Tinytramper

Welcome to Tinytramper! Check out my Te Araroa Trail blog and my other tramping/hiking adventures in New Zealand.

‘Tramping’ is a Kiwi term meaning walking, hiking or backpacking in the New Zealand backcountry. We have some rough and remote landscapes in this part of the world, so throw some gear in a pack and head out into the wilderness!

Long Distance – Te Araroa Trail NZ and South West Coast Path UK

3000kms the length of New Zealand’s Te Araroa trail thru-hike over the 2017/18 season. View my itinerary here.
1000kms on England’s South West Coast path in July 2018. View my itinerary here.

Gear Lists and Planning

Check out my Te Araroa Trail gear list – useful if you are planning your own Te Araroa trail or long-distance (summer) thru-hike.
See my complete Te Araroa Trail spreadsheet.

Other New Zealand Adventures

See my blog posts for other tramps/hikes and outdoor adventures in New Zealand. From short walks to multi-day tramping on the North and South Islands. Subscribe to my blog posts to keep up to date with my latest adventures.

About Me

I’m Jules – a tiny tramper and weekend adventurer. Formerly a Brit, I moved to New Zealand in 2006 and in 2016 I became a Kiwi. What better way to celebrate than by hiking Te Araroa trail the length of New Zealand! Even though I have a lot of travel under my belt, I had never done anything quite like a 3000km thru-hike before. I blogged my experiences for my friends and family, which then became a useful resource for other Te Araroa walkers.

I have since settled in Nelson at the top of the South Island, and with three national parks right on my doorstep, I continue to enjoy the backcountry almost every weekend.