Let us help you discover the South s most breathtaking mountain roads, quietest off-the-beaten-track escapes and best city experiences. If immersing yourself in New Zealand's Maori culture or cruising the Milford Sound is not enough, you may as well throw yourself off a bridge! Rubber band attached, of course. Inside this book: - Full coverage of hidden secrets plus all the don't-miss attractions. - Activities of every kind - from tramping to heliskiing. - Green index to help make your travel as ecofriendly as you wish. - Bonus chapter on Wellington, Gateway to the South Island. We know because we go: every Lonely Planet guide is 100% researched and updated by our author s on-the-ground.