Steve Gurney's new book will give kids more options to fight the growing obesity issue

How do you swim in open water? How do you read a compass? How do you fix a puncture?

New Zealand’s resident action man – Steve Gurney – brings you The Beginner’s Guide to Adventure Sport in New Zealand. Steve didn’t fit the mould of organised sports in high-school – he came dead-last in sprints, couldn’t run fast enough for rugby and was always picked last for bullrush. It took him a while to discover that he wasn’t useless at sports at all, just that what he was interested in wasn’t readily available at school. Steve’s talent and passion for sport awaited him in the mountains, bushes, waters and terrains of NZ.


Published on 2 November 2015. Random House NZ. RRP $35.00

Steve’s years of experience in adventure sports make The Beginner’s Guide to Adventure Sport in New Zealand the perfect companion for those starting out. With an emphasis on safety throughout, this book has important information on the right gear you’ll need for the right pursuit and the essentials of survival in unpredictable environments. Learn the basics from kayaking to mountain biking and everything in between.

With the concerning rise in children’s obesity levels, this book makes sports, not always available as part of the school curriculum, accessible and attainable. As well as encouraging children to keep trying to discover an activity they love, because they might not find it during a lunchtime game of bullrush.


Website: www.stevegurney.co.nz