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1 452 Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd A accommodation 422-5, see also individual locations activities 21, 29-38, see also individual activities, locations adventure & amusement parks Rainbow s End 59 Spookers 58 Waimarino Adventure Park 294 aerial sightseeing, see scenic flights Ahipara air travel airlines 436, 438 airports 436 to/from Auckland 82 to/from New Zealand to/from Wellington 371 within New Zealand All Blacks 10, amazeme 288 amusement parks, see adventure & amusement parks Anaura Bay 321 animals , see also birdwatching, individual species, zoos & wildlife parks antinuclear protests aquariums Kelly Tarlton s 55-6 National Aquarium of New Zealand 335 Tongariro National Trout Centre 257 Aratiatia Rapids 246 archaeological sites, see historic sites, Maori fortified villages area codes 204, 432 art galleries, see galleries arts 405, arts festivals, see also festivals & events, food & wine festivals, music festivals, sporting events, individual locations 000 Map pages 000 Photo pages Art Deco Weekend 337 Fringe NZ 22 International Film Festival 359 New Zealand International Arts Festival 22 NZ Body Painting Festival 252 Reel Earth Environmental Film Festival 237 Splore 22 Taranaki International Arts Festival 24, 214 Te Matatini National Kapa Haka Festival 22 Wanganui Festival of Glass 227 Wanganui Literary Festival 227 World of WearableArt Award Show 24 Atene 233 ATMs 430 Auckland 6, 39, 44-84, 45, 48, 52-3, 56, 60, 62, 66-7, 70, 7 accommodation activities children, travel with 61 climate 44, 425 drinking 76-8 entertainment festivals & events 64-6 food 44, 72-6 highlights 45 internet access 81 internet resources 46 itineraries 47 shopping 80-1 sights tourist information 81 tours 63-4 travel seasons 44 travel to/from 82-3 travel within 83-4 walking tour 50, 50 Auckland International Airport 82 Automobile Association 422, 440 B B&Bs 422 baches 85 backcountry huts 31-3, 232, 265, 423 Ball, Murray 321 ballooning, see hot-air ballooning Batten, Jean 392 Bay of Islands 8, 39, , , 122, 9 accommodation 109 climate 109 food 109 highlights 110 internet resources 112 travel seasons 109 Bay of Plenty 41, , 273 accommodation 272 climate 272 highlights 273 travel seasons 272 Baylys Beach 151 beaches 18 Auckland region 58, 99, 101, 108 Bay of Islands 119 Bay of Plenty 306, 311, 312 Baylys Beach 151 Coromandel Peninsula 13, 153, 165, 167-9, 170, East Coast 319 Great Barrier Island 93-7 Kapiti Coast 373-4, 376 King Country 195 Lake Taupo 245 Northland 141, 142, 151 safety south of Raglan Taranaki 212, 218, 222 Te Henga (Bethells Beach) 100 Waiheke Island 87, 86 Waikato 178-9, Wellington 357 Beehive 354 beer 385, see also breweries bicycle travel, see cycling Big Carrot 268 Big Shearer 203 birds , see also individual bird species birdwatching Bay of Plenty 288, 304, 308 books 399 Cape Kidnappers 345 Kapiti Island 375 Karaka Bird Hide 158 Lake Ferry 378 Lake Tutira 331 Maungatautari Ecological Island 191 Maungawhio Lagoon 328 Miranda 157 Miranda Shorebird Centre 157 Nga Manu Nature Reserve 376 Otorohanga Kiwi House & Native Bird Park 197 Pukaha Mt Bruce National Wildlife Centre 381 Whanganui region 240 Wingspan Birds of Prey Trust 288 black-water rafting , see also rafting blokarting 303 boat travel to/from New Zealand 438 to/from Wellington 371 within New Zealand 439

2 boat trips, see also canoeing & kayaking, jetboating, rafting, sailing Auckland region 49, 64, 107 Bay of Islands 123-5, 139 Bay of Plenty 283, 289, 308 Coromandel Peninsula 166 Hawke Bay 336 King Country 196, 204 Lake Taupo region 248, 250, 256, 258 Waikato 181, 185 Whakaari (White Island) 311 Whangaui region 226 bone carving 185, 321, 431 books 30, 385, see also literature birdwatching 274, 399 culture 406, 409 history 391 regional topics 46, 112, 156, 178, 244, 319 tramping 30 wildlife 400 Brain Watkins House 293 Bream Bay breweries, see also beer Auckland region 78, 88, 101, 107 East Coast region 324, 343 Northland region 118 Rotorua region 286 Taranaki region 210, 218 Wanganui region 236 Bridge to Nowhere 232, 233, 15 budget 16 bungy jumping 36, 27 Auckland 59, 60 Central Plateau 271 Lake Taupo region 251 Rotorua 278, 282 Buried Village 289 bus travel to/from Auckland 82 to/from Wellington tours 64 within New Zealand business hours 425 C Cambridge camping 320, 422-3, 441 Campion, Jane 417 canoeing & kayaking 37, 38 Auckland 60-1 Auckland region 104 Bay of Islands 123, 125, 134, 138 Bay of Plenty 281, 283, 294, 300, 311 Coromandel Peninsula 161, 168 Hawke s Bay 336 Lake Taupo region 249, 258 Northland 116, 141 Taranaki 213 Waiheke Island 88 Waikato 181, 182, 185 Waioeka River 312 Wellington 357 Whanganui National Park Whanganui River 15, 266 canyoning Coromandel Peninsula 159 Waitakere Ranges 99 Cape Egmont lighthouse 223 Cape Kidnappers Cape Palliser Cape Reinga Cape Runaway 319 car travel 17, maps 429 road distances 442 Carter Observatory 351 carving 406 Cathedral Cove 167-8, 13, 20 caves & caving 36 Abbey Caves 115 Aranui Cave 199 Glowworm Cave 199 Kawiti Glowworm Caves 126 King Country Muriwai s Cave 306 Nikau Cave 179 Piripiri Caves Scenic Reserve 202 Ruakuri Cave 199 Ruatapu Cave 256 Waitomo Caves 8, cell phones 17, 432 Central Plateau 40, , 243 accommodation 242 climate 242 food 242, 244 highlights 243 internet resources 244 travel seasons 242 children, travel with Auckland 61 Wellington 360 churches & cathedrals, see also temples Holy Trinity Cathedral 51 St Faith s Anglican Church 278 St Patrick s Cathedral 48-9 St Paul s Church 131 cinema 417, see also film climate 16, 425, see also individual regions climate change 437 climbing 258, 266, see also rock climbing 453 consulates Cook Observatory 322 Cook, James 323, 386, 389, 387 Coroglen 167 Coromandel Peninsula 12, 40, , 154-5, 13, 20 accommodation 153 climate 153 food 156 internet resources 156 regional highlights travel seasons 153 Coromandel Town courses diving 60, 107, 120, 122, 141, 168, 169, 291, 294 glass blowing 225 kitesurfing 141 meditation 163 paragliding340 sailing 59, 123 surfing 61 ropes 102, 166, 251, 294 Crater Lake 264 credit cards 430 Crowded House 419 cruises, see boat trips, sailing culture 395, 411, 415 books 406, 409 Maori currency 16 customs regulations 426 cycling 36-7, 439 Auckland region 102 Bay of Islands 123 Bay of Plenty , 295 BikeFest 25, 252 Central Plateau 268 Coromandel Peninsula 158, 159, 163 East Coast 325, 336 Great Barrier Island 95 Hawke s Bay 336 Hauraki Rail Trail 158 Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge 25, 252 Lake Taupo region 251 Makara Peak Martinborough Nga Haerenga, New Zealand Cycle Trail 234, 439 Old Coach Road 268 Ruapehu Whanganui Trails 269 Tongariro Forest 262 Tongariro National Park 266 Tongariro River Trail 257 Waikato River Trails 191, 256 INDEX B C

3 454 INDEX D G D dance 409 Dargaville Darwin, Charles 391 Days Bay 357 Department of Conservation 423, 433, 441 dirt biking 172 dirtboarding 172 disabilities, travellers with 433 diving 37 Auckland 60 Bay of Islands Bay of Plenty 294, 299, 308, 311 Coromandel Peninsula 165, 168, 169 courses 60, 107, 120, 122, 141, 168, 169, 291, 294 East Coast 322 Great Barrier Island 93-5 Northland 120, 141 Poor Knights Islands 120 shark-cage dives 322, 325 dolphin spotting 308 Auckland 59 Bay of Plenty 294, 308, 311 dolphins, swimming with 124, 400 Bay of Islands 125 Bay of Plenty 294 Doubtless Bay drinks, see beer, breweries, wineries driving, see car travel Driving Creek Railway & Potteries 161 driving licences 440 Dundle Hill 200 Durie Hill Elevator DVDs 423 E earthquakes 384-5, 391, 395, 397 East Coast 15, 41, , accommodation 315 climate 315 food 319 highlights internet resources 319 travel seasons 315 Eastwoodhill Arboretum 323 economy 392, 395, 413 Egmont National Park, see Mt Taranaki (Egmont National Park) electricity 423, 426 embassies emergencies Map pages 000 Photo pages environmental issues 398 Cape Reinga 143 climate change 437 fishing 139 Maungatautari Ecological Island 191 MV Rena 299 One Tree Hill 59 etiquette 407 events, see festivals & events exchange rates 17 extreme sports 36-8 Auckland 59 Rotorua F farmstays 423 festivals & events 21, 22-5, see also arts festivals, food & wine festivals, music festivals, sporting events, individual locations Carrot Carnival 267 Festival of Lights 22 gay & lesbian travellers 428 Golden Shears 380 Great New Zealand Muster 203 Hastings Blossom Festival 341 Kawhia Traditional Maori Kai Festival 196 Matariki 23 NZ Fashion Week 65 NZ International Comedy Festival 23, 65, 359 Opotiki Rodeo 313 Pacific Islands (Pasifika/Polyfest) 12, 65, 24 Pohutukawa Festival 25 Royal Easter Show 65 Taranaki Garden Spectacular 214 Te Matatini National Kapa Haka Festival 22, 408 Waitangi Day 22, 24 film 384, 409, 417, see also Lord of the Rings festivals 23, 65, 237, 359 locations 64, 193, 369 tours 358 Finn brothers 189, 419 fishing 139, 402 Bay of Plenty 282, 294 Coromandel Peninsula 161, 169 environmental issues 139 Great Barrier Island 93-5 King Country 196 Lake Taupo region 250, 258 trout 250 flightseeing, see scenic flights food 20, 427, see also food & wine festivals, food tours, individual locations food & wine festivals Auckland region 65 Devonport Food & Wine Festival 65 Festival of Cultures 236 Gisborne Food & Wine Festival 25, 325 Kawhia Traditional Maori Kai Festival 196 Manawatu Wine & Food Festival 237 National Jazz Festival 295 Toast Martinborough 378 Wairarapa Wines Harvest Festival 378 Wellington on a Plate 359 food tours 89, 125, 358 football (soccer) 414 Footrot Flats 321 forest reserves, see parks & reserves Forgotten World Hwy 221 Four Sisters 150 Frame, Janet 416 freedom camping 320, 441, see also camping G galleries, see also museums Academy Galleries 351 Auckland Art Gallery 46-7 Chronicle Glass Studio 225 City Gallery 351 Dowse 355 Govett-Brewster Art Gallery 211 New Zealand Portrait Gallery 351 Wallace Arts Centre 58 gannets 101, 102, 308, 345 gardens, see also parks & reserves Auckland Botanic Gardens 58 Butterfly & Orchid Garden 158 Connells Bay 88 Dead Dog Bay 88 Eastwoodhill Arboretum 323 Eden Garden 51 Parnell Rose Gardens 55 Pukeiti Rhododendron Garden 218 Pukekura Park Rapaura Water Gardens 160 Rose Garden 189 Waihi Waterlily Gardens 172 Wellington Botanic Gardens 355 Zealandia Sculpture Garden 105 gay travellers Auckland 77 festivals 65, 428 geography geology geysers 194, 246, 275, 291, 397 Gisborne 322-7, 324, 14

4 455 glowworms 114, 115, 179, 199, 200, 201, 357 golf 251, 282, 374 Gravity Canyon 271 Great Barrier Island 93-7, 94 Great Walks 19, 31-4, 32 Lake Waikaremoana Track 328, , 329 Tongariro Northern Circuit 259, 262, 261 Whanganui Journey 232, Greytown Gumdiggers Park 143 H Hahei haka 408, 24 Hamilton , 180 Hapuawhenua viaduct 268 Hastings 340-5, 341 Hauraki Gulf 6, Hawera 224 Hawke s Bay 15, , 332, 15 health Helensville 102 Hells Gate hiking, see tramping, Great Walks, walks Hillary, Edmund 393, 414 Hinemoa 280, 283 historic sites baches 85 Buried Village 289 Hukutaia Domain 312 Kororipo Pa 134 Monmouth Redoubt Orakau 190 Puketapu 306 Rangikapiti Pa Historic Reserve 140 Ruapekapeka Pa Historic Reserve 128 Stony Batter Historic Reserve 88 Te Hana Te Ao Marama 106 Te Papaka 306 Waitangi Treaty Grounds 130, 394 history 18, books 391 European settlement , internet resources 387, 388 Land Wars 393 Maori people Musket Wars 387, 390 WWI 391 WWII 392, 393 hitching 443 Hobbiton Movie Set & Farm Tours 193 Hokianga Harbour holidays 431 Hone Heke 128, 388 Horeke 147 horse riding, see horse trekking horse trekking 36 Auckland region 108 Bay of Islands 123 Bay of Plenty 281-2, 308 Central Plateau 268, 270, 271 Coromandel Peninsula 163, 166 East Coast 321 Hawke s Bay 336 Kapiti Coast 374 King Country 199 Lake Taupo region 251 Martinborough 376 Waikato 188, Whangaui region 241 hostels hot springs 9, 27 Athenree Hot Springs 172 Awakeri Hot Springs 309 Bay of Plenty Craters of the Moon 246 Great Barrier Island 95 Hinemoa 283 Lost Spring 165 Mangatutu Hot Pools 347 Miranda Hot Springs 157 Morere Hot Springs 328 Motuhora (Whale Island) 311 Ngawha Springs Pools 147 Opal Hot Springs 193 Parakai Springs 102 Polynesian Spa 281 Taranaki Thermal Spas Te Aroha Mineral Spas 134 Te Puia Hot Springs 195 Te Whakarewarewa 275 Tokaanu Thermal Pools 257 Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa 246 Waiwera Thermal Resort 104 Hot Water Beach 168-9, 245 hot-air ballooning Auckland 61 Balloons Over Waikato festival 182 East Coast 341 Waikato 182 hotels 424 huia 399 Hukutaia Domain 312 Hurworth Cottage 218 hypothermia 428 I immigration 393, 413, 433, 436 Inglewood 221 insurance car 443 health 428 travel 429 internet access 429 internet resources 17 accommodation 402, 422 air tickets 437-8, 439 arts 420 Auckland region 46 Bay of Islands 112 Central Plateau 244 Coromandel Peninsula 156 East Coast 319 food 427 gay & lesbian travellers 427 health 428 history 387, 388 King Country 178 music 418, 419 Northland 112 sustainable travel 402 Taranaki 210 Waikato 178 Wellington 350 Whanganui region 210 i-site 433 itineraries 26-8, 26, 28 Auckland 47 Rotorua 275 Wellington 351, 359 J Jackson, Peter 369, 417 jetboating 36 Auckland 61 Bay of Islands 125 Bay of Plenty 279, 305 Coromandel Peninsula 168 East Coast 319 Hawke Bay 336 King Country 205 Lake Taupo region 247, 256 Motu River 313 Waikato 191 Whanganui National Park 233 Whanganui region 236 K Kai Iwi Lakes 150 Kaitaia 144 Kapiti Coast Kapiti Island 375 Karaka Bird Hide 158 Karangahake Gorge 173 Karekare 99 Karikari Peninsula INDEX G K

5 456 INDEX K M Katikati kauri 402 Kauri Coast Kawakawa 126 Kawau Island 92-3 Kaweka Ranges 347 Kawhia Kerikeri 134-7, 135 King Country 40, , accommodation 175 climate 175 highlights 176 internet resources 178 travel seasons 175 Kingitanga 197, 393, 413 kiteboarding 36, 101, 141, 187 kitesurfing, see kiteboarding kiwifruit 304, 384 kiwis 115, 134-5, 191, 197, 288, 376, 381, 384, Kohukohu 146 kokako birds 137 Kororipo Pa 134 Kumeu L Lake Ferry 378 Lake Karapiro 191 Lake Rotokura 270 Lake Rotorua 276, 290 Lake Surprise 268 Lake Tarawera 289, 290 Lake Taupo , 248 Lake Tutira 331 Lake Waikareiti 330 Lake Waikaremoana Track 328, , 329 Land Wars 393 language 16, Leigh 107 lesbian travellers Auckland 77 festivals 65, 428 literature 410, 416, see also books Lord of the Rings 193, 260, 354, 369, 417 M Mahia Peninsula 328 Maketu 305 Manawatu Gorge 241 Mangakino 256 Mangapurua Trig Map pages 000 Photo pages Mangawhai Mansfield, Katherine 354, 416 Manu Bay 188 Maori people 11, carvings 98, 144, 226, 236, 245, 278, 406 festivals 359 historic sites 106 history 196, 197, 222, 262, 280, 308, 331, internet resources 113 politics 57 religion 405 tours 63, , 117, 125, 131, 143, 148, 252, 256, 275, 278, 282, 325, 341, 358 Maori fortified villages 311 Operiki Pa 232 Otatara Pa 335 Te Hana Te Ao Marama 106 Maori regional highlights Auckland 64 Bay of Plenty 279 Central Plateau 245 Coromandel Peninsula 156 East Coast 318 King Country 179 Northland 113 Taranaki 211 Waikato 179 Wellington 355 Whanganui region 211 Maori War & Early Settlers Cemetery 179 maps 30-1, marae 15, 19 etiquette 407 Hinemahuru Marae 319 Huria Marae 293 Kahungunu Marae 328 Koriniti Marae 235 Maketu Marae 196 Maniaroa Marae 204 Motuti Marae 146 Taane-nui-a-Rangi Marae 328 Te Araroa 320 Te Manuka Tutahi Marae 306 Te Papa 358 Turangawaewae Marae 179 marine reserves, see also parks & reserves Goat Island Marine Reserve 107 Sugar Loaf Islands Marine Park 211 Te Tapuwae o Rongokako Marine Reserve 322 Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine Reserve 166 markets 21, 335, 427 Christchurch 152, 154 Cromwell 205 Dunedin 197 Lyttelton 157 Motueka 89 Nelson 77, 82 Oamaru 214 Queenstown 238, 240 Martinborough Masterton Matakana Matakana Island 303 Matakohe 152 Matamata Matauri Bay 138 Matiu-Somes Island 357 Maungakiekie, see One Tree Hill Maungatautari Ecological Island 191 Maungawhau, see Mt Eden measures 423 medical services 428 microbreweries, see breweries Miranda 157 Mitai Maori Village 278 Mitimiti 146 moa 387, 399 mobile phones 17, 432 Mohaka viaduct 331 Mokau 204 Mokena Geyser 194 Mokoia Island 276 money 16, 17, 426, 430 moneychangers 430 Monmouth Redoubt monuments Cook Monument 323 Pohaturoa 306 Rainbow Warrior 138 Stonehenge Aotearoa 380 Te Tauihu Turanga Whakamana 323 Moriori people 387 motels 424 motorcycle travel maps 429 sporting events 227 tours 64, 172 Motu River 313 Motuhora (Whale Island) 311 Motuihe Island 85 Motuora Island 92 Motutapu Island 84-5 mountain biking, see cycling mountaineering 219 Mt Eden 51 Mt Hikurangi 321 Mt Karioi 188 Mt Maunganui , 300 Mt Ngauruhoe 260, 390 Mt Pirongia Mt Pureora 256

6 457 Mt Ruapehu 260 Mt Taranaki (Egmont National Park) Mt Te Aroha 194 Mt Titiraupenga 256 Mt Tongariro 260 Mt Victoria 57 Muriwai Beach 101 museums 19, see also galleries Auckland Museum 51 Buried Village 289 Cable Car Museum 355 Cobblestones Village Museum 379 East Coast Museum of Technology & Transport 323 Fun Ho! National Toy Museum 221 Gumdiggers Park 143 Kauri Museum 152 KD s Elvis Presley Museum 224 Kiwi North 115 MOTAT 57 Mount Surf Museum 300 Museum of Wellington City & Sea 351 National Army Museum 270 Navy Museum 57 New Zealand Rugby Museum 236 Petone Settlers Museum 355 Puke Ariki 210 Rotorua Museum 276 Russell Museum 127 School of Mines & Mineralogical Museum 158 Southward Car Museum 374 Tairawhiti Museum 322 Taranaki Aviation, Transport & Technology Museum 218 Taranaki Pioneer Village Taupo Museum 245 Te Aroha Museum 194 Te Awamutu Museum 189 Te Papa 358 Tramway Museum Volcanic Activity Centre 247 Voyager New Zealand Maritime Museum 49 Waiheke Museum & Historic Village 88 Waikato Museum 180 Waitangi Treaty Grounds 130 Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre 199 Weta Cave 354 Whanganui Riverboat Centre 225 Whangarei Art Museum 115 Whittaker s Musical Museum 88 Wool Shed 380 music 385, 409, music festivals 126 Auckland region 65, 89 Coromandel Peninsula 166 International Jazz & Blues Festival 237 Jazz & Blues Festival 24 National Jazz Festival 23, 295 Rhythm & Vines 25 WOMAD 23, 213 Musket Wars 387, 390 MV Rena 299, 385 N Napier 12, , 334, 13 National Aquarium of New Zealand 335 National Library of New Zealand national parks & reserves, see parks & reserves National Park Village netball 414 New Plymouth , 212 New Zealand Film Archive 351 news 423 Ngarunui Beach 188 Nga-Tapuwae-o-te-Mangai 142 Ngati Tarara people 145 Ngati Tuwharetoa people 245 Ngati Whatua people 57 Ngatoro-i-rangi 262 Ninety Mile Beach North Island basics Northland 39, accommodation 109 climate 109 food 109, 112 highlights 110 internet resources 112 travel seasons 109 number-eight wire 415 O Oakura Ocean Beach 187 Ocean Beach (King Country) 195 Ohakune Ohinemutu Ohope Omahuta Forest 137 Omaperer One Tree Hill 58, 59 opening hours 425 Opononi Opotiki , 319 Opoutere 170 Opunake Orakau 190 Orakei Korako 256 Orewa Otari-Wilton s Bush 355, 357 Otorohanga Owhango P pa, see Maori fortified villages Paaku 169 Pacific Coast Hwy Pacific Islands culture 385 Pasifika Festival 65, 81, 12, 24 people 12 Polyfest 65 Paekakariki Paeroa 174 Paihia 130-4, 130 Pakiri 108 Palmerston North , 237 Papamoa 303 Paradise Valley Springs 288 paragliding 36, 251, 340 Paraparaumu parasailing 36, 123, 251, 279 Parihaka 222 parks & reserves 402, 401, see also gardens, marine parks & reserves AH Reed Memorial Kauri Park 115 Coromandel Forest Park 161 Egmont National Park Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park 294 Long Bay Regional Park 102 Mahurangi Regional Park 105 Mangapohue Natural Bridge Scenic Reserve 202 McLaren Falls Park 294 Mt Taranaki (Egmont National Park) Nga Manu Nature Reserve 376 One Tree Hill 58, 59 Pirongia Forest Park Poor Knights Islands 120 Puke Ariki Landing 211 Pureora Forest Park 256 Rangikapiti Pa Historic Reserve 140 Rotokura Ecological Reserve 270 Ruapekapeka Pa Historic Reserve 128 Scandrett Regional Park 105 Shakespear Regional Park 103 Tararua Forest Park 381 Tawharanui Regional Park 106 Te Urewera National Park Tongariro National Park 10, 34, , 261 Wairere Boulders Nature Park 147 Whakanewha Regional Park 88 Whanganui National Park 15, 230-6, 231 Whirinaki Forest Park 292 INDEX M P

7 458 INDEX P S passports 433, 436 paua Pauanui penguins 55, 92, 100, 124, 166, 308, 357 phonecards 432 Piha Pike River coalmine disaster 384, 395 planning 16-17, see also individual regions activities budgeting 16, 423 calendar of events 22-5 itineraries 26-8, 26, 28 North Island s regions travel seasons 16, 22-5 plants Pohaturoa 306 Pohutu 275 politics 57, 392, 395, Poor Knights Islands population 384, 411, 413 Port Waikato postal services pounamu 432 Pouto Point 152 Prince of Wales Feathers 275 public holidays 431 pubs 424 Puhoi Puke Ariki 210 Puke Ariki Landing 211 Puketapu 306 Puketi Forest 137 Puketui Valley 170 Putangirua Pinnacles 378 Q quad biking Auckland region 102 Lake Taupo region 252 Northland 145, 147 Tongariro Forest Park 264 R radio 423 rafting 38, see also black-water rafting, caves & caving Bay of Plenty 280 East Cape 319 Kaituna River King Country Lake Taupo region Map pages 000 Photo pages Mohaka River 347 Motu River 313 Tongariro River Wairoa River 293 Whanganui River 268 Raglan 185-7, 186, 35 railways Driving Creek Railway & Potteries 161 Goldfields Railway 172 Rain Forest Express 98 Raurimu Spiral 205 Thames Small Gauge Railway 158 Waitakere Tramline Society 98 Rain Forest Express 98 Rainbow Warrior 138, 394, 395, 412, 394 Rangiaowhia 190 Rangikapiti Pa Historic Reserve 140 Rangipo Desert 270 Rangirii 179 Rangitoto Island 84-5 Raurimu Spiral 205 Rawene Rawhiti 121 Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest 289 regional parks, see parks & reserves religion 405 rental accommodation reserves, see parks & reserves ride-sharing 443 river sledging, see rafting rock climbing 37, see also climbing Bay of Plenty 300 Rotorua 279, 300 Waikato 181-2, 190 Wellington 357 rocksliding 325 ropes courses 102, 166, 251, 294 Rotoroa Island 92 Rotorua 8, 41, , 276, 290, 9, 27 accommodation activities drinking 286 entertainment 286 food 274, highlights 273 itineraries 275 shopping 287 sights tourist information 287 travel to/from 287 travel within Ruahine Ranges 347 Ruapehu Whanganui Trails 269 Ruapuke Beach 188 rugby 10, 80, 384-5, 414, 10 haka 408 New Zealand International Sevens 22, 359 New Zealand Rugby Museum 236 Russell , 127 Rutherford, Ernest 391, 413 S safety 431 beaches Hot Water Beach 169 tramping 31, 264 sailing, see also boat trips Auckland region 49, 59 Bay of Islands 123, 124, 125 Bay of Plenty 282-3, 294 Coromandel Peninsula 161 Lake Taupo region 249 sporting events 126 Wellington 357, 371 sandboarding 143, 148 scenic flights Bay of Islands 125 Bay of Plenty 282, 295, 308, 311 Central Plateau 264, 268 Lake Taupo region 252 Taranaki 219 Wellington 358 Whangaui region 226 scuba diving, see diving seals 378, 400 sea kayaking see canoeing & kayaking senior travellers 426 shark-cage dives 322, 325 sheep shearing 295 shopping 431-2, see also markets, individual locations shorebirds 157 skiing & snowboarding 34-5 Auckland region 103 Central Plateau 260-1, 262 Lake Taupo region 251 Taranaki Sky Tower 47 skydiving 37-8 Auckland 60 Bay of Islands 123 Bay of Plenty 279, Lake Taupo region 250 Northland 116 Waikato 193 Skydome Observatory 151 smoking regulations 427 Snell, Peter 224 snorkelling, see diving soccer 414

8 sporting events 100K Flyer 252 Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta 64 Auckland International Boat Show 23 Auckland region 65 Balloons Over Waikato 182 BikeFest 25, 252 Day-Night Thriller 252 Epic Swim 252 Golden Shears 380 Great Lake Relay 252 Hamilton Ironman New Zealand 252 Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge 25, 252 motor racing 251 New Zealand International Sevens 22, 359 NZ Masters Games 227 Opotiki Rodeo 313 Running of the Sheep 203 Russell Birdman 23, 126 Cemetery Circuit Motorcycle Race 227 sheep-shearing championships 203 Tall Ship Race 126 Weekend Coastal Classic 126 sports 414 Stardome Observatory 58 Stonehenge Aotearoa 380 Stratford Surf Hwy surfing 38, 35, see also beaches Auckland 61 Bay of Plenty 299, 311 Coromandel Peninsula 172 East Coast 324 Northland 120, 145 Surf Hwy Taranaki 212, 223 Waikato 179, 185, 188 Surville Cliffs 142 sustainable travel air travel 437 Central Plateau 244 Coromandel Peninsula 156 East Coast 319 internet resources 402 Northland 112 Rotorua 274 Waikato 178 Whanganui region 210 T Taihape 271 Tainui waka 196 Tairua takahe 85, 92, 357, 399 Tama Lakes 264 Tamaki Maori Village 278 Tane Mahuta 150 Tangi te Korowhiti 196 Taranaki 40, accommodation 207 climate 207, 219 highlights 208 internet resources 210 travel seasons 207 Tasman, Abel 386 tattooing 406 Taumarunui Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu 346 Taupiri 181 Taupo 40, , 246, 248 Tauranga Tauranga Bay 138 Tauranga Bridge 319 Tawarau Forest 202 taxes 430, 435, 436 Te Aroha Te Awamutu Te Hana Te Ao Marama 106 Te Henga (Bethells Beach) 100 Te Kaha 319 Te Kooti 331 Te Kuiti Te Matua Ngahere 150 Te Papa 358, 19 Te Papaka 306 Te Puia 275 Te Puke Te Toto Gorge 188 Te Whakarewarewa 275 Te Wherowhero 388 telephone services 17, 432, see also mobile phones temples 142, see also churches & cathedrals, marae Thames , 158 theatre 409 thermal spas, see hot springs Tikitere time tipping 427, 430 Tiritiri Matangi Island 92 Titirangi 97-8 Toanui viaduct 268 Toast Martinborough 359 Tokaanu Thermal Pools 257 Tokomaru Bay 320, 321 Tongariro Alpine Crossing 10, 19, 262-3, 2 Tongariro National Park 10, 34, , 261, 2-3, 10, 35, Tongariro National Trout Centre 257 Tongariro Northern Circuit 259, 262, 261 Toroa 308 tourist information 433 tours, see also individual locations 4WD 143 bus travel 64 cultural 63, , 117, 125, 131, 143, 148, 252, 256, 275, 278, 282, 325, 341, 358 cycling 159, 172, 213, 325, 336, 379 food 89, 125, 358 motorcycle travel 64, 172 walking 50, 63, 64, 191, 256, 291, 311, 356, 358 wine tasting 63, 89, 125, 295, 341, 336, 344, 379 train travel 444, see also railways to/from Auckland 83 to/from Wellington 372 tramping 19 Great Walks 19, 31-4, 32 hut passes 265 safety 31, 264 sustainable travel 30 tours 63, 64 travel seasons 16 travel to/from New Zealand travellers cheques 430 Treaty of Waitangi 130, 306, 388, 390, 394 trees 150, trekking, see Great Walks, tramping, walks Trounson Kauri Park 150 tuatara 376 Tuhua (Mayor Island) 303 tui 399 Tupare 218 Turangi 257-9, 257 Tutanekai 280 Tutukaka Coast TV 417, 423 U Urupukapuka Island 134, 9 V vacations 431 vegetarian travellers 427 visas 17, visual arts 408-9, 420 volcanoes 2, 397, 10 Auckland 51, 55, 57 Hells Gate Motuhora (Whale Island) 311 Mt Eden 51 INDEX S V

9 460 INDEX V W volcanoes continued Mt Ngauruhoe 260 Mt Ruapehu 260 Mt Tongariro 260 Mt Victoria 57 Tikitere Waimangu Volcanic Valley 291 Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland 291 Whakaari (White Island) volunteering 434 W waders 157 Waiheke Island 87-92, 86, 6 Waihi Waikanae 376 Waikato 40, , 176-7, 13 accommodation 175 climate 175 food 178 highlights 176 internet resources 178 travel seasons 175 Waikato River 180-1, 27 Waikite Valley 291 Waioeka Gorge 319 Waioeka River 312 Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland 291 Waiouru 270 Waipoua Forest Waipu Wairarapa, the Waireinga 188 Waitakere Tramline Society 98 Waitangi Waitangi Treaty Grounds 130 Waitomo Caves 8, , 198, 8 Waiwera 104 Wake, Nancy 392 wakeboarding 256 walking tours Auckland 50, 50 Wellington 356, 356 walks, see also Great Walks, tramping Bay of Plenty 281, 294 Bridge to Nowhere 232, 233 Cape Reinga Coastal Walkway 142 Coast to Coast Walkway 61-3 Coromandel Peninsula 171 Crater Lake 264 Duke s Nose Track 139 East Coast Map pages 000 Photo pages Eastern Okataina Walkway 281 Great Barrier Island 95 Hillary Trail 98 Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park 294 Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway 173 Mangapurua/Kaiwhakauka Track 234 Mangawhai Cliff Top Walkway 113 Matemateaonga Track 234 McLaren Falls Park 294 Mt Taranaki (Egmont National Park) Nga Tapuewae o Toi Track 306 Northern Tarawera Track 281 Rainbow Mountain Track 281 Ridge Track 264 Round the Mountain Track 263 Ruapani Track 330 Silica Rapids Track 264 Tama Lakes Track 264 Taranaki Falls Track 264 Tongariro Alpine Crossing 10, Tongariro National Park 266 Tongariro River Trail 257 Waikato River Trails 191 Waipu Coastal Trail 114 Wairakau Stream Track 139 Wairake Track 188 Wharekirauponga 171 Whirinaki Waterfalls Track 292 Wanganui, see Whanganui Warkworth waterfalls Aratiatia Rapids 246 Bridal Veil Falls 188 Dawson Falls 219 Haruru Falls 131 Huka Falls Karekare Falls 99 Marokopa Falls 202 Okere Falls 281 Rainbow Falls 135 Rere Falls 325 Taranaki Falls 264 Tarawera Falls 281 Te Reinga Falls 328 Waiau Falls 164 Waireinga 188 Wairere Falls (Matamata) 193 Wairere Falls (Whakatane) 306 Waitonga Falls 268 Wentworth Falls 171 Whangarei Falls 115 Wharepuke Falls 135 Whirinaki Waterfalls 292 weather 16, 425, see also individual regions weaving 408 websites, see internet resources weights 423 Wellington 10, 41, , 349, 352-3, 362-3, 11 accommodation 348, activities children, travel with 360 climate 348, 425 drinking entertainment festivals food 348, highights 349 internet access 370 internet resources 350, 371 itineraries 351, 359 shopping sights tourist information 371 travel seasons 348 travel to/from travel within walking tour 356, 356 Wellywood 369 Whakaari (White Island) Whakamaru 256 Whakatane , 307 Whale Bay 188 whale-watching 59, 308, 400 Whangamata Whangamomona 221 Whanganui 40, , 226 Whanganui Journey 232, Whanganui National Park 15, 230-6, 231, 15 Whanganui region accommodation 207 highlights 208 internet resources 210 travel seasons 207 Whanganui River Road Whangarei , 116 Whangarei District Whangarei Heads 119 Whangaroa Harbour 139 Wharepapa South 190 Whenuakite 167 white-water rafting, see rafting Whitianga 164-7, 165 wildlife , see also birdwatching, marine reserves, zoos & wildlife parks, individual species windsurfing Bay of Plenty 294 Coromandel Peninsula 165 Waikato 187 Wellington 358 Whitianga 165

10 461 wine festivals, see food & wine festivals wineries, see also wine-tasting tours Auckland region 63, 82, 101, 105, Bay of Islands 136 Bay of Plenty 293, 304 Coromandel Peninsula 173 East Coast region 332 Gisborne 323 Hawke s Bay 332, 344 Northland 144 regions 20 Rotorua region 295, 304 Waiheke Island 87-8 Wairarapa 375-6, wine-tasting tours 63, 89, 125, 295, 341, 336, 344, 379 Wingspan Birds of Prey Trust 288 women in New Zealand 390, 413 women travellers 434 work world s second-longest place name 346 WWI 391 WWII 392, 393 WWOOFing 424 Y yachting, see boat trips, sailing Yakas 150 Z zoos & wildlife parks, see also marine reserves Altura Gardens & Wildlife Park 199 Aroha Island Auckland Zoo 57 Hamilton Zoo 181 Katikati Bird Gardens 304 Marshalls Animal Park 294 Native Bird Recovery Centre 115 Nga Manu Nature Reserve 376 Otorohanga Kiwi House & Native Bird Park 197 Owlcatraz 240 Paradise Valley Springs 288 Pukaha Mt Bruce National Wildlife Centre 381 Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park 288 Staglands Wildlife Reserve 357 Wellington Zoo 357 Wingspan Birds of Prey Trust 288 Zealandia 357 zorbing 279, 294 INDEX W Z

11 462 These symbols will help you find the listings you want: 1 Sights T Tours 6 Drinking r Beaches z Festivals & Events 3 Entertainment 2 Activities 4 Sleeping 7 Shopping C Courses 5 Eating 8 Information/ Transport These symbols give you the vital information for each listing: % Telephone Numbers W Wi-Fi Access g Bus h Opening Hours s Swimming Pool f Ferry p Parking v Vegetarian Selection m Metro n Nonsmoking E English-Language Menu b Subway j Tram a Air-Conditioning c Family-Friendly d Train i Internet Access # Pet-Friendly Look out for these icons: Our author s o recommendation No payment F required A green or S sustainable option Our authors have nominated these places as demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability for example by supporting local communities and producers, operating in an environmentally friendly way, or supporting conservation projects. Reviews are organised by author preference. Map Legend Sights Beach Buddhist Castle Christian Hindu Islamic Jewish Monument Museum/Gallery Ruin Winery/Vineyard Zoo Other Sight Activities, Courses & Tours Diving/Snorkelling Canoeing/Kayaking Skiing Surfing Swimming/Pool Walking Windsurfing Other Activity/ Course/Tour Sleeping Sleeping Camping Eating Eating Drinking Drinking Cafe Entertainment Entertainment Shopping Shopping Information Post Office Tourist Information Transport Airport Border Crossing Bus Cable Car/ Funicular Cycling Ferry Metro Monorail Parking S-Bahn Taxi Train/Railway Tram Tube Station U-Bahn Other Transport Routes Tollway Freeway Primary Secondary Tertiary Lane Unsealed Road Plaza/Mall Steps Tunnel Pedestrian Overpass Walking Tour Walking Tour Detour Path Boundaries International State/Province Disputed Regional/Suburb Marine Park Cliff Wall Population Capital (National) Capital (State/Province) City/Large Town Town/Village Geographic Hut/Shelter Lighthouse Lookout Mountain/Volcano Oasis Park Pass Picnic Area Waterfall Hydrography River/Creek Intermittent River Swamp/Mangrove Reef Canal Water Dry/Salt/ Intermittent Lake Glacier Areas Beach/Desert Cemetery (Christian) Cemetery (Other) Park/Forest Sportsground Sight (Building) Top Sight (Building)

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