NEW Rough Guide to Korea

The NEW Rough Guide to Korea

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From Gangnam style to mud festivals, via folk villages and Buddhist temples, there's always something new to discover in Korea. Just hours from Seoul - the dizzying, open-all-hours capital - life continuous as it has for generations, with tiny islands laden with idyllic villages, and Confucian academies clinging to hillsides. Whether you want to browse traditional fish markets, warble K-pop in a noraebang, wander between bustling markets and malls in Seoul, island-hop the West Seaarchipelago, set foot in infamous Pyongyang or tiptoe across the border to the infamous North, this fully updated Rough Guide covers it all and will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop and visit along the way.

Top 10

1. Gwangjang Market.

2. Pyongyang Marathon.

3. Makgeolli.

4. Paekdusan.
5. Sokcho.
6. Pyongyang.

7. Gongsanseong.

8. Jeongdongjin.

9. Beopjusa.

10. Boryeong Mud Festival.

Inside the Rough Guide to Korea.

- Independent, trusted reviews written with Rough Guides’ trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit every budget.

– Full-colour chapter maps throughout – to find your way amid Seoul’s maze of skyscrapers or discover Busan’s bustling fish markets without needing to get online.

– Stunning images – a rich collection of inspiring colour photography. Things not to miss – Rough Guides’ rundown of the best sights and experiences in Korea.

– Itineraries – carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip. Detailed coverage – this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way.

Areas covered include: Seoul, Pyongyang, Sokcho, Gyeongju, Busan, Incheon,Suwon, Mokpo, Jeju Island, Danyang, Jeonju, Samcheok, Jeongdongjin. 

Attractions include: the DMZ, Gwangjang Market, Jirisan National Park, West Sea islands, Changdeokgung, Seoraksan National Park, Guinsa, Kumsusan Memorial Palace of the Sun, Pyongyang Water Park.

– Basics – essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, accommodation, food and drink, the media, festivals, sports, culture, etiquette and more.

-Background information – a Contexts chapter devoted to history, religion, film, books and contemporary Korea, as well as a helpful language section and glossary.

Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with The Rough Guide to Korea.

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West Coast Australia - Perth & Fremantle (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

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West Coast Australia - Perth & Fremantle (PDF Chapter)

Perth is a modern-day boom town, stoking Australia’s economy from its glitzy central business district. Fremantle, the raffish port town with a great food and arts scene, maintains its own distinct personality – proud of its nautical ties, working-class roots and bohemian reputation.

- stretch out on the lawn in Kings Park, with the glittering river and city spread out below you

- experience Perth’s restaurant scene in the eateries of Mt Lawley, Northbridge and the city centre

- explore a wealth of local art, including a significant Indigenous collection, in the Art Gallery of Western Australia

Coverage includes: Perth: History, Sights, Activities, Tours, Festivals & Events, Sleeping, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Shopping, Fremantle: History, Sights, Activities, Tours, Festivals & Events, Sleeping, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Shopping.

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Train Journeys & Wildlife: Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet's Amazing Train Journeys >

Experience 60 of the world’s greatest and most unforgettable train journeys, from classic long-distance trips like Western Canada’s Rocky Mountaineer and Darwin to Adelaide’s The Ghan, to little-known gems on regular commuting lines.

Johannesburg to Cape Town (South Africa)

Andimeshk to Dorud (Iran)

Bulawayo to Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

The California Zephyr (USA)

Perurail’s Lake Titicaca Railway (Peru)

The Serra Verde Express (Brazil)

The Darjeeling Toy Train (India)

The Reunification Express (Vietnam)

Beijing to Shanghai by High-Speed Rail (China)

The Glacier Express (Switzerland)

Belgrade-to-Bar Railway (Serbia & Montenegro)

London to Fort William on the Caledonian Sleeper (UK)

South Coast Line (Australia)

The TranzAlpine (New Zealand)

The Northern Explorer (New Zealand)

Lonely Planet's A-Z Wildlife Watching >

Discover the best places to spot 300 of the world’s most exciting and unusual creatures, from the soaring Andean condor and prowling Bengal tiger, to singing humpback whales and migrating wildebeest.

Lonely Planet’s A-Z of Wildlife Watching. It’s packed with stunning photos, details of each creature’s habits and characteristics, and tips on how to increase the chances of an encounter.

Inside, you’ll find all the most iconic animals like lions, tigers, elephants and sharks, but we’ve gone even further than these headline acts to showcase the mind-blowing diversity of the natural world, with other animals including: snow leopards, mountain goats, antelopes, fennec foxes, giant albatrosses, hog-nosed bats, giant clams, corals, whales, wobbegongs, birdwing butterflies and Hercules beetles.

Created in consultation with biologist and writer Amy-Jane Beer, and with a foreword by nature photographer Mark Carwardine. 

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The World's Best Superfoods >

Dive into the world of superfoods with Lonely Planet Food, the world’s leading travel publisher’s new food imprint. Unlock the long-held secrets of health-boosting diets from every culture of the globe. Discover which super ingredients will boost your energy, stave off illness, reduce your chance of diseases, make your hair shine, your skin glow and turbocharge your brain power. Better still, learn how to harness the benefits for yourself with a myriad of tasty recipes from around the world, all containing naturally nutrient-rich ingredients that will improve your energy, digestion, heat, immune system, and longevity.

The World's Best Bowl Food >

Hearty and healthy, bowl food is very hip right now. We've selected 100 of the most authentic and delicious dishes from around the world and tell you how to make them. From Vietnamese pho and New England chowder to Persian salads and Welsh broth, these are the meals that speak the international language of comfort.

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Fast Talk German >

It is possible to travel in Germany without speaking a word of German, but just a few phrases go a long way in making friends, inviting service with a smile, and ensuring a rich and rewarding travel experience – you could discover a hidden Berlin bar, find the best new fashion boutiques, or be able to buy lastminute tickets to the opera.

- Essential phrases to meet all your travel needs

- How to get local recommendations

- Easy-to-use pronunciation guides

- Expert tips to boost your confidence

Fast Talk Spanish >

Although it is possible to get by in major Latin American cities without speaking Spanish, just a few phrases go a long way in making friends, inviting service with a smile, and ensuring a rich and rewarding travel experience – you could dance the night away at a salsa club, taste the best local dishes or find a gorgeous beach off the tourist trail.

- Essential phrases to meet all your travel needs

- How to get local recommendations

- Easy-to-use pronunciation guides

- Expert tips to boost your confidence

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Beer & Coffee Tour: Lonely Planet

Global Beer Tour >

Explore the vibrant world of craft beer with Lonely Planet’s ale experts. We’ve selected the finest tap rooms, bars and breweries that thirsty travellers can visit in 30 countries around the world. Discover where they are, which beers to sample, and learn about local places of interest to create complete itineraries. Each country is introduced by a beer expert and includes notes on regional beverages that shouldn’t be missed.

Global Coffee Tour >

Packed with over 150 amazing coffee experiences in 37 countries, from its birthplace in East Africa, to modern-day Cuba, the United States, Australia and the UK, this follow-up to our hugely popular Global Beer Tour features legendary espresso bars, plantation tours, urban roasteries and must-visit cafes.

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Wine & Food Trails: Lonely Planet

Food Trails >

For everyone who loves travel and trying the local delicacies, this beautifully illustrated hardback is the must-have handbook to a year's worth of perfect weekends around the world for food lovers.

Wine Trails >

Lonely Planet's Wine Trails, the first book in Lonely Planet’s “Perfect Weekends” series, introduces the secret gems in well-known regions such as Napa and Sonoma, Tuscany, Burgundy and Rioja, and also explores off-the-beaten-path regions in Georgia, Greece and beyond.

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Review: New Lonely Planet Tasmania travel guide

Review: New Lonely Planet Tasmania travel guide

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Packed full of trustworthy and up-to-date advice, check out the new Lonely Planet Tasmania travel guide. Revelling in isolation, Tasmania is busting out with fab festivals and sensational food and drink, riding a tourism-fulled economic boom that's the envy of all Australia. Laugh, be appalled, be turned on by art for grown-ups at MONA; hike to the summit of Cradle Mountain for spectacular views; and sample a hoard of gourmet local produce - all with your trusted travel companion.

Lonely Planet writer Charles Rawlings-Way explains why he loves Tasmania: "I spent my childhood in Hobart, wheeling my bike between the beach and the bush. it was the '70s, man - Tasmania was a magical, laid-back place to be a kid. Like so many other islanders, I was lured away in my 20s by the mainland big smoke - but I return to the small smoke as often as possible, and am thrilled to see MONA firing Tasmania's cultural scene and turning the world's understanding of the island on its head. Not to mention the beer, the wine, the whisky...Whos's for a drink?"

TOP 10

1. MONA.

2. Three Capes Track.
3. Hobart.
4. Freycinet National Park.
5. Port Arthur Historic Site.
6. Cradle Mountain the Overland Track.
7. Larapuna/Bay of Fires.
8. Rafting the Franklin River.
9. Tasting Gourmet Produce.
10. Maria Island National Park.

Inside Lonely Planet’s Tasmania:

- Colour maps and images throughout

- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests

- Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

- Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices

- Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

- Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - covering history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics

Coverage Includes: Hobart & around, Tasman Peninsula & Port Arthur, the Southeast, Cradle Country & the West, Devonport & the Northwest, Launceston & around, Midlands & Central Highlands, the East Coast

Curator: Charles Rawlings-Way

Writers: Virginia Maxwell

Discover this fascinating island state off Australia with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Tasmania, and begin your journey now!

Then & Now: Ancient Wonders by Lonely Planet (Kids)

Then & Now: Ancient Wonders by Lonely Planet >

Ancient Wonders - Then & Now introduces children to some of history's most famous civilisations and the amazing palaces, temples and buildings they created. In this interactive and fact-filled tour, kids will discover all about each man-made marvel, what it looks like today, and its influence on modern life.

Then, by opening the gatefolds and lifting flaps, they'll find out how these wonders were built, what they once looked like, and their role in ancient society. Kids will experience gladiatorial combat in Rome, a Chinese army built from clay, Cleopatra's sunken underwater palace, and lots more.

Historical sites featured:

Angkor Wat

Machu Picchu

The Roman Baths

The Parthenon

The Colosseum

Stonehenge

Petra

The Great Pyramid of Giza

The Terracotta Army

Cleopatra's Palace

Chichen Itza

Easter Island

Country Guides by Lonely Planet

Country Guides by Lonely Planet >

Packed with detailed pre-planning information, amazing experiences, inspirational images, city walks and the best local knowledge, these are our most comprehensive country guides, designed to immerse you in a culture, discover the best sights and get off the beaten track. Travelling further and wider? Browse our Multi-country guides.

Region Guides by Lonely Planet

Region Guides by Lonely Planet >

Heading to a popular region within a country? These guides provide the extra depth and detail you need. Following the same format and style as our Country and Multi-country guides, they help you get under the area’s skin to discover its defining characteristics, like its cuisine, markets, culture and festivals. 

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Multi Country Guides: Lonely Planet >

Similar in style and format to our Country and Regional guidebooks, this series helps you focus on two or three neighboring countries. Extensive pre-planning sections and in-depth coverage are combined with information and listings on history, culture, food, drink, shopping, nightlife and more. 

Planning a bigger trip? Our On a Shoestring series is created with budget- and value-conscious travellers in mind and covers entire continents or very large regions. The original Lonely Planet guidebook.

Lonely Planet Phrasebooks

Lonely Planet phrasebooks >

Lonely Planet’s Fast Talk series is the essential hip-pocket language guide for short trips or weekends away. Each guide contains essential phrases to meet all your travel needs with easy-to-use pronunciation guides, expert tips to boost your confidence and how to get local recommendations - you can’t go wrong!  Available in French, German, Italian, Spanish and now introducing new titles Danish, Icelandic, Japanese, Norwegian, Swedish and Thai.

Travel for Kids: How Airports Work (Lonely Planet)

How Airports Work >

Where does luggage go after check in? What happens in the control tower? How do planes actually fly? This interactive, lift-the-flap book takes you behind-the-scenes to uncover the hidden secrets of the airport – from a peek inside the cockpit to the hustle and bustle of departures.

In this follow-up to How Cities Work, we explore the earliest airports through to today’s giant transport hubs and what airports could look like in the future. Packed with amazing facts and illustrations from James Gulliver Hancock, it’ll surprise and delight readers young and old, ensuring they never look at air travel in the same way again.

Created in consultation with Tom Cornell, VP Airspace / Airfields, Americas at Landrum & Brown.

Contents include:

Airports Through the Ages

The Great Get-to-the-Airport Race

Find Your Way Round the Airport

The Maintenance Hangar

In the Terminal

Inside an Aircraft

The Control Tower Sees All

Preparing Planes

Ship That Cargo

The Incredible Luggage Journey

Airports of the Future

The Best Moment of Your Life by Lonely Planet

The Best Moment of Your Life >

Discover 100 life-changing travel experiences.

Familiar faces from the world of travel, plus Lonely Planet writers, share their most remarkable, poignant and memorable experiences from the road – moments that changed them as individuals and reshaped their perspective on the world.

Tales includes a Rwandan gorilla encounter, reincarnation on the Ganges, horse riding with Patagonian gauchos, witnessing Nelson Mandela’s first free speech, watching a space shuttle launch, crossing the Gobi desert on foot, and a son journeying with his mother back to Alexandria, the city of her childhood.

Destinations include Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park in Utah, Cape Town, Gir National Park in India, the Western Wall in Jerusalem, Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, the Trans-Siberian Railway, Antarctica, Samburu National Reserve in Kenya, Samye Monastery in Tibet and Madagascan forests.

With each story, you’ll get a powerful account of how the experience unfolded and what it was like to be there, right at that moment. A ‘Build Up’ and ‘Take Away’ complete the story, detailing how the moment made a lasting impact on the contributor’s life.

Lonely Planet Atlas for the Travel Addicted!

Lonely Planet Atlas >

This is the ultimate world atlas for globetrotters. Combining our extensive mapping experience and unrivalled destination insight and knowledge, our first dedicated altas makes it easy for you to plan adventures and discover remarkable places around the planet.

With Lonely Planet’s The Travel Atlas in your hands, you can explore every part of the world and plan upcoming trips with one simple and easy-to-use resource. Inside, you’ll find detailed maps to every country on Earth, with popular regions and destinations presented at greater scale.

Each large page of mapping is accompanied with the area’s top sights and activities, while our themed itineraries, ranging from two days to two weeks, will ensure you don’t miss the best sights. You’ll also find trip planning tools like climate information and transport hubs to help you get there and away.

Road Trip travel guides by Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet Road Trips Guides >

Want to explore a whole country or large region like California or Europe by car? Our Best Trips and Road Trips series are jam-packed with amazing drives, from two-day escapes to week-long adventures.

Discover the Lonely Planet "Best Of" Guides

Lonely Planet: Best Of Guides >

Lonely Planet Best Of series is available in print and ebook format. These guidebooks are shorter, more concise guidebooks compared to our City and Country series. More visually stimulating, they focus on the top sights and most authentic experiences. Perfect if you don’t need accommodation recommendations, they’re packed with expert knowledge, local secrets and carefully crafted itineraries, as well as the most relevant and up-to-date advice.  Note that within the Americas, this series is called Discover, and contains the same great content. If you’d like more comprehensive planning and destination information, our City, Country and Multi-country guides are best. 

Hiking books by Lonely Planet: USA, Nepal & New Zealand!

National Parks & Hiking books by Lonely Planet >

Whether you're a hardcore trekker, or a relaxed wanderer the National Parks & Hiking series from Lonely Planet will assist you in discovering areas of breathtaking natural beauty in the USA and the world! Check out Trekking in Nepal for advise on the best ways to explore the Himalayas by foot.

Pocket Guides by Lonely Planet for your festive mini break

Pocket guides (City & regional)

Going on a short break, or a weekend away? Check out Lonely Planet's handy pocket guides that aim to get to the point, include color maps and images to help inspire and guide you, and that are brimming with advice from the experts on top sights, neighborhoods and recommended walks. 

If a pocket guide is still too big to fit in your bag on a minibreak why not download the PDF?

Review: Lonely Planet's Best of Florida travel guide

Review: New Lonely Planet's Best of Florida travel guide

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Packed full of trustworthy and up-to-date advice, check out the new Lonely Planet's Best of Florida travel guide. Explore the magic of Walt Disney World resort, stroll and peruse paintings on a Miami art walk, or get under the surface and take a snorkeling trip in the Keys.

Unlock Florida in style with your trusted travel companion.

The Lonely Planet team have collected Florida's best sights, itineraries and local secrets into one easy-to-use package, carefully crafted by their experts. This guide is the only toolkit you need for the perfect trip to Florida. The book gives you ideas on the must-see sights so you don't miss a thing. It has insider tips for authentic local experiences. And itineries and walking tours to help you make the most of your time in the Sunshine State.

TOP 10

1. Miami.

2. Orlando.
3. The Everglades.
4. The Space Coast.
5. Key West.
6. St Augustine.
7. St Petersburg.
8. Gainesville.
9. Apalachicola.
10. Sarasota.

Inside Lonely Planet Best of Florida:

- Full-color maps and images throughout

- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests

- Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

- Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices

- Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

- Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, culture, art, literature, cinema, music, politics, landscapes, wildlife, environmental issues, cuisine, lifestyle, customs

- Over 53 color maps

Coverage Includes: Walt Disney Resort, Orlando, Universal Orlando Resort, Palm Beach, Gold Coast, Miami, Florida Keys, Everglades National Park, Tampa Bay, Gulf Coast and more

Curator: Adam Karlin

Writers: Kate Armstrong, Ashley Harrell, Regis St Louis

Discover the fascinating Sunshine State with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Florida, and begin your journey now!

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Malta & Gozo - Central Malta (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

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Malta & Gozo - Central Malta (PDF Chapter)

Explore the hilltop, atmospheric, ancient- walled capital with stupendous views over the hills and out to sea; visit medieval frescoes in ancient catacombs; marvel at one of Europe’s largest church domes and spend your nights at some of Malta’s best nightclubs.

- enjoy the haunting silence of the walled city of Mdina after dark

- question divine intervention while marvelling at the unexploded bomb in the Mosta Dome

- lunch at farmhouse restaurant Diar il-Bniet, followed by a stroll along the top of the Dingli Cliffs

Coverage includes: Mdina & Around, Rabat & Around, Dingli Cliffs, Mosta, Naxxar, Birkirkara and the Three Villages.

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Review: New Lonely Planet Washington, DC city guide

Review: New Lonely Planet Washington, DC city guide


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Packed full of trustworthy and up-to-date advice, check out the new Lonely Planet Washington, DC travel guide. The USA's capital teems with iconic monuments, vast museums and corridors of power where visionaries and demagogues roam. Climb the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to feel the grand sweep of history; explore space, dinosaurs, art and the history of the nation in the Smithsonian museums; and grab a half-smoke at legendary Ben’s Chili Bowl. All with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Washington DC and begin your journey now!

Lonely Planet writer Karla Zimmerman explains why she loves Washington, DC. "It begins with the Mall. How sweet is it to have a walkable strip of museums where you can see nuclear missiles, cursed diamonds and exquisite Asian ceramics in cool underground galleries - for free? Further down the path the Lincoln Memorial just kills with its grandness and sweeping view. As a rabid traveler, it thrills me to see all the embassies flying their flags in Dupont and dream of future trips. (I'm coming for you, Kazakhstan. You too, Bulgaria). And Shaw wins my affection for its neighborhoody beer halls, cafes and groovy murals."

TOP 10

1. Lincoln Memorial.

2. Smithsonian Institution.
3. National Gallery of Art.
4. Capitol Hill.
5. White House.
6. Vietnam's Veterans Memorial.
7. National Archives.
8. Arlington National Cemetery.
9. Ben's Chili Bowl & U Street Corridor.
10. Washington Monument.

Inside Lonely Planet’s Sydney:

Inside Lonely Planet’s Washington DC:

- 37 full colour maps and images throughout

- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests

- Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

- Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices

- Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

- Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - covering history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics

Coverage Includes: National Mall, White House Area, Foggy Bottom, Georgetown, Capitol Hill, Southeast DC, Downtown, Penn Quarter, Dupont Circle, Kalorama, Adams Morgan, U Street, Columbia Heights, Upper Northwest DC, Northern Virginia

Curator: Karla Zimmerman

Writers: Amy C Balfour, Virginia Maxwell 

Discover this fascinating country with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Washington, DC and begin your journey now!

Lonely Planet New Zealand travel guide

Lonely Planet's #1 Best-Selling Guide to New Zealand

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Get ready for mammoth national parks, dynamic Māori culture, and skiing. New Zealand can be mellow or action-packed, but it's always epic.

Writer Anita Isalska says "New Zealand lives up to the hype - not easy, in a country that wins lavish praise from millions of visitors. this land is more magical than its movie sets: volcanoes smolder, fiords are pinch-yourself pretty and beaches have dreamy surf. But it's NZ's understated charms that reeled me in, like New Zealanders' disarming honesty and humour, and the pioneer spirit that endures  in remote areas. Tolerant and eco-conscious NZ feels like a sanctuary in a turbulent world. I'd hide out here forever."

Lonely Planet’s New Zealand is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Glide through turquoise waters past pods of orcas in Bay of Islands; try black-water rafting in astonishing Waitomo Caves; watch the ground breathe steam in volcanic Rotorua; and hit the slopes in Queenstown and Wanaka.

Wellington is Lonely Planet's #1 on the list of top things to do in New Zealand.

Inside Lonely Planet’s New Zealand:

- Special features - Māori culture, Hiking, Extreme sports, skiing & snowboarding

- Colour maps and images throughout

- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests

- Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

- Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices

- Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

- Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - covering history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics

Coverage Includes: Auckland, Bay of Islands & Northland, Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula, Taupo & the Central Plateau, Rotorua & the Bay of Plenty, the East Coast, Wellington & Around, Marlborough & Nelson, the West Coast, Christchurch & Canterbury, Dunedin & Otago, Queenstown & Wanaka, Fiordland & Southland

Curator: Charles Rawlings-Way

Writers: Brett Atkinson, Andrew Bain, Peter Dragicevich, Samantha Forge, Anita Isalska, Sofia Levin

Discover this fascinating country with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of New Zealand and begin your journey now!