Te Araroa is one of the world’s most diverse long-distance trails, spanning the length of Aotearoa New Zealand.
From the northern cape of Te Rerenga Wairua, to the southern bluff of Motupōhue, Te Araroa (The Long Pathway) winds its way over high mountain passes, around volcanoes, across sweeping plains, alongside meandering rivers, and through bustling cities and rural towns.
Across its 3,000 km, Te Araroa unveils the unique beauty of Aotearoa New Zealand’s landscapes and communities.
Each year approximately 2,000 walkers complete the trail in one continuous journey. While countless more walk their local sections.
Te Araroa doesn’t have to be walked in its entirety or all at once. For many people, walking Te Araroa over the course of several years or even decades becomes a fulfilling lifelong adventure.
Find out about tracks that are part of Te Araroa Trail on public conservation land