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Peter Jacksons immensely popular film trilogy of JRR Tolkiens "Lord of the Rings" was filmed in locations throughout New Zealand. Many of Home at Firsts New Zealand lodgings are within easy reach of many of the most memorable locations used in the films: On New Zealands North Island Waikato: in the middle ground of the North Island, between Auckland and Rotorua. This district of rolling hills and green farmland centered around the town of Matamata was the setting for Hobbiton, home of the Hobbits, where Frodo began his journey. Home at First has lodgings surrounding the Waikato region within easy reach of Matamata at Rotorua, Coromandel, and Tauranga.
HIKING AT VOLCANIC TONGARIRO NATIONAL PARK. Wellington: New Zealands capital was home of the Lord of the Rings production company for 3+ years. Liv Tyler shopped here. Within the Wellington region are the outer reaches of the Shire, where Frodo and the Hobbits escaped the Black Riders. Nearby, in the Wairarapa region, are the eerie Putangirua Pinnacles, where Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli sought the Paths of the Dead. Also located near Wellington are the evil tower of Saruman, the hidden refuge of Rivendell and the encampment of Dunharro. Home at Firsts Wellington city lodgings are ideal for exploring this part of Middle-Earth. On New Zealands South Island
SEA KAYAKING IN ABEL TASMAN NATIONAL PARK, NELSON. Canterbury: New Zealands second largest city is on the east (Pacific) coast of the South Island. Extending west from Christchurch is the large, fertile Canterbury Plain, an important agricultural region striated with wild, rocky rivers flowing east from the Southern Alps. In the upper Canterbury, Peter Jackson had the Rohirrim city of Edoras built in a deep valley near Mt. Sunday. A stay at Home at First lodgings in Christchurch lets you experience New Zealands most British city and explore the varied Canterbury scenery.
MT. COOK & THE SOUTHERN ALPS. Queenstown: its no surprise that QueenstownNew Zealands high adventure capitalwas a center for many outdoor locations shot for the Rings trilogy. Easy day-trips from Home at Firsts lodgings in Queenstown and Arrowtown reach memorable film locations at Glen Orchy, Deer Park Heights, and other remarkable settings. In addition to seeing where the action wase.g. where the wargs attacked the Rohan refugees, or where Arwen drove off the fierce Black Ridersyou can experience a lot of action on your own. Queenstown offers extreme adventures like jet boating, bungy jumping, and rock climbing, and softer sports like horseback riding, hiking, skiing, and golf. At the end of the day, the region serves its excellent produce and wine at fine restaurants.
MYSTICAL MOUNTAINS OF FIORDLAND.
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