Parker's Te Araroa Section Hike
Donation protected
Hi family! For my birthday and Christmas this year I am asking for funds to help me on my three month long section hike of Te Araroa, New Zealand's long distance hiking trail. I'll be walking the entire South Island from Bluff to Wellington, approximately 870 miles/1400 kms! You can find a map here.
(Some of the pretty views I'll see along the way)
As many of you know I'm a big fan of walking long distances with a heavy backpack on, and since New Zealand is just a short flight from where I am currently studying in Australia I figured my summer break here would be the perfect opportunity for me to see what is known as some of the most beautiful nature in the world.
Funds will go to:
- Accomodation - hotels, hostels, and campgrounds (approx. $1000 USD)
- Transport - flights, ferries, trains, and vans (approx. $800 USD)
- Food - instant ramen, oatmeal, and cafes when I reach towns (approx. $1300 USD)
- Misc. costs - emergencies, donations to the trail trust, cell phone plan, gear replacement, etc. (approx. $500 USD)
You can learn more about the trail here at the TA Website, and can follow along with my journey on Instagram. If you'd like updates but do not have an Instagram please reach out to me (parkermiraldi at gmail.com) or my mom with your email and I will send notes and photos to you directly! I will be leaving Sydney November 25th and plan to finish the trail sometime around February 10th.
Thank you so much for your support, I am so excited for this journey and all that it holds.
Happy holidays and much love!
Organiser
Parker Miraldi
Organiser
Berkshire, CT