Photojournalist Adrienne Rewi's passion for words and writing has taken her throughout Asia and into almost every writing genre and every subject. When not organizing her next overseas trip, taking photographs, or writing her next book, she is based in Christchurch writing for numerous New Zealand and international magazines. She is the author of seven editions of the bestselling travel guide Frommer's New Zealand, and has published three other non-fiction titles and assorted short stories.

1 Chapter 1: The Best of New Zealand 2 My Favorite Moments 3 My Favorite Small Towns 4 The Best of New Zealand Outdoors 5 The Best of Maori New Zealand 6 The Best Beaches 7 The Best Dining Experiences 8 The Best Luxury Stays 9 My Favorite Boutique Hotels 10 Chapter 2: The Best All-New Zealand Itineraries 12 New Zealand Highlights 16 The Best of New Zealand in 2 Weeks 20 New Zealand with Kids 26 A Wine Lover's Tour 30 10 Action-Packed Days on South Island 34 1 Week in the Subtropical North 38 Chapter 3: Auckland 40 My Favorite Moments 42 Auckland in 1 Day 46 Auckland in 2 Days 48 Auckland with Kids 52 Auckland Art & Architecture 60 Spotlight: Rugby Mad 62 Auckland Shopping Best Bets 63 Auckland Shopping A to Z 70 Auckland Restaurant Best Bets 71 Auckland Restaurants A to Z 78 Auckland Hotel Best Bets 79 Auckland Hotels A to Z 84 Auckland Nightlife Best Bets 85 Auckland Nightlife A to Z 87 Auckland Fast Facts 88 Chapter 4: Northland 90 My Favorite Moments 92 The Bay of Islands in 3 Days 96 Northland in 1 Week 104 Maori Northland 108 Northland Beaches A to Z 112 Northland Ocean Adventures A to Z 114 Where to Stay 117 Where to Dine 119 Northland Fast Facts 120 Chapter 5: Coromandel & Bay of Plenty 122 My Favorite Moments 124 Coromandel & Bay of Plenty in 3 Days 130 Coromandel & Bay of Plenty in 1 Week 136 Spotlight: Now Showing 138 A Side Trip to Hamilton 142 Coromandel & Bay of Plenty Beaches A to Z 148 Coromandel Hiking A to Z 150 Where to Stay 151 Where to Dine 153 Coromandel & Bay of Plenty Fast Facts 154 Chapter 6: Rotorua & Taupo 156 My Favorite Moments 158 The Best of Rotorua & Taupo in 3 Days 162 Rotorua with Kids 168 Maori Rotorua 174 Spotlight: Maori Traditions 176 Taupo with Kids 182 Rotorua & Taupo Outdoor Adventures A to Z 188 Where to Stay 191 Where to Dine 193 Rotorua & Taupo Fast Facts 194 Chapter 7: Hawke's Bay & Eastland 196 My Favorite Moments 198 Hawke's Bay in 3 Days 204 Spotlight: Grape Guide 206 Hawke's Bay & Eastland in 1 Week 212 Hawke's Bay with Kids 216 Hawke's Bay & Eastland Outdoor Adventures A to Z 220 Napier 222 Gisborne 224 Where to Stay 226 Where to Dine 227 Hawke's Bay & Eastland Fast Facts 228 Chapter 8: Taranaki & Whanganui 230 My Favorite Moments 232 The Best of Taranaki & Whanganui in 3 Days 238 A Whanganui River Journey 242 Driving the Surf Highway 246 Taranaki & Whanganui Outdoor Adventures A to Z 250 Where to Stay & Dine 251 Taranaki & Whanganui Fast Facts 252 Chapter 9: Wellington 254 My Favorite Moments 256 Wellington in 1 Day 258 Wellington in 2 Days 262 Wellington with Kids 266 The Best Museums & Art Galleries 270 Spotlight: Art Smart 272 Wellington Shopping Best Bets 273 Wellington Shopping A to Z 276 Wellington Restaurant Best Bets 277 Wellington Restaurants A to Z 282 Wellington Hotel Best Bets 283 Wellington Hotels A to Z 286 Wellington Nightlife Best Bets 287 Wellington Nightlife A to Z 290 A Day in Wairarapa 293 Wellington Fast Facts 294 Chapter 10: Nelson & Marlborough 296 My Favorite Moments 298 Nelson in 3 Days 302 Blenheim & Picton in 3 Days 308 Nelson with Kids 312 Nelson for Art & History Lovers 316 Nelson Outdoor Adventures 320 Where to Stay 322 Where to Dine 323 Nelson & Marlborough Fast Facts 324 Chapter 11: Christchurch & Canterbury 326 My Favorite Moments 330 The Best of Christchurch & Canterbury in 1 Week 342 Christchurch & Canterbury with Kids 346 Tekapo & Aoraki/Mount Cook 350 Spotlight: Sporting Heroes 352 Christchurch & Canterbury Outdoor Activities A to Z 358 Where to Stay 362 Where to Dine 365 Christchurch & Canterbury Fast Facts 366 Chapter 12: Queenstown, Fiordland & The West Coast 368 My Favorite Moments 370 Queenstown & Fiordland in 3 Days 376 The West Coast in 3 Days 382 Exploring Wanaka 386 Spotlight: Te Waipounamu 388 Queenstown, Fiordland & The West Coast Outdoor Activities A-Z 398 Where to Stay 402 Where to Dine 405 Fiordland & The West Coast Fast Facts 406 Chapter 13: Dunedin & Southland 408 My Favorite Moments 410 Dunedin & Southland in 3 Days 412 Otago Peninsula 416 Spotlight: Experiencing Rakiura National Park 418 Dunedin & Southland Outdoor Adventures A to Z 422 Dunedin 428 Invercargill 432 Stewart Island 435 Where to Stay 437 Where to Dine 439 Dunedin & Southland Fast Facts 440 Chapter 14: New Zealand's History & Culture 442 New Zealand: A Brief History 446 A Timeline of New Zealand History 448 The Lay of the Land 450 New Zealand in High & Popular Culture 451 Eating & Drinking in New Zealand 454 Maori Language & Culture 456 Chapter 15: The Best Special Interest Trips 458 Outdoor Activities A to Z 464 Multi-Activity Outfi tters 465 Food, Cooking & Wine Trips 466 Chapter 16: The Savvy Traveler 468 Before You Go 470 Strategies for Seeing New Zealand 472 Getting There 472 Getting Around 474 Tips on Accommodations 476 New Zealand Fast Facts 481 Index