Page 59 - Woman's Weekly - New Zealand (January 2020)
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NEW ZEALAND WOMAN’S WEEKLY NATURE VALLEY weeklyTRAVEL
Get out here’s how to get
The beauty of
nature is right on
your doorstep –
amongst it!
Penny Lewis
LIFESTYLE DIRECTOR
WITH NATURE VALLEY TM
ow are those
resolutions working SCHEDULE SOME OUTDOOR
H out for you? The trick ADVENTURES INTO THE NEW YEAR
to making changes that stick
is choosing enjoyable ways
of achieving your goals.
Want to improve your North MONCKTON WALKWAY
tness? Aim for a brisk ISLAND REGION: Hawke’s Bay
walk once or twice a week TERRAIN: Native forest walk
– a quick lap around the DISTANCE: 2km
block or to your local park TIME: 1.5-2 hours
connects you to nature and Just 20 minutes west of Waipukurau, this
your local community. short bushwalk takes you through native
At the weekend, set your forest abundant with kahikatea, totara,
sights on a longer walk in the beech, matai, tawa and kowhai trees, until
bush, along a beach or up a you reach the picturesque Tangarewai
hill. New Zealand has so many Stream. The proli c bird life includes tui
scenic tracks there’s sure to and bellbirds.
be some near you – start with
the easiest and work your TIP: If it’s a hot day, make sure you allow time for a dip
way up to a full-day tramp in one of the swimming holes along the way.
To fi nd out more, visit doc.govt.nz.
or an overnight excursion.
PHOTOS: MONCKTON WALKWAY RICHARD ASHURST (CREATIVE COMMONS), CABLE BAY WALKWAY COURTESY OF DOC.
PENNY’S TOP TIPS
South
TO POWER THROUGH CABLE BAY WALKWAY
ISLAND
ANY ADVENTURE REGION: Nelson
TERRAIN: Coastal walk with some bush
DISTANCE: 7.9km
1 TIME: 3.5 hours one way
Always take a small Panoramic coastal views, swimming and
first aid kit, including snorkelling – what more could you want
sunblock, insect repellent from a day walk? The full walkway takes
and sticking plasters. three-and-a-half hours one way, but
2 there are shorter loop tracks at either
end that take only an hour or two.
Wasps can be a nuisance TIP: This track passes through farmland,
in some areas, particularly so be respectful of livestock and leave
in summer. Carry gates open or closed as you found them.
antihistamine if you’re To fi nd out more, visit doc.govt.nz.
allergic to their stings.
3
Boost your stamina with WIN YOUR DAY PACK ESSENTIALS!
nutritious snacks. Nature
TM
Valley bars and biscuits To encourage Kiwi families to get out more, Nature Valley is giving away
TM
are the perfect on-the- four ultimate day packs, each worth over $350! To be in to win one, visit
nowtolove.co.nz/naturevalley and tell us your favourite family-friendly day walk.
go energy boost. Competition closes February 9, 2020. Terms and conditions apply.
