Fodor's Essential New Zealand

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 have been named by Booklist as the Best Travel
Guide Series of 2020!

Fodor's Essential New Zealand
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.
  
  

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*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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