Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to New Zealand's South Island. Discover New Zealand's South Island's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from taking a trip on Akaroa Harbour to spot fur seals and endangered Hector's Dolphins; to wandering through native beech forest in Mount Aspiring National Park; and combining stargazing with a relaxing after-dark hot-pools experience at Tekapo Springs. Build a trip to rememberwith Lonely Planet's New Zealand's South Islandtravel guide: Our classic guidebook formatcontains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips All-new structure and design that's easy to useso you can navigate New Zealand's South Island effortlessly Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventurewith suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions Expert local recommendationson eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more Vibrant photography and mapsincluding a pull-out map of New Zealand's South Island Get fresh takes on must-visit sightsfrom Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park to Marlborough Sounds and Piopiotahi/Milford Sound Essential information toolkit containing tipson arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel Connect with South Island culture through storiesthat delve deep into local life, history and traditions Covers:Christchurch & Canterbury; Marlborough & Nelson; The West Coast; Queenstown, Wānaka & Central Otago; Dunedin, Waitaki & the Catlins; Fiordland & Southland Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's New Zealand's So