The Number 1 Bestselling Guide to New Zealand!

“ Plucked straight from a film set or a coffee-table book of picture-perfect scenery, New Zealand is jaw-droppingly gorgeous. The word ‘Wow!’ will escape from your lips at least once a day.” Charles Rawlings-Way, Lonely Planet Writer

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Inside This Book…

Pull-out touring maps

5 authors

26 weeks of on-the-road research

116 maps

59,000 square kms of parks and reserves

Inspirational photos

Clear, easy-to-use maps

Trekking, skiing, and extreme activities feature

Comprehensive planning tools

In-depth background