Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisherDiscover the freedom of open roads withLonely PlanetNew Zealand'sBest Trips,your passport to uniquely encountering New Zealand by car. Featuring more than 30 amazing road trips, plus up-to-date advice on the destinations you'll visit along the way, seek out alfresco dining and seductive wineries, follow New Zealand's premier wilderness highway to Milford Sound and discover spectacular natural landscapes, all with your trusted travel companion. Get to New Zealand, rent a car, and hit the road!InsideLonely Planet New Zealand'sBest Trips:Lavish colourand gorgeous photographythroughoutItineraries and planning adviceto pick the right tailored routes for your needs and interestsGet around easily- easy-to-read, full-colour route maps, detailed directionsInsider tipsto get around like a local, avoid trouble spots and be safe on the road - local driving rules, parking, toll roadsEssential infoat your fingertips- hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, pricesHonest reviews for all budgets- eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, hidden gems that most guidebooks missUseful features- includingDetours, Walking ToursandLink Your TripCoversMarlborough, Bay of Islands, Akaroa, West Coast, Central Plateau, Milford Sound, Waiheke Island, Kaikoura, Mackenzie Country, Waitomo Caves, Canterbury, Rotorua, Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstownand moreThe Perfect Choice:Lonely PlanetNew Zealand's Best Tripsis perfect for exploring New Zealandvia the road and discovering sights that are more accessible by car.Planning a New Zealand trip sans a car?Lonely Planet New Zealand,our most comprehensive guide to New Zealand, is perfect for exploring both top sights and lesser-known gems.Looking for a guide for New Zealand's South Island or North Island? Check outLonely Planet'sNew Zealand's South Islandguide orNew Zealand's North Islandguide for a comprehensive look at what each island has to offer.Authors:Written and researched by Lonely PlanetAbout Lonely Planet:Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travelers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves.