Early Tourism in the Southern Alps – Cindy Jemmett

New Zealand in the late 19^th and early 20^th centuries was an intrepid destination that promised adventure and unclimbed peaks. Hear about some of the colourful personalities attracted by this challenge, and the development of the mountaineering scene in NZ.

Cindy will talk about research she has been doing for a book about the history of mountain tourism and its promotion.