West Coast Walking

By Kerry-Jayne Wilson

Subjects: Nature and wildlife, Trails, West Coast (N.Z.)- Guidebooks, Walking, Trails--New Zealand--West Coast--Guidebooks, Hiking--New Zealand--West Coast--Guidebooks, Guidebooks, Leisure and recreation, Natural history--New Zealand--West Coast

Description: 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. The plants, animals, and natural features on short easy paths are described in some detail; longer, more demanding trails are described less fully. The lakes and lagoons are best explored by kayak, and guidance is given for the paddling naturalist.