Walking New Zealand December 2024

Walk talk Collie based tour company in WA, Australia Adventure Connections have welcomed a new Tours and Hire Hub in Wellington National Park in October. The hub offers adventure enthusiasts and nature lovers a range of guided tours on the picturesque Wambenger Trails, as well as equipment hire and mountain bike shuttle services into and around the park. The guided tours include e-bike, hiking and kayak tours, with equipment hire for each also available. Adventure Connections has also launched a Spring into Hiking Series, with guided hikes catering to all ages and interests. The Adventure Connections Tours and Hire Hub will be open from 9am to 5pm from Friday to Sunday, with Wellington National Park located near the town of Collie, a two-hour drive south of Perth / Boorloo.…

Local Sauce Tours has launched in Brisbane walking tours showcasing the city’s nightlife, laneways, public art and lesser-known stories of Brisbane’s history. Tours are designed to appeal to both locals and visitors. Local Sauce Tours began in Sydney in 2018 and has since become recognised as one of Sydney’s leading experiences. I’ve been sharing the stories of Sydney’s culture, history and art (and winning awards for it) for almost eight years, now it is time to put the spotlight on my hometown,’ says founder Justin Steele. The two new Brisbane tours include: Brisbane Small Bars & Street Art, Thursdays and Saturdays from 5pm (first tour Saturday, 26 October), cost: $60 per person (includes a three-hour guided activity, reservations at each bar, a beer or wine to get started; and Ultimate…

Walk talk The Boola Bidi Dreaming Centre located in the town of Harvey / Korijekup in WA’s South West has recently launched a walking tour to coincide with the Djilba wildlfower season. Walk alongside local Elder Lesley Ugle on the Ridge Walking Tour – a two-hour experience showcasing bush medicine, flora and stunning views over the backwaters of Harvey Dam to the east and the coast to the west. There’s also the Noongar Kaartdijin Bidee (Noongar Knowledge Path) Tour – a one-hour walk taking in the sights, sounds and cultural stories of the Harvey River, and the six Noongar seasons. The Boola Bidi Dreaming Centre offers visitors Aboriginal cultural experiences on Bindjareb Noongar Country including cultural ceremonies, bush food and medicine workshops, artefact and tool making, and Noongar language lessons…

Sperrins Walking is back with walks across Ireland’s Sperrin Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in March 2025. Sperrins Walking is designed to appeal to a range of walkers and participants who will find a choice of walks ranging from moderate ability to more demanding longer walks. Experienced guides lead small walking groups to uncover the stories, history, environment and heritage of the landscape. Sperrins Walking Programme 2024-2025 dates are: Derry City and Strabane District Council Walking Weekend 1 and 2 March 2025 – two moderate walks Saturday (Sperrins) and Sunday (Killeter), 30 people per walk, and featuring a local community celebration at each event; Fermanagh and Omagh District Council Walking Weekend on 22 and 23 March 2025 -one moderate and one challenging walk for a maximum of 30 people…

Tasmanian Walking Company is launching a five-day fully guided walk inside the grounds of the WorldHeritage listed Uluru-Kata TjutaNational Park. Developed in consultation with Anangu Traditional Owners, the UluruKata Tjuta Board of Management and Parks Australia, the all-inclusive experience will be for small groups of up to 14. They will spend five days and four nights inside Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park learning about ancient Anangu culture and history, connecting with nature, and staying in environmentally sustainable accommodation. Tasmanian Walking Company coowner Brett Godfrey, says the 54km walk is ‘a desert journey into the heart of Australia and a trail that unites two geological icons, Kata Tjuta with Uluru. ‘In my view, it will attract an international market and become one of the great walks of the world,’ Godfrey says. The…

Te Araroa Trail Walking the Paekakariki Escarpment Track, part of the Te Araroa Trail, is an exhilarating experience that offers breathtaking views, physical challenges, and a strong sense of accomplishment. Known as the “Stairway to Heaven” by locals, this section provides one of the most scenic coastal walks in the Wellington region. Here’s a detailed guide for those interested in tackling this iconic track, covering everything from track conditions and highlights to how to get there and estimated walking times. The Paekakariki Escarpment Track is a 10-kilometer stretch between Paekakariki and Pukerua Bay, forming part of New Zealand’s extensive 3,000-kilometer Te Araroa Trail. The trail primarily follows a cliffside route along the Kapiti Coast, offering expansive views of the Tasman Sea and Kapiti Island. This portion of the trail is…