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The name of the Coastal Walkway might remain unchanged.The New Plymouth Distr ict Council Policy Committeerecommended that the Council confirm the name CoastalWalkway, rather than change it to better reflect the path'smultiple use.The Council will consider the matter at its meeting on 13 March.In August last year the Council considered changing the nameof the 11km shared-use path to Coastal Pathway to removethe perception that walkers had priority over other users.A public survey garnered nearly 400 responses, 75 per cent ofwhom did not want the name changed.Of those who did want a different name, Coastal Pathway wasthe preferred option, followed by Coastal Trail.Manager Parks Mark Bruhn says efforts to raise awareness ofthe shared-use nature of the walkway will continue, includinginstalling signs at key entry points to promote courteous useand to 'share with care'Among the survey respondents, 87 per cent use the CoastalWalkway for walking, 44 per cent for cycling, 23 per cent to runor jog, 17 per cent to walk with a dog, and 13.5 per cent toskateboard or rollerblade.

$1m refurbishment at iconicKimberley Coast retreat

Solar power, handmade timber furnishings, ocean and earthcolour themes, a custom built boat, unique 'Outback bar', anda new jetty to work around the massive 7 meter tides are justsome of the recent upgrades at the exclusive Kimberley CoastalCamp in the far north Kimberley of West Australia, whre bushwalking is an option.Following it's sale in late 2010, over $1m has already been spenton upgrades at the luxury wilderness retreat with more to beexpected in coming years.In keeping with the rustic yet refined theme of Kimberley CoastalCamp, furniture has been handmade in the South West of WAby local craftsmen. "A lot of thought has gone into each andevery decision on this project", commented manager KevinDean. "If it's not unique, then it's not for us".The new solar power system produces over 80% of the camp'sdaily power and repeat guests will notice the absent hum ofthe diesel powered generator. What more can be said aboutan Outback bar? "I guess you'll have to see for yourself on thatone" said Kevin.Kimberley Coastal Camp's reputation for unparalleledhospitality remains unchanged, with a high staff to guest ratioof one staff member to a maximum three guests. All inclusivepackages at Kimberley Coastal Camp start from $2594 perperson for two nights and guests can choose to spend theirdays viewing some of the world's oldest rock art - Gwion Gwion,or the more recent Wandjina rock art, bushwalking, fishing,birdwatching, mudcrabbing, or just relaxing in the peacefulsurrounds of the Admiralty Gulf.Packages include transfers from one of four Kimberley locations,meals, beverages, accommodation, all activities and a scenicflight over the Mitchell Falls.Kimberley Coastal Camp is open from late March to Octobereach year.Web: www.kimberleycoastalcamp.com.au

Walkway name may not change

‘This is Burma’, wrote Rudyard Kipling more than 100 years ago.‘It is quite unlike any place you know about.’ New this year, aUSA travel firm, a leader in 50+ travel, with particular expertisein travel for American women, is one of the first companies tooffer a small group tour to this far away world, Burma.‘We want people to come to Burma,’ comments the NationalLeague for Democracy (NLD), the opposition party that hadurged foreigners to stay away since 1996.Following the release of pro-democracy inspirational femalevoice, Aung San Suu Kyi, who spent 15 of the past 20 yearsunder house arrest, Burma is cited amongst American travelexperts as one of the top 10 hot-bucket list destinations thisyear.Travellers also express a particular desire to experience the ‘real’Burma. Contemplate 4000 sacred stupas scattered across the plainsof Bagan. Stare in disbelief at the golden rock teeteringimpossibly on the edge of a chasm. Encounter men wearingskirt-like longyi, women smothered in thanaka (traditional make-up) and betel-chewing grannies with blood red juices drippingfrom their mouths. Visit local markets and Burma’s ancient royalcapital of Amarapura. Turn back the clock with a trip to thistime-warped country where the adventure travel of old liveson. It’s a country that fuels your emotions, stimulates your sensesand stays in your soul. Gentle, humorous, engaging, considerate,inquisitive and passionate, they want to play a part in the world,and to know what you make of their world.

Burma - a top 10 bucket list destination


The Brisbane Greeter programme is part of Brisbane's EconomicDevelopment Plan 2012 -31, which is Brisbane City Council'seconomic development blueprint to create jobs and boostconfidence, hope and opportunity for the businesses andresidents of Brisbane."The Brisbane Greeters Programis one of the recommendationsdeveloped by my EconomicDevelopment SteeringCommittee after consulting withover 200 Brisbane businesses,"saidLord Mayor Graham Quirk."We've committed $595,000 overthree years for the introduction ofthe Brisbane GreetersProgramme, which willencourage volunteers towelcome and take visitors onshort walking tours specific forvisitors to the city."Staffed by passionate volunteers,the Br isbane GreetersProgramme will provide visitors with a personal perspective ofthe city and reveal the heart and soul of Brisbane across fourcategories: Arts and Culture; History and Heritage; Family Fun;Architecture."Our Brisbane Greeters will provide visitors with a better andmore rewarding understanding of Brisbane, providing them withlocal knowledge and showing them the hidden secrets andlesser known areas they might not otherwise have theopportunity to experience.

"Our volunteers will help us spread the word about why Brisbaneis such an exciting place to visit."The Brisbane Greeters Program is part of the Global GreetersNetwork, which began in New York in 1992 and has since been

successfully adopted by 27 citiesaround the world including Toronto,Paris and Berlin as well as Adelaideand Melbourne in Australia.Programme itineraries includeChurches Shrines and Sculpture,Contemporary Design, HistoricPubs, Wartime Brisbane,Government Heritage, A River RunsThrough, The Great Outdoors,Family Fresh Food and a Feast ofPublic Art.Visitors to Brisbane can book theirtours online, or through theBrisbane Visitor Information andBooking Centre in the QueenStreet Mall - which is the startingpoint for all tours.

Tours will take between two to four hours via a combination ofguided walks and public transport with a maximum of six guests.Visitors can select from a number of suggested tour itineraries orcustomise their own tour from the most interesting precincts."I'm inviting Brisbane residents call on their friends and family withenthusiasm, commitment and pride in their city to come forwardand volunteer to show visitors what they love most about Brisbane,"Cr Quirk said.For further information visit www.brisbanegreeeters.com.au.

Brisbane Greeters offer walking tours of Brisbane

More women now travelling overseasJust five years ago one in every two travellers with Grand Circlewere women – now the figure has risen to seven women inevery group of 10. And many of these are travelling solo. Harriet Lewis, company spokesperson and vice chairman,comments on the following trends for women travellers:The way women travel is different to men – they want to connectwith local people, see cultures first hand, and experience nativelife. Women love making connections.Women particularly enjoy visiting more remote locations –mountain top villages, and hidden communities – Burma,Mongolia, Colombia and the Gobi desert are all populardestinations this yearTravelling in small groups – for women – is essential; women seeksafety and camaraderie, and feel most comfortable in groupswhere they can meet like-minded travellers.

Protection of Adele Island after rat foundEfforts are being stepped up to protect native wildlife on AdeleIsland after a rat was found dead in a trap on the Abel TasmanNational Park island sanctuary.The Department of Conservation is putting in more predatortraps and increasing monitoring to detect rats on the island. Itwill also be considering with the Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust whatfurther measures should be taken to protect the island.DOC is also reminding the public of the need to ensure boatsand kayaks are free of rats, mice and other pests before landingat Adele and other predator-free island wildlife sanctuaries.‘Rats pose a threat to South Island robins that have been

returned to the island, otherbirdlife, lizards, weta and otherinsects.‘We can’t be sure how the ratgot onto the island but it mayhave come from a boat or itmay have even swum acrossfrom the park mainland.’

PrizewinnersThe winners of the this month’sWalking New Zealand promotionare: A588 Pedometer - BarbaraLunny, Brown Bay and a six monthsubscription extension to WalkingNew Zealand magazine MaryCooper, Rotorua.


Above and below: Bridges, steps to exits, seats and a wide picnic area along the walkway.

Karituwhenua Stream

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The Karituwhenua Stream Walkway inHavelock North, Hawkes Bay, startedoff when the Karituwhenua Stream

Landcare Group, was formed in 1992. Thiswas the first urban Landcare Group in NewZealand.

In the old days the stream, which rises inthe Te Mata hills and flows into the KaramuStream, formed the boundary between thehapu (sub-tribes) of Te Mata and Clive.

The initial aim was to reduce erosion nearthe spillway behind the Kingsgate Reserve and

to beautify the area.In 1996 after clearing the area of old man’s

beard, convolvulus, blackberry and rubbish itwas decided to do planting of mainly nativetrees and shrubs to encourage bird life assistedby up to 20 volunteers..

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The entrance off Te Mata Road. Two walkers on the track.

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Above: The track beside the stream. Below: A bridge crossing makes a pretty picture.

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Walking tracks were then created to makea pleasant place to visit, where later some 140signs donated by Lions, Rotary and theHawkes Bay Regional Council were put up.

Although the emphasis has been on nativetrees and shrubs a more open area at the topend of the reserve is devoted to exotic, largelydeciduous, specimen trees with lovely autumncolours. There are also many large trees suchas redwoods, macrocarpas and oaks whichhave been established for over 30 years. TheForest and Bird Society has been particularlygenerous in providing plants for the area.

One person has seen over the course of ayear, 15 native birds as well as 15 introducedbirds.

The main entrance to the walk is 2.3 kmsup Te Mata Road from the Havelock NorthVillage Centre next to house number 180 andis well sign posted..

The walkway starts with a walk down a fewsteps to the main track below, where it wan-ders beside the stream and in a number ofplaces crosses over a bridge to the other side.

There are a number of areas where thereare large flat areas, idea for picnics etc. Thevolunteers have placed a number of seats be-side the stream for those who wish to have abreak or listen or view the birds.

You can enter the walkway from ReeveDrive, Kinsgate Avenue, Fulford Place and atthe end.

Allow up to an hour to walk the length andreturn.

This is a suitable walk for the reasonablyfit of any age and sneakers are appropriatefootwear.

Take a snack or drink and sit at one of thetables or seats and contemplate the peacefulsurroundings.

Dogs off the leash but under control arewelcome.


Steps to Reeve Drive.A shaded part on the track.


Above left: A sunny clearing along the trail.Above centre: The big Hapuawhenua Viaduct.Above right: Native bush along the route. A new 11km section of

walkway/cycleway hasjust been completed in

Tongariro National Park linkingHoropito with Ohakune; andprogress is being made to extendit even further.

Because it has been developedfor both walkers and cyclists the

Walkers benefit by new Horopito totrack is wide and follows a fairlylevel gradient. There are shortsteeper sections at either end.

The route follows an old Bri-dle trail, which was up-graded withrock pavers to take stage Coaches.In some places these old cobblestones can still be seen under pilesof leaves.

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Below left: An old stump near Horopito.Right: A stand of tall Pungas beside the track.



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Above photos; The Taonui Viaduct fromabove and below, a relic of days goneby.Below: Map showing Horopito andOhakune with blue line showing theroad to each point.

Below left and below right: Silhouettesof peple of days gone by are highlightsalong the track.

This ‘Old Coach Rd’ was abandoned in1909 when the railway took over; and nowwinds around the hillside giving lovely viewsof the surrounding country.

Some parts were very open, while others,were circled by Native bush with lots ofPungas, Koromiko, Horopito with it’s pinktinged leaves, tall Rimus, and fat Wood Pigeonsfeasting on berries.

Horopito Township is higher thanOhakune,so it is easier to walk down, fromMatapuna Road in Horopito to the RailwayStation in Ohakune, taking about three hours.

The route passes two old viaducts, firstTaonui, a steel lattice structure, thenHapuawhenua, which is part of the Ruapehuto Whanganui Cycleway . This viaduct wasused until 1987, when a newer one, was built.Just past here you can walk into a disused rail-way tunnel.

Then it’s mostly downhill to Ohakunewhere you have a choice of cafes and bars,and if you don’t have return transport, shut-tles will take you back to Horopito.

This is a really interesting family walk withinteractive displays all along the way, showingthe history of this area. A fun day out.

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An extensive 30-year multi-million dollar project to restore Abel TasmanNational Park’s natural ecology is be-

ing launched with initial funding from a pri-vate family trust.

The far-reaching ecological project aims toenhance native forest and wildlife over closeto 80% of the 22,500-hectare park by 2042,the 100th anniversary of the park and the 400th

anniversary of Dutch explorer Abel JanszoonTasman finding New Zealand.

Project Janszoon is a partnership betweenthe Department of Conservation and theProject Janszoon Trust, formed last Decem-ber to support the Abel Tasman conservationprogramme with initial funding from a phil-anthropic New Zealand family which wishesto remain anonymous.

Abel Janszoon Tasman was the first Euro-pean explorer to reach New Zealand and onthat 1642 visit he anchored off what is nowthe northern national park coast. His expedi-tion’s encounter there with Maori was the firstbetween Maori and Europeans.

Project Janszoon Director Devon McLeansaid the project was named after the middlename of Abel Tasman to symbolise restoringthe ecological heart and essence of the park.

‘The Project Janszoon Trust wants the 2042celebrations of the park’s 100th anniversary andthe 400th anniversary of Abel Tasman’s visitto be a celebration of an outstanding conser-vation success story.

‘Abel Tasman National Park was chosen by

the Trust because as one of New Zealand’smost visited national parks it is an ideal loca-tion to demonstrate the potential of a sus-

tained restoration effort where many peoplecan appreciate it.

‘Project Janszoon’s restoration programmewill expand on the Department’s pest controland species recovery work in the park and thatof the Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust which wewill also work alongside and support, includ-ing its wilding pine control programme.’

DOC Nelson Marlborough ConservatorNeil Clifton said Project Janszoon’s long-term,large-scale approach would enable the tide tobe decidedly turned against the introducedplants and animals that damage Abel Tasman’snatural landscape and wildlife so native spe-cies can thrive there again.

‘This is exciting for Abel Tasman NationalPark. We are extremely grateful to the ProjectJanszoon Trust and its donors whose tremen-dous generosity is enabling the launch of this

outstanding project.‘Currently more than 150,000 people visit

the park’s coast each year. It is highly valuedas an outstanding natural place for relaxationand recreation, and the thousands of visitorsit draws makes it important to Nelson-Tasman’s economic prosperity. People’s parkexperience will be enriched by increasinglyflourishing birdlife and lush, healthy forestthanks to the significant Project Janszoon andthe Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust.’

Project Janszoon intends to increase theabundance of native species still found in thepark including kaka, bellbirds, tui, weka,Powelliphanta snails, northern rata and mistle-toes. It also aims to return species no longerfound in the park, including possibly greatspotted kiwi, mohua, and sooty shearwater.

The Trust last year began a multi-year pro-gramme to control and eradicate wilding pinesfrom the national park.

The Trust has also worked with the De-partment in establishing and maintaining thepark’s three main islands, Adele, Fishermanand Tonga, as predator-free wildlife sanctuar-ies. It has supported the reintroduction ofrobins to Adele Island as part of restoring itsecology.

An ecological restoration plan for the parkis being developed that will incorporate con-trol of introduced plants and animals,reintroductions of bird species either lost fromthe park or reduced to low numbers, andplantings of native species.

Major project to rejuvenate AbelTasman National Park ecology

How and bike trails around the city andenvirons

By Catherine SmithAuckland Transport has clocked 13,500

cyclists on Auckland roads and dedicatedcycleways and according to Cycle Action NewZealand (CAN), there are around 750,000 cy-clists in New Zealand. Cycling is an excellentway to get back in touch with nature and yourlocal community. Whether you want to keepfit, get around town quickly and sustainably oryou fancy the European-style of urban bikingand the Frocks on Bikes trend — Cycling Auck-

land has everything you need to get going.There are tips, illustrations and practical

information about buying a bike and gettingstarted, buying second-hand bikes, fmding theright bikes for kids and accessing the rightclothing and accessories. Cycling Auckland alsoincludes 19 of the best routes and cyclewaysto ride around Auckland, urban and suburban,with detailed maps and descriptions. There arealso links and useful websites to access re-sources, safety information, riding groups,blogs, organisations and venues. This guide isperfect for the social rider and novice.

Catherine Smith approaches her subjectwith enthusiasm, to encourage readers to giveup four wheels for two and bring back the kindof social riding from our childhoods: pleasur-able cycling around the neighbourhood with-out all the complicated gears and logistics.

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Left, above andbelow: Plante n t h u s i a s t samoung thealpine flowers.Photos by T imWeston.

By Mike Tapp

Thirty plant enthusiasts went for an alpine wander recently courtesy of TheDepartment of Conservation, reach-

ing heights that many of the party hadn’t setfoot on for years.

It was all part of the summer walks pro-gramme but this one involved a bumpy ridein four wheel drive DOC vehicles.

“We wanted to in-volve some of our

keen botanists in the community, that couldno longer climb to the places they onceroamed” said Mike Tapp, DOC’s CommunityRelations Ranger.

“The ride up the translator track gave thema head start to the alpine herbfields aroundTahurangi Lodge and armed with hand lensesand cameras and with the willing help of plant

enthusiasts, Barry Hartley, Val Smith andBarbara Hammonds, we had a great day.”

At a height of around 1600 metres theground is carpeted by small plants less than15cm high and from mid to late January thereare massed flowering displays of the moun-tain daisies and other plants.

Many of group had spent years fossickingat these lofty heights so they knew the moun-tain well. Keen mountain man Jack Bromleyremembered the first hut that the Alpine Cluberected. “It was a Nissan military style hut,”said Jack. “And I didn’t like the design at all. Itlasted until the first storm.”

Four photos taken by Tim Weston, are at-tached

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Influential travel authority, Lonely Planet, has chosen New Zealand's Southern Lakes region as one of the world's Top 10 Regions to visit in 2012.

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Queenstown and Southern Lakes is ranked eighth in the book's listof Top 10 Regions for its year-round activities and spectacular scen-ery. An excerpt from the book reads, "There isn't a bad time to turnup in the world's top adventure playground. There're nonstop out-door activities year-round in the resort towns of Queenstown, Wanakaand Te Anau, as well as the surrounding mountains, lakes and parks...Where else can you ski in the morning and golf or water ski in theafternoon? Add excellent wineries and superb restaurants and whatmore is there to say?"

The Southern Lakes region is renowned as one of the most di-verse and spectacular regions in the world, encompassing the tranquilbeauty of Lake Wanaka, the international four-season resort ofQueenstown and Fiordland's dramatic landscapes, all surrounded bythe breathtaking scenery of the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Area.

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Left and above: What a wetland areaor track can look like.

Aucklanders have been encouraged toexplore Auckland’s precious remaining wetlands. This information was

brought up for World WetlandsDay last month.

Auckland Council ActingBiodiversity Manager JonathanBoow says there are a range ofnotable wetlands around the re-gion that Aucklanders can visit togain an appreciation of their valu-able role, biodiversity and naturalbeauty.

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ing many endangered species. They also pro-vide other vital functions such as helping to

improve water quality and reduceflood risks,” Mr Boow says.

“Unfortunately many peopleunderrate their importance andover 90 per cent of New Zealand’swetlands have been destroyed, sothey are amongst our rarest andmost at risk ecosystems.

“Consequently, AucklandCouncil is actively working to re-store, maintain and improvewetlands around the region, and to

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tance. In addition, we support many commu-nity-led wetland initiatives, including throughour Environmental Initiatives Fund.”

“Wetlands have much to offer in environ-mental, educational and recreational terms, andwe’d like more Aucklanders to discover theirvalues and benefits - as long as they exploreand enjoy them responsibly.”

Some of the best-known wetlands in theAuckland region include: the edges of theWaitemata, Manukau and Kaipara harbours;Whatipu and Te Henga wetlands; WaitakereRanges Regional Park; Waiatarua Reserve,Remuera and Tahuna Torea Reserve, an ex-tensive coastal wetland on a long sandbankextending into the Tamaki estuary.

There are the variety of wetlands atTawharanui Regional Park; the dune lakes sys-tems on the South Kaipara and Awhitu pe-ninsulas; Kaitoke swamp and Whangapouaestuary on Great Barrier Island.

Many wetlands walks around area

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Above: The Forgotten Coast with theSouthern Alps in the background.

There are several walks on offer: Southern Bays, The Forgotten Coast, Stafford Coast and personalised options

for those with particular interests and fitnesslevels.

I spoke to Rotorua primary-school teacherJanice Fry about her experiences during a re-cent trip to the Forgotten Coast.

After flying in from Haast by helicopter,over a four-day period, Janice walked 35 kilo-metres along the rugged west coast of theSouth Island, starting at the mouth of theCascade River and finishing at Awarua Point.

“The helicopter ride was a realbuzz…you can see all the bays thatyou’re going to be walking along:some are sandy, some are rocky andsome shingly,” she says.

Janice, an experienced tramper,says that this trip was like nothingshe had experienced before.

“I think everyone should expe-rience, at least once in their lifetime,walking along diverse beaches one

Rotorua woman explores

By Andrew Healey

New Zealand guided walks

after the other… with the rolling ocean on oneside and the green hills and forest on theother… you’re walking beside the ocean andseeing nobody,” says Janice. “There is a feel-ing of wildness that you don’t get on the eastcoast.”

Wild it is — the Fiordland and SouthWestland coast is one of the most remote inNew Zealand. People have tried to settle thereover the years, but have been driven back byMother Nature.

“When you travel in the bush you can’t al-ways see much,” says Janice. “But when you’reon the coast you can see the weather. You seeamazing light through the clouds; the beautyof the waves, and the sound (of the waves)permeates everything.” Surprisingly, Janice rel-ished the sometimes stormy weather. “Ifyou’re lucky enough to catch a semi storm,you see huge breakers roaring in like trains,”she says.

Janice says the trip wasn’t difficult. Therewas no need to carry food or water as foodwas flown in to her accommodation and therewere plenty of fresh-water streams to drinkfrom.Left: Dave Janice and Alice

enjoying a break.16 Walking New Zealand, issue no 171 - 2012

Fiordland Coast Walks,situated along the south-west corner of the SouthIsland, provides theirclients the uniqueexperience of exploringthe Fiordland and SouthWestland coast — a placelargely unknown anduntouched by the outsideworld.


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When the weather was fine she and herguides, Dave and Alice, spent time swimmingin the ocean or searching for crayfish and pipis(shell fish). She witnessed dolphins, about halfway, at Barn Bay and seals when she landed atCascade river mouth.

Janice stayed in huts on the first two nightsand camped on the third. While camping, sherecalled feeling the ground shaking and thethrill when she realised that the tremors werecaused by the nearby ocean crashing onto thebeach.

Upon completing the trip, Janice and herguides celebrated with a bottle of wine. “Daveand Alice were fantastic,” she says. “At nightwe had such a good time. We played gamesand there was lots of laughter.”

Janice feels she gained a different perspec-tive of the world during the trip, and duringthe return helicopter ride, whilst peering downat the coast she had traversed, felt quite sorryto leave.

For more information visit www.fiordland-coastwalks.co.nz.

Right: Janice at “The Steeples”.


MonthlyPhotoContest

Below left: June and Pam under theamazing Grass Trees Dracophyllumtraversii in Kahurangi National Park.Photo by Rebecca Bowater, Atawhai.

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Left: Marijke Lindgreen is dwarfed by thisgiant canyon on a secret tramp up ariver in the South Island. Photo by LauraBirch, Thames.

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Below middle: In the fields at PuhinuiReserve. The Sunday Explorers enjoyedwalking around the Puhinui Reserve andlooking out across the Manukau Harbour,before walking the section of Te AraroaTrail which opened last July.Photo taken by Chris Johns, Auckland

Below: Walking in Dad’s footsteps up and over Motutara Farm, Whananaki North.Photo by Christine Pardy-Comber, Takapuna.

Above left: Picture of tramping throughSawcut Gorge. Photo by Colleen Link,Blenheim.

Above right: Walking up towards the Harris Saddle on the Routeburn track. We werefortunate enough to have had a snowfall the night before, but bright sunshine thatday. This is a photo of my husband, John, making his way to the saddle. Photo by LindaRyan, Epsom.


The opening of the Waikato River Trailsin November 2011 brought a great opportunity to add a new product to the

paddleboat cruises being offered.The Paddleboat Company at Mangakino,

runs the Otunui Paddleboat on Lake Maraetai,the Waikato River and the Mangakino Stream.

Bikers and walkers can use the paddleboatas a one way shuttle, and take the trail back tothe Mangakino waterfront.

The Lakefront Reserve offers toilets, freelakeside camping, and the Bus Stop Café isright there to refuel you after all that healthyexercise.

The paddleboat needs a minimum of 10

people to run but you can join an existing tripand make up the numbers. Be sure to phonefirst on 027 418 3930 or 07 882 8826 andbook a date and time to suit.

The cruises take you from the jetty at thelakefront, to the Southern end of LakeMaraetai and up either the Mangakino Streamor Waikato River. This can depend on the tripyou wish to do, and also the lake level. If thelake level is dropped by Mighty River Powerto too low a level, a trip all the way up theMangakino Stream is not possible.

The paddleboat shuttle is one way that yournon-trail walking friends can join you for aday out and just wait for your return at the

café or while enjoying the park and boardwalksin Mangakino.

Facilities on board include a licensed barwith simple food, tea/coffee/snacks. A BBQis available for groups to use and can be fullycatered also, and yes there is a toilet on board.

Trout fishing trips are also popular for theboys, along with stag/hens nights and wed-ding receptions.

Pricing for the cruises and shuttles are veryreasonable:

Two hour cruises cost $45 Adults, $35 Sen-iors/Kids under 16 and groups of 10 or more$25pp. $650 for a full boat charter up to 40people.

Biker/walker shuttles offer 16km, 12km(walkers only), 8km, 6km trails distances andcost $25pp.

Mangakino/Lake Maraetai is on theWaikato River and 45minutes from Taupo orRotorua; one and a half hours from Hamil-ton or Tauranga; and three hours from Auck-land.

If you wish to spend a bit of time in thetown you can enjoy golf, trout fishing, kayaking(including glow worm tours), much more ofthe Waikato River Trails and Pureora Forest ison 30 minutes away.

Accommodation is available at the Pub andseveral lodges, or rent a fully furnished bach.Prices from $35pp/ per night. Or of course,

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The Otonui Paddleboat andparasailing at Mangakino.

Left: Passengers on the OtonuiPaddleboat enjoy a trip on the river.



camp for free in you tent or motorhome, right by the lakeside.The 1907 Otunui is 105 years old and one of the Hatrick’s Fleet of

riverboats which ran on the Whanganui River in the early 1900’s. Thisparticular boat operated on the Pipiriki to Taumaranui run and climbedup and down the 239 rapids delivering people, cargo, mail and sup-plies all along the river.

Lost in the 1940’s during a storm, the boat was refloated over sev-eral years back to Whanganui by Mr Barree Sproule, then a jetboatoperator on the Whanganui. He rebuilt the boat using a diesel engineand jet unit, latter adding a stern paddlewheel.

The paddleboat has operated on the Whanganui River, LakeOkataina, Waikato River from Aratiatia to HukaFalls, in Coromandel Harbour, on the WaihauRiver at TeAroha and Paeroa, and also made anexpedition up the Waihou to Stanley Landing, theold upstream port.

Twin diesels and side paddlewheels were in-stalled along with an additional 12 feet of lengthin the hull around 1982. Currently a modernToyota Diesel power-plant and hydraulic drivesmove the boat through the waterways.

Otunui was relocated to Lake Maraetai in No-vember 2010 and this is the perfect place for her. These sheltered,scenic waters offer lake, river and stream cruising with majestic dams,high overhead cliffs, deep swirling rivers and clear shallow trout streamsjust some of the varied and wonderful sights.

Youtube.com has several videos of the paddleboat in action, asgroups that have enjoyed their trips put up their own videos so otherscan get a taste of these wonderful cruises.

These can be viewed at:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFf72xWjmoQ,http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAwpeKgs_-Q,http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AW9guSEOe30&list=LLI5rs-

PutZiVaRUB2vZmSKg&index=1&feature=plpp_video.Otunui Paddleboat, Mangakino. The Paddleboat Company,

www.paddleboat.co.nz, [email protected], www.facebook.com/otunui.

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Below: A walker on the Waikato River Trail.

The Otunui Paddleboat on the Waikato River.

We offer a 12km shuttle option for walkers as well.Whakamaru Dam cruise with drop off for 12km, 8km, 6km walk $25pp.


The Tour de Stoke walk is apleasant walk that takes inquiet streets and pedes-

trian pathways of central Stoke inthe Nelson area.

The walk is classed as easy, allsealed. and suitable for prams andwheelchairs.

Allow 25 minutes to one hourfor this walk

Start at the Stoke Library in theStrawbridge Square Carpark.

Walk out to Putaita Street andyou will see the bronze sculptureOracle that was created by GrantPalliser and installed in 1996. Thehand emerges from the ground ina cradling fashion, referring toNelson's nurturing landscape andcreative environment.

Turn right into Neale Avenueand continue up to the Neale Av-enue Reserve where there is a setof swings here for the young (andthe young at heart).

Follow the path alongsidePoorman Valley Stream, crossingthe Railway Reserve, and continu-ing through to Nayland Road.

Turn right into Nayland Roadand go past the Nayland Park

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Street, then right into CobhamCrescent and further along, rightinto a small lane that leads on tothe Railway Reserve.

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Te Araroa Trail

Southland’s Te Araroa route has advanced a further 18 kilometreswith the opening of the Woodlaw Track south of the Takitimu Range.

The new track crosses both exotic and native forests and opens upviewpoints high above the Southland Downs.

Te Araroa’s South Island project manager Mike Pullar negotiatedthe access. The Department of Conservation’s Brian Murphy, Keri

Tuna, John Clark and Stan Somerville built most ofthe track.

Birchwood Station’s Stephen Blair-Edie, MatarikiForests, and DT King & Co, all agreed to Te Araroaaccess. Te Araroa Trust acknowledges their generos-ity, and asks walkers on this section to respect theaccess conditions, including a closure for lambing 9September to 9 November inclusive. Further access

conditions are listed on the trail notes for this section on the Te Ararowebsite.

The Woodlaw Track leads south to another forestry block – IslandBush. Matariki Forests again permitted access through the forest, anda generous local farmer, Mike Whale, allowed Te Araroa’s access outof the forest across his farm. This route requires walkers to notify thefarm manager of any tramp prior to setting foot on the land, and hasother requirements also. Consult Te Araroa’s website for details. ForTe Araroa’s walkers going south, the Longwood Range is then in theirsights.

New high viewpointsopened in Southland

Below left: Te Araroa Southland Trust's Lloyd Blakie and KevinHawkes built the stiles through Island Bush and put up the markers.Below right: The Takitimus, and Southland downs as viewed fromTwinlaw Peak. Photos by Mike Pullar

We are looking for readers’ favourite walks. Many of us goout regularly walking on a route which we class as our favourite,for a number of reasons.

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

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The world famous Three Sisters.


Below: The track near the Scenic Skyway.

Above: A fern sprouts after last year’s fire.

Just one hour west of the spectacularharbourside capital of New South Wales,Australia, the Blue Mountains run in para-llel to the coastline, bordering the great

coastal plain that sustains the city Sydney.The Blue Mountains are named for their

blue haze, a result of natural oils released intothe air as vapour by forests of eucalyptus trees.

The Blue Mountains, almost 100km westof Sydney, are pivotal in Australian colonialhistory. Having crossed these inhospitableranges the British settlers surveyed (with awe)the abundant pastoral plains of Bathurst thatsustained NSW from infancy to it’s adoles-cence.

The most famous and most visited townin the Blue Mountains is Katoomba, secondonly to it’s nearest and cutest, neighbour,Leura, where the Prince Henry Cliff Walkstarts.

The Mountains are a popular weekend des-tination among Sydneysiders as well as over-seas tourists, as the mountains are easilyreached by train from Sydney.

It takes about two hours to reach Leuraand Katoomba, including a slow, zig-zaggingclimb up the mountains by a regular train serv-ice starting from Central Station in Sydney.Katoomba, at a level of 1017 metres is a townwith a population of 8000 with the smallertown Leura only a few minutes away by trainor bus. There is a Blue Mountains Explorerwhich is a hop On Hop Off service betweenKatoomba and Leura

The Prince Henry Cliff Walk, approxi-

sy walks in Blueains National Park

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mately nine kilometres in length, connects theGordon Falls Reserve in Leura with LeuraCascades, The Three Sisters/Echo Point toScenic World in Katoomba.

Running along the top of the escarpmentyou can do the walk in its entirety or a shortsection at a time with over 20 places to startthe walk. Valley views, iconic landmarks, rain-forest gullies, cascades and waterfalls this walkprovides an excellent opportunity to appreci-ate all that the Blue Mountains has to offer.

Scenic World to Echo PointDistance two kilometres - Time 40 min-

utes one wayTo get to the start of the Prince Henry Cliff

Walks you can catch a public bus 686 or 698or walk the 1km to the start at Scenic World.There are tourist bus companies offering trans-port to and from the walk and also at otherdrop off points along the walk.

This is an easy clifftop stroll above theJamison Valley and Federal Pass, and a greatintroduction to the Blue Mountains.

Track detailsFrom Scenic World, leave the car park and

head along Cliff Drive towards KatoombaFalls Road and the charming Katoomba FallsCafe, a scenic spot to down a coffee or scoffa Devonshire Tea!

From the cafe, continue along KatoombaFalls Road until it intersects with the PrinceHenry Cliff Walk and follows the clifftop. Justa few minutes along the track is Mt Solitaryand another spectacular view over the valley,looking back towards Scenic World.

The next kilometre or so of track followsthe clifftop to Wollumai Lookout, which pro-vide a series of breathtaking elevated vantagesabove the valley. On a clear day, particularly inwinter it’s amazing how far you can see.

Towards the end of the track, almost be-low the Echo Point viewing platform , is awooden bridge set above a trickling creek in atiny thicket of rainforest, popular with par-rots and cockatoos.

From here, the track climbs up to Echo

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Right: The magnificent KatoombaCascades.


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Point and the world famous Three Sisters.The distance is about two kilometers and

takes about 40 minutes The track is gently un-dulating 380 metres ascent to 370 metres de-scent.

This section of the walk gives one a greatsense of the Mountains landscape, with valleyviews, rainforest gullies, and historic lookouts.

This walk is great for families especially ifyou are not sure how long the kids will gobefore they get exhausted or demand to becarried. You can exit the walk in about 20different places.

Leura to Echo PointDistance six kilometres - Time three hours

one way.From Leura Train Station walk 1.3kms to

Lone Pine Ave, Leura, the start of the PrinceHenry Cliff Walk.

The walk from Leura to Echo Point startsat the Leura Cascades picnic area, a great placeto soak in the mountain air and soak upthe views across the Jamison Val-ley. The concrete path com-mences near a large informationsign (and map), becoming rockieras it descends beside Leura Cas-cades creek towards Bridal Veillookout.

The walk continues alongside thePrince Henry Drive, until it reaches a stun-ning lookout, Tarpeian Rock. This elevatedvantage point offers clear views of Mt Soli-tary.

From this pont, the track becomes a little

more challenging, climbing uphill and present-ing a tough climb of steps towardsOlympianRock and across a high concretebridge to Elysian Rock. Yes, they like rocks up

this way.From here, the walk followsthe cliff line all the way toMillamurra and TallawarraLookouts, both speccy andboth presenting sweepingviews over the valley while

you catch your breath. Thelast part of the climb will see you

reach the stunning rock towers at Echo Point,known as the Three Sisters.

This last climb is long but steady and the180 to 270 degree view of the Jamison Valleyon show from this lookout is seriously incred-

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Above left: One of the viewing platforms. Above right: This section of the track was hit by last year’s fires.

Below left: A bridge adds variety along the walkway. Below right: The trees on the right were hit by last year’s fires.


Above: The viewing point from Echo Point. Below: A busy day on the walkway.

Above left and above right: The tracks around Echo Point are popular with visitors.ible, you can see for miles and miles.From Echo Point there are numerous walks

to take, including the exhilarating descent fromEcho Point to the Scenic Railway via the Gi-ant Staircase.

The many other walking tracks inKatoomba and Leura areas that were designedto follow the natural landscape: along clifftops, down gullies and canyons and along val-ley floors. Many involve steep steps and stairsand can make for strenuous walking, butshorter walks are also available. Some tracksare historic routes, built for mining in earliertimes, while others are planned tourist tracks.

Weather conditions can change suddenlyin the mountains and all walkers should carrywarm, waterproof clothing and some food andwater. Check the difficulty of any walk at-tempted and make sure it is within the capa-bilities of all members of your group. Alsocarry a bag for litter as there are no rubbishbins within the park.

Take extreme care near lookouts and cliffs.

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By Dawn Lamb

An organised walk in Burgundy is awonderful combination of good foodand wine, with enough exercise dur-

ing the day to assauge any guilt pangs!We started in Beaune. This town is, by it-

self, worth a day’s exploring on foot. In 1364, the Duchy of Burgundy under

Philippe the Bold became a wealthy independ-ent state of considerable size – almost as bigas the rest of France.

The ramparts, that are still intact, were built

around Beaune not just for defence but so thatthe town could tax both the grapes beingbrought into the city and the barrels of winemade under the prestigious ‘Beaune’labelwhich were going out.

There are several interesting medievalbuildings remaining from this age of plentybut the highlight, and well worth a private tour,is the famous Hospice de Beaune.

From Beaune the first day’s walk goes 14kmsouth to Puligny Montrachet through a gentlyrolling landscape of vineyards, the stone wallsthat mark each vintner’s terroir, and famouswine villages like Pommard.

The second day’s 16km were more chal-lenging. The day began with a transfer to thevillage of Nolay with its lovely medieval cov-ered market.

The boulangerie where we bought lunchsupplies was festooned with rugbyparaphenalia – the proprietors might not bequite so welcoming now!

The walk begins with an amble through gar-dens but then gradually climbed through for-est paths to a final scramble up the white lime-stone Cormot Cliffs where you are rewardedwith great views of the Cote de Beaune from

Walk in Burgundy and food and wine

Below: The spectacular chateau in thevillage of La Rochepot.



Above: Walking in a vineyard with magnificent views of the Burgundy countryside.“Older &Bolder”by JudithDoylePublished byNew HollandPublishers.Send cheque for$30 (this includesP&P) to:Judith Doyle, #3, 14 Oriental Terrace,Oriental Bay,Wellington.

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We are looking for readers’ favourite walks. Many of us go out regularly walking on a route which we class as ourfavourite, for a number of reasons. Perhaps because for it’s scenery, it’s safe, it’s challenging, it’s flat, it’s hilly, it’s varied, orfor whatever reason.

We would like you to tell us in your own words what is you favourite walk and why. Email us a story from say 250 up to1200 words including a photo or photos. We will now give you a FREE subscription (six months or more, depending on thearticle), or extension to Walking New Zealand magazine for walks published.

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Above: The lovely medieval coveredmarket in the village of Nolay.

Below: There are many medieval buildings remaining from the age of plenty includingthe Hospice de Beaune.

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the top.Long, straight, grassy forest roads then take

you to a huge quarry and down to the villageof La Rochepot with its spectacular chateau.

The third day’s walk of 12 km begins up inthe Hautes Cotes de Beaune so most of it isdownhill.

It starts from the Pas St Martin where, leg-end has it, St Martin jumped off the cliff whilebeing chased by a dragon.

The ‘cote’ is an area about 500m above theSaone plains of open fields interspersed withareas of low trees – Oak, Hazelnut, Black Pine– good truffle producing territory.

The views as we descend are panoramic.The final day, a walk of 13 km, was partly

through the vineyards of the Cote d’Or andpartly on forest paths.

French forests are mostly State owned. Thefirst state administrative body for water andforests was created in 1291 and in spite ofmassive deforestation in the 1800’s there arestill considerable areas of woodland whichhave an intricate network of old public walk-ing paths.

The day’s walk finished in the wine townof Nuits St Georges.

The landscape is very similar to the Cham-pagne area and it is relatively easy walking forthose used to New Zealand tramps.

As part of a holiday it is an area that has

Walk in Burgundy and experiencegood food and wine

much to offer. It is uncrowded, the local foodand wine are wonderful, there is a variety ofgood accommodation available and there isthat patina of class and age which makes Eu-ropean travel so very special.



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Above: The group above the Saone plains in an area interspersed with low trees, like Oak, Hazelnut and Black Pine.

Below left: Looking back from Clos des Lambrays to an area of flat countryside.

Below right: A medieval castle complete with drawbride and moat.


Above: These walkers on last year’s event are all smiles!.

Event

The Lions club of Dunedin South andthe Taieri Gorge Railway will be opening a section of the famous Taieri

Gorge as a walkway on Sunday 6 May 2012.These two organisations have continued towork closely together to make this event pos-sible.

This project has become an annual fundraising event for charity. Last year’s proceedswent to Youthline Otago, for the purchase ofa van, enabling volunteers to travel to coursesand providing a back up in areas when needed.

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Participants will board the Taieri GorgeTrain at Dunedin Railway Station andtravel up the picturesque Taieri Gorge.

The Taieri Gorge Railway Ltd willdisembark all walkers from the trainat Flat Stream. From here the walkerswill proceed along the rail line, cross-ing over five spectacular bridges, vary-ing in length from 60 to 120 metreslong and up to 23 metres above therespective stream beds.

Three tunnels of approximately 100 me-

tres in length are also negotiated.The walk provides a uniquely enjoyable ex-

perience with the close proximity of the TaieriRiver far below, deep in the gorge, and thecloseness of the very steep and scenic TaieriGorge.

The eight kilometre walk can take up totwo hours. The walk is along the historic rail-way line, with all walkers proceeding from eastto west to Deep Stream or Machine Creek,depending on fitness.

The route is relatively flat and will appealto all age groups. Because of the narrownessof the railway cuttings and the steep fall offfrom the railway sleepers and ballast, the walkis somewhat arduous.

Children are not encouraged because ofthe danger of falls and slips. Should childrenattend they must be closely supervised by anaccompanying adult.

Moderate fitness and sturdy footwear (pref-erably boots) is recommended. A strong torchis advisable for use whilst in the tunnels.

Wet weather gear is recommended. How-ever, should the day be fine it will be possibleto leave surplus clothing in the train for pick-ing up on re-boarding.

Tickets must be purchased prior to the dayof the walk and will be availablefrom the Taieri Gorge RailwayLtd at the Dunedin Railway Sta-tion. The cost for the trip is $65per person and the price includesbarbecued sausages at Hindon atthe end of the walk. Food willbe available for purchase fromthe Buffet car on the train. Walk-ers are encouraged to carry their

own water and snacks whilst off the train.

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Below: A group enter in one of the tunnelson the walk.

Right: Walkers walk over one of thebridges.

Below: Time for a stop at Arthur’s Knob.

oming upThis is the fourth year of the Taieri Gorge

Rail walk and we have been fortunate in hav-ing lovely sunny days. The walk is mainly flatwith the occasional incline, treading on ballastand small stones. People are able to walk attheir own pace and the general feedback waspositive. The day provided an invigorating walkand a pleasant ride on the train.

The train will depart Dunedin Railway at9am and return to Dunedin at approximately3pm.

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Above: The town of Jerome Arizona on a hillside with a miningcart next to my Runabout Stroller.

Walking tLong walk

Prescott Arizona to Globe Arizonavia Phoenix

233 miles, 24,271. Total World Walk Miles.

Had a good week off for Thanksgiving down in Puerto PenascoMexico. Met my girlfriend and her kids in Prescott, and drovedown with them to a cool beach resort at the tip of the gulf

of California. We took some nice walks on the beach, went swimmingin the cold ocean water, played mini golf at the condo course, and hadturkey dinner with all the trimmings.

Back on the road walking south from Prescott and down out ofthe mountains of around 5,000 feet to the desert floor of 2,000 feet.

Days are warmer now, 50 to 75 F, and nights 30 to 45 F. MostlyCreosote bushes, Palo Verde trees, Sahuaro Cactus, and other pricklyplants. I can usually hear the coyotes yipping every night. I did havetwo cold fronts blow through and cool things down a bit, but no snowor rain where I was.

One day at 72 F I had to get my sun robe (bed sheet folded in half,hole cut for head, and sleeves sewed up for arms) out to keep cool. Ialso soak a wash cloth with water and tie it down on top of my hatwith a bandana to keep my head cool.

Finding lots of neat stuff on the roadside. My girlfriend came upwith the idea of exchanging Christmas presents we found on the road-side this year.

So before I left Page we went out and found a bunch of stuff thatjust needed to be washed and mended in a few places. One stretch ofroad that just had a bicycle race last week had me finding all kinds ofgloves, windbreakers, and other bike misc stuff to give away.

Into Phoenix and all the way across the Valley of the Sun took mefive days and about 90 miles from Sun City to Apache Junction.

Phoenix is right in the middle of about 30 or40 other cities, but most people just refer to thewhole mess as Phoenix or the valley.

Stopped to visit a nice couple in Mesa that Iused to work with up at Lake Powell. Always nice to visit friends andhave a home cooked meal, hot shower, warm bed, and get to do laun-dry. Got to meet the kids and grandmother again too. Almost hadwarm homemade chocolate chip cookies too, but we forgot aboutthem and they got burned pretty badly.

Had one the next morning dunked in my coffee that was not toobad. Always great when someone invites me into their home and I getall the simple things that I miss on the road.

Gas station at Florence Junction was closed down. Had hoped tofill up my water bottles there, but luckily some road workers had someextra water that they were able to fill me up with. One guy had a gallonof water that was half ice from his freezer.

Pretty much everybody in the southwest carries with them (orshould), extra water, sleeping bag, tent, shovel, food, emergency medicalkit, portable CB, and other misc stuff. I am always amazed when Ihear about people stuck in the wilderness with nothing.

They try to call 911 on their cell phone, but get no signal, andusually do not know where they are if they get the police. News of theWeird website has a category they call thinning of the herd aboutstupid things some people do.

Stopped in Superior to find a wi-fi signal for my iPad. Nice mangave me directions and invited me into his yard to meet his dog Carsonand have a cold drink. Always nice to hear some of the local storiesfrom somebody who lives there.

The mining boom and bust cycle here is hard on these small towns.Copper was down to 86 cents a pound back 20 years ago, and now upto $4 a pound. So lots of mines are reopening and hiring people. Lotsof health problems from all the chemicals and smoke the mining com-panies put out though. Houses are real cheap in some of these towns,but you have to pay cash or get owner financing as the banks do notlike old houses with all kinds of superfund waste site possibilitieslooming.

Up a steep switchback road to "Top of the World" Arizona. I re-member climbing this road on a bicycle tour 25 years ago. Rain at thebottom, sleet half way up, and snowing when I reached the top.

I really felt like I had reached the top of the world, and the descentdown into Globe was worse with an icy road and brakes not workingvery well wet.

This time I had a nice sunny day, but a killer headwind of about 20mph. Superior is 2843 feet high, then eight miles up to the top at 4600feet, then down to 3524 feet in 10 miles to Miami-Globe area. Stoppedat the local Top of the World trading post and had a 50 cent cup ofcoffee inside by a wood stove with two men playing dominoes.

Bicycle tourist Jakob stopped to chat and ask some questions aboutthe road ahead. He was low on money ($80 left) and I told him aboutseasonal work at National Parks, ski resorts, and other places that youcan find on www.coolworks.com . Some have employee housing andfood, so you can save most of what you earn.

As long as you do not spend it on alcohol, smokes, drugs and othervices like a lot of the young kids I work with. I also told him about agreat hot springs just outside Holtville California, I think it is right by

Gary Hauseman who works is walking the worldand so far has walked about 24,000 miles acrossUSA, Europe, United Kingdom, Central America,South America, Australia and New Zealand. Hehas about 14,000 miles to walk across Asia, Africaand South America to break the Guiness BookWorld Record set by Arthur Blessit. Here are hisexperiences walking from:

By GaryHauseman


Below: One way of how I cook inside my tent on my tuna canalcohol stove.

Above: A Gypsy Wagon I saw in Jerome.

the WorldLong walk

exit 118 on Interstate 8.Lots of retired people camp there all winter long for $100 for six

months to the BLM for the campground. Just a basic no hookupscampground with a couple dumpsters, rest room, and a killer hotsprings. Natural hot pool surrounded by palm trees, piped into a ce-ment hot pool with a shower pipe you can sit under. I usually soak fortwo or three hours every time I stop.

Last time I was there all the retired people were complaining thatthe BLM had just raised the six month camping permit from $50 to$100. Thats a real cheap place to stay.

Jakob later emailed me that he had a great soak at the hot springs,but later got one of his panniers stolen at McDonalds by this crazy asa loon bicycle tourist he met.

I like my Runabout Stroller setup better than a bike because I canpadlock most of my stuff in my footlocker and lock up the strollerwith a steel u-bolt lock.

Stopped at one Circle K mini mart for a coffee refill in Miami.Shirley the clerk was taking a break outside and started asking mequestions about my world walk. She offered to treat me to a free cof-fee refill and directed me to the restroom.

Often when I pull up to a mini mart or gas station for a coffee refillin my thermos cup the clerk says it’s on the house. I usually ask as I goin how much refills are, sometimes it is posted, and sometimes not.

Once I had to pay $2.50 for a cup in California, which is a littleexpensive if you ask me. I have a jar of instant coffee with me and Iusually make a hot cup of instant coffee in the morning in my tent forabout 5 cents. So it feels kind of strange to pay $3 to $5 for a cup ofcoffee at some of those fancy coffee shops. Mostly I stop at McDonaldsfor their $1 coffee.

Lately I have been asking for the senior discount, which makes itonly 75 cents. Got my AARP card (American Association of RetiredPeople) when I turned 50, so I figured I might as well use it, althoughthey never ask.

I guess I have been travelling thriftily for 32 years now biking andwalking, so its hard to break the habit of always watching how much Ispend. It’s always amazing when I hear people complaining about thecost of everything and how they are having a hard time surviving onwhat they make.

I eat on about $5 a day, camp out free every night, get free water atgas station or McDonalds sinks, and enjoy all the free sights that na-ture provides.

My main entertainment is paperback books I buy at thrift storesfor 25 cents usually. I really have got to try and get my book publishedthis next summer. My title will be "How to Quit Your Job and Walk orBicycle the World on $5 a Day.

I just finished this great book "The Butterfly and the Diving Bell"by this French paraplegic. After a stroke the only muscle he can movein his body is his left eye lid and his neck. So he wrote his book byblinking his eyelid when an aide read a list letters in order of mostcommonly used.

He would think about what he wanted to write all day, get it editedin his head and then blink away for two hours and get maybe two orthree paragraphs written a day. I think it took him a year or two towrite a short book by this method. He was a famous magazine editorwhen he had a stroke so I guess that helped a lot.

One man stopped to chat in Globe and thanked me for what I wasdoing. He said he had seen me on TV, probably "Arizona Highwayswith Don Davis", which I was on last year. I should have asked himwhat he meant. I think some people think it is great that I am walkingaround the world so simply, writing about it, and kind of showing byexample how easy and simple life can be.

You really do not need all kinds of material possessions. You canget by on very little money, meet lots of nice people, keep in goodshape, and have a smaller impact on the earth and its natural resources.

Nowadays people use so much water, energy, natural resources,and create so much waste, sewage, pollution, and impact on the earth.There is no way we can keep on sustaining the population of the earththe way the USA and other developed countries are consuming. Allthe poor countries want our way of life when they see it on TV.

Headed south for Tucson and a bunch of small communities insouthern Arizona.


Health

Does adding morDoes adding morDoes adding morDoes adding morDoes adding more e e e e calcium inininininthe diet prthe diet prthe diet prthe diet prthe diet preventeventeventeventevent Osteoporosis?Statement:

Osteoporosis is causedby a lack of calcium in thediet.

Of course that’s right? It mustbe because that’s what the expertshave been telling us for the last 30years. Or is it?Question:

Name one country that has oneof the highest rates of osteoporo-sis on the planet?Answer:

New ZealandQuestion:

Physical labour, no sunscreenand a wonderfulwholefoods diet= Strong Samoan bones.

Name one country that has oneof the highest dietary intakes ofcalcium?Answer:

New Zealand - the land of thecow. A land that is awash with cal-

cium but not much else in the wayof nutrient minerals.Question:

If flour is the main ingredientin your cake recipe, will you get abetter cake by adding more flour?Answer:

No - you will get a mess of acake that nobody will eat.Question:

If sand is the main ingredientof concrete, will adding more sandgive you stronger concrete?Answer:

No - you will get a crumblingstructure and probably be pros-ecuted.Question:

If calcium is the main ingredi-ent of bone, will adding more cal-cium make for stronger bones?Answer:

No - you will get weaker bones

and other problems suchas fatigue, low thyroid,fibromyalgia, arthritis, in-somnia, dry skin, heart at-tack, dementia and stroke- to name a few.Question:

Which race, it is said,has the highest bone den-sity on the planet?Answer:

The Polynesian - theSamoans and Tongans tobe specific.Question:

Can you identify the calcium inthe traditional Polynesian diet?Answer:

Hmmm .... Where is the cal-cium? I can find lots and lots ofthe “dreadful” saturated fats (co-conut oil), lots of phosphorus andprotein (reef fish and other crea-tures) and lots of minerals fromvegetables grown in rich volcanicsoil - plus seaweed.

Is the calcium in the coconut?Canned coconut cream has a

good range of B vitamins exceptB12, with one cup providing only3 mg of calcium, 1.5 mg. of iron,50.3 mg of magnesium, 299 mgpotassium, and 1.8 mg. of zinc.

Figures for fresh coconutcream are presumably higher. So,not much calcium but generousamounts of other trace minerals.

On a related matter, there’s lotsand lots and lots of sunshine (vi-tamin D) in the traditionalPolynesian lifestyle.

No hats and no sunscreen. And often no shirts.Question:

If its not calcium, then what isthe secret for keeping bones

strong?Answer:

A diet that is ac-tually quite low incalcium and rela-tively much higherin trace minerals,including magne-sium, potassium,sodium, phospho-rus - over 80 min-erals in total. Plussmall amounts of

quality fats and protein 3-4 timesa day, whole-foods rich in vitaminsand plenty of exposure of thebody to pure sunshine!

Oh - and a little daily exercisesuch as a brisk walk and some up-per body exercise. Or - doing thegrocery shopping without a car,hanging the washing, mowing thelawns with a hand mower, garden-ing or wrestling the kids.

These, when combined in bal-ance, are the perfect recipe formaking very strong bones regard-less of age.

On the subject of vitamin DPlease avoid megadoses of

synthetic vitamin D that many Drsare enthusiastically dishing outnowadays.

This presents the same kind ofproblem as having too much cal-cium.

Too much vitamin D and youget the opposite result, includingskin rashes, fibromyalgia and fa-tigue.

It is best to dribble in nutrientsrather than swamp the body witha monthly or weekly tsunami.

In the case of vitamin D, a dailydribble of 1-2,000iu is more thanenough for most adults - and lessfor a child.

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



Have you ever gone for along walk and got asharp shooting pain go-

ing from the balls of your feet intoyour toes? Or a numb or painfulforefoot, which is relieved by tak-ing your shoes off and rubbingyour foot?

If so you may be sufferingfrom a ‘Morton’s Neuroma’.

A Morton’s Neuroma is a non-cancerous tumour growing froma plantar nerve of the foot. Theyconsists mainly of nerve fibresand nerve cells which form a bul-bous shape.

It typically affects the nerverunning between the third andfourth metatarsal bones, which isthe long bones towards the toes.

Signs and SymptomsThe symptoms of a mortons

neuroma varies depending uponits size and its location.

Occasionally it feels as thoughthere is a ‘stone in the foot’, or alump in your sock when there isn’tone. Sometimes it develops as anumbness, tingling or a shootingpain in certain footwear or at theend of the day. The symptoms canalso move into the toes.

Often the pain is relieved whenthere is less pressure on the fore-

By RachelCarle

Podiatry

Painful forefoot?Mortons Neuroma, causes,treatment and prevention.


foot, such as when it is not in foot-wear, especially high heels.

CauseMortons neuroma’s are

thought to be caused bymicrotrauma to the nerve runningbetween the metatarsals. It devel-ops over a long period of time.

Things that increase yourlikelyhood of developing amortons neuroma include wearinghigh heels, especially ones with atight toe box, having a ‘flat’ foottype or a very highly arched foottype and forefoot problems in-cluding bunions and hammertoes.

All of these place increasedstress onto you forefoot, leadingto microtrauma in the forefootarea.

DiagnosisNueromas can be identified on

ultrasound and on MRI.

TreatmentNon-surgical treatment should

always be attempted first and caninclude:

Orthotic therapy (insertswithin your shoes to support yourfoot)

AccupuncturePadding therapy in the forefoot

in shoes

Footwear modificaton (toshoes with a wide toebox andsmaller heel)

Massage therapyAnti inflammatory

medication and pain-killers

Corticosteroid in-jections

Local anaestetic in-jection into the area

Surgical treatmentinvolves a procedurecalled a neurectomywhich is where they re-move the neuroma.This can lead to longterm reduced sensationwithin the toes whichcan be permanent.

Morton’s neuromarespond best if treatedearly, so if you have anyforefoot pain and sus-pect you may have one

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CONTENTS for previous 14 issuesMARCH 2012 170 4 Walk talk 6 New Zealand walk: A taste of a

mountain track 9 Tell someone where you are

going and returning10 New Zealand guided walks:

Fiordland Coast Walks -Exploring a land unknown

12 New Zealand walks: Glenorchyand beyond

15 New Zealand walks: Glenorchy -Gateway to paradise

16 Te Araroa Trail - One of world’sgreatest walks opened

19 Digital Photo Contest winners20 New Zealand guided walks:

Kahurangi Guided Walks -Walking with Nature

23 New Zealand guided walks:South Island has it all!

24 New Zealand walks: QueenElizabeth Park halfwaybetween Paraparaumu andPaekakariki

26 Overseas guided walks:Contrasts and contraditions partof Sicily’s charm

31 Readers Views: KarangahapeRoad footpath waterfalls

31 New Zealand walk: Rareopportunity for winners to visiticonic Whale Island

32 Overseas walks: Walking thePacific Crest Trail

37 Podiatry: Pre- walking warm uproutine

38 Overseas walks: Is Azerbaijanthe new Gold Coast?

39 Window on Waitakere: Rareplants for rare fauna

40 Health: Vitamins and minerals dowork - Case in point - Psoriasis

41 Overseas walks and tours42 Index over previous 14 issues43 Weather forecast for February44 New Zealand coming events50 Nordic Walking Calendars51 Nordic Walking Nordic Walking

- Just what the doctor ordered52 Directory: Walking groups56 Country Breaks60 Rotorua Marathon FEBRUARY 2012 169 4 Walk talk 6 New Zealand walk: A taste of a

mountain track 9 Tell someone where you are

going and returning10 New Zealand guided walks:

Fiordland Coast Walks -Exploring a land unknown

12 New Zealand walks: Glenorchyand beyond

15 New Zealand walks: Glenorchy -Gateway to paradise

16 Te Araroa Trail - One of world’sgreatest walks opened


Kahurangi Guided Walks -Walking with Nature

23 New Zealand guided walks:South Island has it all!

24 New Zealand walks: QueenElizabeth Park

26 Overseas guided walks:Contrasts and contraditions partof Sicily’s charm

31 Readers Views: KarangahapeRoad footpath waterfalls

31 New Zealand walk: Rareopportunity for winners to visiticonic Whale Island

32 Overseas walks: Walking thePacific Crest Trail

37 Podiatry: Pre- walking warm uproutine

38 Overseas walks: Is Azerbaijanthe new Gold Coast?

39 Window on Waitakere: Rareplants for rare fauna

40 Health: Vitamins and minerals dowork - Case in point - Psoriasis

41 Overseas walks and tours43 Weather forecast for February44 New Zealand coming events51 Nordic Walking Nordic Walking

- Just what the doctor ordered52 Directory: Walking groups56 Country Breaks59 Xterra RotoruaJANUARY 2012 168 4 Walk talk 6 New Zealand walk: Inspirational

Northland forest walk 9 ABC of walking10 New Zealand walks: Waikato

River Trail opened12 New Zealand walks: Million

dollar walk, view and cruise

16 My favourite walk: DuderRegional Park walks


Routeburn and Milfordfavoured top walking attractions

22 New Zealand guided walks:Kaikoura Wilderness Walks -an ultimate wildernessexperience

24 Overseas guided walks: Walkingin the wilderness of Patagonia

28 Event: Sunset Coast Walk hasamazine views

28 Overseas guided walks: WalkEurope or China in style in2012

30 Overseas walks: SouthernSpain - in the footsteps of theMoors

34 New Zealand walks: Walk inTaupo’s secret bush-garden

36 New Zealand walks: GoldfieldsHeritage Trust

37 Podiatry: Stress fractures38 High achiever: The Golden Gate

Bridge was an achievement40 Window on Waitakere: Canopy

Corps40 Health: Massage: Essential for

performance and careerlongevity

43 Weather forecast for January44 New Zealand coming events49 Nordic Walking Calendars51 Overseas walks and tours52 Directory: Walking groups

throughout New Zealand56 Country Breaks60 Great New Zealand TrekDECEMBER 2011 167 4 Walk talk 6 New Zealand walk: Walk the

trail of the gold miners 8 New Zealand walks:What walks

are planned for next Sea, Skyand Bush Walk

10 New Zealand walks: New scenicwalkway in Bay of Islands

13 The many uses of walkingpoles

14 New Zealand walks: RangitoroIsland Scenic Reserve

18 New Zealand walks:Piriharaeke Walkway opened

20 Digital Photo Contest winners22 New Zealand walks: Daylight

saving signals start!23 New Zealand walk: Sutton Salt

Lake walk24 Overseas walks: Trekking

China’s Tiger Leaping Gorge30 Overseas walks: Walking

tropical islands of Queensland34 Books: Walks to Waterfalls35 Books: New day walks guides

published36 Overseas: Kiwis conqueor

Kilimanjaro for Christchurchearthquake

37 Podiatry:Shin splints38 Take a kid tramping38 Event: Moro Marathon events40 Window on Waitakere: Moby

and Punga40 Poor footwear link to foot

impairment41 Health: Training advice for the

Oxfam Trailwalk43 Weather forecast for December44 New Zealand coming events46 Overseas coming events56 Country Breaks59 Buller Gorge Half Marathon60 Great New Zealand Trek

NOVEMBER 2011 166 4 Walk talk 6 Walking Access Mapping

System now open for public use 7 New sponsor for South Island

marathon 8 New Zealand walks: Pirongia

walking tracks10 New Zealand walks: An

indulgent walk over coastalcountry

15 Water fountains spout cleangreen water

16 New Zealand walks: Auckland’sCoast to Coast Walkway

18 New Zealand walks: Coast toCoast walk passes a number ofinteresting places

19 Books: Wainwright’s 1938Pennine journey re-creathed

20 Digital Photo Contest winners22 New Zealand walks: Whararoa

Farm walks opened24 New Zealand walks: Awesome

Orui on Riversdale Beach26 Plan to have walking trail around

Lake Rotorua

28 Overseas: Hiking up an AustrianAlp

36 Overseas walks: Outdoorsculptures a growing touristattraction

37 Podiatry: Verrucae38 Window on Waitakere: Hihi

update38 Event: A fresh start in Taupo for

half marathon40 Event: Perfect conditions at

Kinloch41 Health: The 21 day rule of

thumb43 Weather forecast for November44 New Zealand coming events49 Nordic Walking: How Nordic

Walking developed50 Overseas walks: Art, history

and architecture in Sacramentowalking tours

51 Overseas walks and tours56 Country Breaks59 Buller Gorge Half Marathon60 Great New Zealand Trek

OCTOBER 2011 165 4 Birkenhead War Memorial Park

walk 4 Walk talk 6 New Zealand walks: Walks from

the Waioeka Gorge10 Testimonials from people saved

by using a McMurdoemergency locator beacon

12 New Zealand walks;Compresensive range of walksat Waiheke Festival

14 New Zealand walks: CateredCoast Walks - discoveringhidden gems in Northland

19 New Zealand walks: Te ArohaWetlands

20 Digital Photo Contest winners22 Te Araroa Trail: Another section

of Te Araroa Trail opened24 Harbour Bridge Pathway - what

do you think?26 Event: Auckland classic back for

its 10th year27 More people in Nelson and

Tasman about to “Get moving”28 Overseas: Venice and beyond

by bike and barge34 Event: SBS Marathon defies the

earthquakes35 Event: Fast walking in

Wellington36 High achiever: I feel more than

good!37 Podiatry: DOMS: Delayed onset

muscle soreness38 New Zealand walk: Step out

and enjoy this slice of rural life39 New Zealand walk: Mangati/

Hickford Park40 Health: Reversing

cardiovascular discease riskand quality of life

43 Weather forecast for October44 New Zealand coming events50 Window on Waitakere: Kauri

dieback: a far more seriousthreat to the park than wethink!

51 Overseas walks and tours52 Directory: Walking groups

throughout New Zealand59 Mizuno Offroad Marathon Taupo60 GPx Need help to get activeSEPTEMBER 2011 164 4 Walk talk 6 New Zealand walk: Mayor

Island 9 Readers views: Signs and the

visually impaired pedestrian10 Event: Where the field meets

the forest11 New Zealand walk; Deans Bank

Track12 New Zealand walks;

Coromandel coastal walkingtour

16 New Zealand walks: Waterfallwalks

20 Digital Photo Contest winners22 New Zealand walks: Akitio-

Glenora Walk - New Zealand’snewest private walk

28 Overseas walks: RevampedGoldfields Track relaunched

30 Overseas walk: Four daysexploring Yosemite NationalPark

34 New Zealand walks: Warkwothwalks - more walks worthdoing

36 High achiever: Mobile scooterto walking around town

37 Podiatry: Haglunds deformity38 Long walk: Walking the World39 Window on Waitakere: Better

biodiversity40 Health: High doses of

Ergocalciferol a concern42 Index over previous 14 issues43 Weather forecast for September44 New Zealand coming events46 Overseas coming events48 Nordic Walking Calendars49 Event: Birds a plenty at Bay50 New Zealand walk: Dome Forest

and Totara Scenic Reservewalks

51 Overseas walks and tours52 Directory: Walking groups

throughout New Zealand59 GPx Need help to get active60 Mizuno Taupo Off Road Half

MarathonAUGUST 2011 163

4 Walk talk 6 New Zealand walk: Mangawhai

Heads Lookout 8 New Zealand walk: Clevedon

Scenic Reserve has significantheritage value

10 Te Araroa Trail: Ocean to Oceanleg soon to go

10 Te Araro Trail: Levin toWellington link now open

12 Overseas walks: Innsbruck -hiking boots or high heels?

13 Canterbury walks: New walkwayin Canterbury

14 New Zealand walk: Te Anau - aplace in paradise

16 New Zealand walk: Walksaround Lake Mangamahoe

20 Digital Photo Contest winners22 New Zealand walks: Waiheke

plans second walking festival22 News: New bridges improve the

Pouakai Circuit23 Event: Coundown is on for the

Taupo Half Marathon24 Overseas walks: Walking on the

unique island of Guernsey andSark

29 High achiever: Motivated man inwalking back to happiness

30 Overseas walk: Two weeks inAnnapurna

36 Window on Waitakere: Furtherexpansion

36 Books: Walking the WaitakereRanges

37 Podiatry: Diabetes and feet -what’s the connection?

38 Long walk: Walking the World40 Health: The controllable factors

in aging43 Weather forecast for August44 New Zealand coming events47 Overseas coming events51 Overseas walks and tours52 Directory: Walking groups

throughout New Zealand59 GPx Need help to get active60 Mizuno Taupo Off Road Half

MarathonJULY 2011 162

4 Walk talk 6 My favourite walk: Manawatu

Gorge Track 8 New Zealand walk: Walk among

the native plants 9 Event: New trail event in Nelson

sanctuary10 New Zealand walks: Four short

Bay of Islands walks12 Canterbury walks: Top places to

propose to your princess13 Canterbury walks: Canterbury

ready, willing and able to showvisitors a great time

13 News: Tawa shared pathwaystarts to take shape

14 New Zealand walk: Parry KauriPark

20 Digital Photo Contest winners22 New Zealand walks: The Great

New Zealand Trek - Stage six26 New Zealand walk: Walk the

capital’s Sculpture Trail28 Overseas walks: The Dreampath

- a walk from Munich to Venice34 New Zealand walk: A few

surprises for BNZ ActiveWalkers at Green Lake

37 Window on Waitakere: The highground

37 News: New cycle trail willbenefit walkers

38 Long walk: Walking the World39 Event: Feilding to Palmerston

North event40 Event: Taupo half marathons

back for 201142 Index over previous 14 issues43 Weather forecast for July44 New Zealand coming events46 Overseas coming events50 Nordic Walking Calendars51 My favourite walk: Wellington’s

Eastern Walkway52 Directory: Walking groups

throughout New Zealand59 GPx Need help to get active

60 Wellington MarathonJUNE 2011 161

4 Walk talk 6 New Zealand walks: Much to

explore on Great Barrier Island12 Canterbury walks: Tuatara Tours

has eight tours operating13 Canterbury walks: Christchurch’s

Marathon helping Cantabriansget back on their feet

14 New Zealand walks: WhararikiBeach Hilltop walk

19 Event: Whenuapai Half Marathonevents

20 Digital Photo Contest winners22 New Zealand walks: A volcanic

experience24 New Zealand walks: Mavora - an

area of peaceful tranquillity25 New Zealand walks: Mavora

Lakes Park tracks26 NZ walk: Beating the bounds27 Event: Challenge yourself28 Event Great Forest events30 Overseas walks: La Dolce Vita!

cooking and walking in Italy36 Window on Waitakere: The

Hillary Trail37 Podiatry: Blisters - a common

complaint38 Long walk: Walking the World40 High achiever: Maisie Brown’s

journey to better health40 Event: Huntly Half course on a

variety of terrain41 Health: Result of getting rid of

toxic elements43 Weather forecast for June44 New Zealand coming events50 Nordic Walking: Nordic Walking

burns more kilojoules52 Directory: Walking groups

throughout New Zealand59 GPx Need help to get active60 Huntly Half Marathon

MAY 2011 160 4 Walk talk 6 My favourite walk: Headland,

sculpture on the Gulf 9 Canterbury walks: Bank Peninsula

Track escapes big quake10 Canterbury walks: Many short

walks just north of Christchurch11 Canterbury walks: Fabulous

walks in Rangiora and Oxfordfoothills

12 Canterbury walks: KaikouraWilderness Walk

13 Canterbury walks: Business asusual at Christchurch activetravel company

14 New Zealand walk: RockyMarlborough high - The AwatereTussock Track

18 Te Araroa Trail: Trail now goesunder State Highway 1

18 Books: Natural New Zealand19 Motivation: Pathway

visualisation20 Digital Photo Contest winners22 New Zealand walks: Arataki

Nature Trail26 Overseas walks: On foot in

Slovenia’s Julian Alps30 Overseas walks: The Emerald

Isle - made for walking36 Window on Waitakere: Kokako

capers37 Podiatry: Plantar Fascitis38 Event: Wellington Round the

Bays41 Health: Ongoing neck and

shoulder pains43 Weather forecast for May44 New Zealand coming events46 Overseas coming events51 Overseas walks and tours52 Aorangi Mountains52 Long walk: Walking the World54 New Zealand walk: Warkworth

River Walkway59 GPx Need help to get active

APRIL 2011 159 4 Walk talk 6 New Zealand walk: New track

opens at Mangawhai Heads10 New Zealand walks: Walking

festival ready for greaternumbers

12 Overseas walks: Walking tourfeature historic USA sites

13 High achiever: John’s remarkablerecovery to now having climbedthe Mount

14 New Zealand walk: Kauri GlenReserve

16 New Zealand walks: RainbowMountain-CraterLake walks

18 Te Araroa Trail: Clearwaterresidents helped mark newSouth Island trail

20 Digital Photo Contest winners22 New Zealand walks: Craters of

the Moon - a geothermal walk25 Motivation: Believe and win26 New Zealand walks: New

walkway links two parks28 Event: Manawatu Super Seven

grows in strength30 Overseas walks: Hiking and

cruising around coastal Italy40 Book: Walks in nature -

Melbourne40 Reader’s views: Says advise not

“best practice”41 Health: How to walk away from

fluid retention43 Weather forecast for April44 New Zealand coming events48 Overseas coming events51 Overseas walks and tours52 Long walk: Walking the World54 Window on Waitakere:

Waitakere Reservoir is outwardbound

55 Event: Huntly half ready to roll60 Wellington Marathon

MARCH 2011 158 4 Walk talk 6 New Zealand walk: New vineyard

to yineyard track on island 8 New Zealand walks: South Island

trip full of challenges12 Rotorua events14 Overseas walks: Top nature

parks on the Gold Coast15 New land gateway to Hakatere

Conservation Park16 New Zealand walk: Okere Falls:

An oasis off the highway20 Motivation: Shift to a better life21 Digital Photo Contest winners22 New Zealand walks: The

Pakuranga Rotary Walkway24 The Chathams Islands - a place

like no other26 New Zealand walks: Kawau

Island Historic Reserve30 Overseas walks: Guatemala -

land of the Mayans38 New Zealand walk: Taieri Gorge

Rail Trail40 Book: Over 400 walks in new

book40 Quake-damaged track reopens41 Health: Why I can exerecise like

I do now43 Weather forecast for February44 New Zealand coming events48 Overseas coming events50 Overseas walks and tours51 Overseas walks and tours52 Walking for adventure, fun and

exercise52 Long walk: Walking the World54 Window on Waitakere: Breeding

Kaka54 Walking to raise awareness of

Scouts49 Overseas walks and tours55 Nordic Walking Calendars59 Pak-A-Roo Walking Jackets60 The Great New Zealand Trek

FEBRUARY 2011 157 4 Walk talk 6 New Zealand walk: Gibbston

River Trail now open11 Rotorua events12 New Zealand walks: Crosshills -

a walkers little paradise15 Event: Leading IT executives

take on the Tongariro AlpineCrossing

16 Motivation: Resolutions revisited16 Te Araroa Trail: Te Araroa Trail

featured in Warkworth walks18 Event: Walking into the light20 Event: Cathay Pacific Half

Marathon & 11km Fun Run Walk21 Digital Photo Contest winners22 New Zealand walks: Foulwind

maybe, but a splendid walk25 Books: New Zealand - Eye on the

Landscape25 Window on Waitakere:

Waitakere Wednesday Walks2011

26 New Zealand walks: Great viewsfrom new Crosbies Hut

29 High achiever: A clever way toget active!

30 Overseas walks: Walking inChampagne

36 Overseas walks: Mt GambierBlue Lake walk

38 Overseas walks: Mt Gambierlake walks

40 Health: How to walk and eat youway to a great body

43 Weather forecast for February44 New Zealand coming events49 Overseas walks and tours50 New Zealand walks: Skippers

Canyon steeped in history50 Nordic Walking: Nordic Walking -

intensify your aerobic training52 Ten-day Walking Festival in

Rotorua54 Nordic Walking: Walking and

Nordic Walking - train the rightway

59 Xterra Rotorua Festival60 The Great New Zealand Trek



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

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1st–10th April 2012 This period is mainly southerly with anticyclonicinterludes on the 1st, 2nd and 7th.Over the next four weeks, the pattern is markedby more anticyclones over the northern NewZealand with westerly flows over the SouthIsland, especially during the second half of thisoutlook period. This pattern brings very dry andsunny, mild conditions to eastern and centralregions of New Zealand, with cooler, wetterweather in Fiordland.Very low rainfall may occur in northern andeastern regions of the South Island.Amongst the driest may be Nelson and SouthCanterbury. Other dry areas may be Timaru andDunedin. This continuation of very dryconditions extends the dryness experiencedalready by Northland and Hawke’s Bay, withrainfall only half average.Further south, rainfall may be only a quarter to athird average, for instance in Horowhenua,Wairarapa and Wellington. The only places torecord high rainfall during this outlook periodmay be eastern Bay of Plenty, Coromandel andFiordland.Whakatane may have twice the average as wellas southern Fiordland. Much of eastern Bay ofPlenty’s high rainfall may come during the twonortheasterly events of mid-April and in the firstweek of May.Hours of bright sunshine may be above averagein this outlook period in Auckland, Waikato andall east coast regions, including Nelson andWellington, with many places receiving about25% more sunshine than usual.Temperatures may be slightly above average ininland areas of Canterbury and Otago and alongmuch of the east coast south of Hawke’s Bay,including Nelson and Wellington.However, in Fiordland, westerlies should keeptemperatures slightly below average. Elsewhere,they may be mostly near average.11th–17th April 2012An anticyclone forms with westerlies to the farsouth, followed by a subtropical depression onthe 12th that moves quickly south to pass overAuckland and Bay of Plenty. Southwesterliesfollow on the 14th, with high pressures the nextday as a large anticyclone moves onto NewZealand.12th April 2012Chance of heavy rainfall in Coromandel andWhitianga.12th–13th April 2012Chance of heavy rain in Whakatane.18th–22nd April 2012Northerlies prevail at first, then turnnortheasterly by the 20th as a trough developsnorthwest of Auckland.23rd April 2012Possible hot northwesterly conditions for Napierand Havelock North.23rd–27th April 2012Westerlies to the south with northerlies over theNorth Island ahead of a trough in the TasmanSea. Southwesterlies follow from the 26th, withanticyclonic conditions by the 27th.25th April 2012Chance of heavy rain near East Cape.30th April 2012Gale northwesterlies may buffet the West Coastand Canterbury, possibly causing damage withtrees blown down. Heavy gusts may also reachMilford Sound.Allow 24-hr error to all forecasts. Skewing mayoccur around 7th(full moon), 8th(perigee),21st(new moon) and 23rd (apogee)21st Newmoon


NEW ZEALANDEVENTS

MARCH 2012 1 Sportswear Summmer Series, 10km, 6km

& 3km, Auckland Domain 3-5 Sea, Sky and Bush Walk, Central Hawkes

Bay 4 Rotorua Off Road Half Marathon, Quarter

Marathon & 5km, Rotorua 4 Westfield Albany LakesFun Run/Walk, 5km

& 2km, Albany 4 Bayley’s Mountain to Surf Marathon, New

Plymouth 5 The Honest Lawyer 5km, Nelson 5 Northcote Tavern 5km Walk, Auckland 5 Pakuranga 5km Road Race Run & Walk,

Manukau 6 Eastside 5km Series, Hamilton 6 Clubhouse Summer Run Run/Walk, 4.5km,

Cambridge 7 Allendale to Governors Bay, Bishopdale

Ramblers, Christchurch 8 Sportswear Summmer Series, 10km, 6km

& 3km, Auckland Domain10 Motatapu Marathon, 49km & 15km,

Queenstown10 Motatapu Arrow.com Miner’s Trail Run,

Arrowtown11 Olex Fun Run/Walk, 2.5km, 5km, 10km,

Eltham12 The Honest Lawyer 5km, Nelson12 Northcote Tavern 5km Walk, Auckland12 Pakuranga 5km Road Race Run & Walk,

Manukau13 Ruamahanga Ramblers, Walkers and Run-

ning Group Summer Twilight 5km Series,Dalefield Hall

13 Eastside 5km Series, Hamilton13 Clubhouse Summer Run Run/Walk, 4.5km,

Cambridge14 Pegasus Beach to Waikuku Beach,

Bishopdale Ramblers, Christchurch15 Sportswear Summmer Series, 10km, 6km

& 3km, Auckland Domain17 Te Houtaewa Challenge 90-Mile Beach

Marathon, Kaitaia17 Kaiteriteri Gold Half Marathon, Kaiteriteri

Beach, Nelson17 Mt Lyford Challenge, Mt Lyford17 Tarawera Ultramarathon, 100km, 85km,

&60km, Rotorua19 The Honest Lawyer 5km, Nelson18 Skechers Coastville Clasic Half Marathon,

2km & 8km, Coatsville19 Pakuranga 5km Road Race Run & Walk,

Manukau19 Northcote Tavern 5km Walk, Auckland20 Eastside 5km Series, Hamilton20 Clubhouse Summer Run Run/Walk, 4.5km

& 6.5km, Cambridge22 Sportswear Summmer Series, 10km, 6km

& 3km, Auckland Domain24 Northburn 100 Ultra Mountain Run, 50km,

160km & 100km, Cromwell24 The Dual Marathon, Motutapu - Rangitoto,

Auckland25 Run Auckland Series, 10km & 5km,

Remuera25 Mt Lowry Challenge 22km & 11.8km, Days

Bay, Wellington25 Opiki School Country Half Marathon, 10k,

5km & 2km, Opiki, Manawatu26 The Honest Lawyer 5km, Nelson26 Northcote Tavern 5km Walk, Auckland26 Pakuranga 5km Road Race Run & Walk,

Manukau27 Eastside 5km Series, Hamilton28 Groynes Farm extension walk, Bishopdale

Ramblers, Christchurch29 - 1 April Mangawhai Walking Weekend,

Mangawhai29 Sportswear Summmer Series, 10km, 6km

& 3km, Auckland Domain31 Arrowsmith High Country Marathon, &

24km, Lake Heron, Nelson31 Southern Lakes Half Marathon &10km,

Wanaka31 Ohope Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Ohope,

BOP

APRIL 2012 1 Sri Chinmoy Auckland Run/Walk Series,

Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Auckland 2 Pakuranga 5km Road Race Run & Walk,

Manukau 4 Millenium Walkway, Oxford, Bishopdale

Ramblers, Christchurch11 Sign of the Takake, Port Hills walk,

Bishopdale Ramblers, Christchurch14 Great Forest Marathon, Half Marathon,

10km & 5km, Waitakere Beach16 Pakuranga 5km Road Race Run & Walk,

Manukau

Coming events

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15 Run Auckland Series, 10km & 5km,Remuera

15 Moonshine Half Marathon, Trentham15 Heart 4 Heart Half Marathon, Tauranga14 Paymark XTERRA Rotorua Festival Half

Marathon, Rotorua15 Hastings Half Marathon & 10km, Hastings18 Lyttelton to Corsair Bay, Bishopdale Ram-

blers, Christchurch21 Bush to Beach Half Marathon,Otama

Beach, Coromandel21 Alpine Lodge Loop the Lake, 25km, Lake

Rotoiti23 Pakuranga 5km Road Race Run & Walk,

Manukau24 Armstrong Motor Group Wellington Mara-

thon, Wellingtgon25 Ruamahanga Ramblers, Walkers and Run-

ning Group, Anzac Day, Dalefield Hall25 Sefton Domain and environs walk,

Bishopdale Ramblers, Christchurch28 Lion Foundation Rotorua Marathon,

Rotorua Energy Charitable Trust Half Mara-thon, Quarter Marathon & 5km, Rotorua

30 Pakuranga 5km Road Race Run & Walk,Manukau

MAY 2012 2 Dargarville Run/Walk, 12km,& 6.8km,

Dargarville 6 Nelson Shoe Clinic Half Marathon, Nelson 6 Run Auckland Series, 10km & 5km,

Remuera12 Saint Clair Yineyard Half Marathon,

Marlborough13 Sri Chinmoy Auckland Run/Walk Series,

Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Auckland20 Huntly Half Marathon, Huntly27 Run Auckland Series, 10km & 5km,

Remuera

JUNE 2012 1 Hidden Trails Half Marathon, 12km & 4km,

Kawerau 3 Christchurch Airport Half Marathon, 10km

& 5km, Christchurch10 Sri Chinmoy Auckland Run/Walk Series,

Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Auckland17 Run Auckland Series, 10km & 5km,

Remuera19 Balclutha Half Marathon, Balclutha24 Armstrong Motor Group Wellington Mara-

thon, Half Marathon, 10km & 1.5km, Wel-lington

JULY 2012 7/8 Auckland Tough Guy & Gal Challenge,

Auckland 8 Run Auckland Series, 10km & 5km,

Remuera15 Sri Chinmoy Auckland Run/Walk Series,

Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Auckland21 Waikato Draught Palmerston North Tough

Guy & Gal Challenge, Palmerston North

AUGUST 2012 2 Shoe Clinic/Brooks 5km Series, Lower Hutt 4 Waikato Draught Rotorua Tough Guy & Gal

Challenge, Rotorua 5 Sri Chinmoy Auckland Run/Walk Series,

Half Marathon, 10km & 5km, Auckland

Coming events

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Feilding to

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Fun Run and Walk

21km from Feilding

13km from Bunnythorpe

18th Annual Woodville Lions Club

Manawatu GorgeTrack & Tunnel WalkA Sunday in April/May 2012

See COMING EVENTS page on Walking New Zealand website after March31 to find exact date of event. Website: www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz

Start times: 9.00am, 9.45am, 10.30amat Ashhurst Domain SH3, Ashhurst

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

Tickets available from I-Sites at:Woodville (Tararua) 06-376-0217, 0800-827-278, email [email protected]

Palmerston North 06-350-1922, 0800-626-292, Email [email protected] bookings accepted, cheque, credit card and Visa debit

For further information: Clive Boyden phone 06-376-4554or Ron Mabey 027-449-8764

Approximately 8kms 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 hours walking timeFunds raised go to Cancer

Care and local charities

Strickly limited tickets(This popular event has sold out every year)$25.00 (No gate sales). Minimium age 10 years

User pays BBQ anddrinks available


Coming events

SATURDAY17 MARCH

2012

In its 23rd year

MOONSHINE 2012Half Marathon & 10km Walk and Run

Sunday 22 April 2012Trentham Memorial Park, Barton Road, Upper Hutt

10km walk & run: A flat, off-road course through park, bush and along theHutt River trail, starting and finishing at Trentham Memorial Park. Suitable forwalkers and runners of all ages and fitness levels.

Half Marathon trail walk & run: A very scenic off-road trail with long, flatstretches along the Hutt River Trail at the beginning and end. In the middle, achallenging 5km hill section over Cannon Point Walkway provides spectacularviews of the Hutt Valley and native bush. This event is most suited toexperienced, long distance competitors with a high level of fitness.

½ M entry up to 5 April: $35 10k entry up to 5 April: $25Late entry from 6 April: $40 Late entry from 6 April: $30

Online entry via http://www.trenthamunited.co.nzEnquiries: Michael Beaumont via [email protected]

Trentham United Harriers & Walkers Club,PO Box 40 357 Upper Hutt

9 Shoe Clinic/Brooks 5km Series, Lower Hutt11 Waikato DraughtRotorua Tough Guy & Gal

Challenge, Rotorua16 Shoe Clinic/Brooks 5km Series, Lower Hutt18 Waikato DraughtRotorua Tough Guy & Gal

Challenge, Rotorua19 Petone Workingmens Club 5 Bridges Mara-

thon, Wellington23 Shoe Clinic/Brooks 5km Series, Lower Hutt26 BMW North Shore Marathon, Auckland30 Shoe Clinic/Brooks 5km Series, Lower Hutt

SEPTEMBER 2012 6 Shoe Clinic/Brooks 5km Series, Lower Hutt 9 Sri Chinmoy Auckland Run/Walk Series, Half

Marathon, 10km & 5km, Auckland 9 Moro Marathon, Dunedin15 Lydiard Legend Marathon, Auckland16 Pelorus Trust Half Marathon,10km & 5km,

Wellington16 Carters Whangarei Run/Walk Festival Mara-

thon, Whangarei23 Tauranga City to Surf and Surf to Surf,

Tauranga

OCTOBER 2012 7 Wairarapa Country Marathon, Masterton 8 XTERRA Waitti Marathon, Waitti13 Great Barrier Island Wharf to Wharf Mara-

thon, Great Barrier Island28 Adidas Auckland Marathon, Auckland

NOVEMBER 201210 Speight’s West Coaster Marathon, Auck-

land11 Ascot Park Hotel Southland Marathon,

Riverton

DECEMBER 2012 1 New World Marlborough Marathon,

Blenheim 8 Wanganui 3 Bridges Marathon, Wanganui

OVERSEASEVENTS

MARCH 2012 4 Sao Paulo International Half Marathon, Sao

Paula, Brazil 4 Colour City Running Festival Half Marathon,

10km 4.8km Fun Run Walk, Orange, NSW,Australia

5 The Antarctica Marathon & Half Marathon,Antarctica

7 Running Fit Supersunset Series 2012 4km& 8km, Melbourne, Vic, Australia

10 Six Foot Track Marathon, Blue Mountains,NSW, Australia

11 King Island Imperial 20 32km Coast to Coast& 8km, King Island, Australia

11 International Women’s Day Fun Run Walk,Brisbane, Qld, Australia

16 Jerusalem Marathon, Half Marathon &10km, Jerusalem, Israel

18 Seoul International Marathon, Seoule,South Korea

18 Twilight Half Marathon, St Lucia, Qld, Aus-tralia

18 Honda LA Marathon Los Angelos, CA, USA18 Eaglehawk Half Marathon, Eaglehawk, Viv,

Australia23-24 IML Two Day Walk, Gilboa, Israel25 Great Volcanic Mountain Challenge, 11km,

Mt Canobolas, Orange, NSW, Australia25 Lisbon Half Marathon, Lisbon, Spain25 Cliff 2 Cliff Fat Ass Marathon, Brisbane, Qld,

Australia31-1 April IML Two Day Walk, Canberra, ACT,

Australia

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.


Coming events

APRIL 2012 1 Hill to Harbour Half Marathon, Newcastle,

NSW, Australia 1 Newcastle Herald Hill 2 Harbour Challeng,

2km, 10km & 21km, Newcastle, NSW, Aus-tralia

15 Geelong Half Marathon, Geelong, Vic, Aus-tralia

15 The Canberra Times Canberra Marathon,Canberra, ACT, Australia

15 Southern Charity Challenge Half Marathon,15km, 35km & 60km, SA, Australia

15 Marathon de Paris, Paris, France15 Oxfam Southern Charity Challenge Half

Marathon, Goolwa, SA, Australia16 Boston Marathon, Boston, USA18-19 IML Vancouver Two Day Walk, Vancou-

ver, USA22 Virgin London Marathon, London UK22 Mt Mee Classic Trail Marathon, Brisbane,

Qld, Australia29 Gold Rush Marathon, Babinda Boulders,

Qld, Australia

MAY 2012 5-6 IWL Two Day Walk, 6km, 12km, 24km &

42km, Blankenberge, Belgium 5-6 Wild Endurane Challenge 100kms 50km,

Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia 6 Westpac Hilly Half Marathon, Hamilton Is-

land, Qld, Australia11-13 IML Two Day Walk, Yatsushire, China12-13 IWL Waendel Weekend, 15km, 25km &

42km, Wellingborough, England13 Three Waters Marathon, 50km, Marathon

& Half Marathon, Bunbury, WA, Australia13 Volkswago Prague Marathon, Prague,

Czech Republic13 Noosa Half Marathon, Noosa, Qld, Aus-

tralia17-20 IWL Four Day Walk, Chantonnay, France19 The Great Wall Marathon, Beijing, China19 Mount Beauty Half Marathon, Mount

Beauty, Vic, Australia20 Great Ocean Road Half Marathon, Lorne

to Apollo Bay, Vic, Australia20 Bunbury Half Marathon, Bunbury, WA, Aus-

tralia19-20 IML Two Day Walk, Bern-Belp, Switzer-

land21-22 IML Two Day Walk, Dalian, China26 Warwick Pentath Half Marathon, Warwick,

Qld, Australia27 Sri Chinmoy Williamstown Half Marathon,

Newport, Vic, Australia

JUNE 2012 2-3 IWL Two Day Walk, 20km & 40km,

Diekirch, Luxembourg 3 BMA Mackay Marina Run, Half Marathon,

8km & 5km, Mackay, Qld, Australia 3 Asics Elleker Half Marathon, Elleker, WA,

Australia 3 Traralgon Marathon, Half Marathon & Quar-

ter Marathon, Traralgon, Vic, Australia 3 Queensland Half Marathon, Mackay, Qld,

Australia 9-10 40th Townsville Road Runners Morning

Run Celebrations10 Rocky Hill Marathon, Rockhampton, Qld,

Australia10 Macleavy River Marathon, South-West

Rocks, NSW, Australia17 Perth Marathon, Perth, WA, Australia23 Big Five Marathon, African Savannah,

South Africa



Lions Club Dunedin South

Taieri Gorge Rail WalkA unique opportunitySpectacular Scenery

SUNDAY 6th MAY 2012Walk approximately 8km, and up to 2 hours; includes three

tunnels five bridges /viaducts.

Leave by train from Dunedin Railway Station 9am.Walk from Flat Stream to Deep Stream.

Return to Dunedin by train arriving at Station at 3.00pmapproximate.

Buffet Car operating

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

FARE only $65.00 PER PERSONRecommended as not suitable for children but if children do attend they

must be closely supervised by an accompanying adult

TICKETS available at Taieri Gorge Railway,Dunedin Railway Station

Any enquiries to 03-477-4449e-mail: [email protected]


Coming events



23-24 IWL Two Day Walk, 20km, 30km, 40km& 45km, Viborg, Denmark

24 Pichi Richi Marathon, Flinders Ranges, SA,Australia

28-1 July IWL Four Day Walk, Castlebar, Ire-land

JULY 2012 1 Gold Coast Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km

& 5km, Gold Coast, Qld, Australia 8 Ulverstone Marathon, Ulverstone, Tas, Aus-

tralia 8 Geraldton Harriers Marathon, Geraldton,

WA, Australia17-20 IWL Four Day Walk, Nijmegan, Nether-

lands21 Wilco Round Island Relay, Efate, Vanuata22 Hunter Valley Marathon, Pokolbin, NSW,

Australia22 Mt Haig Trail Marathon, Lake Tinaroo, Qld,

Australia28 Australian Outback Marathon, Half Mara-

thon, 11km & 6km, NT, Australia29 Westlink M7 Cities Marathon, Blacktown

NSW, Australia29 Bush Capital Bush Marathon, Canberra,

ACT, Australia

AUGUST 2012 4 Tony Ireland Holden Townsville Marathon,

Townsville, Qld, Australia 5 Mizuno Brisbane Marathon, Brisbane, Qld,

Australia10-12 IWL Three Day Walks, 10km 21km &

42km, Vaasa, Finland19 The Athletes Foot Adelaide Marathon, Ad-

elaide, SA, Australia

19 Wagga Wagga Trail Marathon, WaggaWagga, NSW, Australia

19 Alice Springs Community Bank Marathon,Alice Springs, NT, Australia

19 Mudgee Running Festival, Mudgee, NSW,Australia

25-26 IWL Two Day Walk, 20km, 25km & 35km,Verdal, Norway

26 Shepparton Marathon, Shepparton, Vic,Australia

26 City to Surf Marathon, Perth, WA, Australia

SEPTEMBER 2012 2 The Ross Marathon, Ross, Tas, Australia8 Le Marathon du Medoc 2012, Medoc, France 8-9 IWL Two Day Walk, 24km & 17km,

Arenzano, Italy14-16 IWL Three Day Walk, 10km, 20km &

42km, Seefeld, Austria16 Blackmores Sydney Marathon, Sydney,

NSW, Australia20-28 Round Rarotonga Road Race,

Rarotonga, Cook Islands22-23 IWL Two Day Walk, 20km 30km, 42km,

& 50km, Brno, Czech Republic29 Lap the Lake - Penrith Lakes Marathon,

Castlereagh, NSW, Australia30 BMW Berlin Marathon, Berlin, Germany

OCTOBER 2012 6 Fitzroy Falls Fire Trail Marathon, Southern

Highlands, NSW, Australia 6-7 IWL Two Day Walk, 25km & 42km, Fulda,

Germany 7 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Chi-

cago, USA20 Polar Circle Marathon, Greenland20-21 IML Two Day Walk, Barcelona, Spain20-21 IML Two Day Walk, Arlington, USA21 Toowoomba Marathon, Toowoomba, Qld,

Australia27-28 IWL Two Day Walk, 20km, Won-Ju, Ko-

rea28 Brooks Rottnest Marathon, Rottnest Island,

WA, Australia29 Dublin Marathon, Dublin, Ireland

NOVEMBER 2012 4 Port of Portland 3-Bays Marathon, Portland,

Vic, Australia 4 Carcaor Cup Marathon, Carcoar, NSW,

Australia 4-6 IWL Three Day Walk, 20km, 30km, 50km

Higashimatsu-yama, Japan10-11 IWL Two Day Walk, 20km, Taipei, Tai-

wan11 RACV Maryville Marathon, Maryville, Vic,

Australia11 Deep Space Mountain Marathon,

Namadgi Natiuonal Park, ACT, Australia14 The Solar Eclipse Marathon, Port Doug-

las, Qld, Australia25 Glenbrrok Marathon, Glenbrook, NSW,

Australia

DECEMBER 2012Mt Kosciusko Marathon, Snowy Mountains,

NSW, Australia




50 Walking New Zealand, issue no 171 - 2012 www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz50 Walking New Zealand, issue no 171 - 2012

Take a pigtailed Kiwi, a Uni student, aBritish backpacker, add a German lifeguard and a Waitakere Ranges explorer

and what do you get?You get a recent group of contractors who

have blazed their way through the Ark in thePark final blocks of forest, making tracks ofvery high quality through the densest part ofthe Waitakere Ranges.

After the Kokako that were released lastyear near the Cascades fled to this area sometwo kilometres away, the Ark team had to re-spond.

The need for protection of the birds wastransferred to a plan to develop a predator con-trol grid different to their previous grid else-where in the Ark area.

This plan, the basis of a Master’s thesis,was funded by the Biosecurity Division of theAuckland Regional Council and the call thenwent out for people able to navigate and cuttracks needed for the grid pattern.

Few volunteers had the time to consistentlydo the hours required, and some volunteersand contractors found the going very tough.

Nine to ten-hour days, forcing routesthrough reluctantly yielding Cutty Grass or KieKie, and doing this day after day meant thatonly a few people were up to the task.

Previously, the bait lines were narrow trailswith fewer stretches where one had to forceone’s way through these dense undergrowthspecies, but here on the gentler slopes of theuplands of the Ranges difficulty was the norm.

Perhaps the colder upland climate hasslowed the regeneration of the regrowth sincethe timber extraction days in the early part oflast century, the resulting lower and moresparse canopy giving more light and thereforea consequent perseverance of the dense un-dergrowth.

Scott, he of the pigtail and ear ring andmost recently working on bird counts in a pro-posed wind farm area, has spent many yearsworking for the Department of Conservation.Living locally now, he has reveled in progress-ing the bait trails.

Eric, studying engineering has had earlyexperience at the Ark where his parents havebeen volunteers for many years, whereas Lee,with a background in Ecology from the UnitedKingdom went for a few weeks holiday thenseemed to lose his way taking three yearsthrough Asia till arriving in New Zealandwhere he found his niche slashing Kie Kie!

Exploring off tracks in the WaitakereRanges has been a passion of Garry for over20 years so volunteering for the Ark was an

obvious choice then contracting to go boldlywhere no man has been before etc. was justthe icing on his cake.

Being a lifeguard at Hanmer Springs doesn’tobviously morph onto forest-trail blazing, yetfor auto engineer Peter, this is merely part ofhis CV while on a working holiday from Ger-many.

The remoteness of the new blocks fromthe Ark base at the northern part of the rangesled to another problem, particularly as the daysbecame shorter with winter’s approach.

Taking two hours walk to reach a startpoint, two hours back, and sometimes achiev-ing only 2-400 metres a day, utilising the Uni-versity Tramping Club hut situated conven-iently near the new blocks led to greatefficiencies.

The new tracks, wider, with cross-trail bar-riers and ankle-tripping Kie Kie macheted andremoved can be quite a joy to traverse and willmake future baiting easier for either volunteersor contractors.

To see the wonderful work done by Ark inthe Park contractors, and for the opportunityto go on the Walking Waitakere WednesdayWalks series, please email Kay on:[email protected].

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Nordic WNordic WNordic WNordic WNordic Walking Events by datealking Events by datealking Events by datealking Events by datealking Events by date17-Mar CHC-North New Brighton Broad Park, 2 wk course, 021-2567 08231-Mar Whangarei, Kensington Pk, Taster, Matthias 09-432038622-Mar Invercargill Queens Park, Taster, Judy 03-218658328-Mar Tutukaka Coast Ngunguru Sports Comp, T, 09-434406030-Mar Kerikeri Domain, Taster, Matthias 022-432038630-Mar CHC-Shirley Burwood Park, N Brighton, T, 021-2567 08230-Mar Hamilton Lake Domain, Starter, M Thomson 027-2471885

April1 Balclutha Naish Park, Taster, Marion Gardner 03-41806451 Nelson, Washbourne Gardens, Jacqui Sinclair 03-544 16453 Hamilton Lake Domain, Course, M Thomson 027-24718853 Ruakaka, Surf Club, Taster, Barbara 09-43203863 Waipu Cove, Taster, Matthias 022-43203865 Invercargill Queens Park, Taster, S Murray 03-21865837 AKL-Greenlane, Course, Ewa Bancer 09-634419711 Blenheim, Oliver park, Taster, Sally Rainbird 03-572737714 AKL-Greenlane, Taster, Ewa Bancer 09-634419714 AKL-Riverhead rugby fields, S, M Palmer 021-75255615 AKL-Greenlane, Course, Ewa Bancer 09-634419715 AKL-Greenlane, Starter, Ewa Bancer 09-634419717 Hamilton Lake Domain, Taster, M Thomson 027-247188517 Orewa/Silverdale, i-Site Centre, Taster, Matthias 022-432038617 Wellsford, Centennial Park, Taster, Matthias 022-432038618 Tutukaka Coast Ngunguru Sports Comp, T, Robyn 09-434406018 Whangarei, Kensington Park, Taster, B Faust 09-432038624 Hamilton Lake Domain, Course, M Thomson 027-247188528 AKL-Greenlane, Taster, Ewa Bancer 09-6344197

For further information and updateswww.nordicwalkingnz.co.nz or call 0800-669 269

Nordic Walking Groups and Fitness Walks by dayMon AKL-Takapuna, Mary-Anne 021-121 5562Mon Hastings Pakowhai Reserve, Pakowhai Rd, 06-8782475Tue Ruakaka, Surf Club, Anja 09-4328616Tue Orewa, i-site, Matthias Heffner 09-4320386Tue AKL-Kohimarama, Mary-Anne 021-121 5562Tue Blenheim, Harling Park, Sally Rainbird 03-5727377Tue Napier Ahuriri Cityfitenss, Marya Hopman 06-357058Tue Havelock North River Rd Walkway, River Rd, 06-8782475Wed Tutukaka Coast, Robyn Skerten 09-4344060Wed Whangarei, Kensington Park, Barbara Faust 09-4320386Thu Napier Ahuriri Cityfitenss, Marya Hopman 06-357058Fri Hastings Pakowhai Reserve, Pakowhai Rd, 06-8782475Sat AKL-Takapuna, Mary-Anne 021-121 5562

For further information and updateswww.nordicwalkingnz.co.nz or call 0800-669 269

WalkingJacket

L I G H T W E I G H T

Makes an ideal gift for that loved one!

Freepost 78863P O Box 1922Palmerston NorthPhone 0800-walking (925-546)or fax 06-358-6864

Available this year in:* Marine Blue with Turquoise trim* Marine Blue* Burgundy

Sizes S, M, L, XL,XXL

This lightweight walking jacket weighs only 8oz,made from Microft Dry a soft, elegant sports-wear frabic woven from a fine, lightweightmicrofibre.

•Water repellent and wind resistant, yet providessuperior comfort, thanks to enhanced moisturepermeability.

•Thin and light with a soft, natural texture• A fabric structure that doesn’t make noise whenthey are rubbed together.

• Complete with hood that is rolled up insidecollar.

$159plus $8.50 postage and packing

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Thumbs up to the Lightweight Walking Jackets from two satisfiedcustomers who used them on the recent three month walk.

“We used them a lot on the walk from Cape Reinga to Bluff and found them verylight, warm against the wind, showerproof and comfortable to wear.They were screwed up and stuffed into our bum bags.Using the sleeves as ties they were tied round our middle.They were tossed on to the seat in the support vehicle and later sat on.After three months of this kind of treatment, the jackets still look great.They are now being used for tidy wear when a windjacket is required.We give our reccommendation to the value of these jackets”.Regards, Don and Sheena.

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 Academy New ZealandP O Box 6749Marion Square Wellington,Phone 04-389-3655Email [email protected] www.nordicacademy.co.nz

Nordic contacts

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

NORDIC KIWI NORDIC WALKINGwww.nordicwalking.NET.nz

NORDIC WALKING GROUPS (2012)Sat 8am: Central Auckland & EnvironsSat 9am: Takapuna/Auckland City - alternate weeksSat 9am: St. Vincent’s MetLife Care, RemueraSun 8am: Long BaySun 8am: Botanical Gardens/ Wattle DownsMon 10am: Nordic Gold (Senior Citizens)Tues 11am: Parkinson’s & Neurological Class beginWed 6pm: One Tree HillThu 6am: Auckland YMCAThu 9am: PakurangaTues & Thu 6pm: Pt. Chevalier Beach. (Alternate weeks)

Also at: Hamilton, Taupo, Whakatane, Hawke’s Bay,Wellington, Christchurch 0800 NORDIC (667 342)


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NORTH ISLANDNORTHLANDKAITAIAFAR NORTH TRAVEL CLUB: Maurice Lowell, 09-408-0732 after 3pm.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 Recep-tion, 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, Satur-day (PM) Morris or Shirley Gray 09-436-1524WHANGAREI TRAMPING CLUB: Sue Guyatt 09-436-1441

AUCKLANDOUTDOOR ACTIVITIES CLUB: midweek, weekends (BIA), walks,tramps, Val Todd 09-579-8250, www.oacnz.orgAUCKLAND 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 09-576-1069AUCKLAND CENTRALAUCKLAND YMCA MARATHON CLUB, (Walkers Section), Sunday(AM), Dave Lampitt 09-410-5287AUCKLAND 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: Ray Vickers09-576-6906AUCKLAND 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: Len Govind 09-627-9911ELLERSLIE 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: Marshall Piecy 09-445-3808, www.oacnz.orgWALKING CLUB: Graeme Easte, 09-376-5901LES MILLS GYM: Seven days, (AM) (PM), (BIA), Powerwalking, DaveBuchan, 09-379-9590STEP OUT WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), 09-379-2095 x 9704WEST AUCKLANDBLUE TOP WALKERS: Henderson, Tuesday, Thursday (AM), TerryWilson 09-814-9523 or 021-266-1071, www.bluetopwalkers.org.nzFIA OLA WOMEN’S DEVELOPMEMT WALK GROUP: Monday to Sat-urday, 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, Wednesday (PM)

and Saturday (AM), 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 Martin09-838-6553KELSTON TWILIGHT WALKERS: Kelston, Tuesday (PM), Joy Martin09-818-6084KUMEU WALK GROUP: Kumeu, Friday (AM), Beryl Pook 09-412-8914LYNNMALL CITY MALL WALKING: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), (BIA),09-826-2333LYNFIELD Y’S WALKING CLUB: Mt Roskill, Sunday (AM), Marlene09-827-2737, Danny 09-627-993LYNNDALE AMATEUR ATHLETIC & HARRIER CLUB: Wednesday andSunday (AM), Mic Baker 09-626-3232MASSEY ATHLETIC CLUB: Sunday (AM), Shena McGregor 09-412-8076MASSEY JOGGERS & WALKERS: Sunday (AM), Kerry Watt 09-838-6665 or 021-517-049NEW LYNN ACTIVE 35+ WALKING GROUP: New Lynn, Wednesday,Lorraine, 09-827-8663RANUI MORNING WALK GROUP: Monday to Friday (AM), Judith 09-832-5692RANUI TWILIGHT WALK GROUP: Monday, Wednesday, Glenys 09-832-4069RIVERHEAD WALK GROUP: Wednesday (AM), Dane Brown 09-412-9952SUMMERLAND WALKERS: Henderson, Thursday (AM), Max Eyes09-837-4787, lyn Mountier 09-838-1599TE ATAU PENINSULA WALKERS: Monday, Friday (AM), Wednesday(PM), Mary Jones 09-834-6989TE ATATU JOGGERS & WALKERS CLUB: Te Atatu Peninsula, Sunday(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), BrianAshmore 09-817-4562 or 027-471-3038TITIRANGI TWILIGHT STROLLERS: Tuesday, Thursday (PM), Miranda09-817-9677TITIRANGI WALKERS & JOGGERS: Sundays (AM), John Harris 09-817-7212WEST HARBOUR ACTIVE 35+WALKING GROUP: West Harbour, Fri-day (AM), Lorna Lyon, 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 09-486-6284, Sandra Townsend 09-478-7194WEST AUCKLAND DISTRICT TRAMPING CLUB: Sunday (AM),www.trampwest.co.nzNORTH 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, 09-443-6919 or 0274-481-581NORTH SHORE TRAMPING CLUB: Lynda Langridge 09-482-1320,www.nstc.org.nzBIRKENHEAD PROBUS CLUB: Albany, Tuesday (AM), Tracy Watson09-414-5351BROWNS BAY/TORBAY 60’s UP MOVEMENT: Wednesday (AM), RoyUrlic 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), ShelleySharp 09-473-9021GREENHITHE WALKING GROUP: Greenhithe, Tuesday (AM), MarjorieAndrew 09-413-9065HIGHBURY COMMUNITY HOUSE: Highbury, Thursday, Friday (AM),Judy Mayn 09-480-5279MAIRANGI WALKING NETWORK: Mairangi Bay, Everyday (AM),Paula Cole 09-444-6435MEADOWOOD WALKING & TALKERS: Albany, Tuesday (AM), CarolBuckner 09-479-7804MILFORD MALL WALKERS: Greenhithe, Tuesday, Thursday, (AM),Carol Mosedale 09-443-2054MILFORD MENS PROBUS: Ian Hall 09-479-4259NORTH SHORE DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP: Every second Sunday(AM), Jan 09-483-5645NORTH SHORE TRAMPING CLUB: www.nstc.org.nzNORTHCOTE WALKING GROUP: Northcote, every second Tuesday(AM), Peter Cox 09-480-5622TORBAY WALKERS: Torbay, Wednesday (AM), Jill Devonshire 09-473-1931

WALKERS & 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), Malcolm Keane09-420-8739HIBISCUS 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 07-854-0069WESTFIELD MALL WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM) Westfield MallChartwellHAMILTON MARATHON CLINIC:Tuesday (PM), Sunday (AM), Sharon07-854-9214TOD SQUAD: Friday (AM), Julie 07-829-4579Y’s WALKERS: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (AM)MONDAY BUSHTRAMPERS: Monday, Marian 07-828-9029BREAKAWAYS BUSH WALKING & TRAMPING CLUB: Diana Ammann07-823-6147WAIKATO TRAMPING CLUB: www.wtc.org.nz or Stu Kneebone 07-827-3097


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CAMBRIDGECAMBRIDGE 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: Shirley Hickson 07-888-6054MORRINSVILLEMORRINSVILLE 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 07-866-8560KATIKATIKATIKATI TRAMPING CLUB: fortnightly weekends (AM), BarryDenton 07-863-4597KAWERAUKAWERAU WALKERS: Kawerau, Thursday (AM), (B), Sport Bay ofPlenty, 07-308-8304HARRIERS WALKERS: Kawerau Thursday (PM), (A), Sport Bay ofPlenty, 07-308-8304OPOTIKIBUSH WALKERS GROUP: First Monday of month, (AM), JohnLooney 07-315-5507ROTORUA

CROSS 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: TMonday and Thursday(AM), (B), Melissa Gordon 07-348-4125HEART SUPPORT WALK GROUP: Tueday (AM), Wally Walford 07-347-6173MOKOIA COMMUNITY CENTRE WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), (B),Melissa Gordon 07 348 4125SPRINGFIELD STROLLERS: Wednesday (AM), (BIA), GlenysSearancke 07-348-4243ROTORUA TRAMPING & SKI CLUB: Sundays (AM), Trevor Cochrane07-345-6362ROTORUA SOCIAL NORDIC WALKING GROUP: Fridays (AM), Audrey07-348-1471ST BARNABAS WALKING GROUP: Friday (AM), (BIA), Joy Gordon07-357-5744THE THURSDAY STROLLERS: Thursday (AM), (B), Myrtle Raxworthy07-346-3772WALKING 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), GayeWestwood 07-574-1075ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION: MONDAY (AM) 07-576-2469NORDIC WALKING AT THE MOUNT: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday,Steffi 07-574-7527NORDIC WALKING IN TAURANGA: Monday, Wednesday, Mary 07-577-0711MT MAUNGANUI RSA WALKING CLUB: Tuesday, Thursday, Sundays(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 07-867-7011WAIHI MONDAY TRAMPING: Monday (AM), Marie 07-863-4633 orBarry 07-863-4567WHAKATANESUNSHINE 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 BAYHASTINGSBRIDGET ROBERTSHAWES STUDIO OF FITNESS: Saturday (AM),(BIA), Bridget, 06-877-5285FLAXMERE WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, Thursday (AM), (BI), Maisy06-879-7077HASTINGS WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), (I), Eddy 06-876-3371HASTINGS WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (PM), (BI), Templey 06-873-0971HAVELOCK NORTH WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), (BI), Jane 06-877-0017HAVELOCK NORTH WALKERS: Wednesday (AM), (BI), Jeanette 06-877-2114HAVELOCK NORTH WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Lyn 06-877-7886KIWI SENIORS: Eana Young 06-845-9333 x 708RUN WALK HAWKES BAY: Wed (PM), Sunday (AM), Doug Clark 06-878-2785, www.runwalkhb.org.nz

NAPIERAHURIRI 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: Wed (PM), Sunday (AM), Mike Sheely06-843-7804, www.runwalkhb.org.nzYs WALKERS: Tuesday, Thursday, Napier, Barry 06-844-3929 or Nola06-843-7912TARADALE/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 06-753-3254TIME 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),Marlene 06-758-8749 or Marilyn 06-757-2022WESTOWN 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 WANGANUI CLUB GOLD: Tuesday, Thursday, (AM), KarenBuckholt 06-349-2315WANGANUI MILLENNIUM WALKERS CLUB: Sunday (AM), DarolPointon 06-345-3137WAVERLEYSPORT WANGANUI CLUB GOLD: (AM), (BIA), Betty Morrison 06-346-5613OHAKUNESPORT WANGANUI CLUB GOLD: Mondays (AM), Kerry Young 06-385-4055MARTONSPORT WANGANUI CLUB GOLD Wednesday (AM), Deane James06-327-7607

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WAIRARAPAMASTERTONWALKING GROUP RECREATIONAL: Edna Patrick, 06-377-4338ATHLETICS VETERAN WAIRARAPA: John Ihaka, 06-308-9656ORIENTEERING 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, IslandBay, 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: 04-934-4729WELLINGTON HARRIER ATHLETIC CLUB: Saturday (PM) mid Marchto mid October, (BIA), Veronica GouldWELLINGTON MARATHON CLINIC: Sunday (AM), (BIA), Toni 04-478-9201WELLINGTON 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, 04-565-1918

HUTT VALLEY MARATHON CLINIC: Jenny Raymond, 04-569-6232WALK 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 THURSDAY WALKERS: Thursday, [email protected],www.sportsground.co.nz/kapitithursdaywalkersKAPITI JOGGERS & WALKERS: Sunday (AM), Pam Childs 04-902-1754KAPITI WANDERERS: Tuesday (alt), email:[email protected], www.sportsground.co.nz/kapitiwanderersMONDAY 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), Colin 03-572-9423 orJoan 03-578-1922PICTON WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), Claire 03-573-7991SPORT MARLBOROUGH WALK GROUP: Thursday (AM), SportMarlborough 03-577-8855

NELSONMOTUEKAMOTUEKA FIFTY PLUS WALKERS: Thursday (AM), Nora Morris03-528-6290NELSONNELSON STRIDERS: Tuesday, Thursday, (PM), (BI), Averil West,03-548-3655NELSON KIWISENIORS: Tuesday (AM), 03-548-1126WAKEFIELD WALKING GROUP: Thursday (AM), Lou Manson, 03-541-8414TAHUNA KIWISENIORS: Monday (AM), 03-548-1126NELSON 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), 03-941-8999AVON 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 with physi-cal 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, Paul Muir03-359-7971BISHOPDALE TRAMPING CLUB: Wednesday (AM),(IA), Margaret 03-351-6681BURNSIDE JOGGERS & WALKERS CLUB: Sunday (AM) Burnside,Anne Uys 03-342-6337

BUSHWISE 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 friendly racewalking, 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), NormWells 03-981-5487CCC HALSWELL: Saturday (AM) (PM), (IA), Pauline 03-322-8057:Sunday, Terrence 03-322-8092CCC SUNSHINE WALKERS: Tuesday (PM (IA), Jim 03-389-1982 orHope 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 Messen-ger 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),Pauline 03-385-9947DARLINGTON 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, rec-reational clerk, 03-371-1778FASTRACK WALKING GROUP: Wednesday (AM) (I), Linwood, DorothyJones 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 instructorleads groups, Russell Graham, 03-388-3196GLOW WORM EVENING WALKERS: Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday,Pauline 03-322-8057HAGLEY PARK NORDIC WALKERS: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Kerstin Fahrenschone 03-388-0000HALSWELL WALK ‘n’ TALK: Monday (AM), 03-941-8999HAPPY RAMBLERS WALKING GROUP: Tuesday, (IA), 50+age group,Vera 03-337-4094HAPPY WANDERERS WALKING GROUP: Wednesday, (BI), mainly 1-2 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 03-327-4457KIWISENIORS 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), (both walk-ers 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 03-383-4494


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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 03-373-5060

RANGIORA 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,03-307-0475ASHBURTON STROLLERS CLUB: Diane Milne 03- 303-6250METHERN & DISTRICT TRAMPING CLUB: Helen 03-308-7011MT SOMERS TRACKS: Warren Jowett 03-303-0880,www.doc.govt.nzMT SOMERS WALKWAY: Marilyn & Bruce Gray 03-303-0809PACIFIC ISLAND WALKING GROUP: Ashburton Domain, TorikaPatterson 03-308-5868ST DAVIDS WALKING GROUP: Barbara Lischner 03-308-5174,www.st-davids.org.nzWALKING GROUP: Eileen Ward 03-307-0475WALKING GROUP: Ethel Powell 03-308-9662

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 03-467-9114ARIKI 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 03-488-3175

OTAGO 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 HARRIER & WALKERS CLUB: Saturday (PM), Aprilto October, John Thampson 03-448-7244, www.alexharriers.co.nzALEXANDRA WALKING GROUP: Monday (AM), Ngaire Turnball,03-448-8726QUEENSTOWNWAKATIPU WALKERS: Thursday, Patricia Cook 03-442-1525WANAKAWANAKA WALKING Group: Monday (February - Mid-December(AM), (BI), Marion Barnett 03-443-1780

SOUTHLANDINVERCARGILL60’S UP WALK GROUP: Monday (AM), Len Johnston, 03-231-3372,Don Todd, 03-217-5931YMCA WOMEN’S WALKING GROUP: Tuesday (AM), Joan Suther-land, 03-218-8738BNZ ACTIVE WALKERS: Thursday, Ann Robbie 03-211-2150,wwwsportsouthland.co.nzGOREBNZ ACTIVE WALKERS: 3rd Tuesday, Susie Burrows 03-208-3846,wwwsportsouthland.co.nzHOKONUI TRAMPING CLUB: Margaret Hughes 03-208-7053NORTHERN SOUTHLANDBNZ ACTIVE WALKERS: 2nd and 4th Thursday, Ann Robbie 03-211-2150, wwwsportsouthland.co.nzTE ANAUBNZ ACTIVE WALKERS: Wednesday, Ann Robbie 03-211-2150,wwwsportsouthland.co.nz


NORTHLAND

CENTRAL NORTH ISLAND

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Two or Three Day Unguided Coast WalkWhangarei Heads, Northland, N.Z.

Private and public tracks, ocean and harbour beaches Return to new, purpose-built accommodation each nightFabulous, fresh foodOnly three hours from Auckland CBDCheck out our specials on-line

Phone: 09 434 0571 www.coastwalks.co.nz

WALKING IN THAMESKauaeranga Valley or Goldtrail walks

S.C. Accomodation or B&B; ex. rates [email protected] Ph. 07 868 7213

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

GISBORNE

WAIHEKE ISLAND

HEKERUA LODGE, Waiheke Island, situated inquiet bush near Oneroa. Relax in spa bath andjump in the pool. Various types of accommoda-tion from 8 bed dorm to own chalet, with unsuite.Phone 09-3728990.

WAIKATO

GISBORNE

THAMES

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You will arrive and check in Saturday at around12 pm then set off for the first of your walksthrough the magical Puketi forest ending up atthe Waipapa River. That night you will betreated to a BBQ dinner and get together backat the Motel before spending the night in oneof our newly re furbished rooms.Sunday morning you will wake up to acontinental breakfast in your room then set offto the Haruru waterfalls to walk the lovelyscenic track to Waitangi.

How about a tramping weekend in the beautiful Bay of Islands?Gather your friends together and head North to The Bay of Islands Country Lodge where you will be treated to two 2-3 hour guidedtramps through the Puketi Kauri Forest and along the Haruru Falls track to Waitangi with a Devonshire tea party awaiting you at the end.

Bookings essential 0800 4 country - www.boicountrylodge.co.nzSituated 10 minutes from Kerikeri and Paihia on 6 acres of garden and lawn with spa and pool.

Your guides Laraine Chase former competitive triathlete and Ironman and Ed Lyman former rugby player will lookafter you, not only out on the tracks, but back at their motel too.

PRICE: $140 per person,minimum 2 people.

You may wish to stay the Friday nightalso, cost $50 per person



Kawakawa StationCoastal Walk

Ph: 06 307 8989 E: [email protected]

WAIRARAPA

TARANAKI

WAIRARAPA

Step iStep into the

Lake Waikaremoana, Whirinaki, Tongariro

NEW Coromandel 4 day Walk

Ph: 0800 WALK NZ

www.WalkingLegends.co.nz

Great Group Deals &

Piggy Back Special

Kids go FREE! Ask for details


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”

Phone 06-377-4802email [email protected]

www.tararuawalk.co.nz

A new 3 day/2 night walk in theWairarapa.The days are spent wanderingthrough bush and farmland, while bothnights hold something special. A lodgeoverlooking amazing wetlands and a rus-tic cabin with the added attraction of ahot spa set in the bush.

If you love bothwalking andwildlife, thenthis is the walkfor you. . .

THE TE MARA WALK

Whareama CoastalWalk

TWO DAYADVENTURE!

This is a stimulating and breath-taking 2-night 2-day fullycatered walk over private farmland and isolatedWairarapa coastline.Price from $250 pp. Please see website for details:

www.whareamawalk.co.nz114 Langdale Road, RD 12, MastertonPhone: 06-372-3722 - Email: [email protected]

WAIRARAPA

* October to March/April * Groups 4 - 8 people

Phone: 06 374 3513 for bookings (evenings)Website:www.akitio-glenorawalk.co.nzEmail: [email protected]

Akitio-Glenora Walk - New Zealands newest private walk, our best kept secret

Spectacular northern Wairarapacountryside, coastal & Native bush.

Unguided 2 or 4 day walks


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WAIRARAPA

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

CANTERBURY

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

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