Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher 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. About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travelers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves.