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This is a complete resupply guide for hiking the Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand 2024. The guide includes everything from small takeaway food stores and supermarkets to places that sell hiking gear and gas canisters. It also details which Post Offices will receive Bounce Boxes with their address.
Read the Complete Guide to Thru-Hiking the Te Araroa Trail if you want to read a daily journal of the trail, hints and tips about hiking the trail, and how-to guides.
The author has thru-hiked the Te Araroa and this resupply guide is based on his experience on the trail and that of 100s of others that have thru-hiked the Te Araroa.
Important Note: Every effort has been made to ensure this guide is correct at the time of writing but use it as a guide and confirm everything by yourself. If anything has changed please advise me and I’ll update this guide.
Te Araroa Resupply [Currentyear]
Bounce Box on the Te Araroa Trail
A bounce box is a box that you continually send to yourself while hiking. It might contain a computer, spare shoes, socks, and extra clothes that you will not be wearing on the trail such as jeans, etc. I have used bounce boxes on all the long-distance thru-hikes that I have hiked and had no problems with lost boxes.
There are also Trail Angels that might accept your bounce box for you or store unwanted gear or clothing while you are hiking.
A Trail Angel is a term used to describe anyone helping out a hiker. It is an important Te Araroa resupply option for those who don’t want to carry every bit of clothing or equipment they have with them.
Post Restante – General Delivery on the Te Araroa Trail
It is possible to pick up mail from some post offices in New Zealand. The system is called Poste Restante, in other countries, it is called General Delivery. All Poste Restante Packages should be labeled with your name, Poste Restante, Name of the Town or City, and the Postcode. You can get a tracking code for your box.
Your Name (Poste Restante)
NZ Post Shop (town or city)
Street Address
City – Post Code
New Zealand
Not all Post Offices in New Zealand accept deliveries through Poste Restante. I have listed all of the post offices that accept packages and added the correct postal address next to the relevant towns. There is more than one post office in larger cities, but only one will accept packages. It is important to note that this changes from time to time, and this guide may not be up to date. There seem to be fewer Post Offices each year that offer this service. Please get in touch to advise me of changes. Thank you.
Costs to pick up a package:
0-7 days – Free
7-14 days – $11
14-21 days – $16.50
21-28 days – $22.00
Price keeps going up to a maximum of 63 days – $49.50
Important Note: Every effort has been made to ensure this guide is correct at the time of writing.
Please check all the latest information at the New Zealand Post website – https://www.nzpost.co.nz/personal/receiving-mail/poste-restante
Grocery Store Options on the Te Araroa Trail
The cheapest Te Araroa resupply option is Pac n Save. It is a large warehouse-style grocery store and the cheapest choice for hungry hikers. The other great options are Countdown and New World which are only slightly more expensive than Pac n Save but they usually have a bigger choice of supplies, a nice deli, and a bakery. The next most expensive are the Four Square, Fresh Choice, and Supervalue. Some of these have a great selection of food at reasonable prices and others (such as National Park) are incredibly expensive.
There are many Dairies, which are small family-owned convenience stores that sell limited supplies and many have takeaway food such as burgers or fish and chips. The trail can be very expensive if always eating takeaway food from Dairies.
Freeze Dried meals are usually only available at Outdoor Stores but several grocery stores that see lots of hikers stock them. They are usually very expensive but make a welcome change from rice, pasta, or couscous.
Where to Send Food Packages on the Te Araroa Trail
Food can be purchased at every trail town along the trail. But there are a couple of places that have very limited or very expensive options. It is common to send packages to these locations.
There are no places on the North Island where you will need to send a package. All food can be purchased easily along the trail.
The only places on the South Island that you should send packages are St Arnaud and Arthur Pass. It is possible to resupply in these towns but they are rip off expensive. If you are not hitchhiking into Hamner Springs then send a package to Boyle Outdoor Education Centre.
Te Araroa Resupply for the North Island
Note: All the distances on this guide are taken from the FarOut Trail Guide App, which I highly recommend for planning and navigation.
0km Cape Reinga
No Resupply is available. Most hikers pick up all the food they need to hike from Cape Reinga to Ahipara or Kaitaia. Resupply can be done at Kaitaia which has a Pac n Save or in Auckland.
102km Ahipara
There is a small General Store that is big enough to do a very average resupply but a bit expensive. Kaiatia is only 13km away. and a much better resupply option. There is also a cafe which serves a great breakfast.
115km Kaitaia
A large Pac n Save and a 4 Square. Buy enough food to get to KerriKerri 107km away or a snack and food top-up at Mangamuka Dairy 45km away.
160km Mangamuka Dairy
A great place to stop for a burger, milkshake, or coffee and it is possible to do a small but expensive resupply here if you are not fussy.
222km Kerikeri
Has a choice of 2 large grocery stores, New World and Countdown. Many choices of cafes, restaurants and takeaway food shops. Rather than resupply, I went to Subway and bought a large Sub, which was all the food I needed to hike the 23km to Paihia.
Poste Restante address:
Your Name
Poste Restante
NZ Post Shop Kerikeri
Books on Hobson
6 Hobson Ave
Kerikeri 0230
245km Paihia
The Countdown supermarket is not as large or cheap as KeriKeri but good enough for a full resupply. There are many cafes, takeaways, and restaurants. The next good resupply is at Nguruguru 84km away but there are so many options for burgers, snacks, and drinks along the way that most hikers only carry enough food until Whananaki 85km away. From here you have the option of a ferry to Russell on the other side of the bay or 6km to Opua.
251km Opua
A small marina with a Fish and Chips Takeaway and a very small general store. Not enough to resupply but enough for lunch or a snack. From here there are several options. Water Taxi to either Waikare Landing or Okiato. There are no services at Waikare Landing.
330km Whananaki
It is possible to resupply at The Beach Store but there is not a huge choice. It does have lots of snacks, fish and chips, burgers, beer, and gas canisters. Most hikers stay in the campground here.
338km Matapouri
The general store has a small but not very good resupply. They do have great burgers, fish and chips, milkshakes, and more. Great place for a lunch break or dinner.
354km Nguruguru
Small but expensive grocery store. Enough choice of food to do a full resupply here. Also has takeaway burgers, fish and chips, beer, etc.
396km Taurikura
Small General Store with snacks, drinks, and not much to resupply. No takeaway meals.
400km Whangarei Heads
A small detour off the main route for cafes, burgers, pizza, etc.
411km Ruakaka
Fresh Choice grocery store for a full resupply and also a choice of restaurants, cafes, and takeaways.
421km Waipu
Four Square for a full resupply and also a choice of restaurants, bars, cafes, and takeaways.
451-456km Mangawhai Heads and Mangawhai
The two towns are very close to each other. Both have a Four Square for a full resupply and also a choice of restaurants, cafes, and takeaways. Best to buy enough food to get to Puhoi 76km away but you could go to Warkworth 49km away.
505km Warkworth
It is a hitch south on the main highway to Warkworth which has a New World but most people don’t bother.
532km Puhoi
General Store with average resupply but also sells fish and chips etc. The bar next door does great meals and beer.
From here to Auckland Airport 91km away there are so many places to buy food that it is not necessary to carry much food, just top up as you hike.
542km Waiwera
Small General Store with snacks and drinks etc.
548km Orewa
Large New World Supermarket with full resupply and a large choice of restaurants, cafes, and takeaways.
542km Silverdale
Large Countdown Supermarket and choice of restaurants, cafes, takeaways, etc.
564km Stillwater
About 1km before the well-known Stillwater Holiday Park is the Stillwater Marina Club which is a super friendly and reasonably priced place for dinner and a beer with the locals. It is marked on the FarOut Trail Guide App as a water stop and public toilet at 564.1km but is one of the best-value places for a meal on the North Island.
578km Browns Bay
Large Countdown and New World Supermarkets for full resupply. Choice of restaurants, cafes, and takeaways.
582km Mairangi
Large Countdown Supermarket for full resupply and take-away food options.
586km Milford
Large Countdown Supermarket for a full resupply.
588km Takapuna
Large Supermarkets but a bit far from the trail. Many take away food options near the trail.
597km Devonport
New World Supermarkets for full resupply. Choice of restaurants, cafes, and takeaways. This is where the ferry crosses the harbour to Auckland.
597km – 630km Auckland to Auckland Airport
So many resupply options and Outdoor Stores with hiking gear and gas canisters. The best option is not to resupply in Auckland but to wait until the outer suburbs near the Airport. A small resupply or lunch stop can be bought at one of the many stores at Mangere Bridge (614km). The large Countdown Supermarket near the Airport (630km) is the best place to resupply when heading out of town. The next good resupply is Huntly 106km away but there are many places for meals and snacks along the way.
Poste Restante address:
Your Name
Poste Restante
Victoria Street Box Lobby
151 Victoria Street West,
Auckland Central, 1010
New Zealand
646km Botanical Gardens
Small cafe. There are also several options to detour off the trail to towns with supermarkets such as Takanini and Papakura but most hikers give these places a miss.
659km Drury
Snacks at the Mobil Petrol Station. Nice place for a rest stop on this long road walk section.
695km Mercer
Friendly town for TA hikers. Several options for meals and a place to stay, Podges Place is recommended.
737km Huntly
A short 1km detour off the trail to a large Countdown Supermarket with full resupply. Many take away food options.
755km Ngaruawahia
Large New World Supermarket for full resupply. Many restaurants, takeaways, and cafes.
776km Hamilton
Large Pac n Save and Countdown Supermarket for full resupply. Many restaurants, takeaways, and cafes. Outdoor Stores such as Macpac are for those wanting to buy new gear or Gas Canisters. The next good resupply is Te Quiti 105km away but there are several basic resupply options on route.
791km Whatawhata
Small and very basic resupply. The Backyard Bar next to the trail offers good meals, beer, and friendly locals. If arriving Friday or Saturday they often have live music, much quieter on other days. Very friendly place.
866km Waitomo
Small general store with not much for resupply but there are cafes and places for a meal.
890km Te Kuiti
New World Supermarket with full resupply, also many restaurants, cafes, and takeaways. Gas Canisters at the Hardware Store. The next major resupply is Taumarunui 170km away.
1051km Taumarunui
New World Supermarket with full resupply. Most people taking the Canoe trip on the Whanganui River will purchase all their food here and leave it with the canoe companies based nearby. Gas Canisters at the Outdoor/Hunting Store. There is an option to canoe the Whanganui River from here rather than the Whakahoro Campsite / Blue Duck Cafe area. If you canoe from here to Whanganui it is a long trip and you miss the Tongariro Crossing option.
1118km Tongariro Holiday Park
They have a couple of snack options but not much. Friendly place if staying, but not so friendly if you are passing through and want to use their services for free. Most people stay here before starting the Tongariro Crossing. Make an early start to complete the crossing and stay at Mangatepopo Hut after 25km, or Whakapapa Village after 34km.
Beware the weather here can make it dangerous and you may need to wait out storms that can bring hurricane-force winds. It happened to me when I was there.
1152km Whakapapa Village
Limited resupply and snacks at the Whakapapa Holiday Park. A couple of cafes and restaurant options in this tourist town.
1172km National Park
The Four Square at the Petrol Station has a full resupply and gas canisters but is very expensive. There is also the Service Centre nearby which is much smaller. Several restaurants, cafes and takeaway options. The last stop before taking the canoe trip on the Whanganui River. Lovely place for a rest day to wash clothes and eat great food, even if it is touristy.
1225km Whakahoro Campsite / Blue Duck Cafe
Basic camping and a small cafe before taking the canoe trip.
1384km Whanganui
Full resupply with choice of Pack n Save, Countdown, and New World Supermarkets. Many restaurants, cafes and takeaway food options. Outdoor stores for gas canisters.
1403km Turakina
A detour along the main highway to Turakina which has a Mobil Petrol Station with meat pies, snacks, and drinks. Most people give this place a miss, it is a bit too far off-trail.
1448km Bulls
Four Square grocery store and many fast food, cafes, restaurants, and places to stay.
1469km Fielding
Large Countdown Supermarket with full resupply options. Many fast food options, cafes and restaurants.
1486km Palmerston North
Palmerston North is a complete Te Araroa Trail resupply town with a choice of Pack n Save, Countdown, and New World Supermarkets. Many restaurants, cafes and takeaway food options. Many Outdoor stores for gas canisters and hiking gear. I purchased extra food here and posted it to the South Island towns of St Arnaud, Arthur Pass, and Havelock. I found Palmerston North to be a great option for me, most people do this in Wellington.
Important Note: Prepare to pack and carry extra food for crossing the Tararua Mountains. This mountain range has notoriously bad weather and it is possible to be stuck in a hut for several days waiting for the weather to pass. I was stuck in a hut when I crossed these mountains but had planned for this by carrying extra food. For your safety pack extra food.
Other things to Consider: Start to think about what date you will be in Wellington. Many hikers will be in this area during the peak periods of Christmas and New Year, they may already be fully booked. Due to the possibility of bad weather in the Tararuas which might cause you to lose a day or more, it is better to make the Ferry Booking directly after crossing the Tararuas in Waikanae.
1561km Levin
A hitch off the trail to the town of Levin which has a Countdown and New World Supermarket. Not many people take this option but if the weather is very bad for the Tararua Mountains and you have to wait, this could be a good option.
Sometimes the good people at the very hiker-friendly Makahika Outdoor Pursuits Centre give lifts into Levin. If the weather is forecast to be bad in the Tararuas, which is very often, consider waiting for better weather. The Makahika Outdoor Pursuits Centre is hiker-friendly and a good place to wait out bad weather.
1634km Waikanae
Full Te Araroa Trail resupply at the New World and Countdown Supermarkets. Many restaurants, cafes and takeaway food options. Gas Canisters at the Hardware stores.
Important: Make your Ferry Booking from Wellington to the South Island from here. It is easy hiking to Wellington 91km away. You will need an extra day or two in Wellington to rest and get your resupply packages to the South Island organised unless you did it in Palmerston North.
1656km Paekakariki
Grocery Store with small resupply option. A couple of cafes and takeaway food options.
1666km Pukerua
Small grocery stores with snacks and very basic resupply.
1672km – 1675km Plimerton to Paremata
Many grocery stores, restaurants, cafes, and takeaway food options just off the trail on the main road.
1679km Porirua
Full resupply at Pac n Save, Countdown, and New World Supermarkets. Many restaurants, cafes and takeaway food options. 34km to Wellington!
1713km Wellington
Wellington is a full Te Araroa Trail resupply town with Pac n Save, Countdown, New World, and many Outdoor Stores for hiking gear and gas canisters. Buy enough food for the 85km Queen Charlotte Track between Picton and Havelock.
Buy and ship food for South Island from here unless you have done it earlier.
Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand and a great place for a couple of days rest. This is the last large town most hikers will see for many weeks or months. Enjoy a movie at the cinema, a drink at a bar, visit a museum or two, and have a rest for a day or two while waiting for the ferry.
Poste Restante address:
Your Name Poste Restante
Wellington Box Lobby
7 Waterloo Quay
Pipitea
Wellington 6011
1726km Southern Terminus of the North Island
Most people make this an easy half hike from their accommodation in Wellington. A couple of small places for food along the way and a place for a snack near the end of the trail. There is a bus stop right next to the park at the end of the trail which will take you back to Wellington. Congrats on walking the length of the North Island.
Te Araroa Resupply for the South Island
1715km Picton
The Ferry to and from the North Island arrives in this town. There are many restaurants, cafes and takeaway food options. There is a Four Square and Fresh Choice Grocery Store but most people resupply in Wellington which is cheaper and has better options. The Water Taxis depart from here to the start of the Queen Charlotte Track. It is possible to just turn up and get a seat, which is what I did, but most people make a booking when in Wellington.
Your Name Post Restante
NZ Post Shop Picton Central
Freshchoice Picton
1/100 High Street
Picton 7220
1792km Linkwater
A small petrol station with snacks and a tavern across the road with good meals.
1805km Havelock
Full Te Araroa resupply at the Four Square which is a little expensive but not too bad. I sent a package to Blue Moon Backpackers with my food resupply for the Richmond Ranges but it is not necessary. The Four Square is not too expensive and has a good selection of food. If I hiked the trail again I would not send a package here.
This is the last resupply until the town of St Arnaud 172km away. The Richmond Ranges took me 5 days but most fit hikers that already hiked the North Island will take 5-7 days. Those just starting the trail in the South Island and not ‘Trail Fit‘, may take much longer. So plan your food wisely. The trail gets harder on the South Island.
1837km Pelorus Bridge Campsite
Campground and Cafe with great meals and limited snacks. Many hikers camp at this hiker-friendly campground. Even if it is full they always find a place for TA hikers. 140km to St Arnaud which is the next resupply.
1977km St Arnaud
General Store/petrol station is very expensive but it is possible to resupply there if desperate or if you have lots of money. They also have an attached cafe/takeaway food. Across the road at the Alpine Lodge Backpackers, there is a restaurant with great Pizza and beer.
Packages can be sent to Alpine Lodge in St Arnaud. Call them before sending the package so they can tell you how to send it. It will cost $15-$30 to pick it up from them.
Alpine Lodge Address:
Your Name TA Hiker
Approximate Arrival Date: ETA 1st Feb 2025 (NZ put the day before the month unlike USA)
Alpine Lodge
75 Main Rd St Arnaud
RD2 Nelson 7072
The next section across Nelson Lakes is a highlight of the South Island and often bad weather can make crossing the passes slower than in bad weather. Often hikers might need to wait out bad weather which can make this section of trail dangerous so take extra food just in case. 120km to Boyle Village.
2097km Hamner Springs/Boyle Village
There are two options here. Send a package to Boyle River Outdoor Education Centre or hitchhike into the town of Hamner Springs. For those wanting to avoid towns send a package. For those wanting a shower and a good meal, hitch into Hamner Springs. Buy or send enough food to make it to Arthur Pass 113km away.
Boyle River Outdoor Education Centre – Right on the trail at the junction of Highway 7. They accept packages. Contact Boyle River Outdoor Education Centre before sending packages as they have strict rules on package size etc. It costs between $30-$40 to pick up packages from them.
They offer accommodation, laundry, showers etc. Check out the range of services on their link below.
https://www.boyle.org.nz/tramping-services
Your Name TA Hiker
ETA
Boyle River Outdoor Education Centre
Private Bag 55002
Orchard Road
Christchurch 8154
Hamner Springs – It is a long 55km hitch into Hamner Springs. Many hikers, myself included found it very easy to get a ride. there is a great YHA hostel in Hamner Springs and many cafes, restaurants and takeaway food options. Resupply at Four Square is reasonable.
Important Information – The next section of the trail involves more than 100 river crossings, many of which can be waist-deep and fast-flowing. In heavy rain, this section can be impassable. At Morrison Footbridge, 2189km, there is a bail-out option to Arthur Pass if the weather is bad. The section from there to Arthur Pass via Goat Pass can trap a hiker in bad weather making it impossible to go forward or backwards. Plan on taking extra food and keep an eye on the notoriously bad weather in this section.
2212km Arthurs Pass
It is a short hitch uphill from the trail to Arthur Pass. There are 2 cafe/restaurant options and it is possible to resupply at the general store, although it is very expensive and not recommended. The Sanctuary Backpackers recently closed so packages should be sent to Mountain House.
Resupply Options between Arthur Pass and Lake Tekapo – It is 218km between Arthur Pass and Lake Tekapo. I chose to carry 7 days of food (I’m a strong hiker) to complete this section of trail but most hikers break up the hike by stopping to resupply in Methven which is only 74km if getting a shuttle from Lake Coleridge to Methven. Two potentially dangerous rivers will require a shuttle or long hitchhike around.
2286km Rakaia River / Lake Coleridge / Methven – No resupply option.
The dangerous, silty, and very wide crossings of Rakaia River are rarely possible to be crossed by hikers, and with just a very small amount of rain in the headwaters it can be life-threatening. I’m very experienced at river crossings and would not attempt this crossing. I would have needed to swim and float my pack across on my air mattress. Just don’t even bother considering it. You have been warned. Most people hitch or organise a shuttle from Lake Coleridge to Methven. I hitched to the other side and was very lucky and had no problem, most hikers find this a difficult place to hitchhike to and from.
Contact Wayne at Alps to Ocean to organise a shuttle when in Arthur Pass.
2286km Methven
Has a choice of two grocery stores for resupply and a hardware store for gas canisters. There are also cafes, restaurants, and takeaway options.
2355km Rangitata River – This is another very wide, very silty dangerous river. If there has been no rain for a long period and the hiker is VERY EXPERIENCED at river crossings then it is sometimes possible to hike through this deep and wide crossing. Just a little bit of rain in the headwaters makes this crossing dangerous and impassable. I organised a shuttle to get me to the other side. Contact Wayne at Alps2Ocean who also makes a short stop for a burger and snacks before dropping hikers back to the trailhead.
2430km Lake Tekapo
There is a Four Square with good Te Araroa resupply options. Many cafes, and restaurants, take away food options. Many hikers do the long hike to Twizel in one big long push 54km.
2484km Twizel
Good resupply at Four Square. Many cafes, restaurants and takeaway options. Gas canisters at the hardware store.
Beware of the Ahuriri River crossing between Twizel and Wanaka at 2531km. It can be very dangerous to cross but there is a bridge downstream that hikers can use to cross. It will add a half a day to your hike.
2601km Lake Hawea Village
There is a small grocery store with basic resupply, it is attached to a takeaway with great burgers, etc.
2614km Albert Town
200 meters off the trail is a store with good resupply options.
2626km Wanaka
Full Te Araroa Trail resupply at New World Supermarket. Outdoor stores with gas canisters and hiking gear. Many choices of restaurants, cafes, and takeaways. This is the last place on the trail to send your bounce box to a post office. From here you will need to organise delivery to accommodation with Invercargill and The Bluff being the best options.
Poste Restante address:
Your Name
Poste Restante
NZ Post Shop Wanaka Central
Paper Plus Wanaka
23 Helwick St
Wanaka 9305
2642km Glendhu Bay Lakeside Holiday Park
Campground with a small store that has snacks, burgers, drinks, and a nice shady place to relax.
2691km Arrowtown
Basic Te Araroa resupply at the Night n Day Food Store. Many choices of cafes, restaurants, and takeaways. A nice campground in town too.
2712km Frankston
Frankston is just outside of Queenstown and is a much better, much cheaper Te Araroa resupply option than anything in Queenstown. Pac n Save Supermarket is the cheapest option and right on the trail. There is also a Countdown, New World, and several fast food options. Gas canisters at the Mitre 10 Hardware Store.
2721km Queenstown
Several resupply options like Fresh Choice and Four Square but best to resupply at Frankston. Many restaurants, cafes and fast food options.
Glenorchy and Kinloch
Both are on route to the start of the trail and popular places to stop on route to other hikes in the area like the Reese Dart, Routeburn, Greenstone, and Capels Track. Cafes and camping options in both towns.
2817km Te Anau
Hitch into town. Resupply at Four Square. Many cafes, restaurants and takeaway food options.
2833km Birchwood Station
1km walk to this operational farm which has a cheap cabin for hikers. It has a kitchen, hot showers, and accepts resupply packages. Contact Sarah at Birchwood Station for details and mailing address. There is a shortcut through the property to get back on the trail.
Another option is to hitch to the town of Nightcaps which has a Four Square for resupply.
2913km Otautau
Hitch to Otautau for a resupply at the Supervalue and take away food across the street.
2960km Colac Bay
No resupply options but it is compulsory to stop at the Colac Bay Tavern for a burger or fish and chips with your beer. Also, a very cheap and hiker-friendly campsite attached to the tavern.
2973km Riverton
Resupply at the Supervalue. Also has a couple of cafes in town.
3001km Otatara
Resupply at the Four Square which also has a bakery and an undercover shelter across the road which makes a great lunch rest break.
3005km Invercargill
Full Te Araroa resupply at Pac n Save, Countdown, or New World Supermarkets. Pac n Save is the cheapest. Many outdoor stores for gas canisters. If you are starting the trail northbound this is a full-service town with everything you need to resupply for the start of the trail. The Post Office no longer accepts Post Restante deliveries, so organise your bounce box or supplies to be sent to accommodation here or in The Bluff. Northbound hikers can send their bounce box to Wanaka.
Airport with flights to Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch as well as flights to Stewart Island for some of the best remote area trails in all of New Zealand.
The bus terminal is outside Tuatara Lodge for Intercity Buses that go to Dunedin, Queenstown, Christchurch, or anywhere else on their network.
3032km Bluff
Four Square, and a liquor store with champagne, beer, spirits, and wine if you are in the mood to celebrate finishing the trail. Many cafes and fast food options. Congrats in finishing the Te Araroa.
Important Note: Every effort has been made to ensure this guide is correct at the time of writing but use it as a guide and confirm everything by yourself. If anything has changed please advise me and I’ll update this guide.
Do you have any questions about resupply on the Te Araroa Trail?
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