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
22/10/2018 at 7:25pm
"Great Stefan. Looking forward to reading your story."
22/10/2018 at 1:17am
21/10/2018 at 3:15pm
"Looks a great read!"
21/10/2018 at 11:07am
20/10/2018 at 9:45pm
20/10/2018 at 8:04pm
20/10/2018 at 7:00pm
"My email address is [email protected] "
19/10/2018 at 8:55pm
19/10/2018 at 6:18pm
19/10/2018 at 6:00pm
19/10/2018 at 2:24pm
19/10/2018 at 9:09am
"Hi Stephan, I'm Ross Lynch's sister in law. Looking forward to reading your book and giving away one for a birthday pressie. What a great trip, very inspiring!"
18/10/2018 at 7:59pm
18/10/2018 at 6:00pm
18/10/2018 at 1:24pm
17/10/2018 at 11:15pm
17/10/2018 at 11:11pm
17/10/2018 at 10:37pm
17/10/2018 at 8:00pm
"Looking forward to reading your story of the TA; I’m sure everyone has a different one to share 😉"
17/10/2018 at 5:33pm
"Great job and look forward to reading this"
17/10/2018 at 1:05pm
17/10/2018 at 12:57pm
17/10/2018 at 10:14am
17/10/2018 at 9:48am
16/10/2018 at 10:57pm
16/10/2018 at 8:56pm
16/10/2018 at 8:01pm
"Great effort. jc"
16/10/2018 at 5:58pm
16/10/2018 at 4:57pm
"I will also pay the rural delivery charge"
16/10/2018 at 3:38pm
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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.
22/10/2018 at 7:25pm
"Great Stefan. Looking forward to reading your story."
22/10/2018 at 1:17am
21/10/2018 at 3:15pm
"Looks a great read!"
21/10/2018 at 11:07am
20/10/2018 at 9:45pm
20/10/2018 at 8:04pm
20/10/2018 at 7:00pm
"My email address is [email protected] "
19/10/2018 at 8:55pm
19/10/2018 at 6:18pm
19/10/2018 at 6:00pm
19/10/2018 at 2:24pm
19/10/2018 at 9:09am
"Hi Stephan, I'm Ross Lynch's sister in law. Looking forward to reading your book and giving away one for a birthday pressie. What a great trip, very inspiring!"
18/10/2018 at 7:59pm
18/10/2018 at 6:00pm
18/10/2018 at 1:24pm
17/10/2018 at 11:15pm
17/10/2018 at 11:11pm
17/10/2018 at 10:37pm
17/10/2018 at 8:00pm
"Looking forward to reading your story of the TA; I’m sure everyone has a different one to share 😉"
17/10/2018 at 5:33pm
"Great job and look forward to reading this"
17/10/2018 at 1:05pm
17/10/2018 at 12:57pm
17/10/2018 at 10:14am
17/10/2018 at 9:48am
16/10/2018 at 10:57pm
16/10/2018 at 8:56pm
16/10/2018 at 8:01pm
"Great effort. jc"
16/10/2018 at 5:58pm
16/10/2018 at 4:57pm
"I will also pay the rural delivery charge"