Track Grade:  Walking Medium Track
Duration of Event:  4 - 5 hours

Bookings Close 8 pm Friday 7 March 2025

Starting from and ending at the beautiful Victoria Esplanade in Palmerston North City, this walk travels along and over the Manawatu River, includes the changing face of the Centennial Reserve, through native bush in Bledisloe Park and up several steep climbs. This walk will take you through a number of small reserves, and you’ll experience great views across the city, out to the Tararua and Ruahine Ranges, to Massey University and our beautiful surrounding countryside. Added attractions will be views seen from the Bridle Track of the recently built the Stairs of Lindos now known as Te Arapiki a Tane. We will use some of the new tracks brought about by the construction of the new walkway bridge He Ara Kotahi ). With many stopping points across a variety of walkways, you will have time to learn more about the area and enjoy the scenery, making this a very rewarding walk.
Please bring adequate snacks and drink, and ensure you are wearing appropriate footwear.
A vehicle will be available to carry water and extra clothing. This will intersect with the tracks at several different points during the walk and may be used if required to provide transportation in the case of injury.

OPTIONAL: After this walk, there is the opportunity to visit the Wildbase Recovery Centre and enjoy a rest, some conversation and a refreshment at the Esplanade Café. Wildbase Recovery Centre care's for NZ wildlife rehabilitate from illness and injury. A gold coin donation to Wildbase would be appreciated.

Date:  Saturday 8 March 2025, briefing starts at 8.30am
Distance:  Approximately 16km
Track Grade: Medium to Hard
Walking Time: 4 - 5 hours
Cost: $10 per person. Refreshments at the cafe are at your own cost.
Depart: Croquet Club, Victoria Esplanade, Manawaroa Street, (off Fitzherbert Avenue), Palmerston North. Car park available next to the Croquet Club/Striders/Cricket Rooms (behind Esplanade Cafe) – Briefing starts at 8.30am, with the walk commencing immediately after the briefing.

If further details are required, ring Bob 06-356-7895 or 027-208-3719.

Limited to 25 people, book now to avoid disappointment. 

Bookings are essential - no ticket sales on the day.