As a massive Lord of the Rings fan, one of the main reasons I wanted to visit New Zealand in the first place was to see Hobbiton in real life. You’ll have to book your tour a few months in advance, but Hobbiton isn’t the only place you should explore. With the country’s natural wonders, incredible landscapes, and virtually untouched beauty...
If you’re a fan of the Lord of the Rings franchise and J.R.R. Tolkien’s work (and even if you’re not), one of the must-see places in New Zealand is Hobbiton, one of the movie series’ most iconic filming locations, used for both the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. There’s nothing quite like the feeling you get when you step...