Adventuring In New Zealand; Author: Jefferies, Margaret; Paperback

Author: Jefferies, Margaret
Edition #2; Sierra Club Adventure Travel Guides; Paperback; 4 B&w Photographs, 27 Maps
554 pages
Published: November 2000
University Presses of California, Columbia and Princeton
ISBN: 1578050375

A Mecca for outdoor enthusiasts and anyone interested in nature, almost one quarter of New Zealand is protected parkland. The country boasts twelve National Parks, twenty-one Forest Parks, and three Maritime Parks, plus a comprehensive network of walking trails and backcountry huts for public use.As a guide for the independent and discerning traveler, Adventuring in New Zealand provides in-depth information on the country's outdoor recreation opportunities, natural history and cultural heritage. Covering both island, the book provides practical information on what to bring, how to get around, and where to stay. Detailed information on all the parklands with descriptions of trails, landscapes, conditions and wildlife make this a comprehensive and essential guidebook for anyoneThe essential guidebook for anyone who wants to discover this country's abundant natural wonders. A guide for adventurous travellers visiting New Zealand, this text gives an overview of New Zealand's geology, its plant and animal life, and a brief history of its inhabitants including Maori culture. It provides a wide range of information about a variety of outdoor activities.