New Zealand
By: [managing editor, Tom Le Bas]
Edition: 8th ed.
Series: Insight guides; Insight guides
Publisher: APA Publications; Distribution [in the] U.S., Langenscheidt Publishers
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Singapore; Long Island City, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 400
ISBN-13: 9789812820891
Subjects: Resehandböcker; Tāpoi; Guidebooks; Kōrero nehe; Guideböcker; Tikanga; Toi Māori
Description: Discover New Zealand - its history, culture and landscape, in this Insight Guide.
Notes: "New edition, fully updated, new photography"--Label on cover.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 387-388) and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction. The best of New Zealand ; Aotearoa ; The land; title: History. Decisive dates ; Arrival of the Maori ; Voyages of discovery ; Settlement and colonisation ; A new nation; title: Features. People ; Art and literature ; Ancient Maori art and society ; Music, theatre, and film ; Cuisine ; Wines ; Environmental issues ; Outdoor activities; title: Insights. Mini features. What makes a Kiwi ; Modern Maori art ; The farming life ; Kiwi fashion ; South Island tracks ; Antarctica; title: Photo features. Maori handicrafts ; Bonanza of the Rings ; Healing waters of Rotorua ; National parks; title: Places. North Island. Auckland ; Auckland's surroundings ; Northland ; The Waikato ; Coromandel and the Bay of Plenty ; Rotorua and the volcanic plateau ; Poverty Bay and Hawke's Bay ; Taranaki, Wanganui, and Manawatu ; Wellington; title: South Island. Nelson and Marlborough ; Christchurch ; Canterbury ; The west coast ; Queenstown and Otago ; Dunedin ; Southland ; Stewart Island; title: Travel tips. Transport. Getting there ; Getting around ; Transport by region; title: Accommodation. Hotels and motels ; Farmstays, homestays, B & Bs ; Hostels ; Motor camps ; North Island ; South Island; title: Eating out. What to drink ; Where to eat ; North Island ; South Island; title: Activities. The arts ; Nightlife ; Festivals ; Shopping ; Outdoor activities ; Wineries and tours ; Children's activities; title: A-Z, practical information. Admission charges ; Age restrictions ; Budgeting for your trip ; Children ; Climate ; Crime and safety ; Customs regulations ; Disabled travellers ; Electricity ; Embassies and consulates ; Emergency numbers ; Gay and Lesbian travellers ; Health and medical care ; Internet ; Language ; Left luggage ; Lost property ; Maps ; Media ; Money ; Opening hours ; Photography ; Public holidays ; Public toilets ; Telephones ; Time zone ; Tour operations ; Tourist information ; Visas and passports ; Women travellers.