Over 250 activities suitable for children, from Port Waikato and Miranda to Rotorua, Taupo and Mount Ruapehu. Outdoor walks, activities, tips and tricks for anyone wanting to get kids into the fresh air. Natural hot pools, waterfalls, nature trails, bird-spotting, plant identification, mountain...
A modern guide to self-sufficiency, homesteading, and building an independent life, from New York Times bestselling author, retired Navy SEAL, and survival skills expert Clint Emerson. In an era of escalating crises, what would you do after disaster struck? Are you prepared to keep yourself and...
Featuring over 200 of the best campsites, huts, glamping, and bush camping spots in Australia and New Zealand for the ultimate nature-based escape. Each of the 9 regional chapters highlight the top locations for camping, glamping, or cabin-style accommodation, as well as essential information on...
Volcanoes of Auckland is a handy field guide to the fiery natural world that so deeply shapes New Zealand's largest city - from Rangitoto to One Tree Hill, Lake Pupuke to Orakei Basin. For tens of thousands of years, volcanoes have profoundly shaped the area's geology and geography. And for...
Sustainability enthusiast and climate activist Sam Bentley shares details on the hopeful developments combatting the effects of climate change, while giving readers actionable steps to help play their part. If you feel like climate change and the state of our planet just keeps getting worse and...
A landmark publication by the greatest natural history broadcaster of our times on how to save the ocean – and consequently our planet. David Attenborough has filmed in every marine habitat on Earth. Now, with long-time collaborator Colin Butfield, he will for the first time share the story of how...
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Discover the freedom of open roads with Lonely Planet New Zealand's South Island Road Trips, your passport to uniquely encountering New Zealand's South Island by car. Featuring four amazing road trips, plus up-to-date advice on the...
Native Plants of Aotearoa is an accessible, handsomely illustrated guide to the commonly encountered native plant species of Aotearoa New Zealand. Part of the new Te Papa Te Taiao Nature Series, this accessible, handsomely illustrated guide to the commonly encountered native plant species of...
From YouTube sensation Chris Broad, the hilarious and insightful memoir of a Brit trying assimilate into life in Japan as he unravels the wonders and eccentricities of one of the world's most mysterious cultures. When Englishman Chris Broad landed in a rural village in northern Japan he wondered if...
Lonely Planet's Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Northern Thailand is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Visit Chiang Mai, the cultural capital of northern Thailand, discover a secret beach on Cambodia's Koh Rong, or loosen...
The popular pocket Photographic Guide covers nearly 20 books. From Alpine Plants to Insects, Freshwater Fish to Rocks and Minerals. Each book has been written by renowned experts in their field with photographs throughout the series. They are compact, easy-to-use guides which are the ideal car...
Denis Dwyer has loved rail travel since he travelled by steam train as a boy from Oamaru to Invercargill. Here he travels by rail through New Zealand, bringing the journeys alive with detail and humour. The journeys include the celebrated Northern Explorer, Coastal Pacific and TranzAlpine as well...
For High Hopes and Big Dreams, Peter Janssen and Elizabeth Anderson set out to profile 165 small historic towns, that had once flourished and have now faded. But it turned out to be much more than a story of growth and decline because the history of our small towns is linked to social and political...
A quick easy reference to pick up and reinforce key Japanese phrases Japanese is the fifth most studied language in the U. S., with over 40,000 college students enrolled in Japanese courses every year, and Japan ranks as the eighth most popular international destination for American travelers....
A new colouring book from New York Times bestselling illustrator, Kerby Rosanes. Fragile World features over 55 endangered and vulnerable creatures and landscapes to colour. Showcasing some of the most threatened animals from around the globe – from the Tapanuli Orangutan to the Hawksbill Turtle –...
This book is for people who enjoy driving and exploring the stories of our back roads, but most of all it is for people who love New Zealand, whether they choose to do it from behind the wheel of their SUV or the comfort of their sofa. Stories from our Backroads: North Island will introduce you to...
At one time or another many New Zealanders have dreamed about the time when they can pack up and leave - get away from the rat race, jump aboard a camper van and travel around this beautiful country. More often than not, they talk about the dream of travelling around New Zealand and visiting sights...
This big, glorious book mines Te Papa's collections to explore and expand upon the way we think about our botanical world and its cultural imprint. A true treasure, it features over 400 selections by an expert, cross-disciplinary museum curatorial team that range from botanical specimens and art to...
From Lonely Planet: The world’s number one travel guide publisher* Durable and waterproof, with a handy slipcase and an easy-fold format, Lonely Planet’s New Zealand’s North Island Planning Map helps you explore with ease. Get more from your map and your trip with images and information about top...
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Best of Malaysia & Singapore is your passport to Malaysia and Singapore's top sights and most authentic experiences. Enjoy some of Malaysia's best food in charismatic George Town, hunt out giant rafflesia flowers in Sarawak or...
