Marlborough, Nelson and Kaikoura (Rough Guides Snapshot New Zealand)

Book excerpt: The Rough Guide Snapshot to Marlborough, Nelson and Kaikoura is the ultimate travel guide to these alluring parts of New Zealand, packed with reliable information. There's detailed coverage of all the sights and attractions, from whale watching in Kaikoura to browsing in Nelson's lively Saturday market. Comprehensive maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and vineyards, ensuring you have the best trip possible, whether you're passing through or staying for longer. The Rough Guides Snapshot to Marlborough, Nelson and Kaikoura covers the Marlbourgh Sounds, the Queen Charlotte Track, Abel Tasman National Park, Golden Bay, Farewell Spit, the Heaphy Track, Nelson Lakes National Park and the Marlborough Wine Country. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to New Zealand, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around Marlborough, Nelson and Kaikoura, including transport, food, drink, costs and health. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to New Zealand. The Rough Guide Snapshot to Marlborough, Nelson and Kaikoura is equivalent to 106 printed pages.