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Echo Walking Festival will be holding the 2023 AGM on August 11th 10am at the Flatwhite Cafe, Waihi Beach

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This year’s 20th anniversar y of the ECHO Walking Festival was a milestone to remember! The festival continues to inspire New Zealanders to explore the beautiful outdoors, appreciate the natural attractions of the region, and stay fit and active.

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We have an exciting calendar full of walks and activities coming up in 2023. Read on to check out our fantastic grade 2-3 walks.

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New Zealand is precious, and everyone who lives and travels here has a responsibility to look after it. The Tiaki Promise is a commitment to care for New Zealand, for now and for future generations.

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We have an exciting calendar full of walks and activities coming up in 2023. Read on to check out our fantastic grade 2-3 walks.

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We have an exciting calendar full of walks and activities coming up in 2023. Read on to discover what we have planned.

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The ECHO Walking Festival dates for 2023 are 1st - 16th April. Save the Dates!

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Echo is now in its 19th year of connecting hills and oceans. This year’s festival featured: 29 walks, 572 registered participants, 5 areas connecting hills and oceans, 98 entries in the photo competition, 81% women and 19% Men registered, 820...

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Sandi – People’s Choice winner – ‘I thoroughly enjoyed the festival so thanks to all of the committee for all the hard work it took to run such a great event’.Phillipa – 1st winner – ‘I am absolutely thrilled you...

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"Dalys Clearing Hut Loop and Mount Karangahake Summit Walk What a fab couple of days. Really enjoyed meeting you and what a terrific job you have done with organising the event so efficiently. Well done."

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