The handy pocket-size guide is packed with useful information, tips & recommendations, accompanied by color photographs, charts & maps for the first-time traveler who wants to experience the major highlights that New Zealand has to offer. The fold-out map of New Zealand is ideal for tourists & visitors. ...

This highly successful Globetrotter Travel Series, which

Includes:: Travel Guides, Travel Maps, Road Atlases,

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From the heart of Auckland & Christchurch to the lakes around Queenstown; from the fjords of Milford Sound to towering Mt. Cook on the South Island; & from the beautiful Bay of Islands to the bubbling sulphur springs of Rotorua in the North, this guide gives you every tool you need to plan a trip to this unique land on the other side of the world. Australian native & frequent Kiwi visitor Peter Turner escorts you through the incredibly varied l&- & cityscapes that are today`s New Zeal&. Starting with a detailed introduction to the country`s history, food, l&, & culture, the book explores every corner of New Zeal&, starting with Auckl&, the bustling cosmopolitan jewel in the North. Turner takes readers down the islands to such magical places as Kiakoura, where you can swim with wild dolphins; stately Wellington, the proud & lively capital; Westland National Park, with its incredible gleaming glaciers; & charming Christchurch, whose gardens & parks give it a distinctly British feel. Special sidebars describe such topics as the Maori, the national obsession of Rugby, & the many adventure activities (like bungee jumping, which originated outside Queenstown) that people often associate with the country. Experiential sidebars abound, including one on how to live & work on an organic farm, one on the hidden corners of the country where you can spot a real Kiwi bird, & another on places to learn to surf. The book also features guided drives & hikes through some of the land`s most spectacular natural scenery. Whether you`re checking out the subterranean glowworms at Waitomo Caves or trekking along the famous Milford Track, this guide has everything you need for a memorable trip. ...

New Zealand Wall Map at 1:1, 700, 000 fro Gizi Map, size 73.5 x 93.5cm (29” x 36.5” approx), presenting an excellent picture of the country’s topography, road network & places of interest, with insets showing the division into administrative regions, plus New Zealand’s position in the South Pacific. The map had altitude colouring with spot heights & plenty of names of various mountain ranges & peaks. National parks are clearly marked. Road network

Includes:: selected rural roads & shows intermediate distances on main routes. Railways, domestic airports & main ferry connections are marked & the map also shows internal administrative boundaries with names of the provinces. Symbols highlight various places of interest, including beaches, diving & windsurfing sites, skiing areas, caves, campsites, etc. Latitude & longitude grid is at 1º intervals. The index is on the reverse side. Map legend

Includes:: English. Also included are separate distance tables for the North & South islands, an administrative map of New Zeal&, plus a map of South-Western Pacific including Australia & most of Indonesia.



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New Zealand is a popular tourist destination with a wide range of dramatic scenery & a long list of endemic species. Although the country`s wildlife has suffered as a result of unwelcome introductions, most species have managed to survive thanks to a number of dedicated & inspired conservationists. This glorious photographic field guide illustrates most of the vertebrate species to be found there, as well as a large number of typical invertebrates & flora. The photographs are accompanied by a succinct text, & this portable guide will be invaluable to all visitors to the country with an interest in natural history. ...

Though the New Zealand wine industry really began only fifty years ago, vines & winemakers have now spread across the land
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New Zealand's North Island in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

New Zealand's North Island in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

Nobody knows New Zealand like Lonely Planet, & our 1st edition to its show-stopping South Island brings you the best of the Kiwi adventure. Whether that's tramping in Fiordl&, washing down oysters with wine in Marlborough, skiing the slopes around Queenstown, or taking a city break in Christchurch
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Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical & honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.
In This Guide:
New guide covering national parks, farmstays, wineries, galleries & more
In depth coverage of outdoor activities
Green Index to help make your travels ecofriendly







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New Zealand's Wilderness Heritage is destined to be one of the most significant conservation books published in New Zealand for many years. Written by Les Molloy, & photographed by Craig Potton with additional wildlife photography by Rod Morris, this book is a celebration of the extraordinary wilderness legacy that sits at the heart of New Zealand's sense of place. The book also offers a far-sighted vision of how best to conserve our unique flora & fauna. New Zealand's Wilderness Heritage is structured around a bio-regional approach, with thirteen chapters detailing the protected areas, major flora & fauna values, endangered species & conservation threats & responses for each region of New Zeal&. This

Includes:: all the significant offshore islands, the sub-Antarctic islands, & the Ross Sea region of Antarctica. Seen in totality like this, New Zealand's wilderness seems all the more remarkable, with a diversity of habitat ranging from the teeming marine reserves around some of the offshore islands to the remote rainforests of Southwest New Zeal&. The book is heavily illustrated with the photography of Craig Potton, gathered through extensive travel over twenty years, & is supplemented by wildlife photographs from one of New Zealand's pre-eminent photographers in this genre, Rod Morris. As is fitting for a book of this significance, the production will be of the highest quality, featuring 320 pages with over 300 photographs printed full-colour throughout on high quality art paper. It will be in portrait format, case bound with cloth covers, & presented in a slip case.

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