Lonely Planet New Zealand (Country Guide)
by Carolyn Bain
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Author: Carolyn BainEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-09-01
ISBN: 1741045355
Number of pages: 772
Publisher: Lonely Planet
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Book Review: Disappointed with this guidebook
Summary: 3 Stars
For years I have relied on Lonely Planet guidebooks as one of my primary travel sources for information. After returning from a self-guided 2 week car trip through New Zealand's north and south islands, my wife and I were both in agreement that this guide was not up to par and disappointing compared to other LP guidebooks. Restaurant information in Christchurch and other towns was already outdated. Hotel information was not comprehensive and I found better information for planning our lodging on the internet before we left home. Things to see and do in towns besides nightlife and museums was sparse, and excursions to interesting places off highways was sketchy. We finally put the book away and stopped referring to it since we were better able to explore on our own. New Zealand has one of the world's best tourist information systems throughout the country which helps travelers find or plan lodging, activities, transportation, virtually anything that would be helpful to the tourist. Offices are located throughout the country under the "i" signs for information, even in the smallest towns. Maps are freely available everywhere, as are also helpful free booklets and brochures for each region you may visit. For general information, this guidebook will answer many of your basic questions, but I would suggest looking at several other books for planning your journey and guiding you along your way in New Zealand.
Summary of Lonely Planet New Zealand (Country Guide)
The sun shows up here first for a reason. Come for bracing light or caverns underground, glacial valleys or black volcanic sand. Tour every landscape on earth, all rolled into one country. Dig for pipis on the beach, or sample oysters on a platter. Savour solitude with a view, or city culture. Things are never just black and white in New Zealand.Stick Out Your Tongue ? taste the freshest seafood, world-class wines, or the best lamb roast there is.
Roll Your Eyes ? yet another magnificent view of mystical mountains, braided river plains or calming coastlines.
Slap Your Thighs ? a good time?s easy to find, from happening Auckland to waterfront Wellington.
Stand Up Proud ? and experience Maori culture firsthand: take part in a powhiri, or fill your puku at a hangi.
Run At It Shouting ? bungy jump, sea kayak, surf, trek and hit the white water with the best of them.
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