Lonely Planet Tramping in New Zealand

Lonely Planet Tramping in New Zealand
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Great book with all the basic info you need
  • Great reference guide
  • A book for the planning Tramper
  • Easy tramping in New Zealand
 Lonely Planet Tramping in New Zealand
Jim Dufresne
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1740597885

Book Description

Make tracks across the spectacular range of New Zealand landscapes. The deep valleys of Fiordland and Mt Aspiring beckon, the Marlborough Sounds call, the volcanoes of Tongariro are steaming ... explore on foot the natural wonders of this country from coast to Cook. foreword by New Zealand adventurer Peter Hillary 53 detailed trail descriptions for trampers of all levels colour section on the Great Walks of New Zealand two-colour contour maps for all featured tramps essential accommodation and transport information expert advice on equipment, health and environ- mentally responsible walking

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great book with all the basic info you need.......2007-05-12

The book had all the basic info. you need for hiking in New Zealand. It's easy to read with a couple of nice pictures. Enjoy!

4 out of 5 stars Great reference guide.......2007-01-10

By far the best guide available about tramping opportunities in NZ. The track guides are pretty accurate and provide a good overview of what to expect.

5 out of 5 stars A book for the planning Tramper.......2000-04-09

This edition is far better than the previous editions. It's new organization and additional information sections are a marked improvement. A new section on Flora and Fauna gives a highlight of any New Zealand tramp. This book acts as an excellent reference book while tramping. Of course, if the book contained every piece of required information, (i.e. highly detailed maps and every step of the way instructions) it would require 1000's of pages. The authors surmount that difficulty by including instructions on how to obtain additional necessary information. The book is perfect for those that are looking into or planning a backpacking trek to New Zealand.

4 out of 5 stars Easy tramping in New Zealand.......2000-04-04

This is a great book for planning a tramping trip to New Zealand, although it's a bit too much to carry while actually hiking. The book contains good references and maps to the most popular tracks, and some of the lesser known tracks. If your tight on cash, I recommend going to the visitor centers in New Zealand and picking up the DOC pamphlets they supply. D.O.C. has detailed pamphlets on pretty much every track in New Zealand and they only charge about 50 cents (US) for each one. But if you want to plan a trip from home, this is the book to get, it's far easier to understand than the other New Zealand tramping books, and gives good information on what you need to bring. It also gives good info on the New Zealand back country hut system. Buy a hut pass, they're only 35 bucks (US) for a year. It even supplies some decent fly fishing tips for the rivers that border some of the tracks. But be warned that almost every other tourist hiker in New Zealand also has this book, so if you really want to get away from people, you'll have to do some bushwacking.
Tramping in New Zealand (Lonely Planet Walking Guides)
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    		Tramping in New Zealand (Lonely Planet Walking Guides)
    Jim DuFresne
    Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Paperback

    WalkingWalking | Hiking & Camping | Outdoors & Nature | Subjects | Books
    New ZealandNew Zealand | Australia & South Pacific | Travel | Subjects | Books
    GeneralGeneral | Australia & South Pacific | Travel | Subjects | Books
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    ASIN: 0864420765

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