A personal account of a four-month solo trek through New Zealand, which draws on the author's background in biology and anthropology. Stevenson begins amidst the snow and cold on the mountains of New Zealand's South Island and slowly ventures northward to the tropics. His experiences range from swimming with the dolphins to exploring the rain forest to spending time with the Maori people who welcomed him into their culture. With information on the national parks, urban and rural areas.  (NZL30, $12.95)