Auckland & The Bay of Islands Road Trips

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Discover the freedom of open roads with Lonely Planet Auckland & the Bay of Island’s Road Trips, your passport to uniquely encountering Auckland and the Bay of Islands by car, featuring four amazing road trips, plus up-to-date advice on the destinations you’ll visit along the way. Escape to Waiheke Island or visit the Coromandel Peninsulaeek with your trusted travel companion. Get there, rent a car, and hit the road!


Inside Lonely Planet Auckland & the Bay of Islands Road Trips:

Lavish colour and gorgeous photography throughout

Itineraries and planning advice to pick the right tailored routes for your needs and interests

Get around easily - easy-to-read, full-colour route maps, detailed directions

Insider tips to get around like a local, avoid trouble spots and be safe on the road - local driving rules, parking, toll roads

Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, prices

Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

Useful features - including Detours, Walking Tours and Link Your Trip 

Covers  Auckland, Waiheke Island, Bay of Islands, Cape Reinga, Coromandel Peninsula, and more


The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Auckland & the Bay of Islands Road Trips is perfect for exploring Auckland and its surrounding areas via the road, discovering sights that are more accessible by car.


Looking for more extensive road trip routes? Lonely Planet New Zealand’s Best Trips has over 30 road trips to truly get to the heart of the country.


Planning a New Zealand trip sans a car? Lonely Planet New Zealand, our most comprehensive guide to New Zealand, is perfect for exploring both top sights and lesser-known gems.


Looking for a guide for New Zealand’s South Island or North Island? Check out Lonely Planet’s New Zealand’s South Island guide or New Zealand’s North Island guide for a comprehensive look at what each island has to offer.


Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet.


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