In this book Pat Barrett brings together his extensive tramping and trans-alpine experience and his skills as a superb photographer to provide a guide to all the marked walking tracks, huts and recognised tramping routes of this region, many of which have never before been documented in this form.
There are dozens of interesting, easy and accessible short walks, longer hikes that can be completed in a day or a long weekend, and are within the scope of most averagely fit trampers. There are also some challenging routes suitable only for those with experience in the wild back country.
Every track is graded (from easy to hard +) with an estimate of the walking time involved. Other details include access information, descriptions of the best route available, notes on the history and attractions of the area, the weather and terrain, and the equipment you'll need to carry.
The magnificent scenery of Westland is not simply to be admired: this book will help you experience it first hand for yorself.
The towering mountains, ancient glaciers, primeval forests and wild beaches of Westland are legendary and exploring the region is an adventure in stark contrasts. It offers the climber, tramper or explorer a wide range of experiences, from alpine routes for the serious climber to gentle tracks suitable for the whole family -- some through places of historical interest and all through areas of great natural beauty.