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Local Walk – Puketoki Reserve

Not only is this a pleasant walk, but it's also one of the oldest reserves in the Western Bay of Plenty, steeped in history.

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Local Walk – Te Puna Quarry Park

A 32-ha site about 1/2 hour's drive from home on a good low-traffic day was once an old, overgrown quarry and is now a beautiful public park.

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Local Hike – Ngamuwahine Loop Track

Last November, I told myself, let's get back into it; how hard can it be? I am reasonably fit, and I love being out in the bush. Then half marathon training took over; now it's not; and warm weather is on the way. Getting ahead of myself, let me start from the beginning.

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Local Walk – Waihi Beach to Houmanga Bay, N.Z.

One of my favourite walks I completed solo when we were full-time motorhomers was the track from Waihi Beach to Houmunga Bay.

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Local Walk – Moturiki Island, NZ

On a warmish summer morning, we wanted to elevate a flattish walk along Mount Maunganui beach and diverted our attention to Moturiki Island