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1 26 ember 10 ober walkingfestival.co.nz The reeze Free! Walking Festival Put some spring in your step!

2 The reeze Walking Festival Saturday 26 ember Saturday 10 ober Christchurch City Council invites you to hikoi, savali, caminar and walk! 37 walks Connecting people and places in Christchurch, the Waimakariri and Selwyn Following three years of highly successful events and winning a national Golden Foot walking event award, The reeze Walking Festival will again allow people from all over Canterbury to get together and enjoy a wide variety of walks in our beautiful region. This year the festival has been extended to cover the ober school holidays including three weekends with plenty to choose from for all ages and interests. The walks take in areas within Christchurch city, the Port Hills, and parts of the Waimakariri and Selwyn Districts, including coastlines, forests, ridgelines, river ways, wetlands and city streets. It s a chance to discover new places, learn more about old haunts, try fun activities, and above all to enjoy fresh air, spring sunshine and good company. With no cost, the walks offer the opportunity for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy a social outdoor experience. Walking is an activity close to my heart and I really encourage you to take part in this wonderful event. Lianne Dalziel MAYOR Thanks Thank you to The reeze for returning to support this important festival in association with the Christchurch City Council. We are ever grateful to the generosity and creativity of all of our walk providers and partners who put a lot of thought and planning into offering quality walking events during The reeze Walking Festival. 2

3 Key points to note Walks are FREE ookings are not required unless specified Different walks suit different fitness levels - select your grade using the icon guide below Wear suitable shoes and clothing ring a pack with a 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 Essential information For updates including postponements and cancellations walkingfestival.co.nz Phone (03) Listen to The reeze 94.5FM us timetable: metroinfo.co.nz or phone (03) Icon guide Each walk has been given an approximate time and grading. The grading reflects the type of terrain, duration, and level of fitness required. Easy Flat terrain mins Medium Mixed terrain 1-2 hours Hard Hills/challenging 2-4 hours Feature Walk ooking Required Dogs on a Leash Suitable for uggies Suitable for Wheelchairs 3

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Sat 26 Savalivali! Let s Walk! Time: 10am 1pm Meet: Hoon Hay Park, Mathers Road, Hoon Hay Approx distance: 3km Let s celebrate the diversity of our Pacific communities with our aiga, fanau and matua.

5 Sat 26 Savalivali! Let s Walk! Time: 10am 1pm Meet: Hoon Hay Park, Mathers Road, Hoon Hay Approx distance: 3km Let s celebrate the diversity of our Pacific communities with our aiga, fanau and matua. Information sharing, fun activities and discovering the beauty of Charlesworth Reserve. ring a picnic lunch to complete the walk. Sat 26 Greening the Rubble Walking Tour Time: 2pm 4pm Meet: Re:START, Pod Oasis. Corner of Lichfield St & Oxford Tce, Central City Approx distance: 4km Explore transitional public gardens on demolished building sites across the city centre. Learn how the gardens contribute to the rejuvenation of our ever changing city with a guide from Greening the Rubble. Tours repeated Tues 29, 10am-12noon; Sat 3, 2pm-4pm and Tues 6, 10am-12noon. Sun 27 Step ack in Time Time: 10:30am 11:30am Meet: y arbadoes Street Cemetery, 384 arbadoes Street (between ealey Avenue and Kilmore Street) Approx distance: 3.5km Go back in time and investigate the elements of historical central Christchurch and the Avon River. ooking required, limited to 20. Text only or coordinator@greeningtherubble.org 5

Sun 27 Walk by the River Time: 10am 1pm Meet: Victoria Square Approx distance: 2km On World River Day discover the amazing transformation of the Ōtākaro-Avon River first hand from the team helping to

6 Sun 27 Walk by the River Time: 10am 1pm Meet: Victoria Square Approx distance: 2km On World River Day discover the amazing transformation of the Ōtākaro-Avon River first hand from the team helping to make it happen. Family friendly guided riverside walks depart on the hour. Exciting prizes to be won! Sun 27 Moon Festival Walk Time: 10am 2pm Meet: Upper Riccarton Library, 71 Main South Road, Sockburn Approx distance: 3km Join the Christchurch Migrant Centre and community leaders for a celebration of Chinese National Day and the Moon Festival with a walk about, performances and cultural activities. Rain date: Sunday 4 ober. Sun 27 The Great Ōtākaro-Avon River Walk Time: 10am 4pm Meet: Millbrook Reserve on Avon River, off Helmores Lane, Little Hagley Park Approx distance: 20km Celebrate World River Day and Christchurch s most iconic river by walking the full public access part of the Ōtākaro-Avon River from city to sea. Rain date: Sunday 4 ober. Please bring food, drink and wear suitable footwear. 6

7 Mon 28 Discover Wigram Ponds Time: 10am 11:30am Meet: Curletts Reserve carpark on Augustine Drive Approx distance: 4.5km Walk around the spacious Curletts Reserve, alongside the headwaters of the Heathcote River, and circle the pond of the Wigram Retention asin. Spot the birdlife from fantails and bellbirds, to ducks, scaup, seagulls, and black swans. Tue 29 Lights of the Gardens Time: 1:30pm 3pm Meet: Christchurch otanic Gardens Visitors Centre Approx distance: 1.5km Celebrate the International Year of Light with an afternoon amble through the otanic Gardens, exploring how plants respond to light and how we experience the visual feast of this space. Limited to 30. Tue 29 Traverse the Crater Rim Time: 1pm 4pm Meet: ridle Path carpark, Heathcote Approx distance: 10km Traverse the famous Crater Rim walkway, along the way encounter beautiful pockets of native bush and open tussock grasslands. At the summit be rewarded with spectacular views over Lyttleton Harbour, anks Peninsula and Christchurch. Rain date: Thursday 1 ober. ookings required: Phone YMCA (03) or dave@ymcachch.org.nz Suitable for 12 years+ 7

Tue 29 Tuesday Night Walkers and Talkers Time: 7:15pm 8pm Meet: South Hagley Park, corner Deans and Riccarton Avenue Approx distance: 4km Join a friendly group of Irish and UK women for an evening

8 Tue 29 Tuesday Night Walkers and Talkers Time: 7:15pm 8pm Meet: South Hagley Park, corner Deans and Riccarton Avenue Approx distance: 4km Join a friendly group of Irish and UK women for an evening stroll around our ever changing Hagley Park. The walk is followed by a coffee and a chat. Rain date: Tuesday 6 ober. Wed 30 Heathcote Towpath Walk Time: 10am 11:30am Meet: Corner Gould Crescent and Heathcote River next to amford School Approx distance: 4km This is a wonderful walk along the estuarine saltmarsh of the lower Heathcote River, with extensive views of the Port Hills. In parts the track is lined with indigenous plants and crosses several footbridges over small tidal inlets as it continues along the riverside. Wed 30 Strollers, Striders and Sumner Time: 10am 10:45am Meet: Cave Rock, Sumner Approx distance: 4km The perfect outing for parents with little ones. Take in the sea breeze, beach view and push your buggy along Sumner s Esplanade. Step the walk up with core exercises and stretches, followed by an optional coffee to finish. 8

9 Thu 01 Secrets of the Garden Time: 10am 11am Meet: Ilam Fields carpark, 106 Waimari Road, Ilam Approx distance: 1.5km Gardens are like museums, a collection of rare, unusual and beautiful objects that we use to tell stories about ourselves and the world. On this walk discover the great stories of the beautiful gardens at the University of Canterbury. Thu 01 Port Hills by Night Time: 8pm 10:30pm Meet: ridle Path carpark, Heathcote Approx distance: 3km An exciting night time exploration of the Port Hills above Christchurch. ring head torches and a sense of adventure! Rain date: Friday 2 ober. ooking required, limited to 16. Phone YMCA (03) or dave@ymcachch.org.nz Suitable for 16 years+ 9

10 Thu 01 Have a go at Geocaching Time: 1pm 2:30pm Meet: eckenham Ponds on Eastern Terrace behind eckenham School Approx distance: 4.5km Walk the eckenham Loop and learn about the Heathcote River through geocaching, a hi-tech urban treasure hunt using GPS and clues. Excellent entertainment for the whole family. Smartphone useful but not essential - download the gocache.com App. Fri 02 Eastside Hikoi Time: 10am 12noon Meet: Cowles Stadium carpark, Pages Road to board bus to New righton Library Approx distance: 5km or 7km Hikoi through the heart of the east with whanau and friends to celebrate the life and health of our wonderful community. Walk, talk and explore the new Aranui, Wainoni, Avondale trails. Free bus from Cowles Stadium or meet 10.30am at New righton Library. Rain date: Friday 9 ober. 10

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12 The reeze Walking Festival Calendar 37 walks Sat 26 Savalivali! Let's Walk! Fri 2 Eastside Hikoi Sat 26 Greening the Rubble Walking Tour Sat 3 Christchurch 360 Trail Launch Sun 27 Walk by the River Sun 4 Summit Ridge to Halswell Quarry Sun 27 Moon Festival Walk Sun 4 Nature Galore Sun 27 The Great Ōtākaro-Avon River Walk Sun 4 oulder ay Experience Sun 27 Step ack in Time Sun 4 All Right? Amble Mon 28 Discover Wigram Ponds Mon 5 Explore South Shore Tues 29 Rakaia Gorge Experience Mon 5 SCAPE 8 Artworks Tues 29 Project Adapt: Wheel it or Walk it Tues 6 Spectacular Street Art Tues 29 Traverse the Crater Rim Wed 7 Silverstream Walk Tues 29 Lights of the Gardens Wed 7 Explore Ōtukaikino Tues 29 Tuesday Night Walkers and Talkers Wed 7 Pûkeko Stomp Wed 30 Red Pine Track, Mt Thomas Wed 7 Cashmere Stairways Wed 30 Wed 30 Lincoln Mums and ubs Walk Heathcote Towpath Walk Thu 8 Thu 8 Motukarara Railway Station Linwood Walk and Climb Wed 30 Thurs 1 Strollers, Striders and Sumner Secrets of the Garden Fri 9 Fri 9 Tūhaitara Coastal Park Transitional City Thurs 1 Have a go at Geocaching Sat 10 The Great Dog Walk Thurs 1 Port Hills by Night Easy Flat terrain mins Medium Mixed terrain 1-2 hours Hard Hills/challenging 2-4 hours ooking Required Coming Up anks Peninsula Walking Festival Weekends 7 to 29 November Enjoy the natural beauty, unique plants and wildlife, the amazing terrain, bays and weather of anks Peninsula. Join guided walks with experts in geology, botany, history, photography and the arts. lyttelton.net.nz or like us on Facebook. 12

13 Looking for people to go walking with? Looking for places to walk? Active Canterbury puts walking information at your fingertips. Visit today for info on... walking groups tracks and trails dog-friendly walks getting started walking advice 13

14 Sat 03 Christchurch 360 Trail Launch Time: 11am 12:30pm Meet: End of Wetlands Grove, off Anzac Drive, exley Approx distance: 5km A celebratory short walk on the trail discovering the wetlands. Dr Colin Meurk will continue on Sunday, walking the entire trail over the next 8 days. Details christchurch360trail.org.nz Suitable for 8 years+ 14 Sun 04 Summit Ridge to Halswell Quarry Time: 9am 1:30pm Meet: Halswell Quarry Visitors Centre, Kennedys ush Road to board bus to the Sign of the Kiwi Approx distance: 8km Spectacular panoramic views of Lyttelton Harbour and Canterbury Plains are highlights of this walk. The historic undulating route along the summit ridge traverses a rich mosaic of vegetation before descending to Halswell Quarry Park. Rain date: Sunday 11 ober. ooking required, limited to 50. Phone or cynthia@nzecologist.com Suitable for 12 years+ Sun 04 Nature Galore Time: 9am 1:30pm Meet: Spencer Park Information Centre, Heyders Road to board bus to Travis Wetlands Approx distance: 9.5km A wetland wonder with birds galore starts this section, then a meander through attractive street plantings before traversing the ottle Lake forests to the coastal dunes adjoining Spencer Park. Rain date: Sunday 11 ober. ooking required, limited to 50. Phone or ejmillar11@gmail.com Suitable for 12 years+

Sun 04 oulder ay Experience Time: 9am 1:30pm Meet: Scarborough Park Clock Tower, Sumner to board bus to

along the coast to Taylors Mistake. Finally climb Scarborough and then down Flowers Track to Sumner.

Phone 021 929 003 or email pendavid@gmail.com Suitable for 12 years+ Sun 04 All Right?

orienteering, this is a fun family walk with a difference.

15 Sun 04 oulder ay Experience Time: 9am 1:30pm Meet: Scarborough Park Clock Tower, Sumner to board bus to Godley Head Approx distance: 6km History, natural wonders and vistas abound on the oulder ay descent and along the coast to Taylors Mistake. Finally climb Scarborough and then down Flowers Track to Sumner. Finish with Q at Scarborough Park. Rain date: Sunday 11 ober. ooking required, limited to 35. Phone or pendavid@gmail.com Suitable for 12 years+ Sun 04 All Right? Amble Time: 11am 3pm Meet: otanic Gardens Visitor Centre Approx distance: 2-4km Part treasure hunt, part orienteering, this is a fun family walk with a difference. Pick up your map from the otanic Garden Visitors Centre by 2.30pm and scout out hidden delights. Collect a stamp at each point and return your map for a prize! Rain date: Sunday 11 ober. 15

Mon 05 Explore South Shore Time: 10am 11am Meet: End of Rocking Horse Road, South Shore Spit Reserve, South righton Approx distance: 3km Join Christchurch City Council Rangers who will lead an

16 Mon 05 Explore South Shore Time: 10am 11am Meet: End of Rocking Horse Road, South Shore Spit Reserve, South righton Approx distance: 3km Join Christchurch City Council Rangers who will lead an informative walk through the sand dunes. Discover the ecology and wildlife of the South Shore beach and estuary. Mon 05 SCAPE 8 Artworks Time: 12:30pm 1:30pm Meet: Corner Gloucester and Colombo Streets, Central City Approx distance: 2km Join us for a guided tour of the exciting temporary and permanent artworks which form SCAPE 8 'New Intimacies' on the SCAPE Public Art Walkway. ooking required, limited to 20. Phone (03) or josie@scapepublicart.org.nz 16 Tue 06 Spectacular Street Art Time: 9:30am 12noon Meet: YMCA Christchurch, 12 Hereford Street Approx distance: 5km Local and international street artists have transformed our cities blank walls into impressive works of art. On this walk check out some of the amazing walls that have been painted in Christchurch. Rain date: Wednesday 7 ober. ooking required, limited to 30. Phone YMCA (03) or dave@ymcachch.org.nz Suitable all ages. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

17 Wed 07 Pûkeko Stomp Time: 10:30am 12noon Meet: Clarevale Reserve carpark, Travis Country Drive, urwood Approx distance: 2.5km or 4km Shake your tail feathers as you skip, walk, hop and stomp your way around Travis Wetland to find Perky the Pūkeko and friends. Enjoy storytelling and fruit kebabs along the way. A perfect outing for babies in buggies, young walkers and their families. Rain date: Thursday 8 ober. Wed 07 Explore Ôtukaikino Time: 10am 11am Meet: Ōtukaikino carpark on Main North Road between Chaney's Corner and elfast end of the motorway Approx distance: 1.5km Explore Ōtukaikino, one of the original wetlands in Canterbury and navigate your way through tall raupo, flaxes and grasses. Wed 07 Cashmere Stairways Time: 6pm 7:30pm Meet: Princess Margaret Hospital Parkside East, Cashmere Road, Cashmere Approx distance: 6km A twilight walk to uncover stairways of Cashmere Hills, admire the view from the lookout at Sign of the Takahē, and catch birdsong at dusk in the native bush and parks. Rain date: Friday 9 ober. Suitable for 10 years+ 17

Thu 08 Linwood Walk and Climb Time: 10am 2:30pm Meet: Linwood Skate Park, Linwood Park, Linwood Approx distance: 5km Join an awesome team of youth workers and go on an amazing walk with food, fun and

18 Thu 08 Linwood Walk and Climb Time: 10am 2:30pm Meet: Linwood Skate Park, Linwood Park, Linwood Approx distance: 5km Join an awesome team of youth workers and go on an amazing walk with food, fun and adventure from Linwood Skate Park to The Roxx Clip n Climb! ooking required, limited to 38. Phone Youthtown (03) Suitable for 10 years+ Fri 09 Transitional City Time: 12noon 1pm Meet: The Commons, 70 Kilmore Street, Central City Approx distance: 4km Take a walk in our ever-evolving city and explore a wide range of temporary projects, installations and amenities created by Gap Filler and other organisations for our communities benefit. Rain date: Wednesday 14 ober. ooking required, limited to 25. Phone Gap Filler or sally@gapfiller.org.nz Sat 10 The Great Dog Walk Time: 9:30am 12:30pm Meet: Lake Roto Kohatu Car Park, Sawyers Arms Road Approx distance: 5km Whistle up your dog and head to Roto Kohatu Lakes to take part in a dedicated walk for our canine friends. Dogs must be on a lead and under control at all times. 18

Tue 29 Rakaia Gorge Experience Time: 10am 1:30pm Meet: Rakaia Gorge ridge carpark, State Highway 72 Inland Scenic Route Approx distance: 10km Magnificent views and a varied landscape of forest,

19 Tue 29 Rakaia Gorge Experience Time: 10am 1:30pm Meet: Rakaia Gorge ridge carpark, State Highway 72 Inland Scenic Route Approx distance: 10km Magnificent views and a varied landscape of forest, riverside scrub and regenerating bush are the highlight of this walk. Guided by the Department of Conservation learn about Māori and European history, geology, botany and wildfire of the area. Walk or jetboat back from the top with Discovery Jet. Rain date: Tuesday 6 ober. ooking required, limited to 20. Phone Selwyn District Council (03) Wed 30 Lincoln Mums and ubs Walk Time: 10am 11:30am Meet: Lincoln University Recreation Centre Approx distance: 4km Walk with your little one at your own pace around the township of Lincoln. Enjoy great company and the benefits of a spring morning. The walk will finish with a coffee and a chat. Rain date: Thursday 1 ober. Thu 08 Motukarara Railway Station Time: 10am 2pm Meet: Motukarara Railway Station Approx distance: 10km Discover the out and back section of the Little River Trail starting at the historic Motukarara Station. Follow the Halswell River back towards Lincoln, turning around at the end of Matthews Road. Rain date: Friday 9 ober. ooking required, limited to 40. Phone (03) Good fitness level required. 19

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21 DISCOVER THE WAIMAKARIRI Only 15 minutes from Christchurch, you can take a hike in conservation areas and forested foothills, stroll around wetlands, rivers or lakes and explore miles of sandy beach coastlines. Local WALKS this festival: Project Adapt Wheel it or Walk it: Tuesday 29 ember Mt Thomas Red Pine Track Walk: Wednesday 30 ember Silverstream Walk: Wednesday 7 ober Tuhaitara Costal Park: Friday 9 ober For more information contact the Kaiapoi i-site, 57 Charles Street. P: E: info@visitwaimakriri.co.nz W: SIGN UP TO RECEIVE OUR MONTHLY EVENTS CALENDAR NORTH CANTERURY 21 PUSH PLAY FOR 30 MINUTES A DAY e an INSPIRED RETIRED in the Waimakariri & exercise regularly INJURY PREVENTION WAIMAKARIRI PHONE LEANNE

22 Tue 29 Project Adapt: Wheel it or Walk it Time: 10:30am 11:30am Meet: Pegasus Lake Swing ridge, Pegasus Approx distance: 2.5km Join the Project Adapt and Rangiora Social Walking Group for a family friendly, inclusive walk around Pegasus, empowering ability in disability. ring a picnic. Not suitable for bikes. Scooters ok with helmets. Rain date: Wednesday 30 ember Wed 30 Red Pine Track, Mt Thomas Time: 9:30am 11:30am Meet: Elephant Park, corner White and lackett Street, Rangiora or Wooded Gully campground by 10am Approx distance: 5km 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+ is available. Carpool from Elephant Park at 9.30am or meet at Woodend Gully campground, Mt Thomas by 10am. Rain date: Friday 2 ober. ooking required, phone Gill, Rangiora Tramping Club (03) or gillian.spooner@gmail.com Wed 07 Silverstream Walk Time: 10am 11am Meet: Silverstream Reserve, South Eyre Road, Eyrewell Approx distance: 3km Join the Kaiapoi Walking Group on this lovely rural walk at Silverstream Reserve. Soak up the clear, spring-fed Silverstream waterway as you follow it along the idyllic setting. Fri 09 Tūhaitara Coastal Park Time: 9:30am 11am Meet: Tūhaitara Coastal Park Entrance, Woodend each Approx distance: 6km Make your way through the forest from Woodend to Pegasus and then enjoy the sea breeze as you walk back along the beach. Rain date: Thursday 8 ober. 22

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Walking Festival 27 September 6 October

25 FREE WALKS The Breeze Walking Festival 27 September 6 October Put some Spring in your step www.walkingfestival.co.nz The Breeze Walking Festival Friday 27 September Sunday 6 October Connecting people