Jim DuFresne

Make tracks across the spectacular range of New Zealand landscapes. The deep valleys of Fiordland and Mt Aspiring beckon, the Marlborough Sounds call, the volcanoes of Tongariro are steaming. Explore on foot the natural wonders of this country from coast to Cook.In This Guide:Foreword by New Zealand adventurer Peter Hillary.53 detailed trail descriptions for trampers of all levels.Color section on the Great Walks of New Zealand.Two-color contour maps for all featured tramps.Essential accommodation and transport information.Expert advice on equipment, health and environmentally responsible walking.

Big, breathtakingly beautiful and wildly bountiful; there are few places in the world, and none in the USA, with the unspoiled wilderness, mountainous grandeur and immense wildlife that is Alaska. Jim Dufresne, Lonely Planet WriterOur PromiseYou can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is.Inside This Book 3 authors4 months research29 Parks & Preserves1150 miles of hiking trailsInspirational photosClear, easy-to-use mapsPull-out mapIn-depth backgroundComprehensive planning toolsEasy-to-read layout.