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Open conversations as we explore local tracks

Walkie Talkie Pōneke

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  • Every other weekend
  • About 2hrs loop walk
  • Free and easy
  • All ages and identities welcome

1 email every 2 weeks

It's a simple formula:  

Some connection with others, move the body, time immersed in nature, all while finding fresh perspectives of our city. ​ The Walkie-Talkie routine is organised for you. Just get the email and if you want - join us on the day.  We'll always respect and welcome the leap of courage it can take to come along and meet new people.

Walkie Talkie is coordinated by Joseph, Beka and Sylvie
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Shared Values / Intentions

​Not just a walking group, Walkie-Talkie is conceived as a supportive collective, bringing people together in-person during an era of isolation and fragmentation. We'll aim to craft a quality of manaakitanga and respectful listening.  All are welcome, especially if you also value some solidarity in respite from the hustle of competition, separation and inequity.  Over time, our walks can be a steady beat of local connection and resilience.  Your friends, kids and dogs are welcome too!

No one is expected to be in photos - but here are some of our walks!

Fitness levels

​We are not fitness freaks, and not in a rush! But we have found that most local 2hr tracks have some hilly terrain and require a moderate fitness and mobility level. Best if you are injury-free and feeling confident with steps, a bit of mud, and the odd cyclist to dodge. We'd also welcome someone to coordinate and host a dedicated group for gentler trails and slower pace outings.

Local Loops

Often we'll choose central meeting spots - all close to town.

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  • Matairangi / Mt Victoria Walkway

  • Waimapihi Reserve / Polehill Loop

  • Southern Walkway

  • Zealandia perimeter loop

  • Ahu Mairangi (Tinakori Hill)

  • City to Sea Walkway

Day-trippers

As our team grows, carpoolers can make a full day of it, and get to these hīkoi and more:

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  • ​Orongorongo Valley

  • Pencarrow Lighthouse

  • Escarpment Trail

  • Butterfly Creek

  • Hemi Matenga Reserve

  • Battle Hill

  • Kaitoke Regional Park

  • Matiu / Somes Island

Bus/Train/Car

  • ​​Ōtari-Wilton's Bush & Johnson Hill

  • Tapu Te Ranga / Manawa Karioi

  • Eastern Walkway / Miramar

  • Makara Beach

  • Rangituhi / Colonial Knob

  • Pariwhero / Red Rocks

  • Brooklyn Turbine / Hawkins Hill. 

  • Tawatawa Reserve

  • Skyline Walkway​​ / Mt Kaukau

  • Mātai Moana / Mt Crawford 

  • Belmont Reserve / Korokoro Stream

  • Wrights Hill, Karori​

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