{"product_id":"moon-new-zealand-great-walks-road-trips-cultural-insights-national-parks-paperback","title":"Moon New Zealand: Great Walks \u0026 Road Trips, Cultural Insights, National Parks - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJamie Christian Desplaces\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMoon Travel Guides\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom snowy mountains to golden beaches, beauty awaits around every bend on these dramatic islands. Find your adventure with \u003ci\u003eMoon New Zealand\u003c\/i\u003e. Inside you'll find: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStrategic, flexible itineraries, \u003c\/b\u003eincluding a trip to experience both the North and South Islands in 16 days \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe top spots for outdoor adventures, \u003c\/b\u003elike surfing, mountain biking, and trekking the Great Walks, as well as \u003cb\u003etips for taking an epic road trip.\u003c\/b\u003e Go bungee jumping or paragliding, soak in refreshing thermal pools, or embark on a multi-day trek to rugged coasts, glacial valleys, volcanoes, and fjords \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCan't-miss sights and unique experiences: \u003c\/b\u003eCruise the hypnotic black waters of the Milford Sound, spot wild dolphins, kiwis, and blue penguins, and explore the sprawling Waitomo Caves lit by twinkling glowworms. Sample local sauvignon blancs in Marlborough and craft beers in Wellington, or sip cider in the Shire. Learn about Polynesian culture and history, marvel at Māori carvings, and experience a traditional hangi meal \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow to experience New Zealand like an insider, \u003c\/b\u003esupport local and sustainable businesses, avoid crowds, and respectfully engage with indigenous culture, with \u003cb\u003eexpert insight\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003efrom Auckland local \u003c\/b\u003eJamie Christian Desplaces \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFull-color photos and detailed maps \u003c\/b\u003ethroughout, plus a full-color detachable map \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEssential background information\u003c\/b\u003e on the landscape, climate, wildlife, and history, as well as common customs and etiquette \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTravel tips\u003c\/b\u003e: When to go, how to get around, and where to stay, plus advice for seniors, families with children, visitors with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ travelers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eExperience the best of New Zealand with Moon's expert advice and local insight.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Visiting more of the South Pacific? Check out \u003ci\u003eMoon Tahiti \u0026amp; French Polynesia.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Moon Travel Guides: \u003c\/b\u003e Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell--and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHaving spent four years between Asia and Australia and with no inclination to return back home to the UK, \u003cb\u003eJamie Desplaces\u003c\/b\u003e opted to give Aotearoa New Zealand a try. That was way back in 2012, and he's still there. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJust a few weeks after arriving, he secured an assignment to write about the country's fracking industry, a two-month investigation that was hailed by environmental and political organizations, and won a feature of the year award. Jamie quickly discovered the sacred connection between Kiwis and their land, a connection that he now feels. From the glistening beaches of the subtropical far north to the majestic fiords of the deep south and the volcanoes and vineyards and vast alpine backcountry that stitch it all together, he has explored every corner of this country - and continues to do so. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt's also somewhat poetic that Jamie, having attended the same school as J.R.R. Tolkien, whose tomes of Middle-Earth tales inspired the movies that have so promoted the majesty of Aotearoa New Zealand, now has the opportunity to share its legend with others. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJamie's work has been published in \u003ci\u003eBeats\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEscape\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMassive\u003c\/i\u003e, and on USAToday.com. 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