Brenda MIt was absolutely fantastic and the places you suggested and booked for us were great.
Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef, explore the Sydney Opera House or enjoy the wines of New Zealand. 3 tours to choose from. Read more.
A heli-hike on Fox Glacier is an experience like no other. Combining a helicopter flight over the glacier and a guided walk on the ice itself, it provides a truly immersive glacier experience and is one of the best hiking adventures you can have in New Zealand. Learn more
Want to see some really HAPPY Feet? (video). I got up close and personal with the rare yellow eyed penguins ...
Hey, all you Lord of the Rings fans, adventure travel seekers, check out this safety video from Air New Zealand. Click here
17 Day Full Escorted Group Tour includes: Ride the TranzAlpine train, Cruise the Bay of Islands, Explore the Waitomo glow worm caves, See Maori culture in Rotorua visit Lake Taupo and Huka Falls plus more. Learn more:
Milford Sound is the 4th rainiest place on earth getting a whopping 7 metres of rain a year. Read more.
Looking for adventure ? Check out the fabulous Waiheke Island! Only thirty-five minutes across the sparkling Waitemata Harbour by ferry from downtown Auckland.
Have you ever wonder what one of the Best Burgers in the World would taste like? To find out you’ll want Marie to book you a visit to Queenstown, New Zealand!
Great news for users of the iconic Tongariro Alpine Crossing (TAC). The Department of Conservation (DOC) announced on October 8th that the track will remain open for the summer trekking season, subject to any significant changes in the volcanic activity on the track.
Te Puia is the premier Māori cultural centre in New Zealand - a place of gushing waters, steaming vents, boiling mud pools and spectacular geysers. Our Māori tradition lives on at Te Whakarewarewa, with our guided tours and attractions, our Māori culture, and our National Carving and Weaving Schools of New Zealand.
The producers of the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings knew how beautiful New Zealand is click here to see “home of Middle-earth”
By flying direct, travellers will reduce their travel time by 3 hours, rather than stopping over in Auckland or Sydney.
Make sure you allow some relaxation time while travelling in New Zealand by enjoying the Natural Hot Pools and experiencing a Spa treatment. Learn more
The summer 2013 addition of the Ensemble Vacations magazine is out and there is a great article about “Adventures in OZ.”
The Tour of New Zealand, in only its second year in business has captured the imaginational of cycle riders throughout the world! The event is a challenging but non-competitive multi day cycle tour based on the professional tours, such as the Tour de France, but aimed at amateur and recreational cyclists. click for more information
Great news; Kiwi Rail is reinstating the Otorohanga stop on its Northern Explorer train service between Auckland & Wellington so you can visit Waitomo Caves.
While you are there you could face your fears on the extreme Black Odyssey Caving Adventure or visit Treetops Lodge & Estate. ...
The first of its kind in New Zealand, the The West Coast Treetop Walk opened their doors in December 2012 at Lake Mahinapua, 15km south of Hokitika. Marie tells us a little more about what to expect on this walk in the trees.
located in South West New Zealand is the largest national park in New Zealand covering encompassing nearly 1.2 million hectares. As one of the world’s greatest wilderness areas Fiordland National Park is characterised by steep, jumbled topography, rugged coastline, dense rainforest and a challenging climate. Does this sould like a place you'd like to visit? Click here and Marie will tell you more about it....
There is much excitement in New Zealand right now with the world premiere of The Hobbit in Wellington. Air New Zealand has painted their aircraft with Hobbit characters and produced a great flight safety video promoting the movie.
So if you are a Hobbit and Lord of the Rings fan here is a suggested self drive itinerary for you to include on your next trip to Middle Earth!
"Peter’s location scouts and Peter himself in a helicopter found some very remote places. To found something that was absolutely perfect."
One of Marie's trips back to New Zealand was heading to Stewart Island. It is way down South for those of you not familiar with New Zealand, you can visit for a day or spend a couple of nights in a Bed & Breakfast.
Would you like to visit a place with incredible scenery where no matter where you are you're not more than 100 miles from the ocean. Do you love to hike and explore the outdoors ? Stroll a small town visiting coffee shops, enjoying lamingtons and cheese rolls ?
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Jason has personally traveled through New Zealand searching for Lord of The Rings Locations. He can help you discover how much fun this can be while visiting beautiful areas filmed in the movie trilogy! Check out one of the many itineraries you could encounter:
While some airlines are considering offering standing-room only flights if they can get away with it (grrrrr), Air New Zealand is taking the opposite tack and serving up what every budget traveler longs for: Room to sleep.
“Cuddle class” will offer tired families and...
