North to South - Hiking New Zealand's 3,000 kilometre Te Araroa Trail

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North To South - Hiking New Zealand's 3,000 Kilometre Te Araroa Trail

Project 2018-10-04 22:37:17 +1300

In the summer of 2017, I took six months off work to walk the length of New Zealand on the 3,000-kilometre Te Araroa trail.  This is the story of my Te Araroa journey.

It is a self published project and I'm doing pre-sales on the PledgeMe website.  It will be printed and ready for distribution at the end of November/start of December.  It would make a great Christmas present, even to yourself!  Five percent of all profits will go to each of the Te Araroa Trust, The Royal Forest and Bird Society, and the Federated Mountain Clubs (FMC) of NZ.

I'm a little biased, but I think it's a fantastic read with quirky takes of people I meet on the road, and vivid, colourful descriptions of the beautiful country I call home. I'd love to be able to share my story with you, and maybe inspire you to walk a part (or all?) of the Te Araroa.

I've had a few people read the book already, and this is what they had to say;

“Stefan weaves his life experiences and philosophy into this meticulous account of his journey through New Zealand.  His descriptions of the land and scenery he encounters and the people he meets speaks to a profound love of both.  It is a must read for all prospective Te Araroa walkers and anyone who wants to know Aotearoa better.”

Dennis Clark, New Zealand Alpine Club (NZAC) member

Your purchase and support would be very much appreciated. Click on the rewards page and make a pledge to buy the book.  Visit the website www.northtosouthnz.com for more information, or flick me an email with any enquiries. Kia ora and thanks for your support!

 Starting from Cape Reinga, February 1st

 Bluff 102 days later

Cover for North to South

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Past the goal and going strong!

20/11/2018 at 1:59 PM

Many thanks to everyone who has pledged.  I am past the funding target and still going strong.  There are still 12 days left in the campaign, so if you know anyone who may want to purchase a copy, please forwad the PledgeMe link onwards. If you are looking for a Christmas present for someone else, please purcahse another copy :)

Below is a DRAFT copy of the cover - the book should be back from the printers in the next 10 days.

One quarter of the way

15/10/2018 at 5:56 PM

Thanks to everyone who has pledged to buy a copy of North to South. Today marked a significant milestone - one quarter of the way towards the funding target.  Continue to spread the word far and wide if you can to those you think may be interested in purchasing a copy.

    Pledgers 189

    Alexander Andreasson
    02/12/2018 at 7:44pm

    "Looking forward to see the trail through any three set of eyes"

    David Coyle
    01/12/2018 at 8:45pm
    Laura Overton
    01/12/2018 at 1:00pm
    Justin Hunt
    01/12/2018 at 9:05am
    Pauline Paterson
    01/12/2018 at 8:10am
    Richard Sewell
    30/11/2018 at 10:30pm

    "Can't wait to read it and plan my escape "

    Carolyn
    30/11/2018 at 9:58pm
    Joakim Andersson
    30/11/2018 at 9:50pm
    Anonymous pledger
    30/11/2018 at 9:25pm
    Chris ford
    30/11/2018 at 8:43pm
    Mark A Braddock
    30/11/2018 at 8:42pm
    Charlotte Ouise
    29/11/2018 at 6:25am

    "Good work! Looking forward to the read! "

    Hayden Montgomerie
    28/11/2018 at 6:20pm

    "Awesome to know you've done this already! Can't wait to read all about it over Summer! "

    Amanda Bamford
    28/11/2018 at 3:31pm
    Chie Saito Zimmerman
    28/11/2018 at 2:00am

    "I'm looking forward to receiving a copy!!"

    Caroline Daly
    27/11/2018 at 9:48pm
    Angela Cody'mandell
    27/11/2018 at 7:22am
    Kate Stuart
    26/11/2018 at 8:30pm

    "Stefan is awesome! I’m sure his book will be interesting, informative, fun and hopefully a little non PC (just like him)!"

    Anonymous pledger
    26/11/2018 at 5:57pm
    David Lloyd
    26/11/2018 at 1:46pm
    Joanna Hunter
    26/11/2018 at 12:56pm
    Anonymous pledger
    26/11/2018 at 12:20pm
    Bryan roper
    26/11/2018 at 8:48am
    Anonymous pledger
    25/11/2018 at 9:27pm
    Jim Benbow
    25/11/2018 at 8:44pm
    Anonymous pledger
    25/11/2018 at 10:22am
    Anonymous pledger
    24/11/2018 at 9:03pm
    Kristina Arthur
    24/11/2018 at 4:48pm
    Don MacDonald
    24/11/2018 at 1:44pm
    Mike Johnston
    23/11/2018 at 10:13pm

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    Followers of North to South - Hiking New Zealand's 3,000 kilometre Te Araroa Trail

    North To South - Hiking New Zealand's 3,000 Kilometre Te Araroa Trail

    Project 2018-10-04 22:37:17 +1300

    In the summer of 2017, I took six months off work to walk the length of New Zealand on the 3,000-kilometre Te Araroa trail.  This is the story of my Te Araroa journey.

    It is a self published project and I'm doing pre-sales on the PledgeMe website.  It will be printed and ready for distribution at the end of November/start of December.  It would make a great Christmas present, even to yourself!  Five percent of all profits will go to each of the Te Araroa Trust, The Royal Forest and Bird Society, and the Federated Mountain Clubs (FMC) of NZ.

    I'm a little biased, but I think it's a fantastic read with quirky takes of people I meet on the road, and vivid, colourful descriptions of the beautiful country I call home. I'd love to be able to share my story with you, and maybe inspire you to walk a part (or all?) of the Te Araroa.

    I've had a few people read the book already, and this is what they had to say;

    “Stefan weaves his life experiences and philosophy into this meticulous account of his journey through New Zealand.  His descriptions of the land and scenery he encounters and the people he meets speaks to a profound love of both.  It is a must read for all prospective Te Araroa walkers and anyone who wants to know Aotearoa better.”

    Dennis Clark, New Zealand Alpine Club (NZAC) member

    Your purchase and support would be very much appreciated. Click on the rewards page and make a pledge to buy the book.  Visit the website www.northtosouthnz.com for more information, or flick me an email with any enquiries. Kia ora and thanks for your support!

     Starting from Cape Reinga, February 1st

     Bluff 102 days later

    Cover for North to South

    Comments

    You need to pledge to see this update.

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    Past the goal and going strong!

    20/11/2018 at 1:59 PM

    Many thanks to everyone who has pledged.  I am past the funding target and still going strong.  There are still 12 days left in the campaign, so if you know anyone who may want to purchase a copy, please forwad the PledgeMe link onwards. If you are looking for a Christmas present for someone else, please purcahse another copy :)

    Below is a DRAFT copy of the cover - the book should be back from the printers in the next 10 days.

    One quarter of the way

    15/10/2018 at 5:56 PM

    Thanks to everyone who has pledged to buy a copy of North to South. Today marked a significant milestone - one quarter of the way towards the funding target.  Continue to spread the word far and wide if you can to those you think may be interested in purchasing a copy.

      Alexander Andreasson
      02/12/2018 at 7:44pm

      "Looking forward to see the trail through any three set of eyes"

      David Coyle
      01/12/2018 at 8:45pm
      Laura Overton
      01/12/2018 at 1:00pm
      Justin Hunt
      01/12/2018 at 9:05am
      Pauline Paterson
      01/12/2018 at 8:10am
      Richard Sewell
      30/11/2018 at 10:30pm

      "Can't wait to read it and plan my escape "

      Carolyn
      30/11/2018 at 9:58pm
      Joakim Andersson
      30/11/2018 at 9:50pm
      Anonymous pledger
      30/11/2018 at 9:25pm
      Chris ford
      30/11/2018 at 8:43pm
      Mark A Braddock
      30/11/2018 at 8:42pm
      Charlotte Ouise
      29/11/2018 at 6:25am

      "Good work! Looking forward to the read! "

      Hayden Montgomerie
      28/11/2018 at 6:20pm

      "Awesome to know you've done this already! Can't wait to read all about it over Summer! "

      Amanda Bamford
      28/11/2018 at 3:31pm
      Chie Saito Zimmerman
      28/11/2018 at 2:00am

      "I'm looking forward to receiving a copy!!"

      Caroline Daly
      27/11/2018 at 9:48pm
      Angela Cody'mandell
      27/11/2018 at 7:22am
      Kate Stuart
      26/11/2018 at 8:30pm

      "Stefan is awesome! I’m sure his book will be interesting, informative, fun and hopefully a little non PC (just like him)!"

      Anonymous pledger
      26/11/2018 at 5:57pm
      David Lloyd
      26/11/2018 at 1:46pm
      Joanna Hunter
      26/11/2018 at 12:56pm
      Anonymous pledger
      26/11/2018 at 12:20pm
      Bryan roper
      26/11/2018 at 8:48am
      Anonymous pledger
      25/11/2018 at 9:27pm
      Jim Benbow
      25/11/2018 at 8:44pm
      Anonymous pledger
      25/11/2018 at 10:22am
      Anonymous pledger
      24/11/2018 at 9:03pm
      Kristina Arthur
      24/11/2018 at 4:48pm
      Don MacDonald
      24/11/2018 at 1:44pm
      Mike Johnston
      23/11/2018 at 10:13pm

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