Walking is one
of the most popular recreational activities in New Zealand. And the 365 short walks presented in this
new book 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 fancy 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.
About the author:
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Auckland writer Peter Janssen is a keen outdoorsman; he has travelled and photographed extensively throughout New Zealand and is continually researching, track-testing and adding to a resource of over 700 individual walks. He is the author of 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 published by New Holland. He has recently updated Touring the Natural Wonders of New Zealand with photographs by Andrew Fear, also published by New Holland.
New Holland $34.99
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