19 AUGUST 2009 - A small group of people will set off on a 350km trek from Karamea to Franz Josef on September 1, 2009. Others will join them for sections of the journey, which will include 16 community events staggered over the 24 days and nights and a range of activities.

A 350km trek from Karamea to Franz Josef links a series of events in a new festival on the West Coast. A Day at the Beach festival runs from September 1 to 24. It celebrates the environment and encourages positive action to combat climate change.