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http://www.randomhouse.co.nz A field guide to the volcanoes, volcanic features and dramatic landscapes of Tongariro National Park.  By Karen Williams New Zealand sits precariously on the collision zone between the continental Australian Plate and the Oceanic Pacific Plate, one of the most active tectonic settings in the world. At the apex of New Zealand's most concentrated area of geothermal activity is the Tongariro Volcanic Centre, a zone slowly widening as the Earth's crust is stretched and thinned by the relentless forces beneath.  Tongariro Field Guide provides a comprehensive introduction to the Tongariro Volcanic Centre... read full article

#11

Went to walk the Crossing this year but got rained out.
Want to do it this summer now that I can do the whole lot.

9th December '13, 5:18pm Reply to this post
#12

It seems there is a lot to learn about this country NZ from this book

9th December '13, 5:37pm Reply to this post
#13

This sounds very interresting. I've done the Crossing and it is as reputed - the best one day walk in the world

9th December '13, 7:01pm Reply to this post
#14

Been there a couple times so would love to go again to some hidden gems!

9th December '13, 7:41pm Reply to this post
#15

looks like a good book

9th December '13, 9:09pm Reply to this post
#16

would love this
9th December '13, 9:23pm Reply to this post
#17

I've always wanted to do this crossing.

9th December '13, 10:14pm Reply to this post
#18

Love to read it, love to own it even more

9th December '13, 10:46pm Reply to this post
#19

After reading True Gritt by Bear Grylls I'm going to climb this mountain . In the words of Sir Ed I'm going to knock the Bastard Off. Hopefully there's a café at the top

10th December '13, 7:05am Reply to this post
#20

Looks a great book showcasing our NZ beauty.

10th December '13, 7:31am Reply to this post

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