Traveler's New Zealand Companion Author:Kirsten Ellis In a country where nature is king, this wonderful guide is the essential handbook for anyone who wishes to discover its natural splendor and constant progression of scenic contrasts--whether readers want to revel in almost every kind of outdoor adventure in a new boom of eco-tourism; stay at luxury lodges; appreciate the spectacular displays of ... more »its gardens, the growing reputation of its wineries, the fascinating culture of the indigenous Maori; or simply go fly-fishing for some of the finest trout on earth.
Traveler's Companion New Zealandexplores the ever-changing coastline, subtropical rainforests, glacial lakes, alpine mountains, dense glaciers, and smoldering volcanoes and geysers, as well as the relaxed ambience of this faraway nation -- predominantly a mixture of Europeans, Maori and Polynesians -- whose unpretentious and friendly hospitality adds much to the charm of New Zealand.« less