Lonely Planet Best Day Hikes New Zealand

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Lonely Planet Best Day Hikes New Zealand is your passport to 60 easy escapes into nature. Stretch your legs away from the city by picking a hike that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard.Wind your way around volcanoes, feast your eyes on dramatic vistas, and scale breathtaking mountains. Get to the heart of New Zealand and begin your journey now



Inside Lonely Planet Best Day Hikes New Zealand Travel Guide:

Color maps and images throughout

Special features - on New Zealand's highlights for hikers, kid-friendly hikes, accessible trails and what to take

Best for ? section helps you plan your trip and select hikes that appeal to your interests

Region profiles cover when to go, where to stay, what's on, cultural insights, and local food and drink recommendations to refuel and refresh. Featured regions include:

The North, Central North Island, Southern North Island, Top of the South, Canterbury, West Coast, Otago, The South

Essential info at your fingertips - hiking itineraries accompanied by illustrative maps are combined with details about hike duration, distance, terrain, start/end locations and difficulty (classified as easy, easy-moderate, moderate, moderate-hard, or hard)

Over 65 maps



The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Best Day Hikes New Zealand, our most comprehensive guide to hiking in New Zealand, is perfect for those planning to explore New Zealand on foot.

Looking for more information on New Zealand? Check out Lonely Planet New Zealand guide for a comprehensive look at what the country has to offer.



Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, and and Craig McLachlan, Andrew Bain & Peter Dragicevich.



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