Microchallenge 1–3 winners, April 2026

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April 2026

Complete the #microchallenges, as these Walk1200km participants have done, and receive an exclusive, can’t-be-bought Walk1200km ‘Microchallenge Winner’ badge. The best effort in each challenge also receives a special prize from our partners! 

Seen that you’ve won? 

To claim your prize, email a photo of yourself holding the April 2026 issue of Wilderness to walk1200km@lifestylepublishing.co.nz. Only registered Walk1200km participants are eligible to win, so make sure you’re registered!

#microchallenge1: A bench, a view and you

Perched high on the Tākaka Hill via ferrata, Petra Horvath’s rest-stop bench has an unparalleled view.

Partner prize: Petra wins a pair of Bridgedale Midweight Merino Performance Fit socks!

Alyssa Beatty celebrated reaching her 100km milestone by taking in the view from ‘Janes Seat’ in Withers Hill Farm Park, Marlborough. 

Marcel Smithers and family found a natural bench at Dorothy Falls in Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve.

#microchallenge2: Take Wilderness for a walk

Bronwyn Walker took her copy of Wilderness on an overnighter to Packhorse Hut, a trip she first did 40 years ago.

Partner prize: Bronwyn wins a $100 voucher to spend at Further Faster!

Kate Brookson-Morris enjoyed some light reading while walking a section of Te Ara Hura on Waiheke Island.

Garth Keighley and his son Max read Wilderness on a camping trip to Tōtara Flats. “We enjoyed a dip in the river after our walk in on a hot day,” said Garth.

#microchallenge3: Climb a hill

Kristina Kenah climbed Kaweka J (1724m). “This was a huge achievement for me, so I’m feeling pretty proud of myself,” she said. 

Partner prize: Kristina wins a $100 breakfast food hamper from Yum!

Blanka Mladek and family reached the highest peak on Banks Peninsula – Mt Herbert (919m) – while on the Summit Walkway. 

Raewyn Tanner (centre) climbed Mt Baldy in the Kaimai Range with her friends Jan and Niki.

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