An attractive hardback with a good, clean, intact cover (copy available on request by e-mail). The guide is prefaced by general information on the various categories - national nature reserves, national parks, etc ; and for each site mentioned there are full details of how to reach it, and where to go when you get there, as well as details of the birds, animals and flowers, you may expect to see. There is also complete information on routes, permits, access, etc, and where necessary the text is supplemented by sketch maps. The places covered range from the vast Lakeland National Park, to the tiny Rex Graham Nature Reserve, which is only open one afternoon a year. They include nature reserves, national parks, botanic gardens, zooz and safari parks, footpaths long and short, bird and waterfowl gardens, and a personal selection of walks in every area of the country.

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