Tips & articles
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Free download: Lonely Planet’s new Christchurch chapter
22 May 2012
Since the quake of February last year, central Christchurch has changed drastically. And in the year since, as LP author...
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What to do in Christchurch: your post-quake guide
22 May 2012
After two weeks on-the-ground research in Christchurch recently– Lonely Planet’s third visit since the February 2011 earthquake – we’re confident...
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Travel in September: the expert’s choice
10 May 2012
There is no better month to travel than September.You could disagree, but you’d be wrong.The ninth month sees a remarkable...
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World’s best slow travel
03 May 2012
Vacations are always too short, even if we have the luxury of more than a few weeks a year. So...
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Saddle up for the world’s best cycling routes
01 May 2012
There’s no better way to explore a place than by bike. In honour of our favourite two-wheeled travel companion, here...
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Super-sized stops: roadside attractions worth braking for
02 April 2012
As a Canadian kid stewing away in the car’s backseat during a province-long family drive, I was resigned to staring...
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Five lesser-known spots in five not-so-secret destinations
24 March 2012
Sometimes the best sights aren’t always the most obvious, or the most famous. Sure, the Sydney Opera House is amazing...
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Master the art of cooking like a local
22 March 2012
One of the best souvenirs you can bring back from a trip is some tasty dishes to share with your...
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The 10 best treks in the world
21 March 2012
These 10 classic treks are for serious walkers. All of them require a sturdy pair of lungs, fit legs and...
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Get out on the highway
06 February 2012
From a trans-African odyssey to the glamour of Amalfi by way of the wild western fringe of New Zealand’s South...
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Classic campervan capers
18 January 2012
Take the open road, some glorious scenery, and the right to camp wherever you like – hey presto, you’ve got...
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When the going gets tough
16 January 2012
What are the toughest adventures on the planet? Which extreme exploits push willing participants to their mental and physical limits?...
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The greatest races to watch live
19 December 2011
With the London Olympics on in 2012, we were inspired to take a tour of the world through the eyes...
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A dream trip for movie lovers
01 December 2011
Travel, done right, feels like you’re starring in your own film. Close your eyes in Prague and a stroll along...
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How to understand a New Zealander
10 October 2011
New Zealanders are a breed apart. They approach life with a wicked sense of humour, and in particular a healthy...
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Top 10 things to throw yourself off
13 September 2011
Have you had a good plummet lately? No? Well, if you’d like to add an adrenaline rush and an element...
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Sky high: the best sights from above
16 August 2011
If you really want a memorable view of your travels, get up high for an angel’s-eye view of these breathtakers:1. ...
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Splash out: the world’s most amazing waterfalls
10 August 2011
The bigger they are, the harder they fall – feel the power of the planet’s mightiest and most beautiful waterfalls.1....
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A guide to New Zealand’s Rugby World Cup (for non-rugby fans too)
16 July 2011
By Sarah Bennett and Lee Slater, Lonely Planet authors If you’re travelling around New Zealand in September and October 2011...
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Top 10 flashiest lighthouses
06 June 2011
Strikingly tall structures perched on rough windswept coastlines hearkening back to an earlier seafaring time in history, lighthouses are a...
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Return to Christchurch: after the earthquake
16 May 2011
On 22 February 2011, the New Zealand city of Christchurch was ripped apart, almost literally, during a 6.3 magnitude ‘vertical’...
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Top 10 destinations for twitchers
14 May 2011
If you don’t know what a ‘twitcher’ is then this list is probably not for you – then again, perhaps...
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Blog for New Zealand: a Twitter call to arms
21 March 2011
New Zealand is coming to terms with the earthquake of 22 February, which devastated Christchurch on the South Island.Travellers on...
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Update for travellers: post-earthquake Japan
11 March 2011
A massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Japan on Friday, March 11, causing a tsunami that has resulted...
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Too soon? 5 questions to ask when disaster strikes your travel plans.
07 March 2011
Has a disaster ever forced you to rethink travel plans drastically?When calamity strikes, it’s tough to think of yourself. Earthquakes,...
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