Hiking & Tramping in New Zealand - Plan your trip (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet
Your New Zealand tramping adventure starts here. You’ll find the tools to plan your journey: where to go and when, how much to budget, plus in-depth info on tramping equipment and safety.
tailor-made itineraries, arranged by region, themes and events
list of highlights and best experiences
everything you need to know about navigation equipment
user-friendly overview ensures you won't miss a thing
Coverage includes: Welcome to New Zealand, New Zealand’s Nine Great Walks, Need to Know, If You Like: Volcanoes, Wildlife, Camping, Climbs, Rivers, Mountain Passes, Beaches & Bays, Waterfalls, History, Loop Walks, Mountain Biking, Itineraries, Outdoor Pursuits: Bird-Watching, Fishing, Horse Trekking, Kayaking, Marine Mammal–Watching, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Rock Climbing, Scuba Diving, Skiing & Skateboarding, Extreme Sports, Surfing, White-Water Rafting & Canoeing, New Zealand’s Birds, Safety in the Outdoors: Trip Planning, Navigation, Navigation Equipment, Watch the Weather, From One Extreme to the Other, River Crossings, Emergencies, Rescue & Communication, First Aid, Clothing, Equipment & Food: Clothing, Equipment, Buying & Hiring Locally, Food, Water and Regions at a Glance.