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Lonely Planet's Hiking & Tramping in New Zealand is your passport to the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Spot seals and laze on golden sands along the Abel Tasman Coast Track; explore The Lord of the Rings scenery on Tongariro Northern Circuit; and tramp through ancient rainforest and along gnarly ridges on the Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk. All with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of New Zealand's trails and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet's Hiking & Tramping in New Zealand:

  • Colour maps and images throughout
  • Great hiking and itineraries sections show you how to tailor your trip around the best trails
  • Special features on clothing & equipment, hiking safety and other non-hiking outdoor activities
  • Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
  • Budget-oriented recommendations with honest reviews - including eating and sleeping reviews of towns and hiking destinations
  • Cultural insights provide a richer and more rewarding travel experience - covering history, landscapes, geology and wildlife
  • Covers Northland, Auckland, Coromandel, Tongariro, Urewera, Central North Island, Taranaki, Whanganui, Around Wellington, Queen Charlotte, Marlborough, Abel Tasman, Kahurangi, Nelson Lakes, Canterbury, Arthur's Pass, Aoraki/Mt Cook, West Coast, Mt Aspiring National Park, Around Queenstown, Fiordland, Stewart Island/Rakiura.

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Hiking & Tramping in New Zealand is our most comprehensive guide to hiking in New Zealand, and is perfect for those planning to explore the country on foot.

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Tramping in New Zealand

by Jim DuFresne

Published November 1982
The market leading guide to the very best walks in the world's adventure capital, New Zealand. The walks have been selected and described by expert authors abd include access, accommodation and travel information, plus two colour contour maps.