Te Araroa -

The Long Pathway

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 the greatest New Zealand adventure there is - and should be on every Kiwi's bucket list.

Walk it all, walk it in your lifetime, walk New Zealand - walk Te Araroa!

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  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing re-opens - 11 May 2013

    The Tongariro Alpine Crossing has been re-opened, following the 2012 eruptions.
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  • Tourism New Zealand Te Araroa-themed campaign picks up bronze at top Aussie awards - 03 April 2013

    Tourism New Zealand's Te Araroa - The Long Pathway campaign has landed a bronze award for Best use of media/print at the Australasian Writers and Art Directors Association (AWARD) awards in Sydney last week.
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  • First half of Paekakariki Escarpment Track is open - 28 March 2013

    The first half of the Paekakariki Escarpment Track opens on Thursday 28 March. Though not yet part of the official Te Araroa route - completion/opening is expected in summer 2013/14 - the first section offers visitors a taste of how spectacular this track will be. For now, the walk will be an "up-and-back" route and takes 2.5-3hrs return.
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  • Jez Bragg completes Te Araroa in 53 days - 07 February 2013

    British ultra runner Jez Bragg finished Te Araroa on Saturday, completing the journey in 53 days - the fastest time ever
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  • Te Araroa Kids mark their achievement - 31 January 2013

    Te Araroa section walker Mary Hansen reports on introducing her two grandchildren to Te Araroa - which they recognised using the Te Araroa website's new certificate generator. Well done Liz (6 years old) and Jack (4) - future TA legends?
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  • Merry Christmas from Te Araroa - 21 December 2012

    Merry Christmas from Te Araroa - in particular to those out on the trail. The Te Araroa office closes Monday, reopening Monday 7 January.
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  • New Te Araroa Website - 20 December 2012

    Te Araroa has refreshed the look of its website, with plenty of new features.
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  • First person to RUN Te Araroa - 18 December 2012

    On Monday 17 December, Richard Bowles became the first person to run Te Araroa, completing the feat in 62 days. He was welcomed into Bluff by the Mayor of Invercargill Tim Shadbolt.
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