Lonely Planet Best Road Trips New Zealand, 4th Edition

Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips New Zealand reveals 26 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.

Inside Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips New Zealand:
• Discover 5 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