Author(s): Paul Smitz, Martin Robinson, Nina Rousseau, Richard Watkins, James Belich, Julie Biuso, Russell Brown, Vaughan Yarwood & David Millar

Travel

Providing information for travelling in New Zealand for every budget, this title offers guides to all its outdoor activities, its flora and fauna, sights, public transport, history and culture.

Find out what all the fuss is about. Experience the natural and human wonders of New Zealand: green national parks and towering mountain backdrops plus a vibrant cultural scene with wining and dining to write home about. Be inspired with this bestselling, independent guidebook in hand.

• discover - the best of wild-and-wonderful New Zealand with the help of our new colour highlights and outdoors sections and suggested itineraries


• connect - with the Kiwis (and a kiwi), with history, culture and environment sections written by experts


• get around - the country with the help of over 120 detailed maps


• treat yourself - to fine seafood, great wines and other gastronomic delights, following our expert foodie's advice on where and what to eat and drink


• see the sights - along our city walking tours, with or without kiddies in tow

First published 1977; this 12th edition October 2004.