For planning your trip or remembering your travels, even for the armchair traveler, the New Zealand Insight Guide is a worthy companion. Inside the New Zealand Insight Guide you'll find: * Evocative, full-color photography on every page * Cross-referenced, four-color maps throughout * A Brief Introduction, including a Historical Timeline * Lively essays by local writers on the culture, history, and people * Expert evaluations on the sights really worth seeing such as Curio Bay, Milford Sound and the Waitomo Caves * Special features spotlighting particular topics of interest including "The Modern Maori" and outdoor activities * A comprehensive Travel Tips section with listings on the best restaurants, hotels, and attractions as well as practical information on such things as getting around and things to do with children The world's largest visual travel guide series, Insight Guides, in association with Discovery Channel, the world's premier source of nonfiction entertainment, provide more insight than ever. From the most popular resort cities to the most exotic villages, Insight Guides captures the unique character of each culture with an insider's perspective.