Touring Edwardian New Zealand / Paul Moon.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Edwardian New Zealand -- Travelling through New Zealand -- Auckland -- Outside Auckland -- Northland -- Waitomo to Thames -- Rotorua -- Taupō -- Heading west -- Heading east -- Wellington -- Nelson and beyond -- Christchurch -- Dunedin and the southern lakes -- Invercargill and the West Coast.

"A fascinating insight into life in NZ at the turn of the 20th century and the evolving face of Aotearoa over time. The Edwardian era (1901-1910) marked a pivotal time in New Zealand's history. In the main centres, the country had emerged as a modern, urbane and self-assured nation. In the hinterland, however, the 'real' NZ - wild, exotic and 'Maori'- was still there, waiting to be discovered by the intrepid traveller. The book traces the routes taken by Edwardian visitors and provides a panorama of NZ in the first age of mass travel in the colony. Written for a general audience: those interested in NZ history and travel, and in the 'then and now' comparisons of Aotearoa New Zealand."--Provided by publisher.