Coroner: Hiker drowned while attempting epic Te Araroa Trail
The Alpine Route through the Mount Richmond Ranges is described as a challenging backcountry route for experts. Photo: Samantha Gee / RNZ A hiker who drowned while hiking the Te Araroa Trail in the Wairoa River near Nelson had put pressure on himself to complete the 3,000-kilometre trek within three months, the coroner has found. […]