Wellington Nordic Walkers
Welcome to the home of free Nordic Walking in the Wellington Region. This club has been set up for those of us who have taken lessons with a Nordic Walking Instructor and are looking for a regular opportunity to get out and use the newly gained skill. Most importantly it is a chance to meet new walkers and have some fun.... We plan to explore a lot of the walks that the Wellington region has to offer. All levels of fitness will be catered for. If you would like to be informed of our walks please register on this site and I will email you with details of our walks. Or if you have a nordic walk that you would like our members to know about just let me know.
.. so come along on this Sunday morning to practice what you've learnt.
Sunday 14th Feb 10.00 am Tunnel Gully - Just North of Upper Hutt
WHEN: Sunday the 14th Feb 10 - Valentines Day Event
WHERE: Tunnel Gully - Tanes Track
MEET: Tunnel Gully Carpark in Te Marua. We meet at the lower picnic area by the information board.
DURATION: 60-75 minutes then tea and scones at Stonestead.
FITNESS LEVEL: beginners (mainly flat terrain)
Tanes track is an easy walk under an hour but we will do a bit of techniqe training with Silva mid way around the walk. The track takes you through tall rimu, matai, kahikatea and tawa forest. Even a waterfall.
After the walk we will go to Stonestead 2 Platau Road Te Marua for devonshire tea. Here they will make the scone of your choice while you wait. Allow plenty of time for a fun and sociable event.
Anyone unsure of the route or wishing to share transport can meet at our place , 1035 Fergusson drive Upper Hutt at 9.15am and we will go in a convoy.
You will need:
Good walking shoes: Cross trainers or runners
Warm hat/beanie
Water bottle
Loose, comfortable clothing
Rain/wind jacket (depending on the weather conditions)
Poles
Sunday 21st Feb 10.00 am Petone Beach
WHEN: Sunday the
WHERE: Petone
MEET: Mobil Carpark in Petone.
DURATION: 60-75 minutes.
FITNESS LEVEL: beginners (mainly flat terrain)
We will meet at the playground on the Petone Esplanade near the Mobil petrol station and walk towards the Hutt River along the Hikoikoi Reserve. Everyone welcome to join us for coffee at the Jetty Coffee Bar on the Esplanade. All Welcome Nonpole walkers welcome
You will need:
Good walking shoes: Cross trainers or runners
Warm hat/beanie
Water bottle
Loose, comfortable clothing
Rain/wind jacket (depending on the weather conditions)
Poles
You do not need to register, just be at the carpark at 10am for a warm-up. In the event of heavy rain the walk will be cancelled.
If you need to hire a set of poles, contact Silva at silva.noakes@gmail.com (A hire fee of $4,- per walk will apply.)
If you have any questions you can contact Rod McColl at: 527-0624 or 021-242 6376 or Silva Noakes at: 562-7671 or 021-175 4081
Round the Vines - March 21st
WHEN: Sunday 21st March 2010
WHERE: Martinborough
MEET: Martinborough Village Square
DURATION: 90-120 minutes
FITNESS LEVEL: beginners (mainly flat terrain)
The Martinborough Round the Vines Anual Fun/Walk is set for March 21. The 10 and 21 km courses atart and finish in Martinborough's picturesque village square, crossing normally inaccessible vineyards with stunning views of the famous Martinborough Terrace edge and the surrounding countryside.
Wine, fresh fruit and a variety of entertainers supplement the usual fun run offering of water at rest stations along the route and contribute to the atmosphere.
Awaiting you at the finish line is live music, stacks of spot prizes and the chance to win a major prize.
For more infomation visit www.roundthevines.org.nz
Club Captain Rod McColl will lead the way.
You will need:
Good walking shoes: Cross trainers or runners
Warm hat/beanie
Water bottle
Loose, comfortable clothing
Rain/wind jacket (depending on the weather conditions)
Poles
You need to register, but more of that later as we will probably enter as a team witht he other Nordic Groups.
Rod and Silva
Walk the Trail March 28th
Walk the Trail
Walk the Trail, Upper Hutt, 28 March 2010
Saving
Where: Trentham Memorial Park, Bartons Ave Entrance, Upper Hutt
Restrictions: All Ages
A fun 5km walk for the whole family along the scenic Hutt River Trail from Trentham Memorial Park to Stokes Valley. Try the 10km return option, otherwise free return transport back to Trentham Memorial Park is available. Buggies and dogs on a lead welcome. Sorry no dogs on the bus.
Dear Friends of Nordic Walking
As most of you know our Sunday morning walks for all fitness levels are a great way to keep practising the basic Nordic Walking technique, share the joys of Nordic Walking with others and get to experience some of the lovely walks the Wellington region has to offer. The cafe visit afterwards is also very pleasant and social.
If you have a family member or friend(s) you would like to bring along, please feel free to do so on any Sunday. They can join in without poles or they can take advantage of a free introductory session if booked ahead. The free trial session will take place when the other club members meet at Hikoikoi Reserve in Petone at 10am on Sundays. While Rod and Cathy take the club walkers along the beach or up the Hutt River through the golf club, I will run a free trial session, poles included.
If you do decide to bring someone along that would like to give Nordic Walking a go, please let me know by email or phone so I can organise the extra poles.
Thanks and see you all this Sunday 10am at the Hikoikoi Reserve.
Silva Noakes
Group Fitness, Nordic Walking Instructor and Exercise Therapist
(Dipl. Ex.Sc.)
Email: silva.noakes@gmail.com
Phone: (04) 562-7671
Mobile: 021-175 4081
Nordic Walking Beginners Classes,
Classes will be held on Sundays at 10am.
We will meet at the playground on the Petone Esplanade near the Mobil petrol station and walk towards the Hutt River along the Hikoikoi Reserve.
Each session is approx. 70 minutes and consists of a warm-up, a Nordic Walking technique component, a walk to practice the technique and build-up fitness levels, strengthening exercises and a cool-down/stretching component.
You will need:
Good walking shoes: Cross trainers or runners Warm hat/beanie Water bottle Loose, comfortable clothing Rain/wind jacket (depending on the weather conditions)
Sessions will only be canceled in the event of heavy rain, so please come prepared.
If in doubt, please call me on 562 7671 or text on 021-175 4081.
The cost is $13,50 per session (poles included) with total payment due at the first session.
For 5-weeks that is $67,50.
Looking forward to seeing everyone on Sunday morning.
Silva Noakes
Personal/Group Fitness Instructor and Exercise Therapist
Vacancy
is there anyone that would be interested in becoming the Wellington City Nordic Walking Club's Captain?
Duties:
- be contact person for Nordic Walks/meetings
- organise Nordic Walks on Sundays mostly (your call!- but many people requested that)
- communicate w Rod McColl to list/promote/coordinate your events on the webpage http://wnw.clubspaces.com he designed (nordicwalking@xtra.co.nz)
- time involved: max. 30min/ week besides your workouts
Club Members Nordic Walking:
- need to have a learned, sound technique to join the club
- meetings will be Sundays
Look forward to your responses!
Happy Nordic Walking
Sandro Roth
National Training Manager
Nordic Academy New Zealand
P: +64 (04) 389 3655
M: +64 027 248 1095
sandro@nordicacademy.co.nz
www.nordicacademy.co.nz
Korokoro Stream up to the Dam Sunday
WHEN: Sunday the
WHERE: Cornish Street entrance Korokoro Stream Walkway.
MEET: Carpark at cornish Street.
DURATION: 75-100 minutes then coffee at Somewhere cool..
FITNESS LEVEL: beginners (steady uphill terrain)
Korokoro Stream Track (Belmont Regional Park)
Location
This walk starts from the Cornish Street entrance. We are going to walk up to the Dam so it may take a bit longer than the normal walk. We can bring a group back early for those who do not want to go all the way to the Dam.
The best way to get to the car park is to cross the Korokoro Bridge from Petone and turn left and follow the new road down behind the industrial area.
The road to the Korokoro bridge is Koro Cres off Hutt Road just north of the Petone Station.
People travelling from Wellington can turn left off SH2 just south of the Korokoro overbridge and then turn left again to drive behind the industrial area.
You will need:
Good walking shoes: Cross trainers or runners
Warm hat/beanie
Water bottle
Loose, comfortable clothing
Rain/wind jacket (depending on the weather conditions)
Poles
