When:
Saturday, 18 April 2009 - Sunday, 26 April 2009
Details:
Now in it's sixth year, this event caters for all levels of fitness and experience. There are about 20 walks covering the Kaimai's to Coromandel.
April 18th to the 26th is the time to think about getting out and enjoying our backyard on a guided walk or three. We have four local walks and people book either on line at
www.echowalkfest.org.nz or at the local Info Centre.
There will be 4 local walks:
- 1 hour walk around the Pit Rim at night
- 5 hour walk to Homunga Bay and back
- Black Hill Walk
- Farm Walk
There are also walks planned for the beautiful Karangahake area.
To find out more about the walks, including dates, times and degree of difficulty go to
www.echowalkfest.org.nz. Brochures are at the Visitor Centre, library and a variety of outlets around town and further afield.
For other inquiries please
contact us at Go Waihi or phone 07 863 3030.
LATEST INFO: More on the four walks on our back doorstep:- The Martha Mine Pit Rim Night Walk on Tuesday 21st at 7.30pm, ideal for the whole family, with the opportunity to pan for gold with Newmont Waihi Gold ($2), and there’s also a sausage sizzle($2) with Waihi Athletic Rugby Club
- The Farm Hill Walk at 9am on Thursday 23rd
- The Black Hill River Walk on Saturday the 25th at 10am
- Waihi Beach to Homunga Bay on Sunday 26th at 9am. This can be either a return trip or one way, but book early for this option.