Description:

Lonely Planet's Hiking & Tramping in New Zealand is your passport to the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Spot seals and laze on golden sands along the Abel Tasman Coast Track; explore The Lord of the Rings scenery on Tongariro Northern Circuit; and tramp through ancient rainforest and along gnarly ridges on the Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk. 

• Colour maps and images throughout
• Great hiking and itineraries sections show you how to tailor your trip 
• Special features on clothing & equipment, hiking safety and other 
• Essential info - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
• Budget-oriented recommendations - including eating and sleeping 
• Cultural insights - covering history, landscapes, geology and wildlife
• Covers Northland, Auckland, Coromandel, Tongariro, Urewera, Central North Island, Taranaki, Whanganui, Around Wellington, Queen Charlotte, Marlborough, Abel Tasman, Kahurangi, Nelson Lakes, Canterbury, Arthur's Pass, Aoraki/Mt Cook, West Coast, Mt Aspiring National Park, Around Queenstown, Fiordland, Stewart Island/Rakiura.

 Updated edition Dec 2018