Spot on!
Referred to this frequently during a recent trip to New Zealand and found it absolutely spot on in it's descriptions of places and attractions. Invaluable when in a new town, hungry and faced with a bewildering choice of places to eat.

Used it throughout my trip
I spent over 6 weeks traveling in New Zealand, driving from the Bluff in the South to the Cape in the North, and this Guide proved to be very useful. It is better illustrated and more narrowly focused on top attractions than the Lonely Planet which i used on my previous trips. The Lonely Planet was also excellent, and it was better on history and geography, but this Eyewitness Guide made choosing easier. Highly recommended.

A book for the planning Tramper
This edition is far better than the previous editions. It's new organization and additional information sections are a marked improvement. A new section on Flora and Fauna gives a highlight of any New Zealand tramp. This book acts as an excellent reference book while tramping. Of course, if the book contained every piece of required information, (i.e. highly detailed maps and every step of the way instructions) it would require 1000's ...

really helpful
I just read the book and I must say it has helped me in my decision to Move to NZ. The way the book deals with emotions involved in the move and the fact that the Goddards are a young family has been an inspiration. We will now be better prepared for our adventure.