Hiking & Trekking

1. Ki hea tēnei ara e arahia ana?

   Where does this trail lead?

   Usage

   Ask where trail leads

   Grammar Note

   "e ... ana" = passive continuous

2. E hia te roa o tēnei ara?

   How long is the trail?

   Usage

   Ask trail length

   Grammar Note

   "E hia te roa" = "how long is ~"

3. He pai tēnei ara mō ngā tauhou?

   Is this trail suitable for beginners?

   Usage

   Check if trail is beginner-friendly

   Grammar Note

   "He pai ... mō" = "suitable for ~". Tauhou means "novice, stranger".

4. Kei hea au e rīhi ai i ngā taputapu haere ngahere?

   Where can I rent hiking gear?

   Usage

   Ask where to rent hiking gear

   Grammar Note

   "Kei hea au e ... ai" = "where can I ~"

5. He mahere ara kei reira?

   Is there a trail map available?

   Usage

   Ask about trail map

   Grammar Note

   "kei reira" = "exists/is there"

6. E hia te teitei o te tihi?

   How high is the summit?

   Usage

   Ask summit elevation

   Grammar Note

   "E hia te teitei" = "how high is ~"

7. Ka tuwhera tēnei ara āianei?

   Is the trail open today?

   Usage

   Check if trail is open

   Grammar Note

   "Ka tuwhera" = "is open"

8. Kua ngenge au — me okioki tāua.

   I'm tired — let's rest for a moment.

   Usage

   Suggest taking a rest

   Grammar Note

   "Kua" = perfective/resultant state

9. E hia te pikinga o te ara?

   What is the elevation gain?

   Usage

   Ask about elevation gain

   Grammar Note

   "E hia te" = "how much is ~"

10. Ka taea e au te tango i tētahi kaiārahi ō konei?

    Can I hire a local guide?

    Usage

    Ask about hiring a local guide

    Grammar Note

    "Ka taea e au te tango" = "can I take/hire"

11. Kua whara tōku waewae — me āwhina mai.

    I've injured my foot / leg — I need help.

    Usage

    Report a foot or leg injury and ask for help

    Grammar Note

    "Kua" = perfective "has happened"

12. Ko tēnei te ara tika ki [wāhi]?

    Is this the right path to [destination]?

    Usage

    Confirm correct trail direction

    Grammar Note

    "Ko tēnei te" = "this is the ~" identification

13. He kararehe mōrearea kei tēnei rohe?

    Are there dangerous animals in this area?

    Usage

    Check for dangerous wildlife

    Grammar Note

    "kei tēnei rohe" = "in this area"

14. He pēhea ngā āhuatanga huarere o runga i te ara?

    What are the weather conditions on the trail?

    Usage

    Check weather conditions on trail

    Grammar Note

    "He pēhea" = "what is ~ like"

15. Kua ngaro au — kei hea te tīmatanga o te ara?

    I'm lost — which way is the trailhead?

    Usage

    Ask for trailhead when lost

    Grammar Note

    "Kua ngaro" = resultant state "have become lost"

16. E hia atu ki te tihi?

    How much further to the summit?

    Usage

    Ask remaining distance to summit

    Grammar Note

    "E hia atu" = "how much more/further"

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