Leading the Way : 100 Years Of Tararua Tramping Club by Shaun Barnett; Chris Maclean

$59.99 NZD

Category: NZ Outdoors

Leading the Way celebrates the centenary of New Zealand's first tramping club, established in 1919, and places its achievements within the evolution of tramping, our most popular sporting activity. The TTC inspired the formation of other tramping clubs throughout New Zealand and has also fostered climbi ng, skiing and other outdoor pursuits. This lavishly illustrated book shows the prominent role of women, and the club's pioneering role as a conservation advocate. ...Show more

Scenic Playground by Peter Alsop; Dave Bamford; Lee Davidson

$80.00 NZD

Category: NZ Outdoors | Reading Level: very good

This lavish book explores the story behind the promotion of New Zealand's mountains through posters, advertisements, hand-coloured photos and more. It explains how the country built its reputation as an alpine playground and, alongside, how mountains became central to belonging in Aotearoa.

New Zealand's Great Walks: The Complete Guide by Paul Hersey; Shelley Hersey

$45.00 NZD

Category: NZ Outdoors | Reading Level: very good

New Zealand's Great Walks are truly 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 Zea land'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! ...Show more

To The Mountains: A Collection of New Zealand Alpine Writing by Laurence Fearnley; Paul Hersey

$45.00 NZD

Category: NZ Outdoors

This stylish and affordable hardback is an exciting compendium of adventure and nature writing, history, philosophy and literature, from the quirky to the sublime. Aimed at real mountaineers as well as the armchair variety.

Day Walks in New Zealand by Shaun Barnett

$49.99 NZD

Category: NZ Outdoors

New Zealand has un unparalleled selection of superb day walks, ranging from the easiest short strolls to more strenuous full-day tramps. These encompass all of New Zealand¿s landscape diversity, from, Cape Reinga to Stewart Island. Day Walks in New Zealand is a guide to the best of them, with sho rt track descriptions, beautiful photography, and high-quality maps from Geographx. This edition is completed revised, with a refreshed selection of walks, new text, photography and maps. ...Show more

Hot Springs of New Zealand 4th Ed by Sally Jackson

$40.00 NZD

Category: NZ Outdoors

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

$37.99 NZD

Category: NZ Outdoors

¿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

Bewildered by Laura Waters

$32.99 NZD

Category: NZ Outdoors | Reading Level: near fine

What would move you to ditch your life and take off into the wild for six months? For Melbourne woman Laura Waters, it took the implosion of a toxic relationship and a crippling bout of anxiety. Armed with a compass, a paper map and as much food as she could carry, she set out to walk the untamed landsc apes of New Zealand’s Te Araroa track, 3000 kilometres of raw, wild, mountainous trail winding from the top of the North Island to the frosty tip of the South Island. But when her walking partner dropped out on the first day, she was faced with a choice: abandon the journey and retreat to the safety of home, or throw caution to the wind and continue on – alone. She chose to walk on. For six months, she battled not only treacherous mountain ridges and river crossings, but also the demons of self-doubt and anxiety, and the shadow of an emotionally abusive relationship. At the end of Te Araroa (‘the long pathway’, as it is translated from Maori) it was the hardearned insights into mental health, emotional wellbeing and fulfilling relationships – with others as well as with herself – that were Laura’s greatest accomplishments. She emerged ‘rewilded’, and it transformed her life. ...Show more

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

$32.99 NZD

Category: NZ Outdoors

"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

New Zealand On Foot by Dwyer Denis

$35.00 NZD

Category: NZ Outdoors

Seeing the country afresh on foot, 73-year old Denis Dwyer embarks on a series of day-walks, and narrates his experiences, and provides detail about each track/walkway. In humorous, good-natured style, he travels through countryside, towns, cities and islands, mostly solo, also with family and friends. He covers a vast array of landscapes: from kauri forests, to volcanoes, parks and streets, old battle sites, wetlands and gardens, native flora, springs and streams, boardwalks, a crater rim, the floor of an volcano, and mountains. ...Show more

Great Walks of New Zealand by Craig Potton

$49.99 NZD

Category: NZ Outdoors

Great Walks of New Zealand is a tribute to New Zealand's eight finest walking tracks, by renowned wilderness photographer Craig Potton. Based on the best-selling Classic Walks of New Zealand, this book has been updated and revised to focus on our Great Walks, a reflection of the international prominence these tracks now rightly enjoy. Tracks included are Stewart Island's Rakiura Track, the Kepler Track, the Milford Track, the Routeburn Track, the Heaphy Track, the Abel Tasman Coast Track, the Tongariro Northern Circuit Great Walk, and the Lake Waikaremona Track in Te Urewera. With 3D overview maps from Geographx and up-to-date track information, Great Walks of New Zealand combines words and photographs to rekindle memories of past trips, and to inspire readers to new experiences on these magnificent tracks. ...Show more

Rock Deluxe North: A Guide to the Best Crags and Boulders by John Palmer; Tom Hoyle; Kester Brown

$59.99 NZD

Category: NZ Outdoors

The first guide to the best rock climbs in New Zealand's North Island, Rock Deluxe North contains more than 20 crags and over 1500 routes and boulders. Full colour photo topos, inspiring climbing images and a wealth of practical information will help you to locate and enjoy the best rock climbing and bo uldering in the North Island. Author Biography: Tom Hoyle bucked the trend by moving north from Christchurch several years ago and has since travelled throughout the North Island, sampling the crags and choosing the best for inclusion in this guide. A nearly-reformed boulderer with proven skill in discovering new crags, John Palmer produced many of the best new boulder problems and rock climbs in the North Island in the last decade. ...Show more