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.

2024 walks

Date Walk
July
4 Walk 
11 Walk ‘n’ Afternoon Tea
18 Walk
25 Walk – St Albans Saunter
Meet on the corner of Rutland Street and Hawkesbury Avenue at 1pm July or arrange to carpool from the library at 12.30pm.
August
1 Walk
8 Walk ’n’ Talk – Winter Red Zone Explore
Meet on the corner of Kilmore Street and Fitzgerald Avenue at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the library at 12.30pm.
15 Walk
22 Walk ’n’ Talk – Styx Mill Reserve
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 12.30pm.
29 Walk
September
5 Walk ’n’ Talk – CBD Discovered
Meet at The Crossing outside H&M at 1pm (the bus is a good option) or arrange to carpool from the library at 12.30pm.
12 Walk
19 Walk ’n’ Talk – Lincoln’s Liffey
Meet at the corner of Leinster Terrace and Edward Street at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the library at 12.20pm.
26 Walk
October
3 Walk ’n’ Talk – Gorgeous Gardens
Meet on the pedestrian bridge into the Botanic Gardens accessed from the main Botanic Gardens car park (off Park Terrace) at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the library at 12.30pm.
10 Walk
17 Walk ’n’ Talk – Nga Puna Wai
Meet at the Nga Puna Wai car park near the hockey turfs at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the library at 12.30pm.
24 Walk
31 Walk
November
7 Walk ’n’ Talk – Risingholme Park and Surrounds
Meet at the corner of Riverlaw Terrace and Armstrong Avenue at 1pm.
14 Walk
21 Walk ’n’ Talk – Adventure Park
Meet at the corner of McVicar Drive and Round Hill Rise at 1pm.
28 Walk
December
5 Walk ’n’ Talk – Waimairi Beach
Meet at the corner of Beach Road and Marine Parade at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the library at 12.30pm.
12 Walk
19 Walk ’n’ Xmas Afternoon Tea
Meet at Riccarton House at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the library at 12.30pm.

 

Fendalton

Meet new people and feel great! Informative talks follow the walk as per the programme.

Where: Fendalton Library(external link) (unless another location is specified in the table below).

When: 10am Thursday.

Duration: Approximately 40 minutes.

What to bring: Wear clothing suitable for the weather and comfortable walking shoes. Bring a drink bottle.

Cancellations: Walks cancelled in heavy or persistent rain. Call us on 03 941 8999 for information on cancellations.

2024 walks

Date Walk
July
4 Walk
11 Walk ‘n’ Talk – Beckenham - Meet at the South Library off Colombo St at 10am or arrange to carpool from the Fendalton Library at 9.30am.
18 Walk
25 Walk – St Albans Saunter
Meet on the corner of Rutland Street and Hawkesbury Avenue at 10am or arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am.
August
1 Walk
8 Walk ’n’ Talk – Winter Red Zone Explore
Meet on the corner of Kilmore Street and Fitzgerald Avenue at 10am or arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am.
15 Walk
22 Walk ’n’ Talk – Styx Mill Reserve
Meet in the Styx Mill Reserve Carpark on Styx Mill Road near the intersection with Cavendish Road at 10am or carpool from the library at 9.30am.
29 Walk
September
5 Walk ’n’ Talk – CBD Discovered
Meet at The Crossing outside H&M at 10am (the bus is a good option) or arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am.
12 Walk
19 Walk ’n’ Talk – Lincoln’s Liffey
Meet at the corner of Leinster Terrace and Edward Street at 10am or arrange to carpool from the library at 9.20am.
26 Walk
October
3 Walk ’n’ Talk – Gorgeous Gardens
Meet on the pedestrian bridge into the Botanic Gardens accessed from the main Botanic Gardens car park (off Park Terrace) at 10am or arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am.
10 Walk
17 Walk ’n’ Talk – Nga Puna Wai
Meet at the Nga Puna Wai car park near the hockey turfs at 10am or arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am.
14 Walk
31 Walk
November
7 Walk ’n’ Talk – Risingholme Park and Surrounds
Meet at the corner of Riverlaw Terrace and Armstrong Avenue at 10am or arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am.
14 Walk
21 Walk ’n’ Talk – Adventure Park
Meet at the corner of McVicar Drive and Round Hill Rise at 10am or arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am.
28 Walk
December
5 Walk ’n’ Talk – Waimairi Beach
Meet at the corner of Beach Road and Marine Parade at 10am or arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am.
12 Walk
19 Walk ’n’ Xmas Morning Tea
Meet at Riccarton House at 10am or arrange to carpool from the library at 9.45am.

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. 

2024 walks

Date Walk
July
1 Walk
8 Walk ‘n’ Morning Tea
15 Walk – Travel Stories – The Middle EastMeet at the corner of Napier Street and Awatea Gardens (Wigram) at 10am.
22 Walk
29 Walk – Winter Wander Red Zone
Meet at the corner of Thorness Street and Orrick Crescent at 10am or arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am.
August
5 Walk
12 Walk ’n’ Talk – CBD
Meet at The Crossing outside H&M at 10am (the bus is a good option) or arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am.
19 Walk
26 Walk ’n’ Talk – Styx Mill Reserve
Meet in the Styx Mill Reserve Carpark on Styx Mill Road near the intersection with Cavendish Road at 10am or arrange to carpool from the library at 9.20am.
September
2 Walk
9 Walk ’n’ Talk – Lincoln’s Liffey
Meet at the corner of Leinster Terrace and Edward Street at 10am or arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am.
16 Walk
23 Walk ’n’ Talk – Nga Puna WaiMeet at the Nga Puna Wai car park near the hockey turfs at 10am.
30 Walk
October
7 Walk
14 Walk ’n’ Talk – Waimairi Beach
Meet at the corner of Beach Road and Marine Parade at 10am or arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am.
21 Walk
28 Labour Day
November
4 Walk ’n’ Talk – Lyttelton to Corsair Bay
Meet at the corner of Brittan Terrace and Voelas Road at 10am or arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am.
11 Walk
18 Walk ’n’ Talk – Historic Ferrymead
Meet at Scott Park, Ferrymead (near Mt Pleasant Yacht Club) at 10am or arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am.
25 Walk
December
2 Walk ’n’ Talk – Harry Ell
Meet in the ca rpark in Victoria Park next to the children’s playground at 10am or arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am.
9 Walk
16 Walk ’n’ Xmas Morning Tea
Meet at Halswell Quarry (Kennedys Road entrance) at 10am.

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.  

2024 walks

Date Walk
July
3 Walk
10 Walk ‘n’ Morning Tea
17 Walk
24 Walk ’n’ Talk – Winter Wander Red Zone
Meet at the corner of Retreat Road and Avonside Drive at 10am or arrange to carpool from the church at 9.30am.
31 Walk
August
7 Walk ’n’ Talk – CBD Explore
Meet at The Crossing outside H&M at 10am (the bus is a good option) or arrange to carpool from the church at 9.30am.
14 Walk
21 Walk ’n’ Talk – Historic St Martins
Meet at the corner of Wilsons Road and Albert Terrace at 10am or arrange to carpool from the church at 9.30am.
28 Walk
September
4 Walk ’n’ Talk – Nga Puna Wai
Meet at the Nga Puna Wai car park near the hockey turfs at 10am or arrange to carpool from the church at 9.30am.
11 Walk
18 Walk ’n’ Talk – Waimairi Beach
Meet at the corner of Beach Road and Marine Parade at 10am or arrange to carpool from the church at 9.30am.
25 Walk
October
2 Walk ’n’ Talk – Gardens in the Springtime
Meet on the pedestrian bridge into the Botanic Gardens accessed from the main Botanic Gardens car park (off Park Terrace) at 10am or arrange to carpool from the church at 9.30am.
9 Walk
16 Walk ’n’ Talk – Travis Wetlands
Meet at the corner of Mairehau Road and Putake Drive at 10am or arrange to carpool from the church at 9.30am.
23 Walk
30 Walk
November
6 Walk ’n’ Talk – Historic Ferrymead
Meet at Scott Park, Ferrymead (near Mt Pleasant Yacht Club) at 10am or arrange to carpool from the church at 9.30am.
13 Walk
20 Walk ’n’ Talk – Mona Vale
Meet at the corner of Helmores Lane and Holmwood Road at 10am or arrange to carpool from the church at 9.30am.
27 Walk
December  
4 Walk ’n’ Talk – Burnside
Meet on the corner of Withels Rd and Strathern Ave at 10am or arrange to carpool from the church at 9.30am.
11 Walk
18 Walk ’n’ Xmas Morning Tea
Meet at Riccarton House at 10am or arrange to carpool from the church at 9.30am.

 

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

Meet new people and feel great! Informative talks follow the walk as per the programme.

Where: Papanui Library(external link)(external link), Corner Langdons and Restell Street, Papanui (unless another location is specified in the table below).

When: 1pm Wednesday.

Duration: Approximately 40 minutes.

What to bring: Wear clothing suitable for the weather and comfortable walking shoes. Bring a drink bottle.

Cancellations: Walks cancelled in heavy or persistent rain. Call us on 03 941 8999 for information on cancellations.

2024 walks

Date Walk
July
3 Walk
10 Walk ‘n’ Talk – Historic Heathcote Estuary – Meet at Scott Park, Ferrymead (near Mt Pleasant Yacht Club) at 1pm. Bus route 1 at 11.57am and change to Bus route 3 at the city interchange or arrange to carpool from the Papanui Library at 12.30pm.
17 Walk
24 Walk ’n’ Talk – Winter Wander Red Zone
Meet at the corner of Retreat Road and Avonside Drive at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the library at 12.30pm.
31 Walk
August
7 Walk ’n’ Talk – CBD Explore
Meet at The Crossing outside H&M at 1pm (the bus is a good option – Blue Line) or arrange to carpool from the library at 12.30pm.
14 Walk
21 Walk ’n’ Talk – Historic St Martins
Meet at the corner of Wilsons Road and Albert Terrace at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the library at 12.30pm.
28 Walk
September
4 Walk ’n’ Talk – Nga Puna Wai
Meet at the Nga Puna Wai car park near the hockey turfs at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the library at 12.30pm.
11 Walk
18 Walk ’n’ Talk – Southshore
Meet at the corner of Rockinghorse Road and Caspian Street at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the library at 12.30pm.
25 Walk
October
2 Walk ’n’ Talk – Gorgeous Gardens
Meet on the pedestrian bridge into the Botanic Gardens accessed from the main Botanic Gardens carpark (off Park Terrace) at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the library at 12.30pm.
9 Walk
16 Walk ’n’ Talk – Styx Mill Reserve
Meet at Styx Mill Reserve car park (off Styx Mill Road not far from Cavendish Road) at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the library at 12.40pm.
23 Walk
30 Walk
November
6 Walk ’n’ Talk – Historic Heathcote Towpath
Meet at the corner of Bamford and Barton Streets at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the library at 12.30pm.
13 Walk
20 Walk ’n’ Talk – Mona Vale
Meet at the corner of Helmores Lane and Holmwood Road at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the library at 12.30pm.
27 Walk
December
4 Walk ’n’ Talk – Burnside
Meet on the corner of Withels Road and Strathern Ave at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the library at 12.30pm.
11 Walk
18 Walk ’n’ Xmas Afternoon Tea
Meet at Riccarton House at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the library at 12.30pm.