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.
Pledgers 189
16/10/2018 at 2:08pm
16/10/2018 at 10:09am
15/10/2018 at 10:04pm
"I look forward to reading about your Te Araroa adventure and being inspired to pursue my own. Thank you Stefan."
15/10/2018 at 6:54pm
15/10/2018 at 5:17pm
15/10/2018 at 7:45am
"Looking forward to reading it! "
15/10/2018 at 7:26am
12/10/2018 at 7:05pm
"Perfect Christmas present for my husband. He would love to r it and also chat to you about your experience "
12/10/2018 at 12:52pm
"Really looking forward to reading this!!"
11/10/2018 at 9:32pm
11/10/2018 at 8:02pm
11/10/2018 at 7:04pm
"Thanks for sharing Stefan!"
11/10/2018 at 1:11pm
11/10/2018 at 9:05am
"So proud of you Stefan !"
11/10/2018 at 8:30am
"Looking forward to being inspired. Thanks for taking the time to write the book : )"
11/10/2018 at 8:08am
11/10/2018 at 1:45am
10/10/2018 at 10:04pm
"So looking forward to reading this Stefan... I’m sure your dry wit will make it an entertaining read. This trail is on my bucket list!!"
10/10/2018 at 9:38pm
"Way to go Stefan!"
10/10/2018 at 8:13pm
10/10/2018 at 7:52pm
"I have read the first chapter and loved it... cant wait for my book to arrive to read the rest!"
10/10/2018 at 7:01pm
10/10/2018 at 6:48pm
10/10/2018 at 4:43pm
10/10/2018 at 1:58pm
"Good man yourself! Looking forward to reading this :)"
10/10/2018 at 12:17pm
"2 copies please"
10/10/2018 at 11:50am
"Fantastic initiative. My Airbnb guests will enjoy having this wonderful book in their room."
10/10/2018 at 10:14am
"Shot Stefan!! Looking forward to the read :) Nick and Christie Jenkins"
10/10/2018 at 7:18am
09/10/2018 at 9:08pm
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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.
16/10/2018 at 2:08pm
16/10/2018 at 10:09am
15/10/2018 at 10:04pm
"I look forward to reading about your Te Araroa adventure and being inspired to pursue my own. Thank you Stefan."
15/10/2018 at 6:54pm
15/10/2018 at 5:17pm
15/10/2018 at 7:45am
"Looking forward to reading it! "
15/10/2018 at 7:26am
12/10/2018 at 7:05pm
"Perfect Christmas present for my husband. He would love to r it and also chat to you about your experience "
12/10/2018 at 12:52pm
"Really looking forward to reading this!!"
11/10/2018 at 9:32pm
11/10/2018 at 8:02pm
11/10/2018 at 7:04pm
"Thanks for sharing Stefan!"
11/10/2018 at 1:11pm
11/10/2018 at 9:05am
"So proud of you Stefan !"
11/10/2018 at 8:30am
"Looking forward to being inspired. Thanks for taking the time to write the book : )"
11/10/2018 at 8:08am
11/10/2018 at 1:45am
10/10/2018 at 10:04pm
"So looking forward to reading this Stefan... I’m sure your dry wit will make it an entertaining read. This trail is on my bucket list!!"
10/10/2018 at 9:38pm
"Way to go Stefan!"
10/10/2018 at 8:13pm
10/10/2018 at 7:52pm
"I have read the first chapter and loved it... cant wait for my book to arrive to read the rest!"
10/10/2018 at 7:01pm
10/10/2018 at 6:48pm
10/10/2018 at 4:43pm
10/10/2018 at 1:58pm
"Good man yourself! Looking forward to reading this :)"
10/10/2018 at 12:17pm
"2 copies please"
10/10/2018 at 11:50am
"Fantastic initiative. My Airbnb guests will enjoy having this wonderful book in their room."
10/10/2018 at 10:14am
"Shot Stefan!! Looking forward to the read :) Nick and Christie Jenkins"