Tramping in Aotearoa

Tramping in Aotearoa offers the ultimate guide for exploring the breathtaking landscapes of New Zealand on foot. Authored by Shaun Barnett, the country's foremost authority on tramping, this best-selling guidebook is an indispensable resource for both novice and experienced trampers. Each route is meticulously detailed, with essential information that ensures a safe and enjoyable journey. Whether traversing the iconic Great Walks or venturing into lesser-known paths, this comprehensive guide has got you covered.

This fully revised edition showcases 45 of New Zealand's most beloved tramps. The route information is up-to-date, complemented by the latest generation of overview maps that clearly delineate each trail. Barnett's insightful commentary provides historical context, natural highlights, and practical advice, enhancing your tramping experience. Stunning photographs throughout the book capture the essence of New Zealand's unique and varied terrain, from lush forests and serene lakes to rugged mountains and dramatic coastlines.

The tramps featured include world-renowned tracks such as the Milford Track, revered for its spectacular waterfalls and scenic alpine views; the Routeburn Track, which offers a mix of beech forest, alpine gardens, and stunning vistas; and the Tongariro Northern Circuit, known for its volcanic landscapes and crater lakes. In addition to these famous routes, the guide covers many other remarkable walks from both the North and South Islands. Trails like the Kauearanga Kauri Trail in the Coromandel, with its majestic kauri trees, and the Travers-Sabine Circuit in Nelson Lakes, offering an alpine adventure through valleys and beech forests, are detailed with precision and clarity. The newer Old Ghost Road in Kahurangi and the Paparoa Track, which takes you through dramatic limestone landscapes, also feature prominently.

For those who enjoy exploring the wilderness, Tramping in Aotearoa is the quintessential guide to experiencing New Zealand’s natural beauty on foot. With clear directions, insightful commentary, and evocative photography, this book ensures that every tramp, whether a casual walk or a multi-day expedition, is well-planned and thoroughly enjoyable. If there is one guidebook that every tramper should own, it is undoubtedly this one.