New Zealand

1. The Shire and Hobbiton Movie Set

The lush dairy farming landscaoe around the Waikato town of Matamata was used to portray the peaceful Shire region of Middle-earth. The village of Hobbiton was created here. It has since been rebuilt for the filming of The Hobbir Trilogy

2. Ninety Mile Beach

Renowned for spectacular sunsets and boasting one of the best left hand surf breaks in the world, Ninety Mile Beach is an almost never-ending paradise. Ninety-Mile Beach is the fabled strip of sand that streches from Ahipara to Scott Point, five kilometre south of Cape Maria van Diemen. Truth be told, it is actually 88 kilometres long.

3. Milford Track

Arguably New Zealand's most famous walk, the 53 kilometre journey begins at the head of Lake Te Anau, and leads you across suspension bridges, board walks and a mountain pass. The Milford Track will show you pristine lakes, sky scraping mountain peaks and enormous valley views; and it will take you to feel the misty breath of Suterland Falls, the tallest waterfall in New Zealand.
4. Red Rocks

The Red Rocks are ancient pillow lava formed 200 million years ago by undersea volcanic eruptions. Small amounts of iron oxides give the rocks their distinctive coloring.

5. Rotorua

Rotorua is known as the thermal wonderland of New Zealand. There are numerous geysers and hot springs in and around the city. Many of these are in parks and reserves. Natural eruptions of steam, hot water and mud occasionally occur in new locations. Nearby Wai-O-Tapu is also a popular tourist attraction with many hot springs noted for their colorful appearance, in addition to the Lady Knox Geyser.

6. The Bay of Islands

The Bay of Islands is one of the most popular holiday destinations in New Zealand. The picturesque area contains 144 islands, many secluded bays and some great sandy beaches. This beautiful bay has an abundance of marine life including whales, penguins, dolphins and the big marlin. Not surprisingly, it is a popular tourist spot for sailing yachts on world cruises and international sport fishermen.