Tag: Adventure

Hobbiton, New Zealand
By Destination, New Zealand

Discover Middle Earth

Calling all Lord of the Rings fans! Come and discover Middle Earth, aka New Zealand – land of the long white cloud AND where the famous J.R.R. Tolkien ‘The Lord of the Rings’ trilogy was filmed. Incredibly, the trilogy was shot simultaneously and entirely throughout New Zealand at over 150 locations between October 1999 […]

Waiheke Island, New Zealand
By Destination, New Zealand

How to spend a day on Waiheke Island

While only a short, scenic ferry ride from downtown Auckland, Waiheke Island can feel like a world away. With its world-class wineries, glorious beaches, enclaves of native forest and warm microclimate, it’s easy to see why this 20km-long island is a frequent feature in tourism top 10 lists around the world.  In […]