Swim with the seals off eastern coasts, sip sauvignon blanc in Marlborough, bushwalk through the country"s diverse and beautiful terrain, celebrate Matariki (the Maori New Year), or sail in the City of Sails (Auckland)–Fodor"s New Zealand 2008 offers all these experiences and more! Our local writers have traveled throughout the country to find the best hotels, restaurants, attractions and activities to prepare you for a journey of stunning variety. Before you leave for your trip be sure to pack your Fodor"s guide to ensure you don"t miss a thing. The San Francisco Chronicle sums it up best –"Fodor"s guides are saturated with information." - We frequently update our New Zealand guide, and we make every effort to bring you the most accurate and thorough book. Plus we provide timely updates about the area at Fodors.com. - Unlike other travel books, Fodor"s guides rely heavily on local experts who know the territory best–so you know you"re seeing the real New Zealand. - Includes unique, color photos that illustrate the country"s history and local activities and a full-color, pullout map of New Zealand. - We give you the planning tools you need to tailor your trip. We give options for all budgets. You make the choices.