Description

Book Synopsis
Respected and award winning New Zealand travel writer Peter Janssen uncovers some of the North Island’s unknown treasures that most New Zealanders didn’t even know existed! “I have travelled just about every road and visited every town in the country, but I’m drawn to the quirky places bypassed by travellers and the eccentric characters that have great stories to tell. This book is a varied collection of places that I think are worth a detour,” says Peter. In the North Island did you know Te Awamutu had a space centre? Or that we have a Riff Raff Statue in tribute to The Rocky Horror Picture Show? Or how about a visit to Carlucci Land that feels like you’ve stepped onto a set of a Mad Max movie. Worth a Detour is divided into geographic areas, each entry includes descriptions, history, directions and addresses. Colour sections of photographs bring the text to life and location maps help plan your itinerary.

Worth A Detour North Island: Hidden places and

    Product form

    £18.00

    Includes FREE delivery

    RRP £20.00 – you save £2.00 (10%)

    Order before 4pm today for delivery by Wed 5 Aug 2026.

    A Paperback / softback by Peter Janssen

    Out of stock

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of Worth A Detour North Island: Hidden places and by Peter Janssen

      Publisher: Upstart Press Ltd
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 22/10/2019
      ISBN13: 9781869665265, 978-1869665265
      ISBN10: 1869665260

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Respected and award winning New Zealand travel writer Peter Janssen uncovers some of the North Island’s unknown treasures that most New Zealanders didn’t even know existed! “I have travelled just about every road and visited every town in the country, but I’m drawn to the quirky places bypassed by travellers and the eccentric characters that have great stories to tell. This book is a varied collection of places that I think are worth a detour,” says Peter. In the North Island did you know Te Awamutu had a space centre? Or that we have a Riff Raff Statue in tribute to The Rocky Horror Picture Show? Or how about a visit to Carlucci Land that feels like you’ve stepped onto a set of a Mad Max movie. Worth a Detour is divided into geographic areas, each entry includes descriptions, history, directions and addresses. Colour sections of photographs bring the text to life and location maps help plan your itinerary.

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account