Walking and tramping gifts

Wild Walks Aotearoa is an informative, inspiring and visually stunning guide to tramping in New Zealand, suitable for walkers of all levels and experiences. 'Welcome to the land of Aotearoa, where waterfalls cascade from mountains that touch the clouds, ancient trees whisper, and wild, untamed wilderness lies.' Clip together your waist strap and tighten your boots; this practical and vibrant...

Alone in the wilderness Northbound: Four Seasons of Solitude on Te Araroa is an inspiring memoir by award-winning journalist Naomi Arnold. She spends nearly nine months walking the length of New Zealand on Te Araroa, fulfilling a 20-year dream. On her own, she traverses mountains, rivers, cities, and plains from summer to spring, enduring days of thick mud, blazing sun,...

A guide to 120 top swimming spots you may not know of around New Zealand. From secluded sandy bays to crystal-clear alpine lakes, hidden lagoons, rivers, and beaches, Jump In is a guide to Aotearoa's best swimming destinations. Best-selling Kiwi author Nicola McCloy loves to swim. Her years of enjoying the water have led to this book setting out both...

The Salt Path is a deeply moving and profoundly inspiring true story that captures the essence of human resilience and the profound impact of nature on our well-being. This compelling narrative, a Sunday Times bestseller and shortlisted for the prestigious Wainwright Prize, recounts the life-changing journey of Raynor and Moth Winn—a couple who, facing monumental life challenges, find solace and...

The bestselling true story of the couple who lost everything and embarked on a journey not of escape but salvation, soon to be a major motion picture starring Golden Globe winning Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs. Just days after Raynor learns that Moth, her husband of 32 years, is terminally ill, the couple lose their home and their livelihood. With...

Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks New Zealand is your passport to 60 easy escapes into nature. Stretch your legs away from the city by picking a walk that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. Snake around ancient volcanoes, amble through native bush, and trek alongside river valleys with spectacular...

The story of a wanderer, long-distance tramper, and hut-bagging legend. Paul Kilgour was bitten by the tramping bug early. He began going on epic trips as a young boy, beyond the farm and along the coast. During these wanderings, he met old folk living simply in tiny huts out the back of farms and on clifftops, and swaggers walking in...

Tramping in Aotearoa is New Zealand's best-selling tramping guide, written by the country's preeminent tramping author, Shaun Barnett. This fully revised edition features 45 of our most popular tramps with essential route information, the latest generation of overview maps, commentary, and outstanding photography. The tramps covered include New Zealand's great walks, such as the Milford Track, the Routeburn, and the...

At twenty-six, Cheryl Strayed thought she had lost everything. In the wake of her mother's rapid death from cancer, her family disbanded and her marriage crumbled. With nothing to lose, she made the most impulsive decision of her life: to walk eleven-hundred miles of the west coast of America—from the Mojave Desert, through California and Oregon, and into Washington state—and...

Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's New Zealand's Best Road Trips. This trusted travel companion features 25 amazing drives, from 3-day escapes to 2-week adventures. Cruise Bay of Islands, meander to vineyard restaurants on Waiheke Island, and spot whales off Kaikoura Coast. Get to New Zealand, rent a car, and hit the road! Inside Lonely Planet's...

A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson is an enchanting and hysterical account of one man's attempt to reconnect with nature. Setting out to hike the legendary Appalachian Trail, Bryson and his quirky companion, Stephen Katz, tackle the nearly 2,200-mile footpath that stretches from Georgia to Maine. This journey is more than just a test of their endurance; it's...

New Zealand's Great Walks: The Complete Guide by Paul Hersey and Shelley Hersey is the definitive handbook for anyone wishing to explore the renowned Great Walks of New Zealand. Updated and fully revised to include the latest additions such as the Paparoa Track and Pike29 Memorial Track, this guide is essential for both novice hikers and seasoned adventurers. This comprehensive...

Immerse yourself in the lyrical and evocative world of The Old Ways by Robert Macfarlane, a Top Ten bestselling book renowned for its poetic exploration of Britain's landscapes and heritage. Through this captivating work, Macfarlane takes readers on a mesmerising journey along the ancient paths, holloways, drove-roads, and sea paths that form a vast network criss-crossing the British Isles. As...

A Walking Guide to New Zealand's Long Trail by Geoff Chapple is the definitive guide to traversing New Zealand's renowned Te Araroa Trail: The Long Pathway. This astounding trail stretches 3000 kilometres from Cape Reinga in the North to Bluff in the South, offering an unparalleled adventure through the heart of New Zealand's diverse landscapes. The journey showcases the breathtaking...

By walking, you escape from the very idea of identity, the temptation to be someone, to have a name and a history ... The freedom in walking lies in not being anyone; for the walking body has no history, it is just an eddy in the stream of immemorial life. In A Philosophy of Walking, a bestseller in France, leading...

One sunny spring morning in the 1970s, an unlikely Englishman embarked on a remarkable pilgrimage that would see him traverse the entire length of Japan. Setting out from Soya, the northernmost tip of the country, Alan Booth journeyed on foot all the way to Cape Sata in the extreme south. This prodigious trek spanned 2,000 miles and took Booth across...

Mud, Sweat and Tears by Bear Grylls is an exhilarating memoir that takes readers into the heart of adventure and survival. More than just a chronicle of one man’s pursuit of extreme challenges, this book delves deeply into the spirit of unwavering perseverance and the thrill of pushing one's limits. Bear Grylls shares his journey from a little boy with...

John Summers’ worst nightmare is getting lost in the bush. He has always carefully – myopically, even – followed the track. Death lurks at the edge of his fear, as well as cold, hunger, loneliness and even humiliation. But what is the experience of being lost in the New Zealand bush actually like? Summers talks to those who have survived...

Lace up your hiking boots for the next in Lonely Planet’s highly successful Epic Hikes series, this time exploring 50 of Australia and New Zealand’s most rewarding treks and trails. From the Routeburn Track in New Zealand’s South Island to the Cape to Cape walk in Western Australia’s Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park, we cover a huge variety of themes and experiences...

What does it mean to be out walking in the world? From pilgrimages to protest marches, mountaineering to meandering, this modern classic weaves together numerous histories to trace a range of possibilities for this most basic act. Touching on the philosophers of Ancient Greece, the Romantic poets, Jane Austen's Elizabeth Bennett, André Breton's Nadja, and more, Rebecca Solnit considers what...

Lonely Planet's Journey Camino de Santiago: the Camino Frances brings you closer to the culture and history of one of the world's great adventures. Hike past rolling vineyards, spot wild flora and fauna, and savour local dishes using our expert travel writers, detailed maps, and insightful tips, ensuring you never miss a moment of this bucket-list trip. Lonely Planet's Journey...

South Island New Zealand (alternate cover) offers a comprehensive regional map of the South Island of New Zealand (NZ). The map is presented at a scale of 1:1,000,000, providing detailed insights that are perfect for those looking to explore the island. This map highlights key points of interest, tourist routes, walking tracks, and national parks, all essential for touring and...

Over 250 activities suitable for children, from Port Waikato and Miranda to Rotorua, Taupo, and Mount Ruapehu. Outdoor walks, activities, tips, and tricks for anyone wanting to get kids into the fresh air. Natural hot pools, waterfalls, nature trails, bird-spotting, plant identification, mountain bike trails, playgrounds, and much, much more, from just south of Auckland down to the Central Plateau...

Landlines by Raynor Winn is a poignant and reflective memoir, chronicling Raynor and her husband Moth’s courageous and deeply personal journey across Great Britain. After receiving the devastating news that Moth's health is rapidly deteriorating, Raynor clings to the hope that another epic walk might once more bring healing and solace. With the South West Coast Path calling them back,...

A Walk in the Park by Kevin Fedarko is an extraordinary exploration of one of the world's most revered landscapes, told through the eyes of two long-time friends on a mission that defies the imagination. This captivating account delves into a 750-mile journey on foot through the heart of America's most magnificent national park, the Grand Canyon, unveiling its grandeur...

Winner of the 2021 'Best Travel Book' at the Australian Society of Travel Writers awards. What would move you to ditch your life and take off into the wild for six months? For Melbourne woman Laura Waters, it took the implosion of a toxic relationship and a crippling bout of anxiety. Armed with a compass, a paper map, and as...

With stories of 50 incredible hiking routes in 30 countries, from New Zealand to Peru, plus a further 150 suggestions, Lonely Planet Epic Hikes of the World will inspire a lifetime of adventure on foot. From one-day jaunts and urban trails to month-long thru-hikes, cultural rambles, and mountain expeditions, each journey shares one defining feature: being truly epic. In this...

See London in a completely new light in this guide to the city's hidden secrets, untold stories, and special places laden with history which you can discover for yourself! London is famous for its museums, each one full of treasures and relics – but the biggest museum in the capital is the city itself. From the stories behind unusual street...

One afternoon, journalist Hazel Phillips decided to close her laptop and head for the hills. She then spent the next three years living in mountain huts and tramping alone for days at a time, all the while holding down a full-time job. As she ranged from Arthur's Pass and the Kaimanawa Forest Park to the Ruahine Range and Fiordland, she...

Lonely Planet's Experience New Zealand travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic country with insider tips from our local experts and handy planning tools so you can create your own unique trip. Discover amazing local experiences from feasting on indigenous Maori foods in the Bay of Plenty, to discovering Auckland's urban thrills atop the Sky Tower and...

There is an extraordinary range of landscape and walking challenges in 202 Great Walks. You can saunter by a steaming Rotorua lake, through limestone archways in the King Country, or along an historic Maori trail to the top of the Kaimai Ranges. There is an island sanctuary at Stewart Island, or goldminers' tunnels in the Coromandel. For something a little...

Day Walks in New Zealand showcases an unparalleled selection of superb day walks, ranging from the easiest short strolls to more strenuous full-day tramps. These walks encompass all of New Zealand's landscape diversity, from Cape Reinga to Stewart Island. Day Walks in New Zealand is a guide to the best of them, featuring short track descriptions, beautiful photography, and high-quality...

The invigorating true story of a man and his dog who circled the globe on foot. After the death of a close friend at seventeen, Tom Turcich resolved to make the most out of life; to travel and be forced into adventure; to experience and understand the world. On April 2nd, 2015, he set out to see it all, one...

How to enjoy New Zealand's cycle trail network, by a writer who knows them like the back of his hand. Nga Haerenga - the New Zealand Cycle Trails - began as a vision to inspire people to experience New Zealand's great outdoors by bike. This book is stuffed full of useful information on the different trails - how to get...

A fully revised edition of the landmark book that tells the story of our backcountry huts. One of the singular features of the New Zealand outdoors is the remarkable network of backcountry huts, and those who venture into our wild places often develop a strong attachment to these humble structures. Shelter from the Storm is a landmark publication, the first...

Lonely Planet’s Best Day Walks California is your passport to 60 easy escapes into nature. Stretch your legs away from the city by picking a walk that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. Explore Yosemite National Park, marvel at redwoods, and hike through Gold Country. Inside Lonely Planet’s Best...

Lonely Planet's Best Bike Rides New Zealand is your passport to 38 day trips on two wheels. Use pedal power to see a destination through a new lens by picking a ride that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. From rail trails to coastal pathways, we cover the country...

Geoff Spearpoint is a legend among New Zealand's tramping and mountaineering community. For over 50 years, he has been undertaking many long, adventurous trips in the Southern Alps every year, decade after decade. These trips, usually a mix of both tramping and mountaineering, have made Spearpoint New Zealand's foremost exponent of what is best described as trans-alpine tramping. In The...

Embark on an epic exploration of historical and adventurous odysseys In Wild Journeys, Bruce Ansley takes readers on an exhilarating expedition through some of New Zealand's most rugged and compelling landscapes. With a narrative rich in historical intrigue and natural wonder, this book is a tapestry of journeys both famous and forgotten, traversing the diverse and often untamed regions that...

The two Beached As books, rated highly by the critics, have sold out. But there was always drive to do better. Craft better images, explore more, and make a better beach book. More pages, more Kiwi beaches, make it easier to read, to gift, to travel with, to share. Small is stature but packing a punch. It is a hardcover,...

The journey is the finish! The "Beautiful Walkways Collection" from Ravensburger will delight hikers, walkers, and nature lovers! Six photo puzzles, each with 1,000 pieces, show beautiful paths and unique bridges, steps, and footbridges. These dream paths inspire and invite you to take a mental journey piece by piece—such as the wooden stairs to the beach, an autumn forest path,...

In 2010, before Te Araroa officially opened or was widely known, Shalane Hopkins set out to walk its 3,000 km across New Zealand with a friend. Few Kiwis had attempted the trail, and the route remained rugged and untamed. The 171-day journey tested her grit, resilience, and determination as she faced relentless rain, endless beaches, bush, injuries, and even giardia....

Lace up your hiking boots for the next in Lonely Planet's highly successful Epic series, this time exploring 50 of Europe's most rewarding and beautiful hikes. From the sun-kissed regions of Southern Europe, including Italy, Greece, Portugal, and Spain, to Northern Europe's history-rich heartlands (including France, Germany, Belgium, Britain, Ireland, and Scandinavia), we cover a huge variety of themes and...

Delve into the breathtaking world of Middle-earth as vividly brought to life by the wondrous landscapes of New Zealand with The Hobbit Trilogy Location Guidebook by Ian Brodie. This beautifully crafted tome acts as a portal into the enchanting realms experienced in the beloved trilogy, guiding readers through the awe-inspiring settings that served as the backdrop for Bilbo Baggins' extraordinary...

The Hobbit Motion Picture Trilogy Location Guidebook Pocket Edition by Ian Brodie is an essential companion for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien's enchanting world and Peter Jackson's cinematic adaptations. This pocket-sized treasure reveals the breathtaking landscapes of New Zealand that famously became Middle-earth. From rugged mountains and lush forests to serene rivers and vast plains, the guidebook illuminates the locations that...

Do two trees ever appear identical? No, but why? Every small difference is a clue. Each tree we meet is filled with signs that reveal secrets about the life of that tree and the landscape we stand in. The clues are easy to spot when you know what to look for, but remain invisible to most people. In How to...

Discover a life of resilient hope and develop the endurance you need to keep moving forward in life—one mountain at a time—through this 100-day devotional journey from bestselling author, speaker, and activist Christine Caine. Christine learned firsthand from the joys and challenges of hiking California's mountains that endurance is key to finishing any difficult climb. Drawing on life lessons learned...

Channel your inner explorer and go on an adventure with The Great Kiwi Scavenger Hunt! Spot-it cards guide your mission to find all sorts of Kiwi goodies. Who knows, you might even find yourself some "sheep thrills"! (Best. Pun. Ever.) Erasable whiteboard marker 6 x Erasable collection cards 14 x Erasable spot-it cards Not suitable for kids under 3 years...

With the tenacity and determination that are hallmarks of the Kiwi character, photographer Mark Watson set out to walk the length of Te Araroa, New Zealand's long distance trail. Carrying the usual tramper's food and equipment for the journey as well as camera, lenses and tripod to photograph the landscape along the way, he would require nearly six months to...

Stretch your legs away from the city with Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks Italy and discover 60 easy escapes into nature with maps and directions. Lace up your walking boots and experience the freedom of the great outdoors with trails that range from a couple of hours to a full day. Savour bird's-eye views of the Amalfi Coast; gaze over...

Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks Great Britain is your passport to 70 easy escapes into nature. Stretch your legs away from the city by picking a hike that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. Cross misty moors, hike wild landscapes, and explore the highlands. Get to the heart of...

Lonely Planet Kids 101 Things to do on a Walk

Featuring over 200 of the best campsites, huts, glamping, and bush camping spots in Australia and New Zealand for the ultimate nature-based escape. Each of the 9 regional chapters highlights the top locations for camping, glamping, or cabin-style accommodation, as well as essential information on the rules and regulations of free camping, safety considerations, and where to buy camping supplies...

The story of extraordinary women who lost their way - their sense of self, their identity, their freedom - and found it again through walking in the wild. Windswept by Annabel Abbs takes readers on a transformative journey through the eyes of women who dared to tread the untamed paths of nature. This evocative narrative delves deep into the lives...

Fiordland is New Zealand’s largest wilderness – a vast maze of mountains, sheer-sided valleys, dense forest, and dauntingly high rainfall. Consequently, it presents some of the most challenging tramping and transalpine terrain in this country. These challenges did not deter Grant Dixon and Ian Brown, two hardened adventurers who, over decades traversed the length of Fiordland, almost always off -track...

Lisa and her family and friends are camping. Lisa’s dad takes them on a tramp and teaches them bushcraft skills. Everyone’s excited about map reading and using a compass, rock climbing and crossing a river safely. They all find they’ve got skills to be leaders by supporting the team in different ways and helping others to shine. Except Lisa –...

Lisa Carrington Rescues a Rascal follows Lisa and her family and friends as they embark on a camping adventure. During the trip, Lisa's dad takes them on a tramp, teaching them valuable bushcraft skills. The group is thrilled to learn map reading, using a compass, rock climbing, and safely crossing rivers. As they all discover their own leadership abilities, they...

The journey is the finish! The "Beautiful Walkways Collection" from Ravensburger will delight hikers, walkers, and nature lovers! Six photo puzzles, each with 1,000 pieces, show beautiful paths and unique bridges, steps, and footbridges. These dream paths inspire and invite you to take a mental journey piece by piece—such as the wooden stairs to the beach, an autumn forest path,...

Get ready to hit the trails! Hiking is one of the world’s most popular outdoor activities, and Hiking & Backpacking For Dummies is the inclusive reference you need to start exploring the great outdoors on foot. Whether you’re day hiking in a nearby state or national park, or heading into the woods for your first backpacking trip, this book provides...

A Wild Life is a tribute to the outdoor photography of New Zealand's leading tramping author and photographer, Shaun Barnett. For the past 30 years, Shaun Barnett wrote about and photographed the New Zealand backcountry, becoming the leading tramping author of his generation. He contributed countless articles to many publications and edited both Wilderness magazine and the Federated Mountain Club's...

On October 28th, hours after completing a $44 billion takeover of Twitter, Elon Musk tweeted to his millions of followers, "The bird is freed." Musk's takeover of Twitter was one of the most audacious and remarkable deals in tech history. The Battle for Twitter takes readers back to the very beginning and explores how we reached this point. It examines...