Taiharuru Estuary to Mangawhai: Veteran trail-walkers at Taiharuru ease Pio’s muddy start to this picturesque coastal walkway. He boat-hops to Ruakaka where pristine sandy beaches set the backdrop for some horse-whispering. And generous locals ply Pio with a plentiful array of fish delicacies as he winds his way to Mangawhai.
Te Araroa: Tales from the Trails is a fresh look at Aotearoa by foot, allowing Pio Terei to connect with the people and local histories in a very real way. All the while, the unspoilt landscapes hark back to a time when Māori and Pākehā explorers first encountered this land.