New Zealand, Fourth Edition (Odyssey Illustrated Guides) - Softcover

Elisabeth B. Booz

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9622176720 ISBN 13: 9789622176720

Publisher: Odyssey Publications, Ltd., 2000

Synopsis

New Zealand is a green-and-golden land spread between snowy mountain peaks and with a winding coastline of island-studded bays and harbors. Waterfalls cascading through mossy gorges, bubbling geothermal areas, active volcanoes, magnificent stretches of sandy beach and cool fjords are among the highlights that attract travelers to the other land 'down under'. This entertaining book provides an excellent overview of New Zealand's Maori culture, geological wonders, national parks and cities in addition to a step-by-step tour of the country.

* Fourth edition of a popular guide, written by an experienced author and extensively revised by a frequent visitor
* Detailed coverage of Maori history plus new illustrations depicting Maori art and the extinct moa bird
* Literary excerpts and sidebars include new special topics on the recent America's Cup, bungy jumping and New Zealand's outer islands
* Many new stunning color photographs
* Fully revised, easy-to-follow maps
* 120 color illustrations and photographs, 14 color maps

About this title

About the Author:

Elisabeth Booz grew up in England and Europe and received her Master's degree in Political Economy from the University of Geneva. She currently works for the National Geographic Book Division as a writer, researcher and editor. Widely traveled, recent trips have taken her to Poland, the Orkney Islands, Iceland and China. She divides the remainder of her time between France and the USA. Her other books include the Odyssey Illustrated Guide to Tibet. Andrew Hempstead is an Australian who has traveled extensively through Australia, the South Pacific, the United States, Canada, Europe and India. He is the author of three books on western Canada and has co-authored a book on Australia (Moon Publications). Andrew has been to New Zealand several times on writing and photographic assignments, and researching this edition marked Andrew's fifth trip across the Tasman. He divides his time between Australia and Canada, spending as much time as possible in his favorite corner of the world, Alaska.

Review:

[A]mong the best...really does contain something for everyone. -- Destination New Zealand

About this edition

• Publisher: Odyssey Publications, Ltd.
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 9622176720
• ISBN 13: 9789622176720
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 301