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Lonely Planet New Zealand: Plan the Trip of a Lifetime Detailed Itineraries & Maps Insider Tips Covers Auckland, Queenstown, Wellington, Taranaki and

by Brett Atkinson

A region-by-region guide to planning a New Zealand trip

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A region-by-region guide to planning a New Zealand trip

This 22nd-edition guide combines broad trip-planning detail with itineraries for extended journeys, day trips, walks and activity-led excursions. Its coverage ranges from Auckland and Wellington to Fiordland, Southland and Central Otago, with recommendations on places to stay, eat, shop and explore. Examples include cycling the Lake Dunstan Trail, visiting the Aoraki Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve and climbing Paritutu. Practical sections address transport, money, local etiquette, accessibility and responsible travel, while cultural stories introduce local history and traditions. A pull-out map, regional maps, photography and useful words and phrases round out the toolkit.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Travelers planning a multi-week trip around New Zealand
  • Visitors seeking regional itineraries alongside practical travel information
  • Travelers interested in local culture, outdoor activities and sightseeing

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New Zealand travel planningRegional itineraries and outdoor activitiesLocal history and traditionsPractical travel information

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Book overview

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to New Zealand.

Discover New Zealand's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from exploring Central Otago's stunning countryside by bike on the Lake Dunstan Trail; to gazing at the star-filled skies of the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve; and climbing up Paritutu, the lava plug of an ancient volcano in Taranki.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's New Zealand travel guide:

  • Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
  • All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate New Zealand effortlessly
  • Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
  • Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
  • Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of New Zealand
  • Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Waitangi Treaty Grounds, to the Waitomo Caves, and the Hobbiton movie set
  • Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel
  • Connect with New Zealand culturethrough stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
  • Covers: Auckland; Northland; The Waikato; Coromandel Peninsula & Bay of Plenty; Rotorua & Taupō; Taranaki, Whanganui & Ruapehu; Hawke's Bay, Gisborne & East Cape; Wellington; Marlborough & Nelson; Christchurch & Canterbury; The West Coast; Queenstown, Wānaka & Central Otago; Dunedin, Waitaki & the Catlins; Fjordland & Southland




Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's New Zealand.
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