Best Road Trips New Zealand

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Hit the road with Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips New Zealand and enjoy 26 amazing routes from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures with maps and directions. Skirt glacial lakes, Explore gold-rush settlements, tour
geothermal sights - and discover the freedom of the open road.

Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips New Zealand reveals 26 incredible escapes - with maps - so you can experience the freedom of the open road.

Get ready for a road trip like no other and discover unforgettable drives across New Zealand that range from 2-day escapes to adventures of a week or more, from motoring through the Southern 
Alps, to relaxing in hot springs at Whitianga, and watching the marine wildlife at Kaikoura - and discover the freedom of the open road.

Inside Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips New Zealand:

• Discover 26 open road escapes that range from 2 days to 10 days
• Each route featured includes easy-to-use maps, detailed directions and tips about when to go, duration, distance and how to link your trip to other drives
• Find the top stops and experiences as well as fun photo opportunities along the way
• 'Our Picks' section highlights the best drives for: Costal drives, food & drink, mountains, history, volcanoes
• Local travel experts share why they love each trip 
• Essential 'Toolkit' on arriving, hiring the right car for your trip, getting around, local driving laws, accommodation, health and safety, and more
• Covers: Marlborough, Bay of Islands, Akaroa, West Coast, Central Plateau, Milford Sound, Waiheke Island, Kaikoura, Mackenzie Country, Waitomo Caves, Canterbury, Rotorua, Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown and more

Hit the road with Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips New Zealand and discover breathtaking drives that offer a precious window into this very special region