Kiwi Tracks: A New Zealand Journey

by Andrew Stevenson

Book Overview

Following the success of the original edition, this reissued travel literature classic is sure to capture the imagination of all who long to visit New Zealand -- one of the world's most popular travel... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1741046793
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Lonely Planet
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.8" x 0.5" x 5.3"

Customer Reviews

A wonderful personal diary of a New Zealand vacation

Andrew Stevenson has successfully accomplished what very few others are able to do.He has written a travel guide that is actually enthralling to read. From its pages you will gain a wonderful sense of the flora, fauna and people of "The Land of the White Cloud."Although the title suggests it to be a book on hiking... it is not. It is a personal account of his time in New Zealand, where he spends 4 months marching through some of the most beautiful places on earth.The casts of characters that he introduces us to are not "over the top" hard to imagine people, but... simply the everyday folks of New Zealand and the foreigners that are vacationing there too.I look forward to reading all of Mr. Stevenson's works.Andrew... if you ever need a hiking buddy... drop me a line!

tells it like it is

I really enjoyed reading this account of a person's journey. So many travelogues leave me wondering who the author really is and I find Andrew Stevenson's honest writing of his emotions provides an extra dimension that adds interest to what is a poetic description of a journey through New Zealand. I like his sense of humor, his perspective on adventure tourism and the threats it poses to the 'wilderness'. There were times when I laughed aloud, and others when I was moved by the stories of the characters he meets. For me anyway, this is the kind of travelogue I would like to read.

moving account of one man's journey through NZ

Thoroughly enjoyed this narrative with it's mix of facts, humor, and personal insights. Felt like I knew him. Also made me want to visit NZ and see it for myself. I particularly like the sections on the Maori and the poignant ending.

Accessible and enjoyable read. Highly recommended.

If you've ever been to New Zealand, the accurate and vivid descriptions in this book will bring back beautiful memories and make you laugh out loud at times. If you're planning to visit, reading this book will leave you thirsting to find out more about the NZ countryside and culture for yourself.

funny, insightful, a really good read

After reading his previous book, Annapurna Circuit, I was curious to read what the author would write about New Zealand. Having been to NZ nine times myself, I was almost reluctant to read this book, thinking it would be a disappointment. I mean, how could it live up to my own experiences in New Zealand? It was better than my expectations. Kiwi Tracks is a travelogue based on four months trekking. Lovely descriptive passages of tramping through the rainforest, some funny scenes where you laugh out loud, and some personal insights that keep you turning the pages. So many of his experiences I could relate to. Although there are criticims he makes, he captures the country and people with insight. I loved his Annapurna Circuit and this book is definitely not a disappointment.