by Te Araroa | Nov 26, 2025 | Safety, Trail Hub, Uncategorized
It’s no secret that Te Araroa has quite a few road walks. Some are particularly windy, have limited lines of sight or pass through shady areas. As you’re walking Te Araroa, here are some tips to help keep you safe when navigating these parts of the...
by Heather Grady | Nov 12, 2022 | Safety
Many tramping incidents could have been avoided by recognising the need to change plans in response to changing conditions. It’s easy to become goal focussed, sticking rigidly to the original plan and then finding yourself in trouble. Recently, I wanted to...
by Heather Grady | Nov 12, 2022 | Front Page, Safety
You have been tramping when you fall and hurt your ankle. What should you do now? An ankle injury on the trail can make walking difficult and there’s no one rule for how to react. When an incident does happen though, STOP – Stop, Think, Observe and Plan. This should...
by Heather Grady | Nov 12, 2022 | Safety, Trail Hub
Track markers help identify the path you need to follow. However, there are a few tricks and tips you need to be aware of. The Department of Conservation uses orange triangles to mark track direction. If you haven’t seen one for a while, take a moment to consider why....
