Soaring alpine peaks, misty fiords and a ruggedly beautiful coastline provide the South Island with a compelling backdrop for outdoor adventure and activities, and a surprising food and wine scene. Three authors, 10 weeks' on-the-road research, 54 maps and 22 ski fieldsClear, easy-to-use maps and easy-to-read layoutAt-a-glance practical info and comprehensive planning toolsIn-depth backgroundThree planning features for activities Coverage Includes: Planning chpaters, Marlborough, Nelson, The West Coast, Christchurch, Canterbury, Dunedin, Otago, Queenstown, Wanaka, Fiordland, Southland, Understand and Survival chapters