Lonely Planet - New Zealand 21 (2023)

Lonely Planet's New Zealand is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Hit the slopes in Queenstown, experience Maori culture, and explore the Bay of Islands; all with your trusted travel companion.

Inside Lonely Planet's New Zealand Travel

Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection of the destination's best experiences and where to have them

Itineraries help you build the ultimate trip based on your personal needs and interestsLocal insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - whether it's history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politics

Eating and drinking - get the most out of your gastronomic experience as we reveal the regional dishes and drinks you have to try

Toolkit - all of the planning tools for solo travellers, LGBTQIA+ travellers, family travellers and accessible travel

Colour maps and images throughoutLanguage - essential phrases and language tips

Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

Covers Auckland, Bay of Islands and Northland, Waikato and the Coromandel Peninsula, Taranaki and Whanganui, Taupo and the Ruapehu Region, Rotorua and the Bay of Plenty, the East Coast, Wellingtion Region, Christchurch and Canterbury, Dunedin and Otago, Fiordland and Southland, Queenstown and Wanaka, the West Coast, Nelson and Marlborough and more

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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