New Zealand, Fourth Edition (Odyssey Illustrated Guides)

New Zealand is a green-and-golden land spread between snowy mountain peaks and with a winding coastline of island-studded bays and harbors. Waterfalls cascading through mossy gorges, bubbling geothermal areas, active volcanoes, magnificent stretches of sandy beach and cool fjords are among the highlights that attract travelers to the other land 'down under'. This entertaining book provides an excellent overview of New Zealand's Maori culture, geological wonders, national parks and cities in addition to a step-by-step tour of the country.

* Fourth edition of a popular guide, written by an experienced author and extensively revised by a frequent visitor
* Detailed coverage of Maori history plus new illustrations depicting Maori art and the extinct moa bird
* Literary excerpts and sidebars include new special topics on the recent America's Cup, bungy jumping and New Zealand's outer islands
* Many new stunning color photographs
* Fully revised, easy-to-follow maps
* 120 color illustrations and photographs, 14 color maps