TA Day 30, Rangiriri to below Hakamarita summit – 29 km
It’s easy tramping to Huntly and a beautiful sculpture garden, then up steeply into the Hakarimata Range.
TA Day 21, Dome forest to Puhoi – 34 km
It’s “tramping track” through the Dome Forest, one boardwalk section of Kauri, and a long walk to Puhoi.
TA Day 13, Helena Bay to Whananaki – 25 km
It’s straight up on a ridge with sensational views, then deep into steep up-and-down bush.
TA audio narrative: the start
The start of the Te Araroa is a trial of sand, wind, rain and mud, but it’s worth it.
TA Day 7, Apple Dam to Puketi Forest camp – 36 km
A long walk through the Puketi forest takes me past manuka honey bees and a kauri forest.