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Moon Travel Guides: Your World, Your WayNew Zealand's lush, rugged landscape will charm you as much as the local Kiwis. Explore this beautiful country with Moon New Zealand. Inside you'll find:Strategic itineraries including the two-week best of New Zealand, and suggestions for eco-tourists, Lord of the Rings fans, adrenaline junkies, and moreActivities and ideas for every traveler: Stroll barefoot down black and white sand beaches, or relax at a stunning resort. Sample local vintages, craft beer, and cheeses, or taste fresh seafood. Travel to Tolkien's Middle Earth and visit the Shire, or learn about Maori culture and history. Hike the Milford Track in Fiordland, spot unique wildlife like the famed kiwi bird, or kayak along the seashore The best spots for sports and recreation, including hiking, mountain biking, surfing, scuba diving, caving, whitewater rafting, and even skydivingExpert insight from expat and Auckland local Jamie Desplaces, who shares a world traveler's perspective of his adopted countryHonest advice on when to go, how to get around, and where to stayDetailed maps and full-color photos throughoutThorough information on the landscape, climate, wildlife, history, and cultureFull coverage of Auckland, Bay of Islands, Geothermal Center, Hawke's Bay, Wellington, Nelson, Kaikoura, Queenstown, and FiordlandWith Moon New Zealand's expert advice, myriad activities, and local insight, you can plan your trip your way.