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Visiting the Hobbiton Movie Set in New Zealand
Are you a fan of “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” movie trilogies? If so, then visiting the Hobbiton Movie Set in Matamata, New Zealand is a must! Take a guided tour of Hobbiton and see charming hobbit-holes dotting the beautiful green landscape, stand in front of Bag End, and drink a pint of ale at the iconic Green Dragon Inn. On a trip to New Zealand, we had the opportunity to visit Hobbiton from Auckland and want to share our journey into Middle-Earth from how we booked Hobbiton Movie Set tickets to what it is like walking through a hobbit-hole. “I’m Going On An Adventure!” – Bilbo…
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Visiting Rangitoto Island from Auckland by Ferry
Just a short ferry ride from Auckland is Rangitoto Island. This volcanic island formed after an eruption around 600 years ago. It has stayed relatively wild as there are no people that live here, it hasn’t been destroyed by agriculture, and many native animals call Rangitoto Island home. Most visitors come to Rangitoto Island to hike and explore its unique nature. Whether you are hiking to the summit, interested in geology, or just want to escape the city, Rangitoto Island is makes for a great destination that is easily accessible by ferry from Auckland. **This post contains affiliate links. If you click on one of the links or banners throughout…
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Is Auckland Worth Visiting as a Tourist?
If you are traveling to New Zealand, chances are you are flying into Auckland. So if you are like me, you might wonder if Auckland is even worth visiting? After all, you came to New Zealand to see Lord of the Rings sites and beautiful nature. I spent a little over two days in Auckland and have mixed feelings. Personally, I feel Auckland is well worth visiting, I thoroughly enjoyed my visit here. But at the same time, I feel like Auckland wasn’t as exciting as I’d imagined. As a tourist, is Auckland worth visiting? I created this post to share my experiences, things to do in Auckland, and how…
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One Day in Brisbane Itinerary: How we Spent 24 Hours in the City
Is one day in Brisbane enough? The quick answer to that is not really, but sometimes 24 hours is all you have in a city and trust me, you can see a lot of Brisbane in just 24 hours. We had a multi day layover in Brisbane prior to our trip to New Zealand and had one day set aside to explore Brisbane. From walking across the Story Bridge and shopping at Queen Street Mall to relaxing in the City Botanic Gardens and eating fish and chips, this post details how we spent one day in Brisbane. **This post contains affiliate links. If you click on one of the links…
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Day Trip to the Australia Zoo from Brisbane
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Day Trip to the Australia Zoo from Brisbane
The Australia Zoo, located just outside of Brisbane is a world-renowned zoo that offers visitors unique encounters and chances to see some of the most iconic animals found throughout Australia. The Australia Zoo was founded by Steve Irwin, or as we know him, the “Crocodile Hunter.” The main objective of the Australia Zoo is to inform the public about preserving and protecting wildlife, conservation, and rescuing animals in need. The enclosures at this zoo are spacious and the animals are well cared for. If staying in Queensland’s largest city, a day trip to the Australia Zoo from Brisbane is a must! **This post contains affiliate links. If you click on…
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One Day in Brisbane Itinerary: How we Spent 24 Hours in the City
