Discover the untamed beauty of New Zealand with *West Coast Walking: A Naturalist's Guide (Updated Reprint 2017)* by Kerry-Jane Wilson. This essential guide invites nature enthusiasts, hikers, and bird-watchers alike to explore the breathtaking landscapes of the West Coast region—home to a stunning diversity of unique plants, animals, and natural attractions. From the enchanting nikau palm forests of Karamea to the majestic beech forests of Haast, this guide provides invaluable insights into the region's ecology and geography. Experience the rich biodiversity of New Zealand, including its endemic wildlife, which constitutes over 80% of the native non-marine species in the country. This book meticulously details short, accessible paths perfect for families and casual walkers, while also including more challenging trails for seasoned hikers. Additionally, discover tips for kayaking through pristine lakes and lagoons, allowing the paddling naturalist to experience the West Coast in all its glory. With a publication date of January 20, 2018, this reprinted volume features updates to enhance your exploration experience. Whether you're a local or an international tourist, *West Coast Walking* is your go-to companion for navigating this magical wilderness. All formats of this guide are paperback, spanning 368 pages, and are compactly sized at 152 x 228 mm, making it easy to carry on your adventures. Enjoy seamless shipping with your order from Smartfox NZ, your trusted local ecommerce store in Auckland. We are pleased to combine shipping for your convenience, ensuring that you can optimize your order while avoiding unexpected import charges, custom duties, or taxes.

CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 152 x 228 mm
Pages: 368
Bind: paperback
Author: Kerry-Jane Wilson Publisher: Canterbury University Press
Publication Date: 20-01-2018

The West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island arguably boasts the greatest range of the country’s natural attractions. From the warm, temperate nikau palm forests at Karamea to the cool beech forests of Haast, from the alpine heights of Arthur’s Pass to the dramatic Paparoa coast, glaciers that descend into valleys filled with unique podocarp rainforests, plus pristine lakes and lagoons – the West Coast has it all. New Zealand is a centre of endemicity, with over 80% of our native non-marine birds, reptiles, flowering plants, gymnosperms, land-snails and insects restricted to this country, and hundreds of those species are found on the West Coast. The Coast is an essential destination for any overseas naturalist or bird-watcher, and a place New Zealanders interested in nature should return to time and again. This remote part of the country is New Zealand as tourists and many Kiwis imagine it to be. Remote and wild it may seem, yet most of its natural attractions are accessible from sealed roads and well-formed paths, some even wheelchair accessible. This book presents an introduction to the West Coast’s physical environment, plants and animals, and a guide to the walks, lakes and highways of the region. Short easy paths are described in some detail, along with the plants, animals and natural features to look for along the way. Longer, more demanding trails are described in less detail. The lakes and lagoons are best explored by kayak, and guidance is given for the paddling naturalist. An essential guide to the region’s natural attractions since its publication in 2013, West Coast Walking has been reprinted and includes updates and minor corrections.

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