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As of today, capacity limits have been removed from all Department of Conservation huts and campsites, and many trail support functions – including commercial accommodation, cafes, supermarkets and retailers –...
Read moreThe change will allow New Zealanders and international walkers who have remained in New Zealand throughout the pandemic to again enjoy overnight hiking on many sections of the trail.
Read moreAt Alert Level 2, New Zealanders and any international walkers who have remained here during the pandemic will be able to head back into the hills to enjoy overnight tramping,...
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A decision on when New Zealand will move to Level 2 will be made by the Government on Monday 11 May and we remain under Level 3 restrictions until then....
For Te Araroa trail walkers, the change to Level 3 allows people to enjoy short day walks (up to three hours total) on easy local tracks, so long as they...
Read moreAccording to the official COVID-19 website, day walks within a person’s local region will be permitted, along with swimming, surfing and shore-based fishing.
Read moreAnybody who completes the North Island section, South Island section, or full 3,000km trail can generate and print a personalised certificate via the Te Araroa website.
Read moreTe Araroa Trust has previously advised walkers not to undertake these activities on any sections of Te Araroa trail during the COVID-19 lockdown, but the new Government order now makes...
Read moreThe lockdown began at midnight last night (25 March), with everyone in New Zealand required to self-isolate at home for four weeks The intent of this lockdown is to stop COVID-19...
Read moreThis follows the Government’s announcement that New Zealand’s COVID-19 alert level has moved to Level 3 (Restrict) and will move to Level 4 tomorrow.
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