How long does it take to do the Te Araroa trail?
A thru-tramp takes somewhere between 50-80 days per island. The time depends on fitness, tenacity, weather, and how quickly you want to progress. 50 days is quick and would need a high degree of fitness and some luck with the weather.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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How much does it cost to hike Te Araroa?
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.
When can you hike Te Araroa?
Depending on how fast you want to hike the trail—it can be completed in as short as 4 months or as long as 6 months—most start in the beginning of November and arrive in down in Bluff around the end of April.
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.
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…
How much does it cost to walk Te Araroa?
People who try to walk Te Araroa on a very small budget are creating unease for locals along the route. People who free camp where they are not welcome and do not support local businesses along Te Araroa will annoy locals. If you wish to walk a trail on a budget of less than NZD$5000-7000 Te Araroa may not be appropriate.
Which is the northern terminus of Te Araroa?
Te Araroa’s northern terminus in the North Island is at Cape Reinga, which is accessible by road. Kaitaia is the most northern gateway town to Cape Reinga, servicing a population of approximately 5200. An alternative is Kerikeri, which has the advantage of being on the trail should you want to leave gear.
When did Chris Gulley start the Te Araroa expedition?
In 1995, Chris Gulley and two friends, Ron Enzler and Wendy van den Berg undertook the Te Araroa Expedition from Cape Reinga to Bluff as a way to “promote the potential of an end-to-end trail of Aotearoa / New Zealand”. Originally planned as the Aotearoa Adventure Trail, the newly formed Te Araroa Trust asked the trio to join forces with them.