Walking can help you keep healthy and active. Meet new people and feel great by joining your local walk 'n' talk group.
Join us on a 40-minute walk. Informative talks follow many of the walks – see the programme for details.
Call us on 03 941 8999 for information on cancellations.
Contact us for more information.
Programme
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.
2021 walks
| Date | Walk |
| November | |
| 11 | Walk |
| 18 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Bowenvale Valley Meet at the corner of Birdwood Ave and Eastern/Waimea Tce at 1pm |
| 25 | Walk |
| December | |
| 2 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Harry Ell Carpool from the library at 12.45pm or meet at the car park next to the playground in Victoria Park at 1pm. |
| 9 | Walk ‘n’ Xmas Afternoon Tea – Full details to be confirmed. |
| 16 | Walk |
2022 walks
| Date | Walk |
| February | |
| 10 | Walk and welcome |
| 17 | Walk |
| 24 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Heathcote Estuary. Carpool from the library at 12.30pm or meet at the corner of Ferrymead Park Drive and Bridle Path Road at 1pm |
| March | |
| 3 | Walk |
| 10 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Lincoln Liffey Wander Carpool from the library at 12.20pm or meet at Liffey Springs Drive opposite Watkins Place at 1pm |
| 17 | Walk |
| 24 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Prestons Carpool from the library at 12.20pm or meet at the corner of Raranga Street and Te Korari St at 1pm |
| 31 | Walk |
| April | |
| 7 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – The Gardens in Autumn Carpool from the library at 12.30pm or meet at the Armagh Street Footbridge into the Gardens at 1pm |
| 14 | Walk |
| 21 | Walk |
| 28 | Walk |
| May | |
| 5 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Papanui Carpool from the library at 12.30pm or meet at the corner of Grants Road and Rayburn Ave at 1pm |
| 12 | Walk |
| 19 | Walk n’ Talk – Redcliffs to Sumner Carpool from the library at 12.30pm or meet at the corner of Beachville Road and Celia St at 1pm |
| 26 | Walk |
| June | |
| 2 | Walk |
| 9 | Walk n’ Talk – Aged Concern |
| 16 | Walk |
| 23 | Walk n’ Talk – Matariki |
| 30 | Walk |
| July | |
| 7 | Walk and afternoon tea |
Fendalton
Where: Fendalton Library(external link), corner Jeffreys and Clyde Roads.
(external link)
When: 10am 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.
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.
2021 walks
| Date | Walk |
| November | |
| 15 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Heathcote Carpool from the library at 9.30am or meet at the corner of Ferrymead Park Drive and Bridle Path Road at 10am |
| 22 | Walk |
| 29 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Sumner Carpool from the library at 9.30am or meet at the corner of Marriner Street and the Esplanade at 10am |
| December | |
| 6 | Walk ‘n’ Xmas Morning Tea Meet at the Quarry at 10am for shared morning tea. BYO drink of preference. |
| 13 | Walk |
2022 walks
| Date | Walk |
| February | |
| 7 | Waitangi Day |
| 14 | Walk and Welcome |
| 21 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Lincoln Liffey Wander Carpool from the library at 9.30am or meet at Liffey Springs Drive opposite Watkins Place at 10am |
| 28 | Walk |
| March | |
| 7 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Allandale to Governors Bay Carpool from the library at 9.30am or meet at the Allandale Reserve car park at 10am |
| 14 | Walk |
| 21 |
Walk ‘n’ Talk – Riccarton House |
| 28 | Walk |
| April | |
| 4 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – The Gardens in Autumn Carpool from the library at 9.30am or meet at the Armagh Street Footbridge into the Gardens at 10am |
| 11 | Walk |
| 18 | Easter Monday |
| 25 | ANZAC Day |
| May | |
| 2 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – City Councillor |
| 9 | Walk |
| 16 |
Walk ‘n’ Talk – Beckenham |
| 23 | Walk |
| 30 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Aged Concern |
| June | |
| 6 | Queen's Birthday |
| 13 | Walk |
| 20 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Matariki |
| 27 | Walk |
| July | |
| 4 | Walk 'n' morning tea |
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.
2021 walks
| Date | Walk |
| November | |
| 17 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Cracroft Carpool from the Church or meet at the corner of Opihi Street and Huranui Street at Cracroft at 10am |
| 24 | Walk |
| December | |
| 1 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Bowenvale Valley Carpool from the Church at 9.30am or meet at the corner of Birdwood Ave and Waimea/Eastern Tce at 10am |
| 8 | Walk ‘n’ Xmas Afternoon Tea – Full details to be confirmed. |
| 15 | Walk |
2022 walks
| Date | Walk |
| February | |
| 9 | Walk and welcome |
| 16 | Walk |
| 23 |
Walk ‘n’ Talk – Kaiapoi |
| March | |
| 2 | Walk |
| 9 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Allandale to Governors Bay Carpool from 23 Birdwood Ave at 9.30am or meet at the Allandale Reserve car park at 10am |
| 16 | Walk |
| 23 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Lyttleton to Corsair Bay Carpool from the church at 9.30am or meet at the corner of Norwich Quay and Canterbury Street at 10am |
| 30 | Walk |
| April | |
| 6 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – The Gardens in Autumn Carpool from the church at 9.30am or meet at the Armagh Street Footbridge into the Gardens at 10am |
| 13 | Walk |
| 20 | Walk |
| 27 | Walk |
| May | |
| 4 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – St Martins Carpool from the church at 9.30am or meet at the corner of Wilsons Road and Centaurus Road at the roundabout at 10am |
| 11 | Walk |
| 18 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Halswell Carpool from the church at 9.30am or meet at the corner of Provincial Road and Kennedy’s Bush Road at 10am |
| 25 | Walk |
| June | |
| 1 | Walk |
| 8 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – City Carpool from the church at 9.30am or meet in the Margaret Mahy Playground car park at 10am |
| 15 | Walk |
| 22 | Walk ‘n’ Talk – Matariki |
| 29 | Walk |
| July | |
| 6 | Walk and morning tea |
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.
2021 walks
| Date | Walk |
| November | |
| 17 | Walk & Explore – Visit the new cycleway alongside the new northern motorway |
| 24 | Walk |
| December | |
| 1 | Walk |
| 8 | Walk – Final walk of the year Christmas Celebration |