Walk 14 – The Club Walk - Humour is the Heart of Russell

An introduction to the heart of the Russell community, walk between the clubs, stopping for a drink and some fascinating stories.

• The Russell Boating club, sitting right on the water’s edge, threatening to float way with sea level rising. • The Swordfish club located upstairs on the waterfront which is the oldest game fishing club in New Zealand is a must do when you visit the Bay of Islands. • The RSA is full of its own history of fighting for survival. • The Bowling Club which is an integral part of the community. Take in the photographic history and hear the stories behind the memorabilia which help keep our town alive.

Once you have visited each club and appraised each menu you can return for dinner and a cosy night in with the locals.

Friday 10th October Assemble HQ: 3.30pm Return to HQ: 8.00 pm Duration: 4 hours Distance: 2km, Grade: Easy Maximum walkers: 20 Category: Family friendly – Children 10 years plus Cost: Free includes a guided walk

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IMPORTANT NOTES

1. Please check what is included and the time and length of your walk so you know what you need to bring in terms of food and water. It’s always a good idea to have a card or cash on you as you never know what you might encounter along the way.

2. The Russell Bowling Club is our Walking Weekend HQ, all walks start from there.

3. How the walks are graded

• We want to make sure everyone enjoys their walks. • Please match your level of fitness to your chosen walks to maximise your safety and enjoyment. • It can spoil the day for you and your group if you set out on a walk you have difficulty completing.

Grade 1 Easy Suitable for anyone. Tracks are of a good standard, mainly flat with a few gentle rises, well-formed and very easy walking

Grade 2 Medium Suitable for most people. Flat to hilly on well-formed tracks that are of a medium standard. Surfaces vary with some short steep grades

Grade 3 Medium to Hard Good fitness level required. Tracks are of variable but good quality including more demanding climbs and descents of moderate duration. Can have muddy/slippery stretches after rain

Grade 4 Hard High fitness level required. Tracks variable to rough, with longer distances and steeper sections than Grade 3. Can be muddy/slippery after heavy rain

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