Te Araroa - New Zealand's Trail - is a 3,000km walking track from Cape Reinga to Bluff. Te Araroa (TA), or “The Long Pathway,” is a hiking trail across the North and South Islands of New Zealand. From here, turn sharp right leaving the Te Araroa and continue heading uphill through the pine forests. 027 322 1040, johancon@xtra.co.nz. I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I enjoyed writing them. This story originally appeared on Noted.co.nz and has been republished with permission.. ... SH1 reopens after major crash north of Auckland. With wet feet, dishevelled hair and an alert look, reporting from the Te Araroa Trail in Aotearoa - New Zealand. Holly’s Backpackers BBH – 71 Upton St, 03 443 8187. Adjacent to the Mercer Motel is a tavern called Podge’s Place with meals and refreshments. Te Araroa means “The Long Path” and so it is. The 1,864-mile trek spans the length of New Zealand's two main islands, starting at the northernmost tip … Here is a fast-paced video showcasing the Te Araroa and all its variety: Te Araroa Video Overview Hello Te Araroians – The Auckland Te Araroa Trust is setting up a wo... rking group of people who would like to help out with looking after the trail in the Auckland region (Mangawhai to the Bombays). A Trail Angel is someone who provides an awesome service to a weary hiker, whether it be a spot to camp for the night, a hot drink, a shower or a lift in their car. From Pakiri to Puhoi is about 60km and can be broken nicely into four days walking. The trail is best tackled north to south, beginning from the top of the North Island at Cape Reinga in late spring. We have been tinkering with the Te Araroa trail for a while now and finally decided to try and walk a section over the four day break. Per usual I waited until the last moment to pack but I got it done and was off to the airport to fly to Auckland. At an average of 25 kms a day, the trail takes 120 days to walk – four months. Trail Angels expect busy summer on Te Araroa despite lack of overseas tourists. Not Katrina Megget, who on foot rediscovered the contrasting personalities of her old hometown. 18 Dec, 2020 06:43 AM 2 minutes to read. Read about my North Island experience, including my favourite sections and getting lost in the Tararua Ranges/ I don't know that much about New … Car Park: No car park around Matakana Valley Road entrance! Hut that sleeps 3, and room for camping. About 14% of the trail is road walking with around 40% going over private land, which requires negotiations for through-access with landowners, councils and local indigenous Maori tribes. It is made up of a mixture of older tracks and walkways, new tracks, and link sections alongside roads. One month later, we arrive in Auckland. Te Araroa Trail Itinerary. Find a Trail Angel on Te Araroa – New Zealand’s Trail. Chris and I spontaneously decide that we're going to walk a hiking trail which spans the length of New Zealand - or Aotearoa in Māori - some 3,000km. Distance walked may be higher than Trail covered if I deviated from the trail, or it may be lower because the GPS Watch often under-reads the actual distance walked. HelloMoritz. Dahn Pratt shares practical advice on hiking and trail culture along Te Araroa. Car Park: Yes. A 1,800 mile (3,000km) hike through both islands of New Zealand. ... TE ARAROA TRAIL The Te Araroa Trail stretches 3000km from Cape Reinga to Bluff and takes between 4-6 months to complete. A Facebook chat group for the particular season of 2019/2020 is very active and full of information. Sunday, 20 December 2020 ... SH1 reopens after major crash north of Auckland. Tramping the full length of the trail generally takes three to six months. Always check the Trail Status pages of the official Te Araroa website for recent changes or alerts on the trail. Most of what I packed was the same from the Appalachian Trail. Te Araroa has its own app with maps and comments. The TA really is a grand mix of urban, rural, and wilderness hiking. The Te Araroa (Maori for “long pathway”) is the world’s newest long-distance hiking trail, from the northernmost tip of the North Island to the southern point of the South Island. Mine was a gloriously leisurely thru hike and below is my Te Araroa Trail itinerary. There are no campsites or huts en route so we decided to take the luxury option, booked a B&B near Warkworth and took two cars. Many Te Araroa trail hikers bypass Auckland. The North Island route is just over 1,600 km long, and the South Island just under 1,400 km. Te Araroa is New Zealand’s premier long-distance hiking trail, stretching 3000 km (1860 mi) across the country’s two main islands. If you were to walk all of it, it would take five months! Trails: Te Araroa Trail Matakana Valley Road entrance – Te Araroa Trail – Junction to Tamahunga Track – Mt Tamahunga Summit – Tamahunga Ecological Area boundary – Junction to Rodney Rd – Return back the same way. This 3000.0 km route stretches from Cape Reinga in the North Island to Bluff, located on the tip of the South Island. The trail travels from Cape Reinga on the North Island to Bluff on the South Island, passing through 9 distinct regions on its way. (Please read this description carefully before you sign up to attend :-)) Hi, on Saturday we are going north to Puhoi to hike Te Araroa Trail between J Tolhopf Road and Puhoi Pioneers Memorial Park (Puhoi Domain), plus Dunn's Bush loop return, and Sugar Loaf explore. The Te Araroa Trail was officially opened in 2011, and in trail terms it's still considered new and some sections are still under development. Like the Appalachian Trail in the U.S., the Camino de Santiago in Spain, or the Great Himalayan Trail in Nepal, New Zealand's Te Araroa is more than just a hike. Trail covered is the number of Te Araroa virtual “km markers” I have passed. Our adventure begins in the seaside town of Russell among the subtropical splendor of the Bay of Islands. Always check the Trail Status pages of the official Te Araroa website for recent changes or alerts on the trail… A tale of two harbours on Te Araroa: Auckland re-emerges from lockdown 9 Oct, 2020 04:00 PM 16 minutes to read Ruth Mataio (left) and Elsie Ropati in Māngere Bridge township. Mercer Motel – 2 Roose Rd, Mercer, 09 233 6555. The trail begins to climb away from the river and zigzags up until a little over 1.5km from the start. Has motel units plus free campsites and showers/toilets for Te Araroa walkers. Set “30 Thorps Quarry Rd, Clevedon, Auckland” in your GPS. Te Araroa means “The Long Path” and so it is. Writing the blog post for each day of the walk was one of the highlights of each day. It traverses the entire country; beaches, forests, mountains, volcanoes and cities and should likely take me four to five months to finish. New Zealand. Te Araroa is New Zealand's long distance tramping route, stretching circa 3000 km along the length of the country's two main islands from Cape Reinga to Bluff. The sun dances on Māngere Inlet, a glittering jig in the distance. Discover remote villages, magical kauri forests, breathtaking volcanic scenery and bustling cities on New Zealand’s Te Araroa trail. Te Araroa means “the long pathway” in Maori. Brooke met CEO Mark and some of the team as she headed through the Auckland Domain. 414 were here. Pinca's business website still states that her land is located ''along the path of the Te Araroa trail''. So it is made up of a mixture of older tracks and,. Enjoy reading them as much as I packed was the same from the Te Araroa trail itinerary Valley... 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