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It is a full resupply information for mountaineering the Te Araroa Path in New Zealand 2024. The information consists of every thing from small takeaway meals shops and supermarkets to locations that promote mountaineering gear and gasoline canisters. It additionally particulars which Publish Workplaces will obtain Bounce Containers with their tackle.

Learn the Full Information to Through-Mountain climbing the Te Araroa Path if you wish to learn a day by day journal of the path, hints and recommendations on mountaineering the path, and how-to guides.

The creator has thru-hiked the Te Araroa and this resupply information relies on his expertise on the path and that of 100s of others which have thru-hiked the Te Araroa.

Vital Notice: Each effort has been made to make sure this information is appropriate on the time of writing however use it as a information and ensure every thing by your self. If something has modified please advise me and I’ll replace this information.


Te Araroa Resupply [Currentyear]

Bounce Field on the Te Araroa Path

A bounce field is a field that you simply regularly ship to your self whereas mountaineering. It’d comprise a pc, spare sneakers, socks, and additional garments that you’ll not be sporting on the path resembling denims, and so on. I’ve used bounce containers on all of the long-distance thru-hikes that I’ve hiked and had no issues with misplaced containers.

There are additionally Path Angels that may settle for your bounce field for you or retailer undesirable gear or clothes if you are mountaineering.

A Path Angel is a time period used to explain anybody serving to out a hiker. It is a crucial Te Araroa resupply possibility for individuals who don’t need to carry each little bit of clothes or tools they’ve with them.


Publish Restante – Common Supply on the Te Araroa Path

It’s attainable to choose up mail from some publish workplaces in New Zealand. The system is known as Poste Restante, in different nations, it’s referred to as Common Supply. All Poste Restante Packages ought to be labeled together with your title, Poste Restante, Identify of the City or Metropolis, and the Postcode. You will get a monitoring code in your field.

Your Identify (Poste Restante)
NZ Publish Store (city or metropolis)
Road Tackle
Metropolis – Publish Code
New Zealand

Not all Publish Workplaces in New Zealand settle for deliveries by Poste Restante. I’ve listed the entire publish workplaces that settle for packages and added the right postal tackle subsequent to the related cities. There’s multiple publish workplace in bigger cities, however just one will settle for packages. You will need to be aware that this adjustments sometimes, and this information will not be updated. There appear to be fewer Publish Workplaces annually that provide this service. Please get in contact to advise me of adjustments. Thanks.

Prices to choose up a bundle:
0-7 days – Free
7-14 days – $11
14-21 days – $16.50
21-28 days – $22.00
Value retains going as much as a most of 63 days – $49.50

Vital Notice: Each effort has been made to make sure this information is appropriate on the time of writing.

Please verify all the newest info on the New Zealand Publish web site – https://www.nzpost.co.nz/private/receiving-mail/poste-restante


Grocery Retailer Choices on the Te Araroa Path

The most cost effective Te Araroa resupply possibility is Pac n Save. It’s a massive warehouse-style grocery retailer and the most cost effective selection for hungry hikers. The opposite nice choices are Countdown and New World that are solely barely dearer than Pac n Save however they normally have a much bigger selection of provides, a pleasant deli, and a bakery. The following costliest are the 4 Sq., Contemporary Selection, and Supervalue. A few of these have an amazing choice of meals at cheap costs and others (resembling Nationwide Park) are extremely costly.

There are numerous Dairies, that are small family-owned comfort shops that promote restricted provides and plenty of have takeaway meals resembling burgers or fish and chips. The path may be very costly if at all times consuming takeaway meals from Dairies.

Freeze Dried meals are normally solely obtainable at Out of doors Shops however a number of grocery shops that see a number of hikers inventory them. They’re normally very costly however make a welcome change from rice, pasta, or couscous. 

The place to Ship Meals Packages on the Te Araroa Path

Meals may be bought at each path city alongside the path. However there are a few locations which have very restricted or very costly choices. It is not uncommon to ship packages to those areas.

There are not any locations on the North Island the place you will want to ship a bundle. All meals may be bought simply alongside the path.

The one locations on the South Island that it’s best to ship packages are St Arnaud and Arthur Go. It’s attainable to resupply in these cities however they’re rip off costly. If you’re not hitchhiking into Hamner Springs then ship a bundle to Boyle Out of doors Schooling Centre.


Te Araroa Resupply for the North Island

Notice: All of the distances on this information are taken from the FarOut Path Information App, which I extremely suggest for planning and navigation.

0km Cape Reinga

No Resupply is obtainable. Most hikers decide up all of the meals they should hike from Cape Reinga to Ahipara or Kaitaia.  Resupply may be executed at Kaitaia which has a Pac n Save or in Auckland.


102km Ahipara

There’s a small Common Retailer that’s large enough to do a really common resupply however a bit costly. Kaiatia is just 13km away. and a significantly better resupply possibility. There’s additionally a restaurant which serves an amazing breakfast.


115km Kaitaia

A big Pac n Save and a 4 Sq.. Purchase sufficient meals to get to KerriKerri 107km away or a snack and meals top-up at Mangamuka Dairy 45km away.


160km Mangamuka Dairy

An amazing place to cease for a burger, milkshake, or espresso and it’s attainable to do a small however costly resupply right here in case you are not fussy.


222km Kerikeri

Has a selection of two massive grocery shops, New World and Countdown. Many decisions of cafes, eating places and takeaway meals outlets. Moderately than resupply, I went to Subway and acquired a big Sub, which was all of the meals I wanted to hike the 23km to Paihia.

Poste Restante tackle:

Your Identify
Poste Restante
NZ Publish Store Kerikeri
Books on Hobson
6 Hobson Ave
Kerikeri 0230


245km Paihia

The Countdown grocery store is just not as massive or low-cost as KeriKeri however adequate for a full resupply. There are numerous cafes, takeaways, and eating places. The following good resupply is at Nguruguru 84km away however there are such a lot of choices for burgers, snacks, and drinks alongside the best way that the majority hikers solely carry sufficient meals till Whananaki 85km away. From right here you’ve gotten the choice of a ferry to Russell on the opposite facet of the bay or 6km to Opua.


251km Opua

A small marina with a Fish and Chips Takeaway and a really small basic retailer. Not sufficient to resupply however sufficient for lunch or a snack. From right here there are a number of choices. Water Taxi to both Waikare Touchdown or Okiato. There are not any companies at Waikare Touchdown.


330km Whananaki

It’s attainable to resupply at The Seashore Retailer however there’s not an enormous selection. It does have a number of snacks, fish and chips, burgers, beer, and gasoline canisters. Most hikers keep within the campground right here.


338km Matapouri

The final retailer has a small however not excellent resupply. They do have nice burgers, fish and chips, milkshakes, and extra. Excellent place for a lunch break or dinner.


354km Nguruguru

Small however costly grocery retailer. Sufficient selection of meals to do a full resupply right here. Additionally has takeaway burgers, fish and chips, beer, and so on.


396km Taurikura

Small Common Retailer with snacks, drinks, and never a lot to resupply. No takeaway meals.


400km Whangarei Heads

A small detour off the principle route for cafes, burgers, pizza, and so on.


411km Ruakaka

Contemporary Selection grocery retailer for a full resupply and in addition a selection of eating places, cafes, and takeaways.


421km Waipu

4 Sq. for a full resupply and in addition a selection of eating places, bars, cafes, and takeaways.


451-456km Mangawhai Heads and Mangawhai

The 2 cities are very shut to one another. Each have a 4 Sq. for a full resupply and in addition a selection of eating places, cafes, and takeaways. Finest to purchase sufficient meals to get to Puhoi 76km away however you could possibly go to Warkworth 49km away.


505km Warkworth

It’s a hitch south on the principle freeway to Warkworth which has a New World however most individuals don’t hassle.


532km Puhoi

Common Retailer with common resupply but additionally sells fish and chips and so on. The bar subsequent door does nice meals and beer.

From right here to Auckland Airport 91km away there are such a lot of locations to purchase meals that it isn’t mandatory to hold a lot meals, simply high up as you hike.


542km Waiwera

Small Common Retailer with snacks and drinks and so on.


548km Orewa

Giant New World Grocery store with full resupply and a good selection of eating places, cafes, and takeaways.


542km Silverdale

Giant Countdown Grocery store and selection of eating places, cafes, takeaways, and so on.


564km Stillwater

About 1km earlier than the well-known Stillwater Vacation Park is the Stillwater Marina Membership which is an excellent pleasant and fairly priced place for dinner and a beer with the locals. It’s marked on the FarOut Path Information App as a water cease and public rest room at 564.1km however is without doubt one of the best-value locations for a meal on the North Island.


578km Browns Bay

Giant Countdown and New World Supermarkets for full resupply. Selection of eating places, cafes, and takeaways.


582km Mairangi

Giant Countdown Grocery store for full resupply and take-away meals choices.


586km Milford

Giant Countdown Grocery store for a full resupply.


588km Takapuna

Giant Supermarkets however a bit removed from the path. Many take away meals choices close to the path.


597km Devonport

New World Supermarkets for full resupply. Selection of eating places, cafes, and takeaways. That is the place the ferry crosses the harbour to Auckland.


597km – 630km  Auckland to Auckland Airport

So many resupply choices and Out of doors Shops with mountaineering gear and gasoline canisters. The best choice is to not resupply in Auckland however to attend till the outer suburbs close to the Airport. A small resupply or lunch cease may be purchased at one of many many shops at Mangere Bridge (614km). The massive Countdown Grocery store close to the Airport (630km) is the perfect place to resupply when heading out of city. The following good resupply is Huntly 106km away however there are a lot of locations for meals and snacks alongside the best way.

Poste Restante tackle:

Your Identify
Poste Restante
Victoria Road Field Foyer
151 Victoria Road West,
Auckland Central, 1010
New Zealand


646km Botanical Gardens

Small cafe. There are additionally a number of choices to detour off the path to cities with supermarkets resembling Takanini and Papakura however most hikers give these locations a miss.


659km Drury

Snacks on the Mobil Petrol Station. Good place for a relaxation cease on this lengthy street stroll part.


695km Mercer

Pleasant city for TA hikers. A number of choices for meals and a spot to remain, Podges Place is really helpful.


737km Huntly

A brief 1km detour off the path to a big Countdown Grocery store with full resupply. Many take away meals choices.


755km Ngaruawahia

Giant New World Grocery store for full resupply. Many eating places, takeaways, and cafes.


776km Hamilton

Giant Pac n Save and Countdown Grocery store for full resupply. Many eating places, takeaways, and cafes. Out of doors Shops resembling Macpac are for these wanting to purchase new gear or Fuel Canisters. The following good resupply is Te Quiti 105km away however there are a number of fundamental resupply choices on route.


791km Whatawhata

Small and really fundamental resupply. The Yard Bar subsequent to the path provides good meals, beer, and pleasant locals. If arriving Friday or Saturday they typically have reside music, a lot quieter on different days. Very pleasant place.


866km Waitomo

Small basic retailer with not a lot for resupply however there are cafes and locations for a meal.


890km Te Kuiti

New World Grocery store with full resupply, additionally many eating places, cafes, and takeaways. Fuel Canisters on the {Hardware} Retailer. The following main resupply is Taumarunui 170km away.


1051km Taumarunui

New World Grocery store with full resupply. Most individuals taking the Canoe journey on the Whanganui River will buy all their meals right here and go away it with the canoe corporations primarily based close by. Fuel Canisters on the Out of doors/Searching Retailer. There’s an choice to canoe the Whanganui River from right here reasonably than the Whakahoro Campsite / Blue Duck Cafe space. In the event you canoe from right here to Whanganui it’s a lengthy journey and also you miss the Tongariro Crossing possibility.


1118km Tongariro Vacation Park

They’ve a few snack choices however not a lot. Pleasant place if staying, however not so pleasant in case you are passing by and need to use their companies free of charge. Most individuals keep right here earlier than beginning the Tongariro Crossing. Make an early begin to full the crossing and keep at Mangatepopo Hut after 25km, or Whakapapa Village after 34km.

Beware the climate right here could make it harmful and you could want to attend out storms that may carry hurricane-force winds. It occurred to me once I was there.


1152km Whakapapa Village

Restricted resupply and snacks on the Whakapapa Vacation Park. A few cafes and restaurant choices on this vacationer city.


1172km Nationwide Park

The 4 Sq. on the Petrol Station has a full resupply and gasoline canisters however could be very costly. There’s additionally the Service Centre close by which is far smaller. A number of eating places, cafes and takeaway choices. The final cease earlier than taking the canoe journey on the Whanganui River. Beautiful place for a relaxation day to clean garments and eat nice meals, even whether it is touristy.


1225km Whakahoro Campsite / Blue Duck Cafe

Primary tenting and a small cafe earlier than taking the canoe journey.


1384km Whanganui

Full resupply with selection of Pack n Save, Countdown, and New World Supermarkets. Many eating places, cafes and takeaway meals choices. Out of doors shops for gasoline canisters.


1403km Turakina

A detour alongside the principle freeway to Turakina which has a Mobil Petrol Station with meat pies, snacks, and drinks. Most individuals give this place a miss, it’s a bit too far off-trail.


1448km Bulls

4 Sq. grocery retailer and plenty of quick meals, cafes, eating places, and locations to remain.


1469km Fielding

Giant Countdown Grocery store with full resupply choices. Many quick meals choices, cafes and eating places.


1486km Palmerston North

Palmerston North is a whole Te Araroa Path resupply city with a selection of Pack n Save, Countdown, and New World Supermarkets. Many eating places, cafes and takeaway meals choices. Many Out of doors shops for gasoline canisters and mountaineering gear. I bought further meals right here and posted it to the South Island cities of St Arnaud, Arthur Go, and Havelock. I discovered Palmerston North to be an amazing possibility for me, most individuals do that in Wellington.

Vital Notice: Put together to pack and carry further meals for crossing the Tararua Mountains. This mountain vary has notoriously unhealthy climate and it’s attainable to be caught in a hut for a number of days ready for the climate to go. I used to be caught in a hut once I crossed these mountains however had deliberate for this by carrying further meals. In your security pack further meals.

Different issues to Take into account: Begin to consider what date you may be in Wellington. Many hikers will probably be on this space throughout the peak intervals of Christmas and New Yr, they might already be totally booked. Attributable to the potential of unhealthy climate within the Tararuas which could trigger you to lose a day or extra, it’s higher to make the Ferry Reserving immediately after crossing the Tararuas in Waikanae.


1561km Levin

A hitch off the path to the city of Levin which has a Countdown and New World Grocery store. Not many individuals take this feature but when the climate could be very unhealthy for the Tararua Mountains and you must wait, this may very well be possibility.

Typically the nice individuals on the very hiker-friendly Makahika Out of doors Pursuits Centre give lifts into Levin. If the climate is forecast to be unhealthy within the Tararuas, which could be very typically, contemplate ready for higher climate. The Makahika Out of doors Pursuits Centre is hiker-friendly and place to attend out unhealthy climate.


1634km Waikanae

Full Te Araroa Path resupply on the New World and Countdown Supermarkets. Many eating places, cafes and takeaway meals choices. Fuel Canisters on the {Hardware} shops.

Vital: Make your Ferry Reserving from Wellington to the South Island from right here. It’s straightforward mountaineering to Wellington 91km away. You have to an additional day or two in Wellington to relaxation and get your resupply packages to the South Island organised until you probably did it in Palmerston North.


1656km Paekakariki

Grocery Retailer with small resupply possibility. A few cafes and takeaway meals choices.


1666km Pukerua

Small grocery shops with snacks and really fundamental resupply.


1672km – 1675km Plimerton to Paremata

Many grocery shops, eating places, cafes, and takeaway meals choices simply off the path on the principle street.


1679km Porirua

Full resupply at Pac n Save, Countdown, and New World Supermarkets. Many eating places, cafes and takeaway meals choices. 34km to Wellington!


1713km Wellington

Wellington is a full Te Araroa Path resupply city with Pac n Save, Countdown, New World, and plenty of Out of doors Shops for mountaineering gear and gasoline canisters. Purchase sufficient meals for the 85km Queen Charlotte Observe between Picton and Havelock.

Purchase and ship meals for South Island from right here until you’ve gotten executed it earlier.

Wellington is the capital metropolis of New Zealand and an amazing place for a few days relaxation. That is the final massive city most hikers will see for a lot of weeks or months. Get pleasure from a film on the cinema, a drink at a bar, go to a museum or two, and have a relaxation for a day or two whereas ready for the ferry.

Poste Restante tackle:

Your Identify Poste Restante
Wellington Field Foyer
7 Waterloo Quay
Pipitea 
Wellington 6011


1726km Southern Terminus of the North Island

Most individuals make this a straightforward half hike from their lodging in Wellington. A few small locations for meals alongside the best way and a spot for a snack close to the top of the path. There’s a bus cease proper subsequent to the park on the finish of the path which can take you again to Wellington. Congrats on strolling the size of the North Island.


Te Araroa Resupply for the South Island

1715km Picton

The Ferry to and from the North Island arrives on this city. There are numerous eating places, cafes and takeaway meals choices. There’s a 4 Sq. and Contemporary Selection Grocery Retailer however most individuals resupply in Wellington which is cheaper and has higher choices. The Water Taxis depart from right here to the beginning of the Queen Charlotte Observe. It’s attainable to only flip up and get a seat, which is what I did, however most individuals make a reserving when in Wellington.

Your Identify Publish Restante
NZ Publish Store Picton Central
Freshchoice Picton
1/100 Excessive Road
Picton 7220


1792km Linkwater

A small petrol station with snacks and a tavern throughout the street with good meals.


1805km Havelock

Full Te Araroa resupply on the 4 Sq. which is a bit costly however not too unhealthy. I despatched a bundle to Blue Moon Backpackers with my meals resupply for the Richmond Ranges however it isn’t mandatory. The 4 Sq. is just not too costly and has a wide variety of meals. If I hiked the path once more I might not ship a bundle right here.

That is the final resupply till the city of St Arnaud 172km away. The Richmond Ranges took me 5 days however most match hikers that already hiked the North Island will take 5-7 days. These simply beginning the path within the South Island and never ‘Path Match‘, could take for much longer. So plan your meals correctly. The path will get more durable on the South Island.


1837km Pelorus Bridge Campsite

Campground and Cafe with nice meals and restricted snacks. Many hikers camp at this hiker-friendly campground. Even whether it is full they at all times discover a place for TA hikers. 140km to St Arnaud which is the subsequent resupply.


1977km St Arnaud

Common Retailer/petrol station could be very costly however it’s attainable to resupply there if determined or when you have a number of cash. In addition they have an hooked up cafe/takeaway meals. Throughout the street on the Alpine Lodge Backpackers, there’s a restaurant with nice Pizza and beer.

Packages may be despatched to Alpine Lodge in St Arnaud. Name them earlier than sending the bundle to allow them to inform you methods to ship it. It is going to price $15-$30 to choose it up from them.

Alpine Lodge Tackle:

Your Identify TA Hiker
Approximate Arrival Date: ETA 1st Feb 2025 (NZ put the day earlier than the month in contrast to USA)
Alpine Lodge
75 Most important Rd St Arnaud
RD2 Nelson 7072

The following part throughout Nelson Lakes is a spotlight of the South Island and sometimes unhealthy climate could make crossing the passes slower than in unhealthy climate. Usually hikers may want to attend out unhealthy climate which might make this part of path harmful so take further meals simply in case. 120km to Boyle Village.


2097km Hamner Springs/Boyle Village

There are two choices right here. Ship a bundle to Boyle River Out of doors Schooling Centre or hitchhike into the city of Hamner Springs. For these desirous to keep away from cities ship a bundle. For these wanting a bathe and meal, hitch into Hamner Springs. Purchase or ship sufficient meals to make it to Arthur Go 113km away.

Boyle River Out of doors Schooling Centre – Proper on the path on the junction of Freeway 7. They settle for packages. Contact Boyle River Out of doors Schooling Centre earlier than sending packages as they’ve strict guidelines on bundle dimension and so on. It prices between $30-$40 to choose up packages from them.
They provide lodging, laundry, showers and so on. Try the vary of companies on their hyperlink under.
https://www.boyle.org.nz/tramping-services

Your Identify TA Hiker
ETA
Boyle River Out of doors Schooling Centre
Personal Bag 55002
Orchard Street
Christchurch 8154

Hamner Springs – It’s a lengthy 55km hitch into Hamner Springs. Many hikers, myself included discovered it very straightforward to get a journey. there’s a nice YHA hostel in Hamner Springs and plenty of cafes, eating places and takeaway meals choices. Resupply at 4 Sq. is cheap.

Vital Data – The following part of the path includes greater than 100 river crossings, lots of which may be waist-deep and fast-flowing. In heavy rain, this part may be impassable. At Morrison Footbridge, 2189km, there’s a bail-out choice to Arthur Go if the climate is unhealthy. The part from there to Arthur Go by way of Goat Go can lure a hiker in unhealthy climate making it unimaginable to go ahead or backwards. Plan on taking further meals and regulate the notoriously unhealthy climate on this part.


2212km Arthurs Go

It’s a quick hitch uphill from the path to Arthur Go. There are 2 cafe/restaurant choices and it’s attainable to resupply on the basic retailer, though it is extremely costly and never really helpful. The Sanctuary Backpackers just lately closed so packages ought to be despatched to Mountain Home.

Resupply Choices between Arthur Go and Lake Tekapo – It’s 218km between Arthur Go and Lake Tekapo. I selected to hold 7 days of meals (I’m a powerful hiker) to finish this part of path however most hikers break up the hike by stopping to resupply in Methven which is just 74km if getting a shuttle from Lake Coleridge to Methven. Two probably harmful rivers would require a shuttle or lengthy hitchhike round.

2286km Rakaia River / Lake Coleridge / Methven – No resupply possibility.

The damaging, silty, and really vast crossings of Rakaia River are hardly ever attainable to be crossed by hikers, and with only a very small quantity of rain within the headwaters it may be life-threatening. I’m very skilled at river crossings and wouldn’t try this crossing. I might have wanted to swim and float my pack throughout on my air mattress. Simply don’t even hassle contemplating it. You have got been warned. Most individuals hitch or organise a shuttle from Lake Coleridge to Methven. I hitched to the opposite facet and was very fortunate and had no downside, most hikers discover this a tough place to hitchhike to and from.

Contact Wayne at Alps to Ocean to organise a shuttle when in Arthur Go.


2286km Methven

Has a selection of two grocery shops for resupply and a ironmongery shop for gasoline canisters. There are additionally cafes, eating places, and takeaway choices.

2355km Rangitata River – That is one other very vast, very silty harmful river. If there was no rain for a protracted interval and the hiker is VERY EXPERIENCED at river crossings then it’s typically attainable to hike by this deep and vast crossing. Just a bit little bit of rain within the headwaters makes this crossing harmful and impassable. I organised a shuttle to get me to the opposite facet. Contact Wayne at Alps2Ocean who additionally makes a brief cease for a burger and snacks earlier than dropping hikers again to the trailhead.


2430km Lake Tekapo

There’s a 4 Sq. with good Te Araroa resupply choices. Many cafes, and eating places, take away meals choices. Many hikers do the lengthy hike to Twizel in a single huge lengthy push 54km.


2484km Twizel

Good resupply at 4 Sq.. Many cafes, eating places and takeaway choices. Fuel canisters on the ironmongery shop.

Watch out for the Ahuriri River crossing between Twizel and Wanaka at 2531km. It may be very harmful to cross however there’s a bridge downstream that hikers can use to cross. It is going to add a half a day to your hike.


2601km Lake Hawea Village

There’s a small grocery retailer with fundamental resupply, it’s hooked up to a takeaway with nice burgers, and so on.


2614km Albert City

200 meters off the path is a retailer with good resupply choices.


2626km Wanaka

Full Te Araroa Path resupply at New World Grocery store. Out of doors shops with gasoline canisters and mountaineering gear. Many decisions of eating places, cafes, and takeaways. That is the final place on the path to ship your bounce field to a publish workplace. From right here you will want to organise supply to lodging with Invercargill and The Bluff being the perfect choices.

Poste Restante tackle:

Your Identify
Poste Restante
NZ Publish Store Wanaka Central
Paper Plus Wanaka
23 Helwick St
Wanaka 9305


2642km Glendhu Bay Lakeside Vacation Park

Campground with a small retailer that has snacks, burgers, drinks, and a pleasant shady place to chill out.


2691km Arrowtown

Primary Te Araroa resupply on the Evening n Day Meals Retailer. Many decisions of cafes, eating places, and takeaways. A pleasant campground on the town too.


2712km Frankston

Frankston is simply exterior of Queenstown and is a significantly better, less expensive Te Araroa resupply possibility than something in Queenstown. Pac n Save Grocery store is the most cost effective possibility and proper on the path. There’s additionally a Countdown, New World, and several other quick meals choices. Fuel canisters on the Mitre 10 {Hardware} Retailer.


2721km Queenstown

A number of resupply choices like Contemporary Selection and 4 Sq. however greatest to resupply at Frankston. Many eating places, cafes and quick meals choices.

Glenorchy and Kinloch

Each are on path to the beginning of the path and common locations to cease on path to different hikes within the space just like the Reese Dart, Routeburn, Greenstone, and Capels Observe. Cafes and tenting choices in each cities.


2817km Te Anau

Hitch into city. Resupply at 4 Sq..  Many cafes, eating places and takeaway meals choices.


2833km Birchwood Station

1km stroll to this operational farm which has an affordable cabin for hikers. It has a kitchen, scorching showers, and accepts resupply packages. Contact Sarah at Birchwood Station for particulars and mailing tackle. There’s a shortcut by the property to get again on the path.

Another choice is to hitch to the city of Nightcaps which has a 4 Sq. for resupply.


2913km Otautau

Hitch to Otautau for a resupply on the Supervalue and take away meals throughout the road.


2960km Colac Bay

No resupply choices however it’s obligatory to cease on the Colac Bay Tavern for a burger or fish and chips together with your beer. Additionally, a really low-cost and hiker-friendly campsite hooked up to the tavern.


2973km Riverton

Resupply on the Supervalue. Additionally has a few cafes on the town.


3001km Otatara

Resupply on the 4 Sq. which additionally has a bakery and an undercover shelter throughout the street which makes an amazing lunch relaxation break.


3005km Invercargill

Full Te Araroa resupply at Pac n Save, Countdown, or New World Supermarkets. Pac n Save is the most cost effective. Many outside shops for gasoline canisters. If you’re beginning the path northbound this can be a full-service city with every thing that you must resupply for the beginning of the path. The Publish Workplace now not accepts Publish Restante deliveries, so organise your bounce field or provides to be despatched to lodging right here or in The Bluff. Northbound hikers can ship their bounce field to Wanaka.

Airport with flights to Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch in addition to flights to Stewart Island for a few of the greatest distant space trails in all of New Zealand.

The bus terminal is exterior Tuatara Lodge for Intercity Buses that go to Dunedin, Queenstown, Christchurch, or anyplace else on their community.


3032km Bluff

4 Sq., and a liquor retailer with champagne, beer, spirits, and wine in case you are within the temper to have fun ending the path. Many cafes and quick meals choices. Congrats in ending the Te Araroa.

Vital Notice: Each effort has been made to make sure this information is appropriate on the time of writing however use it as a information and ensure every thing by your self. If something has modified please advise me and I’ll replace this information.


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