Insight Guides: New Zealand (Heftet (myke permer))

This brand new edition Insight Guide to New Zealand features a wealth of inspiring full-colour photography, including double page spreads of some of the most outstanding views. The top ten sights are identified to show you the very best of this beautiful country and to help you plan your trip priorities. A 'Best of' section highlights the most unique experiences New Zealand has to offer, along with personal recommendations on what to see and do. An in-depth 'Places' section covers the entire country region-by-region, with all the principal sites cross-referenced by number to the accompanying full-colour maps. Additional maps inside the front and back covers enable instant orientation and easy navigation. Colour-coded sections cover history and interesting features on everything from art and culture to the local people. A comprehensive 'Travel Tips' section details transport, accommodation for all budgets, eating out, activities, and an A-Z of other practical information, including useful contact numbers, to ensure your trip goes smoothly.The unique combination of insightful exploration alongside practical advice means that this guide truly is a pleasure to read before, during and after your visit.

Introduction: The Best of New Zealand; Aotearoa; The Land. History: Decisive Dates; Arrival of the Maori; Voyages of Discovery; Settlement and Colonisation; A New Nation. Features: People; Art and Literature; Ancient Maori Art and Society; Music Theatre and Film; Cuisine; Wines; Environmental Issues; Outdoor Activities. Insights: Mini Features: What Makes a Kiwi; Modern Maori Art; The Farming Life; Kiwi Fashion; South Island Tracks; Antarctica. Photo Features: Maori Handcuffs; Bonanza of the Rings; Thrillseekers' Paradise; Healing Waters of Rotorua; National Parks. Places: Introduction; North Island: Auckland; Auckland's Surroundings; Northland; The Waikato; Coromandel and the Bay of Plenty; Rotorua and the Volcanic Plateau; Poverty Bay and Hawke's Bay; Taranaki Wanganui and Manawatu; Wellington. South Island: Nelson and Marlborough; Christchurch; Canterbury; The West Coast; Queenstown and Otago; Dunedin; Southland; Stewart Island. Travel Tips: Transport; Accommodation; Eating Out; Activities; A-Z Practical Information; Further Reading.