

Auckland & Bay of Islands Road Trips
Discover the freedom of open roads with Lonely Planet Auckland & the Bay of Island’s Road Trips, your passport to uniquely encountering Auckland and the Bay of Islands by car, featuring four amazing road trips, plus up-to-date advice on the destinations you’ll visit along the way. Escape to Waiheke Island or visit the Coromandel Peninsula with your trusted travel companion. Get there, rent a car, and hit the road!
This is the Coromandel chapter from Lonely Planet’s Auckland & the Bay of Islands Road Trips guidebook.
Meandering coastal roads weave a magical path on this journey around the compact but colourful Coromandel Peninsula. Visit in January for the crimson splash of pohutukawa.
- ride a quirky railway and feast on seafood in Coromandel Town
- pick the right route with inspirational images and key trip highlights
- dig yourself a natural sandy spa pool at Hot Water Beach
- get around easily with colour maps and route directions in easy stages
- explore Waihi’s fascinating history of gold-mining
- discover even more with detours and ways to link your trips
Coverage includes: Thames, Rapaura Water Gardens, Coromandel Town, Colville, Kuaotunu, Whitianga, Hahei, Hot Water Beach, Whangamata, Waihi and Waihi Beach.
This is the East & West Coast Explorer chapter from Lonely Planet’s Auckland & the Bay of Islands Road Trips guidebook.
From Auckland, embark on a circular route north of the city to uncover secluded and spectacular beaches, sophisticated vineyard restaurants and a menu of family-friendly activities.
- discover Goat Island, a marine reserve packed with underwater life
- pick the right route with inspirational images and key trip highlights
- visit Matakana and soak up the local arts scene, vineyards and farmers market
- get around easily with colour maps and route directions in easy stages
- marvel at the looming Lion Rock at Piha beach
- discover even more with detours and ways to link your trips
Coverage includes: Auckland, Pulhoi, Matakana, Goat Island, Helensville, Muriwai, Kumeu, Te Henga, Bethells Beach, Piha and Titirangi.
This is the Northland & the Bay of Islands chapter from Lonely Planet’s Auckland & the Bay of Islands Road Trips guidebook.
Embark on this diverse northern adventure showcasing New Zealand’s Māori and colonial history amid a backdrop of sparkling beaches, soaring forests and hidden harbours.
- explore Cape Reinga, the leaving point for souls to the spiritual Māori homeland
- pick the right route with inspirational images and key trip highlights
- discover Waipoua State Forest and pay homage to giant centuries-old kauri trees
- get around easily with colour maps and route directions in easy stages
- experience Poor Knights marine reserve by diving, snorkelling, kayaking or paddle boarding
- discover even more with detours and ways to link your trips
Coverage includes: Auckland, Mangawhai Heads, Waipu, Whangarei, Tutukaka, Russell, Paihia, Kerikeri, Mangonui, Cape Reinga, Ahipara, Rawene, Opononi & Omapere, Waipoua Forest and Matakohe.
Start your planning here. We reveal the ultimate road-trip list for Auckland & the Bay Islands PLUS the highlights you’ll discover on the way and practical advice to kick-start your trip.
- road trip essentials: from hiring a car to road rules
- expert advice: discover even more with our city guide to Auckland, plus practical need-to-know information
Coverage includes: Welcome to Auckland & the Bay of Islands, Auckland & the Bay of Islands Highlights, Auckland City Guide, Need to Know, New Zealand Driving Guide and Auckland & the Bay of Islands Travel Guide.
This is the Waiheke Island Escape chapter from Lonely Planet’s Auckland & the Bay of the Islands Road Trips guidebook.
An hour from the city, Auckland’s favourite Hauraki Gulf island combines vineyard restaurants, active adventure and a thriving art scene, with beaches and coves definitely worth discovering.
- negotiate winding roads to the waterfront winery Man O’War Bay
- pick the right route with inspirational images and key trip highlights
- stroll or swim along Onetangi Beach
- get around easily with colour maps and route directions in easy stages
- soar above vineyards and pristine native forest at EcoZip Adventures
- discover even more with ways to link your trips
Coverage includes: Auckland, Oneroa, Church Bay, Onetangi, Onetangi Beach, Man O’War Bay, Connells Bay, EcoZip Adventures and Te Whau Point.
Inside Lonely Planet Auckland & the Bay of Islands Road Trips:
- Lavish colour and gorgeous photography throughout
- Itineraries and planning advice to pick the right tailored routes for your needs and interests
- Get around easily - easy-to-read, full-colour route maps, detailed directions
- Insider tips to get around like a local, avoid trouble spots and be safe on the road - local driving rules, parking, toll roads
- Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, prices
- Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Useful features - including Detours, Walking Tours and Link Your Trip
Covers: Auckland, Waiheke Island, Bay of Islands, Cape Reinga, Coromandel Peninsula, and more
ISBN: 9781786571946
Edition:1st
Publication Date:December 2016
Writers: Brett Atkinson, Peter Dragicevich
128 pages, 128pp color, 30 maps | Dimensions: 128mm × 197mm
Next edition due: No new edition planned
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