Upriver: From the Sea To The Southern Alps offers an enchanting journey through New Zealand’s stunning South Island, or Te Waipounamu. This captivating book, authored by Colin Heinz and published by Quentin Wilson Publishing, is a treasure trove of knowledge for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike. With its 384 pages, the paperback edition offers detailed accounts of the formation of diverse landscapes and the intricate story of human settlement dating back eight centuries.

Ideal for both casual readers and seasoned explorers, this book provides critical insights for those wishing to retrace the author’s explorative footsteps. It encapsulates trips across easily accessible regions along the west and east coasts, as well as in the challenging mountainous areas of the South Island. Each of the 24 captivating chapters delves into the water catchment areas of rivers flowing from the majestic Southern Alps’, or K? Tiritiri o te Moana, Main Divide to the sea.

Highlighting essential safety tips for backcountry trips, this book emphasizes the importance of detailed terrain knowledge, situational awareness, and planning. Whether you’re venturing into this breathtaking landscape or simply immersing yourself in its narrative, Upriver seamlessly bridges the gap between past and present, painting a complete picture of New Zealand’s scenic beauty. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, and history buffs, this book is a vital read for anyone captivated by the allure of Te Waipounamu.

**CONDITION**: Brand New
**Dimensions**: 170 x 240 mm
**Pages**: 384
**Bind**: paperback
**Author**: Colin Heinz
**Publisher**: Quentin Wilson Publishing
**Publication Date**: 15-08-2020

CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 170 x 240 mm
Pages: 384
Bind: paperback
Author: Colin Heinz Publisher: Quentin Wilson Publishing
Publication Date: 15-08-2020

Upriver will appeal to everyone who loves New Zealand’s South Island/Te Waipounamu and wants to find out more about the formation of its diverse landscapes and the story of human settlement since the very first landings about eight centuries ago. It will also provide all the information needed by those wishing to retrace the author’s footsteps, either in the easily accessible regions of the west or east coasts, or in the more challenging mountainous regions of the South Island/Te Waipounamu. An absorbing blend of trip descriptions laced with background notes about the meaning and significance of places that were encountered, it tells the story of the author’s journeys to the principal sources of each of the 24 rivers that flow down to the sea from the Main Divide of the Southern Alps. Each of the 24 chapters in this book paints a full-length portrait of the water catchment areas of the 24 rivers that flow all the way down to the sea from the Main Divide of the Southern Alps/K? Tiritiri o te Moana, including its highest peaks and lowest Main Divide passes. Those portraits fit together like the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle to form a comprehensive picture of this unique island. Safe backcountry trips require detailed knowledge of the terrain, situational awareness, teamwork, and contingency plans. The backcountry trips that are described in this book were spread over five decades, mainly in late summer-early autumn when weather conditions are usually more favoura