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BENEATH THE REFLECTIONS. A User's Guide to the Fiordland Marine Area
By Fiordland Marine Guardians et al. Spiral binding. 132 pages, 180mm x 250mm, full colour photgraphs and charts.
this book is intended as a guide for visitors to the Fiordland (Te Moana o Atawhenua) Marine Area.
It has been compiled by the organisations responsible for the management of this area: the Fiordland Marine Guardians, the Ministry for the Environment, the Department of Conservation, MAF Biosecurity New Zealand, the Ministry of Fisheries and Environment Southland (Southland Regional Council).
The guide offers comprehensive information to help you get the most from your visit to Fiordland. It provides;
an overall introduction to the Fiordland marine environment and fisheries.
an account of the creation of the Fiordland (Te Moana o Atawhenua) Marine Area, and how it is managed.
an introduction to the history, and physical and biological character, of Fiordland.
practical user information about the activities permitted here, including the relevant regulations,
A fiord-by-fiord guide for the Fiordland (Te Moana o Atawhenua) Marine Area
NZ$25.00 + delivery.
COASTAL CRUISING HANDBOOK, Tenth Edition.
By Royal Akarana Yacht Club. Hardcover. 312 pages, 160mm x 230mm, black and white diagrams.
The Coastal Cruising Handbook is a comprehensive cruising guide to New Zealand’s coast and off-lying islands from North Cape to East Cape. Since the first edition was published in 1972, steady demand has indicated that this publication fills a very real need for the navigator in North Island waters.
This tenth edition, while remaining true to the spirit of the original and the intentions of the founding editors, has been extensively revised to take into account recent changes to buoyage and marine developments.
NZ$60.00 + delivery.
1001 BEST THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN NEW ZEALAND.
By Peter Janssen. Paperback, 154mm x 234mm, 456 pages, some full colour photographs.
Visiting New Zealand? Embarking on a road trip? Want to know where to send the visiting rellies?.
1001 Best Things to See and Do in New Zealand should be your travel bible. It includes both the obvious places to visit: Sky Tower, Waitomo Caves, Te Papa, Larnach Castle, and the quirky and not-so-well-known things to see and do; the world's largest totara tree, Wairoa Maori Film Festival, Chatto Creek Post Office, Castlepoint Races. Tourists, nature lovers, history enthusiasts and even armchair travellers will discover hours of pleasurable reading in this compendium of the famous and not-so-famous. Pop a copy in your glovebox,
NZ$40.00 + delivery.
NEW ZEALAND'S NORTHLAND COAST (new edition of - Northland Coast Boaties' Atlas; this is the second edition).
By David Thatcher. Case bound, portrait, 297 mm X 210 mm (A4), 192 pages.
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This is an entirely new edition, with the same hard cover, sewn binding and full colour as the Hauraki Gulf Boating Atlas - which is its companion volume. It is fully indexed, with 192 pages and considerable addition to content. The guide covers in detail the harbours and coastline from Whangarei to Cape Reinga, and the Three Kings Islands.
The section for Whangarei covers the marinas and details of the large water area from the Whangarei Heads to the Town Basin.
Coverage from there comprises Tutukaka and Whangaruru and the coast in between. The Bay of Islands section starts at Whangamumu and on its own is an extensive and invaluable guide to the region. Coverage includes the Waikare inlet and the extensive water area in the approaches to Kerikeri.
Thence coverage extends to the Cavalli Islands, Whangaroa and The Far North. For Doubtless Bay and northward, including the Three Kings Islands, much effort has gone into obtaining photos, narrative, charts and plans. This constitutes a unique component of this guide to New Zealand's Northland Coast.
As with the Hauraki Gulf Boating Atlas, in presentation and content this is a guide produced to the highest international standards and will make an excellent gift.
NZ$80.00 + Delivery.
HAURAKI GULF.
By Ian D. Robinson. Paperback, 230mm x 258mm, 144 pages, full colour photographs.
For many Aucklanders the Hauraki Gulf is 'that place out there', those islands we glance at as we race across the harbour bridge or along Tamaki Drive, always on our way to somewhere else. This was true, too, for author Ian Robinson, until he set out to discover the places and people whose stories are told in this book.
The Hauraki Gulf that Ian reveals is a world of diverse histories, peoples, landscapes, flora and fauna and much more besides. The impressive commitment from so many people to the restoration and preservation of the unique features and qualities of this special place is also evident.
Ian Robinson skirts the mainland fringes of the gulf - from Goat Island, through Auckland City and round to Kawakawa Bay - then heads out to the islands of Rangitoto, Motutapu, Rakino and Waiheke, and the little islands in-between. From there he explores Great Barrier, the guardian of the gulf, which hunkers low on the horizon, and finally, to renowned conservation jewels, Tiritiri Matangi and Little Barrier Island.
The waters of the gulf and the many islands that make up the Hauraki Gulf Marine park are a treasure waiting to be discovered.
NZ$40.00 + delivery.
HAURAKI GULF BOATING ATLAS (Original title - Hauraki Gulf Boaties' Atlas; this is the third edition).
By David Thatcher. Case bound, portrait, 297 mm X 210 mm (A4), 200 pages.
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This entirely new edition has a hard cover with sewn binding to preserve the lie-flat advantage of the earlier, spiral-bound editions. It is in full colour, fully indexed and with 200 pages including considerable addition to content.
The Atlas includes Great Barrier Island, The Mercury Islands, Mercury Bay and Whitianga, with many large scale plans of anchorages and marinas not previously used in the first and second editions. Amongst these are plans of anchorages on the east coast of Great Barrier Island not available as official LINZ charts and not included in some other guides. It is also up-to-date with the latest navigation rules for Auckland and elsewhere that came into force in April 2007, and the revised buoyage for the Rangitoto Channel – the main entrance to Auckland Harbour.
In presentation and content it is a guide produced to the highest international standards. In addition to its function as a guide it would make an excellent gift for someone connected with New Zealand's most popular boating area.
NZ$79.50 + Delivery.
ANCHORAGES IN THE HAURAKI GULF, 2nd Edition
By Paul Radley. perfect bound, landscape, 260 mm X 210 mm, 86 pages. Full colour photographs and outline maps.
This book is a full colour guide to the best anchorages around the many islands of New Zealand's inner Hauraki Gulf. All close to Auckland, the anchorages include those on Rangitoto, Waiheke, Rotoroa, Ponui, Pakatoa and also many marina facilities from West Harbour, in the upper regions of Auckland Harbour, to Half Moon Bay outside in the Tamaki River.
Map, tide and weather information is given with each anchorage, described along with a full-page colour photograph showing the anchorage and its approach. The time and weather for the photography has been chosen in such a way that the underwater contours and dangers are in many cases evident. As such the book is to be recommended as a most useful supplement to the Hauraki Gulf Boaties Atlas.
NZ$40.00 + Delivery.
BOOK OF LOOMS, VOLUME ONE
By James Keogh. Pbk, landscape 298mm x 210mm (A4), 41 unbacked pages, monochrome drawings.
A "loom" is a drawing in which the vertical dimension has been elongated in order to clarify detail. On official charts until a few decades ago looms were included for principal landfall points in order to help mariners identify salient features, primarily for the purpose of obtaining reliable cross-bearing fixes.
In this age when GPS is without doubt the primary aid to navigation, the confusion of the navigator raising his eyes to the horizon and trying desperately to identify the corrugated landscape is ever more common. Taken in conjunction with a chart or chart atlas this book will prove of very great help in navigating into the many hidden bays and channels in northern New Zealand from seaward.
The author is the happy combination of excellent artist and inveterate yachtsman, with a preference for sailing to out-of-the-way places using "classic" navigational skills. The by-product is this charming book.
The author is preparing volume 2, which is planned to extend the drawings south to the Marlborough Sounds.
NZ$30.00 + delivery.
THE GULF, New Zealand's Hauraki Gulf Explored.
Photography by Ian Baker. Pbk, landscape 240mm x 300mm, 160 pages, full colour photographs.
New Zealand is fortunate in the rich variety of its coast for recreation both on and near the water. In terms of variety, accessibility and climate there can be no doubt that the Hauraki Gulf, at the entrance to Auckland Harbour, ranks with the very finest that the world has to offer. As with the Lord of the Rings promoting the scenery of the Southern Alps (not to mention the backblocks of Matamata!), so has the America's Cup coverage brought to the notice of the world the wonderful waters of the Hauraki Gulf.
In this book the splendid colour photographs and short narratives that accompany each guide the reader through all aspects of life and recreation the Gulf. Included are views of merchant vessels and casual scenes on the Auckland waterfront; pictures from islands of the Gulf such as Kawau and the eastern archipelago off the Coromandel Peninsular; and many shots of sailors in all types of craft enjoying the coast and waters. In conclusion there are shots of the celebrations of the retaining of the Cup by the Black Magic team for New Zealand.
There are a considerable number of casual "people" shots, and no doubt many of the folk who frequent the Auckland waterfront or use the Gulf will recognise themselves or people or boats that they know. This book will make an excellent gift from anyone who wishes to share their pleasure and pride in the Hauraki Gulf.
NZ$40.00 + delivery.
FISHING THE HAURAKI GULF.
By Bruce Duncan. Pbk, landscape, 240mm x 180mm, full colour and monochrome photographs and drawings.
In this new book the author, a legendary Auckland fisherman, has produced a comprehensive guide to the Gateway to Auckland that is informative and accessible for beginners and experienced fisherfolk alike.
Of considerable value and interest to all boaties as well as the fishing fraternity, are the 200 "hot spots" lavishly illustrated with photographs taken from a helicopter at low tide, accompanied by extracted, detailed chart reproductions which give an exceedingly clear idea as to where the dangers and safe passages lie.
In case you do want to catch up on some fishing as well, there is sound advice on how and where to fish these spots, as well as loads of practical tips on all aspects of fishing the gulf. Bruce extends the catch of fish beyond the contents of the local newspaper on Friday evenings!
NZ$35.00 + delivery.
NEW ZEALAND FISHING GUIDE - NORTH CAPE TO STEWART ISLAND
By Bruce Duncan & Mark Airey, Pbk 210mm x 300mm, 320 pages, colour photographs and charts.
This book has been released just in time as the previous book (Cape to Cape) by these authors is no longer available.
The layout is the same as with Cape to Cape. The country is divided into regions from North to South and it gives information about the kinds of fishing in every region, whether it be from the shore or from a boat and whether the area is good for diving for fish and whther there are possibilities for freshwater fishing.
It has information on boatramps, marine reserves, camping facilities and various other activities.
This has to be one of the best fishing books around with very good charts and maps. The fish won't be safe with this one out there.
NZ$40.00 + Delivery.
INTO BLUE DVD A Visual Tour of New Zealand's Hauraki Gulf
Produced by Gaffrig Productions. DVD 40 min. approx.
Take a voyage to a Pacific paradise. Journey to the islands, beaches, harbours, wilderness and places of the Hauraki Gulf. Feel the exhiliration of windsurfing on a froth of waves. Chase dolphins across transparent waters. Race a classic yacht on the waters of the waitemata. Witness calm inlets teeming with fish. Listen to the cadanza of forest birds. Luxuriate in lush subtropical flora . Apppreciate the history of this once remote region. Visit heritage architecture on her shores. Walk solitary beaches and contemplate the beauty of this unique region. Into Blue takes you there with the DVD you would love to have made yourself.
NZ$40.00 + delivery.
THE FISHING DIVING CRUISING GUIDE TO THE BAY OF ISLANDS.
By Steve Radich, Pbk landscape 215mm x 135mm, 144 pages, colour photoghraphs and drawings.
For several years Steve has written a weekly fishing column for the regional Northern News and is a regular contributor to the New Zealand Fishing News. He lives in the North so this area is well known to him and this book is full of very useful information, like where to tie up alongside, drop of passengers and find fuel. The fishing chapters are written almost like he is sitting talking to you so its quite chatty, its a very readable guide. Lots of photographs to get you enthusiastic about the Bay Of Islands if you have not had the pleasure of going there yet. This is not just for the boating fisho either it also has land based fishing spots for those of you on foot.
NZ$30.00 + Delivery.
GREAT BARRIER ISLAND
Edited by Don Armitage. Pbk, 170mm x 240mm, 192 Pages, colour and monochrome photographs, maps and sketches.
At last an excellent guide to this beautiful, outermost island of the Hauraki Gulf with individual chapters covering the history, geology, ecosystems, flora, land and freshwater invetebrates, reptiles and frogs, marine and freshwater life, birds, and managing the resource, written by contributing experts.
Great Barrier is comparatively undeveloped and free from many of the animal pests that have taken their toll elsewhere in New Zealand. As a result there is a superb natural landscape, a high number of rare native plants and animals and numerous well preserved historic sites.
This book is a delight to read, profusely illustrated in colour and will become an essential handbook for all visitors to the island.
NZ$40.00 + Delivery.
SPOT X DIVING NEW ZEALAND
By Dave Moran, Jenny & Tony Enderby. Pbk, 210mm x 295mm, 200 Pages, colour maps.
In this book, you'll find over 750 diving spots for wrecks, crayfish, scallops, caves and reefs etc.
Features include:
GPS marks and access to all dive spots
Depth, current, restrictions & special conditions
Spots rated for experience and fitness
Expert preview of species & items of interest
NZ$40.00 + Delivery.
EXPLORING THE HAURAKI GULF - From Bream Head to the Coromandel
By Linda Bercusson and John Walsby. Softback, 170mm x 240mm, 180 pages, full colour photographs
The Hauraki Gulf is a region of exceptional natural beauty and abundant recreational opportunities.
Exploring the Hauraki Gulf is an informative and handy guide for visitors and locals alike. It contains
Concise and richly illustrated stories about the Gulf’s plants, animals, marine life, geology and human history
Information on the gulf’s islands, regional parks, marine reserves and mainland beaches
16 birds-eye maps of the islands and the mainland coast
Over 200 colour and historical photographs
Need-to-know pointers on protecting and respecting the Gulf’s environment.
NZ$35.00 + Delivery.
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