Today for Heading Off, we're not travelling too far.
Long-time Wellington resident Michael Szabo is editor of Birds New Zealand magazine, and he has written for New Scientist, New Zealand Geographic and the Sunday Star-Times.
Michael has a book out tomorrow - Wild Wellington Ngā Taonga Taiao - published by Te Papa press.
The illustrated guide highlights the best wild and urban places to seek out in Wellington - from the South Coast to Kāpiti - and includes an abundance of wildlife and ecosystems even locals might not be aware of.
Photo: Te Papa Press
