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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...

Lonely Planet's Best Bike Rides New Zealand is your passport to 38 day trips on two wheels. Use pedal power to see a destination through a new lens by picking a ride that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. From rail trails to coastal pathways, we cover the country...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Malta & Gozo. Discover Malta & Gozo's most popular experiences and best-kept secrets, from feasting on fresh seafood in the ancient fishing village of Marsaxlokk, famed for its daily Waterfront Market, to taking a...

Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips California reveals 33 incredible escapes — with maps — so you can experience the freedom of the open road. Get ready for a road trip like no other and discover unforgettable drives across California that range from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures. From tasting your way around the idyllic Napa and Sonoma Wine Country, to...

Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's Italy's Best Road Trips. This trusted travel companion features 40 amazing drives, from 3-day escapes to 3-week adventures. Feel inspired by the Tuscan landscape, gaze across the Amalfi Coast, and take in the majesty of the Dolomites. Get to Italy, rent a car, and hit the road! Inside Lonely Planet's...

Lonely Planet's California and Southwest USA's National Parks is your passport to the most up-to-date advice on what to see and skip. Hike down the Grand Canyon, marvel at Sequoia, and chase waterfalls in Yosemite; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of California and Southwest USA's National Parks and begin your journey now! Inside the Lonely...

Lonely Planet's Experience Australia is your guide to unforgettable experiences and local surprises. Marvel at the sunset at Uluru, discover spectacular Sydney Harbour, and dive in the Great Barrier Reef—all guided by local experts with fresh perspectives. Uncover Australia's best experiences and get away from the everyday! Inside Lonely Planet's Experience Australia: Unique experiences to string together an unforgettable trip...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Tasmania. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from snorkelling along the reefs of the Tinderbox Marine Reserve to exploring the forested trails of the East Coast's world-class mountain-biking scene around Derby, and searching for wombats and echidnas along the...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to New Zealand's South Island. Discover popular and off-the-beaten-track experiences from taking New Zealand's most scenic train route, the TranzAlpine, to whale spotting in Kaikoura, and exploring Christchurch's beautifully restored city centre. Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's New Zealand's...

Lonely Planet's Experience New Zealand travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic country with insider tips from our local experts and handy planning tools so you can create your own unique trip. Discover amazing local experiences from feasting on indigenous Maori foods in the Bay of Plenty, to discovering Auckland's urban thrills atop the Sky Tower and...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to New Zealand's North Island. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from discovering Napier's beautiful art deco architecture, to kayaking down the history-making Whanganui River, and relaxing on sweeping beaches in the Coromandel Peninsula. Build a trip to remember with...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to New Zealand. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from sampling local wines from family-owned vineyards in Martinborough, to exploring Waipoua Forest with Maori guides, and stargazing among the dunes bordering Medlands Beach. Build a trip to remember with Lonely...

Ultimate Road Trips: Aotearoa New Zealand is your inspirational and comprehensive touring guide to New Zealand, featuring 36 road trips across the North and South islands. From coastal journeys exploring the country's beaches and bays, to inland adventures through rugged volcanic and alpine landscapes, Ultimate Road Trips: Aotearoa New Zealand is the ideal companion to discovering the land also known...

Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips Italy reveals 40 incredible escapes - with maps - so you can experience the freedom of the open road. Get ready for a road trip like no other and discover unforgettable drives across Italy that range from 2-day escapes to multi-week adventures. Feel inspired by the Tuscan landscape, gaze across the Amalfi Coast, and take...

Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips Australia reveals 38 incredible escapes - with maps - so you can experience the freedom of the open road. Get ready for a road trip like no other and discover unforgettable drives across Australia that range from 2-day escapes to multi-week adventures. From passing the Twelve Apostles on the Great Ocean Road, to travelling from...

Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips New Zealand reveals 25 incredible escapes with maps, allowing you to experience the freedom of the open road. Get ready for a road trip like no other and discover unforgettable drives across New Zealand. These journeys range from 2-day escapes to adventures of a week or more, travelling through the Southern Alps, relaxing in hot...

Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips Australia reveals 38 incredible escapes, complete with maps, so you can experience the freedom of the open road. Get ready for a road trip like no other and discover unforgettable drives across Australia. From 2-day escapes to multi-week adventures, travel from passing the Twelve Apostles on the Great Ocean Road to venturing from Brisbane to...

Lonely Planet's Vietnam is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Kayak through Halong Bay, sample street food in Hanoi and immerse yourself in a rich history; all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet's Vietnam Travel Guide: Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to New Zealand. Discover popular and off-the-beaten-track experiences, from relaxing in the calm waters of idyllic Maitai Bay, to exploring Waipoua Forest with Māori guides, and discovering craft beer from around the country on the Auckland Beer Mile. Build a trip to...

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Discover the freedom of open roads with Lonely Planet Auckland & The Bay of Islands Road Trips, your passport to uniquely encountering Auckland and the Bay of Islands by car. This guide features four amazing road trips, plus up-to-date advice on the destinations you'll visit along the way. Escape to Waiheke Island...

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Discover the freedom of open roads with Lonely Planet New Zealand's South Island Road Trips, your passport to uniquely encountering New Zealand's South Island by car. Featuring four amazing road trips, plus up-to-date advice on the destinations you'll visit along the way, you can enjoy whale watching along the Kalkoura Coast or...

Inside Lonely Planet's Experience New Zealand: Unique experiences to string together an unforgettable trip. Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps throughout. Highlights and trip builders to help tailor a trip to your personal needs and interests. Fresh perspectives to surprise you with things you hadn't thought of, as well as fresh takes on the well-known sights. Insider tips help you...

Lonely Planet's New Zealand's North Island is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Experience Pacific Island culture, black-water raft, or explore trendy Wellington; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the North Island and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's New...

Lonely Planet’s New Zealand’s South Island is your passport to the most up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Hike the Fox Glacier, visit glorious national parks, or pick an adventure in Queenstown; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the South Island and begin your journey now! Inside...

Wrapped in rainforests, edged by golden sands, crowned by volcanoes, studded with ruins of lost civilisations: this is Southeast Asia as you’ve always imagined it. Lonely Planet Southeast Asia on a Shoestring offers invaluable advice for first-time Southeast Asia travellers. Discover budget travel tips, itineraries, and ideas for themed trips, all packed with practical advice on transport, accommodation, and more....

Lonely Planet's Pocket Auckland & the Bay of Islands is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Learn about Maori culture, surf or climb a volcanic cone; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Auckland & the Bay of Islands and begin your...