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Jul 14, 2025 : Dana S The Trek

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A smiling person in a green cap stands next to a trail marker with the Te Araroa logo on it.

Photo of a hiker standing next to a Te Araroa trail marker.

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Dana S
Jul 14th : Dana S
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Dana S's Bio

Greetings! The name’s Dana. I’m an artist, adventurer, and nature-lover who recently quit her job in the U.S., packed up and moved to New Zealand. Stay tuned to hear about my journey along New Zealand’s Te Araroa trail!

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