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Tramping in New Zealand (Walking) | 
 enlarge | Author: Jim Dufresne
Publisher: Lonely Planet
Category: Book
List Price: $21.99
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Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 176511
Media: Paperback
Edition: 6
Pages: 392
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 5.1 x 0.9
ISBN: 1740597885
Dewey Decimal Number: 919
EAN: 9781740597883
ASIN: 1740597885
Publication Date: November 1, 2006
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Product 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
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 Easy tramping in New Zealand April 3, 2000
Adam Boyd (Oregon, USA)
70 out of 70 found this review helpful
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.
 A book for the planning Tramper April 8, 2000
66 out of 66 found this review helpful
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.
Great reference guide January 9, 2007
J. Wilkinson (NZ)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
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.
Great book with all the basic info you need May 12, 2007
Majid Boroujerdi
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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!
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