Te Araroa News
Tongariro Alpine Crossing re-opens
11 May 2013
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing has been re-opened, following the 2012 eruptions.
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.
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.
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
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?