New Zealand - Odyssey Guides New Zealand Author:Elizabeth Booz 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 am... more »ong 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. Written by an experienced author and extensively revised by a frequent visitor 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 Literary excerpts and sidebars illuminating local culture New special topics, including some of the best diving in the Pacific and marine life 120 stunning color photographs 14 easy-to-follow maps« less