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Matamata, Hobbiton,
The following morning, we packed up and headed to Whakatane via Hobbiton to see the film set of the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films. I was truly impressed with both the countryside and the features of this magical place. We wandered down a long dusty road on a Hobbiton bus to the car park and imm...
Auckland
Arrived in Auckland to be met by a haaka and other Maori songs - not directly for us, but very touching. Then Shirley camerunnig in and we enjoyed the singing together. Off to the centre of Auckland then to book in to our hotel for a guided tour of the city for two days with our good friends, Shirle...