Walking New Zealand August 2022

Tasmania new small walk groups Walk into Luxury has a new four-day Lake St Clair Walk in Tasmania for small groups. Departing from Hobart it showcases the best walks in Mount Field National Park and Lake St Clair. There are plenty of wildlife spotting opportunities with wombats, wallabies (padymelons), echidnas and platypus just a few of the resident locals. Three nights' accommodation is included at boutique property, Pumphouse Point, To support the operation of its Lake St Clair Walk, Walk into Luxury will open its second Australian base in Hobart. For info: www.walkintoluxury.com/lake-st-clair-walk Glen Innes to Tamaki Drive Shared Path Section 2 open Local Aucklanders and keen riders from further afield can now experience the completed Section 2 of the Glen Innes to Tāmaki Drive Shared Path. The completion of…

My Favourite Walk Having walked in the two other Grampian Ranges, it was only reasonable to take the opportunity to compare these with the hill directly behind the central part of Nelson. The original Grampian Range in Scotland, lying between the southern edge of the highlands and the Great Glen, rises to the highest point in Britain, Ben Nevis, at 1345 m. The Grampians National Park in Australia is 1672 km2 in area So, in planning a walk for only a few hours, the Nelson Grampians had a big advantage. Nevertheless, we managed to get somewhat lost, just looking for a way in to the park. The main entrance to the Grampians from the city is at the end of Collingwood Street, but we started at the end of Trafalgar…

Tongariro National Park is home to Mordor, Emyn Muil and Mount Doom, and some of New Zealand's most incredible scenery. When you look around, it will immediately become obvious why the volcanic rock formations, barren hills and eerie, ash landscapes were chosen as settings for the home of Lord Sauron and many sinister scenes in the Lord of the Rings movies. The Rangipo Desert was the back-drop to the armies of Orcs in the storming of the Black Gate, while the stunning symmetrical cone of Mt Ngauruhoe was digitally crafted to create Mount Doom itself, the place where the one ring was forged and ultimately destroyed! Mt Ruapehu is the setting for the treacherous labyrinth of cliffs and ravines of Emyn Muil, where Sam and Frodo realise they are lost.…

New Zealand Walk The Pukawa to Omori Track begins at end of Kaiuru Avenue in Pukawa village (15 minutes drive west of Turangi - signposted to the right off SH 41). The track wanders through the bush along the edge of Lake Taupo on an easy gradient. Bellbird and tui are often seen in the trees above and from time to time glimpses of nearby Lake Taupo. The track emerges at Omori Reserve on the edge of the lake where there is a picnic area, toilet and shingle beach. The reserve is notable for the kowhai trees which create a splash of bright yellow when flowering. Aluminium bands have been placed around some kohuhu trees to prevent possums from climbing up to eat the palatable native mistletoe. The track continues…

Now the time to get your digital camera out or look through your digital images and enter the The image could be a scenic scene, a walk on the beach with the dog, a bush walk, a street walk or anything walking that takes your fancy. The rules are simply: there must be a person or persons walking in the picture either front, side or back on, and can be in the distance. We require an emailed image in high resolution mode, in jpeg format as an attachment, and NOT embedded in Word or in the email, and NOT a link to a website to be downloaded. The subject line must have the words “Walking New Zealand Photo Contest” and the email must include the NAME, POSTAL ADDRESS and phone…

From hiking across Scotland's rugged landscapes to tranquil canal-side strolls, exploring Britain on foot can uncover a raft of striking scenery and awe-inspiring wildlife. If you're a rambling enthusiast keen to immerse yourself in autumn colours or winter wonders, you can soak up spectacular views and enjoy walking paths that have remained unchanged for centuries, in locations where your imagination can run wild. Here we countdown a handful of Britain's most interesting, historic and breathtaking hikes, for seasonal adventures to remember. 1. Soak up Scottish heritage: Burns Trail, Alloway Length: 6km If you have a wanderlust for Scotland, you can add the Burns Trail to your dream walks list. The backdrop to this short route is Alloway, a village awash with Scottish charm as the leaves turn from green to…