Science and natural history writer Dave Hansford explores biodiversity hotspot Kahurangi in his new book, Kahurangi: The nature of Kahurangi National Park and Northwest Nelson. How did this book come about? There have been several great books on Kahurangi, from social histories to tramping guides. But nobody had taken a walk through the place and described […]
About the author
Victoria Bruce
Victoria is a keen tramper and author of the award-winning book Adventures with Emilie. She holds a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Queensland, has written for news agencies at home and abroad, and has held communications advisor roles within the public and private sector. These days she’s freelancing, writing books and spending lots of time outdoors with her daughter Emilie, exploring the rough and rugged mountains of the South Island’s West Coast and beyond.
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