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

    Nat
    10/11/2018 at 3:17pm
    Anonymous pledger
    10/11/2018 at 2:49pm
    Anonymous pledger
    10/11/2018 at 12:24am

    "Hopefully a great book to help us prepare for TA 2019/2020"

    Anonymous pledger
    09/11/2018 at 11:42pm
    Mike Higgins
    09/11/2018 at 11:35pm
    Sebastian Bala
    09/11/2018 at 11:26pm
    Anonymous pledger
    09/11/2018 at 9:45pm
    Julie Stacey
    09/11/2018 at 9:34pm

    "Awesome job.. Can't wait to read it!! Best of luck with the project, Jules (Tinytramper) "

    Sarra Vette
    09/11/2018 at 9:17pm
    V Kennedy
    09/11/2018 at 9:14pm

    "Amazing job! Look forward to reading it. :-) Seems like yesterday we met you. "

    Steven Carr
    09/11/2018 at 9:06pm
    Anonymous pledger
    08/11/2018 at 10:53am
    Thomas Adamson
    07/11/2018 at 3:36pm
    murray hills
    05/11/2018 at 7:33am

    "Can't wait!!"

    Nicole Mary Lynch
    04/11/2018 at 7:24pm
    Tom Bowen
    04/11/2018 at 7:35am
    Elizabeth Eadon
    03/11/2018 at 5:53pm
    Jemma
    03/11/2018 at 4:27pm
    Samuel Fussey
    03/11/2018 at 3:44pm

    "Hope it doesn't put me off the plan to do it come 2020"

    Liz Howe
    03/11/2018 at 1:56pm
    William Parkyn
    02/11/2018 at 11:11pm

    "As if you weren't busy enough!!!"

    Dawn Tuffery
    02/11/2018 at 3:54pm

    "Sounds good, look forward to reading :)"

    Sallie Barr
    01/11/2018 at 9:52pm
    Rupert MacLachlan
    01/11/2018 at 8:56pm
    pat
    01/11/2018 at 1:52pm
    David Cregan
    01/11/2018 at 12:52pm
    Hayden Taylor
    01/11/2018 at 12:03pm
    Sandie Abbott
    01/11/2018 at 11:43am
    Brent Godsiff
    01/11/2018 at 10:13am
    Philip Wyndham
    01/11/2018 at 9:49am

    "Congrats Stefan on completing the walk and the bigger challenge of writing a book. This will be enjoyed by all the team and guests from Adventure South NZ. "

    Followers 4

    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.

      Nat
      10/11/2018 at 3:17pm
      Anonymous pledger
      10/11/2018 at 2:49pm
      Anonymous pledger
      10/11/2018 at 12:24am

      "Hopefully a great book to help us prepare for TA 2019/2020"

      Anonymous pledger
      09/11/2018 at 11:42pm
      Mike Higgins
      09/11/2018 at 11:35pm
      Sebastian Bala
      09/11/2018 at 11:26pm
      Anonymous pledger
      09/11/2018 at 9:45pm
      Julie Stacey
      09/11/2018 at 9:34pm

      "Awesome job.. Can't wait to read it!! Best of luck with the project, Jules (Tinytramper) "

      Sarra Vette
      09/11/2018 at 9:17pm
      V Kennedy
      09/11/2018 at 9:14pm

      "Amazing job! Look forward to reading it. :-) Seems like yesterday we met you. "

      Steven Carr
      09/11/2018 at 9:06pm
      Anonymous pledger
      08/11/2018 at 10:53am
      Thomas Adamson
      07/11/2018 at 3:36pm
      murray hills
      05/11/2018 at 7:33am

      "Can't wait!!"

      Nicole Mary Lynch
      04/11/2018 at 7:24pm
      Tom Bowen
      04/11/2018 at 7:35am
      Elizabeth Eadon
      03/11/2018 at 5:53pm
      Jemma
      03/11/2018 at 4:27pm
      Samuel Fussey
      03/11/2018 at 3:44pm

      "Hope it doesn't put me off the plan to do it come 2020"

      Liz Howe
      03/11/2018 at 1:56pm
      William Parkyn
      02/11/2018 at 11:11pm

      "As if you weren't busy enough!!!"

      Dawn Tuffery
      02/11/2018 at 3:54pm

      "Sounds good, look forward to reading :)"

      Sallie Barr
      01/11/2018 at 9:52pm
      Rupert MacLachlan
      01/11/2018 at 8:56pm
      pat
      01/11/2018 at 1:52pm
      David Cregan
      01/11/2018 at 12:52pm
      Hayden Taylor
      01/11/2018 at 12:03pm
      Sandie Abbott
      01/11/2018 at 11:43am
      Brent Godsiff
      01/11/2018 at 10:13am
      Philip Wyndham
      01/11/2018 at 9:49am

      "Congrats Stefan on completing the walk and the bigger challenge of writing a book. This will be enjoyed by all the team and guests from Adventure South NZ. "

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

      This campaign was successful and got its funding on 02/12/2018 at 9:00 PM.