Lonely Planet. 4th edition 2026.
Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips New Zealand reveals 25 incredible escapes - with maps - so you can experience the freedom of the open road.
Get ready for a road trip like no other and discover unforgettable drives across New Zealand that range from 2-day escapes to adventures of a week or more, from motoring through the Southern Alps, to relaxing in hot springs at Whitianga, and watching the marine wildlife at Kaikoura - and discover the freedom of the open road.
Inside Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips New Zealand:
Covers: Marlborough, Bay of Islands, Akaroa, West Coast, Central Plateau, Milford Sound, Waiheke Island, Kaikoura, Mackenzie Country, Waitomo Caves, Canterbury, Rotorua, Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown and more
