With the trans-Tasman bubble ready to open and driving around New Zealand the very best way to discover the Land of the Long White Cloud, who better than Lonely Planet to guide you with 25 of New Zealand’s most amazing road trips released in the second edition of New Zealand’s Best Trips, with 5 fully updated guidebooks launched In celebration of the two-way Trans-Tasman travel bubble
Lonely Planet says, “It’s hard to imagine a better country for a road trip”, on the release of a second edition of their New Zealand’s Best Trips – 25 Amazing Road Trips guidebook (in stores now), adding, “New Zealand’s two main islands serve up a feast of mountain landscapes, sublime forests, sweeping beaches and remote fjords, easily reached by scenic highways and quiet country roads”.
Lonely Planet’s Chris Zeiher says, “New Zealand’s Best Trips – 25 Amazing Road Trips will help you plan your ultimate New Zealand adventure,” adding, “From personal faves like wining and dining adventures on Waiheke Island, Marlborough, Hawke’s Bay or Central Otago to taking in the rugged, not-often travelled West Coast coastline or marvelling at brilliant natural wonders such as Milford Sound these trips promise memorable encounters and stunning scenery,”
New Zealand’s Best Trips – 25 Amazing Road Trips include –
Northern Odyssey – 6-8 day tour of Northland & the Bay of Islands taking in gorgeous coastal scenery, exploring Maori culture and sampling incredible seafood
The West Coast Road – a week long spectacle of epic wilderness and big, blue ocean underpinned by a rugged, unflinching history
Sunshine & Wine – a hedonistic discovery of delicious Marlborough wineries, alfresco dining, craft breweries, boutique coffee roasters and indulgent living
Southern Alps Circuit – a 2 week grand tour of the lower South Island taking in jaw-dropping must-sees such as Milford Sound, Lake Wanaka, Queenstown and Mt Cook
Cruising the Coromandel Peninsula – discover why locals love the Coromandel with attractions like Cathedral Cove, Hot Water Beach, Hauraki Rail Trail and the gold-rush towns such as Thames and Waihi
“Zeiher adds, “And to celebrate the announcement of the two-way Trans-Tasman bubble, set to start on April 19, 2021, Lonely Planet’s very popular suite of New Zealand guidebooks have all been released into new editions,” adding, “We’ve busily been updating our New Zealand titles in anticipation of the travel bubble” and, “First published in 1977 a 20th edition of our New Zealand (Aotearoa) guidebook has gone into stores now and will connect travellers to amazing experiences in Aotearoa.” 
In a COVID 19 update Lonely Planet says it has re-checked every business in their guidebooks prior to publication to ensure that they remain open after 2020’s COVID-19 outbreak.
However, the economic and social impacts of COVID-19 will continue to be felt long after the outbreak has been contained, and many businesses, services and events may experience ongoing restrictions.
Some businesses may have temporarily closed, have changed their operating hours or require bookings.
Lonely Planet suggests checking with venues prior to visiting for the latest information
For more information visit lonelyplanet.com .
A report by John Alwyn-jones
