Choosing The Best Te Araroa Track for Your Ability


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Te Araroa (TA) stretches 3,000km (1,850mi) from north to south across New Zealand (NZ). This trek is unlike the popular national scenic trails of North America and the gear needed (and available brands) will differ somewhat. Having thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail, I figured Te Araroa would be no problem.


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This track is a historic route linking Wanaka and Arrowtown, but by crikey they didn't choose the easiest route. It's also a section of the Te Araroa Trail. The Motatapu Track is a well-known track that traverses the hills between Arrowtown and Lake Wanaka. If you're doing the Te Araroa Trail this can be a tough section.


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Choosing The Best Te Araroa Track for Your Ability

From Ōwhango, Te Araroa Trail takes a second bulge to the east, following the 42 Traverse multi-purpose track then the Waione-Cokers Track through Tongariro Forest to join the eastern end of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Part of Tongariro Forest viewed from the 42 Traverse Track on Te Araroa Trail. Photo by Colin Miskelly


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The first section of the Te Araroa trail when traveling North - South. There's not much for camping along this stretch mostly due to the aptly named 90-mile beach.


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Support the trail Donations help make Te Araroa one of the greatest walks in the world. Trail Registration Please register your trail usage before embarking on your journey. Trail Status Check this page regularly before and during your journey as route alterations may arise after planning your journey. Shop


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Trail maps by region These are high resolution multi-page PDF map series of each region of the trail. Can be used on mobile device or printed at A3. Updated 22 November 2023 Northland Auckland


Te Araroa Trail. Motatapu Alpine Track. South Island. New Zealand Stock Photo Alamy

Old Man Hut to Mt Rintoul Hut. Time: 5 hr. A sign-posted access track leads back to the main ridge, from which the Richmond Ranges Te Araroa Track climbs up blocky scree to the summit of Little Rintoul (1643 m). The route descends 250 m down a rocky ridge to a saddle, then climbs steeply again to the Mt Rintoul summit (1731 m).


Te Araroa Breast Hill Track (from Lake Ohau to Wanaka)

Southland trail notes Sections Mararoa River Track Tākitimu Track Birchwood to Merrivale Longwood Forest Track Long Hilly Track Tīhaka Beach Track Oreti Beach Track Invercargill to Bluff Page last updated: Feb 11, 2022, 3:55 PM Southland trail notes, including information about accommodation, transport and resupplying.


Te Araroa Motatapu Alpine Track (from Wanaka to Queenstown)

Te Araroa Basic Info. Length: 1882 miles (3028 km) Expected Completion Time: 4 months at 15 miles a day Location: New Zealand, Cape Reinga to Bluff or vice versa Best season(s) to hike: Summer-Fall, (October-March in the Southern Hemisphere) Trail Type: Thru-Hike Scenery: Temperate rainforest, world-class mountain ranges. Terrain: Difficult, akin to the AT in elevation profile/lack of switchbacks


Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand takes between 3 and 6 months to hike...Bucket List! North city

The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is a highly popular day hike in the central North Island that crosses a stark volcanic plateau. The Queen Charlotte Track is a five-day hike through the forested, sunken river valleys of the beautiful Marlborough Sounds at the top of the South Island.


Te Araroa Motatapu Alpine Track (from Wanaka to Queenstown)

5 hours 40 mins from Auckland GRADE: ADVANCED Hike the length of New Zealand on Te Araroa - The Long Pathway, taking in spectacular landscapes from coastlines, volcanoes and forests to cities. New Zealand's landscape is famously various, and the trail is a natural showcase of that diversity.


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Road Walking Resupply Accommodation - Where to Stay Farms and Livestock Te Araroa Trail: Tips for hiking. Get off trail whenever you can Leave No Trace Don't freedom camp Let go of being a purist (stay flexible) Budget extra $$ for replacement gear Unique Aspects of an NZ Thru Hike That You Should Be Aware Of.


Te Araroa Harper River Track (from Arthur's Pass to Lake Coleridge)

Tekapo to Lake Ōhau East Ahuriri Track Page last updated: Feb 11, 2022, 3:40 PM Canterbury trail notes, including information about accommodation, transport and resupplying.


Te Araroa Harper River Track (from Arthur's Pass to Lake Coleridge)

Te Araroa (The Long Pathway) is New Zealand's long distance tramping route, stretching circa 3,000 kilometres (1,900 mi) along the length of the country's two main islands from Cape Reinga to Bluff.


Te Araroa Routeburn Track

Tararua Ranges Pukeatua Section Arā Harakeke Section Waiau Pass Track Boyle to Arthur's Pass We update information on Te Araroa route each September. This page lists all current amendments to the published trail route. We recommend checking this page regularly.