Northbound, Naomi Arnold
Northbound, Naomi Arnold
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Northbound
Four seasons of solitude on Te Araroa

Author: Naomi Arnold

Narrator: Naomi Arnold

Unabridged: 7 hr 21 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 04/16/2025


Synopsis

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.

About Naomi Arnold

Naomi Arnold is an award-winning journalist and natural history writer. She has contributed to most national publications including RNZ, North & South, and New Zealand Geographic, as well as international outlets including The Washington Post and The Guardian. Her acclaimed story of New Zealand astronomy, Southern Nights, was published by HarperCollins in 2019. She lives in Nelson.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Lucy on April 27, 2025

In 2024 I was addicted to the show that was Naomi Arnold walking the last few 100 kms of Te Araroa through the brutal Raetea forest and eventually making it to the end point of Cape Reinga. It was like watching the best kind of emotional reality tv and I remember eagerly refreshing my Insta stories......more

Goodreads review by Monique on April 26, 2025

A lovely, gentle account of a thru-hiking adventure. While not a lot happens and the story doesn’t dive as deeply as it could have, it remains an enjoyable read. The depth in the storytelling truly evolves in the final chapters, which is beautifully written and evokes much emotion. I’d recommend giv......more

Goodreads review by Francesca on April 23, 2025

My favourite book of 2025 so far - and I’m 19 books deep! This is beautifully written, you really feel like you’re walking the trail with Naomi. It’s at times almost painful in its honesty. You are with her on the journey - both physical and mental.......more

Goodreads review by Richard on April 18, 2025

The most entertaining book about tramping I’ve ever read. Naomi tells a great yarn, it’s laugh a minute and utterly inspiring. Go buy it.......more

Goodreads review by Adam on April 22, 2025

A book so good I’m already looking forward to re-reading it......more