Shaun Barnett (1969-2024) tramped extensively throughout New Zealand over the past 35 years, and visited over 1000 backcountry huts. With a Bachelor of Science degree in zoology, and a Post-graduate Diploma in Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Shaun was a full-time writer and photographer for 30 years, and authored a number of best-selling books, including Classic Tramping in New Zealand, Natural New Zealand, North Island Weekend Tramps, Tramping in New Zealand, Tramping in Aotearoa, Day Walks in New Zealand, Tramping: A New Zealand History, and Leading the Way: 100 Years of the Tararua Tramping Club, the latter two coauthored with Chris Maclean.

Website:  Shaun Barnett’s photo gallery