Walking New Zealand February 2024

Walk talk Rockin’ River Ranch State Park is set to open in Camp Verde Arizona, USA, this year. Visitors can spend the day at Arizona's newest state park on four miles of hiking trails on different locations, kayaking or fishing while they take in views of the cottonwood tree-lined Verde River. They can also have a picnic at this day-use-only park. Afterwards, visitors can take the opportunity to explore the surrounding Verde Valley for more outdoor adventures such as visiting Montezuma Castle National Monument and touring the area's wineries. Above: Rockin’ River Ranch State Park.…

Immerse in the vibrant tapestry of Noongar culture with Red Ochre Dreaming Cultural Tours half-day experience in the Dryandra Woodland National Park, a two-hour drive from Perth in the Golden Outback region, of WA, Australia. Walk on Dryandra Country, connect with the land's spirit, and explore local bush tucker with Wilman Noongar man Ross Storey. Develop tracking skills for native wildlife and tune into nature's symphony, identifying bird calls and absorbing insights into the six Noongar seasons. The tours will also uncover essential bush survival techniques, plus traditional spear and boomerang-throwing, offering a connection to Noongar heritage.…

Walk talk Cape2Camp has launched a unique self-guided and fully catered hike and tenting experience on the iconic Cape-to-Cape track in the Margaret River Region in WA, Australia. Travellers looking to take on the incredible 123-kilometre trek can do so without extensive planning – just carry a day pack and enjoy the spectacular views. Camping equipment, transfers, plus food and drinks from the region are included. Hikers will have their camp set up at Contos and Hamelin Bay Holliday Park, allowing for starlight dinners and a comfortable night's sleep on a quality mattress. Regardless of previous hiking experience, outdoor enthusiasts can choose between Cape2Camp three days, Cape2Camp two days and Cape2Camp Family. Hikes are seasonal and available between March and June and September and November.…

Four huts in Nelson's Richmond Ranges have brandnew water tanks being installed this month. The Te Araroa Trail Nelson Marlborough Trust worked with DOC to install the tanks that were funded by the New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT). There is now a new free campsite on the trail north of Mangawhai. As you come down off the Bryderwyn Hills, you'll find a shelter, toilet and drinking water, providing walkers with another great option of a place to spend the night.…

Auckland Walks Auckland's North Shore City Coastal Walk a 23 km urban walk takes you from Long Bay in the north to Devonport in the south. Te Araroa logos, markers on posts, and small fingerboards on poles mark the all-tide route. This route follows cliff top tracks, pedestrian shortcuts, steps and footpaths. At low tide only, it is possible to walk almost all the way on the shoreline, but North Shore City Council does not recommend this route. Rocks may be very slippery and unstable underfoot, and there are high unstable cliffs above you. You will need to take careful note of the time of low tide, as there are several points where you can be cut off by the rising water. If you want to walk the whole way…

New Zealand Walks Once upon a crisp and dewkissed morning in Wellington, a adventurous soul named Emma decided to embark on a solo adventure through the enchanting Otari-Wilton's Bush. The air was filled with the invigorating scent of native flora, and the melodious chorus of native birds provided a symphony that beckoned her into the heart of this ecological wonderland. As Emma stepped onto the mosscovered path, she felt an immediate connection to the ancient trees that towered above her. The dense canopy filtered the sunlight, creating a magical dance of shadows on the forest floor. Every step felt like a journey back in time, as if the very essence of the land whispered tales of centuries gone by. Her first encounter was with a friendly fantail, its distinctive fanshaped…