Lonely Planet New Zealand's North Island (Travel Guide)

Lonely Planet New Zealand's North Island is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Escape to Waiheke Island's beautiful beaches, explore urban Auckland's live music scene, or black-water raft through the glowworm grottos of Waitomo; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of New Zealand's North Island and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet New Zealand's North Island Travel Guide:

Colour maps and images throughout
Highlights and itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests
Insider tips save you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
Essential info at your fingertips - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices
Honest reviews for all budgets - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
Cultural insights give you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including customs, religion, history, art, literature, film, music, dance, politics, and wildlife
Over 65 local maps
Useful features - including Walking Tours, Month-by-Month (annual festival calendar), and Active North Island
Coverage of Bay of Islands, Northland, Auckland, Waikato, the King Country, Coromandel Peninsula, Rotorua, Taupo, the Central Plateau, Taranaki, Whanganui, the East Coast, the Wellington Region, and more