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Country Trails - a few journeys in early New Zealand by foot and boat, and some on William Colenso.


MANUKAU TO PAIHIA 1842
By canoe and foot. An Interesting contrast for those familiar with the present day Auckland landscape.

NAPIER TO THAMES ON FOOT, 1884
Includes description of Pink and White Terraces, Wairakei etc.

HAWKE'S BAY COASTAL LOWLANDS
No portion of New Zealand has changed in configuration and appearance as much in the last 150 years as has this area.

DELIVERANCE COVE (CASTLE POINT) LANDING, 1843
10 persons and a dog in a rowboat chance upon 'Deliverance Cove' during a storm.

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