Soaring alpine peaks, misty fiords and a ruggedly beautiful coastline provide the South Island with a compelling backdrop for outdoor adventure and activities, and a surprising food and wine scene.

• Three authors, 10 weeks' on-the-road research, 54 maps and 22 ski fields
• Clear, easy-to-use maps and easy-to-read layout
• At-a-glance practical info and comprehensive planning tools
• In-depth background
• Three planning features for activities

Coverage Includes: Planning chpaters, Marlborough, Nelson, The West Coast, Christchurch, Canterbury, Dunedin, Otago, Queenstown, Wanaka, Fiordland, Southland, Understand and Survival chapters.