Tuesday, October 19, 2021

6.6 Alayna Stevenson Writing 4 PAT

 Adventures in New Zealand

The South Pacific Ocean is home to the stunning island country of New Zealand. Geographically, New Zealand is a sight to behold, and if you’ve ever seen movies like The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, or Hunt for the Wilderpeople, then you can probably imagine just how lush and exotic the country is. But New Zealand has far more to behold than just its rich landscape. I’ve read that the culture is quite the experience, and there is no shortage of attractions for tourists to enjoy. 


Attractions for the Movie Buff

The set of the Shire from the Hobbit Films https://pixabay.com/photos/hobbiton-the-shire-hobbit-shire-5284514/
The Hobbit Movie Set
It’s no secret that New Zealand is the home of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film sets. These movies were filmed in Matama New Zealand, which is where you can still tour
the Shire and enjoy a few other film-related activities such as: 

  • Tour the Hobbiton Movie Set 
  • Hobbiton Set Second Breakfast Tour
  • Hobbiton Set Evening Banquet Tour

If you’re into lesser-known comedic movies like me and have seen the movie Hunt for the Wilderpeople, then I suggest visiting the Waitakere Ranges. It’s an incredible mountain range where a portion of the movie was filmed. The mountain’s exquisite wildlife and greenery can be explored using several walking and hiking trails.


Other Activities

Rangitoto Volcano on Rangitoto Island https://www.flickr.com/photos/76074333@N00/476315767
Rangitoto Island
There are still plenty of other activities to enjoy in New Zealand, even if your favorite movie was not filmed there. Just a few possible activities include: 

  • Exploring history at the Auckland War Memorial Museum
  • Stargazing on the Great Barrier Island
  • Enjoy the impeccable cuisine New Zealand has to offer
  • Kayaking to Rangitoto, a dormant island volcano 
  • Relax on the beaches in West Auckland

Conclusion

If you’ve never considered traveling to New Zealand before, then I certainly hope that you’re considering it now. There is something for everyone to enjoy in a place as vast as this. So what do you say? Are you ready to explore the Shire with me?

What’s the first thing you would want to see if you traveled to New Zealand? Let me know your answer in the comments below! 


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