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About New Zealand
Welcome to New Zealand
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It was no surprise that The Lord of the Rings was filmed in New Zealand for the country is a natural motion picture studio full of fantastic special effects. The three main islands (North, South and Stewart Island) offer you a succession of magical scenes: endless empty beaches, stupendous mountain ranges, mirror-like lakes, silvery waterfalls, dizzying fjords, tranquil Sounds, limestone caverns, hot geysers and icy glaciers.
Equally fabulous is the wild-life, much of it unique to New Zealand: the iconic kiwi, the spiny tuatara, the emerald kea and the elusive morepork owl, as well as a Noah’s Ark of penguins, albatrosses, black swans, sea lions and breaching whales. And from temperate rain forest to sub-tropical bush, the flora are as exotic as the fauna.
What is more, the natural enchantment is matched by the rich diversity of man-made adventure. For this is the realm of the adrenalin sport! It’s the home of the bungy jump! It’s the dominion of the tandem skydive! Of course, you don’t have to go in for thrills and spills. You can voyage across the glorious Bay of Islands, explore the glow-worm-lit Waitomo Caves, trek through the stunning Abel Tasman National Park, experience the joys of Queenstown, or take a ferry ride across the Foveaux Strait to pristine Stewart Island, the “land of the glowing skies”. You can also discover something of the colourful history and the Maori culture in the “Land of the Long White Cloud”.
But if you really want to do something different, the South Pacific paradise is a must. You can go flightseeing by balloon or helicopter – or even hang-glider. For a bare-knuckle experience, you can white-water raft on the Shotover river. You can whale watch, swim with dolphins, scuba dive in crystal waters. You can have wildlife encounters and go on adventure tours of all sorts. You can traverse the spectacular wonderland of thermal springs, spouting geysers and volcanic lakes in Rotorua. And after the excitement you can stimulate your taste buds on a fine wine tour and or sample the delicious local cuisine in Nelson.
New Zealand is a land of staggering natural beauty with a population of under four million people. It offers something different to every visitor. And every activity is pre-bookable through dosomethingdifferent.com
Activities
Safari of the Scenes 4WD Tour - Glenorchy
The tour first takes you from Queenstown out to Glenorchy, stopping at breath-taking viewpoints along the way.
Beyond Glenorchy follow the Dart River to the spectacular...
For Lord of the Rings fans, this is the trip that really does take you There and Back again. This scenic sightseeing tour includes recognisable film locations and stunning natural scenery.
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Queenstown, New Zealand
Volcanoes and Rainforest Tour from Rotorua
Beneath a canopy of towering 500 - 700 years old rimu, matai, tawa and pukatea trees, discover the amazing diversity of giant tree ferns, ground ferns, shrubs, epiphytes, lianes, mossses, lichens and...
Reflecting the regions natural diversity, this guided trip takes in the amazing geothermal activity of the Waimangu Volcanic Valley and the magnificence of the Whirinaki Rainforest.
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Rotorua, New Zealand
Weta Workshop There and Back Again Tour
Begin with a behind the scenes film showcasing the company's history before a workshop technician takes you on a tour filled with real films props and working artists.
See and learn about the creative process from start to finish and relive the magic of...
Tour an exhibition hall of the world’s leading special effects studios at Weta Workshops, a must-see destination for 'The Lord of the Rings' and movie fans. The informative guided tour takes you through the Weta Cave exhibit for a fascinating behind-the-scenes look into the artistry of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, 'Avatar,' and 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2,' among many others.
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Wellington, New Zealand
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Matamata
The tour starts with a drive through a 1,250 acre working sheep farm. The Hobbit Holes, Green Dragon Inn, Mill and other structures created for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films...
Spend some time in Middle-earth as you explore the Hobbiton Movie Set, and delight in tales about hobbits on this half-day Lord of the Rings movie set and farm tour. Have your photo taken in front of the hobbit holes and hear insider gossip on how the movies were made.
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Waitomo, New Zealand
Auckland City Sights Afternoon Tour
Visit the Viaduct Harbour, home to America's Cup racing for many years, and the central city's main road Queen Street, before continuing to the Auckland Domain. Developed around an extinct volcano, the Domain...
Discover Auckland's history, culture and scenic highlights with this afternoon Auckland sightseeing tour.
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Auckland, New Zealand