Policeman Gary Hayes, right, says he’d eat anything after a day on the Te Araroa Trail. Photo: Gary Hayes

Tastes of the trail

February 2020

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February 2020

Four Te Araroa Trail walkers share their culinary secrets, their cravings, and how they sustain themselves on the 3000km trail.

On her first night on the Te Araroa Trail, Anouk Bommer earned the nickname she’s carried for 1500km. Arriving at Twilight Beach campsite with her 25kg pack, the Dutch tramper noticed locals gathering mussels off the rocks, and hurried in to join them. The former chef harvested enough for dinner, and set about cooking the […]
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