New Zealand

Snowy Peaks to Ocean Deep

The latest edition (6th) of this popular guide to New Zealand; subtitled Snowy Peaks to Ocean Deep û chapters included describe everything from the Maori culture, an introduction to Peter JacksonÆs vision of the country in TolkienÆs æLord of the RingsÆ, the best diving locations in the Pacific, an historical overview plus a host of other useful information.

A very popular guidebook to the beautiful destination of New Zealand, with its green-and-golden land spread between snowy mountain peaks, and its 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 and well-researched 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. This guide provides up-to-date, detailed information on New Zealand's many outdoor sporting activities, including diving, hiking, bird-watching and golf.

ò Written by an experienced author and extensively revised by a frequent visitor
ò Detailed coverage of Maori history, plus illustrations depicting Maori art, the extinct moa bird and the routes traveled by New Zealand's first Maori settlers
ò Literary excerpts and sidebars illuminating local culture
ò New special topics, including some of the best diving in the Pacific and marine life
ò Stunning color photographs
ò Easy-to-follow maps

Author's Biography

Elisabeth Booz grew up in England and Europe and received her Master's degree in Political Economy from the University of Geneva. She currently works for the National Geographic Book Division as a writer, researcher and editor. Widely traveled, recent trips have taken her to Poland, the Orkney Islands, Iceland and China. She divides the remainder of her time between France and the USA. Her other books include the Odyssey Illustrated Guide to Tibet.

Reviser's Biography

Andrew Hempstead is an Australian who has traveled extensively through Australia, the South Pacific, the United States, Canada, Europe and India. He is the author of three books on western Canada and has co-authored a book on Australia (Moon Publications). Andrew has been to New Zealand several times on writing and photographic assignments, and researching this edition marked Andrew's fifth trip across the Tasman. He divides his time between Australia and Canada, spending as much time as possible in his favorite corner of the world, Alaska.

304 pages 203x153mm 120 colour illustrations 14 maps paperback

ISBN 9622177581