{"product_id":"subterranean-new-zealand-abandoned-mines-scott-rauvers-9798185082287","title":"Subterranean New Zealand. Abandoned Mines, Lava Tubes, Caves, Dams, and Secret Ghost Tunnels: The Underground Atlas of Northern and Southern New Zeala","description":"View pages of this guide for free at: \u003cbr\u003ewww.HypogealPublishing.com\/new.html \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTotal Pages: 300 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNumber of Sites: 396 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBeneath the postcard landscapes of New Zealand lies a vast, silent wilderness completely hidden from view. While millions look up at towering peaks and pristine coastlines, a parallel world waits in the dark-carved by nature, forged by war, and abandoned by industry. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the team behind Subterranean Boston comes the definitive blueprint to this hidden realm: Subterranean New Zealand..This is the most extensive underground atlas of the New Zealand Underground Country ever compiled; spanning 300 pages. Across its pages, Hypogeal Publishing documents 396 distinct subterranean sites, mapping every known, suspected, and folkloric structure hidden beneath the North and South Islands. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe sheer ambition of this volume bridges the gap between natural wonders and human engineering. Inside, you will find: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Industrial Underworld: Forgotten gold and coal mines, long-decommissioned railway tunnels, and abandoned utility corridors. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSubterranean Fortresses: Secret World War II military bunkers and coastal defense networks carved directly into volcanic rock. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGeological Wonders: Vast natural cave systems and labyrinthine lava tubes hidden just beneath the topsoil. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEchoes of the Past: Sacred subterranean sites drawn from Māori oral traditions and enduring settler folklore. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSubterranean New Zealand balances meticulous, academic authority with the spirit of pure adventure. Every single entry serves as a comprehensive reference point, outfitted with precise GPS coordinates in both Google and GPS Garmin Formats. It also contains historical backgrounds of each site and its current structural status. To ensure absolute accuracy, the text cross-references thousands of pages of archival data, combining records from GNS Science, Heritage New Zealand, and the New Zealand Speleological Society with regional Māori historical accounts. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether you are a serious historian, an experienced caver, or an armchair explorer tracing the forgotten lines of the map, this atlas is an essential addition to your collection. The definitive guide to New Zealand's deepest secrets is finally here. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTo ensure speed of finding any location, an easy to reference Index has been compiled that is divided into 4 distinct groups: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eINDEX\u003cbr\u003ePart I - Page numbers. INDEX BY LOCALITY. Nearest town or settlement to each site, \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePart II - Page number. INDEX BY CATEGORY. Sites grouped by structural type. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePart III - Page number. INDEX BY CONFIDENCE RATING. Sites grouped by the confidence rating recorded in the guidebook, \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUncover what lies beneath. View free sample pages and explore the master checklist at www.HypogealPublishing.com\/new.html \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Scott Rauvers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798185082287\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/02\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 310\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.19lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.65d","brand":"Scott Rauvers","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49174106898687,"sku":"9798185082287","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_844eec62-d645-44a6-b5e5-42622792b64b.jpg?v=1788957683","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/subterranean-new-zealand-abandoned-mines-scott-rauvers-9798185082287","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}