Lonely Planet New Zealand 22

Unveiling New Zealand: Your Journey to the Extraordinary

Lonely Planet’s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to New Zealand.

Discover New Zealand’s most popular experiences and best-kept secrets, from exploring Central Otago’s stunning countryside by bike on the Lake Dunstan Trail, to gazing at the star-filled skies of the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, and climbing up Paritutu, the lava plug of an ancient volcano in Taranaki.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet’s New Zealand travel guide:

• Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
• All-new structure and design that’s easy to use so you can navigate New Zealand effortlessly
• Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours, and activity-led excursions
• Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go, and more
• Vibrant photography and maps, including a pull-out map of New Zealand
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights, from Waitangi Treaty Grounds to the Waitomo Caves and the Hobbiton movie set
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility, and responsible travel
• Connect with New Zealand culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions
• Covers: Auckland; Northland; The Waikato; Coromandel Peninsula & Bay of Plenty; Rotorua & Taupō; Taranaki, Whanganui & Ruapehu; Hawke’s Bay, Gisborne & East Cape; Wellington; Marlborough & Nelson; Christchurch & Canterbury; The West Coast; Queenstown, Wānaka & Central Otago; Dunedin, Waitaki & the Catlins; Fjordland & Southland

Create a trip that’s uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet’s New Zealand.