New Zealand

The sun shows up here first for a reason. Come for bracing light or caverns underground, glacial valleys or black volcanic sand. Tour every landscape on earth, all rolled into one country. Dig for pipis on the beach, or sample oysters on a platter. Savour solitude with a view, or city culture. Thing... More

Welcome to the 'real Australia'. Be captivated by the lush, tropical Top End, with iconic Kakadu National Park, cosmopolitan Darwin and unique Tiwi Island culture. Head south to Australia's spiritual heart, Uluru, in the arid Red Centre and engage with vibrant Aboriginal culture, from the ancient to... More

After living in New Zealand for nine years Caroline Swain decided it was time to take a proper look around the country. This is the fascinating account of her three hitch-hiking journeys. She travels to every corner of the North Island, meeting the local people, discovering unusual and intriguing pl... More

The Rough Guide to New Zealand is the essential guidebook to this spectacular adventure destination. A fully comprehensive account, the guide incorporates a country full of magnificent scenery, craggy coastlines, sweeping beaches, primeval forests, snow-capped alpine mountains, bubbling volcanic poo... More

The complete autobiography of one of the great icons of this century - the first man to set foot on the summit of Everest. The first man to set foot on the summit of Everest, the man who led a team of tractors to the South Pole, the man who jetboated up the Ganges from the ocean to the sky has, for ... More

Sparkling harbour views and multicultural delights - tattoo your own path through the largest Polynesian city in the world. Cruise around island-studded Waitemata Harbour or see the sights of the isthmus while you fall in love with the City of Sails. Steer your own course with Best of Auckland, whic... More

-- covers both classic and lesser-known routes including all the Great Walks, with complete access details for trails-- accurate two-colour contour maps-- illustrated wildlife section on New Zealand's unique plants and animals-- tips for anglers and a guide to the best walks for fishing... More

Designed to be used by travelers on the go, this guide contains all the practical travel information needed plus condensed sections on history and geography that give background knowledge of the destination.This series is so popular that it's growing by leaps and bounds. Following the notable succes... More

-- the only guidebook available for New Zealand's largest city-- tips on activities including sea kayaking, surfing, walking and rap jumping-- places to stay for every budget, from upmarket hotels to backpacker hostels-- details of the America's Cup yacht race, being held in Auckland in 2000-- excur... More