Nobody knows New Zealand like Lonely Planet. With this new guide we bring you the best of the popular North Island in one handy package. You can trust us to lead you to Northland s best beaches, Rotorua s steamiest thermal pools, Wellington s hippest cafes and all the highlights and back-road escapes in between. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: New guide reveals the North s best sights & cultural experiencesComprehensive coverage, from nature s highlights to city secretsPractical information on getting around by car, bus, plane or campervan