Destinations

Peter Janssen’s magnificent book, A New Zealander’s Guide to Touring Natural New Zealand, is structured geographically around itineraries – 22 in the North Island and 25 in the South. Each takes in several sites within one area, describing their natural beauty and listing good short walks or detours that show off the scenery at its best. In this extract, he covers the road trip from Motueka to Farewell Spit.

The Nelson Tasman region, at the top of the South Island, has so much to offer, it’s worth planning an extended stay. Here are 8 great things to do while you’re there...