Fodor"s Travel New Zealand"s sweeping vistas have captured the imagination of travelers around the world. Visitors flock here to sample world-class wines, snap up young designers" wares, and tour "Middle-earth." Fodor"s New Zealand, in full color, helps visitors make the most of their time, whether they choose to stay on the North or South Island or island-hop through the country. NEW THIS EDITION: Since the Feburary 2011 earthquake the restaurant, hotel, and nightlife scene in Christchurch has adapated and spread to surrounding areas. Fodor"s covers all the emerging hotspots in this remarkably resilient city. Peter Jackson"s Hobbit trilogy is bringing legions of fans to the country, and Fodor"s helps visitors pick the best tours as well as places to eat and stay around New Zealand"s top Tolkein sites. ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: Special color features throughout the book illuminate the most distinctive aspects of New Zealand. Features on tramping in New Zealand"s many national parks, sailing, birding,...