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Apr 14, 2016

New Zealand is one of the most beautiful places in the world. I am so glad I found this book and tried to make new adventures just by reading. But of course, still wanted to experience in real. with what this book has described the beautiful places of New Zealand, I could not wait any longer to step my feet on that certain places.

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Oct 13, 2019

Packed with photographs, illustrations and detailed maps, "Eyewitness Travel Guide: New Zealand" will lead you straight to the best attractions this exciting country has to offer. Discover New Zealand region by region; from the glistening glaciers on the West Coast to the surfers' paradise Central North Island. The guide provides insider tips every visitor needs from the country's best deep-sea fishing spots to the best bridges for bungee jumping, with comprehensive listings of the best hotels,

Packed with photographs, illustrations and detailed maps, "Eyewitness Travel Guide: New Zealand" will lead you straight to the best attractions this exciting country has to offer. Discover New Zealand region by region; from the glistening glaciers on the West Coast to the surfers' paradise Central North Island. The guide provides insider tips every visitor needs from the country's best deep-sea fishing spots to the best bridges for bungee jumping, with comprehensive listings of the best hotels, resorts, restaurants and nightlife in each region for all budgets. There are 3D cutaways and floor-plans of all the must-see sites plus street-by-street maps of all the fascinating cities and towns of New Zealand. DK "Eyewitness Travel Guide: New Zealand" explores the country's Maori heritage, flora and fauna, beaches and national parks, focusing on the best scenic routes from which to explore the diverse New Zealand landscape.

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Oct 19, 2017

When planning a trip to a different country there are so many sources available to find out info, and after looking at dozens of books and websites the massive intake of things to do/see/try, etc. can get quite overwhelming. This book was a great resource as it was the most up to date (at the time).

The layout of the book is by island, area, and then city/town, and covers pretty much them all. Give some history of the area/town, and details places of interest. There are helpful maps and the When planning a trip to a different country there are so many sources available to find out info, and after looking at dozens of books and websites the massive intake of things to do/see/try, etc. can get quite overwhelming. This book was a great resource as it was the most up to date (at the time).

The layout of the book is by island, area, and then city/town, and covers pretty much them all. Give some history of the area/town, and details places of interest. There are helpful maps and the photos really start to build the excitement.

There is also sections on places to eat, basic info on the country, and helpful travellers tips.

In the end I had a great trip and this book really did help. ...more

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Jan 31, 2015

I carried this book with me when I traveled with friends to New Zealand just recently. I used other books, Insight Guides and Fodors, for the serious planning of the trip. This particular guide was terrific for finding our way through the streets of the various towns that we visited. Because our travel was either by bus or rail, I could follow along with the many maps and photos that are provided. This was particularly helpful in large places like the Te Papa Tangarewa musuem and navigating I carried this book with me when I traveled with friends to New Zealand just recently. I used other books, Insight Guides and Fodors, for the serious planning of the trip. This particular guide was terrific for finding our way through the streets of the various towns that we visited. Because our travel was either by bus or rail, I could follow along with the many maps and photos that are provided. This was particularly helpful in large places like the Te Papa Tangarewa musuem and navigating downtown Auckland by foot. However, the book was too dry for serious bedtime reading in anticipation of our next destination. The photos are great, which is one of the best features of the Eyewitness guides. Finally, if you are interested in Lord of the Rings/Hobbit touring, use a different guide. This series barely gives a nod to what seems to have become one of New Zealand's top tourist attractions.
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Mar 09, 2010

I like the Eyewitness series for the initial stages of trip planning. These full color guidebooks have tons of pictures. I had an idea before reading this of where I wanted to go in New Zealand, but reading through this book made me realize how much more there is to see than I initially thought. It has also made planning an itinerary extremely difficult since I want to go everywhere.

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Oct 26, 2012

[2011.11.30] Used for the New Zealand protion of our Nov-Dec 2011 trip. DK Eyewitness books always have lots of pictures and are great for brainstorming. Too heavy too bring on the trip itself, but we did copy and bring the 2-pager on Arthur's Pass which we drove through in the opposite direction presented in the book.

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Aug 09, 2011

A great book to have whilst travelling or to simply get a flavour for NZ before you go. I'm actually reading this all the time planning my next adventure!!!

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Aug 29, 2015

I think I just don't like the DK style of books. It's very visually cluttered to me so I can't always easily find what I want to know.