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 |
November | |
2 | Walk |
9 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Adventure Park – Meet at the corner of McVicar Drive and Round Hill Rise at 1pm. |
16 | Walk |
23 | Walk |
30 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Avon-Heathcote Estuary/Ihutai – Arrange to carpool from the Library at 12.30pm or meet at the corner of Estuary Road and Ebbtide Street at 1pm. |
December | |
7 | Walk |
14 | Walk ‘n’ Xmas Afternoon Tea – Harry Ell – Arrange to carpool from the library at 12.45pm or meet in the car park next to the playground in Victoria Park at 1pm. |
Date | Walk |
January | |
25 | Walk ‘n’ Welcome |
February | |
1 |
Walk |
8 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Te Pae Tour – Meet at the Oxford Tce entrance for Te Pae (Convention Centre) at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the library at 12.30pm (the bus is also a good option). |
15 | Walk |
22 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Historic Old Coach Road – Allandale to Governors Bay – Arrange to carpool from the library at 12.30pm or meet at Allandale Domain at 1pm. |
29 | Walk |
March | |
7 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Historic Old Coach Road – Allandale to Governors Bay – Arrange to carpool from the library at 12.30pm or meet at Allandale Domain at 1pm. |
14 | Walk |
21 | Walk |
28 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Te Ara Ihutai Coastal Pathway – Arrange to carpool from the library at 12.30pm or meet at the corner of Burgess Street and the Esplanade at 1pm. |
April | |
4 | Walk |
11 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – The Gardens in Autumn – Arrange to carpool from the library at 12.30pm or meet at the Armagh Street footbridge into the Gardens at 1pm. |
18 | Walk |
25 | Anzac Day |
May | |
2 |
Walk ‘n’ Talk – Horseshoe Lake Revisited – Arrange to carpool from the Library at 12.30pm or meet at the corner of Kingsford Street and Broomfield Terrace at 1pm.
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9 |
Walk
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16 |
Walk ‘n’ Talk – Halswell Developments – Arrange to carpool from the library at 12.30pm or meet at the corner of Country Palms Drive and Sabys Road at 1pm.
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23 |
Walk
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30 |
Walk ‘n’ Talk – Bottle Lake Forest Park – Arrange to carpool from the library at 12.30pm or meet at the Bottle Lake Forest Park car park at 1pm.
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June | |
6 |
Walk
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13 |
Walk ‘n’ Talk – Waltham Wander – Arrange to carpool from the library at 12.30pm or meet at the corner of Wilsons and Waltham Road (Waltham Swimming Pool) at 1pm.
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20 |
Walk
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27 |
Walk ‘n’ Talk – Interactive Matariki – Arrange to carpool from the library at 12.30pm or meet outside Tūranga at the Square entrance at 1pm (the bus is also a good mode of transport).
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July | |
4 | Walk |
11 | Walk ‘n’ Afternoon Tea |
Where: Fendalton Library(external link), corner Jeffreys and Clyde Roads.
(external link)
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 |
November | |
2 | Walk |
9 | Visit a retirement village |
16 | Walk |
23 | Walk |
23 | Walk |
December | |
7 | Christmas celebration and last walk of the year |
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 |
November | |
6 |
Walk ‘n’ Talk – Adventure Park – Arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am or meet at the corner of McVicar Drive and Round Hill Rise at 10am. |
13 | Walk |
20 | Walk |
27 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Avon-Heathcote Estuary/Ihutai – Arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am or meet at the corner of Estuary Road and Ebbtide Street at 10am. |
December | |
4 | Walk |
11 | Walk ‘n’ Xmas Morning Tea – Meet at Halswell Quarry (Kennedy’s Road entrance – near the Co ee Cart) at 10am. |
Date | Walk |
January | |
22 | Walk ‘n’ Welcome |
29 | Walk |
February | |
5 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Te Ara Ihutai Coastal Pathway – Arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am or meet at the corner of Burgess Street and the Esplanade at 10am. |
12 | Walk |
19 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Historic Old Coach Road – Allandale to Governors Bay – Arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am or meet at Allandale Domain at 10am. |
26 | Walk |
March | |
4 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Horseshoe Lake Revisited – Arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am or meet at the corner of Kingsford Street and Broomfield Terrace at 10am. |
11 | Walk |
18 | Walk |
25 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Historic Heathcote Estuary – Arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am or meet at Scott Park, Ferrymead (near Mt Pleasant Yacht Club) at 10am. |
April | |
1 | Easter Monday |
8 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – The Gardens in Autumn – Arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am or meet at the Armagh Street footbridge into the Gardens at 10am. |
15 | Walk |
22 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Bottle Lake Forest Park – Arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am or meet at the Bottle Lake Forest Park car park at 10am. |
29 | Walk |
May | |
6 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Waltham Wander – Arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am or meet at the corner of Wilsons Road and Waltham Road (Waltham Swimming Pool) at 10am. |
13 | Walk |
20 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Beckenham – Arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am or meet at the South Library off Colombo Street at 10am. |
27 | Walk |
June | |
3 | King’s Birthday |
10 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Historic Cemetries – Arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am or meet at the corner of Tilford Street and Linwood Ave at 10am. |
17 | Walk |
24 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Interactive Matariki – Arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am or meet outside Tūranga at the Square entrance at 10am. |
July | |
1 | Walk |
8 | Walk ‘n’ Morning Tea |
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 |
November | |
1 | Walk |
8 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Te Kuru Wetlands – Arrange to carpool from the Church at 9.30am or meet in the car park on Cashmere Road at 10am (between Hoon Hay turn-o and Sutherlands Road). |
15 | Walk |
22 | Walk |
29 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Matuku Takotako/Sumner – Arrange to carpool from the Church at 9.30am or meet at the corner of Heberden Avenue and the Esplanade (Scarborough Head end) at 10am. |
December | |
6 | Walk |
13 | Walk ‘n’ Xmas – Ōtākaro/Avon River – Meet at the corner of Fitzgerald Avenue and Kilmore Street at 10am. |
Date | Walk |
January | |
24 | Walk ‘n’ Welcome |
31 | Walk |
February | |
7 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Te Ara Ihutai Coastal Pathway – Arrange to carpool from the Church at 9.30am or meet at the corner of Burgess Street and the Esplanade at 10am. |
14 | Walk |
21 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – South Shore Estuary – Arrange to carpool from the Church at 9.30am or meet South New Brighton Domain Carpark near the Jetty at 10am. |
28 | Walk |
March | |
6 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Horseshoe Lake Revisited – Arrange to carpool from the Church at 9.30am or meet at the corner of Kingsford Street and Broomfield Terrace at 10am. |
13 | Walk |
20 | Walk |
27 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Historic Heathcote Estuary – Arrange to carpool from the Church at 9.30am or meet at Scott Park, Ferrymead (near Mt Pleasant Yacht Club) at 10am. |
April | |
3 | Walk |
10 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – The Gardens in Autumn – Arrange to carpool from the Church at 9.30am or meet at the Armagh Street footbridge into the Gardens at 10am. |
17 | Walk |
24 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Bottle Lake Forest Park – Arrange to carpool from the Church at 9.30am or meet at the Bottle Lake Forest Park car park at 10am. |
May | |
1 | Walk |
8 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Waltham Wander – Arrange to carpool from the Church at 9.30am or meet at the corner of Wilsons Road and Waltham Road (Waltham Swimming Pool) at 10am. |
15 | Walk |
22 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Beckenham – Arrange to carpool from the Church at 10am or meet at the corner of Country Palms Drive and Sabys Road at 10am. |
29 | Walk |
June | |
5 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Halswell Developments – Arrange to carpool from the Church at 10am or meet at the corner of Country Palms Drive and Sabys Road at 10am. |
12 | Walk |
19 | Walk |
26 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Interactive Matariki – Arrange to carpool from the Church at 9.30am or meet outside Tūranga at the Square entrance at 10am. |
July | |
3 | Walk |
10 | Walk ‘n’ Morning Tea |
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 |
November | |
1 | Walk |
8 | Walk |
15 | Catch the Orbiter to Barrington and a walk |
22 | Walk |
29 | Walk |
December | |
6 | Christmas celebration and last walk of the year |