The Field Guide To New Zealand Geology,

The Field Guide to New Zealand Geology is the first field guide crafted for the general public and beginners interested in geology in New Zealand. Now fully revised and updated, it provides travellers with insights into the remarkable variety of rocks, minerals, and fossils found throughout the country. It describes what to look for in areas where rock formations dominate the landscape.

This guide covers the history of New Zealand from its origins on the sea floor, approximately 600 million years ago, to its current diverse landscape of volcanoes, ranges, and plains. The land of New Zealand was formed from various rock layers, including volcanic flows, forest debris, and ocean mud. Each of these layers possesses unique characteristics, which are explained and illustrated to help readers locate them and understand their origins, revealing the stories of past landscapes.

The book also illustrates and describes the crystals formed in these rocks and the fossilised remains of living creatures preserved over time. Written in simplified terms, it includes an introductory chapter on general geology.

A geological time chart and quick reference maps of the North Island and the South Island are provided for travellers, enhancing the exploration experience.