New Zealand Handbook (4th Edition) [Paperback]

Jane King (Author)

Book Description

Series: 4th Edition | Publication Date: October 1996

The New Zealand Handbook covers this island nation with an eye to off-the-beaten-path destinations and the great outdoors. Features helpful travel tips for families traveling with small children.

Editorial Reviews

Review

These handsome, well-edited books from a Hong Kong-based publisher cover places few other guidebooks go.... The writers are particularly well-chosen....Odyssey fans tend to be adventurous travelers with a literary bent. If you're lucky enough to find an Odyssey Guide to where you're going, grab it. -- National Geographic Traveler, February 2000

[A]mong the best... really does contain something for everyone... -- Destination New Zealand --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

American citizen 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. Her other books include the Odyssey Guide to Tibet. Andrew Hempstead is an Australian who has traveled extensively. He is the author of three books on western Canada and has co-authored a book on Australia. He divides his time between Australia, Canada and spending as much time as possible in Alaska. Photographer Ben Simmons' interest in photography began at the age of 20 during military service. He is now a professional photographer and his work has appeared in numerous publications, including Time, Newsweek, National Geographic and the New York Times Based in Tokyo, he spends over six months of the year on location abroad. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 544 pages
• Publisher: Moon Travel Handbooks; 4th edition (October 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1566910331
• ISBN-13: 978-1566910330
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,434,223 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Used 4 yrs ago- will not go again without it, August 14, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: New Zealand Handbook (4th Edition) (Paperback)

A must for traveling and truly enjoying the people and countryside. Details of out-of-the-way places as well as the city life. Able to get around without driving (on the wrong side of the road). Will long remember all of the friendly people and the cleanliness of cities and countryside.

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars informative and resourseful, February 16, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: New Zealand Handbook (4th Edition) (Paperback)

This book is great for backpackers and students. It is also helpful members of Hostelling International and VIP backpackers. It explains the cheapest way to travel and the must sees in New Zealand

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent handbook, January 12, 2008

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Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Moon Handbooks New Zealand (Paperback)

We found this to be an excellent handbook. There were handy maps of each region and fairly comprehensive reviews of things to do both in the major destinations and off the beaten track. For example, on our visit to the Waitomo region we noticed a few nature sites noted on our driving map withoout explanation. Checked the location in the Moon Handbook and discovered memorable side trips we would not have taken otherwise.