The second annual Waiheke Walking Festival takes place Saturday 29 October to Sunday 6 November 2011.
Waiheke Island, the jewel in the Hauraki Gulf, is a well-known and easy to reach destination just 35 minutes by ferry from Auckland. Sandy beaches and beautiful native bush, the island is a paradise right on Auckland’s doorstep.
The Walking Festival is a great opportunity to enjoy the island’s fine network of public walkways, to take advantage of feature walks across private land and enjoy some of the most beautiful views on the island. A good reason to visit for a few days and combine much of what Waiheke has to offer -vineyards and wine tasting, restaurants and cafes, olive groves and good live music.
Last year’s inaugural festival exceeded all expectation as visitors from all over New Zealand and fourteen other countries escaped the rat-race and took time to really experience this picturesque island.
More than 30 guided walks will take place over nine days. There is something for everyone from a challenging two-day tramp to a story walk for children through Whakanewha Regional Park with internationally famous storyteller, Tanya Batt. Take in Nordic walking master classes or history walks with the promise of cream teas. The brochure will be available on the website in July.
Walking festivals, well-established and very popular in Europe and America are now gaining interest in New Zealand. Waiheke’s proximity to Auckland marks this walking festival to become a regional attraction very quickly.
We will be arranging a preview guided walk for members of the press covering the event in mid August.
Source:
Official Website: http://www.waihekewalkingfestival.org/
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