No rest for the (ki)wicked
Once you’ve thrown a couple of shrimps on the barbie, tied your kangaroo down sport, and been chased out of the country by irritated Aussies who hate these stereotypes, you can make an easy escape to New Zealand.
Kia Ora!
There’s a lot to waylay you on the way to the pub, though. From the Waitomo glow worm caves to the Geothermal park in Rotorua.
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The hardy will walk the Tongariro Alpine Crossing- a day trek spanning 21km- just make sure to get The Lord of The Rings soundtrack queued up ready and get a selfie with Mount Doom.
Work up a thirst and feel like a #tongahero walking this epic landscape
Film fans can check out the making of the movies in Wellington’s Weta Workshop, exhibiting tonnes of props and insider info from the shoot.
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And Peter Jackson meg-fans still keen to get their Sauron on can visit Hobbiton itself.
Hobbits be thirsty
Even Frodo cracked open a cold one with the boys every now and then (see above). So, if you follow suit in Auckland it’ll cost you and average of £4.62.
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