Touring the Natural Wonders of New Zealand

Wild coasts, jaw-dropping cliffs and caves, tranquil bays, thermal hotspots, towering alps, primeval forests, lakes and braided rivers, offshore islands … New Zealand’s natural wonders are top of anyone’s must-see list.   Peter Janssen’s magnificent touring guide, first released in hardcover and now updated and available in an affordable and handy softcover edition, is dedicated to our best natural attractions. It is structured geographically around itineraries – 22 in the North Island and 25 in the South – each of which takes in several sites within one area, describing their natural beauty and listing a few good short walks or detours that show off the scenery at its best.   The itineraries are flexible, allowing the reader to simply follow the book or use it as back-up for more personalised touring plans. The text is supported by route instructions, detailed maps, illustrated panels on notable plants and animals, and stunning images from a leading landscape photographer.

The Author and Photographer

Former publisher and keen outdoorsman Peter Janssen is the widely travelled author of a number of books on New Zealand, including Best Short Nature Walks, Excellent Short Walks in the North Island, Excellent Short Walks in the South Island and Exploring Aotearoa (all from New Holland), as well as  1001 Things to See and Do in New Zealand.  Peter lives in Auckland when he is not exploring the country and the globe. Canterbury photographer Andrew Fear specialises in shooting nature. His other credits include New Zealand: The Real Middle-earth and Natural Wonders of New Zealand, both published by New Holland. New Holland - $39.99