Worth A detour North Island

Travel writer and compulsive nosey-parker Peter Janssen has compiled over 420 quirky destinations that are known to locals, but frequently bypassed by visitors.

From lonely beaches, historic buildings and ancient pa sites t children's playgrounds, award winning gin distilleries, and peculiar street art, this comprehensive guidebook not only points you in the direction of unusual sights and adventures but also uncovers the other side of New Zealand's history and landscape.l