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 throughoutGreat hiking and itineraries sections show you how to tailor your trip around the best trailsSpecial features on clothing & equipment, hiking safety and other non-hiking outdoor activitiesEssential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, pricesBudget-oriented recommendations with honest reviews - including eating and sleeping reviews of towns and hiking destinationsCultural insights provide a richer and more rewarding travel experience - covering history, landscapes, geology and wildlifeCovers 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.