How much does it cost to do the Te Araroa trail?
NZ$500pp for those walking the length of Te Araroa. NZ$250 for those walking only one island, and. smaller amounts for more specific tracks/distances.
How many people walk the Te Araroa trail each year?
Hundreds of thousands of people walk some part of Te Araroa each year, and in the 2018/19 summer the Te Araroa Trust counted 1200 through-walkers.
Where does the Te Araroa trail start?
Cape Reinga
Most of Te Araroa’s through-walkers start their epic journey at Cape Reinga at the northern end of the North Island.
How long is the Te Aroha trail?
Te Araroa means “The Long Path” and so it is. At an average of 25 kms a day, the trail takes 120 days to walk – four months. The North Island route is just over 1,600 km long, and the South Island just under 1,400 km.
How difficult is Te Araroa?
Stretching 3,000 km from Cape Reinga, at the top of the North Island, to Bluff, at the bottom of the South Island, the TA is defined by its challenging terrain, unpredictable weather and navigational obstacles, and just may be the toughest of the world’s major thru-hikes.
What should I pack for Te Araroa?
Clothes for lower body – shorts, waterproof trousers, long johns, 2 pairs of socks, boot or shoes. food and water-related equipment – stove, pot, fuel, spoon, water bottle, and/or hydration system, lighter or matches. Navigation and safety – maps, guidebook, compass, GPS, spare batteries, personal location beacon.
How hard is Te Araroa trail?
Can you bike the Te Araroa trail?
Te Araroa is not suitable for cycling. Most tracks are only constructed to walking standards. There are only a few sections where te Araroa intersects with cycleways.
How hard is the Te Araroa?
For a first long-distance walk, the Te Araroa Trail is hard, especially as you’re still learning about your kit, your body and your food requirements. The quality of many of the tracks makes the going challenging, and many people get frustrated at the slow walking pace they are forced to take.
How long does it take to walk Te Araroa?
At an average of 25 kms a day, the trail takes 120 days to walk – four months. The North Island route is just over 1,600 km long, and the South Island just under 1,400 km.
Where is Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand?
Te Araroa is New Zealand’s Trail – taking in spectacular New Zealand landscapes from beaches to volcanoes to forests to cities. The 3000km route stretching from Cape Reinga in the North of New Zealand to Bluff in the South was officially opened December 3rd, 2011 by the Governor-General of New Zealand, Sir Jerry Mateparae. Te Araroa is…
Where is the toilet on the Te Araroa Trail?
DOC have installed a new (May 2021) long drop toilet between the Waiwhiu Stream crossing and Waiwhiu Valley Road, km 485. The track joins the Waiwhiu Valley Road (a private forestry road). Turn right and follow the road for approx 300m. Turn left onto a clay 4WD road (Fisher Road – however, signage may be removed).
Where does the long pathway in New Zealand take You?
Along with wilderness, the trail takes its walkers through New Zealand towns and settlements and past Maori marae. What the Kiwis call tramping is a traditional and respected skill and New Zealanders are inclined to celebrate the long walkers with invitations into homes en route to share a meal and a story.