The Rough Guide to New Zealand: Travel Guide with eBook

This practical travel guide to New Zealand features detailed factual travel tips and points-of-interest, structured lists of all iconic must-see sights as well as some off-the-beaten-track treasures. Fully updated post-COVID-19 and packed with itinerary suggestions and expert author picks, it's the perfect companion both ahead of your trip and on the ground. Plus, it comes with a free eBook for on-the-road exploration from your phone or tablet.

Inside you'll find recommendations for every type of traveller—from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Poor Knights Islands to family activities in child-friendly places like Farewell Spit, or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas like Auckland. Colour-coded maps make navigation easier, while time-saving tips and carefully planned routes help you make the most of your journey, whether you have a few days or several weeks.

The guide covers all regions including Auckland and around, Northland, Waikato and the Coromandel, Rotorua and the Bay of Plenty, Central North Island, Eastern North Island, Wellington and the south, Marlborough, Nelson and Kaikoura, the West Coast, Christchurch and Canterbury, Otago, and Fiordland and Southland. Each chapter includes regional highlights, detailed sights, and honest independent reviews of recommended restaurants, hotels, bars and entertainment options, all written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise.

Essential practical information covers entry requirements, getting around, health, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, plus tips for beating the crowds and finding the best local spots for wildlife spotting, hiking and diving. A comprehensive contexts chapter offers fascinating insights into New Zealand's history, environment, wildlife and culture, complete with a handy language section.