Tourleader New Zealand

You can travel with the internet these days, but there's nothing like checking into your accommodation, lying down on the bed and reading your travel guide about the places you're next going to explore!

Whether you favour the style of a certain travel guide or want to find that special New Zealand insider book, we hope they will help you to get that fantastic New Zealand travel experience!

You can pick up free travel guides in New Zealand but be aware that they usually only promote advertisers' businesses - which is of course fine for many travellers. Our credo is: the better you prepare, the more you'll enjoy your trip to New Zealand!

See our own Travel New Zealand ebook - An introduction for travellers to Aotearoa, 'land of the long white cloud'

Our top ten list for New Zealand travel guides (free worldwide delivery*):

		The Rough Guide to New Zealand - Paul Whitfield Very detailed and factual guide book with UK roots.
		New Zealand by Lonely Planet - Charles Rawlings-Way The classic from Australia which doesn't hold back with personal opions.
		New Zealand by DK Eyewitness Travel Guides - Dianne Buerger & Zuraidah Omar A pictorial guide, great for a first impression but not as much detail.
		New Zealand Insight Step by Step Guide - Craig Dowling & Donna Blaber Another beautiful picture guide book.
		New Zealand by Footprint - Darroch Donald Another of the leading travel guides, eager to deliver detail.
		Fodor's New Zealand by Fodor Travel Publications A leading US guide book, thick with information.
		New Zealand by National Geographic Traveler - Peter Turner Relatively new and compact guide book from the magazine experts.
		Frommer's New Zealand - Adrienne Rewi Another US based travel guide written by a New Zealand author. Best of New Zealand lists and regional info.
		Moon New Zealand by Moon Handbooks - Andrew Hempstead Classic American travel guide written by an Australian author.
		Lonely Planet Discover New Zealand by Lonely Planet - Charles Rawlings-Way & Brett Atkinson & Sarah Bennett & Peter Dragicevich & Scott Kennedy The 'North American Edition' of their New Zealand travel guide.

New Zealand maps (free worldwide delivery)*

You may easily miss a small detour to some walking tracks or lookouts without a detailed map. Again, there will be free New Zealand maps available in New Zealand, mainly featuring advertising businesses and the main routes.

*Links lead to The Book Depository in the UK with free worldwide delivery and generally lower prices than here in New Zealand. Make sure you order the most recent and updated editions.