Lonely Planet's Pocket Auckland & the Bay of Islands is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Learn about Maori culture, surf or climb a volcanic cone; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Auckland & the Bay of Islands and begin your journey now!   Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Auckland & the Bay of Islands:  Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020’s COVID-19 outbreak Full-colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Free, convenient pull-out Auckland map (included in print version), plus over 17 colour neighbourhood maps User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time Covers City Centre & Britomart, Viaduct Harbour & Wynyard Quarter, Kingsland & Mt Eden, Parnell & Newmarket, Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd, Paihia, Russell, Kerikeri, Waiheke Island and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Pocket Auckland & the Bay of Islands, a colourful, easy-to-use, and handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, provides on-the-go assistance for those seeking only the can’t-miss experiences to maximise a quick trip experience.   Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's New Zealand guide for a comprehensive look at all that the  country has to offer.   About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You’ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.   ‘Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.’ – New York Times   ‘Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.’ – Fairfax Media (Australia)