An extended stay in New Zealand determined the content of Gillian Orrell's first book. New Boots in New Zealand is a humorous, first-hand account of walking the nine Great Walks of New Zealand, encompassing many additional facts, anecdotes and insights about New Zealand's culture, history and peoples. Deciding to go solo, Gillian accomplished all nine walks in the space of a few months, not only learning all she needed to know about tramping but also a huge amount about New Zealand. This superbly written and hugely enjoyable book is the result of her efforts. It describes what tramping in New Zealand is really like, offering handy tips and wry observations that you won't find anywhere else. New Boots in New Zealand is aimed at both first-time and experienced trampers, anyone who intends to go on any of the Great Walks, as well as armchair travellers of all ages.

New Boots in New Zealand: Nine Great Walks, Three Islands & One Tramping Virgin

Orrell, Gillian

Exisle Publishing (New Zealand)

When Gillian Orrell abandoned corporate life in London to walk or 'tramp' New Zealand's nine Great Walks, she had little idea of what to expect. But uncertainty and inexperience soon gave way to the challenges of the tracks themselves as she embarked on the greatest adventure of her life. Fighting snowstorms, blisters and the attentions of unwanted tramping companions, she tramped over mountains, into craters, through rivers, along beaches, past glaciers, around lakes, between active volcanoes and through some of the oldest forests in the world. Never sure whether she would be able to complete all of the tracks, Gillian determined to enjoy whatever fate had in store. As she tramped she uncovered local legends, searched for endangered species, got caught in a flood, hunted goats, marvelled at the earth's antics, met the real trampers, considered the place of human beings in this land and decided to change her life. New Boots in New Zealand is a day-by-day account of all nine Great Walks, from the majesty of the famous Milford Track to the unexpected variety of the Heaphy and the beguiling mystery of the Whanganui River Journey. Full of humour and joie de vivre, it is a hugely enjoyable armchair read as well as an essential source of information for anyone intending to walk in New Zealand.

New Boots in New Zealand: Nine Great Walks, Three Islands and One Tramping Virgin

Travel

Australia & South Pacific

ReadHowYouWant

<p>When Gillian Orrell abandoned corporate life in London to tramp New Zealand's nine Great Walks, she had little idea of what to expect. But uncertainty and inexperience soon gave way to the challenge of the walks themselves, as she embarked on the greatest adventure of her life. 'New Boots in New Zealand' is a day - by - day account of all nine Great Walks, from the majesty of the famous Milford Track to the unexpected variety of the Heaphy and the beguiling mystery of the Whanganui River Journey. Full of humour and 'joie de vivre', it is a hugely enjoyable armchair read as well as an essential source of information for anyone intending to walk in New Zealand.</p>

Sports & Outdoors

Hiking & Camping

<p>New Boots in New Zealand' is Gillian Orrell's humorous and highly enjoyable first-hand account of walking the nine Great Walks solo within a matter of months. In it you'll discover much about New Zealand's rugged and unforgiving landscapes whilst learning additional facts, anecdotes and insights into New Zealand's culture, history and peoples. As a solo tramper Gillian gives you a unique insight into what tramping in New Zealand is really like</p>

Exisle Publishing

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New Boots in New Zealand: Nine Great Walks, Three Islands & One Tramping Virgin

New Boots in New Zealand: Nine Great Walks, Three Islands and One Tramping Virgin

New Boots in New Zealand: Nine Great Walks, Three Islands & One Tramping Virgin

New Boots in New Zealand: Nine Great Walks, Three Islands and One Tramping Virgin