
Lonely Planet New Zealand`s North Island offers advice on what to see & skip, & what hidden discoveries await you. Explore still-seething volcanoes & bubbling mud pools, pull on your boots to tramp & learn how Maori culture is so much more than just rugby & the All Blacks. Inside Lonely Planet`s New Zealand`s North Island Travel Guide: colour maps & images throughout. Highlights & itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs & interests. Insider tips to save time & money & get around like a local, avoiding crowd & trouble spots. Essential info at your fingertips
- hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices. Honest reviews for all budgets
- eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss. Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience
- History, sport, cinema, literature, arts, music, the environment & wildlife, Maori culture & etiquette, legends, politics, customs, extreme sports, wine & foodie experiences, festivals. Over 60 maps. Covers Auckl&, Bay of Islands & Northl&, Waikato & Coromandel, Taranaki & Whanganui, Taupo & the Central Plateau, Rotorua & the Bay of Plenty, the East Coast, Wellington & more. Authors: Written & researched by Lonely Planet, Brett Atkinson, Sarah Bennett, Charles Rawlings-Way, Lee Slater.