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 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.
