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

Excellent Short Walks in the South Island (new ed) by Peter Janssen

$35.00 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

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

$39.00 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 overseas 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

A Bunk for the Night: A Guide to New Zealand's Best Backcountry Huts by Shaun Barnett; Geoff Spearpoint; Rob Brown

$50.00 NZD

Category: Walks, Hikes + Tramps

New Zealand has a huge range of backcountry huts, most of which are available for public use. Some can sleep 80 people, while others are tiny two-bunk affairs with not even room to stand up in. They are located in our mountains, on the edges of our fiords, coastlines and lakes, beside rivers, in the bus h and on the open tops. Together they form an internationally unique network of backcountry shelter, and these huts, so often full of character and history, are destinations in their own right. A Bunk for the Night offers a guide to over 200 of the best of these huts to visit. This inspirational guide has been written by Shaun Barnett, Rob Brown and Geoff Spearpoint, the authors of the seminal, bestselling history of New Zealand's backcountry huts Shelter from the Storm, and this new book has been written as a companion volume. Featuring well-known tramping huts in the major mountain axis of the North Island, Tongariro and Egmont national parks, as well as the Southern Alps, Fiordland and Stewart Island, the authors have also scoured the country for other interesting huts in out-of-the-way places, such as those in the Bay of Islands, on Banks Peninsula, in the Whanganui hinterland, the Takitimu Mountains and the dry ranges of Marlborough. From the famous huts of our Great Walk tracks to the obscurity of bivs with names like 'Turkeys Nest' and 'Brass Monkey', this is a wonderful smorgasbord of must-visit huts, and an essential book for New Zealand's large tramping community. ...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. Author 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

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