Lonely Planet New Zealand's North Island

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• Publisher: Lonely Planet
• Year: 2018
• Print ISBN: 9781786570833
• eBook ISBN: 9781788681391

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher 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. Glide through turquoise waters past pods of orcas in Bay of Islands; try black-water rafting in astonishing Waitomo Caves; and sample craft beer and check out the arts scene in cool little Wellington. All with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of New Zealand's North Island and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's New Zealand's North Island: Colour maps and 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, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - covering history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Covers Auckland, Bay of Islands & Northland, Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula, Taupo & the Central Plateau, Rotorua & the Bay of Plenty, The East Coast, Wellington Region, Taranaki & Whanganui The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's New Zealand's North Island is our most comprehensive guide to the North Island, and is perfect for discovering both popular and offbeat experiences. Looking for wider coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's New Zealand for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, 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 grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The digital edition of

Table of contents

• Table of Contents
• Welcome to the North Island
• The North Island’s Top 15
• Need to Know
• What’s New
• If You Like...
• Month by Month
• Itineraries
• Getting Around
• Hiking on the North Island
• Skiing, Cycling & Scary Stuff
• Eat & Drink Like a Local
• Travel with Children
• Regions at a Glance
• Auckland
• Bay of Islands & Northland
• Coromandel Peninsula & The Waikato
• Taranaki & Whanganui
• Taupo & The Ruapehu Region
• Rotorua & The Bay of Plenty
• The East Coast
• Wellington Region
• Understand New Zealand
• New Zealand Today
• History
• Environment
• Māori Culture
• The Arts
• Directory A-Z
• Transport
• Language
• Map Legend
• Behind the Scenes
• Our Writers