Experience New Zealand: Get Away From The Everyday

Keep learning throughout life
The guide educates travellers about Māori history, local traditions, and New Zealand's cultural heritage through expert insights and historical context of places like Auckland's volcanic field and Napier's art-deco architecture.

Support local businesses at home and abroad
Features local hangouts, regional food scenes, and unique locally-owned accommodations, directing tourism spending to New Zealand communities.

Stay open-minded, listen and learn from others
Provides authentic Māori perspectives and local expert guidance, encouraging travellers to engage respectfully with indigenous culture and local communities.

Collect friends and experiences, not just things
Emphasises experiential travel through local experiences, festivals, and authentic cultural connections rather than conventional tourism.

Discover the wonders of the natural world
Showcases New Zealand's diverse ecosystems from protected island sanctuaries to coastal kayaking routes and national parks.

Lonely Planet's Experience New Zealand travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic country with one-of-a-kind adventures at every turn.

Discover ancient Māori history atop ancestral mountains, spot fur seals and sea lions, sea kayak across beautiful bays – using our local experts and planning tools to create your own unique trip.

This latest edition of Lonely Planet's Experience New Zealand travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic country with all the tools you need to create your own unique trip.

Discover amazing local experiences from exploring Auckland's Māori history atop its maunga (ancestral mountains); to discovering the stellar bird life of Ulva Island's protected sanctuary; and sea kayaking across the quieter bays of the northern part of Abel Tasman National Park.

Build a one-of-a-kind trip with Lonely Planet's Experience New Zealand travel guide:

• Lonely Planet's Experience guidebook format is led by local experts who provide in-the-know tips so you can plan the ultimate 1-2 week adventure
• Easy-to-use regional and activity-based itineraries help you get off the beaten track and tailor a trip to your interests
• Insider scoop on the best festivals, secret hangouts, hidden locations, tantalising local food scene and photo-worthy views
• Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of New Zealand
• Connect with local traditions and trends through fun insights from exploring Māori history around Auckland's volcanic field; to learning about Napier: the art-deco city which rose from the ashes; and getting to know Coromandel's gold-mining heritage
• Practical information on money, getting around, unique places to stay and responsible travel, plus handy seasonal calendars on where to go, when to travel and what to pack
• QR codes unlock extra digital content, know-how and travel secrets
• Covers: Auckland Region, Northland, Central North Island, Lower North Island, Wellington, Nelson & Marlborough, Central South Island, The Deep South

Create your own dream travel itinerary and get away from the everyday with Lonely Planet's Experience New Zealand.

Publication date:
September 1st, 2025

Edition:
2nd

Print length:
258 pages