Lonely Planet s team of authors has island hopped the Bay of Islands, immersed themselves in Rotorua s proud Maori culture, kayaked Abel Tasman s pristine bays and cruised the magnificent Milford Sound as well as exploring everything in between. With all that research and more, Lonely Planet New Zealand is your key to the best possible Kiwi experience.

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 and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.

In This Guide:

Full Coverage - hidden secrets plus all the don t-miss attractions

Activities of every kind from abseiling to zorbing

Unique Green Index to help make your travels ecofriendly