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: 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.

February to June 2023 walks

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.

March to June 2023 walks

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. 

February to June 2023 walks

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.  

February to June 2023 walks

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.

February to June 2023 walks

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