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! 

#microchallenge22: Traverse a boardwalk

Winner! Cathay Sage and friends navigated this flooded boardwalk in Golden Bay.

Partner prize: Bridgedale Midweight Merino Performance Fit socks winner!

Dorice Walmisley found plenty of boardwalks on the Humpridge Track Great Walk.

 Nadine Woods enjoyed the boardwalk on the Canopy Walk in Whangārei’s A.H. Reed Memorial Park.

#microchallenge23: Ramble beside the river

Winner: Lisa Ainley walked a trail beside the Makerikeri River. “It’s a fabulous wee trail made and maintained by the locals in that area,” she says.

Partner prize: A $100 voucher to spend at Further Faster!

On a trip to Anti Crow Hut, Lauren Freeman walked beside and in the Waimakariri River. 

Linda Johnson rambled beside a stream to reach this waterfall in Karaponga Reserve, Bay of Plenty.

#microchallenge24: Signs of spring

Winner: While walking Zealandia’s fenceline, Georgina Wedge found a reminder of the changing season: a gorgeous pūriri moth! 

Partner prize: A $100 Yum breakfast hamper!

The trees matched Dawn McKenzie’s trousers on her spring walk.

Sandra Galvao enjoyed a slow 6km neighbourhood walk beneath the cherry blossoms.

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!