New Zealand (Landmark Visitors Guides Series) (Landmark Visitors Guides Series)

Grant Bourne and his wife Sabine met on a Kibbutz way back in 1982. Their shared passion for travel has since taken them through much of Europe, Asia, Africa and the Near East. Born and brought up in New Zealand and now living in Germany's lovely Rhine Valley, Grant frequently returns home for lengthy visits. He and his wife have toured the two main islands from north to south and have notched up many hundreds of kilometres on foot through the country's magnificent national parks. Grant and Sabine have written travel guides and articles in both English and German. They have also written a walking guide to the Bavarian Alps. On their new website, reader's can inform themselves about the latest developments affecting travel in New Zealand and much else besides: Annotation Landmark Visitors Guides are acknowledged as among the most reliable travel books for sightseers. Information is detailed, concise and current -- just what you need as you travel around an unfamiliar destination. The informative text is peppered with colorful callouts that highlight places of particular interest -- perhaps a well-known birding spot or a delightful pub down a side road. Liberal use of excellent, full-color maps makes navigation easy, and colorful photos grace almost every page. Landmark Visitors Guides are great reference tools as you plan your trip, and a favorite travel companion while on the road. Area tours highlight in-town sights and attractions, including art galleries, museums, historic buildings and churches. They also lead you out into the countryside, with recommended stops en route. The comprehensive "Fact File" in back provides opening times, fees and contact information for all places mentioned in the text. Index

• Highlights all the interesting places you will want to see
• Full color illustrations and maps
• Now living in Germany, author Grant Bourne grew up in New Zealand and frequently returns there

Fact-filled, with invaluable practical information, color photos and a fold-out map.

This travel guide to New Zealand is designed for the independent traveller planning to visit cities and the countryside. Extensive practical advice covers areas such as means of travel, route details, accommodation and eating out, sporting activities and climate.