Whether you want to explore Auckland, bungee-jump in Queenstown, or visit
The Lord of the Rings
sights in Middle-earth
, the local Fodor's travel experts in New Zealand are here to help!
Fodor's Essential New Zealand
guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time.
This new edition has been
fully-redesigned
with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.
Fodor's “Essential” guides were named by Booklist as the Best Travel Guide Series of 2020!
travel guide includes:
AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE
to the top things to see and do
MULTIPLE ITINERARIES
to effectively organize your days and maximize your time
MORE THAN 45 DETAILED MAPS and a FREE PULL-OUT MAP
to help you navigate confidently
COLOR PHOTOS
throughout to spark your wanderlust!
HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS
on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more
PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES
on “Best National Park Adventures,” “Best Wineries,” "Best Beaches," and more
TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS
including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money
HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS
providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and more
SPECIAL FEATURES
on “Maori Art,” “Searching for Middle-earth,” and “Tramping New Zealand,” "Wines of New Zealand," and more
LOCAL WRITERS
to help you find the under-the-radar gems
UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON:
Auckland, Wellington, Bay of Islands, Queenstown, Abel Tasman National Park, Christchurch, Hawke's Bay, Milford Sound, Rotorua, Waitomo, and more.
Planning on visiting other destinations in Southeast Asia or the Pacific? Check out Fodor's
Essential Australia, Fodor's Essential Vietnam,
and
Fodor's Essential Thailand
.
*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.
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