WHANGANUI WALK - RIVER TO LAKE
DATE: Sunday 10th August
TIME: 2pm
MEETING LOCATION: Moutoa Quay, near the bearing sculpture (between the riverboat center and the I-Site)
DIFFICULTY: Easy/Mod & Easy*
LEADER: Willem
DOGS ALLOWED: No
This walk is probably one of our best local walks. It takes us for a loop around the city, from the Whanganui River up to Virginia Lake and back, taking in many of our city's points of interest on the way, including Whanganui River, Virginia Lake and the Durie Hill Tower
TRACK DESCRIPTION & ROUTE: This walk is made up of a mixture of walkways and footpaths. There are a couple of steep climbs and descents including the climb up and down St John's Hill, There are steps also but they can be bypassed, so this walk is suitable for strollers (with assistance). ROUTE: We start off along the river before turning up St Hill Street and into and around Cooks Gardens. We then head for the pathway beside the railway line (Te Tuawai, The Spine). Then it's up the Victoria Park Zig-Zag, and then around half of Virginia Lake before going down the Christies Hill Walkway past the deer sanctuary at Peat Park, then back along the river. Following the loop walk time and energy permitting, an optional extra walk across the City Bridge and up the Durie Hill Steps to the viewpoint at the top
DISTANCE: 9.5km (11.5km with Durie Hill)
ELEVATION GAIN: 100m (160m with Durie Hill)
MAP:
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/whanganui-walk-river-to-lake-clockwise-83a7033
SHORTER WALK OPTIONS - WITH SELF-GUIDED RETURN
A couple of ideas for shorter options, but you will need to turn back either by yourself or with others if they have taken the same option
3KM WALK: COOKS GARDENS WALK
Join only the first section of the walk to and around Cooks Gardens before turning back
6KM WALK: TE TUAWAI - THE SPINE PATHWAY WALK
Come for the full length of the Te Tuawai Pathway (The Spine), which follows St Hill Street and then runs alongside the railway line before then turning back to the start
SAFETY DISCLAIMER
Please note that by joining this walk, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own safety and well-being, and have the fitness to be able to complete the walk or the portion you intend to complete. The organizers and leaders will do their best to keep everyone safe, but they are not responsible for any injuries, accidents, or damages that may occur during this walk
River City Walking Group - Whanganui
Website: www.sporty.co.nz/rivercitywalking
Facebook: www.facebook.com/RiverCityWalking
Contract: Willem Doodeman-Beamsley 027 899 2458
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