Waiheke Walking Festival 2011 | walksinauckland.com

The second annual Waiheke Walking Festival takes place Saturday 29 October to Sunday 6 November 2011.

Waiheke Walking Festival 2011
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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 ...

Helen says: If you can’t wait until October to go walking in Auckland – choose a FREE self-guided walk from Walks in Auckland.

Exploring your own backyard | walksinauckland.com

In yesterdays NZ Herald Travel section, Liz French wrote an article about two New Zealand couples who call themselves the ‘Pink Hatters’.

The Pink Hatters have decided to explore their own backyard – travel within New Zealand living up to the slogan “Don’t leave home till you’ve seen the country”.

I have set up Short Walks in Auckland to help Auckland residents and visitors get to discover the uniqueness and diversity of Auckland.

I did set out to sell each walk, but now I am planning on making them free to encourage people to get walking for health, fitness and fun.

My goal is to create 52 circular walks of about 60 to 90 minutes in length.  Currently 16 are available.

From now until 31^st December 2011 you can download Walks in Auckland self-guides for FREE!  

Just enter your name and email address at Walks in Auckland - and choose your walk.

Orakei Basin Walkway nearly open | walksinauckland.com

At last! The walkway around the Orakei Basin is almost complete!

Workmen were busy today, pouring concrete onto a new pathway on the Macpherson Track.

Read more...Walks in Auckland Orakei Basin walkway

Walks in Auckland - St Heliers | walksinauckland.com

This walk in Auckland takes you along the waterfront at St Heliers with spectacular views of the Hauraki Gulf.

Walking is good for health | walksinauckland.com

I have just come across a great blog called Ponder Mountain.  Hop on over and take a look...(and enjoy the photos too)

We hear from our doctors and in the news that we need to be healthier, but for many of us, adapting to a healthy lifestyle is a hard transition.  If it were easy, everyone would be doing it. Ponder Mountain is for people who try.  Ponder Mountain is intended to be a community for people to share their successes on the road to wellness. Read more at  Ponder Mountain.

Helen says:  Walking solo or walking with company is a great way to get healthy.  Take the time to choose a good route and it can be fun too. 

From now until 31^st December 2011 you can download Walks in Auckland self-guides for FREE!  Just enter your name and email address  at Walks in Auckland - and choose your walk.

FREE Auckland walking guides | walksinauckland.com

Get inspired – watch video highlights at Walks in Auckland

And from now until 31^st December 2011 you can download Walks in Auckland self-guides for FREE!  

Just enter your name and email address  at Walks in Auckland - and choose your walk.

FREE walking self-guides available NOW |walksinauckland.com

From now until 31^st December 2011 you can download Walks in Auckland self-guides for FREE!  

Just enter your name and email address  at Walks in Auckland - and choose your walk.

Remuera Village and Mangroves | walksinauckland.com

I really enjoy the diversity of Auckland at large and it is also a pleasure to find a walk that contains diversity within a small area. This walk in Auckland, takes us from the ridge of Remuera Village down to the edge of Hobson Bay, onto a boardwalk amongst the mangroves via reserves and the Remuera mansions. Find out more... Remuera Village and Mangroves

Health Benefits of Walking | walksinauckland.com

We all know that walking is good for us but do we really know how good it is? Many studies have shown walking promotes longevity and other numerous health benefits.

Studies show that walking can:

Reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and stroke. Lower blood pressure. Reduce high cholesterol and improve blood lipid profile. Reduce body fat Enhance mental well-being.

Increase bone density: helping to prevent osteoporosis. Reduce the risk of various cancers. Reduce the risk of diabetes. Help osteoarthritis Help flexibility and co-ordination: reducing the risk of falls. Improves circulation.

Read more at Walk Well

Helen says:  At Walks in Auckland, we believe that walking can be healthy and FUN! 

Discover the uniqueness and diversity of Auckland, download your FREE guide ‘What to See and Do in Auckland’–

Get walking in Auckland today!!!

Auckland Domain and Museum | walksinauckland.com

Time for a relaxing walk in Auckland Domain, the home of the Auckland War Memorial Museum. 

A Mothers Day treat!

Head on over to Walks in Auckland to find out more about our walk in the Auckland Domain and visit to the Museum

Hillsborough cemetery to the bays | walksinauckland.com

The Hillsborough Cemetery to Bays walk is one of the few walks in Auckland that does not have a nearby cafe. However, we feel that it deserves to be in our collection because it is quite magical - from the peacefulness of the cemetery, to the rustling of the bush and then the lapping of the water at the edge of Manukau Harbour. Visit Walks in Auckland to read more.... from Hillsborough Cemetery to the Bays

Benefits of walking for the mind & body |walksinauckland.com

Do you know any exercise easier to perform than walking? It requires no skill, it is inexpensive, can be done virtually any time of day, has no age restriction and can even be done indoors if the person has a treadmill. For someone who does not practice any kind of sport, walking 10 minutes a day is enough to cause noticeable effects on the body, within just one week. Besides the improvement in physical fitness, the benefits of walking for health, body and mind are many and proven by science. Here are 11 benefits that this habit will result in for you. Check it out here and move to improve your health: Benefits of walking for the mind and body

Helen says: Auckland is city with a unique and diverse geography.  So not only is it fun to explore but as you have read above, there are 11 benefits when you go walking.

Get inspired, download your FREE guide ‘What to do and see in Auckland’

photogenic spots in Auckland | walksinauckland.com

Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city, is often associated with shopping, sailing and its busy skyline – but there are some stunning natural wonders in and around the city to explore.  We asked Shereen Moloney  –  Auckland resident and writer, director and producer in the New Zealand film industry for more than 20 years – to nominate her five most photogenic spots around Auckland.  Find her favourite photos here: Five photogenic spots in Auckland

Helen says:  I have been able to take amazing photos when I go walking in Auckland.  Taking a camera along with you can help you to notice things that haven’t been apparent before.

Get inspired, download your FREE guide ‘What to do and see in Auckland’

walking motivation and inspriation | walksinauckland.com

Walking is a great way to get in shape, lose weight and feel great. Yet as good as it is for you, it can be challenging to walk every day. It can be challenging to reach your health and fitness goals. The good news is there are a number of tools you can use to find strength and motivation. Read more... http://easygohealthy.com/tag/walking-motivation/

Helen says...walking with friends and family makes exercise fun and enjoyable. 

Walking and talking is a great way to catch up with each other’s news.

Get inspired, download your FREE guide ‘What to do and see in Auckland’