Welcome to the ECHO Walking Festival!

Enjoy Connecting Hills & Oceans


Windows Walkway (Photo: Positively Paeroa)

ECHO 2013

What an amazing Festival for 2013.  Although a couple of walks were changed, cancelled or postponed due to the weather, everyone who got out and about had a fantastic time. 

Without the support of our wonderful organisers, sponsors and supporters the festival would not be able to proceed. Our sincere thanks must go to our:

EVENT ORGANISERS:
DOC, Positive Paeroa, Go Waihi, Katch Katikati, Sport N Action Waihi and Sport Waikato. Also to the associated i-Sites

EVENT SUPPORTERS:
Hauraki District Council, Matamata/Piako District Council, Trust Waikato and the community boards of Katikati, Waihi Beach, Te Aroha and Paeroa

PRIZE GIFT VOUCHERS:

  • Valley Gardens Lodge, Katikati
  • Harbour View B&B, Tairua
  • Aroha Mountain Lodge, Te Aroha
  • Poets Corner, Waihi
  • Beachside Resort, Whitianga

ECHO Walking Festival is brought to you by Sport Waikato, Department of Conservation, Town Promoters and Information Centres.

Photography Competition 2013

Be in to win and send us your best photographs from the 2013 ECHO Walking Festival walks. Competition details here.

ECHO 2014

Yes planning is underway for the next festival already.  As fellow walkers we really value your thoughts, comments and suggestions.  We encourage you to email us suggestions and ideas for improvements.  Please email info@echowalkfest.org.nz all suggestions are welcome.

Costs

Your donation is appreciated to help us meet the costs associated with the festival.

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