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IIIIIIIISky Tower, Auckland, North Island0 80 miles0 145 kilometresFranz JosefGlacierFox GlacierS oGreymouthHokitikau t h eTasman SeaKarameaBightIIIIICapeReingaArthur’sPassr n A l pINelsonINew PlymouthsIII IKerikeriIIIIAucklandPictonBlenheimIIII IIIIKaikouraMount Cook ChristchurchNational ParkLake AkaroaTekapoCanterburyBightPaihiaWhangareiGreat BarrierIslandTasmanBayHamiltonTongariroNationalParkPalmerston NorthCook StraitBay ofIslandsPACIFIC OCEANCoromandelRangeRotoruaWELLINGTONCoromandelPeninsulaTaupoLake TaupoBay of PlentyWhakataneGisborneNapierHawke’sHastings BayEastCapeAudley in New ZealandNew Zealand is a particularly hassle-freedestination in which to travel, and becauseof its compact size we can plan a trip to suityou that encompasses a diverse range oflandscapes and experiences. We will makerecommendations for the most scenic walks,bicycle rides and driving routes and offer tipson really getting under the skin of the countrywith activities such as swimming withdolphins, light aircraft glacier landings andnocturnal Maori walks through ancient giantkauri forests.Our specialists regularly return to re-visittheir favourite places and to explore newareas, hand-picking hotels and bed andbreakfasts with superb locations and individualcharacter along the way. During our extensivetravels we have also identified the best wayof travelling from place to place. Internalflights are used when necessary but wherepossible we prefer to make use of thespectacular road, rail and ferry journeys thatcross the country. We would be delighted toshare our detailed knowledge of the countrywith you to ensure that you get the very bestfrom your trip.FiordlandNationalParkWanakaQueenstownLake WakatipuTe AnauDunedinInvercargillFoveaux StraitObanStewartIslandNorth IslandNew Zealand’s North Island offers an incrediblydiverse choice of attractions for visitors. It is hometo both the country’s largest city, Auckland, and itscapital, Wellington. Both cities offer waterfrontlocations, cosmopolitan nightlife and an array oftop-class restaurants. Outside the major urbancentres you will find ancient kauri tree forests,lush vegetation and big game fishing in the Bay ofIslands; secluded beaches and rugged rainforeston the Coromandel Peninsula; and volcanic peaksand sacred Maori sites in Tongariro National Park.For world-class vineyards head to Hawke’s Bay,while Lake Taupo is renowned for its fishing andwater sports, and in steamy Rotorua you will finda combination of fascinating Maori culture andfizzing geothermal activity.Abel Tasman National Park, South IslandSouth IslandThe South island is all about magnificent vistas andoutdoor experiences. Riven by mighty glacier-cladmountain ranges and punctuated with pristinealpine lakes, the sheer drama of the South Island’slandscape has to be seen to be believed. Toweringpeaks look down over tranquil sheep-grazedpastures, spectacular fiords indent the ruggedcoast and cascading waterfalls thunder intoshimmering lakes. Unsurprisingly, the region is thebirthplace of many adventure sports and you cantramp, climb, kayak, bungee, ski and sail to yourheart’s content. In addition, the beautiful cities ofChristchurch, Dunedin and Queenstown areattractions in their own right, and you willprobably find the lure of the Marlborough Sounds’sculptured valleys, Abel Tasman’s inviting beaches,and Fiordland’s awe-inspiring mountains andspectacular sounds very hard to ignore.Pohutu Geyser, RotoruaFind out moreFor suggested itineraries and practicalinformation about travel in New Zealand,please see pages 32-33 and 66-67.%www.audleytravel.comInteractive maps and features,further suggested itineraries,accommodation, climate informationand articles written by our specialists.Discuss your plans with our NewZealand specialists 01993 838 820New Zealand 9