NEW ZEALAND | Insight Guides cultural guide

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This New Zealand guidebook is ideal for travellers seeking inspirational guides and planning a more extended trip. It provides interesting facts about New Zealand’s people, history and culture and detailed coverage of the best places to see. This New Zealand travel book has the style of an illustrated magazine to inspire you and give a taste of New Zealand. The book is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet FSC’s strict environmental and social standards. 

This New Zealand guidebook covers: Auckland, Northland, The Waikato, Coromandel and the Bay of Plenty, Rotorua and the Volcanic Plateau, Thermal wonders of Rotorua, Poverty Bay and Hawke’s Bay, Taranaki, Wanganui and Manawatu, Wellington, Nelson and Marlborough, Christchurch, Canterbury, Queenstown and Otago, Dunedin, Southland, Stewart Island.

In this New Zealand travel guidebook, you will find:

• Unique essays – country history and culture, and modern-day life, people and politics

• New Zealand highlights – Glacier walking in Waipoua Forest, Adventure sports, Maori culture, White Island, Thermal Wonderland in Rotorua, New Zealand food and wine at Hawke’s Bay and Marlborough, River adventures in Queenstown, Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Rakiura National Park, Stewart Island

• Practical travel information – getting there and around, budgeting, eating out, shopping, public holidays, information for LGBTQ+ travellers and more 

• When to go to New Zealand - high season, low season, climate information and festivals 

• Insider recommendations – tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots

• Main attractions & curated places – narrative descriptions of where to go and what to see, covered geographically

• Tips and facts – interesting facts about New Zealand and useful insider tips

• High-quality maps of New Zealand – must-see places cross-referenced to colourful maps for quick orientation

• Colour-coded chapters – each place chapter has its own colour assigned to aid easy navigation of this New Zealand travel guide

• Striking pictures – rich, inspirational colour photography on all pages, capturing attractions, nature, people and historical features 

• Fully updated post-COVID-19

This New Zealand guidebook is just the tool you need to get under the skin of the destination and accompany you on your trip. It also makes a great gift because of its premium quality. This book will inspire you and answer all your questions while preparing a trip to New Zealand or along the way. It will also remain a beautiful souvenir after your trip.