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challenges12 New Zealand walks: Sea, Sky & Bush walk14 High achiever: Susan’s a half marathon stunner15 Motivation: The festive season bulge16 New Zealand walk: Waiheke Island summer

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Ethiopia38 Books: Wild New Zealand from the Road38 Health: Is walking a pain in the butt?40 Event: Moro Marathon events 201041 Window on Waitakere: Class action42 Index over previous 14 issues43 Weather forecast for December44 New Zealand coming events46 Overseas coming events49 Overseas walks and tours50 Nordic Walking: Events50 Nordic Walking: Nordic Walking - some good

reasons to walk the talk52 There’s a walking group near you56 Great Country Breaks59 The Great New Zealand Trek60 Green Prescription: Need help to get active?

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Cover picture: A hiker stops for a break in the picturesqueMt Aspiring National Park in the Wanaka area.


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Major tourism boost for Tralee with new park

Work has commenced on the ambitious GBP 4.2 m Tralee Lee Valley Park Project, in Ireland.The main elements of the new development include a nature park and eco-friendly visitor centrefocussing on the internationally acclaimed Tralee Bay Nature Reserve and estuarine marshes, aviewing tower with panoramic views of Tralee Bay and CCTV links to nesting sites on the naturereserve and multi-lingual safari boat ride through habitats reflecting the diversity of the wetlandsenvironment.The visitor centre will serve as an orientation centre for the natural heritage of north and westKerry.The development also includes a 1.5 hectare artificial lake for light water sports activity, andsome 2.2 km of walking and cycling routes linking up with the existing River Lee riverside walk.It is expected to attract 70,000 visitors per year to the Kerry capital and is due to be in operationfor the 2011 tourist season.

Penguin Island boardwalk opened A new $305,000 boardwalk on Penguin Island Conservation Park in the ShoalwaterIslands Marine Park south of Perth, in Western Australia is now open improvingvisitor access and protecting the environment.Penguin Island is a magnet for nature lovers and is home to the largest colony ofLittle Penguins (also known as Fairy Penguins).

The new boardwalk is designed to reconnect visitors to the island’ssouthern lookout and to allow east-west pedestrian access onthe southern end of the island. It also improves safety for visitorsand provides better protection of the island from erosion and fornesting bird populations, including penguins, pelicans and terns.Penguin Island is one of the State's premier ecologically sustainablenature-based tourism destinations.The trail starts at the Experience and Discovery Centre, nearRockingham, 50km south of Perth. The 5km loop trail takes about

an hour and is open from mid September to early June.

PrizewinnersThe winners of the this month’s Walk-ing New Zealand promotion are: CardPedometer - S Hastie, Napier and asix month subscription extension toWalking New Zealand magazine -Valarie Wackrow, Wanganui.

What's a goodwalking speed?

* A good averagewalking speed is 4.5 to 6kilometres per hour (kph)and depends on your leglength and how quickly youcan move your legs. * You may need to startat a slower pace if you'reout of shape, but you willbuild up quickly if you walkregularly. * Once you exceed 6kph, it gets tricky becauseyou don't know if youshould walk or run. Properspeed-walking techniquewill help at fast speeds.

Walking event resultsHutt Valley Marathon Clinic Pelorus Trust Runs, Petone – 19 September 2010The half marathon walk was won by Peter Baillie 2h 3m 9s and the women Sue Hoskin 2h 17m 51s. The10km walk went to Michael Walton in 58m 26s one second ahead of Tim Dutton. Jacqueline Wilson wasthe women’s 10km walk winner in 1h 9m 37s.New Plymouth Half Marathon – 3 October 2010Eric Kemsley won the half marathon walk in 1h 58m 45s. David Wackrow was second in 2h 10m 39s. Therace record is 1h 39m 54s set by Glen Burrell in 2006.Vanessa Lowl won the women’s walk in 2h 12m 33s from Terri Grimmett 2h 18m 48s. The women’s walkrace record is 2h 4m 0s set by Michelle Lei in 2006.Wellington Waterfront 5km Series – 5 October 2010 The walk was won by Tim Dutton in 28m 51s with Terri Grimmett making it 10 wins in a row in thewomen’s walk in 32m 0s.Masterton Marathon – 10 October 2010David Cushing won the half marathon walk in 2h 19m 1s.Sir Barry Curtis 10km Classic - October 17 2010Walk 10km.- Men: Quentin Rew (Wgtn) 47m 34s 1, Mike Parker (Akld) 49m 53s 2, Tony Sargisson (Akld)51m 44s 3. Women: Brooke Cowsill (Akld) 56m 6s 1, Alana Barber (Akld) 57m 40s 2, Maggie Bradley(Wait) 64m 26s 3.

Motivation!What motivates runners?Siegfried Bauer once ran1,000 miles over 12 daysacross the plains of SouthAfrica, (It's amazing how faryou can go when the runnersbehind you are carryingspears,)

Is walking reallya workout?

You may be surprised to learnthat brisk walking can be almostas challenging as jogging.Here's why.When you walk at speeds fasterthan 4.6 kph, your stride lengthnaturally increases (you don'tnecessarily want it to forefficiency but inevitably ithappens).Lengthening your str ide isinefficient because it requiresadditional energy to move yourlegs forward, which in turnrequires more arm and torsomovement, which leads toincreased torso and hiprotation, which amounts tohigher aerobic demands andmore calorie-burning.This has been confirmed in thelaboratory. The research showsthat at maximal levels ofexertion, oxygen consumption(the bottom line tocardiorespiratory fitness) is onlyslightly lower for racewalkersthan it is for runners, and atsubmaximal or moderate-intense levels of exercise,oxygen consumption levelsbetween race walkers andrunners are almost equal.Racewalkers can reach speedsas high as 12 kph!


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Five new cycle trails get thego a head from PMPrime Minister and Tourism Minister John Key has announced that funding of $13.9 million hasbeen approved for five more cycle trails under the New Zealand Cycle Trail project.The five new trails are; Bay of Islands to Hokianga, Hauraki Plains, Pathway of Fire, The Old GhostRoad, and Roxburgh Gorge.The Government has now approved a total of $45.6 million for a series of 18 Great Rides thatwill take cyclists through some of New Zealand’s most iconic and picturesque country.“All 18 trails on the New Zealand Cycle Trail project have now had their funding confirmed.This means all trails are either under construction or ready to enter the constructionphase,” Mr Key says.“This is a significant milestone for the project, which has captured the imaginationand support of communities around the country.These five trails, together with thirteen trails already approved, are expectedto provide more than 2,000km of trail once completed.“We are investing in the New Zealand Cycle Trail to generate real and lastingeconomic, social and environmental benefits for New Zealand communitieswhile building our already strong reputation as a premium tourismdestination.“The targeted co-funding for the 18 Great Rides of around $30 million alsodemonstrates the significant commitment of the local communities involved,”Mr Key says.A number of the trails are suitable for walking and some are on establishedroads.

Look at which celebritiesare out walking and why

The celebrities in the USA go walking and here some tell uswhy.Who: Laura Leighton, star of Melrose PlaceWhy she walks: “When I hit a fitness rut, I call a friend to meetme for a walk. It always helps to make exercising a socialopportunity!”

Who: Campbell Brown, CNN anchorWhy she walks: “I used to go to the gym, but now I put Eli, myson, in his stroller, and we go power walking for an hour. When Iskip it, I’m dragging all day.”

Who: Art Garfunkel, singer/songwriterWhy he walks: “Walking is very primal. You begin to see how itworks the body. It’s wonderful for breathing, and it tones up thephysical self.” Garfunkel actually walked across America in the’80s and ’90s, though he did it in pieces that wound up totalingmore than 4,000 miles. It took him 14 years and 40 separatetrips!

Who: Sarah Chalke, star of ScrubsWhy she walks: “I’ve always loved being in the fresh air. It’s sotherapeutic and relaxing and healing being outside. I like togo hiking with my dog, Lola. I walk wherever I can. I’ll take itover driving any day!”

Who: Brooke Shields, actress/model/mum of twoWhy she walks: To reenergize when the life of a working momwipes her out. “When I’m exhausted, exercise is the only thingthat reinvigorates me. I’ll make appointments with people togo hiking and meet them at the base of a hill.”

Who: Kristen Bell, actressWhy she walks: To have fun with her dogs, including little Lolaand somewhat-bigger Mr. Shakes (aka Shakey). Both wererescued from the pound. “My best stress reliever is playing withmy pups.”

Who: Jada Pinkett Smith, actressWhy she walks: “I’ve been in the gym for like 15 years now, andI’m just not motivated by it anymore. So I do a lot of outsidesports. I like to hike.”

Stroll the southern Gold CoastGrab your walking shoes and check out the new guideto the Southern Gold Coast’s best coastal and hinterlandwalks and scenic lookouts.Options include the 18km round trip Ocean Walkwaylinking Point Danger with the beautiful Currumbin CreekEstuary and the 12km round trip “Golden Four BeachesWalk” from Kirra via Bilinga and Tugun to Currumbin Rockwhere you can enjoy a cool drink at the local surf clubat the end of your walk.The “Cougal Cascades Walk” is at the top of theCurrumbin Valley, 20km inland, and features the MountCougal section of the World Heritage-listed SpringbrookNational Park, which is part of the Gondwana EasternRainforest.This 3km walk features the headwaters of the beautifulCurrumbin Creek, an old sawmill and viewing platformssignposted with information boards on local indigenousand European history, flora and fauna. The guide can bedownloaded as a PDF by visiting http://www.southerngoldcoast.com.au/things-to-do-on-the-southern-gold-coast.html .


New Zealand walk

Lake Wanaka’s position as one of NewZealand’s most popular walking andhiking destinations has been further en-

hanced with the construction of a number ofnew tracks. Designed to highlight the region’sspectacular scenery to walkers of all ages andabilities, the tracks offer a mix of scenic dayand overnight excursions.

The recent completion ofthree river and lakeside tracks;the Glendhu Bay Track, HaweaRiver Track and Clutha RiverTrack serve to link the outlyingcommunities of Lake Haweaand Luggate offering stunningscenery and a variety of walksfor locals and visitors with all levels of fitness.

Lake Wanaka now boasts over 750kms ofrecreational tracks and routes from gentle lakesidestrolls to high alpine treks. Sections of the newnetwork are incorporated in Te Araroa, a na-tional walking and tramping trail from CapeReinga in the north to Bluff in the south.

“Lake Wanaka is a walkers’ paradise offer-ing some of the most unforgettable hiking inNew Zealand, with breath taking scenery andgreat variety, from short local walks along therivers to multi-day guided adventures in MtAspiring National Park,” said Lake Wanaka

Tourism general manager James Helmore.A keen walker in Wanaka can do a number

of day walks from the town centre such as thegentle Outlet Track which winds along theClutha River, the Mt Iron Walk with 360 de-gree views of the Clutha basin or the Water-fall Creek Track along the lake’s western shores.

The walks are all spectacular in autumnwith the brilliant reds and golds of thepoplar trees.

More adventurous hikers are well ca-tered for with a number of good day andovernight walks in the Mount AspiringNational Park. A scenic drive up thepeaceful Matukituki Valley or toMakarora at the head of Lake Wanaka

provides access to the start points for manyhikes. From Makarora the Wilkin-Young threeday (58km) circuit travels through stunning val-leys before heading over the 1490-metreGillespie Pass with impressive views.

Last summer the Motatapu Track wasopened, a challenging 34-kilometre, three- tofour-day alpine tramp for experienced parties.It follows much of an historic route that linkedWanaka and Arrowtown areas during the goldmining era.

The Lake Wanaka region has a proactivecommunity of hikers and community organi-

Lake Wanaka’snew walking tracksready for summer

On the edge of a pristine alpiWanaka is the ideal destinatiOutdoor enthusiasts can enjoy a muinternational ski areas provide excelFor those looking for more tranquil arants, cafés and shops is excellent a

Below: Brightly coloured flowers make apretty picture on the Lake Hawea shoreline.

Below: In the Mt-Aspiring National Park with hikers viewing the contrasting scenery.

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ne lake, surrounded by the spectacular scenery of Mount Aspiring National Park, Lakeon for both outdoor adventures and soothing relaxation.ultitude of activities from hiking in the National Park to mountain biking, rock climbing and kayaking. Fourlent skiing and snowboarding in winter for every age and ability.activities, Lake Wanaka is within easy reach of dozens of award-winning vineyards, the selection of restau-nd there is a thriving arts and crafts community.

sations, such as the Upper Clutha Tracks Trustand the Clutha Mata-Au River Parkway Groupwho work alongside the Department of Con-servation and Queenstown Lakes DistrictCouncil to develop the trails in the region.

“The 45kms of new tracks are a real con-servation gain for the region. The range ofrecreational opportunities including walk-ers, runners, mountain bikers, events and fish-ermen will all make good use of the tracks. Ihope many will take the opportunity to getout and enjoy them,” said Paul Hellebrekers,DOC Wanaka.

Funding of the tracks has also come fromvarious community trusts such as the CentralLakes Trust, Otago Community Trust, NZTA,and the Wanaka Walkers Trust.

For further information, www.lakewanaka.co.nz/new-zealand/wanaka-walking-and-hik-ing/.

Above: A hiker on Mt Roy admiring apanoramic view of lakes and mountains.


Above: On the walkway at Mt Roy.

The new walking tracks recentlylaunched in the Lake Wanaka area are:

Upper Clutha Track toLuggate

3 - 4 hours – 14 kmOpening in 2010, the track will start at

Albert Town Bridge and wind along theClutha River/Mata-Au to historic Reko’sPoint Conservation Area. A trackside featureis the network of century-old gold miningworkings.

Hawea River Track toHawea

Albert Town to Hawea Dam:3 - 4 hours – 14 km

Suitable for all ages and experience, thisriverside walk is over easy country and links

Lake Hawea township to Wanaka, via AlbertTown.

Waterfall Creek Track &Damper Bay Track to

Glendhu Bay3 - 4 hours – 12.5 km

This track starts from the west end of RoysBay, soon reaching Wanaka Station Park, abeautiful picnic area on the left.

The track then winds along the lake’swestern shores for superb views, passingEdgewater Resort and Rippon Vineyardbefore reaching Waterfall Creek.

Across Waterfall Creek the track continuesfor a further hour on re-vegetated terracesabove Lake Wanaka, to a small north-facingbeach suitable for swimming.

It’s expected that a shoreline track fromDamper Bay to Glendhu Bay will becompleted by 2010.

Tracks accessible by foot from theWanaka township:

Mt Iron Walk1.5 hours return – 4.5 km

Mount Iron is an impressive, glacier-carved, 240-metre rocky knoll. From itssummit a great panorama unfolds: LakesWanaka and Hawea, the Cardrona and UpperClutha Valleys and all the surrounding peaks.

Eely Point Walk20 minutes – 1 km

Eely Point is a popular, sheltered, boatingand picnicking area. From Wanaka townfollow the lake shore to the right, past themarina, and on to Eely Point. Carrying on

Lake Wanaka’walking tr


Below: In the Mou Waho Island Nature Reserve. A unique glacial remnant of the last iceage, the island is also the historic site of early shipbuilding and used to be a stoppingplace for the steamers and log rafts that once plied the lake.

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round the point for another five minutes takesyou to Bremner Bay, a good family swimmingspot.

Beacon Point Walk30 minutes – 1.5 km

The track continues from Bremner Bay toBeacon Point, with great lake and mountainviews along the way. It suits all ages andabilities, baby buggies and bikes. From BeaconPoint it’s a 30-minute walk to link with theOutlet Track.

Outlet Track1 hours – 2.5 km

Spectacular scenery and popular withwalkers and bikers, the track follows theClutha River/Mata-Au.

You can start/finish at the Lake Wanakaoutlet and Hikuwai Reserve in Albert Town.

This stretch of the river is world-renownedfor its trout fishing.

Tracks in the surrounds of LakeWanaka

Walking tracks requiring vehicle transportto access them from Wanaka township are more challenging. Walkers need to be moreprepared on these tracks with a back pack,water, extra clothing and perhaps a packedlunch depening on length.

Grandview TrackSandy Point carpark to Viewpoint: 2 - 3 hours.Viewpoint to Awa Nohoaka Conservation

Area: 1 - 2 hours. The track starts across theroad from and slightly north of the SandyPoint carpark.

A poled route follows Deep Gully up ontothe skyline ridge and its great views. The trackthen branches to access the northern andsouthern sections of Awa NohoakaConservation Area. Closed for lambing, 15September to 30 October.

Roys Peak Track5 - 6 hours return – 11 km

The all-encompassing panorama from this1,578-metre summit includes most of LakeWanaka, the surrounding peaks and MountAspiring/Tititea. This is an exposed track andtemperatures can drop quickly, even inmidsummer. Please take warm and windproofclothing. Closed for lambing 1 October to 10November.

Skyline Route10 - 11 hours – 19 km

This challenging tramp begins with thetrack to Roys Peak. From the peak, follow theridge line over Mt Alpha and descend through

snow tussock to a 4WD track. Then followthe poled route to the Cardrona Road, 10kilometres from Wanaka Town. This track isprone to low cloud cover, and is notrecommended during winter.

Diamond LakeDiamond Lake Circuit Track return 45 min –

2.5 kmDiamond Lake Lookout return 1 hour – 2 kmLake Wanaka Lookout return 2 hours – 5 km

Rocky Mountain Summit Track return 3 hours –7 km

Follow the 4WD track from the carpark,climbing to the lake where the circuit track ismarked.

Another track winds up to a lookout aboveDiamond Lake. Beyond here, there’s a choiceof the Lake Wanaka lookout, off to the rightor to Rocky Mountain’s 775-metre summit viaa loop track. Spectacular views include LakeWanaka and a skyline dominated by thesurrounding peaks. The distinct shape of MtAspiring/Tititea lies to the west.

Minaret Burn TrackCarpark to Colquhouns Beach: 2 - 3 hours –

7 kmThis well-formed track provides easy

access to beautiful beaches along Wanaka’swestern shore. From Homestead Bay carparkthe track gently undulates towards small,sheltered, Colquhouns Beach; a popularswimming and picnic spot.

Fern BurnFern Burn Hut 3 - 4 hours – 7 km

The Wanaka end of the challenging, multi-day Motatapu Track provides an enjoyable dayor overnight walk into Fern Burn Hut.

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Beginning with easy travel along the FernBurn, the track then passes through steepercountry as the burn cascades through remnantbeech forest. Above the treeline it climbsthrough upland tussock to the hut.

Timaru River TrackTimaru River Loop Track: 3 - 4 hours returnPopular with trampers and anglers, the high

river track is signposted 50 metres along theroad from the Timaru Creek carpark and leadsto a 4WD track above the river.

Follow this somewhat demanding,undulating track to Deer Spur Creek nearJunction Hut (1.5 hrs). Return by the lowerriver track. This requires several river crossingsand is only recommended in normal flowconditions.

Dingle Burn TrackCarpark to Turihuka Conservation Area: 3 -

4 hours – 11 kmWalking along Lake Hawea’s eastern shores

there are great views up the Hunter Valleyand on a clear day, to the west, as far as MtAspiring/Tititea.

From the carpark, eight kilometres northof Timaru Creek, follow the 4WD track toRocky Point and around the bluffs to Silver

Island Bay, before gaining height to sidlearound The Peninsula. The TurihukaConservation Area is at the mouth of theDingle Burn.

Lindis Peak Track4 - 5 hours return

The track is signposted at the start of OldFaithful Road, off SH8. The view from the1,226-metre summit is one of the mostextensive in Central Otago.

The vista includes the stunning St BathansRange to the east and numerous peaks alongthe Main Divide; from the head of theHopkins Valley in the north, to MountAspiring/Tititea in the south. Closed forlambing, 10 October to 5 December

Meg Hut

Tuohys Gully Car Park to Meg Hut: 2 hours– 6 km

The carpark is signposted to the right,across the Snow Farm entrance bridge. Thetrack climbs steadily up a 4WD track to 1,140-metre Tuohys Saddle, an easy grade track thenleads down to the Meg Hut.

It’s possible to return to Tuohys Gully ona small circuit, via the Roaring Meg Stream.For a more adventurous three- to four-hour

Lake Wanaka’s walking trackstramp (13 km), follow the Roaring Meg gorgedown to the Roaring Meg power station in theKawarau Gorge or the six- to seven-hourtramp (16 km) over the tops on the LowburnPack Track.

Take warm and windproof clothing as tem-peratures can drop quickly, even in mid-sum-mer.

There is a wide range of accom-modation on offer in Lake Wanakato cater for all budgets and stylerequirements.

For further information on walk-ing tracks in the region contact: MtAspiring National Park Visitor Cen-tre, Ardmore Street, Wanaka,Phone: 03 443 7660 , Email: [email protected], Web:www.doc.govt.nz.

For further information aboutLake Wanaka, please seewww.lakewanaka.co.nz.

An Autumn scene in Wanaka.


High achievers

Above: Raewyn Hamilton and Geraldine Meo on one of their daily6km early morning walks.

Midlife is most often associated with some form of ‘crisis’, be it ofthe mind, body or soul but childhood friends Raewyn Hamilton andGeraldine Meo found that the simple pleasure of walking providedthem with the time and space needed to reflect on, and navigate thechallenges of midlife.

Raewyn and Geraldine start each day with a power walk, meetingoutside their Auckland apartment block at 5.50am to begin a six kmcity circuit, catching up on careers, families and all the gossip alongthe way.

“Our interest in shared walking started in 1994 and sixteen yearson we still believe walking is the best way to keep fit and minimisemiddle age spread”, says Raewyn who now conveniently (and not co-incidentally) lives in the same apartment block as Geraldine.

As the ladies entered an age when their children had left the nest,they decided to take their morning ritual to another level by embark-ing on five-yearly walking expeditions.

“We decided to do the Milford Track in ’99 which was a goodplace to start what we now call our five-year anniversary challenge,”says Geraldine. “We had a blast and knew that this was a great way tochallenge ourselves and celebrate our friendship.”

Raewyn had a special moment on the pair’s first walking adven-ture; when leafing through the visitor’s book at one of the huts shecame across an entry by her mother who had walked the same trackten years earlier at the age of 75.

The ladies’ next five-year challenge incorporated bush walking inQueensland as part of a health retreat. They pushed themselves toconquer the more difficult trails after a couple of days and didn’t lookback.

In 2009, Raewyn and Geraldine challenged themselves to walk theNew York Marathon. However this was interrupted by another ven-ture that excited them both – the prospect of launching their ownwebsite wisanow.co.nz.

Raewyn and Geraldine got the inspiration for this website duringone of their long walks along Waihi Beach. Raewyn suggested toGeraldine that after a year of some rather difficult life-challenges in-cluding watching her mother lose her mind with dementia, friendslosing husbands and even watching family pets ailing, that she write abook about everything she had learned over the past few years.Geraldine suggested that rather than writing a book they should do awebsite, that way they could help even more women.

The two self-confessed ‘midlifers’ have faced their fair share ofdifficult challenges, but have not letthese wrestle them into submission;they do not subscribe to the sedentarylifestyle, sensible clothes and meno-pausal madness typically associatedwith this stage of life and instead havetaken fundamental actions to makesure they embrace their second adult-hood.

The ladies demonstrate that ashared activity such as walking morecan provide more than just physicalbenefits; it can be a time to inspire,nurture friendships and transformmidlife challenges into exciting oppor-tunities.

Raewyn and Geraldine love fiveyear challenges

In 1999 on the MilfordTrack on day 2 before thefirst swing bridge.


Below: Bikecrew and nurse - from leftGordon Mackie, obscured Ian Walker,Nurse Robyn Gichard and Nick Lawson.Photo by John Spiers

Event

Striding it out over New Zealand’s picturesque and awesome landscapes is abig draw to overseas visitors, but each

year more and more Kiwi’s are getting out andabout enjoying their country’s amazing spaces.

The three day Sea Sky & Bush Walk inCentral Hawke’s Bay is one of those uniquewalking experiences, that continues to attractvisitors from every corner of New Zealandand the world.

In March each year the Rotary Club ofWaipukurau offer you the opportunity to walkover some of Central Hawkes Bay’s most sce-nic and privately owned land, with the Pacific

Ocean seemingly at ones feet and where aslight turn of the head brings the magnificentRuahine Range into your line of sight.

Within this mix of fresh air and exerciseare homesteads and gardens, native bush,wonderful bird life, and stories from the past.

It’s an event that is marked down monthsin advance on many walkers’ calendars, as thereis a limit to numbers, so booking early is agood option.

The Sea Sky & Bush Walk is organized bythe innovative Rotary Club of Waipukurau andevery year they plan and trial new walk desti-nations that cover different terrains, hence thename Sea, Sky and Bush.

Walkers are based at Pukeora Estate on theoutskirts of Waipukurau, and this is the startpoint for the walk each day. Here they enjoypanoramic views up the Tuki Tuki River, overthe patchwork of the Ruataniwha Plains, tothe backdrop of the Ruahine Ranges.

The local Rotarian’s great hospitality is leg-endary, it includes handsome, strong farmertypes who are on hand for rescues on 4wheeled motor bikes, while more of them walkalong side as they love to chat.

They transport portaloos and mattresses,organize buses each day, they run the bars,pour tea in the mornings and the catering teamheaded by chef Hugo (Rotarian and local law-yer) cook up a sumptuous storm in the kitchen.

And at the end of each day weary bodies makegood use of the heated indoor pool and mas-seuses are on hand to magic away the aches intired legs.

The wonderful scenery and delicious mealsare highlights of the Sea Sky & Bush Walk,but the new friendships forged, the renewedcontacts, the smiles and laughter are priceless.

Day 1: Saturday 5 March – Sea WalkDistance: 12.5 kilometres

Cooks Tooth is a walk not to be missed,filled with iconic Hawke’s Bay sites, Maori andearly European history and the views arebreathtaking.

Cook’s Tooth is an iconic landmark namedafter intrepid explorer Captain James Cook.The large limestone boulder stands out as afeature on the coastline, as it did when Cooksailed by more than 200 years ago.

We will walk to Cook’s Tooth where a limeworks was once situated. A gradual climb alongthe ridge will give 360° views of Blackhead(once again named by Cook’s crew), the spec-tacular Pacific coastline including Te PaerahiBeach, and Cape Turnagain. Inland viewsstretch towards Mangaorapa, and the TautaneRidge that includes the hill with the World’sLongest Place Name.

Our trek towards our final destination atWhangaehu Beach south of Cooks Tooth in-cludes visiting a bentonite mining site on the

Stride it out in CentralHawkes Bay at

Sea Sky& BushWalk


Event

Above: A large group in the RuahineRanges in March this year. Photo by Vivienne

Haldane

Top right: The Wanganui Team girls on alunch break on the 2010 walk. Photo byVivienne Haldane

Below: Neil & Helen Worboys, Feilding,taking in the views of the awesome skylinein 2010. Photo Ron McPhail

Stoddart property.Day 2: Sunday 6 March – Bush Walk

Distance: 13 kilometresOur day begins at the headwaters of the

Manawatu River. Yes, we are still in Hawke’sBay – the Manawatu River is possibly the onlyriver in the world that has its origins on oneside of a divide and flows into the sea on theother side.

The first stage of our venture takes us ona gentle climb through regenerating bush com-prising of Beech (Black Birch), Kahikateas,Fern, Toi Toi and Pitosporiums. From the topswe will drop down into “Stoney Creek” wherethe Birch and Rimus are thriving.

We will pass through “Anderson Logs”,

walk up “Dry Spur” with exquisite views ofthe Ruahines and descend to the MakaretuRiver, and onto “Hapi Daze” hut through amagnificent stand of Pepperwood and youngRimus.

The birdlife in this area is abundant includ-ing Woodpigeons (Kereru) and Tui.

A local identity Stacker Johnston will talkon the history of the area including an oldcopper mine, no longer in use, further alongthe river.

Low, short river crossings at the end of thewalk add to the fun and walkers will not haveto put up with wet feet for too long.

Day 3: Monday 7 March – Sky WalkDistance: 6 kilometres

The Monday walk is the shortest of thethree walks and commences from the top of‘Browns Hill’ at Flemington 20kms out ofWaipukurau. Here we will witness the sym-metry of a farmer and his dogs as they movesheep across the ridges.

The Central Hawke’s Bay countryside willreflect its late summer singed colours and we’llwalk over pastures with well tended pine plan-tations and hills dotted with various speciesof poplar, willow and manuka.

Great 360° views include the Pacific coast-line at Porangahau, Lake Hatuma nearWaipukurau and northwards to MtKahuranaki, Hastings.

Views to the west, take in the TourereRange and Te Whangai Range in the south.

The walk concludes with a BBQ lunch inan ever increasing and quite amazing countrygarden at Browns Hill.

For more information: Website:www.seaskybush.co.nz Phone: 0800 200 502.


Crossing the finish line after 21kms ofsweat, concentration and determination changed Tapawera woman Susan

Ellis’ life.Susan describes herself as “the one who

was never picked for the schoolsports team!”.The idea of com-pleting a halfmarathon wassomething thatwas just nevergoing to happenfor her!

That was until six monthsago, when Susan’s life changed in a very dif-ferent way.

At 54 years old, with a family and a fulltime job at a busy school, Susan couldn’t fig-ure out why she was constantly feeling tiredand had little energy to spare. Her mood wasdown and her weight was up - and Susan knewsomething had to change.

Susan’s a half a marathonstunner

High achiever

Being told she had diabetes by her GP,Audrey Vickerman at the Wakefield MedicalCentre, came as a shock, but Susan knew itmeant she HAD to make some changes to herdiet and find time for some regular physicalactivity. She didn’t want to risk having to in-ject insulin or other unpleasant complicationscaused by the disease. So she learned all shecould about diabetes through books and at-tending an excellent Diabetes Education

course run by Diabetes (Nelson)Inc - where she took the oppor-tunity to get extra support from

Green Prescription.Susan knew it

would be a challengeto find time for ex-

ercise, but decided“I’m just going to walk

when I get home – tea can wait and otherscan help”. And with that positive attitude shestarted by simply walking down her road forabout 20 – 25 minutes.

At first it was difficult to stay motivated,but within a short time she was walking everynight and starting to enjoy it. With encour-agement from Bee Williamson, her Green Pre-

scription Patient Support person, Susan startedto feel brighter, happier about controlling herdiabetes and her weight started to graduallydecrease as she adjusted her nutrition.

Susan developed a regular walking routine,and one day when a friend said she was goingto try the half-marathon and invited Susan togive it a go she thought, ‘well, why not?’

Two very supportive work colleagues of-fered to start training with her and accompanyher on the half-marathon so Susan commit-ted to her regular walks, added the occasionalbike ride and as the time drew closer she knewthey were really going to do it! The event it-self was a day Susan will never forget.

Best of all, by walking almost every dayand eating well Susan has now lost a stagger-ing 20kgs!

Her self-esteem has improved considerably,she feels more confident, looks great and nowenjoys shopping for clothes. “Everything’schanged for the better,” with support and en-couragement from her friends, family andGreen Prescription.

Susan’s journey from diagnosis to becom-ing the active woman with a sparkle in her eyeshas been emotional at times, and she some-times felt alone and not able to just chat withother people about diabetes.

But all that has changed, and now Susanwants to help others understand that someregular physical activity and good nutrition canhelp control diabetes.

Having something to aim for was impor-tant for Susan, so she’s setting her sights onthe next walking event she can enjoy. GoSusan!

For more information on Green Prescription andyour local contact person, go to www.moh.govt.nz/greenprescription.

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The festive season

Your biggest Christmas surprise mightbe the number that registers on thebathroom scales after the Christmas

holiday period.Events, such as: work functions, barbeques,

drinks with friends, lunch dates, dinner invita-tions, Christmas Day celebrations, parties, andmore parties, plus holiday socialising, are notconducive to keeping trim and slim.

A number of research sources all supportthe message, that on average a person will in-crease their weight by three kilograms over thefestive season. Drinking an extra glass of wine,eating handful of party nibbles and eliminat-ing a daily walk will produce a surplus 2000kilojoules of unused energy. Keep that upfor two weeks and that’s a one-kilogram weightgain!

However, weight gain doesn’t need to be anegative outcome from the festive season. Thekey to remaining in control is ‘awareness’.

Following are 10 common behaviour’s thatpeople make, resulting in weight gain. Onceyou have knowledge you can take empower-ing steps to effortlessly remain in control.

1. Defined intention ‘Hoping’ that you won’t put on weight over

this period is not taking control. It’s a vague‘leave it’ to chance approach. Be brave, weighyourself now. Clarify and set a post festiveseason goal weight. This will motivate you tomaintain, lose or gain weight over the Christ-mas/holiday period. When you are clear onthe desired outcome, you can then direct youractions, attitude and choices to achieve it.

2. The bigger picture Where is your mind? Is it focusing on all

the goodies you know you shouldn’t be eatingor is it excited by thoughts of a healthy, fit

and toned body? Get clear on the motivatingfactors required to maintain balanced healthyhabits. How can you get back on track whenyour focus is diverted?

3. Standards Standards are rules for which you hold

yourself personally accountable. For exam-ple, setting standards such as: I will consumeno more than two drinks at a function; I don’teat party snacks; I walk 45-minutes every day,will give structure for remaining in control.What standards can you set to support youreating and exercise goals over this period?

4. Hunger. Social events change eating routines. At-

tending social occasions with an empty stom-ach and eating at irregular times causes mostpeople to eat and drink more than normal.Consuming the majority of calories late in theday is not smart as your body’s metabolismslows down. What healthy snack can you con-sume prior to attending a social event to helpyou to avoid over consumption of food andalcohol?

5. Healthy habits The festive season is stressful. Demands

and expectations are placed on us from eve-rywhere. This can cause us to sacrifice ourself-care routines such as exercising, drinkingwater, eating fruit and getting adequate sleep.Often it’s not the odd heavy eating and drink-ing nights that cause weight gain, but ratherthat feeling of ‘blowing it’ which causes us toneglect to healthy habits and routines. Whatself-care activities do you need to make a pri-ority over this period?

6. Have fun The focus of Christmas related events are

enjoyment, celebration and connecting withfriends and family. Unfortunately this is of-ten overlooked and food becomes the focus.

Raise your awareness by asking thequestion - What am I looking for-ward to at this event or occasion?Use your answer to shift your fo-cus.

7. Deprivation Feeling like you are missing out,

can lead to increased focus. Thisis a special time of year, depriving

yourself of Christmas treats is not smart.What events are special and that you will in-dulge a little? Remember anything is okay ifit is consumed in moderation. Remember, it’snot the treats that do the damage but thehealthy lifestyle habits that are neglected.

8. Sabotage Pressure from others to eat and drink can

be challenging. Plan ahead for the event. Whatpressures could you face? Visualise a response.View yourself as being prepared and empow-ered. Often a straightforward ‘no’, with a sim-ple explanation is all it takes.9. A flexible plan

Often no one-day is the same over thisperiod, this makes planning more difficult.Kathy, who enjoys a very active social life, takesa few moments each morning to note downher daily exercise and eating plan to fit aroundher daily commitments. By planning on a dailybasis, you can be flexible but still remain incontrol.10. Be aware of triggers

Stress resulting from shopping trips, at-tendance at functions, family commitments,past memories can see many turning to foodfor comfort. If you are an ‘emotional eater’,what are the potential triggers? With thisawareness, develop strategies to take control?

By MeganBlatchford-Peck

Motivation

· Megan works as a motivational Coach, visither websites, Performance Coachingwww.mindcoach.co.nz & Weight Loss Coachingwww.mindoverbody.co.nz for more info.

Take ActionIf you want to achieve a healthy body

weight over the Christmas holiday period,take time to consider the following ques-tions and write down responses.

1. What were your festive season weightgain challenges last year?

2. What events or situations are you liketo face this year?

3. What key goal you can you set forthis period to maintain a healthy body im-age?

4. What 1 to 3 actions or steps are youcommitted to taking to achieve success?

Warning … you are about to enter thedanger zone for potential weight gain!bulge


Above: Groups of people on the walkway.Left: Pauline Rhode’s Plunder Boatsculpture.Right: A previous sculpture “Device forGauging Tolerance”.

New Zealand walk

By Margaret Macklin

For a walk with a difference, try the sculpture walk on Waiheke this summer.Headland Sculpture on the Gulf 2011

comes alive on Waiheke Island from 28 Janu-ary to 20 February.

This will be the fifth exhibition and locatedalong two kilometres of coastal walkwayMatiatia to Church Bay on Waiheke Island.

I’ve walked the last four exhibitions andnotice several other walking groups of friendswho also decide to change their regular walk-ing route to a morning walk of art on the is-land.

The setting of the two kilo-metre coastal walkway is spec-tacular. The unsealed publicwalkway starts from the ferryterminal at Matiatia. Walk out ofthe ferry terminal to the rightand towards the southern endof the bay and cross the foot-bridge. The Royal Forest andBird Protection Society of NewZealand re-vegetation project and historic sitesare highlights of this walk.

There is a 15 minute uphill section towardsthe cliff top on Nick Johnstone Drive.

From the cliff top the track meanders rightaround the headland and small bays mostlyover public land and including some steps andboard walks.

There are some small patches of bush and

a rustic café along the way and several placesto stop and admire the view. Follow the trackto Te Miro Bay and then take the right of wayreturning to Nick Johnstone Drive.

Without sculptures the unsealed walkingtrack takes about an hour and is not difficult.However with the artworks installed it is bet-ter to allow two hours to enjoy the artworks.Then the major decision is whether to walkback to the ferry up Nick Johnstone Drive andback down the track to the terminal (abouthalf an hour) or go to Oneroa, which canadd more time especially for cafés and shops.

In 2009 there were artworks onthe beach at Matiatia Bay and in2011 there will be artworks in thesimilar area and on the track up toNick Johnstone Drive.

The website recommends wear-ing comfortable walking shoes, us-ing sun screen, wearing a hat andtaking water (water is also avail-able to purchase).

Some forty artworks are selectedfor 2011. The exhibition of large scale con-temporary sculpture has a backdrop of thespectacular views over the gulf and islands. Itis a showcase for New Zealand’s leading andemerging sculptors. Many artworks relate backto the land. The exhibition is always innova-tive and influential, and can be provocative.Each year I notice different highlights and eachyear the artworks are totally different.

“Headland is a freight train of artistic op-portunity both for the artist and the visitor.Set in a beautiful location the artist engageswith dynamic site, visitors and the forces ofnature. We focus on artistic excellence andworks that engage with the site and contem-porary practice in exciting and rigorous ways,”says James McCarthy, selector, headland 2011.

It is easy to get there and really enjoyable

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works of art

to walk with a group of friends for a morn-ing or a day out to enjoy the exhibition andthe sculpture walk then explore Waiheke Is-land’s artist studios, galleries, seaside cafes andvillages.

The island is just 35 minutes by Fullers ferryfrom downtown Auckland.

For more information go towww.sculptureonthegulf.co.nz Mark the cal-endar now for the exhibition dates, open onlythree weeks, from 28 January to 20 February2011.

Right: Jeff Thomson’s “Water Tank” withpeople. Photo by Geoff land

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Above left: A waterfall in the bush.

Above right: Crossing a small river.

Below left: A Maori burial tree with twoMaori carvings.

Below right: The group stops on asuspension bridge.

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New Zealand walk

By Barb Lowther

A favourite spot for walking is Opotiki in the Bayof Plenty. There is a huge

choice of walks to do in this areafrom a half hour wander arounda domain to three or four day cir-cuits, staying at the many little hutsdotted in the national parks andconservation areas.

A group of us travelled downfrom Tauranga, reaching Ohiwa inan hour and a half. This was ourbase for the next two days.

After setting up camp, our firstwalk was up the hill (Onekawa)behind the Holiday Park. Thisgives absolutely stunning views ofWhakatane Heads, Ohope, theexpanse of Ohiwa Harbour andits islands, Whale Island, WhiteIsland, the beach sweeping downto the Waiotahi River mouth, and

the ranges on the way to EastCape.

We continued walking alongthe beach, and around the end ofthe Spit, returning along the har-bour, a beautiful evening walk.

Next morning we drove 10minutes into Opotiki, and took SH2 to Gisborne, veering left in lessthan a kilometre into Otara Road.The Pakihi Valley, part of theUretawa Conservation area, isabout 20 kms from here, the last6 kms of road being quite ruggedand windy.

We parked at the end of theroad amongst a thicket of lovelyripe blackberries, and started thetrail on the right of the river (don’tcross the swing bridge).

This trail was originally cut asa stock route to bring cattle fromthe Old Motu Road, through to

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Opotiki. It takes about five and ahalf hours to walk to Whikikau onthe Motu Road, but transport ar-rangements need to be made.

Another option is to do thePakihi /Te Waiti circuit, returningdown the Te Waiti Valley, againwith alternative transport arrange-ments.

Our plan was to walk into thePakihi Hut and back out. Thisbenched track follows a ridge justabove the river all the way to thePakihi Hut.

Unfortunately it is quite unsta-ble, and we encountered severallarge slips, where we had to clam-ber down and along the river beduntil we reached a place with easyaccess to continue along the trail.

It seems that the efforts ofNga Tapuwae Tramping Clubhave kept the track cleared andopen. There were lots of Tawa,Nikau, Pungas, ferns, and grasses.

After a drink stop by a prettylittle side stream, we continuedpast a waterfall, and reached a rivercrossing in just over two hours.From here the track climbed upto a junction.

The left fork led to Whitikauon the old Motu Road, and the sixbunk hut was a short distancedown the right. fork. We were

walking in Opotiki

Right: The Pakihi River.


Above: Time for lunch by a stream.

Below: Negotiating a slip.

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there in two and a half hours.After sitting enjoying the bush, the birds,

and the quiet, we returned. Half took the sametrack back, the other half returned along theriver bed, crisscrossing over braids all the wayback.

The water was never much more than kneedeep, and both groups arrived back at the sametime.

The next day we drove about 25kms downSH 2 until we reached a stone shelter with in-formation boards telling of the early farminghistory of this area, and of the building ofTauranga Bridge, one of only two remainingHarp suspension bridges in New Zealand.

We crossed the bridge and did a loop walkaround the old settlement site, for a couple ofhours.

Once back in Opotiki, we turned left justover Waioeka Bridge at the south end of town,and drove 7 kms down Woodlands Road toHukutaia Domain.

Here, in 1913, human bones were foundinside a huge hollow Puriri tree (Taketakerau).This tree measures 22m around, is 23m tall,and is estimated to be over 2000 years old. Itis impressive.

The bones were removed, the tapu lifted,and 11 acres was made into a recreational re-serve. In subsequent years, one of the bestdisplays of native plants in New Zealand hasbeen, planted and labelled. This little domainis well worth a visit.

From there we had a swim, packed up, andreached home in time for tea. It was an inter-esting and varied walking weekend.

A weekendof walkingin Opotiki


Right: Ready to settle down to eat their well earnedChristmas Lunch on top of the world are Keith andRachael. Photo taken on top of Flat Top Hill lookingdown into the Roxburgh Gorge, by Jeanette Egertonof Alexandra.

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Above: Early morning walk in the Liwa Desert, Abu Dhabi. Photo by ColinRead of Bucklands Beach.

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Top: Mother, son and grandson at the startof the track.

Below: The stream winds its way amoungthe rocks.

Opposite page: View of the falls from thelookout.

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Words by Anne ManningPhotos by Brittany Manning

As a teenager travelling from Te Arohato Matamata my family would comment about the Wairere Falls water-

fall that could clearly be seen in the Kaimairanges.

My first physical contact with the area camewhen at Bible class camp at Okauia nearMatamata. One of the leaders had a truck witha deck and a group of us piled on the backand off to the falls we went.

I remember even then being taken with themoss covered boulders, the stream with it’smany pools, and the green of the vegetationand the many tree roots.

My group only did the lower part of thewalk. Thirty years were to elapse before I re-

turned to the falls; this time with my daugh-ter. I still remember the hard labour of climb-ing up the Old Maori Trail to reach the top ofthe falls. The effort was worthwhile and theview of the Waikato plains glorious.

I was intrigued by the very flat area at thetop and could understand why those who leftthe path could easily be lost.

We kept the stream in view and found avery worn sign telling of the people - Maori,missionaries, and explorers who had used thetrail to cross the Kaimai Ranges to Tauranga.

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found it. Perhaps it has disappeared as has thedeer hunter’s hut.

Over the years I have returned to the fallsand taken advantage of the work DOC hasdone in putting steps andstaircases to make the climbso much easier. The platformhalf way up is great for takingphotos of the falls and pro-vides a welcome rest.

This last Easter my son,granddaughter and grandsonset out with me to go to thetop of the falls. Walking alongwith the young ones made one look with neweyes as they followed the stream, looking atthe rocks and frothing water.

The bridges were works of art in the waythey curved around and nikau in particularwere abundant.

The next section was the climb to the plat-form and the chance to photograph these spec-tacular falls. The climb continues passingthrough native forest.

The top is reached when you find thestream which is always very picturesque withits rock bed and green coloured water.

Follow the stream and you come to the

lookout. Here you have a magnificent viewlooking back over the valley and of the Waikatoplains. Weather was perfect that Easter day andwe found cosy spots to sit and eat our lunches.

I have been up there when the windhas picked up the water and sprayedwell back up the stream, an experiencein itself!)

To return the same route is fol-lowed. I was impressed with the largenumber of people using the track. Wemet many family groups with youngchildren, teenagers and adults cover-ing a wide spectrum of ages. The

beauty of the track is that you can choose howfar you want to go.

Wairere Falls Track

Right: The Waikato Plains takenfrom the top of the falls.

Below left: Lichen coveredstones.

Below: A new bridge built byDOC.

Below right: The stream beforeit plunges over the falls.

Below far right: Gloriousshades of green.

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Fact fileTrack distance to the Wairere Falls- 5 kms.Time: Three to four hours return.Height: Wairere Falls 153m drop.How to get there: Wairere FallsTrack is on Goodwin Road off TeAroha – Okauia Road south of TeAroha.

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Above: Barrel cactus exists at the lowerelevations and provides a bright red edibleflower pod and stores water in its flesh.

Below left: The end of the line! Snow CreekCanyon with the San Jacinto mountainstowering in the background.

Below: Cholla cactus grows between twolarge boulders.

By Daniel HaddockBeing a keen runner and tramper, I decided

to celebrate by walking part of the Pacific CrestTrail from Tule Canyon Truck Trail to SnowCreek Canyon,which cuts across the moun-tains above my home town of Palm Springs,

“I wanted to do something different when I turned 60years of age,” says Daniel Haddock.

With this particular milestone approaching in August2009, I decided it was time to reacquaint myself with myCalifornian roots after 36 years in Aotearoa.”

The Pacific Crest Trail is a national scenictrail which runs 4,264 km/2, 665 miles fromthe Mexican Border through California, Or-egon and Washington ending seven milesnorth of the Canadian border.

The trail is administered by a non-profitorganisation which relies heavily on volunteersand donations to maintain the trail.

The plan was to walk the section which ranthrough the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Moun-tains National Monument. This is the mostdiverse of all the trail sections, covering sevengeologic regions from the Upper SonoranDesert, to higher alpine elevations.

The gradients began at 3,590 feet, rose to9,030 feet near Mt San Jacinto, which at 10,834feet is the high point of the Peninsular Rangeswhich continue south to form the backboneof Baja, California.

The trail then descends some 7,000 feet in16 miles on the last day to barrel cactus, yucca,ocotillo and sage near the desert floor.

“If you were travelling in latitude ratherthan elevation, the changes in flora and faunawould be the equivalent of trekking fromMexico to Canada.” ( Santa Rosa and San JacintoMountains National Monument Trail Map, Wil-derness Society, Agua Caliente Band ofCahuilla Indias, City of Palm Desert).

The San Jacinto Mountains were formedwhen the Pacific plate started to push against

and into the North American plate, “causingforces to uplift the ranges while dredging up500 million year old rocks to cover their slopeswith granite boulders and sharp escarpments.The San Adreas Fault cuts through the valleybelow, contributing to its formation while caus-ing those infamous earthquakes.” 120 GreatHikes in and near Palm Springs, Phillip Ferrantewith Hank Koeing, Westcliffe Publishers, Inc.,Englewood, Colorado, 2003)

I took off at Tule Canyon Truck Trail onSeptember 24th, 2009 to tackle this 75 mile/112 km section hoping to beat the heat bystarting in late autumn.

Choosing a cooler time of the year to startis essential as even at the higher elevations,temperatures can reach over 30degrees centi-grade anytime between June and October andat the lower elevations the temperatures cansoar over 45 degrees.

How much water could I carry? The Pa-cific Crest Trail Data Book said that close to90 km of this section would be on ‘water alert’.The criteria for a water alert was when the nextwater source within 800 metres of the trailwas more than 19 km away. I didn’t want toleave the trail and walk any extra unless abso-lutely necessary. Fortunately, an old friendfrom varsity days, Richard, would be able towalk up to certain trail heads, bringing waterand supplies to lessen my pack load. Other-wise, I would have had to mail supplies to PostOffices along the route, sometimes a few milesoff the trail.

Day 1Tule Canyon Truck Trail to Highway 74 climb-

ing from 3590 ft. to 4919 ft. 24 km. (day hike)

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Richard had been a great help getting twodifferent types of permits as we would walkthrough state, national park and wildernessareas. The permits were inexpensive and ob-tainable before hand. Unlike New Zealandthere were no huts along this section but alongmost of the trail you can camp within 100metres of the trail. Gas stoves were permit-ted but open fires were banned due to extremefire danger.

I made a 7:30 am start with Richard drop-ping me off at the trail head. The dirt roadwas 4 wheel drive material from the turn-offnear Anza, California.

At this lower elevation, the area was highdesert with lots of cactus. Not long into thejourney, living up to its name, Coyote CanyonRoad featured a well-decomposed coyote withsharp teeth visible sprawled in the middle ofthe trail. How had it died? There are moun-tain lions in the area although I never saw any.

It stayed cloudy and cool for awhile beforethe expected heat kicked in. I was able to carrysome frozen water on this day hike. It wasworth the weight. The water melts slowly asthe day goes on offering a refreshing guzzleover a number of hours. Apples, avocados,green peppers, tomatoes, etc. were much bet-

ter to eat than dry scroggin and nuts when itwas so hot. Hard boiled eggs went down well,cool and easy to eat.

The trail was pretty easy at the start with aseries of ravines and canyons with occasionalgreen Cottonwood tree oases, and then acrosssandy washes as progress was made towards

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A stunning view of Tahquitz (Lily) Rock, wellknown to Southern California rock climbers,towering above the town of Idyllwild on day 3.

A hillside covered by yellow Penstemon revealinga rock garden arranged by PCT trampers.

Table Mountain. There was lots of evidenceof motorbikes and jeep trails but there is noone else walking today.

Views stretched away to the Anza-BorregoDesert State Park in the south, and Santa RosaMountain to the southeast . Lizards scurryalong the rocks and even a ‘horny toad’ makes


Above: Lake Hemet at the head of GarnerValley is visible from many vantage points.

a brief appearance long enough for me tophotograph it. You descend and ascendthroughout the day sometimes on narrow trailscut into the rocky base. The Pacific Crest Traillogos are a welcoming reminder that you are

heading in the right direction.In the heat haze, the appropriately named

Alkali Wash heralds the last climb along theslope of Lookout Mountain and into the SanBernadino National Forest. Highway 74, my

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pick-up point, beckons as I make my waythrough grassy meadows to the edge of thisbusy, high-country road.

Day 2 Highway 74 to Fobes Ranch Trail- day hike

4919 to 7123 and down to 5990ft, 23 km plus 2km to pick up point. (day hike)

Again, Richard obliges and drops me offat the trail head. It is quite cool this morning,around 15 degrees centigrade. Another beau-tiful day develops and there is no wind. En-joying the shade between the hills, the first 2½ hours passes quickly.

I’m walking about 5km an hour which feelscomfortable but steady especially when steepclimbs are required. The trail continuesthrough groves of Scrub Oak trees. Then asyou enter Penrod Canyon randomly tossedboulders dot the hillsides and the trail followsan ancient stream bed cut into granite flows.

The climb towards Cedar Spring takes an-other few hours with some steep ascents.

Left: Evidence of a tumultuous upheavalwhich threw boulders near the skyline.



Above: A tortured pine tree.

Below: Another dry creek bed on the wayto Lookout Mountain. Chaparral vegetationhas adapted to the hot summers andcooler, wet winters.

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There is some shade and the reward of sweep-ing views in the new Santa Rosa and SanJacinto Mountains National Monument andalong the Desert Divide, east and north to theCoachella Valley and Palm Springs. There arelots of scurrying quail and squawking blue jayswhen the oak trees hug the trail. YellowPestemon-covered hillsides feature for awhile.

The spring wildflowers are long gone. Theblazing sun melts the frozen water I had beencarrying since the morning. There are twoother trampers camped on the side of the trailin the distance, but I keep trucking on.

Richard suprises me at the Fobes Trail Junc-tion and we walk back down to the start ofFobes trail to end Day 2.

Day 3To Saddle Junction. 5910- 8100ft (overnight)

22 km.This was going to be my first overnight, so

the pack was much heavier than the last twodays. Richard dropped me off around noonat the Fobes Trail head and agreed to meet atSaddle Junction at 6:00pm and then walk backdown the 8km of the Devil’s Slide to his truck.Richard would walk up the Devil’s Slide trailnear Idyllwild bringing some extra water andsupplies.

I rejoin the Pacific Crest Trail at the FobesTrail Junction and head towards ApacheSprings. The trail drops onto the other sideof the mountain range and crosses the sourceof the three canyons which form part of theAgua Caliente (hot water) Indian Reservation.Palm, Andreas and Murray Canyons descendthousands of metres to the desert floor. Twolarge ravens are cruising the thermals abovethe canyons and shadow me for a few kilome-tres.

Red Tahquitz with its distinctive colourcaused by mineral deposits at 8788 feet domi-nates the northern skyline pointing the way tomy destination that night. There was someshade from the steep terrain.

In fact in a few places I am forced to hugthe side of the hills as the drop descends thou-sands of feet a few centimetres away. A firein May 2008, according to a warning sign andthe subsequent erosion had rendered the trailinto a treacherous path. There was no choice

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Above: A descent of 7000 feet from theforest back towards the desert floorbeckons.

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but to keep going. I was interested to read aPacific Crest Trail website posting from 28April, 2010 exclaiming how two trampers hadto use crampons and ice axes to cross this samearea.

Catclaws, a tailing bush not unlike the NewZealand bush lawyer, begin to make their pres-ence felt by scratching my legs and tugging atmy socks.

Lake Hemet to the west shimmers in thedistance and the desert communities of PalmDesert, Rancho Mirage, Cathedral City andPalm Springs spread out along Highway 111to the east.

Large Jeffrey, Ponderosa, Sugar Pines,White fir and Cedar trees now dot the hill-sides as you enter the San Jacinto wilderness.I arrive at a sign which says Saddle Junction1.5 miles at 6:40pm, well past the planned time.I wait for awhile deciding this must be theplace. After awhile I head off in another di-rection towards the Ranger Station nearTahquitz (Lily) Rock, a dome shaped smoothgranite landmark above the mountain com-munity of Idyllwild. Perhaps Richard had gonethat way. The blazing sunset colours the sky.

On my way back to the original sign, wefinally meet up. It turns out I was waiting atthe wrong place and Richard had come to findme. By now it’s 7:00 pm and we begin the 2kmwalk to the real Saddle Junction.

Darkness falls under a quarter moon. Ri-chard has a torch and I am thankful for myLED headlamp. Some bright spark haspainted white spots about 3 metres high onthe Jeffrey and Ponderosa pines which help

mark the trail. By the time we get to SaddleJunction, it is too late for Richard to walkdown.

We pitch the tent in a clearing near the trail,

and cook up some hot food. The tem-perature begins to drop and Richarddoes not have a sleeping bag as he hadnot planned to spend the night. It isa calm, cool, starry, starry night abovethe town of Idyllwild.

Day 4To Fuller Ridge Trail head remote campsite

(overnight)- 8100> 9030 then ending at8725, 19.5 km.

We have a quick breakfast and packup. Richard heads off with a plan tomeet me at the Fuller Ridge campsitethat afternoon. He takes some of thegear that I won’t need today. Anotherbeautiful, crisp morning as I make myway through the forests of pine andcedar. Squirrels and chimpunks fre-quent the area, scurrying across the trail.There are phenomenal views across thenortheast side of Coachella Valley the val-ley to the San Bernadino mountainstopped by Mt San Gorgonio, which at11,501 feet, is the highest point in South-ern California. Large sugar pine cones dot

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Right: Climbing above Anza, a small townnear Highway 79 to San Diego.



Above Daniel in the San JacintoWilderness in the San Bernardino NationalForest.

Overseas walksrocks as evidence of hungry squirrels. Thetrail to the summit of Mt. San Jacinto is sign-posted. I am tempted but I had done it in1972 and decided to carry on towards thecampground. As I pass various trail heads,other walkers appear. One is having her lastwalk before departing to scale Kilimanjaro.

David has stashed frozen iced tea and wa-ter along the trail for his return day hike. Hedecides to turn around early and walk backwith me. The iced tea is most welcome andprovides a caffeine boost which make the lastfew kilometres much more pleasant.

The California Conservation Corps in-cludes those with minor convictions workingunder guidance and university student volun-teers. They repaired and redesigned sectionsof the trail. There were a number of crewslevering boulders, cutting steps, clearing brushat various points as David and I neared thecampground. This is one of the ways that thisNational Trail is maintained.

I reach the campground around 3:00 pmand wait for Richard to arrive. It is a Fridayafternoon and the area is filling with campers,hunters with bows and arrows, and the CCCmembers who have elaborate tents, includinga mess tent set up. Richard arrives with a mat-tress in the back of his truck and begins tocook tea. I set up my tent, the wind dropsand another stunning starlit night begins.

Day 5(My last day) finishing at Snow Creek Road-

8725 dropping to 1230 ft., 26 km.The plan for the final day was to ring Rich-

ard when I got to Snow Creek Road at theedge of the little settlement there. He againtakes items I won’t need. I fill my Camelbakwith water and gear up for the long descent. Ihit the trail at 7:45am. Already the sun re-minded me that it would blaze away all day.

There are stunning views of the easternslopes of Mt San Jacinto, the Morongo In-dian Reservation and their large casino, andeven Mt. Baldy and Mt Wilson in the SanGabriel mountains above Los Angeles Basinare visible. The pine trees give way to the highchaparral plants of Yerba Santa, Buckwheat,and Yucca. Huge boulders have been carvedand piled into animal-like shapes. One large,round boulder was split neatly in half with atortured pine tree broken to drape across thetop.

I had been walking for seven hours de-scending towards the desert floor throughendless kilometre long switchbacks whichseem to go away from the beckoning villagebelow. At one point, I was going to go straightdown the side of the hill but remembered theguide book which said don’t be tempted toleave the trail as it will take you longer and be

dangerous.The water in my Camelbak had boiled and

was too hot to drink. I knew the signs ofdehydration and was perilously close to seri-ous trouble as I staggered through the last sec-tion. Eventually I reached the bottom andthere glimmering in the distance was a onemetre high tap provided by the Desert WaterAgency. I had a nice swim under that tap!Richard met me complaining of the unex-pected heat wave and we drove back to civili-sation.

My dream is to become a ‘through walker’although I am not getting any younger.Through walkers are those who tramp theentire trail in one go and number around 300a year. The Pacific Crest Trail Associationregulates the confirmation of their efforts. InMay 2011, I am planning to walk Mexico toTule Canyon Truck Road, and then possiblyfrom Snow Creek to Big Bear. Richard saidhe is coming with me the whole way this time!

the thick pine needlebeds that line the trail.

A trail artiste hasplaced pine cones in theeroded holes on a enor-mous boulder creating aspecial grotto.

For the only time inthe walk, the trail crosses

a few trickles and swampyareas. I didn’t bring any

water purification tablets asmy mates said not to bother

as there would be no water atthis time of the year. How re-freshing it was to wet myhead!

When I reach the Straw-berry Cienga, a Spanish wordmeaning swamp or marsh,

the sphagnum moss trickle is ahighlight of the trip. I practicallytake a shower in the cold, refresh-ing water bubbling out of the rockface.

A chimpmunk’s tail is lying inthe middle of the trail hinting atanother life and death struggle.Shredded pine cones litter the

Fact fileThere is a well developed Pacific CrestTrail website, www.pcta.org and manybooks available from the website. Besure to plan the time and your tripcarefully. Much of the Pacific Crest Trailcan be walked as day hikes. So if youare in California, Oregon or WashingtonState on holiday, it would be easy to walka section or two.(Day Hikes on the Pacific Crest Trail,California, George and Patricia Semb,Wilderness Press, 2000.)


Above: A very intesive cultivation area.Below: Local reed boats on the river.Right: A camel park at Bati.

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By Sue Verrall

Fantastic! In three weeks I will be backin stunning Ethiopia again. Each timeI set foot in Addis Ababa I am absorbed

in their ancient culture, but it is also the won-derful trekking opportunities, and cultural ex-changes.

On my last trip we drove south venturingthrough a string of seven lakes at the foot ofthe great Rift Valley with stunning birdlifeeverywhere and we became part of the ruralsociety meeting the beautiful women in theirtraditional dresses and the men wrapped intheir thick gabbi’s (robes)

Each district was planting or harvestingtheir different crops, from the false bananawhich they use the root for flour, coffee, mil-let, maize, fruit and of course their nutritiousstaple grain, teff.

Our aim was to trek in the Bale Mountains,a high altitude plateau of volcanic crags, lakes,forests and alpine moors.

It was late summer and the moorland hada cover of alpine grasses seed heads, theKniphofia (red hot pokers), and the orangelenontis which attract the sunbirds and tacazze.

What a remarkably varied landscape wewalked through with our guide and mules forfour days at times up to 4377m.

We looked out for wildlife in the afro–al-pine vegetation and were able to watch theMountain Nyala and a Simien wolf at a dis-tance, but we did not see the Menelik bushbuckon this occasion.

We took a day to explore the underwatercaves of St Omar, a lovely cool experience withlimestone and granite formations.

We walked to the edge of the Harenna es-carpment and looked down 2,000m to the in-credible sight of the lower rift valley floor.

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Top: A Bati girl.Left: A group of village children.Below: A finished home.

- Ethiopia

The next day driving along the valley floorwe passed through ancient farming systems, aNational Park and into commercial coffeeplantations.

Culturally it all began to change as we droveinto the dry south, and experienced nine daysof lifestyles which have been little changedthroughout the centuries and up to now littleinfluenced by western systems.

We were able to walk between villages withan amazing visit to the Surma people wherethe men are noted for their body painting andthe women their lip plates. We discovered theyoung girls nearing marriageable age make anddecorate their own designs starting with a smalldisk and increasing further as the skinstretches; some were 12-16 cm wide.

Walking through the Hamer villages we no-ticed how fine looking these people are, whotake great pride in colouring their hair withdiffering clays, oiling their bodies and wearingmany bracelets on their arms and legs

What fun we had purchasing delightfulbeads and homespun cloth at the local col-ourful markets. Every market is the weeklysocial meeting place buzzing with livestock and



Middle left: A field of Teff, small traditionalgrain.Below left: An African village layout.Below: A 44 gallon drum finds use on acamel’s back.

produce and craft, each district was noted forits particular craft specialty.

Daily we were amazed at the different stylesof traditional home structure, the continualvariety of birds and when we drove across toMago National Park and amongst the treecover we were delighted to see the small Dikdik, (I used to have a pet one in Tanzania)Baboons, Colobus monkeys with their won-derfully long black and white tails. PreviouslyI have seen Giraffe and Buck in this area also

We arrived at Nechisar National Park andtook a boat out on Lake Chamo to see someHippo and Crocodiles fantastic to see thembut nobody was relaxed at all!

Ethiopians in the south have ancient en-graved standing stele from the 12th -14th cen-

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Far left opposite page: A Tigrayan farmer.Right opposite page: Dancing in the south.Above left: Time for lunch.Above right: Turumi women.Below: Another buldge terraced to half wayup.turies supposedly marking ancient grave sites

we stopped to explore these at Tiya.In the north, at Axum some stele are 23m

high and beautifully carved.Next we were setting out for six days trek-

king in the Simien Mountains. It was stunning,with dramatic volcanic plugs, deep, steepgorges, and beautiful moors.

We arrived at the end of summer and thebluish haze added to this giant experience.

In the spring the moors are covered withthe yellow Meskel daisies.

We stayed at the highest lodge in Africa at3260m in feather beds and hot water bottles.It was cold on the top at night yet beautifullywarm in the day.

Our first incredible sunset was rewardedwith a fly past of a whopping Lammergeyervulture, followed by the perilous and noisytumble over the cliffs by the Gelada ba-boons—their nightly escape from the Hyenas.

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A group of over a hundred Baboons plungedinto space below, the adults, each the size of aLion with great red hearts emblazoned on theirchests and flowing ginger manes. They clungto narrow ledges as they hurtled down the clifffaces how their young managed to survive oreven find a parent amazed us all.

Even with that evening drama this is anincredibly peaceful and truly awesome area itfeels so ancient and you feel that you are al-most “first here” but then occasionally youmeet a farmer walking some animals to themarket. We sighted small villages clinging tothe cliffs far below where the land had beenterraced for farming. Six magical days trek-king with mules to carry our gear, we saw wa-terfalls, giant lobelias, heard the EthiopianWolf calling at night, the Baboons kept ap-pearing throughout the first two days, and sothrilled to see the Walia Ibex with his massivehorns near Chenek. Some of the group choseto climb to the top of Mt Bwahit 4430m but Ihad a day just absorbing life in the nearest vil-lage of Ambiko.

As we travelled more stunning secrets ofEthiopia unfolded. No trip to Ethiopia shouldmiss the astonishing wonder of Lalibela withits eleven ancient below surface churches. Weexplored those within the town marveling athow could they have been constructed, sur-prised by the wonderful interior colours ofpainted biblical scenes, the many ancient sil-ver crosses and the priests.

The next day we hired Mules and went uponto the high plateau with incredible distantviews to visit further ancient sites and to learnabout life on this high harsh environment.

What a joyous stop we had at the Bati Mar-ket where up to 10,000 people come each weekto sell their goods meet their neighbours fromthe Afar, Danakil Desert, and Wollo province.

Walking an ancient

Top: Finally we see water.Above: A Gondor castle.Below: Walkers on the ledge of theLalibella.


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Lots of chilis, calabashes, hand forged knivesincredibly beautiful people with traditionalhairstyles and the ‘taxi stand’ is all camels!

Throughout the whole trip we were stop-ping to meet local people and our guides ena-bled us to visit some of the local homes itwas a great privilege and real insight into theirlives and conditions.

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Another bonus to travelling in Ethiopia –you are seven years younger as they still fol-low the ancient calendar of thirteen monthseach year. This year I had planned to be therefor New Years Eve celebrations on Septem-ber 11th.

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Above and left: The Lalibella showing itfrom ground level and looking up from thebottom.


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by Gary MollerDip Ph Ed PG Dip Rehab PG DipSport Med (Otago) FCE Certified

Other than sore feet and ankles, themost common walking related ailment I encounter has to do with the

backside muscles (gluteus).When a person presents with back pain,

hip pain or pain that radiates down back orside of the thigh and into the knee, the oddsare that the the gluteus muscles and their ili-otibial tract are the culprits.

Often the person comes to see me with aprevious diagnosis of some kind of low backinjury with accompanying sciatica.

Treatment that concentrates on the lowback is usually disappointing because the maincause of the ongoing pain and dysfunction isprobably being overlooked - the backsidemuscles.

While there may be low back involvement(and there usually is!), this may be due to thespasmed gluteus muscles locking up the sac-roiliac joint (the joint between the sacrum andilium) which then causes dysfunction and irri-tation of the lumbar spine (low back).

Likewise, if the gluteus are in spasm, theaffected hip will feel like it is locked up or givesway. Pain may radiate down the leg, the kneemay feel tight in places and may even feel likeit might give way, such as when walking down-hill.

Increasing discomfort when sitting is a cluethat there are issues to do with the backsidemuscles. A long car journey or air travel of-ten trigger an acute episode of buttock relatedback pain. These people often squirm andslump when sitting in a movie theatre and areseen to be constantly shifting weight from oneleg to the other when standing during a party.

The gluteus are the most powerfulmuscles of the body. They are your primemovers. They are at the center of yourposition of gravity (the pelvis). If thesebig muscles lock up for any reason at all,then mobility, including bending over andwalking, is seriously compromised.

These muscles are large; they extend all theway down to the fibula below the knee, so painand discomfort can be felt right down the legand often confused as sciatica. This long bandof muscle and tendon is known as the “ili-

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otibial band” or ITB.Treatment is usually quite

straight forward, if somewhatpainful: Deep tissue massage ofthe painful areas. When we pressinto gluteus muscles, we usuallyfind that the person squirms inpain from the pressure. The mas-sage takes the best part of an hour.

A 15 minute physiotherapytreatment version is not enoughto give lasting relief. As the mas-sage progresses, the pain shouldbegin to ease and by the end ofthe session the hips and low backshould feel markedly free and painmuch less than at the beginning.

Of course, the massage needsto include the lower back, thethighs and hamstring regionswhile concentrating mostly on thebuttocks.

It is important to exercise nor-mally and this can commencewithin hours of the massage, ifnot at a more subdued level for afew days.

Exercise such as walking andgentle stretching will expedite yourrecovery. While there may besome palpable bruising, this willnot get in the way of exercise andrecovery should be 100% withinabout five days.

If you are still feeling a littlebruised after about five days, tellyour therapist to go a little easiernext time.

Bruising will be less with eachsession and will not be an issueafter about the fourth session. Ifit continue to be a problem, thenyour therapist may be using poortechniques and/or you may need

to have a careful look at your diet. Be aware that some medicationsmay increase tissue fragility. En-sure your therapist is aware of anymedication and do not hesitate toseek the advice of your doctor.

Please ensure you have a littleprotein about every three wakinghours. Eat lots of fresh fruit andvegetables. These are most im-portant to build healthy and stronglean tissue to replace that un-healthy tissue that is being pom-melled by the therapist. Have amix of proteins from animal andvegetable sources.

Repeat the massage weekly forat least three or four weekly ses-sions, or for as long as it takes tobe completely pain free while be-ing massaged. If you massage thebuttocks between these weeklysessions, this must be gentle.

I do not recommend any mas-sage therapists because you needto find one that suits you. Onethat you feel comfortable with andwho has the right touch for you.

Shop around. Ask fellow walk-ers for recommendations. Checkthat the therapist has a massagequalification. Commit to only onesession until you are sure that yourtherapist is pressing all the rightbuttons for you.

I jokingly recommend that youfind a therapist with very largearms and hands, a hairy chest andwith a name like Igor or Olga.

The end result will be little orno back pain, a brisk and confi-dent stride and an enormous in-crease in the distance you cancover in a day, after day, after day....

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While slightly down onoverall numbers from2009 the 2010 Moro

Marathon plus Half MarathonRun and Recreational Walk againproved an outstanding success.

Race Director Phil Coakes wasvery happy with the final figuressurpassing 2200 particularly withthe increased numbers in the fullmarathon totalling 224.

The event was once againblessed with perfect conditions acool calm morning for the fullmarathon competitors leading towarm sunny weather later in theday.

There was a new record timeset in the full marathon, SamWreford from Timaru producinga dominant display in recording2hr 19min 17 sec almost five min-utes quicker than the 2hr 24min3sec set by Paul Allison in 1993.

The 2010 Moro Marathonmarked the 25th year of event or-ganisation by the Caversham Har-rier and Athletic Club and the 23rd

year of major sponsorship fromCadbury New Zealand. Their sup-port of the Moro Marathon oversuch a length of time speaks vol-umes for the effort and innova-tive approach put in each year tobuild on previous successes.

As in 2009 competitors wereable to utilise the walkway-cycleway between Ravensbourneand Maia on State Highway 88providing a welcome respite frommain highway traffic.

A new section of track built

further down the Highway at Saw-yers Bay allowed all competitorsaccess through a tricky bridge sec-tion without needing to walk orrun on the road. This also allowedtraffic to stay on the main high-way through to Port Chalmerswithout having to detour at Saw-yers Bay as in recent years. Thenew section of track provided fur-ther additional viewing opportu-nities for people travelling on theTaieri Gorge Marathon Support-ers Train operated for the thirdyear by the Taieri Gorge Railway.

A popular addition for the trainsupporters this year was the avail-ability of more than 100 MoroMarathon supporters’ flags pro-duced by Bruce and Richelle

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Adams of Adams Flags. The flagswere made available to children forfree to show their support for par-ents and other competitors along-side the train.

The major innovation this yearwas the first time use ofthe electronic timingsystem involving trans-ponders attached tocompetitors’ ankles.The system worked extremely wellwith no major hiccups in terms ofrecording and processing results.The organisers express their ap-preciation to all competitors fortheir co-operation in the use ofthe transponders.

As in previous years the organ-isers are grateful for the supportfrom the Order of St.John fortheir outstanding medical backupprovided on the day.

The crew on hand were keptbusy throughout the day with vari-ous problems mainly involving de-hydration and their presence onceagain proved essential to ensuringcompetitor safety and well being.

The 610 half marathon recrea-tional walkers once again provideda special element to another suc-cessful day with their co-operativeattitude and cheerfulness dis-

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played around the course. Theirpositive remarks to officials arealso greatly appreciated and alwaysprovide a good indication of howmuch they enjoy their part in thesuccessful organisation of theMoro Marathon. Race Director

Phil Coakes is always quick topraise the important contributionmade by all the walkers in his postrace remarks.

The post race function andpresentations were held at theForbury Park Raceway FunctionCentre in Victoria Road, St Clair.

The presentation ceremonywent well making a fine conclu-sion to another successful event.Once again local businessesshowed their support in provid-ing a wonderful array of spotprizes gratefully received by alllucky winners.

The 33rd edition of the MoroMarathon will be held on SundaySeptember 11th 2011 immediatelypreceding the World Cup RugbyGames at the hopefully completedForsyth Barr Stadium at LoganPark.

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Class actionDepartments of Environmental Studies, or Ecology, Environ

mental Management, or even Forestry have usually been thesource of the various students, both local and overseas, who

have studied or interned at The Ark in the Park.But now, a newcomer has joined the list.

Students from the South Seas Television andFilm Production School have been involved infilming a documentary around the Kokako re-introduction for their final semester project.Graduates from the film school have gone onto positions in local and overseas TV and filmstudios.

The wonderful students behind the lens andsound boom filmed aspects at the Ark area ofthe trapping and baiting regime, the success ofwhich allows transfers to take place.

They also filmed the erection of the sound equipment used in theacoustic anchoring of the released Kokako.

The idea behind acoustic anchoring is that playing songs of Kokakothrough loudspeakers will encourage them to set up territories, bymaking them believe it’s good habitat and that there’s food available.Original releases last century failed because of the dispersal of thetransferred birds, whereas acoustic anchoring was used at the north-eastern Bay of Plenty in 2005, 12 birds remained in the sanctuarywith pairs formed and a successful breeding.

As the dialects of the two populations from which our Ark birdscome differ widely, Ark members will not only be studying acousticanchoring in general, but also the function of the dialects, their influ-ence on dispersal, and whether they are maintained in a mixed popu-lation. It will soon be seen whether the birds prefer to pair up withinthe same dialect group.

The two dialects are broadcast from a set of three speakers spacedout around the release site.

They will play for 10 – 12 days after the release, but as the birdscome in small numbers at intervals according to the catching success,the speakers may be in use for two to three months.

Changing the dialects from speaker to speaker will ensure that anypatterns of dispersal will not be biased because of the speaker site.

Some of the students also intended to attend one of the catchingweeks at the Mangatutu Forest in an attempt to film an actual captureand then they will return for footage of the post-release monitoring.

South Seas Film and Television School is one of Australia andNew Zealand’s leading industry training providers for film, televi-sion, animation, photography and media studies.

New Zealand has led the world in developing methods fortranslocating threatened birds to island refuges, but relocating themat mainland sites introduces new problems. When you’re releasingbirds on islands it’s all well and good, because they can’t leave theisland, but at mainland sites it’s very important to try and keep thebirds close to the release site, where predators are controlled.

And for a chance to walk in the Ark in the Park area, and hearingKokako, don’t forget HealthWEST PHO’s series of Wednesday Walks.Be in quick as these walks fill very quickly and people miss out.

For brochures and registration forms for these wonderful walkscontact Kay Lindley, phone 09 837 8820 or 027 274 2280, or email:kay@health west.co.nz.

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Window on Waitakere



CONTENTS for previous 14 issuesOCTOBER 2010 153

4 Walk talk 6 New Zealand walk: Akatrack -

Luxury in the wilderness 8 My favourite walk: Weymounth

Walkway10 News: Earthquake damages DOC

walking tracks12 New Zealand walk: Walking loop

track great for walkers and birdwatchers

13 Motivation: Simplify your life14 New Zealand walk: The Kaikoura

Coast Track19 High achiever: Walked to top of

world’s steepest street20 Te Araroa Trail: Signage

completes 12km northernsection

21 Digital Photo Contest winners22 New Zealand walks: Discover

the Lindis region24 Overseas walks: Stepping out in

Central Australia30 Overseas walk: Doing the Cinque

Terra independently36 Books: Inspiring Gippsland Walks36 Books: Best Short Nature Walks37 Health: Role of Vitamin C in

fighting cancer38 New Zealand walks: Walk the

Redwoods WhakarewarewaForest

42 Index over previous 14 issues43 Weather forecast for November44 New Zealand coming events46 Overseas coming events49 Nordic Walking: Events50 Window on Waitakere: Kokako

release50 New product: Don’t put your

back out - pull the handle out!51 Overseas walks and tours52 There’s a walking group near you56 Great Country Breaks59 Walking New Zealkand Shop60 Need help to get active?

OCTOBER 2010 153 4 Walk talk 6 New Zealand walk: The Abel

Tasman Coast Walk 9 New Zealand event: Te Awamutu

group celebrates 20 years 9 Readers views:10 New Zealand walks: Warkworth

Walks 2010 - walks worth doing12 High achiever: I bought great

new shoes13 Motivation: The danger zone14 Event: A winter wonderland16 New Zealand walk: From Huntly

to Mercer18 New Zealand walk: K2K - from

country to coast25 Event: Historic tunnel takes

trekkers back in time21 Digital Photo Contest winners22 Overseas walk: Railway

Reserves Heritage Trail26 Event: Pegasus group celebrates

30 years27 Event: Mid distance event

welcome in Onehunga HalfMarathon

28 Te Araroa Trail: Funds helpSouthland trail extension

30 Overseas walks: Italy’s ApauneAlps

36 Health: From sweet toothedlump to sword fighter

38 Event: Manawatu Striders events40 Window on Waitakere: AUTC hut

popular with groups36 Podiatry: Forefoot pain - what’s

that?42 Index over previous 14 issues43 Weather forecast for October44 New Zealand coming events47 Overseas coming events49 Nordic Walking: Events50 Event: Coastal challenge51 Overseas walks and tours52 There’s a walking group near you56 Great Country Breaks59 100th marathon for Hutt Valley

woman60 Need help to get active?

SEPTEMBER 2010 152 4 Walk talk 6 NZ walk: Iconic Te Rewa Rewa

Bridge opens 8 NZ event: The other side of

Matakana 9 Kiwi programme benefits10 Guidelines for outdoor access

published12 High achiever: Healthy feels

good!13 Motivation: Life changing habits14 NZ Walk: Bridal Veil Falls

16 NZ Walk: Howath MemorialWetlands

18 Overseas walks: Gold CoastFederation walk

21 Digital Photo Contest winners22 NZ walk: Enchantment on the

Kaituna Walkway27 NZwalk: Chelsea Park Heritage

walk28 Overseas walk: Tipperary - here

we come!32 Books: Field Guide to Wild New

Zealand, Sydney Free & DirtCheap

33 Health: Big toe pain a sign34 Event: Record field and fast

racing in Christchurch35 Event: Harbour Capital Marathon

celebtrates 25 years36 Window on Waitakere: A day in

the life of B9405536 Podiatry: Tarsal Tunnel syndrome38 Index over previous 14 issues39 Weather forecast for September40 NZ coming events42 Overseas coming events44 Nordic Walking: What Nordic

Walking and walking does foryour body

44 Nordic Walking: Events46 NZ Walking Shop47 Overseas walks and tours48 There’s a walking group near you52 Great Country Breaks55 DOC cleans up the Navy in the

Bay56 Off Road Half Marathon - Taupo

AUGUST 2010 151 4 Walk talk 6 NZ walk: Onepoto Domain 8 New Zealand walk: Tupare

Garden walks 9 Kiwi programme benefits10 NZ walk: Pauanui Hill - a walk

for all seasons11 Digital Photo Contest winners12 Event: Fifteen times for Taupo

Half Marathon icon13 Motivation: Success supporters14 Event: An Autumn Muster -

walking with the shepherd18 Event: Seniors three day walking

adventure22 NZ walk: Hiking in the Tararuas28 Overseas walks: Walking in

northern Crete31 High achievers: How Green

Prescription helped these twowomen

32 Readers views: Walking theCamino de Santiago trial

32 Health: Achilles tendon pain - oris it?

34 NZ walk: Manawatu Estuary:-walks in an unique area

36 Window on Waitakere: Worththeir weight in gold

36 Podiatry: Wobbling down thehills or stairs

38 Index over previous 14 issues39 Weather forecast for August40 New Zealand coming events42 Overseas coming events44 Nordic Walking: Nordic Walking

as a tool after hip replacement44 Nordic Walking: Events46 Event: Record numbers in Curves

to Curves47 Overseas walks and tours48 There’s a walking group near you52 Great Country Breaks55 K-Swiss Rotorua Ekiden56 Mizuno Half Marathon - Taupo

JULY 2010 150 4 Walk talk 6 New Zealand walk: Mount

Maunganui Base Walk11 Digital Photo Contest winners12 New Zealand walk: Why was

Mission Station in such aremote spot?

13 Motivation: Winning decisions14 Event: Challenge yourself in New

Zealand’s fastest growingmarathon

14 Working for you while you walk16 NZ walk: A glimpse of paradise?20 New Zealand walk: Improved

track opens on Paritutu Rock20 Overseas walks: Sunken garden

a top short walk22 Walking group celebrates 10

years23 Event: Great NZ Trek stage 5

ends in a surprize26 Overseas walks: Walking the

new Danube Pathway31 High achiever: Wake-up call for

once active 36 year old

32 Walking groups encouraged toenter event

32 Health: Is hair dye making yousick?

34 Altitude training for the lads atDOC Taranaki

35 Long walk: Walking the World36 Window on Waitakere: What is

P. T. A.?36 Event: New timing system for

Moro 25th event37 Podiatry: Cramp hurts - why?38 Index over previous 14 issues39 Weather forecast for July40 New Zealand coming events42 Overseas coming events44 Event: Record entries at new

venue46 Nordic Walking: What is Nordic

Walking?46 Nordic Walking: Events47 Overseas walks and tours48 There’s a walking group near you52 Great Country Breaks55 K-Swiss Rotorua Ekiden56 Mizuno Half Marathon - Taupo

JUNE 2010 149 4 Walk talk 6 NZ walk: A hiking week away in

Central North Island 9 Event: Taupo adds new event to

walking portfolio10 Books: Drawing the Waitakere

Coast - Wild about London Parks11 Digital Photo Contest winners12 High achiever: Rose finds

inspiration with GreenPrescription

13 Motivation: High vibe Winter14 New Zealand walk: Hamurana

Springs Reserve walk17 New Zealand walk: Walking up

the Wilkin21 New Zealand walk: Pohangina

Wetlands walk24 New Zealand walk: Tuff Crater26 Overseas walks: Holy Year for

Spain’s pilgrims on the Caminode Santiago

30 New Zealand walk: BledisloePark to Old West Road walk

31 Podiatry: When to treat Bunions32 Health: Good nutrition key to

healthy lifestyle34 Window on Waitakere:

Expansion of Ark in the Park34 Long walk: Walking the World36 Event: Martinborough Round the

Vines38 Index over previous 14 issues39 Weather forecast for June40 New Zealand coming events42 Overseas coming events45 Nordic Walking: Walk away back

pain the Nordic way46 Nordic Walking: Events47 Overseas walks and tours48 There’s a walking group near you52 Great Country Breaks56 Harbour Capital Marathon

MAY 2010 148 4 Walk talk 6 New Zealand walk: Te Waihou

Walkway and Spring 9 Te Araroa Trail: New Mt

Richmond Forest Park on TeAraroa Trail

10 High achiever: How GreenPrescription helped Joanne Paul

11 Digital Photo contest winners12 Te Araroa Trail: Sir Stephen

Tindall backs the trail13 Motivation: Get accountable with

numbers14 New Zealand walk: Hooked on

the Hooker16 High achiever: Aiming to reach

100 marathons17 New Zealand walk: Wilkies Pools

Loop Track18 New Zealand walk: Easy and

challenging walks in Otari-Wilton’s Bush

22 Little Barrier - Island of hope andglory

26 Overseas walks: On foot inSlovenia’s Julian Alps

31 Sealink announces Barrierbreakaway fares

32 Books: Great Kiwi outdoorcamping guide

32 Health: Downsides of anti-inflammatory drugs

34 Window on Waitakere: Curiouserand curiouser

34 Long walk: Walking the World36 Important to register you PLB36 Walk2Work day a success38 Index over previous 14 issues39 Weather forecast for May40 New Zealand coming events46 Nordic Walking: Events

47 Overseas walks and tours48 There’s a walking group near you52 Great Country Breaks55 SBS Christchurch Marathon56 Pak - A - Roo

APRIL 2010 147 4 Walk talk 6 Coromandel walking festival 8 NZ walk: Westmere Walkway10 High achiever: Merita Orgias just

loves to walk11 Digital Photo contest winners12 New Zealand walk: Hillsborough

Bay circuit13 Motivation: Get competitive14 NZ walk: A right royal walk17 NZ walk: Taieri Gorge Rail Walk18 New Zealand walk: Waihi Beach

to Houmunga Bay20 Reader’s views: Best way to see

a place is on foot21 Window on Waitakere: Roving

robins22 New Zealand walk: Fantastic

ferns of Peel Forest23 New Rotorua walking trail24 New Striders course popular26 Books: Which native fern?,

Which native tree? Majestic New Zealand27 Famous wall illuminated28 Overseas walk: One Track For All31 Explore Lake Tekapo High

Country on snow shoes32 Health: How to get fit for a

challenging multi-day walk34 Event: New walking festival has

walks for everyone35 Long walk: Walking the World36 Te Araroa Trail: Cool, clear, water

now at 90 Mile Beach36 Podiatry: Painful toes - shoes?38 Index over previous 14 issues39 Weather forecast for April40 New Zealand coming events46 Nordic Walking: Events47 Overseas walks and tours48 There’s a walking group near you52 Great Country Breaks55 Huntly Half Marathon56 SBS Christchurch Marathon

MARCH 2010 146 4 Walk talk 6 NZ walk: Waikato River walk 8 New Zealand walk: Tama Lakes

Walk - something for everyone11 Digital Photo contest winners12 Te Araroa Trail: Prime Minister

open Pirongia13 Motivation: Just do it!14 New Zealand walk: The Hidden

Treasures Trail - a 40km journeyto remember through Rodney

16 NZ walk: Seeing in the new yearat Sign of the Packhorse

18 News: Governor General opensHilliary Trail

20 Road through Molesworth opentill Easter

21 Window on Waitakere: Hihihappenings

22 New Zealand walks: The Catlins:an area of walks of greatcontrast and natural beauty

27 New Zealand walk: WaipohatuTrack receives a make-over

28 Overseas walks: Hiking along theWorld Heritage Hinterland trails

32 Event: Event for walkers in CapeBrett Challenge

32 Health: How to reduce fluidretention

34 Event: Walking in the RotoruaMarathon

35 Long walk: Walking the World36 Event: New walking festival set

for launch36 Podiatry: Spots can kill you -

Melanoma it’s not what youthink

39 Weather forecast for March40 New Zealand coming events46 Nordic Walking: Events47 Overseas walks and tours48 There’s a walking group near you52 Great Country Breaks56 Shoe Clinic Harbour Capital

MarathonFEBRUARY 2010 145 4 Walk talk 6 New Zealand walk: Getting into

hot water on The Barrier 8 New Zealand walk: Meandering

around Moeraki11 Photo contest winners12 High achiever: Raelene reaches

for the Summit13 Motivation: Annual lifestyle

check-up14 New Zealand walk: Hiking Te

Araroa tracks in the KingCountry

16 New Zealand walk: ManawatuGorge tracks

19 News: The Central Gold Rush20 Overseas walks: Experience

Nepal and help a charity21 Event: NZ’s longest running and

walking relay22 New Zealand walks: Mangawhai

Walking Festival24 Overseas walks: Mt Tamborine

National Park walks28 Overseas walks: Menorcan

adventure31 Window on Waitakere: Geckos

and skinks in park32 Event: 27th Half Marathon aims

to be a fun event32 Health: How to treat grazing and

bruising naturally34 Why Gary loves to walk35 Walking the World36 New Zealand walk: Onetangi

meanderings38 Index over previous 14 issues39 Weather forecast for February40 New Zealand coming events44 Overseas coming events46 Nordic Walking: Events47 Overseas walks and tours48 There’s a walking group near you52 Great Country Breaks55 ACC NZ Masters Games Dunedin56 Great New Zealand Trek

JANUARY 2010 144 4 Walk talk 6 New Zealand walk: Thames

Coastal Walkway10 Photo contest winners11 New Zealand walk: Auckland’s

Kauri Point CentennialParkNews: Guidelines foroutdoor access drafted

12 New Zealand walk: Awardwinning Coastal Walkway

15 Walker loves Waiheke’sWharf2Wharf

15 Fourteen members over 80 yearsof age

16 New Zealand walk: Exploring thehuge expanse of MesopotamiaStation

19 New Zealand walk: Lake ElleryTrack reopens

20 Overseas walks: Patagonia -walking in the land of giants

25 Books: Let’s go Camping25 Books: A Wee Walk in the

Wilderness26 High achiever: Dropped from size

22 to 1427 Overseas walk: Whitsunday Peak

- walk28 Overseas walks: Mont Blanc one

of the world’s classic mountainwalks

34 Health: Think before you get abike

35 Window on Waitakere: Trackimprovements

36 Nordic Walking:Jan Petrie - Fromwheelchair to golfer

36 Nordic Walking: Events39 Weather forecast for January40 New Zealand coming events45 Event: Sunset Coast Walk

planned for February46 Event: Great Barrier Marathon a

“must do”47 Overseas walks and tours48 There’s a walking group near you52 Great Country Breaks55 ACC NZ Masters Games Dunedin56 Great New Zealand TrekDECEMBER 2009 143 4 Walk talk 6 New Zealand walk: Ara Harakeke

- a brisk walk in the footsteps ofTe Rauparaha

10 Photo contest winners11 News: Guidelines for outdoor

access drafted12 New Zealand walk: New trail to

honour Sir Ed14 New Zealand walk: Short and

long walks in the Haast16 Achiever: How walking improved

mum’s career prospects17 News: New Zealand moves to

new official maps18 New products: Personal locator

beacon tested for extremeheights Drink bottle made fromvegetable starch

18 New Zealand walks: Landscapesfeature of Central Hawkes Baywalks

20 Training: Time to get out andenjoy the scenery

20 Podiatry: Fitness walking: notjust one foot in front of the other

22 Overseas walks: Walk the Westof Ireland

26 Overseas walks: Burleigh HeadNational Park

29 Te Araroa Trail: New link track30 Window on Waitakere:

Translocation of birds in Arc inthe Park project

31 Books: Galapalos - preservingDarwin’s legacy: 101 Must-DoWeekends

32 Event: Exciting changes toWharf2Wharf event

34 Health: Pros and cons of

Cortisone35 Nordic Walking: From stove top

to mountain top36 Nordic Walking in rehabilitation38 Index over previous 14 issues39 Weather forecast for December40 New Zealand coming events45 Event: Great Forest Levin events46 Event: Moro Marathon events47 Overseas walks and tours48 There’s a walking group near you52 Great Country Breaks56 Land Information New Zealand

NOVEMBER 2009 142 4 Walk talk 6 Event: Buggy walks - a social

outing for parents 8 New Zealand walk: Branch Road

walkway reopens 9 Motivation: Keeping a Training

Journal10 New Zealand walk: Blue and

Green Lake walks13 Photo contest winners14 New Zealand walk: Richmond

Trail - another Tekapo attraction16 New Zealand walk: A taste of

the Tararuas19 Window on Waitakere: A great

breeding season for Robins20 New Zealand walk: See Abel

Tasman National Park with thelocals

22 High achiever: Ali Davis is achampion

22 Podiatry: Wart’s n all24 Overseas walks: Walking Spain’s

Camino de Santiago Pilgrim Trail30 New Zealand walk: Haurata -

discover the pleasures of livingin the remote hills of Gisborne

34 Reader’s views - Likes back tobasics articles

35 Health: Knee pain more commonin women

36 Nordic Walking events36 Nordic Walking: Nordic Walking

and why it could interest you38 Index over previous 14 issues39 Weather forecast for November40 New Zealand coming events44 Overseas coming events45 Event: Round the Bridges

reaches new milestone46 Event: Both Taupo events popular

with walkers47 Overseas walks and tours48 There’s a walking group near you52 Great Country Breaks55 Southland Marathon56 Land Information New Zealand

OCTOBER 2009 141 4 Walk talk 6 New Zealand walk: Hamilton

Gardens - Paradise Collection10 Readers views: Spelling of

Raglan mountain name; Readerin Niger

11 My favourite walk: Uplifting walkin Papamoa

12 New Zealand walk: Waikanae toOtaihanga Reserve

14 New Zealand walk: Bluff HillWalkway

16 High achiever: Know someonewho deserves a medal?

17 Te Araroa Trail: Track runsthrough Conservation Park

18 Photo contest winners19 High achiever: Young boy’s

inspiration19 News: Fiordland no exception to

avalanche activity20 Overseas walks: Auswalk

expands its unique experience20 Podiatry: Are you prepared to

complete your event intact?22 New Zealand walk: Dawson Falls

walk in winter24 Event: Record fields and fast

racing in SBS Marathon26 Overseas walks: Lago del Garda -

Rambling Italy’s largest lake32 Living Streets Aoteroa: Quiet

revolution on Otara streets32 Event: The Great Barrier Island

secret is out34 Health: Joint care supplements-

which is best?35 Nordic Walking: Festival of

Walking in Move It Month36 Nordic Walking events36 Nordic Walking: Nordic Nannas:

nail half marathon39 Weather forecast for October40 New Zealand coming events43 Overseas coming events46 Event: Record walking in the

Capital47 Overseas walks and tours48 There’s a walking group near you52 Great Country Breaks56 Southland Marathon



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1st-7th December An anticyclone may be centered just south ofStewart Island with easterlies to the NorthIsland. A depression may form to the north ofNew Zealand strengthening winds over theNorth Island.Southerlies should follow from the 5th.Torrential rainfall with thunderstorm and hailmay occur near Roxburgh around the 4th.8th-11th December A depression tracks across the North Island bythe 10th, then southerlies. Strong winds mayaffect the Waikato with tornado potential.Highlights over the following four weeks maybe very cloudy conditions over the NorthIsland, sunny with low rainfall in the southwestand cool in the east.The trend of recent months should continuewith anticyclones south and east of the countrybringing more easterly winds.However, January brings a change to southerliesand westerlies with cool, cloudy weather tomany regions especially the east coast.Sunshine hours over this outlook period may bevery low for Auckland, Gisborne, Paraparaumu,Wellington, Taranaki and the top of the SouthIsland.However, the West Coast, inland SouthCanterbury, Otago and Southland may enjoyaverage sunshine. Temperatures may be belowaverage in most east coast regions althougheasterlies may keep temperatures above averageon the West Coast.Rainfall may be half average in Fiordland andless than half average in inland SouthCanterbury.Wetter than usual weather may prevail in manyareas of the North Island as well as Buller andMarlborough.12th-18th December Northeasterlies prevail with a depression in thenorthwest and an anticyclone near theChathams.12th December Downpours, electrical storms, blackouts andfloods across North Island spoil chances at haymaking.15th DecemberDepression should become centered over NewZealand followed by cold southerlies from the16th.19th-28th DecemberAnticyclonic at first, changeable over the SouthIsland with the passage of a weakeningdepression from the 21st. At the same timeanother depression brings northerlies to theNorth Island.20th DecemberHeavy rain from Cambridge hills may makeWaikato River dirty.25th December Change to anticyclonic conditions.29th December to January 5th 2011 Cold southerlies prevail. Anticyclonicconditions begin the New Year but quickly giveway to weak troughs with variable conditions inthe first week of January.A smooth two metre snow base can enable asummer ski season at Ruapehu.Allow 24-hr error to all forecasts. Skewing may occuraround 1st(perigee), 6th(new moon), 13th(apogee),21st(full moon) and 26th(perigee).


Coming events

NEW ZEALANDEVENTS

NOVEMBER 20101 Pakuranga 5km Fun Run, Pakuranga1 The Monday Nighta, 5km Orewa2 O’Hagans 5km Series, Auckland2 Lifestyle Sports Waterfront 5km Fun Run/

Walk, Wellington2 State Beach Series 5km & 2.5km, Takapuna3 The Rat Race 5km, Milford3 Waitakere Tri Club 5km, Henderson4 10km in the Domain, Auckland4 DevonSport Sun Run,5km & 3km Walk/Run,

Auckland6 56th Feilding Marathon, Feilding6 The Frontrunner Series, Half Marathon &

10km, Queenstown

6 Speights West Coaster Marathon, 28km &18km, Auckland

7 Napier City Pak’n Save Half Marathon, 10km& 5km, Napier

8 Pakuranga 5km Fun Run, Pakuranga8 The Monday Nighta, 5km Orewa9 O’Hagans 5km Series, Auckland9 State Beach Series 5km & 2.5km, Takapuna9 Lifestyle Sports Waterfront 5km Fun Run/

Walk, Wellington10 The Rat Race 5km, Milford10 Waitakere Tri Club 5km, Henderson11 DevonSport Sun Run,5km & 3km Walk/Run,

Auckland11 10km in the Domain, Auckland12 Steelformers Around the Mountain Relay,

150km, New Plymouth13 Maratoto Challenge 21km & 10km, Paeroa13 Rimutaka Incline Fun Run & Walk, 17km,

Kaitoke14 Bay of Plenty Energy Tois Challenge 18km,

Whakatane14 Brookfield Bog Challenge, 4km, 12km &

8km, Wainuiomata14 Thames Save The Children Fun Run/Walk,

Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Thames14 Hunterville Hill Half Marathon, Hunterville15 Pakuranga 5km Fun Run, Pakuranga15 The Monday Nighta, 5km Orewa16 Lifestyle Sports Waterfront 5km Fun Run/

Walk, Wellington16 State Beach Series 5km & 2.5km, Takapuna17 The Frontrunner Off Road Series, The

Godley Head Runout 6km, Christchurch16 O’Hagans 5km Series, Auckland17 The Rat Race 5km, Milford17 The Frontrunner Off Road Series The

Godley Head Runout, Christchurch17 Waitakere Tri Club 5km, Henderson18 DevonSport Sun Run,5km & 3km Walk/Run,

Auckland18 10km in the Domain, Auckland20 Kerikeri Half Marathon, Kerikeri20 Lake Hood Half Marathon, Ashburton20 Molesworth 84km, Molesworth21 66th Round the Bridges, 12km & 6km, Ham-

RIMUTAKARAILWAY

17kmFUN RUN &

WALK25th Anniversary

SATURDAY13 NOVEMBER

2010Starts at Wellington KartClub track, Kaitoke, (9kmnorth of Upper Hutt), and

finishes at Cross Creek(near Lake Wairarapa)

A fun run and walk over the scenicand historic old Upper Hutt toFeatherston Fell Railway line

through the Rimutaka Ranges.Can be negotiated by any

reasonably fit walkeror runner.

Entry up to 6 November: $30.00Entry after 7 November: $35.00

Online entry: via http://www.trenthamunited.co.nz

Enquiries:[email protected] United Harriers

& Walkers ClubPO Box 40 357 Upper Hutt

Visit our website: www.greatforest.org.nzEmail: [email protected]

Phone 06 368 2749

NZ No. 1 OFF ROAD EVENTSTwo circuit Marathon course run/

walkHalf Marathon course run/walk10km & 5km fun run/walk

Medalsfor all finishers

Early Bird Entry PrizeEnter by Friday 18 March

2011

GREAT FORESTEVENTS 2010

WAITARERE FOREST, LEVIN

SATURDAY 2nd APRIL 2011

22nd

26 and 27 February 2011

for runner and walkersFor entry contact:

Louise or Tim 06 844 9933

or enter on line:www.kawekachallenge.org.nz

KAWEKACHALLENGE


ilton21 Sri Chinmoy 12km Walk, Christchurch21 Shoe Clinic Flagpole Runup19km,

Christchurch22 Pakuranga 5km Fun Run, Pakuranga22 The Monday Nighta, 5km Orewa23 O’Hagans 5km Series, Auckland23 Lifestyle Sports Waterfront 5km Fun Run/

Walk, Wellington23 State Beach Series 5km & 2.5km, Takapuna24 The Rat Race 5km, Milford24 The Frontrunner Off Road Series The Evans

Pass Runover, Christchurch24 Waitakere Tri Club 5km, Henderson25 DevonSport Sun Run,5km & 3km Walk/Run,

Auckland25 10km in the Domain, Auckland27 Catch Me If You Can Run, 24km Mountain

Race, Methern27 Kahuterawa Classic Day One, 7km, 15.4km

& 7km, Palmerston North27 The Movember Run, 5km & 10km, Auck-

land28 ADRA Charity Run, Half Marathon, 10km &

5km, Auckland28 West Coaster, Auckland28 Kahuterawa Classic, Day Two, 7km,

21.6km, Palmerston North28 Twin Lakes Marathon, Lake Hawea29 Pakuranga 5km Fun Run, Pakuranga29 The Monday Nighta, 5km Orewa30 O’Hagans 5km Series, Auckland30 State Beach Series 5km & 2.5km, Takapuna30 Lifestyle Sports Waterfront 5km Fun Run/

Walk, Wellington

DECEMBER 20101 The Rat Race 5km, Milford1 Waitakere Tri Club 5km, Henderson2 10km in the Domain, Auckland2 DevonSport Sun Run,5km & 3km Walk/Run,

Auckland4 Marlborough Marathon, Half Marathon &

10km, Blenheim4 The Goat Alpine Adventure Run, 21km,

Whakapapa5 Columbo Street Mile 1.6km, Christchurch5 Run & Walk Events -0 Half Marathon, 15km

& 10km, Auckland6 Pakuranga 5km Fun Run, Pakuranga6 The Monday Nighta, 5km Orewa7 Lifestyle Sports Waterfront 5km Fun Run/

Walk, Wellington7 O’Hagans 5km Series, Auckland7 State Beach Series 5km & 2.5km, Takapuna8 The Rat Race 5km, Milford8 Waitakere Tri Club 5km, Henderson9 DevonSport Sun Run,5km & 3km Walk/Run,

Auckland9 10km in the Domain, Auckland11 3 Bridges Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km

& 5km, Wanganui12 Sri Chinmoy 100km, 50km, 25km & 10km,

Christchurch12 Westfield Albany Lakes Summer Series,

10km, 5km & 2km, Albany13 Pakuranga 5km Fun Run, Pakuranga13 The Monday Nighta, 5km Orewa14 Lifestyle Sports Waterfront 5km Fun Run/

Walk, Wellington

Coming Events13-14 Warkworth Walking Weekend,

Warkworth14 O’Hagans 5km Series, Auckland14 State Beach Series 5km & 2.5km, Takapuna15 The Rat Race 5km, Milford16 DevonSport Sun Run,5km & 3km Walk/Run,

Auckland16 10km in the Domain, Auckland19 Sri Chimony Christmas Dash 10km,

27km ALPINE ADVENTURE RUN & WALKSATURDAY 29 JANUARY, 2011

Tongariro National Park - Limited to 400 entrants

Entry form and details at www.totalsport.co.nz

Phone (09) 4125508 or email [email protected]


Coming eventsChristchurch

20 The Monday Nighta, 5km Orewa21 O’Hagans 5km Series, Auckland21 Lifestyle Sports Waterfront 5km Fun Run/

Walk, Wellington21 State Beach Series 5km & 2.5km, Takapuna23 10km in the Domain, Auckland27 The Monday Nighta, 5km Orewa28 Lifestyle Sports Waterfront 5km Fun Run/

Walk, Wellington

JANUARY 2011 3 The Monday Nighta, 5km Orewa 4 Lifestyle Sports Waterfront 5km Fun Run/

Walk, Wellington 8 10km in the Domain, Auckland10 The Monday Nighta, 5km Orewa11 Lifestyle Sports Waterfront 5km Fun Run/

Walk, Wellington11 O’Hagans 5km Series, Auckland13 10km in the Domain, Auckland15 Fullers Wharf to Wharf Fun Run/Walk,

25km, 13km, 12km & 7km, Waiheke Island15 Orewa Beach Dash for Cash, 5km, Orewa16 Westfield Albany Lakes Summer Series,

10km, 5km & 2km, Albany16 Nelson Striders Half Marathon & 10km, Nel-

son17 The Monday Nighta, 5km Orewa18 Manawatu Striders Super Seven Series

7km, Palmerston North18 O’Hagans 5km Series, Auckland18 Lifestyle Sports Waterfront 5km Fun Run/

Walk, Wellington18 Maitai Valley Summer Series 3km, Nelson20 10km in the Domain, Auckland22 Blackball Hilton Croesus Crossing, 25km,

Barrytown24 The Monday Nighta, 5km Orewa25 Manawatu Striders Super Seven Series

7km, Palmerston North25 Lifestyle Sports Waterfront 5km Fun Run/

Walk, Wellington25 O’Hagans 5km Series, Auckland25 State Beach Series 5km & 2.5km, Takapuna25 Maitai Valley Summer Series 5km, Nelson27 10km in the Domain, Auckland29 Jumbo Holdsworth Trail Race, 24km &

12km, Masterton

31 The Monday Nighta, 5km Orewa

FEBRUARY 2011 1 O’Hagans 5km Series, Auckland 1 Manawatu Striders Super Seven Series

7km, Palmerston North 1 Lifestyle Sports Waterfront 5km Fun Run/

Walk, Wellington 1 Maitai Valley Summer Series 10km, Nel-

son 1 State Beach Series 5km & 2.5km, Takapuna 3 10km in the Domain, Auckland 4-13 NZ Masters Games, Wanganui 5 The Great Cranleigh Kauri Run, 32km &

13km, Coromandel 5 Heaphy Five-O-Trail Run 82km, Colling-

wood 6 Pukekohe Half Marathon, Pukekohe 7 Pakuranga 5km Fun Run, Pakuranga 7 The Monday Nighta, 5km Orewa 8 Lifestyle Sports Waterfront 5km Fun Run/

Walk, Wellington 8 Manawatu Striders Super Seven Series

7km, Palmerston North 8 O’Hagans 5km Series, Auckland 8 State Beach Series 5km & 2.5km, Takapuna10 10km in the Domain, Auckland12 Buller Gorge Marathon & Half Marathon,

Buller Gorge13 The Blueberry, 5km, 10km, 17km & 17km

Fun Run/Walks, Ohaupo School, Waikato13 Asics Shoe Clinic Killer Mountain Run/Walk,

30km, 21km, 12km 7.5km, Glen Massey13 Botany Town Centre Summer Fun Run/

Walk Series, 10km & 5km, Botanty TownCentre

13 Westfield Albany Lakes Summer Series,10km, 5km & 2km, Albany

14 Pakuranga 5km Fun Run, Pakuranga14 The Monday Nighta, 5km Orewa15 Manawatu Striders Super Seven Series

7km, Palmerston North15 O’Hagans 5km Series, Auckland15 Lifestyle Sports Waterfront 5km Fun Run/

Walk, Wellington15 State Beach Series 5km & 2.5km, Takapuna17 10km in the Domain, Auckland19 Riverrun Trail Series, 14.3km, Wanaka19 Avalanche Peak Challenge, 25km, Arthur’s

Pass Village21 Pakuranga 5km Fun Run, Pakuranga21 The Monday Nighta, 5km Orewa22 O’Hagans 5km Series, Auckland22 State Beach Series 5km & 2.5km, Takapuna22 Nelson Striders Offroad Series, 5km Run/

Walk, Nelson22 Lifestyle Sports Waterfront 5km Fun Run/

Walk, Wellington

22 Manawatu Striders Super Seven Series7km, Palmerston North

24 10km in the Domain, Auckland27 The Kakepuku 6km & 14km Fun Run/Walks,

Pokuru School, Waikato27 Coatsville Classic Half Marathon, 8km &

2km, Coatsville, Auckland28 Pakuranga 5km Fun Run, Pakuranga28 The Monday Nighta, 5km Orewa

MARCH 2011 1 O’Hagans 5km Series, Auckland 1 Manawatu Striders Super Seven Series

7km, Palmerston North 1 State Beach Series 5km & 2.5km, Takapuna 1 Lifestyle Sports Waterfront 5km Fun Run/

Walk, Wellington 1 Nelson Striders Offroad Series, 6km Run/

Walk, Nelson 3 10km in the Domain, Auckland 5 Bayleys Mountain to Surf Marathon, New

Plymouth 5-7 Sea, Sky & Bush walks, Central Hawkes

Bay 7 Pakuranga 5km Fun Run, Pakuranga 7 The Monday Nighta, 5km Orewa 8 O’Hagans 5km Series, Auckland 8 Lifestyle Sports Waterfront 5km Fun Run/

Walk, Wellington 8 Nelson Striders Offroad Series, 6km Run/

Walk, Nelson 8 State Beach Series 5km & 2.5km, Takapuna10 10km in the Domain, Auckland12 Motatapu Icebreaker Marathon, Wanaka13 The Hamilton Lake 6km & 14km, Fun Run/

Walks, Hamilton14 Pakuranga 5km Fun Run, Pakuranga14 The Monday Nighta, 5km Orewa15 Lifestyle Sports Waterfront 5km Fun Run/

Walk, Wellington15 O’Hagans 5km Series, Auckland15 North Shore Beach Series, 5km & 2.5km,

Takapuna17 10km in the Domain, Auckland19 Kaiteriteri Gold Half Marathon, Kaiteriteri

Beach, Motueka19 The Tarawera Ultramarathon Trail Run and

Relays,100km, 85km, & 60km, Rotorua19-20 IWL International Two Day Walk, 30km,

20km & 10km, Rotorua21 Pakuranga 5km Fun Run, Pakuranga21 The Monday Nighta, 5km Orewa22 Lifestyle Sports Waterfront 5km Fun Run/

Walk, Wellington22 O’Hagans 5km Series, Auckland24 10km in the Domain, Auckland26 Northburn 100, 160km, 100km, & 50km,

Cromwell26 The Dual, Marathon, Half Marathon & 10km,

Motutapu Island ,Auckland27 Run Auckland Series, 10km & 5km,

Remuera, Auckland27 The Star City 2 Surf, 6km & 12km,

Christchurch28 Pakuranga 5km Fun Run, Pakuranga

COMING EVENTSWe obtain information for this column from a large

number of sources up to two years in advance and some-times there are date changes etc that occur. If there areany changes in dates etc, we ask clubs to advise us direct.

a 3 hour gentle downhill walkSaturday 13 November 2010

County FayrePohangina, Manawatu

Start times from 8.30am to 12 noon$12.00 adults, $5.00 per child and children under five free

Price includes bus to start and lunch at CountyFayre Cafe

Contact Pat Bowers 06-329-4759

Annual DownhillWalking 2009


Coming events28 The Monday Nighta, 5km Orewa29 O’Hagans 5km Series, Auckland29 Lifestyle Sports Waterfront 5km Fun Run/Walk, Wellington31 10k in the Domain, 10km, Auckland

APRIL 2011 2 Great Forest Marathon, Half Marathon 10km & 5km, Waitarere Beach,

Levin 2 Southern Lakes Half Marathon & 10km, Cardrona, Wanaka 4 Pakuranga 5km Fun Run, Pakuranga 5 Lifestyle Sports Waterfront 5km Fun Run/Walk, Wellington 5 O’Hagans 5km Series, Auckland 8 Xterra Rotorua Festival Half Marathon & 11km, Totorua 9 Oxfam Trailwalker 2011, 100km, Taupo 9 The Bedrock 50, 50km, Coopers Creek, Oxford 9 Xterra Rotorua Festival, Half Marathon & 11km, Rotorua10 Arrowsmith Thee Run, Marathon, Lake Heron, Ashburton11 Pakuranga 5km Fun Run, Pakuranga12 O’Hagans 5km Series, Auckland16 Alpine Lodge Loop the Lake, 25km, Nelson Lakes17 Moonshine Half Marathon & 10km, Trentham17 Orewa Beach Half Marathon, 10.5km & 5km, Orewa Beach17 Porirua City Scenic Fun Run & Walk, 11km, 8km & 1km, Porirua17 Run Auckland Series, 10km & 5km, Auckland18 Pakuranga 5km Fun Run, Pakuranga19 O’Hagans 5km Series, Auckland26 O’Hagans 5km Series, Auckland30 Lion Foundation Rotorua Marathon, Rotorua

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TOI EDAEastern Bay of Plenty Economic Development Agency

TOI EDADD

WhakataneEvent, adventure & training destinationEvent, adventure & training destination

An 18km run, relay or fun walk

circuit following the historic footstepson a stunning beach, bush and cliff-top

of Toi (Nga Tapuwai o Toi).

For more informationand an entry form visitwww.whakatane.comorwww.sportsground.co.nz/whakataneahcor call 0800 942 528.Conducted under Athletics NZ Rules byWhakatane Athletic and Harrier Club. Approvedby Athletics Waikato BOP

Event, adventure & training destination


Coming events

Coley Street SchoolRun/Walk

Half Marathon,10km, 5km, 2km21 November 2010

FoxtonGreat spot prizes, scenic route

Wheelchair / Pushchair friendly

Contact: Nicola 06 363 8002 [email protected] more information.

MAY 21113 O’Hagans 5km Series, Auckland8 Run Auckland Series, 10km & 5km,

Bucklands Beach, Auckland10 O’Hagans 5km Series, Auckland17 O’Hagans 5km Series, Auckland21 Riverrun Trail 14.1km, Lake Wanaka24 O’Hagans 5km Series, Auckland31 O’Hagans 5km Series, Auckland

JUNE 211119 Run Auckland Series, 10km & 5km, West-

ern Springs, Auckland

JULY 201116 Furneaux Lodge Captain Cook’s Landing,

25km, Picton

AUGUST 201114 Woodbourne Half Marathon & 10km,

Blenheim

SEPTEMBER 201117 Abel Tasman Coastal Classic, 36km, Nel-

son Bays

17 Kaikoura Surburban Half Marathon, 10km& 2km, Kaikoura

FEBRUARY 20124-12 NZ Masters Games, Dunedin

OVERSEASEVENTS

NOVEMBER 20105-7 IWL Three Day Walk, 20km, 30km, 50km

Higashimatsu-yama, Japan7 YMCA Port of Echuca Sweat to Steam, 5km

& 14km, Vic, Australia7 Arthurs Seat Challenge, 6.7km, Rosebud

Pier, Vic, Australai7 ING New York Marathon New York, NY, USA7 Marysville Marathon Festival, Marathon,

Half Marathon,10m & 3km, Marysville, Vic,Australia

13-14 IWL Two Day Walk, 20km, Taipei, Tai-wan

13 Upstream 50km Challenge Run/Walk,Melbourne, Vic, Australia

14 Eureka Climb, Eureka Tower, 88 levels,Melbourne, Vic, Australia

14 Spring into Shape, 4km, 8km & 12km,Melbourne, Vic, Australia

21 Pont to Pinnacle Half Marathon, WrestPoint, Tas, Australia

21 Trentham Lions 11th Cool Country Clas-sic, 5km & 10km, Trentham, Vic, Australia

28 The Central Coast Hass House HarriersHalf Marathon, Gosford, NSW, Australia

DECEMBER 20105 Standard Charters Singapore Marathon,

Singapore5 Sussan Women’s Fun Run 10km & 5km, St

Kilda, Vic, Australai5 Angkor Wat Half Marathon, Cambodia12 Honolulu Marathon, Honolulu, Haw, USAChristmas Walking Festival in County Mayo,

Ireland

26 Mt Kosciusko Marathon, Charlotte PassVillage, NSW, Australia

26-27 Walk Killarney and Kerry, Ireland

JANUARY 20119 Resolution Run, 4.5km & 7km, Adelaide SA,

Australia9 Resolution Run, 5km & 10km, Melbourne,

Vic, Australia9 Resolution Run, 5.5km & 11km, Sydney,

NSW, Australia9 Resolution Run, 5km & 10km, Brisbane, Qld,

Australia21 Dubai Marathon, Dubai, United Arab Emir-

atesTainan Ancient Capital Marathon, Taipei, Tai-

wan

FEBRUARY 201113 Seville City Marathon, Seville, Spain19 Geelong Multi Sport Festival 10km & 5km,

Geelong, Vic Australia27 Tokyo Marathon, Tokyo, Japan27 Kaohiung International Marathon, Taipei,

Taiwan27 Seychelles Eco-Healing

Marathon,Seychelles27 GSO Limmasol Marathon & 10km, CyprusMARCH 201113 King Island Imperial 20 32km Coast to

Coast, King Island, Australia20 Maratona di Roma, Rome, ItalyCroagh Patrick Walking Festival, Co Mayo,

IrelandTain Walking Festival, Carlingford, Co Louth,

Irealand

APRIL 20118-9 IML Two Day Walk, Gilboa, Israel10 Paris Marathon, Paris, France10 Milano City Marathon, Milan, Italy10 Zurich Marathon, Zurich, Switzerland18 115th BAA Boston Marathon, Boston, USA24 33rd International Marathon de Madrid,

Madrid, SpainSouth Sligo Spring Walking Festival, Co

Yeats, IrealandBoots’n Bogs Walking Festival, Co Tyrone and

Monaghan, IrealandBallyhoura International Walking Festival, Co

Cork, IrealandBAA Boston Marathon, Boston, USA

MAY 20111 Geelong Half Marathon, Geelong, Vic, Aus-

tralia1 40 Vancouver Marathon, Vancouver,

Canada7-8 IWL Two Day Walk, 6km, 12km, 24km &

42km, Blankenberge, Belgium14-15 IWL Waendel Weekend, 15km, 25km

& 42km, Wellingborough, England13-15 IML Two Day Walk, Dalian, China15 San Francisco Bay to Breakers, San

Franscio, CA, USA21 The Great Wall Marathon, Half Marathon

10km & 5km, Beijing, China21-22 IML Two Day Walk, Bern-Belp, Swit-

zerland

Volkwagon Prague Marathon, Prague, ChezRepublic

Slieve Bloom Walking Festival, Co Offaly, Ire-land

Donegal Walking Festival, Donegal, IrelandLeenane Walking Festival, Co Galway, Ireland

JUNE 20112-5 IWL Four Day Walk, Chantonnay, France18-19 IWL Two Day Walk, 20km & 40km,

Diekirch, Luxembourg25-26 IWL Two Day Walk, 20km, 30km, 40km

& 45km, Viborg, Denmark28 1 July IWL Four Day Walk, Castlebar, Ire-

landLaois Walks Festival, Laois, IrelandMournes International Walking festival,

Mourne Mountains, Ireland

JULY 201119-22 IWL Four Day Walk, Nijmegan, Nether-

lands23 Round Island Relay, Vanuata30 Vanuata Half Marathon & 10km, Vanuata

AUGUST 201112-14 IWL Three Day Walks, 10km 21km &

42km, Vaasa, Finland27-28 IWL Two Day Walk, 20km, 25km &

35km, Verdal, Norway

Sperrins Walking Festival, Co Tyrone, Ireland

SEPTEMBER 201110-11 IWL Two Day Walk, 24km & 17km,

Arenzano, Italy16-18 IWL Three Day Walk, 10km, 20km &

42km, Seefeld, Austria24 Round Rarotonga Road Race, Rarotonga,

Cook Islands24-25 IWL Two Day Walk, 20km 30km, 42km,

& 50km, Brno, Czech Republic

OCTOBER 20111-2 IWL Two Day Walk, 25km & 42km, Fulda,

Germany15-16 IML Two Day Walk, Barcelona, Spain22-23 IML Two Day Walk, Arlington, USA29-30 IWL Two Day Walk, 20km, Won-Ju,

Korea

NOVEMBER 20114-6 IWL Three Day Walk, 20km, 30km, 50km

Higashimatsu-yama, Japan12-13 IWL Two Day Walk, 20km, Taipei, Tai-

wan


OVERSEAS WALKS & TOURSOVERSEAS WALKS & TOURS

Contact: CAROLE MILLS MNZITT

ENJOY THE ‘BUZZ’ OF WALKINGAN OVERSEAS MARATHON

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Don’t be disappointed – contact Carole today to reserve your guaranteed entry package for 2012An Officially Appointed Agent with Guaranteed Entries for: Virgin London Marathon – Marathon de Paris - New York City

Marathon - The Great Wall Marathon – Half Marathon – 10K – 5K Plus others Wherever you wish to travel, there is bound to be a marathon

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SOUTH AMERICA

Operating to South America since 1992

Latin Link Adventure PH : 0800 528 465 [email protected]

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Discover the Amazon Jungle & IncaEmpire Optional Inca Trail hike

Small group - 27 days departs 1 July 2011

Patagonia WalkaboutWild majesty,stunning glaciers ,wildlife27days departs 18 Mar & 21 Oct 2011,

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Ireland Nepal (School in the Clouds

Anniversary) France (Loire, Dordogne and

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Austria, Switzerland & ItalyCall us for your brochure copy today

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Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan, India, Vietnam, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Egypt,Switzerland, New Zealand

Mt Everest Base Camp - 19 daysNZ$500 + US$1,250 - departing March & September 2011

Private trips for all ages and both genders available

Ph: 06 356 7043E: [email protected]: www.trekking4women.co.nz

EUROPEAN ALPS TOUR Early bird special

Call 0800 804 737 for details or visit www.southernexposuretours.co.nz

Trip starts June 12th 2011. Enjoy stunning walking in the Swiss Alps, Cinque Terre, ItalianDolomites and Stubai Valley, Austria.To launch our new website we are offering a NZ$350 discount per person on our European AlpsWalking Tour if you book your trip and Earlybird airfare with us by 30 November 2010.

SAVE up to NZ$700 per couple

Greek Islands walkingholiday

Mykonos, Naxos, Crete & Santorini5 May & 3 Sept 2011

Greece & Turkey22 May & 20 Sept 2011

Roads Less TravelledAdventures for active over 50s

Ph: 0800 044 [email protected]

Overseas and NZ walking tours

NZ WALKING TOURS

NELSON/MARLBOROUGHWALKING TOURS

Enjoy local guidedshort trips for naturelovers Cable BayWalkway, NydiaTrack, Nelson Lakes,Queen CharlotteTrack, Mount Arthur.

www.nztravellers.co.nzTel: 03 545 2546

We are looking for readers’ favouritewalks. Many of us go out regularly walk-ing on a route which we class as ourfavourite, for a number of reasons.

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

We would like you to tell us in yourown words what is you favourite walkand why. Email us a story from say 250up to 1200 words including a photo orphotos.

We will now give you a FREE sub-scription (six months or more, depend-ing on the article), or extension to Walk-ing New Zealand magazine for walkspublished.

You can also post an article to Walk-ing New Zealand, Freepost 78863, P OBox 1922, Palmerston North, or fax 06-358-6864.

If sending a photo by email pleasemake sure photo is in high resolutionone. (ie taken with a 4.0 mega pixel cam-era in high resolution mode.

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Walking and Nordic Walking are “Poles” apartWe offer courses in: Otago, Christchurch, Hawkes Bay, Hamilton,Auckland and Northland

For information: 0800-669-269, www.NordicWalkingNZ.co.nz

International Nordic Walking Assn (INWA)June StevensonPhone 09-416-3917 0274-383-923Email [email protected] www.nordicwalking.net.nz

Contact details for three groups in NewZealand promoting Nordic Walking:

Nordic contacts

Nordic Walking New Zealand (NoWaNZ)Waipu Northland, Phone 0800-669-269Email [email protected] www.nordicwalkingNZ.co.nz

By Barbara Faust Heffner

In order to feel fit and healthy you need tobe able to tick a few boxes with regardsto your physical health. First of all your

cardiovascular systems has to work well. Inorder to maintain its level of performance youalso need to work your joints, bones and mus-cles.

If your cardiovascular system and your

musculoskeletal system are working well younotice an increase of your health and wellbe-ing. And not only that: physical exercise caninitiate a chain reaction: metabolism gets aboost, you lose weight, and your blood ves-sels maintain their elasticity – which keepblood pressure on a healthy level.

Research has shown that if you burn1000kcal per week through exercise you de-crease your risk of cardiovascular disease by25%. Researchers estimate that a moderatetraining burns approximately 400 kcal per hour.A desired calorie expenditure of 1000kcal perweek can therefore be achieved with walkingor Nordic Walking five times per week for 30minutes.

The German Walking Institute – the peakauthority for (Nordic) Walking in Germany –has conducted a lot of research concerningthe impact of endurance training like walkingand Nordic Walking on the health and well-being. Based on their studies, the manager, Dr.Petra Mommert-Jauch has compiled a list ofbenefits.

Nordic Walking: Training forthe cardiovascular system

Support the heartThe heart rate of an unfit person has to

beat approximately 70 times per minutes atrest to provide the body with enough blood.The resting heart rate of a fit person can beatwell under 40 times per minute and still pro-vides the body with sufficient blood. But theheart of a fit person has more rest in between.

Increase cardiac outputThrough exercise the heart muscle becomes

stronger and can contract more. Saturation ofblood is increased. Thus more blood ispumped through the heart per beat. This leadsto more oxygen for the whole body. And againyour heart can make less beats per minute,because it gets the job done with less work.

Boost cardiovascular systemA well working cardiovascular systems

helps you feel more awake and can prevent

slight dizziness. The increased amount of oxy-gen in your system

Nordic Walking: Training forbones and joints

Decrease the risk of osteoporosisBones density improves through weight

bearing exercise like Nordic Walking. Researchhas shown that the bone material is nurturedand the form and mass of the bone remainsstrong.

Reduce painThrough specific exercises joint pain can

be reduced.Prevent bone injuryThe mechanic work during Nordic Walk-

ing improves thickness of outer layer of thebones and ligaments and tendons becomestronger.

Nordic Walking: Training formuscles, tendons and liga-

mentsPrevent wear off of the jointsSpecific muscular exercise stabilizes the

muscles around the joint and thus leads tofewer burdens for the joint itself.

Reduce painDue the improved saturation of the mus-

cles with blood tension caused through paincan be reduced. Through the right techniqueyou strengthen the smaller and deeper mus-cles that help stabilize the joints. Thus thejoints are not only used less but this also meansan optimal load transmission.Nordic Walking: Training for a

healthy weightIncrease metabolismOur basic metabolic rate, the amount of

Nordic Walking – some good Nordic walking

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NOVEMBER 201029 Whangarei i-Site, Taster, Barbara Faust 09-4320386DECEMBER 20101 Motueka Goodman Park, Taster, Michelle 03 52802521 Tutukaka Coast Ngunguru Sports Complex, Robyn 09-43440602 Hamilton Lake Domain, NEW Course, Margaret Thomson 027-24718852 Hamilton Lake Domain, Taster, Margaret Thomson 027-24718852 Napier Cityfitness Gym, Taster, Marya Hopman 021-4521724 AKL-Greenlane Cornwall Park, Taster, Ewa 027 24720824 Motueka Goodman Park, Starter, Michelle 03 52802524 Warkworth Lucy Moore park, Taster, Lisa Outwin 021-6112394 Whangarei i-Site, Taster, Barbara Faust 09-43203865 AKL-Greenlane Cornwall Park, Starter , Ewa 09-63441975 AKL-Parnell Domain, Starter, Chrissie 021-21017095 AKL-Parnell Domain, Taster, Chrissie 021-21017095 Dunedin Botanic Gardens, Taster, Daniel 021-106 16625 Hamilton Lake Domain, Starter, Margaret Thomson 027-24718855 NEL-Richmond Washbourne Gardens, Taster, Jacqui 027-44523266 AKL-Parnell Domain, Starter, Chrissie 021-21017096 AKL-Parnell Domain, Taster, Chrissie 021-21017096 Orewa i-Site, Taster, Barbara Faust 021-29988406 Wellsford Centennial Park, Taster, Barbara Faust 021-29988407 Masterton, Taster, Marilyn 021-7525568 AKL-Greenlane Cornwall Park, Taster, Ewa 027 24720828 CHC-Shirley Burwood Park, Shirley, Taster, Penny 021-25670828 Waipu Cove Surf Club, Taster, Barbara Faust 09-432038611 Thames Information Center, Taster, Jutta Schultheis 021-233386212 AKL-Parnell Domain, Starter, Chrissie 021-210170912 AKL-Parnell Domain, Taster, Chrissie 021-210170912 Dunedin Botanic Gardens, Starter, Daniel 021-106 166213 AKL-Parnell Domain, Starter, Chrissie 021-210170913 AKL-Parnell Domain, Taster, Chrissie 021-210170915 AKL-Greenlane Cornwall Park, Taster, Ewa 09-634419718 CHC-North New Brighton Broad Park, Starter, Penny 03-9819360Nordic Walking Groups and Fitness Walks by dayMon AKL-Takapuna, Mary-Anne Abplanalp 021-121 5562Mon AKL-Parnell, Chrissie 021-210 1709Mon Napier Cityfitness Gym, Marya Hopman 06-8357058Tue AKL-Kohimarama, Mary-Anne Abplanalp 021-121 5562Tue Havelock North River Rd Walkway, River Rd, 06-8782475Wed Hastings Pakowhai Reserve, Pakowhai Rd, 06-8782475Wed Whangarei, Kensington Park, Barbara Faust 09-4320386Fri Hastings Pakowhai Reserve, Pakowhai Rd, 06-8782475Sat AKL-Takapuna, Mary-Anne Abplanalp 021-121 5562Sat Warkworth Lucy Moore Park, Lisa Outwin 021-611239


Classes in Greater Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga,Whakatane, Hawkes Bay, New Plymouth,

Wellington, Kapiti and Christchurch

Upper body workout whilewalkingBurn 40% more caloriesLess impact on jointsRelease tension in neck andshouldersImprove posture andbreathingFun to do, easy to learn, forall ages

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energy that is needed to keep our bodily func-tions (breathing, body temperature etc going)increases significantly. Based on your indi-vidual age, sex, height and weight your bodynow burns more energy - and thus more calo-ries.

Increase the number ofmitochondria

The more mitochondria(the little power plants in yourcells) you have in your muscles;the more energy can be pro-duced. And the more burn fatyou burn.

Tone and sculptAlthough you might not have lost weight

when you look at the scales, you will noticethat your body starts changing its shape. Nor-dic Walking does not only increase endurance,but also muscle strength. The more musclesyou have the more fat you burn.Nordic Walking: Training for a

healthy blood pressure andblood vessels

Normalize blood pressureNordic Walking helps both: low and high

blood pressure. If you have high blood pres-sure Nordic Walking helps lower your read-ings through increasing the number and wid-ening the diameter of your capillaries. If yourblood pressure is too low Nordic Walkinghelps increase it by the pumping action of yourmuscles.

Improve flow velocity of bloodDue to the higher speed at which the blood

flows through your body red blood cells donot cluster, neither stick on in inner walls ofour blood vessels. Regular exercise can helpprevent thrombosis.

Prevent varicose veinsDuring Nordic Walking the muscles in your

legs help pump the blood upwards back toyour heart. Any flu-ids in your tissue arealso pumped up-wards and away fromyour legs. This helpsdecrease swelling infeet and ankles,which can be a first

sign for weak veins.The German Walking Institute emphasises

that all these benefits can only be achieved byapplying the correct technique. Nordic Walk-ing is the summer training of the cross coun-try skiers.

So, using the poles in a similar way they areused for skiing will bring you the benefits –otherwise you might just be taking your polesfor a walk.

In our next issue we will talk about thebasics of a good technique and will alsopresent basic training plans to get started.

Nordic Walking NZ is partner of the Ger-man Walking Institute. Their leaders aretrained according to the high standards ofGerman Health Insurers – who officially of-fer Nordic Walking as a prevention and reha-bilitation discipline.

Check out courses in your area under 0800669 269 or go to www.nowanz.co.nz.

The Pedometer Card…… don’t step out without it.

The Pedometer Card is just $29.95 (plus $4.50 p&p)

Freephone 0800-WALKING (0800-925-546)

The Pedometer Card is a full function pedometer the size ofa money card, it’s so small you can carry it with you tomeasure your exercise level anywhere at anytime. ThePedometer Card counts steps, distance and calories.

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reasons to Walk the TalkNordic walking

The heart of a fit personcan pump approximately30 lt per minute throughthe body. The heart of anunfit person can onlypump approximately 20 lt.


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NORTH ISLANDNORTHLANDKAITAIAFAR NORTH TRAVEL CLUB: Maurice Lowell, 09-408-0732 after3pm.BAY OF ISLANDSBAY OF ISLANDS RUNNERS & WALKERS: Saturday (AM), BertVanasche 09-404-0147, or Gea Hadderingh 09- 405-7773DARGARVILLEDARGARVILLE WALKING GROUP: Thursday (PM), Joan Burnett,09-437-8708WHANGAREIKIWI SENIORS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Lee Taylor 09-430-3470CARDIAC CARE WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM or PM), Jo orHugh Knight 09-438-7976KIWI SENIORS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Kensington Re-ception, 09-437-4404GREEN PRESCRIPTION WALKING GROUPS: 0800-228-483HARRIERS WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), Wednesday (PM),Thursday (AM), Val Babe 09-437-1657HIKURANGI WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (PM)KAMO 60’s UP: Monday, Thursday (AM), Yvonne 09-435-1101KENSINGTON WALKING GROUP: Tuesday Thursday (PM), SportNorthland 09-437-4404TIKIPUNGA WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), Barbara Derrick 09-435-0746WAIPU WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM)WHANGAREI ATHLETICS CLUB WALKING GROUP: Wednesday(PM) (BIA), Tuesday Thursday (AM), Beth McLeod 09-437-7763,Saturday (PM) Morris or Shirley Gray 09-436-1524WHANGAREI TRAMPING CLUB: Sue Guyatt 09-436-1441

AUCKLANDOUTDOOR ACTIVITIES CLUB: midweek, weekends (BIA), walks,tramps, Jan Thompson 09-634-4624,Val Todd 09-579-8250AUCKLAND NATURAL HISTORY CLUB: Every second Sunday, (AM),(IA),Praemi Pera 09-836-9161ALPINE SPORTS CLUB: Tramps, walks, cycling, Sunday, Saturday,Marianne Rienhard 09-575-2429ALPINE SPORTS CLUB: Sunday, Saturday & weekdays, tramps,walks , Beryl Borthwick 09-444-9667 or Sue Fitzpatrick 09-576-1069PRAM WALKING GROUP: Second Wednesday of month, SportAuckland, Alissa Tosswill 09-623-7925AUCKLAND CENTRALAUCKLAND YMCA MARATHON CLUB, (Walkers Section), Sunday(AM), Bruce Mattson 09-570-4941AUCKLAND CATHOLIC TRAMPING CLUB: Jenny Andrew 09-570-5455AUCKLAND WALKERS & JOGGERS CLUB: Tuesday, Thursday (PM),Sunday (AM), (BIA), Bev Horton 09-625-5329AUCKLAND PRESBYTERIAN HARRIER & WALKING CLUB: RayVickers 09-576-6906AUCKLAND BAPTIST TRAMPING CLUB: Sunday Monthly (PM),(BIA), John McCarthy 09-630-4073AUCKLAND PRESBYTERIAN HARRIER CLUB: John Yolland 09-576-9807AUCKLAND RACE WALKERS ASSN: Sunday (AM),www.racewalkingauckland.orgAUCKLAND TRAMPING CLUB: Doug Astley 09-620-4923AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY TRAMPING CLUB: Michelle Lee 09-358-1296BLOCKHOUSE BAY COMMUNITY CENTRE: Norma Pegg, 09-626-2300ELLERSLIE Y’S WALKING CLUB: Doug MacKay 09-274-7083EAST AND BAYS RUNNERS & WALKERS: Glendowie, Saturday,Denise 09-570-9683EPSOM Y’s COMMUNITY CENTRE WALKERS: Tuesday/Thursday(AM), Jan Dwyer 09-636-6294, Sunday (AM), M Armstrong 09-639-1378LYNFIELD Y’S WALKING CLUB: Mt Roskill, Sunday (AM), Marlene09-827-2737, Danny 09-627-9993MT ALBERT Y’s WALKING GROUP: Tuesday Friday, (AM), 09-846-0788MT ROSKILL COMMUNITY HOUSE: Theresa McDonald, 09-624-3281OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES CLUB AUCKLAND: Jan Thompson 09-634-4624WALKING CLUB: Graeme Easte, 09-376-5901LES MILLS GYM: Seven days, (AM) (PM), (BIA), Powerwalking,Dave Buchan, 09-379-9590STEP OUT WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), 09-379-2095 x 9704WEST AUCKLAND

BLUE TOP WALKERS: Henderson, Tuesday, Thursday (AM), TerryWilson 09-814-9523 or 021-266-1071LYNNMALL CITY MALL WALKING: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), (BIA),09-826-2333TITIRANGI TWILIGHT STROLLERS: Tuesday, Thursday (PM),Miranda 09-817-9677FIA OLA WOMEN’S DEVELOPMEMT WALK GROUP: Monday toSaturday, Anne, 09-813-0021FIT4LIFE: Glenfield, Monday (PM), Friday (AM), Sarah 021 534 649FOOTSTEPS: Saturday (AM), John 09-410-2995GLEN EDEN WALKERS: Oratia Bowling Club, Tuesday (AM), EthelDenscombe 09-818-3561GLEN EDEN ATHLETIC CLUB WALKERS: Glen Eden, Neil Turner 09-817-6230GREEN BAY MUMS BUSH WALKERS: Every second Monday, Anne09-827-7810 or 09-817-5867GREEN BAY COMMUNITY HOUSE WALKERS: Tuesday (AM), Thurs-day (AM), Elaine 09-827-3300HENDERSON SENIORS WALKING GROUP: Henderson, Friday (AM),Alene Couchman 09-818-2580KELSTON MORNING WALKERS: Kelston C.C. Tues (AM), Joy Mar-tin 09-838-6553KELSTON TWILIGHT WALKERS: Kelston, Tuesday (PM), Joy Mar-tin 09-818-6084KUMEU WALK GROUP: Kumeu, Friday (AM), Beryl Pook 09-412-8914LYNFIELD Y’S WALKING CLUB: Mt Roskill, Sunday (AM), Marlene09-827-2737, Danny 09-627-993LYNNDALE AMATEUR ATHLETIC & HARRIER CLUB: Mic Baker 09-626-3232NEW LYNN ACTIVE 35+ WALKING GROUP: New Lynn, Wednes-day, Lorraine, 09-827-8663MASSEY ATHLETIC CLUB: Nyree Sherman 09-832-6922MASSEY JOGGERS & WALKERS: Sunday (AM), Kerry Watt 09-838-6665RANUI MORNING WALK GROUP: Monday to Friday (AM), Judith09-832-5692RANUI TWILIGHT WALK GROUP: Monday, Wednesday, Glenys 09-832-4069RIVERHEAD WALK GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Dane Brown 09-412-9952SUMMERLAND WALKERS: Henderson, Max Eyes 09-837-4787TE ATAU PENINSULA WALKERS: Monday, Friday (AM), Wednes-day (PM), Lorna Trass 09-834-5366TE ATATU JOGGERS & WALKERS CLUB: Te Atatu Peninsula, Sun-day (AM), Malcolm 09-834-4101 or Diane or Graham 09-834-4423TE ATATU SOUTH ACTIVE 35+ WALKING GROUP: Te Atatu South,Wednesday, Edna, 09-834-1401THE HAPPY WANDERERS WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM),Brian 09-817-4562 or 027-471-3038TITIRANGI WALKERS & JOGGERS: Sundays (AM), John Harris 09-817-7212WEST HARBOUR ACTIVE 35+WALKING GROUP: West Harbour,Friday, Lorna, 09-416-7871Y’s WALKING HENDERSON: Tuesdays, Thursday, Sarah, 09-836-8031Y’s Walkers, Mt Roskill, Sunday (AM), Dan Gofin 09-627-9993WAIATARUA WALKERS:Oratia, Saturday (AM), 09-814-9945WANDERWOMEN ADVENTURES: 09-360-7330WALKING WAITAKERE WEDNESDAY WALKS: Wednesday, (AM),May to October, Kay Lindley 09-837-8820WOMENS OUTDOOR PURSUITS INC: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday,Harriet Ambler 09-486-6284WEST AUCKLAND DISTRICT TRAMPING CLUB: Jill 09-626-4325NORTH SHORE10,000 STEPS HARBOUR CLUB: Harbour Sport 09-415-461060’s UP TORBAY/BROWNS BAY: Wed (AM), Heather Jean Adams09-478-2462ABERDEEN ROAD WALKERS: Campbells Bay, Saturday (PM), PatsyHulse 09-410-9353BUSH WALK & TALK: Margi Keys, 09-443-6819NORTH SHORE TRAMPING CLUB: Barbara Lobel 09-473-6938BIRKENHEAD PROBUS CLUB: Albany, Tuesday (AM), Tracy Watson09-414-5351BROWNS BAY/TORBAY 60’s UP MOVEMENT: Wednesday (AM),Roy Urlic 09-473-8777CALLIOPE ATHLETICS WALKERS & HARRIERS: Northcote, Wednes-day (PM), Gail Mouldey 09-418-3457DEVONPORT WALKERS: Bayswater, Tuesday Thursday Sunday(AM), Pat & Jim McKay 09-445-2743DEVONPORT FRIDAY WALKING GROUP: Devonport, Friday (AM),Naomi Gardyne 09-445-4303EAST COAST BAYS WALKERS: Torbay, Tuesday, Friday (AM),Shelley Sharp 09-473-9021GREENHITHE WALKING GROUP: Greenhithe, Tuesday (AM),Marjorie Andrew 09-413-9065HIGHBURY COMMUNITY HOUSE: Highbury, Thursday, Friday (AM),Judy Mayn 09-480-5279MAIRANGI WALKING NETWORK: Mairangi Bay, Everyday (AM),Jack Rendle 09-478-9115MEADOWOOD WALKING & TALKERS: Albany, Tuesday (AM), CarolBuckner 09-479-7804

MILFORD MALL WALKERS: Greenhithe, Tuesday, Thursday, (AM),Carol Mosedale 09-443-2054MILFORD MENS PROBUS: Ian Hall 09-479-4259NORTH SHORE DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP: Every second Sun-day (AM), Jan 09-483-5645NORTH SHORE TRAMPING CLUB: Barbara Lobel 09-473-6938NORTHCOTE WALKING GROUP: Northcote, every second Tuesday(AM), Peter Cox 09-480-5622TORBAY WALKERS: Torbay, Wednesday (AM), Jill Devonshire 09-473-1931WALKERS & TALKERS: Campbells Bay, Wednesday (AM), BrendaGray 09-410-4019, Dorothy Ensor 09-478-6702WOMENS OUTDOOR PURSUITS INC: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday,Harriet Ambler 09-486-6284Y’s WALKING SUNDAY GROUP: Northcote, Sunday (AM), MalcolmCurtis 09-444-3823RODNEY10,000 STEPS HARBOUR CLUB: Harbour Sport 09-415-4610ARIKI WALKERS: Snells Beach, Mondays (AM), Edna Prbert 09-425-5928HEALTH IN ACTION: (BIA), Susie George 09-426-1269HELENSVILLE WALKERS: Helensville, Tuesday (AM), MalcolmKeane 09-420-8739HIBISCUS COAST Y’S WALKERS: Sunday (AM), Wednesday(AM,PM), Kevin Tiller, 09-426-6461LEISURE WALKERS: Whangaparaoa, Thursday (AM), Ann Mahon/Margaret Gilbert 09-424-0765MONDAY NIGHTA, Orewa, Monday (PM), Laraine Chase 09-427-9321SCOTTS LANDING WALKING GROUP: RD2, Warkworth, Sunday(AM), Angela McIntyre 09-425-5854SNELLS BEACH WALKING GROUP: Warkworth, Wednesay (AM),Jenny Burton 09-425-5583WELLSFORD ROAD RUNNERS & JOGGERS: Second Sunday (AM),Thursday (AM), Robert Scott 09-425-8089 or Heather Rankin 09-431-4692WOMENS OUTDOOR PURSUITS INC: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday,Harriet Ambler 09-486-6284WAIHEKE ISLANDWAIHEKE ISLAND WALKING GROUP: Saturday (PM), ShaonaMaddle, 09-372-6645COUNTIES/MANUKAUPUKEKOHE JOGGERS & WALKING GROUP: Monday, Friday, Sun-day (AM), 09-238-9820WAIUKU WALKING GROUP: Information Centre, Monday, Wednes-day, Friday (AM),ONEWHERO KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUP: Merlene, Walker, 09-232-8844PAPATOETOE Y’S WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday, Friday(AM), Derek McKeen, 09-266-2304PAKURANGA ATHLETIC CLUB: Tuesday, Thursday 9am (BIA), LindaMitchell, 09-273-9531PAKURANGA KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednes-day (AM), 09-576-9739MANUKAU TRAMPING CLUB: Judith Walker, 09-296-6977MANUREWA Y’S WALKERS: Recreation Centre, MONDAY,WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY (AM), 09-267-4646MANUREWA Y’S WALKING GROUP: Clendon Recreation Centre,Tuesday, Thursday (AM), 09-266-1100MANUREWA COSMOPOLITAN CLUB WALKERS: Sunday (AM)HOWICK UXBRIDGE WALKERS: Monday, Thursday (AM), 09-535-6467HOWICK Y’S WALKERS: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), 09-534-5153PUKEKOHE TRAMPING CLUB: David Lawrie 09-238-8407TOI TOI TREKKERS TRAMPING CLUB: Colin Johnstone 09-535-6231

WAIKATOHAMILTONFRANKTON ATHLETIC & HARRIER CLUB: Wednesday, Saturday,(PM), (BIA), Heather Purdie-Raill, 07-847-5639NAWTON WALKING GROUP: Rene Smyth, 07846-3245CENTRAL LAKE WALKING GROUP: Monday, WEdnesday Friday(AM), Nella Barron 07-846-3103CHARTWELL WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Carrie Haak 07-855-4281DINSDALE WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Val Russell 07-847-6539ENDERLEY WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), Leonie Smith 07-855-2224HAMILTON EAST WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Irene Millar07-855-6848HILLCREST WALKING GROUP: Monday Wednesday Friday (AM), NellBradburn 07-856-3787MEMORIAL PARK WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Maureen Doms07-855-2497NAWTON WALKING GROUP: Monday Tuesday (AM), Roslynn Billman07-847-4873SILVERDALE WALKING GROUP: Sister Anne Marie Jones 07-856-8980CLAUDELAND WALKING GROUP: Friday (AM), Irene Millar 07-855-6848FLAGSTAFF WALKING GROUP: Monday Wednesday Friday (AM),Gillian Bartram 07-854-0069


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WESTFIELD MALL WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM) Westfield MallChartwellHAMILTON MARATHON CLINIC:Tuesday (PM), Sunday (AM),Sharon 07-854-9214TOD SQUAD: Friday (AM), Julie 07-829-4579Y’s WALKERS: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM)MONDAY BUSHTRAMPERS: Monday, Marian 07-828-9029BREAKAWAYS BUSH WALKING & TRAMPING CLUB: DianaAmmann 07-823-6147WAIKATO TRAMPING CLUB: www.wtc.org.nz or Stu Kneebone 07-827-3097CAMBRIDGECAMBRIDGE WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday (AM), SharonWoodings, 07-827-6033LEAMINGTON WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM), SharonWoodings, 07-827-6033KAIHERE/PATETONGAKAIHERE/PATETONGA WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (PM), JulieStephenson 07-867-7011MATAMATAMATAMATA WALKERS: Tuesday, Friday (AM), Ruth Stanley 07-880-9088AFTERWORK WALKERS: Monday, Wednesday (PM), Janis Jeffers,07-889-7032MATAMATA TRAMPING & WALKING GROUP: F Smeed 07-883-1222MORRINSVILLEMORRINSVILLE WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Ruth Stanley 07-880-9088OTOROHANGAOTOROHANGA WALKING GROUP: Friday (AM)PAEROAPAEROA WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday (AM), Elaine Lally07-862-8409PAEROA LUNCH WALKERS: Monday Wednesday Friday, JulieStephenson 07-867-7011PUTARURUPUTARURU WALKING GROUP:(BIA) Hazel Murphy, 07-883-7927PIOPIOSILVERADOS EXERCISE GROUP: Wednesday (PM), JuneO’Donoghue, 07-877-8492PIOPIO CROSS COUNTRY WALKERS: Mon (AM), (BIA), MauriceKearns, 07-877-8836TAIRUATAIRUA WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday, Mike Lord, 07-868-6025THAMESTHAMES WALKING GROUP: Monday, Friday (AM), Mike Lord, 07-868-6025TAUPOTAUPO HARRIER CLUB WALKING SECTION: Saturday (PM),Wednesday (AM), Bernie Rolls 07-378-9229TAUPO TRAMPING CLUB: Wednesday (AM), Thursday (AM),Weekends (AM or PM), Isabel Hutcheon 07-376-9319MONDAY WALKERS: Monday (AM), (BIA), Betty Stockman 07-378-4992WAIORA WALKING GROUP: Wednesday, Friday (AM), KayeBeatson 07-378-6957WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Wednesday (PM), (I), 06-378-9229TE AROHATE AROHA WALKERS: Thursday (AM), Ruth Stanley 07-880-9088TE AROHA TRAMPING CLUB: Every second Sunday, Judy Forsman07-884-8841TE AROHA TREKKERS: Wednesday (AM), Frances Harrison 07-862-8184TE AWAMUTUTE AWAMUTU TUESDAY TRAMPERS: Tuesday, Lesley 07-870-1973or Kathy 07-870-2006TE AWAMUTU WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday, Friday(AM), Jan Jefferies 07-889-7032TE AWAMUTU MARATHON CLINIC: Wednesday (PM), Sunday(AM), (BIA), Pip Annan 07-871-2980TE KUITIWAITOMO WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), (BIA), Ruth Early,07-878-6870TWILIGHT WALKING GROUP: Monday, (PM), (BIA), Dede Downs,07-878-7867TOKOROATOKOROA ALPINE CLUB:Midweek, Christine 07-886-7294

BAY OF PLENTYCOROMANDELCOROMANDEL TOWN WALKERS: Tuesday, Thursday (AM) 07-866-7101or 07-866-8560KATIKATI

KATIKATI TRAMPING CLUB: fortnightly weekends (AM), JohnRoberts 07-549-0878KAWERAUKAWERAU WALKERS: Kawerau, Thursday (AM), (B), Sport Bay ofPlenty, 07-308-8304HARRIERS WALKERS: Kawerau Thursday (PM), (A), Sport Bay ofPlenty, 07-308-8304OPOTIKIBUSH WALKERS CLUB: J Hedley, 07-315-7807ROTORUACROSS COUNTRY WALKERS: Tuesday, Thursday, (AM), (A), 07347-8945LAKE CITY ATHLETIC CLUB WALKERS GROUP: Tueday, Thursday(PM), Sunday (AM), Ted Sheppard 07-348-1205 or Sarah Wiwarena07-348-7874GREEN PRESCRIPTION WALKING GROUP: Tueday (AM), (B), LisaMansell 07-348-4156HEART SUPPORT WALK GROUP: Tueday (AM), Wally Walford 07-347-6173MOKOIA COMMUNITY CENTRE WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), (B),Lisa Mansell 07-348-4156SPRINGFIELD STROLLERS: Wednesday (AM), (BIA), GlenysSearancke 07-348-4243ROTORUA TRAMPING & SKI CLUB: Sundays (AM), Trevor Cochrane07-345-6362ST BARNABAS WALKING GROUP: Friday (AM), (BIA), Joy Gordon07-357-5744THE THURSDAY STROLLERS: Thursday (AM), (B), MyrtleRaxworthy 07-346-3772WALKING WITH JOY: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Joy Gordon 07-357-5744TAURANGA/MT MAUNGANUIAGE CONCERN: Tauranga, Wednesday (AM), 07-578-2631CITY ON ITS FEET: Days and areas, (BIA), Penny 07-578-9610STEPPING OUT JOGGING CLUB: Monday, Wednesday, (AM), (IA),07-544-0316FOREST & BIRD SOCIETY: Secretary, tauranga. [email protected], TaurangaHEALTHY HEART CLUB: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), (B),YMCA, 07-578-5891Y’s WALKERS: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), YMCA, 07-578-5891MOUNT JOGGERS & WALKERS: Tuesday, Friday, Sunday, (AM),Gaye Westwood 07-574-1075ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION: MONDAY (AM) 07-576-2469NORDIC WALKING AT THE MOUNT: Monday, Wednesday, Satur-day, Steffi 07-574-7527NORDIC WALKING IN TAURANGA: Monday, Wednesday, Mary 07-577-0711MT MAUNGANUI RSA WALKING CLUB: Tuesday, Thursday, Sun-days (AM), (BIA), Kieran Jensen 07-572-062650 FORWARD WALKING GROUPS: Sport Bay of Plenty 07-578-0016TAURANGA MID-WEEK TRAMPING GROUP: Derek 07-572-2512TAURANGA ROAD RUNNERS: Sunday (AM), Nick 07-578-5802TAURANGA RAMBLERS: Malcolm 07-544-2369 or Rod Taylor 07-576-4207TAURANGA TRAMPERS NETWORK: Natalie Bird 07-576-0016TAURANGA TRAMPING CLUB: Christine Rawnsley 07-578-9984PAK N BOOTS: Moya Hewson 07-575-7064TE PUKETE PUKE WALKERS: Tuesday (AM), 07-573-8306WAIHI STRIDERS: Wednesday (AM), Julie Stephenson 07-867-7011WAIHI STROLLERS: Friday (AM), Julie Stephenson 07-867-7011WHAKATANESUNSHINE WALKING GROUP: Whakatane, Tuesday (AM), (I),Graham Thomas, 07-307-9800HARRIERS WALKERS WHAKATANE: Saturday, (PM), (I), NoelJones, 07-308-7101WHITIANGAWHITIANGA WALKING GROUP: Monday, Thursday (AM), Mike lord,07-868-6025WHANGAMATAWHANGAMATA WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Mike Lord, 07-868-6025WHANGAMATA ROAD RUNNERS & WALKERS: 07-865-6580WHANGAMATA RAMBLERS: Ron Le Noel, 07-865-9475WALK WHANGAMATA: Everyday (AM), from SurfclubWHANGA SENIOR WALKERS: Tuesday (AM), 07-865-7022

EAST COASTGISBORNEGISBORNE RUNNERS & WALKERS: Margaret Badger 06-868-4785

HAWKES BAYHASTINGSFLAXMERE WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), (BI), Maisy06-879-7077

HASTINGS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), (I), Eddy 06-876-3371HASTINGS WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (PM), (BI), Templey 06-873-0971HAVELOCK NORTH WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), (BI), Jane06-877-0017HAVELOCK NORTH WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Jeanette06-877-2114HAVELOCK NORTH WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Lyn 06-877-7886BRIDGET ROBERTSHAWES STUDIO OF FITNESS: Saturday (AM),(BIA), Bridget, 06-877-5285KIWI SENIORS: Eana Young 06-845-9333 x 708RUN WALK HAWKES BAY: Lynda Anderson, 06-876-6268NAPIERAHURIRI WALKING GROUP: Friday (AM), (I), Beverly Gillies 06-843-6805NAPIER WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), (I), Lyn 06-835-7704NAPIER SOUTH WALKING GROUP: Friday (AM), (B), Maria Rogers06-843-1225RUN WALK HAWKES BAY: Russell Pattison, 06-844-4435Ys WALKERS: Tuesday, Thursday, Napier, Barry 06-844-3929 orNola 06-843-7912TARADALE/GREEN MEADOWSTARADALE/GREEN MEADOWS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM),(IA), Beverly Gillies 06-843-6805TARADALE/SPORT HAWKES BAY WALKING GROUP: Tuesday(AM), (BI), Nga Gifford-Kara 06-845-9333

TARANAKIINDEPENDENT WALKERS TARANAKI: Saturday (PM). North: Ray/Mary 06-756-7798. Central: Wallace/Nancye 06-762-2861. South:Alan/Jean 06-278-6846NEW PLYMOUTHCARRINGTON WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday, Friday,Catherine McKee 06-753-3254WESTOWN DIABETES WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), PeterBrookes 06-753-4646TIME FOR ME WALKS FOR WOMEN: Friday (AM), (I), Glenice 06-758-3974FRONT RUNNER GROUP: Monday (PM), (BIA), Kelvin & MichelleGiddyFITZROY WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM), (IA),Elizabeth 06-757-9291WESTOWN WALKING GROUP FOR WOMEN: Monday, Wednes-day, Friday (AM), (IA), Karen 06-751-1361WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Karen 06-751-1361WALKERS IN THE PARK: Monday, (AM), (B), Dawn 06-758-6429or Dorothy Humphries 06-751-0431SPOTSWOOD WALKING GROUP: Monday, Wednesday, Friday(AM), (BI), Allie Fitzgibbon 06-751-2304NEW PLYMOUTH JOGGERS & WALKERS CLUB: Sunday, (AM), JanDempsey, 06-758-8373TARANAKI RACE WALKING CLUB: Trevor Suthon, 06-758-0776EGMONT ATHLETICS: Karen Green, 06-758-1569WAITARAWAITARA WALKING GROUP: Wednesday, (AM), (I), Cleo 06-754-7311INGLEWOODINGLEWOOD WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), (I), Maureen 06-756-7255STRATFORDSTRATFORD RUNNERS & WALKERS CLUB: Saturday (PM), (BIA),Jill Gorrie 06-764-5088STRATFORD WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), IvanCoates 06-765-7212 or Wes Robinson 06-765-5242INGLEWOODINGLEWOOD WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Maureen 06- 756-7255HAWERAHAWERA WALKING GROUPO: Friday (AM), Nancy Riddick 06-278-5784PUSH PLAY WALKERS: Thursday (AM), Tuesday (PM), (BIA), MoiraKoch, 0800-223-228ELTHAMKIWI SENIORS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), (BIA), Maria Erkes06-764-8984

WANGANUIWANGANUICASTLECLIFF WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), Dorothea Dobbie 06-344-4219RONA & GLAD’S WALK GROUP: Tuesday (AM), Rona Wright 06-344-5434WANGANUI HARRIER CLUB: Wednesdays, Saturday (PM), Secre-tary, P O Box 702, Wanganui, Perry Newburn 06-343-6484SPORT & RECREATION CLUB GOLD: Tuesday, Thursday, (AM),Robyn Rose 06-348-1440WANGANUI MILLENNIUM WALKERS CLUB: Sunday (AM), DarolPointon 06-345-3137WAVERLEY


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SPORT & RECREATION CLUB GOLD: (AM), (BIA), Betty Morrison06-346-5613OHAKUNESPORT & RECREATION CLUB GOLD: Mondays (AM), Kerry Young06-385-4055MARTONSPORT & RECEATION CLUB GOLD: Wednesday (AM), Deane James06-327-7607

MANAWATUPALMERSTON NORTHHOKOWHITU KIWI WALKERS: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), (I), JackCook 06-357-7458 or Dorne Jarvis 06-357-2444KELVIN GROVE WALKERS: Tuesday (PM), (I), Marjory Edmonds,06-354-3342MANAWATU STRIDERS: Tuesday, Thursday, (PM); Sunday (AM),Hockey Manawatu Pavillion, Manawaroa Street, (BIA), AlisterMartin 06-353-7175PALMERSTON NORTH JOGGERS & WALKERS: Esplanade,Tuesday,Thursday, Saturday (AM), (BI), Robyn McKey 06-354-9952.CLUB PED: Monday, Wednesday, (PM), (IA), Ongley Park; Satur-day, (AM), Esplanade, (IA), David Young 06-356-7179HEARTY STRIDERS: Thursday (PM), (BI), Esplanade, AdrienneKennedy 06-350-8617MASSEY WALKERS: Monday, Thursday, noon, Massey RecreationCentre, (BIA) Chin Diew Lai 06-350-5799 ext 2471MANAWATU WALKWAYS PROMOTION SOCIETY’S MONTHLYWALKERS: Sunday (AM), (IA) Gillian Absolom 06-329-6898FOREST & BIRD: monthly 2nd Saturday, (AM), Vivienne Nicholls06-353-2305METHODIST AGAPE FELLOWSHIP WALKERS: Wednesday (AM),(B), Lorna Goodwin, 06-358-2860U3A Exploring Walkways: Thursday (PM), (B), Lynley Watson 06-356-4384WALKY TALKIE TROOPERS: Tuesday, Thursday (PM), (I), LizMacNeill 06-357-8216FEILDINGSENIOR WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), (BI), GailByrnes 06-323-5470FOXTONFOXPEDS: Monday (PM), Foxton, Foxton Beach, (BIA), DaveBlackett, 06-363-5743, Michelle Duffy, 06-363-7987LEVINLEVIN HARRIER & WALKING CLUB: Saturday (PM), (BIA), IvanMorgan 06-368-3622WEDNESDAY LEISURE WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), (BIA), LilaMcCall, 06-367-9070LEVIN JOGGERS & WALKERS CLUB: Tuesday, Wednesday, Sun-day, (BIA), Colleen Francis 06-368-8624

WAIRARAPAMASTERTONWALKING GROUP RECREATIONAL: Edna Patrick, 06-377-4338ATHLETICS VETERAN WAIRARAPA: J Earles, 06-377-3479ORIENTEERING GROUP: 06-377-7961 or 379-5124CARTERTON 40+ STRIDERS: Ada Lyster, 06-379-8746RUAMAHANGA RAMBLERS: Winter Saturday, Summer Tuesday(PM), (BIA), Ray Wallis 06-377-0703MARTINBOROUGHMARTINBOROUGH WALKING GROUP: Barbara Behrent 06-306-9226

WELLINGTONWELLINGTONBROOKLYN WALKERS: Edith, 04-384-6799BUGGY WALKING GROUP: First Thursday of month (AM),www.buggywalk.co.nzFOREST & BIRD: 04-567-7271ORIENTAL BAY WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Christine Blakely 04-383-6276MT VICTORIA WALKING GROUP: Euan Harris 04-384-4770WALK WAINUI: Monday (AM), (BIA), Shirley 04-564-6179ISLAND BAY WALKING GROUP: Community Resource Centre, Is-land Bay, 04-383-7464WALKING FOR LIFE: Lynne Waring, MiramarKARORI WALKING GROUP: Mavis Shaw, KelburnKARORI ARTS & CRAFT WALKING GROUP: 04-934-8630KANDALLAH CORNERSTONE WALKERS: Monday (AM) 04-479-5420MIRAMAR WALKING GROUP: 04-388-1944NEWLANDS COMMUNITY HOUSE WALKING: Tuesday (AM), 04-478-8799TARARUA TRAMPING CLUB: www.ttc.org.nzWEA MIDWEEK WALKERS: Hanna HarwoodWELLINGTON WEDNESDAY WALKERS: 04-388-1988WELLINGTON CATHOLIC TRAMPING CLUB: 04-934-4729

WELLINGTON HARRIER ATHLETIC CLUB: Saturday (PM) mid Marchto mid October, (BIA), Veronica GouldWELLINGTON MID-WEEK WALKERS: Tues, Thursday (PM), BartJones 04-477-3746 or David Lonsdale 04-977-8990WELLINGTON NORDIC WALKERS: Rod McColl 04-526-6833LOWER HUTTWALK FOR HEALTH: Wednesday (PM), Saturday (AM), Sunday(AM), (BIA), Jean 04-589-7887 or Dave 04-970-5133POSITIVELY SLIM “Health for Life Walkers: Sunday (AM) Wednes-day (PM) (BIA), Jim or Barbara Mobbs 04-566-2603HUTT VALLEY WALKERS: Saturday (PM), Pam McArthur 04-586-4088WALKING FOR PLEASURE: 60’s Plus, Melling, Molly Shephers, 04-567-5727WOMENS WALKING GROUP: Wainuiomata, every second Wednes-day (PM), 04-564-6019HUTT VALLEY TRAMPING CLUB: Weekend (AM), Dennis Page 04-970-6901TAKE HEART WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), (BI), Keith Millar, 04-526-7440LEISURE WALKERS: seniors, Tuesday (AM), Jean, 04-565-1918HUTT VALLEY MARATHON CLINIC: Trevor Knowles, 04-565-0294WALK WAINUI: Monday (AM), (BIA), Shirley 04-564-6179EASTBOURNE WALK GROUP: Lesley O’Neil, EastbourneALICETOWN WALKING GROUP: 04-589-2646KIWI MASTERS WALKERS: Richard Davies 04-566-1335OLDER ADULTS – LEISURE WALKING GROUP: Judy 04-528-4445PORIRUAFRIDAY WALKERS: Margaret Hughes, 04-237-8660TAWA LINDEN HIKERS: 04-232-8705WEA RAMBLERS: Muriel Thompson, TawaTAWA/LINDEN WALKERS: Maurice 04-232-4407 or Claire 04-232-8764UPPER HUTTTUESDAY TRIPPERS: Bill Thompson, 04-971-5123FANTAIL HIKERS: Marg Eagles, Upper HuttTRENTHAM UNITED HARRIER CLUB: Teresa Tito 04-565-0333UPPER VALLEY TRAMPING CLUB: Sandy Wilton/Colin Hamlin, 04-527-0107KAPITIKAPITI CARDIAC CLUB: Tuesday, Thursday, Graham Priest 04-293-7872KAPITI WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Robin Leger04-905-4680 or Muriel Hill 04-293-5121KAPITI SUNDAY WALKERS: Sunday (AM), Frank Morris 04-293-2567 or Ethel Symes 04-904-1485KAPITI JOGGERS & WALKERS: Sunday (AM), Pam Childs 04-902-1754MONDAY WALKERS: Monday, Reg Goodsell 04-904-7558, or SteveGolledge 04-904-5904SPORT KAPITI THURSDAY WALKERS: Thursday (AM), 04-296-9022

SOUTH ISLANDMARLBOROUGHBLENHEIM50 PLUS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Joan 03-578-1922 orColin 03-572-9423PICTON WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), Claire 03-573-7991SPORT MARLBOROUGH WALK GROUP: Thursday (AM), SportMarlborough 03-577-8855

NELSONMOTUEKAMOTUEKA WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), (BIA),Evelyn Gilbertson, 03-528-8894MOTUEKA FIFTY PLUS WALKERS: Thursday (AM), Freda Gerslov03-528-6510NELSONNELSON STRIDERS: Tuesday, Thursday, (PM), (BI), Averil West,03-548-3655NELSON KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), Kay O’Dinot, 03-546-7910WAKEFIELD WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Lou Manson, 03-541-8414TAHUNA KIWISENIORS: Monday (AM), Kay O’Dinot, 03-546-7910NELSON 50+ WALKING GROUP: alternative Tuesday, Thursday(AM), Noel Brown 03-544-2286NELSON 50+ WALKING & TRAMPING GROUP: Noel Brown 03-544-2286WAIMEA HARRIER WALKERS: Saturday (PM), Sunday (AM) (BIA),Heather McNabb, 03-547-8490WEDNESDAY WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Visitor InformationCentreTAKAKAGOLDEN BAY ALPINE AND TRAMPING CLUB: Day walk and over-night trips, Paul Kilgour, 03-525-7383

CANTERBURYCHRISTCHURCHACTIVE CHRISTCHURCH SUNDAY WALK: Sunday (AM) (BI), 03-941-8999

AVON LOOP/CITY KIWISENIORS: Monday (AM), (B), Sport Canter-bury 03-373-5060AVONSIDE KIWI SENIORS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Jan 03-389-2755AVONHEAD KIWISENIORS: Friday (AM), (BI), Bess 03-342-7647AFTER WORK WALKING CLUBS: around Christchurch, (BI), for allages and fitness levels, recreation clerk, CCC 03-371-1778.ARAI-WALKERS: Wednesday, Wainoni/Aranui, Natalie Hoani, 03-388-2593ARTHRITIC AMBLERS: Wednesday, (B) suitable for people withphysical disabilities, Trevor Randall 03-385-7446BEXLEY KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Kath 03388-6161BARRINGTON KIWISENIORS: Friday (AM), (BI), Nita 03-337-1493BECKENHAM WALK ‘n’ TALK: Thursday (PM), Di 03-385-3452BISHOPDALE RAMBLERS: Wednesday (AM) (I), Bishopdale, PaulMuir 03-359-7971BISHOPDALE TRAMPING CLUB: Wednesday (AM),(IA), Margaret03-351-6681BURNSIDE JOGGERS & WALKERS CLUB: Sunday (AM) Burnside,Anne Uys 03-342-6337BUSHWISE WOMEN: (BIA) Cynthia Roberts or Roz Heinz 03-332-4952BRIGHTON RAMBLERS WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), NewBrighton (I), Marlene Crocker 03-388-1115CANTERBURY RACE WALKERS ASSOCIATION: Monday, Wednes-day, (BIA), coordinates all Canterbury race walkers and friendlyrace walking, Ann Henderson 03-387-0387CANTERBURY UNIVERSITY TRAMPING CLUB: Wednesday (PM),Darryn Welham 03-960-3808CARDIAC COMPANIONS: Sunday fortnight, (PM) Neville Wootton03-942-5453CARDIAC CARE GROUP, Marg Allison 03-366-2112CCC EASTENDERS: Monday (AM), (IA), or Bruce 03-388-7295CCC GARDEN CITY WALKERS: Saturday (AM) (IA), Helen 03-382-2302CCC GLOW WORM EVENING WALKERS: Wednesday (PM) (IA),Norm Wells 03-981-5487CCC HALSWELL: Saturday (AM) (PM), (IA), Pauline 03-322-8057:Sunday, Terrence 03-322-8092CCC SUNSHINE WALKERS: Tuesday (PM (IA), Jim 03-389-1982or Hope 03-389-7997CCC SHIRLEY RECREATIONAL WALKERS: Monday, Thursday (AM),(IA), 03-941-5409CCC SOCKBURN: Tuesday (AM) (IA), Estelle 03-342-7841:Friday(AM) (IA), Jo 03-349-7146CCC WEEKEND WANDERS: Sunday (PM) (IA), Marilyn 03-338-3826CHRISTCHURCH PERSONAL GUIDING SERVICE: Daily (AM) (BIA),Cathedral Square, C Tonge 03-981-6350CHRISTCHURCH MARATHON CLINIC: Saturday (AM), Neil Mes-senger 03-322-7709CHRISTCHURCH METHODIST HARRIER CLUB: Saturday (PM) (BIA),Mrs Lindsay Evans 03-355-4356CITY RAMBLERS WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, 50+age group men& women, Margaret Borrens, 03-354-1534CRUSADERS WALKERS: Tuesday (BI), (50’s and above age group),Des 03-354-2008DARLINGTON KIWISENIORS: Wednesday (AM), Bill 03-385-1925DIAMOND HARBOUR RAMBLERS: Tuesday, Hunters Road, (IA),Noeline Coleman 03-329-4566EASTENDERS: Monday (AM), Bruce 03-981-5329ELLESMERE TRAMPING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Trish Vessey 03-329-1865FAMILY SOCIAL GROUPS: (B), for parents with young children,recreational clerk, 03-371-1778FASTRACK WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM) (I), Linwood,Dorothy Jones 03-389-5339FENDALTON WALK ‘n’ TALK: Thursday (AM), 03-941-8999FENDALTON NORDIC WALKERS: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,Friday, Yvette So 03-351-6407GARDEN CITY WALKERS: Saturday (AM), Helen 03-382-2302GENTLE EXERCISE: Monday, Friday, (NI), qualified physed instruc-tor leads groups, Russell Graham, 03-388-3196GLOW WORM EVENING WALKERS: Wednesday, Saturday, Sun-day, Pauline 03-322-8057HAGLEY PARK NORDIC WALKERS: Monday, Tuesday, Wednes-day, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Kerstin Fahrenschone 03-388-0000HALSWELL WALK ‘n’ TALK: Monday (AM), 03-941-8999HAPPY RAMBLERS WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, (IA), 50+agegroup, Vera 03-337-4094HAPPY WANDERERS WALKING GROUP: Wednesday, (BI), mainly1-2 hour flat walks, John van Herpt, 03-980-5664HEI HEI WALKERS: Thursday, Lee Tuki 03-373-8150HERITAGE WALKS: Tuesday, (PM), Graeme Stanley 03-980-1553HERITAGE WALKS: Thursday, (AM), Graeme Stanley 03-980-1553HOON HAY KIWISENIORS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Barbara 03-338-8306KAIAPOI WALKERS GROUP: Tuesday, Wednesday (AM), LyaneGraham 03-327-5679KAIAPOI NORDIC WALKERS: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fri-day, Trudy Blakey 03-327-4457


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KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUPS: for the over 50’s, 23 surburbangroups plus rural locations, Sport Canterbury 0800-228-483LAMBDA DAY TRAMPERS: every second Sunday, (BI), social groupfor gays and lesbians of all ages, Helen Davies 03-332-8724LINWOOD AVENUE WALKING GROUP: Wednesday, Thursday (AM)(B), 03-389-5303LINWOOD KIWISENIORS: Thursday (AM), Phyl 03-389-6130LYTTELTON WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Lyttlelton, (BI), Ada Good-win 03-328-7235MAIREHAU LADIES PROBUS, Tuesday, Leah 03-385-6310MARYVILLE KIWISENIORS:: Monday (AM), Valmai 03-377-8742MERIVALE KIWISENIORS: Monday (AM), (BI), June 03-355-8703MT PLEASANT KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Pauline 03-384-4794NEW BRIGHTON KIWISENIORS: Wednesday, (AM), (BI), (bothwalkers and strollers), Joy 03-383-4494NEW BRIGHTON WORKING MENS CLUB WALKING GROUP: Tues-day (I), Jenny Wilson 03-332-8818NEW BRIGHTON ATHLETIC CLUB: Saturday (PM), Phil Bastion 03-981-1798NEW BRIGHTON HILL WALKERS: Wedneday (AM), Royce henery03-388-7335NEW BRIGHTON WALK ‘n’ TALK: Monday (AM), 03-941-8999NEW BRIGHTON STROLLERS: Wednesday (AM), Tess Hall 03-388-3237NEW BRIGHTON WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Joy 03-383-4494NO HILL WALKERS: Thursday (AM) (B), Hazel Matthews 03-385-5338NEW BRIGHTON NORDIC WALKERS: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs-day, Friday, Kerstin Fahrenschone 03-388-0000NZ VIVENDI SOCIETY: Sunday, Janet 03-389-1609PAPANUI WALK ‘n’ TALK: Wednesday (AM), 03-941-6840OXFORD WALKING GROUP: Monday Thursday (AM), CoralGilbertson 03-312-3155OPAWA KIWISENIORS: Monday, Tuesday (AM), (BI), Carol 03-332-5638PAPANUI KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Elaine 03-352-7519PAPANUI WALK ‘n’TALK: Wednesday (AM), 03-941-8999PARKLANDS KIWISENIORS: Thursday (AM), (BI), Bernard Marriott03-383-2665PARKLANDS WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), BIA), BernardMarriott 03-383-2665PENINSULA TRAMPING CLUB: (Family Strollers Group), Sunday,Gloucester Street, (BIA), Rick Bolch 03-338-5156PIONEER STROLLERS: Thursday, (BIA), Shirley Hitchcock, 03-322-7220PIONEER TRAMPERS: Thursday (AM) (IA), Alan Williams 03-343-2216PLEASURE WALKERS: Monday, Wednesday (AM) (I), Colleen Cook03-389-8607PORT HILLS NORDIC WALKERS: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,Friday, Chiaki Jagau 03-981-1433PORT HILLS ATHLETIC WALKING GROUP: Wednesday, Friday (AM),Glen Watts 03-332-1964.Saturday (PM), Peter King 03-341-1154QE11 MINI HIKERS: alternate Wednesday, QE11 Park, (BI), BeverleyChurch 03-388-5736Q.E. PARK STROLLERS: Tuesday, John Plumridge 03-385-9710RETIREES CLUB KIWISENIORS: Wednesday, (AM), (BI), (bothwalkers and stroller groups), Sport Canterbury 03-373-5060RETIREES SOCIAL CLUB: Thursday (PM) (BI), 50 + age group, IraWilliams 03-342-8172 or Carol Roscoe 03-337-5901RICCARTON KIWISENIORS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Enid 03-348-9351ROWLEY WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Lee Tuki 03-373-8150ROVER HARRIER CLUB: Saturday (PM) (BI), Steve Mitchell 03-348-8195SALLY STROLLERS: Saturday, fortnight, general Christchurch, (B),leisurely pace, Margaret Bennetts, 03-322-9187SHIRLEY RECREATIONAL WALKERS: Monday, Thursday (AM), 03-941-5409" A SLICE OF HERITAGE WALKS” with Walktologist Graeme Stanley,Tues (PM) Thurs (AM ), Graeme Stanley 03- 980-1553SOMERFIELD KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Marie 03-337-1436SOUTH CHRISTCHURCH/SYDENHAM WALKERS: Sunday (AM) (IA),Ray 03-332-0555ST PETERS WALKING GROUP: Monday (PM), Thursday (PM) (BIA),Audrey 03-348-9157SUNSHINE WALKERS: Tuesday (PM), 03-389-1982SPORTY SINGLES: Saturday, Sunday, (BI), Llolyd 03-323-6232TUESDAY TREKKERS CLUB: Tuesday, (AM), Necia Sullivan 03-338-9035TOWER TRAMPING & WALKING CLUB: Tuesday, (IA), Dave Bates03-332-6233, Sunday, Yvonne van Eerden 03-339-0751WAINONI/AVONSIDE COMMUNITY SERVICES: Thursday (AM), 03-389-2285WALKIE TALKIES WALKING GROUP: Thursday, (B), members mainlyfrom Burwood United and St Kentigerns Parish, John 03-981-9994

WOMEN WALK: Wednesday and weekends, throughout Canter-bury not in city area, (BIA), Pauline Cara 03-384-1921XY’s WALKERS: Thursday (AM), Maureen Ryder 03-383-1226 orAlison Jarvis 03-338-2678“Y’s WALKERS” (YMCA): Tuesday, Thursday, (BIA), City YMCA,03-366-0689, Bishopdale Community Centre, 03-359-8330“Y’s TREKKERS”: Monday, Port Hills, (IA), City YMCA, 03-366-0689YMCA WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday (AM), JillO’Connor 03-366-0689WAYFARERS WALKING GROUP:Thursday (AM) (BI), 50 + agegroup, Ted Hill 03-323-9311WEEKEND WANDERERS: Sunday (PM), Marilyn Dean 03-338-3826WOMEN WALK: Wednesday Weekends (AM), (BIA), Pauline Cara03-384-192130 MINUTE WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Greame Stanley30 MINUTE WALKING GROUP:Tuesday (AM), (B), Risingholme,Christchurch City Council 03-941-899930 MINUTE WALKING GROUP:Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM),(BIA), Bishopdale, Christchurch City Council 03-941-899930 MINUTE WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM) (PM), (BIA), 03-9412-8999

RURAL CANTERBURYCHEVIOT KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), (BI), Sport Canterbury 03-373-5060ELLESMERE TRAMPING GROUP: Thursday (AM) (IA), Trish Vessy03-329-1865LEESTON KIWISENIORS: Friday (AM), (BI), Sport Canterbury 03-373-5060LINCOLN KIWISENIORS: Monday (AM), (BI), Sport Canterbury 03-373-5060RANGIORA KIWISENIORS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Sport Canter-bury 03-373-5060SOUTHBRIDGE KIWISENIORS: Friday (AM), (BI), Sport Canterbury03-373-5060ASHBURTONASHBURTON HARRIER CLUB: Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday, Merv &Jackie Gilbert 03-308-5894KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUPS: for the over 50’s, Wednesday(AM), (BI), two groups, Janice Cochrane, Sport Mid-Canterbury,03-307-0475

STH CANTERBURYPLEASANT POINTPLEASANT POINT WALK GROUP: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Esther,03-614-7524TIMARUTIMARU HARRIER CLUB: Saturday (PM), March to October, Alister03-686-1010GLENITI WALK GROUP: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Edna 03-688-0779HIGHFIELD WALK GROUP: Thursday (AM), (BI), Joy, 03-688-9888KIWISENIORS WALKING GROUPS: for the over 50’s, Verna Parker,Sport Canterbury, 03-686-0751MARCHWIEL WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), Colleen, 03-688-6231SOUTHEND WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), (BI), Bev, 03-688-8381WANDERERS WALK GROUP: Thursday (AM), (BI), Brian Illingworth03-684-9355

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

HOKITIKAHOKITIKA KIWISENIORS: Monday (AM), (BI), Pavel Bare SWC, 03-756-9037HARI HARI KIWISENIORS: Historic walks (BI), Pavel Bare SWC,03-756-9037HOKI HIKERS: Tuesday (AM), Margaret Stevens 03-755-6466

OTAGOCLYDECLYDE OFF-ROAD WALKERS: Monday, Wednesday, Judy Blanch,03-449-2580, Eleanor Edgar 03-448-6767OAMARUSENIOR CITIZENS WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Nancy Bell03-434-5061OAMARU FRIDAY WALKERS: Every 2nd Friday (AM), BarbaraMcGann 03-434-9178WEDNESDAY WALKERS TRAMPING GROUP: Jane Naish 03-434-6363NORTH OTAGO TRAMPING & MOUNTAINEERING CLUB: MargieCarrington 03-434-8484DUNEDINACTIVE WALKERS: Monday (PM), Bill Brockie 03-467-9114

ARIKI WALKING GROUP: Wednesday, Saturday (PM), Karen Martin03-456-4223CIVIL SERVICE: Saturday, (PM), Peter Smith 03-471-7127CAVERSHAM HARRIERS WALKING GROUP: Saturday (PM), KeiranColumb 03-489-4027DUNEDIN CITY RAMBLERS: Wednesday,(AM) Alison St John 03-476-2344GREEN HUT TRACK GROUP: Wednesday (AM), George Sutherland03-467-5999HALFWAY BUSH WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), (I), Pat Garth,03-476-2579HILL CITY WALKING GROUP: Saturday (PM), Alex McEwan 03-455-4851KOPUTAI WALKING GROUP: 2nd Tuesday, (AM), Noeline Forgie, 03-472-8302LEITH WALKERS: Saturday (PM), Janette Anderson 03-476-2830MORNINGTON MONDAY WALKERS: Monday (AM), (B), KieranHurring 03-453-4423MULTI-PEAK FITNESS WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Marelda Gallaher03-477-6057 or 027-222-3863MOSGIEL 50's FORWARD WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), RobertaTelfer 03-488-3175OTAGO TRAMPING/MOUNTAINEERING CLUB: Sunday (AM), Ian Sime03-453-6185OVER 30’s TRAMPING CLUB: Sunday (AM), Janice Hodges 03-489-4071PHOENIX CLUB WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Nina Davidson03-471-0114PINEHILL WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Norman Vare 03-473-8683ST KILDA COMMUNITY CLUB WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, (AM),Ngaire McIndoe 03-456-4478TAIERI RECREATIONAL TRAMPING CLUB: Wednesday (AM), IanFleming 03-489-8964TRIXIE TRAMPERS: Thursday (AM), Alison Jones 03-489-8372WEA OVER 50’s TRAMPING CLUB: 2nd & 4th Tuesday, (A), JennyGonin 03-467-2711WAIHOLA WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), Elizabeth Jones 03-489-8064XY TRAMPING CLUB: 1st & 4th Tuesday, (AM), Cliff Donaldson 03-467-9875Y’S WALKING GROUP: Sunday (AM), Betty Booth 03-456-200060 PLUS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Judith Wright 03-456-208060’s PLUS RAMBLERS: 1st & 3rd Tuesday, Vern Gould 03-476-445760’s PLUS TRAMPING CLUB: 2nd & 4th Thursday, (A), >4 hours,Murray Bolt, 03-454-221160 PLUS HIKERS: 2nd & 4th Tuesday, (AM), Moreen Hayes 03-476-1545ALEXANDRAALEXANDRA WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Ngaire Turnball,03-448-8726QUEENSTOWNWAKATIPU WALKERS: Thursday, Patricia Cook 03-442-1525WANAKAWANAKA WALKING Group: Tuesday (Nov- Apl) (PM), Sunday(AM), (BI), Graham Barnett 03-443-1780

SOUTHLANDINVERCARGILL60’S UP WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), Len Johnston, 03-231-3372,Don Todd, 03-217-5931INVERCARGILL KIWI SENIORS’ WALK GROUP: Thursday (AM),Sport Southland, 03-211-2150YMCA WOMEN’S WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), Joan Suther-land, 03-218-8738GOREEASTERN SOUTHLAND KIWI SENIORS’ WALKING GROUP: Everythird Tuesday of month (AM), (BIA), Richard Pasco, Sport Southland03-208-3846HOKONUI TRAMPING CLUB: Margaret Hughes 03-208-7053NORTHERN SOUTHLANDNORTHERN SOUTHLAND KIWI SENIORS’ WALK GROUP: Everysecond and fourth Thursday of the month, (AM), Sport Southland,03-211-2150TE ANAUTE ANAU KIWI SENIORS WALK GROUP: Wednesday (AM), SportSouthland, 03-211-2150


WAIKATO


NORTHLAND

GISBORNEGISBORNE

Perfectly situated to enjoygreat walks on the WaikatoRiver Trails, MaungatautariEcological Island and TeWaihou Walkway.

Lakeside Farm CottageLakeside Farm CottageLakeside Farm CottageLakeside Farm CottageLakeside Farm Cottage

Fully self-contained 3 bedroom farmstay cottage.Fully self-contained 3 bedroom farmstay cottage.Fully self-contained 3 bedroom farmstay cottage.Fully self-contained 3 bedroom farmstay cottage.Fully self-contained 3 bedroom farmstay cottage.Contact Liz and Dick Johnson.

Phone: 07-883-5890Email: [email protected]: www.lakesidefarm.com

CAPE RUNAWAY

Sleeps 14 people, ideal for tramping,mountain biking groups etc to explore this

area. Also great fishing. Fully equipped.

Sally & Jim Kemp 07 3253609 [email protected]

Large farmhouse, 'Hayward's',available to rent.

Cape Runaway

CENTRAL NORTH ISLAND

ROTORUA

EASTERN TARANAKI EXPERIENCE

• 2 or 3 night getaways of moderate tramping inthe very heart of the Eastern Taranakibackcountry. (2 to choose from)

• Inclusive package of transport (from Stratford) ac-commodation and meals.

• September to May best months.• Matemateaonga Track package of transport,

jetboat, hut passes also arranged.For further information contact:

Carol or Dave DigbyPhone 06-765-7482 (evenings)

email: [email protected]: www.eastern-taranaki.co.nz

“Bridge to Somewhere”

TARANAKI

WAIKATO

Walk Wairata. . .

Your Recreational ParkWairata Stationis a stunningpeaceful 1800hectare moun-tainous retreatwith numerousbush tracks .The Waioekariver runsthrough theheart of thefarm, so viewsfrom 2,000 feetare a photogra-phers dream.A f f o r d a b l emeals, qualityself containedaccommodation& experiencedguides.

www.wairatastation.comBob & Mary RedpathPhone 07 315 7761

EASTLAND

Walk the Maungataurari CrossingKayak the Arapuni LakeOR just sample the homemade foodand soak up the ambience.

Where:Out in the Styx Cafeat Pukeatua,Waikato(40 mins fromHamilton)

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

Bookings essential: call us for a brochure

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


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WELLINGTON

CENTRAL NORTH ISLAND

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Waikaremoana Whirinaki Tongariro

Guided Walking Holidays

Ph: 0800 WALK NZ

www.WalkingLegends.com


WAIRARAPA

WELLINGTON

Tranquilly in the bush . . .great walks

Akatrack Walk· Wellington’s best Wilderness Walking adventure

· Secluded B&B Accommodation

· Up to 6 people-1-3 nights

· 1st October-30th April

Liz and Keith Budd04 526 4867

www.akatrack.co.nz

Visit the breathtaking

Kawakawa Station Coastal WalkSouth Wairarapa * Unguided 2 day 2

night experience

* Coastal hill country

* Native "bird filled" bush

* Gourmet home cooked food or self catering

* Bags transported

www.kawakawastationwalk.co.nzPhone: Sarah & Duncan 06 307 8989

GISBORNEGISBORNE

WAIRARAPA

RANGITIKEI

Farm walkingat its most scenic

Phone 06-382-5507Fax 06-382-5504Ruth & Jin Rainey, RD7,MangawekaE: [email protected]:www.kvw.co.nz

A one, two or three day walkover scenic Rangitikei hill coun-try. Your private walk is at yourown pace, with minimal gear,over superb hill country farmswith spectacular views of theRuahine Range, MountRuapehu and the KawhatauRiver Valley.

Quality accommodation,hearty food.

CANTERBURY

WAIRARAPA

Please tell ouradvertisers you saw itadvertised in Walking

New Zealandmagazine.


CANTERBURY


Make this your first multi-day tramp

www.bankstrack.co.nz

BanksPeninsulaTrackSelfguidedtwo orfourdaywalks

* Delightful and well equipped accommodation* Great value tramping - the Kiwi favourite* There is now a full pack cartage option for groups

Tekapo High Country TrekGo further this summer - go with a guide!

Stunning views of the Southern AlpsAll meals and gear provided

Cosy private hutLight packs

GuidedAlpineRecreationT R E K C L I M B S K I

www.alpinerecreation.com Ph: 0800 006 096

CANTERBURY

MARLBOROUGHQUEEN Charlotte Track Service - contact Endeavour Ex-press phone 03-573-5456, email [email protected]

HEAPHY TRACKABEL TASMAN

Walk with us on these Top TracksSmall Groups, Great Guides,

Great StoriesOur portering system makes it easy

John Croxford, Dodson Road, RD1,Takaka Tel/Fax 03-525-7177

www.kahurangiwalks.co.nz

NELSON/WEST COAST

CANTERBURY

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