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This practical travel guide to New Zealand features detailed factual travel tips and points-of-interest structured lists of all iconic must-see sights as well as some off-the-beaten-track treasures. Our itinerary suggestions and expert author picks of things to see and do will make it a perfect companion both, ahead of your trip and on the ground. This New Zealand guide book is packed full of details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information and top time-saving tips, including a visual list of things not to miss. Our colour-coded maps make New Zealand easier to navigate while you’re there. This guide book to New Zealand has been fully updated post-COVID-19 and it comes with a free eBook.

The Rough Guide to New Zealand covers: Auckland and around, Northland, Waikato and the Coromandel, Rotorua and the Bay of Plenty, Central North Island, Eastern North Island, Wellington and the south, Marlborough, Nelson and Kaikoura, The west coast, Christchurch and Canterbury, Otago, Fiordland and Southland.

Inside this New Zealand travel guide you’ll find:

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER
Experiences selected for every kind of trip to New Zealand, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Poor Knights Islands, to family activities in child-friendly places like Farewell Spit, or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Auckland.

PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS
Essential pre-departure information including New Zealand entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more.

TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES
Includes carefully planned routes covering the best of New Zealand, which give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip.

DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE
Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter of this New Zealand travel guide includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options.

INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL
Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for wildlife spotting, hiking and diving.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS
Rough Guides’ rundown of Hot Water Beach, Whatipu and Christchurch’s best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to New Zealand, even in a short time.

HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS
Written by Rough Guides’ expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, this New Zealand guide book will help you find the best places, matching different needs.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Comprehensive ‘Contexts’ chapter of this travel guide to New Zealand features fascinating insights into New Zealand, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.

FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY
Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Ninety Mile Beach and the spectacular Taieri Gorge Railway.

COLOUR-CODED MAPPING
Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Wellington, Milford Sounds, and many more locations in New Zealand reduce the need to go online.

USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT
With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.

FREE EBOOK
Free eBook download with every purchase of this guide book to New Zealand allows you to access all of the content from your phone or tablet, for on-the-road exploration.

From the Publisher

Year after year, travellers list New Zealand in the top ten of places they’d like to visit – and you rarely meet anyone who has been and didn’t love New Zealand

With its snow-capped mountains, primeval forests and craggy coastline, New Zealand is an outdoor playground for intrepid types.

Beyond adrenaline-charged adventures, the country is home to a scattering of culture-rich cities, from newly revived Christchurch to vibrant Wellington and historic Northland.

Whether you want to discover New Zealand’s fascinating Māori heritage, sip wine in Marlborough or spot kiwi on remote Stewart Island, let this fully updated Rough Guide inspire your trip.

FACT FILE New Zealand has a maritime climate: warm in the summer months, December to March Wellington is the world’s southernmost capital city at latitude 41° south There are no snakes in New Zealand, and only a few enormous spiders, rarely seen At 85 characters, a hill near Porangahau has one of the longest names in the world

Great planning tools

Author picks at the beginning of the travel guideThings not to miss in New ZealandStarred places throughout the book – perfectly sited hotels, atmospheric cafes or special restaurants

Key places and a handy overview

Auckland and aroundNorthland, Waikato and the Coromandel PeninsulaRotorua and the Bay of PlentyCentral and Eastern North IslandWellington and the southMarlborough, Nelson and KaikouraThe West CoastChristchurch and CanterburyOtago, Fiordland and Southland

Ready-made trip proposals

The itineraries pick out New Zealand’s best, from a quick overview combining beaches, Māori culture, cool cities and majestic scenery, to something more specific – either the strange birdlife, soaking in hot pools and stargazing, or going for the giant adventure playground experience.

Why choose this New Zealand travel guidebook?

Two for the price of one: print book and eBook

Our authors have bussed, walked, rafted and ridden the length and breadth of New Zealand.

These are some of their favourite travel experiences

Superb natural hot poolThe kleptomaniac keaSeafood restaurant heavenBest coastal driveSouthern sky stargazingHiking the Hump Ridge Track

Travel tips

Climate and average temperatureEntry requirements and budgetingHealth and insuranceOpening hours and public holidays

User-friendly layout

Colour-coded chaptersHelpful icons for practical informationStand-out boxes with interesting facts

Maps

User-friendly design and legendsCountry and region overview maps featuring places to seeMaps show recommended restaurants, cafes, bars, hotels or shops

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rough Guides; 11th edition (1 Jan. 2024)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 720 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1839058676
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1839058677
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.7 x 3.05 x 19.56 cm

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