Hiker attempts to set record for Te Araroa trail traversal

RNZOtago Daily TimesMonday 3 February 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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Billy Meredith, known as "Wahoo", is attempting to complete the Te Araroa trail in a record-breaking 45 days. After previously setting a speed record while hiking over 12,500 kilometres across America, he aims to average 67.5km per day across New Zealand.

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First reported by RNZ, Mon 3 Feb 2025, 6:27am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 2 hours
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    Record-breaking hiker aims to complete Te Araroa in fastest-ever time (opens in new tab)

  2. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Hiker attempting fastest length of NZ walk (opens in new tab)