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27 SEPTEMBER - 5 OCTOBERwww.walkingfestival.co.nz
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38+ Walks
Key points to note:
• Walks are FREE
• Bookings are not required unless specified
• Different walks suit different fitness levels-select your grade using the icon below
• Wear suitable shoes and clothing
• Bring a pack with water bottle, snack, sun hat, sunscreen, and rain coat
• Walking routes may change due to weather or track changes
• Walkers are responsible for their own safety, equipment, food, clothing and vehicles
• Children must be supervised
• Subsidised Gondola ride for adults $10
Essential InformationFor updates including postponements and cancellations
• www.walkingfestival.co.nz
• Phone 941 8999
• Listen to The Breeze 94.5FM
• Bus timetable: metroinfo.co.nz or phone 366 8855
Icon GuideEach walk has been given an approximate time and grading. The grading reflects the type of terrain and level of fitness required.
Connecting people and places in Christchurch, the Waimakariri and SelwynChristchurch City Council invites you to hikoi, saele, caminar, and walk!
Following a highly successful event last year, The Breeze Walking Festival will again allow people from all over the city to get together and enjoy a wide variety of walks.
The walks take in areas within Christchurch city, the Port Hills and parts of Waimakariri and Selwyn Districts, including beaches, forests, ridgelines and city streets. It’s an opportunity to discover new places or learn more about old haunts and above all to enjoy the fresh air and spring sunshine.
With low or no cost, the walks offer the opportunity for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy a social, outdoor experience, and I really encourage you to take part.
Lianne DalzielMAYOR
WinThanks for picking up a booklet! If you would like to win an easy getaway simply head to the WIN section at www.thebreeze.co.nz, register under ‘The Breeze Walking Festival Easy Getaway’ and enter this code: SPRING945.
PLUS For every walk you do, you can enter to win one of two ultimate packs fromStirling Sports. Simply give your details to walk leaders and you’re in the draw.
The BreezeWalking FestivalSaturday 27 September – Sunday 5 October
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Booking Required
Dogs on a Leash
Suitable for Buggies
Suitable for Wheelchairs
BEasy–Flat terrain 30-60 mins
Medium–Mixed terrain 1-2 hours
Hard–Hills/challenging 2-4 hours
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Tou Olo o SaeleLets Walk, Lets Bounce
9am-2pm Meet: Linwood North School, 221 Woodham Road, Linwood NorthIt’s Tuvalu language week. Let’s celebrate the diversity of Pacific communities with our Pacific youth, families, nanas and poppas by going on a fun, interactive walk. Information sharing, health checks, great entertainment, celebrity guests, food and music completes this big day out. Rain date: Sat 4 Oct Bookings Required: Pacific Trust 366 3900, [email protected] or register on the day
Distance: 5km B
Turning the Red Zone Green
1–4.30pm Meet: Cambridge Green/Old Puari Pa site, corner Salisbury, Barbadoes Streets, Central City
Walk our iconic Avon/Ōtākaro River from city to sea. Hear about the Avon/Ōtākaro Network’s inspirational vision for the transformation of a red zone into a place of beauty, healing and recreation. Walk ends in New Brighton. Number 5 bus returns you to the city. Bring bus fare.
Distance: 16km
Godley Head to Sumner
9.30am–2.30pm Meet: Sumner Clock Tower, Scarborough Park for free bus to start of walk at Godley Head
Experience the most dramatic section of the proposed Perimeter Walk. Breathtaking views, wheeling sea birds, a penguin colony location, ripplinggrasslands, Mediterranean flora,coastal restoration and a fascinatingcultural history shared by leaders inecology and local history. Bookings required: Phone CCC 941 8999 Limited to 40. Suitable for 8 years+ Rain Date: Sun 28 Sept Distance: 10km B
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Halswell to Victoria Park Epic Walk
10am-2pm Meet: Halswell Quarry Information Centre, Kennedy’s Bush Road, Halswell
Climb Kennedy’s Bush track for a breathtaking vista of Christchurch and the Alps. Walk along the Crater Rim to the Sign of Kiwi with a gentle descent to Victoria Park. Free bus back to Halswell Quarry. Bookings required: Phone CCC 941 8999. Limited to 40. Suitable for 8 years+
Distance: 7km B
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9.30am-2.30pm Meet: Gondola Base, 10 Bridle Path Road, Heathcote Valley
Stunning Gondola* ride to the summit of Mt Cavendish. Walk along the Crater Rim for spectacular views of the harbour, city, plains and Southern Alps whilst learning about geological, human and natural history. Descend via Rapaki track. Free bus back to Gondola Base. Suitable for 8 years+. Bookings required: Phone CCC 941 8999 Limited to 40. *Gondola cost: $10 per adult; school aged children (8 years+) free of charge Payment on the day between 9.30am and 10am
Distance: 8km B
Sister Cities Walk – Halswell Quarry
10-11am Meet: Halswell Quarry Information Centre, Kennedy’s Bush Road, Halswell
A guided walk of Halswell Quarry through the Sister Cities Gardens with stunning blossoms, unique sculpture gardens and a redeveloped wetland.
Distance: 3km
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MON Art in the City
10-11am Meet: Victoria Square Arches, corner Kilmore and Durham Streets, Central CityPublic art in many forms: Commissioned, commercial and uncovered. Finish C1, 185 High Street Bookings required: Phone CCC 941 8999. Limited to 25.
Distance: 1.5km B
Secrets of the Garden2-3.30pm Meet: Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre, Botanic Gardens,
Central City
Botanic Gardens are like museums – a collection of rare, unusual and beautiful objects that we use to tell stories about ourselves and the world. Four Garden Curators tell great stories of some of the lesser known parts of this favourite city location. Donation appreciated.
Distance: 2km
Walk by the River
10am, 11am, Noon, 1pm and 2pm Meet: Antigua Boatsheds, 2 Cambridge Terrace, Central City
Hear about the amazing transformation of the Ōtākaro/Avon River from the team helping to make it happen. Guided riverside walks on the hour include children’s activities and the Future Christchurch Showcase with its interactive rebuild displays.
Distance: 1km
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Water Detectives at Styx Mill Conservation Reserve
10-11.30am Meet: Styx Mill Conservation Walk Way Car Park, Hussey’s Road, Northwood
Explore Styx Mill Conservation walkway and waterway. Find out what really lives in our waters and why these are important. Great for kids of all ages!
Distance: 2.5km
Strollers and Striders
10am-Noon Meet: Elmwood Bowling Club, 83 Heaton Street, Strowan
A scenic route to Mona Vale for a short presentation on this iconic Christchurch building. The Strollers walk a shorter route with a free bus back to Elmwood. The Striders walk back to Elmwood. Refreshments to follow walk.
Distance: 2km/4km
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TUES Project Adapt: Wheel it or Walk it
10.30-11.30am Meet: Pegasus Lake Swing Bridge, Pegasus Join the Green Prescription Walking Group, RCPHO Casual Walking Group, and Project Adapt Team for a family friendly, inclusive walk; empowering ability in disability. All welcome. Not suitable for bikes. Scooters ok with helmet. Rain date: Thurs 2 Oct.
Distance: 2.5km
Waimakariri River Mouth and Spit
1-4.30pm Meet: Spencer Beach Car park, beach end of Heyder’s Road, Spencerville
Wander along the Waimakariri track between Brooklands Lagoon and the beach to discover how to fish the Waimakariri and learn about whitebaiting.
Distance: 15km
30SEPT
TUES Swampy Red Zone Ramble
10am-1.30pm Meet: Youthtown at Cowles Stadium, 220 Pages Road, Aranui Explore swampy countryside with the awesome Youthtown staff. You will be scrambling over fences and getting muddy so wear old shoes and clothes. BBQ lunch and water fight to finish. Free bus included. Suitable for 8 years+. Booking required: Phone Youthtown 381 3245 or text 027 522 7187. Limited to 40.
Distance: 4.5km B
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MON Rolleston Stroll 9-10am (Intermediate), 9.30-10am (Beginner) Meet: Rolleston Community Centre Car Park, 94 Rolleston Drive, Rolleston
Gentle, social stroll with the Rolleston Combined Probus Walkers to see the old and the new coming together as the town’s population explodes into life! Your choice of slow and easy or quick and fit loop walks. Rain date: Mon 6 Oct.
Distance: 3km or 5km
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Discover Charlesworth Wetlands
10-11.30am Meet: Car park, next to Trees for Canterbury, Charlesworth Street, Ferrymead
A guided walk, revealing a core wildlife habitat on the shores of the Heathcote estuary. Expect to see the bar-tailed godwit, recently returned from Alaska, plus many more birds including the endangered black-billed gull.
Distance: 2.5km
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Rakaia Gorge Experience10am-2pm Meet: Rakaia Bridge Car park, State Highway 72 Inland Scenic Route
Magnificent views and a varied landscape of forest, riverside scrub and regenerating bush. A Department of Conservation guided walk revealing Māori and European history, geology, botany and wildlife. Booking required: Selwyn District Council 347 2719 or [email protected]. Limited to 20.
Distance: 10km B
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WED Something New On The Styx
10-11am Meet: Next to Zealandia, 301 Radcliffe Road, Belfast
Explore Christchurch’s newest reserve on the confluence of the Kapatone and Styx Rivers. Learn about the development of a garden showcasing plants used for traditional Māori healing.
Distance: 1km
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Cashmere Stairways
6-7.30pm Meet: Princess Margaret Hospital Car park – on grass near Entrance 1, Cashmere Road, Cashmere
A twilight walk to uncover stairways, admire mountain views and catch birdsong in the native bush and parks. Suitable for 10 years+. Rain date: Fri 3 Oct.
Distance: 6km
Our Ever Evolving City
Noon-1pm (and Fri 3 Oct 12 Noon-1pm) Meet: Re:START by the Pods, corner Oxford Terrace and Lichfield Street, Central City If you haven’t been into town for a while, and have heard about intriguing things to be discovered, take note: Your city would like to meet you! Guided walks ending in New Regent Street by the Alhambra Garden. Self-guided map is also available at www.walkingfestival.co.nz Booking required: Phone CCC on 941 8999. Limited to 20.
Distance: 1km B
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Pukeko Stomp
10.30am-Noon Meet: Burwood Plunket Rooms, 149 Burwood Road, Burwood
A perfect outing for babies in buggies, young walkers and their families. Experience Travis Wetland including surprise guests, story telling and fruit kebabs along the way. Return to the Burwood Plunket rooms for more fun and information about preschool children programmes and services.
Distance: 2.5km
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Have A Go Geocaching
1-2.30pm Meet: Outside South Christchurch Library (grassy area at end of car park), 66 Colombo Street, Sydenham
Walk the Beckenham Loop and be introduced to geocaching, a hi-tech treasure hunt and excellent entertainment for the whole family. Smartphone useful but not essential - download the geocache.com App.
Distance: 3km
Discover Wigram Thurs 2 Oct, Fri 3 Oct, Sat 4 Oct and Sun 5 Oct 1.30-3pm
Meet: Air Force Museum of New Zealand, 45 Harvard Avenue, Wigram
Discover Wigram’s history as New Zealand’s first military airfield in 1916. Hear the stories, view the buildings and enjoy the memories. Donation appreciated.
Distance: 3km
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Walk to Adventure
10am-2pm Meet: Kaiapoi i-SITE, 57 Charles Street, KaiapoiEver wanted to be a fire fighter? An artist? A mountain climber? For mini adventures these holidays grab your running or walking shoes and compete in a race where adventure meets fun.Booking required: Phone 327 9442 or www.kaiapoiadventure.co.nz. Donation appreciated.
Distance: 4km B
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Have A Go Nordic Walking
10-11am Meet: Entrance to Fendalton Library, corner Clyde and Jeffrey’s Road, Fendalton
Learn how to Nordic Walk for a total body work out around Jeffrey’s Park and the local community. Full instruction and equipment provided. Bookings required: Phone CCC 941 8999. Limited to 25.
Distance: 3km B
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01OCT
WED Riccarton Bush Walk
9.30am-Noon Meet/ : PEETO, Riccarton Baptist Church, 80 Rattray Street, Riccarton
Bring family and friends for a nature walk to Riccarton Bush, hear some history about Chinese in Canterbury and celebrate Chinese National Day. Enjoy a special cultural performance and find out what activities are available for older adults within the Chinese community.
Bookings optional: Phone CCC 941 8999 or [email protected]
Distance: 2.5km
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Antarctic Port Walk
8.50-11am Meet: Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Terrace
A guided walk to discover Lyttelton’s Antarctic links.
Distance: 1.5km
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Southern Crater Rim Walk
10am-1.30pm Meet: Sign of the Kiwi Car park, Summit Road, Dyers Pass, Port HillsTraverse the famous crater rim walkway and enjoy fantastic views. of the harbour, Lake Te Waihora and the Southern Alps. Encounter beautiful pockets of native bush and open tussock grasslands. Learn more about the natural biodiversity, reserve management, and human history of the Southern Crater Rim. Free bus back to Sign of the Kiwi car park
Bookings required: Phone CCC 941 8999. Limited to 30. Suitable 8 years+ Distance: 9km B
The Great Dog Walk9.30am-12.30pm Meet: Roto Kohatu Lakes Car
park, Sawyers Arms Road, Harewood
Whistle up your dog and head to Roto Kohatu Lakes to take part in a dedicated walk for our canine friends. Celebrity dogs, information and demonstrations by dog clubs and services will inform and entertain you. Dogs must be on a lead and under control at all times. All entries go into a draw to win great prizes. Registration on the day: 9.30am-10am. Registration forms can be downloaded in advance from www.walkingfestival.co.nz
Distance: 3km or 5km loop B
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SAT Child of the Transitional City
10-11am and 2-3pm Meet: Nature Play, corner Latimer Square, Hereford Street, Central CityAn urban wander for small folk and their grownups. Let your sense of anticipation unfold as you experience the changing cityscape through a child’s eyes. Bring gumboots and wet wipes and we’ll end with fluffies. Ending in New Regent Street by the Alhambra Garden. Self-guided maps www.walkingfestival.co.nzBooking required: Phone CCC 941 8999 Limited to 15 under 5 walkers plus their adults per walk. Distance: 1km B
Beachside Eastside Hikoi
10am-Noon Meet: 10am at Cowles Stadium Car park, 220 Pages Road, Aranui
Dress up in fluro for a colourful hikoi through the heart of the east with whanau and friends. Walk, talk and celebrate the life and health of our wonderful community. Refreshments to follow at He Waka Tapu. Free bus from Cowles Stadium to start of walk or meet 10.30am at New Brighton Library. Rain date: Fri 10 Oct. He Waka Tapu 373 8150
Distance: 5km
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Red Pine Track, Mt Thomas
9.30am-2pm Meet: Elephant Park, corner White and Blackett Streets, Rangiora A gentle tramp along the stream and through beech forest. Enjoy a picnic along the way. A shorter one hour option via the Kereru Track. Suitable for 6 years+. Carpool from Elephant Park at 9.30am or meet Wooded Gully campground, Mt Thomas by 10am. Booking required: Phone Jill, Rangiora Tramping Club 312 8665 or email [email protected] Limited to 50, 6 years+.Short loop is available
Distance:5km B
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Wheelie Fit Mums
11am-Noon Meet: Centennial Park, Lyttelton Street, Spreydon (behind Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre)
Low impact walking and exercises for mums, and their babies in pushchairs.
Distance: 3-4km
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Harbour Rockhop
1-3pm and 3-5pm Meet: 1pm or 3pm Corsair Bay, Lyttelton Harbour
Rockhop around the shoreline of Lyttelton Harbour with your experienced guides from Adventure Specialties Trust . Explore rock pools, look for crabs and get a taste of coasteering. Booking required: Phone CCC, 941 8999. Limited to 40 per trip. Suitable 8 years+
Distance: 2km B
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Spring Super Senses
Sat 27 Sept—Sun 12 Oct 10am-4pm Meet: Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre, Botanic Gardens, Central CityPick up your map from Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre for a self guided family discovery trail around the Botanic gardens. Suitable for 4 - 10 year olds. Donation appreciated.
Distance: 1km
Cold Trail at Canterbury Museum Sat 27 Sept—Sun 12 Oct, 9am-5pm Meet: Canterbury Museum, Rolleston Avenue, Central City
Pick up a self-guided trail sheet from Canterbury Museum and take a cool walk to explore our Antarctic related galleries; The Antarctic Gallery, Cape Hallett Station and Ice Lab: New Architecture and Science in Antarctica. Donation appreciated.
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10am-Noon Meet: Elmwood Park, 83 Heaton Street, Strowan
Gather your family and friends, pack a picnic and head to the park for a chock-a-block morning of fun activities and challenges for all ages. All completed activity passports go into a draw for a prize.
Distance: 1 lap - 720m; 4 laps - 2.8km. Complete as many laps as you wish
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10.30-11.30am Meet: Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre, Botanic Gardens, Central City
An informative walk visiting a number of central city sites with a historical connection to Antarctica.
Distance: 3.5km
Antarctica Christchurch Connection
All Right? Amble 11am-3pm Meet: Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre, Botanic Gardens, Central City
Part treasure hunt, part orienteering this is a walk with a difference. Pick up your map from the Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre and find five hidden delights. Collect a stamp at each one and return for a prize! Last map available at 2.30pm.
Distance: 2km
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SUN
A good stroll is even better with the ones we love
Come along to The All Right Amble Family fun and prizes!
Botanic Gardens Sun 5 Oct: 11am-3pm 2-4km, buggy and wheelchair friendly
Get your map from the Visitor Centre by 2.30pm allright.org.nz
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