Walking the length of New Zealand: Te Araroa. Needs team mates and advice

When walking through New Zealand's mountainous areas some time back on 3-5 day walks, I never liked returning to the towns and just wanted to get back into the wilds. So after meeting someone linking them together into a 6 week trek with hellicopter drops for food, I vowed to return....one day....Since then the Te Araroa trail has been formalised through the whole of the country, North and South. So with a career break and lust for getting out there, I am looking at doing this trail. However I'm also exploring other ways of walking the South Island, e.g. to get more of the mountains along the south west coast.

I'm keen to hear from people who have done such long distance treks with tips, as much as from those who think they may want to do something similar or even this trail itself in December 2014.

carriechambers@hotmail.com

Working in Malaysia

Is anyone out there wanting 6 months paid work in Malaysia on an activity camp?I have found this camp called Outbac Broga, I contacted them and they said pay, food and accommodation is provided, flights and insurance is not.

I am quite frankly bored of working in England, I want a challenge... I am looking to head out early November, once I've finished my season at The BushCraft Company.Please do look at their website and get into contact with them, if all is good please give me a shout it's always nice to travel with someone.

Their campsite is based Kampung Sri Broga,Kampung Sri Broga, 71750 Lenggeng, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia http://www.outbacbroga.com/please enquire

Kind regards,

Luke Cartwright