Penguin Books Australia

Pukeko has always wanted a rainbow. But how on earth would she get one? And what would she do with it anyway?

Follow the troublesom Thief of Colours on a journey of unexpected consequences and very wet feet as Pukeko finds herself in a waterlogged battle of wits with The Rainmakers.

The Rough Guide to New Zealand is the essential guide to this spectacular country, with lively coverage of its coolest cafés, most vibrant nightlife, best sights and hotels and tastiest restaurants and bars. Everyone from the country rambler to the fearless adventurer, wine buffs to Lord of the Rings fanatics are catered for in this comprehensive guide; with colour sections providing a guide to...

The new Rough Guide to New Zealand is the definitive guide to the world's adventure capital. Now in full-colour throughout, it contains dozens of tempting colour photos illustrating the country's iconic landmarks and its stupendously diverse scenery. Detailed accounts of every attraction along with crystal-clear maps and plans will show you the very best New  Zealand has to offer: from white-sand...

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide New Zealand helps you to get the most from your visit to New Zealand. Whether you are interested in the beaches, national parks, wildlife, forests, sports, gardens, maori culture, museums, flavours of New Zealand - both the local produce and the classical dishes, everything is covered in detail.

DK Eyewitness New Zealand travel guide will lead you straight to the best attractions this exciting country has to offer. Packed with photographs, illustrations and detailed maps, discover New Zealand region by region; from the glistening glaciers on the West Coast to the surfers' paradise Central North Island. The guide provides all the insider tips every visitor needs from the country's best deep-sea...

Explore the remote watersheds of a frontier goldmining valley. Listen to the clatter of century-old machinery along an historic street. Take in the aroma of freshly cut timber as you stroll by inviting hot springs and swamps fringed with native trees.

In Two Peoples, One Land marries an impressive breadth of research into a fascinating story that provides new assessments of events that still resonate in our lives.  This is an important book that deserves to be read, and one that grips you from the first pages.
- Christopher Pugsley, Department of War Studies, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst

Myth and legend swirl about the New Zealand Wars...

Inspiring photographs by award-winning photographer Stephen Jaquiery take the reader on a journey around the picturesque Otago Peninsula. The world-famous royal albatross, the endangered yellow-eyed penguin, quirky boatsheds, a grand castle and the many breathtaking views are masterfully captured by Jaquiery, from the air by helicopter, from a boat offshore and from the land. Viewed in nature's different...

This highly illustrated regional history examines the noted landmarks, architecture, natural features and personalities around Fiordland and Southland and on Stewart Island/Rakiura, comparing archival documents and footage with contemporary photography and interesting interviews with residents, business owners and local historians. Each chapter includes guidance for visitors interested in learning...

What is it that makes New Zealand so irresistible to travellers – the grandeur and pristine glory of the South Island's mountains, the sun-drenched beauty of the North's golden beaches, the unspoilt natural wonder of its national parks and world-famous walks?   Or is it the friendliness and warmth of the people, the haunting legends and proud culture of the Maori, the eagerness with which...

In The New Zealand Cook's Bible , you will find everything from how to sauté a potato and fillet a fish to the best method for roasting beef and selecting the right knife. It is a comprehensive cookbook, covering traditional methods and techniques, modern ingredients, terms and tools, and delicious, easy-to-follow recipes.

Now completely revised and updated, The New Zealand Cook's Bible includes...

For many people, fly-fishing is a passion. Some see it as a sport, some as a personal challenge, and others as an escape from daily life and a chance to travel to new places and relax in extraordinary settings.

Australia and New Zealand offer some of the best fishing and most beautiful scenery in the world. Fifty Places to Fish Before You Die is your guide to the most picturesque and rewarding locations...

For the many thousands who have walked or ridden the Otago Central Rail Trail it holds particular, cherished memories. Some impressions will stick for a lifetime: bouncing over bone-rattling bridges, or sailing through sheer-sided canyons of schist. Or simply barrelling along, mile after mile, with the gravel crunching beneath your tyres under endless wide blue skies. 

The Country Calendar Cookbook with Allyson Gofton brings together two of New Zealand's best-loved icons in a tribute to rural New Zealand. Featuring engaging stories from the top-rating television show Country Calendar , this stunning cookbook showcases New Zealand produce at its best. 

'So they went forth, and they were given over to death by the guns.'

—Rangipito, of Ngati Rahiri

In the two decades before the Treaty of Waitangi, New Zealand was ripped asunder by island-spanning waves of warfare, extreme violence and cannibalism. Great war parties surged the length of the land to avenge historic grievances, killing and burning as they went. Whole peoples were uprooted and found...

The Gallipoli campaign of 1915 destroyed New Zealand's fantasies of war as a glorious schoolboy adventure on behalf of a beloved Empire. The Western Front campaign that followed in 1916–18 gave shape to the emotional impact. It was a horror world of death and mud that destroyed the souls of the young men who fought in it. Together, these two campaigns shaped the lives of a generation of New Zealanders...

The New Zealand Travel Journal contains essential information for anyone heading overseas: travel diary; itinerary planner; conversion information; maps; flight and airport information; full details of New Zealand embassies and consulates around the world.
The perfect accessory for both the novice and seasoned traveller.