Grab the pram, and a hot cup of coffee and head out for a walk and a chat with fellow mums in the community. These walking groups welcome all parents.
Whether you’re looking to build your fitness back up postpartum or connect with mums who ‘get it’, these walking groups are a great way to get some fresh air, sneak in that nap and do something for yourself.
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Walking groups:
Plunket Walking Groups
Lincoln
When: 10.30am, Tuesdays (term time)
Where: meet outside Lincoln Plunket Clinic, 158 North Belt
Rolleston
When: 10.30am, Wednesdays (term time)
Where: A new location is chosen each week, check the Canterbury Plunket Facebook group for details.
Wetland Walkers
When: 1pm, Thursdays
Where: Meet at the Burwood Plunket Rooms at 12.45pm. Stay for a coffee and chat at 1.30pm
For more info contact Sarah at 027 582 5816 or email [email protected]
Note: Walking groups will be cancelled in heavy rain
Walk & Talk Groups
Note: These walking groups are not specifically for mums, however parents with prams are welcome! will be cancelled in heavy rain.
Beckenham
When: 1pm, Thursdays
Where: Meet at Christchurch South Library, corner of Colombo Street and Hunter Terrace
Halswell
When: 10am, Mondays
Where: Meet at Te Hãpu: Halswell Centre – Halswell Library
Linwood
When: 10am, Wednesdays
Where: Meet at Linwood Union Church, corner of Tilford Street and Linwood Ave
New Brighton
When: 10am, Mondays
Where: Meet at New Brighton Library, Marine Parade
Social Striders
Social Striders is a fun and social walking/running group for all ages and fitness levels. The group meets weekly in the morning and evening, and invites you to stay for a tipple or two afterwards! Check their Instagram on Sundays for the weekly schedule.
Follow Social Striders on Instagram here.
Christchurch Māmā Walks & Playgroups
Born out of a mutual want for regular meet-ups and walks, the Christchurch Māmā Walks & Playgroups Facebook group is a friendly, welcoming community that actively encourages you to set up events and discussions. Whether it’s a walk around Harry Ell, or a stroll around the neighbourhood with those who live nearby, join a Facebook Messenger chat and get out in the fresh air with little ones in tow.
