Lonely Planet New Zealand (Travel Guide)

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We've always gotten by with a fleece jacket and a waterproof/windproof layer that fits over the fleece. From the outset of this 5, 000 kilometre road trip odyssey, this free-spirited motorcycle traveller is pushed to her limits as a series of catastrophic cyclones come crashing through New Zealand. The Pants of Perspective is a witty, colourful and at times painfully raw account of a journey to the edge of what a woman believes herself to be capable of.

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. This guide is full-color throughout, with a pull-out map of the entire region for easy navigation between tours, and zip code information for use with a GPS device.The North Island map includes Auckland, Bay of Islands, The Coromandel and Waitomo Caves, while the South Island map includes such popular destinations as Mount Cook National Park and the Southern Alps, Milford Sound, Abel Tasman National Park. Series Overview: For more than two decades, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides have helped travelers experience the world through the history, art, architecture, and culture of their destinations. For a more fiery option, consider the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, which weaves through a barren volcanic landscape dotted with jewel-bright lakes.

Allow at least an extra fortnight on top of that if you’re a rugby fan; this is one topic your average Kiwi will never tire of discussing. And be sure to include a visit to one of the South Island’s most popular attractions, Milford Sound, a vast fjord that stretches to the Tasman Sea, with steep green sides that become marbled with a thousand waterfalls after rain. While the print edition provides the most complete experience, you can now combine it with the e-book to engage kids fully.By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. Along the way, Zoë encounters colourful people from all walks of life, including artists and musicians, sheep farmers, Maori fishermen, a healer, stargazers, fellow travellers and even motorcycle gangs who’ll all open her eyes and introduce her to the raw underbelly of the country. The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s New Zealandis our most comprehensive guide to the country, and is designed to immerse you in the culture and help you discover the best sights and get off the beaten track. About DK Eyewitness Travel: For 25 years, DK's beautifully practical Eyewitness guides have been combining inspiring ideas and expert advice with easy-to-read maps and vivid photography to inform and enrich your holiday. With accurate and detailed information of the area, the map pinpoints hundreds of diverse and unique recreational, ecological, cultural, and historic destinations, including many lesser known ones.

At the Waitomo Caves, there’s a rather different activity on offer — “black water rafting”, where you can climb into a wetsuit and clamber through subterranean tunnels before floating along an underground river lit by tiny glow-worms clinging to the stalactites above like an endless starry sky. 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. With stories of 50 incredible hiking routes in 30 countries, from New Zealand to Peru, plus a further 150 suggestions, Lonely Planet's Epic Hikes of the World will inspire a lifetime of adventure on foot. Synonymous with practical travel tips, quality writing and a trustworthy 'tell it like it is' ethos, the Rough Guides list includes more than 260 travel guides to 120+ destinations, gift-books and phrasebooks.Since the first screening of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring in 2001, New Zealand has become the embodiment of Middle-earth to millions of moviegoers and Tolkien readers the world over. Whichever city or part of Australia your family plans to visit, make sure you have the Kids' Travel Guide - Australia. The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet New Zealand's Best Tripsis perfect for exploring New Zealand via the road and discovering sights that are more accessible by car. Check out Lonely Planet's New Zealand guide for a comprehensive look at what the country has to offer. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world’s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973.