How long does it take to do the Te Araroa 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 hard is the Te Araroa trail?
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.
How many people have walked the Te Araroa?
550 people
Te Araroa Trust Chief Executive Rob Wakelin said more than 550 people walked the entire length of the trail over the 2016-2017 summer season, and hundreds of thousands more walked regional sections on shorter hikes and day walks up.
Can you take dogs on Te Araroa?
Dogs are strictly prohibited. The only parts of Te Araroa suitable for dogs are urban walks, road walking and some beaches. Most tracks are only constructed to walking standards. There are only a few sections where te Araroa intersects with cycleways.
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 much money do you need for Te Araroa?
We suggest a donation of : 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.
How long does it take to hike the South Island?
How long will it take to walk it? About 2 months to do the South Island. And a little more for the North Island (the route here is longer but also easier). That’s without rest days, unexpected delays due to bad weather, injury, track closures, etc., and not going off-trail for supplies.
What is the Te Araroa Trail?
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 the greatest New Zealand adventure there is – and should be on every Kiwi’s bucket list.
What are the best hikes around Te Aroha?
Multi-day hikes are also available in the area on the Kaimai Ranges, as well as plenty of shorter walks on and around Mt Te Aroha. The Summit Track starts at the Mokena Geyser in Te Aroha Domain and quickly ascends to the Whakapipi Lookout.
How can Te Araroa Trust help trail walkers?
Te Araroa Trust offers these free of charge. The Trust helps trail walkers because of charitable donations from many walkers like yourself. So you may wish to support our work too. These are single and multi-page PDFs that will be suitable to save on a phone or tablet device and scroll through the series or print efficiently.
How difficult is the Tauranga trail to hike?
Contrary to the cliché “a walk on the beach,” the first stretch is no easy task—the sand packs like concrete, and limited coverage from the blazing New Zealand sun provides a harsh welcome to all TA hikers. Immediately after the ocean, the trail enters the thick, steep, and infamously challenging Herekino and Raetaea Forests.
