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Northbound: Four seasons of solitude on Te Araroa

By: Naomi Arnold
Narrated by: Naomi Arnold
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About this listen

Alone in the wilderness


Award-winning journalist Naomi Arnold spends nearly nine months walking the length of New Zealand on Te Araroa, fulfilling a 20-year dream. On her own, she traverses mountains, rivers, cities and plains from summer to spring, walking on through days of thick mud, blazing sun and lightning storms, and into cold, starlit nights. Along the way she encounters colourful locals and travellers who delight and inspire her.

An upbeat, fascinating and inspiring memoir of solitude, love and friendship, and the joys and pains to be found in the wilderness.

 Australia & Oceania Ecosystems & Habitats Hiking Nature & Ecology Outdoors & Nature Science Travel Writing & Commentary
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I didnt really know what to expect from this book but it was a really enjoyable listen with funny and heartwarming moments. I'm planning to hike the South Island TA NOBO next year and so what started as research turned into a read ill be recommending all my family to read also.

The unexpected

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Naomi articulated her journey so well, sharing her emotions and thoughts as well as the physical. Inspiring journey. Well worth a read/listen for outdoorsy women.

Raw honest account

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I have thoroughly enjoyed this gripping, heartfelt account of an amazing achievement by an inspiring kiwi wāhine.
Thank you for sharing your raw and riviting journey, it has been truly inspiring.

Absolutely loved it

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Naomi is a wonderful story teller about her journey, her feelings and the landscape she travelled through. Inspirational insights about the value of hardship and a long journey.

A great listen written with honesty humour.

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This was one of the best thru hiking books that I have read. It really gets to the heart of the big question. Why?

Grit

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