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The incredible tale of Antarctica, malt whisky and an epic journey. Sir Ernest Shackleton's world fame is founded on the Endurance expedition of 1914 - 17, an attempt to cross the Antarctic continent that was foiled by the crushing of his ship in pack ice. The heroics that followed ensured that Shackleton and his men would forever have a place in the annals of polar history and world exploration. But Shackleton had come south seven years prior...

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The mountain fastness is close enough to feel powerful but not claustrophobic ... The lake has a gleaming, softening presence ... There is a serene coherence to it all. Neville Peat describes the scenic splendour of Wanaka and the myriad activities and attractions for visitors in this updated edition of a book that serves as both a guide to one of New Zealands tourism hotspots, and as a souvenir. The book covers the history of the Wanaka area ...

An out-of-the-way corner of the South Island, the Catlins is a beautiful and relatively unspoilt area with many natural attractions, including that rare thing on the east coast, native forest. Neville Peat introduces the region its flora, wildlife, bush walks, caves and waterfalls before tracing the journey along the stunning Southern Scenic Route linking Otago, Southland and Fiordland.

The incredible tale of Antarctica, malt whisky and an epic journey. Sir Ernest Shackleton's world fame is founded on the Endurance expedition of 1914 - 17, an attempt to cross the Antarctic continent that was foiled by the crushing of his ship in pack ice. The heroics that followed ensured that Shackleton and his men would forever have a place i...

The first biography of Lance Richdale, who achieved international fame as the father of Otago's albatross colony from 1936 and for his research on the behaviour of the Yellow-eyed Penguin -- Time magazine dubbed him The Dr Kinsey of the penguin world' -- and the sooty shearwater, or muttonbird. Richdale grew up in Wanganui, took a tertiary course in agriculture in New South Wales, and returned to New Zealand to teach mainly in rural schools in...

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In New Zealand's out-of-the-way corner (south-east) of the South Island, The Catlins is gaining the recognition it deserves as a beautiful, relatively unspoiled area with many natural attractions, including that rare thing on the New Zealand's east coast, the native forest. Newly updated, this revised edition of Neville Peat's classic guidebook introduces the history, geology, and attractions of the region - its flora, wildlife, bush walks, ca...

Dunedin city and its environs are home to an amazing range of habitats and landscapes, of plants, animals, birds, insects and geological features. From the ocean, with its albatrosses and penguins, to the high alpine zone of inland ranges, this book introduces a magnificent natural environment. This brand-new fully revised edition of Wild Dunedin includes new and updated information and stunning new images, including a look at the new jewel in...

Two New Zealand-based conservationists provide a detailed discussion of the geology, climate, flora, fauna, and conservation issues relating to six geographical areas within the South Island's Fiordland National Park.

This is a paperback edition of Wild Fiordland, which was shortlisted for the Montana New Zealand Book Awards in 1997. It is a major work of regional natural history introducing a New Zealand World Heritage Area, Fiordland National Park. In a world largely modified by humans, Fiordland is a breathing space for nature. It is one of the planet's great wilderness areas, where monumental landscapes combine with a mosaic of miniature worlds. Located...

Back in 1990, when Neville Peat wrote The Incredible Kiwi , the national bird was in retreat, from habitat loss and the severe impact of predation. It was not well understood, being nocturnal and hidden in the forest. Most Kiwis had never seen their national bird. During the 1990s, saving the kiwi became a popular cause. Community kiwi conservation projects have emerged all over the country, especially in the North Island. And scientific resea...

Serving as a guide to hikes, flora, and fauna of Stewart Island, one of the three main islands of New Zealand, this book includes information on history, climate, transportation, accommodations, and historical sites.

Central' is a spectacular and unique region, set apart from the rest of the South Island by its geology and climate, which nurture a diverse range of flora and fauna. From alpine plants to the secrets of valley floor life, this book introduces a natural environment.

Summer, 1981. A youngish Neville Peat set out from Cape Reinga on his imported 10-speed bike 'Blue', aiming to cycle through small-town New Zealand from north to south, all the way to Stewart Island. The week before Easter, he reached his destination. He wrote a book about it, Detours: A journey through small-town New Zealand , which sold lots of copies and was broadcast on radio. Many times in the intervening years, usually on anniversaries o...

Founded on gold, sustained on scenery, developed on adrenalin, Queenstown is unlike anywhere else in New Zealand. It is the countrys tourism mecca, with lots of good reasons: mountains, rivers, lakes, climate, snow sports, tramping, fishing, bungee jumping, whitewater-rafting the list goes on and on. Neville Peat provides a guide to the region, with descriptions of its highlights. Queenstown is a strollers town and the book opens with places a...