Lonely Planet : Pocket guides for quick, easy and accessible information for a short break
Rugged west-coast surf beaches and myriad Hauraki Gulf islands mean the water's never far away in New Zealand's biggest city. Historic and cosmopolitan inner suburbs crouch beneath a cityscape studded with volcanic cones and to the north, the Bay of Islands combines Maori and colonial history with spectacular coastal scenery. Special features include: Pull-out city map Full-colour pocket-sized guidebook The best walking tours