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Resupply / Water / Gas / Poste Restante

Stocking up on supplies on Te Araroa

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Food on trail

Resupply, the process of restocking food supplies and other utensils, can be difficult at different stages. The period between different cities varies from 1-10+ days. Whereas 10 days was the maximum for us (with relatively slow hiking speed). On the North Island there are many ways to get food. On the South Island, it might be necessary to hitch 4x to either a village or a town. Alternatively, a resupply package can be sent to the places listed below for a small fee. Check the respective…

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