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Welcome to the Wonder Walkers member-only forum, where we provide you with the opportunity to chat-share information with others.

We have provided 2 sections for you. The first area is 'General Banter' where you can share information / ideas on anything you like (so long as its legal and not offensive)

The second area 'Walk Talk ' is intended to provide you with an area for discussing things to do with Walking - You might like to use this area to comment on walks - or to find a 'walking' friend or group.

Lets get chatting!

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General Banter

OUR BLOG: Need a kick up the b......

I suppose only the regulars have noticed the silence from the partners in crime at Wonder Walkers headquarters.! It is hard to put a finger... Read More

Last post by Paula
10:09PM, 31 Aug 2010
1 response, 11 views

Daily Hello - random subject

Hi all I'd like to encourage everyone to say hello on here each day, or if possible every few days. No topic needed, just hello,... Read More

Last post by manicginga
07:31PM, 30 Aug 2010
545 responses, 65379 views

Question of best walking shoes

Hi Susan You mentioned recently that you were trying out some shoes that gave you a pretty hard work out. Was it Shape Ups from... Read More

Last post by Starfire
04:54PM, 27 Aug 2010
1 response, 73 views

Nordic Walking

Is there anyone down here near Waikanae, Paraparaumu (Kapiti Coast) area that is interested in taking up Nordic Walking or learning or having a refresher... Read More

Last post by Casual
03:31PM, 26 Aug 2010
0 responses, 53 views

For all of us over 40.

In case you missed it on '60 Minutes', this is what Andy Rooney - 60 Minutes Correspondent (CBS) thinks about women over 40: As I... Read More

Last post by manicginga
11:53AM, 21 Aug 2010
3 responses, 180 views

Newbie here, hello :)

Hi All Looking forward to getting on track to a new path (excuse the pun, sorry). I'm 45 with hip problems, waiting to see the... Read More

Last post by foxylady
09:27PM, 9 Aug 2010
26 responses, 1054 views

Thank you (Mk II)!

Hi folks In addition to the thanks for the awesome conversation and inspiration from the community here, I also want to say a huge "THANKS"... Read More

Last post by helen.patterson@gmail.com
07:23AM, 30 Jul 2010
9 responses, 307 views

Hi I'm back.!

Back from 12 glorious days in Bali..actually been back for a little while but have struggled to get back into routine,took me 3 days to... Read More

Last post by manicginga
07:24PM, 28 Jul 2010
2 responses, 137 views

OUR BLOG: The Latest Craze.

There is a new craze in town, the Skechers Shape-Ups walking shoes. Here's what they say. " Shape Up Walking Shoes are designed to stimulate more... Read More

Last post by manicginga
09:41PM, 18 Jul 2010
13 responses, 381 views

THANK YOU!

Thanks for the inspiration to finally get walking - and to enjoy it. I have sat at my computer in my home based office for... Read More

Last post by Trina
01:37PM, 12 Jul 2010
5 responses, 231 views

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Walking Buddies

Walking Buddy for Birkenhead

I am looking for someone to walk with to keep me motivated. I currently aim to walk to/from the ferry around 2-3 times a week... Read More

Last post by gurmeet
06:06PM, 10 Aug 2010
1 response, 126 views

Walking buddy wanted Epsom/Mt Eden area

I am looking for a walking buddy to walk with weekends and maybe mid week. I am planning to do Auckland and Kerikeri half marathon... Read More

Last post by annachelle79@hotmail.com
03:39PM, 3 Aug 2010
2 responses, 134 views

Someone to walk with - Northcote/Birkenhead

I am looking for someone to walk with to keep my motivation up......I am currently walking 45mins a couple of times a week at a... Read More

Last post by woollynz
10:15AM, 23 Jul 2010
1 response, 145 views

Seeking walking buddie

hi there, i live in meadowbank - right by waiatarua reserve.... and im looking for a buddie to go walking with me and my baby..... Read More

Last post by sararose
04:09PM, 6 Jul 2010
0 responses, 70 views

seeking walking buddy: Stokes Valley

I live in Stokes Valley. I am seeking a walking buddy for walks around the Stokes Valley area. Suitable time after 6pm or weekends. I... Read More

Last post by Liz 2350
08:18PM, 2 Jul 2010
1 response, 1903 views

Hastings walking buddy wanted

Hi, any Hawkes Bay girls wanting to get together to walk the Te Mata peak (or anywhere else around Hastings & Havelock North). I want a... Read More

Last post by lynoaks@xtra.co.nz
07:02PM, 30 Jun 2010
3 responses, 548 views

WALKING BUDDY NEEDED IN QUEENSTOWN

Hi there...am new to Queenstown (lived here for 2 months) in fact new to NZ (relocated here in Dec 2009) As I have had no... Read More

Last post by petal_pal
04:54AM, 24 Jun 2010
6 responses, 254 views

Walking Buddy wanted Port Hills, Christchurch

Hi I am new to Christchurch and looking for a walking buddy maybe a couple of mornings a week for an hour walk. Anyone interested... Read More

Last post by margiewilson19@hotmail.com
10:34AM, 10 Feb 2010
5 responses, 3996 views

Walking Buddy for Maungaraki Normandale or Petone

Hi Iam 65 looking for walking buddies in these areas. Reasonably fit used to walking at work Part-time. Wonder how I waill go on hills... Read More

Last post by escha
01:29PM, 7 Feb 2010
1 response, 1983 views

Buddy wanted for city or east auckland -

Hi I'm just starting to get fit and would love someone to join the challenge! Dogs..prams...or couch potatoes - all welcome! My main motivation is... Read More

Last post by maria_tiong
11:51PM, 20 Jan 2010
6 responses, 3016 views

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Walk Talk

WALK: Lake Wainamu, Bethells Beach

What a place to refresh - blow away cobwebs and get away from it all. Bethells/Te Henga means sand.... black sand for almost as far... Read More

Last post by sarahk
06:59AM, 30 Jun 2010
1 response, 79 views

WALK: Wairaka Walkway - Pukerua Bay-Plimmerton

Follow the coastline between Pukerua Bay and Plimmerton on this 4.5 hour walk. See the Kaikoura mountains and Mana Island on a clear day. To... Read More

Last post by walkaholic
09:47AM, 22 Jun 2010
2 responses, 330 views

WALK: Wairere Falls

20 minute drive south of Te Aroha. From the car park at Goodwin Rd the picturesque track features mossy green boulders and bridged mountain stream... Read More

Last post by bodymaintenance@xtra.co.nz
12:15PM, 14 May 2010
6 responses, 547 views

WALK: Waikato River Walkway

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Last post by Susan Devoy
02:10AM, 8 Apr 2010
2 responses, 1936 views

WALK: Busby Head Track

From the Urquharts Bay car park, an easy loop walk takes you around Busby Head to Smugglers Bay. The loop track takes one hour. An... Read More

Last post by 10000stepsnorthland
10:55AM, 25 Mar 2010
3 responses, 2436 views

WALK - Catlins 15km River Walk

This is a lovely walk through the Beech Forest (even the river is brown) - follows the river through beautiful beech forest . Good defined... Read More

Last post by Casual
12:19PM, 14 Mar 2010
0 responses, 1775 views

WALK: Mt Somers - Sharplin Falls

Sharplin Falls Track is a well-formed, easy walk suitable for people of modest fitness. From the carpark the track leads to a bridge across Bowyers... Read More

Last post by Sandra Q
08:09PM, 12 Mar 2010
1 response, 1778 views

WALK: Taraire Water Gardens

Water garden and native bush world. The entry and exit is through native bush. The bush features giant burrs, vines, massive volcanic boulders covered in... Read More

Last post by Susan Devoy
06:15PM, 12 Feb 2010
2 responses, 1884 views

WALK: Pukete Circuit

The pathway is cobbled, flat and easy. The walkway goes through Braithwaite Park and then crosses over the Pukete Road Bridge up River Road and... Read More

Last post by Susan Devoy
01:01PM, 28 Jan 2010
2 responses, 1853 views

WALK: Okura Bush Walkway

This track takes you through regenerating coastal kauri forest along the Okura River estuary and edge of the Long Bay – Okura Marine Reserve to... Read More

Last post by amready
07:48AM, 23 Jan 2010
1 response, 1968 views

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