Author(s): Marios Gavalas

NZ Outdoors

This is the essential walking companion to nearly 50 of the best short scenic walks throughout the Wairarapa including the Tararua's, Mt Holdsworth, the Rimutaka's, all the way along the coast and everywhere in between. As well as containing interesting information on the geology and birdlife of the area, this book details access points and track conditions to guide you to some of the best known - and some of the not so well known - scenic and recreation reserves, lookout points, summit tracks, beaches, bridges, caves and wildlife centres. A wealth of tracks and easy bush walks are described including around Cape Palliser Lighthouse, Ocean Beach, Carter Scenic Reserve, Featherston Domain, Tunnel Gully Recreation Area, Mangatainoka Valley, Deliverance Cove, Tora, Carnival Park and the Manawatu Gorge as well as many more.