Complete the #microchallenges, as these Walk1200km participants have done, and receive an exclusive, can’t-be-bought Walk1200km badge. The best effort in each challenge also receives a special prize from our partners!
#microchallenge10: Become a one percenter
Winner (featured image): Jennifer Pilbrow enjoyed a “beaut day” clocking up 12.38km climbing Mt Isobel in Hanmer Springs.

Partner prize: Big Agnes Impassable 20 worth $360!

Emma Oliver and her husband carried their daughter 15.74km to the summit of Roys Peak and back.

Frances Paki spurned her usual street walking for a 13km-ish tramp to Holly Hut and Bells Falls with her young children. “This year we are trying to do some bigger day walks and overnight tramps,” she says.
#microchallenge11: Amazing autumn

“Autumn is an amazing time to walk because you get to use all your stylish wet weather gear.” – Sylvia

Partner prize: A $100 Yum breakfast hamper!

“Autumn is an amazing time to walk at Red Rocks in the aftermath of a storm.” – Anna Cornelius

“Autumn is an amazing time to walk because it is the season of mist!” – Paul Richardson
#microchallenge12: Find a pistol stick

Kirsty Hogsden’s son and husband duelled it out in the Greenstone Valley.

Partner prize: A pair of Bridgedale Midweight Merino Performance Fit socks!

There were plenty of pistol sticks for Sharon Sharpe’s boys on Waikuku Beach.

Nat Ashab found this thin blaster while walking Fitzroy Beach.
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, so make sure you’re registered!





