Te Araroa Notes and Maps
New Zealand's long trail
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
IMPORTANT. If upgrading from version 5 please DELETE the old version completely. Version 6 is not compatible with data stored by version 5 and and will fail on startup
Te Araroa Notes and Maps downloads the official Trail Notes, Maps, Alerts and Huts to your phone so you have complete access even when out of Internet range. A simple user-controlled update process keeps you up-to-date with Note and Alert changes on the website. Includes full southbound notes. The map display uses gps location to mark your current position on the trail.
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more Version 6.3.4 Updates some Campsite Booking requirements
Version 6.3.3 Updates some Hut Booking requirements
Version 6.3.2 Corrects the text colour in dark mode and add adds km numbers for Round the Mountain
Version 6.3 Includes the Trail Pass Huts and Campsites list
Version 6.2 Replaces the Waikare to Whangarei Heads section with three sections, Waikare to Ngunguru, Ngunguru to Pataua and Pataua to Whangarei Heads. The same content in more manageable blocks
Version 6 supports iOS 17, iOS 18 and iOS 26. The data structure has been extended and is not compatible with previous version 5 installs. Delete version 5 before upgrading to version 6 for Te Araroa 2025-26 v44 Notes and Maps
6.3.4 12/09/2025
Version 6.3.3 Updates some Hut Booking requirements
Version 6.3.2 Corrects the text colour in dark mode and add adds km numbers for Round the Mountain
Version 6.3 Includes the Trail Pass Huts and Campsites list
Version 6.2 Replaces the Waikare to Whangarei Heads section with three sections, Waikare to Ngunguru, Ngunguru to Pataua and Pataua to Whangarei Heads. The same content in more manageable blocks
Version 6 supports iOS 17, iOS 18 and iOS 26. The data structure has been extended and is not compatible with previous version 5 installs. Delete version 5 before upgrading to version 6 for Te Araroa 2025-26 v44 Notes and Maps
6.3.3 11/28/2025
Version 6.3.2 Corrects the text colour in dark mode and add adds km numbers for Round the Mountain
Version 6.3.1 Includes the Trail Pass Huts and Campsites list
Version 6.2 Replaces the Waikare to Whangarei Heads section with three sections, Waikare to Ngunguru, Ngunguru to Pataua and Pataua to Whangarei Heads. The same content in more manageable blocks
Version 6 supports iOS 17, iOS 18 and iOS 26. The data structure has been extended and is not compatible with previous version 5 installs. Delete version 5 before upgrading to version 6 for Te Araroa 2025-26 v44 Notes and Maps
6.3.2 11/19/2025
Version 6.3 Includes the Trail Pass Huts and Campsites list
Version 6.2 Replaces the Waikare to Whangarei Heads section with three sections, Waikare to Ngunguru, Ngunguru to Pataua and Pataua to Whangarei Heads. The same content in more manageable blocks
Version 6 supports iOS 17, iOS 18 and iOS 26. The data structure has been extended and is not compatible with previous version 5 installs. Delete version 5 before upgrading to version 6 for Te Araroa 2025-26 v44 Notes and Maps
6.3.1 11/18/2025
Version 6.2 Replaces the Waikare to Whangarei Heads section with three sections, Waikare to Ngunguru, Ngunguru to Pataua and Pataua to Whangarei Heads. The same content in more manageable blocks
Version 6 supports iOS 17, iOS 18 and iOS 26. The data structure has been extended and is not compatible with previous version 5 installs. Delete version 5 before upgrading to version 6 for Te Araroa 2025-26 v44 Notes and Maps
6.2.1 11/03/2025
IMPORTANT. If upgrading from version 5 please DELETE the old version completely. Version 6 is not compatible with data stored by version 5 and will fail on startup.
Updating from version 6.1.1 does NOT require the delete step. That is only for upgrading from version 5.
Version 6.1.3 adds a button on the Map page to re-centre the map display on your current location. Fixed iOS 26 bug causing oversized icons for Alerts
Version 6 supports iOS 17, iOS 18 and iOS 26. The data structure has been extended and is not compatible with previous version 5 installs. Delete version 5 before upgrading to version 6 for Te Araroa 2025-26 v44 Notes and Maps. Now runs on iPad
6.1.3 10/06/2025
IMPORTANT. If upgrading from version 5 please DELETE the old version completely. Version 6 is not compatible with data stored by version 5 and will fail on startup.
Updating from version 6.1.1 does NOT require the delete step. That is only for upgrading from version 5.
Version 6 supports iOS 17, iOS 18 and iOS 26. The data structure has been extended and is not compatible with previous version 5 installs. Delete version 5 before upgrading to version 6 for Te Araroa 2025-26 v44 Notes and Maps
6.1.2 09/27/2025
Version 6 supports iOS 17, iOS 18 and iOS 26. The datas structure has been extended and is not compatible with previous version 5 installs. Delete version 5 before upgrading to version 6
6.1.1 09/19/2025
New in version 5.9.2
Update track segment distances for v44
New in version 5.8.1
Updated all maps for 2025-26 v44
Updated all Trail Notes for 2024-26 v44
5.9.2 08/27/2025
New in version 5.8.1
Updated all maps for 2025-26 v44
Updated all Trail Notes for 2025-26 v44
5.8.1 08/19/2025
New in version 5.7
Improved handling of Trail Note changes
New in version 5.6
New notes section for Puketi Forest - Road Bypass
New notes section for Ngunguru to Horahora Bypass
New icons to identify Alert types
After installing this update all Trail Notes will require download.
5.7.0 03/12/2025
New in version 5.6
New notes section for Puketi Forest - Road Bypass
New notes section for Ngunguru to Horahora Bypass
New icons to identify Alert types
After installing this update all Trail Notes will require download.
New in version 5.5.1 Corrections to errors in track segment sequence for some sections. As this is a change to data stored in the app all trail sections will request a new download.
New in version 5.4.1 Changes to section grouping within regions. This is to align with an update to the Trail Notes section structure on the Te Araroa website. After installing this update all Trail Notes will require download.
New in version 5.3.4 Interface appearance improvements
New in version 5.3.3 Improved Update Alerts progress indicator display. Faster downloading
5.6.1 12/12/2024
New in version 5.5.2. Prepare app for replacement of Northland Forest maps 11, 12 and 13 to correct km numbers on Puketi bypass track
New in version 5.5.1 Corrections to errors in track segment sequence for some sections. As this is a change to data stored in the app all trail sections will request a new download.
New in version 5.4.1 Changes to section grouping within regions. This is to align with an update to the Trail Notes section structure on the Te Araroa website. After installing this update all Trail Notes will require download.
5.5.2 11/15/2024
New in version 5.5.1 Corrections to errors in track segment sequence for some sections. After installing this update all Trail Notes will require download.
New in version 5.4.1 Changes to section grouping within regions. This is to align with an update to the Trail Notes section structure on the Te Araroa website. After installing this update all Trail Notes will require download.
New in version 5.3.4 Interface appearance improvements
New in version 5.3.3 Improved Update Alerts progress indicator display. Faster downloading
New in version 5.3.2 Faster checking for updated notes.
Server improvement to remove the need for repeated update attempts
New in version 5.2.2 Improved processing of note updates
New in version 5.2.1 Updated GPX location data to v43 for improved accuracy (downloads required)
New in version 5.1. Tap the Tracks button at the bottom of a Trail Notes page to show a scrolling list of the individual tracks that make up this section, with an indication of the track type, Track data is downloaded during Check for Updates process
New in version 5.0. From the home page a single tap on the orange arrow location icon switches display to the map for your current location. Notes and maps for your location need to be downloaded to support this feature.
All map pages show your current latitude, longitude, track name, map number and nearest kilometre point.
Tap the map name at the bottom of the screen to re-centre the display on your current location.
Trail Status Alert locations are marked directly on maps.
The app has been completely rewritten for version 5 to pr
5.5.1 11/08/2024
New in version 5.4.1 Changes to section grouping within regions. This is to align with an update to the Trail Notes section structure on the Te Araroa website. After installing this update all Trail Notes will require download.
New in version 5.3.4 Interface appearance improvements
New in version 5.3.3 Improved Update Alerts progress indicator display. Faster downloading
New in version 5.3.2 Faster checking for updated notes.
Server improvement to remove the need for repeated update attempts
New in version 5.2.2 Improved processing of note updates
New in version 5.2.1 Updated GPX location data to v43 for improved accuracy (downloads required)
New in version 5.1. Tap the Tracks button at the bottom of a Trail Notes page to show a scrolling list of the individual tracks that make up this section, with an indication of the track type, Track data is downloaded during Check for Updates process
New in version 5.0. From the home page a single tap on the orange arrow location icon switches display to the map for your current location. Notes and maps for your location need to be downloaded to support this feature.
All map pages show your current latitude, longitude, track name, map number and nearest kilometre point.
Tap the map name at the bottom of the screen to re-centre the display on your current location.
Trail Status Alert locations are marked directly on maps.
The app has been completely rewritten for version 5 to provide simpler connections between notes, maps and alerts and improve the download and update processes
5.4.1 10/11/2024
New in version 5.3.4 Interface appearance improvements
New in version 5.3.3 Improved Update Alerts progress indicator display. Faster downloading
New in version 5.3.2 Faster checking for updated notes.
Server improvement to remove the need for repeated update attempts
New in version 5.2.2 Improved processing of note updates
New in version 5.2.1 Updated GPX location data to v43 for improved accuracy (downloads required)
New in version 5.1. Tap the Tracks button at the bottom of a Trail Notes page to show a scrolling list of the individual tracks that make up this section, with an indication of the track type, Track data is downloaded during Check for Updates process
New in version 5.0. From the home page a single tap on the orange arrow location icon switches display to the map for your current location. Notes and maps for your location need to be downloaded to support this feature.
All map pages show your current latitude, longitude, track name, map number and nearest kilometre point.
Tap the map name at the bottom of the screen to re-centre the display on your current location.
Trail Status Alert locations are marked directly on maps.
The app has been completely rewritten for version 5 to provide simpler connections between notes, maps and alerts and improve the download and update processes
5.3.4 09/24/2024
New in version 5.3.3 Improved Update Alerts progress indicator display.
Faster downloading
New in version 5.3.2 Faster checking for updated notes.
Server improvement to remove the need for repeated update attempts
New in version 5.2.2 Improved processing of note updates
New in version 5.2.1 Updated GPX location data to v43 for improved accuracy (downloads required)
New in version 5.1. Tap the Tracks button at the bottom of a Trail Notes page to show a scrolling list of the individual tracks that make up this section, with an indication of the track type, Track data is downloaded during Check for Updates process
New in version 5.0. From the home page a single tap on the orange arrow location icon switches display to the map for your current location. Notes and maps for your location need to be downloaded to support this feature.
All map pages show your current latitude, longitude, track name, map number and nearest kilometre point.
Tap the map name at the bottom of the screen to re-centre the display on your current location.
Trail Status Alert locations are marked directly on maps.
The app has been completely rewritten for version 5 to provide simpler connections between notes, maps and alerts and improve the download and update processes
5.3.3 09/19/2024
New in version 5.3.2 Faster checking for updated notes (initial downloads required)
Server improvement to remove the need for repeated update attempts
New in version 5.2.2 Improved processing of note updates
New in version 5.2.1 Updated GPX location data to v43 for improved accuracy (downloads required)
New in version 5.1. Tap the Tracks button at the bottom of a Trail Notes page to show a scrolling list of the individual tracks that make up this section, with an indication of the track type, Track data is downloaded during Check for Updates process
New in version 5.0. From the home page a single tap on the orange arrow location icon switches display to the map for your current location. Notes and maps for your location need to be downloaded to support this feature.
All map pages show your current latitude, longitude, track name, map number and nearest kilometre point.
Tap the map name at the bottom of the screen to re-centre the display on your current location.
Trail Status Alert locations are marked directly on maps.
The app has been completely rewritten for version 5 to provide simpler connections between notes, maps and alerts and improve the download and update processes
5.3.2 09/18/2024
New in version 5.2.2 Improved processing of note updates
New in version 5.2.1 Updated GPX location data to v43 for improved accuracy (downloads required)
New in version 5.1. Tap the Tracks button at the bottom of a Trail Notes page to show a scrolling list of the individual tracks that make up this section, with an indication of the track type, Track data is downloaded during Check for Updates process
New in version 5.0. From the home page a single tap on the orange arrow location icon switches display to the map for your current location. Notes and maps for your location need to be downloaded to support this feature.
All map pages show your current latitude, longitude, track name, map number and nearest kilometre point.
Tap the map name at the bottom of the screen to re-centre the display on your current location.
Trail Status Alert locations are marked directly on maps.
The app has been completely rewritten for version 5 to provide simpler connections between notes, maps and alerts and improve the download and update processes
5.2.2 08/17/2024
New in version 5.2. Updated GPX location data to v43 for improved accuracy (downloads required)
New in version 5.1. Tap the Tracks button at the bottom of a Trail Notes page to show a scrolling list of the individual tracks that make up this section, with an indication of the track type, Track data is downloaded during Check for Updates process
New in version 5.0. From the home page a single tap on the orange arrow location icon switches display to the map for your current location. Notes and maps for your location need to be downloaded to support this feature.
All map pages show your current latitude, longitude, track name, map number and nearest kilometre point.
Tap the map name at the bottom of the screen to re-centre the display on your current location.
Trail Status Alert locations are marked directly on maps.
The app has been completely rewritten for version 5 to provide simpler connections between notes, maps and alerts and improve the download and update processes
5.2 08/15/2024
Now updated for season 2024-25 with v43 Maps and Trail Notes (download required)
New in version 5.1. Tap the Tracks button at the bottom of a Trail Notes page to show a scrolling list of the individual tracks that make up this section, with an indication of the track type. Track data is downloaded during Check for Updates process
New in version 5.0. From the home page a single tap on the orange arrow location icon switches display to the map for your current location. Notes and maps for your location need to be downloaded to support this feature
All map pages show your current latitude, longitude, track name, map number and nearest kilometre point.
Tap the map name at the bottom of the screen to re-centre the display on your current location.
Trail Status Alert locations are marked directly on maps.
The app has been completely rewritten for version 5 to provide simpler connections between notes, maps and alerts and improve the download and update processes
5.1 08/12/2024
From the home page a single tap on the orange arrow location icon switches display to the map for your current location. All map pages show your current latitude, longitude, track name, map number and nearest kilometre point. Trail Status Alert locations are marked directly on maps. The app has been completely rewritten for version 5 to provide simpler connections between notes, maps and alerts and improve the download and update processes
5.0 07/01/2024
Version 4.3
Download bug fix
Version 4.2
Improved download process
Fixed download progress indicators
Version 4.0
Fix for bug causing problems in selecting a map
4.3 02/19/2024
Version 4.2
Improved download process
Fixed download progress indicators
4.2 02/08/2024
Version 4.0
Fix for bug causing problems causing incorrect map selection on Notes page, and occasionally crashing when selecting a map
4.0 01/01/2024
Version 6.3.4 Updates some Campsite Booking requirements
Version 6.3.3 Updates some Hut Booking requirements
Version 6.3.2 Corrects the text colour in dark mode and add adds km numbers for Round the Mountain
Version 6.3 Includes the Trail Pass Huts and Campsites list
Version 6.2 Replaces the Waikare to Whangarei Heads section with three sections, Waikare to Ngunguru, Ngunguru to Pataua and Pataua to Whangarei Heads. The same content in more manageable blocks
Version 6 supports iOS 17, iOS 18 and iOS 26. The data structure has been extended and is not compatible with previous version 5 installs. Delete version 5 before upgrading to version 6 for Te Araroa 2025-26 v44 Notes and Maps
more Version 6.3.4 12/09/2025
Data Not Collected The developer does not collect any data from this app.