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Short Intro to a Long Walk
Te Araroa (The Long Pathway) is a 1800 mile hiking trail across New Zealand. From the Cape Reinga at the top of the North Island to Bluff at the botom of the South Island. It crosses varied terrain from wind swept sandy beaches to think jungly forests, crossing huges rivers and climbing high mountain passes. For more information on the trail, vist the Te Araroa Trust.
We’re Nicky & Cookie, welcome to our adventure!
Walk the length of a country? You’re barking mad. 3000km on foot… me? Er, seemingly impossible! But somehow, we made it :) This blog will take you on a truly epic journey through the thick jungle, extreme temperatures, deep mud, clouds of biting insects, freezing flooded rivers, and exposed mountain peaks we faced as we clambered across, and slept wild in some of the most beautiful places on earth. Did we survive the parrot attack? Would Bear Grylls be proud? Have a look see ;)
With a Canon 5D and iPad we blogged our way across New Zealand. Notching up over 800 posts, documenting in juicy detail our daily discoveries, disasters and victories! Start from the top, to follow the full blood-sweat-and-tears adventure. Alternatively, check out a region on the map – jump to the best bit – Mt Cook! Or simply skip to the finish-line champagne :)
If you just want to see the photos check out our Flickr set, or if you just want to see the video check out our Vimeo album.
Happy 2013 Simon & Nicky hope you two are well Hi from Onefoot Island in Aitutaki in the cook islands Please can you send me some of your Onefoot island Photos I need to make a web site for the hut I dont know how but keen to try
Awesome vid series on Vimeo. I hope all is well with you guys. I am a Canadian who will be visiting NZ in about 10 weeks. I hope to do a short but multiday hike in the Cape Reinga area while there
hey, amazing adventure you had!
Would it be possible for me to view and use your pictures of Mount Rintoul? If so please email me the number(s) that relates to these photos on flicker. I’d like to print a photo for my Grandfather if that’s ok!?
Many, many thanks
I like the pictures Cape Reinga area Is stunning area.
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WOW, what a life milestone to achieve!
From Far North to Southland? Amazing! How I wish I can do that as well!
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Te Araroa Trail Resupply
For Resupply, Support, Advice on the Tekapo to Lake Coleridge section of Te Araroa trail.
Open to all enquiries.
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