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This piece was contributed by Matt Officen of Tourism Media. Psssst, I’ve got a confession. I’ve never seen The Hobbit, or any of the Lord of The Rings films. I’ve heard that Tolkien’s books are the second most read in history – after the Bible. It seems that every man and his dog has read… Continue reading Mo’s Big New Zealand Adventure—Part Three: Hobbiton
This piece was contributed by Matt Officen of Tourism Media. Recently I was lucky enough to tag along with a group of travel specialists invited by Tourism New Zealand to experience the best things to do in New Zealand. As a photographer I’d explored New Zealand’s scenic wonders before, but shied away from the adventure… Continue reading Mo’s Big New Zealand Adventure—Part Two: Huka Falls Jet
This piece was contributed by Matt Officen of Tourism Media. The heavy crunch of coach tires on the hotel gravel forecourt signalled it was time to take a last swig of coffee, grab our daypacks and head off into the Taupo sunshine. I was part of a group of travel agents invited by Tourism New… Continue reading Mo’s Big New Zealand Adventure—Part One: Taupo Bungy
Mount Maunganui, also know as “The Mount” to locals, is a popular beach town in the Bay of Plenty – just 2.5 hours’ drive from Auckland and located on the stunning East Coast of the North Island. If you’re driving in from Auckland, you’ll want to make sure you stop at Blueberry Country in Ngatea… Continue reading Mount Maunganui
How lucky are people who live in Auckland? A 40-minute ferry ride from downtown and you’re on Waiheke Island. Just 93.2 square kilometres, Waiheke is known as a little Mediterranean jewel nestled in the Hauraki Gulf. A jewel that has 128 km of coastline and is famous for its wineries. What more could you ask… Continue reading The Waiheke Island Guide
The Lord of The Rings trilogy documented this country in ways that I, even as a local, had never seen before. And since then I’ve become entirely captivated with finding and visiting these entrancing spots. The LOTR trilogy and The Hobbit were filmed all over New Zealand, featuring many shots of the cascading Southern Alps… Continue reading Exploring the real Middle Earth: Lord of the Rings Locations in New Zealand
Taupo is surrounded by mountains and volcanoes – it’s the epitome of what you’d expect to see when you think of New Zealand. Natural hot springs, gourmet restaurants, local friendliness and an abundance of activities make it one of my favourite places for a quick getaway. Located just three-and-a-half hours from Auckland or five hours… Continue reading 48 hours in Great Lake Taupo