Sea Kayakers Guide To New Zealands South Island

Author : Alex Ferguson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781869660093
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sea Kayaker's Guide to New Zealand's South Island written by Alex Ferguson and published by . This book was released on 2002-12-13 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With its numerous inlets, bays and lakes, the upper and central South Island offers a wealth of opportunities for easily accessible, sheltered paddling. Add the fantastic scenery, particularly in the Marlborough Sounds and the central lakes to the mix and it is no wonder that the number of sea kayakers are growing as more and more people discover the pleasures of this enjoyable and rewarding activity. Detailing more than 90 kayaking tours, spread over nine regions, with over 25 useful maps and 16 pages of full colour photographs, this companion volume to Sea Kayaker's Guide to New Zealand's Upper North Island presents the beginner as well as the experienced kayaker with specific information on trip preparation, radio frequencies, marine map and chart recommendations, the easiest way to reach your launch site, and a few helpful camping tips along with some general information on safe kayaking practices. The author's many years of experience of kayaking in the South Island also enables him to offer a 'stroke by stroke' commentary on places of interest along the way to one's destination of choice. Regions covered: Golden Bay; Abel Tasman National Park; Tasman Bay; Marlborough Sounds; North-east Coast; Banks Peninsula; Canterbury to Otago; Mackenzie Country and the West Coast.

Author : Chris Duff
Publisher : Falcon Guides
ISBN 13 : 9780762725953
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Southern Exposure written by Chris Duff and published by Falcon Guides. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this epic tale of sea-kayaking adventure, award-winning author Chris Duff places readers in the cockpit of his 18-foot kayak and lets them experience the full power and beauty of the South Pacific Ocean and the wild energy of the Tasman Sea as it thunders onto New Zealand's uninhabited west coast. Not just an account of human physical endurance and determination to attempt what had only been accomplished once before, this exquisitely written narrative reveals the philosophical and psychological life of a man who has chosen the sea as the master to sit before and to learn from. The intense and often terrifying sea journey is balanced by serendipitous meetings along the way with friendly New Zealanders and with the diverse wildlife of this tiny and remote island country. Southern Exposure is a force of writing that will captivate the armchair adventurer as well as the seasoned ocean traveler.

Author : Vincent Maire
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781869661892
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sea Kayaker's Guide to New Zealand's Upper North Island written by Vincent Maire and published by . This book was released on 2008-05-02 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : John Dowd
Publisher : Greystone Books
ISBN 13 : 1771641444
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sea Kayaking written by John Dowd and published by Greystone Books. This book was released on 2015-04-20 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Still regarded as “the bible” for both new and experienced kayakers after more than thirty years in print, Sea Kayaking covers the basics of equipment and technique, including types of paddles and strokes, as well as such essential skills as how to read the weather and the water, how to navigate with and without GPS and how to travel with a group. Drawing on his many years of experience paddling in all climates, John Dowd presents practical advice on dealing with potential hazards (from surf to sea ice to sharks), carrying out rescues and planning for long-distance expeditions. New for this edition are hints about digital technologies for planning and navigating while kayak touring as well as lots of tips for outfitting boats, adapting equipment and finessing fishing technique while kayak angling—whether casting and jigging for fun on a day trip or trolling for dinner on a longer expedition. Also fully updated are the sections on managing risk and the inspiring stories of adventure, including Freya Hoffmeister’s record-breaking circumnavigation of Australia and Japanese paddlers’ increasingly challenging trips around the islands and beyond. As a sport, sea kayaking continues to evolve. Once the sport of a very few long-distance paddlers embarking on international expeditions, then the recreational pursuit of many weekend tourers, sea kayaking is now popular with many day trippers as well. As more and more paddlers take to the water—for the day, the weekend or many months, this classic guide continues to be required reading for those seeking adventure on the open ocean.

Author : Tara Mulvany
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781927213186
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Winter's Paddle written by Tara Mulvany and published by . This book was released on 2014-10-20 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The story of a journey around the coast of New Zealand's South Island during winter. Inspired by a three-month sea kayak adventure through Fiordland, 23 year-old Tara Mulvany set off from Milford Sound in May 2012 with Sim Grigg, on a mission to circumnavigate the South Island by sea kayak."

Author : Kerry Howe
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781869660901
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Coastal Sea Kayaking in New Zealand written by Kerry Howe and published by . This book was released on 2005-05-01 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sea kayaking is a major, year-round recreational activity in New Zealand. With its mild climate and wonderful coastline, New Zealand would have to be among the best places in the world to go sea kayaking. This new book by the very experienced Kerry Howe won't tell you how to paddle or brace -plenty of other books cover basic skills - but it will tell you how to plan a tour along the Kiwi coastline, and as such will fit neatly alongside New Holland's existing sea kayak titles (Sea Kayaker's Guide to New Zealand's North Island and South Island). Chapter topics include an introduction to the New Zealand coast, general preparation, trip management, equipment on the beach and at sea, navigation, keeping in touch, getting weather information, calling for assistance, emergency gear, life in the cockpit, hazards at sea, and life on the shore. From how to pack a tow-rope in a Vegemite jar, or what to stow for beach camping, to the best way to deter sharks, Howe covers all the practical aspects of touring.

Author : Graham Egarr
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780473029593
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book New Zealand's South Island Rivers written by Graham Egarr and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "... accounts of more than 165 rivers ... information on access, put-in and take-out points, grades, special features and the major hazards ... for each river"--Flap.

Author : Philip Woodhouse
Publisher : BalboaPress
ISBN 13 : 1452508496
Total Pages : 381 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sea Kayaking written by Philip Woodhouse and published by BalboaPress. This book was released on 2013-12-16 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Sea Kayaking, , comprehensive guide for those who travel the open waters in the Southern Hemisphere, Philip Woodhouse, Australian paddler and Royal Australian Air Force veteran, shares his years of experience, technical training, and military teaching skills. What began as a personal reference was soon developed as a training manual, recommended by the Victorian Sea Kayak Club to its membersand East Coast Kayaking to their patrons and Australian Canoeing students. Sea Kayaking covers boat design, kit requirements, paddling skills, health and well-being, meteorology, the ocean environment, navigation, communications, conservation andminimal-impact camping, conservation, seamanship, electrical bilge pumps, solar panels, light sources, boat repairs, leadership, risk management, basic safety and survival strategies , as well as a brief overview about the history and various types of canoeing.. There is also a comprehensive glossary to assist the reader in understanding the terms and concepts discussed in the main text. Woodhouses work differs from most manuals about sea kayaking in that it is written from the perspective of someone who paddles the Southern Hemisphere. As such, the major differences between the two hemispheresweather patterns, navigation, laws, and terminologyare discussed, as well as compared to their Northern Hemisphere counterparts. In the end, paddling skills are paddling skills, hypothermia is hypothermia, and twenty-five-knot winds are twenty-five-knot winds. A three-metre tidal range can still produce a long haul across mud flats when the tide is outand landing through two-metre surf is still scary (though a lot of fun), no matter where you paddle.

Author : Catherine Le Nevez
Publisher : Rough Guides UK
ISBN 13 : 1409360407
Total Pages : 851 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Rough Guide to New Zealand written by Catherine Le Nevez and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2012-09-03 with total page 851 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new Rough Guide to New Zealand is the definitive guide to the world's adventure capital. Now in full-colour throughout, it contains dozens of tempting colour photos illustrating the country's iconic landmarks and its stupendously diverse scenery. Detailed accounts of every attraction along with crystal-clear maps and plans will show you the very best New Zealand has to offer: from white-sand beaches and vast kauri trees in the north to the hairline fiords and penguin colonies in the south. With expert guidance you won't put a foot wrong when experiencing Maori culture or simply striking out on multi-day hikes. At every point this guide steers you to little-known sights such as secluded hot pools or Wellington's best cafés. Insider tips, planning itineraries and author picks give you the inside scoop on the best accommodation across every price range, how to track down Marlborough's tastiest Sauvignon blancs and where the most delectable Maori hangi can be found. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to New Zealand. Now available in ePub format.

Author : Rough Guides
Publisher : Apa Publications (UK) Limited
ISBN 13 : 1789195209
Total Pages : 1191 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Rough Guide to New Zealand (Travel Guide eBook) written by Rough Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2018-12-02 with total page 1191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover this spectacular destination with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to sample fine wines in Hawke's Bay, canoe along the Whanganui River or hike across the Franz Josef glacier, The Rough Guide to New Zealand will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop and visit along the way. Independent, trusted reviews written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit every budget. Full-colour maps throughout - navigate New Zealand's towns and cities or its scenic coastal roads without needing to get online. Stunning images - a rich collection of inspiring colour photography. Things not to miss - Rough Guides' rundown of New Zealand's best sights and experiences. Itineraries - carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip. Detailed regional coverage - whether off the beaten track or in more mainstream tourist destinations, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Areas covered include: Auckland, Northland, Western NorthIsland, Central North Island, The Coromandel, Bay of Plenty and the East Cape, Poverty Bay, Hawke's Bay and the Waiarapa, Wellington, Marlborough, Nelson and Kaikoura, Christchurch, Central South Island, Dunedin, Stewart Island, the West Coast, Queenstown, Wanaka and Central Otago, Fiordland . Attractions include: Milford Sound, Farewell Spit, Kaikoura Peninsula, White Island, Ninety Mile Beach, East Cape, The Catlins. Abel Tasman National Park, Wai-o-Tapu, wine regions. Basics - essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, outdoor activities, culture and etiquette, and more. Background information - a Contexts chapter devoted to history and recommended books, plus a guide to Maori language and a glossary. Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with The Rough Guide to New Zealand. About Rough Guides: Escape the everyday with Rough Guides. We are a leading travel publisher known for our "tell it like it is" attitude, up-to-date content and great writing. Since 1982, we've published books covering more than 120 destinations around the globe, with an ever-growing series of ebooks, a range of beautiful, inspirational reference titles, and an award-winning website. We pride ourselves on our accurate, honest and informed travel guides.