Start your trip with a rush in Queenstown, the birthplace of bungy jumping, kayak through the verdant cliffs of Milford Sound or enjoy local wines in Auckland, all with your trusted travel companion.
Offering visually-inspiring content along with the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you, this photo-rich, user-friendly guide makes planning fun and easy. Discover the best of New Zealand and begin your journey now!
Inside Lonely Planet Best of New Zealand: 
? In-depth coverage of the destination?s must-see sights along with hidden gems that most guidebooks miss to get you to the heart of a place.
? Intuitively organized with essential information at your fingertips.
? Eye-catching full-colour design and easy-to-use layout with maps and images throughout.
? Annotated images that bring a destination to life.
? Practical planning and transport tools including a fold-out map (included in print version) that gives instant access to must-see sights to help you navigate as you plot out your itinerary.
? Short and extended itineraries to help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests to make the most of your time on the road.
? Insider tips and insights to save time and money, avoid crowds and trouble spots, and to get to know the destination like a local.
? Honest recommendations for all budgets.
? Cultural insights and background information to put top sights and experiences in context and to give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience (includes history, multiculturalism, religion, arts, architecture, food, and environment).
? Free, convenient pull-out New Zealand map (included in print version) plus over 70 maps.
Covers: Auckland, Bay of Islands, Coromandel Peninsula, Waikato, King Country, Rotorua, Taupo, Tongariro National Park, Wellington, Marlborough, Nelson, Christchurch, Queenstown, Fiordland and more.

As the planet heats up environmentally and politically, it?s good to know that New Zealand exists.
Lonely Planet will get you to the heart of New Zealand, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice:
? Inspirational images, city walks and recommendations from our expert authors.
? Planning features and top itineraries to help you plan the perfect trip.
? Local secrets and hidden travel gems that will make your trip unique.
? Plus features on Maori culture, hiking and extreme sports, and skiing & snowboarding.
Coverage Includes: Planning chapters, Auckland, Bay of Islands, Northland, Coromandel Peninsula, Waikato, the King Country, Taranakai, Whanganui, Taupo, the Central Plateau, Rotorua, the Bay of Plenty, East Coast, Wellington Region, Marlborough, Nelson, The West Coast, Christchurch, Canterbury, Dunedin, Otago, Queenstown, Wanaka, Fiordland, Southland, Understand and Survival chapters.

Lonely Planet?s Best of Australia is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you.
Catch an aria at the Sydney Opera House, snorkel the dazzling Great Barrier Reef, learn to surf in Byron Bay or Bondi, spot crocs in Kakadu National Park, or visit Uluru, the cultural and geographical heart of Oz; all with your trusted travel companion.
Inside Lonely Planet?s Best of Australia:
? Full-colour images throughout.? Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests.? Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and 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, aboriginal Australia, art, food, wine, sport, landscapes, wildlife.? Free, convenient pull-out Sydney map (included in print version), plus easy-to-use colour maps to help you navigate your destination.Covers: Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Great Barrier Reef, Cairns, the Sunshine Coast, tropical Queensland, Melbourne, the Great Ocean Road, Darwin, Uluru (Ayers Rock), Perth and more.

Across the country, gorgeous vistas and lush panoramas open up like scenes from a wilderness documentary. Drag your eyes away from the view and you?ll discover rich Maori culture, fabulous museums, a hyperactive sports scene (bungy jumping, skiing, skydiving, white-water rafting?) and the nation?s overriding passion for rugby.
All the must-see sights and unmissable experiencesColour-coded design makes it easy to find what you need ? no matter what your budgetLocal experts recommend what not to missItineraries make planning your trip simpler than everPull-out map puts the roads of New Zealand in your pocket

It's infused with a resurgent Maori culture, big and bold volcanic activity, and the cosmopolitan urban cool of Auckland and Wellington.
 
Coverage Includes: Planning chapters, Auckland, Bay of Islands, Northland, Coromandel Peninsula, Waikato, the King Country, Taranakai, Whanganui, Taupo, the Central Plateau, Rotorua, the Bay of Plenty, East Coast, Wellington Region, Understand and Survival chapters.

Lakes, mountains and beaches, often incorporating quintessentially Kiwi ways to get active and adventurous.
Lonely Planet will get you to the heart of New Zealand?s South Island, with amazing travel ex-periences and the best planning advice:
Inspirational images, city walks and recommendations from our expert authorsPlanning features and top itineraries to help you plan the perfect tripLocal secrets and hidden travel gems that will make your trip uniquePlus hiking, skiing, snowboarding and extreme activities features
Coverage Includes: Planning chpaters, Marlborough, Nelson, The West Coast, Christchurch, Canterbury, Dunedin, Otago, Queenstown, Wanaka, Fiordland, Southland, Understand and Survival chapters.

There aren?t many places on this lonely planet where travellers are so well catered for ? in terms of both man-made enticements and splendours of the natural realm.
Lonely Planet will get you to the heart of New Zealand, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice:
Inspirational images, city walks and recommendations from our expert authorsPlanning features and top itineraries to help you plan the perfect tripLocal secrets and hidden travel gems that will make your trip uniquePlus hiking, skiing, snowboarding and extreme activities features
Coverage Includes: Planning chapters, Auckland, Bay of Islands, Northland, Coromandel Peninsula, Waikato, the King Country, Taranakai, Whanganui, Taupo, the Central Plateau, Rotorua, the Bay of Plenty, East Coast, Wellington Region, Marlborough, Nelson, The West Coast, Christchurch, Canterbury, Dunedin, Otago, Queenstown, Wanaka, Fiordland, Southland, Understand and Survival chapters.

Let it all hang out in Queensland: Australia?s holiday haven offers beaches, reefs, jungles, cheery locals and a laid-back tropical pace of life.
Lonely Planet will get you to the heart of Queensland & the Great Barrier Reef, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice:
Inspirational images, city walks and recommendations from our expert authorsPlanning features and top itineraries to help you plan the perfect tripLocal secrets and hidden travel gems that will make your trip uniquePlus reef trip planning advice, outdoor activities and the Great Barrier Reef in colour
Coverage includes: Brisbane & around, The Gold Coast, Noosa & the Sunshine Coast, Fraser Island & the Fraser Coast, Capricorn Coast & the Southern Reef Islands, Whitsunday Coast, Townsville to Mission Beach, Cairns & the Daintree Rainforest

Australia is a big ?un whichever way you spin it. The essence of the place is diversity: deserts, coral reefs, tall forests, snow-cloaked mountains and multicultural melting-pot cities
Climb the Sydney Harbour BridgeSurf the Gold Coast beachesDrive the Great Ocean RoadSnorkel on the Great Barrier ReefWatch the sunrise over Uluru
Coverage includes: Planning chapters, Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Brisbane, East Coast Beaches, Tropical North Queensland, Melbourne, the Great Ocean Road, Darwin, Uluru, the Red Centre, Perth, West Coast, Best of the Rest, In Focus and Survival Guide

This pared-down number is ideal for quick trips - it's less accommodation, more neighbourhood highlights and the best of local knowledge. **Full-colour pull-out map and detailed neighbourhood maps. **See Sydney on foot with our green walking tours. **Recommended highlights to make the most of a short stay. **Interviews with locals take you straight to Sydney's best