A Walk a Day - 365 Short Walks in New Zealand by Peter Janssen

$38.00 NZD

Category: Walks, Hikes + Tramps

¿Completely updated to exclude all walking tracks in New Zealand closed due to Kauri Dieback disease.Fantastic alternative walks have been inserted!¿ Walking is one of the most popular recreational activities in New Zealand. The 365 revised and updated short walks presented here, mean both locals and ov erseas visitors will never be at a loss to find a short walk anywhere in the country. All of the walks are three hours or less and will suit those who enjoy walking but do not want a long tramp with heavy boots and a pack, or travellers who are short on time and those with young families. Arranged according to region, and prefaced with a handy map overview, it¿s easy to see at a glance where the walks can be found in each region. Every walk entry has a brief summary, with notes on track gradient, access, and walking times. A special feature of the book is the engaging writing style of the author, describing history, anecdote, and points of interest along the walk. Two inserts of attractive colour photographs highlight particular places of scenic interest in the three main islands of the country. Auckland writer Peter Janssen is a keen outdoorsman; he has travelled and photographed extensively throughout New Zealand and is continually adding to a resource of over 500 individual walks. He is the author of a number of books including: Worth a Detour North Island, Worth a Detour South Island, Excellent Short Walks in the North Island and Excellent Short Walks in the South Island, Best Short Nature Walks in New Zealand and Exploring Aotearoa - all published by New Holland. ...Show more

Lonely Planet Best Day Walks New Zealand: Easy Escapes into Nature

$37.00 NZD

Category: Walks, Hikes + Tramps

Lonely Planet Best Day Walks New Zealand is your passport to 60 easy escapes into nature. Stretch your legs away from the city by picking a walk that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. Wind your way around volcanoes, feast your eyes on dramatic vistas, and scale breathtaking mountains. Get to the heart of New Zealand and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Best Day Walks New Zealand Travel Guide:  Colour maps and images throughout Special features - on New Zealand's highlights for walkers, kid-friendly walks, accessible trails and what to take Best for... section helps you plan your trip and select walks that appeal to your interests Region profiles cover when to go, where to stay, what's on, cultural insights, and local food and drink recommendations to refuel and refresh. Featured regions include: The North, Central North Island, Southern North Island, Top of the South, Canterbury, West Coast, Otago, The South Essential info at your fingertips - walk itineraries accompanied by illustrative maps are combined with details about walk duration, distance, terrain, start/end locations and difficulty (classified as easy, easy-moderate, moderate, moderate-hard, or hard) Over 65 maps The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Best Day Walks New Zealand, our most comprehensive guide to walking in New Zealand, is perfect for those planning to explore New Zealand on foot. Looking for more information on New Zealand? Check out Lonely Planet New Zealand guide for a comprehensive look at what the country has to offer. ...Show more

New Zealand's Great Walks: The Complete Guide (Revised and Updated) by Paul Hersey; Shelley Hersey

$45.00 NZD

Category: Walks, Hikes + Tramps

New Zealand's Great Walks are world class. In a country blessed with hundreds of spectacular tracks to choose from, these are considered the best of the best. They pass through some of our most breathtaking landscapes - including golden sand beaches, ancient rainforests and high mountains. New Zealand's Great Walks- The Complete Guide is the only handbook anyone will need to experience these outdoor adventures. Each of the walks (and one river journey) is presented in a clear, user-friendly way, including- - An overview and highlights - Planning notes - Track description - Points of interest - Other things to do in the area Also included in the book is- - A brief history of the Great Walks - Conservation information - Notes on how to prepare for your trip - Useful websites and resources Authored by expert outdoor enthusiasts Paul and Shelley Hersey and fully illustrated with maps and stunning photography, New Zealand's Great Walks is the guide no keen adventurer can do without! Revised and updated to include the Paparoa Track and Pike29 Memorial Track. ...Show more

Hiking and Tramping in New Zealand 8 by Lonely Planet Publications Staff; Andrew Bain; Jim DuFresne

$35.00 NZD

Category: Walks, Hikes + Tramps | Series: Lonely Planet Travel Guides

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Hiking & Tramping in New Zealand is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Admire the dramatic peaks and valleys of Fiordland National P ark, stroll past bays and beaches of the Abel Tasman Coast, or scale an active volcano on the North Island, all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of New Zealand's trails and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Hiking & Tramping in New Zealand Travel Guide: Colour maps and images throughout Great Walksand itinerariessections show you the simplest way to tailor your trip around the best hikes to suit your own personal needs and interests Special featureson clothing & equipment, hike safety and other non-hiking outdoor activities Essential infoat your fingertips- including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices Budget-oriented recommendations with honest reviews- including eating and sleeping reviews to towns and hiking destinations Cultural insightsgive you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including history, environment and bird-spotting Over 75 maps Coverageof the Far North, Auckland Region, Tongariro, Mt Taranaki, Wellington Region, Marlborough, Abel Tasman, Nelson Lakes, Arthurs Pass, West Coast, Mt Aspiring, Queenstown Region, Fiordland, Stewart Island, and more eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline mapsprevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notesto personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Hiking & Tramping in New Zealand,our most comprehensive guide to hiking in New Zealand, is perfect for those planning to explore New Zealand's top hikes. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. Important Notice:The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition. ...Show more

Excellent Short Walks in the South Island (Updated Edition) by Peter Janssen

$33.00 NZD

Category: Walks, Hikes + Tramps

Wherever you are in the South Island you're sure to be within reach of a short walk with an excellent destination. Peter Janssen has picked more than 250 short but memorable walks throughout the mainland and Rakiura/Stewart Island. All walks will suit those who enjoy walking but do not want a long tramp with heavy boots and a pack, or travellers who are short on time and those with young families. Every walk includes a highlight, whether it's an historic landmark such as goldminers' cottages in Arrowtown; a spectacular feature of the landscape, such as the Fox Glacier; nature in the raw, such as penguin colonies on the Otago coast; or simply an unbeatable view. Each description includes: * highlight(s) * how to get there * grade and duration ... and track notes where they're needed. If you like stretching your legs without going too far, pack a copy of Excellent Short Walks. Travel writer Peter Janssen is the best-selling author of many travel guides, including Touring the Natural Wonders of New Zealand and the recent Best Short Nature Walks in New Zealand published by New Holland. Peter has travelled the country extensively over the years, both enjoying the popular spots and nding those hidden-away places. ...Show more

Excellent Short Walks in the North Island (Updated Edition) by Peter Janssen

$33.00 NZD

Category: Walks, Hikes + Tramps

Wherever you are in the North Island you're sure to be within reach of a short walk with an excellent destination. Peter Janssen has hand-picked more than 250 short but memorable walks throughout the mainland and offshore islands. All walks will suit those who enjoy walking but do not want a long tramp with heavy boots and a pack, or travellers who are short on time and those with young families. Every walk includes a highlight, whether it's an historic landmark such as Kerikeri's Stone Store; a spectacular natural feature, such as the Craters of the Moon near Lake Taupo; or simply a great view, such as can be had from Makorori Point on East Cape or Wellington's Mt Victoria"--Back cover. ...Show more

Outstanding Scenic Walks of New Zealand. Over 200 Easy Outings by Peter Janssen

$35.00 NZD

Category: Walks, Hikes + Tramps

Tramping in New Zealand: 40 Great Tramping Trips by Shaun Barnett

$40.00 NZD

Category: Walks, Hikes + Tramps

In print for nearly 10 years, Tramping in New Zealand has become a best-selling tramping guide to 40 of the most popular tramps in New Zealand. In order to keep the title current and accurate, Tramping in New Zealand has been fully revised and updated. Each tramp is illustrated with at least one accurat e panoramic Geographx map, and is supported by relevant, up-to-date route information, as well as photographs from Shaun Barnett, one of New Zealand's most respected tramping authors. The tramps covered include New Zealand's best known Great Walks, such as the Milford Track, the Routeburn and the Tongariro Crossing, and many others from both islands, such as the Queen Charlotte Track, the Rees-Dart near Queenstown, and the Pinnacles Hut on the Coromandel. If you were to have one guide book on New Zealand tramping, this is the one to have. ...Show more

A Walking Guide to New Zealand's Long Trail: Te Araroa by Geoff Chapple

$50.00 NZD

Category: Walks, Hikes + Tramps

This is the guidebook of Te Araroa Trail: The Long Pathway, a continuous trail running from Cape Reinga to Bluff, 35 years in the making, which officially opened in late 2011. The book maps the 3000-kilometer trail in 40-kilometer sections, with maps by leading map maker Roger Smith of Geographx. Autho r Geoff Chapple is a modern-day visionary who took the concept of a continuous trail running the length of New Zealand and turned it into a reality. Until recently the CEO of the Trust, Chapple complements the maps with a running commentary describing the landscape, the flora and fauna encountered along the way, as well as the special features of particular parts of the trail. Photographs of the trail illustrate each section. Each of the 12 regional sections opens with a stunning 2-page 3D map. A short introduction describes the history of the trail as well as the variety of New Zealand's landscape along the way: forest, farmland, volcanoes and mountain passes, river valleys, green pathways, and the urban areas of seven cities. This book is an accessible guide both for those who only want to walk parts of the trail and dedicated trampers who intend to walk its entire length. ...Show more

The Mount Aspiring Region - A Guide for Mountaineers by Allan Uren; Mark Watson; New Zealand Alpine Club Staff (Contribution by)

$40.00 NZD

Category: Walks, Hikes + Tramps

Canterbury Forests & Foothills: a Walking and Tramping Guide by Pat Barrett

$30.00 NZD

Category: Walks, Hikes + Tramps

CANTERBURY FOOTHILLS AND FORESTS is very well researched and written, illustrated with numerous good colour photographs and maps, and caters to the 'one day I'll do it' market as well as to the serious walker/tramper and not a few tourists. Pat Barrett, a very experienced tramper - and a superb photogra pher - has drawn together for the first time all the marked walking tracks, huts and recognised tramping routes of the foothills region, many of which have never before been documented in this form. Every route is graded (from easy to super-hard) with an estimate of the walking time involved. Other details include access information (including phone numbers for landowners where applicable), descriptions of the best route available, and notes on the attractions of the particular track/peak, the weather and terrain, and equipment you'd need to carry. First published 2002. ...Show more