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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Check out Fodor’s

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Thailand

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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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