Trail Maps
For Te Araroa trail maps can be used on a mobile device like a smart phone or iPad, or downloaded and printed. Trail maps are available by region or by North or South Island.
We update our maps each year in August so it’s best to wait until then if you plan to print these. If you print the maps, we also recommend having Te Araroa -Trail App on your device as some changes may be made to the route, during the walking season.
Map Release Notes – 2024-25 (v43)
Te Araroa maps are now available for download and use for the 2024-25 season.
Changes for 2024-25 Season
- Several adjustments to the main trail route & bypasses – see changelog below.
- Updated LINZ Topo 1:50,000 basemap
Maps Changelog – 2024 -25 Season
Seasonal route and small changes are carried out periodically during the walking season. View any route updates or in-season corrections in this changelog [UPDATED 1 November 2024]. Check the update dates of any files to ensure you have the latest information.
For temporary and seasonal route changes and alerts – see the Trail Alerts page.
Map Downloads by Region
North and South Maps
The following files are North and South Island sets for mobile devices and printing.
Updated 12 August 2024
North Island Mobile
86 pages, 332 MB
South Island Mobile
78 pages, 325 MB
North Island High Res Print
86 pages, 331 MB
South Island High Res Print
78 pages, 325 MB
Te Araroa GPS Data
Te Araroa’s tracks, kilometre markers and section route data is avaliable for download below in GPX and KMZ form. The GPX files are mostly generalised and are intended for navigation usage on smartphones, smart watches or GPS devices. The Google Earth KMZ file helps give you an overview of the route and includes other info such as Trail Pass huts/campsites, private accomodation and waypoint info.
Files are updated in Nov, Feb, May and August.
Updated 13 August 2024
Tracks GPX
This file has the length of Te Araroa shown as individual tracks – with KM waypoints. Contains elevation info.
Kilometre Points Only GPX
This does not have a route line, only each km marked as a waypoint with elevation – more suitable for confident navigators that may need occasional reassurance they are heading the right way.
Section Routes GPX
This contains routes that directly align to the way in which trail sections are listed on The Trail page. These GPX files are compatible with smartwatches, Garmin Connect, and Strava etc.
Google Earth KMZ
This file contains the entire trail route, bypasses, KM marks, hut, campsites and more! Load this file into Google Earth online or desktop to help you plan your journey.
Trail Notes
The trail notes are your bible for walking Te Araroa in a southbound direction. They provide detailed information to help you plan your walk, section by section. They describe the trail and its conditions and provide information about access, transport, accomodation and where to buy food and other supplies. The Trail notes are updated regularly.
Trail Notes
The trail notes are your bible for walking Te Araroa in a southbound direction. They provide detailed information to help you plan your walk, section by section. They describe the trail and its conditions and provide information about access, transport, accomodation and where to buy food and other supplies. The Trail notes are updated regularly.