Nobody knows New Zealand like Lonely Planet, and our 1st edition to its show-stopping South Island brings you the best of the Kiwi adventure. Whether that's tramping in Fiordland, washing down oysters with wine in Marlborough, skiing the slopes around Queenstown, or taking a city break in Christchurch - you decide. <br>Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This first edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. It covers national parks, farmstays, wineries, galleries,in depth coverage of outdoor activities and even a Green Index to help make your travels ecofriendly. First edition, published April 2009.