#microchallenge 16-18 winners!

October 2025

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#microchallenge17 winner. Photo: Simon White

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! 

#microchallenge16: Visit a sculpture in a park

Winner: Kim Anderson hiked in Lammermoor Beach Park in Queensland. “It was all fun and games until the soldier crabs got nasty,” she joked.

Kim wins a pair of Bridgedale Midweight Merino Performance Fit socks!

Nadine Woods visited the Wave, part of the Waka and Wave sculpture in Whangārei. 

Jamilla Knopp walked the Sculpture Trail in Hanmer Springs on a beautiful sunny afternoon.

#microchallenge17: Go for a night walk

Winner: Simon White shone his light on the Milky Way on a walk to Taranaki Falls in Tongariro National Park with his step-kids. 

Simon wins a $100 Yum breakfast hamper!

Dan Lodge and his son were excited about this #microchallenge and, despite a few nerves, walked into Woolshed Creek Hut in the dark. “He said he’d love to do it again,” Dan said. 

 Kim Vardon was lured by the warm night glow of Palmerston North’s much-loved He Ara Kotahi pedestrian bridge. Here she is with her visiting Australian pal. 

#microchallenge18: Walk 6km in 60 minutes

Winner: It took Heather Campbell three attempts, but she finally managed it. “I found the last 2km the most difficult,” she said. 

Heather wins a pair of AKU Fly Rock Mid GTX boots worth $380!

Lynette Morris managed this challenge, getting it almost spot on, and backed it up by walking 12km in 120 minutes!

Kaleb Krause got it bang on – 6km in 60 minutes. 

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!

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