From the sophistication of Sydney to the rugged wilderness of the Outback. Australia is a paradise for sports lovers, sightseers, sun worshippers-everyone who wants to see the world down under. New Zealand is a smaller country of glacial mountains, rich green forests and pastures, long deserted beaches-natural wonders that attract hikers, skiers, fishing enthusiasts, and the more sedentary who just want to drink in the scenery. Ths islands of the South Pacific have been the stuff of dreams for hundreds of years: white-sand beaches, blue waters, glorious flowers, warm people. Fodor s Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific is designed to help you plan your own trip here-based on your time,your intersts, your budget, your idea of what this trip should be. Perhaps having read this guide you ll have some new ideas. We have, therefore, tried to offer you the widest range of activities and within that range selections that will be safe, worthwhile, and of good value. The descriptions we provide are designed to help you make your own intelligent choices from among our selections.