Waiheke Walking Festival for 2013
Waiheke Island (just 35 minutes by ferry from Auckland) is holding its forth annual Walking Festival beginning this long weekend. The festival runs from October 26 through November 03. There are walks for all ages and stages of fitness, ones for buggies and even your doggy friends. Booking walks is essential, but there are some places left in the following featured walks. These are walks I think are very special.
Cross-Island Walk and Zip Line Extravaganza
Date and Start Time: Tuesday 29 October, 10.30am
From the beach at Whakanewha walk through the Whakanewha Regional Park and other bush tracks. You can have an optional ride on the Ecozip line adventure for a special price and/or get a delicious lunch bag from Peacock Sky Vineyard. Find out more…
Walks for Health 2 – Onetangi Beach Magic
Date and Start Time: Thursday 31 October, 9am
Enjoy a gentle stroll along this beautiful white sandy beach under the guidance of health care professionals and end with a coffee overlooking the beach. This is Waiheke’s longest beach at 2.5 kilometres and every day it is different. It is my favourite beach to walk along. Find out more…
Walks for Health 1 – Our Esplanade
Date and Start Time: Tuesday 29 October, 9am
Another easy walk is from Surfdale to Blackpool via the Esplanade that has just been upgraded. This walk is also guided by experienced health professionals. Find out more…
Pioneer Country
Date and Start Time: Friday 1 November, 10.30am
Waiheke’s first pioneer settlers made their home here and cleared the land of kauri trees. However some are growing back in this large reserve where tanekaha (celery pine) grow alongside nikau palms and numerous tree ferns. It is a delightful walk for those who are fit. Find out more…
Doggy Walk 2: Matiatia to Oneroa via Owhanake Bay
Date and Start Time: Saturday 2 November, 10am
Bring your dog on this cliff top walk and enjoy the stunning views across bays and along the coast. Find out more…
Find out more about other available walks from the Waiheke Walking Festival website.