New Zealand must-do experiences

[wonderplugin_gallery id="58"]   Travel south from Auckland over the Bombay Hills to reach the fertile farmland of the Waikato region. During your journey, you will pass through the historic town of Cambridge where you can enjoy the English-style ambiance of tree-lined streets. As you approach Hobbiton Shire, you will be greeted by undulating green hills. Once you arrive at Shire’s Rest, you can start your Hobbiton movie set tour. This location is the largest “green set” in the world and the only place where you can experience a movie set in a natural setting and get an emotional response from it. During the tour, you will get to see 37 hobbit holes, the Mill and double arch bridge, the party tree, and visit the Green Dragon Inn. You'll also have the opportunity to take a photo at the door of Bilbo’s house, “Bag End” while enjoying the panoramic view of the whole set and the hills in the distance. After the tour, you can enjoy your lunch at Shire’s Res....

[wonderplugin_gallery id="80"]   The tour begins from Rotorua and takes you on a scenic drive across the Kaimai Ranges to The Shires Rest Cafe. You'll then be taken through a picturesque 1,250-acre sheep farm with stunning views across to the Kaimai Ranges. During the tour, your guide will accompany you through the ten-acre site, sharing fascinating details on how the Hobbiton Movie Set was created. You'll get to view the Hobbit holes, Green Dragon Inn, Mill, and other structures created for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films, and witness how this beautiful piece of Waikato farmland was transformed into The Shire from Middle-earth. After the tour of the set is completed, you'll return to The Shires Rest to enjoy the Sheep Farm Experience followed by a complimentary snack. The tour duration from Rotorua is approximately 4 1/2 hours and departure times from Tourism Rotorua (1167 Fenton St) are 8-30 am and 1-30pm. If required, free transfer can be arranged from....

  Hobbiton Movie Set Tour (Self Drive): Immerse yourself in the magical world of Middle-earth by visiting the Hobbiton Movie Set. This enchanting location served as the idyllic setting for The Shire in the highly acclaimed movie, The Lord of the Rings, directed by Peter Jackson. Your tour begins with a scenic drive through the stunning 1,250-acre sheep farm, offering breathtaking views of the kaimai-ranges-to-coast. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, you will be taken on a fascinating journey through the ten-acre site, where you will learn about the intri....