I've done my share of traveling and I use the Lonely Planet (LP) (
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/ ) books and find them excellent.  Far in
advance of leaving, I read the relevant LP with a large map out in front
of me.  As I read, I mark on map, all of the places on interest (to me)
and soon the routing of the trip plans itself.  Malcolm

> Planning a vacation in NZ and/or Australia next summer
> -June,July,August -.