Te Araroa - 04 Manawatū-Whanganui - b 42 Traverse

Te Araroa - 04 Manawatū-Whanganui - b 42 Traverse is a 72.7 km Local Hiking hiking trail covering an interesting stretch of countryside.

At 72.7 km, this is a demanding long-distance hike that may be split across multiple days. Experienced hikers typically take around 16 hours and 9 minutes to complete it end-to-end.

As a linear trail, this route has distinct start and end points. Return transport is worth arranging in advance unless you plan to walk back the same way. Follow the TA04b waymarkers throughout to stay on the official trail line.

As a Local Walking Network (LWN) route, this trail has a strong community character. It serves both regular local walkers and visitors discovering the area for the first time.