ISBN:  187375678X

Description: New Zealand is a wilderness paradise of incredibly beautiful landscapes. There is no better way to experience it than on one of the nine designated Great Walks, the country’s premier walking tracks.
 
 Outstanding scenery, a rich heritage and extensive outdoor activities combine to make New Zealand one of the world’s most exciting destinations. There is no better way to experience it than on one of the nine designated Great Walks, the country’s premier walking tracks. Meticulously waymarked and maintained, the Great Walks provide outstanding tramping opportunities for people at all levels of fitness and proficiency.

 Practical information for all budgets Planning your trip and getting to New Zealand; getting to each trailhead; health and safety; environmentally-sensitive tramping; flora and fauna; historical and cultural background.

 Includes 50 trail maps - walking times, directions, places to stay and points of interest. These are not general-purpose maps but fully-edited maps drawn specifically for trail users.

 Plus - Auckland, Wellington and gateway towns - detailed guides and maps to Auckland, Wellington, National Park Village, Taumaranui, Nelson, Queenstown, Te Anau and Oban. 
 
'Trailblazer books pack a great deal between their covers' - Canoeist

ISBN: 1740591968

Description: Boiling mud pools, eerie volcanic landscapes, giant 1500 year-old trees, mighty glaciers, whale watching and swimming with dolphins, fantastic beaches, wineries, plus some of the finest bush walking in the world! - coverage of popular adventure sports including bungee jumping, the luge, year-round skiing and snowboarding - special focus on Maori culture and the country's outstanding flora and fauna - accommodation options from low cost to luxury