Epic Treks: Tramping New Zealand’s Te Araroa Trail

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Walking 3000km along the Te Araroa may be the grandest adventure that New Zealand has to offer.

What's it like to walk across the entire country?

Experienced thru-hiker Mike Vacek shares his story, and what it is like to live life on the trail.

Mike is also part of a small percentage of hikers who has completed the triple crown, the big 3 distance trails in the USA. He's also walked the Camino de Santiago in Spain and countless other trails.

In this exciting travel podcast interview you'll learn:

What it's like to hike the entire Te Araroa trail

Preparing for the walk and what to expect on the ground

Why the Te Araroa may not be the best option for beginner distance hikers

How you can set up your life to make time for a months long trek

Why these hikes help Mike land better jobs

Which epic trails are doable for beginner's and more seasoned veterans

Wilderness treks vs. trails that run through towns and villages

And so much more!

Resources from the show

Green Corners

Te Araroa

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