George Dunford Books

The sun shows up here first for a reason. Come for bracing light or caverns underground, glacial valleys or black volcanic sand. Tour every landscape on earth, all rolled into one country. Dig for pipis on the beach, or sample oysters on a platter. Savour solitude with a view, or city culture. Things are never just black and white in New Zealand.Stick Out Your Tongue taste the freshest seafood, world-class wines, or the best lamb roast there is.Roll Your Eyes yet another magnificent view of mystical mountains, braided river plains or calming coastlines.Slap Your Thighs a good time’s easy to find, from happening Auckland to waterfront Wellington.Stand Up Proud and experience Maori culture firsthand: take part in a powhiri, or fill your puku at a hangi.Run At It Shouting bungy jump, sea kayak, surf, trek and hit the white water with the best of them.

Australia and New Zealand are both on the well-trodden backpacker's path, and many young, long-haul travelers go straight from one to the other. Tourism numbers to both countries reflect annual increases (WTO). This is the only guidebook covering Australia and New Zealand together. It is written by an experienced team of local authors and specialist contributors and includes all the practical information needed for big trips on small budgets; a new Highlights section for quick itinerary planning and comprehensive coverage of the best budget buys in transport, accommodation, food and entertainment. Lonely Planet's 25 years of publishing expertise in Australia and New Zealand is unmatched by any competitor.