City on its Feet
The City on its Feet programme is about getting more people enjoying walking more often. Walking groups are found all around Tauranga, with group captains organising and supporting the groups to keep you motivated.
All walking group details listed below have been confirmed and updated as of August 2026.
TUESDAY
Greerton
One hour walk. Suitable for medium-paced walkers. Beginner friendly.
Time: 9.00am
Meeting place: "The square" outside Greerton Library
Group Captain: Mike Brooker and Megan Taylor
Contact: 07 5799431 and 0211807429 (Mike) or 0212080727 (Megan)
Duration: 1 hour
Otumoetai/Matua
One hour walk around local area (occasional hills, with a flat option). Suitable for slow, medium and fast walkers. Beginner friendly. Occasional walks away.
Time: 9.00am
Meeting place: Kulim Park, Kulim Avenue, Otumoetai
Group Captain: Danny Begley
Contact: 07 576 6480
Duration: 1 hour
Brookfield
One hour walk around local area (occasional hills). Suitable for slow, medium and fast walkers. Beginner friendly.
Time: 9.00am
Meeting place: Please call to confirm as meeting place changes often.
Group Captain: Judy Young
Contact: 07 576 6443
Duration: 1 hour
Pyes Pa Copper Crest
One to one and a quarter hour walk around local area (occasional hills). Suitable for slow, medium and fast walkers. Beginner friendly.
Time: 9.00am
Meeting place: Meridian Centre at Copper Crest Village, 52 Condor Drive
Group Captain: Pam Quinn
Contact: 07 543 5001
Duration: 1 - 1.25 hours
Pāpāmoa East
Walk around a different location each week; call to confirm. Occasional small hills. Suitable for slow to medium paced walkers. Beginner friendly.
Time: 9.30am
Meeting place: Meeting place varies each week. Contact for location information.
Group Captain: Ria
Contact: 021 051 8692
Pāpāmoa
One hour walk around Papamoa Beach and surrounding areas (no hills). Suitable for slow, medium and fast walkers. Beginner friendly.
Time: 8.30am Summer; 9.00am Winter
Meeting place: Double Teaspoons at the Plaza, 7 Gravatt Road
Group Captain: Sandra Atherstone
Contact: 022 361 5574
WEDNESDAY
Age Concern
One hour walk; different location each week (occasional hills). Suitable for slow, medium and fast walkers. Beginner friendly.
Time: 10.00am
Meeting place: Varies each week, see Sunlive, Age Concern website or phone to confirm.
Group Captain: Deb Nash
Contact: 07 578 2631
Duration: 1 hour
Greerton
One hour walk around local area - sometimes take cars away for walks (occasional hills). Suitable for slow, medium and fast walkers. Beginner friendly.
Time: 9.00am
Meeting place: Carpark opposite Greerton Library. Greerton Road.
Group Captain: Pam Quinn
Contact: 07 543 5001
Duration: 1 hour
Te Puke
One hour walk around local area (occasional hills). Suitable for slow, medium and fast walkers. Beginner friendly.
Time: 8.30am
Meeting place: Countdown carpark (Boucher Ave entrance)
Group Captain: Ann Jones
Contact: 027 714 9016
Duration: 1 hour
THURSDAY
Bethlehem
Approximately one hour walk around Bethlehem and other areas (occasional hills). Suitable for slow, medium and fast walkers. Beginner friendly (fitness required).
Time: 8.30am
Meeting place: Bethlehem Town Centre Carpark (near The Orchard)
Group Captain: Cam McKenna and Allison Shaw
Contact: 07 552 4513 (Cam) or 027 356 3033 (Allison)
Duration: Approximately one hour
Pāpāmoa
One hour walk around Papamoa Beach and surrounding areas (no hills). Suitable for slow, medium and fast walkers. Beginner friendly.
Time: 8.30am Summer; 9.00am Winter
Meeting place: Grill & Green, located in the Excelsa Complex, 4 Golden Sands Drive
Group Captain: Sandra Atherstone
Contact: 022 361 5574
Duration: 1 hour
Tauranga
Approximately one hour walk (occasional hills). Location varies - phone to confirm. Suitable for slow, medium and fast walkers. Beginner friendly.
Time: 9.30am
Meeting place: St Enoch's Church, 134, 16th Avenue
Group Captain: Mary Woods or Marie Nilson
Contact: 07 578 5561 (Mary)
Duration: 1 hour
Merivale Walky Talky Group
One hour walk around Merivale and surrounding areas (no hills). Suitable for slow, medium and fast walkers. Beginner friendly.
Time: 10.00am
Meeting place: Merivale Community Centre, 10 Kesteven Avenue
Group Captain:
Sibylle Steppat
Contact: 021 123 3878
Duration: 1 hour
FRIDAY
Fraser Cove
One hour walk around local area (occasional hills). Suitable for slow, medium and fast paced walkers. Beginner friendly.
Time: 9.00am
Meeting place: World's End Sports Bar, Fraser Cove
Group Captain: Anne Gardiner
Contact: 021453395
Duration: 1 hour
Bureta
One hour waterfront walk (no hills). Suitable for slow and medium paced walkers. Beginner friendly.
Time: 9.00am
Meeting place: Woolworths Bureta carpark.
Group Captain: Judy Young
Contact: 07 576 6443
Duration: 1 hour
Te Puke
One hour walk around local area (occasional hills). Suitable for slow, medium and fast walkers. Beginner friendly.
Time: 8.30am
Meeting place: Woolworths carpark
Group Captain: Gale Gordon
Contact: 027 279 4123
Duration: 1 hour
Welcome Bay
Approximately one hour walk around Welcome Bay area (occasional hills). Suitable for slow and medium paced walkers. Beginner friendly.
Time: 9.00am
Meeting place: Welcome Bay Hall
Group Captain: Mary Easton
Contact: 027 633 3287
Duration: 1 hour
SUNDAY
Pyes Pa Sunday Walkers
One and a quarter hour walk around local area (occasional hills). Suitable for medium-paced and fast-paced walkers. Beginner friendly (fitness required). Occasionally catch bus back to meeting point.
Time: 9.00am
Meeting place: Outside Fez Kebabs, 83 Pyes Pa Road
Group Captain: Gloria Williams
Contact: 021 054 2669
Duration: 1.25 hours
Te Puke
One hour walk around local area (occasional hills). Suitable for slow, medium and fast walked. Beginner friendly.
Time: 8.30am
Meeting place Woolworths carpark
Group Captain: Gale Gordon
Contact: 027 279 4123
Duration: 1 hour
