New ideas and new trail sections

New ideas and new trail sections

As New Zealand’s mildest winter on record continues, the team behind Te Araroa has been busy behind the scenes getting ready for the 2023-24 walking season. Investigating new routes as part of our plan to take more of the walk off-road, repairing sections impacted by...
Updates from the trail

Updates from the trail

For those of you out on the trail, you’ve probably encountered some extreme weather conditions in the past few weeks. With flooding in the north and drought in the south, Mother Nature is throwing everything at us this year. We’re doing our best to keep up with trail...
December update: Biggest year yet on Te Araroa

December update: Biggest year yet on Te Araroa

The season is well underway, with reports of large numbers of walkers on Te Araroa. Joining thru walkers are section hikers, and on many parts of the trail, New Zealanders will be enjoying the outdoors over the summer period whilst sharing facilities with...
Get your official Te Araroa tee shirt

Get your official Te Araroa tee shirt

Look good in official Te Araroa gear while supporting New Zealand’s national trail! Te Araroa Trust and our friends at apparel retailer Unco.nz have launched a new range of tee shirts, just in time for the 2022-2023 walking season. Crafted from hard-wearing combed...
Counting down to the walking season

Counting down to the walking season

An update from Matt Claridge, Executive Director, Te Araroa With the walking season just around the corner, many will be well into planning their Te Araroa experience. I am very pleased that we are able to once again welcome international walkers to Te Araroa this...