ECHO Walking Festival

Walks Calendar

1-22 April 2025

Welcome to the ECHO Walking Festival x MOVE with You Walks Collaboration for 2024.

Walk / Cycle Track Grading:

1 - Suitable for most walkers/cyclists.

- Suitable for most walkers/cyclists with some short steep or rough sections - good fitness required.

3 - Includes short steep or rough sections. Moderate fitness level required.

- Includes short steep and sometimes challenging or rough sections. Moderate to high fitness level required.

5 - Challenging steep sections, rough areas or river crossings. A high level of fitness required.

Weather:

This festival is centered around the outdoors, but unfortunately the weather isn't always on our side. If any event is postponed due to weather, every Endeavour will be made to reschedule the walk or event.

Kauri Dieback Information:

With the Kauri Dieback situation some walks may be affected. Please keep an eye on our website for details and further updates. We ask all participants to please make sure they clean their shoes and boots, walking sticks and anything else that comes into contact with the ground before entering and as you come out of the bush. Go to www.kauridieback.co.nz for details.

Payment information:

Please make payment at time of booking to secure your spot, in the event of a cancellation we would then refund you. You will be directed to the page for payment at the time of registration.

Date Walk / Run / Cycle Location Grade

The walks for the April 2025 festival will be available to view and book your place just after mid-December 2024.

Health and Safety

For your health and safety please:

  • Wear suitable shoes/boots and clothing.
  • Register for all walks at least three days prior to the walk and declare any medical conditions/medication when you register.
  • Bring your own wet weather gear.
  • Bring a water bottle, snack food, and any medication needed for all walks. For longer walks, please be prepared to bring lunch, a first aid kit and a torch.
  • Stay with the group and follow any instructions given by your walk leader.

Download Health and Safety Plan