How To Hike Te Araroa

[@NickFleming-r1k]

The shortest most informational video I've seen on the trail. I'm hiking South Island this February/March. Nick in Seattle

[@AaronRossPhoto]

Thanks Nick - good luck and have fun!

[@seraluna893]

I'm choosing to walk northbound, but I also won't have the time to walk the tail in total. I will visit Stewart Island in Febuary ☺ and I try to reach the north Island in march, when it's getting colder. April will be good enough to walk the Northlands i hope. I checked the weather data from last year and the regular kilma, but I will also have to check the forecast from day to day. If I get wet in Mai thats OK. Wish me luck ♥

[@AaronRossPhoto]

Good luck!

[@talesfromthetrail2437]

Perfect timing! We are 3 weeks out from starting and your advice has calmed the nerves a bit and amped up the excitement 😁

[@ervinslens]

What a landscape, this is insanely gorgeous my friend.👌👌

[@AaronRossPhoto]

Thank you 🙂

[@jurgschupbach3059]

thats why it is called NEW ZEALAND

[@KorvusVideos]

I'm not currently planning on doing Te Araroa but your videos are so well made that they're just a really entertaining watch. keep it up man :)

[@AaronRossPhoto]

Thank you, I really appreciate that!

[@kierano5496]

A great overview. Thanks!

[@nickc4257]

Thanks for doing this Aaron. Much appreciated from 🇨🇦

[@AaronRossPhoto]

My pleasure Nick!

[@pieter-basbeijer5781]

Most informative video! Excellent

[@AaronRossPhoto]

Thank you Pieter-Bas!

[@mczero]

Great summary Aaron. I did the SI TA this year and found St Arnaud now has a fully stocked treasure trove store to meet most TA hikers resupply needs.

[@AdventureswithWillem]

Agreed, I wasted my time and money sending a parcel there.

[@nzmarty]

Beautiful video Aaron. Thankyou.

[@AaronRossPhoto]

My pleasure 🙂

[@Darksoldier20888]

Hello i am starting my Hike at 25th of October very helpful Video Thank you !

[@AaronRossPhoto]

Good luck!

[@Simon..Chapman]

Thank you Aaron, useful and entertaining. Starting sobo Nov 😀

[@AaronRossPhoto]

Thank you - good luck with your adventure Simon!

[@eikejung572]

Thanks mate, very helpful and interesting. I'm currently preparing to do the TA in th3 24/25 season.

[@AaronRossPhoto]

Pleasure - good luck!

[@kknenglois9185]

Thank you for the information my friend 🤗🙏🥰

[@AaronRossPhoto]

My pleasure!

[@harveycalder672]

Great video - many thanks very useful. did you ever have trouble finding the correct start to the next section?

[@AaronRossPhoto]

Cheers! In general, I didn’t have too much trouble finding the trail, section to section. However, in Arthur’s Pass it was a bit more difficult, with many dried up river beds that the trail was made of, you have to look ahead for the next orange triangle carefully. Overall, the trail is quite well marked and using navigation apps with GPS helps a lot. Let me know if this helps.

[@AdventureswithWillem]

Nice memories, Class of 2019.

[@nigelcole299]

Thanks Aaron. My goal is to start it September 2024. Plenty of time to wrap up the current career and commence training for this hike. Thanks for all the info!

[@AaronRossPhoto]

Awesome! Good luck and have fun.

[@FreewheelingKiwi]

Great summary thanks Aaron

[@AaronRossPhoto]

My pleasure!

[@IwanderExploreCapture23]

beautiful landscape▶️ New to this channel ❤

[@AaronRossPhoto]

Welcome!

[@carly4244]

What a beautiful country we live in 👌another awesome vid

[@AaronRossPhoto]

Cheers!

[@GypsyGirl317]

We sure do! We are blessed to be Kiwis. 💖

[@samanthalane3615]

Fantastic video!

[@AaronRossPhoto]

Thank you 🙏

[@LaurenRoerick]

Looking at heading NOBO in January :) So stoked, it'll be my 3rd thru-hike!

[@AaronRossPhoto]

Have fun!

[@hackman8909]

This is really informative, thanks. All the walking through water screems blisters to me, but apparently not?

[@AaronRossPhoto]

Thanks, glad I could help. It can, but I didn’t have a big problem with blisters as I wore great moisture-wicking socks from DarnTough, have comfortable, lightweight moisture-wicking trail runners (Altra Timps or nowadays I use Hoka Speedgoats) which I think reduced the chances of getting blisters greatly. For extra precaution I also had moleskin tape to wrap on my ankles/toes.

[@beccaketley9438]

Such a helpful video, thank you!

[@AaronRossPhoto]

My pleasure!

[@Greghikes1]

Hi Just found your video and it is very helpful and well shot! I am thinking of doing the South Island this summer, you mentioned a lot of road walking do you know roughly how much of the road walking would be hitchhikeable? (%?) ( I don't really have any interest in walking on roads and I'm a little time poor ) Cheers! Greg

[@AaronRossPhoto]

Hey Greg, all roads are possible to hitch hike! Although, for the road sections that divert around the Rangitata/Rakaia rivers, it would pay to organise transport with someone beforehand if you can, or team up with some others to see what they’re doing. Because the start of that road section is in a remote area, it may be difficult to get a hitch. I managed to get a hitch out just before dark, which was pure luck. In general, you will find yourself hitchhiking in remote areas a lot, but people are always around and if you stay out long enough, you should get a ride 😉 Hope this helps!

[@Greghikes1]

@@AaronRossPhoto it does mate, thanks for taking the time to reply!

[@liamambrose8185]

Great video, thanks for taking the time. I am starting SI at Christmas, I am fit and used to tramping, how many days would you say is the least one could realistically do the Richmond Range in? I’ve allowed for 6 days with an average of 15.7km. I thought this was generous but people say it’s hard going.

[@AaronRossPhoto]

Good to hear! I would allow 7 or 8 days, even if you are experienced. It took me 8 or 9 days, but I spent 2 or 3 days in Nelson waiting out bad weather. Although with decent weather and determination, 6 days is definitely possible. It is one of the hardest sections, due to the ascents, descents and variable terrain. Hope this helps!

[@liamambrose8185]

@@AaronRossPhoto Awesome thanks for the reply. Is that timeframe starting from Pelorus Bridge?

[@AaronRossPhoto]

@@liamambrose8185 My pleasure! Yes, starting from Pelorus Bridge.

[@theyetti8811]

Good info

[@AaronRossPhoto]

Glad I could help!

[@jurgschupbach3059]

Need to be Vaccinated.........

[@jurgschupbach3059]

Is the Back Country Hut Restriction for Unvaccinated still in Place?

[@jurgschupbach3059]

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[@AaronRossPhoto]

Hi Jürg, the restriction is no longer in place.

[@jurgschupbach3059]

@@AaronRossPhoto nice at least a little progress, now just needs to drop the junkie requirement for entry into NZ then i could try to get a Visa for NZ but as a Targeted Individual i may get the Avi Yemini treatment

[@GypsyGirl317]

@@jurgschupbach3059 stay strong, it should change eventually, all going well. ❤️ It's absolutely worth keeping your health intact! I'm a Kiwi and have had no jibby. I lost my job for five months until the mandate was lifted for my group, and I wasn't able to go tramping for a while... 🤦🏻‍♀️ I'm really hoping that the world keeps moving forward and drops mandates everywhere! I'm keen to go to Nepal 🇳🇵 at some stage too. 😊