Southbound Hīkoi

$470 of $3,000 goal
Given by 8 generous donors in around 4 months

Walking the Te Araroa Trail, 3000km length of New Zealand for Nature Conservation

Waihi, Waikato

Hey there, I'm Zibo! I've moved from across the ditch and lived in the New Zealand for the past two years.

I have spent much of my time here exploring the wonderous landscapes and ecology of New Zealand. Experienced first-hand the great work done by the Department of Conservation (DOC) to make nature accessible to all and preserving it for the future. I have also seen the damage caused by invasive species and human activities. That is why I decided to raise some awareness and funds for the New Zealand Nature Fund.

New Zealand Nature Fund is working alongside DOC in a wide range of conservation projects, protect our most vulnerable and precious habitats and creatures for generations to come.

This September, I'll be going for a "little" walk from Cape Reinga (Tip of the North Island) to Bluff (Bottom of the South Island). A 3000km journey through the beaches, bush and mountains of New Zealand. I hope to bring you all along on my journey, to show you the unfiltered version of this gem hidden in the forgotten corner of the world.

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Activity tracking

Time spent exercising: 670 hrs 3 mins
Total distance covered: 2,119.3 km

Latest activity

Morning Hike  14 December 2025

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4 hrs 15 mins
72.1 km

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Latest donations

Tim
Tim on 26 Oct 2025
As promised
$100
Meimei
Meimei on 02 Oct 2025
Wonderful Zibo👍
$25
Keegan
Keegan on 30 Sep 2025
$25
Hailey
Hailey on 27 Sep 2025
What a great cause can't wait to follow along!
$45
Samantha
Samantha on 27 Sep 2025
Onya Zibo ❤️
$25

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This campaign started on 21 Aug 2025 and ends on 21 Feb 2026.