Lonely Planet New Zealand

Hit the slopes in Queenstown, experience Maori culture, and explore the Bay of Islands; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of New Zealand and begin your journey now!Inside Lonely Planetâ’s New ZealandTravel Guide:Up-to-date information – all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020â’s COVID-19 outbreakNEW pull-out, passport-size ‘Just Landed’ card with wi-fi, ATM and transport info – all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotelImproved planning tools for family travellers – where to go, how to save money, plus fun stuff just for kidsWhat’s New feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas our writers have uncoveredNEW Accommodation feature gathers all the information you need to plan your accommodationNEW Where to Stay in Auckland map is your at-a-glance guide to accommodation options in each neighbourhoodColour maps and images throughoutHighlightsand itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interestsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsEssential infoat your fingertips – hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, pricesHonest reviews for all budgets – eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks missCultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience – history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politicsOver 130 mapsCovers Auckland, Bay of Islands & Northland, Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula, Taranaki & Whanganui, Taupo & the Ruapehu Region, Rotorua & the Bay of Plenty, the East Coast, Wellingtion Region, Christchurch & Canterbury, Dunedin & Otago, Fiordland & Southland, Queenstown & Wanaka, the West Coast, Nelson & Marlborough