Innholdsfortegnelse for February 2023 i Walking New Zealand

Arataki Track in Maniapoto area closed due to erosion risk Erosion has forced the closure of a second track in DOC's Maniapoto district, with a landslip on the Arataki Track. Graham Kimber, DOC's Maniapoto Operations Manager, says work is underway to determine repair options for the track, on the eastern side of the Pureora Forest in the central North Island. The closed section is from the YMCA Camp Park Lee-within Pureora Forest - to the end of Arataki Road. The landslip is approximately 15 metres wide with a drop of up to 3 metres. It is on the eastern side of the Arataki Suspension Bridge and is on the section of track running along the Arataki Stream. “We've had staff visit the site and carry out some initial inspections, but…

New Zealand Walk The new 24km Te Aratia Walkway straddles the Mahia Peninsula, near Wairoa, linking its eastern and western sides. Some locals call it the Mahia Coast-to-Coast. The Provincial Growth Fund invested $450,000 to establish this high standard walk and cycle way on Mahia Peninsula. Last month it celebrated over a decade of work the community has put into building it with an opening ceremony.. Project coordinator Nicolas Caviale-Delzescaux says the walkway owes its vision to leadership from Tuahuru Marae and Kaiuku Marne. Kathleen Mato of Ngāti Rongomaiwahine was an inspiration as chair of the Whangawehi Catchment Management Group when it star ted in 2008. Mato was a rangatira from Tuahuru Marae. "The people of the two marae had a lot of wisdom and vision. Landowners followed that vision…

Australian Walk Walking to the The Pinnacle in the Grampians National Park, gives you one of the very best vantage points in the Grampians National Park for terrific scenic views over a vast expanse of western Victoria. From the street, The Pinnacle appears unnervingly high and potentially difficult to walk. The good news is that it is not, and the views from the lookout make every bit of effort worthwhile. There are a number of walking options to reach The Pinnacle, varying in distance and difficulty. The easiest route to The Pinnacle departs from the Sundial carpark within the national park and ascends to The Pinnacle via Devils Gap. This is the best route to use if young children or unconfident walkers are part of your walking group. The 4.2km…

The Palliser Vineyard Walk in martinborough is a 50 minute loop walk that takes you around Palliser Vineyard towards the river and back through the centre of the vineyard. Start the walk at Considine Park on the corner of Kitchener and Princess Streets. Just follow the limestone path behind the Top 10 Holiday Park. After going through a gate at the end, turn right into Dublin Street. At the end of Dublin Street go through the gate on your left and turn right which takes you around the perimeter of the vineyard towards the river. The exit is through the centre of the vineyard onto Weld Sheet. The walk is open weekends only, or weekdays after 5pm, depending on the season. It is closed in March and April during harvest.…

My Favourite Walk In November a group of us boarded the ferry for Waiheke with fingers and toes crossed, hoping we could finish the Te Ara Hura 86.4km walk around Waiheke Island. Waiheke has a long and interesting history of both Maori and European settlement. About 6 -700 year's ago both Te Arawa and Tainui landed here to repair their canoes before venturing further on. All waka travelling between the Bay of Islands and the Bay of Plenty passed here, so it was known as Te Motu arai roa the long sheltering island, but was a place of constant fighting, as various iwi invaded and occupied the land. In 1700 Ngati Paoa (a branch of Tainui) claimed the land and lived in peace with other members of the Marutuahu alliance.…

New Zealand Walk The Te Awa River Ride is one of most accessible and scenic cycling and walking trails in New Zealand. It is the longest concrete path in the country winding its way for 65km from Ngaruawahia to Lake Karapiro following New Zealand's largest river-the mighty Waikato. It began in 2009 with a vision of the Te Awa River Ride Charitable Trust to open up more of the Waikato River to our locals and visitors alike and connect our communities along the way. From lake and river to waterfalls, along bridges and elevated boardwalks, the Te Awa River Ride showcases parts of the Waikato that have never before been seen - a world-class recreation experience for the whole family and right on our backdoor step. The final section of…

The wetland at Pekapeka Regional Park is one of the few remaining large wetlands of its type (palustrine) in Hawke's Bay, a 10km drive south of Hastings alongside SH2. Its a great spot to stop for a short walk when driving as it is beside SH2. It has a high biodiversity value and is ranked as the second most valuable wetland, ecologically, in Hawke's Bay by the Department of Conservation. The wetland has substantial cultural significance and since 1997, Pekapeka Wetland has had waahi tapu status under the Historic Places Act 1993. Pekapeka is a remnant of a much larger wetland complex and today covers 98 ha. Tree roots have been found beneath the peat that suggests the wetland was once forested - more than 10,000 years ago. The wetland…

New Zealand Walk Rarangi to Whites Bay between Picton and Blenheim in Marlborough is a scenic walking track connecting the popular Whites Bay Beach, and the small settlement of Rarangi. The walk climbs up from Rarangi near Monkey Bay track, before following the road, then descending down through a pine forest into Whites Bay. The track is 4.5km one way and rise to 360m. Allow two and a half hours. DOC campsites are located at both Rarangi and Whites Bay, a great place to spend a couple of nights. How to get there: Follow State Highway 1 to Tua Marina (9km north of Blenheim). Turn off at Tua Marina and continue through to Rarangi, stopping at the car park at the base of the hill beside the sea.…

Porirua has more than 100 kms of walking tracks that traverse the coastline, bush, city, farmland, wetlands, and historic sites. There are dozens of walks in the greater Porirua area from Pukerua Bay in the north to Kenepuru in the south, from Belmont and Battle Hill Regional Parks in the east and Titahi Bay in the west. Explore the outdoors. We have plenty of great hiking tracks and trails in Porirua for all ages and fitness levels. Build up your stamina and confidence on Porirua's walks then dare yourself to enter the Porirua Grand Traverse, a multisport event including running, kayaking, and mountain biking, held once a year in Porirua. Pukerua Bay to Paekākāriki Escarpment Track Distance: 10 km, three to five hours one-way Gradient: moderate, challenging Surface type: mixed…

Unique geothermal areas, lakes and the majestic Redwoods are just some of the sights that walkers will be treated to at the 30th annual Rotorua Walking Festival to be held on 18 and 19 March 2023. These walks will take in amazing geothermal features alongside special walkways, areas adjacent to Whakarewarewa (a Maori village and an area of hot thermal springs and bubbling mud pools), Te Puia (NZ Maori Arts and Crafts institute) and then into unique stream, forest and bush areas. Day One involves walks in the majestic Whakarewarewa Forest with distances of 10,21 and 42km marathon walk, plus there is the 5km Family walk. On Day Two you will see Rotorua's unique parks and urban environment displayed. Walking past café's, through the lakefront and around the Government Gardens…

The Rapaki Loop Walk just out of Martinborough, across farmland has spectacular views of the Wairarapa valley and Martinborough vineyards. Near the highest point, a stile takes walkers to an optional viewpoint over the scenic Te Muna Valley. The walk takes about one to two hours with some moderately steep slopes and several stiles which need to be negotiated to get up and down from the upper terraces of the track. Still they are easily negotiated and make for one of the best Wairarapa family activities. Large cattle with horns may be encountered and it's best to walk around the perimeter of their paddock and pick up the track on the other side. Sturdy footwear is recommended. Children must be supervised at all times. Do carry a cell phone in…

New Zealand Walk The Mangaotuku Loop Walkway is a less known and pleasant loop walk that is well worth a visit if you to happen be in the western area of New Plymouth. It is one of the lesser known gems probably, not well known by visitors to the region. There are various access points to the walkway including points off Calvert Road, Lawry Street, Seaview Road, Devon Street, Wirimu Place, Cook Street, Vancouver Place and Endeavour Street. The path follows the Mangaotuku Stream. Approximately three years ago the New Plymouth District Council up graded the walkway between Endeavour Street to Devon Street and through to Calvert Road a connection well received by locals. The extended second and newer path which is 303 metres long was once a swamp until…

Seaview Gardens Reserve is an historic, elevated garden at the south end of Foxton's Main Street, in the Horowhenua, that offers a a short walk up a hill. The gardens contain native trees in a hilltop park, with extensive views of the surrounding town and rural areas. This area up and around the water tower was once called Ferry Hill. People used to walk up the hill to watch the ferries go across the river below and to watch the ships enter the river entrance at the Manawatu Heads (Foxton Beach). The ferry enabled travellers and the Wellington-Wanganui stage coach to cross the river to Foxton after travelling up the coast. Ferry Hill became Seaview Hill and with the planting of the gardens, became Seaview Gardens. In the 1930s the…