Cromwell Orchard, Central Otago, South Island
In spring, Central Otago is blooming gorgeous. This region grows cherries, apricots, peaches, nectarines, plums, apples and pears, which explains why the town of Cromwell is known as the Fruit bowl of the south. If you're travelling through this area between December and March, roadside fruit shops are full of freshly picked produce.
Hobbiton, Waikato, North Island
As you stroll around Hobbiton, its easy to imagine small people with large feet going about their daily business. A spot of fishing, gardening, hobbit hole maintenance, catching up with friends at the Green Dragon Inn the life of a hobbit is truly idyllic most of the time!
Glenorchy, Queenstown, South Island
The scenery on the drive from Queenstown to Glenorchy makes it difficult to keep your eyes on the road. With a guided tour however, you wont miss a thing and the commentary brings the landscape to life. From Glenorchy it's easy to explore the amazing Dart River valley on a horse, kayak, jet boat or four-wheel drive safari.
Alpaca Suri Farm, Rotorua, Auckland
Located only 20 minutes from downtown Rotorua, your family can visit a very rare Alpaca Suri breeding farm.Suri fibre reflects the light like a mirror and is renowned for its deep lustre, as well as its luxuriously smooth feel. In Incan times, Suri alpaca fibre was reserved for royalty. At Surico Alpaca Stud, when you enjoy the beautiful senery of Lake of Rotorua, you also can fee, pat and cuddle Suri alpacas. You can even take one for a walk on a lead.
Spring Creek, West Coast, South Island
With easy access to clear waters in sparsely populated natural landscapes, the West Coast region a fly fishing wonderland. Brown trout, rainbow trout and salmon live here in good numbers and local fishing guides can show you to the best spots. From deep lakes and rapid rivers to tranquil spring creeks there is plenty of variety here to test your skills.
Whakarewarewa Forest, Rotorua, North Island
There's something truly special about walking amongst these forest giants. Surrounded by lush bush and magnificent red woods, you'll feel as if you've entered another world.
Mount Cook National Park, Canterbury, South Island
Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park is a Mountaineers paradise. About 40% of the park is covered by glaciers and there are 19 peaks more than 3000 metres high, including New Zealand's tallest Mountain, Aoraki/Mount Cook. But you don’t have to be a Mountain climber to enjoy this magnificent park there are walking trails for all levels of fitness.
Lake Pukaki, Canterbury, South Island
Lake Pukaki is a shimmering blue jewel set into a grand alpine playground - an iconic New Zealand landscape of high mountain peaks, glacier fed alpine lakes and golden tussocks stretched beneath an endless sky. A pure distinctive light, the amazing turquoise hues of the lake and the sharp alpine landforms were all part of the attraction for the film-maker who has used this region three times to backdrop major location scenes in his ' The Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit Trilogies' .
