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Trail Profile: Te Araroa, Your Guide to the Best Way of Experiencing New Zealand

Trail Profile: Te Araroa, Your Guide to the Best Way of Experiencing New Zealand

Considering a hike on New Zealand's long trail? This trail guide for Te Araroa will get you started on the right foot.

Nov 30, 2023 : Matthew Kok
After the Embers Have Faded: Closing Thoughts | Te Araroa NoBo

After the Embers Have Faded: Closing Thoughts | Te Araroa NoBo

Where to even begin…? First off, that was a wild ride! To recap for any newbies, we hiked the South Island of Te Araroa going northbound and started on February...

May 2, 2023 : Adventures of Jeff and Sarah
Christmas on trail!

Christmas on trail!

As December ticks by, the build up to Christmas is becoming more apparent each time we pop out from the trail and into towns. In Wellington, i’m buying a new...

Dec 25, 2022 : Rachel McVittie
Back to Back Thru Hikes

Back to Back Thru Hikes

Day 72 of Te Araroa. Day 254 of the PCT / TA back to back thru hike extravaganza. Woaw. “How are you STILL hiking?”Physically? It feels GOOD! I feel good,...

Dec 18, 2022 : Rachel McVittie
The Joy of Urban Hiking on the Te Araroa

The Joy of Urban Hiking on the Te Araroa

When plans for the Te Araroa were put into motion, it was designed to take hikers through areas that highlight all of New Zealand. This includes wilderness and urban areas....

Dec 22, 2018 : Kez
Hiker Intro : How I Became the ‘Barefoot’ Hiker

Hiker Intro : How I Became the ‘Barefoot’ Hiker

  Leave No Trace to me means respecting nature as if it were a holy site. Hi, everyone. My name is Jeremy. You can call me the "Barefoot" Hiker. This...

Mar 14, 2017 : Jeremy Gottschalk
The Wandering La Vignes Live, at an REI Near You!

The Wandering La Vignes Live, at an REI Near You!

Hey hiking friends! Do you live in Indianapolis, St. Louis, Kansas City, Colorado Springs, Boulder, or Denver? Do you want to talk to real-life Appalachian Trail thru-hikers and former AT...

Dec 6, 2015 : Nichole Young
How To Walk Te Araroa, New Zealand – Part 5

How To Walk Te Araroa, New Zealand – Part 5

Well, as it turns out, I wasn’t quite done gushing about New Zealand. In December and January, my husband and I are going on a speaking tour at 8 REIs...

Nov 6, 2015 : Patrice La Vigne
How To Walk Te Araroa, New Zealand – Part 4

How To Walk Te Araroa, New Zealand – Part 4

Food, glorious food! How different is food in New Zealand? Just ask Frodo.

Oct 2, 2015 : Patrice La Vigne
How To Walk Te Araroa, New Zealand – Part 3

How To Walk Te Araroa, New Zealand – Part 3

Being Te Araroa is a whole new ballgame, you may want to rethink your gear list!

Sep 25, 2015 : Patrice La Vigne