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In 2009 the Transport and Parks departments of North Shore City Council (NSCC) undertook a joint project to assess the accessibility of short walk routes on parks and adjacent streets with a view to rating walks, communicating this to the public, and informing NSCC capital development projects.
The assessment related to easy walks in an urban environment that would suit all walkers, with particular attention to the needs of people with mobility constraints, including people with joint problems, pushing prams, using wheelchairs or other mobility equipment, and people who are generally unfit for walking.
Click here for the results of this study
Information and Maps on Walking Tracks in the Harbour Region
North Shore Walking Groups
Walking Groups - Walking North Shore is a Harbour Sport Local Push Play activity which encourages and supports people wanting to lead a more active, healthy lifestyle.
Human beings were made to walk. It is the most basic of all physical activities. It is also convenient, enjoyable, safe and healthy. You can enjoy the sights, sounds and fresh air, and your need for fitness will take care of itself.
Walking is idea for people who have been inactive or prefer less vigorous activity. it offers multiple health benefits, is relatively easy on muscles and joints, and carries a low risk of injury.
Remember, the Golden Rule of any phsyical activity, " go at your own pace", particularly at the beginning. With walking you can go as slow or fast as you like - but a brisk pace produces better results.
Walking Groups/North Shore Bush Walks Details
Birkenhead Mens Probus
Day: Tuesday 10am
Meet: Various
Contact: 419-0859
Birkenhead Walking Group
Day: Thursday 9.45am and Friday 9.45am
Meet: Highbury Community House
Contact: 480-5279
Browns Bay / Torbay 60's Up
Day: Wednesday 9.30am
Meet: Woodlands Crescent, Browns Bay
Contact: 473-8777
Campbells Bay Walkers & Talkers
Day: Wednesday 9.30am
Meet: Woodlands Crescent, Browns Bay
Contact: 410-4019 / 478-6702
Devonport Y's Walkers
Day: Tuesday & Thursday 9.00am and Sunday 8.30am
Meet: Devonport Community House, 32 Clarence Street, Devonport
Contact: 445-2743
Note: $10 for a year
East Coast Bays Walkers
Day: Tuesday and Friday 8.20am
Meet: Various
Contact: 302-4882
Meet: Plunkett House
Greenhithe Walking Group
Day: Tuesday 9.30am
Meet: Greenhithe Fire Station
Contact: 413-9065
Mairangi Walking Network
Day: 7 days/various times
Meet: Various
Contact: 478-9115
Northcote Walking Club
Day: Every 2nd Tuesday 9.30am
Meet: Various / Northcote
Contact: 486-2574
Note: Must call number above for programme
Torbay Walkers
Day: Wednesday 4pm
Meet: Torbay Community House
Contact: 473-1931
Walkers and Talkers
Day: Tuesday 9.15am
Meet: Cnr Santiago & Meadowood Drive
Contact: 479-7804
Tramping and Discovery Walks
North Shore Tramping Club
Day: Sunday or weekends 9am
Meet: Various places in Takapuna
Contact: 441-7411
Website: http://nstc.org.nz
Bush walks & Talks
Guided walks with discussions on the flora and fauna.
Contact: Margi Keys 443 6919 or 0274 481 581
Bush Walks and Talks Newsletter
November 2011 - Click here to download
Free Diabetes Walking Group
Walk with others from the support group. It's important to keep active. Come along and join in.
Contact: Jan (09) 483-5645 for venue details
Walking Tracks and Maps - North Harbour Region
Click on any of the following links to view the walks and maps
Experienced Nordic Walking Groups
All the walking groups are listed on the website but you have to enter an expression of interest to get the information. If this is not ideal for you call Kay Livingstone on (09) 473 4489 and she will request all the Nordic Walking group details separately.
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