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Excerpts from the New
Zealand Herald 16th Jan 2003
New Zealand
has been named top
destination for 2003 by Lonely Planet Guides.
Don George, Lonely Planet's global travel editor,
attributed this country's rise to it's "breathtaking cinematic appearance" in
The Lord of the Rings
One American voter wrote:
"If I could go anywhere in
the world, it would be to New Zealand. The land is lush and exotic, the coastal
reefs are still protected and teeming with sea life"
Lonely
Planet - New Zealand
EXPERIENCE the infinite variety of New Zealand: Sample the
cafes and bars of Auckland, take a gravity-defying bungy jump or tramp through
some of the world's most spectacular wilderness areas with this bestselling
guidebook.
*
Over 120 detailed maps
* Colourful guide to New Zealand's unique wildlife
*
Special section on maori culture & art
* fully extreme activities chapter
* Exhaustively researched accommodation listings.
$29.95
New Zealand 'For Free' - North
Island only at this stage.
New
Zealand is jam-packed with free activities, many of which you'd have to pay for
in other countries. Whether you're a young family on a budget, a backpacker from
overseas, or a kiwi who has finally found the time to discover your own
country-this book aims to get you out enjoying the amazing array of free
activities on offer!
157 pages of ideas and helpful information. A soft covered book.
A great guide to the Best Free Attractions &
Activities.
$25.95
Lonely
Planet-Tramping in New Zealand
DISCOVER New Zealand's compact kaleidoscope of
landscapes - amble along white-sand beaches, weave between steaming volcanoes or
step onto chiselled mountains.
Let your feet be led by this comprehensive
tramping guide.
*52 detailed trail descriptions, including
the classic routes and, for
the first time, day tramps
* two-colour contour maps
for each tramp
* expert health and safety advice for trampers
* practical
planning information, including transport and
accommodation options
* special
feature on fishing New Zealand's rivers and lakes
* illustrated guide to New
Zealand's wildlife.
$26.95
Lonely
Planet-Diving & Snorkelling in New Zealand
TOP dive sites on subtropical reefs, wrecks,
rocks & reserves.
You will get specific information on:
*Dive site topography and access
*Common and hazardous marine life
*Diving
services in every region
*Travel logistics and topside attractions
*17
easy-to-read maps.
$26.95
Lonely
Planet-Cycling New Zealand
THIS informative guide steers you along 34 of the
best cycling routes in New Zealand. Explore spectacular coastal roads, rugged
mountain passes and rich dairy country
with rides ranging from leisurely one day trips to challenging extended tours.
Includes:
*103 days of New Zealand's best riding
*how to
pack and transport your bike
*on-the-road maintenance tips and where to find
help
*where to stay-from camping to cosy B&B's
*where to eat-from bakeries to
bistros
*what to see and do out of the saddle
*selected mountain bike rides.
$26.95
Lonely
Planet Healthy Travel-Australia, NZ & the
Pacific
GETTING the most out of travel means staying
healthy.
This great little pocket guide gives you:
*tailored advice for travellers of all ages
and needs
*how to deal with the common travel health problems, from
diarrhoea to swimmers ear.
*avoiding wildlife hazards, from crocs to snakes and spiders
*first aid and wilderness safety
*guide to alternative therapies and traditional
medicine.
$15.95
OTHER WONDERFUL BOOKS ON NEW ZEALAND
FACTS
NEW ZEALAND -
the essential pocket book
FACTS NEW ZEALAND is a comprehensive quick
reference book containing thousands of facts about New Zealand. It contains
complete coverage of everything New Zealand including Natural History, people,
government, business, health, education, recreation and much more.
Essential ready reference for everyone from students to tourists to business
people.
Praise for FACTS NEW ZEALAND
"Facts NZ is a compact and comprehensive
little reference book with an extraordinary amount of detail about virtually
every aspect of life in New Zealand"
Northern Advocate, December 2002
$18.95
National
Parks and other wild places of
New Zealand
This wonderful book profiles 35
protected national and forest parks, reserves and wildlife sanctuaries, several
of which have such international significance, they have been granted World
Heritage status.
Through authorative text, detailed maps, fact-filled visitor boxes and beautiful
full-colour photographs, author Kathy Ombler provides comprehensive coverage of
the wonderfully diverse natural landscapes, unique ecological habitats and the
impressive range of outdoor pursuits that abound within the various areas.
A 'must' for all outdoor enthusiasts and
those interested to gain an insight into New Zealand's unique natural heritage.
Please note that this is a hard cover book
- perfect for the coffee table!
$49.95
Trout
Fishing-a guide to New Zealand's South Island
Discover the challenge of the South Island's
large wild brown trout and rainbows with this comprehensive guide book. This
updated edition includes new chapters on Golden Bay and trans-alpine trout and
offers anglers the key to finding and fishing more than 400 fishing spots on
over 100 rivers and lakes, covering some of the best trout waters in the South
Island.
All are described in the kind of detail an angler needs: how to get there and
all the access points, fly fishing and spin fishing techniques for that
particular spot, the best times to fish and the best flies to use.
As a professional trout fishing guide, Tony Busch is able to give all the tips
and tactics needed to create a memorable fishing experience on rivers famous the
world over for their sport, and the waters less well known but just as special,
harbouring the kind of trout anglers DREAM about.
$29.95
The
Kiwi and other flightless birds
THIS informative and fascinating book is one
of several written by Brian Gill, who has been a Curator of Land Vertebrates at
the Auckland Museum since 1982.
Find out more about the National Emblem of New Zealand.
$17.95
Powell's
Native Animals of New Zealand
By means of clear drawings, simple
descriptions and brief information on our native animals, ranging from the
simplest invertebrates through to mammals, this book gives a unique introduction
to New Zealand fauna.
In addition a maori name is given for almost every animal.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR- Baden Powell devoted his
life to the study of New Zealand's molluscs. He was a curator at Auckland museum
for 39 years and his skill as an illustrator became widely admired with the
publication of the first edition of this book in 1947.
Paper back - 94 pages, over 400 diagrams.
$18.95
Maori
Origins
THIS book looks at how the Maori came to New Zealand, where
they came from and what pressures led them to make the long journey south.
Designed for the education and tourist markets.
No other book on this subject is aimed at the
average reader; other books are
very academic
archaeological texts and do not cover only maori.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
-
Nigel Prickett is Curator of Archaeology at
Auckland Museum. He has long had an interest in early maori and their culture
and has visited all the New Zealand museums which hold collections of artefacts
and major archaeological sites to see and record them.
32 pages, full colour, 26 colour photographs saddle stapled.
$16.95
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