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Nau Mai, Haere Mai
Welcome to Te Araroa, one of the worlds’ most diverse long distance trails,
spanning the length of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Explore the trail in a whole new way with
Te Araroa Maps and Toolkit
Link will take you to the Wildlab Store
Explore the trail in a whole new way with
Te Araroa Maps and Toolkit
Link will take you to the Wildlab Store
Explore the trail in a whole new way with
Te Araroa Maps and Toolkit
Link will take you to the Wildlab Store
Explore the trail in a whole new way with
Te Araroa Maps and Toolkit
Link will take you to the Wildlab Store
News and info
Staying Covered on the Trail – Insurance on Te Araroa
While insurance isn't mandatory to walk Te Araroa, we strongly recommend that you have insurance cover, especially if you are an international visitor. The trail covers remote areas and unexpected injuries, illness, or weather disruptions can disrupt your walk plans...
Te Araroa Trust Joins 1% for the Planet – Another Step Towards a Thriving Trail
We’re excited to share that Te Araroa Trust is now part of the 1% for the Planet Environmental Partners network - a global movement of businesses and environmental organisations working together to support people and the planet. Businesses commit to donating 1% of...
The Ultimate Te Araroa Tool – The Trail App
Whether you're planning your first section or deep into your Te Araroa journey, our app is designed to be your go-to walking companion. Te Araroa - the Trail App is the official and most reliable tool for navigating the trail. It's free to use and includes features...
Support the trail
Donate to the trail
As a small charity, Te Araroa Trust receives donations from walkers and people like yourself to protect and improve Te Araroa. Our pledge is that every dollar donated is spent on the trail and in some cases specifically targeted
Volunteer
It’s the volunteers who keep the trail going. They are the heart and soul of Te Araroa. If you’re keen to help out check out this page and get in touch.
Collaborate
We believe in the power of storytelling and the impact of shared experiences. We invite media outlets and content creators to collaborate with us.
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