Inspiration & Stories

Wondering what it’s like to walk Te Araroa?

Be inspired by photos and videos taken by your fellow walkers. From mountain vistas to golden beaches, crystal-clear lakes and windswept coastlines, Te Araroa offers some truly breath-taking scenery. Don’t forget to pack your camera and share your favourite adventures by tagging #teararoanztrail on Facebook and Instagram.

Scroll down to explore videos, podcasts and articles created by past walkers.

Gallery

Walk in the woodsBen McDowell

WaterfallBen McDowell

Mountain ridgeDominik Neugebauer

RidgelineDominik Neugebauer

Little boatDominik Neugebauer

Pot luckDominik Neugebauer

Where to goDominik Neugebauer

Ridge with lakeDominik Neugebauer

AnakiwaErin Cooksley

Biking to Lake TekapoErin Cooksley

RivertonErin Cooksley

A day in the RichmondsTsewang Nuru Sherpa

Finishing at BluffTsewang Nuru Sherpa

Videos & podcasts

It's Time for a Long Walk

Go on a journey with Elina Osborne, in her beautifully dramatised portrayal of what it's like through-hiking Te Araroa.

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Bruce Hopkins RNZ Podcast

Bruce Hopkins takes his father and brother's ashes back home to Rakiura, Stewart Island. But he's taking the long way there: walking the length of New Zealand on Te Araroa.

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