lonely planet zealand

Lonely Planet New Zealand guides are published in both paperback and hardcover formats. Most titles are paperback, while some special-interest or illustrated editions are available as hardcovers.

The collection covers virtually all major regions, including Auckland and the Auckland Region, Northland, The Waikato, Coromandel Peninsula & Bay of Plenty, Rotorua & Taupō, Taranaki, Whanganui & Ruapehu, Hawke’s Bay, Gisborne & East Cape, Wellington, Marlborough & Nelson, Christchurch & Canterbury, The West Coast, Queenstown/Wānaka & Central Otago, Dunedin, Waitaki & the Catlins, and Fiordland/Fjordland & Southland, with regional editions referencing central north/lower north and central south/the deep south.

Guides include trip-building tools and planners, seasonal recommendations on where to go and what to pack, comprehensive maps throughout the book, and in some editions a pull-out map and full-color photography to help plan routes and inspire trips.

Itineraries are organized by region and activity, with easy-to-follow regional plans and activity-based suggestions. The guides offer options for day trips, walking tours, activity-led excursions, extended journeys, and road-trip itineraries.

Sizes vary across the range. Examples include compact paperbacks (about 7.0 x 5.5 inches and ~0.7 pounds), mid-size paperbacks, and larger illustrated hardcovers (about 10.52 x 8.18 inches and ~2.96 pounds).