The Number 1 Bestselling Guide to New Zealand! Plucked straight from a film set or a coffee-table book of picture-perfect scenery, New Zealand is jaw-droppingly gorgeous. The word Wow! will escape from your lips at least once a day. Charles Rawlings-Way, Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book Pull-out touring maps 5 authors 26 weeks of on-the-road research 116 maps 59,000 square kms of parks and reserves Inspirational photos Clear, easy-to-use maps Trekking, skiing, and extreme activities feature Comprehensive planning tools In-depth background