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SHORTLAND ST.
BEACH RO
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FORT ST.
Viaduct Bas in
F r e e m a n s B a y
FerryBuilding
Bank ofNew Zealand
Building
Old ArtsBuildingAuckland
Art Gallery
Sky City Casino& Sky Tower
Town Hall
Old GovernmentHouse
OldCustoms
House QueensArcade
BritomartTransport Center
TepidBaths
NationalMaritimeMuseum
Prin
ces
Wha
rf
NGB132 New Zealand TravellerAukland WalkRevision 06/04/08
Off-the-Beaten-Path ExcursionsInsider Tips n Not-To-Be-Missed Lists n Authentic Experiences
prague
“Sensational photos, superb maps, and prose that’s authoritative.”—San FranciSco chronicle
n e w z e a l a n d
Charting Your trip, a rich overview of new Zealand that helps tailor your visit to the time you have and your specific interests.
ExpEriEnCEs, unique and hands-on, including Maori feasts, kiwi spotting, Pakiri Beach horseback rides, and volunteering on organic farms.
insidEr tips from national Geographic photographers, writers, and explor-ers, as well as local experts, on favorite hotspots, practicalities, and more.
Walking and driving tours, with maps color-coded to site descriptions, including downtown auckland, the Milford Track, the Tongariro crossing, and the wineries of the Wairau Valley.
ExCursions off thE bEatEn path, including Mount Taranaki Volcano, the Whanganui river wilds, Stewart island, and the east cape.
not-to-bE-MissEd lists for every chapter, pointing to detailed descriptions of highly recommended sites and activities throughout the book.
gorgEous Color photographs, illustrations, and Maps that make it easy to select, navigate, and get the most from every site.
TR
AV
EL
ER
n charting your trip 8
n A Tale of Two Islands 12
n Auckland & Around 54
n Northland 76
n Central North Island 102
n Wellington & the South 148
n Marlborough & Nelson 166
n Christchurch & Canterbury 188
n West Coast 214
n Otago 232
n Fiordland & Southland 256
n travelwise 276
Cover: Sunset over Lake Wanaka, central Otago (Colin Monteath); Spine: North Island
Brown Kiwi (Neil Farrin/JAI/CORBIS)
Cover Design: Sam Serebin
NATIONAL gEOgrAPhIc TrAvELEr
every day national Geographic experts travel the world, going behind the scenes and into the heart of a country’s culture, history, and people. This incomparable experience can be yours through national Geographic Traveler guides, featuring:
new zealandNATIONAL gEOgrAPhIc TrAvELEr
TraVel/neW Zealand
U.S. $25.95/$30.00 can/£14.99 U.K.
T R A V E L E R
❼➏
➎
➍
➌
➋ ➊START
600 meters
600 yards0
0
ToParnell
ToPonsonby
MARKETSQUARE
ALBERTPARK
FREYBURG PLACE
AOTEASQUARE
COU
RTHO
USE
LN. BOWEN
AVE.
VULCAN LN.
HIG
H S
T.
QUAY STREET
CUSTOMS STREET W.
STURDEE
STREET
FANSHAWE ST.
CUSTOMS STREET E.
NEL
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ST
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TREE
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ALB
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VICTORIA STREETWELLESLEY STREET
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PRIN
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KITC
HEN
ER S
TREE
T
SHORTLAND ST.
BEACH RO
AD
FORT ST.
Viaduct Bas in
F r e e m a n s B a y
FerryBuilding
Bank ofNew Zealand
Building
Old ArtsBuildingAuckland
Art Gallery
Sky City Casino& Sky Tower
Town Hall
Old GovernmentHouse
OldCustoms
House QueensArcade
BritomartTransport Center
TepidBaths
NationalMaritimeMuseum
Prin
ces
Wha
rf
NGB132 New Zealand TravellerAukland WalkRevision 06/04/08
aUcKland WalKinG ToUr MaP
A Map referenceB AddressC Telephone numberD Days closed/journey time (walks and drives)
J Entrance chargeX DistanceY Start/finishF hotelE restaurant
K No. of bedroomsV No. of seatsP ParkingN Elevator
W Air-conditioningO Indoor swimming poolS Outdoor swimming poolU health clubQ Major credit cards accepted
TExT SyMBOLS
2Te Anau Caves
PARNELLPARNELL
CITY & WALK/DRIVE MAPS
- Building outline
- Park area
- Point of interest
- District name
AUCKLANDWaihiManapouri
Cardrona SMALLEST
LARGEST
Cities &towns
- State Highway
- Railroad
- Ferry
- Walking Tracks
- Airport
- Mountain- Walk/Drive start point
REGIONAL MAPS
- Point of interest
Princes Wharf
NG New ZealandIBC - legend key07/08/08
- Walking tour route
- Walking tour route direction
- Featured site
- North
➊
cITy & wALk/DrIvE MAPS
2Te Anau Caves
PARNELLPARNELL
CITY & WALK/DRIVE MAPS
- Building outline
- Park area
- Point of interest
- District name
AUCKLANDWaihiManapouri
Cardrona SMALLEST
LARGEST
Cities &towns
- State Highway
- Railroad
- Ferry
- Walking Tracks
- Airport
- Mountain- Walk/Drive start point
REGIONAL MAPS
- Point of interest
Princes Wharf
NG New ZealandIBC - legend key07/08/08
- Walking tour route
- Walking tour route direction
- Featured site
- North
➊
rEgIONAL MAPS
arizona
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➋ ➊START
600 meters
600 yards0
0
ToParnell
ToPonsonby
MARKETSQUARE
ALBERTPARK
FREYBURG PLACE
AOTEASQUARE
COU
RTHO
USE
LN. BOWEN
AVE.
VULCAN LN.
HIG
H S
T.
QUAY STREET
CUSTOMS STREET W.
STURDEE
STREET
FANSHAWE ST.
CUSTOMS STREET E.
NEL
SON
ST
REET
HO
BSO
N
S
TREE
T
ALB
ERT
ST.
VICTORIA STREETWELLESLEY STREET
QU
EEN
ST
REET
PRIN
CES
STR
EET
KITC
HEN
ER S
TREE
T
SHORTLAND ST.
BEACH RO
AD
FORT ST.
Viaduct Bas in
F r e e m a n s B a y
FerryBuilding
Bank ofNew Zealand
Building
Old ArtsBuildingAuckland
Art Gallery
Sky City Casino& Sky Tower
Town Hall
Old GovernmentHouse
OldCustoms
House QueensArcade
BritomartTransport Center
TepidBaths
NationalMaritimeMuseum
Prin
ces
Wha
rf
NGB132 New Zealand TravellerAukland WalkRevision 06/04/08
Off-the-Beaten-Path ExcursionsInsider Tips n Not-To-Be-Missed Lists n Authentic Experiences
prague
“Sensational photos, superb maps, and prose that’s authoritative.”—San FranciSco chronicle
n e w z e a l a n d
Charting Your trip, a rich overview of new Zealand that helps tailor your visit to the time you have and your specific interests.
ExpEriEnCEs, unique and hands-on, including Maori feasts, kiwi spotting, Pakiri Beach horseback rides, and volunteering on organic farms.
insidEr tips from national Geographic photographers, writers, and explor-ers, as well as local experts, on favorite hotspots, practicalities, and more.
Walking and driving tours, with maps color-coded to site descriptions, including downtown auckland, the Milford Track, the Tongariro crossing, and the wineries of the Wairau Valley.
ExCursions off thE bEatEn path, including Mount Taranaki Volcano, the Whanganui river wilds, Stewart island, and the east cape.
not-to-bE-MissEd lists for every chapter, pointing to detailed descriptions of highly recommended sites and activities throughout the book.
gorgEous Color photographs, illustrations, and Maps that make it easy to select, navigate, and get the most from every site.
TR
AV
EL
ER
n charting your trip 8
n A Tale of Two Islands 12
n Auckland & Around 54
n Northland 76
n Central North Island 102
n Wellington & the South 148
n Marlborough & Nelson 166
n Christchurch & Canterbury 188
n West Coast 214
n Otago 232
n Fiordland & Southland 256
n travelwise 276
Cover: Sunset over Lake Wanaka, central Otago (Colin Monteath); Spine: North Island
Brown Kiwi (Neil Farrin/JAI/CORBIS)
Cover Design: Sam Serebin
NATIONAL gEOgrAPhIc TrAvELEr
every day national Geographic experts travel the world, going behind the scenes and into the heart of a country’s culture, history, and people. This incomparable experience can be yours through national Geographic Traveler guides, featuring:
new zealandNATIONAL gEOgrAPhIc TrAvELEr
TraVel/neW Zealand
U.S. $25.95/$30.00 can/£14.99 U.K.
T R A V E L E R
❼➏
➎
➍
➌
➋ ➊START
600 meters
600 yards0
0
ToParnell
ToPonsonby
MARKETSQUARE
ALBERTPARK
FREYBURG PLACE
AOTEASQUARE
COU
RTHO
USE
LN. BOWEN
AVE.
VULCAN LN.
HIG
H S
T.
QUAY STREET
CUSTOMS STREET W.
STURDEE
STREET
FANSHAWE ST.
CUSTOMS STREET E.
NEL
SON
ST
REET
HO
BSO
N
S
TREE
T
ALB
ERT
ST.
VICTORIA STREETWELLESLEY STREET
QU
EEN
ST
REET
PRIN
CES
STR
EET
KITC
HEN
ER S
TREE
T
SHORTLAND ST.
BEACH RO
AD
FORT ST.
Viaduct Bas in
F r e e m a n s B a y
FerryBuilding
Bank ofNew Zealand
Building
Old ArtsBuildingAuckland
Art Gallery
Sky City Casino& Sky Tower
Town Hall
Old GovernmentHouse
OldCustoms
House QueensArcade
BritomartTransport Center
TepidBaths
NationalMaritimeMuseum
Prin
ces
Wha
rf
NGB132 New Zealand TravellerAukland WalkRevision 06/04/08
aUcKland WalKinG ToUr MaP
A Map referenceB AddressC Telephone numberD Days closed/journey time (walks and drives)
J Entrance chargeX DistanceY Start/finishF hotelE restaurant
K No. of bedroomsV No. of seatsP ParkingN Elevator
W Air-conditioningO Indoor swimming poolS Outdoor swimming poolU health clubQ Major credit cards accepted
TExT SyMBOLS
2Te Anau Caves
PARNELLPARNELL
CITY & WALK/DRIVE MAPS
- Building outline
- Park area
- Point of interest
- District name
AUCKLANDWaihiManapouri
Cardrona SMALLEST
LARGEST
Cities &towns
- State Highway
- Railroad
- Ferry
- Walking Tracks
- Airport
- Mountain- Walk/Drive start point
REGIONAL MAPS
- Point of interest
Princes Wharf
NG New ZealandIBC - legend key07/08/08
- Walking tour route
- Walking tour route direction
- Featured site
- North
➊
cITy & wALk/DrIvE MAPS
2Te Anau Caves
PARNELLPARNELL
CITY & WALK/DRIVE MAPS
- Building outline
- Park area
- Point of interest
- District name
AUCKLANDWaihiManapouri
Cardrona SMALLEST
LARGEST
Cities &towns
- State Highway
- Railroad
- Ferry
- Walking Tracks
- Airport
- Mountain- Walk/Drive start point
REGIONAL MAPS
- Point of interest
Princes Wharf
NG New ZealandIBC - legend key07/08/08
- Walking tour route
- Walking tour route direction
- Featured site
- North
➊
rEgIONAL MAPS
washington dc
❼➏
➎
➍
➌
➋ ➊START
600 meters
600 yards0
0
ToParnell
ToPonsonby
MARKETSQUARE
ALBERTPARK
FREYBURG PLACE
AOTEASQUARE
COU
RTHO
USE
LN. BOWEN
AVE.
VULCAN LN.
HIG
H S
T.
QUAY STREET
CUSTOMS STREET W.
STURDEE
STREET
FANSHAWE ST.
CUSTOMS STREET E.
NEL
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ALB
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VICTORIA STREETWELLESLEY STREET
QU
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ST
REET
PRIN
CES
STR
EET
KITC
HEN
ER S
TREE
T
SHORTLAND ST.
BEACH RO
AD
FORT ST.
Viaduct Bas in
F r e e m a n s B a y
FerryBuilding
Bank ofNew Zealand
Building
Old ArtsBuildingAuckland
Art Gallery
Sky City Casino& Sky Tower
Town Hall
Old GovernmentHouse
OldCustoms
House QueensArcade
BritomartTransport Center
TepidBaths
NationalMaritimeMuseum
Prin
ces
Wha
rf
NGB132 New Zealand TravellerAukland WalkRevision 06/04/08
Off-the-Beaten-Path ExcursionsInsider Tips n Not-To-Be-Missed Lists n Authentic Experiences
prague
“Sensational photos, superb maps, and prose that’s authoritative.”—San FranciSco chronicle
n e w z e a l a n d
Charting Your trip, a rich overview of new Zealand that helps tailor your visit to the time you have and your specific interests.
ExpEriEnCEs, unique and hands-on, including Maori feasts, kiwi spotting, Pakiri Beach horseback rides, and volunteering on organic farms.
insidEr tips from national Geographic photographers, writers, and explor-ers, as well as local experts, on favorite hotspots, practicalities, and more.
Walking and driving tours, with maps color-coded to site descriptions, including downtown auckland, the Milford Track, the Tongariro crossing, and the wineries of the Wairau Valley.
ExCursions off thE bEatEn path, including Mount Taranaki Volcano, the Whanganui river wilds, Stewart island, and the east cape.
not-to-bE-MissEd lists for every chapter, pointing to detailed descriptions of highly recommended sites and activities throughout the book.
gorgEous Color photographs, illustrations, and Maps that make it easy to select, navigate, and get the most from every site.
TR
AV
EL
ER
n charting your trip 8
n A Tale of Two Islands 12
n Auckland & Around 54
n Northland 76
n Central North Island 102
n Wellington & the South 148
n Marlborough & Nelson 166
n Christchurch & Canterbury 188
n West Coast 214
n Otago 232
n Fiordland & Southland 256
n travelwise 276
Cover: Sunset over Lake Wanaka, central Otago (Colin Monteath); Spine: North Island
Brown Kiwi (Neil Farrin/JAI/CORBIS)
Cover Design: Sam Serebin
NATIONAL gEOgrAPhIc TrAvELEr
every day national Geographic experts travel the world, going behind the scenes and into the heart of a country’s culture, history, and people. This incomparable experience can be yours through national Geographic Traveler guides, featuring:
new zealandNATIONAL gEOgrAPhIc TrAvELEr
TraVel/neW Zealand
U.S. $25.95/$30.00 can/£14.99 U.K.
T R A V E L E R
❼➏
➎
➍
➌
➋ ➊START
600 meters
600 yards0
0
ToParnell
ToPonsonby
MARKETSQUARE
ALBERTPARK
FREYBURG PLACE
AOTEASQUARE
COU
RTHO
USE
LN. BOWEN
AVE.
VULCAN LN.
HIG
H S
T.
QUAY STREET
CUSTOMS STREET W.
STURDEE
STREET
FANSHAWE ST.
CUSTOMS STREET E.
NEL
SON
ST
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HO
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VICTORIA STREETWELLESLEY STREET
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KITC
HEN
ER S
TREE
T
SHORTLAND ST.
BEACH RO
AD
FORT ST.
Viaduct Bas in
F r e e m a n s B a y
FerryBuilding
Bank ofNew Zealand
Building
Old ArtsBuildingAuckland
Art Gallery
Sky City Casino& Sky Tower
Town Hall
Old GovernmentHouse
OldCustoms
House QueensArcade
BritomartTransport Center
TepidBaths
NationalMaritimeMuseum
Prin
ces
Wha
rf
NGB132 New Zealand TravellerAukland WalkRevision 06/04/08
aUcKland WalKinG ToUr MaP
A Map referenceB AddressC Telephone numberD Days closed/journey time (walks and drives)
J Entrance chargeX DistanceY Start/finishF hotelE restaurant
K No. of bedroomsV No. of seatsP ParkingN Elevator
W Air-conditioningO Indoor swimming poolS Outdoor swimming poolU health clubQ Major credit cards accepted
TExT SyMBOLS
2Te Anau Caves
PARNELLPARNELL
CITY & WALK/DRIVE MAPS
- Building outline
- Park area
- Point of interest
- District name
AUCKLANDWaihiManapouri
Cardrona SMALLEST
LARGEST
Cities &towns
- State Highway
- Railroad
- Ferry
- Walking Tracks
- Airport
- Mountain- Walk/Drive start point
REGIONAL MAPS
- Point of interest
Princes Wharf
NG New ZealandIBC - legend key07/08/08
- Walking tour route
- Walking tour route direction
- Featured site
- North
➊
cITy & wALk/DrIvE MAPS
2Te Anau Caves
PARNELLPARNELL
CITY & WALK/DRIVE MAPS
- Building outline
- Park area
- Point of interest
- District name
AUCKLANDWaihiManapouri
Cardrona SMALLEST
LARGEST
Cities &towns
- State Highway
- Railroad
- Ferry
- Walking Tracks
- Airport
- Mountain- Walk/Drive start point
REGIONAL MAPS
- Point of interest
Princes Wharf
NG New ZealandIBC - legend key07/08/08
- Walking tour route
- Walking tour route direction
- Featured site
- North
➊
rEgIONAL MAPS
washington dc
❼➏
➎
➍
➌
➋ ➊START
600 meters
600 yards0
0
ToParnell
ToPonsonby
MARKETSQUARE
ALBERTPARK
FREYBURG PLACE
AOTEASQUARE
COU
RTHO
USE
LN. BOWEN
AVE.
VULCAN LN.
HIG
H S
T.
QUAY STREET
CUSTOMS STREET W.
STURDEE
STREET
FANSHAWE ST.
CUSTOMS STREET E.
NEL
SON
ST
REET
HO
BSO
N
S
TREE
T
ALB
ERT
ST.
VICTORIA STREETWELLESLEY STREET
QU
EEN
ST
REET
PRIN
CES
STR
EET
KITC
HEN
ER S
TREE
T
SHORTLAND ST.
BEACH RO
AD
FORT ST.
Viaduct Bas in
F r e e m a n s B a y
FerryBuilding
Bank ofNew Zealand
Building
Old ArtsBuildingAuckland
Art Gallery
Sky City Casino& Sky Tower
Town Hall
Old GovernmentHouse
OldCustoms
House QueensArcade
BritomartTransport Center
TepidBaths
NationalMaritimeMuseum
Prin
ces
Wha
rf
NGB132 New Zealand TravellerAukland WalkRevision 06/04/08
Off-the-Beaten-Path ExcursionsInsider Tips n Not-To-Be-Missed Lists n Authentic Experiences
prague
“Sensational photos, superb maps, and prose that’s authoritative.”—San FranciSco chronicle
n e w z e a l a n d
Charting Your trip, a rich overview of new Zealand that helps tailor your visit to the time you have and your specific interests.
ExpEriEnCEs, unique and hands-on, including Maori feasts, kiwi spotting, Pakiri Beach horseback rides, and volunteering on organic farms.
insidEr tips from national Geographic photographers, writers, and explor-ers, as well as local experts, on favorite hotspots, practicalities, and more.
Walking and driving tours, with maps color-coded to site descriptions, including downtown auckland, the Milford Track, the Tongariro crossing, and the wineries of the Wairau Valley.
ExCursions off thE bEatEn path, including Mount Taranaki Volcano, the Whanganui river wilds, Stewart island, and the east cape.
not-to-bE-MissEd lists for every chapter, pointing to detailed descriptions of highly recommended sites and activities throughout the book.
gorgEous Color photographs, illustrations, and Maps that make it easy to select, navigate, and get the most from every site.
TR
AV
EL
ER
n charting your trip 8
n A Tale of Two Islands 12
n Auckland & Around 54
n Northland 76
n Central North Island 102
n Wellington & the South 148
n Marlborough & Nelson 166
n Christchurch & Canterbury 188
n West Coast 214
n Otago 232
n Fiordland & Southland 256
n travelwise 276
Cover: Sunset over Lake Wanaka, central Otago (Colin Monteath); Spine: North Island
Brown Kiwi (Neil Farrin/JAI/CORBIS)
Cover Design: Sam Serebin
NATIONAL gEOgrAPhIc TrAvELEr
every day national Geographic experts travel the world, going behind the scenes and into the heart of a country’s culture, history, and people. This incomparable experience can be yours through national Geographic Traveler guides, featuring:
new zealandNATIONAL gEOgrAPhIc TrAvELEr
TraVel/neW Zealand
U.S. $25.95/$30.00 can/£14.99 U.K.
T R A V E L E R
❼➏
➎
➍
➌
➋ ➊START
600 meters
600 yards0
0
ToParnell
ToPonsonby
MARKETSQUARE
ALBERTPARK
FREYBURG PLACE
AOTEASQUARE
COU
RTHO
USE
LN. BOWEN
AVE.
VULCAN LN.
HIG
H S
T.
QUAY STREET
CUSTOMS STREET W.
STURDEE
STREET
FANSHAWE ST.
CUSTOMS STREET E.
NEL
SON
ST
REET
HO
BSO
N
S
TREE
T
ALB
ERT
ST.
VICTORIA STREETWELLESLEY STREET
QU
EEN
ST
REET
PRIN
CES
STR
EET
KITC
HEN
ER S
TREE
T
SHORTLAND ST.
BEACH RO
AD
FORT ST.
Viaduct Bas in
F r e e m a n s B a y
FerryBuilding
Bank ofNew Zealand
Building
Old ArtsBuildingAuckland
Art Gallery
Sky City Casino& Sky Tower
Town Hall
Old GovernmentHouse
OldCustoms
House QueensArcade
BritomartTransport Center
TepidBaths
NationalMaritimeMuseum
Prin
ces
Wha
rf
NGB132 New Zealand TravellerAukland WalkRevision 06/04/08
aUcKland WalKinG ToUr MaP
A Map referenceB AddressC Telephone numberD Days closed/journey time (walks and drives)
J Entrance chargeX DistanceY Start/finishF hotelE restaurant
K No. of bedroomsV No. of seatsP ParkingN Elevator
W Air-conditioningO Indoor swimming poolS Outdoor swimming poolU health clubQ Major credit cards accepted
TExT SyMBOLS
2Te Anau Caves
PARNELLPARNELL
CITY & WALK/DRIVE MAPS
- Building outline
- Park area
- Point of interest
- District name
AUCKLANDWaihiManapouri
Cardrona SMALLEST
LARGEST
Cities &towns
- State Highway
- Railroad
- Ferry
- Walking Tracks
- Airport
- Mountain- Walk/Drive start point
REGIONAL MAPS
- Point of interest
Princes Wharf
NG New ZealandIBC - legend key07/08/08
- Walking tour route
- Walking tour route direction
- Featured site
- North
➊
cITy & wALk/DrIvE MAPS
2Te Anau Caves
PARNELLPARNELL
CITY & WALK/DRIVE MAPS
- Building outline
- Park area
- Point of interest
- District name
AUCKLANDWaihiManapouri
Cardrona SMALLEST
LARGEST
Cities &towns
- State Highway
- Railroad
- Ferry
- Walking Tracks
- Airport
- Mountain- Walk/Drive start point
REGIONAL MAPS
- Point of interest
Princes Wharf
NG New ZealandIBC - legend key07/08/08
- Walking tour route
- Walking tour route direction
- Featured site
- North
➊
rEgIONAL MAPS
naples
❼➏
➎
➍
➌
➋ ➊START
600 meters
600 yards0
0
ToParnell
ToPonsonby
MARKETSQUARE
ALBERTPARK
FREYBURG PLACE
AOTEASQUARE
COU
RTHO
USE
LN. BOWEN
AVE.
VULCAN LN.
HIG
H S
T.
QUAY STREET
CUSTOMS STREET W.
STURDEE
STREET
FANSHAWE ST.
CUSTOMS STREET E.
NEL
SON
ST
REET
HO
BSO
N
S
TREE
T
ALB
ERT
ST.
VICTORIA STREETWELLESLEY STREET
QU
EEN
ST
REET
PRIN
CES
STR
EET
KITC
HEN
ER S
TREE
T
SHORTLAND ST.
BEACH RO
AD
FORT ST.
Viaduct Bas in
F r e e m a n s B a y
FerryBuilding
Bank ofNew Zealand
Building
Old ArtsBuildingAuckland
Art Gallery
Sky City Casino& Sky Tower
Town Hall
Old GovernmentHouse
OldCustoms
House QueensArcade
BritomartTransport Center
TepidBaths
NationalMaritimeMuseum
Prin
ces
Wha
rf
NGB132 New Zealand TravellerAukland WalkRevision 06/04/08
Off-the-Beaten-Path ExcursionsInsider Tips n Not-To-Be-Missed Lists n Authentic Experiences
prague
“Sensational photos, superb maps, and prose that’s authoritative.”—San FranciSco chronicle
n e w z e a l a n d
Charting Your trip, a rich overview of new Zealand that helps tailor your visit to the time you have and your specific interests.
ExpEriEnCEs, unique and hands-on, including Maori feasts, kiwi spotting, Pakiri Beach horseback rides, and volunteering on organic farms.
insidEr tips from national Geographic photographers, writers, and explor-ers, as well as local experts, on favorite hotspots, practicalities, and more.
Walking and driving tours, with maps color-coded to site descriptions, including downtown auckland, the Milford Track, the Tongariro crossing, and the wineries of the Wairau Valley.
ExCursions off thE bEatEn path, including Mount Taranaki Volcano, the Whanganui river wilds, Stewart island, and the east cape.
not-to-bE-MissEd lists for every chapter, pointing to detailed descriptions of highly recommended sites and activities throughout the book.
gorgEous Color photographs, illustrations, and Maps that make it easy to select, navigate, and get the most from every site.
TR
AV
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ER
n charting your trip 8
n A Tale of Two Islands 12
n Auckland & Around 54
n Northland 76
n Central North Island 102
n Wellington & the South 148
n Marlborough & Nelson 166
n Christchurch & Canterbury 188
n West Coast 214
n Otago 232
n Fiordland & Southland 256
n travelwise 276
Cover: Sunset over Lake Wanaka, central Otago (Colin Monteath); Spine: North Island
Brown Kiwi (Neil Farrin/JAI/CORBIS)
Cover Design: Sam Serebin
NATIONAL gEOgrAPhIc TrAvELEr
every day national Geographic experts travel the world, going behind the scenes and into the heart of a country’s culture, history, and people. This incomparable experience can be yours through national Geographic Traveler guides, featuring:
new zealandNATIONAL gEOgrAPhIc TrAvELEr
TraVel/neW Zealand
U.S. $25.95/$30.00 can/£14.99 U.K.
T R A V E L E R
❼➏
➎
➍
➌
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600 meters
600 yards0
0
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ToPonsonby
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ALBERTPARK
FREYBURG PLACE
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Bank ofNew Zealand
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Old ArtsBuildingAuckland
Art Gallery
Sky City Casino& Sky Tower
Town Hall
Old GovernmentHouse
OldCustoms
House QueensArcade
BritomartTransport Center
TepidBaths
NationalMaritimeMuseum
Prin
ces
Wha
rf
NGB132 New Zealand TravellerAukland WalkRevision 06/04/08
aUcKland WalKinG ToUr MaP
A Map referenceB AddressC Telephone numberD Days closed/journey time (walks and drives)
J Entrance chargeX DistanceY Start/finishF hotelE restaurant
K No. of bedroomsV No. of seatsP ParkingN Elevator
W Air-conditioningO Indoor swimming poolS Outdoor swimming poolU health clubQ Major credit cards accepted
TExT SyMBOLS
2Te Anau Caves
PARNELLPARNELL
CITY & WALK/DRIVE MAPS
- Building outline
- Park area
- Point of interest
- District name
AUCKLANDWaihiManapouri
Cardrona SMALLEST
LARGEST
Cities &towns
- State Highway
- Railroad
- Ferry
- Walking Tracks
- Airport
- Mountain- Walk/Drive start point
REGIONAL MAPS
- Point of interest
Princes Wharf
NG New ZealandIBC - legend key07/08/08
- Walking tour route
- Walking tour route direction
- Featured site
- North
➊
cITy & wALk/DrIvE MAPS
2Te Anau Caves
PARNELLPARNELL
CITY & WALK/DRIVE MAPS
- Building outline
- Park area
- Point of interest
- District name
AUCKLANDWaihiManapouri
Cardrona SMALLEST
LARGEST
Cities &towns
- State Highway
- Railroad
- Ferry
- Walking Tracks
- Airport
- Mountain- Walk/Drive start point
REGIONAL MAPS
- Point of interest
Princes Wharf
NG New ZealandIBC - legend key07/08/08
- Walking tour route
- Walking tour route direction
- Featured site
- North
➊
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naples
❼➏
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➍
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600 yards0
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ToPonsonby
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SHORTLAND ST.
BEACH RO
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FORT ST.
Viaduct Bas in
F r e e m a n s B a y
FerryBuilding
Bank ofNew Zealand
Building
Old ArtsBuildingAuckland
Art Gallery
Sky City Casino& Sky Tower
Town Hall
Old GovernmentHouse
OldCustoms
House QueensArcade
BritomartTransport Center
TepidBaths
NationalMaritimeMuseum
Prin
ces
Wha
rf
NGB132 New Zealand TravellerAukland WalkRevision 06/04/08
Off-the-Beaten-Path ExcursionsInsider Tips n Not-To-Be-Missed Lists n Authentic Experiences
prague
“Sensational photos, superb maps, and prose that’s authoritative.”—San FranciSco chronicle
n e w z e a l a n d
Charting Your trip, a rich overview of new Zealand that helps tailor your visit to the time you have and your specific interests.
ExpEriEnCEs, unique and hands-on, including Maori feasts, kiwi spotting, Pakiri Beach horseback rides, and volunteering on organic farms.
insidEr tips from national Geographic photographers, writers, and explor-ers, as well as local experts, on favorite hotspots, practicalities, and more.
Walking and driving tours, with maps color-coded to site descriptions, including downtown auckland, the Milford Track, the Tongariro crossing, and the wineries of the Wairau Valley.
ExCursions off thE bEatEn path, including Mount Taranaki Volcano, the Whanganui river wilds, Stewart island, and the east cape.
not-to-bE-MissEd lists for every chapter, pointing to detailed descriptions of highly recommended sites and activities throughout the book.
gorgEous Color photographs, illustrations, and Maps that make it easy to select, navigate, and get the most from every site.
TR
AV
EL
ER
n charting your trip 8
n A Tale of Two Islands 12
n Auckland & Around 54
n Northland 76
n Central North Island 102
n Wellington & the South 148
n Marlborough & Nelson 166
n Christchurch & Canterbury 188
n West Coast 214
n Otago 232
n Fiordland & Southland 256
n travelwise 276
Cover: Sunset over Lake Wanaka, central Otago (Colin Monteath); Spine: North Island
Brown Kiwi (Neil Farrin/JAI/CORBIS)
Cover Design: Sam Serebin
NATIONAL gEOgrAPhIc TrAvELEr
every day national Geographic experts travel the world, going behind the scenes and into the heart of a country’s culture, history, and people. This incomparable experience can be yours through national Geographic Traveler guides, featuring:
new zealandNATIONAL gEOgrAPhIc TrAvELEr
TraVel/neW Zealand
U.S. $25.95/$30.00 can/£14.99 U.K.
T R A V E L E R
❼➏
➎
➍
➌
➋ ➊START
600 meters
600 yards0
0
ToParnell
ToPonsonby
MARKETSQUARE
ALBERTPARK
FREYBURG PLACE
AOTEASQUARE
COU
RTHO
USE
LN. BOWEN
AVE.
VULCAN LN.
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H S
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QUAY STREET
CUSTOMS STREET W.
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FANSHAWE ST.
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KITC
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ER S
TREE
T
SHORTLAND ST.
BEACH RO
AD
FORT ST.
Viaduct Bas in
F r e e m a n s B a y
FerryBuilding
Bank ofNew Zealand
Building
Old ArtsBuildingAuckland
Art Gallery
Sky City Casino& Sky Tower
Town Hall
Old GovernmentHouse
OldCustoms
House QueensArcade
BritomartTransport Center
TepidBaths
NationalMaritimeMuseum
Prin
ces
Wha
rf
NGB132 New Zealand TravellerAukland WalkRevision 06/04/08
aUcKland WalKinG ToUr MaP
A Map referenceB AddressC Telephone numberD Days closed/journey time (walks and drives)
J Entrance chargeX DistanceY Start/finishF hotelE restaurant
K No. of bedroomsV No. of seatsP ParkingN Elevator
W Air-conditioningO Indoor swimming poolS Outdoor swimming poolU health clubQ Major credit cards accepted
TExT SyMBOLS
2Te Anau Caves
PARNELLPARNELL
CITY & WALK/DRIVE MAPS
- Building outline
- Park area
- Point of interest
- District name
AUCKLANDWaihiManapouri
Cardrona SMALLEST
LARGEST
Cities &towns
- State Highway
- Railroad
- Ferry
- Walking Tracks
- Airport
- Mountain- Walk/Drive start point
REGIONAL MAPS
- Point of interest
Princes Wharf
NG New ZealandIBC - legend key07/08/08
- Walking tour route
- Walking tour route direction
- Featured site
- North
➊
cITy & wALk/DrIvE MAPS
2Te Anau Caves
PARNELLPARNELL
CITY & WALK/DRIVE MAPS
- Building outline
- Park area
- Point of interest
- District name
AUCKLANDWaihiManapouri
Cardrona SMALLEST
LARGEST
Cities &towns
- State Highway
- Railroad
- Ferry
- Walking Tracks
- Airport
- Mountain- Walk/Drive start point
REGIONAL MAPS
- Point of interest
Princes Wharf
NG New ZealandIBC - legend key07/08/08
- Walking tour route
- Walking tour route direction
- Featured site
- North
➊
rEgIONAL MAPS
naples
❼➏
➎
➍
➌
➋ ➊START
600 meters
600 yards0
0
ToParnell
ToPonsonby
MARKETSQUARE
ALBERTPARK
FREYBURG PLACE
AOTEASQUARE
COU
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USE
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TREE
T
SHORTLAND ST.
BEACH RO
AD
FORT ST.
Viaduct Bas in
F r e e m a n s B a y
FerryBuilding
Bank ofNew Zealand
Building
Old ArtsBuildingAuckland
Art Gallery
Sky City Casino& Sky Tower
Town Hall
Old GovernmentHouse
OldCustoms
House QueensArcade
BritomartTransport Center
TepidBaths
NationalMaritimeMuseum
Prin
ces
Wha
rf
NGB132 New Zealand TravellerAukland WalkRevision 06/04/08
Off-the-Beaten-Path ExcursionsInsider Tips n Not-To-Be-Missed Lists n Authentic Experiences
prague
“Sensational photos, superb maps, and prose that’s authoritative.”—San FranciSco chronicle
n e w z e a l a n d
Charting Your trip, a rich overview of new Zealand that helps tailor your visit to the time you have and your specific interests.
ExpEriEnCEs, unique and hands-on, including Maori feasts, kiwi spotting, Pakiri Beach horseback rides, and volunteering on organic farms.
insidEr tips from national Geographic photographers, writers, and explor-ers, as well as local experts, on favorite hotspots, practicalities, and more.
Walking and driving tours, with maps color-coded to site descriptions, including downtown auckland, the Milford Track, the Tongariro crossing, and the wineries of the Wairau Valley.
ExCursions off thE bEatEn path, including Mount Taranaki Volcano, the Whanganui river wilds, Stewart island, and the east cape.
not-to-bE-MissEd lists for every chapter, pointing to detailed descriptions of highly recommended sites and activities throughout the book.
gorgEous Color photographs, illustrations, and Maps that make it easy to select, navigate, and get the most from every site.
TR
AV
EL
ER
n charting your trip 8
n A Tale of Two Islands 12
n Auckland & Around 54
n Northland 76
n Central North Island 102
n Wellington & the South 148
n Marlborough & Nelson 166
n Christchurch & Canterbury 188
n West Coast 214
n Otago 232
n Fiordland & Southland 256
n travelwise 276
Cover: Sunset over Lake Wanaka, central Otago (Colin Monteath); Spine: North Island
Brown Kiwi (Neil Farrin/JAI/CORBIS)
Cover Design: Sam Serebin
NATIONAL gEOgrAPhIc TrAvELEr
every day national Geographic experts travel the world, going behind the scenes and into the heart of a country’s culture, history, and people. This incomparable experience can be yours through national Geographic Traveler guides, featuring:
new zealandNATIONAL gEOgrAPhIc TrAvELEr
TraVel/neW Zealand
U.S. $25.95/$30.00 can/£14.99 U.K.
T R A V E L E R
❼➏
➎
➍
➌
➋ ➊START
600 meters
600 yards0
0
ToParnell
ToPonsonby
MARKETSQUARE
ALBERTPARK
FREYBURG PLACE
AOTEASQUARE
COU
RTHO
USE
LN. BOWEN
AVE.
VULCAN LN.
HIG
H S
T.
QUAY STREET
CUSTOMS STREET W.
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TREE
T
SHORTLAND ST.
BEACH RO
AD
FORT ST.
Viaduct Bas in
F r e e m a n s B a y
FerryBuilding
Bank ofNew Zealand
Building
Old ArtsBuildingAuckland
Art Gallery
Sky City Casino& Sky Tower
Town Hall
Old GovernmentHouse
OldCustoms
House QueensArcade
BritomartTransport Center
TepidBaths
NationalMaritimeMuseum
Prin
ces
Wha
rf
NGB132 New Zealand TravellerAukland WalkRevision 06/04/08
aUcKland WalKinG ToUr MaP
A Map referenceB AddressC Telephone numberD Days closed/journey time (walks and drives)
J Entrance chargeX DistanceY Start/finishF hotelE restaurant
K No. of bedroomsV No. of seatsP ParkingN Elevator
W Air-conditioningO Indoor swimming poolS Outdoor swimming poolU health clubQ Major credit cards accepted
TExT SyMBOLS
2Te Anau Caves
PARNELLPARNELL
CITY & WALK/DRIVE MAPS
- Building outline
- Park area
- Point of interest
- District name
AUCKLANDWaihiManapouri
Cardrona SMALLEST
LARGEST
Cities &towns
- State Highway
- Railroad
- Ferry
- Walking Tracks
- Airport
- Mountain- Walk/Drive start point
REGIONAL MAPS
- Point of interest
Princes Wharf
NG New ZealandIBC - legend key07/08/08
- Walking tour route
- Walking tour route direction
- Featured site
- North
➊
cITy & wALk/DrIvE MAPS
2Te Anau Caves
PARNELLPARNELL
CITY & WALK/DRIVE MAPS
- Building outline
- Park area
- Point of interest
- District name
AUCKLANDWaihiManapouri
Cardrona SMALLEST
LARGEST
Cities &towns
- State Highway
- Railroad
- Ferry
- Walking Tracks
- Airport
- Mountain- Walk/Drive start point
REGIONAL MAPS
- Point of interest
Princes Wharf
NG New ZealandIBC - legend key07/08/08
- Walking tour route
- Walking tour route direction
- Featured site
- North
➊
rEgIONAL MAPS
naples
❼➏
➎
➍
➌
➋ ➊START
600 meters
600 yards0
0
ToParnell
ToPonsonby
MARKETSQUARE
ALBERTPARK
FREYBURG PLACE
AOTEASQUARE
COU
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USE
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TREE
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SHORTLAND ST.
BEACH RO
AD
FORT ST.
Viaduct Bas in
F r e e m a n s B a y
FerryBuilding
Bank ofNew Zealand
Building
Old ArtsBuildingAuckland
Art Gallery
Sky City Casino& Sky Tower
Town Hall
Old GovernmentHouse
OldCustoms
House QueensArcade
BritomartTransport Center
TepidBaths
NationalMaritimeMuseum
Prin
ces
Wha
rf
NGB132 New Zealand TravellerAukland WalkRevision 06/04/08
Off-the-Beaten-Path ExcursionsInsider Tips n Not-To-Be-Missed Lists n Authentic Experiences
prague
“Sensational photos, superb maps, and prose that’s authoritative.”—San FranciSco chronicle
n e w z e a l a n d
Charting Your trip, a rich overview of new Zealand that helps tailor your visit to the time you have and your specific interests.
ExpEriEnCEs, unique and hands-on, including Maori feasts, kiwi spotting, Pakiri Beach horseback rides, and volunteering on organic farms.
insidEr tips from national Geographic photographers, writers, and explor-ers, as well as local experts, on favorite hotspots, practicalities, and more.
Walking and driving tours, with maps color-coded to site descriptions, including downtown auckland, the Milford Track, the Tongariro crossing, and the wineries of the Wairau Valley.
ExCursions off thE bEatEn path, including Mount Taranaki Volcano, the Whanganui river wilds, Stewart island, and the east cape.
not-to-bE-MissEd lists for every chapter, pointing to detailed descriptions of highly recommended sites and activities throughout the book.
gorgEous Color photographs, illustrations, and Maps that make it easy to select, navigate, and get the most from every site.
TR
AV
EL
ER
n charting your trip 8
n A Tale of Two Islands 12
n Auckland & Around 54
n Northland 76
n Central North Island 102
n Wellington & the South 148
n Marlborough & Nelson 166
n Christchurch & Canterbury 188
n West Coast 214
n Otago 232
n Fiordland & Southland 256
n travelwise 276
Cover: Sunset over Lake Wanaka, central Otago (Colin Monteath); Spine: North Island
Brown Kiwi (Neil Farrin/JAI/CORBIS)
Cover Design: Sam Serebin
NATIONAL gEOgrAPhIc TrAvELEr
every day national Geographic experts travel the world, going behind the scenes and into the heart of a country’s culture, history, and people. This incomparable experience can be yours through national Geographic Traveler guides, featuring:
new zealandNATIONAL gEOgrAPhIc TrAvELEr
TraVel/neW Zealand
U.S. $25.95/$30.00 can/£14.99 U.K.
T R A V E L E R
❼➏
➎
➍
➌
➋ ➊START
600 meters
600 yards0
0
ToParnell
ToPonsonby
MARKETSQUARE
ALBERTPARK
FREYBURG PLACE
AOTEASQUARE
COU
RTHO
USE
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AVE.
VULCAN LN.
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QUAY STREET
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TREE
T
SHORTLAND ST.
BEACH RO
AD
FORT ST.
Viaduct Bas in
F r e e m a n s B a y
FerryBuilding
Bank ofNew Zealand
Building
Old ArtsBuildingAuckland
Art Gallery
Sky City Casino& Sky Tower
Town Hall
Old GovernmentHouse
OldCustoms
House QueensArcade
BritomartTransport Center
TepidBaths
NationalMaritimeMuseum
Prin
ces
Wha
rf
NGB132 New Zealand TravellerAukland WalkRevision 06/04/08
aUcKland WalKinG ToUr MaP
A Map referenceB AddressC Telephone numberD Days closed/journey time (walks and drives)
J Entrance chargeX DistanceY Start/finishF hotelE restaurant
K No. of bedroomsV No. of seatsP ParkingN Elevator
W Air-conditioningO Indoor swimming poolS Outdoor swimming poolU health clubQ Major credit cards accepted
TExT SyMBOLS
2Te Anau Caves
PARNELLPARNELL
CITY & WALK/DRIVE MAPS
- Building outline
- Park area
- Point of interest
- District name
AUCKLANDWaihiManapouri
Cardrona SMALLEST
LARGEST
Cities &towns
- State Highway
- Railroad
- Ferry
- Walking Tracks
- Airport
- Mountain- Walk/Drive start point
REGIONAL MAPS
- Point of interest
Princes Wharf
NG New ZealandIBC - legend key07/08/08
- Walking tour route
- Walking tour route direction
- Featured site
- North
➊
cITy & wALk/DrIvE MAPS
2Te Anau Caves
PARNELLPARNELL
CITY & WALK/DRIVE MAPS
- Building outline
- Park area
- Point of interest
- District name
AUCKLANDWaihiManapouri
Cardrona SMALLEST
LARGEST
Cities &towns
- State Highway
- Railroad
- Ferry
- Walking Tracks
- Airport
- Mountain- Walk/Drive start point
REGIONAL MAPS
- Point of interest
Princes Wharf
NG New ZealandIBC - legend key07/08/08
- Walking tour route
- Walking tour route direction
- Featured site
- North
➊
rEgIONAL MAPS croatia
❼➏
➎
➍
➌
➋ ➊START
600 meters
600 yards0
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ToParnell
ToPonsonby
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ALBERTPARK
FREYBURG PLACE
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COU
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USE
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KITC
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ER S
TREE
T
SHORTLAND ST.
BEACH RO
AD
FORT ST.
Viaduct Bas in
F r e e m a n s B a y
FerryBuilding
Bank ofNew Zealand
Building
Old ArtsBuildingAuckland
Art Gallery
Sky City Casino& Sky Tower
Town Hall
Old GovernmentHouse
OldCustoms
House QueensArcade
BritomartTransport Center
TepidBaths
NationalMaritimeMuseum
Prin
ces
Wha
rf
NGB132 New Zealand TravellerAukland WalkRevision 06/04/08
Off-the-Beaten-Path ExcursionsInsider Tips n Not-To-Be-Missed Lists n Authentic Experiences
prague
“Sensational photos, superb maps, and prose that’s authoritative.”—San FranciSco chronicle
n e w z e a l a n d
Charting Your trip, a rich overview of new Zealand that helps tailor your visit to the time you have and your specific interests.
ExpEriEnCEs, unique and hands-on, including Maori feasts, kiwi spotting, Pakiri Beach horseback rides, and volunteering on organic farms.
insidEr tips from national Geographic photographers, writers, and explor-ers, as well as local experts, on favorite hotspots, practicalities, and more.
Walking and driving tours, with maps color-coded to site descriptions, including downtown auckland, the Milford Track, the Tongariro crossing, and the wineries of the Wairau Valley.
ExCursions off thE bEatEn path, including Mount Taranaki Volcano, the Whanganui river wilds, Stewart island, and the east cape.
not-to-bE-MissEd lists for every chapter, pointing to detailed descriptions of highly recommended sites and activities throughout the book.
gorgEous Color photographs, illustrations, and Maps that make it easy to select, navigate, and get the most from every site.
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n charting your trip 8
n A Tale of Two Islands 12
n Auckland & Around 54
n Northland 76
n Central North Island 102
n Wellington & the South 148
n Marlborough & Nelson 166
n Christchurch & Canterbury 188
n West Coast 214
n Otago 232
n Fiordland & Southland 256
n travelwise 276
Cover: Sunset over Lake Wanaka, central Otago (Colin Monteath); Spine: North Island
Brown Kiwi (Neil Farrin/JAI/CORBIS)
Cover Design: Sam Serebin
NATIONAL gEOgrAPhIc TrAvELEr
every day national Geographic experts travel the world, going behind the scenes and into the heart of a country’s culture, history, and people. This incomparable experience can be yours through national Geographic Traveler guides, featuring:
new zealandNATIONAL gEOgrAPhIc TrAvELEr
TraVel/neW Zealand
U.S. $25.95/$30.00 can/£14.99 U.K.
T R A V E L E R
❼➏
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Bank ofNew Zealand
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Old ArtsBuildingAuckland
Art Gallery
Sky City Casino& Sky Tower
Town Hall
Old GovernmentHouse
OldCustoms
House QueensArcade
BritomartTransport Center
TepidBaths
NationalMaritimeMuseum
Prin
ces
Wha
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NGB132 New Zealand TravellerAukland WalkRevision 06/04/08
aUcKland WalKinG ToUr MaP
A Map referenceB AddressC Telephone numberD Days closed/journey time (walks and drives)
J Entrance chargeX DistanceY Start/finishF hotelE restaurant
K No. of bedroomsV No. of seatsP ParkingN Elevator
W Air-conditioningO Indoor swimming poolS Outdoor swimming poolU health clubQ Major credit cards accepted
TExT SyMBOLS
2Te Anau Caves
PARNELLPARNELL
CITY & WALK/DRIVE MAPS
- Building outline
- Park area
- Point of interest
- District name
AUCKLANDWaihiManapouri
Cardrona SMALLEST
LARGEST
Cities &towns
- State Highway
- Railroad
- Ferry
- Walking Tracks
- Airport
- Mountain- Walk/Drive start point
REGIONAL MAPS
- Point of interest
Princes Wharf
NG New ZealandIBC - legend key07/08/08
- Walking tour route
- Walking tour route direction
- Featured site
- North
➊
cITy & wALk/DrIvE MAPS
2Te Anau Caves
PARNELLPARNELL
CITY & WALK/DRIVE MAPS
- Building outline
- Park area
- Point of interest
- District name
AUCKLANDWaihiManapouri
Cardrona SMALLEST
LARGEST
Cities &towns
- State Highway
- Railroad
- Ferry
- Walking Tracks
- Airport
- Mountain- Walk/Drive start point
REGIONAL MAPS
- Point of interest
Princes Wharf
NG New ZealandIBC - legend key07/08/08
- Walking tour route
- Walking tour route direction
- Featured site
- North
➊
rEgIONAL MAPS
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❼➏
➎
➍
➌
➋ ➊START
600 meters
600 yards0
0
ToParnell
ToPonsonby
MARKETSQUARE
ALBERTPARK
FREYBURG PLACE
AOTEASQUARE
COU
RTHO
USE
LN. BOWEN
AVE.
VULCAN LN.
HIG
H S
T.
QUAY STREET
CUSTOMS STREET W.
STURDEE
STREET
FANSHAWE ST.
CUSTOMS STREET E.
NEL
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ST
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HO
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KITC
HEN
ER S
TREE
T
SHORTLAND ST.
BEACH RO
AD
FORT ST.
Viaduct Bas in
F r e e m a n s B a y
FerryBuilding
Bank ofNew Zealand
Building
Old ArtsBuildingAuckland
Art Gallery
Sky City Casino& Sky Tower
Town Hall
Old GovernmentHouse
OldCustoms
House QueensArcade
BritomartTransport Center
TepidBaths
NationalMaritimeMuseum
Prin
ces
Wha
rf
NGB132 New Zealand TravellerAukland WalkRevision 06/04/08
Off-the-Beaten-Path ExcursionsInsider Tips n Not-To-Be-Missed Lists n Authentic Experiences
prague
“Sensational photos, superb maps, and prose that’s authoritative.”—San FranciSco chronicle
n e w z e a l a n d
Charting Your trip, a rich overview of new Zealand that helps tailor your visit to the time you have and your specific interests.
ExpEriEnCEs, unique and hands-on, including Maori feasts, kiwi spotting, Pakiri Beach horseback rides, and volunteering on organic farms.
insidEr tips from national Geographic photographers, writers, and explor-ers, as well as local experts, on favorite hotspots, practicalities, and more.
Walking and driving tours, with maps color-coded to site descriptions, including downtown auckland, the Milford Track, the Tongariro crossing, and the wineries of the Wairau Valley.
ExCursions off thE bEatEn path, including Mount Taranaki Volcano, the Whanganui river wilds, Stewart island, and the east cape.
not-to-bE-MissEd lists for every chapter, pointing to detailed descriptions of highly recommended sites and activities throughout the book.
gorgEous Color photographs, illustrations, and Maps that make it easy to select, navigate, and get the most from every site.
TR
AV
EL
ER
n charting your trip 8
n A Tale of Two Islands 12
n Auckland & Around 54
n Northland 76
n Central North Island 102
n Wellington & the South 148
n Marlborough & Nelson 166
n Christchurch & Canterbury 188
n West Coast 214
n Otago 232
n Fiordland & Southland 256
n travelwise 276
Cover: Sunset over Lake Wanaka, central Otago (Colin Monteath); Spine: North Island
Brown Kiwi (Neil Farrin/JAI/CORBIS)
Cover Design: Sam Serebin
NATIONAL gEOgrAPhIc TrAvELEr
every day national Geographic experts travel the world, going behind the scenes and into the heart of a country’s culture, history, and people. This incomparable experience can be yours through national Geographic Traveler guides, featuring:
new zealandNATIONAL gEOgrAPhIc TrAvELEr
TraVel/neW Zealand
U.S. $25.95/$30.00 can/£14.99 U.K.
T R A V E L E R
❼➏
➎
➍
➌
➋ ➊START
600 meters
600 yards0
0
ToParnell
ToPonsonby
MARKETSQUARE
ALBERTPARK
FREYBURG PLACE
AOTEASQUARE
COU
RTHO
USE
LN. BOWEN
AVE.
VULCAN LN.
HIG
H S
T.
QUAY STREET
CUSTOMS STREET W.
STURDEE
STREET
FANSHAWE ST.
CUSTOMS STREET E.
NEL
SON
ST
REET
HO
BSO
N
S
TREE
T
ALB
ERT
ST.
VICTORIA STREETWELLESLEY STREET
QU
EEN
ST
REET
PRIN
CES
STR
EET
KITC
HEN
ER S
TREE
T
SHORTLAND ST.
BEACH RO
AD
FORT ST.
Viaduct Bas in
F r e e m a n s B a y
FerryBuilding
Bank ofNew Zealand
Building
Old ArtsBuildingAuckland
Art Gallery
Sky City Casino& Sky Tower
Town Hall
Old GovernmentHouse
OldCustoms
House QueensArcade
BritomartTransport Center
TepidBaths
NationalMaritimeMuseum
Prin
ces
Wha
rf
NGB132 New Zealand TravellerAukland WalkRevision 06/04/08
aUcKland WalKinG ToUr MaP
A Map referenceB AddressC Telephone numberD Days closed/journey time (walks and drives)
J Entrance chargeX DistanceY Start/finishF hotelE restaurant
K No. of bedroomsV No. of seatsP ParkingN Elevator
W Air-conditioningO Indoor swimming poolS Outdoor swimming poolU health clubQ Major credit cards accepted
TExT SyMBOLS
2Te Anau Caves
PARNELLPARNELL
CITY & WALK/DRIVE MAPS
- Building outline
- Park area
- Point of interest
- District name
AUCKLANDWaihiManapouri
Cardrona SMALLEST
LARGEST
Cities &towns
- State Highway
- Railroad
- Ferry
- Walking Tracks
- Airport
- Mountain- Walk/Drive start point
REGIONAL MAPS
- Point of interest
Princes Wharf
NG New ZealandIBC - legend key07/08/08
- Walking tour route
- Walking tour route direction
- Featured site
- North
➊
cITy & wALk/DrIvE MAPS
2Te Anau Caves
PARNELLPARNELL
CITY & WALK/DRIVE MAPS
- Building outline
- Park area
- Point of interest
- District name
AUCKLANDWaihiManapouri
Cardrona SMALLEST
LARGEST
Cities &towns
- State Highway
- Railroad
- Ferry
- Walking Tracks
- Airport
- Mountain- Walk/Drive start point
REGIONAL MAPS
- Point of interest
Princes Wharf
NG New ZealandIBC - legend key07/08/08
- Walking tour route
- Walking tour route direction
- Featured site
- North
➊
rEgIONAL MAPS
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