and coverage of sights both on and off the beaten path. SPECIAL SECTIONS: Maori Culture, Lord of the Rings (two-page aside), full-colour Outdoor Activities section for adrenaline-loving travellers. (Note we're deleting the Watching Wildlife section.) UNIQUE FEATURES: Entirely new expert chapters, eg History chapter written by NZ's premier historian: James Belich; we even have an ex All Black (writing on surfing). The most comprehensive travel guide to NZ on the market - one 700 pages jam-packed with information. Deadly accurate maps. SIGNIFICANT CHANGES: First edition to be converted to ""new look"": (expert chapters and other changes); Plenty of practical information for those travelling with children. All-new author team. Great trip-planning features, including an itineraries section and a colour highlights section. Improved mapping accuracy through use of GIS information."  (less)