- Paperback: 400 pages
- Publisher: Dorling Kindersley (1 April 2010)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1405350385
- ISBN-13: 978-1405350389
- Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 12.6 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
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DK Eyewitness New Zealand travel guide will lead you straight to the best attractions this exciting country has to offer. Packed with photographs, illustrations and detailed maps, discover New Zealand region by region; from the glistening glaciers on the West Coast to the surfers' paradise Central North Island. The guide provides all the insider tips every visitor needs from the country's best deep-sea fishing spots to the best bridges for bungee jumping, with comprehensive listings of the best hotels, resorts, restaurants and nightlife in each region for all budgets. You'll find 3D cutaways and floorplans of all the must-see sites plus street-by-street maps of all the fascinating cities and towns of New Zealand. DK Eyewitness New Zealand explores the country's Maori heritage, flora and fauna, beaches and national parks, focussing on the best scenic routes from which to explore the diverse New Zealand landscape. With up-to-date information on getting around by train, car or ferry and all the sights listed town by town, DK Eyewitness New Zealand is indispensable.
Don't miss a thing on your holiday with the DK Eyewitness New Zealand.
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I travelled with this book for a whole year & I love it!
When I was shopping around for a guide I was looking for 'readability', I didn't want something that felt like a chore to pick up & trawl through pages & pages of text. I also wanted something which gave me a feel for the country through either photos or maps etc. The Eyewitness series while still being packed full of information is chock full of photos too; it made me want to soak up as much as I could before even getting to New Zealand.
Eyewitness have a very specific layout in their guides which provides you with a historical & cultural basis before you get to the specific information on each area of New Zealand. The Chapters are as follows:
Introducing New Zealand
The North Island [map]
The South Island [map]
A Portrait of New Zealand - a brief history, culture, architectural, geological, art, wine, sporting etc summary.
New Zealand Through the Year
The History of New Zealand
New Zealand - Area by Area [at a glance]
The North Island [intro]
Auckland
Northland
The Central North Island
Wellington & the South
The South Island [intro]
Marlborough & Nelson
Canterbury & the West Coast
Otago & Southland
Travellers' Needs:
Where to Stay
Where to Eat
Shopping in New Zealand
Entertainment in New Zealand
Specialist Holidays & Activities
Survival Guide:
Practical Information
Travel Information
...
I heavily used all the sections up to the 'Travellers Needs' where I decided that I would just wing it with where to stay & where to eat, relying mostly on people's recommendations & the help of the EXCELLENT Tourist Information Centres. If you are planning a year-long trip make sure you grab a load of leaflets & chat to people in any Tourist Information Centre for advice.
The Eyewitness guides not only have loads of photos & maps, but also have 3D cutaway images which show you the inside of buildings or geographical features & are really interesting to study.
My copy is battered; covered in notes; ticks; circled paragraphs; people's phone numbers; & filled with leaflets, but I won't throw it away because it's final advantage is it's a great souvenir guide which you will go back & re-read through many times long after you have come back from your journey. Eyewitness is my New Zealand Guide of choice!
When I was shopping around for a guide I was looking for 'readability', I didn't want something that felt like a chore to pick up & trawl through pages & pages of text. I also wanted something which gave me a feel for the country through either photos or maps etc. The Eyewitness series while still being packed full of information is chock full of photos too; it made me want to soak up as much as I could before even getting to New Zealand.
Eyewitness have a very specific layout in their guides which provides you with a historical & cultural basis before you get to the specific information on each area of New Zealand. The Chapters are as follows:
Introducing New Zealand
The North Island [map]
The South Island [map]
A Portrait of New Zealand - a brief history, culture, architectural, geological, art, wine, sporting etc summary.
New Zealand Through the Year
The History of New Zealand
New Zealand - Area by Area [at a glance]
The North Island [intro]
Auckland
Northland
The Central North Island
Wellington & the South
The South Island [intro]
Marlborough & Nelson
Canterbury & the West Coast
Otago & Southland
Travellers' Needs:
Where to Stay
Where to Eat
Shopping in New Zealand
Entertainment in New Zealand
Specialist Holidays & Activities
Survival Guide:
Practical Information
Travel Information
...
I heavily used all the sections up to the 'Travellers Needs' where I decided that I would just wing it with where to stay & where to eat, relying mostly on people's recommendations & the help of the EXCELLENT Tourist Information Centres. If you are planning a year-long trip make sure you grab a load of leaflets & chat to people in any Tourist Information Centre for advice.
The Eyewitness guides not only have loads of photos & maps, but also have 3D cutaway images which show you the inside of buildings or geographical features & are really interesting to study.
My copy is battered; covered in notes; ticks; circled paragraphs; people's phone numbers; & filled with leaflets, but I won't throw it away because it's final advantage is it's a great souvenir guide which you will go back & re-read through many times long after you have come back from your journey. Eyewitness is my New Zealand Guide of choice!
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I really like these "DK Eyewitness" travel guides. I always buy one for the country/city I am going to visit. They provide interesting and practical facts about sightseeing, using the local public transport or driving, getting to/from airports, eating out, going out, shopping, hotels, useful maps of city centres, health and safety tips, some background history, etc.
The translations (and pronunciation guide) of common phrases in the local language are useful but limited.
Lots of pictures make the book more interesting in itself and makes for a nice bookshelf souvenir afterwards.
Another great thing about the Eyewitness travel guide series is that the books are always laid out in the same way. So once you start using them, you'll always know what information you can find and where it will be in any other Eyewitness guide book.
A slight drawback is that the books are medium-size and can weigh from 500-800 grams (depending on which city/country the book is for), and the paperback versions always get a bit dog-eared being carried around in my day-pack. However, the "Top 10" format (where available) is a cut-down version that is much smaller, lighter, easier to carry and very, very convenient. However, the downside is only limited information with much less detail is provided. So if you are only staying for a few days this is OK, but for longer stays the full version is better.
To paraphrase and old credit card ad: "Don't leave home without it".
The translations (and pronunciation guide) of common phrases in the local language are useful but limited.
Lots of pictures make the book more interesting in itself and makes for a nice bookshelf souvenir afterwards.
Another great thing about the Eyewitness travel guide series is that the books are always laid out in the same way. So once you start using them, you'll always know what information you can find and where it will be in any other Eyewitness guide book.
A slight drawback is that the books are medium-size and can weigh from 500-800 grams (depending on which city/country the book is for), and the paperback versions always get a bit dog-eared being carried around in my day-pack. However, the "Top 10" format (where available) is a cut-down version that is much smaller, lighter, easier to carry and very, very convenient. However, the downside is only limited information with much less detail is provided. So if you are only staying for a few days this is OK, but for longer stays the full version is better.
To paraphrase and old credit card ad: "Don't leave home without it".
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Well written and full of information. The book gives maps, not only of the islands, but also street maps of major towns and cities. Many tourist attractions are described, with their locations and travel instructions. Geography and wildlife are described and entertainments are included for many locations throughout the country. A thoroughly good reference book and I recommend it unreservedly.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Excellent guide for cruise ports of call
I am a great fan of the DK eyewitness guides as their glossy paper presentation, with wonderfall colour photographs, makes a great appetiser before any visit, acts as an excellent... Read more
Published 4 months ago by A. Owen
DK are the best!
I always buy DK Eyewitness travel books because they are full of wonderful photographs and plenty of useful information on the country I am planning to visit. Read more
Published 5 months ago by C. N. Moore
Great Travel book
I bought this book before going to New Zealand to help plan things to see while I was there. Really helpful guide with great facts. Easy to read and understand.
Published 9 months ago by Karrie Henderson
Would recommend
Informative, clear pictures and wording. We're off to visit NZ soon and will be taking this handy book with us. Full of information on areas, practical info, places to eat etc.
Published 14 months ago by alibeano
Dk book of New Zealand
This was bought as a gift for someone that will be visiting new zealand in the new year. The book arrived in good condition and in good time and will be a valuable assett to the... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Mandy
An ideal travel book
An ideal travel guide for visitors to New Zealand. Well laid out with the different area pages colour coded. Excellent detailed layouts of the most popular areas to visit. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Jamesb
A must companion for NZ
This travel guide was exactly what we needed in our tour of both north and south islands.We used this book in conjunction with the AA Map touring the country in a campervan. Read more
Published 19 months ago by G. McKay
An ideal gift for the traveller
The book arrived promptly and was well packaged. It's informative and 'user friendly' and will, I'm sure, make my friend's trip to New Zealand this October all the more... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Toril
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