This book is the ideal vacation guide for those wishing to make the most of a short visit to the beautiful islands that make up New Zealand featuring over 60 scenic driving tours. The country is divided into 12 regions, each of which is further divided into a number of day trips or tours designed to offer the best possible combination of sights and experiences. Each region is prefaced with a map and an illustrated introduction, presented as a double -page spread. Subsequent tours have specific maps and colour photographs illustrating the highlights of each particular tour. As a structured guide to the whole country, Explore New Zealand is the perfect companion for those wishing to discover the real New Zealand beyond the major cities. Regions covered for the North Island are as follows: Northland, Auckland, Coromandel and Waikato, Rotorua andCentral Plateau, The East Coast/Hawke's Bay, and Taranaki to Wellington. Regions covered for the South Island are as follows: Nelson and Marlborough, West Coast and Alpine Passes, Queenstown and Beyond, The Deep South, Otago and South Canterbury, and North Canterbury to the Kaikoura Coast. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.