Welcome to one of the world’s ultimate outdoor playgrounds, bursting with opportunities for adventure amid diverse and inspiring landscapes. Lonely Planet will get you to the heart of New Zealand’s South Island, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice: Inspirational images, city walks and recommendations from our expert authors Planning features and top itineraries to help you plan the perfect trip Local secrets and hidden travel gems that will make your trip unique Plus information on Maori culture, hiking on the South Island, skiing & snowboarding, and extreme sports Coverage Includes: Planning chapters, Marlborough, Nelson, The West Coast, Christchurch, Canterbury, Dunedin, Otago, Queenstown, Wanaka, Fiordland, Southland, Understand and Survival chapters.