Synopses & Reviews
New Zealand is regularly voted the best country in the world to visit and with its unparalleled scenery, range of exciting activities, and charming cities, it's not hard to see why. Explore New Zealand is part of a new series and is the ideal pocket companion when discovering this beautiful, diverse country: a full-color guide containing 18 easy-to-follow driving and walking routes which lead you from Auckland's city sights and Wellington's cultural buzz to the volcanic wonderland of Rotorua, the heights of Franz Josef Glacier, and Milford Sound fiord. Insight's trademark cultural coverage perfectly sets the routes in context, with introductions to New Zealand's excellent food and wine, entertainment options, and key historical dates. The best places to eat and drink are highlighted in each route and in the directory section, which also contains a wealth of practical information, including our selection of hotels to suit all budgets. All routes are plotted on the useful pull-out map, and evocative photography brings this stunning country to life.
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION Recommended Routes for... Explore New Zealand Food and Drink Shopping Entertainment History: Key Dates BEST ROUTES 1. Auckland 2. Around Auckland 3. Northland 4. Coromandel Peninsula 5. Tauranga District 6. Rotorua 7. Taupo 8. Wellington 9. The Wairarapa 10. Ferry to the South Island 11. Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula 12. Akaroa 13. Hanmer Springs 14. Christchurch to Queenstown 15. Arthur's Pass and the West Coast 16. Queenstown 17. Arrowtown 18. Milford Sound DIRECTORY Accommodation Restaurants A-Z Nightlife Books and Film ABOUT THIS BOOK CREDITS INDEX