Lonely Planet Best of New Zealand (Travel Guide) - Softcover

Lonely Planet; Atkinson, Brett; Bennett, Sarah; Dragicevich, Peter; Rawlings-Way, Charles; Slater, Lee

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1786571250 ISBN 13: 9781786571250

Publisher: Lonely Planet, 2016

Synopsis

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher

Lonely Planet Best of New Zealand is your passport to New Zealand's top sights and most authentic experiences.

Start your trip with a rush in Queenstown, the birthplace of bungy jumping, kayak through the verdant cliffs of Milford Sound or enjoy local wines in Auckland, all with your trusted travel companion. Offering visually-inspiring content along with the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you, this photo-rich, user-friendly guide makes planning fun and easy. Discover the best of New Zealand and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet Best of New Zealand:

• In-depth coverage of the destination's must-see sights along with hidden gems that most guidebooks miss to get you to the heart of a place
• Intuitively organized with essential information at your fingertips
• Eye-catching full-colour design and easy-to-use layout with maps and images throughout
• Annotated images that bring a destination to life
• Practical planning and transport tools including a fold-out map (included in print version) that gives instant access to must-see sights to help you navigate as you plot out your itinerary
• Short and extended itineraries to help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests to make the most of your time on the road
• Insider tips and insights to save time and money, avoid crowds and trouble spots, and to get to know the destination like a local
• Honest recommendations for all budgets
• Cultural insights and background information to put top sights and experiences in context and to give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience (includes history, multiculturalism, religion, arts, architecture, food, and environment)
• Free, convenient pull-out New Zealand map (included in print version) plus over 70 maps
• Covers Auckland, Bay of Islands, Coromandel Peninsula, Waikato, King Country, Rotorua, Taupo, Tongariro National Park, Wellington, Marlborough, Nelson, Christchurch, Queenstown, Fiordland and more

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Best of New Zealand , our easy-to-use, expertly curated guide, is filled with inspiring and colourful photos and focuses on New Zealand's most popular attractions and authentic experiences for those looking for the best of the best and have minimal time for planning.

• Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all the country has to offer? Check out Lonely Planet New Zealand guide.
  
• Looking for a guide for just the North Island or the South Island? Check out Lonely Planet New Zealand's North Island or New Zealand's South Island for a comprehensive look at all the islands have to offer

About Lonely Planet:

Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves.

TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category

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About this title

From the Back Cover:

As our planet heats up environmentally and politically, it's good to know New Zealand exists. This uncrowded, peaceful and accepting country is the ultimate escape for travellers seeking spectacle, adventure and excellent food and wine. We've collected New Zealand's best sights, itineraries and local secrets into one easyto- use package, carefully crafted by our experts. * fold-out country and Auckland planning maps * features on Maori culture and the environment * packed with inspirational images * includes Queenstown, Christchurch, Wellington and Rotorua * New Zealand's best sights and experiences * Arts and music feature

About this edition

• Publisher: Lonely Planet
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1786571250
• ISBN 13: 9781786571250
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 324