Walking can help you keep healthy and active. Meet new people and feel great by joining your local walk 'n' talk group.
Please contact your local Community Recreation Advisor for further information.
Where: All walks leave from the corner of Birdwood Ave and Malcolm Ave unless otherwise specified in the programme.
When: 1pm Thursday.
Duration: Approximately 40 minutes.
What to bring: Wear clothing suitable for the weather and comfortable walking shoes. Bring a drink bottle. Parents with strollers are welcome.
Cancellations: Walks cancelled in heavy or persistent rain. Call us on 03 941 8999 for information on cancellations.
2025 walks
| Date | Walk |
|---|---|
| December | |
| 4 | Walk |
| 11 | Walk ’n’ Talk – Historic Cracroft Meet at the corner of Worsley’s Road and Long Acre Drive at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the corner of Malcolm and Birdwood Ave at 12.40pm. |
| 18 | Walk ’n’ Xmas Afternoon Tea Meet at Riccarton House at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the corner of Malcolm and Birdwood Ave at 12.30pm. We will walk before having afternoon tea. |
2026 walks
| Date | Walk |
|---|---|
| January | |
| 29 | Walk and welcome |
| February | |
| 5 | Walk n Talk – Historic Addington Meet at the corner of Ward Street and Church Square at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the corner of Birdwood Ave and Malcolm Ave at 12.30pm. |
| 12 | Walk |
| 19 | Walk n’ Talk – Governors Bay Meet at Allandale Reserve at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the corner of Birdwood Ave and Malcolm Ave at 12.30pm. |
| 26 | Walk |
| March | |
| 5 | Walk n’ Talk – Southshore Meet on the corner of Bridge Street and Estuary Road (Dune Café) at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the corner of Birdwood Ave and Malcolm Ave at 12.30pm. |
| 12 | Walk |
| 19 | Walk n Talk – Waltham to Woolston Opawaho Meet on the corner of Opawa Road and Beckford Road at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the corner of Birdwood Ave and Malcolm Ave at 12.30pm. |
| 26 | Walk |
| April | |
| 2 | Walk n Talk – St Martins River Loop Meet on the corner of Centaurus Road and Wilsons Road (at the roundabout) at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the corner of Birdwood Ave and Malcolm Ave at 12.30pm. |
| 9 | No walk |
| 46 | Walk |
| 23 | Walk |
| 30 | Walk– n’ Talk – Autumnal Botanic Gardens Meet on the pedestrian bridge into the gardens, accessed from the main garden’s carpark off Park Tce, at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the corner of Birdwood Ave and Malcolm Ave at 12.30pm. |
| May | |
| 7 | Walk |
| 14 | Walk n Talk – Around the Horseshoe (Lake) Meet on the corner of Kingsford Street and Bloomfield Tce at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the corner of Birdwood Ave and Malcolm Ave at 12.30pm. |
| 21 | Walk |
| 28 | Walk n’ Talk – Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre Meet at the corner of Lichfield Street and Colombo Street (outside the Bus Interchange) at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the corner of Birdwood Ave and Malcolm Ave at 12.30pm. |
| June | |
| 4 | Walk |
| 11 | Walk n’ Talk – Redwood Reserves Meet on Sturrocks Road where the railway line crosses the road at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the corner of Birdwood Ave and Malcolm Ave at 12.30pm. |
| 18 | Walk |
| 25 | Walk n’ Talk – Matariki - Meet outside Turanga (Central Library) at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the corner of Birdwood Ave and Malcolm Ave at 12.30pm. The bus is a good option. |
| July | |
| 2 | Walk |
| 9 | Walk n’ Talk – Deans Bush Meet at Riccarton House, off Kahu Road, at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the corner of Birdwood Ave and Malcolm Ave at 12.30pm. |
| 16 | Walk |
Meet new people and feel great! Informative talks follow the walk as per the programme.
Where: Fendalton Library(external link) (unless another location is specified in the table below).
When: 10am Thursday.
Duration: Approximately 40 minutes.
What to bring: Wear clothing suitable for the weather and comfortable walking shoes. Bring a drink bottle.
Cancellations: Walks cancelled in heavy or persistent rain. Call us on 03 941 8999 for information on cancellations.
2025 walks
| Date | Walk |
|---|---|
| December | |
| 4 | Walk ’n’ Talk – CBD Meet at The Crossing outside H&M on Cashel Street at 10am (the bus is a very good option) or arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am. |
| 11 | Walk |
| 18 | Walk ’n’ Xmas Morning Tea Meet at Chateau on the Park – Doubletree at the main entrance at 10am or arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am. We will walk first, and have morning tea at 10.30am. |
2026 walks
| Date | Walk |
|---|---|
| January | |
| 29 | Walk and welcome |
| February | |
| 5 | Walk |
| 12 | Walk n Talk – Historic Addington Meet at the corner of Ward Street and Church Square at 10am or arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am. |
| 19 | Walk |
| 26 | Walk |
| March | |
| 5 | Walk – Southshore Beach Stroll Meet at the corner of Bridge Street and Estuary Road (Dune Café) at 10am or arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am. |
| 12 | Walk |
| 19 | Walk |
| 26 | Walk |
| April | |
| 2 | Walk n Talk – Historic Beckenham Meet on the corner of Malcolm Ave and Birdwood Ave at 10am or arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am. |
| 9 | No walk |
| 16 | Walk |
| 23 | Walk |
| 30 | Walk– n’ Talk – Autumnal Botanic Gardens Meet on the pedestrian bridge into the gardens, accessed from the main garden’s carpark off Park Tce, at 10am or arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am. |
| May | |
| 7 | Walk |
| 14 | Walk |
| 21 | Walk |
| 28 | Walk n’ Talk – Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre Meet at the corner of Lichfield Street and Colombo Street, outside Bus Interchange, at 10am or arrange to carpool from the church at 9.30am. The bus is a good option. |
| June | |
| 4 | Walk |
| 11 | Walk |
| 18 | Walk |
| 25 | Walk n’ Talk – Matariki Meet outside Turanga (Central Library) at 10am or arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am. The bus is a good option. |
| July | |
| 2 | Walk |
| 9 | Walk n’ Talk – European Travels |
| 16 | Walk |
Where: Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre – Halswell Library(external link).
When: 10am Monday.
Duration: Approximately 40 minutes.
What to bring: Wear clothing suitable for the weather and comfortable walking shoes. Bring a drink bottle. Parents with strollers are welcome.
Cancellations: Walks cancelled in heavy or persistent rain. Call us on 03 941 8999 for information on cancellations.
2025 walks
| Date | Walk |
|---|---|
| December | |
| 1 | Walk |
| 8 | Walk ’n’ Talk – Ilam Gardens Meet at the cnr of Waimairi Road and Dovedale Ave at 10am or arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am. |
| 15 | Walk ’n’ Xmas Morning Tea Meet at Halswell Quarry at Kennedy’s Road entrance at 10am. |
2026 walks
| Date | Walk |
|---|---|
| January | |
| 26 | Walk and welcome |
| February | |
| 2 | Walk n Talk –Waimairi Beach Meet at the Waimairi Surf Club carpark, corner of Marine Parade and Beach Road, at 10am or arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am. |
| 9 | Walk |
| 16 | Walk n’ Talk – Deans Bush Meet at Riccarton House carpark (off Kahu Road, at 10am or arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am. |
| 23 | Walk |
| March | |
| 2 | Walk– n’ Talk – Lincoln’s Liffey Meet at Liffey Springs Reserve on Liffey Springs Drive near Garret Place, or arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am. |
| 9 | Walk |
| 26 | Walk |
| 23 | Walk n’ Talk – St Martins River Loop Meet at the corner of Centaurus Road and Wilsons Road, at the roundabout, at 10am or arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am. |
| 30 | Walk |
| April | |
| 6 | Easter Monday |
| 13 | Walk n’ Talk – Around the Horseshoe (Lake) Meet on the corner of Kingsford Street and Bloomfield Tce at 10am or arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am. |
| 20 | Walk |
| 27 | ANZAC holiday |
| May | |
| 4 | Walk |
| 11 | Walk n’ Talk – Autumnal Botanic Gardens Meet on the pedestrian bridge into the gardens, accessed from the main garden’s carpark off Park Tce, at 10am or arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am. |
| 18 | Walk |
| 25 | Walk n’ Talk – Styx Mill Meet at the Styx Mill Conservation Reserve carpark off Styx Mill Road – turn right at the T-intersection with Cavendish Road, or arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am. |
| June | |
| 1 | King's Birthday |
| 8 | Walk |
| 15 | Walk n’ Talk – Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre Meet at the corner of Lichfield Street and Colombo Street, outside the Bus Interchange, or arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am. |
| 22 | Walk |
| 29 | Walk n’ Talk – Matariki Meet outside Turanga (Central Library) at 10am or arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am. |
| July | |
| 6 | Walk |
| 13 | Walk n’ Talk – Historic Heathcote Valley Meet at the corner of Port Hills Road and Bridle Path Road at 10am or arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am. |
Where: Linwood Union Church, corner of Tilford Street and Linwood Ave(external link), Linwood.
When: 10am Wednesday.
Duration: Approximately 40 minutes.
What to bring: Wear clothing suitable for the weather and comfortable walking shoes. Bring a drink bottle. Parents with strollers are welcome.
Cancellations: Walks cancelled in heavy or persistent rain. Call us on 03 941 8999 for information on cancellations.
2025 walks
| Date | Walk |
|---|---|
| December | |
| 3 | Walk |
| 10 | Walk |
| 17 | Walk ’n’ Xmas Afternoon Tea Meet at The Birdwood on the corner of Malcolm and Birdwood Aves at 10am or arrange to carpool from the church at 9.30am. |
2026 walks
| Date | Walk |
|---|---|
| January | |
| 28 | Walk and welcome |
| February | |
| 4 | Walk n Talk –New Brighton Beach Meet at the New Brighton Library end of the Pier at 10am or arrange to carpool from the church at 9.30am. |
| 11 | Walk |
| 18 | Walk n’ Talk – St Martins River Loop Meet at the corner of Centaurus Road and Wilsons Road, at the roundabout, at 10am or arrange to carpool from the church at 9.30am. |
| 25 | Walk |
| March | |
| 4 | Walk– n’ Talk – Around the Horseshoe (Lake) Meet on the corner of Kingsford Street and Bloomfield Tce at 10am or arrange to carpool from the church at 9.30am. |
| 11 | Walk |
| 18 | Walk |
| 25 | Walk n’ Talk – Redwood Reserves Meet on Sturrocks Road where the railway line crosses the road at 10am or arrange to carpool from the church at 12.30pm. |
| April | |
| 1 | Walk |
| 8 | No walk |
| 15 | Walk |
| 22 | Walk |
| 29 | Walk n Talk – Autumnal Botanic Gardens Meet on the pedestrian bridge into the gardens accessed from the main garden’s carpark off Park Tce at 10am or arrange to carpool from the church at 9.30am. |
| May | |
| 6 | Walk |
| 13 | Walk n’ Talk –Waltham Wander Meet on the corner of Waltham Road and Fifield Tce at 10am or arrange to carpool from the church at 9.30am. |
| 20 | Walk |
| 27 | Walk n’ Talk – Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre Meet at the corner of Lichfield Street and Colombo Street, outside the Bus Interchange, at 10am or arrange to carpool from the church at 9.30am. |
| June | |
| 3 | Walk |
| 10 | Walk n Talk – Historic Heathcote Valley Meet at the corner of Port Hills Road and Bridle Path Road at 10am or arrange to carpool from the church at 9.30am. |
| 17 | Walk |
| 14 | Walk n’ Talk – Matariki Meet outside Turanga (Central Library) at 10am or arrange to carpool from the church at 9.30am. |
| July | |
| 1 | Walk |
| 8 | Walk |
| 15 | Walk n’ Talk – Halswell Expansion Meet outside Te Hapua (Halswell Library) at 10am or carpool from the church at 9.30am. |
Meet new people and feel great! Informative talks follow the walk as per the programme.
Where: Papanui Library(external link)(external link), Corner Langdons and Restell Street, Papanui (unless another location is specified in the table below).
When: 1pm Wednesday.
Duration: Approximately 40 minutes.
What to bring: Wear clothing suitable for the weather and comfortable walking shoes. Bring a drink bottle.
Cancellations: Walks cancelled in heavy or persistent rain. Call us on 03 941 8999 for information on cancellations.
2025 walks
| Date | Walk |
|---|---|
| December | |
| 3 | Walk |
| 10 | Walk |
| 17 | Walk ’n’ Xmas Afternoon Tea Meet at Riccarton House at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the Library at 12.30pm. |
2026 walks
| Date | Walk |
|---|---|
| January | |
| 28 | Walk and welcome |
| February | |
| 4 | Walk n’ Talk – New Brighton Beach Meet at the New Brighton Library end of the Pier at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the Papanui Library at 12.30pm. |
| 11 | Walk |
| 18 | Walk n’ Talk – St Martins River Loop Meet at the corner of Centaurus Road and Wilsons Road, at the roundabout, at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the library at 12.30pm. |
| 25 | Walk |
| March | |
| 4 | Walk– n’ Talk – Around the Horseshoe (Lake) Meet on the corner of Kingsford Street and Bloomfield Tce at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the library at 12.30pm. |
| 11 | Walk |
| 18 | Walk |
| 25 | Walk n’ Talk – Redwood Reserves Meet on Sturrocks Road where the railway line crosses the road at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the library at 12.30pm. |
| April | |
| 1 | Walk |
| 8 | No walk |
| 15 | Walk |
| 22 | Walk |
| 29 | Walk n Talk – Autumnal Botanic Gardens Meet on the pedestrian bridge into the gardens accessed from the main garden’s carpark, off Park Tce, at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the library at 12.30pm. |
| May | |
| 6 | Walk |
| 13 | Walk n’ Talk – WalthamWander Meet on the corner of Waltham Road and Fifield Tce at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the library at 12.30pm. |
| 20 | Walk |
| 27 | Walk n’ Talk – Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre Meet at the corner of Lichfield Street and Colombo Street outside Bus Interchange at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the library at 12.30pm. |
| June | |
| 3 | Walk |
| 10 | Walk n Talk – Phillipstown Meet at the corner of Matheson Road and Tuam Street at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the library at 12.30pm. |
| 17 | Walk |
| 24 | Walk n’ Talk – Matariki Meet outside Turanga (Central Library) at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the library at 12.30pm. |
| July | |
| 1 | Walk |
| 8 | Walk |
| 15 | Walk n’ Talk – Halswell Expansion Meet outside Te Hapua (Halswell Library) at 1pm or carpool from the Papanui Library at 12.30pm. |