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#microchallenge 10-12 winners!

Louise Antonia walked the Heaphy and discovered the seat at the boundary between the West Coast and Nelson. Photo: Louise Antonia

Complete the #microchallenges as these Walk1200km participants have done, and receive a Walk1200km badge. The best effort in each challange receives a special prize from our partners! 

#microchallenge10: Find a quirky sign

(Featured) Winner: Louise Antonia walked the Heaphy and discovered the seat at the boundary between the West Coast and Nelson. Louise receives Bridgedale Midweight Merino Performance Fit socks winner!

Allie Dunn stumbled upon a ‘unicorn’ sign on the Manawatū Gorge Track.

Whether ‘pooped’ or ‘puffed’, Rose Blois found a track for everyone in the Grampians.

#microchallenge11: Pack a picnic

Winner: Tramping buddies Debbie and Paula added a French-themed urban picnic to their walk. “We even played petanque!” Winners receive A $100 Back Country Cuisine voucher!

After completing the Hooker Valley Track, Alice Lines enjoyed a picnic lunch.

Jacqui Inder packed a picnic and climbed to Temple Basin in Arthur’s Pass.

#microchallenge12: Cross a stile

Winner: Kate Ridley’s favourite stile is on Bridle Path in the Port Hills. Kate receives a Rab Namche Paclite GTX jacket worth $500!

Patrick Lam climbed a stile on Porirua’s Rangituhi Colonial Knob Walkway. 

Allie Marsh crossed a stile before legging it up Canterbury’s Peak Hill.

Seen that you’ve won? 

To claim your prize, email a photo of yourself holding this issue of Wilderness to walk1200km@lifestylepublishing.co.nz. Only registered Walk1200km participants are eligible to win.