Tramping in New Zealand 7ed - Anglais
Lonely Planet, Lee Slater, Sarah Bennett, Jim DuFresne
Language: English
Pages: 376
ISBN: 1741790174
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
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Lonely Planet Hiking & Tramping in New Zealand is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Admire the dramatic peaks and valleys of Fiordland National Park, stroll past bays and beaches of the Abel Tasman Coast, or scale an active volcano on the North Island, 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 Travel Guide:
- Colour maps and images throughout
- Great Walks and itineraries sections show you the simplest way to tailor your trip around the best hikes to suit your own personal needs and interests
- Special features on clothing & equipment, hike safety and other non-hiking outdoor activities
- Essential info at your fingertips - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices
- Budget-oriented recommendations with honest reviews - including eating and sleeping reviews to towns and hiking destinations
- Cultural insights give you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including history, environment and bird-spotting
- Over 75 maps
- Coverage of the Far North, Auckland Region, Tongariro, Mt Taranaki, Wellington Region, Marlborough, Abel Tasman, Nelson Lakes, Arthurs Pass, West Coast, Mt Aspiring, Queenstown Region, Fiordland, Stewart Island, and more
The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Hiking & Tramping in New Zealand, our most comprehensive guide to hiking in New Zealand, is perfect for those planning to explore New Zealand's top hikes.
- Looking for a guide focused on New Zealand? Check out Lonely Planet's New Zealand guide for a comprehensive look at what the country has to offer; or Lonely Planet's Discover New Zealand, a photo-rich guide to the country's most popular attractions.
- Looking for a guide focused on just the North or South islands of New Zealand? Check out Lonely Planet's New Zealand's North Island guide or New Zealand's South Island guide for a comprehensive look at what each of these islands has to offer.
Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Sarah Bennett, Lee Slater and Department of Conservation experts.
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pools of Hanmer Springs, priming yourself for the five-day St James Walkway through subalpine river valleys and over two easy mountain passes. Continue through Lewis Pass to Nelson Lakes National Park, a wonderful place for low-level nature walks if you don’t fancy the Mt Robert or St Arnaud Range climbs. Meander through the Motueka Valley, popping in to the Tableland within Kahurangi National Park, before hitting Abel Tasman National Park, exploring the idyllic coast by boat, kayak or on foot.
www.dolphinlodge.co.nz; 15 Deal St; dm $27, d with/without bathroom $67/60; ) This small and slightly tight lodge makes amends with a home-away-from-home feel, a lovely scented garden (hammocks ahoy), fantastic deck, barbecue and spa pool. Pier Hotel PUB $$ (03-319 5037; www.thepierhotel.co.nz; 1 Avoca St; mains $24 to $34 11am-late) Enjoying wide views of the bay and mountains beyond, this creaky, character-filled charmer dishes up honest food (including fresh local fish) and good-value