New Zealand: Your Essential Guide to South Island

New Zealand is one of the most isolated countries in the world, with the South Island one of the least densely populated

areas. Superb forests, pristine lakes, valleys carved by ancient glaciers, incredible limestone formations and breathtaking

snowcapped mountains – the South Island is regarded as one of the most beautiful places on the planet.

'New Zealand: Your essential guide to the South Island' takes travellers on an incredible journey from the top of the

South Island; follow the road south along the dramatic West Coast where mountains tower over the landscape, then

inland to the magnificent wilderness of the far south with its many splendid lakes, and finally up the rugged east coast

with its abundance of wildlife until the road again ends at the top of the South Island. Alternative and additional routes are

included for those who would love to do further exploring. Along the way, we visit off the beaten track and quirky

attractions, ghost towns, mindblowing natural attractions and quaint villages in remote settings. With nearly 400

attractions, parks & gardens, historic ruins, waterfalls and lakes there will never be a dull moment!