- these include general books that cover tramping in New Zealand and overseas and books on specific regions e.g. Nelson. Some of the books on specific tracks e.g. the Routeburn are found in the
We also hold topographical maps (mainly the top of the South Island) and National Park maps in our Reference area in the District library. Ask at the Information Desk.
To help you find the books on the topics you want, try searching on our online catalogue using Quickfind and type in the keywords
Tramping
Hiking safety
Walking tracks
Camp* (includes camping, camp, cookery)
Routeburn
Heaphy track
If the Quickfind search brings up too many titles or titles that are not relevant go into one title which is similar to what you want and note the subject heading(s). Select Subject as the search field. Here are some examples of subjects to search for.
Camp*
Hiking ( the subject heading for walking)
Huts
Outdoor cookery
Trails (the subject heading for tracks)
Magazines
New Zealand Adventure: experience the real outdoors
Wilderness: New Zealands magazine of the outdoors
