latest news and updates, you can follow the event on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LongBay. StepOut.

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Overseas Walks

South America - a rich ecological region

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gainst a backdrop of Andean peaks, misty cloud forests, mirror like glacial lakes and Amazonian jungle, the trekking in South America is world class.

Whether you are looking for a short day’s hike or a multiday trek, you’ll find limitless options.

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Rachel Williams from Viva Expeditions knows this well. Since strapping on her boots 10 years ago to set off on Peru’s Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu she has walked in almost every country in Latin America.

“In Peru I have hiked the Inca Trail three times, as well as the Laras Valley and Salkantay Treks and I have hiked in the

Amazon Jungle and the Cordillera Blanca.

“I have spent years walking through Patagonia’s most beautiful national parks but for every trek I tick off the list I need to add three new ones, there are just so many incredible routes through such a diverse range of landscapes, I can’t get enough”.

South America is the richest ecological region on our planet and offers some of the greatest biodiversity found anywhere on earth.

The Andes mountain range runs the length of South America, and are the longest and one of the highest mountain ranges in the world.

At the heart of the continent lies the Amazon - one of the world’s greatest rivers - and its spectacular rainforest. It is also home to the driest desert, the highest waterfall as well as numerous active volcanoes, glaciers, icebergs and off shore islands teeming with unique wildlife. Not Above: Beautiful Torres Del Paine National Park, Chile.

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surprisingly in such powerful natural settings you can also find some of this planets top treks.

Given there are so many options for walkers in South America we will now take a quick look at two of our hiking hot spots.

The first is Patagonia, a region that encompasses Southern Argentina and Chile.

Patagonia is like “the South Island on Steroids” says Rachel. “The general geography is quite similar however Patagonia has been seriously super-sized”.

The towering granite peaks, wonderful glacial lakes and impressive glaciers, secluded lakes, beech forests and rolling grasslands are of a grand scale and provide imagery that is nothing short of breathtaking. Patagonia is truly a trekkers dream come true.

Some of the best spots include Chiles Torres Del Paine National Park, home to the famous W trek, and El Chalten, Argentinas Trekking capital situated at the base of Mt FitzRoy, in the Los Glaciers National Park. It is even possible to trek on top of some of the world largest glaciers, a truly unique experience and a highlight for many.

While equally as famous as Patagonia the trekking offered in Peru is quite different. Higher altitudes as well as cultural and geographical differences makes for an experience that is much different, yet equally as special.

The most famous of all hikes in Peru, and perhaps South America, is the Classic Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu. Follow the footsteps of the ancient Incas as you make your way through the Urubamba Valley, up over the mountain passes and down in to the mystical cloud forest. Explore Inca ruins hidden for centuries by the forest and learn about this incredible civilization. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

In recent years some excellent alternative treks have emerged in the region around Machu Picchu. The Laras Valley hike is a community trail which gives you the opportunity to not only enjoy aweinspiring scenery but also to interact with remote indigenous communities.

The Salkantay trek has arguably the best scenery of any of the walks in this part of Peru and also offers the option of a lodgeto-lodge trek which is contrast to the usual camping itineraries.

And it is not only in Patagonia and Peru that offer excellent walking opportunities.

For wildlife lovers getting out on foot in Brazil’s Pantanal wetlands, or wandering amidst colonies of marine birds, giant tortoises and land iguana on the Galapagos are unforgettable experiences.

Whether hiking through the Amazon Jungle, or walking to the top of some of the world highest peaks the options really are endless.

After years of exploring all corners of South America Rachel and the team at Viva Expeditions can help you plan your walking adventure too. Viva is New Zealand owned and operated and they specialise in travel and trekking throughout Latin America, Antarctica and Cuba.

They offer unique small group expeditions and custom made tours to suit all travellers.

South America is very easy to get to.

LAN airlines have daily flights from Auckland to Santiago, Chile, and from there you can connect with destinations all over Latin America. “You leave Auckland in the afternoon and wake up the following morning in South America, it great!” says Rachel.

Why choose Viva!

Viva says their first-hand knowledge and experience in South America is unbeatable and they have been to every

Above right: Las Torres Hike, Torres Del Paine, Chile.

Above left: Laras Valley Community Hike, Sacred Valley, Peru.

destination they offer.

They take you off the beaten track; to a different world of wonderful people, fascinating cultures and breath-taking landscapes.

Viva says their handpicked team of guides, tour managers, and local operators share their passion and they know them all personally.

“We provide excellent value as well as a safe, fun and adventurous atmosphere in which to discover Latin America, says Rachael Williams.

To find out more visit Viva Expeditions and request a free tour brochure today.

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ngaonga is a historic village 16km west of Waipawa in Central Hawkes Bay, with interesting Victorian and Edwardian buildings where town folk have a passion for preservation.

It is an interesting spot to stop for a 2km short walk through the historic village and up the main street to the general store and back.

Ongaonga has more than its share of history. Set in a peaceful spot a stones throw from SH50, Ongaonga has a collection of historic buildings gathered from all over the district and clustered around the Department of Conservation’s field office to make a picturesque historic village.

Even the DOC field office is a slice of local history, having been the original Pendle Hill Homestead before it was carefully removed from its spot beneath the Wakarara Ranges and shifted to Ongaonga Above: The general store still in operation today.

Left second from top: A typical hut.

Left third for top: The butchers shop.

Below left: The Ongaonga Police Station.

Below right: Inside of a workers hut.

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and restored. The buildings include an old school house and a jail.

They fit in well with Ongaonga’s own historic buildings, which include homes, a factory and a general store.

The historic village is open to the public on Sundays from 2pm - 4pm, or by request for group bookings, phone: (06) 856 6735.

Visitors can pick up a map and brochure on any day of the week from the Ongaonga General Store and take a walk through historic Ongaonga village. View the el-

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egant Edwardian buildings, nineteenth century cottages and the most beautiful architecturally designed butcher shop in New Zealand.

History In the 1850’s the district of Ongaonga was dominated by four large runs, taking the easy country between the Tukituki and Waipawa rivers from the edge of the bush to Waipawa. The early stations were selfsufficient but as these blocks developed and smaller farms grew, a service centre was needed.

Ongaonga was the natural site and the junction of four tracks, to Waipawa, Waipukurau, Tikokino and Takapau. Mr J Newman had built a store in 1869 and in 1879 a two storied hotel alongside the ford, which served these routes.

In 1872 Mr HH Bridge laid out 78 sections from his Fairfield estate, auctioning off 51 sections and giving some for public amenities. The township flourished early this century, the village could boast 29 business premises.

Coaches ran twice daily to Waipawa.

The backcountry was alive with bush

Above left: A DOC hut and Jail at the Museum site.

Above right: A cottage built in the 1800s.

clearing, sawmills and farm development.

A full range of social activities was available, typical of many colonial villages of this time.

Motor transport heralded its decline, but the present locals are fortunate to have retained enough of these early days to make this present village one of historic interest.

These elegant Edwardian buildings are all that remains of the once bustling commercial centre. Built by the local firm Coles around the turn of the century, the general store once boasted three separate premises, one to right was Bradley’s Bookmakers, centre Coles Bros Builders Supplies, to the left Land Agents and then Gerant Tea­ rooms and soft drinks.

For many years the gallery, was the General Store.

Examples of early cottages in the village. The back one was built around 1878 for Mr Drummond, an engineer. He also crafted violins and constructed :he tote for the old racetrack. The Missionary W Colenso was a frequent visitor here and the local historical Society holds copies of letters from Colenso to Drummond.

Below left: The school house.

Below right: looking back down Bridge Street in the village.

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Waiheke Walking Festival promises to be best ever

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he 2014 Waiheke Walking Festival from 15 th – 23 rd November, has a packed programme of celebrity walks, architecture walk, olives, wine - with something for everyone certainly.

It is already the biggest walking festival in the southern hemisphere and it just keeps growing stronger.

For those of you who like to take your camera along, this year’s Waiheke Walking Festival is absolutely for you. The event includes four walks lead by three nationally award winning photographers; Emma Hughes, Phillipa Karn and Peter Rees.

With one morning, one afternoon and two twilight walks, all in different locations you have the opportunity to capture a range of images across different light.

Let Emma, Phillipa and Peter show you how to make the most of your camera and location. A photography competition is also being planned with some lovely prizes on offer.

Waiheke Island is of course highly praised for its award winning wine and vineyard restaurants. It wouldn’t be a Waiheke event without the opportunity to sample these delights and the Walking Festival has put together some fantastic walks that showcase some of the best.

Metro’s best rural restaurant for 2014, The Shed at Te Motu, and for 2013, Te Whau Vineyard Restaurant, will both be lunch

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stops for Festival walks and have incredible specials on offer.

Award winning wining and dining for under $30, seriously, book your ferry tickets now.

Alongside more traditional walks, there will be some alternative options for those keen to try something different. For those of you who have been meaning to give it a try there will be a complimentary pilates in the park session with a highly regarded fitness trainer ensuring you are getting the most you can from your awesome efforts. There will also be a yoga walk that culminates in a wonderful closing meditation in a gorgeous yurt with stunning views of land and sea.

Nordic Walking, so popular in Europe, will feature again this year with a complimentary lesson and equipment supplied by a leading Nordic walker from Auckland. There are also 5km and 10km run options for those with a bit more energy.

It’s important to highlight one of the core purposes of the Waiheke Walking Festival; promoting conservation and showcasing the incredible restoration work that has been done on the Island by countless volunteers – and what still needs to be done.

One walk that demonstrates this beautifully will take walkers along the shores of Palm Beach where you can view the dune restoration work, up through Miro Valley which is in the very

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he Waihekewww.walkingnewzealand.co.nz Local Board is working on its first Local Board Plan. The Plan will outline the community’s sion for Waiheke over the next 10 years. The first step in developing this Plan is to find out what YOU ant for Waiheke.

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Waiheke Walking Festival promises to be best ever

early stages of development and still full of weeds, and then along to McKenzie Reserve which is one of the jewels in Waiheke’s conservation crown. See what incredible things can be achieved with a lot of hard work and community support.

Another conservation themed walk which will take place down the ‘bottom/ far end’ of the island will show how teamwork between a small, fairly isolated, community and Auckland Council can turn a weedy council reserve into a beautiful retreat. This walk will also include access to private land to create a one-off loop walk opportunity only available during the Festival.

Which brings me to the real gems of the Waiheke Walking Festival, those walks over private land that cannot be accessed at any other time of the year. See the amazing investment and hard work our dedicated landowners are putting in to conserving the land – hundreds of thousands of native trees planted on just one property for example, all at the landowners cost. Access beautiful bays, delight in watching glow worms twinkle in the evening darkness, walk to the tops of hills and see views not normally seen – these are what makes the Waiheke Walking Festival such a treat.

All walks are free but do remember to get in early to book your walks, they fill up quickly. For those who prefer less planning however, there will be plenty of friendly volunteers with maps at the ready and great local advice for walks to suit your group. Walk the routes in your own time, at your own pace and later join the after walk fun on offer.

Dates: Saturday 15 th – Sunday 23 rd November Cost: Guided walks are all free, transport and lunch options are additional Bookings: Bookings are essential to ensure numbers are kept at safe levels.

Early bookings recommended as walks book out quickly. Book online at www. waihekewalkingfestival.org and be sure to sign up for their newsletter and like their Facebook page for up to date information and competitions.

See website for Festival specific transport, accommodation and eatery specials; www.waihekewalkingfestival.org

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Grand Canyon Walkwa Blue Mountains

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he Grand Canyon walkway has to be one of the prettiest in Australia’s Blue Mountains and gives both fabulous views over the canyons and an intimate feel for the damp forest floor that is tucked away some 350 metres from the top of the canyon.

The walk starts 5km from Blackheath at a point called Evan’s Lookout, aptly named as we looked out to the nearby Bridal Veil Falls and over the Grose Valley, reminiscent of a mini US Grand

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Setting out from Evans Lookout, the well-shaded track meanders through luscious native vegetation of ferns and golden wattles, and remains close to Greaves Creek.

Arresting sandstone walls, waterfalls and abundant native plants line the track and many of the ferns have a distinct New Zealand feel.

The historic loop track takes you into the heart of this World Heritage-listed landscape were walkers have walkers have explored since 1907.

The descent, alongside sheer cliffs is on a well formed track with a gradient that is kind on the knees. A large tree grew horizontally out of a cliff face before becoming vertical to grow upwards towards the sun.

Large man-made rectangular, buff coloured blocks of concrete, enabled streams to be crossed without wet feet.

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An off road track led us back to the car at Evans Lookout  with the bush full of waratahs, flannel flowers, ferns and many Australian wild flowers.

Some of our party then walked the Cliff Top track which traces the valley edge from Evans Lookout to Govette’s Leap with inspiring views over the iconic Grose Valley. ‘Leap’ is not a suggestion, but a Scottish word for waterfall.

It passes through dense, windswept heathland, with she-oaks, banksias and stunted mallee scrub.

It’s a great area for birdwatching, (yellow-tailed black cockatoos and king parrots).

The heath comes alive with colourful displays of wildflowers in spring, attracting nectar-loving birds such as the whitenaped honeyeater.

The Grand Canyon Walk is part of a 5 day guided walking tour of the Blue Mountains with Jennys Journeys.

Our next trip is 30th October to the 4th November 2014. For more information test days.

Visit: www.jennysjourneys.co.nz Email The path on the upward return trip was jenny@jennysjourneys.co.nz or phone Jena welcome large zig zag as we climbed ny on 027 655 47 39 for a detailed itinerar. back up 350 metres to come out at Neales See www.jennysjourneys.co.nz or email Glen car park. jenny@jennysjourneys.co.nz.

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Above top: It’s now downhill on a this part of the walk.

Above middle: The track follows under claystone rock.

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ust 80 kilometres north of Cairns and 20 minutes from Port Douglas in Northern Queensland, Australia, lies the Mossman Gorge.

Nestled in the World Heritage Listed Daintree Rainforest, the Mossman Gorge contains the oldest, continuously surviving rainforest on earth. Just one hectare of the 120,000 hectare forest can contain over 30,000 species of plants and animals. Considered by many to be the evolutionary cradle for much of Australia’s plant and wildlife species, the

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forest has managed to survive for over 135 million years and, with the right protection, is expected to thrive for generations to come.

Aboriginies the local indigenous people, Ngadiku (Nar-di-gul), have got into business and operate an eco shuttle bus service from the Mossman Gorge Centre to the start of the track, a distance of 2.5km.

The cost is AUD 5.00 return.

The first part of the track is a raised metal board walk through the forest and later the walk is over a wooden boardwalk

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nforest on earth Above the eco shuttle bus drops off walkers at the start of the track.

Opposite page above: Looking over the rain forest. Opposite page and below left: The track winds its way between lush vegatation. Above: Cooling off in one of the rock pools in early July.

Below right: The start of the walk in on a raised metal walk through the rainforest.

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and finally a formed track. There are tracks off the main track to visit the Mossman River, where people love to take a dip in the rock pools. It has to be pointed out swimming can be dangerous during wet weather. Allow one and a half hours for the 3km circular track.

Be sure to bring hat and sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, light cotton clothing, water bottle, and if you plan a dip in the pools togs and a towel.

World Heritage Rainforest The Daintree Region is an area of ancient tropical rainforest containing one of the most complex ecosystems on earth.

Spanning 120,000 hectares, the Daintree Rainforest is the largest portion of tropical rainforest in Australia The region contains over 135 million years worth of heritage making it a worthy

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Mossman Gorge oldest rainforest on earth inclusion on the World Heritage list. The listing has also aided in the fight to preserve the area for many generations to come. All visitors are urged to treat the Gorge with respect and act responsibly.

Capture the beauty of the Gorge with memories and photographs that will last a lifetime. Leave nothing behind except footprints.

Climate With one of the wettest climates in Australia, visitors are advised to take the necessary precautions when visiting the Gorge. Most rain falls during the months of December to April.

While it may be wet, don’t expect the temperatures to be cool as humidity during this time often exceeds 80% with temperatures averaging 27-33 degrees celsius.

Visiting in the wet season can be a highlight for visitors. This is a time of year that will switch senses to overload with the smells, sounds and sights of the Gorge heightened as plants blossom and the water flows that little bit faster providing the perfect conditions for swimming.

The temperature cools from May to November and the conditions become a little drier.

This is the best time for long walks

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with the humidity dropping dramatically and conditions become more suitable for exploring, with average temperatures of around 25 degrees celsius.

Geography Located 80km north of Cairns, the region remains mostly untouched and in pristine condition, guaranteeing visitors to the Gorge and surrounding Daintree Rainforest an exciting and unique experience.

Mossman Gorge forms the southern sector of the renowned Daintree Rainforest. The Daintree Rainforest was World Heritage listed in 1988 and is the last remnant of the oldest surviving rainforest in the world. Here visitors are afforded a rare chance to revel in its beauty and take in every aspect of the Daintree region.

Above left: The walk here is over a formed track.

Above right: A Bush Turkey skuttles over the path.

Above second from top: This tree is held firmly in the ground Right: The Rex Creek Bridge.

Left below two images: Interpritive signs. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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Te Atatu Peninsula Walk Start Point: Carpark at ‘Harbourview-Orangihina’ 1. Head for the big signpost and follow the path behind it.

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4. Ignore all side paths. At the Harbourview Beach Reserve you may wish to enter the boardwalk area over the wetlands.

5. Continue up the road, just before lockable gates, take the footpath on the right > 6. Follow the footpath on the right along Spinnaker Drive 7. Turn right > at the footpath heading to Spinnaker Strand 8. At the end of the path taking a brief detour along the sand to the left <

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9. Turn left > into Beach Road (or if you wish, take a detour and continue further to Kelvin Strand for a picnic spot) 10. Cross Harbourview Road straight ahead into Gunner Drive, then into Torelesse Road.

11. Turn right > into Riverstone Road 12. Turn left < into Longbush Road

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15. The ‘Luscious Food Store’ is on your left at #547 Te Atatu Road 16. Turn left < into Vinograd Drive 17. Continue straight ahead alongside the square (heading east) – Lone Tree Avenue 18. Turn right > at the end into Danica Esplanade

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Sandy Point – Inverc walking playground

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ust a few kilometres out of Invercargill, alongside the Oreti River, is the natural playground that is Sandy Point Domain.

Along with mountain bike tracks, a golf course, water ski and rowing clubs, and a motor racing circuit – Teretonga, the domain has 13.5km of high quality and well-maintained walking tracks.

There are plenty of walking options for all fitness levels and abilities.

Walks such as Hatch’s Hill – with its lookout over Invercargill, the New River estuary and south to Bluff – have become hugely popular with Southlanders, and

it’s little wonder, given the nature of the walks and the views that come with them.

Just 15 minutes’ walk from Hatch’s Hill is Noki Kaik beach, complete with its own picnic area.

Then there’s Daffodil Bay; the hub of the walking tracks, combining good estuary views and passing through unusual totara and matai which are characteristic of the area.

Another track – McShane’s Track – is another popular walk in the area, starting near Cooper’s Creek, passing through a remnant of native bush and going back through a loop track to return to the start.

Petrie Track – named after the 1970s Parks and Reserves curator Ron Petrie – is another well-used track, meandering through pine plantation, past Invercargill’s water ski club and over to Rover’s Track.

Kilmock Bush is another loop track, starting from Fosbender Park at the very start of Sandy Point, and undulating through a carpet of bush lily and hounds tongue beneath knarled totara.

For the BNZ Active Walkers KiwiSeniors group, these tracks are very familiar – and always a popular and regular destination for the weekly walks.

The group always has positive comments about the area, whether it be about the ever-changing flora such as the mistletoe, ferns or toadstools, or the wildlife that frequents the track including frogs and native birds.

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cargillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of the 36km myriad of walking tracks that are maintained by the Invercargill City Council and those featured above make up only a third of what is available in the area.

The walks are classified as easy, however good footwear is advisable as the damp areas can be a little slippery over winter with the fallen pine needles.

This entire area is a major link to sport and recreation and even the annual

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BNZ Surf to City 12km walk, run or cycle passes through the Sandy Point area.

Planning for this 2015 event being held on 15 March is well underway, go to www.sportsouthland.co.nz for details.

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Opposite page above: A great stroll along Oreti Beach.

Opposite page below: A pedicure for Joy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; salt and sand.

Above left: Rejuvenating forest.

Above right: Lunchtime from a lookout.

Left top: One of the Sandy Point signs.

Left below: Some of the KiwiSeniors ready for the BNZ Surf to City which passes through Sandy Point..

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“Heel pain is one of the more common foot problems that we can treat, it can be quite severe and can affect people’s quality of life” says Mr Stefan Edwards FNZCPS, Podiatric Surgeon.

Heel pain symptoms Most sufferers experience heel pain with their first steps in the morning after getting out of bed, or after getting up out of a chair after resting for a while. This is called Post-static Dyskinesia, which means “after rest pain”.

The pain is often sharp at first and present at the bottom or front of the heel bone. After a while the pain often becomes more like a dull ache.

This condition is often called Plantar Fasciitis which means inflammation of the fascia. However, there are many fascial structures of the foot and it is only one of these structures that normally causes trouble. So, to be more precise, (you need to be precise with a diagnosis if you want to treat it effectively), the most common cause of heel pain is an excessive tension stress at one of the largest ligamental structures of the foot, called the Plantar Aponeurosis.

This tightening of the Plantar Aponeurosis can often be felt underneath the arch when the foot is flexed upwards. This tightened fascial band will often feel like a tight “bow string” underneath the arch and can sometimes be sore when it is pushed. The cause of this tightening can be multifaceted and is often attributed to a change in lifestyle, occupation or increased body weight, all of which may increase the mechanical stress/ stretching, on the arch of the foot. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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a treatable foot problem If effective treatment is to be given, it is important to identify and understand the causative factors of this pathological arch stretching.

One of the causes may include a tightened calf muscle. This produces a reduced range of movement (ROM) at the ankle, resulting in increased transfer tension to the Plantar Aponeurosis.

Stretching exercises of the calf muscle may help with this issue. Heel lifts are often given to help, however this only offers short-term relief as the calf muscles shorten to accommodate the heel lift and then the problem re-occurs.

Other causes include a congenital rear-foot deformity known as an Equinus rear-foot deformity. The name Equinus coming from the horse. Where horses feet under X-ray appear as if they are walking on tip toe, a person with an Equinus rear-foot deformity presents with a rear-foot that is positioned in a flexed position that, when weight-bearing, places more load onto the forefoot in comparison to heel.

This position gives the flexor or “bottom” structures of the foot a greater mechanical advantage than that of the extensor or “top” structures, often causing the flexors to contract. Contracting of the flexor shortens and heightens the arch and the Plantar Aponeurosis accommodates this position and also shortens, resulting in an increase tension under weight-bearing.

It is important to note the use of orthotic treatment of pain at the Plantar Aponeurosis caused by either a tightened calf muscular group or an Equinus deformity is usually ineffective.

Another cause of heel pain can be excessive pronation. Pronation is the fancy name for movement that happens when your foot rolls in.

The opposite movement, rolling out is called Supination. It is common that the joint that allows the foot to roll (the Subtalar Joint) articular surface is rounder that “normal” and this allows the top part of the rear-foot (the Talus) to partially “fall off the heel bone (the Calcaneus)” when standing. This causes the rest of the foot’s joints to “unlock” producing an unstable foot platform.

The Plantar Aponeurosis is one the facial structures that are then left to help stabilise the weight-bearing foot and if often

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becomes damaged and painful due to this excessive load. In some cases orthotics, shoe inserts, may help reduce this excessive load and reduce the associated pain.

If the constant pulling of this ligament remains untreated it can often leads to chronic irritation, inflammation and pain at the heel attachment of the Plantar Aponeurosis. In some cases the body will respond by developing a small growth on the heel bone. This is often called a Heel Spur.

Treatment As previously mentioned Heel pain treatments vary; orthotics, night splints, physiotherapy and osteopathy can all help.

Cortico-Steroid injection is commonly used, however these are normally effective as a diagnostic tool, rather than a treatment.

If you want to try this option, ask your doctor to give you local anaesthetic in the form of a Posterior Tibial Block before injecting the steroid, as it can be painful.

Stefan explains, “I tend to consult patients who have tried all of the above and are still in pain. If I suspect bony involvement X-ray investigation can help diagnosis. Treatment can involve minor surgery using the latest endoscopic techniques.

While using a tiny camera we visualise then release the part of the ligament that is too tight and causing the pain. Sometimes patients present with a significant calcaneal spur formation that can causative.

Endoscopic techniques utilising micro-burrs, or fluoroscopically guided specialised instrumentation can be used to remove the spur utilising minimal incision techniques. You can walk on the foot straight away however I do ask you to take it easy for a couple of days. Treatment normally provides permanent relief of these symptoms.”

In conclusion, heel pain can affect your ability to walk and cause other issues that relate to inactivity. If you have heel pain, if you can, try to get onto it sooner rather than later. Remember foot pain is not normal and effective long-term help is available.

If you would like advice or would like a consultation with Mr Edwards, you do not need a referral. To make an appointment, please contact 07 579 0090 .

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Canopy climbers

Window on Waitakere

“Once in the canopy, from 20 metres high you can look around. The forest gently sways below you, as normally only birds get to see. It’s a truly lovely reward after the climb. So what did all those tunnels show us? No rats at all in the Ark canopy and only one set of arboreal rat tracks outside the Ark. So although rough science at best, it does reveal no covert pest populations

(30 m) above the ground, is made up of the overlapping branches and leaves of

By Kay Lindley rainforest trees.

Scientists estimate that 60-90 percent of anopy studies, usually undertaken life in the rainforest is found in the trees, by university students give some making this the richest habitat for plant background of restoration projects, and animal life. bird reintroductions and how canopy The conditions of the canopy are very climbing has developed to discover more different from the conditions of the forest about our ecology. floor.

They test the tree canoDuring the day, the canopy is pies for hidden pest popudrier and hotter than other parts of In the rainforest most plant and animal life lations a necessary but the forest, and the plants and aniis not found on the forest floor, but in the very difficult task as it is mals that live there are specially not at all easy to get to a leafy world known as the canopy adapted for life in the trees. For canopy. Climbers need example, because the amount of to be well trained in tree leaves in the canopy can make it hiding up in the Ark’s tree canopy.” climbing with ascenders and ropes. difficult to see more than a few feet, many It is plain to see that New Zealand is According to Ami Maxwell, volunteer canopy animals rely on loud calls or lyrical turning out some wonderful ecologists student on a study at The Ark in the Park songs for communication. such as Ami to look after our unique, diarea with AUT, “You pull yourself up on a Gaps between trees mean that some verse and vulnerable Waitakere Ranges. line shot over a sturdy branch, safely and canopy animals fly, glide, or jump to move How lucky we are to have such people. securely into the tree. We chose 20 trees about in the treetops.

On googling Forest Canopies this is within the park and five trees in a close by Scientists have long been interested what came up: but non-pest controlled area. We would in studying the canopy, but the height of For forests, canopy also refers to the climb as many trees as we could each day, trees made research difficult until recently. upper layer or habitat zone, formed by usually about five, and place a monitoring Today there special facilities with rope mature tree crowns and including other tunnel up in the tree canopy.” bridges, ladders, and towers to help scibiological organisms (epiphytes, lianas, “The monitoring tunnels simply have entists discover the secrets of the canopy. arboreal animals, etc.). Sometimes the a lure (peanut butter) and an inked floor term canopy is used to refer to the extent The canopy is just one of several vertical pad. When a hungry creature goes for the of the outer layer of leaves of an individual layers in the rainforest. lure, it gets ink on its feet. As it leaves, little For the opportunity to learn about tree or group of trees. ink footprints are left behind. This gives canopies in the Waitakere ranges, and to In the rainforest most plant and animal you an idea of what’s living up in that tree. go on the Walking Waitakere Wednesday life is not found on the forest floor, but The following day, we would climb back Walks series, please email me on: kaylinin the leafy world known as the canopy. up and retrieve the ink pad.” dley@xtra.co.nz The canopy, which may be over 100 feet

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he following is correspondence from a man in his 30’s who had mysteriously developed bilateral non-traumatic arthritis in his big toes. I get a lot of inquiries from readers about toe arthritis.

Traditional solutions for this painful injury usually consist of orthotics, steroid injections and even surgery. But what is the root cause? Why would an otherwise apparently healthy person who is health conscious, develop arthritis in both feet for no apparent reason?

When it comes to health, I regard a person’s feet as being their “canary’s in the coal-mine”. If something is amiss in the body, it may be the feet in which the first symptoms show.

While treating the feet may be necessary, doing so while ignoring the systemic possibilities is a bit like killing the canary so that one can ignore the methane buildup in the mine - nuts!

In the following case, careful questioning and history-taking all pointed to the possibility that he was being chronically poisoned by dental infections.

My advice was to urgently seek the services of a dentist. Incidentally, all of this was done with Skype video consultations and emails.

My brother, the dentist, and my sister, the dental nurse, will both be very proud that their brother gave such sound advice!

You will gather, from the correspondence that follows, that it is very early days and it will be some time before we know if this man’s sore feet are, in fact, being caused, or being made worse, by dental infections.

We do know that dental abscesses can be systemically debilitating and are associated with conditions such as heart disease and it just so happens that there is a close link between heart disease and arthritis with infection being the commonality.

Gary (The correspondence that follows is published with permission from the writer)

________________________________ Hello Gary, Well it appears your instincts were correct Gary. I saw the dentist today and he explained that I have a gum infection which is triggering a systemic inflammatory response.

Additionally that tooth that is bothering me, is actually two teeth that are fractured and both will need crowns.

He says there is a point of no return with teeth being savable and I am very close to that point, he feels imminent treatment is necessary so I do not lose the teeth.

He also wants to refer me to a surgeon to have the root canal extracted as he says it has failed, and also there are negative

health effects due to the presence of the metals.

All of this combined is putting enormous stress on my immune system and he believes that will manifest in various ways throughout the body (arthritic joints for example).

He also felt (as do you) that if left unresolved this could escalate into a full blown autoimmune problem and major health consequences moving forward.

Apparently that has already begun to happen to some degree as I’ve suffered with this for around two years now (the root canal is even older dating back to 2001); I have escalating health issues and symptoms now whereas I have always been perfectly healthy and lived a healthy lifestyle previously.

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canary’s in the coal mine” much with these other unresolved issues going on.

I will contact you again once I have been able to properly resolve these issues and take all of the suggested tests, and although that may take some time it is most definitely my top priority.

Thank You Gary for your excellent assistance and professional advice! I look forward to resuming with you when possible.

As it turns out, dealing with the gum infection is rather easy.

The stressed teeth (fractured & root canal) obviously need other treatments but there are some simple things we can do to deal with the infection.

The dentist said that the way you cure the gum infection is by using an interdental brush and baking soda: https://www.dentalpro.co.jp/en/product/ howto/interdentalbrush.html Baking soda alkalizes the mouth raising the PH level which kills the bacteria. You should be brushing with baking soda anyway to keep the mouth alkaline, especially if you have low saliva as often occurs as a side effect of many pharmaceutical drugs.

But regular brushing with baking soda will not solve the gum infection.

You have to use an interdental brush to get the baking soda underneath the gum line.

So what you do is make a paste with baking soda and water and then apply to the interdental brush and get inside the gap between the teeth and the gums all around the entire mouth.

Also when you brush your teeth normally with baking soda using a regular toothbrush you should brush at a 45 degree angle and brush down into the gum line as well, as a preventative to gum disease.

He also said that a far more effective approach then using a regular toothbrush at a 45 degree angle is to use a sonic toothbrush as the vibrations cause superior gum penetration that is most effective and cleaning underneath the gum line: http://www.sonicare.com/ He said that is all it takes and I am doing all of this now and will let you know how it goes.

I also started using this new product called “My Magic Mud” which uses charcoal, bentonite clay and other things to absorb www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

toxins and clean the teeth. http://www. mymagicmud.com/ It is important to note that baking soda and My Magic Mud are used in place of toothpaste. That means that toothpaste is not used. Apparently toothpaste is very problematic and should not be used for a variety of reasons.

An interesting online search might be something along the lines of “problems with toothpaste” or something similar.

The image of this man’s hair tissue mineral analysis test (above) arrived shortly after submitting this article for publication.

The elevated Fe/Cu ratio is confirmation of a chronic infection, most probably dental.

The high K relative to Na is indicative of being in the exhaustion stage of stress According to Dr David L. Watts, elevated tissue iron occurs during a chronic infection, most often dental abscess.

The sequestering of excess, during

And of course it is always a good idea to go in for a regular professional dental cleaning.

Normally that is recommended every six months but I am going to go every three months to ensure I stay on top of this and keep my mouth healthy.

I will keep you posted on my progress!

PS: Here is an interesting video of my dental hygienist speaking with Dr. Mercola on dental hygiene: Dr. Mercola Interviews Carol Vander Stoep about Dental Hygiene https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=wY7Ior5p960

infection, iron occurs in joints, as well as other tissues such as the spleen.

Iron is pro-inflammatory when in excess in the body.

The inflammatory effects of excess iron in joints may cause non-traumatic inflammation, pain and - presumably - degeneration of the joint structures if left unchecked for long enough.

So, this person needs to concentrate on infection control and adrenal support, including taking a very long holiday in a secluded tropical resort with all of his cares catered for.

Gary Moller

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The Great Wall Marathon has something for everyone. There was one family of four who travelled with us. Dad ran the marathon, while the mum and two children aged ten and eight did the 8.5km event.

It was a very emotional moment to watch the dad cross the finish line, with his two girls running up to him with big hugs, so proud of their dad. And they had their own medals around their necks from completing the 8.5kms event.

We then had our more serious strong full marathoners, and lots of half marathon participants, walkers and runners.

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44 New Zealand Coming Events 48 Window on Waitakere: Those numbers again 49 High Achiever: Walking the World 27 Need to Know: Closure of walk- 51 Weather forecast for March ing track puts Otway tourism on 56 Country Breaks slippery slope 60 Stirling Sports Half Marathon 28 Need to Know: If things go wrong think Star 4 Walk Talk 29 High Achiever: Well worth the 6 New Zealand Walk:Finding heart effort and soul at Catered Coast Walks 30 Overseas Walks: Granite Island: 9 Event: 30 year old half mara-thon Home of Little Penguins - a popular Auckland event 35 Product Marketplace: ReSkin: a 10 New Zealand Walks: Two Days second skin to prevent blisters Bay walks 36 Overseas Walks and Tours 12 New Zealand Walk: Manawatu 38 Overseas Walks: Portofino on the Estuary Walk Italian Riviera 13 New Zealand Walk: Foxton to 40 Around the Groups: Tiwai conserHimitangi Beach walk vation area 14 High Achiever:Award for walking 42 Window on Waitakere: Double group leader vision 16 New Zealand Walks: Mangawhai 43 Health: Fungal feet and toenail Walking Weekend infections very common 18 Digital Photo Contest winners 44 New Zealand Coming Events 20 New Zealand Walk: Four Peaks 51 Weather forecast for May High Country Track 56 Country Breaks 23 Book: A volcanic guide to Ton60 Wellington Half Marathon gariro National Park 24 Overseas Walks: Romania - a fun place to walk 2 Hastings Half Marathon 29 New Zealand Walk: River pathway 4 Walk Talk section opened 6 New Zealand Walks: Ramblng in the 30 Overseas Walks: Mullaghmore - a Papamoa Hills walk over layered limestone 10 New Zealand Walk: Where there 33 New Zealand Walk: Walking over is a whim there is a dray Arthurs Pass 12 My Favourite Walk: The daily grind: 36 Overseas Walks ands Tours Mt Kau Kau Wellington 13 New Zealand Walks: Walks around 38 New Zealand Walks: Sunset Coast Walk - new walks for all the family Whangarei 40 Event: Taking on the Taniwha 18 Digital Photo Contest winners 42 Health: Broken bone ends up 20 News: The Freedom Walk revowith DVT lution 21 My Favourite Walk: The Aucklandf 44 New Zealand Coming Events 46 Overseas Coming Events ten kilometre walk 49 High Achiever: Walking the World 24 Event:Taieri Gorge Rail Walk 26 Te Araroa Trail: Accident prompts 48 Window on Waitakere: Monitoring day in the Waitakeres possible route change 26 Overseas Walk: Walking a New 51 Weather forecast for February York ex- freight line 52 Director y: Walking groups throughout NZ 28 New Zealand Walk: Mangatoro Scenic Reserve 56 Country Breaks 30 Overseas Walks: Following the 60 Stirling Sports Half Marathon footsteps of Dali 36 Overseas Walks ands Tours 4 Walk Talk 38 Health: Why walkers can expe6 New Zealand Walk:Pekepeka Wetrience this type of back and land restored hip pain 8 Overseas Walks: Take a high coun40 Event: Venue change has helped try walking holiday this summer Hastings event 9 New Zealand Walks: Goldfield 40 Event: Jamie’s marshalling exCavalcades - have come a long perience way since 1991 41 My Favourite Walk: Whariti wan10 New Zealand Walks: Four forests dering of the Far North 42 Event: Waihi Beach Fun Run/Walk 11 Book:Our Mountains 43 Health: Cyclists need to be more 12 New Zealand Walk: Exploring the considerate Manawatu Gorege Track 44 New Zealand Coming Events 14 New Zealand Walk: New Tawa 48 Window on Waitakere: Easy bird Track - an alternative Gorge track watching 16 New Zealand Walk: Sesquicenten49 Christchurch Marathon nial Track - Southland 50 Contents for previous 14 issues 20 New Zealand Walk: Tuatapere 51 Weather forecast for April Hump Ridge Track 56 Country Breaks 26 New Zealand Walk: Carter Scenic 60 Wellington Half Marathon Reserve 28 Overseas Walks: Earth Sea, Sky Costa Rica 4 Walk Talk 6 Great Walks: Coming ‘Round the 30 Overseas Walk: Following in Wainwrights steps Mountain’ Tongariro Northern 34 Event: Mahi Aroha doing it for Circuit conservation 11 New Zealand Walks: Waitahinga Trails connecting Wanganui with 38 New Zealand Walks: Walk Clutha country’s golden trails its hinterland 14 New Zealand Walks: Sea, Sky and 43 Health: Have you an Iodine deficiency?

Bush walks 16 Event: Rotorua walk to mark 21st 44 New Zealand Coming Events 48 Event: Head2Head anniversary 49 Window on Waitakere: Reality 18 Digital Photo Contest winners shows 20 Know before you go this summer!

22 Overseas Walk: River Torrens Linear 51 Weather forecast for January 56 Country Breaks Park Trail 23 New Zealand Walks:Minister opens 59 Green Prescription new Sutherland Falls Track 60 The Great NZ Trek 24 My Favourite Walk: Twilight Bay 26 My Favourite Walk: Mangaokewa 4 Walk Talk Reserve 6 New Zealand Walk :Ballroom 28 Event: Walking beneath the stars overhang for charity 10 New Zealand Walk: Rangiwahia 29 Event: Kauri Run turns 10 Track upgrade 30 Overseas Walks: Walking Italy’s 12 New Zealand Walks: Waitahinga Dolomites ‘King of the Alps’ Trails - walks worth doing 38 Books: Ecosanctuaries 13 New Zealand Walk: Motukiore 38 Books: Among Secret Beauties Island Track 40 My Favourite Walk: Waipu Caves 14 New Zealand Walks:Catlins Capers 41 High Achiever:New York City 16 New Zealand Walk: Wairongomai Marathon - not just for runners Valleys walk 40 Event: Manawatu to host first 17 Books:A Walk a Day 365 short walking festival walks in New Zealand 43 Health: Where have the children 18 Digital Photo Contest winners

CONTENTS for previous 14 issues SEPTEMBER 200 2014

4 Walk Talk 6 Event: Waiheke Walking Festival biggest in Australia 10 New Zealand Guided Walk: Hollyford Track an all season track 14 New Zealand Walk: Rotary Spring Step out at Long Bay 16 New Zealand Walks: Warkworth Walks - walks worth doing 18 Monthly Photo Contest winners 20 New Zealand Walk: Sawcut Gorge Walk - with a surprize at the end 24 New Zealand Walks: Bay of Islands for fantastic walks 28 Books: Paradise Saved 28 Books: Peter Snell and the Kiwis who flew 29 Event: Thousands became walking stars in Auckland night-time half marathon 30 Overseas Walks: Uncover Italy’s amazing Amalfi Coast 36 Overseas Walks and Tours 38 Event: Rarotonga - a walk run festival for addicts 40 High Achievers: Green Prescription helps a Northland family to be active again 41 Window on Waitakere: Thud, stunned, stiff!

42 Health: There are healthy alternatives to modern medicine 44 New Zealand Coming Events 47 Overseas Coming Events 50 Index for previous fourteen issues 51 Weather Forecast for September 52 Directory: New Zealand Walking Groups 56 Country Breaks 59 Green Prescription 60 Napier City Half Marathon

AUGUST 199 2014

4 Walk Talk 6 My Favourite Walk: The Millennium Track - beautiful in all seasons 8 New Zealand Walk: Bay of Island Walk: a yacht and a pair of hiking boots 10 My Favourite short Walk: Te Puna Quarry Park Garden full of interesting treasures 13 New Zealand Short Walk: Anzac Park Scenic Reserve 14 Te Araroa Trail: New Puhoi Track opened 16 Monthly Photo Contest winners 18 Walking Experience: Fulfilling farmland venture on a one tree hill 20 New Zealand Walk: Te Ara Piko Pathway officially opened 21 New Zealand Walk: Albany Scenic Reserve Track 22 Need2Know: Don’t underestimate the dangers asociated with rivers 23 New Zealand Walk: Brook fence clears final hurdle to Nelson Valley 24 Health: 6,000 keeps a day keeps OA limitations away 24 New Zealand Short Walk: Seaview Gardens Reserve 26 New Zealand Guided Walk: Saunter back into the 1930’s 28 Overseas Walks: Eight new guided tours added to Auswalk walking holidays 32 New Zealand Short Walk: Mangere Mountain Walk 33 High Achiever: Age no barier to climbing a mountain 34 Cycling Tours: Cycling the Rebuild Zone in Christchurch 36 Overseas Walks and Tours 38 High Achiever: Bubbly teen helped

by Active Families 38 New Product: Walking lightly 40 Need2Know: What you tread you spread 42 Window on Waitakere: Nest searchers 43 Health: Walking during pregnancy 44 New Zealand Coming Events 51 Weather Forecast for August 52 Directory: New Zealand Walking Groups 56 Country Breaks 59 Green Prescription 60 Taupo Half Marathon

9 High Achievers: Inspiration on the start line of Hoka One One Taupo Half Marathon 10 New Zealand Walk: Waikato River Walking Track 13 Event; 10k to 10k 14 New Zealand Walk: The Kaitake Range 16 Monthly Photo Contest winners 18 Overseas Walks: Sydney’s new luxury hiking and camping experience 20 My Favourite Walk: Hidden treasures close to home 22 Overseas Walks: Escape the Winter Blues 24 New Zealand Walk : Helicpter to Venus 27 New Zealand Walk: Cape Brett Walking Track - absolutely incredible 30 Overseas Walks: Cactus to clouds 35 Event; 35th Cadbur y Dunedin Marathon in September 38 New Zealand Walks: Great walks planned for walking weekend 40 Around the Clubs: Waoku Coach Road 42 Window on Waitakere: Top of the table 43 Health: Baseline amount of exercise for a person to be healthy 44 New Zealand Coming Events 47 Overseas Coming Events 51 Weather Forecast for July 56 Country Breaks 60 Take to the trails with Total Sport

JUNE 197 2014

4 Walk Talk 7 High Achiever: Green Prescription paves way to healthier lifestyles 8 New Zealand Walk: Doug Walker Memorial Walkway 10 New Zealand Walk: Te Hapu - simplicity amoungst spendour 12 New Zealand Walk: In the footsteps of Scott on Quail Island 18 Monthly Photo Contest winners 20 My Favourite Walk: Wairere Falls after 30 years 24 My Favourite Walk: Peak Hill Walkway has spectacular views 26 New Zealand Walk: Tararua treasures 28 My Favourite Walk: Fiji waterfall walk 30 Overseas Walks: Baffling Bulgaria 36 Overseas Walks and Tours 38 Overseas Walk: Lake Hart - a walk on a salty lake 40 Event: A sea of purple at Hamilton 41 New Product: Socks you wished Santa had delivered 42 Window on Waitakere: Activity board 43 Health: Morton’s Foot associated with foot and ankle pain 44 New Zealand Coming Events 47 Overseas Coming Events 49 Event: Record running for Wellington Marathon 50 Index for previous fourteen issues 51 Weather Forecast for June 52 Directory: New Zealand Walking Groups 56 Country Breaks 59 Wellington Marathon 60 Take to the trails with Total Sport

MAY 196 2014

4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walk : Harihari Coastal Walk 10 New Zealand Walk: View Kiwis in the wild in Glory Cove Scenic Reserve 10 News: Green Flag awards for Timber Trail and Waitomo Ruakuri Walk 11 New Zealand Walks: Auckland’s newest park now open 12 New Zealand Walks: Hutt River Trail 14 New Zealand Walks: Successful Manawatu Walking Festival 16 New Zealand Walks: Somes Island with a fascinating history 18 Digital Photo Contest winners 20 New Zealand Walk: Take the kids to Rangiwahia Hut 21 Event: Dual charity fun event 22 New Zealand Walks: Ohakune - full of walking opportunities 26 Te Araroa Trail: Te Araroa’s Trail song 4 Walk Talk 6 Event: The Great New Zealand 26 Need to Know: Zero tolerance to dumping in public reserves Trek Stage 9

JULY 198 2014

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FEBRUARY 193 2014

APRIL 195 2014

JANUARY 192 2014

MARCH 194 2014

DECEMBER 2013 191

20 Overseas Walks: Ireland’s Dingle Way 24 Window on Waitakere: Reality shows 25 Product Marketplace: Walking great for your joints 26 Event: Walking event exceeds expectations 27 Health: Heat injury during exercise 30 Overseas Walks: Australia’s Heysen Trail - a work in art 35 Overseas Walks: Embrace the great outdoors in Tasmania 38 New Zealand Walk: Hogs Back Track 40 Event: Rotorua Marathon to celebrate 50 years 42 Training: Preparing to trek at high altitudes 43 Product Marketplace:Sketchers Summer Collection 44 New Zealand Coming Events 46 Overseas Coming Events 48 Event: Cadburys Dunedin Marathon events 51 Weather forecast for December 56 Country Breaks 59 Night-time walking marathon 60 Green Prescription

NOVEMBER 2013 190

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

28 Health:The IN Generation 29 Window on Waitakere: Senior citizens 32 Overseas Walks: Labrador Nature & Coastal walk 36 Books:Molesworth - stories from New Zealand’s largest high country station 37 New Zealand Guided Walks: New guided walks aimed at New Zealanders 40 Readers View: Side effects from some medications 40 New Zealand Walk: Takaro Trails Hawkes Bay new 3 day walk 42 New Zealand Walks: Improvements to enhance Kapiti Island visitor experience 43 Product Marketplace:Kiwi farmers making mihi Merino socks 44 New Zealand Coming Events 46 Overseas Coming Events 49 Cycling Tours: Molesworth Station “It’s like biking through a Constable painting” 51 Weather forecast for November 56 Country Breaks 60 New Zealand Great Trek

OCTOBER 2013 189

4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walks:A challenge through the most spectacular scenery 8 New Zealand Walks: Waiheke Festival caters for all fitness types 10 New ZealandWalks: The Night Time Kiwi Walk 14 New Zealand Walks:The original Pink Star Walk is back 14 Cycling Tours: Striving for caloriecredit cycling the Tasman Great Taste Trail 16 New Zealand Walk :Glenham tunnel - part of rich rail history in Southland 18 Digital Photo Contest winners 20 New Zealand Walks: Lots of charm on Stewart Island 26 Health: Have a backup plan 27 Event: What is the Head2Head Walk?

30 Overseas Walks: Spain’s Crazalema National Park 33 Overseas Walk: On an Elephant walk

34 Overseas Walk:Mary Caincross Scenic Reserve 36 New Zealand Walk: Ashburton/ Hakatere River Trail 37 Overseas Walks and Tours 38 Event: Blackmores XTERRA Trail Challenge 39 Product Marketplace: Ease pains and strains naturally 40 Window on Waitakere: Bird count 40 New Zealand Walk: Kiwi Ranger launched in Manawatu 41 News: Slice of Banks Peninsula bought for all to enjoy 42 Product Marketplace: Walking with a spring in your step 43 Around the Clubs: Beach, paddocks and history for July outing 44 New Zealand Coming Events 47 Overseas Coming Events 48 Nordic Walking 49 Event: Manawatu Striders events 51 Weather forecast for October 56 Country Breaks 60 Napier City Half Marathon

SEPTEMBER 2013 188

4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walks: New multi-day walk for Auckland 9 New ZealandCycling: Wineries, hot pools in the Hurunui 10 New Zealand Walks: Tim and I and a cat named Mimi walk Matatea 14 New Zealand Walk: Feast your eyes on the Abel Tasman Coastal Track 17 New Zealand Walk:A slice of paradise on The Tararua Walk 18 Digital Photo Contest winners 20 Event: Waiheke walking event wins prestigious award 22 New Zealand Walks: Exploring an untouched land 25 Window on Waitakere: Kokako updated 26 News: Walking is the most popular activity 28 Event: By bus, train and foot 30 Overseas Walk: Positano - a town of a thousand steps 36 Overseas Walks: Six spectacular coastal walks on the Amalfi Coast 36 Overseas Walks and Tours 38 Health: Measuring physical decline 39 Books: New look guide to the region’s tracks and trails 40 New Zealand Walk: Ghosts and gold dust 44 New Zealand Coming Events 48 Nordic Walking 49 New Zealand Walks: Warkworth Walks - five years of walks worth doing 50 Contents for previous 14 issues 51 Weather forecast for September 56 Country Breaks 59 Green Prescription 60 Walking Stars

AUGUST 2013 187

4 Walk Talk 6 New Zealand Walks: Korokoro Dam walks 9 New Zealand Walk:Greenstone Caples Track more accessible 10 New Zealand Walks: My trip to Moturua Island 14 Around the clubs: Oldest NZ outdoor club has something for everyone17 Health: Do you get RLS 18 Digital Photo Contest winners 20 New Zealand walk: Ahuriri Estuary a sanctuary for wading birds 24 New Zealand Walk: Roydon Downs a great little farm walk 26 Overseas Walk: Gibraltar is very easy to walk around 29 Overseas Walk: The Larapinta Trail - a colourful experience 34 New Zealand Walk: Lake Hayes Track popular with locals 36 Overseas Walks and Tours 38 Overseas Walks: Guided walking holidays in Germany 40 New Zealand Walk: Harataonga Coastal Walkway 42 Window on Waitakere: Feeding frenzy 43 Event: Cadbury Dunedin Marathon now in its 34th year 44 New Zealand Coming Events 48 Overseas Coming Events 51 Weather forecast for August 56 Country Breaks 60 Walking Stars

www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

OCTOBER WEATHER FORECAST October 1 to October 31 2014

Daily Summary

Wet in the Bay of Islands and South Island West Coast but dry in eastern regions and warm over South Island North Island is drier but South Island wetter than average.

For North Island, only Manawatu may be wetter. All rest drier. For South Island, drier than average may be top, Canterbury and South Canterbury. The west and south are average to wetter.

October is sunnier for North Island but average for South Island.

For both islands temperatures average to warmer, except for cooler than average southern Hawkes Bay. Rain from Taranaki to Wellington during the second week may be accompanied by flooding in low lying parts.

7th OCTOBER 2014 High temperature at Waimate.

8th-9th OCTOBER 2014 Showery conditions occur in the north and the west.

12th OCTOBER 2014 Over the next four weeks expect Auckland and Waikato may have a respite from what may have been a long run of wet weather.

Temperatures may be warmer than usual over the northern half of South Island and slightly above average elsewhere.

In this outlook period, northwesterly gales may occasionally batter parts of South Island and loweNorth Island, these patterns caused by more anticyclones for the north and east of New Zealand and more northwesterlies over southern and New Zealand.

The Bay of Island may have above average rainfall in this period, also Westland, the Southern Alps, Fiordland and coastal Otago with some places receiving close to double their averages.

Other districts wetter than average may include Horowhenua, Buller, Golden Bay, coastal south Canterbury and Southland.

Kerikeri may also be wet. On the other hand, it may be dry from East Cape to north Canterbury, also Bay of Plenty and Nelson, Auckland and Waikato.

Temperatures may be above average in Marlborough, Canterbury, Hamner, Nelson, Westland, the Southern Lakes and much of North Island.

Overall for the country, temperatures may be mild.

Sunny skies may prevail in the Manawatu, Wairarapa, Buller and Hamner, but it may be cloudy over the next four weeks in Canterbury and Otago.

12th-13th OCTOBER 2014 Northerlies with rain in the west.

13th OCTOBER 2014 Chance to disturbed westerlies.

14th OCTOBER 2014 Anticyclonic in the north with northwesterlies gradually freshening from the south.

18th OCTOBER 2014 Severe wind and heavy rainfall for some areas. Also around this period, tornado like winds may affect some parts of the West Coast in the Hokitika region with possible flooding in central Otago.

20th OCTOBER 2014 Change to cold southerlies.

22nd OCTOBER 2014 A ridge brings clear weather to the south and southwesterlies over North Island.

23rd OCTOBER 2014 Northwesterlies prevail throughout the country.

24th OCTOBER 2014 Chances of gales and heavy rainfall affecting the country, especially Auckland, Wellington and the Wairarapa, with surface flooding a possibility in rural Southland.

25th OCTOBER 2014 A deep depression centred near Fiordland moves west with cold southwesterlies spreading north.

28th OCTOBER 2014 Anticyclonic in the north with northwesterlies in the south.

31st OCTOBER 2014 Possible high temperature in Dunedin.

Allow 24-hr error to all forecasts. Skewing may occur around 6th (perigee), 8h (full moon), 18th (apogee), and 24th (new moon) www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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Ken Ring The Moon controls the weather. Each moon phase has a changing effect. The atmostphere has a tide that is forever changing and the weather is what results. Shaded areas depict rain or showers.

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Directory

Walking Group There’s a

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NORTH ISLAND NORTHLAND KAITAIA

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

BAY OF ISLANDS

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

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

KIWI SENIORS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Lee Taylor 09-4303470 CARDIAC CARE WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM or PM), Jo or Hugh Knight 09-438-7976 KIWI SENIORS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Kensington Reception, 09-437-4404 GREEN PRESCRIPTION WALKING GROUPS: 0800-228-483 HARRIERS WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), Wednesday (PM), Thursday (AM), Val Babe 09-437-1657 HIKURANGI WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (PM) KAMO 60’s UP: Monday, Thursday (AM), Yvonne 09-435-1101 KENSINGTON WALKING GROUP: Tuesday Thursday (PM), Sport Northland 09-437-4404 TIKIPUNGA WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), Barbara Derrick 09435-0746 WAIPU WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM) WHANGAREI ATHLETICS CLUB WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (PM) (BIA), Tuesday Thursday (AM), Saturday (PM) Morris or Shirley Gray 09-436-1524 WHANGAREI TRAMPING CLUB: Sue Guyatt 09-436-1441 GREAT BARRIER ISLAND

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

AUCKLAND

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES CLUB: midweek, weekends (BIA), walks, tramps, Val Todd 09-579-8250, www.oacnz.org AUCKLAND NATURAL HISTORY CLUB: Every second Sunday, (AM), (IA),Praemi Perera 09-836-9161, www.aucklandnaturalhistoryclub. org ALPINE SPORTS CLUB: Tramps, walks, cycling, Sunday, Saturday, Marianne Rienhard 09-575-2429 ALPINE SPORTS CLUB: Sunday, Saturday & weekdays, tramps, walks , Beryl Borthwick 09-444-9667 or Sue Fitzpatrick 09-576-1069 THUMBS UP ADVENTURE GROUP (TUAC): Alan Grigg 027-493-6850, Libby 021-137-1488, Leonie 021-222-8982, www.tuac.co.nz AUCKLAND CENTRAL

AUCKLAND YMCA MARATHON CLUB, (Walkers Section), Sunday (AM), Helen Meyer 09-815-1444 AUCKLAND CATHOLIC TRAMPING CLUB: Sarah Hart 09-625-7891, actc. trampingclub@gmail.com AUCKLAND WALKERS & JOGGERS CLUB: Tuesday, Thursday (PM), Sunday (AM), (BIA), Bev Horton 09-625-5329 AUCKLAND PRESBYTERIAN HARRIER & WALKING CLUB: Ray Vickers 09-576-6906 AUCKLAND BAPTIST TRAMPING CLUB: Sunday Monthly (PM), (BIA), John McCarthy 09-630-4073 AUCKLAND PRESBYTERIAN HARRIER CLUB: John Yolland 09-576-9807 RACEWALKING AUCKLAND: Sunday (AM), Grant 09-299-5634, www. sportsground.co.nz/racewalkingauckland/ AUCKLAND TRAMPING CLUB: Doug Astley 09-620-4923 AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY TRAMPING CLUB: Michelle Lee 09-358-1296 BLOCKHOUSE BAY COMMUNITY CENTRE: Len Govind 09-627-9911 ELLERSLIE Y’S WALKING CLUB: Olive Andrews 09-634-4148 EAST AND BAYS RUNNERS & WALKERS: Glendowie, Saturday, Sally 09-522-5321 EPSOM Y’s COMMUNITY CENTRE WALKERS: Tuesday/Thursday (AM), Don Hay 09-636-9730 LYNFIELD Y’S WALKING CLUB: Mt Roskill, Sunday (AM), Marlene 09827-2737, Danny 09-627-9993 MT ALBERT Y’s WALKING GROUP: Tuesday Friday, (AM), 09-846-0788 MT ROSKILL COMMUNITY HOUSE: Theresa McDonald, 09-624-3281 OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES CLUB AUCKLAND: Marshall Piecy 09-445-3808, www.oacnz.org ST HELIERS HIKERS: First/Third Wednesdays (all day), Glenn 09528-9726 WALKING CLUB: Graeme Easte, 09-376-5901

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LES MILLS GYM: Seven days, (AM) (PM), (BIA), Powerwalking, Dave Buchan, 09-379-9590 STEP OUT WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), 09-379-2095 x 9704 WOMENS OUTDOOR PURSUITS INC: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, Anne 09-480-5424, www.wops.co.nz WEST AUCKLAND

BLUE TOP WALKERS: Henderson, Tuesday, Thursday (AM), Terry Wilson 09-814-9523 or 021-266-1071, www.bluetopwalkers.org.nz FIA OLA WOMEN’S DEVELOPMEMT WALK GROUP: Monday to Saturday, Anne, 09-813-0021 FIT4LIFE: Glenfield, Monday (PM), Friday (AM), Sarah 021 534 649 FOOTSTEPS: Saturday (AM), John 09-410-2995 GLEN EDEN WALKERS: Oratia Bowling Club, Tuesday (AM), Ethel Denscombe 09-818-3561 GLEN EDEN ATHLETIC CLUB WALKERS: Glen Eden, Wednesday (PM) and Saturday (AM), Neil Turner 09-817-6230 GREEN BAY MUMS BUSH WALKERS: Every second Monday, Anne 09-827-7810 or 09-817-5867 GREEN BAY COMMUNITY HOUSE WALKERS: Tuesday (AM), Thursday (AM), Elaine 09-827-3300 HENDERSON SENIORS WALKING GROUP: Henderson, Friday (AM), Alene Couchman 09-818-2580 KELSTON MORNING WALKERS: Kelston C.C. Tues (AM), Joy Martin 09-838-6553 KELSTON TWILIGHT WALKERS: Kelston, Tuesday (PM), Joy Martin 09-818-6084 KUMEU WALK GROUP: Kumeu, Friday (AM), Beryl Pook 09-412-8914 LYNNMALL CITY MALL WALKING: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), (BIA), 09-826-2333 LYNFIELD Y’S WALKING CLUB: Mt Roskill, Sunday (AM), Marlene 09827-2737, Danny 09-627-993 LYNNDALE AMATEUR ATHLETIC & HARRIER CLUB: Wednesday and Sunday (AM), Mic Baker 09-626-3232 MASSEY ATHLETIC CLUB: Sunday (AM), Shena McGregor 09-412-8076 MASSEY JOGGERS & WALKERS: Sunday (AM), Kerry Watt 09-838-6665 or 021-517-049 NEW LYNN ACTIVE 35+ WALKING GROUP: New Lynn, Wednesday, Lorraine, 09-827-8663 RANUI MORNING WALK GROUP: Monday to Friday (AM), Judith 09-832-5692 RANUI TWILIGHT WALK GROUP: Monday, Wednesday, Glenys 09832-4069 RIVERHEAD WALK GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Dane Brown 09-4129952 SUMMERLAND WALKERS: Henderson, Tuesday, Thursday (AM), Lyn Mountier 09-838-1599 TE ATAU PENINSULA WALKERS: Monday, Friday (AM), Wednesday (PM), Mary Jones 09-834-6989 TE ATATU JOGGERS & WALKERS CLUB: Te Atatu Peninsula, Sunday (AM), Malcolm 09-834-4101 or Diane or Graham 09-834-4423 TE ATATU SOUTH ACTIVE 35+ WALKING GROUP: Te Atatu South, Wednesday, Edna, 09-834-1401 THE HAPPY WANDERERS WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Brian Ashmore 09-817-4562 or 027-471-3038 TITIRANGI TWILIGHT STROLLERS: Tuesday, Thursday (PM), Miranda 09-817-9677 TITIRANGI WALKERS: Sundays (AM), John Harris 09-817-7212,www. titirangiwalkers.com WEST HARBOUR ACTIVE 35+WALKING GROUP: West Harbour, Friday (AM), Lorna Lyon, 09-416-7871 Y’s WALKING HENDERSON: Tuesdays, Thursday, Sarah, 09-836-8031 Y’s Walkers, Mt Roskill, Sunday (AM), Dan Gofin 09-627-9993 WAIATARUA WALKERS:Oratia, Saturday (AM), 09-814-9945 WANDERWOMEN ADVENTURES: 09-360-7330 WALKING WAITAKERE WEDNESDAY WALKS: Wednesday, (AM), May to October, Kay Lindley 09-837-8820 WOMENS OUTDOOR PURSUITS INC: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, Anne 09-480-5424, www.wops.co.nz WEST AUCKLAND DISTRICT TRAMPING CLUB: Sunday (AM), www. trampwest.co.nz NORTH SHORE

10,000 STEPS HARBOUR CLUB: Harbour Sport 09-415-4610 60’s UP TORBAY/BROWNS BAY: Wed (AM), Heather Jean Adams 09-478-2462 ABERDEEN ROAD WALKERS: Campbells Bay, Saturday (PM), Patsy Hulse 09-410-9353 BUSH WALK & TALK: Margi Keys, 09-443-6919 or 0274-481-581 NORTH SHORE TRAMPING CLUB: Lynda Langridge 09-482-1320,www. nstc.org.nz BIRKENHEAD PROBUS CLUB: Albany, Tuesday (AM), Tracy Watson 09-414-5351 BROWNS BAY/TORBAY 60’s UP MOVEMENT: Wednesday (AM), Roy Urlic 09-473-8777 CALLIOPE ATHLETICS WALKERS & HARRIERS: Northcote, Wednesday

(PM), Dave Pampitt 09-410-5287 DEVONPORT WALKERS: Bayswater, Tuesday Thursday Sunday (AM), Pat & Jim McKay 09-445-2743 DEVONPORT FRIDAY WALKING GROUP: Devonport, Friday (AM), Naomi Gardyne 09-445-4303 EAST COAST BAYS WALKERS: Browns Bay, Tuesday, Friday (AM), Pam Mattson 09-302-4882 or 021-268-4154, pam_4882@yahoo.co.nz GREENHITHE WALKING GROUP: Greenhithe, Tuesday (AM), Marjorie Andrew 09-413-9065 HIGHBURY COMMUNITY HOUSE: Highbury, Thursday, Friday (AM), Judy Mayn 09-480-5279 MAIRANGI WALKING NETWORK: Mairangi Bay, Everyday (AM), Paula Cole 09-444-6435 MEADOWOOD WALKING & TALKERS: Albany, Tuesday (AM), Carol Buckner 09-479-7804 MILFORD MALL WALKERS: Greenhithe, Tuesday, Thursday, (AM), Carol Mosedale 09-443-2054 MILFORD MENS PROBUS: Ian Hall 09-479-4259 NORTH SHORE DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP: Every second Sunday (AM), Sue Pearson 09-449-2221 NORTH SHORE TRAMPING CLUB: www.nstc.org.nz NORTHCOTE WALKING GROUP: Northcote, every second Tuesday (AM), Peter Cox 09-480-5622 TORBAY WALKERS: Torbay, Wednesday (AM), Jill Devonshire 09473-1931 WALKERS & TALKERS: Campbells Bay, Wednesday (AM), Brenda Gray 09-410-4019, Dorothy Ensor 09-478-6702 WOMENS OUTDOOR PURSUITS INC: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, Anne Lindsay 09-480-5424, www.wops.co.nz Y’s WALKING SUNDAY GROUP: Northcote, Sunday (AM), Malcolm Curtis 09-444-3823

NORDIC WALKING GROUPS

Acacia Cove Nordic Walking Group: Sunday (AM) Jenny Wills 09267-5416 Bridge the Gap Nordic Walkers: Sunday (AM ), Sheila Milbourn/ Margaretha Sehnert 027-456-2233/021-141-3801 Cornwall Park Nordic Walking Group: Saturday (AM), June Stevenson 09-361-6636 or 0274-383-923 Cornwall Park Nordic Gold (Senior Group) Monday (AM), June Stevenson 09-361-6636 or 0274-383-923 North Shore Nordic Walkers Sunday (AM), Kay Livingstone 09473-4489 Pakuranga Nordic Walkers: Thursday (AM) Deidre Nielsen 09-271-3324 YMCA Nordic Walkers Thursday (AM) June Stevenson 09-361-6636 or 0274-383-923 RODNEY

10,000 STEPS HARBOUR CLUB: Harbour Sport 09-415-4610 ARIKI WALKERS: Snells Beach, Mondays (AM), Ivan Melville 09425-4999 HEALTH IN ACTION: (BIA), Susie George 09-426-1269 HELENSVILLE WALKERS: Helensville, Tuesday (AM), Malcolm Keane 09-420-8739 HIBISCUS COAST Y’S WALKERS: Sunday (AM), Wednesday (AM,PM), Kevin Tiller, 09-426-6461 LEISURE WALKERS: Whangaparaoa, Thursday (AM), Pam Jordan 021136-6129, pajordan0452@gmail.com MONDAY NIGHTA, Orewa, Monday (PM), Laraine Chase 09-427-9321 SCOTTS LANDING WALKING GROUP: RD2, Warkworth, Sunday (AM), Angela McIntyre 09-425-5854 SNELLS BEACH WALKING GROUP: Warkworth, Wednesay (AM), Jenny Burton 09-425-5583 WELLSFORD ROAD RUNNERS & JOGGERS: Second Sunday (AM), Thursday (AM), Robert Scott 09-425-8089 or Heather Rankin 09-431-4692 WOMENS OUTDOOR PURSUITS INC: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, Anne 09-480-5424, www.wops.co.nz WAIHEKE ISLAND

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

HOWICK TRAMPING CLUB: Sunday (AM), (BIA), Gayle Sephton 027-635-4063 PUKEKOHE JOGGERS & WALKING GROUP: Monday, Friday, Sunday (AM), 09-238-9820 WAIUKU WALKING GROUP: Information Centre, Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), ONEWHERO KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUP: Merlene, Walker, 09-232-8844 PAKURANGA ATHLETIC CLUB: Tuesday, Thursday 9am (BIA), Linda Mitchell, 09-532-8442 PAKURANGA KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday (AM), 09-576-9739 MANUKAU TRAMPING CLUB: Judith Walker, 09-296-6977 MANUREWA Y’S WALKERS: Recreation Centre, MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY (AM), 09-267-4646 MANUREWA Y’S WALKING GROUP: Clendon Recreation Centre, Tuesday, Thursday (AM), 09-266-1100 MANUREWA COSMOPOLITAN CLUB WALKERS: Sunday (AM) HOWICK UXBRIDGE WALKERS: Monday, Thursday (AM), 09-535-6467 www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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HOWICK Y’S WALKERS: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), 09-534-5153 PUKEKOHE TRAMPING CLUB: Mark Leys 09-294-8927 TOI TOI TREKKERS TRAMPING CLUB: Noel Newsome 09-278-4962

WAIKATO HAMILTON

FRANKTON ATHLETIC & HARRIER CLUB: Wednesday, Saturday, (PM), (BIA), Heather Purdie-Raill, 07-847-5639 NAWTON WALKING GROUP: Rene Smyth, 07846-3245 CENTRAL LAKE WALKING GROUP: Monday, WEdnesday Friday (AM), Nella Barron 07-846-3103 CHARTWELL WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Carrie Haak 07-8554281 DINSDALE WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Val Russell 07-847-6539 ENDERLEY WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), Leonie Smith 07-855-2224 HAMILTON EAST WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Irene Millar 07-855-6848 HILLCREST WALKING GROUP: Monday Wednesday Friday (AM), Nell Bradburn 07-856-3787 MEMORIAL PARK WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Maureen Doms 07-855-2497 NAWTON WALKING GROUP: Monday Tuesday (AM), Roslynn Billman 07-847-4873 SILVERDALE WALKING GROUP: Sister Anne Marie Jones 07-856-8980 CLAUDELAND WALKING GROUP: Friday (AM), Irene Millar 07-855-6848 FLAGSTAFF WALKING GROUP: Monday Wednesday Friday (AM), Gillian Bartram 07-854-0069 WESTFIELD MALL WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM) Westfield Mall Chartwell HAMILTON MARATHON CLINIC:Tuesday (PM), Sunday (AM), Sharon 07-854-9214 TOD SQUAD: Friday (AM), Julie 07-829-4579 Y’s WALKERS: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM) MONDAY BUSHTRAMPERS: Monday, Marian 07-828-9029 BREAKAWAYS BUSH WALKING & TRAMPING CLUB: Diana Ammann 07-823-6147 WAIKATO TRAMPING CLUB: www.wtc.org.nz or Stu Kneebone 07-827-3097 WANDERERS TRAMPING CLUB: Colin 07-855-1335 CAMBRIDGE

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

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

MATAMATA WALKERS: Tuesday, Friday (AM), Ruth Stanley 07-8809088 MATAMATA TRAMPING & WALKING GROUP: Shirley Hickson 07888-6054 MORRINSVILLE

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

OTOROHANGA WALKING GROUP: Friday (AM) PAEROA

PAEROA WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday (AM), Elaine Lally 07-862-8409 PAEROA LUNCH WALKERS: Monday Wednesday Friday, Julie Stephenson 07-867-7011 PUTARURU

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

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

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

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

TAUPO HARRIER CLUB WALKING SECTION: Saturday (PM), Wednesday (AM), Bernie Rolls 07-378-9229 TAUPO TRAMPING CLUB: Wednesday (AM), Thursday (AM), Weekends (AM or PM), Isabel Hutcheon 07-376-9319 MONDAY WALKERS: Monday (AM), (BIA), Betty Stockman 07-3784992 WAIORA WALKING GROUP: Wednesday, Friday (AM), Kaye Beatson 07-378-6957 www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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

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

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

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

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

BAY OF PLENTY COROMANDEL

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

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

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

CROSS COUNTRY WALKERS: Tuesday, Thursday, (AM), (A), 07 348-2538 LAKE CITY ATHLETIC CLUB WALKERS GROUP: Tueday, Thursday (PM), Sunday (AM), Colin Smyth 027-499-941, lakecity@xtra.co.nz, www. lakecity.co.nz GREEN PRESCRIPTION WALKING GROUP: TMonday and Thursday (AM), (B), Melissa Gordon 07-348-4125 HEART SUPPORT WALK GROUP: Tueday (AM), Wally Walford 07347-6173 MOKOIA COMMUNITY CENTRE WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), (B), Melissa Gordon 07 348 4125 SPRINGFIELD STROLLERS: Wednesday (AM), (BIA), Glenys Searancke 07-348-4243 ROTORUA TRAMPING & SKI CLUB: Sundays (AM), Trevor Cochrane 07-345-6362 ROTORUA SOCIAL NORDIC WALKING GROUP: Fridays (AM), Audrey 07-348-1471 ST BARNABAS WALKING GROUP: Friday (AM), (BIA), Joy Gordon 07-357-5744 THE THURSDAY STROLLERS: Thursday (AM), (B), Myrtle Raxworthy 07-346-3772 WALKING WITH JOY: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Joy Gordon 07-357-5744 TAURANGA/MT MAUNGANUI

AGE CONCERN: Tauranga, Wednesday (AM), 07-578-2631 CITY ON ITS FEET: Days and areas, (BIA), Penny 07-578-9610 STEPPING OUT JOGGING CLUB: Monday, Wednesday, (AM), (IA), 07-544-0316 FOREST & BIRD SOCIETY: Secretary, Tauranga. branch @forestandbird. org.nz, Tauranga HEALTHY HEART CLUB: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), (B), YMCA, 07-578-5891 KAIMAI RAMBLERS TRAMPING GROUP: Wednesday, Roger 07544-1622 Y’s WALKERS: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), YMCA, 07-578-5891 MOUNT JOGGERS & WALKERS: Tuesday, Friday, Sunday, info@mtjoggersandwalkers.co.nz , www.mtjoggersandwalkers.co.nz ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION: MONDAY (AM) 07-576-2469 NORDIC WALKING AT THE MOUNT: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, Steffi 07-574-7527 NORDIC WALKING IN TAURANGA: Monday, Wednesday, Mary 07577-0711 MT MAUNGANUI RSA WALKING CLUB: Tuesday, Thursday, Sundays (AM), (BIA), Kieran Jensen 07-572-0626 50 FORWARD WALKING GROUPS: Sport Bay of Plenty 07-578-0016 TAURANGA MID-WEEK TRAMPING GROUP: Lynda 07-552-5359 TAURANGA ROAD RUNNERS: Sunday (AM), Ross 07-576-4852 TAURANGA RAMBLERS: Malcolm 07-544-2369 or Rod Taylor 07576-4207 TAURANGA TRAMPERS NETWORK: Natalie Bird 07-576-0016 TAURANGA TRAMPING CLUB: Christine Rawnsley 07-578-9984 PAK N BOOTS: Eveie 027-434-7877 and Julie Fox , 021-215-8516 TE PUKE

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

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

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

WHAKATANE

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

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

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

EAST COAST GISBORNE

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

HAWKES BAY HASTINGS

BRIDGET ROBERTSHAWES STUDIO OF FITNESS: Saturday (AM), (BIA), Bridget, 06-877-5285 FLAXMERE WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), (BI), Maisy 06-879-7077 HASTINGS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), (I), Eddy 06-876-3371 HASTINGS WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (PM), (BI), Templey 06-873-0971 HAVELOCK NORTH WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), (BI), Jane 06877-0017 HAVELOCK NORTH WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Jeanette 06877-2114 HAVELOCK NORTH WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Lyn 06-877-7886 KIWI SENIORS: Eana Young 06-845-9333 x 708 RUN WALK HAWKES BAY: Wed (PM), Sunday (AM), Doug Clark 06878-2785, www.runwalkhb.org.nz NAPIER

AHURIRI WALKING GROUP: Friday (AM), (I), Beverly Gillies 06-8436805 NAPIER WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), (I), Lyn 06-835-7704 NAPIER SOUTH WALKING GROUP: Friday (AM), (B), Maria Rogers 06-843-1225 RUN WALK HAWKES BAY: Wed (PM), Sunday (AM), Mike Sheely 06843-7804, www.runwalkhb.org.nz Ys WALKERS: Tuesday, Thursday, Napier, Barry 06-844-3929 or Nola 06-843-7912 TARADALE/GREEN MEADOWS

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

TARANAKI

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

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

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

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

INGLEWOOD WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Maureen 06- 756-7255 Walking New Zealand, issue no 201 - 2014 Walking New Zealand, issue no 201 - 2014

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HAWERA

HAWERA WALKING GROUPO: Friday (AM), Nancy Riddick 06-278-5784 PUSH PLAY WALKERS: Thursday (AM), Tuesday (PM), (BIA), Moira Koch, 0800-223-228 ELTHAM

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

WANGANUI WANGANUI

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

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

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

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

MANAWATU

PALMERSTON NORTH

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

CLUB PED: Monday, Wednesday, (PM), (IA), Ongley Park; Saturday, (AM), Esplanade, (IA), David Young 06-356-7179 HEARTY STRIDERS: Thursday (PM), (BI), Esplanade, Adrienne Kennedy 06-350-8617 MASSEY WALKERS: Monday, Thursday, noon, Massey Recreation Centre, (BIA) Chin Diew Lai 06-350-5799 ext 2471 MANAWATU WALKWAYS PROMOTION SOCIETY’S MONTHLY WALKERS: Sunday (AM), (IA) Gillian Absolom 06-329-6898 METHODIST AGAPE FELLOWSHIP WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), (B), Lorna Goodwin, 06-358-2860 U3A Exploring Walkways: Thursday (PM), (B), Lynley Watson 06356-4384 WOMEN’S AFTER 5.30 WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday (PM), (I), Liz MacNeill 06-357-8216 FEILDING

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

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

LEVIN HARRIER & WALKING CLUB: Saturday (PM), (BIA), Ivan Morgan 06-368-3622 WEDNESDAY LEISURE WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), (BIA), Lila McCall, 06-367-9070 LEVIN JOGGERS & WALKERS CLUB: Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, (BIA), Colleen Francis 06-368-8624

WAIRARAPA MASTERTON

WALKING GROUP RECREATIONAL: Edna Patrick, 06-377-4338 ORIENTEERING GROUP: 06-377-7961 or 379-5124 CARTERTON 40+ STRIDERS: Ada Lyster, 06-379-8746 RUAMAHANGA RAMBLERS: Winter Saturday, Summer Tuesday (PM), (BIA), Ray Wallis 06-377-0703

BROOKLYN WALKERS: Edith, 04-384-6799 BUGGY WALKING GROUP: First Thursday of month (AM), www. buggywalk.co.nz FOREST & BIRD: 04-567-7271 ORIENTAL BAY WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Christine Blakely 04-383-6276 MT VICTORIA WALKING GROUP: Euan Harris 04-384-4770 WALK WAINUI: Monday (AM), (BIA), Shirley 04-564-6179 ISLAND BAY WALKING GROUP: Community Resource Centre, Island Bay, 04-383-7464 WALKING FOR LIFE: Lynne Waring, Miramar KARORI WALKING GROUP: Mavis Shaw, Kelburn KARORI ARTS & CRAFT WALKING GROUP: 04-934-8630 KANDALLAH CORNERSTONE WALKERS: Monday (AM) 04-479-5420 MIRAMAR WALKING GROUP: 04-388-1944 NEWLANDS COMMUNITY HOUSE WALKING: Tuesday (AM), 04-4788799 TARARUA TRAMPING CLUB: www.ttc.org.nz WEA MIDWEEK WALKERS: Hanna Harwood WELLINGTON WEDNESDAY WALKERS: 04-388-1988 WELLINGTON CATHOLIC TRAMPING CLUB: 04-934-4729 WELLINGTON HARRIER ATHLETIC CLUB: Saturday (PM) mid March to mid October, (BIA), Veronica Gould WELLINGTON MARATHON CLINIC: Sunday (AM), (BIA), Toni 04478-9201 WELLINGTON MID-WEEK WALKERS: Tues, Thursday (PM), Bart Jones 04-477-3746 or David Lonsdale 04-977-8990 WELLINGTON NORDIC WALKERS: Rod McColl 04-526-6833 LOWER HUTT

WALK FOR HEALTH: Wednesday (PM), Saturday (AM), Sunday (AM), (BIA), Jean 04-589-7887 or Dave 04-970-5133 POSITIVELY SLIM “Health for Life Walkers: Sunday (AM) Wednesday (PM) (BIA), Jim or Barbara Mobbs 04-566-2603 HUTT VALLEY WALKERS: Saturday (PM), Carol 04-586-7784 WALKING FOR PLEASURE: 60’s Plus, Melling, Molly Shephers, 04567-5727 WOMENS WALKING GROUP: Wainuiomata, every second Wednesday (PM), 04-564-6019 HUTT VALLEY TRAMPING CLUB: Weekend (AM), Dennis Page 04970-6901 TAKE HEART WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), (BI), Keith Millar, 04526-7440 LEISURE WALKERS: seniors, Tuesday (AM), Jean, 04-565-1918 HUTT VALLEY MARATHON CLINIC: Jenny Raymond, 04-569-6232 WALK WAINUI: Monday (AM), (BIA), Shirley 04-564-6179 EASTBOURNE WALK GROUP: Lesley O’Neil, Eastbourne ALICETOWN WALKING GROUP: 04-589-2646 KIWI MASTERS WALKERS: Richard Davies 04-566-1335 OLDER ADULTS – LEISURE WALKING GROUP: Judy 04-528-4445 PORIRUA

FRIDAY WALKERS: Brian Grinstrup or Bruce Sheppard 04-237-6374 TAWA LINDEN HIKERS: 04-232-8705 WEA RAMBLERS: Muriel Thompson, Tawa TAWA/LINDEN WALKERS: Maurice 04-232-4407 or Claire 04-232-8764 UPPER HUTT

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

KAPITI CARDIAC CLUB: Tuesday, Thursday, Graham Priest 04-293-7872 KAPITI WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Robin Leger 04905-4680 or Muriel Hill 04-293-5121 KAPITI SUNDAY WALKERS: Sunday (AM), Frank Morris 04-293-2567 or Ethel Symes 04-904-1485 KAPITI THURSDAY WALKERS: Thursday, email kapitithursdaywalkers@ gmail.com,www.sportsground.co.nz/kapitithursdaywalkers KAPITI JOGGERS & WALKERS: Sunday (AM), Pam Childs 04-902-1754 KAPITI WANDERERS: Tuesday (alt), email: kapitiwanderers@gmail. com, www.sportsground.co.nz/kapitiwanderers MONDAY WALKERS: Monday, Reg Goodsell 04-904-7558, or Steve Golledge 04-904-5904 SPORT KAPITI THURSDAY WALKERS: Thursday (AM), 04-296-9022

NORTH ISLAND MARLBOROUGH BLENHEIM

MARTINBOROUGH

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

WELLINGTON

MOTUEKA

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

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

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NELSON

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

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

CANTERBURY CHRISTCHURCH

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

ARAI-WALKERS: Wednesday, Wainoni/Aranui, Natalie Hoani, 03388-2593 ARTHRITIC AMBLERS: Wednesday, (B) suitable for people with physical disabilities, Trevor Randall 03-385-7446 BEXLEY KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Kath 03388-6161 BARRINGTON KIWISENIORS: Friday (AM), (BI), Nita 03-337-1493 BECKENHAM WALK ‘n’ TALK: Thursday (PM), Di 03-385-3452 BISHOPDALE RAMBLERS: Wednesday (AM) (I), Bishopdale, Paul Muir 03-359-7971 BISHOPDALE TRAMPING CLUB: Wednesday (AM),(IA), www.bishopdaletrampers.org.nz BURNSIDE JOGGERS & WALKERS CLUB: Sunday (AM) Burnside, Anne Uys 03-342-6337 BUSHWISE WOMEN: (BIA) Cynthia Roberts or Roz Heinz 03-332-4952 BRIGHTON RAMBLERS WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), New Brighton (I), Marlene Crocker 03-388-1115 CANTERBURY RACE WALKERS ASSOCIATION: Monday, Wednesday, (BIA), coordinates all Canterbury race walkers and friendly race walking, Ann Henderson 03-387-0387 CANTERBURY UNIVERSITY TRAMPING CLUB: Wednesday (PM), Darryn Welham 03-960-3808 CARDIAC COMPANIONS: Sunday fortnight, (PM) Neville Wootton 03-942-5453 CARDIAC CARE GROUP, Marg Allison 03-366-2112 CCC EASTENDERS: Monday (AM), (IA), or Bruce 03-388-7295 CCC GARDEN CITY WALKERS: Saturday (AM) (IA), Helen 03-382-2302 CCC GLOW WORM EVENING WALKERS: Wednesday (PM) (IA), Norm Wells 03-981-5487 CCC HALSWELL: Saturday (AM) (PM), (IA), Pauline 03-322-8057: Sunday, Terrence 03-322-8092 CCC SUNSHINE WALKERS: Tuesday (PM (IA), Jim 03-389-1982 or Hope 03-389-7997 CCC SHIRLEY RECREATIONAL WALKERS: Monday, Thursday (AM), (IA), 03-941-5409 CCC SOCKBURN: Tuesday (AM) (IA), Estelle 03-342-7841:Friday (AM) (IA), Jo 03-349-7146 CCC WEEKEND WANDERS: Sunday (PM) (IA), Marilyn 03-338-3826 CHRISTCHURCH PERSONAL GUIDING SERVICE: Daily (AM) (BIA), Cathedral Square, C Tonge 03-981-6350 CHRISTCHURCH MARATHON CLINIC: Saturday (AM), Neil Messenger 03-322-7709 CHRISTCHURCH METHODIST HARRIER CLUB: Saturday (PM) (BIA), Mrs Lindsay Evans 03-355-4356 CRUSADERS WALKERS: Tuesday (BI), (50’s and above age group), Pauline 03-385-9947 DARLINGTON KIWISENIORS: Wednesday (AM), Bill 03-385-1925 DIAMOND HARBOUR RAMBLERS: Tuesday, Hunters Road, (IA), Noeline Coleman 03-329-4566 EASTENDERS: Monday (AM), Bruce 03-981-5329 ELLESMERE TRAMPING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Trish Vessey 03329-1865 6.5PM), Graeme Stanley 03-980-1553 HERITAGE WALKS: Thursday, (AM), Graeme Stanley 03-980-1553 HOON HAY KIWISENIORS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Barbara 03-338-8306 KAIAPOI WALKERS GROUP: Tuesday, Wednesday (AM), Lyane Graham www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

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03-327-5679 KAIAPOI NORDIC WALKERS: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Trudy Blakey 03-327-4457 KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUPS: for the over 50’s, 23 surburban groups plus rural locations, Sport Canterbury 0800-228-483 LAMBDA DAY TRAMPERS: every second Sunday, (BI), social group for gays and lesbians of all ages, Helen Davies 03-337-6103 LINWOOD AVENUE WALKING GROUP: Wednesday, Thursday (AM) (B), 03-389-5303 LINWOOD KIWISENIORS: Thursday (AM), Phyl 03-389-6130 LYTTELTON WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Lyttlelton, (BI), Ada Goodwin 03-328-7235 MAIREHAU LADIES PROBUS, Tuesday, Leah 03-385-6310 MARYVILLE KIWISENIORS:: Monday (AM), Valmai 03-377-8742 MERIVALE KIWISENIORS: Monday (AM), (BI), June 03-355-8703 MT PLEASANT KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Pauline 03-384-4794 NEW BRIGHTON KIWISENIORS: Wednesday, (AM), (BI), (both walkers and strollers), Joy 03-383-4494 NEW BRIGHTON WORKING MENS CLUB WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (I), Jenny Wilson 03-332-8818 NEW BRIGHTON ATHLETIC CLUB: Saturday (PM), Phil Bastion 03981-1798 NEW BRIGHTON HILL WALKERS: Wedneday (AM), Royce henery 03-388-7335 NEW BRIGHTON WALK ‘n’ TALK: Monday (AM), 03-941-8999 NEW BRIGHTON STROLLERS: Wednesday (AM), Tess Hall 03-388-3237 NEW BRIGHTON WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Joy 03-383-4494 NO HILL WALKERS: Thursday (AM) (B), Hazel Matthews 03-385-5338 NEW BRIGHTON NORDIC WALKERS: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Kerstin Fahrenschone 03-388-0000 NZ VIVENDI SOCIETY: Sunday, Janet 03-389-1609 PAPANUI WALK ‘n’ TALK: Wednesday (AM), 03-941-6840 OXFORD WALKING GROUP: Monday Thursday (AM), Coral Gilbertson 03-312-3155 OPAWA KIWISENIORS: Monday, Tuesday (AM), (BI), Carol 03-332-5638 PAPANUI KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Elaine 03-352-7519 PAPANUI WALK ‘n’TALK: Wednesday (AM), 03-941-8999 PARKLANDS KIWISENIORS: Thursday (AM), (BI), Bernard Marriott 03-383-2665 PARKLANDS WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), BIA), Bernard Marriott 03-383-2665 PENINSULA TRAMPING CLUB: (Family Strollers Group), Sunday, Gloucester Street, (BIA), Rick Bolch 03-338-5156 PIONEER STROLLERS: Thursday, (BIA), Shirley Hitchcock, 03-322-7220 PIONEER TRAMPERS: Thursday (AM) (IA), Alan Williams 03-343-2216 PLEASURE WALKERS: Monday, Wednesday (AM) (I), Colleen Cook 03-389-8607 PORT HILLS NORDIC WALKERS: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Chiaki Jagau 03-981-1433 PORT HILLS ATHLETIC WALKING GROUP: Wednesday, Friday (AM), Glen Watts 03-332-1964.Saturday (PM), Peter King 03-341-1154 QE11 MINI HIKERS: alternate Wednesday, QE11 Park, (BI), Beverley Church 03-383-5448 Q.E. PARK STROLLERS: Tuesday, John Plumridge 03-385-9710 RETIREES CLUB KIWISENIORS: Wednesday, (AM), (BI), (both walkers and stroller groups), Sport Canterbury 03-373-5060 RETIREES SOCIAL CLUB: Thursday (PM) (BI), 50 + age group, Ira Williams 03-342-8172 or Carol Roscoe 03-337-5901 RICCARTON KIWISENIORS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Enid 03-348-9351 ROWLEY WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Lee Tuki 03-373-8150 ROVER HARRIER CLUB: Saturday (PM) (BI), Steve Mitchell 03-348-8195 SALLY STROLLERS: Saturday, fortnight, general Christchurch, (B), leisurely pace, Margaret Bennetts, 03-322-9187 SHIRLEY RECREATIONAL WALKERS: Monday, Thursday (AM), 03941-5409 “ A SLICE OF HERITAGE WALKS” with Walktologist Graeme Stanley, Tues (PM) Thurs (AM ), Graeme Stanley 03- 980-1553 SOMERFIELD KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Marie 03-337-1436 SOUTH CHRISTCHURCH/SYDENHAM WALKERS: Sunday (AM) (IA), Ray 03-332-0555 ST PETERS WALKING GROUP: Monday (PM), Thursday (PM) (BIA), Audrey 03-348-9157 SUNSHINE WALKERS: Tuesday (PM), 03-389-1982 SPORTY SINGLES: Saturday, Sunday, (BI), Llolyd 03-323-6232 TUESDAY TREKKERS CLUB: Tuesday, (AM), Necia Sullivan 03-338-9035 TOWER TRAMPING & WALKING CLUB: Tuesday, (IA), Dave Bates 03332-6233, Sunday, Yvonne van Eerden 03-339-0751 WAINONI/AVONSIDE COMMUNITY SERVICES: Thursday (AM), 03389-2285 www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

WALKIE TALKIES WALKING GROUP: Thursday, (B), members mainly from Burwood United and St Kentigerns Parish, John 03-981-9994 WOMEN WALK: Wednesday and weekends, throughout Canterbury not in city area, (BIA), Pauline Cara 03-384-1921 XY’s WALKERS: Thursday (AM), Maureen Ryder 03-383-1226 or Alison Jarvis 03-338-2678 “Y’s WALKERS” (YMCA): Tuesday, Thursday, (BIA), City YMCA, 03-3660689, Bishopdale Community Centre, 03-359-8330 “Y’s TREKKERS”: Monday, Port Hills, (IA), City YMCA, 03-366-0689 YMCA WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday (AM), Jill O’Connor 03-366-0689 WAYFARERS WALKING GROUP:Thursday (AM) (BI), 50 + age group, Ted Hill 03-323-9311 WEEKEND WANDERERS: Sunday (PM), Marilyn Dean 03-338-3826 WOMEN WALK: Wednesday Weekends (AM), (BIA), Pauline Cara 03-384-1921 30 MINUTE WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Greame Stanley 30 MINUTE WALKING GROUP:Tuesday (AM), (B), Risingholme, Christchurch City Council 03-941-8999 30 MINUTE WALKING GROUP:Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), (BIA), Bishopdale, Christchurch City Council 03-941-8999 30 MINUTE WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM) (PM), (BIA), 03-94128999

RURAL CANTERBURY

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

ASHBURTON HARRIER CLUB: Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday, Merv & Jackie Gilbert 03-308-5894 KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUPS: for the over 50’s, Wednesday (AM), (BI), two groups, Janice Cochrane, Sport Mid-Canterbury, 03-307-0475 ASHBURTON STROLLERS CLUB: 1st Sunday and 2nd Wednesday of month, (AM), Diane Milne 03- 303-6250 METHERN & DISTRICT TRAMPING CLUB: Helen 03-308-7011 MT SOMERS TRACKS: Warren Jowett 03-303-0880, www.doc.govt.nz MT SOMERS WALKWAY: Marilyn & Bruce Gray 03-303-0809 PACIFIC ISLAND WALKING GROUP: Ashburton Domain, Torika Patterson 03-308-5868 ST DAVIDS WALKING GROUP: Barbara Lischner 03-308-5174, www. st-davids.org.nz WALKING GROUP: Eileen Ward 03-307-0475 WALKING GROUP: Ethel Powell 03-308-9662

STH CANTERBURY PLEASANT POINT

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

TIMARU HARRIER CLUB: Saturday (PM), March to October, Alister 03-686-1010 GLENITI WALK GROUP: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Edna 03-688-0779 HIGHFIELD WALK GROUP: Thursday (AM), (BI), Joy, 03-688-9888 KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUPS: for the over 50’s, Verna Parker, Sport Canterbury, 03-686-0751 MARCHWIEL WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), Colleen, 03-688-6231 SOUTHEND WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), (BI), Bev, 03-688-8381 WANDERERS WALK GROUP: Thursday (AM), (BI), Brian Illingworth 03-684-9355

WEST COAST GREYMOUTH

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

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

CLYDE

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

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

ACTIVE WALKERS: Monday (PM), Bill Brockie 03-467-9114 ARIKI WALKING GROUP: Wednesday, Saturday (PM), Karen Martin 03-456-4223 CIVIL SERVICE: Saturday, (PM), Peter Smith 03-471-7127 CAVERSHAM HARRIERS WALKING GROUP: Saturday (PM), Keiran Columb 03-489-4027 DUNEDIN CITY RAMBLERS: Wednesday,(AM) Alison St John 03476-2344 GREEN HUT TRACK GROUP: Wednesday (AM), George Sutherland 03-467-5999 HALFWAY BUSH WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), (I), Pat Garth, 03-476-2579 HILL CITY WALKING GROUP: Saturday (PM), Alex McEwan 03-455-4851 KOPUTAI WALKING GROUP: 2nd Tuesday, (AM), Noeline Forgie, 03-472-8302 LEITH WALKERS: Saturday (PM), Janette Anderson 03-476-2830 MORNINGTON MONDAY WALKERS: Monday (AM), (B), Kieran Hurring 03-453-4423 MULTI-PEAK FITNESS WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Marelda Gallaher 03-477-6057 or 027-222-3863 MOSGIEL 50’s FORWARD WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Roberta Telfer 03-488-3175 OTAGO TRAMPING/MOUNTAINEERING CLUB: Sunday (AM), Ian Sime 03-453-6185 OVER 30’s TRAMPING CLUB: Sunday (AM), Janice Hodges 03-489-4071 PHOENIX CLUB WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Nina Davidson 03-471-0114 PINEHILL WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Norman Vare 03-473-8683 ST KILDA COMMUNITY CLUB WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, (AM), Ngaire McIndoe 03-456-4478 TAIERI RECREATIONAL TRAMPING CLUB: Wednesday (AM), Ian Fleming 03-489-8964 TRIXIE TRAMPERS: Thursday (AM), Alison Jones 03-489-8372 WEA OVER 50’s TRAMPING CLUB: 2nd & 4th Tuesday, (A), Chris James 03-488-2228 WAIHOLA WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Elizabeth Jones 03-489-8064 XY TRAMPING CLUB: 1st & 3d (& 5th) Tuesday, (AM), Prue Turnbull 03-454-3991 Y’S WALKING GROUP: Sunday (AM), Betty Booth 03-456-2000 60 PLUS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Judith Wright 03-456-2080 60’s PLUS RAMBLERS: 1st & 3rd Tuesday, Vern Gould 03-476-4457 60’s PLUS TRAMPING CLUB: 2nd & 4th Thursday, (A), >4 hours, Murray Bolt, 03-454-2211 60 PLUS HIKERS: 2nd & 4th Tuesday, (AM), Moreen Hayes 03-476-1545 ALEXANDRA

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

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

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

SOUTHLAND INVERCARGILL

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

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

BNZ ACTIVE WALKERS: 2nd and 4th Thursday, Ann Robbie 03-2112150, wwwsportsouthland.co.nz TE ANAU

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