Land Of The Long Wild Road is an off-beat, observant and humorous journey around New Zealand. Bob and Viv Goddard ride two small off-road motorcycles on gravel tracks, drovers' routes and four-wheel-drive trails into the wilderness of this fabulous and unspoiled country. With hilarious encounters and manic mishaps, they survive three months and 11,000 kilometres of frequent soakings and occasional roastings as they battle with the elements. This tale is as much a voyage of discovery of themselves as the land down under.

Whether you are visiting Christchurch for a day or have lived here for years there are lots of things to explore and do in the Garden City. If you like the sound of a walk that takes you to some of the city's premier examples of modern architecture or would prefer to take the kids on a mountain bike adventure, Christchurch has it on offer. 101 Things to Do in Christchurch is the ultimate guide to getting around town, getting out of town and going out on the town. First published December 2006.

Once an unknown, out-of-the-way corner of the south-east of the South Island, New Zealand, the Catlins is now gaining the recognition it deserves as a beautiful, relatively unspoiled area with many natural attractions, including that rare thing on the east coast, native forest. Leading natural history writer Neville Peat has written a concise guide to the flora, fauna, geology and natural attractions of the area, which include penguins, seals, bush walks, caves and waterfalls, and the petrified forest at Curio Bay. First publishe... read more

Discovering the Natural History of a World Heritage Area This is a paperback edition of the book, which was shortlisted for the Montana NZ Book Awards in 1997. It is a major work of regional natural history introducing a New Zealand World Heritage Area, Fiordland National Park. In a world largely modified by humans, Fiordland is a breathing space for nature. It is one of the planet's great wilderness areas, where monumental landscapes combine with a mosaic of miniature worlds. Located on the southwest coast of New Zealand, ... read more

New Zealand is a traveller's paradise. Boasting beautiful natural areas, diverse landscapes, and a raft of activities and attractions it is no surprise it is regularly voted as one of the globe's top travel destinations. However, with a plethora of websites, brochures and information centres, it's easy to become overloaded with the sheer quantity of information available on what to do. How then, outside of the marketing hype, does someone get the 'real oil' on the best things to do in each key New Zealand location? Travelling New Z... read more

A Tramper's Journey: Stories from the back country of New Zealand is a book which celebrates the culture and spirit of tramping in New Zealand. Heading into the hills has been a long tradition in this country, and Mark Pickering takes both a serious and humourous look at tramping, covering his early experiences of tramping clubs in the 1970s to the unique rigmarole and rituals of Christmas tramps in the Southern Alps. A Tramper's Journey is not a guide book, but is one of the few books about tramping which attempts to explain the ... read more

In the last few years the number of people travelling in New Zealand has exploded and this has caused a mushrooming of Bed & Breakfast accommodation throughout the country. In response to this, the AA has produced a collection of hosted and intimate places to stay. The guide covers both the North and South Island and includes home and farm stays, country stays, guest houses, self contained rooms, luxury and boutique accommodation. Also includes information on travelling times and distances, regional maps, location directories and s... read more

The comprehensive guide to New Zealand accommodation. Covers both the North and South Island and includes hotels, resorts, motels, guest houses, holiday parks, camping grounds, apartments, bed and breakfasts, hostels, backpackers and home and farm stays. Also includes information on travelling times and distances, AA Centre locations, booking information, Qualmark gradings, regional maps, location directories and separate quick search indexes for the North and South Islands.

First published 2007.

Ken Sibly is the co-author of 4WD South Island: 107 Off Road Adventures and 4WD South Island: 93 Off Road Adventures. Both these books contain introductory sections offering practical advice on how to get the best out of your vehicle and how to stay out of trouble. In response to popular demand, Ken, who is now a full-time 4WD trainer, has expanded these sections into a full-length book providing expert answers to every question asked and every problem posed during the 30 years he has spent as a 4WD enthusiast and adviser. B... read more

Neville Peat introduces the attractions of the Island - wjhat to see and do, its walks and tramps, the wildlife including kiwis and wekas, the history and magnificent scenery.

The AA ran the high-profile 101 Must-do Weekends campaign all through 2008, with several feature articles in NZ Woman's Weekly, Directions magazine and The New Zealand Herald. This book is a fresh take on the campaign, with 101 great suggested weekends away in different parts of the country, divided into 10 broad themes. Whether you're into history and culture, or prefer to concentrate on food and wine, you'll find the perfect weekend here. There are Family Fun weekends, Eco-wilderness weekends, Active Adventures, Road Trips, and w... read more

The Friars Accommodation Guide quickly established a reputation as a beautiful handbook of top-class accommodation throughout New Zealand, complete with full colour photographs of the venues and descriptive text of special features and amenities. Now in their 14th year of publication, the Friars Guide continues to offer the discerning traveller reliable information on the best places to stay in New Zealand. Featuring top of the range bed and breakfast and self-contained accommodation, along with the best accommodation offering fine... read more

This highly informative guide is written for tourists, outdoors enthusiasts, divers, conservationists, students and scientists ÃÂÃÃ... read more

Every year thousands of foreign tourists come to New Zealand to enjoy the scenery and cultural experiences on offer here. Yet many New Zealanders don't take these opportunities themselves and have limited knowledge of their own country. This book is both a celebration of the best that New Zealand has to offer and an encouragement to make the most of it. The Automobile Association has been running a high-profile and very popular campaign concentrating on the joys of our own country. People often think of foreign travel as the only e... read more

A guide to the many places in New Zealand where 'crafty girls' can buy supplies as well as finished crafts. Aimed at those who get warm fuzzies just walking into a wool shop, simply have to stroke the fabric at the quilt store, and long to touch the textiles at museums, this round-up of New Zealand's craftiest places will go down a treat. Because crafty girls need to know where to get their fix in a strange town, the book lists treasure troves for embroiderers, patchworkers, knitters, spinners and other crafty types to find not onl... read more

Revised Edition

Paperback 288pp h210mm x w148mm col. Illustrations, maps (chiefly col.) First published November 2009.

The Rough Guide to New Zealand is the essential guide to this spectacular country, with lively coverage of its coolest cafés, most vibrant nightlife, best sights and hotels and tastiest restaurants and bars. Everyone from the country rambler to the fearless adventurer, wine buffs to Lord of the Rings fanatics are catered for in this comprehensive guide; with colour sections providing a guide to New Zealand's highlights - whether exploring Maori culture, getting stuck into adventure sports or keying into the country's unique ecology... read more

Includes contributions by food expert Lauraine Jacobs, historian James Belich, Maori publisher John Huria and musician Gareth Shute. Contains loads of information on New Zealand's thriving organic establishments and Maori community-based tourism operators. Expanded chapters on Outdoor Activities & Maori Culture. Inspirational interviews with local experts.

First published 1977; this 14th edition September 2008.