The Route

The TA is a 3000 km trail that runs the length of New Zealand from Cape Reinga at the northern tip of the North Island to Bluff at the southern end of the South Island. Some people choose to walk North to South (SOuthBOund), some elect to start their hike from Bluff (NOBO) and some people opt to section hike the trail.  Some people choose to hike one island only. HYOH, right?

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The trail includes beaches, forests, farmland, volcanoes, rivers and mountains. It is physically and mentally challenging. The muddy hills and mountains trails are tough going with some sections that require careful navigation. Skill and experience is recommended for estuary and river crossings.  The TA can very windy, very wet and very steep.