Spot seals and laze on golden sands along the Abel Tasman Coast Track; explore The Lord of the Rings scenery on Tongariro Northern Circuit; and tramp through ancient rainforest and along gnarly ridges on the Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk. All with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of New Zealand's trails and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet's Hiking & Tramping in New Zealand:

Colour maps and images throughout
Great hiking and itineraries sections show you how to tailor your trip around the best trails
Special features on clothing & equipment, hiking safety and other non-hiking outdoor activities
Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
Budget-oriented recommendations with honest reviews - including eating and sleeping reviews of towns and hiking destinations
Cultural insights provide a richer and more rewarding travel experience - covering history, landscapes, geology and wildlife
Covers Northland, Auckland, Coromandel, Tongariro, Urewera, Central North Island, Taranaki, Whanganui, Around Wellington, Queen Charlotte, Marlborough, Abel Tasman, Kahurangi, Nelson Lakes, Canterbury, Arthur's Pass, Aoraki/Mt Cook, West Coast, Mt Aspiring National Park, Around Queenstown, Fiordland, Stewart Island/Rakiura.