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.
Beckenham
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.
2022 walks
| Date | Walk |
| August | |
| 4 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Nga Puna Wai Meet at the Nga Puna Wai end of McMahon Drive at 1pm or carpool from the library at 12.40pm. |
| 11 | Walk |
| 18 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Aged Concern |
| 25 | Walk |
| September | |
| 1 | Walk |
| 8 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Lyttleton to Cass – Meet on the corner of Brittan Terrace and Voelas Rd at 1pm or carpool from the library at 12.30pm. |
| 15 | Walk |
| 22 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Longhurst Meet on the corner of Hamill Road and Caulfield Road at 1pm or carpool from the library at 12.20pm. |
| 29 | Walk |
| October | |
| 6 | Walk |
| 13 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Spring Gardens Meet at the Kiosk in the Gardens over the footbridge from the Armagh Street car park at 1pm or carpool from the library at 12.30pm |
| 20 | Walk |
| 27 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Styx Mill Meet in the Styx Mill Reserve car park on Styx Mill Road near the intersection with Cavendish Road at 1pm or carpool from the library at 12.20pm. |
| November | |
| 3 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Historic Avon Meet in the Margaret Mahy Playground car park at 1pm or carpool from the library at 12.30pm |
| 10 | Walk |
| 17 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Estuary Explore Meet in the car park off Beatty Street in the domain closest to the South New Brighton Pier at 1pm or carpool from the library at 12.30pm. |
| 24 | Walk |
| December | |
| 1 | Walk ‘n’ Xmas Afternoon Tea – Harry Ell Carpool from the library at 12.45pm or meet in the car park next to the playground in Victoria Park at 1pm. |
| 8 | Walk |
| 15 | Walk |
Fendalton
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.
2022 walks
| Date | Walk |
| August | |
| 4 | Walk |
| 11 | Walk |
| 18 | Walk |
| 25 | Walk |
| September | |
| 1 | Walk and Explore Riccarton Bush – Meet at Fendalton Library |
| 8 | Walk |
| 15 | Walk |
| 22 | Walk |
| 29 | Walk |
| October | |
| 6 | Walk and Explore – Meet at the Botanical Gardens |
| 13 | Walk |
| 20 | Walk |
| 27 | Walk |
| November | |
| 3 | Walk |
| 10 | Walk and Explore – Meet at Mona Vale |
| 17 | Walk |
| 24 | Walk |
| December | |
| 1 | Walk |
| 8 | Walk – Last walk of term and Christmas celebration |
Halswell
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.
2022 walks
| Date | Walk |
| August | |
| 1 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Nga Puna Wai Meet at the Nga Puna Wai end of McMahon Drive at 10am. |
| 8 | Walk |
| 15 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Sparks Road Wetlands Meet on the corner of Cashmere Road and Henderson Road at 10am. |
| 22 | Walk |
| 29 | Walk |
| September | |
| 5 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Longhurst Meet on the corner of Hamill Road and Caulfield Road at 10am. |
| 12 | Walk |
| 19 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Styx Mill Meet in the Styx Mill Reserve car park on Styx Mill Road near the intersection with Cavendish Road at 10am or carpool from the library at 9.20am. |
| 26 | Walk |
| October | |
| 3 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Historic Avon Meet in the Margaret Mahy Playground car park at 10am or carpool from the library at 9.30am. |
| 10 | Walk |
| 17 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Spring Gardens Meet at the Kiosk in the Gardens over the Footbridge from the Armagh Street car park at 10am or carpool from the library at 9.30am. |
| 24 | Labour Day |
| 31 | Walk |
| November | |
| 7 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Lyttleton to Cass Meet on the corner of Brittan Terrace and Voelas Road at 10am or carpool from the library at 9.30am. |
| 14 | Walk |
| 21 | Walk |
| 28 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Estuary Explore Meet in the car park off Beatty Street in the domain closest to the South New Brighton Pier at 10am or carpool from the library at 9.30am. |
| December | |
| 5 | Walk ‘n’ Xmas Morning Tea Meet at Halswell Quarry (Kennedy’s Road entrance) at 10am. |
| 12 | Walk |
Linwood
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.
2022 walks
| Date | Walk |
| August | |
| 3 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Redcliffs to Sumner Carpool from the Church at 9.30am or meet at the corner of Beachville Road and Celia Street at 10am. |
| 10 | Walk |
| 17 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Lincoln Liffey Wander Carpool from the Church at 9.30am or meet at Liffey Springs Drive opposite Watkins Place at 10am. |
| 24 | Walk |
| 31 | Walk |
| September | |
| 7 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Prestons Carpool from the Church at 9.30am or meet at the corner of Raranga Street and Te Korari Street at 10am. |
| 14 | Walk |
| 21 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Avon Stroll Meet in the Margaret Mahy Playground car park at 10am or carpool from the Church at 9.30am. |
| 28 | Walk |
| October | |
| 5 | Walk |
| 12 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Spring Gardens Meet at the Kiosk in the Gardens over the footbridge from the Armagh Street car park at 10am or carpool from the Church at 9.30am. |
| 19 | Walk |
| 26 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Historic Ferrymead Carpool from the Church at 9.30am or meet at the corner of Ferrymead Park Drive and Bridle Path Road at 10am. |
| November | |
| 2 | Walk |
| 9 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Estuary Explore Meet in the carpark off Beatty Street in the domain closest to the South New Brighton Pier at 10am or carpool from the Church at 9.30am. |
| 16 | Walk |
| 23 | Walk |
| 30 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Longhurst Meet on the corner of Hamill Road and Caulfield Road at 10am or cCarpool from the Church at 9.30am. |
| December | |
| 7 | Walk ‘n’ Xmas Morning Tea – Riccarton House Meet in the Riccarton House car park at 10am or carpool from the Church at 9.30am. |
| 14 | Walk |
New Brighton
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.
Papanui
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.
2022 walks
| Date | Walk |
| August | |
| 3 | Walk |
| 10 | Walk |
| 17 | Walk |
| 24 | Walk and Explore Casebrook – Meeting place to be confirmed |
| 31 | Walk |
| September | |
| 7 | Walk |
| 14 | Walk |
| 21 | Walk |
| 28 | Walk and Explore Cranford Basin – Meeting place to be confirmed |
| October | |
| 5 | Walk |
| 12 | Walk and Explore – Meet at Mona Vale |
| 19 | Walk |
| 26 | Walk |
| November | |
| 2 | Walk |
| 9 | Walk |
| 16 | Walk and Explore – Meet at the New Brighton Library |
| 23 | Walk |
| 30 | Walk |
| December | |
| 7 | Walk – Last walk of term and Christmas celebration |