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about 1 year ago
My sister backpacks round the world and always uses Lonely Planet guide books. Enjoy your trip.
about 1 year ago
lonely planet are the bible for travellers in pretty much any country worth travelling.
whilst youre there though take advice from fellow travellers as this is the best way to learn new stuff and find great places
about 1 year ago
Lonely Planet is the best travel guide to use, but when here, go to the nearest tourist information centre, where there are free guides for backpacker type accommodation.
about 1 year ago
I was also going to recomend the Lonely Planet books.
There seems to be a pattern here! I guess the Lonely Planet Guide books are the ones to get! LOL
Have fun!
about 1 year ago
I’ve traveled a lot of places and am a big fan of the Lonely Planet guides over some others. Mainly b/c they’ve got great pictures of the countries/areas that can help spark interest in visiting some different places.
The only downside is that A LOT of people use them, so don’t expect to get to too many “undiscovered” places using the LP guides.
Have fun though!
about 1 year ago
Lonely Planet books. I used one of them for Morocco…I couldn’t have made it without that book. It will be a great help.
about 1 year ago
i would use a lonely planet guide book but they just show you the culture nothing else.
The best place to look for answers on traveling is by asking people not reading books.
I live in nz and i can say that its a very chilled out and loose country. i suggest going to mayor island near tauranga, its just beautiful
about 1 year ago
Get a Book Titled New Zealand by DK Publishers. You should be able to find at a bookstore for a good price.
about 1 year ago
n3ew zealands guide to backpacking lol
about 1 year ago
Well, I don’t know how great it is, but I know of one called “Backpacking through New Zealand.” You can try finding it at the library, but it’s probably already checked out…
about 1 year ago
all i have to say is TAKE ME WITH YOU! lol!
about 1 year ago
I did that in March. How much time are you setting aside for it? There is SO much to see… we went for 3 weeks and did the north island and didn’t get any further south than Auckland. WOW at this place. Most beautiful country I’ve ever seen.
Buy Lonely Planet, it was so great.
about 1 year ago
Lonely Planet always helped me.
Have fun in NZ. It’s AWESOME!
about 1 year ago
Totally agree with everyone here – Lonely Planet is the best place to start. Then, try connecting with someone who has been there. They will know what worth it to hit and what to skip.
When you get there, ask the locals where is a good place to eat, visit, shop, etc. The Kiwis (New Zealanders) are the friendliest people I’ve ever met (the Scots are a very close second). And practically every town has an internet cafe, so you can do a little more research while you’re there.
Make sure you get to Queenstown – it was my favorite place in all of NZ. And if you liked the Lord of the Rings movies, I highly recommend a book by Ian Brodie that details all the filming locations. You can find it at http://www.ianbrodie.net.
about 1 year ago
Two words: LONELY PLANET!, it is by far the best.
Here are some other resources that will make your life MUCH EASIER and can really help you out. There are plenty of internet cafes around and these websites are just awesome.
hostels.com
wikitravel.org
thorntree.lonelyplanet.com
Trust me on these, they will help a lot. Thorntree is a site where you can post questions and you will get answers from other travellers who will probably give you great suggestions. Also, talk to the locals!! You will probably meet some great people and have some awesome experiences, and they probably know best where you can eat, sleep, have fun.
about 1 year ago
a local
about 1 year ago
Check the internet, and chat with people on the net from New Zealand,
about 1 year ago
Bring a GPS device and a signal flare in case you get lost.
Good luck.
about 1 year ago
Im living in New Zealand at the moment and funny enough I work at a major internet cafe in Wellington, so I see many backpackers walking in and out daily. To answer your question just ask any local aswell you could buy many books at our book stores. If you do come to New Zealand, come to Wellington and to a internet cafe called Iplay. I will assist you with anything you would like to know
about 1 year ago
ask the locals… they live there. Wouldn’t they know the best spots?
about 1 year ago
the Travel Independent.com website, this is an analysis of their reviews of the strengths and weakensses of the guides for Australia and New Zealand. See which of these guides fits your planned ideas of travel:
Bug New Zealand: The Backpacker’s Ultimate Guide – Tim Uden
Buy/view: in the USA (amazon.com), in Canada (amazon.ca) or in the UK (amazon.co.uk)
As with the Oz version this guide is totally focused on budget travel. In this guide every listing is clearly defined and all accommodation and sightseeing listings include details of prices, opening times, contact details and transport. The guide is updated every year. It’s the most thorough listing I’ve seen of hostels, well organised with good descriptions. However the BBH guide is free and almost as good.
Published: Annually updated (January 1, 2005)
Lonely Planet: New Zealand – Various
Buy/view: in the USA (amazon.com), in Canada (amazon.ca) or in the UK (amazon.co.uk)
This newly updated Lonely Planet is very good indeed it has excellent maps and brilliant accommodation sections including the largest hostel selection of any guide – better than the Rough Guide. However at a push and because it is too overused I would pick the Rough Guide and just take a look at the LP of all the other travellers.
Published: 12th edition (September, 2006)
The Rough Guide to New Zealand – Laura Harper
Buy/view: in the USA (amazon.com), in Canada (amazon.ca) or in the UK (amazon.co.uk)
Highly Recommended
The Rough Guide authors say what they think, and if somewhere is a let down, they will say so. Be warned that prices are always on the increase, and add about 5% to all the prices in this book. New Zealand is a fantastic destination, and one of the most compactly diverse countries in the world, and fast becoming one of the main adventure activity locations in the world. The Rough Guide gives you a huge wealth of information about New Zealand, as well as some in depth history about the country. Its layout is easy to follow, but not very fancy – they don’t waste space on prettiness (although the first 20 pages are full colour and a great pictorial intro).
Published: 4th edition (October, 2006)
Footprint: New Zealand Handbook – Darroch Donald
Buy/view: in the USA (amazon.com), in Canada (amazon.ca) or in the UK (amazon.co.uk)
Recommended
Let’s face it New Zealand is never going to really be off the beaten track. However, the Footprint guide does allow you to at least find yourself a more un-toursity part of the country and this guide is not in common use. The book is most useful if you have your own transport and you enjoy walking, as its best feature is detailing the large number of 1-5 hour walks you can under-take if you want get out to some of the more incredible and less visited views. However, it may not be detailed enough with regards to the more famous walking tracks (Milford / Keppler etc) and you may want to get the Lonely Planet Tramping guide in addition. I loved this book for its inspirational 2-3 week itineraries, that not only thoroughly cover north and south island, but give you a real flavour of the places you will be visiting. Most importantly this guide book is the only one that actually comes off the fence with its hostel reviews, particularly guaranteeing you won’t come across a single bus crowd. It’s a great supplement to the free BBH hostel guide.
Published: (September 30, 2005)
I hope these give you some ideas. Have a wonderful trip! Best wishes, John B.
about 1 year ago
Kia ora fellow travler,
I’m SOooooo Jealous! I lived in the godzone for a year on a student exchange program! I think there are literally dozens of them, and I think I bought them all. I think you really need to get to both islands to take in the best tramping areas.
Your in luck though, N.Z. is a country with a lot of hikers (trampers) and there are a ton of maps and guides available to you at almost any sports/book/travel shops. If you’re not talking about literally hiking/backpacking… I think you’ll find that there are great hostels in almost every town and city there. My favorites were in the Paihia, auckland, rotorua, wellington, nelson, napier, (I lived in Hamilton, so I can’t say either way about accomidations there… though there are some awsome bars and resturants there), and Invercargill.
My best advice though on traveling over there, is to ask the locals. Kiwis are awsome, and so friendly! (they also know the best and most unique places to go, stay and eat!)
Have fun and make memories of a life time!
about 1 year ago
We travelled N & S New Zealand in Jan. 06 I used 2 books NZ Complete Guide by Passport Books & GlobeTrotter New Zealand. You can also contact NZ Visitor Information Network (VIN) website http://www.nztb.gont.nz/visitor/visitor. NZ has alot of Backpacker Hostels, contact YHA NZ National Resv. Centre http://www.yha.org.nz
about 1 year ago
Here is a good guide book: Foder’s.
about 1 year ago
You could use a lonely planet guidebook, but as I have been to New Zealand 9 times, and spent quite a lot of time there, I could suggest a few places.
1. Tongariro National Park (North Island)-Three of the most incredible mountains in the country. Also, there is excellent lodging in the skotel or chateau on Ruapehu. This is also one of the numurous sites where Lord of the Rings was filmed. Many walking trails also.
2. Eggmont (North Island)-Another mountainous park with many trails.
3. Matamata (North Island)-Sprawling farmland and the site of Hobbiton in LOTR (GO ON THE HOBBITON TOUR-YOU WON’T REGRET IT!!!!-it’s not commercialized at all)
4. Remarkables/Queenstown (South Island) Another spectacular mountain range
5. Wellington (North Island)-The city has some large parks for casual strolls.
about 1 year ago
Lonely Planet, without a doubt. I did the same thing myself 8 years ago and it was really useful. In any case, NZ is very tourist friendly and you can always pop into one of those info/tourist shops to ask for tips or to get them to arrange tours or accomrodation for you. The service is generally free, you just have to pay for the tour/accomodation.
about 1 year ago
Lonley planet is good.. but has some big holes in it (wonderful areas, that for some reason they just seem to miss out) Best thing is to pick up leaflets and ask other backpackers as u go…. Don`t forget to do Kaikoura – but only in nice weather !
about 1 year ago
Frommes had the best guide books and they update them regularly. They have hundreds to choose from and they are VERY informative!
Good luck! Have fun! Be safe!
about 1 year ago
Seeing New Zealand; an illustrated travel guide
about 1 year ago
Guidebooks are a load of crap. Companies advertise within them and that’s what makes publication possible. My sister travelled Australia and New Zealand for 1 year. Her advice?
Get the hell out of Sydney asap, and you will have a great time. You will meet people and they will help you out.
about 1 year ago
New Zealand for Dummies?
about 1 year ago
Umm, I don’t know about that kinda stuff, but my friend Laura does!!! Se goes at least once every two months. Email her with questions at lsockerball@houston.rr.com.
about 1 year ago
im from new zealand… you dont need a book when you have someone who knows where to go…
first of all try the bay of islands… its right up the top of the north island and has the most beautiful beaches… the further north you go the more nicer the beaches are, theres also lots of forrests and stuff that are very popular….
second of all try down south around christchurch… its in the middle of the south island… theres stuff like jet boating and all the adventure stuff….
third try lake taupo… its in the middle of the north island and its the biggest lake in new zealand and yea its pretty massive… (well yea we new zealanders consider it big…)
fourth try auckland its our biggest city and its 3 hours drive south of the bay of islands… theres the sky tower which is the tallest building in the southern hemisphere along with other various stuff…
theres more that i cant really be bothered writing down, i hope that helped
about 1 year ago
I’ve been to New Zealand! It’s amazing but it all looked the same to me.. sorry i can’t recommend a guide book, but it’s so much better without one. Kaikoura (spelling?) is a beautiful little town, and Christchurch is amazing… have fun!
about 1 year ago
Frommer’s
about 1 year ago
Frommers
about 1 year ago
yes you can get A guide book from parks and tourism in New Zeland
about 1 year ago
You received great answers regarding guidebooks, but I need to suggest you visit: http://www.couchsurfing.com/
CouchSurfing.com helps you make connections worldwide. You can use the network to meet people and then go and surf other members’ couches! When you surf a couch, you are a guest at someone’s house.
It’s a great way for you to backpack, while having the benefit of meeting local people who can help you in your journey.
Your life will be changed. Have fun.
about 1 year ago
Zagat’s Resturant Guide. Go for the food.
about 1 year ago
Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Universe.
Bring your towel and DON’T PANIC!
about 1 year ago
“Lonely Planet”‘s most recent version of New Zealand.There are alot of countries to pick from and they are very informative. You can pick up a copy from your local book store, just make sure it is the most recent version as they have been out for years! You can have a look online at http://www.lonelyplanet.com but get the book, you can read it whilst travelling!
about 1 year ago
Lonely Planet books are a great source of current and accurate information. I used them for my travels in New Zealand and managed to cover both North & South Island in just 11 days! (Wish I could have stayed longer though).
I suggest that you also get an intercity buspass that gives you travel time to any destination. You can purchase them according to the number of hours you need. After that, all you have to do is call up the Customer Service number on the card and you’ll be booked into the schedule automatically. On the day of the travel, just show up at the bus-stop for your trip… no messy ticketing etc.
Happy Travelling!
about 1 year ago
Hi.
I have not been to NZ , I seldom use guide books but they are helpful. I would suggest Rough guide, or something by Lonley Planet. You will find many people on the road with guide books and also the path you will be traveling will be well worn. Someone on the road will share their book with you, plus fellow travelers will advise where to go. I kind of like not knowing to much about where I go, Surprises are nice. How will you travel? Rental car? Bus , train, your own bike. buy a motorcycle, or hitchhike? I have been to 51 countries over the years. NZ is still on my list. I know you will enjoy. Have fun.
about 1 year ago
I could be your guide!I’m from te UK but have lived here in NZ for a while.
about 1 year ago
Lonely Planet. It’s the best way to go. I backpacked new zealand in 2002 and used their guidebook. I wouldn’t choose another. It details sights, how to get there, and is perfect for a traveller on a budget. Others, such as Frommers, are great too, but tend to ignore financial constraints (e.g. many of the food suggestions are pricey).
Let me recc a few places to hit up too:
SOUTH ISLAND:
Franz Joseph Glacier — hike it (or its brother glacier nearby)
Te Anu (beutiful town, don’t waster money seein gthe glow worms… very “tourist-y”)
Christchurch — and the town to the east on the pennisula — I forget the name right now — starts with an A… it gorgesous though
The North West of the South Island was my least favorite.
NORTH ISLAND
Aukland
Rotaturo (awesome plce)
about 1 year ago
Loney Planet is a good book on any country, you can check their website–www.lonelyplanet.com
about 1 year ago
Plz refer this link for a best travel guide http://www.lonelyplanet.com/
Happy journey Best of luck
about 1 year ago
“Backpacking through New Zealand”
LOL, I’m kidding, I’m sorry! I had to say it!
I admire you! You have strength, stanima, and courage. Have a great time!!!
about 1 year ago
You need two books. Lonely Planet for information on lodging, restaurants, etc! And Eyewitness Guide for spectacular pictures. My husband and I have used these guidebooks for traveling in Thailand, Morocco, Belize, and Tunisia..
Here are links to these books:
http://www.amazon.com/Lonely-Planet-Zealand-Paul-Smitz/dp/1740597664
http://www.amazon.com/Eyewitness-Travel-Guide-New-Zealand/dp/0789466473