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Tag Archives: book
A Crossing to Remember: A Tararua Southern Crossing in 1920
Several days ago, I noted that it’s almost 100 years since the Southern Crossing Track was completed, which is pretty cool. This, however, was only the beginning of a significant tourism venture for both the Otaki and Wairarapa regions. At … Continue reading
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Tagged book, government policies, history, media, musing, tararua southern crossing, tararuas, tramping
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NZMS 260 and 262: Our Metric Topographical Heritage, edited by Graeme Jupp (review)
Topographic maps worldwide often appear utilitarian, if not a little boring graphically. By comparison the new 260s were stylish and modern without losing any utility. They were undoubtedly among the best looking topographic maps in the world. —David Balm, In … Continue reading
Huts: Untold stories from back-country New Zealand, by Mark Pickering (review)
This is the second book I’ve read by Mark Pickering, the first having been A Tramper’s Journey, which I liked (the review is here). He’s written many books, and this is a topic that Mark Pickering is especially suited to, … Continue reading
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A Trampers Journey by Mark Pickering (my notes)
Several years ago I picked up this book by Mark Pickering titled A Tramper’s Journey, subtitled Stories from the back country of New Zealand, and noticed the entire opening section was all about the author’s 1970s experience in Tongue & … Continue reading
