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New Zealand, Matamata: Two Hobbits from London Dancing in The Shire | Oct 22 07'

by Kyle & Dan a real traveler from London, on vacation in Matamata

"There were people whose prime responsibility was to corral sheep away from the film locations, and Sean Astin sometimes got involved"

Matamata was situated on New Zealand's North Island, and was our first brush with something "Lord of the Rings" in the country. For those of you wh... Continue reading »
Hobbits & Holes | May 03 08'

by gavngailstrail a 38 year old male traveling as a couple from Manchester, on vacation in Matamata

We continued south out of the Corromandel penisular heading to Matamata, once a quiet town until Peter Jackson flew over and decided this was the l... Continue reading »
You little old Hobbit-Hunter!! | Mar 18 09'

by Ronald & Yvette a traveling as a couple from Amsterdam, on vacation in Matamata

"And now we can dance under the party-tree!!"

And then there are Hobbits!!... small pesty creatures they are... and all over New Zealand. So our visit isn't complete if we haven't catch some ho... Continue reading »
Visting Hobbiton | Jun 13 07'

by Veenendaal s Journey a traveling as a family from Lethbridge, on vacation in Matamata

On the way to Rotorua we stopped in the little town of Mata-Mata made famous for its Hobbit holes. The scene where Hobiton was filmed is still ther... Continue reading »

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New Zealand - Rotorua | Jan 20 09'

by Barney & Teresa a 25 year old male traveling as a couple from Heathrow Airport, on vacation in Rotorua

"Rotten Rotorua"

Hello from New Zealand....... not Fiji where we thought we'd be. This is due to Fiji selfishly being hit by Tropical Storms and suffering flooding... Continue reading »
A Thermal Wonderland | Mar 08 07'

by turutia a 55 year old female traveling as a couple from Christchurch, on vacation in Rotorua

"You know those cartoons where the miser finally opens his wallet to pay for something and moths fly out, think Mark on this holiday."

Rotorua Lake is practically unusable. According to the literature 50 years ago this lake was crystal clear and a paradise for birds and peopl... Continue reading »
Back to base | Dec 29 08'

by Anthony and Laura a traveling as a couple from Peterborough, on vacation in Tauranga

"Lots to see here..."

We headed back to Tauranga to recoup and plan our next adventure, we also took the opportunity to go on some nice days out. Most of the time... Continue reading »
Day 5 at Rotorua | Apr 16 07'

by Rootie-Babe a 20 year old female from Napier, on vacation in Rotorua

"The pictures from this area speak enough about the scenery"

An early rise, quick breakfast, followed by picking up Amy, and we were off- leaving the wonders of Waitomo behind us. Due to the car only having t... Continue reading »
Napier, Taupo and Rotorua | Dec 18 08'

by Mad Sal a female from Worthing, on vacation in Rotorua

It was yet another gloomy looking day when we made our way from Picton onto the ferry bound for the north island. we were a bit concerned that the... Continue reading »
Exploring Rotorua | Feb 05 07'

by Roseannas travels a 28 year old female from Prince Rupert, on vacation in Rotorua

"Private beach"

We've been in Rotorua now for a couple of days. We called Stray (the tour company) to book our bus out of here, but unfortunately we can't ge... Continue reading »
Day 17 | Feb 04 07'

by Kato&CazGoneGlobal07 a 27 year old male traveling as a couple from Birmingham, on vacation in Tauranga

"To Signal for help, not for potential Goat Rapists"

After yesterdays Manic day we were really in no rush to get out and about early today, yet the Sun did its usual trick of waking us up and at 0930... Continue reading »
Christmas with the family | Dec 24 06'

by Popple a 52 year old from Manchester, on vacation in Rotorua

"Christmas was grreat, very different, although the weather was not a hot as usual (or so I was informed!!!)"

Set off from Raglan via the Waitomo glow worm caves, very cold and lots of stalactites and stalagmites as well as the glow worms!!! Arrived in... Continue reading »
'Do it together and do it wet' - the best advice we've received so far | Jun 16 07'

by Gem&Alison a 26 year old female from Bristol, on vacation in Rotorua

Gemma: Ha ha! This will teach you all to complain about our lack of blogging - we suggest you settle down with a cup of tea before you start r... Continue reading »
Geothermal Parks & Sledging. (photos) | Nov 18 06'

by mkagan a 27 year old male from Vaughan, on vacation in Rotorua

For those of you that don't know New Zealand is a hot bed for activity. Not just adventure activities like bungee jumping, but geothermal act... Continue reading »