Ngā Tapuwae New Zealand First World War Trails

Ngā Tapuwae New Zealand First World War Trails is a WW100 legacy project that guides people through historic landscapes and sites of the First World War. Ngā Tapuwae means following in the footsteps of your ancestors. The trails contain ‘ngā tapuwae’ of the ancestors and their descendants – Māori and Pākehā alike.

The trails at Gallipoli and on the Western Front are designed for both the traveller who would like to navigate the trails on the ground, and also as an informative guide for those who would like to explore from home.

Ngā Tapuwae uses narrative to lead you through New Zealand’s First World War story. For those on the ground, the trails are a self-guided tour that provides information for you to visit key sites that are significant to New Zealand. Walking and driving directions are provided and points in the landscape will orientate you through these historical places.

Both Ngā Tapuwae Gallipoli and Ngā Tapuwae Western Front are packed full of features. Soldiers’ letters and diaries let you experience the war through their eyes. Fascinating articles by New Zealand historians bring the achievements of the soldiers to life. Helpful planning information, travel tips and driving directions will give those travelling an enriched experience.

There are three ways that you can take the trails: download the smartphone or tablet app, explore the trails on your computer, or print off the paper guides.