Great Railway Journeys in Australia and New Zealand (2nd Edition) by DAVID. BOWDEN

$39.99 NZD

Category: NZ Pictorial

35 trips that highlight some of the most interesting, scenic and rewarding railway journeys in Australia and New Zealand. They include the renowned long-distance journeys, such as The Indian Pacific in Australia that takes travellers on a three-day trip from Perth to Sydney or the The Northern Explorer in New Zealand's North Island that stretches from Wellington to Auckland, as well as those that traverse stunning scenery, such as New Zealand's TranzAlpine train or the Spirit of the Outback in Australia. There are also routes on which restored steam locomotives operate and other lines included for the wonder of their engineering. Trains are a great way to travel in these countries, taking you at ground level past superb scenery that often cannot be seen by any other means of transport. David Bowden's entertaining text describes the route, the major features of interest along the way and any special technical details about the locomotive or the track. ...Show more

Observations of a Rural Nurse by Sara McIntyre (Photographer)

$55.00 NZD

Category: NZ Pictorial | Reading Level: near fine

Sara McIntyre, the daughter of the artist Peter McIntyre, was nine years old when her family first came to Kākahi, in the King Country, in 1960. The family has been linked to Kākahi ever since. On the family car trips of her childhood, McIntyre got used to her fathers frequent stops for subject matter for painting. Fifty years on, when she moved to Kākahi to work as a district nurse, she began to do the same on her rounds, as a photographer. This book brings together her remarkable photographic exploration her observations of Kākahi and the sparsely populated surrounding King Country towns of Manunui, Ohura, Ongarue, Piriaka, Owhango and Taumarunui. ...Show more

Aotea Great Barrier - Land and People by Chris Morton; Pippa Blake (Foreword by); Peter Malcouronne

$50.00 NZD

Category: NZ Pictorial | Reading Level: very good

If New Zealand has everything imaginable within a day¿s drive, then Great Barrier Island has pretty much everything within an hour. Rugged basalt bays on the west side, a mountainous interior and white-sand beaches on the east coast, serene one moment, savage the next - it¿s not for nothing the island i s called Great Barrier. The book consists of five chapters ¿ sea, beach, land, bush and the mountains. Each of these landscapes is explored through the eyes of 12 different locals, who describe a favourite part of the island and explain why it has special meaning for them. In the process, they capture the essence of a community that is unlike any other. Perhaps more than anywhere else in New Zealand, there is a determination to retain what it is that makes the Barrier special, and discovering, defining what that is, is the theme of this book. Created around Chris Morton¿s spectacular and evocative photographs, and a thoughtful and authentic text from Peter Malcouronne, this is a unique and special book, a tribute to this ruggedly beautiful island and the community that love it. ...Show more

Awatere: Portrait of a Marlborough Valley by Harry Broad; Jim Tannock (Photographer); Rob Suisted (Photographer); Dave Hansford (Photographer)

$69.99 NZD

Category: NZ Pictorial | Reading Level: very good

The Awatere is the Marlborough river and valley south of Blenheim. It runs from Molesworth Station in the high country all the way to the sea below the township of Seddon, overlooked by Mt Tapuae-o-Uenuku, the highest peak in the Inland Kaikoura Range. Author Harry Broad¿s interest in this area was piqu ed when he was working on his acclaimed and best-selling book Molesworth, and he has followed through with this to produce Awatere. This is a fascinating and extensive collection of stories that document the multi-facetted, changing face of rural New Zealand, and which explores both the people and the landscape of this area. The upper Awatere valley has many well-known, classic high-country stations, such as The Muller, which borders Molesworth. In the lower valley, there are still many conventional pastoral farms, but the huge change has come through the wine industry. Many people do not realise that the Awatere valley is now the second-largest wine sub-region in New Zealand, with three times the production of an area like Central Otago. This mix of farming and wine has given this area its own unique flavour and character, captured both in Harry Broad¿s stories, but also through the stunning images from photographers Jim Tannock, Rob Suisted and Dave Hansford, as well as a range of others. Awatere will be a beautiful and engaging book, a must-read for anyone interested in Marlborough, or rural New Zealand. ...Show more

New Zealand - Rob Suisted Pkt by Rob Suisted

$19.99 NZD

Category: NZ Pictorial

Rob Suisted is one of New Zealand's most established and best known photographers, with 16 books published of his work and his photos visible in many different, high profile settings, including New Zealand Post postage stamps and New Zealand bank notes. This latest book, New Zealand is a tribute to the quality and depth of his landscape photography, a collection of his best work that reflects a lifetime of interest in, and deep concern for, the remarkable diversity of the New Zealand landscape. Beautifully produced in both large and small format, this book is testament to the skill and dedication of one of this country's most important landscape photographers. ...Show more

Aotearoa: The New Zealand Experience

$19.99 NZD

Category: NZ Pictorial

This book aims to present a book for the New Zealand traveller that closely mirrors their experience in New Zealand. Using the best of contemporary digital photography, Aotearoa: The New Zealand Experience showcases both the extraordinary landscapes that draw people to this country, and the fantastic op portunities that visitors have to enjoy themselves and experience what these islands have to offer. All of the key hotspots, from Auckland, Rotorua and the North Island volcanoes, to Milford Sound, the Southern Lakes and Aoraki Mount Cook are well covered with stunning, bright imagery that brilliantly captures what it is like to experience New Zealand. ...Show more

One Lovely Day (Stickered Stock)

$24.99 NZD

Category: NZ Pictorial

Claire Donaldson - the creative force behind One Lovely Day - shows how to make special events such as birthdays, weddings, promotional launches, corporate soirees, dinner parties, engagements, anniversaries and so on, unforgettable experiences. The book includes over 300 fabulous photos and expert tips and tricks to create a magical space for any special occasion, no matter what the budget.             ...Show more

Enchanting New Zealand by Liz Light

$24.99 NZD

Category: NZ Pictorial

      Whether you're a first-time visitor or making a return trip, the sheer majesty of New Zealand's landscapes is always awe-inspiring. There are peaceful lakes and thundering waterfalls, active volcanoes and the looming icy peaks of the Southern Alps as well as beautiful sandy beaches. The country is the ultimate destination for those who are looking for an adventure holiday to explore the natural wonders and discover wildlife found nowhere else in the world.   Beyond the scenic bounty, New Zealand also offers world-class local food, wine and accommodation, and friendly, welcoming people. From Auckland at the top of the North Island to Invercargill at the bottom of South Island, Liz Light describes and illustrates the epic scenery, the heritage attractions, the unique Maori culture and the renowned wine regions that make up a memorable trip to the country.   ...Show more

Watch Out For the Weka by Ned Barraud

$19.99 NZD

Category: NZ Pictorial | Reading Level: near fine

While Alf, the DOC hut warden, is taking a swim, a curious weka steals his precious watch. He must get it back. That evening, Alf thinks up a cunning plan and eventually recovers his watch while also discovering the weka's treasure pile. Based on a true story, set at Awaroa in the Abel Tasman National P ark, this entertaining picture book will delight young and old alike as the inquisitive and curious nature of our native weka is revealed and they accompany Alf on his quest to get his watch back. ...Show more

The Auckland Book by Mike Fitzsimons and Nigel Beckford

$19.99 NZD

$50.00 (60% off)

Category: NZ Pictorial

The Auckland Book is a visually stunning memento of what it's like to live one of the world's most desirable cities. In 128 fully illustrated pages it captures the City of Sails in a way no camera ever could. This stylish, funky, fact-filled book is an ideal gift for visitors and locals alike. It cover s everything from Auckland landmarks, history and geography to favourite haunts and past times. If you like Auckland, you'll love this gloriously illustrated celebration of one of the world's most unique cities. ...Show more

Discover New Zealand: A Photographic Journey by Ted Scott

$24.99 NZD

Category: NZ Pictorial

A journey across New Zealand through over 180 photographs.

New Zealand Horizons by Andris Apse

$14.99 NZD

Category: NZ Pictorial

Andris Apse presents another collection of his unique, beautifully-crafted photographs, taken through the length and breadth of the country.