The database from which this track was sourced is very rudimentary, with some of the data incomplete and it seems as if LINZ has abandoned updating it. I have no idea whether this track is a mountain bike track, hiking trail, or any other kind of trail. Some sources, particularly DOC, do not give the name of the actual track, but rather sections of the track, such as Track- East Ruggedy Hut to Hellfire Pass, without mentioning that it is part of the North West Circuit Track. Hence, many of the tracks listed on this site are only partial tracks, unless they have been sourced from LINZ.

To change the map to either a topographical map of the Te Araroa Trail, a street map, or a satellite map, click on the icon on the right side of the map. You can also choose to hide the track layer or show DOC huts.

To download the map click on the icon on the left side. This may take a while, as the map can be up to 100MB in size, depending on the scale you choose, so it may take a while to process. If you don't want the red line that indicates the 'Te Araroa Trail' shown on the downloaded map, click on the layer icon as indicated above and disable it.

Te Araroa Trail Track Downloads
Click on the KML/GPX/TXC to download the route, KMLif you want to view in Google Earth. I have limited this to 10 downloads per user per day to prevent web scraping.

map/te-araroa-trail-map-92.pngThis is an example of a downloadeded map at a scale of 1 without zooming in or out, as the map is displayed when you first came to this page. So you may need to zoom in and then adjust the scale accordingly if you want to be able to print it.

The blue lines are detours or alternative routes.

Te Araroa Trail is a long-distance hiking trail in New Zealand that spans the entire length of the country. The trail runs from Cape Reinga, located at the northern tip of the North Island, to Bluff, located at the southern tip of the South Island. The trail was officially opened in 2011 and is approximately 3,000 kilometers (1,864 miles) long.

Te Araroa Trail offers hikers the opportunity to experience a wide variety of New Zealand's landscapes, from rugged coastlines and beaches to towering mountains and forests. The trail passes through a number of significant cultural, historical, and natural landmarks, including several national parks and forests.

Hikers can choose to hike the entire length of the trail, or complete shorter sections of the trail that appeal to them. The trail is divided into 160 sections, each of which takes approximately one day to hike. Hikers can complete the trail in as little as 3-4 months, or take longer if they choose.

Te Araroa Trail is a challenging hike, with some sections requiring a high level of fitness and experience. Hikers should be prepared for varied weather conditions, including rain, wind, and snow. However, the trail is well-marked and maintained, and there are a number of accommodation options available along the way, including campsites, huts, and hostels.