Unnumbered Page Advertisement 1

Forest and Bird, Issue 310, 1 November 2003, Unnumbered Page

ADVERTISEMENT NEW BOOKS FROM REED TRUESOUTH Tramping experiences of the South Island hinterland Pat Barrett S44. 95 truesouth With his pack and boots and a companion or two, Pat Barrett explores the awesome terrain of the South Island's wild hinterland in words and photographs, delighting in the sparkling lakes , the clear mountain streams and cool bush, and the views that sweep across mountain ranges to the ocean. The Day Walks series provides concise and informative descriptions of various walks throughout the North Island Information is included about each walk's grade of difficulty, estimated completion times, Pat Ba Of access details, and safety: Illustrated with maps and photographs, the guides also offer introductions Nprthland to the history; geology; forests and birdlife of each region. S19.95 each. DAY WALKS OF NORTHLAND Marios Gavalas A concise guide to 65 walks in Northland, divided into six areas with brief overviews The terrain covered ranges from the secluded bays of the east coast to the majestic kauri forests and the wild and dramatic west coast DAY WALKS OF GREATER AUCKLAND Marios Gavalas and Peter Janssen This book covers the greater Auckland area from Goat Island in the north to the Hunua Ranges in the south AlKS OF The majority of the walks are within an hour' S drive of downtown Auckland, and the region has been Greater divided into five areas each with a distinctive flavour: City, South, West; North and Islands #ed Auckiand avalas and DAY WALKS OF WAIKATO & KING COUNTRY ~Janssen Waikato Sonia Frimmel Long-time Waikato resident and avid walker Sonia Frimmel introduces easy urban walks and more adventurous back country trips in this handy volume The 49 walks take in farmland, bush, King Country goldmining relics spectacular landforms and much more I8{0 DAY WALKS DAY WALKS OF THE BAY OF PLENTY & ROTORUA Bay of Plenty Marios Gavalas The Bay of Plenty and Rotorua Lakes offer spectacular coastal and lakeside scenery; forested ranges Rotorua 0 and geothermal zones Marios Gavalas introduces his pick of 59 day walks divided into five areas in Corombide] this useful companion to the region. Wa" us Dhealenunk DAY WALKS OF THE COROMANDEL Marios Gavalas These walks explore the spectacular mountain and coastal scenery of the Coromandel Peninsula subtropica rainforest, old gold mining remains long sandy beaches and rocky headlands. 202 Each walk IS graded, and interesting features are described in the track notes G NEw SAN 202 GREAT WALKS Mark Pickering 529. 95 In this book youll find walks ranging from 1-2 hours to 5-6 hours, with notes on track conditions, access, facilities and walking times, and topographical maps. You'Il also find many city walks that explore the scenically surprising corners of New Zealand's urban areas 101 Top 10 1 TOP NORTH ISLAND BEACHES MARK PicK North "60 Marios Gavalas S29. 95 Discover the North Island's beautiful beaches; whether they're patrolled by Surf Life Saving Clubs; the location of walks and fishing spots; availability of picnic facilities toilets, children's play areas, barbecues and nearby accommodation; and information on the suitability of each beach for activities such as surfing, windsurfing, and kayaking GUIDE TO THE OTAGO CENTRAL RAIL TRAIL Gerald Cunningham S24.95 REf Developed for the use of walkers, cyclists and horse riders, the Otago Central Rail Trail follows the old railway line that was built through Central Otago in the late 19th century, at a time when bridges and viaducts were constructed from loca hand-shaped stone This guide divides the 150km Trail into 12 easy sections and describes the landscape, wildlife old structures and buildings. Uiacs Mlia REED Available from booksellers nationwide wWW.reed.CO.nz Peter