Lonely Planet Best road trips New Zealand

Hit the road with Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips New Zealand and enjoy 26 amazing routes from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures with maps and directions. Skirt glacial lakes, Explore gold-rush settlements, tour geothermal sights - and discover the freedom of the open road. Lonely Planet's Best Road TripsNew Zealand reveals26 incredible escapes -with maps - so you can experience the freedom of the open road. Get ready for a road trip like no other and discover unforgettable drives across New Zealand that range from 2-day escapes to adventures of a week or more, from motoring through the Southern Alps, to relaxing in hot springs at Whitianga, and watching the marine wildlife at Kaikoura - and discover the freedom of the open road. InsideLonely Planet's Best Road Trips New Zealand: Discover 26 open road escapes that range from 2 days to 10 days Each route featured includes easy-to-use maps, detailed directions and tips about when to go, duration, distance and how to link your trip to other drives Find the top stops and experiences as well as fun photo opportunities along the way 'Our Picks' section highlights the best drives for: Costal drives, food & drink, mountains, history, volcanoes Local travel experts share why they love each trip Essential 'Toolkit' on arriving, hiring the right car for your trip, getting around, local driving laws, accommodation, health and safety, and more Covers: Marlborough, Bay of Islands, Akaroa, West Coast, Central Plateau, Milford Sound, Waiheke Island, Kaikoura, Mackenzie Country, Waitomo Caves, Canterbury, Rotorua, Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown and more Hit the road with Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips New Zealand and discover breathtaking drives that offer a precious window into this very special region

Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's New Zealand's Best Trips. Featuring 25 amazing road trips, plus up-to-date advice on the destinations you'll visit along the way, you can cruise Bay of Islands and Milford Sound, meander to sophisticated vineyard restaurants on Waiheke Island, and spot whales and dolphins off the Kaikoura Coast; all with your trusted travel companion. Jump in the car, turn up the tunes, and hit the road! Inside Lonely Planet's New Zealand's Best Trips: Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020's COVID-19 outbreak Lavish colour and gorgeous photography throughout Itineraries and planning advice to pick the right tailored routes for your needs and interests Get around easily - easy-to-read, full-colour route maps, and detailed directions Insider tips to get around like a local, avoid trouble spots and be safe on the road - local driving rules, parking, toll roads Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Useful features - including Stretch Your Legs, Detours, Link Your Trip Covers Marlborough, Bay of Islands, Akaroa, West Coast, Central Plateau, Milford Sound, Waiheke Island, Kaikoura, Mackenzie Country, Waitomo Caves, Canterbury, Rotorua, Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown and more.