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You might enjoy this book if you're eager to explore New Zealand's stunning landscapes through a series of epic road trips. Perfect for adventure seekers and travel enthusiasts, it offers carefully crafted itineraries, spectacular routes, and practical tips to make your journey unforgettable. Whether you're a local or a tourist, this guide promises to enrich your travels with hidden gems and scenic backroads.
Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planetโs New Zealandโs Best Road Trips. This trusted travel companion features 25 amazing drives, from 3-day escapes to 2-week adventures. Cruise Bay of Islands, meander to vineyard restaurants on Waiheke Island, and spot whales off Kaikoura Coast. Get to New Zealand, rent a car, and hit the road!
Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's New Zealand's Best Road Trips. This trusted travel companion features 25 amazing drives, from 3-day escapes to 2-week adventures. Cruise Bay of Islands, meander to vineyard restaurants on Waiheke Island, and spot whales off Kaikoura Coast. Get to New Zealand, rent a car, and hit the road!
Inside Lonely Planet's New Zealand's Best Road Trips:
Itineraries for classic road trips plus other lesser-known drives with expert advice to pick the routes that suit your interests and needs.
Full-colour route maps - easy-to-read, detailed directions
Detours - delightful diversions to see New Zealand's highlights along the way
Link Your Trip - cruise from one driving route to the next
Insider tips - get around like a local, avoid trouble spots and be safe on the road - local driving rules, parking, toll roads.
Stretch Your Legs - the best things to do outside the car
Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, prices
Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
Lavish colour photography provides inspiration throughout
Covers Marlborough, Bay of Islands, Akaroa, West Coast, Central Plateau, Milford Sound, Waiheke Island, Kaikoura, Mackenzie Country, Waitomo Caves, Canterbury, Rotorua, Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown and more.
The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's New Zealand's Best Road Trips is perfect for exploring New Zealand via the road and discovering sights that are more accessible by car.
Planning a New Zealand trip sans a car? Lonely Planet's New Zealand, our most comprehensive guide to the country, is perfect for exploring both top sights and lesser-known gems.
About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781838691288
Publisher: Lonely Planet Global Limited
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 13 October 2023
Country: Ireland
Imprint: Lonely Planet Global Limited
Edition: 3rd edition
Illustration: 100 Maps
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 12.0mm
Width: 165.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 350g
Pages: 232
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