The book begins with an overview of the history of the country.
We later find each region of NZ which is found cut into smaller parts with each part different things to see. It is quite detailed and the most important points are there. I enjoyed being able to see fairly quickly what there was to see in each region of a simple quick look.
Many photos and maps but are not really detailed. The plans are vague and it is better to couple that with a road map so as not to get lost at times.
The book concludes with general information about the country as well as a list of Hotels and restaurants that are classified budget.
No route guidance that is true but in hindsight I would not serve me because everything is to see in NZ.
Overall this is a good guide and I crossed a lot of place in the hands of Europeans who were somewhat satisfied.
I found, however, quite heavy and not very pocket-sized but hard to beat (not insignificant element if you try the backpack experience).
After, this book presents the aspect of what the tourist wants to see "western". NZ is above all an amazing nature, hiking among the best in the world (the best is just being in this country) and if the guide will lead you actually some beautiful places of nature it nevertheless remains that it will invest time there if you really want to see the most outstanding places of NZ as there are no guides present them all (eg Catlins Road, the guide presents you a dozen points Highlights of the 30 existing!).
Not too many concerns to be on that side number 1 in the country in terms of tourism and information centers are present in almost all cities.
A book that I recommend without worries but if you control the English language well Lonely Planet is also seeing better quality than this one (although the one we speak English !!!).
