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Lonely Planet New Zealand (平装)
by Carolyn Bain , George Dunford
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Ellie Reasoner (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-18 00:00>
Like other volumes in this series, this book does what I think is a first-rate job of pointing out sites of interest most other guides wouldn't think to include. The Lonely Planet books are not for every traveler but for anyone who wants to leave the more typical tourist locations behind, it is truly valuable. It is loaded with (the usual) practical information a first-time visitor to New Zealand might need and I think it will save A LOT of time and trouble with its helpful tips and suggestions. I am really pumped by this book and found it excellent. |
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Trekker (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-18 00:00>
"Lonely Planet New Zealand" is a great companion to Lonely Planet's "Tramping New Zealand". I've spent 15 weeks (3 trips) in New Zealand both sight-seeing and backpacking. "Lonely Planet New Zealand" is matter-of-fact and reflects the realities of traveling around New Zealand accurately.
I have a bookshelf of books on New Zealand, but these two books are the best. Their compact size and easy-to-read formatting makes them handy to bring along on your trip.
Lonely Planet's "Tramping New Zealand" is a must-buy companion book for those that want to explore the great national parks of this beautiful country. NZ is like visiting seven continents of wilderness on two small islands! Changing weather conditions and seasonal changes are accurately described in this information-packed volume. Every trek is accurately outlined. Some advice: If you enjoy backpacking do the South Island: Routeburn, Milford, Abel Tasman, Kepler and Banks Peninsula are five of the best hikes (tramps) in the world. Enjoy! |
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C. Carter (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-18 00:00>
This guide includes a lot of detailed info related to excursions in different areas. Also included detailed maps that show you hotel accomodations in relation to eateries, and things to do and see. The guide also lists must see attractions at the beginning of each area chapter so you know what not to miss. Good organization, can find info fast.
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Regina L. Smith (MSL quote), Australia
<2007-01-18 00:00>
Always a fantastic wealth of information contained in this series of books. The Lonely Planet is a great companion to take with you on your travels. I purchased this together with The New Zealand Bed and Breakfast Guide 2005 by Elizabeth James which is an excellent directory and useful to any traveller who enjoys bed and breakfast stays. The Lonely Planet complements this magnificently with its clear indications of places of interest, detailed maps, and a practical directory. Highly recommended. |
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A reader (MSL quote), Singapore
<2007-01-18 00:00>
I bought lonely planet new Zealand 1991 edition many years back. however, I bought another 2004 edition early this year just wanted to update myself with some latest information about the country since I plan to have a trip to this beautiful country. After I received the 2004 edition, I realized that LP don't update their travel guide. Instead, they published a new version of travel guide written by another author. I found out that Paul Smitz wrote the 2004 edition, but the 2001 version was written by Paul Harding, as for the earlier version, which was the one I bought was written by Tony Wheeler. The good news was I can have different opinions from different authors, however, the 2004 version left out some interesting info which is covered in the earlier edition. For instances, agatha Christie's weekend at brian hotel was totally left out in the 2004 edition, and also not did not cover much about the whale watching activities which I keen to find out more. Nevertheless, it's still a great travel guide. That's why I gave it 4 stars. |
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A. R. Snyder (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-18 00:00>
If you're going to New Zealand - and want to enjoy the country to the fullest - Do Not Leave Without The Lonely Planet Guide! I embarked on a 6-week long trip with 'Lonely Planet New Zealand' and fate as my only guides. I was impressed to the max! The only other guide I needed was a road atlas I picked up at the airport in Auckland (and since I was touring some of the Lord of the Rings film locations, Ian Brodie's lovely 'Lord of the Rings: Location Guidebook'). I do recommend renting a vehicle - as someone under 25 years old, Budget was a good bet for rental. Just remember, "Left, left left." It's a cinch! With the US dollar exchange rate favorable, we cheaply rented a top notch 4WD SUV for the entire time based on the recommendation of this book. I love the Lonely Planet series for the sheer fact that it gives you pointers on fantastic locations that may be slightly off the beaten path while at the same time informing you of the best of the best in those tourist Mecca. It's a lovely balance. My only regret is that 6-weeks are far too short a time to see everything there is to see in New Zealand!
The top 5 places you shouldn't miss on the North and South Islands:
North Island
1) Take the short ferry ride from Auckland to Rangitoto Island and hike to the summit - otherwordly!
2) Do a touristy bus tour to Cape Reinga out of Paihia - on the bus to Cape Reinga you'll get to: learn a lot about the Maori culture, hug a Kauri tree, stop and surf down sand dunes, wonder in awe at the northern most point of the North Island where untouched white beaches are visible as the Tasman and Pacific Ocean meet and clash (an amazing scene), and to top it all off you'll cruise down 90-mile beach as waves lap the wheels of the bus (yeah, the beach is actually a registered roadway).
3) Drive around the gorgeous Coromandel Peninsula - leave the Thames area just before sunrise and the landscape will just take your breath away! You will come to understand the meaning of Aotearoa/New Zealand: land of the long white cloud.
4) Wander the volcanic parks of Rotorua - Wai-ti-pau was a highlight! Don't forget to sign-up for a traditional Maori concert and haka at the Tamaki Maori Village for a cool cultural experience!
5) Cruise Cuba Street in Wellington for food and shops, and don't forget to visit Te Papa - the national museum of Wellington.
South Island
1) Plan a kayaking trip out of Motueka: the Tonga Island wildlife option is cool - we saw wild Orca and New Zealand Fur Seals up close and personal and then lunched on a secluded beach reached only by kayak!
2) Take a helicopter ride up to Fox Glacier and do an afternoon hike - see where semi-tropical rainforest meets glacier meets the Tasman Sea.
3) Go white water rafting on the Shotover River in Queenstown (be sure you get an option with the Oxenbridge Tunnel)! Then go jet boating, then bungy jumping, you name, it they do it there! Don't miss Deer Park Heights either - say hello to the free roaming buffalo for me!
4) Head to the beautiful city of Kaikoura for whale watching and a dolphin swim.
5) If you love wildlife - head to Dunedin and take a tour out to the Otago Peninsula (you'll see albatross, fur seals, sea lions, yellow-eyed penguins and a variety of bird life up close and personal - by up close I mean walking on the beach less than 10 feet away from a Hooker Seal Lion twice your size). While in Dunedin, visit Baldwin Street, the steepest street in the world, and don't miss the Cadbury Factory! It's well worth the admission price!
There is so much more to see and do that I haven't listed - and this guide helped me find it all and point me in the right direction every step of the way. The only thing the guide failed to mention was the abundance of rainbows in this enchanted country - I don't know about you, but where I come from rainbows are a special once in a great while occurance. In New Zealand you see them on a daily basis. I guarantee that with the help of this guide you will leave New Zealand with enough fantastic memories to last a lifetime. Kia ora. |
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Donald W. Stein (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-18 00:00>
I really like the new layout for the Lonely planet series. I'm also glad that Lonely planet has been adding a little more opinion in its guides. The Lonely Planet New Zealand is a great book. This book is an interesting and helpful read for anyone considering NZ. My only complaint is I was hoping the book would have the road atlas in the back that the LP Australia guide has. |
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Torsten Sollitzer (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-18 00:00>
This latest edition of New Zealand is a very good read. Typically LP, it is really essential when travelling as a backpacker. Because besides all the recommended highlights it has plenty of city maps and the very usefull section getting there and around. But what is absolutely perfect about this guide book is the sense of humour in the texts. It let's you read and travel always with a smile on. |
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Nathan Dodds (MSL quote), Australia
<2007-01-18 00:00>
I have been to New Zealand 3 times now and have seen the entire country, thanks to this guide which is very complete and very helpful along every step of the journey. Along with the editions before it, Lonely Planet's guide to New Zealand is outstanding and I doubt I would have had such a fullfilling journey without it. I strongly recommend this purchase if you are considering a holiday to the land of the long white cloud. Or even if you are researching the country I can assure you you will find out everything you need to know about the country in this book.
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