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Hobbiton - a real place in New Zealand
Peter Jackson spotted the Alexander Farm of the North Island for the possible location to film The Lord of The Rings film trilogy, he immediately thought this location perfect for Hobitton.
It was built for filming in March 1999 and then filming commenced on December the same year.
It is now a permanent attraction for tourists or the fans of LOTRs and the Hobbiton. It opens for business all year round no matter rain or shine.
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an underestimated place in nz -tauranga
simple, pretty nature with less people in New Zealand
do no miss best spot in north island!
Getting There - intercity bus/ car
Attractions - mount maunganui
Hotels - wanderlust hostel
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Fans Of Lord Of The Rings, Assemble!!!
Who says north island of New Zealand is boring? You should head to Wellington where part of lord of the rings was being filmed!
There is a Weta Cave where it show cases many lord of the ring sculptures, props and replicas from the film and even costumes from lord of the rings. And yes, as mentioned it says Weta Cave where inside of this gift shop looks like it's build inside of a Cave. And of course the gift shop with all these props is free to enter but there is a guided tour also for fans who wish to get the full experience at the Weta Workshop!
Of course there are other films like ghost shell, avatar, gorilla kong and other block busters movies. Parking spaces here are also free. This place is located at 1 Weka Street, Miramar, Wellington 6022 and is open daily and closes at 5pm.
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New Zealand in 30s
Attractions -
Auckland:
1) Butterfly Creek for long layover
2) Viaduct for night view
3) Cornwall Park for a leisure walk & sheep’s sightseeing
4) Mount Eden for a 1 hour hike with sunset view
Rotorua:
1) Waikite Valley Thermal Pools for public & natural hot pools with campground
2) Secret Spot for private outdoor tub in heated spring water
3) Redwoods (Day hike & paid night tree-top walk available)
4) Rotorua Lakeside for a day stroll with swans, seagulls and dogs
5) Kurau Park for free thermal walk
6) Te Puia for thermal walk with Maori centre
7) Luge
Taupo:
1) Huka Falls Walkway for 1.5 hike to Huka Falls and dip in natural spring water
2) #ilovetaupo signage
3) One hole ⛳️
4) Parasailing
5) Bungee / Skydive
Hotels -
1) iBis Airport Hotel for Auckland layover
2) I suggest you try AirBnB with superhost for some local hospitality.
Food & Restaurants / Groceries-
Auckland:
1) Frasers - Fusion cafe with good coffee and desserts
2) Cornwall Park Cafe - Good brunch & Kohu Road pop-up store
3) Ugly Dumplings - 🥟
Rotorua:
1) Fresh Noodles - Beef noodles & handmade 🥟
2) The Fainting Goat - Seafood / meat platter
3) Hells Pizza - Takeaway only
4) Korean Chicken - Fried 🍗
5) Patrick’s Pie (Both Caucasian & Asian pies are good)
6) Yamato - Reservation only, Japanese
Taupo
I) Replete Cafe - Poke bowl
2) Dixie Browns - Waffles
3) Suncourt Sushi - Takeaway 🍣
Shopping -
Auckland:
1) Farro Grocer - Fancy grocer that sells Kohu Road ice cream
2) Parnell Farmers’ Market - Only open on Sunday
3) Dress Smart for outlet shopping
4) Pak n Save generally sells all groceries at a better value
Rotorua:
1) Pak n Save generally sells all groceries at a better value
2) Keep your shopping in Auckland
Taupo:
1) Local designers boutiques
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