Description:

Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's New Zealand's Best Road Trips. This trusted travel companion features 25 amazing drives, from 3-day escapes to 2-week adventures. Cruise Bay of Islands, meander to vineyard restaurants on Waiheke Island, and spot whales off Kaikoura Coast. Get to New Zealand, rent a car, and hit the road!

*Itineraries for classic road trips plus other lesser-known drives with expert advice to pick the routes that suit your interests and needs 
*Full-colour route maps - easy-to-read, detailed directions
*Detours - delightful diversions to see New Zealand's highlights along the way
*Link Your Trip - cruise from one driving route to the next
*Insider tips - get around like a local, avoid trouble spots and be safe - local driving rules, parking, toll roads
*Stretch Your Legs - the best things to do outside the car
*Essential info - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, prices
*Honest reviews - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, hidden gems 
*Lavish colour photography provides inspiration throughout
*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.

Updated edition Nov 2023