New Zealand is a wilderness paradise of incredibly
beautiful landscapes. From its turquoise waters and sandy
beaches, fern-clad hillsides give way to lush forests,
deep gorges, alpine lakes and snow-capped peaks.
Outstanding scenery, a rich heritage and extensive
outdoor activities combine to make New Zealand one of the
world's most exciting hiking destinations. New Zealand is
criss-crossed by tracks, of which nine have been
designated Great Walks by the Department of Conservation.
These are the country's premier hiking trails and each
route takes about 3-5 days to walk. Internationally
renowned, they give a good feel for the range of
experiences available in the New Zealand back country.
Meticulously waymarked and maintained, the Great Walks
provide outstanding tramping opportunities for people of
all levels of fitness and proficiency. In New Zealand,
hiking is known as tramping.
This updated second edition
includes: Practical information for all budgets -
Planning your trip and getting to New Zealand; getting to
each trailhead; health and safety; environmentally-
sensitive tramping. 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.
Flora and fauna
Historical and cultural background. Plus - Auckland,
Wellington and gateway towns - detailed guides and maps
to Auckland, Wellington, National Park Village,
Taumaranui, Nelson, Queenstown, Te Anau and Oban.
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