Inspired by a South Auckland charity, Red Lunday De Waal is walking the Te Araroa Trail to raise money for that charity, Time To Thrive - To Stay Alive.
That's 3000km of walking, from Cape Reinga to Bluff. Mrs Lunday De Waal started the trail at Cape Reinga in April, walked to Auckland, had the winter off, and started from Auckland about a month ago.
She hopes to finish the entire trail before her next birthday in April. She decided to do the walk to combine two of her passions.
"I've wanted to walk it for a while, and I wanted to do something to help Time To Thrive - To Stay Alive. This way, I'm bringing the two together."
Mrs Lunday De Waal passed through Whanganui in the weekend, her visit timed to coincide with a friend's birthday.