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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01/11/2018 at 9:30am
01/11/2018 at 9:28am
"Good luck with this project. Sounds like a great adventure. I am hoping to inspire a friend to share the journey."
01/11/2018 at 9:04am
01/11/2018 at 8:53am
"Congratulations on a great effort, both the walk and getting the book to print."
01/11/2018 at 8:29am
01/11/2018 at 8:06am
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28/10/2018 at 3:40pm
"Hoping for the best Stefan, looking forward to the final product. I am sure it will be fantastic. "
27/10/2018 at 1:56pm
27/10/2018 at 1:03pm
"Good luck with this worthy project, I look forward to reading about the exploits at X-Mas."
25/10/2018 at 8:43pm
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23/10/2018 at 6:11pm
"Make sure that gets me 5of your wonderful tomes. Plus an autograph in one with only a minimally abusive message"
23/10/2018 at 3:08pm
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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.
01/11/2018 at 9:30am
01/11/2018 at 9:28am
"Good luck with this project. Sounds like a great adventure. I am hoping to inspire a friend to share the journey."
01/11/2018 at 9:04am
01/11/2018 at 8:53am
"Congratulations on a great effort, both the walk and getting the book to print."
01/11/2018 at 8:29am
01/11/2018 at 8:06am
01/11/2018 at 8:00am
01/11/2018 at 6:41am
01/11/2018 at 2:19am
01/11/2018 at 12:20am
31/10/2018 at 8:58pm
31/10/2018 at 8:28pm
31/10/2018 at 7:28pm
31/10/2018 at 7:26pm
31/10/2018 at 6:33am
30/10/2018 at 8:58pm
29/10/2018 at 5:11pm
28/10/2018 at 3:40pm
"Hoping for the best Stefan, looking forward to the final product. I am sure it will be fantastic. "
27/10/2018 at 1:56pm
27/10/2018 at 1:03pm
"Good luck with this worthy project, I look forward to reading about the exploits at X-Mas."
25/10/2018 at 8:43pm
25/10/2018 at 6:03am
24/10/2018 at 9:30pm
24/10/2018 at 7:24pm
24/10/2018 at 12:49pm
23/10/2018 at 7:47pm
23/10/2018 at 6:52pm
23/10/2018 at 6:11pm
"Make sure that gets me 5of your wonderful tomes. Plus an autograph in one with only a minimally abusive message"
23/10/2018 at 3:08pm