#microchallenge 19–21 winners!

November 2025

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#microchallenge20 winner: Get a sunrise pic

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! 

#microchallenge19: Find a trap

Partner prize: $100 worth of Back Country Cuisine meals winner!

Winner: Danielle McBride entered this pic of her pal, Brook, who is stoked to see so many traps set and baited along their favourite local track in Mangawhai. “Kiwis frequent this area, and the hard work of our local volunteers is keeping them safe.”

Paula Marshall found this trap with a view to Te Mata Peak, Mt Erin and the snow-topped Ruahine Range beyond.

Anne McDermott found a trap near Homer Hut, in Fiordland, that had done its job. 

#microchallenge20: Get a sunrise pic

Partner prize: Bridgedale Midweight Merino Performance Fit socks winner!

Winner: Charlotte Lankshear enjoyed the sunrise at Cape Brett Hut.

Anne Simmons snapped the sunrise from the Abel Tasman Coast Track, looking towards Tonga Island.

Jenny Bishop had a morning walk to remember with this stunning sunrise.

#microchallenge21: Walk like you’re in Fiordland

Partner prize: Big Agnes Impassable 20 worth $360!

Winner: Tania Langerveld didn’t let a little rain stop her from a momentous walk of 17.35km to reach 1200km for the year. Well done, Tania! 

Rachel Curtis was smiling after a wet walk to Atiwhakatu Hut in Tararua Forest Park.

Sarah Walton was super proud of her boys, aged six and nine, who “carried their packs in the rain to Pinnacles Hut like legends”.

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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