Moon New Zealand

by Hempstead, Andrew

• ISBN13: 9781566917162
• ISBN10: 1566917166
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-10-19
• Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing

Summary

Australia native, Andrew Hempstead, knows the best way to experience nearby New Zealand from kayaking through the Bay of Island and skiing in the Southern Alps to sampling a glass of vino at a local wine tasting. Andrew includes unique trip ideas such as Maori Culture and History and Tramping through New Zealand. Packed with information on dining, transportation, and accommodations, Moon New Zealand has lots of options for a range of travel budgets. Every Moon guidebook includes recommendations for must-see sights and many area, regional, and city-centred maps. Complete with details on enjoying the land with children, fine-dining in Auckland, and rafting near Queenstown, Moon New Zealand gives travellers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience. With expert writers, first-rate strategic advice, and an essential dose of humour, Moon Handbooks are the cure for the common trip.

Table of Contents

The Lay of the Land	p. 18
Planning Your Trip	p. 22
Explore New Zealand	p. 25
The 14-Day Best of New Zealand	p. 25
New Zealand in One Week	p. 27
A Weekend in Auckland	p. 28
A South Island Sojourn	p. 29
Family-Friendly New Zealand	p. 31
The North Island	p. 33
Auckland	p. 36
Sights	p. 40
Recreation	p. 48
Arts and Entertainment	p. 50
Shopping	p. 53
Accommodations and Camping	p. 54
Food	p. 61
Information and Services	p. 67
Getting There	p. 68
Getting Around	p. 69
Hauraki Gulf Maritime Park	p. 70
Northland	p. 75
Auckland to Whangarei	p. 79
Whangarei and Vicinity	p. 83
Bay of Islands	p. 89
Kaitaia to Cape Regina	p. 101
Kaitaia to Auckland via the West Coast	p. 106
Waikato, Coromandel, and the Bay of Plenty	p. 113
Hamilton and the Waikato	p. 117
Coromandel Peninsula	p. 128
Bay of Plenty	p. 140
Tauranga to the East Cape	p. 147
Geothermal Heartland	p. 151
Rotorua and Vicinity	p. 154
Taupo and Vicinity	p. 169
Turangi and Vicinity	p. 177
Tongariro National Park	p. 180
Eastland and Hawke's Bay	p. 189
Te Urewera National Park	p. 193
East Cape	p. 196
Gisborne	p. 200
Napier and Vicinity	p. 205
Taranaki and the West	p. 217
New Plymouth	p. 220
Egmont National Park	p. 227
New Plymouth to Wanganui	p. 231
Wanganui	p. 233
Whanganui River	p. 237
Wellington and the Lower North Island	p. 241
Wellington	p. 244
Palmerston North	p. 262
Wairarapa	p. 264
Kapiti Coast	p. 268
The South Island	p. 271
Marlborough and the Northwest	p. 274
Picton	p. 278
Marlborough Sounds	p. 283
Picton to Christchurch	p. 286
Nelson	p. 292
Nelson to Abel Tasman National Park	p. 300
Abel Tasman National Park	p. 301
Golden Bay	p. 304
Nelson Lakes National Park	p. 306
Nelson Lakes to the West Coast	p. 310
West Coast	p. 311
Westport and Vicinity	p. 313
Greymouth	p. 319
Hokitika and Vicinity	p. 323
Westland Tai Poutini National Park	p. 329
Haast Pass to Wanaka	p. 337
Christchurch and Canterbury	p. 341
Christchurch	p. 345
Banks Peninsula	p. 366
Arthur's Pass National Park	p. 370
Christchurch to Aoraki/Mount Cook	p. 374
Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park	p. 380
Otago	p. 385
North Otago	p. 389
Dunedin and Vicinity	p. 392
Queenstown and Vicinity	p. 404
Wanaka and Vicinity	p. 421
Southland	p. 431
Fiordland National Park and Vicinity	p. 435
Te Anau to Invercargill	p. 448
Invercargill and Vicinity	p. 452
Stewart Island	p. 457
Background	p. 461
The Land	p. 461
Flora and Fauna	p. 465
History	p. 468
Economy and Government	p. 473
People and Culture	p. 477
Essentials	p. 479
Getting There	p. 479
Getting Around	p. 481
Visas and Officialdom	p. 486
Recreation	p. 487
Accommodations and Camping	p. 494
Food	p. 498
Tips for Travelers	p. 501
Health and Safety	p. 503
Information and Services	p. 504
Resources	p. 507
Glossary	p. 507
Suggested Reading	p. 509
Internet Resources	p. 512
Index	p. 515
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