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Excellent Short Walks in the South Island Down South Stories From Our Back Roads. South Island Worth a Detour - South Island Lonely Planet South Island New Zealand New Zealand's South Island Road Trips

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This superbly illustrated history of the people who settled in the many bays of Whakaraupo Lyttelton Harbour is full of finely observed insights into the challenges of living in small, remote communities.

Acknowledging the rich history of Te Hapu o Ngati Wheke and their guardianship of this place, the book describes the early history of Maori in the region, as it takes a geographical sweep around the harbour from the signal station at Te Piaka Adderley Head to the lighthouse at Awaroa Godley Head. In between, the stories of the bays and islands of this picturesque and historic harbour are described with fascinating details of early and contemporary life including maritime history and dramatic rescues, farming and trade, wartime experiences and quarantine stations, tourism and recreation.

This book is a must have for anyone and everyone interested in Whakaraupo Lyttelton Harbour.

NZ$75.00 + Delivery.

Areas covered are Wellington Harbour & Palliser Bay, Marlborough Sounds, Tasman Bay and Golden Bay to Farewell Spit.
Black and white Line Chart drawings show all the anchorages, ports and marinas complement the extensive cruising notes.
This revised and updated 2023 edition contains all the latest navigational lights and characteristics as well as cruising information, including information on the latest marina developments in the Sounds.

NZ$60.00 + Delivery.

Stewart Island/Rakiura is an island that is increasingly cherished by New Zealanders, whose appreciation for its wild character has flourished in recent years.
This revised edition of Rakiura,(first published in 2006) is the work of leading landscape photographer Rob Brown, and includes more recent photographs,along with an updated, and newly illustrated introduction, which covers the natural and human history of the island, and the inspiring efforts to restore the island’s wildlife.

This book is a stunning momento for visitors and everyone interested in Rakiura.

NZ$65.00 + Delivery.

This beautful hardback coffeetable book is a history of Abel Tasman National Park, one of New Zealand’s most loved and popular national parks. A war-time baby, the park was created in 1942 to protect the wonderful sequence of beaches, headlands and forest that characterises this idylic stretch of coastline at the top of South Island

Philip Simpson, presents a comprehensive picture of the distinctive landforms of Abel Tasman, from the granite headlands and golden-sand beaches of the coast to the deep caves of the uplands, the diversity of plants and animals, the marine environment, and the overlay of both Maori and European history.

As well, the book records how Project Janszoon, a trust funded by a remarkably generous philanthropic gift, is working with the Department of Conservation and a range of other organisations to transform the park, by removing pests and weeds and then restoring and preserving the wildlife of Abel Tasman. This is an inspiring and hopeful story of how the future of an important area of New Zealand is being secured for future generations.

Down the Bay is the first authoritative account of Abel Tasman National Park to ever be published.

NZ$80.00 + delivery.

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Neville Peat introduces the attractions of the island - what to see and do, its walks and tramps, its National Park, wildlife, history and magnificent scenery. This new edition has been completely revised and re-designed including brand new maps. The perfect visitor guide.

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ULVA ISLAND. A Visitor's Guide
By Ulva Goodwillie. Paperback, 0.33 kgs. 160 pages, 140mm x 200mm, full colour photographs.
Ulva Island is located inside Paterson Inlet of Stewart Island, the southern third island in the New Zealand archipelago. It is believed to have been named by the early Scottish settlers after their namesake Isle of Ulva near the Isle of Iona and beside Mull in the Inner Hebrides, Scotland. Ulva Island is universally renowned for the endemic, native birds and plants that constantly fascinate visitors to this little southern bird sanctuary.
The author, Ulva Goodwillie is of Rakiura/Stewart Island Maori heritage with the Scots side of her family arriving six generations ago. Fortuitously named after Ulva Island, she founded Ulva's Guided Walks - a professional birding and natural history guiding company - over twelve years ago. Since then, thousands of visitors have received distinctive and personalised guided tours of Ulva Ilsand with her and her carefully chosen expert local guides. Ulva's Guided Walks has earned a highly respected and enviable international reputation in this field.
Providing beautiful etchings, photography and art prints, all with the essence of our exceptional southern area of the world, The Fernery Gallery and Gift Shop on Stewart Island recently became the booking office for Ulva's Guided Walks.
Ulva's lovely book, with its stunning colour photographs, will allow easy identification of the unique flora and fauna when strolling along the Island's gravelled pathways. Ulva Island has always been her passion. This Ulva Island Visitor's Guide will make it yours.

NZ$45.00 + delivery.

Tamatea/Dusky Sound, in the southwestern corner of Fiordland National Park, contains a magnificent archipelago of over 700 islands.

It has a fascinating history, both Maori and European, but best known for being the place where Captain Cook and the Resolution crew spent six weeks in 1773.

Arguably, it is the conservation story that is its most compelling and enduring, for this is where nature conservation began in New Zealand over 120 years ago, and where much of our ground-breaking work in predator control and species conservation has taken place over the last 50 years.

Today, the greater Tamatea/Dusky Sound is the focus of one of the most significant and ambitious conservation and restoration projects in the world, as populations of such birds as kakapo, kiwi, and tieke/saddleback are protected and re-established.

Tamatea Dusky journeys through today’s extensive restoration efforts, from the many islands to the mainland and mountains, while charting the extraordinary episodes of human endeavour that have taken place over the last 250 years in this remote, yet spectacular, corner of the New Zealand wilderness.

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the early township of Te Anau and the early steamers on Lake Te Anau.
The chapter on the building of the Homer Tunnel is quite a read.

NZ60.00 + delivery.

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THE DEEP SOUTH From the wilds of the South Island to Antarctica.
By Andris Apse. Hardback, 1.88 kg, 350mm x 250mm, 215 pages, Colour Photographs. Published 2022.

Highly esteemed New Zealand landscape photographer, Andris Apse’s, The Deep South combines images with his own thoughts and observations and with writing from Laurence Fearnley, Keri Hulme and Dr Hinemoa Elder.
In his introduction, Apse tells us that Fiordland was the reason he became a photographer and that this book represents an extension of ‘the geographical boundaries of my passion for the untamed wilderness.’ The images speak to this passion; diverse, haunting, stark, bleak, sometimes softly shimmering, they evoke wonder and a sense of awe at the natural beauty of the sub-Antarctic islands and the South Island. The albatross above the Auckland Islands, the snow showers in Fiordland, the inner sounds of Fiordland National Park on a calm day create wonderful variety yet a cumulative sense of the grandeur of these land/sea/ sky-scapes.
The writing beautifully complements the images. Laurence Fearnley’s ‘Rivers, South’ gives an eloquent account and descriptions of South Island rivers, Keri Hulme’s essay ‘Te Rua o Te Moko’ speaks movingly of the first human visitors to Fiordland and the stories associated with them and Dr Hinemoa’s ‘Hinehukapapa’ takes us to the heart of her journey into Antarctica.
Superbly composed with breath-taking images and writing which prompts the reader to pause, consider, reflect, The Deep South is a book to give both to others and to yourself to treasure.

NZ$75.00 + Delivery.

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EXCELLENT SHORT WALKS IN THE SOUTH ISLAND.
Revised and Updated
By Peter Janssen. Softcover, 0.43kg, 150mm x 210mm, 264 pages, Colour Photos & Line Drawings. Published 2021.

This completely revised and updated New Zealand best-selling walking book presents more than 450 short walks in the South Island and Stewart Island that are ideal for those people who like to stretch their legs without having to tackle a full tramp.

Every walk includes a highlight, whether it’s an historic landmark such as goldminers’ cottages in Arrowtown; a spectacular feature of the landscape, such as the Fox Glacier; nature in the raw, such as penguin colonies on the Otago coast; or simply an unbeatable view.

Walks are grouped by region, and each can be accomplished within the span of a couple of hours (and some much less), putting them well within the grasp of most walkers.
Maps are included, and a short introduction gives information on bush safety, practical considerations and information on how to use the book

NZ$40.00 + Delivery.

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DOWN SOUTH.
In Search of the Great Southern land
By Bruce Ansley. Hardcover, 0.62kg, 165mm x 240mm, 358 pages, Published 2020.

From Curio Bay to Golden Bay, writer Bruce Ansley sets off on a vast expedition across the South Island, Te Waipounamu, visiting the places and people who hold clues to the south's famous character.
Not so very long ago, the South Island had most of New Zealand's people and just about all of the money. Gold miners found fortunes in the hills and rivers, sheep barons straddled mountains, valleys and plains. Wealthy southerners ruled the government.
Where now lies the South Island's golden fleece? And what is its future?

NZ$50.00 + Delivery.

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STORIES FROM OUR BACKROADS: SOUTH ISLAND.
By Ray Stone. Softback, 170mm x 240mm, 310 pages, full colour photographs and maps. Published 2020

This book is for people who enjoy driving and exploring the stories of our back roads, but most of all it is for people who love New Zealand, whether they choose to do it from behind the wheel of their SUV or the comfort of their sofa.

Stories from our Backroads: South lsland will introduce you to some fascinating stories of, tracks, trails and back roads across the South Island. Many of them cross through forgotten parts of the country, and all of them have their own rich and exciting stories. Whether they follow the route of Maori foot trails or the path of early European settlers, each adds something to our history.

Ray Stone has driven each of these tracks, and provides not only the story behind them, but also a vivid description of each route, notes on the markers to look out for along the way and maps

NZ$50.00 + delivery.

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WORTH A DETOUR - SOUTH ISLAND.
By Peter Janssen. Paperback, 0.61kg, 150mm x 210mm, 280 pages. Published 2019.
From the fascinating pyramids of Otago and Hokitika’s Sock World, to the vineyards of the Waitaki Valley and the remote and delightful Gunn’s Camp, Worth a Detour travels New Zealand’s South Island searching out over 300 quirky destinations that are known to locals but are most often bypassed by visitors heading to better-known attractions.

Avoid the tourist buses and stroll empty beaches, experience unusual sights and adventures and uncover the other side of New Zealand’s history and landscape such as Luminaries Walk in Westland, Burleigh Gourmet Pies in Marlborough, the Kaiapoi Letterbox sculpture in Kaikoura, Lake Monowai in Southland and much, much more.

NZ$40.00 + delivery

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LONELY PLANET SOUTH ISLAND NEW ZEALAND 7th EDITION. March 2021
By Brett Atkinson et al. Paperback, 0.43kg, 138mm x 217mm, 384 pages. 69 maps.
“Soaring alpine peaks, misty fjords and a ruggedly beautiful coastline provide the South Island with a compelling backdrop for outdoor adventure and activities, and a surprising food and wine scene.” – Brett Atkinson, Lonely Planet Writer
Inside This Book…
Colour maps and images throughout-