100 Best New Zealand Travel Guides Books of All Time

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Atlas Obscura: An Explorer's Guide to the World's Hidden Wonders book cover1

Atlas Obscura: An Explorer's Guide to the World's Hidden Wonders

Joshua Foer

5.0
Inspiring equal parts wonder and wanderlust, Atlas Obscura celebrates over 600 of the strangest and most curious places in the world.

Here are natural wonders—the dazzling glowworm caves in New Zealand, or a baobob tree in South Africa that’s so large it has a pub inside where 15 people can drink comfortably. Architectural marvels, including the M.C. Escher-like stepwells in India. Mind-boggling ev
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Adam Savage

Atlas Obscura. Go to the site. Buy the book. Seriously great content. My favorite way to travel (this endorsement based only in love) @atlasobscura https://t.co/zLMm126yXD [source]

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David Plotz

I'm here to solve your holiday gift buying problems! Today we release the Second Edition of the No. 1 bestselling Atlas Obscura book, with 100 new wondrous places, 12 city guides, a foldout map. It's gorgeous and fun and an amazing gift. https://t.co/ids7kNjImW https://t.co/95ULoJOKJg [source]

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Lonely Planet New Zealand

Lonely Planet, Charles Rawlings-Way, et al.

4.8
Lonely Planet: The world’s number one travel guide publisher*


Lonely Planet’s New Zealandis 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 slo
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The Pants of Perspective: One Woman's 3,000 Kilometre Running Adventure through the Wilds of New Zealand

Anna McNuff

4.7
"When I ran, I ran for pleasure. I didn’t run for times, to win, to impress: I ran for me. When I ran my bum cheeks rubbed together, so much so that if I was going on a long run I’d have to ‘lube up’. I maintained that I was not a ‘real’ runner – I just liked to run so that I could eat cake." Anna was never anything like those ‘real’ runners on telly – all spindly limbs, tiny shorts and split time
New Zealand book cover4

New Zealand

National Geographic Maps

4.7
- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Travel MapNational Geographic's New Zealand Adventure Map is an expertly researched, comprehensive map, designed to meet the needs of adventure travelers. With accurate and detailed information of the area, the map pinpoints hundreds of diverse and unique recreational, ecological, cultural, and historic destinations, including many lesser known ones. This informatio
100 Dives of a Lifetime: The World's Ultimate Underwater Destinations book cover5

100 Dives of a Lifetime: The World's Ultimate Underwater Destinations

Carrie Miller

4.7
Explore 100 breathtaking scuba diving sites around the world--from the cenotes of Mexico to the best wreck in Micronesia--through stunning National Geographic photography, expert tips, and cutting-edge travel advice.

Filled with more than 350 images from National Geographic, 100 Dives of a Lifetime provides the ultimate bucket list for ardent scuba divers and aspirational travelers alike. From divi
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Fodor's Essential New Zealand (Full-color Travel Guide)

Fodor's Travel Guides

4.7
Kinfolk Travel: Slower Ways to See the World book cover7

Kinfolk Travel: Slower Ways to See the World

John Burns

4.6

Explore the art of mindful travel across six continentsA farm-to-table meal in the Albanian capital. A dip in the natural hot springs of New Zealand. A running route that takes you through the heart of Seoul. Through trips to over twenty-five destinations across six continents, the Kinfolk team shows readers how to reimagine a weekend trip in a new city by diving deeper into its details; how to ex

The Road from Coorain book cover8

The Road from Coorain

Jill Ker Conway

4.6
Jill Ker Conway tells the story of her astonishing journey into adulthood—a journey that would ultimately span immense distances and encompass worlds, ideas, and ways of life that seem a century apart.

She was seven before she ever saw another girl child. At eight, still too small to mount her horse unaided, she was galloping miles, alone, across Coorain, her parents' thirty thousand windswept, dro
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New Zealand's Best Trips

Lonely Planet

4.6

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher

Discover the freedom of open roads with Lonely Planet New Zealand's Best Trips, your passport to uniquely encountering New Zealand by car. Featuring more than 30 amazing road trips, plus up-to-date advice on the destinations you'll visit along the way, seek out alfresco dining and seductive wineries, follow New Zealand's premier wilderness

Epic Hikes of the World book cover10

Epic Hikes of the World

Lonely Planet

4.6
With stories of 50 incredible hiking routes in 30 countries, from New Zealand to Peru, plus a further 150 suggestions, Lonely Planet's Epic Hikes of the World will inspire a lifetime of adventure on foot. From one-day jaunts and urban trails to month-long thru-hikes, cultural rambles and mountain expeditions, each journey shares one defining feature: being truly epic.

In this follow-up to Epic Bike
NZ Frenzy North Island New Zealand 3rd Edition book cover11

NZ Frenzy North Island New Zealand 3rd Edition

Scott R Cook

4.6
This is the new 2016 3rd edition.
Lonely Planet Hiking & Tramping in New Zealand book cover12

Lonely Planet Hiking & Tramping in New Zealand

Lonely Planet, Andrew Bain, et al.

4.6
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher

Lonely Planet's Hiking & Tramping in New Zealand is your passport to the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Spot seals and laze on golden sands along the Abel Tasman Coast Track; explore The Lord of the Rings scenery on Tongariro Northern Circuit; and tramp through ancient rain
NZ Frenzy South Island New Zealand 3rd Edition book cover13

NZ Frenzy South Island New Zealand 3rd Edition

Scott R Cook

4.6
This is the 2016 3rd edition.
Fodor's Essential New Zealand (Full-color Travel Guide) book cover14

Fodor's Essential New Zealand (Full-color Travel Guide)

Fodor’s Travel Guides

4.6

Whether you want to explore Auckland, bungee-jump in Queenstown, or visit The Lord of the Rings sights in Middle-earth, the local Fodor's travel experts in New Zealand are here to help! Fodor's Essential New Zealand guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition h

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The Rough Guide to New Zealand (Travel Guide)

Rough Guides

4.6
The Rough Guide to New Zealand

Make the most of your time on Earth with the ultimate travel guides.
World-renowned 'tell it like it is' travel guide, now with free eBook.

Discover New Zealand with this comprehensive and entertaining travel guide, packed with practical information and honest recommendations by our independent experts. Whether you plan to go whale watching off the Kaikoura Peninsula,
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Once a Land of Birds: Cry of the Kiwi (A Family's New Zealand Adventure, #1)

Magi Nams

4.5
ONE FAMILY. TEN MONTHS. LIVING A DREAM. Explore New Zealand's spectacular landscapes with an award-winning nature writer. Escape into more than 80 outdoor adventures, including wildlife research aimed at aiding endangered kiwi. Learn intriguing ecological and historical facts about the final large landmass to be populated by humans. Delve into Kiwi culture as experienced by a quirky homeschooling
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New Zealand Marco Polo Pocket Travel Guide 2018 - with pull out map (Marco Polo Guides)

Marco Polo Travel Publishing

4.5
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Kamikaze Kangaroos!: 20,000 Miles Around Australia. One Van, Two Girls... And An Idiot

Tony James Slater

4.5
Tony James Slater is back! This time he's got only one thing on his mind: Getting married. According to Bill Shakespeare, the path of true love never did run smooth... And this is Tony; NOTHING ever runs smoothly for him. So the path of true love is about to beat him around the head with a snow shovel. It started so well - with a proposal that left bite marks, and Tony selling his body to medical
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Retiring To Australia And New Zealand (Retiring Abroad) (Retiring Abroad)

Deborah Penrith

4.5
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Joseph Banks' Florilegium: Botanical Treasures from Cook's First Voyage

David Mabberley

4.5
Joseph Banks accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage around the world from 1768 to 1771. A gifted and wealthy young naturalist, Banks collected exotic flora from Madeira, Brazil, Tierra del Fuego, the Society Islands, New Zealand, Australia, and Java, bringing back over 1,300 species that had never been seen or studied by Europeans.


Upon his return, Banks commissioned more than 700 engravings
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Lonely Planet Australia

Lonely Planet, Brett Atkinson, et al.

4.5
Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher*

Lonely Planet's Australia is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Stake out a patch of sand on Bondi Beach before exploring the big-ticket sights of Sydney, dive into the dazzling ecosystem of the Great Barrier Reef, and drive along the Great Ocean Road spyi
Australia and New Zealand Travel Guide 2026: Regional Highlights, Cultural Context, and Smart Planning for Modern Travelers book cover22

Australia and New Zealand Travel Guide 2026: Regional Highlights, Cultural Context, and Smart Planning for Modern Travelers

Stephane Beauchemin

4.5

Australia and New Zealand Travel Guide 2026Australia and New Zealand are places best experienced with intention—across vast coastlines, thoughtfully designed cities, and landscapes where nature still leads the way. This guide was created to help travelers navigate both countries with clarity, confidence, and real understanding.Written from firsthand travel experience and careful research, this boo

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Once a Land of Birds: An evocative and compelling true-life family travel adventure (Cry of the Kiwi: A Family's New Zealand Adventure Book 1)

Magi Nams

4.5
An Olive Grove at the Edge of the World: How two American city boys built a new life in rural New Zealand book cover24

An Olive Grove at the Edge of the World: How two American city boys built a new life in rural New Zealand

Jared Gulian

4.5
Discover the hilarious and endearing tale of how two American city boys learn to become olive farmers in rural New Zealand.

For Jared Gulian, leaving the United States and coming to tiny Wellington, New Zealand, was a big enough switch from the bright lights of big cities. So when his partner CJ decided they just had to buy a rundown olive grove in the Wairarapa valley, it was almost too much to
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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide New Zealand

DK Eyewitness

4.5
Discover New Zealand with this essential travel guide, designed to help you create your own unique trip and to transport you to this beautiful country before you've even packed your case. Hike up mountains and glaciers, taste world-class wines, go whale-watching or enjoy spectacular coastal drives - DK Eyewitness Travel Guide New Zealand covers the must-see sights and the hidden corners, so you wo
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New Zealand

Lyn Larson

4.5
Pack your bags! We're headed to New Zealand. On this whirlwind tour, you'll learn all about the country's landscape, culture, people, and more. We'll explore New Zealand's active volcanoes and narrow fjords, see the kiwi and kakapo birds, watch a rugby game, and taste a special feast called the hangi. A special section introduces New Zealand's capital, language, population, and flag. Hop on board
Lonely Planet New Zealand Planning Map book cover27

Lonely Planet New Zealand Planning Map

Lonely Planet

4.5
From Lonely Planet, the world's leading travel guide publisher

Durable and waterproof, with a handy slipcase and an easy-fold format, Lonely Planet New Zealand Planning Map is your conveniently-sized passport to traveling with ease. Get more from your map and your trip with images and information about top country attractions, itinerary suggestions, a transport guide, planning information, themed l
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Cleo: How an Uppity Cat Helped Heal a Family

Helen Brow

4.5
Helen Brown wasn't a cat person, but her nine-year-old son Sam was. So when Sam heard a woman telling his mum that her cat had just had kittens, Sam pleaded to go and see them.
Helen's heart melted as Sam held one of the kittens in his hands with a look of total adoration. In a trice the deal was done - the kitten would be delivered when she was big enough to leave her mother.
A week later, Sam was
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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide New Zealand

DK Travel

4.5
The guide that shows you what other travel books only tell you! New Zealand is one of the most spectacular and least spoiled countries on the planet and DK's Eyewitness Travel Guide: New Zealand guide does full justice to its astonishing volcanic landscape, wildlife reserves and fjord-like coastline. More than 1,100 full-color photographs, detailed street-by-street maps, and listings of all major
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Amazing Train Journeys

Lonely Planet

4.5
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.

We've always had a soft spot for trains. We know the moment a train pulls out of a station bound for somewhere fantastic is when the adventure truly starts. Amazing T
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Malama Honua: Hokule'a -- A Voyage of Hope

Jennifer Allen

4.5
From the launch in Hawai'i in May 2014, around the world to Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and North and South America, this beautiful hardcover book chronicles Hōkūleʻa's epic mission to raise awareness of and nurture worldwide sustainability. Interwoven with descriptions of Hōkūleʻa's experiences in port are the voices of the master navigators and crew members, who guide the ship along the ocea
Wildlife of New Zealand: A Field Guide Fully Revised and Expanded book cover32

Wildlife of New Zealand: A Field Guide Fully Revised and Expanded

Julian Fitter

4.5

The essential field guide to the wildlife of New ZealandWildlife of New Zealand is the leading field guide to the distinctive flora and fauna of this amazing country. Fully revised and expanded, this handy pocket guide includes up-to-date descriptions of all manner of birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles, insects, seashore species, trees and shrubs, grasses, fungi, and lichen, and new sections

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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Australia

DK Eyewitness

4.5
Whether you want to climb the Sydney harbor bridge, ride the perfect wave at Bondi Beach, watch the sun set over Ayers Rock, or stroll the cosmopolitan streets of Melbourne, this guide is your ultimate travel companion.

The best places to visit in Australia are showcased with fantastic photography and detailed descriptions, plus DK's unique illustrations and floor plans. Packed with valuable inside
Wanderlust Road Trips: 40 Beautiful Drives Around the World book cover34

Wanderlust Road Trips: 40 Beautiful Drives Around the World

Moon Travel Guides

4.5

Where will the road take you? Dream, discover, and uncover your next adventure: Moon Travel Guides takes you on a journey along the open road with Wanderlust Road Trips. Get inspired with 40 of the world’s most incredible road trips, with bucket-list drives in the US, Canada, Latin America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. This stunning, hardcover book is packed with full-color photos, c

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Hearken O Daughter: Three Sisters from New Zealand Travel to Waco. Only Two Return...

Grace J. Adams

4.4
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3mph: The Adventures of One Woman's Walk Around the World

Polly Letofsky

4.4
Polly Letofsky left her Colorado home and headed west across 4 continents and over 14,000 miles -- by foot -- to become the first woman to walk around the world. In a spirit of adventure, along with the goal of raising global awareness for breast cancer, strangers welcomed her into their homes. The world had embraced her. But in the middle of Polly's journey, 9/11 flung us all into a crossroads in
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Back Roads Australia

DK Eyewitness

4.4
Take a journey through the back roads of Australia to discover the area's real soul and charm. Twenty-four themed drives, each lasting one to five days, reveal breathtaking views, hidden gems, and authentic local experiences that can only be discovered by road.

Each tour is bursting with insider knowledge and loaded with ideas for varied activities, from short walks and longer hikes to days on the
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Lonely Planet New Zealand's North Island

Lonely Planet, Peter Dragicevich, et al.

4.4
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher

Lonely Planet's New Zealand's North Island 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; and sample craft beer and check out the arts scene in c
Frommer's New Zealand (Complete Guide) book cover39

Frommer's New Zealand (Complete Guide)

Jessica Wynne Lockhart

4.4

Frommer’s books aren’t written by committee, by A.I., or by travel writers who simply pop in briefly to a destination and then consider the job done. We use seasoned, locally-based journalists who have checked out all of New Zealand’s best hotels, attractions, shops, wineries, and restaurants in person, and offers authoritative, candid reviews that will help you find the venues that suit your tast

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Insight Guides Explore New Zealand (Insight Explore Guides)

Insight Guides

4.4
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Sailing Wondertime: A Family Voyage from Seattle to New Zealand

Sara Dawn Johnson

4.4
"People have told us how lucky we are, to get to sail far away. My typical response is to say luck has little to do with it, that we've worked so very hard, made many difficult decisions, and given up so much for so many years to get to this place on the Earth. But on nights like this, under a sky full of stars and our spinnaker full of warm trade wind pulling us deeper into the South Pacific Ocea
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Kids' Travel Guide - Australia: The fun way to discover Australia - especially for kids

Angie Droulias, Shiela H. Leon, et al.

4.4
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane... Whichever city or part of Australia your family plans to visit, make sure you have the Kids' Travel Guide - Australia. A unique travel guide and activity book in one, it’s the fun way to discover Australia!

Now available for e-book readers too! Kids’ Travel Guide - Australia is an interactive travel book that includes quizzes, tasks, coloring pages, a travel diary, an

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The 50 Best Birdwatching Sites in New Zealand

Elizabeth Light and Oscar Thomas

4.4
New Zealand has a diverse range of bird species but is especially important for pelagics. Thirteen of the world's 18 penguin species have been recorded in the New Zealand region (including the Ross Dependency). Nine of these species breed here. Of petrels, 37 of the world's 114 species breed in the New Zealand region, some on the mainland or nearby islands so they can be seen flying around, but ma
Lonely Planet New Zealand's South Island: Plan the Trip of a Lifetime | Detailed Itineraries & Maps | Insider Tips | Covers Christchurch & Canterbury, Marlborough and more (Travel Guide) book cover44

Lonely Planet New Zealand's South Island: Plan the Trip of a Lifetime | Detailed Itineraries & Maps | Insider Tips | Covers Christchurch & Canterbury, Marlborough and more (Travel Guide)

Brett Atkinson, Rosie Fea, Craig McLachlan, Elen Turner

4.4

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to New Zealand's South Island.Discover New Zealand's South Island's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from taking a trip on Akaroa Harbour to spot fur seals and endangered Hector's Dolphins; to wandering through native beech forest in Mount Aspiring Natio

Lonely Planet New Zealand: Plan the Trip of a Lifetime | Detailed Itineraries & Maps | Insider Tips | Covers Auckland, Queenstown, Wellington, Taranaki and more (Travel Guide) book cover45

Lonely Planet New Zealand: Plan the Trip of a Lifetime | Detailed Itineraries & Maps | Insider Tips | Covers Auckland, Queenstown, Wellington, Taranaki and more (Travel Guide)

Brett Atkinson, Dragicevich Carlson. Liz, Fea Peter, Gibson Rosie, McLachlan Jacqui, Turner Craig, Wicks Elen, de Silva Maggie, Tommy

4.4

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to New Zealand.Discover New Zealand's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from exploring Central Otago's stunning countryside by bike on the Lake Dunstan Trail; to gazing at the star-filled skies of the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve; and c

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The Lost Girls: Three Friends. Four Continents. One Unconventional Detour Around the World.

Jennifer Baggett, Holly C. Corbett, Amanda Pressner

4.4
“Brave, funny, and deeply moving.”
— Cathy Alter, author of Up for Renewal: What Magazines Taught Me About Love, Sex, and Starting Over

“Three cheers to The Lost Girls for showing us, with good humor and graceful prose, the beauty and importance of leading life astray.”
— Franz Wisner, New York Times Bestselling author of Honeymoon with My Brother

Three friends, each on the brink of a quarter-life c
New Zealand Travel Guide: North & South Island: The practical guide for independent travelers with a campervan or rental car - Routes incl. online ... New Zealand road trip + 300 travel photos book cover47

New Zealand Travel Guide: North & South Island: The practical guide for independent travelers with a campervan or rental car - Routes incl. online ... New Zealand road trip + 300 travel photos

Robin Runck

4.4

New Zealand Travel Guide: North Island & South Island 2025 - The Practical Guide for Independent Travelers with a Campervan or Rental CarOverview of this Travel Guide:Over 160 pages of information on attractions and travel tips, along with over 300 color travel photos of New Zealand.Extensive route descriptions for both the North and South Islands, with recommended travel durations of 2-8 weeks, d

View from the Summit: The Remarkable Memoir by the First Person to Conquer Everest book cover48

View from the Summit: The Remarkable Memoir by the First Person to Conquer Everest

Sir Edmund Hillary

4.4
THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE STORY OF
AN ORDINARY MAN WHO BECAME THE
CENTURY'S MOST IMPORTANT EXPLORER
Adventurers the world over have been inspired by the achievements of Sir Edmund Hillary, the first man ever to set foot on the summit of Mount Everest. In this candid, wry, and vastly entertaining autobiography, Hillary looks back on that 1953 landmark expedition, as well as his remarkable explorations
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Ten Degrees of Reckoning: A True Story of Survival

Hester Rumberg

4.4
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Birds of New Zealand: A Photographic Guide

Paul Scofield and Brent Stephenson

4.4
New Zealand’s birdlife developed extraordinary diversity as a consequence of evolving on isolated islands without mammalian predators. For many years, habitat destruction brought on by humans posed a distinct threat to the wide variety of birdlife, but thanks to recent conservation efforts, many of the country’s species of birds are now protected in parks and island sanctuaries. Illustrated with n
New Zealand Travel Guide: Expert Itineraries, Hidden Gems & Local Secrets for Hiking, Adventure & Culture + Must-See Attractions from Hobbiton to Fiordland book cover51

New Zealand Travel Guide: Expert Itineraries, Hidden Gems & Local Secrets for Hiking, Adventure & Culture + Must-See Attractions from Hobbiton to Fiordland

Paul Robeyn

4.4

Ready to explore the breathtaking landscapes of Aotearoa but feeling overwhelmed by the planning?Don’t let the logistics of the North and South Islands dampen your wanderlust! Whether you’re dreaming of the geothermal wonders of Rotorua, the majestic peaks of Fiordland, or a pilgrimage to Hobbiton, this is the ultimate roadmap for your journey of a lifetime!Inside the New Zealand Travel Guide, you

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The Lord of the Rings Location Guidebook

Ian Brodie, Peter Jackson

4.4
With the release of the final movie in the Lord of The Rings trilogy, this comprehensive review of the movie locations can be completed. This edition adds location information, new interviews with cast and crew, a new foreword by Viggo Mortenson, photographs and additional movie images.
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Lonely Planet New Zealand's South Island

Lonely Planet, Brett Atkinson, et al.

4.4
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher

Lonely Planet's New Zealand's South Island is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Kayak and swim the crystal-clear waters of glorious Abel Tasman National Park; cruise through a world-renowned collage of waterfalls, verdant cliffs and peaks, and dark cobalt wa
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The Edge of the World: A Visual Adventure to the Most Extraordinary Places on Earth

The Editors of Outside Magazine

4.4
Photos and stories that will stop you in your tracks -Created in partnership with Outside magazine for its 40th anniversary -The gripping stories behind some of Outside's most iconic images. -More than 140 of the best adventure photos ever featured in Outside With a foreword by world-renowned photographer Jimmy Chin and an introduction by Outside magazine's editor Christopher Keyes, Edge of the Wo
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Frommer's New Zealand (Complete Guide)

Diana Balham and Kate Fraser

4.3
New Zealand - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture book cover56

New Zealand - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

Lyn McNamee and Culture Smart!

4.3
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Fodor's Essential Australia (Full-color Travel Guide)

Fodor's Travel Guides

4.3
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A Field Guide to the Birds of New Zealand

Julian Fitter and Don Merton

4.3
New Zealand is commonly described as the land of birds. Now, there is an easy-to-use guide for all those interested in this country's remarkable bird population. A Field Guide to the Birds of New Zealand contains over 600 stunning photographs of the more than 350 bird species likely to be seen in this area of the world. Comprehensive and compact, the book includes full descriptions of all native s
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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Sydney

DK Publishing

4.3
From the colonial history in the streets of the Rocks neighborhood, to Aboriginal art in the Art Gallery of New South Wales, a visit to the iconic Sydney Opera House, to climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge--this easy-to-use guide provides all the information you need. Just beyond Sydney, discover landscapes of outstanding beauty, such as the Royal National Park, the Blue Mountains, and the vineyard
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Buying a House in New Zealand: Find Your Perfect Home

Alison Ripley Cubitt

4.3
Ever wished you could escape the bleak northern winters and spend a second summer Down Under. Or start a new life, in a peaceful country, far away from the world's trouble spots? With some of the most spectacular scenery on earth?

It's easier than you think. So stop dreaming and start packing. From the Far North via Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and all the places in between, this bo
Lonely Planet New Zealand's North Island Planning Map book cover61

Lonely Planet New Zealand's North Island Planning Map

Lonely Planet

4.3

Chart your dream trip to New Zealand's North Island with Lonely Planet's New Zealand's North Island Planning Map, the ultimate travel tool to help you navigate your way around this amazing part of the world.Explore the stunning Bay of Islands, immerse yourself in Wellington's super-cool arts and music scenes, sip wine in the sunny Hawke's Bay region and decide where to go and what to see next on a

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How to Move to New Zealand in 31 Easy Steps

Sara Dawn Johnson

4.3
Have you always wanted to move to New Zealand?

The land of Lord of the Rings, sheep, mountains, lakes, milk and honey. New Zealand has friendly people, excellent education, and universal healthcare. It's also a land of immigrants: people from all over the world migrate to make their home in New Zealand. Perhaps you are dreaming of making this delightful little country at the end of the South Pacifi
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The Blue Plateau: An Australian Pastoral

Mark Tredinnick

4.3
Located in the Blue Mountains southwest of Sydney, the Blue Plateau is a contrary collection of canyons and creeks, cow paddocks and eucalyptus forests, the first people and ranchers. This book reveals the plateau through its inhabitants: the Gundungurra people who were there first and still remain; the Maxwell family, who tried, but failed, to tame the land; the affable, impoverished, often drunk
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Moon Living Abroad New Zealand

Michelle Waitzman

4.3
Author and educator Michelle Waitzman first visited New Zealand in 1998—and she's been hooked ever since. Now a New Zealand citizen, Waitzman outlines all the information you need to manage your move abroad in a smart, organized, and straightforward manner in Moon Living Abroad New Zealand. She offers straightforward tips and advice on how businesspeople, students, teachers, retirees, and professi
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Southern Exposure: A Solo Sea Kayaking Journey Around New Zealand's South Island

Chris Duff

4.3
In this epic tale of sea-kayaking adventure, award-winning author Chris Duff places readers in the cockpit of his 18-foot kayak and lets them experience the full power and beauty of the South Pacific Ocean and the wild energy of the Tasman Sea as it thunders onto New Zealand's uninhabited west coast. Not just an account of human physical endurance and determination to attempt what had only been ac
AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND CRUISE GUIDE 2026-2027: Australia and New Zealand Cruise Tips (Ultimate Cruise & Hiking Adventure Series) book cover66

AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND CRUISE GUIDE 2026-2027: Australia and New Zealand Cruise Tips (Ultimate Cruise & Hiking Adventure Series)

Ann Holts

4.3

Set sail on the ultimate South Pacific adventure with Australia and New Zealand Cruise Guide 2026–2027 by Ann Holts, your practical and inspiring companion to exploring two of the world’s most breathtaking cruise destinations.Whether you are planning your very first cruise or returning for another unforgettable voyage, this guide gives you everything you need to travel smarter, save money, avoid c

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How to Be a Family: The Year I Dragged My Kids Around the World to Find a New Way to Be Together

Dan Kois

4.3
In this "refreshingly relatable" (Outside) memoir, perfect for the self-isolating family, Slate editor Dan Kois sets out with his family on a journey around the world to change their lives together.
What happens when one frustrated dad turns his kids' lives upside down in search of a new way to be a family?

Dan Kois and his wife always did their best for their kids. Busy professionals living in the
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The Hobbit Motion Picture Trilogy Location Guide: Hobbiton, the Lonely Mountain and Beyond

Ian Brodie

4.3
Discover the breathtaking locations around New Zealand featured in Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit films with this lush four-color travel guide from the author of the international bestseller The Lord of the Rings Location Guidebook

The Hobbit Trilogy Location Guide showcases the principal filming locations around New Zealand that are captured in Academy Award-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson’s trilogy b
New Zealand Travel Guide 2026: Explore Hidden Gems and Adventure Activities While Discovering Top Attractions, Local Culture and Insider Tips book cover69

New Zealand Travel Guide 2026: Explore Hidden Gems and Adventure Activities While Discovering Top Attractions, Local Culture and Insider Tips

Isabela Sol

4.3

Planning a trip to New Zealand can feel thrilling yet overwhelming.So many routes, climates, and distances make it hard to know where to start. New Zealand Travel Guide 2026 turns that uncertainty into a clear, realistic plan built from verified on-the-ground research and practical traveler experience.Inside this 2026 edition you will find: • Essential pre-departure guidance with visas, NZeTA, bio

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A Personal Kiwi-Yankee Dictionary

Louis Leland

4.3
How would you respond if a New Zealander invited you to a "leg-in"? Would you know what to do if someone told you to pull up a "browser"? Without some assistance, most foreigners would indeed be baffled by the intricacies of the Kiwi tongue. Now, however, help is available as Louis S. Leland Jr., a professor of psychology at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand, unravels the mysteries o
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Portrait of New Zealand

Warren Jacobs

4.3
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Lonely Planet New Zealand's South Island Planning Map

Lonely Planet

4.3

Chart your dream trip to New Zealand's South Island with Lonely Planet's New Zealand's South Island Planning Map, the ultimate travel tool to help you navigate your way around this amazing part of the world.Drive along the Great Coast Road, spot seals and dolphins in Milford Sound, scout street art in Christchurch and decide where to go and what to see next on a route that works for you.Inside Lon

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Squashed Possums: Off the beaten track in New Zealand

Mr Jonathan William Tindale

4.3
2016 Award Finalist - Travel Non-Fiction - Readers' Favorite Awards

Ten years after returning from the New Zealand outback, Jon receives a mysterious manuscript in the post. Narrated by Jon's former home, the lone caravan, Squashed Possums reveals what it's like to live in the wild through four seasons, including New Zealand's coldest winter in decades.

Discover how Jon finds himself reversing off
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International Cooking: A Culinary Journey

Patricia A. Heyman

4.3
DK New Zealand: Must-See Sights. Culture & History. Detailed Maps & Tours. Covers Queenstown, Auckland, Rotorua, & more (Travel Guide) book cover75

DK New Zealand: Must-See Sights. Culture & History. Detailed Maps & Tours. Covers Queenstown, Auckland, Rotorua, & more (Travel Guide)

DK Travel

4.3

Make your trip to Aotearoa extraordinaryWine tasting in the lush vineyards of Hawke's Bay. Whale-watching off the coast of Kaikoura. Exploring remote fjords on the South Island. New Zealand offers enough bucket-list experiences to fill a lifetime. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion.Our updated guide brings New Zealand to life, transporting you there li

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New Zealand

Jamie Christian Desplaces

4.2
Moon Travel Guides: Your World, Your Way

New Zealand's lush, rugged landscape will charm you as much as the local Kiwis. Explore this beautiful country with Moon New Zealand. Inside you'll find:
Strategic itineraries including the two-week best of New Zealand, and suggestions for eco-tourists, Lord of the Rings fans, adrenaline junkies, and more
Activities and ideas for every traveler: Stroll barefoo
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Just Sea and Sky: England to New Zealand the hard way

Ben Pester

4.2
This charming account of the voyage of two men in a small boat half way round the world from Plymouth to New Zealand in 1955 is a rare insight into a time, not long ago, when sailors had no GPS, electronics, radio or any of the mod cons that we take for granted today. Without lifejacket or a liferaft, they 'just took what came along', hand steering all the way, navigating by sextant, hand-cranking
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New Zealand

Donna Blaber

4.2
Insight Guide New Zealand is an indispensable guide to a land of epic scenery, thrilling outdoor experiences and fascinating cultural diversity, accompanied by stunning travel photography. Be inspired by our Best of New Zealand section highlighting unmissable sights and experiences and lavish Photo Features on adventure sports, exploring the national parks, and the Lord of the Rings phenomenon.
Wit
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Lonely Planet Hiking & Tramping in New Zealand

Lonely Planet, Lee Slater, et al.

4.2
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher



Lonely Planet Hiking Tramping in New Zealand is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Admire the dramatic peaks and valleys of Fiordland National Park, stroll past bays and beaches of the Abel Tasman Coast, or scale an active volcano on the North Isla
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Insight Guides New Zealand

Insight Guides

4.2
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Travel Guide New Zealand

Roxanne de Bruyn, Brett Atkinson, Peter Dragicevich, Catherine Le Nevez, Craig McLachlan, Nicole Mudgway, Rawinia Parata, and Elen Turner

4.2
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A Land of Two Halves

Joe Bennett

4.2

After 10 years in New Zealand, Joe Bennett asked himself what on earth he was doing there. Other than his dogs, what was it about these two small islands on the edge of the world that had kept him—an otherwise restless traveller—for really much longer than they seemed to deserve? Bennett thought he'd better pack his bag and find out. Hitching around both the intriguingly named North and South Isl

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New Zealand Birds: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species

James Kavanagh

4.2
New Zealand is the home of 197 native bird species including their famous national bird – the kiwi. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species and includes a map featuring prominent bird-viewing areas. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and
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New Zealand's North Island: Secret Travel Guide

Tim Hoy

4.2
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101 Places to Get F*cked Up Before You Die: The Ultimate Travel Guide to Partying Around the World

Matador Network

4.2
What Are You Waiting For?

Looking for a guidebook that isn't full of tired, lame, or even BS travel information? 101 Places to Get Fucked Up Before You Die brings together the most irreverent and legit accounts of drinking, nightlife and travel culture around the world. Part guide, part social commentary, part party invitation, 101 Places gives you all the info and inspiration you'll need to:

* Blow
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Super Cheap New Zealand: The Ultimate Travel Guide for Budget Travelers, Backpackers, Campers, Students and Families

Matthew Baxter and James Hernandez

4.2
Super Cheap New Zealand is the ultimate budget travel guide to New Zealand, full of the most useful, up-to-date information for a cheap holiday in this amazing country. With so many ways to eat for next to nothing, crazily discounted activity passes and inexpensive budget airline tickets, there has never been a better time to visit. Unlike other guides, this book shows you exactly how, where and w
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Move to New Zealand: How To Immigrate To New Zealand (Visit, migrate, or Move to New Zealand)

June Rowan

4.2
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The Bulletins of Reef Point Gardens

Beatrix Farrand

4.2
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Notes from New Zealand

Edward Kanze

4.2
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A Walking Guide to New Zealand’s Long Trail — Te Araroa

Geoff Chapple

4.2
The official guide to New Zealand's greatest walk.

This is the guidebook of Te Araroa Trail: The Long Pathway, a continuous trail running from Cape Reinga to Bluff, 35 years in the making, which officially opened in late 2011. The book maps the 3000-kilometre trail in 40-kilometre sections, with maps by leading map maker Roger Smith of Geographx.

Author Geoff Chapple is a modern-day visionary who to
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National Geographic Traveler: New Zealand, 3rd Edition

Peter Turner and Colin Monteath

4.1
Travel to New Zealand to taste the islands' unique cuisine, discover Maori culture, and drive through "Middle Earth" landscapes--with National Geographic experts as your trusted guides.

This newly revised edition of National Geographic's comprehensive New Zealand guide brings the visitor attractions, museums, hotels, restaurants, and ski resorts of this dynamic country right up to the moment. The
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The Quest for Kaitiakitanga: The Ancient Maori Secret from New Zealand that Could Save the Earth

Richard Bangs

4.1
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The Long White Cloud: The year in New Zealand that changed our family forever.

Kristen Faber

4.1
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Two Islands, Two Couples, Two Camper Vans: A New Zealand Travel Adventure

Joanne Lynn and Marian Karpisek

4.1
Filled with tips, pictures, and information, this book will help you create your own exciting trip to majestic, magical, and mystical New Zealand. Proving that adventure is just around the corner regardless of age, two senior couples embark on a month of camper van travel and share their discoveries with you.
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Cycling New Zealand

Lonely Planet and Scott Kennedy

4.1
Lonely Planet knows New Zealand
With some of the world's most varied and dramatic landscapes, New Zealand is a cyclist's dream. From the lush semi-tropical bush and geothermal wonders of the North Island, to the glaciers and icy-blue rivers of the South, we've chosen rides for every interest and ability level. Whether you want pleasant rural riding on narrow winding lanes, great off-road routes, o
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Seasons in Tuscany

Allan Parker

4.1
Two chance encounters led Allan Parker to a lifestyle many of us can only dream about : he was offered a 300 year old villa in Tuscany and then he fell passionately in love with a woman from New Jersey. This is the story of these two loves. The day-to-day happenings of a small Italian town are captured with warmth and humour - from feast days to grape harvests. And will Nancy return his love?
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New Zealand: Travel for kids: The fun way to discover New Zealand

Dinobibi Publishing

4.0
Going on a family vacation to New Zealand or just want to learn more about this amazing country?
Make sure you get the most out of the trip with New Zealand- Travel For Kids

Dinobibi and Jack will join you in every step of the journey. You will have so much fun discovering New Zealand - its history, geography, flags and symbols, wildlife, culture and more!

Whether preparing for a vacation, or simply
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Lonely Planet Discover New Zealand 5 (Travel Guide)

Lonely Planet

4.0
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Top 10 Sydney

DK Eyewitness, Carol Wiley, et al.

4.0
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Sydney is your pocket guide to the very best of the city of Sydney. Make the most of your trip to Sydney with our Top 10 Travel Guide, packed with insider trips, the best hotels for every budget, and the most fun places to travel or to take children in the city. From must-see museums and galleries to the greatest beaches and pools, you'll find it all in our gui
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The No Bull Sh*t Guide to Freedom Camping in the South Island, New Zealand

Maxine Cunningham

4.0