Our Book
Keeping It Kiwi
Our book is well underway. We hope it will inspire walkers at all levels to take their first step towards undertaking a private walk. The book offers insights into each of the 20+ tracks and is also used as a companion guide.
Our book is unique, high quality and kiwi-made. We 'walk the talk' too, as we have hiked all the tracks ourselves. We are keeping it kiwi with all the writing, designing, and publishing done locally and printing done in Canterbury.
Making It Real
Our book, like this video, has a rich storytelling element beyond that of a standard travel guide. Behind each walk are country people who share their personal journeys and passion, bringing their walks to life.
This is demonstrated in the video by Tom O'Brien, a multi-generational landowner at Welcome Rock Trails who hand-built his multi-day walk and ride to share with others. Watch his short story and be inspired.
At the start of each chapter in the book, the track providers share in their own words their passion for the land and their venture's development. They welcome readers to their environments.
Get Inspired
Our book strives to be a vibrant inspiration. We achieve this by providing the best quality printed maps, photographs and illustrations as well as clear text with clean layout and design.
Photos to inspire
Maps to browse
Elevation profiles to consider
So Join Us!
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Mapping the high country
Author Profile
Gary Patterson has lived and breathed trails. He managed walking tracks for DOC, and designed the track alignment for a new NZ Great Walk as well designing and building some private walks too.
He has created two free mobile apps for the NZ Great Rides and Great Walks involving mapping all these public trails and the majority of private walks around the country.
He has written dozens of published articles about his track mapping trips, and this new project in writing a book complements his past experiences and insight.