Not all those who wander are lost, but I certainly am!
If you’re a Lord of the Rings fan planning a trip to New Zealand, you’re going to want to add this tour to your itinerary. Peter Jackson was pretty crafty when it came to shooting locations, and chose easily accessible spots for at least a few of his scenes. Quite a few can be found around Wellington on New Zealand’s north island, and it’s definitely worth picking a good tour to see them all.
f you love the Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings books or movies, you should definitely go to set where Hobbiton was filmed. It’s still there, it’s now a functioning tourist attraction, and it is one of the most magical and nostalgic places I’ve ever been.
I had the chance to visit Rotorua, New Zealand when I was volunteering there in my university days. I was only in the city for a couple of hours, not nearly enough time to properly explore, but certainly enough time to smell it. New… Continue Reading “Hell’s Gate in Rotorua”