Te Ara Tipuna
Nau mai! Haere mai!
500km of connection 

Ngati Porou - The first 353km
A long-term project for whanau, whenua and wellbeingFind out more

TE ARA TIPUNA ASPIRATIONS

- Regenerate cultural wealth and wellbeing,   
revitalising our Pa as the centre of communities

- Protect te taiao and encourage everyday kaitiakitanga

- Support local economic growth, development, 
and employment opportunities

- Share knowledge and stories of our kaenga, 
whenua, and whakapapa

- Provide safe, engaging outdoor spaces for exercise and recreation

- Foster quality tourism, adventure sports, and cultural experiences

- Inspire iwi and indigenous communities in Aotearoa and globally

- Promote a better quality of life and future for us, by us, at home

And so much more...

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You can view the interactive map of the proposed ara (trail) here.
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Karakia o Te Ara Tipuna

Tu-waewae tapu ra
Tapuwae kotuku!
Tu mai, piki ake, kake ake
Ki runga ki nga taumata karangaranga
Ka titiro iho au ki nga huarahi
I haere ai oku matua tipuna,
ki te kimi oranga

Tu-waewae tapu ra
Tapuwae kotuku!
Tini nga hua, maha nga huarahi
Na noa e whakaata mai nei
Pua ana nga mau o te taiao
Tipu matoro, tipu matoro
Ki te ao!
Be it the hardened or uncalloused foot
Tread respectfully over these lands!
Come, we welcome you
Ascend these renowned platforms
From where it is clear to see the paths
My ancestors traversed,
to seek sustenance and prosperity

Be it the hardened or uncalloused foot
Tread respectfully over these lands!
There is much to see and much to do
You need only follow the paths
Nature in all its glory
Strong and free
For all the world to see!

Te Ara Tipuna traverses the rohe of Ngati Porou, between Gisborne and Potaka (Te Toka a Taiau and Potikirua).

Trail = 353km
Track = A part of the trail

Hiking/Cycling Track
Horse Trekking
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