Innholdsfortegnelse for August 2022 i Walking New Zealand

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…

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…

The York Road Loop Track is situated at the bottom of the North Egmont National Park Ranges, Taranaki, and follows part of the old Egmont Branch railway line. The railway evolved in 1901 when the local Road Boardland Council lobbied the Ministry of Railways to construct a branch railway for metal quarrying on the mountain. Until the late 1920's the quarry provided metal for Taranaki roads and rocks for Port Taranaki in New Plymouth. A workforce of 200 men helped build the track and trains would cart rocks from the quarries to the crusher and into the side tipping wagons then out to Waipuku Junction near Midhurst, on special occasions passengers were even railed up the line. World war 11 created a major setback for the quarry. Sadly tracks from…

Auckland city is built by the eruption of about 50 volcanoes within an area of 1,000 square kilometres, forming the hills, lakes, and basins of the city. When we think of a volcano, we normally visualise a scoria cone (cinder) with a crater mostly at the centre, with a steep conical hill of loose pyroclastic fragments, which are formed by explosive eruptions or lava fountains from usually a single vent. Typical examples are Mt Eden, Mt Wellington, One tree Hill, and Mt Mangere Domain. All volcanic remains do not, necessarily, have a typical cone with a crater in the middle. It may be just flat, filled with water to form a lake or marsh; and is called a tuff ring (or maar). These maars are formed by explosions caused by…

Sport New Zealand launches physical activity campaign to encourage nation to get moving again after COVID disruption. Sport NZ is relaunching its iconic Push Play campaign - aiming to get New Zealanders up and down the country to add more movement into their day to day lives. In a nod back to the original Push Play campaign from the 1990s, this rendition invites New Zealanders to Push Play 'Again' but with an updated narrative relevant for 2022. Physical activity levels dropped significantly in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, with adults doing 16% fewer hours. New research from Sport NZ's Active NZ survey shows that while physical activity rates have rebounded to some degree, it isn't happening across the board, with some New Zealanders still struggling to get back…

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…

Great Ocean Walk The Great Ocean Walk is the State's premier multi-day bushwalking experience. This 100 kilometre-long iconic walk stretches along the state's south-western coastline from Apollo Bay to the Twelve Apostles. The trail can be broken into short works or day hikes, or experienced in its entirety over eight-days and seven-nights. Twelve Apostles Lodge Walk is a three-night, four-day guided experience along the western half of the Great Ocean Walk. Finishing with a helicopter ride over the Twelve Apostles, the experience includes transfers to and from Melbourne CBD, eco-lodge accommodation, gourmet meals, snacks and walking gear. Grampians Peaks Trail Currently under development, the Grampians Peaks Trail will be a 13 day, 12 night 144 kilometre (one-way) walk through the Grampians. It can be enjoyed in its entirety or experienced…

After the disappointment of having to cancel the 2021 event, the Warkworth Walks committee truly hope it's lucky thirteen this year. The event runs from Friday 4 November to Sunday 6 November 2022. Brand new to the 2022 programme is the Takatu Rock Hop taking walkers along the southern coastline of Takatu Peninsula, visiting the beaches and bays along the way, and enjoying amazing views of Kawau Bay. The walk culminates in a visit to Omaio, a stunning private garden that you won't want to miss. Also new for 2022 is Walk on Water, a walk and kayak combo trail that takes in the gorgeous trails between Snells Beach and Sandspit, and then a kayak trip up the Matakana River where we will disembark and stroll to Matakana village. The…

Need 2 Know In this article by Ruth McKie she answers the many questions folk have about a distress beacon also known as PLB. 1: Do I need a beacon? Yes. Bring a beacon on every trip you do, no matter the difficulty level. You can never predict when you'll need a beacon – they have a habit of being the most useful when you least expect it. So don't tempt fate and treat it like packing food on your trip – both equally important to bring. There are retailers online where you can hire or buy a beacon from. Make sure you register it with the Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand -this is a legal requirement and means they have your details and emergency contacts, so they can better…

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.…

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…

The summit of the Rimutaka Hill Road, SH2 from Wellington to the Wairarapa is well known to motorists as a wild place. The road is often shrouded in mist and scoured by severe northwest gales, and sometimes closed by snow in winter. The forest that once covered this mountainous landscape was once as luxuriant as that you can see today on the Akatarawa Road just 20 km to the west. But the Rimutaka Hill forests were burned off more than 130 years ago when the road was built. The fire damage was particularly severe on the drier northwest-facing slopes. Rain subsequently washed away much of the soil and the slopes were then colonised by gorse. The Te Ara Tirohanga (formerly the Rimutaka Trig Track) starts near the summit of the…

Auckland Walks Here are five tips for taking a family stroll in winter in Auckland. When it comes to trails, tracks and tramping, we truly are blessed here in Auckland.. But while it's tempting to stay wrapped up inside during the chillier months, rounding up the family for a winter walk is well worth the effort. Together you can stay active, explore more of the Auckland region, meet new people, and spend quality time together. 1. Winter walks are the ideal way to beat the winter blues Whether it is a crisp, clear, still day, or a wild West Coast kind of day, going for a walk in winter is invigorating and a great way to banish the blues. Even a brisk 10-minute walk can improve your mood. Getting moving…

A swing bridge across a gully at Palmerston North's Linklater Reserve in Kelvin Groce Road has just been opened and is part of short walk around the reserve. The track is a mixture of boardways and a limestone gravel path over some slopes. A gazebo is at the highest point with expansive views of the city towards the ranges. The park is right underneath the north eastern flight path for aircraft landing and taking off from Palmerston North Airport. The $27,000 swingbridge was paid for as a joint venture between the Palmerston North City Council, the Kelvin Grove Community Association ($10,000) and the Fitzherbert Lions ($4000). The swing bridge is being connected to the existing network of paths, offering an alternative route for the sure-footed. “It's basically a piece of…