Walking New Zealand June 2024

Bike and Hike Tour Anchorage Explore Anchorage and be a local for a day! Enjoy a leisurely 15 kilometre bike tour in the morning. Wandering through the woods and along the coast. Take in breathtaking views of Cook Inlet and up to five different mountain ranges. As you bike on the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, the most scenic paved multi-use trail in Anchorage your guide will share the natural and human history of Anchorage and the surrounding area. Make sure to keep on the lookout for moose, bears and bald eagles! In the afternoon, you will meet up with your hiking guide. After a short, and scenic drive, you will be at the trailhead and ready to wander into the woods. Learning about the flora and fauna with mountain peaks…

My Favourite Walk If you're looking for a wander in the bush, but not too far from Tauranga, a loop walk at Aongatete could be the perfect solution. This area is 25 kms north of Tauranga, off SH 2 turn left into Wright Road, and signs lead you to Aongatete Outdoor Education Centre. From the car park here, there are two loop walks – a ‘Taster’ of about an hour, and a longer three hour loop. A covering of forest canopy provides shelter from sun or rain. The trails wander through Puriri and Kohekohe forest beside the Aongatete Stream, both sharing the first part of the trail, before a clear sign points to the shortcut back. The long loop is basically north south – the western side is steeper, with…

NZ Shared Trail In March this year the Outdoor Access Commission, Herenga ā Nuku Aotearoa, advised the Overseas Investment Office of new walkways and cycleways in Cutters Bay. This marks a significant milestone for community members and descendants of the original whalers, who have been eager for legal access to the area. Creating public access is part of the consent conditions relating to the purchase of the land by an overseas investor. The 206-hectare land at Te Whanganui/Port Underwood, Marlborough, was purchased by Huimei Investment (NZ) Pty Limited, a forestry company, in 2018. Pine forest covers most of the land, but it also contains significant historical and scenic sites, including the site of a historic whaling station. As part of the purchase, Huimei agreed to protect the historic nature of…

New Zealand Trail A glimpse into New Zealand ‘s early history and a look at the magnificent trail and scenery in the Far North. Never say never, you can't do it, or you're too old! Because you just might surprise yourself. We have, and we're proud of it, all five of us, aged 72, 74, 76, 78 and 82. Our challenge was biking The Twin Coast Biking/ Walking Trail, one of New Zealand's newer trails in the Far North, from Opua on the East Coast near Waitangi, to Horeke on the Hokianga Harbour on the West Coast. We were motivated by seeing the ride on a programme called “RVs Chasing Sunsets” on Face Television, so I decided to do a little research. The trail, largely follows the old railway line…

Shared Pathway The New Plymouth Coastal Walkway is a 13.7-kilometre long path that runs along the coast of New Plymouth. It is a popular destination for both locals and tourists who want to enjoy the beautiful scenery and fresh air while engaging in physical activities such as walking or cycling. The Coastal Walkway starts near Port Taranaki, passing through the central city, Hickford Park, Bell Block Beach, and ending at Tiromoana Crescent in Bell Block, north-east of New Plymouth. The walkway is built on a mixture of asphalt and concrete surfaces, making it suitable for all types of walkers and cyclists, regardless of their fitness levels or equipment. One of the most notable features of the Coastal Walkway is the Te Rewa Rewa Bridge, which is a curved, cable-stayed bridge…

Auckland Short Walks We've picked ten leafy spaces for you to settle in for a lunchtime snack in the open air, breathe in some well-deserved chill-time and take a moment to smell the roses, all within a kilometre of the Auckland Town Hall. Some are small but perfectly formed pocket parks and others are vast swathes of rolling green space. Some have been enjoyed by Aucklanders and visitors for more than a century and others are brand new. Myers Park Nestled between Karangahape Road and Mayoral Drive a great little oasis awaits. Take a stroll through the park and absorb the beauty of diverse trees including Puriri, a Moreton Bay Fig and an avenue of palms. With a super-fun playground, Myers Park is a great place for the kids to…