John Stroud

John Stroud

John Stroud, an IT Account Executive specializing in schools, dedicated to bringing cutting-edge technology to educational institutions. But John is more than his professional role; he’s a Scout Leader shaping the future of young adventurers. As a member of the...
Maureen McCloy

Maureen McCloy

Maureen lives in Ōtautahi Christchurch and loves spending as much time as possible in the outdoors – on foot, bike or skis. You’ll often find her out in the Canterbury mountains or on Banks Peninsula. She has section walked most of Te Araroa’s Te Waipounamu South...
A Journey in Pictures

A Journey in Pictures

In January 2015 Mark Watson left sunny Cape Reinga to walk and photograph the length of Te Araroa. The journey would take him nearly six months, through constantly changing landscape, geology, and many different kinds of forest. He walked urban pathways, farm tracks,...
Bewildered – An Extract

Bewildered – An Extract

Winner of the 2021 ‘Best Travel Book’ at the Australian Society of Travel Writers awards. What would move you to ditch your life and take off into the wild for six months? For Melbourne woman Laura Waters, it took the implosion of a toxic relationship and...