Travel Books

Visiting New Zealand? Embarking on a road trip? Want to know where to send the visiting rellies? 1001 Best Things To See and Do in New Zealand should be your travel bible. It includes both the obvious places to visit and the not-so-well-known things to see and do. Tourists, nature lovers, history en...

A pictorial journey through the landscapes, both physical and cultural, which make up the author’s perception of his native land. In all his books to date, Ian Brodie’s wonderful photographs have garnered high praise. We have therefore decided to bring the man, his camera and his lov...

A donation will be paid to the Burwood Spinal Unit for every copy of this book sold. 'It was all so sudden. Twenty seconds and then silence. I started calling out, 'Can anyone hear me?' - nothing but silence. Over the next few hours I heard hysterical sobbing and people clapping as others were...

Ask any man the first thing he would buy if he won the lottery and we guarantee you the answer would be - a supercar. It’s what every real man and every alpha woman aspires to - a blisteringly fast V8 engine, achingly high-tech design and style that snaps the necks of passers by as they watch ...

Classic American cars with classic American names - Chevy, Chrysler, Ford, Pontiac - are enormously popular in New Zealand and, each year, tens of thousands of fans flock to events such as the Whangamata Beach Hop, the Kumeu Classic Car and Hot Rod Show, Americarna in New Plymouth and the Dunedin Al...

All royalties from the book are being donated to the Christchurch Family Help Trust. The Christchurch earthquake of 22 February 2011 was one of the worst natural disasters in New Zealand's history. The quake devastated New Zealand's second biggest city and caused significant damage to infrastruc...

Al Brown explores the connection Kiwis have with their coasts. As he travels our stunning and varied coastline he visits iconic landmarks, meets colourful characters and hears rich tales from past and present. Each chapter covers a different stretch of coast - Red Rocks to Pencarrow (Wellington)...

One of the world's most famous business leaders (and a well-known avian fanatic) explores the pioneers of flight. In Reach for the Skies, Branson examines the history of aviation over the last two hundred years, putting the spotlight on trailblazers such as: * Tony Jannus, who made the first ...

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of his emigration to New Zealand, journalist Josh Easby visited almost every village, town and city during a 15,000 km road trip of his adopted country. He photographed more than 350 'welcome' signs on the roads in and out of Kiwi communities, showing why New Zealan...

Known to millions simply as 'Smithy', Sir Charles Kingsford Smith was one of Australia's true twentieth-century legends. In an era in which aviators were superstars, Smithy was among the greatest and, throughout his amazing career, his fame in Australia was matched only by that of Don Bradman. Among...

This popular guide, first published by Godwit in 1997, has been fully revised and updated. Thirteen new sites of interest have been added, along with new images and a stylish, modern new look. The Auckland region has a wealth of features of natural and historic interest. From volcanic cones ...

This is the guidebook of Te Araroa Trail: The Long Pathway, a continuous trail running from Cape Reinga to Bluff, 35 years in the making, which will officially open in late 2011. The book maps the 3000-kilometre trail in 40-kilometre sections, with maps by leading map maker Roger Smith of Geographx....

This is Justin Brown’s search to find ‘the real New Zealand’ - the place where number 8 fencing wire fixes everything and sheep run amok. He puts some of our most popular myths through a 21st-century reality check with more than a dash of humour. When Justin Brown turned 36&frac...

Popular interest in New Zealand's place names is as strong as ever and Place Names of New Zealand remains unchallenged as the one-stop reference. First published in 1975 and updated over three editions since, it: contains alphabetical entries for over 10,000 places in New Zealand; explains the origi...

New Zealand has so much to offer; with 4WD tracks that are not only an adventure in themselves, but also give access to great walks, fishing and hunting spots, camping, sightseeing and stunning views. Whether you have a shiny on-road 4WD or a fully kitted-out offroad machine with tyres, snorkel, ...

Wild coasts, jaw-dropping cliffs and caves, tranquil bays, thermal hotspots and smoking volcanoes, towering alps and grinding glaciers, primeval forests, lakes and braided rivers, seabird colonies and seal rookeries, offshore islands...New Zealand's natural wonders are top of any tourist's must-see ...

A collection of hilarious and compelling insights and anecdotes, diary entries, poems, 'true' facts and cartoons on travel from Karl Pilkington, unlikely star of the Ricky Gervais Show, the world's most successful podcast - now in paperback. This is the travel book for people who don't particularly ...

From London to New York, Ewan and Charley chased their shadows through Europe, the Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Mongolia and Russia, across the Pacific to Alaska, then down through Canada and America. But as the miles slipped beneath the tyres of their big BMWs, their troubles started. Exhaustion, injury an...

When Toyota decided to test-drive the new FJ Cruiser by driving the length of New Zealand off-road, Marc Ellis was the obvious choice to be the driver. In his latest book, Marc recounts the highlights of this journey - the hard case characters he meets along the way, the challenges he had to underta...

The Kiwi Man Cave invites you in, in full colour, to over 30 man caves from all around New Zealand, as well as giving you a bit of humorous background to this well-established Kiwi phenomenon. About the Author: Steve Hale lives in the picturesque Thames Valley town of Te Aroha. He has enjoyed ...

As this country developed from 1840 on, transport was the key to opening up areas for farming, forestry and manufacturing. The trains, ships, cars, planes, motorbikes and trucks that we used on to get places and make us more efficient were so relied upon that they have become part of our DNA. In t...

Viewers will know him as the guy with guns, tusks, furs and other weird stuff who pops up on Border Patrol from time to time. He's Davey Hughes, the founder of Swazi Outdoor Clothing, and this is his story. As a kid in Wainuiomata he spent the weekends in the hills going after pigs and possums. Now ...

From the earliest beginnings of powered flight, aviation has played a vital role in the developement of New Zealand and its interactions with the rest of the world. This book tells that story in stunning photographs sourced from the world's best photographers and chosen to show our journey from the ...

The New Zealand Wars of the nineteenth century still cast a long shadow over the twenty-first. Three decades of fighting across much of the North Island ensured Pakeha rule, but also enabled Maori survival. This guidebook, heavily illustrated with photographs, artwork and maps, takes you on a jou...

CLIMATEGATE. UN IPCC ERRORS. THE FACTS ON GLOBAL WARMING In 2009, Ian Wishart's first edition of Air Con became a #1 climate bestseller on both sides of the Atlantic. Now, in this special extended Air Con: Climategate 2010 Edition, Wishart brings you right up to date with all the latest developm...

Travelling around New Zealand and looking for a good feed that isn't going to cost you the earth? Feeling peckish and in the mood for something special to the area you find yourself in and not sure where to find it? Want to take a visitor somewhere nice to eat that isn't going to bore you to tears b...

This beautifully written, heartfelt memoir touched a nerve among both readers and reviewers. Elizabeth Gilbert tells how she made the difficult choice to leave behind all the trappings of modern American success (marriage, house in the country, career) and find, instead, what she truly wanted from l...

Philip Holden was a great outdoorsman, whose writing explored the heart of rural New Zealand. When Philip passed away in 2005, he had written 57 books, many of them New Zealand classics. His proud legacy is preserved in this handsome, richly illustrated volume. Hunting & High Country brings toget...

Crikey Dick is an illustrated collection of Kiwiana, documenting the stories behind the objects, events and people that have defined and distinguished the popular culture of New Zealand. The book comprises of individual entries of household names, along with an introductory overview - 'What is Kiwia...

In the years following the publication of Into Thin Air, much has changed on Mount Everest. Among all the books documenting the glorious adventures in mountains around the world, none details how the recent infusion of wealthy climbers is drawing crime to the highest place on the planet. The change ...

Spot X Surfing NZ will be a 'must read' for anyone planning to surf New Zealand, it is a compilation of knowledge gleaned after years of experience by some of this countries finest surfers. Over 30 Spots from Northcape to Bluff. Topographic maps with access to spots clearly shown. B...

Published in conjunction with the New Zealand Herald, AUCKLAND HARBOUR BRIDGE - 50 YEARS OF A CITY ICON is a wonderful celebration in photographs of the bridge's creation, development and anniversary. Broken into sections, the book covers construction; the opening; extension (the clip-ons); toll boo...

The travelling gourmet's ultimate vegetarian food guide. Looking to 'veg out' and experience the best vegetarian food the country has to offer? Then don't leave home without this book. Travel the highways and byways of New Zealand and discover great vegetarian food in the most unexpected places. Som...

One morning our narrator wakes up and wants to change his life. He wants escape and adventure. His wife is won over, despite being completely happy with things as they are. He throws in his job, they cut their ties and set off to live on the French canals amid the romance, tranquility and lots of be...

A perfect gift for Christmas (and indeed for any time of year), this sister volume to the successful Map New Zealand is a treasure trove of Christmas Kiwiana from down the years. Drawing on the Turnbull's extensive collection, the selection of utterly charming Christmas cards, Christmas Day dinn...

Following the success of 'Spot X Tramping NZ', Spot X has followed up with a similar style book on short NZ walks close to urban centers. 2 - 4 hour walks, maximum 6 hours. Topographic maps with elevation profiles. Rated for fitness, difficulty, time and length. Access, feature...

It's 3 a.m. and Elizabeth Gilbert is sobbing on the bathroom floor. She's in her thirties, she has a husband, a house, they're trying for a baby - and she doesn't want any of it. A bitter divorce and a turbulent love affair later, she emerges battered and bewildered and realises it is time to pursue...

Our Cape to Cape book is a 228 page collection of the actual Hydrographic Charts covering the east coast of the North Island from North Cape to East Cape including the Three Kings and the Ranfurly Banks. It has over 2000 GPS spots for Snapper, Kingfish, Tarakihi, Hapuku, Crayfish dives, Scallop beds...

With the cruising and fishing series you only need one source of information to make your boating trips more enjoyable. The series features charts prepared by the Royal New Zealand Navy that are easier to use than traditional charts and contain additional information on location of supplies for food...

There are approximately 750 dive spots through out the book, and each spot is presented with the same layout - species (Cray, Scallops etc), degree of difficulty, GPS, depth, current, access, restrictions and a short but accurate diving tip for each spot. Any divers wanting to explore wrecks, caves ...