Essential guide to the many tracks and trails of the beautiful inland regions of the lower half of the South Island, with an emphasis on foothills and forests. Includes: Brief overview of the geography, vegetation, and history of the region; Maps showing locations of walks; Location and access information (including contact details for landowners); Walk time involved; Difficulty grade (Easy to Hard+); Description of route and its attractions; If needed, notes on the weather, terrain, and equipment you may need to carry. The author has drawn on his extensive transalpine tramping experience and skills as a photographer to provide an indispensable guide.

Author Biography

Pat Barrett is an active tramper and adventurer who has authored five South Island tramping guides. He has led three-week expeditions to Nepal and South America and competed in three coast-to-coast events as well as the Southern Traverse. He is a regular contributor to Wilderness magazine, The Press and The Dominion Post. He lives with his wife and three children in Christchurch.