Lengthy walk, in sandals to see NZ
Naresh Kumar is not your average backpacker. Indeed the 32-year-old has had a long journey to Queenstown.
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Te Araroa opens the Puhoi Track
Sir Stephen Tindall next to one of the splendid kauri trees on the Puhoi Track.
On Friday 16 May, the Puhoi Track was opened by Sir Stephen Tindall.
Te Araroa featured in new children's book
A children's book telling the tale of an adventurous kunekune pig called Lillibutt has been written by Maris O'Rourke and illustrated by Claudia Pond Eyley.
Read moreRevival of Te Araroa's foundation cairn
A tight little group moved into the Waitangi Forest on March 27th, and again on April 1-4.
Read moreEnd to End New Zealand, by Paul Garland
There are a growing number of informative and colourful blogs now being posted by Te Araroa walkers, but few have taken this to the next step of writing a book…
Read morev32 Maps now available
The v32 Maps are now available on the Te Araroa website and the Trail Notes have also been updated.
Read moreTongariro Alpine Crossing re-opens
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing was reopened on Tuesday 7 May.
Read moreTourism New Zealand Te Araroa-themed campaign picks up bronze at top Aussie awards
Tourism New Zealand's Te Araroa - The Long Pathway campaign has landed a bronze award for Best use of media/print at the Australasian Writers and Art Directors Association (AWARD) awards…
Read moreFirst half of Paekakariki Escarpment Track is open
For the last few months, commuters and travellers have been intrigued by the appearance of swingbridges and the Paekakariki Escarpment Track reaches a major milestone on Thursday 28 March when…
Read moreJez Bragg completes Te Araroa in 53 days
Te Araroa Trust congratulates Jez Bragg, who has completed the fastest ever time for Te Araroa - 53 days, nine hours and one minute!
While acknowledging Jez's accomplishment, TAT is quick to recognise…
