North to South - Hiking New Zealand's 3,000 kilometre Te Araroa Trail
By Stefan Fairweather
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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!
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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.
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19/11/2018 at 8:53am
"Well done on completing the Te Araroa - I look forward to reading about the adventure :)"
18/11/2018 at 8:10pm
17/11/2018 at 2:48pm
"Hopefully in time for Christmas :)"
16/11/2018 at 8:17pm
"Always happy to support people who take on this sort of challenge."
16/11/2018 at 7:31am
15/11/2018 at 6:59pm
15/11/2018 at 2:57pm
"Can't wait to read it !"
15/11/2018 at 11:47am
"Well done!"
15/11/2018 at 6:57am
"From the USA, thank you for writing this account, and I'll get back as soon as I can!"
14/11/2018 at 7:06pm
13/11/2018 at 7:17am
13/11/2018 at 6:01am
"Well done and good luck with your book! Zoe in Scotland "
12/11/2018 at 3:55pm
12/11/2018 at 8:46am
11/11/2018 at 10:03pm
"Congrats Stefan! Such an achievement!!"
11/11/2018 at 10:02pm
11/11/2018 at 8:56pm
11/11/2018 at 7:49pm
"Well done. I look forward to reading about it."
11/11/2018 at 4:37pm
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11/11/2018 at 1:20pm
11/11/2018 at 9:57am
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10/11/2018 at 9:05pm
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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!
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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.
23/11/2018 at 1:30pm
22/11/2018 at 12:06pm
22/11/2018 at 8:27am
20/11/2018 at 11:35am
19/11/2018 at 8:53am
"Well done on completing the Te Araroa - I look forward to reading about the adventure :)"
18/11/2018 at 8:10pm
17/11/2018 at 2:48pm
"Hopefully in time for Christmas :)"
16/11/2018 at 8:17pm
"Always happy to support people who take on this sort of challenge."
16/11/2018 at 7:31am
15/11/2018 at 6:59pm
15/11/2018 at 2:57pm
"Can't wait to read it !"
15/11/2018 at 11:47am
"Well done!"
15/11/2018 at 6:57am
"From the USA, thank you for writing this account, and I'll get back as soon as I can!"
14/11/2018 at 7:06pm
13/11/2018 at 7:17am
13/11/2018 at 6:01am
"Well done and good luck with your book! Zoe in Scotland "
12/11/2018 at 3:55pm
12/11/2018 at 8:46am
11/11/2018 at 10:03pm
"Congrats Stefan! Such an achievement!!"
11/11/2018 at 10:02pm
11/11/2018 at 8:56pm
11/11/2018 at 7:49pm
"Well done. I look forward to reading about it."
11/11/2018 at 4:37pm
11/11/2018 at 2:12pm
11/11/2018 at 1:20pm
11/11/2018 at 9:57am
11/11/2018 at 9:36am
10/11/2018 at 9:44pm
10/11/2018 at 9:05pm