About Sandra

Ok I was born in 1962 making me quite old now. But only in age, definitely not in mind or body! Walking helps keep me fit and healthy.

I’ve spent years walking all over New Zealand and totally love it. There is always something very special to see on every walk no matter where it it.

You can read more about me here.

 

Sandra on top of Mt Iron in Wanaka, New Zealand
Sandra on top of Mt Iron in Wanaka, New Zealand

Here are all Sandra's walks in New Zealand

Lake Tikitapu - The Blue Lake near Rotorua New Zealand

Blue Lake Walk

4.50 km • 1 Hour 30 Minutes • Very Easy • The Blue Lake walk is an 11 km drive from central Rotorua. There is ...
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Steps into Lake Matheson with stunning reflection views

Lake Matheson Mirror Lake Walk

4 km • 1 Hour 30 Minutes • Easy • Not far from Fox Glacier township on the West Coast. Take in the stunning mirror ...
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My legs in the Franz Josef Glacier Hot Pools

Franz Josef Glacier Hot Pools and Private Pools

3 main hot pools & 3 private hot pools right in the centre of Franz Josef town
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Small bridge with Franz Josef Glacier in the distance

Franz Josef Glacier Walk

2.50 kms • 1.5 Hours • Easy • On a sunny day the walk to Franz Josef Glacier is stunning.
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Walking along the Fox River to the caves

Fox River Cave Walk

5 km • 3 Hours return • Easy short day walk along the Fox River to the caves. Enjoy plenty of river crossing along the ...
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Looking at Taranaki Falls with the track in front at Mt Ruapehu

Taranaki Falls Walk, Mt Ruapehu

5.30 km • 2 Hours • Easy • The Taranaki Falls is pretty spectacular and makes for a great day out in National Park on ...
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White water rafters going over the Okere Falls

Okere Falls Walk

3 km • 1 Hour • Very Easy • Two waterfalls plus the trout pools on this return walk to Okere Falls just out of ...
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View from the top of Mt Maunganui looking over the town, Mount beach and Pilot Bay

Mt Maunganui Summit Walk

3.80 km • 1 Hour 20 minutes no stopping • Hard • Awesome views from the top of Mt Maunganui, one of my favourite walks ...
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View of Wanaka town from the top of Roys Peak

Roys Peak Track in Wanaka

Roys Peak Track is 16 km • 5 to 7 hours return • Hard • 6 km drive from Wanaka - walk up for the ...
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Te Rereatukaiha Hut taken from the front as you arrive

Te Rereatukaiha Hut Loop Walk

13 km • 5 hours at a good pace with no stops • Medium. Follow the Tuahu Summit Track to the top then turn off.
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Hooker Valley Track in front with snow capped mountains in the background, just beautiful

Hooker Valley Track, Mount Cook

As we hiked the Hooker Valley Track, we saw snow-capped mountains, crossed three swing bridges, and marveled at a glacier lake with floating icebergs!
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Mahurangi West, Auckland Region - Copyright Freewalks.nz

Mahurangi West Walk in Auckland

6.10 kms • 2 Hours • Medium • Great short day walk in Mahurangi West over farmland and beaches with great views along the way ...
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Daly's Clearing Walk in Waihi - Start of the walk over farmland - Copyright Freewalks.nz

Daly’s Clearing Loop Walk

9 kms • 4 Hours • Easy
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Sunrise at Tasman Lake in the Mt Cook region - Freewalks.nz

Tasman Lake Track

2.5 km • 1 hour return • Very easy • Located in Mt Cook National Park, South Island
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Tasman Glacier Lake lookout point with lots of other people

The Tasman Glacier Lake Lookout Track

0.7 km • 40 mins round trip • Medium • A popular hiking trail located in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park on the South Island of ...
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Waitakaere Dam Walk - Auckland - Copyright Freewalks.nz

Waitakere Dam Walk, Turn off for Waitakere Tramline Track Walk

6.50 km • 2 Hours • Easy • Waitakere Ranges • Auckland
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Couple walking along Mission Bay waterfront

Auckland Waterfront Walk to St Heliers Bay via Mission Bay

9.70 kms • 2 Hours • Very Easy • Effortless walk from Auckland ferry buildings in downtown Auckland to St Heliers Bay along Auckland’s pretty ...
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Sandra enjoying the views on the Oneura Bay (Red Cliff Cove). Castle Peak Summit Loop Track on Great Barrier Island by Sandra from Freewalks.nz New Zealand

Oneura Bay (Red Cliff Cove) Castle Peak Summit Loop Track

Starting in Red Cliff Cove the Castle Peak Summit is a 5km loop walk on Great Barrier Island. It took me 1.15 hours to walk ...
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Sandra at Sunset Rock Lookout on the Glenfern Loop Track at Port Fitzroy on Great Barrier Island by Sandra from Freewalks.nz New Zealand

Glenfern Loop Track Walk

Starting in the Glenfern Sanctuary, this walk is a 2.6km loop walk on Great Barrier Island. It took me 1 hour to complete including stops ...
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Excellent views from the summit of Mt Hobson on Great Barrier Island by Sandra from Freewalks.nz New Zealand

Mt Hobson Summit Walk

Starting in Kaiarara Bay to Mt Hobson Summit is a 15.5km loop walk on Great Barrier Island. It took me 5 hours to complete including ...
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Start of the Bridle Track at Port Fitzroy on Great Barrier Island by Sandra from Freewalks.nz New Zealand (1)

Bridle Track

The Bridle Track is a 1km one way, easy walk from Port Fitzroy on Great Barrier Island. It took me around 13 mins to walk. ...
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Beach landing at the start of the Motu Kaikoura Track or Man O War Passagewalk on Great Barrier Island by Sandra from Freewalks.nz New Zealand

Motu Kaikoura Track

The Motu Kaikoura Track is a 4km one way, medium walk on Great Barrier Island. It took me around 2 hours to walk there and ...
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Beach and wharf at Judges Bay in Auckland - Walk by Freewalks.nz

Judges Bay Path Walk in Auckland

1.7 km • 30 minutes • Easy loop walk around Dove Meyer Robinson Park down to Judges Bay beach then through the cemetery, onto a ...
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Orakei Basin Walk & Loop Path

3 km • 45 mins • Easy • Start at Meadowbank Rd/Train station and walk in either direction around Orakei Basin. Lovely wide track with ...
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