New Zealand: The Great Walks: Includes Auckland and Wellington City Guides

New Zealand is a wilderness paradise of incredibly beautiful landscapes. From its turquoise waters and sandy beaches, fern-clad hillsides give way to lush forests, deep gorges, alpine lakes, and snow-capped peaks. Outstanding scenery, a rich heritage, and extensive outdoor activities combine to make New Zealand one of the world's most exciting destinations. There is no better way to experience it than on one of the nine designated Great Walks, the country's premier walking tracks. Meticulously waymarked and maintained, the Great Walks provide outstanding hiking opportunities for people at all levels of fitness and proficiency.

Within the pages of this guide, readers will discover:
>Practical information for all budgets, such as planning a trip and getting to New Zealand; finding each trailhead; health and safety; environmentally-sensitive hiking; flora and fauna; and historical and cultural background.
>Includes 50 trail maps with walking times, directions, places to stay and points of interest. These are not general-purpose maps but fully-edited maps drawn specifically for trail users.
>Detailed guides and 10 maps to Auckland, Wellington, and gateway towns--National Park Village, Taumaranui, Nelson, Queenstown, Te Anau, and Oban.