Walking can help you keep healthy and active. Meet new people and feel great by joining your local walk 'n' talk group.
Where: Christchurch South Library, corner of Colombo Street and Hunter Terrace(external link), Beckenham.
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.
Date | Walk |
February | |
2 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Sumner – Carpool from the Library at 12.30pm or meet at the corner of Stoke St and the Esplanade at 1pm |
9 | Walk |
16 | Walk |
23 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Historic Heathcote Estuary – Carpool from the Library at 12.30pm or meet at the corner of Barton St and Long St at 1pm |
March | |
2 | Walk |
9 | Walk ‘n’Talk – Lincoln Liffey Wander – Carpool from the Library at 12.30pm or meet at the corner of Leinster Tce and Edward St at 1pm |
16 | Walk |
23 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Waimairi Beach – Carpool from the Library at 12.30am or meet at the corner of Beach Rd and Marine Parade at 1pm |
30 | Walk |
April | |
6 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – The Gardens in Autumn – Carpool from the Library at 12.30pm or meet at the Armagh St Footbridge into the Gardens at 1pm |
13 | Walk |
20 | Walk |
27 | Walk |
May | |
4 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Deans Bush - Carpool from the Library at 12.30pm or meet in the Riccarton House Carpark at 1pm |
11 | Walk |
18 | Walk 'n’ Talk - Historic Heathcote Valley – Carpool from the Library at 12.30pm or meet at the corner of Bridle Path Rd and Port Hills Rd at 1pm |
25 | Walk |
June | |
1 | Walk |
8 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Red Zone Revisited – Carpool from the Library at 12.30pm or meet at the corner of Gloucester St and Avonside Drive at 1pm |
15 | Walk |
22 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Matariki - Carpool from the Library at 12.30am or meet outside Turanga at the Square entrance at 1pm |
29 | Walk |
Where: Fendalton Library(external link), corner Jeffreys and Clyde Roads.
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When: 10am Thursday.
Duration: Approximately 40 minutes long on the flat.
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.
Date | Walk |
March | |
2 | Walk and Explore – Meander in Mona Vale Meeting place to be confirmed |
9 | Walk |
16 | Walk |
23 | Walk |
29 | Walk |
April | |
6 | Walk and Explore – South Brighton Stroll The meeting place is to be confirmed |
13 | Walk – Walking Festival |
20 | Walk – Walking Festival |
27 | Walk |
May | |
4 | Walk and Explore – Botanic Gardens The meeting place is to be confirmed |
11 | Walk |
18 | Walk |
25 | Walk |
June | |
1 | Walk and Explore – Papanui Club The meeting place is to be confirmed |
8 | Walk |
15 | Walk |
22 | Walk |
29 | Walk ª Final walk of the term |
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.
Date | Walk |
February | |
20 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Harry Ell – Carpool from the Library at 9.30am or meet in the carpark in Victoria Park next to the children’s playground at 10am |
27 | Walk |
March | |
6 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Waimairi Beach – Carpool from the Library at 9.20am or meet at the corner of Beach Rd and Marine Parade at 10am |
13 | Walk |
20 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Deans Bush – Carpool from the Library at 9.30am or meet in the Riccarton House Carpark at 10am |
27 | Walk |
April | |
3 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – The Gardens in Autumn – Carpool from the Library at 9.30am or meet at the Armagh St Footbridge into the Gardens at 10am |
10 | Easter Monday |
17 | Walk |
24 | Walk |
May | |
1 | Walk ‘n’ Talk– Prebbleton – Carpool from the Library at 9.30am or meet at the corner of Nickel Drive and Farthing Drive at 10am |
8 | Walk |
15 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Lincoln – Carpool from the Library at 9.30am or meet at the corner of Leinster Tce and Edward St at 10am |
22 | Walk |
29 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Red Zone Revisited – Carpool from the Library at 9.30am or meet at the corner of Gloucester St and Avonside Drive at 10am |
June | |
5 | King’s Birthday |
12 | Walk |
19 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Historic Heathcote Valley – Carpool from the Library at 9.30am or meet at the corner of Bridle Path Rd and Port Hills Rd at 10am |
26 | Walk – Matariki – Carpool from the Library at 9.30am or meet outside Turanga at the Square entrance at 10am |
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.
Date | Walk |
February | |
8 | Walk |
15 | Walk |
22 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Waimairi Beach – Carpool from the Church at 9.30am or meet at the corner of Beach Rd and Marine Parade |
March | |
1 | Walk |
8 | Walk ‘n’ Talk– Deans Bush – Carpool from the Church at 9.30am or meet in the Riccarton House carpark at 10am |
15 | Walk |
22 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Historic Heathcote Valley – Carpool from the Church at 9.30am or meet at the corner of Bridle Path Rd and Port Hills Rd at 10am |
29 | Walk |
April | |
5 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – The Gardens in Autumn – Carpool from the Church at 9.30am or meet at the Armagh St Footbridge into the Gardens at 10am |
12 | Walk |
19 | Walk |
26 | Walk |
May | |
3 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – St Martins – Carpool from the Church at 9.30am or meet at the corner of Wilsons Rd and Centaurus Rd at the roundabout at 10am |
10 | Walk |
17 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Red Zone Revisited – Carpool from the Church at 9.30am or meet at the corner of Gloucester St and Avonside Drive at 10am |
24 | Walk |
31 | Walk |
June | |
7 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – City – Carpool from the Church at 9.30am or meet outside Glassons in Cashel Mall (across from The Crossing) at 10am |
14 | Walk |
21 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Matariki – Carpool from the Church at 9.30am or meet outside Turanga at the Square entrance at 10am |
28 | Walk |
Where: New Brighton Library(external link), Marine Parade, New Brighton.
When: 10am Monday.
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.
Where: Papanui Library(external link), Corner Langdons and Restell Street, Papanui.
When: 10am Wednesday. Walks cancelled in heavy or persistent rain. Listen to Newstalk ZB 1098am.
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.
Date | Walk |
February | |
1 | Walk – Welcome back |
8 | Walk |
15 | Walk |
22 | Walk |
March | |
1 | Walk and Explore – Mona Vale and surrounds – Meeting place to be confirmed |
8 | Walk |
15 | Walk |
22 | Walk |
29 | Walk |
April | |
5 | Walk and Explore – Charlesworth Reserve – Meeting place to be confirmed |
12 | Walk – Walking Festival |
19 | Walk – Walking Festival |
26 | Walk |
May | |
3 | Walk and Explore – Botanical Gardens – Meeting place to be confirmed |
10 | Walk |
17 | Walk |
24 | Walk |
31 | Walk and Explore – North Shore – Meeting place to be confirmed |
June | |
7 | Walk |
14 | Walk |
21 | Walk |
28 | Walk – Final week of the term |