Thursday, June 4, 2026

Walks & Tourism

Franklin Walks: Waiuku Path

Helena O'Neill -
This gentle walk is a great way to get a snapshot of Waiuku, and is perhaps best enjoyed when the tide is mostly in. The...

Explore Duder Regional Park

Times Team -
Keen walker David Mallowes offers suggestions about fun and interesting routes people can take to get some exercise and enjoy the area in his...

Franklin Walks: Pāhurehure Esplanade Path

Helena O'Neill -
This family-friendly walk is a much-loved gem in Papakura where you can get out and enjoy the views over the Pāhurehure Inlet. This scenic walkway...

Franklin Walks: Harker’s Reserve and Vivian Falls

Helena O'Neill -
One of North Waikato’s hidden gems is Harker’s Reserve near Onewhero. The reserve features a 3km walking and riding track through native bush and farmland,...

Walks: Discover Whitford’s quiet corners

Times Team -
Keen walker David Mallowes from WalksOutEast offers suggestions about fun and interesting routes people can take to get some exercise and enjoy the area in his latest...

Walks: Tawhitokino Beach – the hidden gem

Times Team -
Keen walker David Mallowes offers suggestions about fun and interesting routes people can take to get some exercise and enjoy the area in his...

Inviting walks through Clevedon’s scenery

Times Team -
Keen walker David Mallowes offers suggestions about fun and interesting routes people can take to get some exercise and enjoy the area in his...

Walking from bridge to bridge

Times Team -
Keen walker David Mallowes offers suggestions about fun and interesting routes people can take to get some exercise and enjoy the area in his...

Smart design for new park

Times Team -
A newly completed park near Papakura has been designed to reduce the risk of flooding in the wider Opaheke area. Building the park took years...

Adventurers set off on 4500km ‘Alpine Odyssey’

Times Team -
Australian adventurer Huw Kingston and former Kiwi representative cyclist Laurence Mote will set off on their 4500km human-powered journey the length of New Zealand...
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