Twizel charmed us with its rolling foothills and majestic peaks – so epic it’s no surprise this region became…
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Filming Location, Hiking, New Zealand, Travel
Mount Sunday, New Zealand – Exploring Edoras from LOTR
Mount Sunday was one of the absolute highlights of our New Zealand trip and ended up being my favorite…
Filming Location, Hiking, New Zealand, Travel
Castle Hill, New Zealand – Where Narnia Magic Meets Incredible Bouldering
After flying from Wellington to Christchurch to begin our South Island adventures, our first stop was the Kura Tāwhiti…
In Wellington – nicknamed “Wellywood” thanks to how much of The Lord of the Rings was filmed there –…
We visited Wētā Workshop in both Wellington and Auckland, each featuring incredible Wētā Caves and behind-the-scenes tours. As an…
In Upper Hutt, just outside Wellington, we explored several iconic Lord of the Rings filming locations including Rivendell (Kaitoke…
Filming Location, Hiking, New Zealand, Travel
Tongariro National Park – Journey Across Mordor and Mount Doom
Tongariro National Park was absolutely breathtaking, with its dramatic volcanic peaks – including Mt. Ngauruhoe, better known to Lord…
On our drive from Rotorua to Tongariro, we stopped in Taupō to admire the thundering Huka Falls, grabbed a…
Rotorua, New Zealand is famous for its bubbling geothermal landscapes and vibrant Māori culture. At Te Puia, we witnessed…
We were blown away by the Hairy Feet Waitomo tour, which revealed incredible filming locations from The Hobbit and…