Auckland

Five Days in Auckland and nearby areas

Five days. If you have only five days to spare in Auckland and you are visiting for the first time, what would you do? Time is of the essence, so it’s best to plan your trip very well. It was our experience, which you will find useful should you end up in the same situation …

Hobbiton

Hobbiton: A Journey to the Shire, The Land of Hobbits

Short as it may be, my five-day New Zealand trip has taken me to Middle Earth (Hobbiton), made popular in the novels and movies; the Living Earth (Rotorua), where geysers abound; and the Under Earth (Waitomo), the magical world beneath the caves. Hobbiton is a meticulously crafted tourist attraction located in Matamata, New Zealand. It is a …