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

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

Backcountry Ski-Touring in New Zealand - A guide to New Zealand's Best Backcountry Terrain by Shane Orchard

$50.00 NZD

Category: NZ Outdoors

This book is your essential guide to the best backcountry touring and ski mountaineering in New Zealand. Whether you¿re new to the world of backcountry snowsports, an enthusiast looking for inspiration, or an international traveller sampling what New Zealand has to offer, this guide will help you plan your next adventure. There is a wealth of opportunities for self-powered snow adventures in New Zealand¿s spectacular mountain environments. It¿s no wonder that backcountry snowsports have been steadily growing in popularity in recent years as people discover the challenge and serenity of slopes beyond the ski fields. Today there are more people and a greater variety of equipment in action than ever before. This guidebook builds on the 2003 NZAC guidebook Backcountry Skiing in New Zealand by James Broadbent. True to the philosophy of the original guide, this book covers the best terrain across all of New Zealand and features a wide variety of routes and locations to suit all levels of ambition and expertise. The book includes over 200 new route descriptions and all updated information to help you explore New Zealand¿s amazing alpine backcountry. A new format with a quick beta panel plus colour photographs throughout is designed to assist navigation and add extra inspiration! ...Show more

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

Hot Springs of New Zealand 4th Ed by Sally Jackson

$40.00 NZD

Category: NZ Outdoors

The bliss of being enveloped in thermal water, along with its therapeutic benefits, has long been recognized. This revised and expanded edition of 'Hot Springs of New Zealand' includes over 100 thermal springs (many of them free). Fans of elusive hot springs are provided with GPS coordinates, maps refer ences and detailed directions. Where applicable, there are also notes on the springs' history and nearby points of interest. ...Show more

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

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

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

Bushcraft: Outdoor Skills for the New Zealand Bush

$34.99 NZD

Category: NZ Outdoors | Series: Mountain Safety Manual

The Bushcraft Manual is an excellent resource for outdoor activities. It helps both novices and those with some experience to enjoy the NZ bush in greater safety. Provides up-to-date information on new techniques, new equipment, and new ideas.

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

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

$34.99 NZD

Category: NZ Outdoors | Reading Level: near fine

Otago Rail Trail Guide Book (5th Edition) by Peter Andrews; John Gillespie

$29.99 NZD

Category: NZ Outdoors

This guide book to the Otago Rail Trail will take your breath away. Stunning scenery, interesting and important historical information, a book of memories for those who live in the area or who have travelled the trail, and invaluable current information for those planning or thinking about cycling, walk ing or riding the Otago Rail Trail. A wonderful addition to any coffee table. Full of photographs. ...Show more