Stretch your legs away from the city with Lonely Planet''s Best Day Hikes New Zealand and discover 60 easy escapes into nature with maps and directions.

Lace up your hiking boots and experience the freedom of the great outdoors with trails that range from a couple of hours to a full day. Admire panoramic views of mountains and alpine lakes as you climb Key Summit; explore golden sand beaches on a stomp through Abel Tasman National Park; and escape to a bird lover''s paradise on the Kawerau Track Loop.

Inside Lonely Planet''s Best Day Hikes New Zealand:

• Discover 60 escapes into nature on foot that range from a few hours to a full day adventure
• Each hike features easy-to-use maps, detailed directions, difficulty rating (easy, moderate, hard), distance, terrain, start and end points, where to take a break and hiking tips
• Regional profiles provide an overview of the area, local transport, unmissable calendar events, where to stay and the best hikes to complete
• ''Also try'' recommendations introduce additional hikes nearby
• ''Our Picks'' section highlights the best: mountain, coastal, bird-watching, glacial, and dramatic hike experiences
• Local travel experts share their favorite hikes
• Essential ''Toolkit'' on arriving, getting around, accommodation, hiking etiquette, health and safety, responsible travel and more
• Covers: The North, Central North Island, Southern North Island, Top of the South, Canterbury, West Coast, Otago, The South

eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones)

• Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience
• Seamlessly flip between pages
• Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash
• Embedded links to recommendations'' websites
• Zoom-in on maps and images

Set out on foot with Lonely Planet''s Best Day Hikes New Zealand and explore the breathtaking landscapes of this very special country.

Stretch your legs away from the city with Lonely Planet''s Best Day Hikes New Zealand and discover 60 easy escapes into nature with maps and directions.

Lace up your hiking boots and experience the freedom of the great outdoors with trails that range from a couple of hours to a full day. Admire panoramic views of mountains and alpine lakes as you climb Key Summit; explore golden sand beaches on a stomp through Abel Tasman National Park; and escape to a bird lover''s paradise on the Kawerau Track Loop.

Inside Lonely Planet''s Best Day Hikes New Zealand:

• Discover 60 escapes into nature on foot that range from a few hours to a full day adventure
• Each hike features easy-to-use maps, detailed directions, difficulty rating (easy, moderate, hard), distance, terrain, start and end points, where to take a break and hiking tips
• Regional profiles provide an overview of the area, local transport, unmissable calendar events, where to stay and the best hikes to complete
• ''Also try'' recommendations introduce additional hikes nearby
• ''Our Picks'' section highlights the best: mountain, coastal, bird-watching, glacial, and dramatic hike experiences
• Local travel experts share their favorite hikes
• Essential ''Toolkit'' on arriving, getting around, accommodation, hiking etiquette, health and safety, responsible travel and more
• Covers: The North, Central North Island, Southern North Island, Top of the South, Canterbury, West Coast, Otago, The South

eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones)

• Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience
• Seamlessly flip between pages
• Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash
• Embedded links to recommendations'' websites
• Zoom-in on maps and images

Set out on foot with Lonely Planet''s Best Day Hikes New Zealand and explore the breathtaking landscapes of this very special country.

Stretch your legs away from the city with Lonely Planet''s Best Day Hikes New Zealand and discover 60 easy escapes into nature with maps and directions.

Lace up your hiking boots and experience the freedom of the great outdoors with trails that range from a couple of hours to a full day. Admire panoramic views of mountains and alpine lakes as you climb Key Summit; explore golden sand beaches on a stomp through Abel Tasman National Park; and escape to a bird lover''s paradise on the Kawerau Track Loop.

Inside Lonely Planet''s Best Day Hikes New Zealand:

• Discover 60 escapes into nature on foot that range from a few hours to a full day adventure
• Each hike features easy-to-use maps, detailed directions, difficulty rating (easy, moderate, hard), distance, terrain, start and end points, where to take a break and hiking tips
• Regional profiles provide an overview of the area, local transport, unmissable calendar events, where to stay and the best hikes to complete
• ''Also try'' recommendations introduce additional hikes nearby
• ''Our Picks'' section highlights the best: mountain, coastal, bird-watching, glacial, and dramatic hike experiences
• Local travel experts share their favorite hikes
• Essential ''Toolkit'' on arriving, getting around, accommodation, hiking etiquette, health and safety, responsible travel and more
• Covers: The North, Central North Island, Southern North Island, Top of the South, Canterbury, West Coast, Otago, The South

eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones)

• Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience
• Seamlessly flip between pages
• Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash
• Embedded links to recommendations'' websites
• Zoom-in on maps and images

Set out on foot with Lonely Planet''s Best Day Hikes New Zealand and explore the breathtaking landscapes of this very special country.