Christchurch City Council Walking Groups Booklet 2017 18
Walking Walking is said to be the nearest thing to perfect exercise. From reducing the risk of heart attacks and raising your spirits to releasing stress and improving sleep, walking is not just good for you, it s pleasurable, safe and free. Walking is easy! You don t need to learn anything, you can do it when it suits you and it doesn t require special clothes. Walking is fun! Take your dog out, visit a local park or reserve, meander along the beach, or explore the hills there are numerous ways to walk while having a good time. Walking is sociable! Walk with a group, catch up with friends, chat with neighbours, swap gardening tips (and cuttings), and get to know your area. Walking Groups Booklet 2017 18 We invite you to start walking. Find a group that suits you whether it is by area, interest, age or ability. There are more than 70 walking groups in this booklet. We have grouped them in the following ways: By area: North, South, East, West, city central, citywide, Selwyn and Waimakariri districts. Alphabetically: The group names are listed alphabetically. Ability: Use the icons below to find a group that suits you whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced walker. Interests: Some groups do walks based on their interests. The groups welcome new members. Those that take trips to walking locations further afield, may carpool or organise transport at a small cost. For more details on each group, contact the person listed. Key to Ability Beginners For those who are new to walking groups or simply want to take on a slower pace. Walks are on the flat and about 30 minutes. Intermediate For those people who can comfortably walk for about 30 minutes to one hour. Advanced Walks on varied terrain between one and four hours in duration.
Group Name Ability Day/Time Bishopdale Ramblers Wednesday Walks around the city and countryside. All ages welcome. Meet at the old Bishopdale Library. Cost: Transport $5 or $10 for out of town trips. Johnathon (03) 356 1819 Burnside Joggers and Walkers Club Sunday 8.30am Walks around NW/ Burnside area in Christchurch. All ages welcome. Shower and cup of tea available. Trip once a month to another location. Meet at Burnside Park Rugby Clubrooms. Cost: Approx. $50 per year Wayne 027 208 5196 Papanui Walk n Talk (Christchurch City Council) North Wednesday 10am A 30 minute walk followed by an informative talk once a month. Meet at Papanui Service Centre, Corner Restell St and Langdons Rd. Christchurch City Council (03) 941 8999 Papanui Walkers Tuesday Walking group for the 50+ age group, with the option for a coffee and chat afterwards. Meet at Northlands Mall. Please ring before attending. Lynley (03) 323 6104
Group Ability Day/Time Women s Social Walking Group Tuesday Winter 10am, Summer An active walking group doing a variety of walks including; reserves and walkways, schools walk, loop walks for 30 60 minutes. Finish up at Sundbye House for morning tea. Meet at Phil and Dans Furniture Warehouse, 15 Bishopdale Court. Cost: $15 per year, morning tea Bishopdale Community Trust (03) 359 1741 Wednesday Wanderers (Bishopdale) North Wednesday 10.30am Gentle walk and talks around the local area for 30 mins, starting at Sundbye House. Open to all abilities, gold coin donation. Beginners to Intermediate. Meet at Sundbye House, 100 Farrington Ave. Cost: Gold coin donation Bishopdale Community Trust (03) 359 1741 Kiwifit Northlands Tuesday and Thursday 8am Kiwifit is a free community walking programme run in Northlands Shopping Centre,providing our members with a chance to socialise and meet new people while keeping active along with exclusive retailer discounts for members. Register at the Customer Service Desk next to Vodafone during centre hours before coming along to your first session. Northlands Mall. Ashleigh (03) 352 6535
South Group Name Ability Day/Time Beckenham Walk n Talk (Christchurch City Council) Thursday 1pm A 30 minute walk followed by an informative talk every second week. Meet at Christchurch South Library at the entranceway, Columbo St. Christchurch City Council (03) 941 8999 Diamond Harbour Ramblers Tuesday various times Flat and hill walks around various areas, including trips away. BYO morning tea and lunch. Call to confirm start time. Cost: $5 plus transport Ruth (03) 329 4243 or Tony (03) 329 9166 Halswell Walking Group Saturday 1pm Walks around various areas for 1 hour plus, sometimes whole day. All ages welcome. Meet beside the Memorial at Halswell Domain. Cost: $3 for transport. Pauline (03) 322 8057 Halswell Walk n Talk (Christchurch City Council) Monday 10am A 30 minute walk followed by an informative talk every second week. Meet at Te Hapua Halswell Centre. Halswell Library. Christchurch City Council (03) 941 8999
Group Name Ability Day/Time Hoon Hay Walking Group Wednesday 10am Walking group for the 50+ age group. Walk for approx 1 hour. Phone before attending. Meet at Hoon Hay Road. Cost: $3 for carpool if going away. Barbara (03) 338 8306 Hagley Park Nordic Walkers This is a fun, sociable walking group for any age, physique, fitness level and ability. Gentle warm up and cool down. Phone to confirm day and start time. Cost: $15 per session. Frances 021 237 2476 Port Hill Walkers Thursday 9am Walk various places around Canterbury for 3 4 hours for all age groups. Good level of fitness needed plus appropriate shoes e.g. tramping shoes. BYO morning tea and lunch. Meet at Pioneer Stadium. Cost: Transport. Ann (03) 348 6364, Pauline (o3) 329 4414 or Joyce (03) 342 8954 Port Hills Athletic Club South Wednesday and Friday Variety of social walks around St Martins and Cashmere. Meet at Port Hills Clubrooms, Hansen Park. Cost: $70 per year. Glen (03) 332 1964
East Group Name Ability Day/Time Wainoni/Avonside Community Services Thursday 10.30am Flat walks around the local area, for 3 5km. Meet at 878 Avonside Drive. Cost: $2 for transport. Wainoni/Avonside Community Services (03) 389 2285 Brighton Ramblers Tuesday 8.45am Walks around Christchurch for 3 6 hours. Phone to confirm. Cost: Transport. Marlene (03) 388 1115 Linwood Walk n Talk (Christchurch City Council) Wednesday 10am A 30 minute walk followed by an informative talk every second week. Meet at Linwood Union Church on the corner of Tilford St and Linwood Ave. Christchurch City Council (03) 941 8999 Mt Pleasant Walking Group Tuesday Walking group for the 50+ age group. Walks on the flat and hills around various areas. Approx 2 hours. Meet at Mt Pleasant Community Centre Carpark, McCormacks Bay Rd. Cost: Carpooling. Judy (03) 384 1269
East Group Name Ability Day/Time New Brighton Walk n Talk (Christchurch City Council) Monday 10am A 30 40 minute walk followed by an informative talk once per month. Meet at New Brighton Library, New Brighton Pier Building, Marine Parade. Christchurch City Council (03) 941 8999 Shirley Recreational Walkers Monday Walks around various flat areas. All ages welcome. Meet on the corner of Chancellor Street and Shirley Road. Cost: Transport. Sue (03) 981 7071 or 027 775 4635 Shirley Recreational Walkers Thursday Walks around various hill areas. All ages welcome. Meet on the corner of Chancellor Street and Shirley Road. Cost: Transport. Sue (03) 981 7071 or 027 775 4635
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West Group Name Ability Day/Time Broomfield Wanderers Wednesday Walks around the area for one hour, all welcome. Away walks on the last Wednesday of the month. Group walks all year round, wet or fine. Salvation Army Community Centre, Manurere Street, Hei Hei. Phone to confirm. Cost: $1 for a cuppa and $5 for carpooling. Ann (03) 349 3644 Fendalton Walk n Talk (Christchurch City Council) Thursday 10am 30 minute walk followed by an informative talk once a month. Meet at Fendalton Library, corner Jeffery and Clyde Roads. Christchurch City Council (03) 941 8999 Merivale Seniors Walking Group Monday 10am and 10.30am Walking group for the 60+ age group. 1 hour walk meets at 10am, shorter walk meets at 10.30am. Meet inside Merivale Mall, in front of the supermarket. Cost: Optional coffee afterwards. June (03) 355 8703
Group Name Ability Day/Time St Aidan s Walking Group Wednesday Walks around the area for one hour, all welcome. Walk at your own pace for as long as you like. Outings on the last Wednesday of the month. Plus 3 trips per year. Meet at St Aidan s Church, 126 Hei Hei Road. Cost: $2 per walk. Tracey (03) 342 5864 St Peter s Walking Group Monday 1.30pm Local walks. Everyone welcome. Meet in Totara Street. Alternate Monday meeting at Riccarton Domain, Yaldhurst Road. Ring first to confirm meeting spot. Audrey (03) 348 9157 The Merivale Corner Strollers West Tuesday 10am Walk for approximately one hour mainly in the local area. Meet at Elmwood Bowling Club, 83 Heaton St. Julia (03) 355 3287 West
City Central Group Name Ability Day/Time Lambda Lattes Sunday 10am (fortnightly) Social walking group for gays and lesbians. All ages welcome. Walks approx 2 hours long. Phone for meeting place. Tim (03) 332 2844 or 021 1122 756 Lambda Trampers Sunday 8am or 9am Varies (fortnightly) Day tramps and walking around Canterbury. Social group for gays and lesbians. All ages welcome. for a programme. Meeting places vary. Cost: Transport. Graham (03) 389 3831 or 021 237 1564 YMCA Walkers Thursday Gentle walks around Hagley Park or Central city for 30-60 mins. Suitable for retireess with basic fitness level. All ages welcome. Cost: $30 per year Jill (03) 359 8320
Citywide Group Name Ability Day/Time Thursday Walkers Thursday 9.45am A 45 minute walk for fun and friendship, finishing with an optional coffee and chat afterwards. Different routes each week. Website: thursdaywalkers.wordpress.com Beverley 027 337 6256 Cardiac Companions Sunday 1pm (fortnightly only) Fortnightly walks around various Christchurch areas. Website: cardiaccompanions.org.nz Phone for a programme. Neville (03) 942 5453 City Ramblers Tuesday 10.30am Walks around Christchurch for 1.5 2 hours. BYO lunch. Men and women in 50+ age group welcome. Phone for a programme. Cost: $5 per year Joan (03) 323 9277
Group Name Ability Day/Time Eastenders Citywide Monday 10am Friendly walking group that walks around various areas for 6 8km. All ages welcome. BYO morning tea and lunch. Phone for meeting point Cost: $5 per year plus carpool costs. Barbara (03) 332 1338 or Nola (03) 960 8964 Happy Ramblers Tuesday 10am Walks around various areas for 50+ age group. Men and women welcome. Meet at various locations. Cost: $10 per year. Claudia (03) 342 5608 or Hazel (03) 358 5319 Garden City Walkers Saturday Friendly walking group, various venues both hill and flat walks between 2.5 or 3 hours. Phone for information. Audrey (03) 338 8604 or Gill (03) 379 8069 Pioneer Trampers Thursday 8.30am or 9am Tramping in the Banks Peninsula and Canterbury area. Walks last between 4 5 hours. Meet at various locations. Cost: Carpooling. Jaap (03) 354 5379
Citywide Group Name Ability Day/Time Recreation and Sports Sunday Walks (Christchurch City Council) Sunday 10.30am One hour walks (mostly flat) around Christchurch with interesting facts along the way. All ages and abilities welcome. Meet at various locations. Christchurch City Council (03) 941 8999 Salvation Army Linwood Tuesday 10am Walks around various areas in Christchurch for 1 1.5 hours. All ages and abilities welcome. Meet at weekly walk location. Cost: $1 per walk. Wayne (03) 389 3723 MY Walking Group Saturday and Sunday (varies) Walking group for 45+ singles. Flat and hill walks. Also have other events. Meet at various locations. Cost: $15 per year. Lloyd (03) 323 6232 or Pauline 027 503 6508 (text only) St Peter s Walking Group Thursday Walks around various locations for approx 1 hour. All ages welcome. Meet at various locations. Gayle (03) 343 3401
Citywide Group Name Ability Day/Time Sunshine Walkers Tuesday 1.30pm Walks around various areas. Hill and flat options available. All ages welcome. Meet at various locations. Cost: $4 per year. Hope (03) 389 7997 Tower Tramping Club Tuesday/ Sunday (varies) Tuesday walks: Varied walks around the Canterbury area. Minimum 4 hour tramps. Yvonne for a programme. Sunday walks: Tramps around various Canterbury locations. All ages welcome. Meet at various locations. Denise for a programme. Meet at various locations. Cost: Tuesday walks $10.00 per year + carpooling. Sunday walks carpooling. Yvonne (03) 339 0751 or Denise (03) 942 6735 Tuesday Trekkers Tuesday 9am or Walks around Canterbury. Occasional club trips away. Three different ability groups e.g. Cliffs, Hills and Flat. Meet at various locations. Cost: $15 per year + transport. Gary (03) 942 5919 or Alan (03) 323 8027 Walkie Talkies Thursday 10am Walks around Christchurch, mostly on flat for 1 1.5 hours. Led by St Kentigerns and Burwood United members. Others welcome. Meet at various locations. Eric (03) 388 8687
Group Name Ability Day/Time Wayfarers Thursday 9am or 10am in winter Walks around Christchurch for men and women in the 50+ age group. Meet at various locations. Cost: $5 per year. Lilly (03) 981 9545 or 021 399 545 Weekend Wanderers Citywide Sunday 1.30pm fortnightly Walks around various Christchurch locations for approx 2 hours.occasionally longer trips away. Meet at various locations. Cost: Carpooling. Marilyn (03) 338 3826 XY s Walkers Thursday Mainly hill walks of 3 4 hours around Christchurch. Meet at different locations each week. Maureen (03) 383 1226 or Alison (03) 338 2678 YMCA Walkers Tuesday Gentle walks in the greater Christchurch area for 30-60 min. Cost: $30 per year. Jill (03) 366 0689
Selwyn District Group Name Ability Day/Time Ellesmere Tramping Group Thursday 9am Day walks around Canterbury area. All ages welcome. Meet in Ellesmere / Leeston area. Cost: Carpool. Trish (03) 329 1865 Lincoln Walking Group Tuesday/ Wednesday A friendly walking group enjoying short to medium walks around the local area and further afield. Programmes available at Lincln and District Community Care and on website. Lincoln and District Community Care lincolncomcare.co.nz Tues Lena 021 300 074; Wed Alistair 021 038 4826 Malvern Walking Group Thursday 9am 4pm The second Thursday of the month. Includes a small hill, reasonable fitness required. Travel by carpool as far afield as Banks Peninsula and Arthur s Pass. BYO lunch. Meet at Darfield. Phone for more information. Cost: $5 for carpool driver. Lorraine (03) 317 9291 Malvern Walking Group Monday 9am 2pm The last Monday of the month. Easy and flat. Travel by carpool as far afield as Banks Peninsula and Arthurs Pass. BYO lunch. Meet at Darfield. Phone for more information. Cost: $5 for carpool driver. Lorraine (03) 317 9291
Group Name Ability Day/Time Rolleston Thursday Night Walking Group Selwyn District Thursday 7pm 8pm Walks around Rolleston town for about one hour. Meet at Rolleston Community Centre. Thea (03) 347 9173 Selwyn Walkers Monday 1.30pm Walks around the area for 1 1.5 hours. Finished by 3pm. All welcome to join a fun and friendly group, plus enjoy coffee or lunch once every 6 weeks. Walk wet or fine. Meet at Rolleston Community Centre. Denise (03) 347 3321 Southbridge Walking Group Friday 9am 9am start in summer, in winter. An hour walk around the local area. Enjoy company and friendship. Stay for a cuppa afterwards. Men and women, all ages welcome. An away walk last Friday each month in summer. Meet at Southbridge Bowling Club. Cost: $5 per year. Helen (03) 324 2417
Selwyn District Group Name Ability Day/Time Westie Wanderers Wednesday Walks around Canterbury for 2 3 hours. Mainly flat walks. Meet at West Melton Community Centre, Main West Coast Rd, West Melton. Cost $2.00 for 6 month programme. Denise (03) 347 4226
Waimakariri District Group Name Ability Day/Time Rangiora Senior Walkers Wednesday 10am summer and 10.30am winter Flat walks, mainly locals. Meet at Pink Elephant Park. Cost: $5 per year. Peggy (03) 323 6493 Kaiapoi Walkers Group Wednesday 9am 3pm Medium pace walking group. Meet in car park beside Kaiapoi Post Shop, Charles Street. Don (03) 3279064 Casual Walking Group Monday and Friday 9am Join our fun local walking group. We are a group of people who meet to share our exercise. We build fitness and self esteem. We range in age from Mums and Bubs to Octogenarians...and all fitness levels. Mondays at 9am: Whenua Wetlands, Cotter Lane, Rangiora. Meet at the car park. Fridays at 9am: Meet corner of King and Queen Street by Rangiora Borough School. Alan 022 061 0322
Getting Started It s a good idea to talk to your doctor before beginning to walk if you suffer from any medical conditions or have health worries. Start slowly as you would with any exercise programme and increase the level and distance once you feel comfortable. Remember to walk slowly for five minutes to warm up. Stretch to prevent injury and increase flexibility. > Wear light, comfortable clothing in the summer and warm, waterproof clothing in the winter. > Choose well-fitting, cushion-soled shoes, preferably with adequate grip on the soles. > Remember sunscreen, hat and fluids to drink. For more ideas on how to get started visit the Starting Out Walking section on the Active Canterbury website. Advantages of walking with others Studies show walking with others can greatly improve the likelihood that you ll stick with it. This can be either by taking part in a group or by having a walking partner. Joining one of the groups listed in this booklet is a great idea. It will help keep you motivated and get you linked in with an established group of regular walkers. Alternatively you could consider starting your own group. It s not difficult and you can find help and resources at: www.activecanterbury.org.nz Your local Christchurch City Council Community Recreation Advisor is also available to help on 941 8999. Join a group, start a new one, or find a buddy and experience the benefits of walking with others today. While every effort has been made to ensure the information in this brochure is correct at the time of printing, Christchurch City Council accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or otherwise of the details in this publication. Changes may occur to times, meeting places and contact persons.
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