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Canterbury Foothills & Forests - A Walking and Tramping Guide
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Explore the stunning beauty of Canterbury with the 'Canterbury Foothills & Forests - A Walking and Tramping Guide.' Authored by Pat Barrett and published by Canterbury University Press, this essential guidebook is your gateway to discovering the magnificent landscapes and diverse flora and fauna of the Canterbury region. Perfect for avid hikers and casual walkers alike, the book includes a range of walking excursions suitable for all fitness levels. Families will appreciate the well-marked short walks, while seasoned trampers can challenge themselves with tougher climbs for breathtaking views from the peaks.
This updated edition expands its coverage to include the scenic Lewis Pass National Reserve and the rugged Western Arthur's Pass National Park. Enhanced with personal anecdotes from Pat Barrett, this guide not only provides clear directions but also sparks inspiration to embark on your own adventures. Detailed chapters cover distinct regions—including the Rangitata region and Waimakariri Plains region—and include valuable information such as walk times, grading from Easy to Hard+, and essential safety tips.
With 17 vibrant full-colour maps and stunning photographs that capture the essence of Canterbury’s natural splendor, 'Canterbury Foothills & Forests' is more than just a guide; it's an invitation to explore the heart of New Zealand’s breathtaking backcountry. Plan your next excursion, gear up, and experience the wild wonders of Canterbury today!
Author: Pat Barrett Publisher: Canterbury University Press
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 148 x 210 mm
Pages: 296
Publication Date: 20-11-2014
This new edition of Pat Barrett's popular guide to walking excursions in the greater Canterbury region adds Lewis Pass National Reserve and Western Arthur's Pass National Park to the areas included in the first edition, and also covers additional areas of Te Kahui Kaupeka and Hakatere Conservation Parks that are now accessible to the public.
The book has a comprehensive introduction, with advice for planning your trip, and provides some background on landscape and climate, flora and fauna, and a brief history of the Canterbury foothills. Pat's personal accounts of some of his favourite walks and climbs will inspire even 'armchair trampers' to get out and enjoy the natural splendour of this magnificent region.
Canterbury Foothills & Forests includes walks and tramps suitable for a range of fitness levels; families with children and the moderately fit will enjoy the many short walks along well-marked tracks, and there are harder trips for those who aspire to the challenge of a climb and the views gained from the tops of some of the higher summits.
The walks and climbs are organised by region: Rangitata region, Ashburton Lakes and Rakaia Valley, Waimakariri Plains region, Waimakariri Basin and Arthur's Pass National Park, and the Lewis Pass region.
The handy-sized guide is illustrated with Pat's inspiring photographs and includes 17 new full-colour maps.
Useful features include:
Walk Times
Walk Grades (from Easy to Hard+)
Standard access information, including phone numbers for landowners where applicable
Details for the best route available
The particular natural attractions of a track/peak
Notes on the weather, terrain and equipment you should carry
This updated edition expands its coverage to include the scenic Lewis Pass National Reserve and the rugged Western Arthur's Pass National Park. Enhanced with personal anecdotes from Pat Barrett, this guide not only provides clear directions but also sparks inspiration to embark on your own adventures. Detailed chapters cover distinct regions—including the Rangitata region and Waimakariri Plains region—and include valuable information such as walk times, grading from Easy to Hard+, and essential safety tips.
With 17 vibrant full-colour maps and stunning photographs that capture the essence of Canterbury’s natural splendor, 'Canterbury Foothills & Forests' is more than just a guide; it's an invitation to explore the heart of New Zealand’s breathtaking backcountry. Plan your next excursion, gear up, and experience the wild wonders of Canterbury today!
Author: Pat Barrett Publisher: Canterbury University Press
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 148 x 210 mm
Pages: 296
Publication Date: 20-11-2014
This new edition of Pat Barrett's popular guide to walking excursions in the greater Canterbury region adds Lewis Pass National Reserve and Western Arthur's Pass National Park to the areas included in the first edition, and also covers additional areas of Te Kahui Kaupeka and Hakatere Conservation Parks that are now accessible to the public.
The book has a comprehensive introduction, with advice for planning your trip, and provides some background on landscape and climate, flora and fauna, and a brief history of the Canterbury foothills. Pat's personal accounts of some of his favourite walks and climbs will inspire even 'armchair trampers' to get out and enjoy the natural splendour of this magnificent region.
Canterbury Foothills & Forests includes walks and tramps suitable for a range of fitness levels; families with children and the moderately fit will enjoy the many short walks along well-marked tracks, and there are harder trips for those who aspire to the challenge of a climb and the views gained from the tops of some of the higher summits.
The walks and climbs are organised by region: Rangitata region, Ashburton Lakes and Rakaia Valley, Waimakariri Plains region, Waimakariri Basin and Arthur's Pass National Park, and the Lewis Pass region.
The handy-sized guide is illustrated with Pat's inspiring photographs and includes 17 new full-colour maps.
Useful features include:
Walk Times
Walk Grades (from Easy to Hard+)
Standard access information, including phone numbers for landowners where applicable
Details for the best route available
The particular natural attractions of a track/peak
Notes on the weather, terrain and equipment you should carry
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