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 and Milford Sound, meander to sophisticated vineyard restaurants on Waiheke Island, and spot whales and dolphins off the Kaikoura Coast. Get to New Zealand, rent a car, and hit the road!
Inside Lonely Planet's
New Zealand's Best Road Trips:
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 Italy'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 on the road - local driving rules, parking, toll roads
Stretch Your Legs
- the best things to do outside the car
Essential infoat your fingertips
- hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, prices
Honest reviews for all budgets
- eating, sleeping, sightseeing, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
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
