Comparison of waterproof and breathable laminates for jackets, bivouacs, etc.
Keep body and equipment clean
Thru-Hiking in New Zealand - a summary
Advantages and disadvantages of each material for tents and tarps
Improve your comfort with the right material
The 1 Euro tent pad - protection for the tent floor
Applying for the right visa for Te Araroa
Avoid high costs in case of an accident
Start with enough money and minimize worries
PLB and other equipment
Watch out when buying data
Using apps to not get lost on the trail
Stocking up on supplies on Te Araroa
Where the trail starts and how to get there
Protect your skin
Te Araroa can be stormy
Backcountry Pass and other preparations
Give and take on Te Araroa
Don't lose sight of your goal
Some annoying fellow hikers
Be prepared and don't risk anything!
Spend 7 days on the water
Bypassing the two big rivers
Minimize blisters and sores while hiking
Which hydration system for hiking?
Painkillers for hiking
Poncho vs Rain Jacket
Elevation profile according to the latest data
Cell phone reception at the end of the world
The difference between shivering and sleeping at night.
From leather boots to sandals made from car tires
DEET, permethrin, picaridin: what helps against insects?
Comparison of different ultralight materials
...and the fall from Mount Everest
What do the different terms mean?
Synthetic vs Down
An insanely versatile tube scarf
Gasoline stove from metal can
Survival on the hike
Be prepared and don't risk anything!
The river crossings range from ankle-high to chest-high in some cases. It is important to check the tide (water level) at the time of crossing for some crossings, if it is near the sea. The sea is constantly moving and sometimes the river is 50cm deep and due to the changed level 6 hours later 150cm high. So always check the tide and time!
Spend 7 days on the water
The start is in Taumarunui and the end in Whanganui. The alternative is to first walk a few days further south and then book only a 2-3 day canoe trip. However, especially the first few days are absolutely breathtaking. The last days are less spectacular. The price in our case was even the same for 2-3 days or 6-7 days.
Bypassing the two big rivers
These two rivers pose extreme dangers as they can be very wide and deep. It can take hours to cross them and there is a risk of getting stuck in the middle. In addition, you are crossing private land which does not allow you to walk on it. Therefore, the Te Araroa Association explicitly states that these two river crossings are not part of the trail and should be avoided by shuttle or hitch.
Elevation profile according to the latest data
Since the search for a reliable elevation profile for Te Araroa is quite difficult, I have created one myself according to the latest data from the official Te Araroa Foundation. Last update of the route from the organization was on 01 October 2019, and the elevation profile is based on this update. Errors can still not be 100% excluded.
