Waipukurau Rotary’s ‘Sea, Sky, & Bush Walk - 6,7,8 March 2010

Posted on January 13, 2010 at 08:57 AM

More than 2000 men and women from all over New Zealand and beyond have now experienced this popular 3 day annual walk that is so much more than a walking event. It’s an experience that begins at Pukeora Estate on the outskirts of Waipukurau, the former historic Pukeora Sanatorium, is now in private ownership and the site of a vineyard, winery and convention centre. This is the start point for the walk each day. Here you will not only experience Waipukurau Rotary’s great hospitality, but you can also enjoy the panoramic views over the patchwork of the Ruataniwha Plains and up the Tuki Tuki River to the backdrop of the Ruahine Ranges.
The Rotarians will lead you through miles of open countryside with the awe inspiring Pacific Ocean seemingly at ones feet and where a slight turn of the head brings the magnificent Ruahine Range into your line of sight. Heritage homesteads and gardens, native bush, wonderful bird life, and stories from the past are only part of what’s on offer.

It means ‘all hands on deck’ for the Rotarians over 3 days. On the daily walks handsome, strong farmer types are on hand for rescues on 4 wheeled motor bikes, more of them walk along side as they love to chat. They transport portaloos and mattresses, organize buses each day, they run the bars, pour tea in the mornings and the catering team cook up a storm in the kitchen. Chef Hugo is planning haute country cuisine for 2010. Many return walkers swear they come for the food first and walk second.

Weary bodies at the end of each day are able to make use of the heated indoor pool, so don’t forget your togs. Masseuses are waiting to magic away all the aches in ones legs and after dinner if your satiated body is able to with stand any more, the Rotarians provide light and enjoyable entertainment in the evenings.

The Sea Sky & Bush Walk is Waipukurau Rotary’s major fundraiser each year. 2010 is their 10th year and offers another new and fantastic variety.

The Walks:

Day 1: The Sea Walk – Saturday 6 March 2010
Distance – 13.5 kms

Day 2: The Bush Walk – Sunday 7th March 2010
Distance – 14 kms

Day 3: The Sky Walk – Monday 8th March 2010
Distance – 9 kms

You may register for the three days or one or two, so check out the website, with photos and information on accommodation and pricing including a booking form and contact details. Bring your friends and your family, the more the merrier!

Phone: 0800 200 502
Email: info@jseaskkybush2.co.njzs
Website: www.seaskybush.co.nz