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Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to New Zealand's North Island.

Discover New Zealand's North Island's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from getting up close and personal in shallow waters with the wild stingrays at Tatapouri Bay; to exploring Waipoua Forest and nearby Opononi with M ori guides; and gazing at the stars in the pollution-free sky from among the dunes that border Medlands Beach.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's New Zealand's North Island travel guide:

• Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
• All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate New Zealand's North Island effortlessly
• Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
• Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
• Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of New Zealand's North Island
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Waitangi Treaty Grounds to Waitomo Caves
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel
• Connect with North Island culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
• Covers: Auckland; Northland; The Waikato; Coromandel Peninsula & Bay of Plenty; Rotorua & Taup ; Taranaki, Whanganui & Ruapehu; Hawke's Bay, Gisborne & East Cape; Wellington

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's New Zealand's North Island.

Zusammenfassung
Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan a multi-week adventure to New Zealand's North Island. Spot wild stingrays, learn about the Treaty of Waitangi, gaze at the stars, with our classic travel guide that's packed with comprehensive itineraries, maps and essential tips so you can create the trip of a lifetime.