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

#microchallenge19: Find an interesting door
Partner prize: Bridgedale Midweight Merino Performance Fit socks

Winner: Joy Bryant was intrigued by this environmentally unobtrusive toilet door on the Tongariro Northern Circuit. (featured)

Robert Tristram discovered this gate at Bruce Reserve near Hunterville. “It’s a stunning patch of bush.”

Anne Ecuyer found some colourful boat shed doors on a walk in Whangarei.

#microchallenge20: Walk 6km in 60 minutes
Partner prize: A $100 Further Faster shop voucher

Winner: Shantell Nesdale used a beautiful Tauranga morning to walk her 6-in-60.

Lynette Morris managed this difficult challenge.

Abraham Monesh Koshy took two attempts to nail the challenge!

#microchalenge21: Photograph the night sky
Partner prize: Rab Xenair insulated jacket worth $480!!

Winner: Emily Read walked to Mason Bay on Rakiura Stewart Island. The stars weren’t the only thing to come out at night – kiwi did too!

James Thorton walked the Routeburn Track. “The warm fire in the hut was very welcome after taking time to enjoy the amazing stars!”

Jacky Burgon’s regular stroll around the block was made special by an autumnal full moon.

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.