Te Araroa - 04 Manawatū-Whanganui - g Whanganui to Bulls

Hazards Vehicles - take much care on SH3, and heading into Bulls Farming operations Forestry operations Track exposed to sun, wind or cold Few water sources

At 72.3 km, this is a demanding long-distance hike that may be split across multiple days. Experienced hikers typically take around 16 hours and 4 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. The trail is officially waymarked as TA04g, so look out for the trail markers along the way.

This is a Local Walking Network (LWN) trail — a community-level route perfect for exploring the immediate surroundings, popular with locals and visitors alike.