The ultimate New Zealand experience, Te Araroa! – Avocado Beauty

Te Araroa is a 3,000km continuous walking trail that stretches across New Zealand from Cape Reinga in the north to the Buff in the south! Walking it in its entirety can take more than 120 days, but travelers can choose to cover sections lasting anywhere from a few days to a few weeks.

Te Araroa connects settlements, villages and cities. It encourages social and economic transactions during travel, while allowing travelers to experience New Zealand's natural beauty first-hand, unencumbered by the craziness and gadgets of the modern age. The border of Te Araroa is New Zealand's own natural border. It begins and comes to a natural halt with the sea in the background. Along the way, explore New Zealand's tombolos, volcanoes, mountain ranges, highlands, rivers, lakes and valleys. Successful long-distance trails abroad typically have geographic and geological unity. Te Araroa's diversity underpins its most powerful geological feature: tectonic plate subduction. When you walk in New Zealand you are walking along the Pacific plate boundary, or at least sometimes along the edge of the fire… (Read more @ TeAraroa.org)

Avoca is a proud sponsor of Te Araroa, New Zealand's best adventure and a showcase of what it means to be a Kiwi! By purchasing our clothing you help people experience this unique adventure. Maintaining Te Araroa is a big job, so put on your merino wool T and head to Te Araroa to find out how. you You can participate!

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