Serendipity Stu

Serendipity Stu

Stu Bennett on Stag Saddle – Te Araroa’s highest point Te Araroa’s Northern Trail Coordinator, Stu Bennett, grew up near Whakahoro on the Whanganui River – close to where Te Araroa now meanders. While he always thought the valley was a special place...
A rare bird, a hut, and a renewing trail

A rare bird, a hut, and a renewing trail

In the third instalment of our ‘People of Te Araroa’ series, we have a cuppa with wildlife defender, web and graphic designer, back-country route-creator, photographer, and all-round TA stalwart Anthony Behrens. Anthony and his partner Fiona Burleigh are possibly best...
High yet humbled by TA

High yet humbled by TA

Best-selling author Naomi Arnold on how thru-hiking Te Araroa broke her, changed her, and filled her with joy. In the second of our series ‘People of Te Araroa’, we meet award-winning, Nelson-based author, journalist, and TA thru-hiker Naomi Arnold. Among many...