In this video, I’lll share with you what I’ve learnt about how best to navigate New Zealand’s Long Trail, Te Araroa including which websites and Apps will be most useful along with where to go for more information before starting and while on the trail. This is all information I’ve gathered as part of my own preparation for walking the 3,000 kilometre trail this season.

Te Araroa extends from Cape Reinga at the tip of the North Island to Bluff at the bottom of the South Island and offers a fascinating mix of scenic, historic and recreational characteristics.

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TE ARAROA USEFUL LINKS MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO

‍ Websites
Te Araroa Trust www.teararoa.org.nz
Meteorological Service www.metservice.com/national/index
Department of Conservation www.doc.govt.nz
DOC Back Country Hot Pass https://bookings.doc.govt.nz/Web/Pass...
Mountain Safety Council www.mountainsafety.org.nz

Apps Search at your App Store
Te Araroa The Trail App
NZ Mountain Safety Council Plan My Walk App
NZ Topo 50 App (one each for North and South Islands)
Far Out App (aka Gut Hook App)
⛈ Met Service App

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Thanks for visiting my channel, my mission is to inspire and motivate others to spend time in nature and reconnect with the outdoors, wherever that might be and at whatever level they are comfortable with.

The best things in life happen when we're outside of our comfort zone and until we push our boundaries, we'll never know what we like or what we're capable of. Independent and selfsupported travel is for all of us however sometimes knowing where to start, how to prepare or what to expect can be a little overwhelming. I'm here to help and encourage you on your way.

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00:00 Introduction to navigation Te Araroa Trail
00:57 How long will it take? Te Araroa Trail
01:37 Trail detours Te Araroa Trail
02:21 Best websites for planning Te Araroa Trail
03:12 South Bound Te Araroa Trail
04:26 Prebooking huts Te Araroa Trail
05:16 Best Apps for Te Araroa Trail
06:33 Before starting Te Araroa Trail
06:59 On trail resources Te Araroa
07:38 Let's figure it out together Te Araroa trail planning