IML Walking Association Event
DetailsPlace: New Zealand, Rotorua
Date: the 3rd weekend of March each year |
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| Rotorua Walking Festival Slideshow |
Registration
Entry form must be return with the remittance to: Rotorua Walking Festiva P.O. Box 1120, Rotorua up to seven days before the event.
Then from Friday afternoon before the walk or on the day at the Registration Centre at Neil Hunt Park, Tarawera Rd.
Fees
| In advance | Two days | One day | Late registration | Two days | One day |
| Adult | 28 NZ$ | 14 NZ$ | Adult | 34 NZ$ | 17 NZ$ |
| Child (- 15years) | 14 NZ$ | 7 NZ$ | Child (- 15years) | 17 NZ$ | 8 NZ$ |
| Family (4 persons) | 56 NZ$ | 28 NZ$ | Family (4 persons) | 70 NZ$ | 35 NZ$ |
Routes
| KM | Start time | Place start | Finish time | Finish place | |
| Both Days | ± 10 km | 10.00 am | Neil Hunt Park | 4 pm | Neil Hunt Park |
| Both Days | ± 20 km | 9.00 am | Neil Hunt Park | 4 pm | Neil Hunt Park |
| Both Days | ± 30 km | 8.00 am | Neil Hunt Park | 4 pm | Neil Hunt Park |
Track and weather conditions
Description of the tracks
: (road, landscape) Saturday signals Day One of the walks (10, 20,
30Km) through the 'Redwoods' forest reserve and the fully operational
exotic 'Whakarewarewa' forest. The network of spectacular tracks will
let you explore some of New Zealand's finest bush and forest scenery
with its majestic trees and ferns and lush undergrowth as well as
glorious views of the landscape. Sunday is Day Two of the walks (10,
20, 30km) through the city and residential suburbs. The routes will go
through city parks and gardens, active geothermal reserves, along the
Rotorua lakeshore, beside a bird sanctuary, and take in other points of
scenic and cultural interest.
Good care along the
road:
Non-alcoholic drinks are provided en-route at many
marshal stations but be aware that the drinks may not always be there
where or when you need them. First aid kits are available at the
headquarters.
Entertainment:
The Two Day
Walk weekend kicks off on Friday evening with an official opening and
civic reception hosted by the Mayor of Rotorua and features a
traditional Maori welcome followed by a short street walk. Afterwards,
in free time, walkers and friends can move out to the check-in centre
for a social evening hosted by the Dutch Club. Saturday night is the
chance to kick up your heels for a fun evening with other walkers at
the 'Two Day Walk' buffet dinner with live entertainment and spot
prizes.
The Weather:
Typically warm and dry late NZ summer daytime conditions but
not unknown to have an occasional shower. Can be cool enough in
evenings to need to wear a sweater.
Souvenir - Award
All participants that complete the two days are presented with the special Rotorua Two Day Walk medal. The event finishes with a short official closing and awards presentation ceremony and farewell to all walkers.
Transport
To Rotorua by nationwide air and bus services or self drive rental car. Use taxis in Rotorua.
Accommodation
Huge range of accommodation available for all budgets, hotel, motel, B&B hostels, camping grounds within walking distance of city and event headquarters.
Travel, Accommodation - Information and Reservations
Tourism Rotorua
www.rotoruaNZ.com
e-mail info@tourism.rdc.govt.nz
Tel. ++ 64 7 348 5179
Fax. ++ 64 7 348 6044
Tourist information about the surroundings
Rotorua is a major visitor destination in the middle of North Island beside Lake Rotorua. The city and surrounding area has extensive natural geothermal activity, huge exotic forests and tracts of native bush, the very best of Maori culture, historic volcanic sites, and 14 freshwater lakes.
General information
The language: English and the Maori language
The money
(currency): NZ dollar
Contact
Rotorua Walking Festival
P.O. Box 1120
Rotorua, New Zealand
Email: info@rotoruawalkingfestival.org.nz
Website: www.rotoruawalkingfestival.org.nz.